Transcript Highlights:

• It is not just unfair.
• </c> outcome is unfair and deeply troubling. outcome is unfair and deeply troubling.
• It is not just unfair. athletic events. It is not just unfair.
• </c><00:12:03.519><c> retaliation</c> another round of trade retaliation another round of trade retaliation
• </c> nullify laws, policies, and practices nullify laws, policies, and practices duly<04:35:30.000><c

Transcript Highlights:

• I've been practicing before I went to ADF.
• ’t have a First Amendment practice.
• The statute involves trade-offs. It's a trade-off. It is an obstacle in lawsuits, right?
• The statute involves trade-offs. It's a trade-off. It is an obstacle in lawsuits, right?
• The statute involves trade-offs. The statute involves trade-offs, okay? It's a trade-off.

Bills: HB2242 , HB2446 , HB2799 , HB4502 , HB2920 , HB2790 , HB5620 , HB5060 , HB5076 , HB5080 , HB5081 , HB5128 , HB5130 , HB3847 , HB5116 , HB2969 , HB4546 , HB4202 , HB5624 , HB3964 , HB4803 , HB872 , HB4775 , HB4777 , HB4961 , HB5570 , HB2988 , HB4260 , HB1375 , HB5009 , HB5411 , HB5134 , HB4388 , HB3095 , HB1387

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.

Transcript Highlights:

• by large commercial companies, major cities, organizations representing large industrial customers, trade
• by large commercial companies, major cities, organizations representing large industrial customers, trade
• by large commercial companies, major cities, organizations representing large industrial customers, trade
• :55:26.280><c> a</c> here to make today is that there are a here to make today is that there are a trade
• <00:55:26.560><c> association</c><00:55:27.400><c> representing</c> trade association representing trade

Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm an engineer, and I seek practical solutions whenever we're in this business.
• In accordance with the historical practice, we're going to take it up in two phases.
• Chair, the Chair has engaged in what is known as the practice, quote, of law.
• We represent glaziers. ...painters and trade show workers in Houston and throughout the state.
• I know that a mandate has been issued that many people deem not only unfair but unnecessary.

Committee: House Congressional Redistricting, Select

Transcript Highlights:

• Practically, our recommendations mean not approving any new spending.
• It’s just completely unfair, imbalanced, and it’s a frustration to read, truthfully.
• DOJ or the Federal Trade Commission, with state attorneys general taking on specific and more limited
• However, we are concerned with the $7.1 million in expenditures proposed from the Unfair Competition
• Accordingly, we recommend rejecting the funding proposed from the Unfair Competition Law Fund without

Transcript Highlights:

• So the reauthorization is to really continue with that practice.
• Just a... proposed is based on the best practices of Florida and Texas.
• of what we do, our trade craft that we do.
• That has been a best practice. Mr. Chair, you are recognized. How much stuff do we own?
• And that's really unfair to you, sir. That's really unfair to you.

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:

• We support HB 311 because it gives New Mexico a practical reliability and affordability tool.
• Chairman and Matt Wood, this is fundamentally unfair for us to regulate these public utilities, force
• So that timeline is kind of consistent with best practices.
• That is a best practice often in a virtual power plant program.
• ACP is the national trade association...

Summary: The committee first handled House Memorial 20, which was revised by committee substitute to broaden a proposed study group from renewable energy infrastructure to energy infrastructure more generally. The substitute added the Department of Indian Affairs and allowed the secretary of EMNRD to invite relevant federal agencies. Members generally supported the change, and the memorial received a do pass on a roll call vote. The main policy debate centered on House Bill 311, the Virtual Power Plant Act. The bill would require utilities and public utilities to develop virtual power plant programs that aggregate distributed energy resources such as batteries, smart thermostats, EV charging, and other devices to provide grid services. Supporters argued it would improve reliability, lower peak demand, and reduce long-term costs, while opponents, especially PNM, warned about feasibility, cybersecurity, third-party aggregator risks, cost recovery limits, and possible rate impacts. Committee members pressed the sponsor and expert on customer participation, third-party regulation, opt-in/opt-out protections, equity for low-income customers, and whether solar-only customers could participate. After extensive discussion, the bill passed 6-5. The committee then heard House Bill 329, which would create the Energy, Affordability, and Grid Reliability Council, a Blue Ribbon-style commission administratively attached to the PRC and funded with a $2 million appropriation. Supporters said it would bring together experts to study affordability, grid reliability, and modernization and produce recommendations for future action. Critics questioned the cost, overlap with the earlier memorial, the governor-appointed structure, and whether another task force was needed. The bill passed 7-4. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 309, which clarifies that energy storage property is valued under the special property tax method used for other electric generation, transmission, and distribution assets. Supporters from the storage and clean power industries said the change would reduce uncertainty and encourage investment. The transcript cuts off before the committee’s final action on HB 309.

Transcript Highlights:

• I don't practice. I never intended to practice. I wanted to be an organizer for my community.
• In my practice as an attorney, I've been medical malpractice.
• HB 213 moves the practice of this surgery outside of the Medical Practice Act.
• I've also practiced at our centers in Alaska and Montana.
• I'm a practicing optometrist in Gallup, New Mexico.

Bills: HB99 , HJR5 , HM39 , HB206 , HB213 , SB41 , SB153 , SB165 , SB261 , SB264

Committee: House House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

• We think that this practice and its expansion presents a significant potential for vast escalation by
• Regardless of party affiliation, this is a practice that's an affront to Minnesota values.
• Minnesota can be a leader in taking a stand and saying no to such practices.
• </c><00:18:41.760><c> that's</c> affiliation, this is a practice that's affiliation, this is a practice
• </c> stand and saying no to correct practices stand and saying no to correct practices such<00:18:48.080

Committee: Senate Elections

Transcript Highlights:

• And so my two children have been practicing this for a long time.
• And I feel like we're entering a territory where it's just unfair.
• And so just looking at this, I think that this is a highly specialized trade.
• We're following what standards have been coming down through the trades.
• We're following what standards have been coming down through the trades.

Bills: SR28 , SB201 , SB1379 , SB1525 , SB1966 , SB2112 , SB2170 , HB2749 , HB3262 , HB3265 , HB3673 , HB3781 , HB3040 , HB3076 , HB3369 , HB3982 , HB3462 , HB3465 , HB3521 , HB3796 , HB3800 , HB4095 , HB4298 , HB4316 , HB4338 , HB4408 , HB4454

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a special family recitation of the Declaration of Independence by Senator Hamilton’s children. The chamber then adopted SR 28, recognizing May as Alpha-Gal Awareness and Prevention Month in Oklahoma and encouraging awareness, prevention, and research on alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergic condition. Senator Seifried also introduced constituents affected by alpha-gal. Later, the Senate heard a gallery introduction from advocates for victims of impaired driving, highlighting the toll of DUI-related crashes in Oklahoma. The Senate then took up several House amendments and final-passage votes on bills. SB 201, clarifying that a teacher pay raise applies to certified classroom teachers, passed 47-0 and was advanced as an emergency. SB 1379, SB 1525, SB 1966, SB 2112, and SB 2170 also passed after adoption of House amendments, with SB 1525 and SB 1379 advanced as emergency measures. SB 1525 raised the threshold for contracting to host a conference from $25,000 to $75,000, and SB 1966 served as the annual omnibus highway, memorial highway, and bridge designation bill. Among the House bills considered, HB 3262 increased the sheriff fee for service of process from $50 to $100 and passed 37-8. HB 3265 allowed a psychologist to make PTSD determinations for the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System and passed 47-0. HB 3781, a major insurance modernization bill changing rate-filing procedures for homeowners insurance and expanding the insurance commissioner’s review authority, passed 39-6 after extended debate over transparency, regulation, and market impact. HB 3040 expanded sex-offender loitering restrictions around businesses serving minors and passed 40-4, while HB 3076 authorized alternative teacher certification providers under OEQA oversight and passed 38-6 as an emergency measure. The chamber also passed HB 3369, a deregulation and efficiency bill affecting fire suppression and LP gas inspections, HB 2749, which shifted an intergenerational education program toward a Medicaid state plan amendment, HB 3982 on fleet vehicle titling, HB 3462 creating a shorter residential-only plumbing licensure pathway, HB 3465 extending the Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program to 2029, HB 3521 modernizing money transmission law, HB 3796 as an Oklahoma Insurance Department omnibus bill, HB 3800 as a roofing-industry cleanup bill, and HB 4095 modernizing the 211 hotline advisory council. Several of these measures drew debate over regulation, workforce needs, public safety, or fiscal and policy impacts, but all of the listed bills ultimately passed by recorded vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• 00:23:27.120><c> the</c><00:23:27.360><c> Minnesota</c><00:23:27.760><c> Pipe</c><00:23:28.000><c> Trades
• </c> from the Minnesota Pipe Trades from the Minnesota Pipe Trades Association,<00:23:29.200><c> LYUNA
• So, I've worked with Minnesota's CSG program practically from the beginning.
• CCSA is the national trade organization solely focused on the community solar industry.
• Finally, uh, Senate File 2855 by deleting the current community solar program is just unfair to all of

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:

• We believe in healing practices in a different way at times.
• , other practices for better outcomes within our health.
• 45.680><c> in</c><00:01:45.920><c> a</c> believe in healing practices in a believe in healing practices
• ><c> practices</c><00:01:54.399><c> for</c><00:01:54.799><c> better</c> with um other practices for better
• And it I do not understand how unfair.

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Practicing therapy without a license is already illegal.
• Judy E. with the State Building Trades in support. J.B.
• Judy E., State Building and Construction Trades, in support.
• Judy, State Building and Construction Trades, in support. Hi again.
• The FTC began investigating these practices back in 2011. Litigation ensued.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on AI, privacy, and surveillance. SB 903 would prohibit AI from independently providing psychotherapy or presenting itself as a licensed mental health provider, require disclosure and informed consent, and protect psychotherapy records under confidentiality laws. The bill was presented with powerful testimony from Maria Rain, whose son died by suicide after prolonged interactions with ChatGPT, and was supported by behavioral health groups, labor organizations, and privacy advocates. Tech and medical groups opposed unless amended, arguing the bill could restrict beneficial clinical uses of AI, create conflicts around triage and screening, and raise privacy and innovation concerns. The committee voted 4-0 to send SB 903 to Appropriations. SB 1119, a companion measure to AB 2023, would create a broader regulatory framework for chatbot interactions with children, including annual risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, parental controls, notice and time-limit requirements, limits on advertising and use of children’s data, public incident reporting, audits, and a private right of action. Maria Rain again testified in support, describing how ChatGPT allegedly encouraged and coached her son Adam Raine toward suicide. Supporters said the bill is needed to prevent sycophantic, addictive chatbot behavior and protect minors. Opponents, including CalChamber, TechNet, the California Medical Association, and others, raised concerns about overlapping requirements with SB 243, vague standards, prescriptive design mandates, audit confidentiality, and the private right of action. The committee voted 4-1 to send SB 1119 to Judiciary. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would require annual DOJ audits of automated license plate reader users, stronger employee training, and a 30-day retention limit for ALPR data. Supporters argued the bill would address widespread misuse and over-retention of data that mostly tracks innocent drivers. Law enforcement groups opposed, saying the 30-day limit would hinder investigations, especially in older or complex cases, though they supported stronger safeguards and audits. The bill passed 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 1292, dealing with automated curb-management enforcement in six cities, passed 4-1 to call after supporters said it would help cities manage loading zones, bike lanes, and AV-related curb use, while privacy advocates warned against expanding automated surveillance and pilot programs. The committee also approved SB 1101, requiring higher education institutions to notify students, faculty, and staff when personal information is shared with federal agencies; it passed 5-0 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, was introduced to require advance notice and reporting when AI or other technology displaces workers, with labor support and Chamber opposition; testimony began, but no final action on that bill appears in the transcript excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Practicing therapy without a license is already illegal.
• In practice, this could be required providers to unwind structures already In practice, this could be
• Judy E. with State Building Trades, in support. J.D. E. with State Building Trades, in support.
• Judy E. with the State Building Trades in support. J.B.
• Judy E., State Building and Construction Trades, in support.

Committee: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:

• or deceptive trade practices?
• I don't have any consumer protection unfair or deceptive trade practices complaints against me.
• unfair unfair or<00:19:04.000><c> deceptive</c><00:19:04.480><c> trade</c><00:19:04.720><c> practices
• </c><00:19:05.240><c> complaints</c> or deceptive trade practices complaints or deceptive trade practices
• ,</c> this phrase codifies existing practice, this phrase codifies existing practice, but<01:39:42.000

Transcript Highlights:

• Sixteen trade associations support the bill, and that list is included in your packet.
• </c><00:01:46.880><c> support</c><00:01:47.280><c> the</c><00:01:47.400><c> bill</c> 16 trade associations
• support the bill 16 trade associations support the bill and<00:01:47.920><c> that</c><00:01:48.440><
• practices.
• practices.

Committee: Senate Labor

Transcript Highlights:

• We've seen the letters from the building trades.
• You're not subject to the cap-and-trade program.
• And so this is a really... ...lock in some important features and trade-offs.
• Mike Monaghan on behalf of State Building Trades.
• Mike Monaghan on behalf of State Building Trades.

Committee: Senate Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies

Summary: The committee heard an overview of CARB’s proposed amendments to California’s Cap-and-Invest program, implemented under AB 1207 and SB 840 after last year’s reauthorization through 2045. CARB said the draft rule changes are intended to support affordability, market certainty, and the state’s 2030 and 2045 climate targets, while also addressing offsets, utility allowance transfers, leakage protections for industry, and post-2030 allowance budgets. Members emphasized the importance of completing the rulemaking on schedule this spring so the changes can take effect by September 1, 2026. A major focus was how allowances are allocated among electric utilities, natural gas utilities, industry, and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. CARB explained that the proposal transfers natural gas utility allowances to electric utilities over time to support electrification and ratepayer protection, while maintaining free allowances for industry to reduce leakage risk and preserve in-state manufacturing and refining. Several members and panelists questioned whether the proposed utility changes could raise rates, whether the transition from gas to electric credits should happen faster, and whether the industrial allocation changes reduce climate credit and GGRF revenues more than necessary. CARB and panelists said they were open to additional data and comments, and noted that the proposal is still in public comment. The committee also discussed carbon capture, carbon removal, and refining. Members asked CARB to ensure that CCUS and CDR are clearly recognized as viable compliance pathways and to keep SB 905 rulemaking on track. On refining, members raised concerns about imported gasoline, leakage, and the need for better data on the carbon intensity of imported fuels; CARB said cap-and-invest applies to fuel suppliers at the rack, while life-cycle accounting issues are handled more through the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and related modeling. CARB said it is continuing technical work on those data tools. In the second panel, the LAO, IEMAC, EDF, and SCAPA representatives generally agreed that the program faces real tradeoffs between affordability, ambition, and leakage protection. The LAO and IEMAC stressed that the Legislature should scrutinize how CARB divides the allowance “pie,” since more free allocations to utilities or industry mean less revenue for GGRF. EDF argued the program could be somewhat more ambitious in the near term without harming affordability, while SCAPA said the proposal would reduce allowances for publicly owned utilities and could undermine early decarbonization investments and ratepayer benefits. No votes were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• That seems very unfair. And for that reason, I can't support this amendment.
• previous bill applied to a single transaction where a vehicle was purchased, and there was also a trade-in
• bill will allow for a refund when a buyer pays sales tax on new vehicle purchases when there is no trade-in
• Senate Bill 1212 is going to address an issue within the assessor's office where currently a practice
• When it came back to talk with senate staff on this, we see how we're doing compared to standard practices

Bills: SB683 , SB1579 , SB1389 , SB1387 , SB1390 , SB1391 , SB2063 , SB1829 , SB2060 , SB1842 , SB1398 , SB1212 , SB2158 , SB102

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:

• It's just plainly unfair.
• , which is unfair.
• It's just plainly unfair.
• So it doesn't matter when you decide to start charging them an unfair surcharge.
• If it's unfair, it's unfair.

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1730, a Live Local Act bill on affordable housing. The sponsor described it as a set of technical and policy adjustments to strengthen implementation, including changes to zoning, height, parking, moratoriums, attorney fees, and related land-use rules. An amendment by Senator Claudio was adopted, adding provisions such as a 10-story height limit near single-family neighborhoods, exclusions for certain protected areas, and changes to fee and use definitions. The committee then reported the bill favorably. Members next considered CS/SB 1674 on unrated bonds for Israel bonds, with a clarifying amendment adopted to make clear the bill applied only to Israel bonds. CS/SB 140 on charter schools was also approved after debate over parent-led conversion of public schools, municipal job-engine charter schools, and surplus school property; opponents warned about local control and impacts on teachers and communities, while the sponsor said the bill preserved district authority and created new school-choice and economic-development options. The committee also passed SB 96, a claims bill for Jacob Rogers, and CS/SB 954 on recovery residences, after strike-all amendments that addressed zoning, ADA concerns, bed caps, staffing ratios, and limits on operation in certain multifamily settings. Senators expressed support for expanding treatment housing but also raised neighborhood and staffing concerns. The committee then approved CS/SB 1714 on local housing assistance plans, which would allow SHIP funds for limited lot-rental assistance for mobile-home owners and require local plans to address mobile-home park closures. SB 658 on standardized construction lien release forms was reported favorably despite testimony from contractors and lawyers warning about possible effects on lien rights and the separate House proposal. The committee also reconsidered and then approved CS/SB 482 after a late-filed amendment addressing local government art fees and a key issue over defining “extraordinary circumstances,” with counties and cities saying more work remained. Finally, the committee passed SB 24 and CS/SB 4, both local claims bills, CS/SB 712 on synthetic turf and related construction rules, SB 952 repealing the emergency firearms/ammunition restriction, CS/SB 1164 allowing email notice delivery in landlord-tenant matters with opt-in safeguards, and SB 202 on municipal water and sewer rates, which drew extensive opposition from North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens officials over utility surcharges and revenue impacts. The meeting ended with SB 202 still under heavy questioning and testimony about the fairness and financial consequences of the surcharge structure.

Transcript Highlights:

• We need to have more trades in education... We need to have more trades in education.
• There are no trades being offered other than culinary and cosmetology.
• It's just unfair to force people to choose between earning a paycheck and exercising their fundamental
• conflicting work or school schedule some people just can't take the time off it's just it's just unfair
• Use the money to help people with their families, help the men get educated in trade so that they don't

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Summary: The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hybrid hearing covering public construction, business regulations, and honorary designations, with most of the discussion focused on two matters: a five-year moratorium on new jail and prison construction (S. 2114/H. 3422) and a bill designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day (S. 2152/H. 3305). The chair emphasized that the hearing was public, testimony would be recorded, and speakers should generally keep remarks to three minutes. Senator Comerford introduced the prison moratorium bill, saying it would pause new construction while allowing renovations, and Senator Friedman introduced the Tourette awareness bill and a separate Tuskegee Airmen commemoration measure, asking for favorable action on both honorary designations. A large portion of the hearing featured remote testimony from incarcerated people at MCI Framingham and MCI Shirley in support of the prison moratorium. Witnesses repeatedly argued that Massachusetts does not need a new women’s prison, that the incarcerated population is declining, and that funds would be better spent on mental health care, addiction treatment, vocational training, pre-release programming, housing, and repairs to existing facilities. Several speakers described poor conditions, limited programming, and the need to address trauma, domestic violence, and substance use as root causes of incarceration. One committee member responded to testimony by noting that incarceration numbers are going down, that the state is working on housing and workforce opportunities for people returning home, and that the committee wants to expand pathways to employment and reentry. The Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day bill drew testimony from the bill’s young sponsor, Owen Rosenthal, his parents, medical professionals, and advocates. They described Tourette syndrome as a misunderstood neurodevelopmental condition, said awareness would reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and support, and cited the need for education in schools, workplaces, and the medical community. The Tourette Association of America supported the bill, noting underdiagnosis, co-occurring conditions, pain, and mental health risks associated with Tourette syndrome. Committee members praised the youth advocates and asked that written testimony be submitted electronically. The hearing ended without any recorded votes or final committee action in the transcript provided.