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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Rule 56.1 states members shall adhere to the highest standard of ethical conduct as embodied in
- Felony burglary and terrorizing an elderly family member is a severe violation of this ethical standard
- Senate Rule 56.1 states members shall adhere to the highest standard of ethical conduct as embodied in
- Felony burglary and terrorizing an elderly family member is a severe violation of this ethical standard
- </c><00:38:11.240><c> which</c> with its own due process standards which with its own due process standards
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 947 sets a common-sense standard.
- Federation is sponsoring a package of bills to create worker technology rights as the new labor standards
- data centers require relatively few ongoing jobs once operational, ensuring strong construction standards
- Ensuring strong construction standards helps support work stability and quality job opportunities.
- It's part of a package of bills that we're doing to establish worker technology rights as labor standards
Summary:
The committee heard several labor-related bills focused on workplace technology, data centers, staffing agencies, and environmental health. SB 947, the “No Robo Bosses Act,” would require human review before automated systems can be used in discipline, termination, or deactivation decisions and would ban predictive behavior analysis; labor groups and worker advocates supported it, while business and industry groups opposed it as overbroad and litigation-prone. After extended discussion about due process, human oversight, and private rights of action, the bill passed 3-1 and was sent to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee.
SB 978, the Data Center Community Accountability Act, would require data centers to pay for new infrastructure costs, create a separate rate structure to protect other ratepayers, and impose skilled-and-trained labor standards for construction. Supporters said it would prevent cost shifts to households and ensure good jobs, while opponents argued the CPUC already has ongoing proceedings and that the bill unfairly singles out one industry. The committee discussed balancing economic growth with labor and ratepayer protections, and the bill passed 3-1 to Senate Appropriations. SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, would expand WARN-style notice requirements for AI-related layoffs and require reporting on displaced jobs and first consideration for openings; supporters said it would improve transparency and help policymakers respond to AI-driven job loss, while opponents warned it was too broad and conflicted with existing WARN law. It passed 3-1 to Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection.
The committee also considered SB 1032, which would create a licensing and registration framework for temporary staffing agencies. Supporters said it would curb fraud and protect workers from illicit staffing operators, while opponents—many from the staffing industry—said the bill was vague, burdensome, and could hinder small and minority-owned businesses. The bill passed 3-1 to Senate Judiciary. Finally, SB 1046, dealing with protections for lifeguards and park rangers exposed to transboundary pollution in the Tijuana River Valley, would direct Cal/OSHA to develop standards for exposure, PPE, training, and incident reporting. With support from park workers and community groups and no opposition, it passed unanimously 4-0 to Senate Appropriations. The committee also approved a consent calendar item and adjourned after completing the agenda.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- . ...which will establish the nation's first enforceable science-based standards for smoke testing and
- I've submitted two letters urging strong Zone Zero standards because they are essential to the future
- while we develop statewide standards.
- while we take our time to develop those statewide standards.
- Additionally, ensuring that we create just universal, systematic mitigation standards so that there's
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 28, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- , and modernizes related juvenile justice standards.
- training requirements, and ethical standards for criminal justice Representative Cobb: officers.
- membership and Representative Cobb: consistent statewide training standards.
- Standard restraining orders did not protect me or my children.
- Chair Alvarez: Sir, Representative Brackett set a standard. I hope you meet them.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- for their own professional standards for their own workforce.<00:16:23.360><c> I</c><00:16:23.680><c
- </c> establish minimal professional standards establish minimal professional standards uh<00:32:39.039
- Nobody knows what the standards each company uses are that they apply for prior authorization.
- Nobody knows what the standards each company uses are that they apply for prior authorization.
- Nobody knows what the standards each company uses are that they apply for prior authorization.
Summary:
The Committee on Health met on April 11, 2025, and heard testimony on a series of Senate concurrent and Senate resolution measures focused on health system oversight, workforce standards, and access to care. Topics included an auditor study on mandated insurance coverage for intravenous ketamine therapy for depression (SCR 8 SD1), a working group on prior authorization reform (STR 10 SD2), a task force on minimum professional standards for community health worker training (STR 16 SD1), a pharmacy benefit manager reform working group (SCR 69 SD1), a pharmacy reimbursement working group (STR 70 SD1), an aeromedical services working group (STR 86 SD1), a catchment-water feasibility study for business use (STR 118 SD1), an auditor study on mandatory coverage for continuous glucose monitors (STR 120 SD1), and a resolution encouraging reduced use of disposable surgical equipment and more sustainable health care practices (STR 194 SD1). Testimony was generally supportive across the measures, with several agencies and organizations noting the need to address complex health policy issues and improve access, transparency, and sustainability.
For STR 16 SD1, community health worker advocates strongly supported the resolution but asked for amendments to include the Hawaii Community Health Worker Association on the task force and to require that at least half of the task force members be community health workers. For the PBM-related measures, SHPDA said it was willing to convene the work group and described the issue as complex, while the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association asked that PBMs be included in the working group. For STR 10 SD2, SHPDA supported the effort to reduce prior authorization burdens and said the process is a "black box" that needs reform; the chair later noted the administration’s commitment to the issue. For STR 86 SD1, the Department of Health supported the aeromed working group, and the chair proposed a House Draft 1 with technical changes and added representation from independent provider operators.
In decision making, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on all measures considered. SCR 8 SD1 was passed as is. STR 10 SD2 was deferred. STR 16 SD1, STR 70 SD1, STR 118 SD1, STR 120 SD1, and STR 194 SD1 were passed as is. SCR 69 SD1 was passed with amendments, and STR 86 SD1 was passed with amendments. The meeting concluded with adjournment after all votes were taken.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the standard. There's no definition of what that would be.
- That is a heightened standard of proof in a civil proceeding.
- Pantera, you mentioned the evidentiary standard.
- It's particularly difficult to meet this heightened standard if you're a pro se litigant.
- I think the standard, you know, just from the practice, preponderance is typically the civil standard
Summary:
The House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee approved the minutes from March 11, 2026, then took up House Bill 803 on execution procedures. The bill would extend confidentiality protections for people involved in firing squad executions to match those already used for lethal injection, with supporters saying it protects state employees from doxxing and is consistent with recent court rulings. Some members objected that the bill reduces transparency and removes even limited administrative review, but the committee passed it on a roll call vote, 11-2, with Representatives Matthias and Rubel voting no.
The committee then heard House Bill 857, which would give both parents equal access to a minor child’s records, including medical, educational, child care, law enforcement, and court records, unless a court order restricts access with written findings that the restriction is necessary to prevent substantial harm to the child. The sponsor said the bill clarifies parental rights and helps schools and providers know when records must be released, while opponents argued it could expose parents and children to danger, create a high burden for courts, and reduce privacy protections. After testimony from family law attorneys, a court representative, and parents, the committee sent the bill to General Orders unanimously.
House Bill 859, also from Representative Scott, would require restoration of parenting time when a parent loses time due to abuse allegations that are later found unsubstantiated or insufficient, and would require courts to order make-up time and report willful interference to prosecutors. Supporters said it would deter false allegations and restore time wrongfully lost, while opponents said existing family law rules already provide make-up time, the bill would burden courts, and the reporting requirement would compromise judicial neutrality. The committee rejected a motion to hold the bill and instead passed a motion to hold it in committee by a 7-5 roll call vote. The committee then quickly passed Senate Bill 1308, a cleanup bill related to mediator information, and Senate Bill 1293, which clarifies that crime victims compensation is not a public benefit under last session’s public benefits law. Both were sent to the floor with due pass recommendations.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the standard. There's no definition of what that would be.
- That is a heightened standard of proof in a civil proceeding.
- Pantera, you mentioned the evidentiary standard.
- I think the standard, you know, I just have black robes for a reason.
- And I think the standard, you know, just from the practice, preponderance is typically the civil standard
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- They're quite remarkable, and please know they're all built to HUD standards.
- And, as Representative Harris mentioned, these are built to very high standards.
- And, as Representative Harris mentioned, these are built to very high standards.
- Is that your company's policy, or is that some kind of a standard used throughout the industry? Mr.
- Is that an industry standard, your company's standard, or where does that number come from? Mr.
Summary:
The House Business Committee first approved several sets of meeting minutes, then heard House Bill 707, which would create a simple administrative land division process for properties with properly permitted accessory dwelling units when a lender requires parcel separation for financing. Supporters said it would remove a financing barrier without increasing density or enabling serial lot splitting, and the bill passed unanimously with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 800, a housing measure to reduce barriers for manufactured homes. The bill would allow manufactured duplexes to be treated as multifamily housing and clarify that certain single-section and multi-section manufactured homes may be placed on appropriate lots, while preserving local control through zoning, design standards, historic districts, and private covenants. Testimony was split between supporters who described modern manufactured homes as high-quality, affordable housing and an opponent who urged more attention to 3D-printed homes and raised safety concerns. After debate, the committee voted 11-6 to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 649, which would cap interest and fees on payday and title loans at 30% or 10% above prime, whichever is higher. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill would curb predatory lending and protect vulnerable borrowers, while industry representatives warned that rate caps would eliminate legal credit options and push consumers toward illegal offshore lenders. Members questioned how the cap would affect existing payday loan practices and whether the bill’s math would effectively end the industry. The committee initially moved toward a due pass recommendation, but after further discussion withdrew that motion and instead sent the bill to general orders for further consideration.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- standard deduction of $2 million for state-registered domestic partners and persons who are married.
- One of the things this bill does have built in is a $1 million standard deduction.
- The amount of the standard deduction is $7,500 per person.
- A standard deduction option is provided for purposes of calculation. of $200,000.
- The amount of the standard deduction is $7,500 per person.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- In any event, the standard training council has been at work.
- And so we are asking for your support and your assistance in making sure that our standards and training
- And so this gives the Standard Training Council a good deadline to come up with a robust curriculum to
- Academy training alone cannot keep pace with evolving law, medical standards, and best practices.
- It took me 12 years to grasp it, but we didn't have the Standards and Training Council back then.
Keywords:
SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records, health care providers, repeal, New Mexico, pregnancy termination, abortion data, state reporting requirements, confidentiality, reproductive health, parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 4th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill before us simply asks, mandates, that jails who have not yet published standards for these types
- The bill before us simply asks, mandates that jails who have not yet published standards for these types
- of jail searches do so. yet published standards for these types of jail searches do so.
- It provides clear, articulable standards for a jail staff member to decline to perform a search when
- for these searches, and in those standards, exigent circumstances would be more clearly articulated.
Summary:
The House met with a quorum, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, and then moved to second reading of House Bill 1604, a bill addressing standards for strip searches in local jails and related correctional procedures. The bill was described by supporters as implementing and clarifying existing federal law and providing local jails with clearer rules, while opponents argued it would create liability, staffing, bargaining, and operational problems, and would force female correctional officers to perform searches they objected to on privacy, consent, or religious grounds.
Members debated a series of amendments, most of which were rejected. Amendment 1470, changing the implementation date from 2025 to 2026, was adopted. Amendment 1492, which would have added intent language and liability protections, failed. Amendment 1494, requiring same-sex staff for invasive searches with a medical exception, failed. Amendment 1493, creating a religious accommodation process for staff, failed. Amendment 1491, focused on consent and boundaries for female officers, failed on a recorded vote of 37 yeas and 50 nays. Amendments 1495, 1496, and 1497, which would have expanded exigent circumstances, limited repeated gender-identity changes, or allowed temporary restraint when no appropriate search staff were available, also failed. A striking amendment to replace the bill entirely was likewise rejected.
On final passage, supporters said the bill would help local officials comply with federal and state requirements while protecting dignity and safety for incarcerated people. Opponents repeated concerns that the bill would be difficult to administer and would burden or endanger staff, especially women officers. The House then passed engrossed House Bill 1604 by a vote of 56 yeas to 39 nays, with three excused, and adjourned floor action for the day.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The code establishes the minimum requirements and standards for buildings in the state.
- Local governments can amend the code, but cannot generally decrease the minimum performance standards
- Our standard of care requires meeting current industry best practices.
- When state codes freeze for 10 years while national standards advance, we're caught between outdated
- . ...codes, including energy efficiency standards.
Summary:
The committee opened public hearings on House Bill 2141, concerning building codes, and House Bill 2573, concerning community access to food, medicine, and health services, then later took executive action on several bills. HB 2141 would impose a 10-year pause on new state building and energy code updates after the 2024 codes, limit local amendments until the 2036 codes, then move to a six-year update cycle and remove the current energy-code 70% reduction target. Supporters, including the sponsor, builders, local government groups, and some code officials, argued the bill would reduce regulatory churn, lower housing costs, and give builders and local governments more certainty. Opponents, including environmental groups, architects, fire marshals, and code organizations, said the freeze would raise long-term energy costs, undermine safety and climate goals, and delay adoption of new technologies. No action was taken on HB 2141 during the hearing.
HB 2573 would require advance notice before grocery stores or pharmacies close in communities that relied on them for planning under the Growth Management Act, add a health and food access goal and a healthy communities element to the GMA, and authorize cities and counties to use zoning, excise taxes, and nuisance fees to discourage long-term vacancies and preserve access to food and medicine. The sponsor and supporters said the bill responds to recent store closures that created food and pharmacy deserts, especially in overburdened communities, and would give local governments tools to prevent blight and protect access to essential services. Opponents from grocery and retail industry groups argued the bill would punish businesses and property owners, create a chilling effect on investment, and unfairly burden independent landlords. The committee heard testimony on HB 2573 but did not take final action in the portion provided.
During executive action, the committee reported several bills out with do-pass recommendations. HB 2517, on permitting tools for high-capacity transit projects, passed 4-3 after one proposed amendment was rejected and another was adopted to require property-owner consent before certain permits on property not owned by the transit authority. HB 2588, expanding county ferry district authority beyond passenger-only ferries, passed 4-3. HB 1529, allowing cities to use county resources for road construction and maintenance, passed 6-1. HB 2223, creating a limited exemption for irrigation district directors’ spouses’ contracts, passed unanimously. HB 2006, extending the deadline for certain rural counties to designate industrial land banks, passed unanimously after adoption of an amendment narrowing eligibility and adjusting timing requirements.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Allowing unsupervised emergency care in those settings creates two different standards of care based
- different standards of care that's based solely<00:27:41.440><c> on</c><00:27:41.679><c> geography.
- Alabamians deserve emergency care that meets a minimum standard, no matter what their zip code.
- no matter what their minimum standard no matter what their zip<00:29:32.559><c> code.
- </c> into a hospital receive a lower standard into a hospital receive a lower standard of<00:35:00.800
Keywords:
immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, SB80, Buddy Sharpless Education Institute, Alabama Local Government Training Institute, county commissioner training, local government training, ethics training, State Ethics Commission, county commissioners, Association of County Commissions of Alabama, local emergency management director, public officials, municipal officials, Alabama Code Title 11, Alabama Code Title 31
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- DNR and our federal partners require these standards as a minimum to operate and ensure the safety of
- DNR and our federal partners require these standards as a minimum to operate and ensure safety of all
- , but currently none of those departments have been able to meet the standards for aircraft maintenance
- , but currently none of those departments have been able to meet the standards for aircraft maintenance
- The Office of Equity is required by statute to establish standards for the collection, analysis, and
Keywords:
elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- These changes in Chapter 325 tighten definitions and standards so that only properly regulated licensees
- These sections on roughly pages 5 and 6 set standards for how insurers handle replacement costs, claims
- And secondly, I think to your point, yes, there are—it's a standard contract, and it's disclosed.
- And I'm just like, this is kind of all standard procedure.
- We have a specific issue with regard to the fortified roofing standard.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- My concern with the strike and amendment was an understanding of the imaginary standards that, as the
- Here's why I think a lot of people don't understand this: it's going to standardize it.
- And the way to do that is to do a standardized background check.
- As sheriff, I saw, I know that we held a high standard for how I expected my agency to do that.
- This would standardize that and certify, or guarantee, that we're going to have a standardized process
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not required, and it sets a standard policy for us across the state.
- It also allows for passes to be revoked if standards of behavior have not been broken.
- So it has to do with the Professional Standards Commission.
- The current Professional Standards Commission investigation process does not change at all.
- The current Professional Standards Commission investigation process does not change at all.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Feb 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- In the event that an inspection identifies noncompliance with hospital standards, DOH may require the
- And a minimum of 1,200 hours of clinical training to meet these professional standards for practice.
- And these standards... ... Through audiovisual technology. This bill would also allow that.
- And these standards are consistent now with CMS standards, so we're pleased to indicate that as well.
- House Bill 2113 just simply aligns Washington state law with what is already standard practice at the
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 4th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill before us simply asks, mandates that jails who have not yet published standards for these types
- Yet published standards for these types of jail searches do so. It's really that simple.
- It provides clear, articulable standards for a jail staff member to decline to perform a search when
- for these searches, and in those standards exigent circumstances would be more clearly articulated.
- Speaker, we offered a universal standard where there would be multiple people in the room viewing it
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer from a Scouting America leader. After caucuses and routine introduction and committee-report actions, the chamber took up House Bill 1604, dealing with standards for strip searches in local jails and related correctional procedures. Supporters said the bill would align local jails with existing federal law and provide clearer standards for staff and administrators; opponents argued it would create liability, staffing, and operational problems, and force female officers into unwanted searches of male inmates.
A series of amendments were debated and mostly rejected. Failed amendments sought to add liability protections, require same-sex searches, create religious accommodations for staff, broaden exigent circumstances, limit how often an inmate could change gender identity, and allow staff to decline searches or delay them when no appropriate staff were available. One amendment changing the implementation date from 2025 to 2026 was adopted. The final striking amendment was also defeated.
The bill was then advanced to third reading and final passage as Engrossed House Bill 1604. In closing debate, supporters emphasized public safety, dignity, and compliance with federal standards, while opponents repeated concerns about consent, staffing, and jail administration. The House passed the bill 56-39, with three excused, and the floor session ended afterward.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 6, Ward, Residential Building Standards: do pass on an A roll call.
- AB 368, Ward, Passive House Standards: do pass on an A roll call.
- AB6 ward residential building standards do pass out on an A roll call.
- AB 368 ward passive house standards do pass out on an A roll call.
- AB 474 Passive House standards do pass out on an A roll call.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 23, 2025 suspense hearing and opened by emphasizing the difficult budget environment, rising costs for constituents, and the need to make tough choices. The chair said many bills would be held, amended to reduce costs, or made two-year bills because the state could not afford broad program expansions this year. The committee also noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later that day.
The committee then acted on a large suspense file, taking up hundreds of Assembly bills across topics including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, climate, water, transportation, elections, and technology. Many bills were held in committee, while many others were approved with cost-saving, clarifying, or author’s amendments. Examples included measures on CalABLE, Covered California enrollment, wildfire and insurance issues, reproductive health, school and college programs, prison and juvenile justice matters, AI and data privacy, and local government and utility regulation. Several bills were converted to two-year bills to continue discussion.
Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly voted on bills by A roll call or B roll call, often with Republicans not voting on amended measures. Some bills were advanced with notable amendments, such as narrowing scope, removing appropriations, delaying implementation, or striking costly provisions. The committee also approved a number of committee bills and omnibus measures, including emergency management, judiciary, insurance, and water-related bills.
At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved 435 bills to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass as amended, and adjourned the meeting.