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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- in the nation in a very Stark outlier in the nation in the<00:34:42.359><c> large</c><00:34:42.639><
- </c> federal government will do its fair federal government will do its fair share<00:44:55.119><c> in
- </c><01:20:22.520><c> Twin</c><01:20:22.760><c> Cities</c> fair viiew hospitals in the Twin Cities fair
Bills:
HF837
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in court? in court?
- practice in the compact in other states.
- in-person or in-person via telehealth, is probably has some flexibility in that.
- in-person or in-person via telehealth, is probably [unclear] some flexibility in that.
- <00:41:28.720><c> in-person</c> that's physically in-person or in-person that's physically in-person
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Keywords:
cosmetics, returns, refunds, consumer protection, high-pressure sales, transparency, accountability, HB1660, Hawaii, county labor standards, counties, contractors, building permits, permit denial, permit suspension, permit revocation, wage theft, wages, benefits, hours
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 2614, which would require merchants selling cosmetics to accept returns of newer unopened goods within specified time frames and expand signage requirements for return and refund policies. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection strongly supported the bill, citing updated figures of 180 cosmetic complaints from 2020 to 2025, 54 still under investigation, 148 referred to class action litigation, and more than $1.3 million in consumer losses. Members questioned whether the bill was needed given the pending lawsuit and whether bad actors would comply, while the office responded that clearer signage would improve consumer awareness and could reduce complaints without limiting other remedies. No vote was taken.
The committee then heard HB 1660 HD1, which would allow counties to require contractors to disclose wage, benefit, hour, and employment-status information and to deny, revoke, or suspend permits for certain labor-law violations. DLIR, the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, Operating Engineers Local 3, and Pacific Resource Partnership testified in support, arguing the measure would help deter cheating contractors, protect law-abiding employers, and keep bad actors from undercutting wages and taxes. One member raised concerns about possible delays to affordable housing projects and whether owners should be held responsible for contractors’ misconduct; supporters replied that compliance is a minimum standard, that county action would be discretionary rather than automatic, and that the bill would not bar counties from working with affordable housing developers. No action was reported.
Finally, the committee took up HB 1704, adopting the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to allow telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across state lines. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans supported the measure, saying it would help fill major staffing gaps, especially for forensic evaluations and services in rural and neighbor-island communities. The Board of Psychology raised concerns about the compact’s scope, the need for a study focused specifically on psychologists, background-check requirements, possible loss of regulatory authority and revenue, and the need to update older statutory provisions. Hawaii Association for Justice opposed the immunity language in the compact, and Shawn Scanlon opposed the bill, arguing it could weaken cultural responsiveness and local control and suggesting the state instead improve temporary licensing and other in-state pathways. The committee also questioned the Department of Corrections about its vacancies and whether telehealth could be filled by local providers; no vote was taken in the excerpt.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (10-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- In full fairness, that's..." "Thank you so much. Today is not your lucky day.
- In full fairness, that's..." "We never experienced that." "I understand, sir.
- "So, in fairness, when we talked about antivenenom in our scope of care, I recently spoke to a UK physician
- :13.040><c> uh</c> that that in in full fairness that's uh that that in in full fairness that's uh >
- when we talked about So um in fairness when we talked about anom<01:32:39.199><c> in</c><01:32:39.360
Summary:
The subcommittee met on October 14, approved the minutes, and then took up a large group of staff-suggested amendments to multiple regulations. Those staff amendments were approved without objection and were described as technical changes needed to comply with KRS Chapter 13A and other governing law. The committee then moved out of order to consider Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure regulation 2011 KAR 9:270, which governs buprenorphine prescribing and related standards.
Board representatives said the regulation has been updated over time since 2015 and that the current amendments are intended to streamline the rule, remove outdated federal references such as the X-waiver, narrow education requirements to addiction-related topics, and create exceptions for settings like emergency rooms and certain pain treatment situations. The agency amendment would also allow buprenorphine monoproduct for up to 30 days when a patient is transitioning from a full opioid agonist, and would add physicians certified in addiction medicine as eligible specialty consultants. Board officials said the regulation was developed through a two-year process with a work group, informal outreach to medical organizations, and multiple comment periods, and they argued the rule is working because overdose deaths have declined and provider numbers have increased.
Several witnesses and committee members raised concerns that the regulation remains too restrictive. Senator Rocky Adams noted that major medical organizations had said the proposed language could restrict access and worsen overdose risk, and he questioned whether the committee was being asked to choose between conflicting expert views. Opponents, including a medical student, a recovery advocate, and Dr. Colleen Ryan of the Kentucky Society of Addiction Medicine, argued the rule is outdated, creates unnecessary barriers to buprenorphine treatment, and should be repealed or substantially revised to align with federal guidance and evidence-based care. They said rigid requirements can discourage treatment and that addiction should be treated like other chronic illnesses. No final vote on the medical licensure regulation is reflected in the transcript excerpt, and the discussion ended with the chair preparing to hear from additional opponents.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- in the in the sort of what we have uh in the in the current<00:05:28.160><c> traditional</c><00:05:28.720
- </c> limited in terms of where we could go in limited in terms of where we could go in terms<00:07:44.800
- </c> more promotion in the last two years in more promotion in the last two years in terms<00:26:12.799
- in support and Kiana Otsuka in support. in support and Kiana Otsuka in support.
- Getting your steps<01:11:36.640><c> in.</c> steps in. steps in.
Committee:
Senate Labor and Technology
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on several personnel and employment bills. SB 2119 would require the state or counties to reimburse public officers and employees for approved work-related travel costs within 30 days; testifiers from the State Procurement Office, UPW, HGA, the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, and others supported the measure, citing delayed reimbursements. SB 3131 would update state position titles by changing “private secretary” to “executive assistant” and “secretary” to “administrative assistant” where applicable, and it drew support from DEED and comments from the State Librarian. SB 3069 would permanently exempt a limited number of specialized positions in DAGS Public Works and the Comptroller’s office from civil service; DAGS, HCDA, and DEED supported it, while UPW opposed it. Committee members questioned whether the exemption should be narrower and whether the positions should be consultants or actual employees, and DAGS said the roles were narrowly tailored, highly specialized, and intended to help manage complex projects such as Aloha Stadium, the convention center, and other major redevelopment work.
The committee then heard SB 3180, which would repeal the limit on temporary employment in a single position for two 89-day terms. Testimony included support from the Procurement Office, DOE, DHRD, the State Librarian in opposition, UPW written comments, HGA, the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii, and others. Discussion focused on whether the bill was needed to address abuse of repeated 89-day hires and whether it would affect recruitment and career pathways. Finally, SB 2137 would allow departments, divisions, and agencies to assume hiring and recruitment functions from DHRD under certain conditions. DHRD opposed the bill, saying existing law already allows delegation and that agency-level recruitment often lacks the expertise and staffing to do the work; UHPA supported it, and UPW submitted written support. In questioning, DHRD said it had reduced backlog and was now current on screening, while also offering programs like Operation Hire Hawaii for faster agency-led recruitment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/4/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- It's an obvious attempt to create the illusion of a impartial and fair process when in fact it's the
- It's an obvious attempt to create the illusion of a impartial and fair process when in fact it's the
- fact</c> impartial and fair process when in fact impartial and fair process when in fact it's<00:10:41.480
- in this area we want to be as in in this area we want to be as transparent<00:18:58.799><c> to</c><00
- </c><00:48:49.559><c> the</c> what's in the bucket what's not in the what's in the bucket what's not
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- :23:45.880><c> that</c><00:23:46.039><c> we</c> in in in any work that we in in in any work that we do
- </c><00:25:25.159><c> in</c> focus on something good that's in in focus on something good that's in in
- in uh Corrections in long as I've been in uh Corrections in Hawaii<00:32:01.360><c> it's</c><00:32:01.600
- I know that's been brought up in the annual report. It's been in the news.
- </c> to get there and part of the problem in to get there and part of the problem in in<01:07:03.000>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It recognizes the obligations as well as the opportunities in a fair manner for each of these cities
- It recognizes the obligations as well as the opportunities in a fair manner for each of these cities
- It recognizes the obligations as well as the opportunities in a fair manner for each of these cities
- It recognizes the obligations as well as the opportunities in a fair manner for each of these cities
- It recognizes the obligations as well as the opportunities in a fair manner for each of these cities
Committee:
Senate Taxes
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I rise today in commemoration of National Fair Housing Month to recognize my constituent, affordable
- Speaker, I rise today in commemoration of National Fair Housing Month to recognize my constituent, affordable
- Speaker, in commemoration of National<00:11:12.480><c> Fair</c><00:11:12.800><c> Housing</c><00:11:13.120
- ,</c><00:28:21.760><c> in</c> in. in Sanduski, in Parisburg, in in. in Sanduski, in Parisburg, in Warren
- In fact, they hid in a life.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Extra Attorney General Office funding 3/12/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There's no bad ideas in a brainstorm.
- There is a significant identity often of the types of litigation, especially in terms of pursuing criminal
- There's no bad ideas in a brainstorm.
- And in the interim between possibly bringing this up again, I'd like to see what the budgets have been
- And in the interim between possibly bringing this up again, I'd like to see what the budgets have been
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- My constituents in House District 147, who all reside in the historic 18th Congressional District, are
- in D.C.
- However, the current vacancy in the 18th Congressional District leaves many of the constituents in my
- and without a voice in Congress.
- In 2020...
Keywords:
special election, 18th Congressional District, Governor Abbott, federal representation, constituent services, Sylvester Turner
Summary:
State Rep. Jolanda Jones, joined by Sen. Molly Cook and Reps. Christina Morales, Charlene Ward Johnson, and Lauren Ashley Simmons, held a press event at the Capitol urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for Texas Congressional District 18. They said the district has been without federal representation since the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner and argued that more than 800,000 constituents are losing access to constituent services, federal assistance, and a voice in Congress.
The speakers framed the delay as a constitutional and fairness issue, repeatedly describing the situation as “taxation without representation.” They said the vacancy affects Democrats and Republicans alike, and cited examples such as passport help, veterans’ issues, immigration concerns, and access to federal funding. Several speakers accused the governor of delaying for partisan reasons and called for immediate action so the district can elect a new representative.
A letter from Sen. Borris Miles was read into the record, urging Abbott to set the earliest possible special election date and noting that the governor has acted quickly in past vacancies. The event ended with a unified demand that Abbott call the election immediately; no vote or formal legislative action was taken.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 89 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
- With the Wellesley High School tennis team in leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the
- In her role, she became a trusted advocate for the community, known for her compassion, fairness, and
- Fairness and dedication.
- All those in favor say aye. All those opposed, nay.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by the Wellesley High School girls tennis team, which was recognized for winning its second consecutive Division I state championship. The chamber then adopted several resolutions, including one commending the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance for recognizing October 15, 2025 as Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day and another congratulating Topsfield on its 375th anniversary. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several petitions to be referred, including proposals related to law enforcement masks, a sick leave bank for a Department of Correction employee, Agent Orange Awareness Day, and an orange star license plate for veterans exposed to Agent Orange.
The House next took up scheduling and advanced several local and private bills. House Bill 667 on school absences, House Bill 4381 regarding the Norwood town moderator term, and House Bill 4565 establishing a sick leave bank for Marie Latendry were ordered to a third reading. House Bills 3914 and 3963, concerning disability retirement for a Randolph police officer and retirement for a former Westfield firefighter, were also advanced to third reading. The chamber then passed House Bill 360, which further regulates on-premises alcohol licenses in Holyoke, to be enacted.
After a moment of silent tribute to Clara Fallon of Fall River, the House continued with third-reading action on several bills, passing Senate Bill 2566 on fisheries commission matters, House Bills 3899, 42010, 4348, and 4514 to be engrossed, and House Bill 4243 on Ipswich’s town manager residency requirement. On House Bill 4243, Representative Walsh offered and the House adopted an amendment striking Section 2 before passing the bill as amended. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and then adjourned to meet Monday at 11 a.m. in an informal session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Senate Internship Program: Muthu Meenakshisundaram Aug 27th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They're people just like you who think about these issues in probably the same way that you do in many
- probably the same way that you issues in probably the same way that you do<00:01:44.960><c> in</c><00
- :01:48.640><c> the</c> difference is that they are in the difference is that they are in the position
- To >> I like what goes on in this chamber.
- Or you the other videos in this series.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Actually, motion's in order. Mr.
- Chairman, the only swear words that paid the swear jar were when I was in my office, so they're not in
- in Idaho.
- And this is not fair or right for them to be taxing that fuel, especially when they have a... ...fair
- I think one's in Jerome, one's in Nampa, I think one's in Idaho Falls.
Summary:
The committee first took up RS 33097C1, a joint memorial sponsored by Speaker Mike Moyle addressing a proposed Utah fuel tax change. Moyle said Utah’s plan to tax fuel at the refinery could raise fuel costs for Idaho, harm Idaho’s economy, and potentially violate the interstate commerce clause. He described Idaho as a “captive audience” because fuel comes into the state through limited pipeline routes, and said the memorial is intended to ask Utah not to proceed. Members asked whether the memorial was merely a polite request or a stronger warning, and Moyle said it was meant as a respectful message, though he doubted Utah would be persuaded. The motion to introduce RS 33097C1 and send it to the second reading calendar passed unanimously.
The committee then heard RS 32839 from Representative Clay Handy, which would update Department of Transportation rules and procedures. Handy said the bill would streamline agency processes by changing “certified copies” to “record of judgment,” extending certain time references from calendar days to seven business days, and clarifying that if a hearing is not requested, a default judgment occurs automatically. The motion to introduce RS 32839 passed without objection.
Finally, Representative James Petzke presented RS 33040, a bill to define when a person becomes a resident for vehicle registration purposes. He said the measure would require new residents to obtain a license and register vehicles within 30 days, aiming to prevent people from moving to Idaho without paying road-use fees. The committee voted unanimously to introduce RS 33040, then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 3rd, 2025
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, and I don't see anybody in the audience.
- I also get the calls. from constituents that are in the same boat of, you know, or you know, we're in
- Sir, Chairman, wow, it is too late in the day.
- You're absolutely right and In talking with everyone involved in writing the bill, there was not a single
- I think our state is still number one in suicides in the country, you know, accidental.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee Mar 17th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- in the program.
- The 34 approved projects in Beach resulted in a 35.03% increase in property value and a 33.37% increase
- I'm generalizing now, but would this be a fair statement: the ones that have been most successful in
- I'm generalizing now, but would this be a fair statement: the ones that have been most successful in
- Just a comment in regard to the caps in cities.
Summary:
The committee met to continue its tax reform and relief study agenda, approved the December 3, 2025 minutes, and announced a new subcommittee to examine property tax statement issues with counties, auditors, and the tax office. Representative Headland was named chair, Senator Rummel vice chair, and Representatives Dressler and Dr. Dr. and Senator Patton were also assigned. The chair noted the group may need an additional meeting and thanked staff and attendees.
A major portion of the meeting focused on economic development incentives. The Department of Commerce presented on the Renaissance Zone program and TIF districts, describing Renaissance Zones as locally tailored tools that combine local property tax relief with state income tax incentives. Commerce said the program has supported thousands of projects since 1999 and cited examples from Beach and Mandan showing increases in property and taxable value, business retention, housing, and downtown revitalization. Committee members raised concerns that smaller rural communities often lack the staff and expertise to apply, and Commerce said it provides outreach through conferences, office hours, and one-on-one assistance. League of Cities and local officials from Bismarck and Ellendale echoed the capacity issue, discussed how the programs have worked in their communities, and suggested possible reforms or more targeted support for small towns. Ellendale’s mayor also described two TIF districts, one for industrial infrastructure in Oaks and one for housing infrastructure tied to a data center project in Ellendale.
The committee then turned to stripper oil taxation. The Tax Department gave a comparison of oil and gas tax structures in selected states, noting that most have some form of stripper or marginal well provision, while Alaska does not appear to have a specific stripper-well exemption. Members asked for more detail on definitions and North Dakota’s annual adjusted rate. The Department of Mineral Resources followed with a detailed presentation on North Dakota stripper wells, explaining the statutory thresholds, the 12-consecutive-month production test, and the fact that once a well qualifies it remains on stripper status even if production later rises. DMR said about 11,332 stripper wells are active, representing roughly 54% of wells and about 16% of state production, and emphasized that stripper status can extend well life, preserve tax revenue, and reduce orphaned wells. Committee members and industry witnesses discussed refracs, the economics of keeping marginal wells active, and the competitive disadvantage created by North Dakota’s oil price discount. No votes were taken on these informational items.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- in favor or who opposed it okay you in in favor or who opposed it okay you have<00:16:57.000><c> not
- order</c><00:23:46.039><c> to</c> dollar in that because in order to dollar in that because in order
- the</c> Fleet remains in good standing in the Fleet remains in good standing in the second<00:40:50.359
- That's a safeguard that was built in to make sure that the businesses in good standing in the state.
- </c> motion made second in if you're in favor motion made second in if you're in favor of<01:08:38.159
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- in in um um um in<00:12:18.360><c> South</c><00:12:18.640><c> Saint</c><00:12:18.920><c> Paul</c> in
- Um, Senator Klein, um, so is it fair to force my taxpayers in my district to pay for your property taxes
- > these</c> issuing debt in in in and around these issuing debt in in in and around these statutes<00
- Uh<01:08:49.359><c> in</c><01:08:49.640><c> in</c><01:08:49.880><c> 2024,</c> Uh in in 2024, Uh in in
Committee:
Senate Taxes
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I came over in the Senate from the House in 2018 and had no idea what I was in for following Senator
- And I believe in your career, it's not just in the buildings that you've built or even your service in
- I've been in the industry for 42 years, I think, at this point in time, so a very long time in all different
- In fact, Madam President, we would say, in terms of getting it right, in 2022 there was the Climate Change
- In fact, I voted in favor of them, right?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- treatment, and in her cancer treatment support group this was the hot topic back in 2019.
- in in the US the to the gymnastic team in in the US Olympics<00:13:25.480><c> how</c><00:13:25.680><
- it here in this committee.
- I'm all about fairness.
- I'm all about fairness.
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
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF2432 5/8/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> included in here um in the omnibus bill. included in here um in the omnibus bill.
- Uh, is it fair to say that in a lot of cases that insurance does play a significant, if not a driving
- And I think in the fairness that we think this is important in the very narrow circumstances where it's
- </c><01:10:27.840><c> the</c><01:10:27.920><c> in</c><01:10:28.239><c> the</c><01:10:28.480><c> fairness
- </c><01:10:29.280><c> that</c> and I think in the in the fairness that and I think in the in the fairness