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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/14/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Um we are in a budget to cost anything.
- </c><01:08:35.520><c> Um,</c><01:08:36.080><c> it</c> is being requested in this bill.
- Um, it is being requested in this bill.
- </c><01:37:30.880><c> a</c> also be put on anyone who's requesting a also be put on anyone who's requesting
- 34.800><c> committee</c> respectfully request that the committee respectfully request that the committee
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
PSM-WLA, PSM Public Hearings 02-04-2026
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we'd like to request that um two other members be added to the working group.
- Um, we'd like to request that um two other members be added to the working group.
- Right. requests for the entire time.
- </c><00:50:56.559><c> independent</c> been trying to request independent been trying to request independent
- Thank you. parole, they denied my request. So, parole, they denied my request.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Summary:
The joint committees heard testimony on several measures. SB 2723, which would designate April 27 as State Sheriff’s Day, was supported by the Department of Law Enforcement and a long-serving sheriff, who described the historical roots of Hawaii’s sheriffs in the Kingdom of Hawaii and said the bill would recognize that legacy. HGA submitted written comments, and there was no opposition or vote taken on the measure during the excerpt.
The committees then heard SB 17 on wildfire mitigation. The Public Utilities Commission, DLNR, the State Fire Council, OPSD, the Attorney General’s office, and Kamehameha Schools all testified, mostly in support of the bill’s intent but with suggested amendments. Several witnesses said the bill should better define the working group’s structure, staffing, and funding, and the Attorney General noted constitutional concerns about placing the group outside a principal department and pointed out possible overlap with Acts 302 and 303 from the prior year. Committee members questioned whether SB 17 duplicated earlier wildfire legislation, and witnesses generally said it did not directly conflict but overlapped with existing efforts.
On SB 2358, which would require reimbursement for search-and-rescue costs when people leave trails and enter closed areas, the State Fire Council and the Hawaii SAR Alliance testified in opposition or caution, arguing that reimbursement could deter people from calling for help and that Hawaii’s SAR system still has structural and administrative gaps. A committee member asked whether other jurisdictions had used similar measures without discouraging rescues; the Fire Council said Kauai has a similar law but it has not resulted in invoices being sent. No action was taken in the excerpt.
The final measure discussed was SB 2475 on Red Hill remediation funding and reimbursement from the Department of Defense. The Board of Water Supply, DLNR, and other testifiers supported the bill, emphasizing the need for long-term research, monitoring, and cleanup, while also noting the unique groundwater conditions and the importance of keeping the funds focused on Red Hill contamination response. Committee members asked about existing federal and state funding, whether the state had received any direct federal money, and what would happen if reimbursement is not obtained. DLNR said it was still working through the reimbursement mechanism and that some federal funding had gone to the Red Hill registry, but not directly to the state for this purpose.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Nine - Tuesday, April 28
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Every district has an annual budget that shows where the money went.
- Sometimes you're quoted prices, like astronomical prices, for them to comply with the sunshine request
- for one cent in complying with that sunshine request.
- FY26, we are not paying on the SAT that we appropriated last year during budget because we appropriated
- And I would request you inquire. And I would request to inquire of the gentleman from St.
Summary:
The House began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 123-1 roll call vote. Members then spent time introducing guests, including physicians, sheriffs, students, interns, and school groups from several districts. The chamber also heard a personal privilege statement recognizing a member’s son’s birthday.
On third reading, House Bill 1758, dealing with permanent daylight saving time in Missouri, drew debate over whether ending clock changes would improve convenience or create safety and health problems by leaving more commutes in darkness. Supporters argued it would align with public preference and reduce disruption, while opponents warned of circadian and safety concerns. The bill passed 107-31 with two present. The House then moved to perfection of House Bill 3329, which repeals expired or unused tax credits, and House Bill 3405, which reclassifies SALT/pass-through entity items as deductions rather than tax credits for reporting purposes; both were described as cleanup and efficiency measures and were perfected without opposition.
The chamber then took up House Bill 2426, a broad parental rights bill covering medical, educational, privacy, and related decision-making for children, and a major amendment focused on individualized education plans (IEPs). Supporters said the bill and amendment strengthen parental involvement and require stricter judicial review, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, school district administration burdens, transparency requirements, and possible conflicts with existing law on truancy, medical care, and records. House Amendment 1 was adopted 98-25 with six present, and debate continued on the underlying bill with no final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 15th, 2026
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I respectfully request we dispense with this particular certificate.
- Speaker and gentlelady, what is the total amount in the budget for HB 153 and what is the funding source
- if you look at other programs that we have in the state, there are times when folks put in their request
- There are times when folks put in their request after the funding is complete.
- If we're investing state dollars, whether it's shifting our revenue or a budget spend like you all have
Bills:
HB145 , HR1 , HB80 , SB29 , SB37 , HB206 , SB193 , SB58 , SB64 , HB153 , HB195 , HB234 , HB248 , HB255 , HB279 , HB287 , HB292 , HB303 , HB309 , HB371 , SB30 , SB35 , SB40 , SB43 , SB48 , SB96 , SB143 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM29 , HM43 , HM59 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50
Keywords:
high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation, subpoena power, public corruption, criminal activity, Zorro ranch, Santa Fe County, public accountability, government oversight, impeachment power, children and vulnerable persons, public funds
Summary:
The meeting opened with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of announcements and personal remarks. Members then spent a large portion of the session honoring Representative Joanne Ferrary, who announced she will not seek re-election. Speakers from both parties praised her persistence, mentorship, and work on public safety, environmental protection, health care, women’s rights, and advocacy for workers and families. Ferrary thanked colleagues and said she hoped to continue supporting initiatives in the interim and beyond. The House also recognized Representative Matthew McQueen, who is running for commissioner of public lands and will leave the legislature after this term. Members highlighted his work on conservation, land grants, wildlife protection, legislative drafting, and his reputation for principled, detailed review of bills. McQueen thanked colleagues and said he hoped to remain involved in the building in another capacity.
The House then moved to third reading and passed House Bill 371, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee substitute creating a temporary funding source for land grants and acequias from remaining sponge bond revenues. Supporters said it would provide a more stable, long-term funding mechanism for acequia and land grant infrastructure while preserving existing funding streams and requiring legislative appropriation and annual reporting. Some members raised concerns about oversight and the lack of a sunset or review clause, but the bill passed 63-2. The chamber also passed House Bill 248, authorizing $392 million in general obligation bond capacity, by a vote of 65-0.
The House then debated House Bill 153, a committee substitute creating a market-based framework for carbon reduction and economic development. The bill includes an environmental product declaration act, a low-carbon materials rebate, and an industrial carbon reduction grant program. Supporters said it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions while encouraging economic development and new technology at industrial facilities. Members questioned the timing of the grants, anti-donation concerns, and whether companies would receive funding only after making investments, and sponsors explained that entities must pre-certify and then apply after beginning production or retrofits. Debate was ongoing at the end of the excerpt, with no final vote shown on HB 153.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Housing Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- certain cities and counties to develop policies to implement the density bonus if they receive a request
- A fiscal note was not requested, and there are no amendments for this bill.
- A fiscal note was not requested. There are no amendments. Thank you. Any questions?
- A fiscal note was not requested, and there are no amendments. All right, any questions for staff?
- A fiscal note was not requested, and there are no amendments. All right, any questions for staff?
Summary:
The Senate Housing Committee met in executive session on several housing-related House bills. Staff briefed bills expanding affordable housing on religious-organization property (HB 1859), requiring cities and counties to allow various forms of supportive and emergency housing in certain zones (ESHB 2266), making changes to common interest community law and WUCIOA (SHB 2354), changing service requirements for rent-increase notices and unlawful detainer notices (SHB 2452 and HB 2664), and exempting limited equity cooperatives from WUCIOA (2SHB 2590). The committee also reviewed fiscal notes and noted that most bills had no state fiscal impact, while the limited equity cooperative bill had a small Department of Revenue cost that would be absorbed.
The most extensive discussion centered on ESHB 2266. Senator Gildon offered amendments to require step housing to be near transit, allow local review of operational plans, require 24-hour on-site supervision unless otherwise justified, and limit new requirements for smaller cities; Senator Gaynor offered a population-based amendment for cities under 10,000. Supporters of the underlying bill argued it would reduce barriers and expand needed shelter and housing, while opponents raised concerns about local control, neighborhood impacts, and operational oversight. None of the amendments were adopted, and the committee advanced the striker and underlying bill.
The committee then voted to send HB 1859, SHB 2354, SHB 2452, 2SHB 2590, and HB 2664 forward with due-pass recommendations, with HB 1859 and ESHB 2266 sent to the Rules Committee and 2SHB 2590 sent to Ways and Means. Members generally expressed support for expanding housing options, though some noted concerns about implementation, local impacts, and the need for further work on WUCIOA-related issues. The meeting concluded with the chair thanking members and staff and adjourning the session.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In the 85th session, the Legislative Budget Board said $63.8 million might be the cost.
- last legislative session, it seemed that every year... where I was finding ways to try and cut my budget
- think about what transformation truly means in this space, I heard the comments about the fiscal budget
- That's the first thought, is that if we have a budget challenge, but we have an opportunity to partner
- Even the budget problem is, if we can invest, and I wrote it here.
Committee:
House S/C on Juvenile Justice
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- has provided an additional three billion dollars for 6.8 pennies of... school compression in that budget
- We had budgeted $18 billion in the last legislative session.
- All that money has to go into the state budget.
- money comes in for rate compression or it comes in for homestead exemption, it has to go into the budget
- We also requested an increase in the basic allotment. That's one of our four priorities.
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 1 - 05/19/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:12:38.720><c> for</c> to housing, establishing a budget for to housing, establishing a budget
- And I don't understand why new budget.
- And I get to work to finish this budget.
- I have a path to pass the budget deal that was enacted.
- We have to pass a budget for the people of Minnesota.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Something might be in one school's budget and another school's budget, particularly in our larger school
- </c> one school's budget and another school's one school's budget and another school's budget<01:10:02.400
- c> and</c><01:10:10.800><c> so</c> their budgets their site budgets and so their budgets their site budgets
- </c> squishing that goes on with budgeting squishing that goes on with budgeting I<01:10:26.239><c> hope
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This is another request by a member that we agreed to take out this section, which required offenders
- language. bill this is another request by a member bill this is another request by a member that<00:
- a revised fiscal note on the requesting a revised fiscal note on the bill<00:47:18.280><c> with</c><
- </c><00:48:42.960><c> forecast</c><00:48:43.520><c> is</c><00:48:43.680><c> being</c> have the budget
- </c> committee until we know our budget committee until we know our budget picture<00:49:15.359><c> are
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We just barely came into a problem where we recognize that there could be a most request for public records
- So we've added, I mean, requesting an amendment to this bill.
- could be a, and We just barely came into a problem where we recognize that there could be a most request
- So we've added, I mean, requesting an amendment to this bill.
- then strike 'complaint,' and insert 'any ethics committee work is not subject to a public records request
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee met to consider a series of RS introductions, mostly sponsored by Representatives Barbieri and Scott, along with measures from Furness, Petske, Ehart, and Monks. Barbieri presented three related proposals concerning hospital conveyances and nonprofit conversions: one on libel/slander retractions and punitive damages (RS-33606), and two aimed at adding transparency, notice, and limits on transfers of former public hospitals to nonprofit or other entities (RS-33609 and RS-33610). The committee also introduced RS-33614, an internal House rules resolution, after a substitute motion to send it to the second reading calendar. RS-33624, another internal House ethics rules proposal, drew the most discussion and concern over confidentiality and attorney participation; it was introduced with amendments, with Representative Birch recorded as voting no.
The committee also introduced RS-33630, which would place the Department of Finance under the Department of Insurance to seek cross-departmental efficiencies beginning in July 2027, and RS-33646, which would extend Idaho residency requirements for lifetime hunting licenses from six months to five years. Representative Scott’s measures were all introduced: RS-33651 would expand prohibitions on the sale, purchase, or lease of human remains artifacts; RS-33666, RS-33667, and RS-33668 were part of a split-up parental rights/custody package, addressing parental access to records, court-appointed professionals serving only in an advisory role, and make-up parenting time when custody is lost due to unsubstantiated allegations. Representative Ehart’s RS-33615 updated the 2024 medical parental rights law to clarify treatment standards, 988-related language, and evidence collection in child-crime allegations.
Finally, the committee introduced RS-33675, which would allow universities to apply for a share of tourism-related bed tax grant funds currently distributed through the Department of Commerce to nonprofit tourism-promoting organizations. Several members asked clarifying questions on the various RSs, but no bills were advanced beyond introduction except RS-33614, which was also recommended to the second reading calendar. The committee then adjourned, with the chair noting more measures may return later in the week.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We just barely came into a problem where we recognized that there could be a request for public records
- So we've added, I mean, requesting an amendment to this bill.
- could be a, and We just barely came into a problem where we recognize that there could be a most request
- So we've added, I mean, requesting an amendment to this bill.
- then strike a complaint, and insert any ethics committee work is not subject to a public records request
Committee:
House Ways and Means
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I think our request was for $5 million and through negotiations, we got $10 million.
- I think our request was for $5 million, and through negotiations, we got $10 million.
- So this is not actually in the budget. So we can pass this.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several education-related bills. Senate Bill 1360, expanding the state’s math proficiency efforts through a specialized Office of Math Instruction and related funding, drew questions about vendor involvement and budget implications. The author said the focus is on evidence-based teacher professional development, screening, and implementation support, and noted the bill’s funding increased from a $5 million request to $10 million. It passed 7-1.
Senate Bill 1204, providing three days of paid bereavement leave for educators and support personnel, was presented as a way to support school employees during difficult times. The fiscal note was discussed, but the author said SDE could absorb the cost using carryover maternity leave funds, so no additional budget appropriation was needed. The bill passed 7-0. Senate Bill 1989, which adds digital peer-to-peer payment networks as an option for contributing to college savings accounts, also passed unanimously.
The committee then approved Senate Bill 1189, continuing the $50 million school resource officer and school safety funding plan, with discussion noting it could support officers and other safety improvements. Senate Bill 1481, adding 20 minutes of recess for full-day kindergarten, prompted questions about flexibility for disruptive students, schedule impacts, half-day programs, and enforcement; the author said schools would retain some discretion and that compliance could be handled through accreditation. It also passed 7-0. The meeting ended with notice that the committee was likely to meet again on Wednesday afternoon.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Finance and Tax Feb 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THEY COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM REQUESTING THEY BE REIMBURSED AND THEY SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO US AND
- AND AT THAT POINT IT TAKES US BETWEEN 60 AND 90 DAYS TO CORDONING WITH THE BUDGETING PROCESSES THAT NEED
- WE WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO DO THAT AGAIN IF THE LEGISLATURE REQUESTS.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/21/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So, if you're going to add something, we request that you maybe take something out then as well, too.
- So, if you're going to add something,<00:20:27.360><c> we</c><00:20:27.679><c> request</c><00:20:28.000
- ><c> that</c><00:20:28.240><c> you</c><00:20:28.400><c> maybe</c> something, we request that you maybe
- something, we request that you maybe take<00:20:28.880><c> something</c><00:20:29.120><c> out</c><00
- So, back in 2022, as part of the budget, a civics commission was established, and the duties of that
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Dec 9th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- everything together and create a document that would fulfill their request.
- everything together and create a document that would fulfill their request.
- I don't mind that, but it's just some ridiculous requests that come in at times.
- Public records requests. We’ve already talked about those. Dispatchers. Sure.”
- “So the UCF program, Restore, is—I get them funding each year from budget requests—and it’s primarily
Summary:
The committee heard presentations on domestic security and public safety priorities from Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison and Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Rebel. Sheriff Harrison outlined Florida Sheriffs Association priorities, including reclassifying xylazine as a Schedule I controlled substance with a veterinary-use exemption, expanding enforcement of pretrial release violations beyond domestic violence cases, providing tuition-waiver benefits for sheriff’s office personnel, advancing the Jason Rainer Act to increase penalties for violent offenses against law enforcement, extending sex-offender residency restrictions, improving access to mental-health-related databases, and continuing support for fusion centers and Florida model jail standards. Members asked questions about xylazine’s veterinary use, canine detection, and public records burdens on small agencies; no votes were taken on these items.
Chief Rebel focused on the Florida Police Chiefs Association’s role in disaster response, officer training, and wellness. He described the association’s coordination through the state EOC and regional deployments during hurricanes, then emphasized officer suicide and the need for statewide wellness resources, peer support, and accessible behavioral health care for first responders. He also referenced prior PTSD benefits legislation and urged continued support for the PCIS program and other wellness initiatives. Committee members discussed related resources such as dispatcher support, the Restore program at UCF, hyperbaric chamber treatment for PTSD, and canine support organizations.
On domestic security funding, Rebel said FPCA does not have a specific bill package but wants to preserve the Domestic Security Oversight Council and regional task forces, protect limited SHISGAP funding for new projects, and shift ongoing successful programs to state funding. He also supported fixing the long-gun carry loophole, continuing the Jason Rainer Act effort, allowing ethical law-enforcement use of AI with human review, addressing monetization of public records and body-camera footage, and maintaining the ability to investigate anonymous complaints. The committee adjourned after discussion; no formal action or votes were recorded.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (03/24/2026)
Public Works and Highways
Transcript Highlights:
- Then behind it is the capital budget with the changed areas highlighted, which I can walk you through
- Senate Bill 497 corrects a technical oversight in House Bill 25 of 2025, the state capital budget.
- Senate Bill 497 amends last year's capital budget.
- </c> fiscal impact it says legislative budget fiscal impact it says legislative budget assistance<01:
- </c><01:53:10.320><c> and</c><01:53:10.560><c> a</c> budgets of national chains. and a budgets of national
Committee:
House Public Works and Highways
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development Apr 9th, 2026
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture & Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- They have a $3 million budget... ...tax that was renewed maybe a year ago.
- They have a $3 million budget, and they have litigation all the time.
- And I request, urge, and plead for a favorable. I need a motion to report SB 349 favorable.
- So, and again, operates on the management side and handles the funding, you know, direct budget of the
- For generally speaking, for every dollar in their state budget, we administer it between $80 and $100
Summary:
The committee took up several agriculture-related bills and heard testimony on each. HB 715 by Representative Dezotel would require aerial applicators using public airports or landing fields to carry radios and transponders for safety; after a technical amendment was adopted, the bill was reported favorably. HB 663 by Vice Chairman Travis Johnson would update the board makeup of the Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District by removing certain ex officio members and reducing the board from 24 to 23; amendments were adopted and the bill was reported favorably. HB 717 by Representative Schamberhorn would increase and clarify labeling requirements for cell-cultured food products, including a larger, more visible font size; after a technical amendment, it was reported favorably with support from committee members and witnesses.
The committee also considered HB 834 by Representative McMahon, a local-control bill on animal shelters and stray animals. A large amendment package of 23 amendments was adopted, revising hold periods, ownership transfer rules, local government discretion, liability protections, and the role of nonprofit or designated shelters. Testimony from the author, Police Jury Association representatives, and Michelle Hall emphasized that the bill is intended to fix a legal gap so shelters can transfer ownership to adopters, while preserving local control and limiting liability for good-faith actions. The bill was reported favorably with amendments.
The committee then heard from Louisiana 4-H and FFA student leaders, who described how those programs developed leadership, public speaking, and agricultural career goals. Members responded with personal reflections and praise for the programs’ impact on rural youth and future agricultural leadership. Finally, the committee took up sunset review legislation: SB 349 to recreate the Department of Agriculture and Forestry was reported favorably, and SB 350, a technical change to the Louisiana Soybean Association/soybean board structure, was also reported favorably. Commissioner Mike Strain then began a lengthy presentation on the department’s functions, programs, boards, and commissions, but no further action was taken in the portion provided.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The ROB oversees the funds, programming, approves the budget and expenditures, provides an annual report
- So the solution here, you know, in our great, in our budget crisis, we are not So the solution here,
- you know, in our great budget crisis, we are not going to be able to fund tourism promotion like our
- difference between the cheapest and most expensive baskets could have a big impact on household food budgets
- I am requesting... Actually, Marianne, we have... ...to share that. I am requesting...
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 2325, which would create a tourism self-supported assessment program to fund statewide tourism promotion. Staff explained that the bill would let the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority develop and administer an assessment program overseen by a 10-member ratepayer board, subject to a referendum of affected businesses, and would add a public records exemption for business financial and commercial information. The prime sponsor and supporters from State of Washington Tourism, the hospitality industry, the Port of Seattle, breweries, and wine interests argued that Washington is underinvesting in tourism compared with other states and that an industry-led assessment would provide sustainable, competitive funding. Opposition testimony from a taxpayer group objected to new assessments and unelected authority over tax-like charges. No vote was taken on the bill in the hearing.
The committee then heard House Bill 2481, which would prohibit surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for certain retail goods, require clear price posting, and temporarily bar electronic shelf labels in larger grocery stores while Commerce studies their effects. The sponsor said the bill is intended to ensure that customers in the same store pay the same price and to prevent AI-driven pricing based on personal data. Labor, privacy, and consumer advocates supported the bill, citing concerns about hidden price discrimination, worker stress, and consumer harm. Grocery and retail groups, along with an ESL manufacturer and a tech association, opposed the bill as written, warning that the definitions were too broad and could interfere with loyalty programs, discounts, inventory management, and electronic shelf label systems; several said they were working with the sponsor on amendments. The chair indicated amendments were expected and asked stakeholders to submit language soon, but no vote occurred.
Finally, the committee opened House Bill 2503, which would require developers of generative AI systems to post high-level documentation about training data before public release and make violations a Consumer Protection Act issue. The sponsor described the bill as a transparency measure meant to function like an ingredients label for AI, helping consumers, researchers, and creators understand what goes into a model. Supporters from TechNet and Chamber of Progress said they generally backed the concept but wanted the bill aligned more closely with California’s recent law, especially on enforcement and the private right of action. Members raised questions about trade secrets, applicability to large versus small developers, and whether the bill could affect medical or other specialized AI uses; the sponsor said amendments were anticipated and that the bill was still early in the process. The hearing on HB 2503 then moved to public testimony.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Oct 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Funds used for statewide online financial reporting: how will you coordinate that with PED's budgeting
- I appreciate that, and I hope as we're looking at budget that...
- And so looking at a way that we can, and you will see in our budget request that we are looking for a
- Given that fiscal year 27 budget proposal, are relatively flat or reduced in funding.
- I don’t have a lot of questions; I just want to make a comment and I have a request.