Transcript Highlights:

• There are 12 other states that have passed this legislation.
• There are 12 other states that have passed this legislation. These devices are not luxuries.
• I said 12 states have passed this legislation.
• It also, when that original legislation was written, it excluded high deductible plans.
• I know how hard you guys work on all this legislation.

Committee: House Insurance

Summary: The committee first took up HB 774, which would extend required hearing-aid coverage for certain individuals up to age 26. Representative Boyer said the bill helps young adults maintain access to hearing aids during school and early work years. The Louisiana Academy of Audiology supported the measure, and the committee adopted technical amendments and reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 702, which would require transportation network companies to provide uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Representative Landry and supporters argued that current law and court rulings have left injured drivers and passengers without meaningful coverage in some cases, especially for riders who do not own cars and therefore lack personal UM coverage. Insurance agents and legal witnesses said they cannot currently find a product to cover the driver in certain ride-share phases, while Uber representatives opposed the bill, warning it would raise fares and noting that drivers already have optional occupational accident coverage and that passengers’ own UM coverage would generally apply. After debate over costs, coverage gaps, and whether the issue should instead be studied further, the committee voted to voluntarily defer the bill. The committee next considered HB 477, as substituted, which would require coverage for prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and associated services. Representative Ebert and witnesses described the bill as a modernization of existing coverage rules so people with limb loss can obtain more than one medically necessary device, including activity-specific prosthetics. Testimony from amputees and a physical therapist emphasized the impact on mobility, work, sports, and quality of life. The committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably by substitute. The committee also reported HB 76, which updates oral anti-cancer medication parity rules, by adopting amendments that clarify applicability and exempt certain limited-benefit and ERISA self-funded plans. HB 903, which increases the commissioner of insurance’s fine authority, was amended to set higher aggregate caps and then reported favorably. Finally, HB 291, which would prohibit health plans from penalizing hospitals when a member of the care team is out of network, drew support from the sponsor and the Louisiana Hospital Association as a preventative measure against insurer pressure tactics; Louisiana Blue opposed it, citing cost concerns and questioning the need for the bill. The transcript ends during that bill’s hearing, before final action is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> I tried to draft a bill on legislative I tried to draft a bill on legislative burnout,<00:01:16.320
• I asked how she manages to wrangle 180 legislators.
• Council; Office of the Legislative Council; Legislative Policy and Records Attorney; Department of the
• </c><00:44:17.280><c> Check</c> weeks until legislative cabaret.
• Check weeks until legislative cabaret.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There were a couple other legislators there also.
• He is very familiar with the legislation and supportive.
• I guess I'm kind of simple and don't completely understand why this piece of legislation is needed.
• Okay, thank you for the... ...that's in the legislation, in the bill, the way that it's written.
• I’m speaking from my own community; I represent Legislative District 32, and we have banners.

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So just to touch briefly on the summary of the legislative direction, the legislature asked the commission
• I guess the part I'm trying to understand is one of the recommendations said clarifying the legislative
• The significance of it, and with this study and the proposed legislation that we're going to hear today
• We feel like our feedback's included in this legislation.
• For the record, I'm Larry Walker, the volunteer legislative affairs officer for ABATE of Washington,

Bills: HB1367 , HB2172 , HB2718 , HB2139 , HB2192 , HB2307 , HB2379 , HB2467 , HB2495 , HB2604

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: motorcycle safety, right shoulder, shoulder riding, limited access roadway, freeway, expressway, highway congestion, lane splitting, traffic safety, RCW, Washington traffic law, roadside assistance, emergency vehicles, tow truck, congested traffic, motorcyclist, route jurisdiction, abandonment, transportation, local governance

Transcript Highlights:

• I do agree with the need to reconcile with federal tax legislation.
• Overwhelmingly, they were opposed to this legislation. And in the... This legislation.
• Yes, we can either do the OneDrive or just forward it to your legislative email.
• Yes, we can either do the OneDrive or just forward it to your legislative email.
• But this is the type of legislation that we should be focused on. I'm proud to support it.

Committee: House Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you again for this great piece of legislation. Thank you.
• The legislation that is coming to you from the Senate, we have an amendment to that.
• And we would like your support on this piece of legislation. Thank you.
• I urge your support for this legislation. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• session, please bring it forward into the next legislative session.

Bills: AB275 , SB371 , SB457

Committee: Assembly Judiciary

Keywords: criminal procedure, wiretap, law enforcement, child protection, sexual offenses, SB371, Nevada, trespass, criminal trespass, NRS 207.200, property rights, misdemeanor, warning period, 24 months, 36 months, no trespassing, posted signs, fencing, private property, public property

Transcript Highlights:

• But I don't rise to debate the merits of the legislation.
• Those contained provisions that are not within the legislation before us.
• I don't believe that's in this legislation.
• That was also removed from the legislation before us. Thank you, Senator Davis.
• Representative Overdorf in the back, and he's worked so hard on this legislation.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, then moved into a series of special-order bills and House messages. Early floor action included passage of a claim bill for Mandy Penny Lemon (HB 6503) and bills on sewer collection systems (HB 1123) and farm products (HB 211), all passing unanimously. The chamber also took up an ad valorem tax exemption resolution for agricultural tangible personal property (CS/HJR 1215), which passed 37-0. Several other measures were temporarily postponed before the Senate recessed and later returned to House messages and additional special orders. The Senate then addressed multiple House amendments and conference-style motions. It concurred in amended versions of SB 994 on driver safety, SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response, and HB 1609 on waste incineration/auxiliary containers after extended debate over hurricane recovery rules, local government restrictions, and plastic container preemption. The chamber also concurred in CS/HB 1205 on citizen initiative petitions, increasing the number of petitions a volunteer may carry from 2 to 25, and in CS/HB 733 on Brownfields. Other House amendments were rejected or sent back, including SB 234 on offenses against law enforcement, SB 116 on veterans policy, SB 168 on mental health, and HB 1101 on out-of-network provider referrals. Later, the Senate approved CS/HB 1255 on education and CS/HB 875 on educator preparation, with discussion focused on school readiness, teacher training, and changes to certification and testing requirements. It also concurred in CS/HB 1427, a broad health care bill, after the House added a major nursing education amendment that tightened Board of Nursing oversight, required standardized evaluation and remediation, and imposed accountability measures tied to NCLEX pass rates and program performance. Several members raised concerns or praised negotiated compromises throughout the day, but the recorded actions were mainly concurrence motions, refusals to concur, and final passage votes on the bills considered.

Transcript Highlights:

• I think that if you want to strengthen the legislation, do that.
• I think that if you want to strengthen the legislation, do that.
• And legislators and elected officials have the right to be protected.
• I mean, if they don't, then future legislation.
• Legislation goes through. Thank you. Thank you.

Committee: Senate Community Affairs

Summary: The committee took up several claims bills and tax-related measures. It reported favorably SB 20, providing $400,000 in relief to J.N., a minor injured on a Hillsborough County sidewalk, and SB 14, providing $1.7 million to the estate of Pineal Januier after a drowning at a Miami Beach youth center pool. It also approved SB 674, which would let property appraisers, like tax collectors, budget for hiring and retention bonuses with Department of Revenue approval. In each claims bill, the sponsor described the underlying incident, the settlement amount, and the remaining payment sought under sovereign immunity limits; there was no opposition on the claims bills. The bonus bill drew support from property appraisers who said it would help them compete for specialized staff without requiring new appropriations. The committee then considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, which would create a new homestead-like property tax benefit for owners who lease a non-homestead property for more than six months as residential rental housing. Supporters said it was intended to encourage more affordable rental housing by extending a $50,000 exemption and Save Our Homes-style assessment cap to qualifying properties. County and city representatives, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties opposed the proposal, warning of major revenue losses, reduced public safety funding, and tax shifts to other property owners and businesses. Several senators also raised concerns about density, parking, and whether landlords would actually pass savings on to renters. Despite the opposition, both the constitutional amendment and the implementing bill were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS SB 268, as amended to include congressional members, creating a public-records exemption related to certain residential information for elected officials. The First Amendment Foundation opposed it, arguing the bill lacked a sufficient public purpose and could hinder transparency, while senators supporting it cited real threats and harassment against themselves and their families. SB 100, which bans government display of flags representing political viewpoints and allows active or retired military members to use reasonable force to stop desecration of the U.S. flag, also passed after extensive debate. Opponents argued it was vague, unconstitutional, and aimed at pride and other identity-related flags; supporters said government buildings should not display political messages and that the bill protects neutrality. Finally, the committee approved CS/SB 1664, which would require voter reapproval every eight years for local discretionary taxes such as tourist development taxes and local option taxes, with exceptions for pledged bond revenues. Cities, counties, tourism groups, and the restaurant/lodging industry opposed it, saying it would create uncertainty, threaten tourism and infrastructure funding, and complicate long-term planning; Senator Sharief and others said the measure would disrupt existing surtax-backed projects and revenue streams.

Transcript Highlights:

• I am the co-chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, the state's largest legislative caucus.
• We are proud today to talk about some of our legislative priorities, as well as our work to stand firmly
• It's another effort to undo the expansions of reproductive freedom that we did last legislative session
• It's another effort to undo the expansions of reproductive freedom that we did last legislative session
• we did last legislative session and put<00:18:13.039><c> simply</c><00:18:13.400><c> what</c><00:18:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• He said the bill creates a proactive decision-making tool for legislators, with data organized by legislative
• schema organized by legislative districts.
• </c> decision-making tool for legislators decision-making tool for legislators where<00:25:34.320><c>
• districts so key questions legislative districts so key questions for<00:25:39.720><c> the</c><00:25
• /c> for the legislators who deal with for the legislators who deal with funding<00:25:42.000><c> budget

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education and Labor and Technology heard Senate Bill 420, which would extend Department of Education workers’ compensation coverage to newly graduated high school students participating in DOE-sponsored work-based learning programs through July 31 after graduation. DOE testified in support, estimating the bill could affect about 50 to 100 students in the first year and saying it would help students gain experience and transition to employment. Members asked about current coverage, costs, and partnerships; DOE said current coverage ends at graduation, there had been no incidents, and the bill would create no additional cost. The committees voted to pass SB 420 with amendments, including an amended effective date, and the bill was adopted. The Committee on Education then took up several education measures. It adopted a proposed SD1 for SB 894, a Farm to School measure that would appropriate funds to help meet a goal of serving 30% locally sourced food in public schools. The committee also heard SB 789 on school cafeteria meal costs; DOE said it wanted the existing requirement lowered from 50% of meal preparation cost to 25% rather than repealed, to align with its administrative package, and explained current prices were about $2.75 while meal costs were about $9. Testifiers from the Hawaii Public Health Institute and Hawaiʻi Appleseed supported removing the requirement entirely or at least reducing it, saying it would avoid large price jumps and move toward free school meals. The committee later voted to pass SB 789 with amendments lowering the threshold to one-fourth of meal cost and changing the effective date. The committee also heard SB 449 on a school facilities planning database. DOE said it supports better planning but believes the database should be housed within DOE rather than duplicated under the School Facilities Authority, while SFA supported the bill as a proactive decision-making tool. The Attorney General’s office suggested clarifying language to make clear references to the Board of Education. In later agenda items, the committee heard SB 423, which would add Head Start-related ex officio members to the Early Learning Board; EOEL and the board chair supported it and suggested technical language to preserve required representation. The committee also heard SB 1384, a housekeeping bill redirecting repaid early childhood educator stipend funds to the Early Learning special fund after the prior special fund was repealed; EOEL supported it and said about $31,864 was being recouped from nine recipients. Finally, SB 684 would require the Board of Education to adopt rules banning cell phones at DOE schools; testimony was in support, and members discussed the need for a consistent statewide policy, with the board expected to work on one in collaboration with DOE.

Transcript Highlights:

• We spent a lot of time on and passed legislation regarding inactive wells.
• Following the legislation, right? So, timeline.
• So we obviously strongly supported the legislation.
• And so we obviously strongly supported the legislation, but it's in place.
• There's no assumption in this legislation.

Committee: House Energy Resources

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I am the legislative liaison for the San Francisco Police Department.
• Jim Lindberg, Friends Committee on Legislation.
• Jim Lindberg, Friends Committee on Legislation of California, opposed.
• I'm a legislative advocate with ACLU California Action.
• Jim Lindbergh, Friends Committee on Legislation of California, opposed.

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is a great piece of legislation.
• The legislation defines naturopathic medicine and naturopathic doctor.
• I don't know a single person in my community who is asking for this legislation.
• If the goal is strong schools, this legislation moves us in the wrong direction.
• Members, because there is no need for this piece of legislation.

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The legislation empowers the Board of Pharmacy to create clear, responsible rules to expand pharmacy
• The legislation empowers the Board of Pharmacy to create clear, responsible rules to expand pharmacy
• I'm the legislative director of the Wyoming Pharmacy Association.
• </c><00:55:19.599><c> I</c><00:55:19.920><c> remember</c> is legislatively designated.
• I remember is legislatively designated.

Bills: HB0143 , HB0129

Committee: Senate Labor, Health & Social Services

Keywords: health care providers, free speech, discrimination, governmental agencies, civil remedies, physician access, internationally trained physicians, medical licensing, provisional license, healthcare workforce, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• When you of of legislation this session.
• So that's why I support this legislation.
• So we took legislation<00:31:55.120><c> action</c><00:31:55.679><c> legislative</c><00:31:56.799><c>
• action</c><00:31:57.519><c> in</c> legislation action legislative action in legislation action legislative
• They are not legislative processes.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Health Services heard Senate Bill 18, a bill described by the sponsor and podiatry witnesses as a modernization of Kentucky’s podiatry laws. The bill would recognize and regulate podiatric assistants, podiatric residents, and supervising podiatrists; allow podiatrists to supervise physician assistants in podiatry practices with approval from the relevant licensing boards; require new podiatrists licensed after January 1, 2027 to complete at least two years of residency; and extend disciplinary authority to the new categories. Witnesses said the measure would improve access to foot and ankle care, especially in rural areas, without expanding scope of practice. The Kentucky Medical Association was said to be neutral after working on the language with the sponsors. Committee members raised concerns about the meaning of “supervision,” whether it required direct or indirect oversight, and whether the bill could broaden billing or coding privileges. Dr. Roberts said supervision could mean direct supervision or indirect supervision, including being available by telephone, and noted the bill mirrors language used in allopathic PA supervision. He also said the bill would not change office staff billing roles and that podiatric assistants would not bill separately. Several senators said they supported moving the bill forward but remained concerned about workforce, cost, and scope creep. The committee adopted a committee substitute, then voted on the bill. The motion passed unanimously with favorable expression. After the vote, the committee moved on to a presentation on outpatient pediatric therapies, where providers described Medicaid reimbursement pressures, workforce turnover, and long waiting lists for children’s therapy services, but no action was taken on that presentation in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• For yours is the kingdom and the power... ...and the leader of the legislators, hear our prayer.
• Thank you, Senator Creighton, for this excellent piece of legislation.
• I think it's a great piece of legislation. Thank you. Thank you, Senator Parker.
• That's all we're trying to do with this piece of legislation.
• Senator Bettencourt, thank you for this, for helping with this important legislation.

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Tedrick Woods, followed by routine chamber actions including excusing Senator Gutierrez and receiving House messages that the House had passed HB 21 and HB 49. Senators also recognized advocates visiting the gallery on focal segmental glomerulosclerosis awareness and introduced the Doctor of the Day. The chamber adopted several resolutions, including HCR 66, by voice vote. The Senate then took up and passed a series of measures, often by suspending the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule. Among the bills finally passed were HJR 2, which would prohibit state death taxes; HB 206, limiting counties from requiring cash bonds for pipeline construction; HB 517, barring property owners associations from fining homeowners for discolored vegetation during watering restrictions; HB 2756, requiring TDCJ correctional officers to receive de-escalation and behavioral health training; HB 451, expanding screening for commercial sexual exploitation risk among children in DFPS and TJJD custody; SB 705, cleaning up the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board; SB 2017, creating an offense for burnouts and wheelies; SB 1858, expanding body armor grant eligibility to ISDs; SB 1400, directing a study on transfer-student outcomes for community college funding; SB 2764, requiring notice to manufactured home buyers about converting homes to real property; SB 748, a licensing cleanup bill on laser hair removal; SB 2519, restricting certain ad valorem tax uses and bonds after amendment; SB 2878, the courts bill with amendments on Brazoria County courts and youth diversion provisions; SB 466, allowing families to request fetal death certificates at any gestational age; SB 1608, requiring timely physical exams for inpatient mental health admissions; SB 1730, limiting civil damages claims arising from certain uses of force or deadly force; SB 2417, clarifying Attorney General antitrust investigation work product and discovery rules; and SB 1946, creating a family violence, criminal homicide prevention task force. The Senate also passed HB 3204, renaming and updating the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, and SB 1986, requiring opioid warning labels. Several bills drew brief debate or amendments. Senators discussed broader HOA reform while considering HB 517, and SB 2203 on TCEQ discovery procedures was amended to require party motions, set a 15-day expiration for certified issues, and limit hearing abatement. SB 2017 was amended to change the mens rea language from knowingly to intentional. SB 2519 was narrowed by amendment to a forward-looking policy statement separating maintenance-and-operation taxes from debt-service taxes. SB 2878 also received amendments to reduce the number of new Brazoria County courts and add youth diversion and crisis-response provisions. SB 466 prompted a floor debate over whether fetal death certificates are appropriate for pre-20-week losses, with supporters emphasizing family closure and opponents arguing the document has no estate-related purpose. SB 1730 also prompted questions about the relationship between criminal findings and civil liability in self-defense cases. The session concluded with additional House and Senate measures being signed in the presence of the Senate and continued consideration of SB 2177, a grant program to help local law enforcement solve violent and sexual offenses.

Transcript Highlights:

• One of the underappreciated aspects of this legislation is the benefits that it would have on a lot of
• One of the underappreciated aspects of this legislation is the benefits that it would have on a lot of
• Without the legislation, which part of this bill guarantees that or secures that?
• We're paying for that out of shareholders in this legislation.
• </c> rather have us not pass the legislation rather have us not pass the legislation or<00:52:32.880>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on HB 982 HD1, a wildfire-related measure aimed at creating a wildfire recovery fund and a financing structure to address future catastrophic wildfire liability. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Division of Consumer Advocacy, and the Public Utilities Commission submitted comments and were available for questions. Supporters included IBW Local 1260, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Clearway Energy Group, Hawaiian Electric, Par Hawaii, and others, while Charter Communications and the Hawaii Association for Justice opposed or raised concerns. Life of the Land supported the bill but urged changes to the definition of a catastrophic wildfire and noted concerns about prudency review language. IBW Local 1260 asked to restore language from the original draft, and Charter warned the bill could impair existing contract and indemnity rights unless amended. A major focus of the hearing was Hawaiian Electric’s position on the HD1 version. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the original bill but objected to the HD1 requirement for an additional $500 million shareholder contribution, arguing it was not feasible and could delay or prevent the fund from operating. The company said the bill would help protect customers and improve credit ratings by creating a dedicated revenue stream and a bankruptcy-remote financing structure, which it said would lower borrowing costs over time. Members questioned how the $1 billion securitization amount was chosen, whether credit rating agencies had indicated it was sufficient, and how the bill would work in bankruptcy; Hawaiian Electric said the amount was a balance among interests, not based on a specific agency directive, and that it would follow up on bankruptcy questions. Opponents and skeptics raised concerns about liability caps, the new claims process, and unclear language on damages above the fund’s limits. The Hawaii Association for Justice argued the bill limits victims’ remedies and gives too much authority to the new entity without clear guardrails. Committee members also pressed Hawaiian Electric on comparisons to California, the feasibility of the shareholder contribution, and whether alternative capital-raising or divestiture options had been considered. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided; testimony and questioning continued with follow-up information requested from Hawaiian Electric and others.

Transcript Highlights:

• soon as he gets the legislation written, bring it to us.
• We've also, NFIB has supported ICR legislation in other states this year.
• We're really grateful for that legislation.
• the Vice Chair of the national chapter of Legislative Affairs come July 1.
• consider transparency legislation before you move forward with any legislation that would significantly

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• legislative decisions on funding.
• When we look at of legislation.
• </c><01:07:37.960><c> to</c> Minnesota legislators to Minnesota legislators to to<01:07:39.400><c> enact
• And I just want to make sure that we're not creating legislation that is the role of a parent.
• </c><01:21:09.760><c> that</c> creating legislation that creating legislation that is<01:21:10.880><c

Bills: HF4502 , HF3388 , HF4106 , HF400 , HF4138 , HF4118 , HF4203

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance

Transcript Highlights:

• not the legislator trying to take control of these funds.
• ><00:26:12.800><c> trying</c> from or it's not the legislator trying from or it's not the legislator
• Yes, the federal legislation did come with that.
• </c><00:35:46.400><c> just</c> like this piece of legislation just like this piece of legislation just
• </c> of legislation. of legislation. &gt;&gt; Thank<00:43:36.280><c> you.</c> &gt;&gt; Thank you.

Committee: Joint Public Health and Welfare

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 3 March, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all