HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TRS-HOU, HOU, HOU, HOU DEFER Public Hearings 03-24-2026

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k2m9cPG4q0, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:08 - SCR 110 / SR 103 03:33 - DM TRS-HOU 1:04 PM 06:32 - HB 1732, HD2 18:52 - SCR 46 / SR 45 19:53 - DM HOU 1:05 PM 24:36 - DM HOU 1:06 PM 27:45 - DM HOU DEFER 1:06 PM Hearing Notices: TRS-HOU 1:04 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRS-HOU_03-24-26_.PDF HOU 1:05 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU_03-24-26_.PDF HOU 1:06 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU_03-24-26-1_.PDF HOU DEFER 1:06 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU_03-24-26_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TRS, TRS-EIG Public Hearings 03-17-2026

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_iJH8t_XX0, 2026-07-02T01:23:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:11 - TRS 3:00 PM 01:34 - HB 1510 03:08 - HB 1523 32:59 - HB 1696 35:11 - HB 2020 37:23 - TRS-EIG 3:05 PM 37:59 - HB 2021 50:12 - DM TRS-EIG 3:05 PM 52:25 - TRS 3:00 PM 52:58 - HB 2417 54:16 - HB 2375 01:01:25 - HB 2023 01:05:17 - HB 2031 01:12:23 - DM TRS 3:00 PM Hearing Notices: TRS 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRS_03-17-26_.PDF TRS-EIG 3:05 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRS-EIG_03-17-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/04/2026 - Senate Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:

It's far too complex to be amenable to regulation at this point. It moves too fast.
It's far too complex to be amenable to regulation at this point.
The Arizona Library Association has not found data that this is even occurring at any districts.
Thomas, so do you have data on what the salary benefits and stipends are of charter school leaders?
No, I do not have data for that because, again, we did not survey them.

Bills: HB2008, HB2075, HB2203, HB2395, HB2409

Keywords: school libraries, public school libraries, library funding, professional associations, library associations, librarians, information services, dues, membership fees, public monies, school governing body, county free library district, municipal library, library contracts, library services, books and programs, Arizona education, Title 15, Library Freedom Act, school district transparency

NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 6th, 2026 at 04:24 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

And the supporters of an unfriendly amendment, I think, were genuinely concerned about how we regulate
had the full spectrum of data for analysis.
So they actually showed that, from a data standpoint, that was the data that came out of that actual
And I don't know that that's actual data that's even able to be used now because there's just such a
And under the Lobbyist Regulation Act...

Bills: HB99, HB49, HB164, SB30, SB43, SB50, SB136

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 6th, 2026

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

And the supporters of an unfriendly amendment, I think, were genuinely concerned about how we regulate
actually had the full spectrum of data for analysis.
So they actually showed that, from a data standpoint, that was the data that came out of that actual
So I am wondering what data is... ...months.
I don't currently have data to be able to tell you. ...I don't currently have data to be able to tell

Bills: HB99, HB49, HB164, SB30, SB43, SB50, SB136

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 99, which would make changes to the Medical Malpractice Act, especially around punitive damages. The chair and sponsor said the bill would not be voted on that day and that public comment would wait until Monday, when a fuller presentation and any recommended substitute would be considered. Dr. Brooke Baker, a physician-lawyer, gave a long presentation on physician wellness, malpractice stress, and the effect of litigation on staffing and burnout, while also discussing hospital ownership structures, private equity, and rural hospital vulnerability. She argued that punitive damages are often pled too broadly in New Mexico, that the amendment language was unclear about which entities would be capped, and that better oversight and internal quality systems—not punitive damages—are the better tools for addressing bad actors and unsafe care. Committee members from both sides asked extensive questions about the patient compensation fund, indemnification, corporate structures, the effect of caps on insurance and recruitment, and whether the bill would protect physicians’ personal assets. No vote was taken on HB 99, and the committee recessed before moving to the next bill. The committee then returned to House Bill 49, a public safety measure increasing penalties for felons who possess firearms. The sponsors and law enforcement witnesses said the bill is aimed narrowly at serious violent felons who are already prohibited from having guns, and that it would align state sentencing with federal law and give police and prosecutors a stronger tool against repeat violent offenders. An amendment was offered to narrow the bill further, add destructive devices, and make the offense a second-degree felony rather than escalating to first degree on repeat offenses. The amendment was adopted without opposition. Public testimony on HB 49 was largely opposed. The Law Office of the Public Defender argued the bill criminalizes possession without a new act of violence, that current law already punishes felon-in-possession conduct, and that New Mexico has repeatedly increased penalties without evidence of reduced gun crime. The ACLU of New Mexico also opposed the bill, saying increased penalties are not a proven deterrent. The transcript cuts off as additional online opposition testimony was beginning.

NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Feb 6th, 2026

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

And I think it's pretty scary the scope to which this data can be released.
When the government collects data and stores this data, privacy is compromised and the threat of misuse
Public health decisions depend on accurate, aggregate data.
The data that you're accessing, which is better and more timely data, is coming through two main sources
The first is that this report doesn't actually contain that data.

Bills: HB99, HB49, HB164, SB30, SB43, SB50, SB136

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

Summary: Senate Judiciary began by announcing that Senate Bill 136 would be rolled over because the sponsor was unavailable. The chair then addressed criticism from the floor over how a prior bill had been handled, defending the committee’s practice of using committee substitutes and amendments without waiting for a new version from council, and emphasizing his authority to set hard stops and limit debate when he believes discussion is repetitive or dilatory. Several members responded, with some supporting the chair’s approach and others arguing that contentious bills deserve more time and fuller committee vetting. The committee then heard Senate Bill 30, which would repeal New Mexico’s requirement that induced abortions be reported to the state registrar. The sponsors argued the reporting law is outdated, unnecessary for public health, and potentially dangerous because provider information can be disclosed under broader vital statistics statutes; supporters from the ACLU, League of Women Voters, Bold Futures, and NOW echoed privacy and safety concerns. Opponents argued the reporting requirement provides transparency and public health data. After debate, the committee approved SB 30 on a roll call vote. Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 43, a bipartisan measure to modernize the Adult Parole Board statute after a prior veto. The bill would update parole factors for life-sentenced inmates, authorize per diem and closed hearings, and prevent parole hearings from being scheduled on victims’ birth or death dates. It received support from corrections officials and victims’ advocates, and the committee passed it without objection. The final major item was Senate Bill 50, which would remove several statutory in-service training mandates for law enforcement and give the Standards and Training Council more flexibility to set curriculum. Supporters said the current requirements are outdated and too rigid; opponents warned the bill could weaken recurring training in domestic violence, sexual assault, crisis intervention, and other high-risk areas. A motion to table failed, and the committee ultimately passed SB 50 on a roll call vote, despite divided member views.

TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 23rd, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:

The thesis of my remarks is that regulations... ...age like milk, and they need expiration dates.
Additionally, 172 regulations in Texas are over 30 years old, and 488 regulations.
In force today in Texas, there are regulations that are over 40 years old.
So Would it surprise you that there are over 274,000 regulations and rules in the state of Texas?
Rural Texas is being revitalized by the data economy with Bitcoin mining and AI data centers. bringing

Bills: HB565, HB3743, HB4310, HB5083, HB5129, HB5195, HB5331, HB5469, SB21, HB3185, SB 21

Keywords: constitutional amendment, fiscal impact, state budget, ballot measure, transparency in voting, management-to-staff ratio, state agencies, employee regulations, government efficiency, workforce management, public information, governing board, transparency, confidentiality, access rights, privacy, identifying information, state agency, consent, occupational license

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Commerce Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

The last part is basically an updated regulation to HMOs.
To fight these regulations is to admit that deception is a key part of the problem.
I think we need more regulations about that, but that's just my comment.
I think we need more regulations about that, but that's just my comment.
Business owner, what currently exists for your reporting and regulation of your industry now?

Bills: HF2543, HF2566, HF2627

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

The last part is basically an updated regulation to HMOs.
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</c><00:29:10.960><c> with</c> please don't replace regulation with please don't replace regulation with
Yes, we can look at the data from just 2021 until now.
Yes, we can look at the data from just 2021 until now.

Bills: HF2543, HF2566, HF2627

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

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data without protections?
data without protections?
data without protections?
data without protections?

Bills: HF1538, HF1965, HF2251, HF2838

Keywords: teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district, cooperative unit, teacher pipeline, alternative licensure, apprenticeship program, labor and industry, union representation

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

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There's been a lot of data practices talk. This was amended in Judiciary.
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Bills: HF1, HF1754, HF1809, HF1478

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

We've also had some great input from some of the chairs of the other committees, whether it's on data
We've also had some great input from some of the chairs of the other committees, whether it's on data
We've also had some great input from some of the chairs of the other committees, whether it's on data
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Bills: HF1, HF1384

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

KY