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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Every state has eyes on what we're doing here, well, every state in the northwest, I should say, and
- Every state has eyes on what we're doing here, well, every state in the northwest, I should say, and
- So there's a lot of states that never even try, and there's no other state that can show results like
- What we have heard over and over again, particularly from Oregon and Washington, is that those states
- Jessup, please state your name.
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 10/14/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> officials across the state. officials across the state.
- So, as noted previously, Minnesota is one of the 25 states plus Washington, D.C., that are members of
- </c> ERIC member state. ERIC member state.
- </c><00:47:31.520><c> voter</c> the state same state by comparing voter the state same state by comparing
- </c> in-state move or an out-of-state move. in-state move or an out-of-state move.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is State Representative Christina Morales, State Representative Charlene Ward Johnson, and State
- I am Jolanda Jones, State Representative for House District 147.
- The Texas Election Code states that it is the intent of the...
- In 2018, you suspended state law and called for a special election after Rep.
- Garcia, who stated that thousands would be without representation in the state legislative session without
Keywords:
special election, 18th Congressional District, Governor Abbott, federal representation, constituent services, Sylvester Turner
Summary:
State Rep. Jolanda Jones, joined by Sen. Molly Cook and Reps. Christina Morales, Charlene Ward Johnson, and Lauren Ashley Simmons, held a press event at the Capitol urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for Texas Congressional District 18. They said the district has been without federal representation since the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner and argued that more than 800,000 constituents are losing access to constituent services, federal assistance, and a voice in Congress.
The speakers framed the delay as a constitutional and fairness issue, repeatedly describing the situation as “taxation without representation.” They said the vacancy affects Democrats and Republicans alike, and cited examples such as passport help, veterans’ issues, immigration concerns, and access to federal funding. Several speakers accused the governor of delaying for partisan reasons and called for immediate action so the district can elect a new representative.
A letter from Sen. Borris Miles was read into the record, urging Abbott to set the earliest possible special election date and noting that the governor has acted quickly in past vacancies. The event ended with a unified demand that Abbott call the election immediately; no vote or formal legislative action was taken.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The substitute requires the Attorney General to provide notice to the Secretary of State when any entity
- It removes Section 5, which required the Secretary of State to revoke a hospital system's or provider
- Is there an analogous threshold in either federal or, more importantly, state law around a 25% ownership
- question is: is that a threshold that applies in other transactional law, either at the federal or state
- The amendment requires these reports to state whether the collision involved a vulnerable he used.
Summary:
The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee heard and acted on five bills. House Bill 2548, dealing with hospital and provider material change transactions, was presented with a proposed substitute that added disclosure requirements, quarterly AG website notices, filing fees, and nonprofit-related notice provisions while removing several original enforcement sections. Members debated the 25% ownership threshold and concerns about market effects, but the substitute passed 7-6 with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 2453 would allow board-certified psychiatric pharmacists to sign certain involuntary commitment and treatment-related petitions and opinions. Members said the bill was intended to expand access to treatment while preserving court decision-making authority, and it passed 8-5. House Bill 2640, addressing unauthorized UCC filings, would let the Department of Licensing refuse or terminate filings made to harass or defraud debtors; members described it as a Department of Licensing request bill, and it also passed 8-5.
The committee then considered House Bill 2095 on vulnerable users of public ways. The proposed substitute created a rebuttable presumption of negligence against drivers, expanded protected areas, excluded motorcycles from the definition, and adjusted damages and education provisions. Members adopted several amendments, including an emergency-vehicle exemption and a reporting clarification, but rejected amendments that would have removed attorney fees, limited joint liability, or replaced the presumption with a direct civil action. The substitute passed 8-5. House Bill 2386, which removes statutory garnishment answer forms and directs the Washington Pattern Forms Committee to develop a form, passed 12-1. Finally, House Bill 2239, authorizing family burial grounds on private land, passed unanimously after a substitute added setbacks from water sources, local remediation procedures, burial reporting requirements, relocation permits, and seller disclosure language.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- This is actually an effort between Senator Barbara Washington and myself. Senate Bill 1111 is hers.
- That was the agreement between Senator Washington and me.
- I've heard it stated several times that we're in favor of this bill. It's true.
Committee:
House Financial Institutions
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:54:40.760><c> shall</c> has the language that the state shall has the language that the state
- </c><02:20:26.840><c> are</c> consistent with what other states are consistent with what other states
- And in Washington state, according to the physician responsible for ending their patients' lives, 10%
- And in Washington state, according to the physician responsible for ending their patients' lives, 10%
- c> the</c> in Washington state according to the in Washington state according to the physician<04:39:
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 199, which would extend the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages from PFAS contamination from six years to 20 years. The prime sponsor and other supporters argued that PFAS contamination in southern New Hampshire has long-term and often delayed health and property impacts, making the current six-year period too short for victims to discover harm, connect it to exposure, and seek relief. Supporters described contamination in places such as Merrimack and surrounding communities, cited health concerns including cancer, developmental issues, and other illnesses, and said a longer period would better preserve legal rights while still requiring proof of causation. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but acknowledged the contamination and ongoing work to address it. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that evidence becomes stale over time, memories and documents fade, and a longer window would make it harder to determine causation when other exposures or intervening factors may be involved.
Committee members questioned both sides about causation, the difficulty of proving PFAS-related illness, and whether a 20-year period was necessary if a plaintiff already knows of the injury and its source. Supporters responded that PFAS effects can emerge slowly, that scientific understanding continues to develop, and that current knowledge is still incomplete. Opponents said the existing discovery rule already starts the clock when harm and causal connection are known, and that extending the period would reduce clarity and fairness in litigation. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing on HB 199.
The committee then opened House Bill 268 FN, which was described as a technical measure to confirm that the Board of Tax and Land Appeals may hold hearings in its Concord hearing rooms. The sponsor indicated the bill reflects current practice and does not require additional facilities. With only one witness listed and no apparent opposition, the discussion was brief and focused on why the authorization should be placed in statute rather than left to practice.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy Oct 21st, 2025
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It has been dual tracked in federal and state court.
- Where we last left off last year, we had a state court action that was pending in the Court of Appeals
- State Institute of Public Policy did and looked at what... ...that the Washington State Institute of
- and everything else and to our state itself.
- State.
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy
Summary:
The Select Committee on Pension Policy Executive Committee approved the September minutes and received updates on two court cases, Fowler and Dolan. Staff explained that Fowler concerns interest calculations for members who transferred from Plan 2 to Plan 3 before 2002; the Ninth Circuit has already found liability, and the remaining issue is damages, which could be significant depending on the expert-driven calculation. Dolan was described as quieter, with briefing completed at the Court of Appeals and oral argument possible later this year or early next year.
The committee also heard an actuarial update on the interim work plan, including planned informational briefings on month-of-death policy, a Plan 1 ad hoc COLA, and the OSA demographic experience study, which is still under external audit. Members asked whether updated fiscal notes had been prepared for two bills under study; staff said preliminary analysis had been done and full updates would come if the bills move forward. The committee then discussed how to handle the ad hoc COLA item and agreed to have staff draft a letter endorsing House Bill 1474 and any similar Senate bill for a one-year ad hoc COLA, to be brought back for full committee consideration in November.
Staff reviewed the draft November and December work plan. The committee adopted the November agenda, which includes annual updates from the State Investment Board and Retirement Systems, the left one study closeout, and the ad hoc COLA action item. Members also discussed whether excess compensation and 2026 session prep should be handled by email rather than in a meeting, with general agreement to move the session prep to electronic communication and possibly handle excess compensation as an informational item, depending on availability. Constituent correspondence included several messages on climate change and Plan 1 COLAs, including support for the merger bill and COLAs in general. Jacob White of the LEOFF 2 Board reported that the board had only held an educational briefing on excess compensation and overtime, found the data limited, and took no further action. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and an adjournment vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House passes omnibus transportation bill, HF14, during 2025 special session 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We were bill funds state government.
- </c><00:04:44.240><c> County</c> um, funding to the Washington County um, funding to the Washington County
- Our state troopers are funded out of these accounts.
- Our state troopers are funded out of these accounts.
- </c><00:15:47.440><c> Avenue</c> provision funding the Washington Avenue provision funding the Washington
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (10-23-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> President Kentucky State AFL CIO. President Kentucky State AFL CIO.
- It's a wide variety of states.
- Usually, a state in the United States.
- Many of those are state licenses, the Kentucky State Plumbing license, the HVAC license.
- This job was a demolition portion of a job at Murray State University.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:04
Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:29
Approval of Minutes: 00:01:50
Kentucky Buy American Act: 00:02:08
Earn As You Learn: KY Building Trades Apprenticeship: 00:30:42
Worker Misclassification in the Construction Industry: 01:02:00
Investing in KY’s Future Workforce Through the Good Business Initiative: 01:20:44
Adjournment: 01:28:28, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September minutes, and heard testimony on a proposed “Kentucky by America” procurement preference bill. Representative Patrick Flannery described the concept as giving preference in public construction and public works contracts to iron, steel, aluminum, and other manufactured goods made in the United States, while emphasizing he wanted to avoid excessive taxpayer costs and was open to changes. Chad Connley of the United Steelworkers and Dustin Reinsteller of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO supported the idea, arguing it would strengthen domestic manufacturing, keep tax dollars in the local economy, and support jobs; Connley said the bill would include waivers for items not made domestically and noted Kentucky has opted out of the GPA trade agreement. Mike Buckington of Metals Innovation Initiative, testifying virtually, also supported the concept and said Kentucky’s metals sector has seen significant investment and can supply most construction needs, while stressing supply-chain reliability and national security concerns.
Members generally expressed support but raised questions about implementation. Representative Branscum asked who would grant waivers and how contractors would know the rules during bidding; Flannery said he was open to revising the language and process. Representative Gentry supported the concept but said the bill would likely need editing to avoid harming businesses or markets. Senator Nun suggested aligning the bill’s definition of a U.S. good with industry country-of-origin standards to make compliance easier. Representative KC Carney asked for data on the impact of similar laws in other states, and Connley said he could provide numbers later but did not have them on hand. Senator Boswell supported the concept and asked about the cost threshold for waivers; Connley said the federal standard is a 25% cost increase, while the prior Kentucky version used 10%, and that the threshold is a key detail.
The committee then shifted to an informational presentation on building trade apprenticeships. Eric Elie of the Kentucky State Pipe Trades Association, Nick Brown of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 502, and retired IBEW training director Steve Willinghurst explained how union apprenticeship programs work. Brown described earn-while-you-learn training, with apprentices placed on jobs by signatory contractors and attending classes two nights a week for five years. He outlined the work of plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and HVACR technicians, emphasizing that these trades support construction, industrial facilities, distilleries, and other critical infrastructure. No votes or formal actions were taken on the policy topics beyond approval of the prior minutes.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (9-18-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- to the United States.
- to the United States.
- That is the entire state? >> Right? That's the average across the state.
- That is the entire state? >> Right? That's the average across the state.
- Some other states do it. Kentucky, do. Some other states do it.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:01:12
Approval of Minutes 00:02:25
Co-Chair & Member Comments 00:02:48
Discussion of 2025 SB 137 00:06:58
Outdoor Adventure Tourism Opportunities 00:41:56
Public Service Commission Update 01:21:37, 958, all
Summary:
The committee meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the prior minutes. Members also observed a moment of reflection for Charlie Kirk and offered condolences to Representative Bobby McCool on the death of his mother. Representative Fugate then made announcements about the ongoing ATV/UTV trail system, including an October 21 opening in Letcher County and an October 2 groundbreaking in Knott County, and staff was asked to circulate the dates to members.
The main agenda item was Senate Bill 137, presented by Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong with testimony from George Ecklan of the Coalition of the Homeless and Wesley Bryant, a flood survivor and Eastern Kentucky resident. The bill would prohibit utility disconnections for non-payment during dangerous weather and emergencies, including extreme cold, excessive heat, and declared natural disasters. Supporters said the measure is narrow, does not forgive past-due balances or change reconnection policies, and is intended to protect vulnerable residents, reduce risks to first responders, and create a minimum statewide standard amid a patchwork of utility policies. They cited weather thresholds and historical examples of extreme weather and disaster declarations in Kentucky.
Testimony emphasized the human impact of shutoffs, especially for low-income households, older adults, and families facing illness or disaster recovery. Bryant described experiences with people shivering without heat or struggling to keep children cool when power was cut off, calling electricity a lifeline rather than a luxury. Representative Gu raised concerns that utility bills have become unaffordable due to broader policy and rate issues, argued that some customers may not pay if shutoffs are prohibited, and questioned whether the bill was needed. Senator Chambers Armstrong responded that the proposal is limited to non-payment shutoffs during short periods of dangerous conditions and is meant to keep people safe during emergencies. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- colleges and even some state universities and private entities that allow an individual to earn a national
- That's the way that it works in the state of Florida.
- And most of the newspapers in the state opposed us.
- He's traveled the entire state for that issue.
- No election in the United States, not presidential, congressional, state legislature, or municipal election
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and recognitions, including a resolution honoring Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber then moved through a special-order calendar with multiple bills, many of them paired with House companions and amended before final passage. Early action included adoption of a tax conformity bill tied to federal changes in the Internal Revenue Code, with a 34-0 vote.
The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758, a Medicaid and SNAP reform bill. The sponsor described provisions to strengthen fraud enforcement, impose work requirements for able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services through a waiver, modernize Medicaid drug purchasing, and require a SNAP fraud-reduction plan and photo ID on EBT cards. Democrats offered amendments to delay work requirements until Medicaid expansion and to add protections for SNAP users such as caregivers, seniors, disabled individuals, and domestic violence survivors; both amendments failed. Senators also questioned implementation details, exemptions, and potential effects on vulnerable populations. After debate, the bill was placed on the calendar for third reading.
The Senate also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a public records exemption and related Parkinson’s Disease Registry measures, designation of the SS American Victory as the state flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on legal tender recognition for gold and silver, public records protections for financial and digital-asset custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government budget transparency, digital voyeurism, insurance customer representative licensing, and a medical freedom bill with amendments on vaccine-related materials and anti-kickback provisions. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though the public records bill for gold/silver custodians and the legal tender repeal drew a few dissenting votes.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And we had a dispute with the state then over whether the machines were accurate.
- Okay, so it's the only one here in the United States. It's the largest in North America, yes? Wow.
- We get them from Washington and all over Idaho and Oregon is where we pick up samples from.
- It's not a state law that's required, but the state law does require on the bulk tank that they pull
- Go ahead and state your name for the record. Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
Committee:
Senate Agricultural Affairs
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> four-year Minnesota State University. four-year Minnesota State University.
- state universities, including one seven state universities, including one of<01:13:06.800><c> my</c>
- Those are coming to state universities.
- tuition increases into next year. what tuition our state universities can what tuition our state universities
- The State Grant is a valuable tool for Minnesota State College and University students.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Mar 24th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- for state benefit.
- for state benefit. on the site of a nuclear generation facility that was located in the state for state
- “At a facility that was located in the state for state benefit.
- For example, one of my staff actually created a nuclear curriculum at Rhone State University, which is
- For example, one of my staff actually created a nuclear curriculum at Rhone State University, which is
Committee:
Joint Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> School of the University of Minnesota. School of the University of Minnesota.
- the state.
- </c> uh to those policies across the state. uh to those policies across the state.
- </c> counties and cities across the state. counties and cities across the state.
- </c> review to the state level. review to the state level.
Keywords:
foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Sep 9th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and the California State University system to incorporate comprehensive enrollment forecasts in regional
- This is state-sanctioned terror.
- State your point. Mr. Berman?
- for state and local... ...with either federal or state tax-exempt status are eligible for state and
- State your point of order?
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, observed a moment of silence for John Burton, and proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural motions. Members approved a rule suspension to allow floor amendments on SB 271 and SB 67, and several committee notices and bill referrals were handled. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading file, with many bills passed and a number of items temporarily passed or retained on file.
Among the major measures approved were bills on civil rights and public safety (SB 477, SB 19, SB 36, SB 571, SB 580), health care and coverage (SB 257 on pregnancy as a qualifying life event, SB 530 on Medi-Cal access standards, SB 660 on health data exchange, SB 754 on menstrual product contaminant disclosure), housing and disaster recovery (SB 610, SB 655), transportation and climate (SB 533 on EV charging payments, SB 30 on diesel locomotives, SB 71 on CEQA exemptions for transit, SB 263 on tariff impacts), and natural resources/energy (SB 283 on battery storage safety, SB 88 on biomass emissions, SB 427 extending the Habitat Conservation Fund). The Assembly also passed urgency measures including SB 864 on tribal gaming compacts, SB 663 on wildfire-related property tax relief, SB 471 expanding DDS ombudsman authority, and SB 497 on privacy protections for legally protected health services.
Several bills drew notable debate. SB 41 on pharmacy benefit managers saw opposition over concerns about moving ahead before broader PBM data and licensing reforms take effect, but it still passed. AB 1340, a concurrence item on gig worker collective bargaining rights, prompted extended debate over labor rights, consumer costs, and union influence. Other concurrence items included AB 671 on restaurant permitting, which passed without opposition. The Assembly also took up SB 640 on direct admission to CSU, SB 702 on demographic reporting for appointees, SB 710 preserving a solar property tax exclusion, and SB 793 on counterfeit lighter safety, all of which passed. The session ended with the Assembly continuing through the file, including concurrence votes and additional bill actions, with most measures approved by substantial margins.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If you'll notice, this bill would state Implementation of this.
- Chairman and Representative Sauter, so do we have a reciprocating agreement with other states?
- They're from Washington.
- Will Washington suspend their license if they don't pay our Idaho citation? Representative Sauter?
- tickets for the last eight years get an opportunity to be good citizens in our community and in our state
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 927 from Representative Mark Sauter, who described it as a public safety measure aimed at addressing unpaid traffic infractions and improving accountability on Idaho roads. He said the bill responds to a growing backlog of unpaid traffic fines, estimated at about $23 million across roughly 125,000 cases, and would reinstate driver’s license suspension for unpaid traffic infractions after a notice period and implementation delay. He emphasized that the bill includes protections such as payment plans, limited driving privileges for work and medical emergencies, and a carve-out for non-traffic matters like parking violations.
Committee members asked about reciprocity with other states, probation and collection practices, and whether the bill would apply to parking tickets or other non-traffic fees. Sauter said the bill is limited to Idaho’s own traffic infractions and does not address out-of-state reciprocity. Matthew Condi of AAA testified in support, saying the bill balances mercy with accountability and supports public safety by encouraging payment of fines while preserving essential driving privileges. He also noted the bill would help Idaho do its part under interstate compact obligations.
Representative Nicholson moved to send House Bill 927 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. After brief discussion and comments from members, including support for stronger enforcement of traffic laws, the committee voted unanimously to advance the bill. The motion carried and the committee adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- If you'll notice, the bill would state If you'll notice, the bill would state that we would reinstate
- Chairman and Representative Sauter, so do we have a reciprocating agreement with other states?
- They're from Washington.
- Will Washington suspend their license if they don't pay our Idaho citation?
- tickets for the last eight years get an opportunity to be good citizens in our community and in our state
Committee:
House Transportation and Defense
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a state requirement.
- It's a state requirement. optional. It's a state requirement.
- </c> the states the states bottom<01:07:52.960><c> line.
- </c> impact the state less. impact the state less.
- </c> state, sorry, you can't play. state, sorry, you can't play.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of our state. of our state.
- </c><03:26:12.640><c> mandate,</c><03:26:13.520><c> state</c> local control and state mandate, state
- /c><03:26:47.840><c> New</c> states within the state of New states within the state of New Hampshire.
- state? state?
- By the state.
Committee:
House Housing