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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Working Group 1/15/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are certain individuals who are required to enroll in managed care.
  • You'll notice on this slide there isn't a citizenship requirement, as there was for MA.
  • There's also cost-sharing requirements in MinnesotaCare.
  • They vary by service and, really, in general DHS is required to adjust all the cost-sharing requirements
  • </c><00:18:34.600><c> as</c> there isn't a citizenship requirement as there isn't a citizenship requirement
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 1/21/25

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • > the</c> requires districts to requires the requires districts to requires the department<00:29:19.159
  • for</c><00:40:24.680><c> the</c> in statute and the requirements for the in statute and the requirements
  • </c> has enacted some specific requirements has enacted some specific requirements um<00:53:33.920><c
  • </c><00:53:42.960><c> that</c> has enacted specific requirements that has enacted specific requirements
Keywords: 1183, house
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Jan 23rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • These types of CCRCs are required under the bill to submit an actuarial analysis to the Department of
  • House Bill 2505 relates to exemptions from adult family home licensure requirements for certain foster
  • Kim Hickman, lower sound. family home licensure requirements for certain foster family situations the
  • Proposed sub removes the requirement that one of veterinarian is practicing telehealth.
  • This restores DOC's requirement that they at least recover cost plus $5 for each tablet.
Summary: The committee held public hearings on several health-related bills. House Bill 2384 would require continuing care retirement communities that offer life care contracts to submit actuarial analyses every other registration cycle for review by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, with the Department of Social and Health Services using the review in registration decisions. The bill sponsor and residents’ advocates said it would improve transparency and protect seniors’ prepaid care promises, while the CCRC industry supported the goal but raised concerns about scope, cost, and implementation details. House Bill 2505 would exempt certain foster family homes and child-specific foster care homes from adult family home licensure when former foster youth remain in the home as adults and certain safety conditions are met; DSHS supported the narrow exemption as a way to avoid displacing vulnerable young adults. House Bill 2402 would phase out DEHP and other orthophthalates in IV solution containers and later IV tubing, with exemptions for certain blood and cell therapy products; supporters cited health and environmental risks and the availability of safer alternatives, while manufacturers and hospitals supported the goal but asked for longer timelines, supply-chain protections, and implementation assistance. In executive session, the committee took action on a series of bills. It adopted an amendment and passed House Bill 1904, which prohibits cat declawing, on a 13-3 vote. It passed a proposed substitute for House Bill 2145 on the 340B drug program on an 11-5 vote after debate over reporting requirements and the state’s authority. It rejected several amendments to House Bill 2182 on abortion medications held by the Department of Corrections, adopted an Indian health care provider priority amendment, and passed the bill on a 10-6 vote. House Bill 2211 on medically tailored meals passed 15-1. The committee also passed Substitute House Bill 2247 on veterinarian-client-patient relationships, Substitute House Bill 2329 on midwives and lactation consultants, and Substitute House Bill 2339 on nurse licensing, each with technical amendments and broad support.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Postsecondary Feb 4th, 2026

Education Postsecondary

Transcript Highlights:
  • The high school computer science course provision does not require such courses to include instruction
  • Right now, the overall general education requirements are 36 credit hours in those specific fields, so
  • The bill removes courses from being exempt for CIE licensure and jurisdiction. Thank you.
  • The bill removes courses from being exempt for CIE licensure and jurisdiction. Thank you.
  • The bill removes courses from being exempt for CIE licensure and jurisdiction.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary heard and approved CS/SB 1694, which revises postsecondary general education standards to incorporate technology-related instruction. The adopted amendment shifted the bill away from creating a sixth core course and instead required technology-integrated general education courses to include digital literacy, AI tool application, and related content such as software engineering, networks, databases, and cybersecurity as applicable. The amendment also addressed high school computer science instruction by emphasizing critical evaluation of AI results, limitations of AI, and ethical use. After brief questions and no opposition, the committee voted unanimously to report the bill favorably. The committee also took up a confirmation package for appointments on tabs 1 through 2 and, on one motion, recommended confirmation of all appointees favorably. It then considered SPB 7038, a committee bill on postsecondary education and workforce development that touches tuition and fee policies, consumer protections, career and technical education, student acceleration, and institutional operations. Senator Berman asked about dual enrollment expansion, CIE licensure/jurisdiction, and removal of the classic learning test as a fee-waiver qualifier; the sponsor said the dual enrollment change was intended to expand student options without necessarily increasing enrollment costs, and that the classic learning test removal was an error to be corrected later. Joanne Hart of the Florida Dental Association appeared in support of preserving the existing exemption for dental assisting programs from CIE requirements, noting the programs are approved by the Board of Dentistry and help address workforce shortages. After discussion, the committee adopted the motion to submit SPB 7038 as a committee bill and then voted unanimously to report it favorably. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Education Postsecondary Feb 4th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill requires technology courses to provide students with an understanding of computer science through
  • The high school computer science course provision does not require such courses to include instruction
  • The bill removes courses from being exempt for CIE licensure and jurisdiction.
  • The bill removes courses from being exempt for CIE licensure and jurisdiction. Thank you.
  • The bill removes courses from being exempt for CIE licensure and jurisdiction.
Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary considered several items. First, it took up SB 1694 on technology education, which would revise postsecondary general education standards to incorporate technology-related instruction, including computer science and artificial intelligence concepts. An amendment was adopted that shifted the bill away from creating a sixth core requirement and instead required technology-integrated core courses to include digital literacy, AI applications, and related topics such as software engineering, networks, databases, and cybersecurity where applicable. The amendment also added guidance for high school computer science courses that include AI, emphasizing critical evaluation, limitations, and ethical use. After brief discussion, the committee voted to report CS for SB 1694 favorably. The committee then approved confirmation of the appointments on Tabs 1 through 2 by a single favorable vote. Next, it considered SPB 7038, a proposed committee bill on postsecondary education and workforce development covering tuition and fee policies, consumer protections, career and technical education, student acceleration, and institutional operations. Senator Berman asked about changes to CIE licensure/jurisdiction and dual enrollment expansion; the sponsor said the bill affects institutions rather than individual courses and is intended to expand student options without necessarily increasing enrollment or funding needs. A Florida Dental Association representative testified in information only, urging preservation of the existing exemption for dental assisting programs from CIE oversight. The committee adopted a motion to submit the proposal as a committee bill and then reported SPB 7038 favorably. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 27th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • To qualify as a licensed producer, an applicant must hold and maintain all licenses required for food
  • So first, the bill doesn't require screening for contraindications.
  • None of this requires a diagnosis.
  • Dealing requires choice. Policy should widen doors, not replace one barrier with another.
  • Requirements is necessary, and I look forward to continuing to work with each one of you.
Summary: The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee met on January 27 and heard extensive public testimony on several bills before moving into executive session. Senate Bill 5921 would create a Department of Health medical psilocybin program for adults with qualifying conditions, with licensed producers and clinician participation requirements, training, background checks, and program standards. Supporters, including the sponsor and many clinicians, veterans, first responders, and patients, described psilocybin as promising for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, trauma, and end-of-life anxiety, while opponents and some medical groups raised concerns about missing safeguards, contraindications, monitoring, cost, and the bill’s narrow medical model. Testimony was split sharply, with many also urging broader decriminalization or community-use protections. The committee later heard Senate Bill 6115, which would have the Department of Health contract for age-appropriate cancer education for grades 6-12; supporters from Cancer Pathways, educators, and families said it would improve prevention and risk awareness, while the bill drew substantial opposition in sign-in counts, and the hearing was ultimately closed without action that day. The committee also heard Senate Bill 5185, a pilot pathway for international medical graduates to obtain full unrestricted primary care licensure after supervised clinical practice, completion of exam and competency requirements, and annual reporting. The sponsor, Washington Medical Association, the Medical Commission, and IMG advocates said the proposal would expand access to primary care while maintaining patient safety, and the bill received supportive testimony. In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes and advanced Senate Bill 5916 on non-opioid pain drugs, Senate Bill 5985 on endometriosis, Senate Bill 6019 on home care rate statutes, Senate Bill 6161 on dementia information, and Senate Bill 6183 on HIV antiviral drug coverage. For Senate Bill 5981 on the 340B drug pricing program, the committee adopted an amendment adding reporting and transparency requirements before moving the bill forward. The committee then adjourned, and the remaining hearing items were rescheduled for a later date.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • that meets statutory requirements.
  • It requires the required characteristics of Corporation Commission rules to include outlined provisions
  • It requires the required characteristics of Corporation Commission rules to include outlined provisions
  • It requires the required characteristics of Corporation Commission rules to include outlined provisions
  • It requires the required characteristics of Corporation Commission rules to include outlined provisions
Summary: The committee worked through a long Minority Caucus calendar covering a wide range of bills, with many items on consent and several pulled for discussion. Early items included resolutions on Judea and Samaria, bullion depository bills, a produce incentive appropriation, a biennial budget proposal, and a veterans services appropriation. Members also heard transportation-related bills on driver permits, citations, boat insurance, English proficiency for commercial drivers and motor carriers, photo enforcement, and a measure restricting incarceration for unpaid fines and fees. Several members raised concerns about constitutional issues, public safety, or whether bills were duplicative or targeted at specific groups. A large portion of the meeting focused on education and school governance bills. These included proposals on school district bond advisors, restrictions on school property leases and purchases, public meeting requirements, term limits and training for school board members, patriotic youth group access to students, computer science proficiency, and a bill requiring fingerprint clearance cards for traffic school instructors. Members repeatedly criticized what they described as inconsistent treatment of public schools versus ESA/private school programs, and several education bills were pulled from consent for further discussion. Other bills addressed child safety and family law, including DCS credit freezes, recorded child interviews, parents’ rights notices, mandatory reporting of threats by minors, sex offender residency and GPS monitoring, and a bill on guardianship rights during DCS investigations. The committee also considered a number of social services, health, and labor/consumer bills. These included SNAP work requirement and verification measures, a SNAP error-rate audit, dementia care telemonitoring funding, a Braille transcription appropriation, court fee limits, a physician assistant compact, pediatric licensure compact, and a kratom regulation bill. Members debated an earned wage access licensing bill at length, with opponents calling it predatory and akin to payday lending, while supporters argued it provided a regulated consumer option. Other measures covered cash acceptance by businesses, 529-to-Roth IRA rollovers, AI rules for state agencies, and a bill on public nuisance actions by the Attorney General. Several of these drew warnings about constitutional problems, preemption, or burdens on vulnerable populations. Energy, water, and tax policy also featured prominently. The committee heard bills on fuel formulations, gas tax relief, data centers and small modular nuclear reactors, utility reporting, and a Commerce Authority mandate to reduce fuel prices. Members criticized some proposals as favoring industry, preempting local control, or lacking a clear funding plan. The meeting ended after additional items on veterans, sample ballot mailing dates, and other miscellaneous measures, with multiple bills noted as pulled from consent or subject to later votes; no final roll-call results were detailed in the transcript excerpt.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN Public Hearing 03-18-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lipka is compliance requirements. Mr.
  • What with those particular requirements.
  • </c><00:26:03.720><c> regime</c> So if we were to do a licensure regime So if we were to do a licensure
  • /c><00:31:17.160><c> explanation</c> requires insurers to provide explanation requires insurers to provide
  • </c><00:32:02.600><c> requirements</c> enforcement and licensure requirements enforcement and licensure
Summary: The committee heard several consumer-protection and insurance measures. HB 1511 HD2 would prohibit unsolicited mail or email using high-pressure tactics or falsely implying affiliation with another entity; it drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection, the DCCA Insurance Division, and the Service Contract Industry Council, with some written support and at least one opposition. HB 1535 HD2, concerning automated external defibrillators and a tax-related provision for devices installed in certain public accommodations, received comments from DOTAX and the Tax Foundation, with additional support from the Department of Health and other groups. HB 1642 HD1 would ban ownership or operation of digital financial asset transaction kiosks that accept U.S. currency; it was strongly supported by OCP, the Attorney General, and AARP, while kiosk operators and industry representatives opposed the ban and urged a regulatory approach instead, including licensing, transaction limits, refunds, and other safeguards. Members questioned whether federal action could preempt the bill and whether a licensure regime could be funded through a surcharge, but no action was taken during the discussion. The committee also took up HB 1753 on social media account deletion and permanent erasure of personal information, with OCP standing on its initial comments and TechNet and Will Caron in support. HB 1810 HD2 would impose prompt payment and financial reporting requirements on professional solicitors selling donated tangible property on behalf of charities; Goodwill Hawaii testified in strong support, emphasizing donor trust and transparency, and several nonprofit and business groups submitted supportive testimony. HB 2282 HD1, which would require explanations for premium increases and clarify insurance licensing and cancellation/non-renewal procedures, was supported by the Insurance Division and OCP; a vice chair asked for complaint data related to condo associations, and a member noted that the same agencies had previously opposed similar Senate bills. Finally, HB 2614 HD1 would require cosmetics merchants to accept returns of new or unopened goods within specified time frames and improve signage requirements; OCP said the bill addressed longstanding complaints about high-pressure sales tactics and no-return policies, citing over 180 complaints and survey results showing most complainants did not understand the policy and felt misled.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 14, 2026 - 04:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • The law requires here in Florida that we have a fuss, any physician or a dentist sinus.
  • The bill requires health care providers to submit identified uterine fibroids data to DOH.
  • Professional standards and federal requirements remain in place.
  • There is an ongoing file financial commitment that is required with having a psychiatrist.
  • It preserves all existing protections licensure requirements, professional oversight, disciplinary action
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Oct 15th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Each year, our universities are required to submit a university accountability plan to our board.
  • Another metric that was on our list for student success is licensure pass rates.
  • Our board has been committed to ensuring success for the degree programs that require licensure.
  • This past year we had five universities that had a 100% pass rate on their licensure exams.
  • We're required in statute to review this list every three years.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard a presentation on the State University System’s new strategic plan, SUS 30, and its legislative budget request. University officials described the plan’s five priorities: One SUS collaboration, elevating student success, operational excellence, world-class talent, and innovative research and economic development. They highlighted Florida’s continued status as the top higher education system in the nation, low tuition, strong graduation outcomes, rising median wages for graduates, and expanded use of the My Florida Future website to help students and families compare degree outcomes and earnings. Members asked for follow-up information on programs of strategic emphasis, mental health and social work workforce needs, wage data over time, and how the system supports innovation moving toward commercialization. The committee also discussed campus safety, prompted in part by recent events at FSU. System officials said universities and the Florida College System recently held a safety summit to share best practices on building security, threat assessment, and coordination with law enforcement, and they agreed to provide a report back to the committee after the Board of Governors reviews recommendations in November. Senators also raised questions about Pell student support, first-generation student success, and whether liberal arts graduates’ earnings catch up over time. Officials said Pell students are tracked through performance-based funding metrics and that the system’s accountability plans will continue to emphasize access and completion. A separate update covered line funding for nursing and health care partnerships. Officials said the $6 million appropriation was fully subscribed through 24 proposals from all 10 nursing programs, supporting scholarships, faculty recruitment, internships, simulation, and licensure preparation. They reported over 1,900 new nursing graduates, more than 200 new student slots, over 300 scholarships, and a 92% NCLEX pass rate. Senators asked about expanding eligibility for the program, and staff said that issue would be revisited this year. The Board of Governors’ legislative budget request totaled $634.5 million and included $295 million for performance-based funding institutional investment, a request to restore and increase the state investment portion to $400 million, $125 million for preeminence funding, $100 million for faculty recruitment and retention, $6.4 million for UF/IFAS extension workload, and $3.1 million for State Fire Marshal inspections. The chair noted that resources are limited and that difficult budget decisions lie ahead. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Administrative Rules Committee Jun 11th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Administrative Rules Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Implements North Dakota into the PA licensure compact.
  • The licensure compact is not up and running yet.
  • This was not required for a regulatory analysis.
  • This was not required for a regulatory analysis.
  • A constitutional takings assessment was not required.
Keywords: 908, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It does require a $300,000 appropriation.
  • it relates to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board executive director, where the appointment would require
  • director, where the appointment would director, where the appointment would would<00:20:58.040><c> require
  • So, we would have to roll this one over because it's requiring a dollar amount.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference AM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Requires subject to certain conditions.
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  • And I believe it doesn't require, because there's no Wham and finance, it doesn't require any release
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  • </c><00:17:34.920><c> any</c> it doesn't require any it doesn't require any release<00:17:36.280><c>
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • are not risk retention captive insurance companies to examination at least once every 5 years and requires
  • The measure also prohibits operators from requiring users to consent to the sharing of data with law
  • users to consent to the requiring users to consent to the sharing<00:08:19.640><c> of</c><00:08:19.760
  • Chair, I believe we have a conference draft that proposes to remove the look-back requirement in lieu
  • The reporting requirement is one of those proposals that we are considering right now, right.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference AM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It increases the owner occupancy requirement from one year to five years.
  • </c><00:04:32.560><c> occupancy</c> restricted forever to require occupancy restricted forever to require
  • </c><00:04:44.560><c> limiting</c><00:04:44.880><c> total</c> eligibility requirement limiting total
  • a requirement uh adds a requirement that<00:05:00.520><c> buyers</c><00:05:00.920><c> own</c><00:05:
  • </c> requirement from one year to five years. requirement from one year to five years.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - House International Trade

International Trade

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill creates redundant state requirements that go beyond federal requirements, which will greatly
  • HB 4036 will require unnecessary testing and reporting, which require extra time and added cost to the
  • They don't want more licensure.
  • There are several local governments that require retail licensure for tobacco retailers.
  • There are several local governments that require retail licensure for tobacco retailers.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • , an applicant for licensure who attended a foreign school of medicine can meet requirements to be licensed
  • The outline of the provisional licensure requires these individuals to practice under another position
  • Madam Chair and members, House Bill 2809, Statewide Cybersecurity Encryption System Requirements, requires
  • Madam Chair and members, HB 2093 requires, or sorry, repeals a statute requiring that K-12 health education
  • requirement to provide an affidavit altogether.
Summary: The caucus reviewed a large number of House bills, mostly on third-read consent or for floor strategy, covering education, health, water, land, energy, housing, taxation, and public safety. Topics included ESA administration funding, AI in schools and legal communications, towing and DUI changes, health facility licensing and nursing records, internationally trained physicians, nurse anesthetist reimbursement, childhood cancer research, cybersecurity encryption, school mental health instruction, superintendent pay and benefits, adoption disclosures in college health settings, anti-Semitism provisions, school safety firearms authorization, coerced abortion penalties, domestic violence testimony standards, border health and terrorism-related bills, and multiple water, land, and state trust land measures. Several members flagged concerns about unfunded mandates, local control, constitutional issues, and special legislation, while others supported bills as technical fixes, public safety measures, or ways to expand access and funding. A number of bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2020, HB 2093, HB 2386, HB 2481, HB 2575, HB 2906, HB 2040, HB 2136, HB 2665, HB 2904, HB 2957, HB 2044, HB 2352, HB 2667, HB 2830, HB 2307, HB 2425, HB 2426, HB 2427, HB 2497, HB 2751, HB 2780, HB 2804, HB 2926, HB 4030, and HCR 2052, among others. Some bills were noted as unanimous or split votes, and several were described as party-line or having constitutional problems. The caucus also discussed committee amendments on multiple measures, including changes to water, land, health, and AI bills. The meeting ended with a series of remarks on the late Reverend Jesse Jackson and an “affordability award” presentation to Representatives Lorena Austin and Simacek for work on economic justice and working families. The caucus then adjourned.