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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Jan 22nd, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- We will accept any public comment on any bill placed on the suspense file today by the committee and
- “Okay, with that I would now like to go to our suspense file hearing.”
- “I would now like to go to our suspense file hearing.
- We have 53 bills under consideration on the suspense file.
- The first bill, AB 1159 by Assembly Member Addis, which is actually bill number two here on the file.
Committee:
House Appropriations
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation was filed with one simple goal: to remove barriers so that everyday people can open
- qualify for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office, a candidate must file
- This bill provides that when a public employee does file a complaint because he or she does see firsthand
- this bill, if a whistleblower suffers retaliation, gets fired, gets moved, loses pay, he or she can file
- ethics violation, under this bill, a whistleblower can pursue a remedy, an administrative remedy, or file
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and considered several election- and ethics-related bills, along with a block of gubernatorial confirmations. Senate Bill 572, by Senator Harrell, updated ethics statutes so the definition of “relative” would include foster parents and foster children; the Commission on Ethics supported the change as a recommendation, and the bill passed unanimously. Senate Bill 414, by Senator Bracey Davis, would have allowed campaign funds to be used for campaign-related child care expenses, but the sponsor said it lacked the votes to advance and temporarily postponed it.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 500, by Senator Avila, which would provide FDLE protective security details for major-party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and cabinet offices through the election and transition period. Senators raised questions about definitions, current protections, and public disclosure of travel information; despite some opposition over taxpayer funding, the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 620, by Senator Mayfield, required candidates to disclose any non-U.S. citizenship when qualifying for office; testimony from a dual citizen criticized the bill as unnecessary and stigmatizing, while supporters framed it as transparency. The bill also passed favorably.
Chair Gates then presented CS for SB 92, creating whistleblower-style protections for public employees who file ethics complaints based on firsthand knowledge, including remedies for retaliation; the Commission on Ethics supported it and it passed favorably. The committee also approved a slate of gubernatorial appointments en bloc. Finally, Senate Bill 564, by Senator Yarborough, would allow registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours; testimony from a supervisor of elections and advocacy groups supported the civics benefit, a senator asked about how it would interact with existing community service requirements, and the bill passed favorably. The committee then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a bill I've actually filed for a number of terms, and I'm grateful to the committee that every
- This is a bill that I have filed over the last several sessions.
- House Bill 2646 and Senate Bill 1777, an act pertaining to public safety and professionalism, filed by
- House Bill 2679, an act pertaining to fire protection systems for buildings and structures, filed by
- It was filed a year ago, unfortunately didn't make it through.
Summary:
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint Committee heard testimony on several bills focused on accessibility, fire safety, and transportation safety. House 2569, expanding adaptable housing for people with disabilities and seniors, drew broad support from Rep. Christine Barber, disability advocates, and members of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Witnesses said the bill would close gaps in the Architectural Access Board’s authority, require more adaptable housing in rehabs and older conversions, and extend accessibility requirements to employee-only work areas. They emphasized the shortage and cost of accessible housing, the benefits for aging in place, and the risk of institutionalization when accessible units are unavailable.
The committee also heard strong support for House 2577, which would allow local fire departments to inspect and enforce fire code compliance in state-owned buildings. Rep. Robert Cataldo and Boston Fire Chief Pat Ellis described this as closing a long-standing loophole that leaves state properties outside local fire-code enforcement, despite the hazards posed by aging state buildings and life-safety systems. Fire service representatives also supported bills to create a statewide technical rescue system under the Department of Fire Services, standardizing training, equipment, funding, and coordination across regional rescue teams, and they backed related fire-safety measures including sprinkler-related legislation and professionalism measures.
Rep. James O’Day testified for House 2676, which would require window screens to prevent child falls, arguing it is a common-sense safety measure and noting recent fatal incidents. Ann Shuey and John Kalura testified for House 2601, which would require motor coach passengers to wear seat belts, citing a family tragedy, low seat-belt use, and research showing signage can improve compliance. Steven Poglisi of NAGE supported House 2568, requiring carbon monoxide alarms in public buildings, describing a past CO exposure incident involving a union member. The committee took no votes on the bills during the hearing and adjourned after testimony concluded.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 33 Apr 8th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules reports recommending the resolution filed by Representative Ciccolo of Lexington
- Thank you to the leader from Wellesley for filing the lead piece of this legislation and for all of your
- And thank you to the several members who filed legislation. And for all of your guidance.
- And thank you to the several members who filed legislation on this topic.
- I'm glad that I could have filed a similar amendment that the gentleman from Attleboro brought this up
Summary:
The House opened with ceremonial activities, including the Pledge of Allegiance and recognition of several student athletic teams and guests, then took up a series of routine matters. Members adopted a resolution congratulating the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps on its 25th anniversary, suspended Joint Rule 12 for a petition concerning lease authorization for Eastern Mountain State Forests, and enacted several bills, including measures related to the Sandwich town charter and Springfield tax relief. The House also passed a bill authorizing charity alcohol auctions after adopting a substitute amendment, and passed a bill directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific applicant.
The main policy debate centered on Senate Bill 2581, amended and retitled as an act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth. Supporters described the bill as a response to classroom distraction, bullying, and mental health harms associated with cell phones and social media, and said it would require bell-to-bell restrictions on personal devices in schools, provide guidance and a model policy for districts, and limit social media access for children under 14 while requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. Several members cited educator testimony, school district practices, and concerns about anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and online predators. Opponents and amendment sponsors argued for more local flexibility and warned about implementation costs, but amendments seeking to preserve district-specific policies or prohibit unfunded mandates were rejected.
The House adopted a consolidated amendment to the bill by roll call, then passed the bill to be engrossed by a vote of 129-25. Earlier, the House also accepted a conference committee report on legislation modernizing cannabis laws by a vote of 155-0, after debate focused on restructuring the Cannabis Control Commission, expanding licensing and ownership rules, and addressing equity and social justice provisions. The chamber recessed several times, briefly lost quorum during proceedings, and adjourned to meet again in informal session the following day.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
House Public Safety & Law Enforcement Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- It gives them the opportunity to look at files.
- Does this also allow the officer if he wins to have his file expunged so that there's no record?
- If he files and he wins, are there any reprisals?
- Does he, does any negative comments that remain in his file that were related to his...
- This file is still going to exist.
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement heard several public safety measures. SB 1520 would have required state agencies to share certain immigration-related data with the federal government and included a repeal date in 2029. Representative Abatia offered a strike-everything amendment to replace the bill with a firefighter support grant program to help pay for station food, supplies, and small appliances, but the committee rejected the amendment and then gave the underlying SB 1520 a due pass recommendation.
SB 1216 would repeal the sunset on traumatic event counseling for public safety employees and expand coverage to crime scene and digital forensics technicians. Supporters said the program helps officers and firefighters cope with trauma and that utilization is relatively low, while members asked about costs and usage. The bill passed 12-0. SB 1391 would create an AZ POST pilot program for law enforcement stress management, funded at $950,000 and run through a nonprofit, with emphasis on prevention, peer support, and family impacts. Some members objected that it was too prescriptive and looked like a vendor bill, and the committee failed to give it a due pass recommendation.
SB 1493 would require employers to pay taxable costs, attorney fees, and expert fees when a law enforcement officer wins a wrongful termination appeal and the employer still refuses reinstatement. Supporters argued it was a fairness and due process measure for officers who must appeal twice to be made whole, while members debated whether similar treatment should apply in criminal cases and whether the bill should also restore other lost compensation. After adopting a chairman’s amendment, the committee gave SB 1493 as amended a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- As you recall, House Bill 3144 was related to injunctions, and this was the bill filed by Representative
- And this was the bill filed by Representative Schulte. Is there any discussion?
- When you want to take a deposition out of state and we're part of the Uniform Act, we can simply file
- You have to get a summons issued or subpoena, so you can just file the lawsuit, the clerk can issue the
- If we do this, you just file it, and it goes to the clerk's office, and you don't have to hire a lawyer
Committee:
House Judiciary
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Henderholtz is recognized to explain the difference between the substitute and the bill as filed
- Senator Paxton is recognized to explain the difference between... ...the substitute and the bill as filed
- Senator Johnson is recognized to explain the difference between the substitute and the bill as filed.
- The substitute in the bill as filed is an official legislative council version.
- I am testifying in opposition to the substitute to this bill and to the bill as filed.
Committee:
Senate Economic Development
Keywords:
monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, project financing zone, municipal tax revenue, convention centers, multipurpose arenas, infrastructure development, hike and bike trails, outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, Bicentennial Trail, Texas history, cultural heritage, unemployment benefits, eligibility, Texas Workforce Commission
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2844, as filed, aims to fix that by creating a single statewide license for food trucks.
- Streamlined an annual filing process in lieu of a tracker rate adjustment filing that the PUC has a process
- Now the filed bill, and presumably the committee substitute would eliminate some of these filings, which
- As long as we are massively cash flow negative, it takes these six annual tracker filings we do today
- and collapses them into a single annual filing while pulling in the mechanism that we are currently
Bills:
HB842 , HB1907 , HB2844 , HB2892 , HB3439 , HB4211 , HB4536 , HB5111 , HB5138 , HB5182 , HB5247 , HB5269 , HB5323 , HB5435 , HJR201 , SB871 , HB3896 , SJR40
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- When I'm reviewing a case, I am looking at what has been filed by our local police agency.
- If I had that information at the outset, when a criminal case is filed, I could review that information
- To me, this bill addresses once a criminal case is filed, once a law enforcement agency has filed a case
- I only get to that if law enforcement has filed a case with me or made an arrest.
- And unfortunately it's too late to file a bill, so or I would do so. So I, I.
Bills:
HB 741 , HB 1199 , HB 2070 , HB 2402 , HB 2542 , HB 2665 , HB 2789 , HB 3096 , HB 3396 , HB 3595 , HB 3747 , HB 4116 , HB 4127
Committee:
House Human Services
Keywords:
child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- When I'm reviewing a case, I am looking at what has been filed by our local police agency.
- If I don't have that in my file and I have to subpoena it. during the case, there's a real drag time
- To me, this bill addresses what's a criminal case. filed, once a law enforcement agency has filed a case
- I only get to that if law enforcement has filed a case with me or made an arrest.
- And unfortunately, it's too late to file a bill. Or I would do.
Bills:
HB741 , HB 1199 , HB2070 , HB2402 , HB2542 , HB2665 , HB2789 , HB3096 , HB3396 , HB3595 , HB3747 , HB4116 , HB4127
Committee:
House Human Services
Keywords:
child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- In Florida statute specifies that enforceable posted option contract shall be filed in the court in which
- So we have many private petitions that are being filed right now where the Department of Children and
- The petition was filed. It's notable there are no criminal charges.
- Parents had a 3rd child at the time that the petition was filed.
- They then proceeded to file charges.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But it provides for a way for a victim to be able to file a lawsuit for damages and holds individuals
- It sets a 10-year statute of limitations for filing lawsuits starting from when the victim discovers
- We'll have outcries or we'll do peer-to-peer type investigations where people are sharing files back
- I mean, what is the difference to the prosecutor in being able to file this type of case, how it would
- This is the fourth legislative session that this bill has been filed.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
child protection, sexual offenses, visual material, artificial intelligence, criminal penalties, law enforcement, defense against prosecution, obscenity, judicial officer, deepfake, deep fake, synthetic media, AI-generated content, machine learning, nonconsensual pornography, revenge porn, sexually explicit media, intimate images, digital manipulation, visual depiction
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources, February 10, 2026
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate file 69. Good morning.
- Um much members support Senate File 69.
- Senate File 16.
- Senate file 16. It's uh, >> 16. Senate file 16.
- This is a roll call vote for Senate File 16. Senate File 16. Senator Crago, I. Senator Love, I.
Keywords:
wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water development, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House committee advances bill to combat Medicaid fraud 5/5/26
Transcript Highlights:
- I will move House File 2354 before the committee.
- The motion is that House File 2354 be referred to the general register. We do have an A9 amendment.
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- 2354 as amended from the bill House File 2354 as amended from members?
- I will renew my motion that House File 2354, as amended, be referred to the General Register.
Summary:
The committee heard House File 2354, a bill by Representative Norris to strengthen Minnesota’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and combat medical assistance fraud. Norris explained that the bill, previously part of a broader Human Services program integrity package, was being converted into a standalone measure through the A9 amendment. The amendment made conforming changes and shifted the appropriation to ongoing funding from a special revenue fund, which Norris said was important to secure a three-to-one federal match for additional staff.
As amended, the bill would increase investigative and prosecutorial capacity, create new penalties for Medicaid fraud over $100,000 and over $1 million, align prison time with other theft laws, extend the statute of limitations, and include medical assistance fraud under the state racketeering law. Norris and supportive members emphasized that Minnesota’s fraud unit is smaller than comparable states and that the added funding would help hire more staff. Members Pinto and Cleborne, along with Representative Koznick, offered supportive comments about the importance of the bill and broader legislative efforts to address fraud.
The A9 amendment was adopted by voice vote, and after discussion the committee voted to refer House File 2354, as amended, to the General Register. The motion passed by voice vote, with no opposition recorded.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This update concerns certain charges associated with LED programs and filing fees that are paid for by
- This update concerns certain charges associated with LED programs and filing fees that are paid for by
- It was too late to file any new bills.
- And so it was too late in session to file new legislation.
- And that's the state's one-stop shop for business filings.
Committee:
Senate Revenue & Fiscal Affairs
Keywords:
property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, senior citizens, homestead exemption, Louisiana Constitution, motor vehicles, local fees, transaction fees, funding
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- They have a 36% rate filing pending.
- Now, they just had the rate filing that went through.
- Sankan: as part of the SIS filing, do you have to agree to participate in the clearinghouse?
- But I just don’t know offhand if it’s a specific part of the SIS filing. Sorry.
- But I just don’t know offhand if it’s a specific part of the SIS filing.
Committee:
House Insurance
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Local Government (3-17-26)
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- a contract dispute or whatever with the employer, then they have to represent you under the bill's file
- a contract dispute or whatever with the employer, then they have to represent you under the bill's file
- Yes, so the original bill as filed um would have allowed the associations to not have to represent the
- </c><00:16:04.400><c> um</c> Yes, so the original bill as filed um Yes, so the original bill as filed
- on the library bill something filed on the library bill seems<00:24:42.040><c> like</c><00:24:42.240
Committee:
House Local Government
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:01
Roll Call 00:00:21
SB 141 Discussion 00:03:21
SB 141 Vote 00:10:57
HB 755 Discussion 00:13:08
HB 755 Vote 00:17:55
SB 20 Discussion 00:19:36
SB 20 Vote 00:21:53
SB 40 Discussion 00:23:31
SB 40 Vote 00:26:25
HB 851 Discussion 00:28:53
HB 851 Vote 00:31:53
Adjournment 00:33:26, 958, all
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bills 905, 906, 907, 908, and 909 are filed for the second reading calendar.
- House Bill 883 and House Joint Memorial 20 will be filed for the second reading calendar.
- House Bill 915 and 916 will be filed for the second reading calendar.
- Senate Bill 1286 will be filed for the second reading calendar.
- Senate Bill 1286 will be filed for the second reading calendar.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Under IDEA and OSPI rules, any individual or organization may file with OSPI a written, signed complaint
- Over the past decade, I have needed to file special education community complaints on behalf of my child
- Anyone can file one at no cost without needing an attorney.
- The school must maintain this certificate on file.
- So if the student had a prescription on file, the student that was having the anaphylactic reaction or
Bills:
SB6278
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
teacher preparation, principal preparation, educator preparation, alternative route certification, teacher certification, principal certification, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, PESB, field placement, student teacher, residency, mentoring, school district partnerships, K-12 education, preK-12, high-need schools, Title I, special education, English language learner, rural schools
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Feb 12th, 2026
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- We're here today to discuss the legislation filed by Governor Healey in response to the tax policy changes
- We're here today to discuss the legislation filed by Governor Healey in response to the tax policy changes
- We have shown many times, including last month, when we filed Governor Healey's House 2 budget for fiscal
- And we did share that approach with stakeholders prior to filing the bill, but again that's not to say
- But a lot of business tax filers will be filing on March 15th; individuals will be filing on April 15th
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing on H. 4975, Governor Healey’s bill to manage the impact of federal tax changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) on Massachusetts. Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorowitz said the bill would phase in selected corporate tax changes over time, avoid a $442 million FY26 revenue hit, preserve the current-year budget, and add a few related changes, including expanding the pass-through entity excise to income subject to the 4% surtax, delaying large federal tax changes over $20 million by one year, limiting opportunity zone benefits to Massachusetts investments, adjusting DFML contributions to match IRS guidance, and aligning casino slot-winnings reporting thresholds with federal law. Committee members questioned the administration about why it chose phased conformity rather than full decoupling, the effect on the budget if the bill does not pass, the purpose of the pass-through entity change, opportunity zones, and the slot-machine threshold and family leave provisions.
Public testimony was sharply divided. MassBudget, Progressive Massachusetts, and Don Griswold of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities urged the committee to go further and permanently decouple from the five most costly OB3 corporate tax provisions, arguing that automatic conformity is fiscally risky, rewards investment outside Massachusetts, and has already caused or could cause large revenue losses. Labor and public-sector witnesses, including leaders from the Massachusetts Teachers Association, AFT Massachusetts, SEIU 509, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, and building trades unions, also called for permanent decoupling, warning that the federal law will deepen state budget pressures, harm schools, health care, human services, and infrastructure, and shift costs onto workers and public programs. Several speakers said Massachusetts should not adopt federal corporate tax cuts that mainly benefit wealthy individuals and corporations.
Other testimony focused on specific provisions. Unite Here Local 26 asked the committee to strike the casino slot-winnings threshold change from $1,200 to $2,000, saying the current limit helps identify problem gambling, creates an opportunity for intervention, and supports union jobs. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs supported the administration’s phased approach, especially the research and experimental expense deduction, citing the importance of certainty for business filers and Massachusetts’ strong R&D economy. Greater Boston Legal Services testified on the paid family and medical leave sections, explaining that the bill’s changes would align PFML payroll contributions with new IRS guidance and, if paired with administrative action, would be cost-neutral for workers and employers. No votes were taken during the hearing.