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VT
Transcript Highlights:
- 23 or 33, against the PA under 26 V.S.A. chapter 31, or against an APRN under 26 V.S.A. chapter 28.
- An APRN under 26 V.S.A. chapter 28.
- 23 or 33, a PA licensed pursuant to 26 V.S.A. chapter 31, or an APRN licensed pursuant to 26 V.S.A.
- </c><00:23:48.520><c> chapter</c><00:23:48.960><c> 23</c><00:23:49.560><c> or</c><00:23:49.720><c> 33
- ,</c> pursuant to 26 V.S.A. chapter 23 or 33, pursuant to 26 V.S.A. chapter 23 or 33, a<00:23:50.840>
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Mar 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- the price set at the Chapter 8 tax sale.
- Chapter 7 auction sales are often expensive and ineffective.
- When we look at alternatives to Chapter 8 sales, often it's Chapter 7 sales or an appraisal.
- The more we can get into Chapter 7 sales, the better.
- But what you are providing is much-needed oversight and accountability for these Chapter 8 sales.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation held its first regular hearing of the 2025-26 session, adopted its proposed committee rules on a 5-0 vote, and reinstated a suspense file for bills with fiscal impacts over the committee threshold. The chair explained that only AB 418 would be eligible for an immediate vote, while several other measures would be held for suspense consideration because of budget constraints. AB 330 was pulled by the author.
AB 418 by Wilson, which would create a clearer process and administrative remedy for county Chapter 8 tax sales, received support from county tax collectors and housing and taxpayer groups. Supporters said the bill would add transparency, due process, and a noticed public hearing for negotiated sales of tax-defaulted properties, while helping counties dispose of low-value or problematic properties more efficiently. The committee voted 6-0 to send AB 418 to Appropriations.
Several other bills were heard and then referred to suspense: AB 27 by Chau, which would exclude Chiquita Canyon landfill relief payments from gross income and protect recipients’ eligibility for public benefits, drew strong support from affected residents and environmental advocates; AB 258 by Conley would increase funding for California fairs, with supporters emphasizing fairs’ emergency-response role; AB 397 by Gonzalez would expand the California Young Child Tax Credit into a broader child tax credit for older children; and AB 398 by Aaron would set a $300 minimum refundable Cal EITC benefit. The committee also heard AB 231 by Tye, which would offer a tax credit to microbusinesses that hire formerly incarcerated people, and it too was referred to suspense after supportive testimony from reentry and small-business advocates.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This distinguished international service organization has over 1,000 graduate and undergraduate chapters
- It has over 1,000 graduate and undergraduate chapters in 11 countries, and its membership exceeds 360,000
- The Texas chapter of APWA consists of 2,100-plus members across the state of Texas, with nine branches
- By supporting the field of public works, the Texas chapter of APWA has contributed to the vitality and
- Members, Heather Keister of Lubbock was named the 2004 Engineer of the Year by the South Plains Chapter
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and dispensed with the reading of the previous day’s journal. The chamber then spent much of the session on recognitions, including a visit from the Texas Police Chiefs Association and the introduction of Dr. Joshua Splinter as Doctor of the Day. Senators offered remarks honoring the chiefs’ service and welcoming Dr. Splinter and Dr. Sarah Jethro to the chamber.
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 16, sponsored by Senators Miles, West, Alvarado, and Cook, designating January 29, 2025 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the State Capitol. Senators Miles and West highlighted the sorority’s history, service work, and Texas members, and the resolution was adopted without objection. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 9 by Senator Perry recognizing American Public Works Association Day, and Senate Resolution 10 congratulating Heather Keister on being named Engineer of the Year by the South Plains Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. Senator Perry emphasized the importance of public works and infrastructure, and praised Keister’s engineering work and contributions to West Texas.
The Senate also recognized a Brownsville delegation and celebrated Brownsville Day at the Capitol, with Senator Hinojosa of Nueces speaking about the city’s history and community spirit. Additional resolutions, including Senate Resolution 13 and Senate Resolution 18, were adopted without objection. The chamber then approved a motion to suspend Senate Rule 11.13 so committees could meet during the reading and referral of bills. Announcements followed, including a Finance Committee hearing and a Senate Democratic Caucus meeting, and the Senate recessed until Monday, February 3, for bill reading and referral, then adjourned until Tuesday, February 4.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDN Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- It's in chapter 312.
- It's in chapter 312. Um over libraries. It's in chapter 312.
- There was a says that chapter 9?
- </c><00:44:38.000><c> any</c> chapter 19 chapter 9 supersedes any chapter 19 chapter 9 supersedes any
- </c> oversees the implementation of Chapter oversees the implementation of Chapter 89. 89. 89.
Summary:
The committee on Education met on March 19 and moved through several bills under time pressure, hearing mostly brief testimony. SB 2024 SD2 and SB 896 SD2, both concerning public-private partnerships for charter school facilities, drew support from the Department of Education, the Charter School Commission, White Kids Can, and Hawaii Technology Academy. DOE said any P3 model should apply only to charter schools on private land and not affect public schools on DOE land. Supporters argued the approach could speed construction, reduce costs, and keep public money in public assets, while UPW and HGA raised concerns about privatization. In response, SFA said the intent was to mirror the existing conversion charter school model, with public ownership of assets and unionized staff, and noted some regions have waited years for schools.
SB 2613 SD1 on TMK transfers was heard next. DOE said the bill had originally been supported as part of the governor’s package but was amended to require DOE to convey lands for 13 libraries on DOE property, which DOE said would create “donut holes” in campuses and was unnecessary because existing agreements already govern library use. The State Public Library System supported the bill, saying it has long coexisted with DOE but needs clearer separation and more reliable control over its sites. The Attorney General’s office said the library system currently lacks express statutory authority to own real property and flagged implementation issues because some of the affected parcels are not currently owned by DOE. Committee members questioned both sides about current agreements, communication, and how the bill would change operations.
SB 494 SD2, concerning charter school audits, received comments from the Charter School Commission, which said the bill was redundant because charter schools already undergo annual audits during the term of their contracts. The Office of the Auditor was also present. SB 2391 SD2, relating to automatic pay increases for teachers, drew strong opposition from the Office of Collective Bargaining, which said step movement and longevity increases are negotiated in each contract and do not automatically carry over when a contract expires; it warned the bill could affect upcoming negotiations with HSTA. HSTA and several other supporters argued the bill would standardize annual step movement, improve retention, and reflect existing contract language. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 27th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- While this is the Robbins bill, it only has Chapter 12.
- They are both rooted in Chapter 12.
- These are related to the governor's emergency powers and related to Chapter 12.
- And in this case, the bills, as I mentioned, are both related to Chapter 12.
- So if it was just Chapter 12 and only Chapter 12, then we'd have a thing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- General Law, Chapter 150E, Section 7D, provides that when a collective bargaining agreement conflicts
- This omission appears to be an Listed under Section 7 of Chapter 150E.
- 100 ...to the provisions contained within 22C and those contained within Chapter 150E.
- under Chapter 150E, Section 7, the legislature intends for the...
- The Department continuously forces our members to work, citing the lack of Chapter 22C being under Chapter
Summary:
The hearing opened with the co-chairs introducing House and Senate members and explaining the hybrid format, three-minute testimony guidance, and the deadline for written testimony. The committee then heard extensive testimony on S. 2665, which would require employers to post notice to employees when an I-9 audit or similar federal immigration inspection is underway. Supporters, including immigration attorneys, a pediatrician, a labor leader, and an affected family member, argued the bill would protect privacy, give workers time to gather documents and consult counsel, and reduce fear and wrongful arrests. One witness from Illinois described a similar law there and said it had not caused the problems employers feared, while others said recent ICE enforcement has made notice especially important. The committee also heard testimony on S. 1360, a bill affecting collective bargaining rights for State Police, with the State Police Association arguing that a statutory gap lets departmental rules override their contract and that the bill would restore intended bargaining protections. A separate labor bill, S. 1305, was also briefly supported by the AFL-CIO as part of broader worker-classification protections for app-based delivery drivers.
A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 2066, which would impose fines on transportation network drivers who refuse rides to people with disabilities using service animals. Testimony from blind and disabled riders, service dog users, advocates, and the Disability Law Center described repeated ride cancellations, drivers pulling away after seeing a service animal, and the difficulty of enforcing existing anti-discrimination laws through MCAD or other agencies. Witnesses said the current system leaves riders without practical recourse because drivers are hard to identify and complaints can take years, and they argued that fines on individual drivers would create a real deterrent. Several witnesses also described the impact on employment, medical appointments, and daily independence. Committee members asked about service-animal verification, whether refusals are ever appropriate, and whether penalties should target drivers or companies; witnesses said legitimate refusals are limited to misbehaving or unsafe animals and that companies already have policies and some training, but enforcement remains weak.
The committee also heard from a witness supporting a related bill on rideshare accessibility and from advocates describing broader transportation discrimination issues. One witness discussed a separate proposal to study service-animal denial, and others noted that Uber’s self-identification feature and company policies have not solved the problem. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the meeting ended after the final witnesses on the service-animal bill and a brief organizational discussion about related legislation and committee business.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Mar 31st, 2026
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2002, Chapter 78 covered 34% of our district's operating costs.
- We are failing in that Chapter 70 promise.
- We are failing in that Chapter 70 promise.
- First of all, Chapter 70.
- the Chapter 70 minimum per-pupil aid provided in FY27 by a significant amount.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, replace line 107 on page four with the following: Article one of chapter 30 of title 36.
- Article one<00:31:26.960><c> of</c><00:31:27.279><c> chapter</c><00:31:27.760><c> 30</c><00:31:28.000
- </c><00:31:29.679><c> However,</c> one of chapter 30 of title 36.
- However, one of chapter 30 of title 36.
- 5 of title 25 or a pursuant to chapter 5 of title 25 or a firefighter<00:31:40.480><c> who</c><00:31
Bills:
HB589 , HB591 , HB609 , HB614 , SB57 , SB280 , SB332 , HB589 , HB591 , HB609 , HB614 , SB57 , SB280 , SB332 , HB627
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
Jefferson County, building regulations, zoning, public health, building commissioner, permits, construction, land use, county tax, lodging tax, Henry County, transient accommodations, hospitality industry, local act, sheriff, sheriff's office, task force, abandoned property, stolen property, unclaimed property
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2940, amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1, A.R.S., relating to Section 36-2930.
- House Bill 4056, amending Title 39, Chapter 1, Article 1, relating to public records.
- House Bill 4103, amending Title 15, Chapter 4, Article 5A, relating to school facilities.
- Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 1, A.R.S., relating to reliable electric resources.
- Sermining Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 6.2, relating to county zoning.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So I'm a member of Chohachi chapter. So I'm a member of Tjahchi chapter on the Navajo Nation.
- , Lake Valley, White Rock, and I believe, the Sente chapter.
- And I represent about 15 chapters.
- have delegates take on more than one chapter to represent.
- It's a group of some of the chapters.
Summary:
The Senate convened on the 30th day of the 2026 session, established a quorum, heard an invocation from Chaplain Harry Eberts, and received several announcements and House messages. The chamber then took up multiple concurrence and third-reading items, including Senate Bill 273, Senate Bill 37, Senate Bill 100, Senate Bill 41, House Bill 34, House Bill 20, House Bill 43, House Bill 38, and House Bill 256. The body also heard that House Joint Memorial 2 was moved from the President’s table to the calendar, and later received messages from the House on several other Senate and House measures.
The most contentious action was concurrence on Senate Bill 273, which concerns correction facility loss of revenue for counties affected by the loss of ICE detainees. Senators debated the economic impact on Torrance, Otero, and Cibola counties, with supporters arguing the bill provided partial relief and critics saying it did not come close to replacing lost jobs and revenue. The Senate ultimately concurred with the House amendments by a vote of 22-18. On Senate Bill 100, which would have expanded burglary-related definitions to include an “extension of a dwelling,” several senators argued the House language was too broad and legally vague, and the Senate voted not to concur, sending the bill back to the House. Senate Bill 41, with a technical correction and addition of second-degree criminal sexual penetration, was concurred with by voice vote.
Among the bills passed on third reading, House Bill 34 updated school nurse licensure rules and supervision pathways and passed 38-0. House Bill 43, a PERA cleanup bill, clarified retirement and survivor-benefit provisions, and passed 39-0 after questions about whether it affected PERA’s unfunded liability; sponsors said it did not. House Bill 38 expanded insurance coverage for powered mobility devices and prosthetics, including coverage for batteries and in-state provider requirements, and passed 38-0. House Bill 256 expanded cardiac emergency response planning and AED requirements to athletic activities and schools, including private schools on a phased-in basis, and was debated over cost and scope before passing. House Bill 20, which would allow Native American designation on driver’s licenses and IDs, prompted extended discussion about tribal support, documentation, and possible profiling concerns; the transcript cuts off before final disposition of that bill.
UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Business and Labor Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Business and Labor Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- This will now be 16.1A is the chapter. If...
- in that broadly applicable chapter, Chapter 1A.
- When I say reorganization, it's a renumbering of chapters: Division of Consumer Protection, Chapter 21
- , Credit Service Organizations Act; Chapter 22, Charitable Solicitations Act; and Chapter 26, Telephone
- And it creates prohibited filing practices across multiple chapters, so the chapters that I named earlier
Committee:
Joint Business and Labor Interim Committee
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to save time for that chapter that everybody's most interested in.
- 1308 was moved to this Chapter 130104.
- Moved to this chapter 13-104.
- I present you with a chapter repeal, so all the content from this chapter, 13-01-1-17-201, has been moved
- Fate as a definition was moved from 13-01-17, the chapter that you just repealed.
Committee:
House Resources and Conservation
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 564 (05/28/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think we have an NFPA standard that's on the books that we could just pull in that chapter if people
- And I think we have an NFPA standard that's on the books that we could just pull in that chapter if people
- Roadways extension there that complies fully with chapter 141.
- Roadways extension there that complies fully with chapter 141.
- Roadways extension there that complies fully with chapter 141.
Summary:
The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 564 reconvened to review a new amendment from Representative DuMont. The amendment cleaned up prior language, added a new section carving out wetland buffers and conservation areas for special exception or conditional use permit treatment, and included an effective-date delay. Senator Murphy noted that agreed-upon language was missing to prevent municipalities from imposing new building or lot-size restrictions before the bill’s effective date, and that language was restored using wording from amendment 2070.
The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey, who explained that fire-code concerns centered on road access and dead-end roads, and suggested tying road-length limits to NFPA 1141 so the bill would reference an established standard while preserving existing state fire code provisions on water supply, road widths, slopes, and turnarounds. Members discussed refining the language to say road-length caps must comply with the state fire code and NFPA 1141. Representative Alexander also explained that section 3 would expand by-right treatment for certain subdivision buffers and reduce development costs, while section 4 would require at least conditional use or special exception review for wetland buffers and conservation areas rather than allowing a flat denial.
After a brief pause to resolve concerns, participants agreed to keep section 3 and section 4, with the understanding that the changes struck a balance between lowering housing-development costs and preserving local review and environmental protections. The committee then voted unanimously to support the agreement, seconded by Rainforth, and the chair said the revised amendment would be sent to OLS for final drafting.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Amending Chapter 44, Title 39, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section 39-4434-34-4, Idaho Code,
- Amending Chapter 44, Title 39, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section 39-44... ...upon receipt
- Amending Chapter 44, Title 39, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section 39-44-40, Idaho Code, to
- Amending Chapter 44, Title 39, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section 39-44-40, Idaho Code, to
- Amending Chapter 44, Title 39, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section 39-44-41, Idaho Code, to
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1081: An act amending title 8, chapter 4, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
- Next bill in the exercise: Senate Bill 1121, amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 1, Arizona Revised
- Senate Bill 1171, enacting and amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by
- Senate Bill 1188, enacting and amending Title 36, Chapter 27, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by
- This specific section of the obscenity chapter has not been amended since 2001.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 2342, an act amending Title 32, Chapter 16, Article 1, Arizona Advanced Answers by amending Section
- HB 2342, an act amending Title 32, Chapter 16, Article 1, Arizona Advanced Answers by amending Section
- House Bill 2457, an act amending Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 6.2, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating
- House Bill 2923, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 5, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to
- We have the Arizona chapter leaders of Turning Point USA's Club America.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WTL-EIG, WTL-HOU-HWN, WTL-HOU, HOU-WTL, WTL-HWN Public Hearings 02-07-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- a certain Chapter 4 designation, like 4-1D2 or 4-1D3?
- If we go to Chapter 4 generally, yes, if you limit it to a particular subdivision of Chapter 4, say,
- If it's a subdivision of Chapter 4, then that's fine.
- If it's a division set forth in Chapter 4, that's fine.
- ><c> that</c> I'm citing chapter and verse for that I'm citing chapter and verse for that division<00
Summary:
The committees first heard SB 443, which would require agricultural-district lands with solar energy facilities to also be certified as being used for a farming operation. DLNR, the State Energy Office, and the Agri-Business Development Corporation all supported the bill but recommended changes, including shifting the certifying authority from DLNR/BLNR to the Department of Agriculture. The Attorney General also recommended replacing the certification requirement with a condition that the land be used for a farming operation, citing the lack of a clear statutory framework for certification. The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union supported the measure but suggested using existing county agricultural dedication processes and raised concerns about conversion of agricultural land. The committees adopted amendments reflecting the Department of Agriculture as the certifying body and the Attorney General’s proposed language, then passed SB 443 with amendments.
The committees then took up SB 79, relating to historic preservation reviews for state affordable housing projects. DLNR State Historic Preservation and DHHL supported the bill with amendments, including striking a redundant section and conforming the language to existing law. The committees agreed to those changes, and after a brief recess and decision-making, Water and Land, Housing, and Hawaiian Affairs each voted to pass SB 79 with amendments. The record notes that some members were excused and that the committees adopted the chair’s recommendations.
Later, the joint Housing and Water and Land hearing considered SB 26, SB 867, and SB 1170. SB 26 would create an affordable housing land inventory task force within HCDA; HHFDC supported it, while HCDA suggested an alternative approach involving county coordination. The committees amended the bill to incorporate OPSD’s proposed language, add legislative and county representatives to the task force, and include an appropriation for the Mayor Wright project, then passed it with amendments. SB 867, which creates a working group to inventory water resources and streamline well permit approvals for affordable housing, drew broad support and was amended to specify the Department of Health director rather than the Clean Water Branch chief; it also passed with amendments. SB 1170, which would exempt certain Maui affordable rental housing projects from chapter 205A, drew support from housing interests but concern from the Attorney General that it could be unconstitutional; the AG suggested narrowing the bill to disaster recovery and limiting its scope. Testifiers also discussed the Weinberg Court Apartments project and other redevelopment concerns, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 1170 is completed.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- In Section 2, it amends the existing 6 V.S.A. chapter 207 related description that says it relates to
- In Section 2, it amends the existing 6 V.S.A. chapter 207 related description that says it relates to
- </c><00:34:10.399><c> is</c> Um and then the new subch chapter is Um and then the new subch chapter is
- Third instance of amendment in section 26 V.S.A. chapter 207, in section 4631, in the section heading
- </c><00:43:03.599><c> 207</c> amendment in section 26 VSA chapter 207 amendment in section 26 VSA chapter
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Working Group 1/15/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Administrative rulemaking is another area I know is of interest to many legislators, so, um, chapter
- 14 of Statute is worth taking a chapter 14 of Statute is worth taking a look<00:18:23.760><c> at</c>
- 16c and those policy items uh of chapter 16c and those policy items uh historically<00:20:43.559><c>
- 13d but there are contained in chapter 13d but there are<00:34:27.000><c> open</c><00:34:27.200><c>
- </c> requirements Beyond chapter requirements Beyond chapter 13d<00:34:43.800><c> the</c><00:34:43.960
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- Cyrus Reed, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club.
- You're testifying on behalf of the Texas Chapter of the U.S.
- I'm with the chapter of the U.S.
- You're here on behalf of the Texas chapter of the U.S.
- Again, Ken Flippen, Texas Chapter of U.S. Green Building Council.