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• I reached out to them before I filed the bill, so it will not raise our rates, no. bill<00:14:42.399>
• </c><00:14:56.839><c> the</c> ...I reached out to them before I filed the bill, so it will not raise
• right to do it, and I was going to stand by the regulation proposed, but I had already planned to file
• right to do it, and I was going to stand by the regulation proposed, but I had already planned to file
• this bill because I planned to file this bill because I don't<00:16:11.480><c> think</c><00:16:11.639

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:12 Introduction of Guests 01:09 HB 88 Discussion 01:46 HB 88 Roll Call Vote 03:24 HB 346 Discussion 04:20 HB 346 Roll Call Vote 21:58 Chair Comments 24:31, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 88, which was described as a short bill to clarify procedures for Waste Management boards, including term limits, appointments, and making sure consolidated governments actively recruit community members and make openings easier to find. The sponsor said the bill was intended to resolve confusion about members staying on after terms expire. The bill received no opposition, passed the committee unanimously, and was reported favorably for the floor. The committee then took up House Bill 346, as amended by a committee substitute. The sponsor explained that the bill responds to a dispute over air emission fees, especially for emergency generators and backup generators used for worker safety and limited non-emergency testing. The bill would exempt emergency generators and backup generators operating 100 hours or less for maintenance/testing from fees, while also removing an existing 4,000-ton cap so the per-ton fee would drop for most permitted sources. Members discussed the possible impact on utilities and ratepayers, with concerns raised that costs could be passed through to consumers and affect coal-dependent areas. The sponsor and another member argued the change would generally reduce fees for most sources and incentivize emissions reductions; the cabinet was described as neutral, and the affected utilities were identified as TVA, LG&E, East Kentucky Power, and Big Rivers, with only TVA having raised comments. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed the committee with a favorable recommendation, though one member voted no and several members explained yes votes while expressing ongoing concerns about future rate impacts. At the end of the meeting, members briefly discussed broader concerns about utility surcharges and the need to monitor the effects of legislation on ratepayers, but those comments were not part of the bill under consideration. The chair noted that future meetings may include more bills and could start earlier if needed, and the committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Several reports have been filed, which the clerk will read.
• Filing the reports will be recorded in the Senate Journal, and the reports will be placed on file.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate convened with the Pledge of Allegiance, then took up a resolution offered by Senator Feeney congratulating Anthony A.R. Pate on his 100th birthday. The resolution was adopted by voice vote. The clerk then reported two filings: the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission’s annual COLA report and the Worcester District Attorney’s annual report on wiretap interceptions for calendar year 2024. Both reports were ordered placed on file and recorded in the Senate Journal. Senator Durand offered an order setting the Senate’s next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m., which was adopted. Durand then moved that the Senate adjourn, and the chamber adjourned to meet again Monday at 11:00 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• The report has been filed, which the clerk will read. Report of the executive officer.
• 15C of chapter 239 of the General Laws, submitted its report on summary statistics on evictions, filings
• The report will be noted in the journal and placed on file.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and briefly recessed until enough members were present. Upon reconvening, Senator Rodrigues offered a resolution recognizing the legacy of Representative Patricia A. Haddad. The Senate adopted the resolution by voice vote. The clerk then read a report from the executive office of the trial court, submitted under section 15C of chapter 239 of the General Laws, containing summary statistics on evictions, filings, actions, and dispositions from January 2024 through January 2025. The report was ordered noted in the journal and placed on file. Senator Tarr offered an order to adjourn the Senate until Monday at 11:00 a.m., and the order was adopted by voice vote. Senator Feeney then moved that the Senate adjourn, and the Senate adjourned to meet again on Monday at 11:00 a.m.

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• Chair: Approved for filing by 4:00 PM.
• The late-filing amendments must be submitted to House Bill drafting by 6:30 PM, approved for filing by

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• We are proposing House File 2437, the omnibus tax bill, and House File 475, Memorial Resolution to replace
• will designate Tuesday, May 13th, for the adoption of the calendar for the day and establish a pre-filing

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Main amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting by 7 a.m., approved for filing by 8 a.m.
• Adhering amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting and approved for filing by 9 a.m.
• Bill drafting and approved for filing by 9 a.m. Members, anything else come before the committee?

Summary: The Rules Committee met on April 28 and established that a quorum was present. Members reviewed a special order letter for the April 29 House session, which included negotiated time allocations for questions and debate on all bills placed on special order. There was no public testimony or committee debate on the letter, and it was adopted by voice vote. The chair also reminded members that, because it was week nine, the amendment deadlines for Tuesday session were different: main amendments had to be submitted to House bill drafting by 7 a.m. and approved for filing by 8 a.m., while adhering amendments had to be submitted and approved by 9 a.m. No additional business was raised, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Main amendments must be submitted to bill drafting by 7 a.m. and approved for filing by 8 a.m.
• Adhering amendments must be approved for filing by 9 a.m.
• By 8 a.m. adhering amendments must be approved for filing by 9 a.m.

Summary: The Rules and Ethics Committee met on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with a roll call taken and several members noted as present or excused. The chair welcomed ex officio member Gant and thanked staff and security. The main item of business was a special order letter for the Thursday, February 13 floor session, which included negotiated time allocations for questions and debate on all bills on special order. Members were asked for questions, public testimony, or debate on the special order letter, but none was offered. The committee then voted to adopt the special order letter by voice vote, with ayes prevailing and no opposition recorded. The chair also reminded members of the floor amendment deadlines for Thursday’s session: main amendments must be submitted to bill drafting by 7 a.m. and approved for filing by 8 a.m., while adhering amendments must be approved for filing by 9 a.m. With no further business, the committee adjourned on motion without objection.

Transcript Highlights:

• I have filed Senate 1741 to require in-service training for interactions.
• Ryan for filing those bills. You know, charging fines and fees is not enough.
• Ryan for filing those bills. Local 718. I first want to stop by thanking Senator Collins and Rep.
• Ryan for filing those bills.
• Thank you, Representative Xiarhos, for filing that bill for us.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on a range of public safety bills, with especially emotional testimony on the Maggie Hubbard Rental Safety Act, which would require short-term rentals to be inspected for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and require platforms or agents to verify compliance before listing. Rep. Hadley Luddy, Sen. Julian Cyr, and the Hubbard and Waldron families described the fatal Airbnb fire that killed Shannon Hubbard and her daughter Maggie in New York, saying the deaths were preventable and that the bill would save lives. Committee members expressed sympathy and support for the families’ efforts to turn their loss into legislation. The committee also heard testimony on a proposed peace officer oath (S. 1680), described by Sen. Lydia Edwards as a binding ethical standard tied to certification and recertification, with discipline and annual reporting to promote accountability and de-escalation. Rep. Tom Walsh testified for a bill requiring hotel and motel workers to be trained to recognize human trafficking and to post hotline signage, and later testimony supported a school safety data grant program to provide first responders with standardized, up-to-date school maps for emergencies. Another major topic was a bill to allow temporary door-locking devices in public buildings; supporters said the devices are removable, do not alter fire code, and could improve lockdown response during active shooter events. Additional bills discussed included measures to transfer the Office of Emergency Medical Services to EOPSS, increase penalties for unlicensed hood-system cleaning, expand membership on the Massachusetts Fire Training Council, and strengthen confidentiality for peer support and critical incident stress debriefings. Firefighters and fire chiefs also supported a bill to tighten penalties for violations of hot-work regulations, citing the 2014 Beacon Street fire that killed Lt. Walsh and Firefighter Kennedy. Law enforcement groups backed a package including a Blue Star plate and Blue Alert system for fallen officers’ families, stronger move-over penalties, and a memorial fund, while the State Police Association supported the move-over provisions but asked for further work on the special state police officer bill before final action. No votes were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, the Senate proposal makes a change from requiring any person to file the report to requiring that
• these reports be filed by financial institutions, which is consistent with current law.
• </c><00:10:01.680><c> consumer</c> House relating to who must file consumer House relating to who must
• file consumer reinvestment<00:10:03.120><c> reports.
• notice filing provisions of Vermont<00:10:57.200><c> law.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• they resolved their rate filing.
• The momentum is building, and as more rate filings are submitted, we will be letting you know.
• with insurers filing and receiving approvals under the Sustainable Insurance Strategy.
• we've actually cut the rate filing times.
• we've actually cut the rate filing times.

Committee: Senate Insurance

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Of Norris moves House File 2354 to be re-referred to Judiciary Finance Civil Law Committee.
• a Medicaid provider, we are required to provide them with any information that we have in our case file
• a Medicaid provider, we are required to provide them with any information that we have in our case file
• a Medicaid provider, we are required to provide them with any information that we have in our case file
• With [clears throat]<00:52:01.200><c> that,</c><00:52:01.599><c> Repres</c> File<00:52:06.400><c> TW<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• All right, moving to file item 2, SB 2992 by Senator Sorbantes. Welcome.
• All right, subject to an agreement between the senators, I guess we're moving in file order to file item
• They file a general rate case. There is a robust evidentiary record.
• All right, welcome, Senator Wiener, moving to file item 4, SB 445.
• Let's reopen the roll on file item four. Open the roll on file item 4, SB 445, Petrie-Norris. Aye.

Summary: The committee heard several energy and water affordability bills, with extensive testimony on SB 254 by Senator Becker, SB 541 by Senator Becker, SB 453 by Senator Stern, SB 292 by Senator Caballero, and SB 473 by Senator Padilla. SB 254 was presented as a broad utility affordability package addressing short-term climate credits, a Power Fund, tighter scrutiny of rate increases and utility profits, wildfire spending, securitization of future utility costs, and streamlining. Supporters, including TURN and several environmental and public power groups, said it could lower bills and reduce long-term costs; opponents from investor-owned utilities, labor, business, and local government raised concerns about market impacts, insufficient analysis, and the breadth of the bill. The committee approved SB 254 on a 6-3 vote and placed it on call. SB 541 focused on load flexibility and using existing grid capacity more efficiently. Senator Becker described it as a transparency and planning measure to identify cost-effective load shifting and reduce peak demand, while supporters said it could improve resiliency and save money. Several CCAs and utilities opposed the bill in print or unless amended, arguing that some language implied a mandate and that the concept needed more cost-effectiveness analysis; the author said amendments would remove language dividing the state goal among retail suppliers and clarify that the bill is not a procurement mandate. The committee passed SB 541 as amended to Appropriations on a 9-1 vote and left it on call. SB 453 by Senator Stern would return unspent ratepayer-funded microgrid program dollars and was described as a way to keep the lights on and redirect unused funds. It drew support from local government and environmental groups, with PG&E expressing concern about how the bill would affect its ability to spend awarded funds. The committee passed SB 453 as amended to Appropriations on a 12-0 vote. SB 292 by Senator Caballero would require more granular outage and reliability reporting, including census-tract-level data, to better inform resilience planning after PSPS events; utilities opposed unless amended, citing duplicative reporting and regulatory overlap, but the bill passed 12-0 to Appropriations. SB 473 by Senator Padilla would require or expand water utility decoupling to promote conservation and affordability. Supporters, including water utilities, labor, business, and local government groups, argued decoupling stabilizes revenue, supports conservation, and can keep rates lower for low-use customers. The Public Advocates Office opposed, saying prior pilot data showed no conservation benefit and about $1 billion in added costs, and that the CPUC had already rejected similar requests. Committee members questioned the conservation and capital-investment effects of the different rate structures; the author and supporters argued decoupling helps utilities fund infrastructure while allowing lower fixed charges for low-use customers. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on SB 473 is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• So if I make, so if I'm a business and I make the donation, as you call it, in 2025, when I file the
• One thing to be aware of: most businesses file on a reporting frequency that's more frequent than annual
• Usually, anybody who collects sales tax is required to file on a monthly basis.
• The report was submitted, and the entire tax preference for the year was denied because it was filed
• We do have to have good data, but that puts a burden on the individuals filing for the tax preference

Committee: Joint Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences

Summary: The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on August 4, 2026, with all five commissioners present. The commission approved the May 26, 2026 minutes, welcomed new commissioner Diane Tabilius, and re-elected Andy Knopfsiger Meadows as chair and Dr. Sharon Keiko as vice chair. JLARC staff also introduced two Evans School interns who are assisting with preliminary research for the 2027 review cycle. JLARC presented preliminary findings on seven tax preference reviews, focusing most heavily on the Main Street communities credit, the Equitable Access to Credit Program, and the urban data center exemption. Staff concluded that the Main Street preference has helped increase the number of communities and businesses and recommended continuing it, while also recommending that DAHP collect more detailed and standardized business-count data. The Equitable Access to Credit Program was found to support underserved communities and was also recommended for continuation. The urban data center exemption was found to have been used only for refurbishment projects, not new construction, and staff recommended letting it expire; commissioners and Representative Paulette discussed the need for better performance measures, cost-per-job analysis, and clearer legislative intent language in tax preference statements. Staff then reviewed airplane modification, landfill biogas, automotive adaptive equipment, and housing for people with developmental disabilities. The airplane modification preference was found to likely support jobs and state tax revenue and was recommended for continuation. The landfill biogas preference was also recommended for continuation, with a suggestion for more detailed reporting on use and renewable natural gas production. The automotive adaptive equipment exemption was found to continue providing relief to disabled veterans and service members and was recommended for continuation, while the housing transfer exemption for adults with developmental disabilities had not been used and was recommended to expire. No public testimony was taken at this meeting, and the commission noted that public testimony would be heard at its September meeting before final comments are adopted in October.

Transcript Highlights:

• Doesn't the governor have the ability to file, or ask for a special session if we need one?
• I realize this bill has caused some consternation since it's been filed.
• I realize this bill has caused some consternation since it's been filed.
• I realize this bill has caused some consternation since it's been filed.
• It's being passed out and will be filed online.

Bills: HB818 , HB1063 , SB28 , SB64 , SB142 , SB234 , SB482

Committee: House Education

Keywords: higher education, accountability, curriculum review, faculty governance, disciplinary procedures, SB 28, Act 233, associate educator program, associate teachers, teacher certification, alternative teacher pathway, education workforce, teacher shortage, minimum age, age requirement, Louisiana schools, Title 17, R.S. 17:7.8, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment

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• So this will eliminate the back and forth, just filing necessary motions and spending a lot of money?
• And when I said before about saving money, if we don't have this process, then we actually have to file
• And I'm trying to figure out why this bill was filed.
• And I'm trying to figure out why this bill was filed.
• think that in the end, what we would do, because we do have lawyers on staff, we'd probably try to file

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Summary: The House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure met and reported a series of measures, many of them asking the Louisiana State Law Institute to study legal issues. HCR 31 was reported favorably to study the use of the term “foreign” as applied to juridical persons. HCR 61 was reported favorably after discussion about expropriation and carbon capture, with the author agreeing to broaden the study beyond carbon capture alone. HCR 96 was also reported favorably to study civil bench warrants and notice procedures in judgment debtor proceedings. The committee likewise advanced HCR 160, which asks the Law Institute to study property transfer issues and the public records doctrine in light of a recent case. Several bills dealing with court procedure and family law were heard and advanced. SB 68, a constitutional amendment to give the Louisiana Supreme Court authority to discipline out-of-state attorneys in certain circumstances, was amended and reported favorably. SB 76, concerning modification of child custody judgments, was reported with amendments after testimony that it would codify existing standards and add a five-year rule for applying the lower best-interest standard. HB 1198, which prohibits arbitration of child custody and visitation disputes and limits recognition of foreign custody laws contrary to Louisiana public policy, was reported favorably. SB 66, which prioritizes testimony from medical experts in child custody and child-in-need-of-care cases, was also reported favorably after testimony from advocates and medical groups. The committee also advanced measures involving civil litigation and state legal procedures. HCR 38, urging Congress to reform FISA and the FISA court to protect privacy rights, was reported favorably. SCR 19, asking the Law Institute to study long-duration trusts and possible revisions to the Trust Code, was reported favorably. SB 336, allowing civil investigative demands in Medicaid fraud/False Claims Act investigations, was reported favorably after explanation that it would let the Attorney General gather information without filing suit first. SB 139, adjusting interest on personal injury and wrongful death claims against the state or political subdivisions, was reported favorably. Finally, SB 475, dealing with fees for service of process, was reported favorably. HB 668 was voluntarily deferred.

Transcript Highlights:

• I strongly urge all of you to support housing files 4736 and 4737. Thank you so much.
• I strongly urge all of you to support housing files 4736 and 4737. Thank you so much.
• I strongly urge all of you to support housing files 4736 and 4737. Thank you so much.
• I strongly urge all of you to support housing files 4736 and 4737.
• I strongly urge all of you to support housing files 4736 and 4737. Thank you so much.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• After acquiring the needed signatures and filing the signatures with the Secretary of the Commonwealth
• , the measure is filed with the Legislature.
• There's no legislative bill filed to accomplish this, correct? Not that I know of.
• I looked at the OCPF filings here for the end of year, and you had listed $1.55 million in donations.
• I'm just looking at, again, the public filing.

Bills: H5005

Committee: Joint Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Keywords: environment, water conservation, natural resources, public funding, environmental justice

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a hearing on Initiative Petition 25-10 / House Bill 5002, “An act to restore a sensible marijuana policy,” which would repeal Massachusetts’ adult-use cannabis legalization framework. The chair explained the Article 48 initiative process and noted that, if the Legislature does not enact the measure as written, additional signatures would be needed for it to qualify for the 2026 ballot. The committee heard testimony from an expert, proponents of the petition, opponents, and members of the public, and accepted written testimony through March 27 at 5 p.m. Jessica Trow of MassBudget testified first, focusing on cannabis revenue and spending in Massachusetts. She said legalization has generated nearly $2 billion for the Commonwealth and municipalities since FY 2018, including excise tax, sales tax, local option taxes, fees, and community impact fees. She described how revenues are distributed to public health, the Cannabis Control Commission’s social equity efforts, the cannabis social equity fund, the MBTA, the School Building Authority, the general fund, and local budgets, and argued the industry has supported social equity and community investments. Opponents of the petition argued that repeal would harm public health, consumer safety, jobs, tax revenue, and social equity programs. Wendy Wakeman, speaking for the ballot committee, said legalization has increased potency, addiction, and mental health concerns, and that the state lacks sufficient data on harms. In contrast, business owners, clinicians, and advocates including Caroline Pino, Kristen Rogers, Drudus Ledbetter, Armani White, Lucas Thayer, and Jeff Rawson said the regulated market provides tested products, jobs, tax revenue, and pathways for people harmed by prohibition, while repeal would push consumers back to the illicit market and undermine equity goals. Committee members questioned witnesses about the evidence base, the role of out-of-state funding, the petition’s impact on existing businesses, and whether narrower regulatory fixes might address concerns instead of repeal. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed after testimony ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• that you have to have actually resided in your primary residence for at least 120 days prior to the filing
• district as of November 3rd, 2025, and had lived there each day between now and the final day of the filing
• that you have to have actually resided in your primary residence for at least 120 days prior to the filing
• So someone who is a resident of Idaho can file a claim if they have cause to believe that an individual
• legislation move forward and then be signed into law, what would happen is someone would be able to file

Committee: House State Affairs

Summary: The committee first approved a motion to hold RS 3355 at the sponsor’s request. It then heard and advanced House Bill 598, which would require candidates to maintain separate campaign bank accounts and certify to the Secretary of State when they loan money to their own campaigns and deposit it. Representative McCann said the bill was intended to improve transparency; the Secretary of State’s office remained neutral. The committee voted to send HB 598 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. Members next introduced RS 33374, a proposal by Representative Raibold to clarify legislative residency requirements by requiring physical presence in a district for at least 120 days before the filing period. The sponsor said the measure was meant to better define intent and address challenges over where a candidate actually resides. After questions about how residency would be proven and challenged, the committee voted to introduce the RS. The committee also introduced RS 33105, which would align telephone service discontinuance procedures with federal FCC processes, and RS 33106, which would broaden the definition of broadband to include satellite and wireless service. The committee then considered RS 33270 and RS 33295 from Representative Scott. RS 33270 would prohibit logos, slogans, and similar branding in the executive budget document, except for the state seal and governor’s official logo. RS 33295 would bar state funds from being used for memberships, dues, and fees for many organizations by executive, legislative, and judicial branch entities, with exemptions for items authorized by law, professional licensing, required certifications, state employment needs, and law-enforcement information sharing. Several members raised concerns about the breadth of the proposal, possible impacts on necessary professional and interstate organizations, and the lack of an enforcement mechanism. RS 33270 was introduced, but RS 33295 was returned to the sponsor for lack of a motion. The committee also introduced RS 33302, a resolution encouraging Idahoans to observe March 1, 2026, as a day of fasting and prayer for moisture, wisdom, and unity. Members discussed its religious and historical basis and expressed support. Finally, the committee advanced House Bill 501, which requires paid signature gatherers on certain petitions to wear badges identifying who is paying them, if anyone. The sponsor said the bill was intended to increase transparency, and the committee voted to send it to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's very easy for me to go in and pull New Mexico filings.
• But it's a whole other game to find rate filings for other states.
• Yeah, so there is a filed rate for the first $250,000 in coverage from the primary carriers.
• There's a filed rate for the first $250,000, which is submitted to our state and we review.
• I have reviewed many filings. I do think the payout in the PCF might be a little bit long.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• I ask the bill author to explain the difference between the bill as filed. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Chairman and members, the committee substitute differs from Senate Bill 2568 as filed in that it simply
• Originally filed, there are no changes; it's just a legislative council draft.
• That any person that suffers a loss, that needs remedy, has the right to sue or the right to file...
• A target date for a rate case filing in 2025 has been established, so we closed out a 2024 test year.

Bills: SB243 , SB1586 , SB1891 , SB1959 , SB2159 , SB2568

Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Keywords: migrant labor housing, migrant housing, farmworker housing, migrant agricultural worker, agricultural labor, farm labor contractor, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, TDHCA, civil penalty, housing code enforcement, sanitation, occupancy standards, retaliation, worker complaint, language access, Spanish-language outreach, H-2A visa, temporary agricultural workers, unlicensed housing, rural housing