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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill was amended deputy requirement.
- It's important to note also this is permissive, not a requirement.
- So if MDVA didn't have the requirement.
- </c> staff time or other priorities required staff time or other priorities required staff<00:16:46.639
- </c><00:39:53.599><c> to</c> Credit unions will still be required to Credit unions will still be required
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill in Minnesota House proposes one-semester cap on developmental college courses 4/9/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- /c><00:08:28.480><c> must</c> bill's requirement that colleges must bill's requirement that colleges
- This required the heart of that mission.
- </c><00:13:10.720><c> referral</c> I I don't know that requiring referral I I don't know that requiring
- </c> required to do. required to do.
- Thanks. would require some other modifications would require some other modifications under<00:24:05.440
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 24th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- And the proposed law amends present law to remove the requirement.
- Currently, the law requires just the judge. And frankly, we've not been doing that.
- In Louisiana, contractually, we don't require a... ...written consent.
- In Louisiana, contractually, we don't require a written consent.
- It requires proof.
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Keywords:
racketeering, gambling crimes, law enforcement, public safety, criminal justice, temporary restraining orders, abuse prevention, evidence, court procedures, legal protections, felony speeding, traffic laws, penalties, elderly, infirmities, abuse, neglect, crime of violence, criminal liability, caregiver
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Mar 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We must acknowledge that attempting to cut that require highly specialized expertise.
- AB 1251 does not alter existing permitting requirements or weaken any environmental protections.
- , is the response, has yet to meet its statutorily required purposes.
- Turfer, I'm told, is the response has yet to meet its statutorily required purposes.
- AB 1777 does not require the Air Resources Board to act.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 1938, which would create a voluntary process for local governments to designate California surf reserves through the Ocean Protection Council. The author and supporters, including Save the Waves Coalition, the League of California Cities, and the California State Association of Counties, argued the bill would recognize surf breaks as important natural and economic assets. The bill received a due pass recommendation to Appropriations and passed on a roll call vote, with the measure left on call. The committee also approved the consent calendar, which included AB 1699, AB 1780, AB 1891, AB 1893, and AB 2566.
The committee then took up AB 2051, which would convene a coastal resilience permitting working group to develop a roadmap for streamlining permits for coastal resilience projects. The author and supporters from the Bay Area Council, Port of San Francisco, and others said the bill would reduce duplicative permitting delays while preserving environmental protections. One member raised concerns about giving too much authority to the Coastal Commission, but the bill still received a due pass recommendation to Water, Parks and Wildlife and passed on a roll call vote.
AB 2494, dealing with the management of demonstration state forests, drew substantial debate. The author said the bill would update outdated 1947-era management goals to emphasize biodiversity, carbon sequestration, wildfire resilience, recreation, research, and tribal co-governance, with strong support from Mendocino County, tribal representatives, and environmental groups. Opponents from the Farm Bureau, California Forestry Association, and others argued it would shift the forests away from sustainable timber production, create funding instability, and invite litigation. After extensive questioning about forest science, old growth, funding, and tribal co-management, the bill received a due pass recommendation to Appropriations and passed on a roll call vote.
The committee also approved AB 2483, which would create a permanent certification pathway for formerly incarcerated firefighters who served on Cal Fire hand crews. Supporters said the bill would recognize their training and improve job prospects after release, and it passed unanimously to Public Safety. Finally, AB 1777, the California Clean Skies Act, was heard; it would affirm CARB’s authority to adopt indirect source rules to address pollution from vehicle-heavy facilities such as warehouses and ports. Environmental, health, and labor supporters backed the bill as a tool to protect public health, while trucking, business, port, and industry groups opposed it as costly and overly broad. The bill remained under discussion at the end of the transcript, with members debating whether it clarified existing authority or created new regulatory power.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Mar 23rd, 2026
Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- We must acknowledge that attempting to cut that require highly specialized expertise.
- AB 1251 does not alter existing permitting requirements or weaken any environmental protections.
- Given that TRFR, I'm told, is the response, has yet to meet its statutorily required— F.R.
- Turfer, I'm told, is the response, has yet to meet its statutorily required purposes.
- AB 1777 does not require the Air Resources Board to act.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
TRN Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- It requires the towing company to allow the vehicle owner to enter the vehicle to obtain the vehicle's
- ><c> to</c><00:24:48.159><c> allow</c> Requires the towing company to allow Requires the towing company
- Requires an annual report registration.
- Requires an annual report to<00:24:53.200><c> the</c><00:24:53.360><c> legislature.
- It exempts emergency medical services personnel from commercial driver's license requirements.
Summary:
The Committee on Transportation heard several measures and took action on each after testimony. SB 2697 SD1 would prohibit driving on roadway shoulders except in limited circumstances, authorize towing or impoundment of vehicles with expired registrations of three or more years, increase certain fines and penalties, and require annual reporting; the Department of Transportation supported it, and the committee later adopted amendments and recommended passage. SB 2399 SD2 would provide a general excise tax exemption for aircraft maintenance materials, parts, tools, and related facility construction; it drew support from industry groups and comments from the Department of Taxation and Tax Foundation of Hawaii, and was also passed with amendments. SB 2665 SD2 would require driver’s license renewal applicants with a recent traffic citation to complete a road-safety course and exam; DOT supported it, the Public Defender opposed it as not clearly linked to safer driving, and the committee amended the bill to raise the trigger from one citation to two citations within five years before recommending passage.
The committee also heard SB 2851 SD1, which would allow deaf vehicle owners to register a deafness designation visible to law enforcement; the Disability and Communication Access Board supported it, Peter Fritz testified in support while urging amendments on verification and threshold issues, and the committee adopted amendments and passed the measure. SB 3102 SD2 would clarify DOT’s role in port pilotage standards and appeals; DOT, DCCA, pilots, maritime interests, labor, and harbor users supported it, and it was passed with amendments. SB 2521 SD1 would exempt emergency medical services personnel from CDL requirements, require emergency-vehicle training, and update the definition of authorized emergency vehicle; DOT, DOH, Honolulu emergency services, and UPW supported it, and it too was passed with amendments.
Finally, SB 3157 would transfer unencumbered automated speed enforcement special fund balances above a set threshold to the general fund. DOT supported the concept, but members questioned whether excess funds would ever accumulate and whether the money should instead support safe routes to school; the committee increased the threshold from $12 million to $25 million, discussed but did not adopt a transfer to another special fund, and passed the bill with amendments. The chair noted the next hearing would be held the following Tuesday, likely at 8:30 or 9:00 a.m.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Mar 18th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So, it doesn't require them not to use it. It just gives them the option. this question for me.
- So, it doesn't require<00:10:13.920><c> them</c><00:10:14.160><c> not</c><00:10:14.240><c> to</c><00:
- </c><00:10:14.640><c> It</c><00:10:14.800><c> just</c> require them not to use it.
- It just require them not to use it.
- </c><00:29:26.240><c> for</c> the projects including requirements for the projects including requirements
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
expungement, criminal records, courts, victim rights, rehabilitation, Alabama law, SB337, Montgomery County, probate judge, judge of probate, county officer compensation, salary increase, circuit judge parity, local legislation, county commission, general fund, public official pay, judicial compensation, Montgomery County Legislation, construction management
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Fraud with Training / Studying Seclusion in Schools / Lowering Costs for Communities Feb 27th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, our federal government said, "Hey, why should we not require you to pay those dollars back?
- It's absolutely required the federal government.
- It's absolutely required the solutions.
- It's absolutely required the<00:09:27.760><c> federal</c><00:09:28.000><c> government.
- The oversight requirement resides in every agency today. It's their job.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- I think it would require more legwork.
- I mean, yeah, it would require more time to figure out, but it's a good question.
- The current law requires you to clean those tracks.
- The current law requires you to clean those tracks.
- Is it required?
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
vehicle loads, public highways, transportation, road safety, infrastructure, HB2139, snowmobile registration, snowmobile fee, vehicle license fee, registration fee, Department of Licensing, RCW, vehicle registration, winter recreation, off-road vehicle, moped, motorcycle, trailer, recreational vehicle, vintage snowmobile
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- passed a law restricting the distribution of film plastic bags, establishing minimum thickness requirements
- , requiring a pass-through charge for the sale of compliant bags, establishing minimum recycled content
- for the distribution of bags at no cost to customers with certain forms of state assistance and requiring
- Our primary concern lies in Section 5, which requires counties to Would be needed.
- There is a current energy code requirement that requires each new commercial building or addition larger
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several bills, beginning with SB 5965 on retail bags. Staff explained that the bill would prohibit single-use plastic and reusable film plastic carryout bags, raise the paper bag pass-through charge from 8 cents to 20 cents, exempt certain assistance-program customers from bag charges, and add manufacturer/distributor penalties. The sponsor and supporters, including environmental groups, Seattle Public Utilities, Tacoma, county solid waste representatives, and health advocates, argued the current law has led to thicker plastic bags and more plastic pollution, microplastics, and recycling contamination. Opponents from hospitality, grocery, retail, paper, and plastic bag industries said the bill would raise costs, create checkout confusion, burden food delivery and takeout operations, and amount to a de facto ban on paper bags as well; several urged waiting for more data on the current 12-cent fee. The hearing ended with a reported 1,240 non-testifiers on SB 5965, with 541 pro, 695 con, and 4 other.
The committee then heard SB 6030 on plastic bags. Staff said the bill would allow film plastic and paper carryout bags if they meet recycled-content standards, keep the paper bag fee at 8 cents, reduce the plastic bag fee from 12 cents to 8 cents, and remove the minimum thickness standards for reusable film plastic bags while retaining recycled-content requirements and the SNAP exemption. No public testimony was taken on the bill, and the chair noted 208 non-testifiers, with 192 pro, 11 con, and 5 other.
Finally, the committee heard SB 5975 on lead in cookware. Staff described it as a third-round update to the state’s cookware lead law, narrowing covered cookware, delaying the 10 ppm lead standard to 2030, and allowing compliance through FDA or European testing methods. Supporters, including some industry representatives, said the current law is unclear and difficult to enforce, that a workable test is still being developed, and that the bill would provide certainty and avoid unintended coverage of safe products. Opponents from Ecology, Health, environmental groups, and consumer advocates argued the bill would weaken Washington’s existing protections, create broad exemptions, and allow high-lead cookware to remain on the market; they also criticized shifting from total-content testing to leach testing. The hearing closed with 609 non-testifiers on SB 5975, with 54 pro and 552 con.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Their effectiveness depends on realistic training which requires our access to human remains.
- our access to human which requires our access to human remains. remains. remains.
- They were requiring several officers to do... >> Yes, good morning.
- , um, many times the companies themselves actually require electronic service of their search warrant
- </c> would not be a witness requirement. would not be a witness requirement.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 30th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- It requires a Sunset Advisory Commission to conduct a full forensic audit of the TEA's charter school
- The bill as introduced would require the Sunset Commission to conduct audits and outlines an approach
- It's unclear whether charter schools and districts... are already required to report the information
- IDEA was required to... Pay $28 billion to the U.S. Department of Education for unallowable costs.
- I think if we put a human driver requirement, that does take away a lot of these issues.
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
Keywords:
government review, Texas Sunset Act, regulatory oversight, agencies, sunset provisions, autonomous vehicles, regulation, safety, criminal offense, Autonomous Vehicle Commission, registration, regulations, Level 4 automation, Level 5 automation, self-driving technology, traffic laws, permit system, collision reporting, safety standards, Automated Vehicle Commission
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 3/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any requirement that they have to pursue...
- Is there any requirement that they have to pursue...
- The Office of Higher Education does have some latitude to make different requirements.
- other things that like GPA requirements other things that that<00:19:58.440><c> could</c> that<00:20
- they also will be requirements they also will be administering<00:20:11.960><c> it</c><00:20:12.200>
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Good faith requires both parties to be in good faith.
- So require a single appearance in court.
- , requirements, requirements, health<01:19:15.400><c> and</c><01:19:15.520><c> safety</c><01:19:15.920
- </c> if they have property, they are required if they have property, they are required to<01:29:41.320
- system program, required participation. system program, required participation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Task Force on Child Protection 8/13/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We've removed that<01:03:26.480><c> requirement.</c> that requirement. that requirement.
- . requirements. requirements.
- What are the math requirements? What are the ACO requirements?
- What are the math requirements? What are the ACO requirements?
- What are the math requirements? What are the ACO requirements?
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 13, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:20.919><c> payment</c> this measure limits the required payment this measure limits the required
- </c><00:14:53.920><c> in</c> provide the ver verification required in provide the ver verification required
- I understand the requirement for the notice. My question is about restitution.
- </c> place to place them this bill requires place to place them this bill requires us<01:32:56.280><c
- A prison setting is much different; it requires a different setting, requires a different model.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 655 would limit collection of unpaid motor vehicle taxes, fees, and penalties to the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. The Department of Transportation opposed the bill, saying it could significantly affect state and county revenues and that the fiscal impact was hard to estimate. The Tax Foundation noted the bill would shorten the existing collection period, while an individual testifier supported it as a narrow measure that would help owners of old or inherited vehicles. In questioning, the department said it could not quantify the cost but suggested it would prefer case-by-case flexibility rather than a fixed five-year limit.
HB 697 would authorize Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement personnel to inspect and certify evidence from automated speed enforcement systems and would appropriate funds for the program. The Department of Transportation supported the measure, citing the workload created by the red-light camera pilot and the need to assist police and prosecutors. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended technical amendments so the verification language would apply consistently across the chapter and allow the appropriate reviewing entity to act. The committee also heard support from the AAHU Metropolitan Planning Organization and opposition from three individuals.
HB 711 would require defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child while driving under the influence to provide financial support to the surviving child. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that criminal restitution must be tied to verified losses and that this type of long-term support is better handled in civil court, where trusts, conservatorships, and insurance claims can be addressed. The Department of Transportation supported the bill as a deterrent to impaired driving, and police, prosecutors, and an injury prevention group also submitted support. Members questioned whether the measure was better suited to civil litigation, and the public defender agreed that the civil system was the proper venue.
HB 108 would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require county liquor commissions to adopt rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional concerns, saying the bill’s different treatment of out-of-state manufacturers could violate the dormant Commerce Clause and recommended revisions. Brewers and distillers testified in support, saying the bill would put beer and spirits on a similar footing with wine direct shipment, help small producers reach consumers, and support the local economy without increasing underage access. They also said the bill should be amended to address grandfathering language. No final votes or committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Management Aug 17th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Legislative Management
Transcript Highlights:
- And the states don't get to modify those requirements or add to them.
- The second section indicates that labeling is required.
- and creates a unique penalty for a violation of a labeling requirement.
- These bills do not prohibit requirements for construction or operation.
- And that requires a majority of the committee members from each chamber.
Committee:
Joint Legislative Management
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill updates and strengthens the membership requirements.
- One, because we require 100% of our high school juniors to take it.
- Three-fourths vote required.
- Three-fourths vote required. Representative Heffernan. Thank you.
- This bill requires health insurance plans to cover biomarker testing.
Summary:
The House convened with quorum, offered prayers and moments of silence for community members who had recently died, and recognized several guests and family members in the chamber. After routine communications and passage of consent calendar 29, the chamber took up a series of measures on the main and colored agendas, with several bills and resolutions passing by voice vote or roll call.
Among the measures approved were House Concurrent Resolution 157, which as amended requested a State Lottery report on options to support traditional lottery retailers; Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program; Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecommunications carriers; Senate Bill 339 clarifying health directive forms in mental health facilities; Senate Bill 235 on manufactured home community rent increases; Senate Bill 325, as amended, updating fire prevention and volunteer fire/EMS background check rules; Senate Bill 309 on inmate work and discharge of incarceration-related balances; Senate Bill 324 on deadly weapons and constable agency representatives; Senate Bill 293 on youth camp child care licensing; Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication delivery; and Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to marry regardless of race or gender while preserving religious freedom. House Bill 188, changing Delaware primary elections to allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after debate.
Two measures drew extended discussion and amendments. Senate Bill 233, requiring snow and ice to be removed from vehicles, was tabled once, then later amended and passed after debate over whether the law was workable for truck drivers and other vehicle operators; a proposed truck-related exemption amendment failed. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a pilot program for artificial intelligence and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, privacy, and educator oversight, alongside concerns from members about data, bias, and long-term effects. Several items were tabled or reconsidered during the session, and the House adjourned after completing the day’s business.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 22nd, 2026 at 02:01 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- And one basic requirement for opioid funds is it has to be in a separate account.
- Other states are required to be compliant in other ways.
- And so we are going through the technical requirements.
- The NAIC requires a second and third review.
- There's no capital requirements.
Bills:
HB1
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Because a ticket is great, but is there any required education that they're required to go through in
- Because a ticket is great, but is there any required education that they're required to go through in
- Because a ticket is great, but is there any required education that they're required to go through in
- Because a ticket is great, but is there any required education that they're required to go through in
- </c><00:47:09.599><c> establishing</c> also met the requirement establishing also met the requirement
Committee:
Senate Transportation