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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- For tax savings, the staff estimates that the bill reduces general revenue by $77 million in fiscal year
- Senator Avila: Senator, I think the way the statute is written 1,071... ...whatever money is generated
- consequence of this amendment and together they had 2,000 FTE... ...then the amount of money that would be generated
- So 2,000 FTE will generate more money... ...more cash money than 1,000 FTE.
- The second thing is the definition from one mill generating 5 million to one mill generating 10 million
Committee:
Senate Finance and Tax
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- to comport with more of the rest of the country, to give greater time between the primary and the general
- , and this is in an effort... ...between the primary and the general, and this is in an effort to do
- asked for our feedback, so election officials have long wanted more time between the primary and the general
- Generally speaking, we're okay with that, but there are a lot of things to consider.
- Generally speaking, we're okay with that, but there are a lot of things to consider, so I just want to
Summary:
The Judiciary and Elections Committee met with a hard stop at 4:30 p.m. and approved the February 4, 2026 minutes. Members announced several bills would be held for a later supplemental meeting, then took up SB 1426, the “squatter” bill, which would expand forcible detainer law to cover certain unauthorized occupants who refuse to leave after a reasonable request and require immediate writs of restitution after judgment. Law enforcement and county representatives testified in support, and the committee voted 7-0 to give SB 1426 a do-pass recommendation.
The committee next considered SB 1687, a strike-everything amendment moving Arizona’s primary election date from late July to the Tuesday before Memorial Day beginning in 2027. The sponsor said the goal was to create more time between the primary and general elections and align Arizona more closely with other states. County election officials were neutral but raised implementation concerns, including filing deadlines, redistricting timelines, polling place availability, and interactions with presidential preference and local elections. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a 4-3 do-pass recommendation, with some members voting no over concerns about clean elections timing and local control.
Members then heard SB 1110, creating a home confinement program for certain nonviolent inmates with GPS monitoring, work requirements, and DOC rulemaking, while excluding serious and violent offenses. Supporters said it would reduce recidivism, save money, and help families; an opponent questioned the fiscal impact and monitoring costs. The bill received a 5-1 do-pass recommendation. The committee also heard SB 1275, which would allow judges limited discretion to depart from mandatory minimum sentences for qualifying veterans and first responders with diagnosed service-related PTSD or similar conditions; supporters framed it as a narrow safety valve, while opponents warned it could undermine mandatory sentencing and victims’ rights. SB 1275 passed 7-0.
Finally, the committee considered SB 1140, a misdemeanor expungement bill. The amendment adopted by the committee extended the waiting period for expungement of convictions to five years for all eligible misdemeanor convictions, while keeping a three-year period for eligible matters that did not result in conviction. Supporters said the bill would remove barriers to employment and housing and help survivors and people who have turned their lives around; the committee adopted the amendment and then passed SB 1140 as amended 7-0. The meeting then adjourned.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They've generally already been in front of a hearing officer, and as a commissioner, we're hearing appeals
- Our members are generally speaking irrigation districts, canal companies, groundwater districts, water
- Now, irrigation districts, water districts, groundwater districts, and similar organizations are, generally
- And the general rule under Percy is that for five months or less, a retired employee can work for a Percy
- this question, the Percy administrator... ...and others on this question, we've learned this is generally
Summary:
The Senate Commerce committee approved the January 22, 2026 minutes and then heard three gubernatorial appointments. Erica Malman of Boise was introduced for the Idaho Personnel Commission; she described her background as a natural resources attorney and law firm managing partner, and senators asked about the challenges and rewards of commission service and her legal practice. Brett Thomas of Twin Falls was reappointed to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, and Dr. Karen Cabell of Post Falls was appointed to the same board; both briefly outlined their professional backgrounds and service, and the committee indicated it would likely vote on the appointments the following Tuesday.
The committee then considered two DOPL rules dockets. Docket 24-3201-2101 for the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors moved licensing fees into rule, formalized a 60% fee reduction, and removed intern-related fees; it received no public comments and was approved. Docket 24-3950-2101 for the Public Works Contractors Board finalized temporary fee reductions of 16% to 20% and added “not to exceed” language to allow future reductions; it also drew no public comments and was approved effective sine die.
Senate Bill 1221 was presented by Paul Arrington of the Idaho Water Users Association and supported by a water master from Water District 65. The bill would change Percy retirement language from “irrigation district” to “irrigation or drainage entity” so seasonal retirees can work up to eight months for certain water entities without triggering penalties, matching how the provision is already applied. The committee heard no opposition and voted to send the bill to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation.
The final presentation was an informational briefing from NCCI on Idaho workers’ compensation. Todd Johnson explained NCCI’s role as the state’s rating bureau, described declining claim frequency and generally favorable combined ratios, and noted recent rate decreases, including a 2.5% overall decrease effective January 1, 2026, plus reductions in assigned-risk surcharges. Senators asked about high-risk employers, NCCI’s rating process, and whether it handles claims decisions; Johnson said NCCI sets class-code rate recommendations and does not decide compensability or claims adjustment. The committee adjourned after the presentation.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- They've generally already been in front of a hearing officer, and as a commissioner, we're hearing appeals
- Our members are generally speaking irrigation districts, canal companies, groundwater districts, water
- Now, irrigation districts, water districts, groundwater districts, and similar organizations are, generally
- And the general rule under PERSI is that for five months or less, a retired employee can work for a PERSI
- this question, the PERSI administrator... ...and others on this question, we've learned this is generally
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Schools, and we would support that type of movement for all charter schools in general.
- I did read through the summary briefly before the explanation, but just in general we're very supportive
- And we would support that type of movement for all charter schools in general. schools and we would support
- that type of movement for all charter schools in general without I'd be answering questions okay any
- the explanation but just did read through the summary briefly before the explanation but just in general
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
alternative education, school funding, student accountability, education reform, school district governance, educational records, student privacy, FERPA, family educational rights and privacy act, Department of Child Safety, DCS caseworker, child welfare, abuse or neglect, juvenile justice, juvenile court, juvenile corrections, school records, discipline records, attendance records, school district
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- There is a doctor who, I believe, in either Texas or Louisiana, there was an attorney general that is
- There is a doctor who, if I don't believe, either Texas or Louisiana, there was a attorney general or
- has to do with abortion or just. that we approve in this state that has to do with abortion or just general
- One last question, Chair, and generically maybe somebody can answer: If we pass this bill, And if it
- I think there are reasons why people would want to have certain information not be generally available
Committee:
Senate Health
Summary:
The Health Committee met to consider a series of bills, many of them repeat proposals from prior sessions. Early measures included S.11 on disclosure for non-invasive prenatal screening, S.92 allowing redaction of certain physician names from birth certificates, S.135 creating practical support grants for abortion care, S.428A requiring chain restaurants to label high-sodium menu items, S.555 prohibiting visual images of people undergoing medical treatment without consent, and S.1614A establishing presumptive Medicaid eligibility for people leaving incarceration. The committee also advanced S.1438A to create an abortion clinical training program, S.1468 on access to medical records and limiting copy charges to actual cost, S.1619 expanding pharmacists’ authority to order and administer certain tests, and S.1714 banning the use of “excited delirium” as a diagnosis or cause of death.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on S.1633A, which would add protections for sensitive health information and allow patients to restrict disclosure of specified categories of data. One senator argued the bill could hinder care by limiting access to complete records, especially in emergencies, while supporters said the measure was needed to protect patients and providers from legal action by other states or the federal government, particularly in reproductive health cases. Staff clarified that the bill would allow segregation of specific sensitive data rather than locking an entire record. The committee also discussed S.1913, a 340B prescription drug anti-discrimination bill; supporters said it would protect safety-net providers and federally qualified health centers from pharmaceutical company practices, while one senator raised concerns about broad state intervention in a federal program.
Additional bills advanced included S.5981 establishing a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health program, S.6178 directing a sickle cell disparity study, S.7457 permitting cremation or natural organic reduction for certain unclaimed decedents, S.7541 moving up reporting timelines for licensed home care services agencies, and S.8257A directing an alternative payment methodology for federally qualified health centers to support fertility care. Most bills were moved by committee vote, generally with some opposition or without recommendation, and were referred to first reading, rules, or finance as appropriate.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 25th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- is joint resolutions um are required to be passed to allow um To, to allow for um voting uh in uh general
- One would have put a question on the ballot in the next general election, that would have allowed people
- Thompson and Representative Herndon, this would have placed a question on the ballot in the next general
- That the next time we have a general election, we're not going to see these questions on the ballot.
- So these are usually written in very general terms with the expectation that if they progress, that there'll
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, uh just understand members, the reason why we have this bill generally ways and means is not a second
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- So I think that my initial cause for the expansion of what the tax generated is no longer warranted because
- So I think that my initial cause for the expansion of what the tax generated is no longer warranted.
Committee:
Senate Ways and Means
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , with regard to the disparity study, that it appears that this bill broadens it out to veterans generally
- It's really about economic development generally for veterans and won't meet the test for disparity.
- It's really about economic development generally for veterans and won't meet the test for disparity.
- serve their country, the state welcomes them to stay in Texas, invest in Texas, and be the next generation
- serve their country, the state welcomes them to stay in Texas, invest in Texas, and be the next generation
Committee:
Senate Veteran Affairs
Summary:
The Committee on Veterans Affairs heard several bills related to veterans and military installations. Senator Birdwell presented SB 1197, which would extend existing drone restrictions over military bases and airports to Texas spaceports, with exceptions for authorized operators; there was brief supportive testimony and the bill was left pending. Chairman Hancock presented SB 1271, allowing Texas to accept concurrent jurisdiction over military installations to improve handling of juvenile offenses through state and local involvement; no public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. SB 390, by Senator Middleton and explained by Senator Menendez, would expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include veteran-owned businesses certified by the SBA, regardless of disability rating, to increase veteran participation in state contracting. The bill drew extensive supportive testimony from veterans and business advocates, while Senator Eckhardt raised concerns that broadening the category might not satisfy the disparity-study basis typically used for HUB programs.
The committee also took up pending bills later in the meeting. SB 651 was advanced after adoption of a committee substitute and received a unanimous committee vote to do pass and be recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 897 likewise had a committee substitute adopted and was reported favorably by a unanimous vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1814 was reported favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar by a unanimous vote. SB 1197 was also voted out favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1271 and SB 390 were left pending at the end of the meeting, and the committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 45 by Hall relating to the duty of the Attorney General to prosecute human trafficking, criminal offenses
- HB 2522 by Dean relating to fingerprinting requirements for the issuance of dealer general distinguishing
- enroll in certain courses to complete certificate or degree program using courses as such to satisfy general
- Harrison relating to the vote required to approve the issuance of general obligation bonds by a political
- HAR 126 by Howard proposing a constitutional amendment dedicated to certain general revenue that would
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the Committee on Public Health, HB45 by Hull, relating to... relating to the duty of the Attorney General
- HB 2522 by Dean relating to fingerprinting requirements for the issuance of dealer general distinguishing
- enroll in certain courses to complete certificate or degree program using courses as such to satisfy general
- Vote required to approve the issuance of general obligation bonds by a political subdivision, referred
- H.A.R. 126 by Howard, proposing a constitutional. dedicated certain general revenue that would otherwise
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But the two-year window, I think that's kind of It's still within our general memory.
- So, um, anyway, I just generally by my, my own. person.
- But that's part of the challenge, is in general, again, the company... that I run, we actually do help
- So to do that, generally they try to avoid it, which means they put it on their own website.
- We want to make sure our communities know, again, our members come to our meetings as a general rule.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 42, by Wilson, relating to the amount and allocation of annual constitutional appropriations to general
- HB 1305, by Hopper, relating to the qualifications for appointment as an adjutant general, referred to
- HB 1305 by Hopper relating to the qualifications for appointment as an adjunct general referred to the
- HB 1317, by Schoolcraft, relating to authorizing the Attorney General to petition the Chief Justice of
- HB 1317 by Schoolcraft relating to authorizing the Attorney General to petition the Chief Justice of
Summary:
The House met to read a large slate of newly filed bills and resolutions and refer them to committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including health care and insurance, public education, elections, criminal justice, public safety, taxes, transportation, agriculture, environmental regulation, higher education, housing, and local government. Several proposals focused on abortion and reproductive health, firearms, voter registration and ballot access, school curriculum and accountability, property tax and homestead issues, and state contracting and agency oversight. A number of constitutional amendments were also filed, including proposals on initiative and referendum, veto override authority, vaccination refusal, parental rights in education, gun rights, Medicaid expansion, and various tax exemptions.
No substantive debate, testimony, or votes occurred during this portion of the meeting; the clerk simply read the bills and resolutions and announced their committee referrals. The list included both general legislation and joint resolutions, with many items sent to standing committees and several to subcommittees. The House then adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
ECD/TOU Public Hearing - Wed Feb 12, 2025 @ 10:15 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the Attorney General with comments in person. Good morning, Chairs, Vice Chairs. Thank you.
- I'm John Cole with the Department of the Attorney General.
- from the increase into the general fund.
- The funding generated from this increase will be earmarked for two areas: one, 7.3% of the total revenue
- The funding generated from this increase will be earmarked for two areas: one, 7.3% of the total revenue
Summary:
The joint hearing of the Committees on Economic Development and Technology and Tourism on February 12, 2025, focused on HB 77/HB 1077, a measure related to increasing the transient accommodations tax and directing revenue toward climate mitigation/resiliency and economic development/tourism resiliency. Most testifiers supported the bill, including the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, State Energy Office, Governor’s office, DLNR, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, the Nature Conservancy, the Hawaii Climate Advisory Team, Care for Aina Now Coalition, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, and the Ocean Legislative Task Force. Supporters emphasized the need for reliable funding for disaster preparedness, environmental restoration, infrastructure resilience, and tourism-related resilience projects; some cited polling and a reported funding gap for natural resource protection and restoration.
Opposition or concerns came from the Kohala Coast Resort Association, which argued the state should fully collect existing taxes from short-term vacation rentals and other accommodations before considering any tax increase. The Attorney General and Department of Taxation offered technical comments, noting the bill’s special fund language referred to fees that the chapter did not actually authorize and recommending either deleting that language or authorizing fee collection through rulemaking. The Hawaii Tourism Authority supported the measure but asked that the funding mechanism have a clear nexus to tourism resiliency.
After a brief recess, the chair recommended amendments to redirect the proposed 1.75% TAT increase away from the two special funds and into the general fund, while earmarking 7.3% of total revenue for climate mitigation/resiliency and 7.3% for economic development and tourism resiliency, with technical and defect-effective-date amendments. Both committees then voted to pass the measure with amendments; the recommendations were adopted, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/17/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
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- I'm a second generation. We've been here for 50 years. We intend to be a third generation business.
- I'm a second generation. We've been here for 50 years. We intend to be a third generation business.
- I'm a second generation. We've been here for 50 years. We intend to be a third generation business.
- </c> Uh we intend to be a third generation Uh we intend to be a third generation business. business.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened, heard a prayer and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the prior journal. The chamber received House messages, including referral of Senate Confirmation 89 for Rex Jones to the Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Trust Funds Management Board, and concurred in Senate Bill 231 after a 30-0 vote. Several local House bills were referred to the Committee on Local Legislation.
During personal remarks, Senator Coleman-Madison recognized Women’s History Month and highlighted Alabama native Mary Ellen Jolly and her book, "Accidental Activist," praising women who support the legislature. The Senate then processed committee reports, including favorable reports on multiple Finance and Taxation General Fund bills (SB 143, 144, 145 with substitute, 152, 153, 154, 162, 226 with substitute, and 146 with substitute and one abstention), as well as confirmations for Nancy Sandford, Marty Abrams, and Jim Page to the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees, all of which were confirmed.
Committee reports also advanced several county and municipal and local legislation measures, including SB 292, HB 351, HB 141, HB 273, HB 504, HB 488, SB 343, and SB 346. On the floor, SB 333 on class two municipalities passed after adoption of its BIR and committee amendment, and HB 308, a proposed constitutional amendment for Mobile County, passed after the Senate tabled the committee amendment, adopted a substitute amendment by Senator Figures, and approved the certification resolution. SB 334 for Shelby County, SB 339 for Crenshaw County, and HB 507 for Covington County also passed, with certification resolutions adopted where required. The governor returned SB 228 with an executive amendment, and the Senate concurred 33-0.
The Rules Committee report set the special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing bills including SB 91, SB 280, SB 181, SB 237, SB 326, SB 255, HB 77, HB 104, HB 110, HB 271, HB 362, HB 332, HB 429, SB 211, HB 125, HB 122, HB 124, SB 140, SB 199, and SB 332. Senator Singleton spoke at length criticizing the handling of minority-sponsored bills and questioning several measures, and after debate the Senate adopted the special order calendar 34-0. SB 91 was then carried over at the call of the chair.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Obviously, those funds won't generate 4% immediately.
- So generally a non-delegation concern.
- So, now we're moving on to the last eight, I believe, and these are generic or general items for the
- So, now we're moving on to the last eight, I believe, and these are generic or general items for the
- /c><00:40:41.680><c> for</c><00:40:41.920><c> the</c> generic or general um items for the generic or
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And those districts are generally local and region.
- And this is multiple aquifers across East Texas generally.
- The district has a general manager.
- Our decisions are going to impact the future generations.
- I wish I was a seventh generation Texan.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, that as a general rule, even if they dismiss them, they don’t... it’s only if there’s...
- If we look at the Texas Tort Claims Act, exemplary damages are not included there generally.
- One, we have this going on more in the cultural imagination in general, and two, we are...
- And that's what this falls into, generally speaking, Title IX and such.
- Generally speaking, that’s the purpose of allowing more cases in.
Bills:
HB4011 , HB2680 , HB4325 , HB4327 , HB4944 , HB1761 , HB4688 , HB3453 , HB40 , HB1707 , HB4749 , HB2322 , HB3647 , HB4139 , HB4081 , HB2203 , HB2100 , HB4170 , HB3104 , HB4623 , HB40
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Keywords:
partition, heirs' property, real estate, co-ownership, family property, non-heir cotenant, right of first refusal, pilot services, liability limitation, maritime commerce, Matagorda Bay, Lavaca Bay, transportation code, maritime industry, civil liability, barratry, penalties, legal actions, damages, wrongful death
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Doe, is we plan to put a trigger amendment in this Bill, to where if General Paxton or the attorney general
- It's only generally reported to the Comptroller. Why?
- This bill accomplishes that goal in general.
- We have been for generations in Texas.
- It's about creating generational wealth for the families that we serve.
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities.
Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases.
Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.