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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- session and thank you for legislative session and thank you for the<00:18:33.600><c> opportunity</c>
- </c><00:25:34.240><c> agenda</c> police association's legislative agenda police association's legislative
- <00:40:23.440><c> and</c><00:40:23.760><c> past</c><00:40:24.319><c> legislators</c><00:40:25.280><c>
- on</c> legislators and past legislators on legislators and past legislators on policy<00:40:26.480><
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- legislation only, and it is not opposed by any group that I'm aware of.
- legislation only, and it is not opposed by any group that I'm aware of.
- legislation only, and it is not opposed by any group that I'm aware of.
- </c><00:38:52.800><c> to</c> that you consider support legislation to that you consider support legislation
- </c> urge you to support the legislation urge you to support the legislation which<00:44:14.880><c> will
Committee:
Senate Commerce
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Her legislative career reflects that same dedication.
- Council Office of Operations Legislative Council Office of Legislative<00:21:34.480><c> Council</c><
- 00:21:35.679><c> Associate</c><00:21:36.240><c> Fiscal</c> Legislative Council Associate Fiscal Legislative
- </c> legislative career, 8 years and longer. legislative career, 8 years and longer.
- Legislative authorization is graduation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Every time I mention this to somebody, a legislator or someone who's working on policy in a different
- He said this is what the proposed legislation does. Thank you. Gretchen M. also testified via Zoom.
- </c><01:18:39.560><c> field</c> disappearing with this legislation field disappearing with this legislation
- </c> travel corridors with this legislation travel corridors with this legislation potential<01:21:05.760
- Eagles Nest exemplifies the need for this legislation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 01/29/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So just some general history and the work that we do, based on the framework that was set up in legislation
- We did, last year, with some legislative direction and changes by this committee, as well as the House
- We did, last year, with some legislative direction and changes by this committee, as well as the House
- We did, last year, with some legislative direction and changes by this committee, as well as the House
- </c> last year with some legislative last year with some legislative Direction<00:09:07.680><c> and</
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 105 Apr 29th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- is</c><02:58:44.880><c> new</c> legislative declaration, which is new legislative declaration, which
- </c> then I read through the legislative then I read through the legislative declaration<03:05:47.840
- </c> everyone reads through legislative everyone reads through legislative declarations<03:05:50.960>
- 03:06:01.040><c> always</c> know, the legislative declaration always know, the legislative declaration
- </c> statement. in the legislative statement. in the legislative declaration.<03:06:31.279><c> I</c><
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/14/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair. >> And now, Representative Thibo. legislators deal with every single day. legislators deal with
- </c> own safety policies, this legislation own safety policies, this legislation strips<00:36:53.440>
- :10.239><c> having</c> so the legislator legislature having so the legislator legislature having sworn
- You HB1 1793 inexpedient to legislate.
- However, they oppose this legislation.
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee Jul 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I send out legislative updates to education committee members and ranking members.
- I try to keep myself to every 12 weeks that I've updated in this process and engaged not just legislative
- I try to keep myself to every 12 weeks that have updated in this process and engaged not just legislative
- The approach is consistent with the Commission's established practice over expansion, what the legislators
- My question to staff is: is there anything in the original authorizing legislation or legislation that
Summary:
The Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARC) met on July 31, 2026 to consider a citizen petition challenging the Washington State Charter School Commission’s April 2026 continuity of operations policy. Staff explained JARC’s authority under the Administrative Procedures Act and framed the issue as whether the Commission was using a policy in place of a rule, and whether that policy was within legislative intent. Staff also reviewed the Charter School Commission’s statutory framework, including limits on charter terms, transfer provisions involving the State Board of Education, and the Commission’s new process for identifying nonprofit operators to assume existing charter contracts when schools close or contracts are surrendered, revoked, or not renewed.
The petitioner, Cesar Harrison, argued the Commission had created a new transfer mechanism through policy rather than rulemaking, potentially bypassing statutory procedures and extending charter authority beyond the five-year framework. Commission Executive Director Marcus Hardin responded that the policy was only a procedural framework for evaluating proposals, not a transfer of contracts or creation of new authority, and said the Commission had used similar discretionary processes before. Public testimony from the Washington Education Association supported the petition, emphasizing that the policy should have gone through formal rulemaking for transparency and public input.
After discussion, committee members asked staff about the statute’s silence on contract continuation and the relationship between the Commission’s practice and legislative authorization. The committee then voted 7-0, with two members excused, to find that the Charter School Commission is using a policy or interpretive statement in place of a rule and that it is not within the intent of the Legislature as expressed by the statute. Staff explained that the finding will be sent to the agency, which must hold a hearing and then notify JARC of its intended action; JARC may later object to that action or take further steps. The committee then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
Transcript Highlights:
- By requiring agencies to report who gets capital, where it goes, and in what amounts, this legislation
- And I know that you specifically spoke on a piece of legislation, obviously. ...are, and I know that
- you specifically spoke on a piece of legislation, obviously authored by myself, specifically having to
- It’s a program that is not part of this piece of legislation, but MassDevelopment would be part of this
- you to know I just you open the door that's fairly something that I worked on even before as a legislator
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business held its second hearing of the session, with Chairs Gómez and Vargas opening by emphasizing the committee’s focus on equity, small business growth, and support for communities that have historically been overlooked. Several members noted the historic nature of having two Latino chairs. The hearing covered a package of bills centered on access to capital, transparency in state assistance, commercial tenant protections, downtown revitalization, and business improvement district administration.
Testimony was largely supportive of bills aimed at helping micro-businesses, small businesses, and disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Beckma, the Asian Business Empowerment Council, a minority- and woman-owned business owner, and a worker-owned Springfield business all backed measures including S. 179 and H. 312/S. 184, which would prioritize capital assistance and require reporting on where state business aid goes. Witnesses said transparency, upfront payments on state contracts, and better data collection could help businesses that struggle with delayed reimbursements, limited reserves, and difficulty accessing traditional financing. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council supported S. 173, which would dedicate a portion of sales tax revenue to a downtown vitality fund for district management, cultural districts, and downtown infrastructure, and said the bill could help sustain downtowns and prevent cultural displacement.
There was also testimony on H. 306, a commercial tenant first right of refusal bill, with Beckma supporting it as a way to help small tenants stay in their locations, while the Greater Boston Real Estate Board opposed it, arguing it would add cost, delay, uncertainty, and could reduce property values and the commercial tax base. The board supported H. 305, a housing bill that would expand by-right multifamily and open-space residential development while preserving local zoning protections. Andre Leroux of MassINC also supported S. 173 and H. 299, the latter proposing longer BID renewal periods and audit requirements aligned with nonprofit standards. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded after public testimony and questions, with the chair closing testimony.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- So this legislation, as I think you know, as the Senate has taken...
- The legislation, as I think you know, as the Senate has taken action on now twice, seeks to repeal the
- Through this legislation, we would create safe and responsible happy hour practices.
- And I hope we can write that in the legislative soon.
- And I hope we can write that in the legislative soon.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on alcohol licensing, sales, and consumption issues affecting bars, restaurants, package stores, and local communities. The chair outlined hybrid hearing procedures, including three-minute testimony limits and instructions for written testimony. The committee heard a local bill for Milford, H. 4169, authorizing an additional off-premises all-alcohol license for Charlie’s Mini Mart, with the understanding that the existing wine and malt license would be surrendered if the new license is granted.
A major topic was the long-running debate over happy hour. The Massachusetts Restaurant Association opposed bills such as S. 217, H. 349, and H. 443, arguing that discounted alcohol would intensify competition, create pressure on restaurants to participate, and potentially raise liquor liability and insurance costs. In contrast, Senator Julian Cyr testified in support of repealing the happy hour ban through a local-option framework, saying the bill includes safeguards such as no discounts after 10 p.m., fixed pricing during promotions, and advance posting requirements, and that it could help downtowns and seasonal businesses without creating a public health risk.
The Massachusetts Package Stores Association testified on a broad package of bills, opposing measures to reinstate happy hour, allow supplier control over retail shelf space (H. 350), impose a transfer fee on licenses (H. 351), authorize alcohol coupons or discounts (H. 381 and S. 219), and permit Thanksgiving alcohol sales (H. 428). It supported bills requiring beverage alcohol training for off-premise licensees (H. 344), restricting self-checkout for alcohol (H. 366), changing Section 15 grocery-store license rules (S. 213), and several other regulatory changes. The Distilled Spirits Council supported H. 350 on private label spirits, while acknowledging concerns about disclosure and preferential treatment; package store witnesses defended private labels as lawful products they create with manufacturers, and the council argued the bill should address consumer confusion and unfair competitive advantages. The hearing concluded with Chair Chan announcing committee poll results on other bills, including a number of favorable reports and study orders, and the committee then voted to close the hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session May 28th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Fiola for legislation to authorize municipalities to opt in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours
- Fiola for legislation to authorize municipalities to opt in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours
- baseline, whether you are a city councilor, select board member, school committee member, state legislator
- baseline, whether you are a city councilor, select board member, school committee member, state legislator
- More recently, we had a very vigorous debate in this chamber relative to legislation surrounding the
Summary:
The Senate took up several local and special bills on third reading and final passage. It amended and passed to be engrossed Senate 1831, a Rutland bill providing killed-in-the-line-of-duty benefits for Joanne Saundi as the surviving spouse of Detective John DeSongy, and also passed to be engrossed two Haverhill bills exempting Nick Santos and Anthony Morales from the maximum age requirement for police officer appointments. The chamber then enacted bills concerning police age requirements in Newton and Stonem, sending them to the Governor. It also adopted two congratulatory resolutions, including one for the Florence Community Band’s 25th anniversary and another recognizing the Italian Consulate in Boston and Italian National Day.
The Senate suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer a House petition from Rep. Carol Fiola to the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, proposing a temporary pilot to let municipalities extend liquor-license hours and allow public consumption in designated districts during summer 2026. The chamber also addressed House 5501, the fiscal year 2027 state budget, after the House nonconcurred in a Senate amendment; the Senate insisted on its amendment and appointed a conference committee, naming Senators Rodrigues, Comerford, and O’Connor.
A major floor debate centered on Senate 3104, a resolution responding to the Supreme Judicial Court’s May 7, 2026 order regarding the State Auditor’s request for Senate financial records. Supporters said the resolution would provide documents in four clarified categories—budgets, audits, balance-forward transactions, and monetary settlement agreements—while preserving constitutional separation-of-powers objections to broader requests. Opponents argued the Senate should have sought the court’s guidance earlier and that the documents should be produced without further delay. The resolution was adopted on a roll call vote, 33-6. The Senate then adjourned in memory of William F. Howard of Beverly and set its next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And we're opposed to this legislation.
- And we had this conversation early in the session where another piece of legislation was trying to do
- And we're opposed to this legislation.
- You know, I know a lot of legislation is a result of your personal experiences.
- Because now there's a lawsuit tied up because of this legislation?
Committee:
House Insurance
Summary:
The House Insurance Committee met on May 6 and first heard H.R. 196, which would create a special study committee to examine the impacts of fallen trees on residential property, property values, daily life, and the insurance market. Representative Owen said the goal was to explore whether homeowners who proactively remove hazardous trees should receive some kind of insurance incentive or discount. Members generally supported the idea, with comments noting tree-related losses in hurricane damage and suggesting the study also consider homeowners association restrictions on tree removal. The resolution was reported favorably.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 100, concerning proof of insurance for transportation network company drivers. Senator Jenkins explained the bill would require ride-share drivers involved in accidents to provide the correct ride-share-specific insurance and disclose whether they were logged into the app or on a prearranged ride, with penalties for failing to do so. Supporters from the Chiefs of Police were noted, and the bill was reported favorably.
House Bill 408, dealing with homeowners insurance cancellations when policyholders timely mitigate risks, drew the most discussion. Representative Jordan said the bill was intended to prevent mid-policy cancellations after homeowners complete requested mitigation work, and committee amendments changed the bill from renewal language to cancellation language and shortened a notice period from 90 to 60 days. Insurance industry representatives opposed the bill, arguing the problem was not occurring in practice, that current notice rules already address the issue, and that the bill could create confusion and litigation. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment and then voluntarily deferred the bill.
The committee also took up House Bill 625 on peer-to-peer car sharing programs. Representative Jordan described it as a measure to clarify insurance and liability rules for services like Turo, and the committee adopted two sets of technical and substantive amendments, including a requirement for admitted or approved physical damage coverage when no contractual protection package exists. Enterprise Rental Car’s representative said the company supported the broader policy discussion but disagreed with the amended version and wanted the issue revisited through NCOIL. The bill was reported favorably as amended, and the meeting adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And we're opposed to this legislation.
- And we had this conversation early in the session where another piece of legislation was trying to do
- You know, I know a lot of legislation is a result of your personal experiences.
- Because now there's a lawsuit tied up because of this legislation?
- Because now there's a lawsuit tied up because of this legislation?
Committee:
House Insurance
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Isaiah Herrera, Legislative District 5. Dr. Isaiah Herrera, Legislative District 5.
- State of Arizona Legislative Proclamation honoring the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
- Dated this 21st day of April, 2026, Representative Jeff Weninger, Legislative District 13.
- glad they're here today to see us at work and what it looks like, and more importantly, to see my legislative
- love to introduce It is their first time visiting the legislature, and I'd love to introduce my legislative
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a proclamation honoring the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Members also welcomed the Doctor of the Day and several guest groups, including Alzheimer’s Association advocates. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several Senate bills.
In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced SB 1037, SB 1233, SB 1290, and SB 1445, adopting committee amendments where offered and giving each a do pass recommendation; SB 1814 was retained. Members discussed SB 1055, which would require reporting certain unlawfully present individuals arrested for crimes to federal immigration authorities, with Democrats raising concerns about profiling and civil liberties and Republicans arguing it simply enforces federal law; it also received a do pass recommendation. SB 1274, relating to transportation and infrastructure, was amended and recommended do pass, SB 1502 also advanced, and SB 1573, concerning foreign or religious sectarian law in state courts, prompted debate over whether it was necessary or duplicative but was likewise recommended do pass. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the measures were assigned accordingly.
The House then took up third-reading votes. SB 1168 and SB 1172 passed overwhelmingly, SB 1290 passed after debate about HOA meeting openness, SB 1221 passed on a 32-24 vote after supporters said it would improve tax transparency, and SB 1400 passed 47-9 despite concerns about peer support and counseling protections. SB 1214, a medical practice bill involving stem cell regenerative therapies, failed 25-31 after some members said they were not comfortable with the measure; afterward, a motion to reconsider its failure was adopted, placing it back on the third-reading calendar. The House also granted the Senate permission to adjourn until April 27, and then adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Isaiah Herrera, Legislative District 5. Representatives Aguirre and Marquez. Dr.
- Isaiah Herrera, Legislative District 5. Representatives Aguirre and Marquez.
- State of Arizona Legislative Proclamation honoring the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
- Dated this 21st day of April, 2026, Representative Jeff Weninger, Legislative District 13.
- It is their first time visiting the legislature, and I'd love to introduce my legislative family to my
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation interferes with private sector business decisions about how companies categorize and
- Unfortunately, I believe that we very often, both sides of the aisle, run so much legislation trying
- I don't think the legislation is the answer for this problem, and that's why I'm voting no today.
- If you apply the proper role through legislation. That's not the proper role of government.
- Legislative proclamation recognizing the University of Arizona men's basketball team 2026 NCAA Final
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Stephen Brown, Legislative District 4.
- State of Arizona legislative proclamation: City of Tolleson Arizona Founders Day.
- Representative Elda Luna-Nájera, Representative Lupe Contreras, and Senator Eva Diaz, all of Legislative
- Today is Delta Day at the Capitol, and they are here learning about the legislative process and reaching
- out to all of you, their legislators.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several points of personal privilege recognizing guests, including a newly graduated Army servicemember, the Doctor of the Day, and members of Delta Sigma Theta visiting for Delta Day at the Capitol. The chamber also adopted a proclamation designating April 10, 2026, as Founders Day in the City of Tolleson, with remarks highlighting the city’s history and the Whoopi Days Festival. The House then appointed a conference committee on HB 2874 after voting not to concur in Senate amendments.
The House considered several bills in Committee of the Whole. On SB 1058, a floor amendment offered by Rep. Gutierrez to address gun trafficking, merchant codes, and related enforcement tools failed by a vote of 17-32, and the bill was then recommended do pass. SB 1094, dealing with civil liability related to gender transition procedures for minors, drew extended debate over constitutionality, medical liability, and impacts on physicians and patients, and it was also recommended do pass. SB 1136, SB 1422, and SB 1663 (with a Blackman floor amendment adopted) each received do pass recommendations.
Later, the House adopted Committee of the Whole reports placing SB 1075 and SB 1202 on third reading, retaining SB 1419 on the calendar, and advancing SCM 1004 and SCM 1007. On third reading, the House passed SB 1024, SB 1148, SB 1232, SB 1293, and SB 1586, with members explaining votes on issues including vehicle registration, Supreme Court administration, outdoor advertising and zoning, GPLET tax policy, and state agency matters. The chamber then recessed briefly for announcements and personal privilege remarks, and finally adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Stephen Brown, Legislative District 4.
- State of Arizona legislative proclamation: City of Tolleson, Arizona Founders Day.
- Representative Alma Hernandez, Representative Lupe Contreras, and Senator Eva Diaz, all of Legislative
- Today is Delta Day at the Capitol, and they are here learning about the legislative process and reaching
- out to all of you, their legislators.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, it's just a statutory fund, and so the transfer will be authorized through legislation.
- The legislation that's in my committee, I've briefly looked at it, but I believe it is testing... ...
- Well, this senator right here is carrying that legislation, by the way.
- I know that constitutionally, our one job as state legislators is to pass a balanced budget.
- As state legislators, is to pass a balanced budget. Everything outside of that is just extra.
Bills:
SB1177
Summary:
The Senate Appropriations Committee met to consider Senate Bill 1177, the general appropriation bill. The chair and budget authors explained that the proposal was built to balance the budget using a mix of general revenue, cash sweeps, and other fund transfers, including money from unclaimed property, revenue stabilization, and other statutory funds. Members also discussed a proposed $35 million OWRB revolving loan fund tied to ARPA interest and a $200 million transfer from the Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund as part of a long-term savings strategy.
A number of agency-specific items drew questions. Members reviewed the OPEB employer contribution reduction, rent coverage for state agencies, child care and Head Start funding, Department of Corrections revenue from ICE-related agreements, sheriff grant funding, and education funding, including about $99 million in additional formula funding, a $2,000 teacher pay raise, and reading-related appropriations such as Strong Readers and Just Right Reader. The committee also discussed mental health funding, including a $30 million consent decree line, a proposed privatization of CCBHC services with an estimated $10 million savings, and related reduction-in-force costs. Other topics included Attorney General transfers and litigation funding, higher education allocations, Langston University extension funding, historical society requests that were not funded, and a biosolids pilot program.
During debate, supporters argued the bill fulfilled the constitutional duty to pass a balanced budget and highlighted increases for education, health care, and water infrastructure. Opponents criticized the use of one-time cash, tax cuts, and what they described as special-project spending, while raising concerns about transparency and underfunded services such as child care and transportation. After debate, the committee voted 18-5 to pass Senate Bill 1177.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- This caucus represents an important addition to our legislative community.
- Its purpose is to advance policy discussions and legislative initiatives that will help secure Maryland's
- But anyway, today at 4:00 p.m. is a joint press conference of the Latino Caucus, the Legislative Black
- </c><00:21:05.000><c> Black</c> the Latino Caucus, the Legislative Black the Latino Caucus, the Legislative
- I move that the House stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 25th at 10:00 a.m., legislative date March