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WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • It provides a limited cause of action for parents or legal guardians of known minors.
  • And even with the cap limit, you do have multiple loans throughout the year.
  • It is a limited time they’re using to fill those rooms.
  • It is a limited time they're using to fill those rooms.
  • Nothing in CMA limits claims to end soon sales.
Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several bills. SB 5976 would revise the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act by narrowing liability for misleading email subject lines and changing damages and Consumer Protection Act claims. Business, retail, hospitality, and e-commerce witnesses supported the bill, saying recent litigation has created uncertainty and exposed routine marketing emails to excessive penalties. Consumer advocates and the Washington State Association for Justice opposed it, arguing the current law protects consumers from deceptive marketing and that the bill would weaken enforcement and class actions. SB 6111 would require age verification and parental consent for minors creating social media accounts, restrict providers’ use of minors’ data, and authorize enforcement by the Attorney General and a limited private right of action. The sponsor and several parents, medical professionals, and advocacy groups supported the bill as a response to social media harms, including addiction, depression, cyberbullying, eating disorders, and exposure to harmful content. Technology and civil liberties witnesses opposed it, warning about privacy, data security, constitutional concerns, and the difficulty of implementing reliable parental consent and age verification. The committee also heard SB 6250, which would raise the maximum small loan amount from $700 to $1,200 and index it to inflation. The sponsor and a lender representative said the change would update an outdated limit and preserve existing consumer protections. Opponents, including legal aid, poverty, housing, labor, AARP, and community advocates, argued the higher cap would increase debt burdens and fees for low-income borrowers and older adults. Staff also briefed SB 6257, which would allow illness-related tolling for trainee real estate appraiser licensing timelines, and SB 6289, which would direct Commerce to create a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan; SB 6289 drew supportive testimony from Commerce, ports, economic development groups, and business interests. The committee also held confirmation hearings for several Gambling Commission and Lottery appointees, who described their backgrounds and service, but no votes or final actions were taken in the transcript.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am

Civil Rights & Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • This House bill does not limit access to justice.
  • This House bill does not limit access to justice.
  • This bill would limit Washington's long-standing... Should not be one-sided.
  • This bill would limit Washington's long-standing support of access to justice.
  • So this bill limiting the ability to print guns is what makes me feel safer.
Bills: HB2255 , HB2320 , HB2548
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Civil Rights & Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Second, data sharing must be tightly limited.
  • The 72-hour retention limit is too short for real-world investigations.
  • We do not believe that the 72 hours is a workable time limit, and that needs to be longer.
  • We are also concerned that the bill largely limits ALPR use to felony-level activity.
  • We are also concerned that the bill largely limits ALPR use to felony-level activity.
Bills: HB2161 , HB2332 , HB2102
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 20th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Second, data sharing must be tightly limited.
  • The 72-hour retention limit is too short for real-world investigations.
  • We do not believe that the 72 hours is a workable time limit, and that needs to be longer.
  • We do not believe that the 72 hours is a workable time limit, and that needs to be longer.
  • We are also concerned that the bill largely limits ALPR use to felony-level activity.
Summary: On January 20, 2026, the committee held public hearings on House Bill 2102, House Bill 2161, and House Bill 2332. HB 2102 would sharply limit legal financial obligations by prohibiting courts from imposing costs unless specifically authorized by statute, repealing many fees and interest on restitution, and making eliminated debts unenforceable and satisfied. The sponsor and supporters argued that LFOs are harmful, inconsistently applied, and create uncollectable debt that burdens indigent defendants and hinders reentry. Opponents, including local government and collections representatives, warned the bill would shift costs to cities and counties, reduce accountability tools, and could cost local jurisdictions millions. No vote was taken. HB 2161 would expand the Attorney General’s authority to issue civil investigative demands for possible violations involving civil rights, labor standards, jail standards, immigration-related restrictions, and police use-of-force laws. Supporters from the Attorney General’s office, labor groups, and civil rights advocates said the bill would make investigations faster and more effective, especially in wage theft and discrimination cases, while not changing substantive enforcement authority. Opponents from law enforcement, cities, and business groups argued the bill was overbroad, lacked sufficient standards, and could create due process, confidentiality, and separation-of-powers concerns. Members asked about safeguards, and staff and the AGO described court challenge procedures and internal review standards. No action was taken. HB 2332 would regulate automated license plate readers used by state and local agencies, generally limiting use to specified law enforcement, parking, toll, and transportation purposes, restricting sharing and retention, and prohibiting uses tied to immigration enforcement or protected health care. The sponsor and privacy, immigrant-rights, and reproductive-rights advocates said the bill was needed to prevent misuse of sensitive location data and to close loopholes that could allow out-of-state or federal access. Law enforcement, cities, vendors, and some business and campus representatives supported privacy guardrails but said the 72-hour retention limit, warrant requirements, and other restrictions were too strict and could hinder investigations, victim recovery, and parking enforcement. The hearing ended with testimony still underway and no vote or final action reported.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 16th, 2026

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And fourth, it limits digital identification to identity verification only.
  • And fourth, it limits digital identification to identity verification only.
  • They're prohibited from doing that because they don't fall within the city limits.
  • A majority of Idaho's distilleries are located within the city limits, and most of those have liquor
  • A majority of Idaho's distilleries are located within the city limits, and most of those have liquor
Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee heard several bill introductions and memorials. Senator Zito presented RS 32969, a self-defense proposal modeled on anti-SLAPP protections that would create an early pretrial immunity hearing and allow reimbursement of reasonable costs for defendants found to have acted lawfully in self-defense; after questions about Idaho examples and scope, the committee voted to introduce it. Senator Nichols presented RS 33826, which would prohibit government from requiring digital ID, preserve acceptance of physical identification, protect access to personal devices, and limit digital ID to identity verification; it was also sent to print. She then presented RS 33333, a memorial urging the federal government to restore the tier two duty on imported sugar to protect Idaho’s sugar beet industry, and that too was approved for printing. Senator O’Connowitz presented RS 33369, a revised measure to require Senate confirmation for remaining department directors and align them more closely with other department heads; the committee voted to introduce it. Senator Bernt presented RS 33388, which would allow breweries to operate two remote taprooms instead of one, and it was sent to print. Senator Den Hartog presented RS 33296, revising election rules for single-county highway districts to make them partisan on a delayed timeline and allow candidates to list party affiliation in the 2026 cycle; the committee approved introduction. The committee also considered HCR 24, a resolution honoring fallen firefighters Frank Harwood and John Morrison Jr. and recognizing injured firefighter David Tisdell after a deadly 2025 attack in Kootenai County; members voiced support and voted to send it to the Senate floor with a do-pass recommendation. Finally, Senator Shippy presented SB 1258, a liquor licensing bill for Koenig Distillery that would create a specialty license allowing a rural distillery to serve its own products by the drink, with testimony emphasizing agricultural tourism, small business, and competitive fairness; after supportive testimony from the distillery owner and representative, the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Rent control tends to refer to stricter limits on rents.
  • Rent control tends to refer to stricter limits on rents.
  • If these are limited, properties become less valuable.
  • Participants will be limited to two minutes per speaker.
  • We set limits on how much municipalities can increase taxes.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-21, House Bill 508, an act to protect tenants by limiting rent increases. Committee leaders explained the Article 48 initiative process and said the hearing was intended to gather testimony for a report to the legislature. The measure would replace current state law that prohibits rent control, cap annual rent increases at the lower of CPI or 5%, exempt certain properties including owner-occupied buildings of four or fewer units, subsidized, university, nonprofit, and short-term rental housing, and exempt new construction for 10 years. It would also eliminate vacancy decontrol, so limits would continue when units turn over, and enforcement would rely largely on tenants and the Attorney General through the courts. The hearing began with expert testimony from Whitney Airgood-Obrien of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, who described Massachusetts’ severe rental affordability problems and reviewed research on rent regulation, noting mixed evidence on supply and quality effects but clearer evidence that rent regulation can slow rent growth and improve tenant stability. Supporters of the petition, led by Carolyn Chow of Homes for All Massachusetts, argued that rent stabilization is needed now to curb displacement and runaway rent increases, especially for low- and moderate-income renters. Laura Frost described her Arlington building being bought by a large firm that sought steep rent hikes, and said rent control would help prevent “tenant flipping” and community displacement. Dave Foley of SEIU Local 509 said the issue affects workers’ ability to live near their jobs, while Dr. Mark Paul and Tram Huang argued that the evidence supports well-designed rent stabilization, that vacancy decontrol encourages displacement, and that the policy should be seen as a complement to new housing production rather than a substitute. Committee members questioned supporters about the 10-year new construction exemption, the lack of vacancy decontrol, and whether rent stabilization could discourage development; supporters responded that the measure targets corporate rent gouging, that small landlords are protected by exemptions, and that production and rent stabilization can coexist. Opponents, including representatives of small property owners, chambers of commerce, and labor/building trades, argued the proposal would hurt small landlords, reduce investment, and slow housing production. They said operating costs such as taxes, insurance, and maintenance are rising faster than the proposed cap, and warned that the measure would reduce property values and tax revenue and could push investment to other states. Several opponents emphasized that many Massachusetts housing providers are mom-and-pop owners rather than large corporations, and said the policy would make it harder to maintain and improve housing. Committee members pressed both sides on the need for a middle ground between affordability and preserving development incentives, but no vote was taken at the hearing.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Jun 17th, 2026

Budget and Fiscal Review

Transcript Highlights:
  • liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and limited partnerships in their first year of
  • One is related to the temporary extension of the existing limit, where the credits are limited to $5
  • So there's no limitation at all up to that point, which means...
  • Limits it to 70%. They can claim up to 70% of their liability.
  • That was what it was always limited to, yes.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Feb 12th, 2025

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm on a two-minute limit, but we may come back to you. We may come back to you.
  • We're encouraged to haul the legal limit, which is 80,000 pounds. The...
  • The legal limit which is $80,000.
  • Therefore, we need an increase in the axle weight limit.
  • For example, North Carolina has a 90,000-pound limit.
Bills: SB110 , SB64 , SB42
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Health Committee Aug 4th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and in-person visits became limited or impossible, California was already
  • However, limitations often apply.
  • , they can discourage provider use of telehealth and limit patient access.
  • Like, are there specific Medi-Cal policies that limit audio-only?
  • And so I know that telehealth in that way is limited. And, you know, it's an important tool.
Summary: The committee held an outcomes review hearing on AB 744 and AB 32, two telehealth bills authored by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry. Members and witnesses discussed how AB 744 established payment parity for telehealth in the commercial market and how AB 32 expanded Medi-Cal access to audio-only telehealth in appropriate circumstances, especially for patients facing broadband, transportation, language, and other access barriers. The hearing framed telehealth as a permanent part of California’s health care system rather than a temporary pandemic measure, while noting that disparities and implementation gaps remain. First-panel testimony from the California Health Care Foundation and the Center for Connected Health Policy reviewed telehealth trends, evidence of patient satisfaction, and the effectiveness of telehealth for behavioral health, chronic care, and e-consults. Witnesses said audio-only care remains important for patients without reliable internet, but Medi-Cal still has gaps in asynchronous care, FQHC/RHC billing, and remote-only provider participation. Committee members asked about reimbursement, data collection, clinical safeguards, broadband access, language access, and whether telehealth is being used to speed up appointments or reduce disparities. A second panel of providers and advocates described how telehealth has changed practice. A family physician said parity allowed his health system to invest in staffing and scheduling, and that virtual visits help seniors, working patients, and those with mobility or transportation barriers, while still allowing escalation to in-person care or emergency services when needed. Planned Parenthood said telehealth is essential for sensitive sexual and reproductive health services and urged broader Medi-Cal coverage for asynchronous care. A behavioral health clinician from Shasta County said telehealth has been critical for rural patients, though broadband and affordability remain barriers. Public comment from hospital, telemedicine, and consumer groups generally supported telehealth expansion while urging fixes to remaining Medi-Cal gaps and continued access to in-person care.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Eligible children or spouses do have age limits for using DEA.
  • They do have a time limit. They’ll have eight years from the date of disability.
  • The fact that this revenue is dedicated by law to education also limits risk.
  • The fact that this revenue is dedicated by law to education also limits risk.
  • Thank you each for honoring our 90-second time limit.
Summary: The committee held its first meeting and heard four bills. HB 2286 would create an alternative route to social worker licensure by removing the exam requirement for advanced social workers and allowing enhanced supervision with supervisor attestation in place of the exam for independent clinical social workers. The sponsor and several social workers testified that the exam is a poor measure of clinical competence and can be a barrier to licensure, while opponents warned that removing the exam could affect public protection and Washington’s participation in the social work compact. Members asked follow-up questions about the compact, the exam format, and accreditation requirements, but no action was taken. HB 2363 would allow music therapy license applicants to practice under supervision for up to six months while waiting for exam verification. The sponsor described it as a technical fix to the new licensure system, and testimony from music therapists, educators, and a patient supported the bill as a way to avoid delays in hiring newly trained therapists while maintaining supervision and patient safety. The bill drew strong support in written testimony and no opposition in the hearing. HB 2324 would change tuition waiver rules for children of eligible veterans and National Guard members by giving eligible children eight years from the date of a parent’s disability determination to use the waiver when that determination occurs after the child turns 18. The sponsor said the bill is meant to align state law with federal dependency education benefits and prevent families from losing access because disability determinations can take years. The committee asked for clarification on how the new timing would work, and the hearing closed without a vote. HB 2098 would eliminate the cap on the advanced computing surcharge, expand Washington College Grant eligibility up to 100% of state median family income, and reduce resident undergraduate tuition by 10% for three years starting in 2027-28. Supporters, including students, labor, and advocacy groups, said the bill would improve affordability and access to higher education by asking large tech companies to pay more. Opponents from business and university groups argued the surcharge would be economically harmful, that the state already has substantial WEA funding, and that the bill would reduce tuition revenue without adequately backfilling institutional budgets. The committee heard extensive testimony and members raised questions about the surcharge cap, WEA spending, and the compacted funding structure, but no final action was taken.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 2, 2025 - 04:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Josh, I know you and I spoke about the statute of limitations section where it limits
  • Where is it stated that the statute of limitations is tolled? You're recognized. Thank you, Mr.
  • So there are procedural cures in the event where the statute of limitations is used against a claimant
  • That statute of limitations is tolled for that period of time because it's a very short statute of limitations
  • The statute of limitations is told for that period of time, because it's a very short statute of limitations
Summary: The Judiciary Committee took up a long agenda of 20 bills, beginning with CS/HB 1173 on the Florida Trust Code, which clarified that the Florida Attorney General is the only public official with standing to enforce charitable trusts administered in Florida; it was amended and reported favorably. The committee also unanimously or near-unanimously approved several claims and relief bills, including HB 6507 for Marcus Button, HB 6523 for Darlene Engerville and J.R., HB 6525 for Eric and Jennifer Miles, HB 6529 for J.N., and HB 6519 for the estate of Beniel Hambier, all involving settlements or compensation for injuries or wrongful death. Other measures reported favorably included CS/HB 213 on commercial squatters, CS/HB 1447 on trespass at large-scale ticketed events, CS/HB 515 updating the Uniform Commercial Code for virtual currency and related technologies, CS/HB 1007 on gift card fraud, CS/HB 1049 on protection of court officials, CS/HB 1219 on non-compete and garden leave agreements, CS/HB 399 on stolen valor in the ethics code, CS/HB 57 on xylazine regulation, HB 901 on court-appointed psychologists, and CS/HB 265 on enforcing terrorism-related judgments against frozen assets. Most of these bills had support from industry, law enforcement, or affected parties and passed with little or no opposition. The most contested measure was CS/HB 1517, which would expand Florida’s wrongful death statute to include parents of unborn children as survivors. Supporters argued it would allow families to recover damages when negligence causes the loss of a pregnancy, while opponents—including the ACLU of Florida, Planned Parenthood affiliates, reproductive rights advocates, and some committee members—warned it could be used to advance fetal personhood, chill medical care, and empower abusive partners or others to sue over abortion-related conduct. The sponsor said the bill remained within the wrongful death framework and included protections for mothers and lawful medical providers, but the committee still reported it favorably on a 14-6 vote. CS/HB 903, a corrections bill addressing inmate litigation, sentencing, execution methods, tracking devices, health services, and offender review appointments, also drew debate over a proposed tolling amendment and due process concerns; the amendment failed and the bill passed 16-5. CS/HB 57 on xylazine likewise saw debate over whether penalties should target users or traffickers, but the committee rejected a narrowing amendment and passed the bill 20-1. Several bills were amended in committee, often with technical or clarifying changes, including CS/HB 1219, HB 1351 on sexual offender and predator registration, and HB 901. Public testimony was generally supportive on the non-controversial bills, especially from law enforcement, business groups, and affected claimants. At the end of the meeting, Rep. Gottlieb offered a personal correction, acknowledging he had wrongly criticized FOP in a prior meeting after learning the organization had, in fact, contacted him. The committee then adjourned after completing the full agenda.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Increasing renter’s credit eligibility, amounts 3/10/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House file 24.99 would ensure limits.
  • </c><00:15:18.560><c> on</c> legislature first put income limits on legislature first put income limits
  • <00:15:39.680><c> has</c> income limit for homeowners has income limit for homeowners has continued<00
  • </c> the income limit for renters has not. the income limit for renters has not.
  • </c> would increase the maximum income limit would increase the maximum income limit to<00:17:46.160>
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Ways and Means (03/05/2025)

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • My problem primarily is the fact that it still limits the machines to the existing HHR grandfathered
  • My problem primarily is the fact that it still limits the machines to the existing HHR grandfathered
  • My problem primarily is the fact that it still limits the machines to the existing HHR grandfathered
  • </c> opposed a bill to raise the Bingo limits opposed a bill to raise the Bingo limits for<00:32:20.279
  • </c> for fear that those higher Bingo limits for fear that those higher Bingo limits would<00:32:21.880
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Local and County Government REVISED Mar 3rd, 2026

Local and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I was curious: it talks about a $5,000 limit, and it says, “or the limit established by the county purchasing
  • And then it says, “or the limit established by the county purchasing agent.”
  • And these are the limits that the county can set based on these certain limits.
  • And these are the limits that the county can set based on these certain limits.
  • There's no limit on the amount of grant that they might receive. Maybe not.
Bills: SB2130 , SB2135
Summary: The Senate Local and County Government Committee heard two bills. Senate Bill 2135, as amended, would let county purchasing agents obtain purchase cards through a local bank instead of only through the current state program, while keeping existing competitive-bidding and other guardrails. Senator Reinhart said the amendment was developed with the State Auditor’s Office to add protections, and committee questions focused on sealed bids, public award of contracts, spending limits, and how the bill aligns with current state P-card rules. The amendment was adopted by voice vote, and the bill then advanced on a 10-0 roll call vote. The committee also considered Senate Bill 2130, a constituent-request bill aimed at helping very small towns qualify for grants by easing pre-grant audit requirements. Senator Murdoch explained that towns of 500 people or fewer with $50,000 or less in total funds would be exempt from having to obtain an audit before applying for a grant, though customary audits would still apply otherwise. Members discussed whether the bill could weaken fiscal oversight, whether other audit requirements would still apply, and whether agreed-upon procedures engagements might be a cheaper alternative. The chair and several members supported the measure as a way to help struggling rural communities, and the bill advanced on a 9-1 roll call vote.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 9th, 2026

Judiciary and Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Opponents of limiting the volume of bills have told you, in a phrase, 'suck it up.
  • This bill simply updates Idaho's small claims court limit from $5,000 to $15,000.
  • The higher you raise the limit, the more that impact we're going to feel.
  • So it's twice what the small claims limit is.
  • So, or the situation would be that you would have the magistrate limit below what the small claim limit
Keywords: 989, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • It includes all of the statute of limitations bills we heard.
  • It also addresses the statute of limitations for personal injuries.
  • But there is theoretically no limit to digital coins.
  • So there are the current limitations that exist there already.
  • The statute of limitations does not hold for those workers.
Committee: House Commerce
Keywords: 959, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 04/28/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . limitations. limitations. uh<00:30:56.559><c> the</c><00:30:56.880><c> adverse</c><00:30:57.360><c>
  • and of the limits and they recommend<00:31:53.120><c> the</c><00:31:53.440><c> limits</c><00:31:54.399
  • I did neglect in not reading what those four limits are.
  • Yes, the new THC potency limits us.
  • Um, and it also limits before you.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 17th, 2026

Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rent control tends to refer to stricter limits on rents.
  • Rent control tends to refer to stricter limits on rents.
  • If these are limited, properties become less valuable.
  • Participants will be limited to two minutes per speaker.
  • We set limits on how much municipalities can increase taxes.
Bills: H5008
Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-21, House Bill 508, an act to protect tenants by limiting rent increases. The chair explained the ballot process under Article 48 and outlined the hearing structure. The first witness, a Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies researcher, described Massachusetts’ worsening rental affordability, explained how rent regulation policies are typically designed, and reviewed research suggesting rent regulation can slow rent growth and improve tenant stability, while also noting concerns about reduced supply, quality, and implementation details. She compared the proposal to other state and local rent-stabilization laws and said the measure would cap increases at the lower of CPI or 5%, exempt certain housing types, and apply to new tenants as well as current tenants because it would not allow vacancy decontrol. Supporters of the petition argued that rent stabilization is needed to address displacement and immediate affordability pressures while broader housing production continues. The proponent from Homes for All Massachusetts said the policy is a grassroots response to corporate rent hikes and cited examples of tenants facing steep increases. A tenant from Arlington described a long dispute after a building was purchased by an investment firm and rents were raised sharply, saying the experience showed how rent increases can function as eviction. A union leader said high rents are forcing workers out of the communities they serve, and two experts testified that rent stabilization can reduce displacement and provide broad, immediate benefits. Committee members asked about the proposal’s exemptions, the 10-year new-construction carveout, vacancy decontrol, and whether the policy could discourage development; supporters said the bill targets large landlords, preserves room for small owners, and should be viewed as a complement to new housing production. Opponents, including small property owners, a chamber of commerce representative, a union official, and a landlord, argued the measure would hurt small landlords, reduce investment, and slow housing production. They said operating costs such as taxes, insurance, and maintenance rise faster than the proposed cap, and warned that capping rents would lower property values and tax revenues. Several opponents emphasized that many housing providers are not large corporations but local “mom-and-pop” owners, and one said the proposal would discourage pension funds and other investors from financing new projects. Committee members pressed opponents on what alternatives they would support for affordability, and opponents pointed to increased housing production and other housing policies instead of rent control. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 17th, 2026

Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rent control tends to refer to stricter limits on rents.
  • Rent control tends to refer to stricter limits on rents.
  • If these are limited, properties become less valuable.
  • Participants will be limited to two minutes per speaker.
  • We set limits on how much municipalities can increase taxes.
Bills: H5008
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Highways and Transportation - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 10:00 AM

Highways and Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so what this bill seeks to do is give our county sheriffs a limited ability to run radar.
  • It limits the number of radars available by population.
  • , perhaps even paralleling the city limits.
  • </c><00:10:28.399><c> for</c> itself to to set the speed limits for itself to to set the speed limits
  • ,</c> county to set the speed limits, county to set the speed limits, &gt;&gt; but<00:10:37.360><c> we're