Transcript Highlights:

• Does the state have any liability by putting a certain certification?
• Does the state have any liability by putting a certain certification?
• . ...or what you're doing for the Bayou Gold certification.
• This is framed as voluntary, but the certification process isn't neutral.
• where they said they were or they were improperly inspected.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Summary: The committee took up several House measures. HCR 66, as amended, asked Louisiana Economic Development and the Governor’s Office of Rural Development to study rural parish assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities, and it was moved forward without objection. HB 387, a clarification to allow the fire marshal’s office to review architectural and engineering plans equally, also passed favorably without objection. HB 1223, which would have LED promote Louisiana’s clinical trial capacity and adjust internal review board processes, was amended and moved favorably. HB 950, aimed at helping older adults recognize and avoid fraud through materials and resources from the Office of Elderly Affairs, was reported favorably. HB 975, a routine measure to recreate the Public Service Commission, was also reported favorably. HB 1186, which would create a more uniform statewide building code and licensing system for inspectors, was amended and moved favorably. HB 1222, described as a Grocery Initiative Act to let LED identify ways to address food deserts and food insecurity, was introduced near the end of the meeting. The most extensive debate centered on HB 617, a consumer transparency bill requiring mandatory fees to be included in upfront pricing. The author said the bill was intended to curb hidden fees and help consumers compare prices, with examples such as hotel resort fees and automatic restaurant service charges. Supporters argued it would improve transparency, while opponents from grocery, restaurant, hotel, housing, retail, and business groups said the bill was too broad, vague about terms like “total price,” unclear on enforcement and penalties, and could create compliance burdens and litigation risk, especially for small businesses. Housing advocates opposed the bill’s housing carve-out, arguing it could weaken renters’ ability to bring unfair-practice claims. Senator Morris moved to defer HB 617, and the committee agreed without objection. The committee also heard lengthy testimony on HB 797, which would create a Bayou Gold certification for certain transactional gold vendors that meet state-defined standards such as segregation, insurance, and nearby storage. The sponsor said the goal was to give consumers confidence and encourage vendors to keep gold closer to Louisiana, while critics argued the program would amount to a state endorsement of private companies, create misleading consumer impressions, and expose the state to confusion or liability. The bill drew opposition from the Sound Money Defense League and others, but the committee ultimately reported HB 797 favorably, with the understanding it still had to go to Finance. HB 1228, a hearing-aid cleanup bill updating definitions, contracts, testing periods, and licensing rules, was also moved favorably without objection.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 1085 by Representative Bagley is an act in Titles 30 and 32 relative to vehicle inspection
• sticker requirements, to repeal the inspection sticker requirement for assembled vehicles.
• House Bill 1085 by Representative Bagley against Actman Titles 30 and 32, relative to vehicle inspection
• sticker requirements to repeal the inspection sticker requirements. relative to vehicle inspection sticker
• requirements to repeal the inspection sticker requirement for assembled vehicles.

Bills: SR107 , SCR53 , SCR54 , SCR55 , SCR12 , HB167 , HB181 , HB243 , HB316 , HB321 , HB335 , HB492 , HB578 , HB624 , HB708 , HB864 , HB906 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB985 , HB1005 , HB1032 , HB1077 , HB1095 , HB1104 , HB1118 , HB1157 , HB1187 , HB1189 , HB1195 , HB1198 , HB1220 , HB221 , HCR58 , SB283 , SB338 , SB488 , SB520 , HB90 , HB127 , HB138 , HB150 , HB201 , HB268 , HB273 , HB285 , HB315 , HB354 , HB355 , HB360 , HB376 , HB445 , HB506 , HB606 , HB649 , HB665 , HB681 , HB721 , HB746 , HB757 , HB781 , HB835 , HB844 , HB857 , HB872 , HB886 , HB889 , HB892 , HB972 , HB982 , HB987 , HB1037 , HB1068 , HB1072 , HB1078 , HB1085 , HB1132 , HB1137 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1232 , HB1238 , SB68 , SB76 , SB149 , SB191 , SB196 , SB318 , SB162 , SB382 , SCR33 , SCR30 , SB112 , SB194 , SB307 , SB341 , SB346 , SB363 , SB495 , SB503 , SB507 , SB509 , SB513 , SB408 , SB131 , SB145 , SB333 , SB464 , SB466 , SB500 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB228 , SB246 , SB249 , SB268 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB312 , SB319 , SB323 , SB369 , SB431 , SB474 , SB484 , SB490 , SB492 , SB501 , HCR14 , HB537 , HB652 , HB653 , HB661 , HB726 , HB756 , HB851 , HB964 , HB966 , HB34 , HB35 , HB48 , HB474 , HB553 , HB758 , HB852 , HB10 , HB16 , HB36 , HB44 , HB46 , HB52 , HB61 , HB78 , HB98 , HB102 , HB124 , HB126 , HB131 , HB135 , HB141 , HB142 , HB164 , HB170 , HB171 , HB179 , HB194 , HB231 , HB245 , HB280 , HB292 , HB294 , HB297 , HB305 , HB336 , HB337 , HB351 , HB436 , HB594 , HB789 , HB956 , HB957 , HB995 , HB1040 , HB50 , HB117 , HB120 , HB122 , HB139 , HB148 , HB149 , HB185 , HB199 , HB247 , HB271 , HB286 , HB301 , HB358 , HB359 , HB384 , HB413 , HB428 , HB450 , HB462 , HB547 , HB613 , HB631 , HB657 , HB669 , HB675 , HB680 , HB691 , HB712 , HB716 , HB720 , HB723 , HB727 , HB728 , HB735 , HB747 , HB759 , HB825 , HB842 , HB845 , HB846 , HB903 , HB904 , HB907 , HB923 , HB929 , HB941 , HB962 , HB965 , HB1036 , HB287 , HB370 , HB515 , HB521 , HB570 , HB1200 , HB119 , HB129 , HB677 , HB850

Keywords: condolence resolution, memorial resolution, tribute, sympathy, Joel Parker Sr., Louisiana Senate, rodeo, cowboy, horse trainer, stock and rodeo producer, black cowboy, African American history, community recognition, funeral resolution, celebration of life, Lottie Stampede Arena, Easter Sunday Rodeo, ranching, plantation work, faith community

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a guest minister’s prayer and pledge, and then proceeded through the journal, legislative bureau report, and a large number of bills and resolutions. Several Senate resolutions and concurrent resolutions were introduced or laid over, including measures recognizing individuals and events, commemorating the YMCA’s 175th anniversary, and creating or referring study and memorial resolutions. The House also sent over multiple bills, which were introduced and referred to the appropriate committees, covering topics such as court filings, travel reimbursement, public assistance integrity, pregnancy and baby care data protections, alcohol permits, capital-case intellectual disability procedures, and pharmacy benefit manager transparency. The chamber then considered House-returned Senate bills. SB 68, a constitutional amendment concerning Louisiana Supreme Court jurisdiction over attorney disciplinary matters, failed to receive the required votes on concurrence after a 24-10 vote, though the author gave notice. SB 76, dealing with child custody modification standards, was concurred in unanimously. SB 149, on general obligation bond bid requirements, had House amendments rejected and was sent to conference. SB 191, concerning ad valorem tax notice procedures, and SB 196, extending the appeal period for tax assessments, were both concurred in. SB 318, on publication of the tax exemption budget and local reporting, was also concurred in unanimously. The Senate also suspended the rules to recall HB 1017 from the Retirement Committee and recommit it to Judiciary A. During personal privilege remarks, members highlighted Disability Awareness Day, recognized a local award recipient, and provided an update and prayer request for Senator Selders following surgery. The meeting concluded with committee announcements and adjournment to reconvene the following day.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman, this replaces the three-year exemption from on-site ag property inspections with an exemption
• from on-site inspection in consecutive years unless there's a change in use or ownership, a property
• Chairman, this replaces the three-year exemption from on-side ag property inspections with an exemption
• from on-site inspection in consecutive years unless there's a change in use or an ownership, a property
• It allows them to apply for a certificate of environmental compatibility if the proposed non-thermal

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• How do we inspect every single record without having to lay a set of human eyes on it?
• So technology and human inspection, they run in tandem with one another.
• And then they inspect. Are sorted, sent out to each respective county.
• But then we receive a certification from the counties.
• And then they go through and inspect.

Committee: Joint Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , through its... ...what the tools the Cemetery Bureau has today through its inspections, through its
• , through its what the tools the Cemetery Bureau has today through its inspections through its review
• County sealers operating under CDFA and DMS conduct inspections, testing, and enforcement across all
• Last year, county sealers conducted over 5,000 inspections of EV chargers, resulting in 121 confirmed
• Number two, who's going to do the on-ground inspection enforcement within the CEC?

Committee: Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 936 on nitrous oxide sales. Senator Blakespear and supporters, including Orange and Humboldt County supervisors and public safety, medical, waste, and local government groups, argued the bill would curb youth misuse, impaired driving, and hazardous waste by prohibiting retail sale of nitrous oxide canisters larger than eight grams while preserving legitimate uses. There was no lead opposition testimony, though members raised questions about enforcement and existing regulatory agencies. The committee ultimately moved the bill on a due pass basis to Senate Appropriations, with broad support and no recorded opposition at the time of the vote. Members also heard SB 1312 on abandoned cemeteries and SB 1340 on small business contracting transparency. SB 1312 would use the existing cemetery workgroup process to develop recommendations for addressing abandoned cemeteries, with the author and the Cemetery and Mortuary Association describing vandalism, theft, and inadequate endowment funds as ongoing problems. SB 1340 would require state agencies to report more detailed small business contracting information, including actual payments, to the Office of the Small Business Advocate; the Controller’s office supported the measure as a way to improve accountability and help small businesses compete for state work. Both bills were moved forward on due pass motions to Senate Appropriations. The committee also considered SB 903 on artificial intelligence in mental health care, SB 1271 on midwifery preceptor data, and SB 1327 on EV charger accuracy oversight. SB 903 drew strong support from mental health and professional groups that said AI should not replace licensed clinicians, while medical and technology groups opposed it unless amended, warning the definitions were too broad and could hinder beneficial tools and research; the author said the bill was meant to keep a human clinician in the loop and allow administrative uses with consent. SB 1271 was supported by midwives and birth workers who said California needs better data on preceptor capacity to expand training and address maternity care deserts; it advanced to Senate Health. SB 1327 would shift EV charger accuracy oversight from CDFA’s weights and measures division to the California Energy Commission; supporters said this would modernize and standardize enforcement, while county sealers and others opposed the shift as unnecessary, costly, and potentially weakening consumer protections. SB 1327 passed on a divided vote to Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications. Several bills were held on call after votes, and the committee established quorum before taking formal actions.

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill before you is Senate Bill 6291 concerning on-site wastewater treatment system inspections.
• It creates a bottleneck for the certification process for those designers and business homeowners who
• As Jamie mentioned, the current two-year statutory limit does not reflect how certification actually
• When turnover forces them out before certification, that public investment is lost.
• When turnover forces them out before certification, that public investment is lost.

Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several land use and infrastructure bills. SB 5633 on subdivision of land drew the most discussion: staff described a broad rewrite that would move many subdivision decisions from legislative bodies to administrative personnel, limit or eliminate public hearings for preliminary plats, require notice to nearby landowners, set completeness and 100-day decision timelines, and streamline concurrent review of related permits. Builders, Realtors, and some cities supported the bill as a long-overdue modernization that could reduce delays and housing costs, while county and city representatives raised concerns about eliminating public hearings, implementation details, and local accountability. The committee also heard SB 6274 on street standards and frontage improvements, which would require jurisdictions to identify infrastructure barriers to infill and middle housing and periodically review street and frontage standards; supporters said frontage mandates can make housing infeasible, while local government witnesses warned about conflicts with safety, ADA, and transportation goals. SB 6309 on high-capacity transit permits would let Sound Transit apply for permits before acquiring property and before some land use decisions, and would allow certain development agreements and subdivision exemptions to speed transit delivery; Sound Transit and city representatives supported it, and the committee waived the five-day notice rule to hear it. The committee also took testimony on SB 6279, which would incorporate the wildland-urban interface code into the state building code after statewide wildfire maps are completed and require state and local coordination on defensible space and local amendments. Supporters framed it as needed wildfire resilience planning, while opponents from counties, builders, environmental groups, and local officials argued the bill was premature, too rigid, and potentially inconsistent with environmental laws, local conditions, and insurance realities; several asked for more local flexibility, clearer map processes, and changes to the timing and scope of adoption. SB 6291 would extend from two to four years the period during which local health jurisdiction staff may inspect on-site wastewater systems under supervision before certification; public health officials supported it as a workforce and training fix, saying the current timeline is too short and costly. The committee also heard SB 5903, SB 6016, SB 5820, SB 6132, and SB 6189 in executive session, adopted substitutes on some bills, and advanced SB 6016, SB 5820, SB 6132, and SB 6189 out of committee by due-pass votes, with SB 6016 receiving a substitute and a member noting support but remaining concerns.

Transcript Highlights:

• GR for the operation of Texas.gov up to the amount collected from the inspection program replacement
• Sure, so last session, there was a bill to get rid of vehicle. inspections for noncommercial vehicles
• The bill that got rid of those the inspections now that same $2 fee goes directly to GR So it bypasses
• This is cost neutral and is estimated and not used for certification.
• This is funding to develop a JCO certification program. and training and skill development.

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Those programs, then, if they have that certificate and they can go get a livable wage, they should do
• As you know, I think it was two years ago we allowed for non-degree seeking or non-certificate programs
• My guys do pre-trip inspections before and afterwards.
• inspections.
• process are the most inspected.

Transcript Highlights:

• be properly inspected, elevator be properly inspected, deficiencies<00:04:49.040><c> corrected</c><00
• </c><00:05:10.720><c> Uh</c> certificate of insurance. Uh certificate of insurance.
• I added there: except that elevators shall be exempt from requirements of an annual inspection.
• In other words, it only be inspected the first time.
• Again, this is on residents only, and it's for just elevator inspection before it's in service.

Committee: Joint Insurance

Keywords: Insurance - Room 216, 3 February, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• HB 1238, by Gea, relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class 1 injection well.
• HB 1285, by Garin, relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain
• HB 1318, by Geren, relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or
• HB 1318 by Ghan relating to certificate of public convenience and HB 1319, by Schoolcraft, relating to
• relating to payment of a fee for the administration of special education or bilingual education certificate

Summary: The House met to read a large slate of newly filed bills and resolutions and refer them to committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including health care and insurance, public education, elections, criminal justice, public safety, taxes, transportation, agriculture, environmental regulation, higher education, housing, and local government. Several proposals focused on abortion and reproductive health, firearms, voter registration and ballot access, school curriculum and accountability, property tax and homestead issues, and state contracting and agency oversight. A number of constitutional amendments were also filed, including proposals on initiative and referendum, veto override authority, vaccination refusal, parental rights in education, gun rights, Medicaid expansion, and various tax exemptions. No substantive debate, testimony, or votes occurred during this portion of the meeting; the clerk simply read the bills and resolutions and announced their committee referrals. The list included both general legislation and joint resolutions, with many items sent to standing committees and several to subcommittees. The House then adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Transcript Highlights:

• , FDA, EPA, but also like inspection, FDA, EPA, but also like forest<00:04:43.120><c> service,</c><00
• We are, uh, close to having our water quality certification program audit come out, I think, any time
• We perform 489 goes to seed potato certification.
• We get a general fund appropriation of $240,000, and then our potato inspections fund the 132,000.
• ,</c> like in coordinating all the inspection, like in coordinating all the inspection, all<00:32:33.600

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• It strikes the 2014 deadline to adopt rules on the certification of regulatory compliance.
• It strikes the 2014 deadline to adopt rules on the certification of regulatory compliance.
• </c> certification of regatory compliance. certification of regatory compliance.
• /c><01:07:08.280><c> modernization,</c> certification statute modernization, certification statute modernization
• </c> execute, which is the inspection execute, which is the inspection portion.<01:15:06.719><c> We</

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Does DSHS do inspections? They have an inspection program, correct?
• So you said DSHS does do inspections.
• certification or not.
• Are you necessarily presuming that a birth certificate equals a death certificate?
• And you're saying a birth certificate or a death certificate, and the death certificates are being done

Bills: HB3772 , HB1656 , HB4504 , HB1896 , HB4420 , HB4421 , HB4076 , HB3708 , HB2806 , HB3540 , HB1586 , HB5459 , HB4553 , HB4535 , HB3811 , HB3749 , HB4255 , HB4051 , HB5098 , HB3554 , HB4539 , HB5274

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> system uh I believe before a certificate system uh I believe before a certificate of<00:08:07.599
• , becomes certified, renews certification, is denied certification, or loses certification.
• certification day one, but that's just not how the certifications work, with how in depth they want
• </c> agree I would rather a certification agree I would rather a certification process<00:26:38.440><
• </c> requiring approvals and certifications requiring approvals and certifications and<00:27:50.720><

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We would like the author to consider removing the self-certification provision from the bill.
• This bill would allow contractors to bypass an inspection performed by local building departments if
• The permit inspection process provides essential oversight to protect consumers and business owners from
• When local building officials aren't able to catch these faulty installations through an inspection,
• I think there's a lot of refinement in the language of the self-certification of what can be included

Committee: Senate Health

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There'd be no inspection. So, it would be a pretty much a self-inspection.
• There'd be no inspection. So, it would be a pretty much a self-inspection.
• There'd be no inspection. So, it would be a pretty much a self-inspection.
• </c> much a self inspection. much a self inspection.
• </c> officer certification. officer certification.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• SB 1289, foreign donation selection administration certification.
• SCR 1013, elections, foreign contribution certification.
• SB 1291, agricultural property classification inspection, Finance.
• SB 1290, agricultural property inspections notice. Finance.
• SB 1292, agricultural property classification inspection, Finance.

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and approval of the journal. The chamber then recognized several guest groups and proclamations, including Alzheimer’s Association advocates, Arizona Society of CPAs members, the Arizona Airports Association, and students from Onyose Day Academy. A proclamation was read declaring January 26, 2006, as Arizona Aviation Day, highlighting the economic and public-safety importance of Arizona’s aviation sector and its airports. The bulk of the meeting consisted of points of personal privilege and floor statements, many focused on condemning recent deaths and injuries involving federal immigration enforcement actions in Arizona and other states. Senators called for investigations, transparency, due process, and an end to what they described as excessive force and warrantless enforcement. One senator also read a resolution supporting human rights and the people of Iran, condemning state violence and supporting secular protections and international accountability. The chamber also handled routine business, including gubernatorial nominations, which were referred to the appropriate committees, and the introduction and first reading of numerous bills and resolutions covering topics such as taxes, education, immigration, elections, health care, water, labor, housing, firearms, and appropriations. After committee announcements, the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn and recessed/adjourned until Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• In California, adoptees do not have access to their original birth certificate because the certificate
• The birth certificate will still have the name of the person.
• The only change will be that we get our birth certificate.
• “Well, no birth certificate with the name. With no original birth certificate would be given.”
• They have a copy of their amended birth certificate.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 490 by Senator Umberg, which would require the Department of Health Care Services to investigate allegations of unlicensed sober living or residential recovery facilities within set timelines, issue notices promptly, and conduct follow-up site visits. Supporters, including a Garden Grove councilmember and the League of California Cities, said the bill would improve public safety, clarify enforcement, and address complaints about illegal operations in neighborhoods. County behavioral health representatives opposed the bill, arguing counties lack jurisdiction over these private facilities, could face liability and unfunded workload increases, and should not be pulled into enforcement responsibilities that belong to the state. After extensive discussion about whether the bill creates a county role or merely a pathway for local assistance, the committee passed SB 490 on an 8-0 vote and placed it on call for missing members. The committee then heard SB 381 by Senator Wahab, which would allow adult adoptees, and in some cases descendants of adoptees, to obtain their original birth certificates, create a contact preference form for birth parents, and remove current limits that omit certain birth information from amended certificates. The bill drew strong support from adoptees, birth parents, and advocates who said access to original records is a matter of identity, dignity, and health because it can reveal family medical history and cultural background. Several committee members expressed support for the goal but raised concerns about privacy, the potential emotional impact on birth parents, and whether the contact preference form adequately protects confidentiality. The author and supporters said the bill is narrowly tailored, that the form is nonbinding, and that many birth parents are open to contact; they also noted the bill had been amended to delay implementation and allow public notice. The transcript ends amid continued debate, with members indicating the bill would continue moving forward with further work, but no final vote is shown in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• In California, adoptees do not have access to their original birth certificate because the certificate
• Preventing access to an original birth certificate has potential...
• The birth certificate will still have the name of the person.
• Well, no birth certificate with the name. With no original birth certificate would be given. Yeah.
• They have a copy of their amended birth certificate.

Committee: Senate Health

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• pipeline program, and they had to do that because there is no other certification program like this
• The confusion also lies in who actually needs the certification in the field.
• Could you imagine turning a turkey farm over to a game warden to do inspections?
• </c> over to a game warden to do inspections over to a game warden to do inspections could<01:30:37.320
• </c> animal health to the DNR for inspections animal health to the DNR for inspections this<01:30:45.520

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all