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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 16, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- INDUSTRY STANDARDS IS ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 8 G SO INSTEAD OF LIMITING THE WEIGHT, LIMIT THE THC CONTENT
- , SET UP MILLIGRAM LIMIT AND MAKE US MEET THAT.
- ANOTHER THING IS THEY ANNOUNCED THE BILL IS LIMITING TO 20 SERVINGS PER CONTAINER.
- THERE IS ALSO IDEAS OF DAILY PURCHASE LIMITS. I DON'T THINK THAT IS ENFORCEABLE.
- THEN TO THE COMMENTS FROM THE SPEAKERS OR THE GUEST SPEAKERS I SHOULD SAY, THE DAILY LIMIT, THC LIMITS
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/04/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the weight limit. the weight limit.
- Um, where it's limited by the 65 in, do you think that limiting it to 3,000 lbs. or the weight limit
- </c> weight limit. weight limit.
- Width-limiting devices like gates or boulders are the only successful way to limit machine size.
- of the state do want limits.
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 163FN, dealing with requiring current, verifiable evidence of a species’ presence before land-use restrictions are imposed for habitat protection. Members discussed an amendment that had been worked on with agencies and stakeholder groups. Fish and Game testified that, while the amendment improved the bill, the agency still opposed it because of concerns about citizen science, how the proposal would apply to public versus private property, and how the transition to DES would work. Representative Darby argued the amendment was ambiguous, lacked a full hearing, and did not clearly address record verification or private-property access issues. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, with a minority report noted.
The committee then moved to HB 1752FN, which would create a chain of custody for timber and carbon credits. Representative Davis presented an amendment saying it would help law enforcement investigate timber theft and add transparency to New Hampshire’s carbon registry by identifying buyers of carbon credits. Supporters said the change would impose little burden and align with practices in other states. Opponents, including Representative Darby, Representative Vale, and the state forester from DNCR, said the carbon market is complex, the amendment was not fully vetted, and a hearing with all stakeholders was needed; they also raised fiscal-note concerns. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, again with a minority report.
Finally, the committee opened a hearing on HB 1019, which would add an active water treatment professional to the state water well board. Representative Peter Petrino and Representative Wendy Thomas said the board should include expertise on contamination risks and treatment technologies, citing concerns about arsenic, radon, and PFAS in private wells. The chairman of the Water Well Board testified in opposition to the bill as drafted, saying the board supports the general idea of licensing water filtration work but does not currently have authority or rules to oversee that field and believes the proposal would put “the cart before the horse.” Members questioned whether the board’s current mandate even covers filtration systems, and the discussion ended with those concerns unresolved.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- , where our people that work in state for our government have limits.
- And then we've got retired officers sitting at home because we have this limitation.
- My bill is a common-sense middle ground that says $1,200, the current limit, and the hour limit.
- And what it says is, everybody... $1,200, the current limit and the hour limit.
- So I limit my testimony to written and... Mike Canavan? Thank you, Mr.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a wide range of bills affecting public employees, retirees, and public safety personnel. Early testimony focused on House Bill 2859, which would make Massachusetts Department of Correction industrial instructors permanent civil service employees after years of provisional status, and House Bill 2995, which would reduce the Boston Fire Cadet Program service requirement from two years to one year. Supporters of the Boston fire cadet bill argued it would improve equity, expand opportunities for Boston residents, and help diversify the Boston Fire Department; committee members asked about the current makeup of academy classes and the effect of a hybrid model, and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association was described as neutral on a separate age-related police bill.
The committee also heard several proposals related to post-retirement earnings and civil service rules for police and fire retirees. Testimony supported bills including H. 2903 and H. 2966, which would loosen earnings limits for retired public safety workers returning to work, and related measures affecting civil service exemptions and professional services for retirement boards. Speakers argued the current limits are confusing, discourage experienced workers from filling needed municipal jobs, and can create safety issues on public works and construction sites. One witness from Worcester Police supported raising the police academy age limit from 32 to 39 to improve recruitment, especially in BIPOC communities, while Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata supported a separate bill to raise the Boston Police Academy age cap from 39 to 45.
A substantial portion of the hearing was devoted to H. 2812 and S. 1817, which would increase the pension COLA base from $13,000 to $18,000 and freeze certain retiree health insurance contribution rates, with additional testimony about capping out-of-pocket health costs for some retirees. Educators and union representatives said the current COLA structure has eroded pension value and leaves retirees struggling with rising costs, while one witness described long delays and confusion in navigating retiree health coverage. The committee took no substantive votes on the bills during the hearing and adjourned after hearing all testimony.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill, which limits interest on medical debt, is a simple, meaningful step forward.
- This bill, which limits interest on medical debt, is a simple, meaningful step forward.
- But those provisions are limited specifically to actions brought by debt buyers.
- Yakima County is a very large area geographically with limited resources.
- License plate data should be carefully regulated, and its sharing should be limited.
Bills:
SB6011
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, sir, please limit your time to about 90 seconds.
- Please limit your comments to 90 seconds.
- Madam Chair, expert, yes, support or limit? Either way. Sure.
- limitations, Statute of limitations for the types of crimes that do not have a statute of limitations
- That's going to limit their ability to vote.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
Keywords:
SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 38, which would make permanent the New Mexico affordable spay-neuter program funded by fees on registered pet food. The sponsor and supporters said the program helps reduce companion animal overpopulation, shelter intake, and euthanasia, while opponents argued the charge is an unlawful tax, is tied to ongoing litigation, and that required annual reporting has not been done. After public testimony, the committee adopted a due pass motion on SB 38 by a 10-1 vote.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 17, a gun-safety measure that would impose new requirements on firearms dealers and prohibit future sale of certain assault-style and high-capacity weapons. Supporters, including sponsors, gun-violence survivors, public safety advocates, and some local officials, argued the bill would address straw purchasing, trafficking, dealer accountability, and mass-casualty weapons. Opponents, including firearms retailers, ranchers, law enforcement, and gun owners, said the bill would burden lawful businesses, raise constitutional concerns, and do little to stop crime. After extensive testimony and questions about the bill’s legal basis, definitions, and dealer regulations, the committee did not vote and instead rolled the bill for further work on amendments.
Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 41, as amended, which would eliminate the statute of limitations for second-degree criminal sexual contact of a minor. Support came from the Chamber of Commerce and sexual assault advocacy groups, who said delayed disclosure is common and justice should not expire before survivors are ready to come forward. Committee members asked detailed questions about the bill’s scope, including why certain offenses remained covered and how the criminal statutes are categorized. The committee adopted an amendment to correct drafting issues and then passed SB 41 as amended on a 10-0 vote.
Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 264, an elections safety bill that would strengthen penalties for election interference, create emergency polling-place protocols, and clarify when law enforcement may be present at polling places at the request of election officials. Supporters said it was needed to protect voters from intimidation, while an opponent argued it could put law enforcement at risk and restrict their ability to vote. The sponsor and Secretary of State explained that the bill was aimed at preventing ordered deployment of armed personnel to polling places, not barring officers or service members from voting. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- It doesn't limit it to property. Section 3 talks about the subrogation issue.
- But I didn't see where it was limited to property damage.
- And I also didn't see... ...limited to property damage.
- This is not limited to just disputes between two insurance companies.
- And you read it that possibly it doesn't really limit it to just property?
Committee:
House Insurance
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- within 10 miles per hour of the current speed limit for that road.
- It refers to 10 miles per hour of the current speed limit for that road.
- within 10 miles per hour of the current speed limit for that road.
- within 10 miles per hour of the current speed limit for that road.
- Did—okay, okay. seeking a maximum speed limit for a seeking a maximum speed limit for a section<00:07
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met on a decision-making agenda and took up a series of bills, mostly accepting committee recommendations with either technical or substantive amendments. HB 472 would allow digitized identification cards to be accepted as valid ID under certain circumstances; the committee amended it to clarify that a physical ID may still be required where state or federal law demands it, and the measure passed. HB 510 on water shortages and emergencies, HB 871 on the effective date of Act 130 relating to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, HB 1120 on the Department of Health’s nuisance-abatement authority, and HB 1162 on motorcycle instruction permits all passed with amendments or technical changes. HB 544 establishing a pet insurance framework, HB 995 extending reporting time for firearm carry license reports, HB 10002 extending the White Correctional Oversight Commission coordinator term, HB 1093 clarifying the Hawaii Public Housing Authority’s powers, HB 1291 expanding labeling rules for winged brown coffee to roasted coffee, and HB 1348 on public-land recreation leases and county-resident lotteries also passed, with HB 1348 amended to require a lottery within a year of vacancy and to limit renewal conditions.
The committee also discussed HB 76, requiring skateboard users under 16 to wear helmets, and HB 1259, which would change how speed limits can be reduced without an engineering study. One member raised concerns about HB 1259, arguing the language could allow unsafe reductions on state highways; the committee noted a no vote from that member, but the measure still passed. HB 76 initially passed as amended, then the committee briefly revisited it after a member said they had intended to vote no; on revote, the bill was adopted unamended. Throughout the meeting, members generally voiced no objections to the remaining measures, and each bill was reported out with the stated recommendation.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We're also asking to protect the right to limited household egg production.
- Ours is more limited and narrowly tailored than Arizona's approach.
- Idaho's bill is narrow, egg-focused, and limited to single-family residences.
- Roosters create lots of challenges in city limits.
- Thank you. in city limits.
Committee:
Senate Agricultural Affairs
Summary:
The Senate Agricultural Committee first approved the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1342, sponsored by Senator Tammy Nichols, which would create a statewide minimum standard allowing owner-occupants of detached single-family residences to keep up to four hens for household egg production, while preserving local authority over sanitation, noise, odor, pests, nuisance, and rooster restrictions. Nichols said the bill was a narrower version of a similar proposal from last year and was intended to support food security, self-reliance, and agricultural literacy; she also noted it would not affect final enforcement actions before July 1, 2026.
Public testimony was split. Supporters argued the bill would protect basic homeowner freedoms, strengthen food security, and give families a small way to produce their own food. Opponents, including representatives of the Idaho Community Association Institute and the Association of Idaho Cities, said it would interfere with private covenants and local control, create nuisance and health concerns, and raise questions about lot size and possible egg sales in residential areas. A Nampa city councilman testified in support, saying the bill sets a reasonable state floor without eliminating local authority.
In committee questions, senators asked about how the bill would affect existing HOA rules, whether it differed from last year’s proposal, and how the rooster provision would work. Nichols said the bill applies prospectively, leaves lot-size decisions to local governments, and only prohibits roosters where they are expressly banned. The committee then voted to send Senate Bill 1342 to the Senate floor with a do-pass recommendation; Senator Taylor said he would not support it, while Senator Lakey said he would support it.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Feb 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have distinctive cups for alcoholic beverages, two-drink limits...
- They are reasonable and limited in terms of time and geographic scope.
- We are not concerned about limiting this to exclude tellers.
- We are not concerned about limiting this to exclude tellers.
- Signed in other just because some of the provisions are currently fairly limiting.
Committee:
Senate Labor & Commerce
Keywords:
liquor license, snack bar, state regulations, alcohol sales, business licensing, collective bargaining, retirement benefits, employee rights, public sector, supplemental benefits, education, funding, student loans, affordability, higher education, public employers, employee information, bargaining representatives, labor relations, union representation
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It has a higher income limit. The House wants to make it universal.
- It has a higher income limit. The House wants to make it universal.
- It has a higher income limit. The House wants to make it universal.
- It has a higher income limit. The House wants to make it universal.
- It has a higher income limit. The House wants to make it universal.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 02/13/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:52.599><c> on</c> establishment of self-imposed limits on establishment of self-imposed limits
- People can set limits, or there's default limits that they can change.
- </c> push notifications people can set limits push notifications people can set limits or<00:41:19.119
- I'll limit it to just one um I think I'll limit it to just one um I think I'll<00:57:20.760><c> just<
- get back to um the limits um you know we get back to um the limits um you know we have<01:03:53.079><
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- net income, similar to the TCJA limitation.
- </c> corporate net operating loss limitation corporate net operating loss limitation or<01:28:07.920>
- </c><01:28:30.080><c> and</c> The federal interest expense limitation, and federal interest expense limitation
- </c><01:32:05.719><c> when</c> Minnesota's contribution limitation when Minnesota's contribution limitation
- </c><01:32:08.000><c> will</c> the tcja expires the limitation will the tcja expires the limitation will
Committee:
Senate Taxes
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 21, March 6, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . limitations. limitations.
- </c><03:05:42.240><c> personal</c> section 307, which limits personal section 307, which limits personal
- </c> governor vetoed section 310 which limits governor vetoed section 310 which limits salary<03:08:31.840
- </c><03:09:30.479><c> on</c> constituting section 310 limitation on constituting section 310 limitation
- </c><03:11:06.720><c> on</c> constituting section 310 limitation on constituting section 310 limitation
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 4th, 2025
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It is only dealing with the civil statute of limitations.
- How do you do that with the statute of limitations limiting on the criminal side in order to be able
- Eliminate the statute of limitations, Madam Chair.
- This is a statute of limitations regarding injuries.
- Its limitations and why we're suggesting some changes.
Committee:
House House Consumer & Public Affairs
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Children and Families Feb 24th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Children and Families
Transcript Highlights:
- We limited to $5... Like a pilot. So are you proposing to structure it?
- Does that have any kind of time limit? I know this is a cycle...
- Does that have any kind of time limit?
- I do not like statutory limits, and this is a statutory limit, even though it is extending it by 10 years
- I do not like statutory limits, and this is a statutory limit, even though it is extending it by 10 years
Committee:
House Children and Families
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Zimmerman: It doesn't limit it to property.
- But I didn't see where it was limited to property damage.
- Representative Overcast: Limited to property damage.
- This is not limited to just disputes between two insurance companies.
- And you read it that possibly it doesn't really limit it to just property?
Committee:
House Insurance and Banking
Summary:
The Insurance Committee first established a quorum and then went into executive session, where it voted House Bill 1615 and House Bill 2071 “do pass” with 11 ayes and no opposition on each bill, with one member present on the roll call. After returning to public session, the committee opened a hearing on House Bill 1647, sponsored by Representative Overcast, which was described as a fairness measure intended to prevent double recovery when insurance payments have already satisfied part of a claim. The sponsor and supporters said the bill was aimed at property damage claims and intercompany arbitration between insurers, though several members questioned whether the bill’s language was actually limited to property damage or instead reached broader collateral source issues and evidence rules.
Committee members, especially Representatives Butts, Zimmerman, and Castile, pressed the sponsor on how the bill would work in practice, whether it would reduce a plaintiff’s recovery or instead affect insurer subrogation rights, and why arbitration was being addressed in an evidentiary statute. Supporters from the Missouri Insurance Coalition and other industry groups said the bill would clarify offset rules, preserve voluntary insurer-to-insurer arbitration, and prevent inconsistent court treatment of prior payments. Opponents, including attorney Blake Heath, argued the bill was drafted too broadly, did not stay confined to property damage, and was placed in the wrong statutory section because these issues are usually handled through insurer subrogation rather than in a lawsuit by the injured party.
Additional support came from the Missouri State Medical Association, Associated Industries of Missouri, and the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, though some supporters also acknowledged the bill might need narrowing if the intent was property damage only. No vote was taken on House Bill 1647 during the hearing, and the committee adjourned after testimony concluded.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- But, you know, I think maybe we have some limited...
- We will have a two-minute limit.
- Regarding THC limits, we... Safety is paramount.
- I mean, you're limiting it to 5.
- You're limiting it to 5... ...you're limiting it to 5 when 3 is the level of marijuana, correct?
Committee:
House Health
Keywords:
speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
SPEED Task Force (STF) - Mon Dec 15, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- limits really to meet the desired outcomes.
- limits really to meet the desired outcomes.
- limits really to meet the desired outcomes.
- limits really to meet the desired outcomes.
- So more had a limited time uh chair.
Summary:
The Speed Task Force met on December 15, 2025, with members participating in person and via Zoom. After roll call and introductions, the chair filed the previous meeting minutes without objection. The chair then gave a report on outreach presentations statewide about the task force’s permitting-simplification work, noting appearances before groups such as the Chinese Chamber, Small Business Regulatory Review Board, General Contractors Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Chamber, and the Land Use Commission. He also introduced the new task force coordinator, Reginald K. T. King, and outlined a January 6, 2026 process for member-submitted recommendations, including first-come consideration and structured debate. No public testimony or member questions were offered on these items.
The task force heard a presentation from the Building Permit PIG. The presenter said the group reviewed 79 SWAT recommendation forms over seven meetings, with participation from 15 disciplines and about 270 hours of work. The group’s findings emphasized workforce shortages, inconsistent plan quality, limited departmental resources, and a lack of centralized tools for applicants to self-resolve issues. Recommendations focused on building a workforce pipeline, expanding training on codes and technology, and developing a universal platform, including AI-assisted review tools. The presenter also raised offsite construction, including factory-built, modular, tiny homes, and ADUs, as an area needing clearer state and county alignment to speed permit review and support housing needs. No public testimony or Q&A followed, and discussion and voting were deferred to the January 6, 2026 meeting.
The task force then began the Chapter 6E Historic Preservation PIG presentation. The chair described historic preservation as a broad process covering research, protection, restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of significant properties, including burial sites and iwi kūpuna, and said Chapter 6E is intended to guide responsible development rather than stop it. The presentation explained SHPD’s role and the complexity of 6E review, including archaeological surveys, monitoring, and preservation plans. Early findings highlighted uncertainty in sensitivity determinations for iwi kūpuna and subsurface resources, repeated review of the same projects, and staffing and technical capacity shortages among SHPD and consultants. Public testimony was closed and no immediate Q&A was allowed; further discussion and voting on recommendations were scheduled for January 6, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, you described it's limited only to what's at CA.gov.
- This credit limitation is a more modest version of prior credit limitations that were put in effect to
- liability companies, limited partnerships, The annual tax paid by limited liability companies, limited
- partnerships, and limited liability partnerships in their first year of existence.
- To that end, we ask that all comments be limited to no more than one minute each.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 02/24/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Marshall to consider awarding a limited Marshall to consider awarding a limited alcohol<00:27:28.240
- </c><00:28:02.399><c> The</c><00:28:02.559><c> limited</c> repetition and delay.
- The limited repetition and delay.
- 43.200><c> us</c><00:28:43.360><c> to</c> limited license will allow us to limited license will allow
- This is a this limited license.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection