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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the abuse through a civil lawsuit, which, while settled, included a... restrictive non-disclosure agreement
- Disclosure Agreement, prohibiting her from ever being able to speak out about her abuse that allegedly
- With the passage of this bill, we will explicitly prohibit these types of agreements and civil settlement
- agreements.
- The bill does allow for an agreement. of the parties to keep other details or terms of a settlement such
Keywords:
regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I would prefer to get more agreement with Representative Schultz and with Chair Nash before moving the
- That we've included in a mutual agreement with Chair Nash, and then ask Mr.
- This is House File 2, which has to do with state grant agreements between the state and the grantee.
- Vice Chair Davis, it's House File 2, which required state grant agreements to require the grantee to
- to express our condolences to our local government colleagues, but we see that there's not broad agreement
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- For those of you who have LLCs, and you know sometimes you have an operating agreement, a lot of times
- y'all don’t want to pay us to draft an... ...y'all don’t want to pay us to draft an operating agreement
- But now, what you can do in your operating agreement or LLC agreement is you can designate who will get
- starting in August of this year, you'll be able to designate that person in a three-year operating agreement
- If I was to think I'm in need and I enter into this agreement, could that information be protected, maybe
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, firearm possession, domestic violence, violent offenses, criminal penalties, pretrial detention, bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Judiciary Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's one thing we've worked into our actual agreement or are affidavit that the individual submits
- process and investigating member of the committee as the signs there is additional investigation, Agreements
- lowest level of discipline, which the Supreme Court also can issue against a lawyer as well as agreements
- for low-level cases could be a letter of advice which is similar to the letter of advice and in agreements
- Those are by agreement. So that would be the person agreeing, hey, I agree.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Criminal cases are settled through plea agreements.
- </c> cases go through that plea agreement cases go through that plea agreement process.<00:36:06.400>
- And to reach these kind of agreements.
- You still have a lot a plea agreement.
- Um, so I can see from plea agreement.
Committee:
Joint Judiciary
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The Major League Baseball Players Association agreed to a first-ever collective bargaining agreement
- >> Yes, yes, because of the collective bargaining agreement, I would say it's significantly better.
- </c> now collective bargaining agreement now collective bargaining agreement since<00:57:49.160><c> that
- , I would say it's bargaining agreement, I would say it's significantly<00:58:23.560><c> better.
- Their representatives um agreement.
Committee:
Senate Labor
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (2-11-25) - Upon Adjournment
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:00:08.480><c> pink</c> routine memorandum of agreement pink routine memorandum of agreement pink
- </c> situation and were in agreement situation and were in agreement understood<01:06:09.480><c> um</
- It is number 13 on the memorandum of agreement amendment yellow list.
- We are present. memorandum of agreement Amendment yellow memorandum of agreement Amendment yellow list
- It is number 24 on the memorandum of agreement amendment yellow list.
Summary:
The committee approved the January 14 minutes and then considered a large agenda of contracts, including personal services contracts, amendments, memoranda of agreement, and Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program items. The chair noted the agenda contained 240 items and emphasized the need for transparency in how contract approvals work. Several items were pulled for questions, while the rest were approved without objection.
The first major discussion involved seven contingency-fee contracts for the Attorney General’s office. Committee members asked about the apparent $20 million maximum per contract, and staff explained that the amount was a ceiling, not a guarantee, and that under the statutory waterfall in KRS 45A.717 a $20 million fee would require roughly $355 million returned to the Commonwealth. Staff also said the new batch included some new firms, that these contracts are being handled in 6- to 12-month batches, and that no money had yet been spent from the prior cycle. The committee then approved those contracts.
Members also questioned a Cabinet for Health and Family Services training contract, which officials said was needed because Finance provides only Kentucky-specific training, while the outside vendor offers broader procurement and federal-funds training; the committee approved that item. A University of Kentucky capital project contract for the State Capitol exterior renovation was approved after questions about the open-ended date, total project cost, and expected completion, with staff saying the overall project is projected for substantial completion by the end of 2026 and final warranty work could extend into 2027. A DCBS amendment for SSI eligibility determinations for children in out-of-home care was explained as an increase caused by a protest, a reissued RFP, and more children entering care; the committee approved it after discussion of the protest and scoring details.
The committee also approved a Transportation Cabinet amendment for an I-71 widening and interchange project in Oldham County after staff explained it was a time extension with no additional funds, though the project had evolved due to traffic changes and now includes an eight-lane bridge design. Finally, the committee discussed two Finance Cabinet facilities and support services amendments tied to the Capitol renovation and juvenile justice facility retrofits. Staff said the Capitol project contract covered the full design team, with completion projected around 2029, while the juvenile justice amendments covered additional design work for McCracken and Breathitt facilities, with final bid documents expected in June or July and construction anticipated to begin in the latter half of 2025. Both items were approved.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> homes must sign a buyer agency agreement homes must sign a buyer agency agreement to<03:45:38.160
- </c><03:51:17.680><c> with</c> agreement or dual agency agreement with agreement or dual agency agreement
- at that time or a dual agency contract. there's no contractual agreement there's no contractual agreement
- As my... a dual agency agreement with um uh a a a dual agency agreement with um uh a a real<03:52:39.680
- </c> people that you um have agency agreement people that you um have agency agreement with<03:53:00.239
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It would tear up existing agreements, agreements that have been reached in good faith between school
- Those agreements exist because communities sat down together. For good.
- Those agreements exist because communities sat down together and they worked things out.
- We have this agreement we made with each other. I am trying to keep the rules in order.
- Representative, your attitude... ...memorandums and agreements. This is what unions do.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- The most common fee agreement would be 20% of past due benefits.
- And I think we'll be able to come to an agreement from that.
- And I think we'll be able to come to an agreement from that.
- And I think we'll be able to come to an agreement from that.
- And they find all sorts of topics on which people are 80% in agreement.
Summary:
The committee heard an extended presentation and discussion on Arizona higher education research security, focused heavily on Arizona State University’s foreign funding, international partnerships, and alleged ties to Chinese military-affiliated institutions. The presenter argued that ASU and the Arizona Board of Regents had not been transparent about foreign gifts, contracts, and research collaborations, especially those involving the Chinese “Seven Sons” universities, and said the committee would pursue a congressional referral and other federal review. A strike-everything amendment to SB 1060 was described but then withdrawn; the underlying SB 1327 was then taken up as a companion measure requiring ABOR to adopt university research security policies and submit annual reports on those policies and on foreign contributions over $250,000. The committee heard testimony in support from Marina Macklin, who said the bill would help protect dual-use and defense-relevant research from being funneled to China’s military ecosystem, and she answered questions about biosecurity, semiconductors, AI model theft, and election systems. After debate, SB 1327 was approved on a 4-2 vote, with Delos Santos and Marquez voting no and Colloden, Powell, and the chair voting yes; the chair stated his support was to keep missile, armor, guidance, and other technology safe from the Chinese government.
The committee then heard SB 1803, a veterans’ consumer-protection bill regulating private companies that help veterans file disability claims. The bill would prohibit unaccredited persons from preparing, presenting, or prosecuting veterans’ benefits matters, require service agreements to be filed with the Attorney General, cap compensation, ban certain practices such as overseas call centers and in-house doctors, and create consumer-fraud enforcement authority. Sponsor Sen. Gallin said the measure was intended to add guardrails for veterans and prevent bad actors from taking excessive fees or misleading claimants. Testimony from Veterans Guardian representatives supported the bill as a way to create transparency and preserve veterans’ choice while regulating the industry; they said many veterans seek private help after unsuccessful attempts with free services and that the bill would not eliminate competition. Opponents and skeptical members questioned whether the bill would effectively legalize one business model while restricting others, whether the contingent-fee structure was consumer-friendly, and whether the companies were engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. The discussion also referenced prior federal and state litigation involving similar laws and the possibility of future federal accreditation reform. The transcript ends during continued questioning on SB 1803, before a final vote is shown.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm in total agreement with all they said, so I won't repeat it, but thank you, Rep.
- Lastly, it requires the Department of Revenue to post development agreements and intergovernmental agreements
- This is the towing services agreement from DPS.
- This is the towing services agreement from DPS.
- And by requiring overly burdensome requirements in a pre-annexation development agreement or an agreement
Bills:
HB2128 , HB2255 , HB2397 , HB2429 , HB2591 , HB2680 , HB2834 , HB2868 , HB2911 , HB2951 , HB2979 , HB2991 , HB2996 , HB2999 , HB4001 , HB4011 , HB4017 , HB4020 , HB4026 , HB4086 , HB4088 , HB2244 , HB2342
Committee:
House Commerce
Keywords:
homeowners associations, condominiums, open meetings, governance, transparency, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, HOA, homeowners association, planned community, condominium, CC&Rs, covenants, conditions and restrictions, resale disclosure, association disclosure
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in the bylaws or in the member agreement in the bylaws or in the member agreement or<01:51:27.600
- </c><01:52:06.159><c> If</c><01:52:06.480><c> this</c> agreement, or other document.
- If this agreement, or other document.
- Senator Waters: It would need to be in the agreement, but it is not in agreements today.
- It would need to be in the agreement, but it is not in agreements today. That's a good point.
Committee:
Senate Finance
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (2-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We would like to ask this body to honor that original agreement of the shared responsibility bill and
- </c><01:05:53.160><c> of</c> body to honor that original agreement of body to honor that original agreement
- And then the H227, we actually have an agreement.
- It is a little different than what's in the bill, but we actually reached an agreement with the MCOs
- And then the H227, we actually have an agreement.
Keywords:
Meeting start 00:06:05
Roll Call 00:06:33
HB 152 Discussion 00:07:55
HB 152 PHS 2 Vote 00:10:12
HB 545 Discussion
HB 545 PHS 1 Vote 00:13:47
HB 606 Discussion 00:15:15
HB 606 Vote 00:16:32
HJR 30 Discussion
HJR Vote 00:19:07
HJR 32 Discussion 00:20:25
HJR 32 PHS 1 Vote 00:23:11
HJR 34 Discussion 00:25:04
HJR 34 PHS 1 Vote 00:28:50
HJR 46 Discussion 00:30:09
HJR 46 Vote 00:34:15
HJR 53 Discussion 00:35:40
HJR 53 Vote 00:38:55
HJR 54 Discussion 00:40:15
HJR 54 Vote 00:40:50
HB 546 Discussion 00:42:15
HB 546 PHS 1 Vote 00:46:15
HB 605 Discussion 00:47:38
HB 605 PHS 1 Vote 00:52:10
HB 694 Discussion 00:53:46
HB 694 Vote 01:07:47
HB 695 Discussion Only 01:10:20, 958, all
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on February 25 and considered a series of bills and joint resolutions, mostly involving appropriations, capital projects, and local infrastructure funding. The committee first adopted PHS 2 and passed House Bill 152, which creates a Medicaid supplemental payment program for public ground ambulance providers; the sponsor said the substitute ensures no state general fund dollars will be used and that local agencies must identify a funding source for any required match. HB 152 was reported favorably on a 20-0 vote. The committee also passed House Bill 545, the annual claims bill, after members confirmed all executive-branch claims were included; it was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Bill 606, requiring reporting for general obligation bonds, also passed unanimously and was reported favorably.
The committee then took up several joint resolutions tied to capital and infrastructure spending. House Joint Resolution 30, concerning water projects, was described as implementing ranked projects under the Waters program administered by KIA and was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Joint Resolution 32, concerning school facilities construction, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after discussion referencing the Auditor’s report and questions about a Johnson County Schools expenditure; it also passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 34, relating to contingent appropriations for KCTCS, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after testimony outlining three projects in Somerset, Jefferson Community and Technical College, and Glasgow; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 46, for local road projects, was described as funding the highest-scoring local road requests from a larger pool of applications and passed 21-0.
The committee also advanced House Joint Resolution 53, authorizing release of funds for KSU’s Health Sciences Center project, after KSU officials said the building is needed for nursing and allied health programs and promised a business plan report by November 1, 2025; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 54, authorizing funds related to the State Fair Board, also passed unanimously. Later, the committee considered House Bill 546, which revises the local roads and streets program by adding a DOT-developed scoring system, monthly reporting, a match requirement, and a $500,000 project cap; members asked about the cap and were told larger projects should be handled through other mechanisms. HB 546 was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. Finally, House Bill 605, a technical corrections and update bill for the local economic relief grant program, was amended by PHS 1 and discussed as expanding eligibility, including to the Delta Regional Authority and certain local-affiliated applicants; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 605.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- If an agreement is broken, a significant penalty can be levied.
- If an agreement is broken, a significant penalty can be levied.
- There was enough agreement that we had work to do.
- Thank you, Madam President. a place where there was agreement and a place where there was agreement and
- </c><03:00:56.640><c> we</c> disagreement but the one agreement we disagreement but the one agreement
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
House Select Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Health Care Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- As I mentioned, executing those contractual agreements is priority one.
- And so making sure that we have the right agreements in place will set us up for success for all five
- So making sure that we have the right agreements in place will set us up for success for all five years
- And again, I would be remiss if not to say again, working to move forward those subcontracting agreements
- we spend a lot of time watching, and we will watch even further once we have those subrecipient agreements
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Banking and Financial Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- It has prohibitions against confessions of judgment and restrictive nondisclosure agreements, or NDAs
- It has prohibitions against confessions of judgment and restrictive nondisclosure agreements, or NDAs
- on some of the concerns that were raised, not total agreement.
- But otherwise, I think there are other ways and other areas in which we can get to more agreement on.
- Hopefully you guys can come to agreement on those remaining issues, and with that I'll move the bill.
Committee:
Senate Banking and Financial Institutions
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- The third part of the taxation framework does not apply to agreements authorized under Chapter 100 that
- This framework, once again, does not apply to Chapter 100 agreements, and the bonding framework also
- I just had a question about the exemption for Chapter 100 agreements authorized under Chapter 100, if
- It has been utilized primarily in commercial solar agreements because there's been no regulatory framework
- It's my hope that by ...solar agreements because there's been no regulatory framework.
Committee:
House Utilities
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/17/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- If they continue, some kind of agreement where we have lower or no fines if they agree to a stipulation
- they understand the roofing materials or structure may require repair or replacement before the agreement
- It outlines separate disclosures of major components in the agreement if the system is purchased...
- It outlines separate disclosures of major components in the agreement if the system is purchased rather
- It modifies the requirement of a DEGS agreement if the system is to be purchased with credit, and then
Summary:
The committee heard several water and energy-related measures. SB 1200, as amended by a Griffin strike-everything amendment, addressed the Arizona Department of Water Resources’ treatment of certain “conduit lakes” in active management areas. ADWR testified neutral on the bill but opposed the amendment as written, saying it could grandfather in lakes that are currently in violation of the lakes statute and create water-management concerns. HOA and industry witnesses argued the bill would simply clarify and restore a prior interpretation for existing communities that rely on lakes to move groundwater and effluent for irrigation, while avoiding costly redesigns. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then passed SB 1200 with a due pass recommendation by a 6-3 vote.
The committee then considered SB 1419, which would tighten consumer protections for residential rooftop solar sales and installations by adding disclosure, inspection, and contractor-responsibility requirements. County and solar-industry witnesses said the bill was the product of a lengthy stakeholder process and was intended to address misleading sales practices and roof-damage concerns, while noting additional floor amendments were still expected. The committee adopted the Griffin amendment and passed SB 1419 with a due pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote, with two members voting present. SB 1447, which extends certain groundwater withdrawal fee exemptions and fund deadlines in the Pinal Active Management Area, was supported by irrigation and municipal water users as a needed bridge for infrastructure and conservation efforts amid Colorado River uncertainty; it passed 7-1. SB 1560, increasing the maximum single loan from the water supply development revolving fund from $3 million to $20 million, was backed by WIFA as necessary to meet larger rural water project needs; it passed 8-1.
Finally, the committee heard SCM 1004, a memorial asking Congress to clearly define the EPA’s powers and duties. One speaker opposed it as unnecessary, but the memorial was approved on a 6-2 vote. The meeting then adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development Feb 17th, 2026
Joint Committee on Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Any heartburn at all about the state of Missouri stepping in and stipulating an agreement between two
- As Representative Brown had noted in the agreement between the investor and the contractor, it may hold
- These are private agreements between sophisticated business parties.
- So those agreements frequently include extended payment cycles.
- So those agreements frequently include extended payment cycles and centralized legal frameworks across
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and voted several bills do pass. House Bill 2409 was approved 14-0, House Bill 2654 was approved 15-0, and House Bill 2747 was approved after adoption of a House committee amendment and substitute, also by a 14-0 vote. The committee then moved into public hearing on House Bill 1915, which would regulate payment practices in private construction contracts. Representative David Castile, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to ensure timely payment to contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, limit abusive contract clauses, and require written notice before withholding payment. He emphasized that it was aimed at larger private projects and not owner-occupied residential work.
Testimony on HB 1915 was mixed. Supporters, including electrical, mechanical, and subcontractor associations, said delayed payment is common, especially for smaller firms, and argued the bill would improve cash flow and reduce the need for liens. Opponents, including general contractors and home builders, said the bill as filed was too restrictive, especially the seven-day downstream payment deadline and the limits on withholding and termination rights, and warned it could increase costs and burden small builders. Several witnesses said they were working with the sponsor on a committee substitute to more closely mirror Missouri’s public prompt pay law and to clarify the residential exemption.
The committee then heard House Bill 2151, which would raise income eligibility limits for the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant from $40,000 to $50,000 for single filers and from $80,000 to $100,000 for joint filers. Representative Travis Wilson said the change was meant to reflect inflation and expand access for adults changing careers, apprentices, and other eligible students. Supporters from community colleges, chambers of commerce, and workforce groups said the program is working well, is budgeted, and helps fill workforce needs; one witness cited strong completion and retention rates among recipients. No opposition was presented, and the hearing concluded with adjournment of the committee.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty - Thursday, February 12
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But why are we doing it through an interstate compact instead of just reciprocity agreements?
- Well, with reciprocity agreements, each state that you go to, you have to get a license in that state
- An interstate compact is a formal agreement between states that operates as both a statutory law and
- In contrast, a reciprocity agreement refers to reciprocal agreements between states that allow them to
- It's a voluntary agreement where the states agree to work together on specific issues.