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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/10/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, members, Senate Bill 1202 requires the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources
- It additionally requires an SMR co-located with a large industrial energy user.
- We don't have any data on anything because the federal government is not required.
- The recharge permit statute contains the requirements for the department.
- The recharge permit statute contains the requirements for the permits. Okay, DWR is here, so...
Committee:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Keywords:
groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, irrigation, active management area, domestic use, stock watering, water rights, small modular reactors, energy regulation, environmental compatibility, utility construction, agricultural use, industrial users, water storage, recovery well, Arizona Revised Statutes, water management
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, so just as a brief reminder, House Bill 2200 is the bill that requires JLARC to conduct a review
- This delays the JLARC data collection and reporting dates by one year and requires JLARC to include in
- The proposed substitute also replaces the DSHS data dashboard with an annual reporting requirement, due
- September 1 of each year beginning in 2028, and requires DSHS to collect and organize the data for the
- The proposed substitute also replaces the DSHS data dashboard with an annual reporting requirement, due
Summary:
The House Early Learning & Human Services Committee met in executive session on three bills. House Bill 2200, concerning JLARC review of safety and stability outcomes for DSHS developmental disabilities clients and a DSHS public reporting requirement, was amended with a technical correction (House Amendment 799) and then reported out with a do pass recommendation. Supporters said the substitute shifts from a dashboard to an annual downloadable report, delays the timeline, and asks JLARC to recommend a methodology for future data collection; one member raised concerns about possible stigma and impacts on providers, but the bill passed 9-2.
House Bill 2468, which updates DSHS statutory references to reflect agency restructuring and makes related technical changes, was advanced without amendment after the substitute reinstated the Dementia Action Collaborative expiration date and the requirement for two permanent employees to review the no-paid-services caseload. Members described it as a non-substantive cleanup bill to streamline and harmonize agency law. It was reported out unanimously, 11-0.
House Bill 2660, authorizing courts to order conditions to keep a child under age five safe in the home after a shelter care hearing, had several proposed amendments withdrawn before action. The remaining amendment, Wickham 848, was adopted; it adds that the conditions must be the least restrictive necessary, reviewed every 30 days, and consistent with state and federal Indian Child Welfare Act requirements. The substitute bill then passed 9-2, with supporters saying it responds to recent critical incidents and opponents noting concerns but acknowledging shared commitment to child safety. The committee then adjourned and noted there would be no meeting the following day.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The permission requirement extends to repurposing a timely open but now unwanted folder for a different
- curricula, evolution, intelligent design; SB 1026, alternative schools, continuous operations requirements
- ; SB 1047, National Guard active duty requirements; SB 1048, appropriation, juvenile services, Coconino
- ; SB 1047, National Guard active duty requirements; SB 1048, appropriation, juvenile services, Coconino
- 1005, elections; SCR 1005, elections, foreign contributions; SCR 1006, schools, biological sex requirements
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then completed roll call, approved the prior journal, and welcomed several guest groups to the gallery, including CSG West and NCSL visitors, Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Native BRG members, Pascua Yaqui constituents, Marcos de Niza High School students, and guests from Payson. Members also observed a moment of silence for former Attorney General Mark Brnovich. Senator Hatathlie read a proclamation honoring the life and service of Amaya Curley, a Navajo woman and Navy veteran, and the chamber recessed for presentation of an Arizona state flag flown in her memory, with her family present.
The President Pro Tem announced extended deadlines for opening Senate folders and for Senate bill intro set preparation, and the Senate received House messages regarding adjournment. The chamber voted to accede to the House request to adjourn after Thursday, January 15, 2026, until Tuesday, January 20, 2026. No substantive bill debate occurred; instead, the body moved a large number of measures to second reading, including election, education, health care, firearms, immigration-related reporting, cryptocurrency, transportation, and various memorial and appropriation bills.
Committee and caucus announcements were made for Thursday, January 15, including Rules Committee and both party caucuses. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn until Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The permission requirement extends to repurposing a timely open but now unwanted folder.
- elections, canvas certification acknowledgement; SP 104, ESA students interscholastic activities requirements
- Second reading of bills continued: SP 104, ESA students interscholastic activities requirements; SP 105
- blockchain technology tax fee prohibition; SB 1046, telecommunications infrastructure equipment requirements
- ; SB 1047, National Guard active duty requirements; SB 1048, appropriation, juvenile services, Coconino
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 8, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill changes current Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship requirements from three full
- personnel and public service employees who are stationed outside of the state due to their job requirements
- It leaves the GPA requirements for the Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship the same rather than lowering
- It requires that the principal, the school counselor, get this information to the students.
- There is also a lack of informed consent on the lower credit requirement for high school graduation and
Summary:
The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met with two bills on the agenda. HB 1055, by Rep. Albert, would make permanent the Center for the Study of Election Law at Florida State University’s College of Law, which was created temporarily in 2023. The sponsor described the center as successful and tied to Florida’s election reputation. There was brief public testimony, including support from FSU-affiliated witnesses, and no debate or amendments. The bill passed unanimously.
The committee then heard HB 1105, by Rep. Kinghart-Johnson, a broader education bill affecting Bright Futures and related programs. As explained by the sponsor, the bill would change the Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship requirement from three full credits in one program to three full credits total, align the CTE diploma with scholarship eligibility, add the AP Capstone Diploma as an automatic Bright Futures Academic Scholarship qualifier, and remove barriers for some students whose parents are retired military or public service employees stationed out of state. An amendment was adopted that revised AP Capstone requirements, kept the Gold Seal GPA requirement unchanged, and added the ACE diploma as a qualifier for the Florida Seal of Fine Arts.
Public testimony on HB 1105 included two social work students who supported expanding opportunities but warned that the bill could steer students into vocational tracks without enough safeguards, transparency, or access to transportation, internships, and counseling. Several members spoke in support of the bill’s goal of recognizing multiple paths to success, while also acknowledging concerns raised by speakers. In closing, the sponsor said the bill was intended to improve access and correct language that treated vocational pathways as lesser options. HB 1105 passed unanimously as amended, and the meeting adjourned afterward.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> are required to be brought to the JCC. are required to be brought to the JCC.
- </c> standards and training requirements. standards and training requirements.
- ><c> of</c><02:46:20.160><c> the</c><02:46:20.319><c> requirements</c> required to meet all of the requirements
- That's the certification requirements, the training requirements.
Committee:
House Judiciary
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (04/14/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:33.839><c> some</c> existing requirements have created some existing requirements have created
- </c> minimum wage and overtime requirements. minimum wage and overtime requirements.
- </c> that is going to require PLA's? that is going to require PLA's?
- </c> require you to tip pool. require you to tip pool.
- </c> a requirement in that federal law. a requirement in that federal law.
Summary:
The committee opened its labor hearing on SB 655 and outlined the day’s schedule, including a later working session on SB 416 and an executive session planned for 2:30 p.m. Senator Dan Innis introduced SB 655, describing it as a technical bill affecting employee leasing companies/professional employer organizations (PEOs), workers’ compensation coverage, and a Senate-added minimum wage exemption for minor league baseball players covered by a collective bargaining agreement. He said the PEO change would let either the PEO or the client business hold workers’ comp coverage, while still requiring coverage, and argued it would align New Hampshire with most other states and reduce barriers for small businesses and multi-state employers. He also said the baseball provision would clarify wage treatment for minor league players and support the Manchester team.
Justin Warell of Insperity testified in support of the PEO portion, explaining that PEOs provide HR, payroll, benefits administration, and workers’ compensation administration through a co-employment model. He said the bill would preserve mandatory coverage while allowing flexibility for the client or PEO to maintain the policy, which could help clients who already have preferred coverage or who face cost or administrative issues in multiple states. He noted that most clients would still remain under the PEO’s policy and said Insperity would submit written comments. Committee members asked about how the arrangement would work, whether the client or PEO would pay, and whether the bill would affect liability insurance packaging; Warell said the employer still bears the cost and that the bill mainly gives larger clients an option. One member asked him to remain available for possible follow-up after hearing from the labor department.
Stephen Gonzalez of Major League Baseball testified in support of the minor league baseball exemption. He said MLB and the MLB Players Association negotiated a collective bargaining agreement that already provides players with salary, housing, meals, per diems, health and retirement benefits, disability continuation, tuition assistance, and signing bonuses. He argued that treating players as hourly workers creates impractical time-tracking problems because players do work-related activities on their own time, and said the bill would recognize them as salaried workers and avoid litigation over what counts as hours worked. Committee members questioned why the exemption was needed if players are already salaried and whether MLB could simply amend its CBA; Gonzalez said the bill would help prevent wage-and-hour lawsuits and noted that similar exemptions have been enacted in other states. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the chair indicated the bill would be considered for executive action later that afternoon.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy Jul 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So our website and reports that we produce meet those federal requirements.
- This is an informational briefing only, and no action is required today.
- Today's briefing is informational, and no action is required.
- Today's briefing is informational, and no action is required.
- It is just an informational briefing today with no action required.
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy
DE
Transcript Highlights:
- First, the bill closes a significant gap in our current system by requiring sports officials who are
- Despite these rigorous requirements, school social workers have for more than a decade been excluded
- Despite these rigorous requirements, school social workers have for more than a decade been excluded
- You talk about field trips, what are our requirements, what our expectations?
- You talk about field trips, what are our requirements, what our expectations.
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee met with enough members present to conduct business and approved the June 17 minutes. It first heard HB 459 with House Amendment 1, which would prohibit the sale of energy drinks on public middle and high school campuses during school hours or school events. The sponsor and Department of Education explained that the bill targets beverages containing caffeine and marketed as energy drinks, not ordinary soft drinks or coffee/tea products. Public testimony from the Medical Society supported the bill on health grounds, while the beverage industry said its companies already voluntarily limit school offerings and that the bill does not reflect current practice. No vote was taken in the transcript.
The committee then heard HB 461, a follow-up to prior legislation on New Castle County property reassessment and school tax rates. Senator Cruz said the bill would let New Castle County school districts adjust and reset tax rates to reflect reassessment changes without increasing projected operating revenue, and that it includes a sunset. DSEA supported the measure, saying fair property values are important to public education funding. The committee also heard HB 452, which would require additional background checks and training for DIAA sports officials and strengthen DIAA enforcement procedures. Members questioned how checks would be handled, who would see the results, and who would provide training; the DIAA compliance coordinator said the checks would be maintained through the state process and that associations would verify eligibility. The bill’s sponsor and DIAA said the goal was to align officials with existing child-safety standards.
Next, the committee considered HS1 for HB 425, which raises the salary supplement from 6% to 12% for nationally certified school counselors, nurses, and school social workers, and allows DOE to identify additional qualifying positions by regulation. Supporters, including school social workers, nurses, and DSEA, argued the change would improve retention and recognize advanced credentials. Senator Hansen raised concerns that school psychologists were not included; sponsors said a broader study and possible future legislation or budget language would address other nationally certified school-based professionals. The committee then heard HS1 for HB 358 on student elopement notifications, inspired by Ace’s Law, but administrators and the chair raised concerns that the bill may be too prescriptive and difficult to implement in practice, especially when schools may not immediately know a student has left campus. Finally, the committee discussed HB 379 on the comprehensive school discipline improvement program; DOE said the substitute was intended to consolidate prevention and intervention supports and avoid competition for funding, while DASA asked that the bill be paused or tabled. The meeting ended before action on the remaining bill, and HB 443 was deferred to a future executive meeting.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate's findings and intent language, but expanded the bill significantly by adding guidance requirements
- The Agency of Education reporting, rule review requirements, and additional governance and implementation
- , and flexibility reporting requirements, and flexibility for regional delivery models.
- proficiencies toward graduation requirements rather than leaving it entirely discretionary.
- In most cases, this would require a vote of the school district. Um, if they have a...
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Intellectual Freedom Protection Act created, HF3101 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is based on the simple principle that public colleges and universities shouldn't require students
- and strongly weight diversity require and strongly weight diversity statements<00:03:57.360><c> from
- That law, which is still on the books, requires at least five board members to be from a community of
- at least five board members to requires at least five board members to be<00:07:30.760><c> from</c><
- are violative of state and requirements are violative of state and federal<00:07:56.920><c> law</c><
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- As high school graduation is a requirement for many licenses, this legislation ensures non-public school
- Any prospective licensees would remain required to meet the same required training and testing standards
- In 1977, Congress passed an act which required that the monetary system of the United States be... ..
- .passed an act which required that the monetary system of the United States be looked at, and President
- in gold specie, bullion, or... ...a contract requires payment in gold specie, bullion, or coins minted
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Same authorization requirements from the State Finance Committee and in a budget bill.
- Same authorization requirements from the State Finance Committee and in a budget bill.
- But what will be really good is if they operate on time, and that requires capital investment.
- It requires a qualifying... ...by a prohibited manufacturer.
- Let me begin by saying, Passing the franchise model required for legacy manufacturers like Honda.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation bonds, general obligation bonds, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway funding, road construction, infrastructure financing, motor fuel tax, gas tax, vehicle fees, bond authorization, state finance committee, highway bond retirement fund, corridor projects, interstate improvements, right-of-way acquisition, public-private partnerships, transportation capital projects, local matching funds, emergency clause
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 15th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I refused, and eventually I was removed from the meetings required to do my job, citing concerns about
- We believe enacting legislation that closely resembles... determining who is a minor, still require the
- The law creating the work group required the group to study and make recommendations in five areas.
- The law creating the work group required the group to study and make recommendations in five areas.
- We're concerned about the requirements in Section 2 that would require insurers to file underwriting
Bills:
SB5928
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- However, due to federal mandates under the Clean Air Act, 17 counties in Texas are still required to
- This requirement creates a clear disparity in how Texans are treated under state and federal law.
- House Bill 1533 requires that at least one trainer for ARBs be a taxpayer representative with legal and
- It requires appraisal district counties with 120,000 people to maintain a public website that posts and
- The bill requires the communication to be part of the record and for parties to be able to respond.
Summary:
The Senate first adopted a motion to suspend Rule 5.14 and move the intent calendar deadline to 6 p.m. that day. It then took up and passed several bills, often by suspending the regular order of business and the constitutional three-day rule. HB 1866 gave limited Texas peace officer authority to National Park Service law enforcement officers within the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park; HB 4996 increased the penalty for refusing to release a fraudulent lien when the victim is a public servant; and HB 5033 created a trigger mechanism for ending vehicle emissions inspections if federal law changes. HB 1533 made a range of appraisal and property tax procedure changes, HB 2282 raised the arrest warrant reimbursement fee from $50 to $75, HB 3421 updated probate and estates procedures, and HB 4263 revised Texas Juvenile Justice Department grievance procedures. Each of these measures advanced through second reading, third reading, and final passage, with recorded votes generally showing strong support and some opposition on a few bills.
The chamber also considered major policy bills. HB 2, the large public education and school finance package, drew extensive floor discussion and multiple amendments. Senators emphasized its $8.5 billion investment, including teacher and staff pay, school safety funding, special education, charter and traditional school funding changes, and other allotment adjustments. Several senators praised the bill as historic and collaborative, while also noting the need to monitor implementation and future effects. After adopting amendments and hearing supportive remarks from multiple members, the Senate passed HB 2 on final vote, 31-0.
Other debated measures included HB 143, which codified cooperation between the Railroad Commission and the Public Utility Commission to address electrical safety hazards at well sites and related facilities, and CS SB 3074/3070, which allowed limited written communications from the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislators to TCEQ commissioners about permit applications, with disclosure and response requirements. Senator Johnson raised concerns that the TCEQ bill could politicize an apolitical permitting process and potentially affect federal delegation, but the bill was amended and passed 28-3. The Senate also passed HB 4426 on Railroad Commission permits for commercial surface disposal facilities, HB 3161 giving TMRS cities more flexibility on employee contribution rates, and HB 2712 allowing future test years for certain water and sewer utility rate-making, with an amendment to protect ratepayers if projections overcharge them.
At the end of the session, the Senate handled several procedural motions, including re-referring HB 1904 from Criminal Justice to State Affairs and suspending posting rules so committees could meet later that day. The chamber then recessed until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2025, for a local and uncontested calendar, and planned to adjourn until 5:00 p.m. that same day after that calendar concluded.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If you require assistance in registering or testifying, please get in touch with our committee staff.
- House Bill 2854 by Representative Anchia relates to the required approval for certain hospital visits
- Similar to Emily, I worked jobs and took classes that required these groups.
- Many of these men are being denied the very treatment required for their release.
- They do not receive therapy, yet are still held to the same treatment-based release requirements.
Committee:
House Corrections
Keywords:
mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, inmate release, identification certificate, Texas Department of Corrections, personal identification, driver's license, state law, reentry services, nondisclosure, criminal history, criminal defendants, community supervision, misdemeanors, felonies, rehabilitation, hearsay
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 14th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- First, HB4061 requires the largest banks in the U.S. to provide transparency to their customers.
- It simply states that each month, the bank is required to list on the consumer statement how much was
- And finally, it ensures that merchants are not required to accept a credit card with an exorbitant swipe
- The bill requires. Payment card networks, not banks.
- and are required to give to their employees?
Bills:
HB245 , HB245 , HB700 , HB2783 , HB3526 , HB3900 , HB4061 , HB4124 , HB4166 , HB4395 , HB4534 , HB4609 , HB4641 , HB4736 , HB4738 , HB4739 , HB4945 , HB5015 , HJR175
Keywords:
property tax, delinquent taxes, ad valorem, penalties, interest cap, military service, retirement, law enforcement, custodial officer, Employees Retirement System, commercial financing, brokers, registration, disclosures, finance, consumer protection, fees, deferred compensation, automatic participation, county employees
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- met, then the way this amendment... ...other requirements met, the way this amendment would do on page
- This bill also requires a woman to report the loss of a... requires a woman to report the loss of a pregnancy
- So it's not like if she could get arrested, she's required to be on bond.
- This just is after every 5 years it requires an auditing.
- the paperwork that we are... go to require the paperwork that we are requiring them to have.
Bills:
SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307 , SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, drug courts, accountability, veterans, mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, criminal justice, court intervention, elder abuse, financial exploitation
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (04/02/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We don't know if they'll continue to be free if they're required for licensure.
- We don't know if they'll continue to be free if they're required for licensure.
- I'm a required provider. I see, frankly, a lot of these kids because we respond to their homes.
- I'm a I'm a required provider. I I see, I'm a I'm a required provider.
- a 100 hours of board of medicine require a 100 hours of continuing<00:18:19.039><c> education</c><00
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 538, a Liquor Commission cleanup bill. Chair Joseph Mica and CFO Tina Deir explained that the bill updates outdated statutory titles and positions after the commission’s 2014 restructuring, deleting references to the former commissioner and COO roles, adding a director of administration and a director of finance and audit, and keeping the new positions at the same labor grade pending review by the Joint Committee on Employee Classification (JCEC). Members discussed the proper sequence for JCEC review, but generally treated the bill as housekeeping. The committee then voted ought to pass, and the roll call was unanimous, 16-0.
The committee next took up House Bill 493, which would require continuing education related to child abuse/ACE recognition for physicians and other providers. Testimony and committee discussion focused on whether the bill was too vague, whether it improperly intruded on the Board of Medicine’s authority to set professional education requirements, and whether it would effectively mandate a narrow training course that is currently voluntary and free. Supporters argued the bill addressed a real problem and cited testimony about missed abuse cases, while opponents said the board should handle the issue through its own rules and that the bill was poorly drafted. A motion of inexpedient to legislate passed 9-7, and the committee noted a minority report would be needed.
The meeting ended with procedural and scheduling announcements, including that the committee would be dealing with budget hearings the following week and had a large number of Senate bills scheduled for later in the month.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Is it true that the Constitution requires two-thirds of members to be present to constitute a quorum
- To the extent that it requires two-thirds present, that is accurate and two-thirds were not present.
- A lifelong necessity, only 26 states require a personal financial course for high school graduation.
- This is a record vote required by the Constitution. The clerk will ring the bell.
- To obtain grants, the first responders would be required to receive proper training on the equipment,
Keywords:
occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax