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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/10/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • House File 3490 would weaken that foundation.
  • House File 3490 would weaken this state.
  • </c> urge members to vote no on House File urge members to vote no on House File 3490.<00:20:33.760><
  • </c> of House File 3490. of House File 3490.
  • House File 3490 is laid over as amended.
Bills: HF3490 , HF4040
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • As amended, uh, House File 3545 is in front of us.
  • </c> House File 3545. House File 3545.
  • </c> I oppose House File 3545. I oppose House File 3545.
  • </c> present my next bill for House File present my next bill for House File 4004.<00:50:25.599><c> If
  • </c><01:40:10.320><c> for</c> to have a reason to uh to uh file for to have a reason to uh to uh file
Bills: HF3545 , HF4004
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 2/11/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • So with that, I will move House File 18. Representative Engan, could you please describe your bill?
  • We urge you to support House File 18.
  • Chair Davids thanked the testifiers and said, “We now have House File 4.
  • Representative Johnson moves House File 4.
  • Representative Johnson moves House File 4 and says he wants to see what they are looking at here.
Committee: House Taxes
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> I will [snorts] move House File I will [snorts] move House File 3542 3542 3542 before<00:01:48.600
  • ,</c> their computer, shred their files, their computer, shred their files, whatever<00:49:29.360><c>
  • </c><01:20:23.000><c> House</c><01:20:23.280><c> File</c><01:20:23.640><c> 3819</c> House File I will
  • move House File 3819 House File I will move House File 3819 to<01:20:25.000><c> be</c> to be to be re-referred
  • So, House File Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Bills: HF3542 , HF3819
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • uh do we do is there a need for filings uh do we do is there a need for this<00:11:28.839><c> state<
  • mrfs and so the federal readable files mrfs and so the federal government<00:12:17.959><c> is</c><00
  • I understand OCR files. I understand them very well.
  • our published files Technical standpoint our published files cover<00:19:45.520><c> rates</c><00:19:
  • Just all of these data files are available currently. You can—I have a link I can send you all.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 507, which concerns the timeline for credentialing mental health care providers. Members discussed and approved an amendment that removed section 2 and changed the bill’s effective date to January 1. A motion for ought to pass as amended was made, seconded, and approved by a 6-0 vote, with Representative Miles assigned to write the committee report. The bulk of the meeting focused on House Bill 705, a price-transparency measure requiring insurance-related data reporting and uniform formatting. Committee members and a representative from Anthem discussed how the bill would interact with federal requirements, including a recent presidential executive order and anticipated CMS guidance on uniformity standards. Anthem testified that the federal timeline was uncertain, that final rules could take months, and that the machine-readable files involved are complex and costly to produce. Some members argued the state should mirror federal standards but wait for final federal guidance; others said the bill should create a firm state requirement and not leave everything to rulemaking. The main unresolved issue was timing. Members debated whether the bill should be effective upon passage, apply to plan years beginning January 1, 2026, or be delayed until after federal guidance is finalized, with several references to a possible six-month implementation window after final federal rules. No final vote was taken on HB 705 in the portion provided; instead, the committee planned to revisit the bill the next morning after language was rewritten and circulated, with a straw vote anticipated before the executive session.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, we just filed a huge application to do a lot more work to mitigate wildfire safety.
  • Okay, we just filed a huge application to do a lot more work to mitigate wildfire safety.
  • So they're putting into ratepayers are putting in, but they won't be able to file a claim.
  • be able to file a claim for it.
  • What would you think is a ballpark minimum deadline for filing a claim? I couldn't say.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on HB 982 HD1, a wildfire-related measure aimed at creating a wildfire recovery fund and a financing structure to address future catastrophic wildfire liability. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Division of Consumer Advocacy, and the Public Utilities Commission submitted comments and were available for questions. Supporters included IBW Local 1260, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Clearway Energy Group, Hawaiian Electric, Par Hawaii, and others, while Charter Communications and the Hawaii Association for Justice opposed or raised concerns. Life of the Land supported the bill but urged changes to the definition of a catastrophic wildfire and noted concerns about prudency review language. IBW Local 1260 asked to restore language from the original draft, and Charter warned the bill could impair existing contract and indemnity rights unless amended. A major focus of the hearing was Hawaiian Electric’s position on the HD1 version. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the original bill but objected to the HD1 requirement for an additional $500 million shareholder contribution, arguing it was not feasible and could delay or prevent the fund from operating. The company said the bill would help protect customers and improve credit ratings by creating a dedicated revenue stream and a bankruptcy-remote financing structure, which it said would lower borrowing costs over time. Members questioned how the $1 billion securitization amount was chosen, whether credit rating agencies had indicated it was sufficient, and how the bill would work in bankruptcy; Hawaiian Electric said the amount was a balance among interests, not based on a specific agency directive, and that it would follow up on bankruptcy questions. Opponents and skeptics raised concerns about liability caps, the new claims process, and unclear language on damages above the fund’s limits. The Hawaii Association for Justice argued the bill limits victims’ remedies and gives too much authority to the new entity without clear guardrails. Committee members also pressed Hawaiian Electric on comparisons to California, the feasibility of the shareholder contribution, and whether alternative capital-raising or divestiture options had been considered. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided; testimony and questioning continued with follow-up information requested from Hawaiian Electric and others.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • The commission report was filed with the legislature in May of 2023.
  • Nikki's Law was signed into law in 2020 by former Governor Baker from the legislation I filed during
  • It allows reporters of abuse the option of filing online reports in non-emergency situations.
  • I'm here to testify on two pieces of legislation: one that I have filed with my friend Representative
  • Just a few words on House 232 that I filed: this has been known as the R-word bill.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on a broad slate of disability-related bills. Topics included creating a permanent Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Board (H. 231/S. 134), establishing a system for compensating guardians who serve incapacitated, unbefriended individuals through MassHealth (H. 253/S. 154), expanding Nikki’s Law to require MassHealth day habilitation programs to use the abuse registry (S. 165 and related bills), modernizing and streamlining the Disabled Persons Protection Commission’s statute and procedures (H. 243/S. 139), updating the definition of developmental disability to align more closely with federal law and include people such as those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (H. 276/S. 150), removing outdated and offensive terminology from the General Laws (H. 232/S. 137), and an autism education reform bill (H. 286). Several bills had no sign-ups, and the committee also noted related measures on cueing and prompting in PCA programs (H. 277/S. 157).
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 resolutions filed by Representative Ciccolo of Lexington
  • 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.
  • The case was filed by the New Mexico Attorney General, Raul Torres, and is the first state-led trial
  • I'm glad that I could have filed a similar amendment that the gentleman from Attleboro brought this up
Keywords: 1212, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Feb 19th, 2026

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So this would change us from a use-and-file method when rates change.
  • Those rate changes would be filed with the Insurance Commission ahead of time, and it would also allow
  • So this would change us from a use-and-file method when rates change.
  • I filed nothing on my house.
  • So there are many, many states operating on a file-and-use system. It is not unheard of.
Summary: The Senate Business and Insurance Committee met and first laid over Senate Bills 1969 and 1624 without hearing them. It then considered SB 1953, a health insurance transparency bill requiring third-party administrators to provide employers information on what was spent on employee health benefits; an amendment deleting the word “welfare” was adopted, and the bill passed 7-1. SB 1277, which codifies a three-week work-search requirement for unemployment benefits, passed 8-0. SB 1287, amended to change “may” to “shall,” would bar the Oklahoma Abstractors Board from licensing applicants not legally authorized to work in the U.S.; after questions about the need for the bill and the alleged loophole, it passed 7-2. The committee also passed SB 1061, a cleanup measure on mortgage broker licensing and renewal fees, and SB 1916, which would move the Oklahoma Receivership Office under the Insurance Department and streamline receivership operations. SB 1589, as amended to reference Indian Gaming Regulatory Act authorization, would increase penalties for illegal sweepstakes/gambling operations and expand enforcement against entities profiting from illegal gambling; it passed unanimously. SB 2178, a compromise special-event license bill requiring liability insurance coverage, also passed unanimously. Two major insurance reform bills were debated at length and failed. SB 1444 would shift homeowners insurance rate regulation from a use-and-file system to prior filing with authority for the Insurance Commissioner to declare rates excessive; after testimony from a homeowner about a large premium increase and extensive debate over regulation and market effects, it failed 4-5. SB 1438 would require reporting of underwriting gains and profits, cap average profits at 5% over three years, and require rebates or premium credits if profits exceeded that level; supporters argued it would protect consumers, while opponents warned of market disruption and reduced competition. It failed 2-7. The committee then passed SB 1501, clarifying medical marijuana grow reclamation bond requirements, SB 1873, correcting a drafting error in a prior bill and delaying its effective date, and SB 1364, requiring an affidavit of encumbrances before transferring a medical marijuana business license.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Wed Feb 11, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 13

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If there are no announcements, the chair would like to remind members of today's triple referral filing
  • bills moving from their first committees to their second committees in a triple referral, you must file
  • Please allow yourselves and your staff sufficient time to file your reports before the deadline.
  • , you must file the committee reports<00:44:12.000><c> with</c><00:44:12.240><c> the</c><00:44:12.400
  • your reports before the time to file your reports before the deadline.<00:44:22.400><c> For</c><00:44
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • I won't even consider filing it because it's not actually going to direct support.
  • Members, behind tab five is the committee's enforcement against local governments that have not filed
  • Their primary government has to file that, but it's laid out there. But follow-up, if I may.
  • You just took action against it for failing to file the most recently required financial report.
  • Back in February, you took action against 85 local governments that had not filed reports due June of
Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee met to consider several audit requests and enforcement items related to local government accountability. The committee heard requests for operational audits of the City of Miami Beach, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, and the City of Daytona Beach. In each case, the requesting member cited concerns about transparency, financial management, or compliance with state law. Representatives from Delray Beach DDA testified that an internal audit had already been completed, that findings were limited, and that they were working to cure issues such as procurement, credit card, and disbursement policies; the DDA chair also said the organization was willing to cooperate and was considering transitioning out of operating Old School Square. For Daytona Beach, the sponsor pointed to excess building permit revenues, vehicle purchases, and reported P-card irregularities as reasons for a broader audit. The committee approved all three audit requests, directing the Auditor General to finalize the scope while considering the stated concerns. The committee also received a presentation on the statewide performance reviews of 21 neighborhood improvement districts. The reviewers reported that 15 districts were active and six inactive, with common issues including outdated or missing performance plans, weak web presence, inadequate meeting notices, and limited management mechanisms. They said staffing levels often correlated with the ability to meet statutory requirements, and recommended that several districts be reviewed to determine whether they were still needed. Members asked about staffing, inactivity criteria, and how the districts were administered, and staff explained that city or county liaisons often supplement district staffing. Later, staff reviewed enforcement actions for local governments that failed to file required financial reports or omitted required information from submitted audits. The committee discussed a list of noncompliant counties, municipalities, and special districts, including the town of Rayford, which staff said had long-standing reporting problems, no apparent municipal services, and no response to repeated outreach. The committee voted to send a letter to the Union County legislative delegation encouraging a local bill to dissolve Rayford. It also approved staff recommendations to proceed against entities still missing required filings or missing audit information, with authority for the chair and vice chair to delay action if additional information is later provided in good faith.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • I won't even consider filing it because it's not actually going to direct support.
  • Members, behind tab five is the committee's enforcement against local governments that have not filed
  • Their primary government has to file that, but it's laid out there. But follow up: if I may.
  • You just took action against it for failing to file the most recently required financial report.
  • Back in February, you took action against 85 local governments that had not filed reports due June of
Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee met to consider several audit requests and enforcement items involving local governments and special districts. The committee approved operational audits of the City of Miami Beach, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, and the City of Daytona Beach. In each case, the requesting member described concerns about transparency, financial management, or internal controls, while local officials or representatives generally said they were willing to cooperate and, in Delray Beach’s case, noted that an internal audit had already been completed and that some issues were being corrected. The committee also received a presentation on the statewide review of neighborhood improvement districts. The reviewers reported that 15 of 21 districts were active and six inactive, with common findings including outdated or missing performance plans, weak web presence, inadequate meeting notices, and limited management mechanisms. They said staffing levels often correlated with the ability to meet statutory requirements, and they recommended updates to district governance and transparency practices. On enforcement, staff reviewed local governments and special districts that had failed to file required financial reports or had submitted audit reports missing required information. The committee approved staff recommendations to proceed under the statutory enforcement process for the noncompliant entities, with flexibility for the chair and vice chair to delay action if additional information is provided in good faith. The committee also voted to send a letter to the Union County Legislative Delegation encouraging a local bill to dissolve the Town of Rayford, based on staff’s view that the town lacked employees, services, debt, and a clear reason to continue existing as an incorporated municipality.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • When they filed the complaint against her, she didn't have a car to travel to the hearing in Austin.
  • Although some of our witnesses may not imagine some of us doing our own Texas Ethics Commission filings
  • late at night, I was that candidate in my first race and messed up the website and I had late filings
  • Have you seen the legislation filed this session with all the bills that are required? Yes, ma'am.
  • These requirements also extend to assistant campaign treasurers to ensure consistency across filings.
Committee: House State Affairs
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House veterans panel OKs bill to aid struggling American Legion, VFW posts 2/12/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Bennett, would you like to move that House File 195, as recommended, to be re-referred
  • the House Veterans and Military Affairs Division, thank you so much for giving a hearing for House File
  • the House Veterans and Military Affairs Division, thank you so much for giving a hearing for House File
  • </c><00:16:20.240><c> 195</c><00:16:20.920><c> is</c> motion that house file 195 is motion that house
  • </c> oppose nay motion carries in house file oppose nay motion carries in house file 95<00:16:29.360>
Keywords: 1183, house
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • So that is the impetus filing this bill. I'm happy to answer any questions.
  • So that is the impetus for filing this bill. I'm happy to answer any questions.
  • The problem is when opponents to these projects file appeals, they don't go to the land court.
  • decided to then retaliate by filing eviction.
  • This bill was filed in the Senate by Senator Gomez, and it would put This bill was filed in the Senate
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary heard testimony on a wide range of bills, with much of the discussion focused on housing stability and maternal mental health. On H. 1924/S. 1171, supporters including Sen. Joan Lovely, Rep. Jim O’Day, physicians, advocates, and people with lived experience urged the committee to create legal protections and treatment pathways for defendants who experienced postpartum psychosis or other perinatal mood disorders within 12 months of giving birth. Testimony emphasized that these conditions are rare but severe, often treatable, and can lead to tragic outcomes if criminalized rather than addressed through screening, expert evaluation, treatment, and, in some cases, resentencing or mitigation. Committee members asked about diagnosis years after the fact and how the Illinois law has worked; witnesses said retrospective diagnosis is possible and that the Illinois model has led to some successful resentencing petitions and broader awareness. Housing-related bills drew substantial testimony. On H. 1983/S. 1071, witnesses described “zombie” subordinate mortgages that were sold years after borrowers believed they had been resolved, then resurfaced with large balances and foreclosure threats. Supporters said the bill would require disclosures and court review to prevent unlawful servicing and foreclosure practices. On H. 1952, advocates from the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, tenants, and legal services providers backed a permanent statewide right to counsel in eviction cases, citing data showing strong tenant outcomes and the importance of quality control, multilingual outreach, and full representation. On H. 1895/S. 1184, testimony supported codifying a two-tier summary process in eviction court and prohibiting defaults at the initial case-management stage. On H. 1883, a small property owner supported rent escrow as a way to protect landlords from bad-faith nonpayment while preserving tenant rights. The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing discriminatory housing covenants, tenant oversight, and homelessness. On H. 1762/S. 1080, a housing advocate supported removing void restrictive covenants from deeds, describing the Dirty Deeds Project and the lingering harm of racist language in property records. On H. 1814, tenants and advocates described harassment, retaliation, security problems, and lack of accountability in subsidized housing, arguing for an Office of the Tenant Advocate within the Attorney General’s Office. On S. 1120, multiple witnesses supported a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, saying it would affirm the right to rest and seek shelter, reduce criminalization, and extend anti-discrimination protections. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions on the bills.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Housing Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that's in part why I filed this bill: it's to assure informed decision-making.
  • Representative Turco filed the House companion bill.
  • We wrote this bill in when I got into office, and we've been filing this ever since.
  • We still continue to file the legislation.
  • I would like to thank Representative Badger for filing this bill.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing heard testimony on several housing bills, with much of the discussion focused on seasonal communities and funding for year-round housing in places like Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod, and the Berkshires. Speakers supported bills including H. 4410/S. 966 and related seasonal communities legislation, which would allow local option real estate transfer fees and expand tools for towns to preserve and create affordable housing. Testimony emphasized severe housing shortages, high home prices, workforce displacement, and impacts on public safety, schools, health care, and local businesses. Many witnesses said the transfer fee would provide a sustainable local revenue stream, citing prior land bank models on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard as proof the approach can work. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3989 regarding seasonal community designation, with supporters arguing that towns should be included automatically or through a simpler opt-in process, and on H. 4568 to expand the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, which would broaden access to a federal voucher-based savings and self-sufficiency model. Senator Edwards testified in support of a bill to create training for municipal board members, describing it as a toolkit to improve informed local decision-making. Senator O’Connor testified for a bed bug bill, saying it would create clearer landlord and tenant notification and treatment requirements and provide needed legal guidance after his family’s experience with an infestation. Senator Lovely also testified for the Homeworks program, which provides transportation so homeless children in motels and shelters can attend after-school activities. The committee further heard testimony on a bill to fund housing in seasonal communities through a transfer fee and on a companion measure to expand the seasonal communities toolkit, with repeated calls for favorable reports. Witnesses from public safety, health care, housing nonprofits, schools, and local government described staffing shortages and housing insecurity as urgent problems. Later, the committee took testimony on H. 1559/S. 102 to maintain stable housing for families with pets, with animal welfare groups supporting protections against eviction, breed discrimination, and excessive pet rent. They said housing-related pet surrenders are a major driver of shelter intake. The hearing also included testimony on H. 1498 to limit criminalization of homelessness, which would restrict citations, fines, and related consequences for outdoor camping tied solely to homelessness.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 60 Mar 12th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Filed for the First Reading Calendar.
  • House Bills 835 and 838 were filed on the Second Reading Calendar.
  • Senate Bill 1373 will be filed for the second reading calendar.
  • Senate Bill 1373 will be filed for the second reading calendar.
  • House Bills 875, 876, and 877 will be filed for the second reading calendar.
Keywords: 989, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/11/2025)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • If it was a problem, why wasn't it in a regular-file bill?
  • I can't answer for who could have possibly filed it earlier or not filed it earlier, but we do very much
  • </c> possibly filed it earlier or not filed possibly filed it earlier or not filed it<00:08:40.440><c
  • And I noted that it is a way-filed, non-germane amendment.
  • And I noted that it is a way-filed, non-germane amendment.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/23/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:37:24.560><c> 473</c> Senate File 473 Senate File 473 as<00:37:26.680><c> it</c><00:37:26.920
  • I respectfully urge you to vote against Senate File 473.
  • Senate<00:45:27.520><c> file</c><00:45:27.800><c> 074</c> Senate file 074 Senate file 074 073<00:45:30.760
  • file 07 0473. 0473. 0473.
  • Senate file Uh the uh motion prevails.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Health and Human Services (Part II) Apr 9th, 2025

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, on behalf of our 3700 members across the state, I want to thank Senator Schwertner for filing this
  • negotiations and stakeholder conversations ended, and we are grateful to Senator Parker and his team for filing
  • I want to take a moment to clarify, the bill as filed, so the filed version of 1383 would have gutted
  • My members were unified in their opposition to the filed version.