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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1242, 1243, 1244, and 1261 were filed for the first green calendar.
- House Bills 628 and 663 were filed for a second reading calendar. February 18, 2026, Mr.
- House Bills 630 and 631 were filed for the second reading calendar. February 19, 2026, Mr.
- House Bill 548 was filed for the second reading calendar. February 19, 2026, Mr.
- House Bill 599 was filed for the second reading calendar. February 18, 2026, Mr.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Jul 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, we are going to be going in file order today.
- that wishes to file their opposition right now and testify in opposition. ...that wishes to file their
- You're welcome to present file item number six, SB 378 at your convenience.
- Let's announce our votes here on file item number one, SB 69. The vote is 14 to 0.
- File item number six, SB 378 by Senator Wiener. The vote is 13 to 0. That bill is out.
Summary:
The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard several bills focused on AI, immigration-related health care protections, digital financial assets, and online cannabis/hemp sales. SB 69 by Senator McNerney would create an AI-focused team within the Department of Justice to build enforcement expertise on civil rights, public safety, and legal issues tied to AI. SB 81 by Senator Arreguín would codify hospital and health facility policies limiting disclosure of patient immigration status and restricting immigration enforcement access without a judicial warrant. SB 97 by Senator Grayson would update and clarify California’s digital financial assets licensing law. SB 243 by Senator Padilla would impose guardrails on AI companion chatbots, including disclosures, anti-addictive design limits, self-harm protocols, and a private right of action. SB 378 by Senator Wiener would allow civil penalties against online marketplaces that advertise illicit intoxicating hemp and unlicensed cannabis products.
Testimony on SB 69 emphasized that California needs in-house AI enforcement expertise at the DOJ; supporters said AG offices generally lack tech-policy specialists, while members asked about the Attorney General’s role and noted the office was neutral. SB 81 drew broad support from nurses, immigrant advocates, hospitals, labor, and community groups, who argued that hospitals should remain safe places for care regardless of immigration status; there was no opposition. SB 97 was described as a technical cleanup bill with stakeholder consensus, and the main public comment focused on ensuring blockchain-based nonfinancial products are not unintentionally swept into the law.
SB 243 generated the most debate. Supporters, including the mother of a Florida teen who died by suicide after interacting with a chatbot, urged stronger protections for minors and vulnerable users. Opponents argued the bill’s definitions were too broad and could capture general-purpose AI systems, and raised concerns about privacy, cost, and a private right of action. Committee members largely supported the bill’s intent and discussed the need for guardrails without stifling innovation. SB 378 was supported by cannabis workers, retailers, and local government representatives who said online sales of untested intoxicating hemp and illegal cannabis are harming public health and the legal market; opponents from hemp and tech groups argued the bill could sweep in lawful hemp businesses and that definitions need refinement. The committee ultimately passed SB 69, SB 81, SB 97, SB 243, and SB 378, with SB 81 and SB 243 amended, and all five bills were sent onward to their next committees.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But if that doesn't happen and they can't reach an agreement and they do file a petition... with the
- It's not going to be where we just file the proper paper. and the state absorbs it.
- my predecessor filed back in 2021.
- House Bill 1177 is a bill I filed on behalf of community leaders. leaders in my district.
- Before I continue with my layout, I do want to mention that this House Bill 1532, as filed that's filed
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes HF72 2/27/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The next bill on the calendar is House File 72. The clerk will report the bill.
- House File 72, an act relating to campaign expenditures. There are amendments at the desk.
- My bill, House File 72, um, would end that.
- Representative Engen moves to amend House File 72. The amendment is coded A2500-8.
- The clerk will give the bill its third reading: House File 72, as amended.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 116 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the resolutions filed by Representative Day of Stoneham
- The Committee on Rules, to whom were referred the order filed by Representatives Day of Stoneham and
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Moulton of Boston and
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives R.C.R. of Westford and
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives R.C.R. of Westford and
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports. It adopted a resolution congratulating Stoneham on its 300th anniversary and approved orders extending reporting deadlines for the Judiciary, Revenue, and Transportation committees. The House also concurred with a Senate referral of a petition on school bus safety to the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to send a petition on dogs and kennels to the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee recommended several matters for consideration, including a Millbury town meeting validation bill, a sick leave bank for a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education employee, a commuter rail parking payment pilot program, and a study of extending the Orange Line. After suspending Rule 7A, the House ordered these items to a third reading. It then passed to enact a bill authorizing Westfield to set an age limit for original appointment as a police officer.
The House also took up and passed to engrossment a bill permitting Revere to establish penalties and liens for noise ordinance violations. Finally, it adopted an order to adjourn to Monday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2025-04-10
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- I will move for the only order of business today, which is House File 2300.
- I will move House File 2300 before us and recommend that it be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and
- I renew my motion that House File 20. Now we have to adopt the DE as amended.
- I now renew my motion that House File 23 as amended be recommended to be re-referred to the Committee
- That House File 23 as amended has been adopted. Members, short and sweet today.
Bills:
HF2300
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/13/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> like application processes or filing like application processes or filing processes.<00:44:32.720
- </c> department to file complaints? department to file complaints?
- </c> pre-employment employees to file pre-employment employees to file complaints complaints complaints
- ><c> of</c> injury, then you file a report of injury, then you file a report of injury.<04:05:55.680>
- </c> forward if you start looking at filing forward if you start looking at filing uh<04:09:18.000><c
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Today's hearing is on heating fuels and late-file legislation.
- We had two in my district, and these bills, although not filed by myself, are of the utmost importance
- And that's why we've filed for that. If authorized by an enabling statute.
- And that's why we've filed for this legislation with the General Court.
- In fact, our own Attorney General's office has filed testimony. ...or GSEP costs.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a wide range of late-file energy bills, with much of the discussion focused on battery storage siting, gas system expansion, propane consumer protections, gas workforce safety, and a Taunton home-rule petition on water rates for manufactured housing communities. Representative Sweeney urged support for H. 4689 and H. 4690, which would impose a moratorium and setback requirements for lithium battery storage facilities, citing fire risk, proximity to homes, and environmental concerns. Several local officials and residents from Oakham, Tewksbury, and other communities described proposed battery projects near homes, schools, wetlands, and conservation land, while industry and clean-energy advocates argued the bills would effectively block storage development and conflict with state energy goals and existing fire-safety standards.
The committee also heard strong support for S. 2290/H. 3547, a bill to prevent gas expansion near environmental justice communities, from environmental justice advocates, municipal officials, and clean-energy groups. Testimony emphasized rising gas bills, the cost of new pipelines, methane and health impacts, and the need to avoid locking in long-term gas infrastructure costs. Witnesses also discussed related bills on gas workforce safety, gas shut-off valves, and gas meter replacement plans, with labor representatives supporting safety-focused measures and opposing changes they said would weaken inspections, while consumer and environmental advocates argued that some utility replacement practices are unnecessarily expensive and should be reined in to reduce ratepayer costs.
Other testimony included support for H. 3518 on propane gas ratepayer protections, with the witness arguing for clearer contract terms and website price disclosure, and support for S. 2652, which would authorize Taunton to create a separate water billing rate for manufactured housing communities because residents there are effectively paying higher water costs through rent due to a single master meter. No committee votes or final actions were taken during the hearing, and members mostly asked brief clarifying questions or made no comment after testimony.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
Transcript Highlights:
- Bills will be heard in file order.
- File item 5, SB 1390, or I'm sorry, file item 4, SB 130, Richardson.
- Okay, moving on to file item five. Actually, we just covered that.
- And next go to file item six, SB 1079 by Stern, do pass to Emergency Management.
- Okay, now we'll go back to file item 7, SB 894 by Allen.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources and Water
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Utility executive compensation 3/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Next on our agenda, we will welcome Representative Emma Greenman and House File 76.
- And while that's going on, I will move that House File 76 be re-referred to the general register.
- House File 76 is a simple bill that limits the amount of executive compensation that investor-owned utilities
- here today to testify in support of I'm here today to testify in support of House<00:10:09.680><c> File
- House File 76 offers a straightforward, common-sense solution.
Summary:
The committee heard House File 76, as amended by the adopted A1 amendment, and the chair moved the bill to be re-referred to the general register. The bill would limit the amount investor-owned utilities can charge ratepayers for executive compensation, capping recoverable pay for the top 10 executives at the governor’s salary. Representative Greenman argued the measure would protect customers from paying for lavish executive pay and said it would not affect what executives are paid, only what can be recovered from ratepayers. She cited recent Public Utilities Commission action and ongoing rate cases as evidence the issue is real and recurring.
Supportive testimony came from a Minneapolis resident describing financial hardship and rising utility bills, a local worker who said customers have no choice of utility provider and should not fund monopoly executive pay, and advocates from the Energy and Policy Institute and Utility Reform Now, who said ratepayers should not subsidize excessive compensation and that the bill is a targeted reform. Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy opposed the bill’s premise by defending the current regulatory process. Their representatives said the PUC already reviews executive compensation in rate cases, generally allows only limited recovery, and has used that process for decades. Xcel also emphasized its affordability programs and said executives help secure savings and investments for customers.
Members discussed whether the legislature should set a bright-line rule or leave the issue to the PUC. Representative Greenman said the bill is needed because the PUC process can take years and the legislature should establish a clear standard for all investor-owned utilities. Some members supported the bill as a response to an affordability crisis and the lack of consumer choice, while others said the legislature should focus on broader energy-cost issues and existing regulatory tools. The committee did not take a final vote on the bill in the portion of the meeting provided, but the amendment was adopted and the bill was moved for re-referral to the general register.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair Nani, would you like to move your bill before the committee with a recommendation that the House file
- That is my motion. >> Um, Chair Noatne, please begin your testimony. >> House File 962 is in regards
- I authored House File 962 last year to put some standards, some uniformity, and protections in place
- </c><00:02:47.680><c> So,</c> The MPPA represents rank-and-file cops. Those are our members.
- Motion carries, and House File 962, as amended, is re-referred to Judiciary.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And a $1,000,000 for the centralized tax lien filing.
- And we also are getting slower processing of business and statutory filings.
- We're still statutory meeting requirements for our day-to-day filings.
- Tax liens currently get filed with county clerks.
- I need a reliable system to file, right? And our staff does. So things like that, Mr.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation that we filed really is about recognizing the moment that we're in.
- This legislation that we filed really is about recognizing the moment that we're in.
- Additionally, reducing the LLC filing fee will result in extreme loss of revenue.
- Additionally, reducing the filing fee is going to increase fraudulent filings.
- The state-level trigger language was filed in H. 2086 and S. 1327.
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on Governor Healey’s economic development proposal, H. 5386, also referred to as the Mass Winds Act, focused on global investment, talent, innovation, housing, and business competitiveness. Governor Healey, Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorzkowicz described the bill as a response to federal uncertainty and global competition, building on the 2024 Mass Leads Act. They highlighted proposed investments in a Global Mass initiative, including a $50 million innovation access fund and $20 million for sites to help international companies locate or expand in Massachusetts, along with support for AI, quantum, robotics, defense innovation, climate tech, downtown revitalization, and creative/cultural economy projects. They also emphasized measures to lower business costs, including reducing the LLC filing fee, expanding the small business energy tax exemption, and streamlining housing and development rules.
Committee members questioned the administration about non-compete reform, AI and data-center infrastructure, housing affordability, and whether the bill would help retain workers and companies in Massachusetts. The governor and secretaries argued that the non-compete changes would restore the original compromise by requiring any alternative to garden leave to be negotiated at separation, and they said the bill’s housing and workforce provisions are intended to help young workers stay in the state. They also said Massachusetts is already investing in AI training, an AI hub, and energy-related planning, while acknowledging that data-center growth will require careful attention to water, electricity, and ratepayer impacts.
Several witnesses testified on specific sections. Northeastern University supported the internship tax credit, saying experiential learning helps students gain jobs and remain in Massachusetts. The Latino Empowerment Advisory Council supported the waiver of redundant English testing for internationally trained nurses, saying it would speed entry into the workforce without lowering clinical standards. Russell Beck opposed the non-compete changes, arguing they would undermine the 2018 compromise and could reduce other forms of employee compensation. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office opposed the LLC fee reduction, citing revenue loss and fraud concerns. Municipal and regional groups, including the MMA and the Metro Mayors Coalition, supported site plan review codification and downtown/arts investments, while urging continued municipal input. The AFL-CIO asked for trigger language to preserve labor protections if federal law changes, and business and industry witnesses generally supported the bill’s competitiveness and global investment provisions. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with written testimony invited after the meeting.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Board Jun 9th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Because now, if I want to file a complaint against you, I can.
- Attorney’s Office actually filed a case against this person.
- Kim Gordon filed the complaint.
- Gordon filed against you? Yes.
- with you and you were advising her about filing the complaint.
Summary:
The hearing resumed on day two of the Legislative Ethics Board fact-finding matter involving Representative Tara Simmons. After opening remarks and confirmation that board members had not engaged in outside research or ex parte communications, Simmons’s counsel moved to dismiss two allegations at the close of the board staff’s case: that Simmons pressured the Administrative Office of the Courts to alter a contract in favor of her employer, and that she improperly combined a legislative proviso for AEJG with a personal donation to the organization. Board staff opposed the motion, arguing the evidence showed Simmons’s legislative and private conduct were intertwined and that the board had enough evidence to require a defense. After deliberation, the board denied the motion to dismiss and proceeded to hear defense testimony.
The first defense witness, Sharon Navas, testified that she met Simmons through advocacy work, later hired her at the Equity and Education Coalition (EEC), and maintained written employment policies intended to separate Simmons’s legislative role from her work for EEC. Navas said Simmons was never compensated for lobbying or legislative acts, that EEC paid her from unrestricted funds, and that Simmons did not work on the AEJG dashboard project or participate in the contract dispute with Anthony Powers and Chris Stanley. Navas described the proviso request and later contract issues as separate from Simmons’s legislative duties, and said she continued to pay invoices while the project was being completed.
Simmons then testified about her background, legislative career, disability accommodations, and extensive efforts to seek ethics advice before taking outside employment or pursuing provisos. She said she repeatedly consulted House ethics counsel and reviewed prior board decisions to ensure her outside work and legislative actions were separated. Simmons described her relationship with Anthony Powers, the dashboard project, the proviso process, and her understanding that the work was distinct from her legislative role. The hearing paused for lunch after part of Simmons’s direct examination, with testimony set to continue after the break.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies May 19th, 2026
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation that we filed really is about recognizing the moment that we're in.
- This legislation that we filed really is about recognizing the moment that we're in.
- The filing fee set at $500 is what it is for all businesses across the Commonwealth.
- Additionally, reducing the filing fee is going to increase fraudulent filings.
- The state-level trigger language was filed in H. 2086 and Senate 1327.
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on Governor Healey’s economic development proposal, H.5386, the Mass Winds Act, with the governor and administration officials describing it as a follow-on to the 2024 Mass Leads Act. They said the bill is intended to help Massachusetts compete globally for capital, talent, and companies by creating a Global Mass initiative, including a proposed $50 million innovation access fund and $20 million for site development to help international firms locate or expand here. The administration also highlighted about $305 million in new bond authorizations, plus operating proposals such as lowering the LLC filing fee, expanding the small business energy tax exemption, funding internship incentives, and supporting downtown revitalization and the creative economy.
Committee members and witnesses focused on several policy areas within the bill. On talent, Northeastern University supported the internship tax credit, and the Latino Empowerment Advisory Council backed a provision waiving redundant English testing for internationally trained nurses who have already demonstrated proficiency in practice. On labor mobility, the governor defended changes to the non-compete law as closing a loophole, while attorney Russell Beck opposed the revisions, arguing they would upset the 2018 compromise and could reduce employer-provided compensation. Municipal and housing witnesses supported codifying site plan review and broader zoning reforms, while others urged attention to affordable housing, tiny homes, and commercial-to-residential conversions.
Local officials and municipal groups generally supported the bill’s downtown, arts, and planning provisions but asked for more detail on implementation and infrastructure, especially around energy, water, and data centers. The Massachusetts Municipal Association said the bill’s standardized site plan review and downtown investments could help communities, but stressed the need for close state-municipal partnership. The AFL-CIO asked for trigger language to preserve labor rights if federal protections weaken. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office opposed the LLC fee reduction, warning of significant revenue loss and possible fraud concerns. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with the committee accepting written testimony afterward.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies May 19th, 2026
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
Transcript Highlights:
- So this legislation that we filed really is about recognizing the moment that we're in.
- This legislation that we filed really is about recognizing the moment that we're in.
- Additionally, reducing the LLC filing fee will result in extreme loss of revenue.
- Additionally, reducing the filing fee is going to increase fraudulent filings.
- The state-level trigger language was filed in H.2086 and S.1327.
Bills:
H5386
Keywords:
economic development, innovation, investment, housing, small business, global trade, infrastructure, 1212, all
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety May 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They meet their statutory requirements to open the case and do the appropriate filing, but they're not
- , official personnel files.
- And we've seen that that wasn't also... records are kept in their, what we call their personnel files
- , official personnel files.
- as being, disciplinary action being completed, it still goes in their file as being as retired under
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, members, next on our agenda for today is House File 3421.
- House File 3487 by Representative Ray Rarrower was scheduled to come up.
- 3421 as amendment. brings up House File 3421 as amendment.
- And House File 3421 as The eyes have it.
- Representative</c><00:43:01.440><c> Ray</c> House File 3487 by Representative Ray House File 3487 by
Committee:
House Education Policy
Keywords:
anonymous reporting, school safety, education, crisis intervention, threat reporting, early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Requiring MMB to include fraud impacts in budget forecasts 3/3/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, uh, Chair Nash, you have another bill, House File 3683.
- Chair, I would move House File 3683 and refer it to the general register.
- </c><00:04:28.640><c> 3683,</c> With respect to House File 3683, With respect to House File 3683, I<00
- </c><00:47:45.480><c> 3683</c> my motion that House File 3683 my motion that House File 3683 uh<00:47
- House File 3683 is laid over.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Limiting local governments from mandating HOAs 3/2/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, House File 2614, Mr.
- So, House File 2614, Mr. Very good. So, House File 2614, Mr.
- </c> I'm here today in support of House File I'm here today in support of House File 2614.
- </c><00:46:44.640><c> 2614</c> that House File 2614 that House File 2614 be<00:46:47.600><c> approved
- So, House File<00:47:54.640><c> 2614</c> File 2614 File 2614 has<00:47:56.640><c> been</c><00:47:56.840