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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So I think we're in close, close agreement, Senator. Sure. Follow-up. One last. Agreement, Senator.
- I don't know that we are in close agreement, but I am appreciating this dialogue.
- just want to make sure that we're clear and on the record that you did not say or you were not in agreement
- just want to make sure that we're clear and on the record that you did not say or you were not in agreement
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Three - Wednesday, February 18 -Afternoon Session-
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of today's workforce, and House Bill 1844 establishes the athletic trainer compact, a multi-state agreement
- of today's workforce, and Houseville 1844 establishes the athletic trainer compact, a multi-state agreement
- that allows licensed athletic trainers from one participant. multi-state agreement that allows licensed
- But we do have a mechanism in place already for that, and that's through reciprocity agreements.
- professional licensing, the laws surrounding each of those professions, and expand the use of reciprocity agreements
Summary:
The House established a quorum and then moved to House bills for perfection and printing. House Bill 2189, sponsored by the gentleman from Jasper, would allow five-year vehicle registrations, eliminate the current odd/even model-year registration rule, and limit the five-year option to vehicles six years old or newer. Members asked about emissions and safety inspections, insurance verification, and personal property tax compliance; the sponsor said the Department of Revenue could track those items electronically and that the bill was intended to simplify registration for citizens. House Amendment 1, which set the five-year fee at $45, was adopted, and the bill was then perfected and printed as amended.
The House then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1790, a “fair ballot language” bill. The sponsor said it would require clearer ballot language for local tax levies, including stating tax rates in cents and their dollar impact, labeling propositions alphabetically, requiring disclosure when a measure would nullify a prior voter-approved sunset, and closing a loophole in the Hancock Amendment so taxing entities still roll back levies after reassessment while retaining voter-approved increases. Members generally supported the transparency goals, and a brief amendment adding a comma to existing statutory language was adopted. The committee substitute was then adopted, perfected, and printed.
House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2178 was then considered, with several amendments. House Amendment 1, offered by the gentleman from Pike, capped assessment increases at 15% over two years and provided a tax credit for amounts above that threshold; after a roll call, it was adopted 92-43. House Amendment 2, from the gentleman from Clay, prevented assessors from reclassifying short-term rental properties from residential to commercial solely because of short-term rental use; it was adopted after debate over whether LLC-owned properties should be treated differently. House Amendment 3, from the gentleman from Jackson, incorporated ballot-language provisions from earlier bills to require clearer labeling and disclosure on property tax measures, and it was adopted. House Amendment 4, also from the gentleman from Jackson, required assessors to disclose valuation methods and supporting data, set a 30-day refund deadline with interest for late refunds, and allowed taxpayers to recover certain litigation costs when appeals succeed; it too was adopted. The bill then continued with discussion of Hancock-by-subclass and related property tax issues, with members debating how the proposal would affect residential, commercial, and agricultural taxpayers.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- see that there's an opt-out clause so that if a school or a particular donor wanted to create an agreement
- particular donor wanted to particular donor wanted to create<00:29:35.760><c> an</c><00:29:36.080><c> agreement
- </c><00:29:36.480><c> that's</c><00:29:36.880><c> contractual</c> create an agreement that's contractual
- create an agreement that's contractual that<00:29:38.399><c> there's</c><00:29:38.799><c> every</c><
- And we'll allow this default rule to be overridden with a written agreement.
Bills:
SB3123
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee took up three measures in decision-making. SB 2678, which would create a Judiciary working group to improve family court processes and youth access to legal representation in the child welfare system, was recommended for passage with amendments. The amendments would clarify that members with lived experience are those who have navigated the state child welfare system, replace an actively serving guardian ad litem with a former GAL, allow co-chairs to invite additional experts, and provide compensation for lived-experience members. The committee report would also recommend a $20,000 appropriation, and the motion passed without objection.
SB 2528, a Campaign Spending Commission proposal to expand the partial public financing program and raise expenditure limits, was also recommended for passage with amendments and adopted without objection. The committee’s changes would increase the public-funds match to 4:1, raise the maximum public funding available to 20% for statewide executive offices and 25% for legislative and certain county offices, blank out the appropriation in the bill, and instead recommend $7.2 million in the committee report. Technical amendments would also rename the program for consistency and set the bill’s effective date to March 22, 2075.
In a joint Judiciary/Education hearing, SB 3123 drew extensive testimony in support from the Governor’s office, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, Hawaiian Council, Kamehameha Schools, and many private-school and community representatives. Supporters said the bill would clarify that donor-funded scholarships, grants, and tuition-free educational programs are charitable gifts rather than contractual obligations, giving donors and schools greater certainty and preserving educational access. Some members questioned whether the bill could affect Kamehameha Schools’ admissions practices or allow schools to avoid donor conditions; witnesses responded that the measure is intended to clarify donor intent, not change admissions, and that an opt-out clause would preserve the ability to create contractual agreements if the parties choose. The discussion ended with the bill still under consideration, with no final vote reflected in the transcript excerpt.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill allows people to have the option and not have to sign agreements with the utilities or get a
- They're also intertwined with leases and agreements, all sorts of contracts.
- What's going to happen to those contracts, those agreements, if this mandate comes through, as is reflected
- They're also intertwined with leases and agreements, all sorts of contracts.
- What's going to happen to those contracts, those agreements, if this mandate comes through, as is reflected
Committee:
House State Affairs
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 27, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- within the scope of their training, their license, and as approved by their collaborative management agreement
- with the dentist they will be practicing with through their dental management agreement.
- THEIR TRAINING, THEIR LICENSE AND AS APPROVED 1289 BY THEIR COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
- 1290 WITH THE DENTIST THEY WILL BE PRACTICING WITH THROUGH THEIR DENTAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
- It requires collaborative management agreements with dentists within the state of Florida, outlining
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote.
The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably.
The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote.
Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- An agreement from a parent to participate in services is legally accepted as resolving safety threats
- If fentanyl exposure is the risk, services could mean an agreement to be drug tested, which takes two
- But agreement to participate in services or even participation in services does not equal changed behaviors
- Would an agreement to participate in services have been enough for you to leave Would an agreement to
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2511, which would define “imminent physical harm” in the child welfare context as a substantial risk of serious harm arising from home conditions, caregiver conduct, neglect, substance abuse, unsafe environments, or other circumstances likely to cause significant injury. Representative Tom Dent, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to give caseworkers clearer tools to protect children while still recognizing the importance of keeping families together. Supporters, including some foster parents, kinship caregivers, advocates, and individuals with lived experience, argued that the current standard is too vague and has contributed to child fatalities and near-fatalities, especially in cases involving fentanyl exposure, chronic neglect, and abuse. They said clearer language would help courts and caseworkers intervene earlier and more consistently. Opponents, including legal aid, public defense, and child welfare policy groups, argued the bill is legally problematic, could conflict with existing statutes and ICWA-informed language, and would not address root causes such as service gaps, training, and inconsistent implementation. DCYF testified “other,” saying the bill could add clarity but that the language needed refinement; the sponsor said he was open to working on changes. No vote was taken on the bill during the hearing.
The committee then heard House Bill 2660, which would allow courts at shelter care hearings to order parents of children under age five to comply with safety-related conditions, evaluations, or services when the child is returned home, with referrals required within seven days and participation not treated as an admission of abuse or neglect. The sponsor, Representative Ortiz-Self, said the bill is aimed at critical incidents and would give caseworkers and courts more ability to require safeguards for very young children when families are not voluntarily engaging in services. DCYF and the Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds supported the bill, saying it could help prevent tragedies by allowing earlier court-ordered services and safety conditions. Some advocates and parents also supported it, describing cases where removal or court intervention helped protect children. Opponents, including public defense and some family-support organizations, raised constitutional and due process concerns, argued that services are not the same as immediate safety, and warned the bill could shift problems without fixing underlying service shortages. The sponsor and DCYF discussed the need for follow-up on language and implementation, but no committee action or vote was taken in the hearing.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- If there's a child, usually there's a third party who would be involved as well, a contractual agreement
- are an independent agency and, well, so we'll assume the logger and the child have no contractual agreement
- with some brand, but the royalties are gained because of some... ...contractual agreement with some
- It doesn't tell businesses how to run, what to change, or force them to rewrite their license agreements
- 'The Congress and I are near agreement on sweeping welfare reform.'
Committee:
House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Summary:
The Commerce Committee heard and acted on multiple bills. HB 2192, a child influencer bill, would require compensation for minors featured in monetized content to be placed in trust, create a process for minors or adults to request takedown of content, and add restrictions on sexualized depictions of minors. The sponsor and Google supported it as model legislation; members raised questions about compliance, age 13 access to earnings, and removal rights at 18. It passed 9-0 with 2 present. HB 2501, an agency bill conforming Arizona’s appraisal management company definition to federal law, also passed unanimously 11-0. HB 2693, which revises bona fide association rules to allow self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements through statewide chambers or business leagues, passed 8-1 after an amendment; one member cited possible federal preemption in opposing it. HB 2010, the digital goods disclosure bill requiring clearer “buy/purchase” language and prorated refunds when access changes, passed unanimously after amendment, with supporters calling it a consumer protection measure and retailers warning about compliance burdens and possible preemption.
The committee then considered HB 2279, which would exempt commercial river outfitters in Grand Canyon National Park from liability for injuries or deaths arising from inherent risks of river trips, while preserving liability for gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Supporters said it aligns Arizona with other western states and reflects existing federal oversight; opponents argued it could violate Arizona’s anti-abrogation clause and improperly define inherent risk. The bill passed 7-4. HB 2690, which would tighten unemployment insurance eligibility by requiring more work-search actions, weekly reporting, and pre-claim data cross-checks, drew strong opposition from advocates who said it would add red tape and harm eligible claimants; supporters said it would reduce fraud and encourage work. It passed 7-4. HB 2310, clarifying that qualified marketplace contractor agreements may be terminated unilaterally by the contractor, passed 10-0.
The committee also approved HB 2555, requiring retail businesses with physical locations to accept cash for purchases of $100 or less and prohibiting cash fees, after an amendment exempting rentals and mobile home vendors; supporters emphasized access for unbanked consumers and small purchases, while one member objected that businesses should self-govern. It passed 10-0. HB 2199, which requires RV park managers to complete education on landlord-tenant laws similar to mobile home park managers, passed 7-0 with 3 present after testimony from homeowner advocates and park groups in support. Finally, HB 2459 was introduced at the end of the meeting; it would allow landlords to pass through utility charges actually imposed by providers and add an administrative fee for submetering, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or a vote on that bill.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 20th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- convicted, given a deferred sentence or a deferred prosecution, or has entered into a diversion agreement
- We were very close to an agreement. I believe we've reached an agreement.
- It's rare that any policy reform has such widespread agreement from all. Laws.
- It's rare that any policy reform has such widespread agreement from all across the spectrum of the criminal
Committee:
House Community Safety
Keywords:
domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, theft, robbery, sentencing enhancements, criminal justice, property crimes, failure to register, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, prostitution, public health, criminal justice reform, community safety
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- out the state's duties and responsibilities related to the tribal-state gaming compact, a formal agreement
- Representative Chair, in agreement, there's a couple other concerns that I have, but there's a few things
- And at this time, in agreement, I think a review in two years would be best, but right now with your
- determine that the dollar amount due to each event promoter is accurate and based on terms of the event agreement
- Representative, so part of it is really an intricate group of use agreements for the stadium, and our
Committee:
House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Summary:
The committee met as the House Commerce Committee of Reference to hear sunset reviews and a performance audit covering the Department of Gaming, the Racing Commission, the Boxing and MMA Commission, the Barbering and Cosmetology Board, and the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority. The Auditor General reported that the Department of Gaming and the two commissions generally met some statutory duties, but identified major issues: the department had not consistently reviewed independent audit reports for event wagering and fantasy sports operators, had disclosure and conflict-of-interest compliance gaps, lacked comprehensive complaint-handling processes, and was late distributing some compact trust fund payments to tribes. The Racing Commission needed better public records procedures, and the Boxing and MMA Commission had licensing and fee-setting issues. The department and commissions said they agreed with the findings and were implementing recommendations, with the department noting it had already begun look-back reviews, updated guidance, and additional staffing. Members also discussed consumer protection, illegal gambling, prediction markets, and whether out-of-state enforcement actions should affect Arizona licenses; the department said it would evaluate such matters case by case and generally wait for final adjudication or final regulatory action before acting. The committee then voted to recommend continuation of the Department of Gaming for two years until July 1, 2028, the Racing Commission for six years until July 1, 2032, and the Boxing and MMA Commission for six years until July 1, 2032. The Department of Gaming motion passed 7-4, the Racing Commission motion passed 10-1, and the Boxing and MMA Commission motion passed unanimously.
The committee next heard the Barbering and Cosmetology Board audit. The Auditor General said the board timely processed many applications and complaints and had adopted curriculum rules, but it failed to enforce disciplinary guidelines consistently, sometimes issuing different sanctions for similar violations without documenting why it deviated from policy. The audit also found problems with reciprocity education requirements, application review quality control, inspections, open meeting and public records compliance, conflict-of-interest processes, fee-setting, and statutory clarity on scope of practice and training requirements. The board said it agreed with the findings, had already updated disciplinary parameters and documentation policies, and was working on the remaining recommendations and possible legislation. The committee then voted to continue the board for six years until July 1, 2032, and the motion passed unanimously.
At the end of the meeting, the committee began hearing the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority performance audit, but the transcript provided cuts off before that presentation was completed or any action was taken.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- out the state's duties and responsibilities related to the tribal-state gaming compact, a formal agreement
- Representative Chair, in agreement, there's a couple other concerns that I have, but there's a few things
- And at this time, in agreement, I think a review in two years would be best, but right now with your
- determine that the dollar amount due to each event promoter is accurate and based on terms of the event agreement
- Chairman, Representative, so part of it is really an intricate group of use agreements for the stadium
Committees:
House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Dec 11th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Maintenance agreements include, of course, servers, switches, firewalls, all the network equipment.
- And so page two, line 17 on that amount. for the Attorney General Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement
- million for litigation related to the litigation expenses related to tobacco master settlement agreements
- settlements, to sort of the state's responsibility for picking up that share of those settlement agreements
- part of that, but the agreement was that we would have so much funding come from the federal, and then
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 29th, 2025 at 11:00 am
Nevada Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means, revises provisions relating to collective bargaining agreements
- 356 by Assembly Committee on Ways and Means revises provisions relating to collective bargaining agreements
- Committee on Ways and Means, revises provisions relating to collective bargaining agreements, refer to
- And to hear my colleagues, both who frequently have disagreed on many issues, come to some agreement
- Resources, Division of Forestry, for the state's share of the cost for the Nevada Shared Stewardship Agreement
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- currently formed, the bill places the discretion on the agency entirely to do it by video unless there's agreement
- It relates to the regulation of transportation protection agreements.
- Members, these agreements are low-cost contracts that guarantee the transportation of a deceased person's
- Generally, the bill would clearly define transportation protection agreements, exclude TPAs from prepaid
- However, there does seem to be some general agreement that when the legislature adopted language in House
Bills:
HB111
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Summary:
The committee heard a long series of House bills, with most measures laid out by Senate sponsors and then left pending after brief public testimony. Early bills focused on construction and licensing issues, including HB 305 on prompt payment for public construction audits, HB 5093 on restoring public access to notary contact information, HB 2037 on updating landlord-tenant repair and security deposit rules, HB 4214 on a centralized public information request contact database, and HB 5435 exempting higher education institutions from a 90-day notice requirement for certain public-private partnership projects. Testimony was generally supportive on these bills, and no votes were taken; each was left pending.
The committee also considered several transparency and regulatory bills. HB 111 would expand the Public Information Act to certain nonprofit state associations and narrow some attorney-client and working-paper exceptions, with supporters arguing it would improve oversight of public funds and critics questioning the scope and thresholds. HB 5129 would protect occupational license holders’ personal identifying information from disclosure without consent, HB 4350 would allow peace officers to redact personal information from online real property records, HB 4748 would authorize multiple-award state purchasing contracts, and HB 4765 would clean up code enforcement officer licensing rules. HB 4134 would allow motor vehicle creditors to charge limited fees for electronic payment options while requiring a free alternative, and HB 1043 would direct a study of blockchain-based property title records; both drew testimony, with some concern about the practical effects and vendor implications of the blockchain study.
Several bills addressed insurance, workforce, and digital-asset regulation. HB 3520 would reduce the insurance coverage required for transportation network companies during the period when a driver is en route to pick up a passenger, drawing support from Texans for Lawsuit Reform and opposition from trial lawyers who argued the higher coverage better protects the public. HB 3320 would create a self-insurance pool for religious institutions, with TDI explaining it would still be regulated but operate under a special statutory framework. HB 4233 would modernize rules for digital asset service providers by removing certain auditor-access requirements and updating reporting and licensing provisions. HB 3923 would reduce bachelor’s-degree requirements for some state jobs, though Every Texan argued low pay, not degree requirements, is the main driver of turnover. HB 4518 would create a legal structure for decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations tied to blockchain governance; business law experts opposed it as unnecessary and potentially risky, while crypto advocates supported it. Finally, HB 1803 would join an interstate compact for dentists and dental hygienists, with supporters citing workforce shortages and opponents saying Texas already licenses quickly and that the compact could weaken state oversight. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly closed testimony and left bills pending, and a quorum was eventually established before later items were heard.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance May 6th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And after discussions with the Treasurer's Office, we've come to an agreement to see clarifying language
- So we will begin that process, and we are in the process of finalizing a data sharing agreement with
- So Riverside County is a unique case in that we have a specific data-sharing agreement with them that
- And through that data-sharing agreement, we've been able to individually identify students within Riverside
- our CSAC partnership, we can expand that statewide as opposed to doing individual data-sharing agreements
Summary:
The committee’s first major discussion focused on higher education facilities across UC, CSU, and the community colleges, with Chair Alvarez framing the issue as a final budget hearing before the May Revise. The LAO presented findings that campuses have grown substantially in buildings and square footage, while classroom and lab utilization remains below legislative standards and deferred maintenance backlogs continue to rise. The LAO also emphasized that the state and segments lack comprehensive data on capital renewal spending and recommended better reporting, clearer funding targets, and long-term planning for renewal and maintenance. UC, CSU, and community college representatives each described large five-year capital plans, aging facilities, seismic and deferred maintenance needs, and the role of student housing, while noting that construction costs are rising faster than inflation.
Members questioned the segments about debt service, utilization rates, and how projects are prioritized. UC said its debt service tied to state support is about $665 million annually and described a $30 billion five-year capital financial plan, including housing, medical centers, and building renewal. CSU said it has about $31 billion in five-year needs and more than $8 billion in deferred maintenance, with funding coming from a mix of state-related and one-time sources since the state shifted capital responsibility to CSU. Community colleges said their unmet facilities needs total about $33.5 billion and explained their use of a scoring matrix and FUSION system to rank projects. The chair and members pressed all three systems to better distinguish between projects that are truly shovel-ready and those that are long-term needs, and discussed whether facilities condition data, total cost of ownership, and more standardized metrics should guide future bond proposals.
The committee then turned to Proposition 2 and the Governor’s proposed community college capital outlay projects. The Department of Finance said Prop. 2 provides $1.5 billion for community colleges and that the Governor’s budget proposes 29 projects, with two continuing Prop. 51 projects also included. The LAO supported the overall use of the funds but raised concerns about the current 65/35 split between modernization and growth, the unusually large share of gymnasium projects, and some scoring metrics that favor larger campuses and certain regions. Community college officials said the scoring system was developed through participatory governance and would take one to two years to revise, but they supported the funding and agreed to follow up on questions about project categories and the rationale for the weighting. Members also suggested giving more weight to modernization, regional access, and intersegmental or collaborative projects.
A final item addressed the CalKids program. The Department of Finance proposed $56,000 ongoing General Fund for three positions, while the LAO recommended approving two positions but rejecting a manager position until the current $7.5 million marketing campaign is evaluated. ScholarShare’s executive director said CalKids has enrolled more than 5 million children, with nearly 600,000 claims and over $45 million distributed, and argued that additional staff and outreach are needed to reach a goal of 1 million claimed scholarships by the end of 2025 and to implement AB 2808. Members asked about marketing effectiveness, data sharing, and eligibility rules, and the program said it is expanding partnerships with Cradle to Career and CSAC. No final vote was taken in the hearing, and the chair indicated the facilities item would be held open.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN DEFER, CPN, CPN-HHS, CPN-HHS DEFER Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- have required insurers to bring claims against responsible parties and condition rates upon their agreement
- have required insurers to bring claims against responsible parties and condition rates upon their agreement
- 00:04:00.120><c> rates</c><00:04:00.400><c> upon</c><00:04:00.640><c> their</c><00:04:00.959><c> agreement
- </c><00:04:01.319><c> to</c> condition rates upon their agreement to condition rates upon their agreement
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held decision-making on SB 146, SB 147, and SB 1166. SB 146 and SB 147, both relating to condominiums, were recommended to pass with amendments. The committee adopted amendments based on testimony from Anne Anderson, including mediator/arbitrator qualifications, clarifications about disputes involving managing agents, small claims timing, lien rights, and refund determinations by an early neutral evaluator. For both bills, the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050 for further discussion. Each measure was adopted with no objections.
SB 1166, relating to insurance, was also passed with amendments. The committee removed language that would have required insurers to bring claims and condition rates on doing so, replacing it with encouraging language. The amended bill adds a private cause of action against responsible parties, authorizes insurer actions under certain conditions, defines terms tied to climate-related events and fossil fuel products, and requires HPIA to report to the insurance commissioner on whether it exercised direct action rights. The effective date was likewise deferred to July 1, 2050, and the measure was adopted without objection.
The committee then heard SB 985, relating to consumer protection and gift card fraud, and SB 1525, relating to electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. SB 985 drew support from a consumer fraud victim and others who said gift card scams disproportionately harm kupuna, while the Retail Merchants of Hawaii opposed the bill’s packaging/display requirements and suggested stronger penalties instead. The committee voted to pass SB 985 with amendments, deferring its effective date to July 1, 2050, and noted it would move on to Judiciary next. SB 1525 drew significant opposition from the Attorney General’s office, Department of Taxation, Department of Health, and public health groups, who argued it conflicted with federal tobacco law, was hard for Tax to administer, and would not effectively remove unauthorized vape products. After testimony, the committee recommended deferral of SB 1525 without objection.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children.(6-17-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- and contract with um have an agreement and contract with to<01:14:13.200><c> provide</c><01:14:13.640
- Is this where a single case agreement would come into place for a child?
- So is that where a single case agreement would come into place?
- </c> Is this where a single case agreement Is this where a single case agreement would<01:26:33.960><
- </c> agreement would come into place? agreement would come into place?
Committee:
Joint Families & Children
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/17/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- They walked me through what they do well, and so they have data-sharing agreements with every agency
- today is modernize the ALPR statute to ensure it's reflective of how these public-private ALPR agreements
- that the statute think there's agreement that the statute needs<00:32:15.360><c> to</c><00:32:15.519
- that are absolutely doing the agreement that are absolutely doing the work<00:48:06.400><c> to</c><00
- Instead, it requires a parent or guardian to approve of social media contractual agreements.
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Office of the Legislative Auditor presentation on state-funded grants to nonprofit orgs 2/10/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Anderson: There should be, because there's usually a grant agreement or a contract or
- So, yeah, there should be, and there was agreements between the area agencies on aging and then the meal
- or a contract or a grant agreement or a contract or something<01:17:12.040><c> between</c><01:17:12.920
- </c><01:17:50.639><c> and</c><01:17:50.800><c> then</c><01:17:51.360><c> pulled</c> of those agreements
- and then pulled of those agreements and then pulled tests<01:17:53.040><c> okay</c><01:17:53.280><c>
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- They accepted our full funding grant agreement.
- They accepted our full funding grant agreement.
- They accepted our full funding grant agreement.
- Oh, we can do it as formal as you want, but I think that we do have some agreements through Parks and
- I do think we have formal agreements in place, but I'll go and double-check.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Is this going to suddenly impact all of those existing agreements?
- </c> impact all of those existing agreements? impact all of those existing agreements?
- you. >> Representative Ricky. make the changes to a divorce agreement make the changes to a divorce agreement
- .<01:59:00.560><c> Thank</c><01:59:00.719><c> you</c> agreement.
- Thank you agreement. Thank you >> represent<01:59:01.599><c> Ricky.
Committee:
House Education Funding