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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This did have a small modification on 32.8; it just stops at an Internal Revenue Code, I think.
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- This is just moving some language to a part of the code where it makes more sense to keep it.
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- For example, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus requires four years of high school math,
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Medical Association's code of
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Medical Association's code of
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Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
Keywords:
informed consent, sensitive examinations, healthcare, patient rights, anesthesia, hot water pools, rental properties, public health, safety regulations, Minnesota Statutes, health care access, hospital surcharge, fund allocation, medical assistance, health funding, health care, education, bonding capacity, financing, Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 18, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- , to try to say that we are making the federal government liable for something up front with state code
- But again, that would just be very specific and looking through code to identify those exact entities
- But again, that would just be very specific and looking through code to identify those exact entities
- But again, that would just be very specific and looking through code to identify those exact entities
- But again, that would just be very specific and looking through code to identify those exact entities
Committee:
House Labor, Health & Social Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- More kids are not only staying in Minnesota, but they're also staying in their hometowns and cities where
- The result is a fairer system where students' access to opportunity is determined not by their zip code
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- they can't do a basic highway repair anywhere in the state—east side, west side, small town, urban city
- It is a special authorization under the unfair practices code in Title 46 that the dealers can assess
Committee:
House Transportation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- also serve as a drafting partner in Troxel 2 and the lead architect of the corollary model family code
- The state of Washington might be able to do their part when it comes to helping our counties and cities
Summary:
The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2735, the “Troxel 2” bill relating to establishing a constitutional floor in family law cases. Staff explained that the bill would add legislative findings and intent to Chapter 26.09 RCW, emphasizing parental fitness, equal standing for similarly situated parents, and a duty to cooperate. The prime sponsor and public testifiers largely supported the bill, arguing that family courts too often restrict fit parents’ access to children without sufficient due process and that the bill would restore constitutional protections and reduce conflict. Some testimony also framed the proposal as a way to improve child safety, stability, and outcomes. No action was taken on the bill during the hearing.
The committee then moved into executive session on multiple bills. It advanced bills on garnishment forms (ESSB 5865), child hearsay/testimony rules (SSB 5169, amended), immigration-enforcement policies for health care and related facilities (ESSB 5906, amended), compensation claims for wrongly convicted persons (SSB 5520), reinstating the Indigent Defense Task Force (ESSB 5912), preserving streamlined administrative and land-use review procedures (SSB 6009), authorizing court security threat assessments (ESSB 6086), adding superior court judges in Skagit and Yakima counties (SB 5868), requesting reinstatement of the limited license legal technician program (SJM 8006), expanding personality rights to digital likenesses (SSB 5886), and liability protections for certain children’s item donations, including car seats (ESSB 6087). Several bills were amended before passage out of committee.
Votes were recorded on each measure, with most passing on strong bipartisan margins. Notable split votes occurred on SSB 5169 and ESSB 5906, reflecting concerns about balancing child protection, due process, and immigration-related enforcement issues. The committee concluded by thanking staff and adjourned after reporting all listed executive-session bills out of committee with do pass recommendations, some as amended.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 16, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I understand that what we're doing in our bill is increasing funding for city schools significantly.
- Strike all bar code. You're recognized to introduce that amendment.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 4th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 5849 ensures that financial literacy is not optional or dependent on zip code, but a consistent, equitable
- include paid and volunteer first responders, and it specifies that local jurisdiction means a county, city
Committee:
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
Keywords:
financial education, graduation requirement, student curriculum, financial literacy, education reform, teacher preparation, principal preparation, educator preparation, alternative route certification, teacher certification, principal certification, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, PESB, field placement, student teacher, residency, mentoring, school district partnerships, K-12 education, preK-12
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It never made sense to me when it was a criminal punishment code task force look to reconcile it.
- He lives in Liberty City.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
veterans, treatment court, nonviolent felony, probation, mental health, places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493, Class G license, Class C license, security services
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and considered several criminal justice bills. SB 50 on Veterans Treatment Courts was amended to clarify that entry into the program requires approval of the state attorney and to make the bill prospective only. Supporters, including veterans advocates and crime survivors, argued the bill would expand access to treatment-focused diversion for veterans with nonviolent charges and service-related trauma. The committee adopted both amendments and reported the bill favorably. SB 52, which creates an exemption from security licensing requirements for unpaid armed volunteers providing security at places of worship, also drew support from law enforcement and faith leaders who said it would clarify a legal gray area for churches; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the bill favorably.
The committee then considered SB 436 on felony battery and prison release reoffender enhancements. An amendment was adopted to align felony battery involving injury to law enforcement with the bill’s intent to address the disparity between battery on an officer and resisting with violence. Members discussed concerns about mandatory minimums and the scope of the enhancement, including how it might apply in cases involving older prior offenses or mental health crises, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably. SB 676, which creates graduated penalties for adults who involve minors in animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties for related conduct, was supported by animal welfare advocates and reported favorably and unanimously.
Later, the committee approved SB 536 on criminal gang members after adopting an amendment clarifying the definition of gang-related conduct and requiring multiple criteria for gang membership. Members raised concerns about social media, neighborhood association, juvenile application, and overbroad labeling, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at gang-related criminal activity and recruitment, not innocent association. The committee also reported favorably SB 432 on controlled substances, which adds concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I and creates penalties for xylazine products that resemble candy or food and for trafficking in xylazine; SB 524, an FDLE bill updating duties related to medical examiners, training, and complaint service procedures; and SB 590, which tolls the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the crime is known to law enforcement. All of these bills were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after a final vote correction was entered for SB 524.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Nov 6th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Mexico as a whole, holistically; it is no longer just a problem that can be addressed in our bigger cities
- Madam Chair, Representative Chávez, the insurance code allows carriers to have due process, and they
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So it appears as though $12 million is already part of the code.
- So like I was saying, I'm in Harris County, we, you know, big city, but what does that look like if you're
Committee:
House Public Health
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- many other facility types that are to the reporting requirements under Chapter 327 Health and Safety Code
- Also 1 empty package, vape package for my son's truck, and 1 full vape cartridge that I bought in our city
Committee:
House Public Health
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation amends Chapter 35, Title 67, Idaho Code by the addition of a new Section 67-3537.
- And anything that was a restatement of Idaho Code, All examples were removed when possible.
- So they will need to rely on code to make sure that they are in understanding and being a part of Idaho
- It also will make the Tax Commission rely more on the Idaho Code instead of using rule as a basis for
- They'll be looking at Idaho Code before getting to something in a rule.
Summary:
The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee met on February 3 and first considered RS 32989, the “Rogue Act,” sponsored by Senator Foreman. The proposal would limit annual increases in state agencies’ maintenance budgets to the average CPI-U increase for the western region, while allowing exceptions for exigent circumstances, federal mandates, and other operational needs. Foreman said the bill was intended to restrain government growth without harming agency flexibility or the general fund.
During the print hearing, several senators expressed concern about moving the measure forward given current budget pressures and cuts affecting Medicaid, public schools, and infrastructure. Senator Rowe asked how the bill would affect state-mandated education support units and other required spending, and Foreman responded that the bill’s flexibility language was meant to avoid interfering with necessary services. The committee then voted on a motion to send RS 32989 to print; the motion passed with at least one recorded nay.
The committee also approved the January 20 and January 22 minutes. It then heard from the Idaho State Tax Commission on administrative rule docket 35-0102-2501, a zero-based rewrite of sales and use tax rules that removed restatements of statute, reduced restrictive language, and cut the rules by about 46 percent, or roughly 33,800 words. Commissioners explained that examples had been moved online with hyperlinks in the rules, and senators asked about usability for practitioners and whether any substantive changes remained; the commission said the remaining rules were intended to be clearer and easier for taxpayers to follow. The committee unanimously approved the docket.
At the end of the meeting, senators noted that House Bill 559, the tax conformity bill, had passed the House and would likely come to the committee later in the week. Members emphasized that prompt action would be needed so Idaho taxpayers and the Tax Commission could update forms and software and proceed with filing season.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation amends Chapter 35, Title 67, Idaho Code by the addition of a new Section 67-3537.
- And anything that was a restatement of Idaho Code, All examples were removed when possible.
- So they will need to rely on code to make sure that they are in understanding and being a part of Idaho
- It also will make the Tax Commission rely more on the Idaho Code instead of using rule as a basis for
- They'll be looking at Idaho Code before getting to something in a rule.
Committee:
Senate Local Government and Taxation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House recognizes delegation from Taiwan during floor session 5/5/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- enhance their economic engagement with Taiwan based on the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, TRA, United States Code
- enhance their economic engagement with Taiwan based on the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, TRA, United States Code
- Act, TRA, the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, TRA, United<00:03:24.800><c> States</c><00:03:25.200><c> Code
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ND
Transcript Highlights:
- This would basically amend century code relating to requirements to qualify for North Dakota scholarship
- And it specifically does say in that section of code, the ACT assessment used for accountability.
- And so this option, I mean, we could certainly leave it in code and it wouldn't hurt anything.
- It would just take up a couple lines in code, but it still would not be relevant because after this,
- this option... ...a couple lines in code, but it still would not be relevant because after this year
Bills:
HB1404
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
HB 1404, North Dakota scholarship, scholarship eligibility, student aid, high school graduation, college readiness, career readiness, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, advanced placement, AP exam, International Baccalaureate, IB exam, ACT, SAT, WorkKeys, ASVAB, JROTC, Civil Air Patrol
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee met with six members present and first took up House Bill 1404, which would update North Dakota scholarship eligibility language by allowing the NDA Plus assessment to be used in place of ACT scores in certain pathways. The Department of Public Instruction explained that the bill does not eliminate the ACT entirely, but removes outdated references tied to ACT accountability testing that will no longer apply after this year’s seniors graduate. Members discussed how the change affects public and nonpublic schools, then voted 6-0 to give HB 1404 a do pass recommendation.
The committee then returned to House Bill 1363, a bill dealing with school emergency response planning and automatic external defibrillators. Members adopted an amendment clarifying that the requirements apply to school-owned facilities and grounds, replacing language about school events and venues, and revising the planning language for school-based events not held on school-owned property. The committee also debated whether the bill should be mandatory or permissive; a motion to change “shall” to “may” failed, with members noting the bill’s liability protections. The committee then voted 5-1 to pass HB 1363 as amended, with Senator Gerhardt carrying the bill.
Before recessing, the chair noted that House Bill 1533 would be taken up later in the day after additional information from DPI was received.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Code Advisor.
- I'm Allison, and I'm the Deputy Code Revisor. Senator Holy, a new member.
- Kevin Trottwell, assistant code reviser. And the linchpin to everything we do.
- Christopher Lewis, Assistant Code Revisor. Hi, Chris. And Jill. Hi, Chris. And Jill.
- And we have those in our code. So this is just an expedited process. No hearing.
Committee:
Joint Statute Law Committee
Summary:
The committee began with introductions of members and staff, then approved the minutes from the previous meeting and approved a step increase for Code Advisor Kathy Buckley. Staff reported on publication sales and distribution, noting that 2024 paper and paid sales were down from prior years, while online access and reduced demand for printed copies continued to trend downward. Members discussed the continuing role of printed RCWs and session laws, with staff explaining that libraries and counties remain the main paper purchasers and that some specialized titles are still produced in print and electronic formats.
The committee then reviewed a table of “multiple actions” affecting RCW sections from the 2025 session. Staff explained that 153 sections had multiple amendments or related actions, but most could be merged through editorial authority; about 10 sections would likely need future legislative cleanup. The committee approved the table, allowing staff to proceed with merging where possible. Financially, staff reported the office was on track to return about $542,000 to the state, though that amount may decrease slightly because of end-of-year purchases, including a shared printer for LSS. They also noted a slight budget reduction for the next fiscal year, but said staffing adjustments and existing coverage should prevent problems.
The committee discussed upcoming rulemaking to align the office’s public records procedures with House and Senate practices, including designating a public records officer and updating language to reflect current legislative structure. Staff said the process would follow standard APA rulemaking and could take roughly six months. Members also heard about a prior “video auditor” incident at the office and the office’s response and training. Finally, staff provided a building update: the office is scheduled to move back into the renovated Pritchard building on September 14, 2026, with furniture selection underway. At the end of the meeting, staff shared session statistics, including 424 session law chapters, 1,305 House bills introduced, 1,082 Senate bills introduced, 238 House bills passed, and 193 Senate bills passed, and the committee adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code, taxpayers may exclude up to 100% of capital gains from
- The capital gains tax— Washington already has the second most regressive tax code in the country.
- go from the first, the worst, most regressive state to the second most regressive tax code.
- When the wealthy few use their power to keep our regressive tax code the way it is, they are the ones
- Closing the QSBS exemption would be a step in the right direction toward balancing our tax code.
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee met on January 29, 2026, to consider a gubernatorial appointment, three public hearings, and two executive-session bills. Kristen L. Frazier was introduced as the governor’s appointee to the Board of Tax Appeals. She described her background in legislative fiscal analysis, constitutional law, and tax adjudication, and said the board is working on faster residential review and settlement processes. Members praised her service and said the appointment would be voted on at a future meeting.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 5893, which would transfer $65 million from the Natural Climate Solutions Account to the Wildfire Response, Forest Restoration, and Community Resilience Account to fully fund wildfire response and forest health work. Committee staff explained the Climate Commitment Act funding source and the account history, and the Department of Natural Resources said the money would support forest health treatments, firefighting readiness, and partner pass-throughs. Forest industry representatives and DNR supported the bill, arguing wildfire work reduces emissions, protects communities, and prevents larger future costs; one member questioned why DNR had not submitted a decision package for the funding.
Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 6229, which would subject gains from the sale of qualified small business stock to Washington’s capital gains tax. Staff said the bill would affect about 260 taxpayers, raise about $1.2 million in fiscal year 2027, and cost the Department of Revenue about $1.1 million over four years to implement. Startup founders, venture capital and tech industry representatives opposed the bill, warning it would discourage investment, founders, and job creation in Washington; a Budget and Policy Center witness supported it as a way to make the tax code less regressive and argued the exemption mainly benefits the wealthiest taxpayers. The committee also heard House Bill 1376, which would allow taxpayers to prepay capital gains tax up to six months early without interest on any later refund; staff said it had no revenue impact and a small administrative cost, and the lone public witness opposed it as penalizing success.
In executive session, the committee received a briefing on the proposed substitute for Senate Bill 5395 on prior authorization transparency and AI use in health care, and on Substitute Senate Bill 5860 regarding school board compensation. The committee adopted the proposed second substitute for SB 5395 and voted it out of committee with a do pass recommendation to the Rules Committee, subject to signatures. Substitute SB 5860 was moved out of committee without recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- and critical city projects.
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- city of Minneapolis.
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Committee:
Senate Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judicial branch supplemental funding 3/5/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- So, if act, respond to criminal code.