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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Providing claims assistance that are not currently regulated by federal law.
- As you're likely aware, the banking industry is one of the most regulated, if not the most regulated,
- We don't take any issue with those sorts of regulations.
- we not be regulated to become enforcing those policies.
- And so there is a significant regulations in this industry.
Committee:
Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Keywords:
outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting, undocumented immigrants, financial services, identification requirements, loans, foreign remittances, transitional housing, military, veterans, grant program, supportive services, SB1511, commercial driver license, CDL, nondomiciled CDL, nondomiciled commercial driver license
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes omnibus cannabis bill 5/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Just talk to anybody trying to navigate the regulations set out. It has been absolutely brutal.
- And the existing regulations only allowed owning of a single cannabis business, and then you could own
- It has been the regulations set out. It has been absolutely<00:08:37.880><c> brutal.
- ><c> only</c> And the existing regulations only And the existing regulations only allowed<00:09:14.080
- at the state level, a lot of regulations at the state level, but<00:11:50.000><c> there's</c><00:11:
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 33 Apr 8th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and the best regulations to ensure... ...effective and efficient regulator and the best regulations
- Lastly, this bill in the House version did include language that looked at the regulation of illicit
- that closed the... ...has enacted new hemp guidance and new hemp regulations that closed the loophole
- Being on the conference committee once again, another conference committee for the CCC regulations and
- This model reduces classroom distraction while helping students build self-regulation and...
Summary:
The House opened with ceremonial activities, including the Pledge of Allegiance and recognition of several student athletic teams and guests, then took up a series of routine matters. Members adopted a resolution congratulating the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps on its 25th anniversary, suspended Joint Rule 12 for a petition concerning lease authorization for Eastern Mountain State Forests, and enacted several bills, including measures related to the Sandwich town charter and Springfield tax relief. The House also passed a bill authorizing charity alcohol auctions after adopting a substitute amendment, and passed a bill directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific applicant.
The main policy debate centered on Senate Bill 2581, amended and retitled as an act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth. Supporters described the bill as a response to classroom distraction, bullying, and mental health harms associated with cell phones and social media, and said it would require bell-to-bell restrictions on personal devices in schools, provide guidance and a model policy for districts, and limit social media access for children under 14 while requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. Several members cited educator testimony, school district practices, and concerns about anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and online predators. Opponents and amendment sponsors argued for more local flexibility and warned about implementation costs, but amendments seeking to preserve district-specific policies or prohibit unfunded mandates were rejected.
The House adopted a consolidated amendment to the bill by roll call, then passed the bill to be engrossed by a vote of 129-25. Earlier, the House also accepted a conference committee report on legislation modernizing cannabis laws by a vote of 155-0, after debate focused on restructuring the Cannabis Control Commission, expanding licensing and ownership rules, and addressing equity and social justice provisions. The chamber recessed several times, briefly lost quorum during proceedings, and adjourned to meet again in informal session the following day.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Public Safety Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We are asking to be regulated. Thank you.
- I support responsible regulation, but this is not regulation.
- This bill would only be applying toward regulating 7-OH but not kratom.
- This bill would just regulate... That's correct.
- So, again, we do need regulations around how much is sold.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Public Safety heard two bills. SB 99 by Senator Blakespear, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, would improve coordination between civilian and military law enforcement in domestic violence cases involving military protective orders (MPOs). The bill would require courts to check for MPOs in the NCIC system when considering restraining orders, allow MPOs to be admissible evidence, require civilian officers to notify military law enforcement of possible MPO violations, and allow local agencies to enter MOUs with the military. Supporters said the bill would close jurisdictional gaps that can leave survivors unprotected; the ACLU opposed it unless amended, citing due process concerns because MPOs are issued by commanders without court process. The committee discussed amendments to make notification and MOU provisions less automatic and to broaden local agency participation, then passed SB 99 to Judiciary on a 5-0 vote.
SB 758 by Senator Umberg, as amended, would make the sale or distribution of products with unnaturally concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) a misdemeanor and would restrict nitrous oxide sales by tobacco retailers while preserving legitimate culinary and medicinal uses. Supporters, including local governments, law enforcement, and public safety advocates, described widespread misuse of nitrous oxide and 7-OH, especially among youth, and cited poisonings, injuries, and deaths. Opponents argued the bill would criminalize adults using kratom-related products for pain relief or harm reduction, questioned the scientific evidence, and urged a regulatory or public health approach instead of prohibition. Committee members largely agreed the issue raised public health questions and supported moving the bill forward with amendments; SB 758 passed to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 22 (2-6-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , they went ahead and did a regulation to include veterinarians in the reporting requirement.
- , they went ahead and did a regulations, they went ahead and did a regulation<00:35:08.160><c> to</c>
- <00:35:08.480><c> include</c><00:35:08.800><c> veterinarians</c><00:35:09.359><c> in</c> regulation to
- </c> through regulation or any other means. through regulation or any other means.
- Neither of which of those of regulation. Neither of which of those things<00:36:46.720><c> happen.
Keywords:
Convene 00:00:00
Senate Message 00:05:34
Calendar/2nd Readings 00:06:28
Orders of the Day 00:08:10
HB 542 00:08:34
HB 565 00:23:06
HB 611 00:25:32
HB 657 00:28:39
HB 762 00:31:07
HB 108 00:34:54
HB 67 00:39:02
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 00:46:48
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 00:58:42
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 00:59:12
ConC/Rules Report 01:02:18
Floor Amendments 01:03:42
Adjournment 01:04:02, 958, all
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any AI regulation bills that you could support?
- The bill should be an example of how AI regulation can go wrong.
- The bill should be an example of how AI regulation can't go wrong.
- We're signed in as other but supportive of advancing regulation of high-risk AI systems.
- And this is about concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, AI-generated content, deepfake, synthetic media, content provenance, provenance data, metadata, watermarking, disclosure, transparency, consumer protection, unfair or deceptive acts, unfair competition, Washington RCW, Title 19 RCW, platform regulation, AI detection tool, media authenticity
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any AI regulation bills that you could support?
- House Bill 2157, regulating high-risk artificial intelligence system development, deployment, and use
- The bill should be an example of how AI regulation can go wrong.
- We're signed in as other but supportive of advancing regulation of high-risk AI systems.
- Based on my research, I see a strong need for this legislation regulating AI companions for minors.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on three AI-related bills. HB 1170 would require large generative AI providers to offer provenance detection tools and include latent and manifest disclosures in AI-generated or altered content; supporters said it is needed to combat deepfakes and disinformation, while opponents raised First Amendment, technical feasibility, and compliance concerns, and the Attorney General’s Office said the bill needs clearer provider definitions and enforcement language. HB 2157 would regulate high-risk AI systems used in consequential decisions such as employment, housing, health care, and parole by requiring risk management, impact assessments, disclosures, and a private right of action; the sponsor said it is needed to address algorithmic discrimination and consumer protection, while industry and civil liberties groups warned it is overbroad, burdensome, and constitutionally problematic, and the AG’s Office supported the concept but asked for changes to enforcement and the right-to-cure provisions. HB 2225 would regulate AI companion chatbots by requiring disclosures, limits on manipulative engagement, and safeguards for minors and self-harm; the sponsor, governor’s office, AG’s Office, researchers, and several families testified in support, citing harms to youth and real-world suicides, while industry groups supported narrower protections but objected to the private right of action and scope. No votes were taken during the hearings.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Dibble's bill places the regulation requirements on DPS.
- This bill places regulation under MnDOT, so that's a significant difference.
- This bill places regulation DPS.
- </c> of varying local regulations. of varying local regulations.
- Uh for the city, access regulation.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So we need regulation on this product..." "Regulation on this product.
- But this bill is allowing big tobacco to try to regulate themselves.
- We need serious regulations on vaping and tobacco products, and the two need to have the same regulations
- And the two need to have the same regulations because the two are the same.
- We need real regulations to protect public health. This bill is soft on big tobacco.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And we are in a situation where if we cannot use this product, which is regulated, registered, and safe
- It's federally registered and highly regulated, and we follow all the EPA rules.
- , and we follow all and highly regulated, and we follow all the<00:05:09.360><c> EPA</c><00:05:10.000
- They could be added into the regulations so they could be changed or made applicable to different types
- They could be added into the regulations so they could be changed or made applicable to different types
Bills:
HB1979
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
Keywords:
environmental review, affordable housing, clean energy, judicial proceedings, public participation, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The committee held an AEN hearing on Friday, March 20, in Room 224 with remote participation streamed live. The first measure, HB 1880 HD3, would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2030, the use or application of pesticides containing 1,3-D (Telone). Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and HAPA, argued that 1,3-D is a probable carcinogen, can drift off target, and poses risks to farm workers, nearby families, children, and vulnerable communities, while safer alternatives exist. Opponents, including the Western Plant Health Association and Dole Food, said the product is federally registered and regulated, is needed for pineapple production, and that banning it could threaten jobs, local food production, and the pineapple industry; Dole also noted a petition signed by 95 employees opposing the bill. The chair recorded 73 in support, seven opposed, and two comments for the measure.
The committee then took up HB 1931 HD2, which would establish a state noxious weed coordinator, update the process for designating and managing noxious weeds, allow public proposals to change designations, require notice and reporting, classify weeds into three categories, and strengthen enforcement and penalties. Testimony was generally supportive, with DLNR and DAB submitting support and CGAPS backing the bill as a modernization of outdated 1950s-era statutes, arguing that more flexible administrative rules would better address changing agricultural and invasive species conditions. The measure received 38 supportive testimonies, with no opposition or comments recorded.
Because the committee did not have quorum, no final decision was made on the measures. The chair announced that decision-making would be rolled to Wednesday, March 25, at 3:05 p.m. in Room 224, and the hearing adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The 2024 rules were a major step forward because they finally gave regulators clear...
- This is about maintaining the status quo, ensuring continuity for patients and regulators alike.
- As one of the regulators of the private health insurance market in California, it is critical that the
- The canary inspection program, which was established in 1925, regulates the commercial manufacturing
- It regulates the commercial manufacturing and packing of food susceptible to botulism contamination.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health heard presentations on several bills, beginning with AB 1734, which would expand California Health Interview Survey food insecurity data collection to households up to 400% of the federal poverty level. The author and supporters from food banks, AARP, county governments, and nutrition groups argued the bill would improve California’s ability to measure hunger amid federal cuts; there was no opposition. The committee also heard AB 1949, which would treat acupuncture as its own Medi-Cal benefit and allow up to 24 visits per year. Supporters said the current two-visits-per-month cap limits effective treatment and can increase reliance on medications; the bill drew broad support and no opposition. AB 1910, a postpartum pelvic floor health bill, was presented as an education and awareness measure encouraging patients to discuss pelvic floor concerns with providers, with no opposition. AB 2011 would codify federal mental health parity standards into state law; supporters said it would preserve enforcement if federal rules are rolled back, while insurers opposed it as premature given ongoing federal litigation and possible new rules. AB 2706 would modernize California’s cannery law to align with federal food safety standards and reduce duplicative requirements for food processors, with support from the dairy industry and no opposition. AB 2041 would require certain public safety agencies to report compliance with 911 dispatcher pre-arrival instruction training requirements, building on prior legislation; it also faced no opposition.
After quorum was established, the committee voted on the bills. The consent calendar bills AB 1571, AB 1864, and AB 1956 were approved 6-0. AB 1734, AB 1910, AB 1949, AB 2041, and AB 2706 all passed the committee unanimously or near-unanimously and were re-referred to Appropriations or Education as applicable. AB 2011 passed 8-2, with some members expressing concern about federal litigation, implementation costs, and the timing of codifying the 2024 parity rule into state law. All bills were placed on call after the votes, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Workforce Committee in Session Jan 19th, 2026 at 12:59 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- It is an area that both the regulations and the historical operations of skilled nursing facilities and
- The state regulations have certain mandatory requirements of staffing that exist in West Virginia. ..
- The rules and regulations, and there's tons of them, are so... ...by the federal government.
- And the survey activity, the rules and regulations almost require them not to be placed there.
- Now, does that present problems for them down the road with surveying regulations?
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and heard a presentation from Marty Wright, CEO of the West Virginia Healthcare Association, on the state’s long-term care system. He described the continuum from home care to assisted living to skilled nursing facilities, emphasizing that these settings increasingly serve short-term rehab-to-home patients as well as older adults needing round-the-clock care. He also outlined the number of facilities in West Virginia, the predominance of Medicaid as the payer for long-term nursing home care, the private-pay nature of assisted living, and the role of OFAC/CMS in regulation.
A major focus of the presentation was workforce shortages and turnover, especially for CNAs, LPNs, and RNs, along with declining interest in nursing careers and the impact of regulatory burden and burnout. Wright said the system is also struggling to serve younger patients with substance use disorder, mental illness, or other behavioral needs, who are often not well suited for traditional nursing home placement but have limited alternatives. Senators raised concerns about where such patients are being housed, the long-term effects of opioid and behavioral health issues, and the gap between school-age special needs populations and adult care needs.
Wright said Medicaid can cover long-term nursing home care for those who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements, but affordability and spend-down requirements remain major barriers. He also warned that Medicare Advantage can create confusion and shorter covered stays for rehab patients, and he urged early planning around long-term care insurance and estate planning. No votes were taken on the presentation, and the committee adjourned after questions and discussion.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We set up a legal cannabis market and industry in California, subject to many regulations.
- Despite the adoption of emergency regulations by the California Department of Public Health in October
- Our union members work in licensed, regulated facilities.
- The result, capped by the emergency regulations adopted in September, has been to obliterate the hemp
- We believe it's too broad in its regulation of online marketplaces. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard several measures, including SB 402 by Senator Valadares, which would move existing qualification requirements for qualified autism service providers and related professionals from the Health and Safety Code and Insurance Code into the Business and Professions Code without changing the standards. Supporters said it was a technical cleanup that would improve consistency and legislative oversight, while an opponent argued the bill was unnecessary and could create access issues; another witness urged inclusion of the QABA credentialing board. The committee approved SB 402 on a due pass motion to the Committee on Health.
The committee also heard SB 378 by Senator Wiener, aimed at online platforms that facilitate sales of illicit cannabis and intoxicating hemp products. Supporters, including labor, local government, and cannabis industry representatives, said the bill would help protect consumers, minors, legal businesses, and tax revenue by creating accountability for online marketplaces. Opponents from the hemp industry and TechNet argued the bill was overly broad, could sweep in legitimate platforms and payment services, and should better distinguish bad actors from compliant hemp businesses; members discussed implementation, enforcement through a private right of action, and coordination with AB 8. The committee passed SB 378 to the Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection.
Senator Arreguín presented SB 779, which would establish minimum enforcement fines for Contractors State License Board citations where minimums are currently very low or absent, and would raise the board’s reserve cap from six months to 12 months. The sponsor said the changes would better match penalties to violations and help support consumer protection and board operations during economic downturns. There was no opposition, and the committee approved SB 779 as amended to the Committee on Appropriations.
The committee also approved the consent calendar, which included SB 344 and AB 652, both sent to Appropriations. SB 508 was not heard because it had been pulled by the author.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Is it normal and customary for the Attorney General's Office to be involved in insurance rate regulation
- Isn't it true that OID can regulate rates now in an uncompetitive market?
- states to make up for losses in states with tighter insurance regulations.
- I just disagree that you see this as increasing regulations. I think it's not burdensome.
- Of rate regulation are you wanting to go forward with?
Bills:
HB3048 , HB3259 , HB3646 , HB3696 , HB3780 , HB3781 , HB3802 , HB3818 , HB4294 , HB4488 , HB2929
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
insurance, nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines, insurance regulation, Oklahoma, health insurance, contracting entities, medical providers, enrollment, beneficiary rights, property and casualty, rates, filing, Insurance Commissioner, regulation, property, regulations, actuary, rate filing, independent review
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Families and Children.(2-10-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- He said the bill has to do with child care regulations.
- looking at some of the legislation and the chamber group coming in, he knew it would deal with regulations
- He said there was thought about doing a comprehensive review of all the regulations within early childhood
- <00:01:53.971><c> [clears throat]</c> regulations [clears throat] regulations [clears throat] and<00:
- within uh early childhood regulations within uh early childhood education.<00:02:04.000><c> So,</c><
Committee:
Senate Families & Children
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Chapter 1304 of the Occupations Code.
- This would remove duplicative regulations, as we've mentioned before.
- Department of Licensing and Regulation, that you are neutral on the bill, is that correct?
- I'm Stephen Leary, Assistant General Counsel at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
- of Licensing and Regulation.
Bills:
HB 112 , HB199 , HB621 , HB1349 , HB2214 , HB3466 , HB3698 , HB3699 , HCR9 , HB112 , HB199 , HCR9
Keywords:
science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 25th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- This is my professional opinion as somebody who studies occupational regulation.
- House Bill 1888 seeks to modernize our regulations by exempting small boilers.
- Avoids redundant regulation.
- , which are already rigorously regulated by the US FDA.
- My office created uh the first illicit massage parlor regulations in 2022.
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 14, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- TODAY, WE ARE JOINED BY THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR LIFE AND HEALTH WITH THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION
- IS KIND OF A COMPLEX ISSUE, I WANT TO GIVE THE COMMITTEE AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT OIR DOES AND HOW WE REGULATE
- WE DO MARKET REGULATION WHERE WE CHECK TO SEE ON THE ACTIONS OF THE INSURERS AND HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE
- THESE ARE PLANS THAT ARE PAC COMPLIANT SO COMPLIANT WITH ALL FEDERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS WE TALKED
- IT'S A BIFURCATED MARKET AS YOU CLEARLY SEE WHERE SOME IS REGULATED BY OIR AND SOME REGULATED BY AHCA
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government. (2-4-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- , the current law does have some interpretation, but it limits the local government's ability to regulate
- of Senate Bill 132 clarifies that nothing in state law limits a local government's authority to regulate
- , the current law does have some interpretation, but it limits the local government's ability to regulate
- </c><00:04:36.560><c> of</c><00:04:36.800><c> the</c> parlors while leaving regulation of the parlors
- while leaving regulation of the practice<00:04:37.680><c> of</c><00:04:37.919><c> massage</c><00:04:
Committee:
Senate State & Local Government
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, the Committee on Regulated Industries will now come to order.
- Regulation. Madam Secretary, you are recognized. Thank you.
- Our discovery was that the regulation in 4D has...
- The growing challenges of board service and industry regulations mean we recognize the importance of
- well-prepared service and industry regulations.
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries met for a panel discussion on current issues affecting Florida condominiums. DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin highlighted the department’s expanded condo education, complaint, and ombudsman services under HB 1021, including new online resources, board member certification, increased outreach, and broader complaint jurisdiction. She said the division has filled most of its new positions and that the new condo website is intended to improve transparency and access to records and information.
Other panelists focused on insurance, inspections, and market impacts. Insurance agent Mike Clarkson said the condo insurance market remains difficult, especially for older buildings, and raised concerns about roof replacement demands, Citizens’ depopulation practices, and the mismatch between reserve studies and insurer timelines. Building officials representative Ron Laceca described challenges with phase one and phase two inspections, including incomplete databases, limited contractor capacity, and the need for local flexibility and better recordkeeping. University of Florida researcher Bill Hughes said his data show the condo market has not suffered a major overall decline from the new laws; he argued the rules have made costs more transparent and may strengthen the market over time.
Community association manager Jamie Ballard said the biggest pressures on associations are rising insurance costs and early roof replacement requirements, and she supported board certification while opposing the continuing education exemption for long-tenured CAMs. In committee discussion, members pressed witnesses on whether recent condo laws caused insurance and roof-cost problems, and witnesses generally said those issues are driven more by the market than by the legislation. Senators also discussed possible reforms, including better data collection, clearer reporting duties for managers, and possible changes to insurance and reserve practices. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment.