Transcript Highlights:

• One of the things that also had come up, the biggest thing we just took care of in the amendment, but
• One of the things that also had come up, the biggest thing we just took care of in the amendment, but
• At that time, the advisor-sold accounts were closed and rolled into a direct-sold plan.
• Credit unions are governed by a volunteer board of government. or direct dividends.
• There is constitutional provisions for direct judicial review of agency action.

Committee: House Financial Institutions

Summary: The committee first met in executive session on House Bill 2116, which drew comments about children’s education and an amendment offered by Representative Hinman. Hinman explained the amendment would phase out the Missouri tax subtraction for contributions to non-Missouri 529 plans for new users beginning January 1, 2027, while allowing existing users to continue. The committee adopted the amendment, rolled it into a substitute, and then voted the House Committee substitute do pass by a vote of 11 yeas, 3 nays, and 1 present. Hinman also noted concerns from the investment community about the absence of an advisor-sold 529 option and urged the department to work toward restoring it. In public hearing, Representative Lane Roberts presented House Bill 1870, a garnishment and exemption update that would modernize long-outdated exemption amounts, tie some amounts to CPI adjustments, increase the homestead exemption, and create new procedures for garnishment of financial institution account funds. The Missouri Bankers Association supported the bill, saying it was the product of extensive work with stakeholders and would improve efficiency and reduce legal risk for banks, while also protecting debtors’ rights. Questions focused on joint accounts, business accounts, and notice to account holders; a private attorney speaking in opposition argued the bill could improperly shift burdens onto non-debtor account holders and raised concerns about tenancy by the entirety, corporate accounts, and equitable garnishment. Representative Castile then presented House Bill 2586, which would lower the minimum credit union membership share from $25 to $1 and allow credit union board and committee meetings and voting by electronic means. The Missouri Credit Union Association supported the bill, saying it would improve access for members who need the $25 and help boards meet despite weather or distance, while also aligning state law more closely with federal practice. Finally, Representative Oehlerking presented House Bill 3107, the “Safe Harbor” bill, which would shield financial institutions from civil liability under state law when they act in good faith reliance on written guidance from regulators, while excluding fraud, intentional misconduct, willful wrongdoing, and gross negligence. Credit union and banking representatives supported the measure as a defense against costly litigation based on compliance with required forms and guidance, while an opposing attorney argued the bill relied on nonpublic agency guidance, raised separation-of-powers concerns, and could leave consumers without recourse; witnesses also discussed possible examples such as overdraft fee litigation and the need for any guidance to be public and reviewable.

Transcript Highlights:

• We're moving that direction, since that's the only direction I can move.
• allow nutrition professionals to ask tough questions and see firsthand how cattle are raised, the care
• depredations and avoidance... ...both compensation for direct depredations, but also avoidance.
• I don't care. I really would like to know, like, what is it? Mr.
• You said that you were not aware of any states that were moving in that direction.

Bills: HB2155 , HB2156 , HB2162 , HB2762 , HB2791

Committee: House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Keywords: Arizona Beef Council, agriculture, market development, beef products, terminating council, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, game and fish commission, wildlife, appointment, commission membership, Arizona Revised Statutes, food labeling, cultivated cells, cell-cultured products, consumer information, food safety, cell-cultured protein

Transcript Highlights:

• We call the company and ask to take care of this problem for everybody.
• harm access to care.
• I had to receive medical care on several occasions because of his abuse.
• We live in the trauma of abuse and hoping they care.
• I just wanted to say that, you know, it's not exclusive caring about people and caring about animals,

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy public hearing on a wide range of civil actions, labor, consumer protection, and animal welfare bills. Chair Lydia Edwards and Representative Michael Day opened with strict testimony rules and time limits, then heard from legislators and advocates on measures including animal-abuser pet ownership bans (S. 1207/H. 1914), a name-change privacy bill (S. 1045/H. 1973), tort claims reform (H. 1724), law enforcement council coverage under the Tort Claims Act (S. 1199), civil rights and qualified immunity-related proposals (H. 1641), employee free speech/captive audience restrictions (S. 1078/H. 1653), consumer protection and civil rights jurisdiction expansion (S. 1041), private right of action for wage theft (H. 1916), gun-owner liability insurance (H. 1836), pseudoephedrine sales tracking (S. 1243/H. 1581), prepaid legal services plans (H. 1612), structured settlement protections (H. 1863), third-party litigation financing disclosure (H. 1861), antitrust reform for small businesses and workers (S. 1038/H. 1982), legal notices in online-only newspapers (S. 1279/H. 1632), and several animal cruelty and protection bills including H. 1938, H. 1949, S. 1277/H. 1934, and H. 1764. Testimony was largely supportive from bill sponsors and advocacy groups, with repeated themes of protecting vulnerable people and animals, improving access to justice, and updating outdated laws. Supporters of the animal bills argued for stronger possession bans, broader cruelty citations, and civil removal tools to prevent repeat abuse; opponents or conditional supporters raised due process and enforcement concerns, especially around warrantless seizures and requiring retail or shelter staff to check registries. On the labor and consumer side, supporters said the antitrust bill would curb monopoly power and help small businesses and workers, while opponents warned it could destabilize competition and burden successful firms. The employee free speech bill was backed as a response to captive audience meetings, and the wage-theft bill was presented as a way to let workers or organizations pursue claims when individual employees are afraid to come forward. Several public officials and association representatives testified on the law enforcement and civil rights bills. Chiefs of police supported adding law enforcement councils to the Tort Claims Act, saying it would close a liability gap for regional mutual-aid collaborations. But police representatives opposed changes to the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act and qualified immunity-related provisions, arguing the federal system already provides a workable forum and that expanding liability could increase costs, reduce morale, and worsen recruitment and retention. On the consumer/civil rights bill, Senator Collins and a veteran described an out-of-state assault case that they said showed the need for Massachusetts to let residents seek redress at home when rights are violated elsewhere. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing itself; the committee mainly received testimony and questions. Several witnesses indicated they had submitted written testimony or proposed amendments, and some bills drew requests for favorable reports while others were explicitly opposed unless amended.

Transcript Highlights:

• But insurance is only one of the policy questions Floridians care about.
• Many of you have filed bills this session tackling housing and health care, public education, and public
• The Honorable Daniel Perez, Speaker: I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate
• I am directing the clerk to, upon adjournment, send a message to the Senate to inform them that the House

Summary: The Florida House convened for the opening day of the 2025 regular session with prayer, moments of silence honoring Senator Geraldine Thompson and Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a quorum call, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The chamber also recognized Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz as law enforcement officer of the day and approved the journal. Numerous guests were introduced, including members of the Florida Cabinet, Supreme Court justices, former House speakers, former legislative leaders, former members, and Speaker Perez’s family. Speaker Daniel Perez delivered the opening address, emphasizing that the session should focus on meaningful reforms, strong committee work, and bipartisan engagement rather than personal priorities. He highlighted property insurance as a major issue and said the insurance and banking subcommittee would investigate possible misconduct by insurers, including the use of subpoenas, sworn testimony, and outside experts. He also pointed to housing, health care, public education, public safety, government accountability, and budget savings as key areas for legislative work. The House received a letter from Governor Ron DeSantis requesting a joint session on March 4 at 11 a.m. for the State of the State address. The chamber adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 1294 to authorize the joint session, and the related House concurrent resolution was laid on the table. The House then adjourned to conduct committee and other business and to reconvene for the joint session at 11 a.m. or upon call of the Speaker.

Transcript Highlights:

• California's recall process is an important tool of direct democracy.
• And I think the committee will see with this in my next proposal that I care a lot about how campaigns
• This is a tiny little step in that direction, and I hope we can see more in the future.
• And fourth, it directs courts to protect voting access and equal political opportunity when applying
• And fourth, it directs courts to protect voting access and equal political opportunity when applying

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It is moving in the right direction to help contain the fire, and that is why it took so long in the
• She was careful and diligent about talking to the industry, talking to people, and getting to the root
• We do believe this is a meaningful step in the right direction, so we thank Senator Johnson for your
• We do believe this is a meaningful step in the right direction, so we thank Senator Johnson for your
• We do believe this is a meaningful step in the right direction, so we thank Senator Johnson for your

Committee: Senate Senate Budget and Appropriations

Keywords: 1146, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Louis without direct conversations, which I don't think you all are having direct conversations. ...with
• Louis without direct conversations, which I don't think you all are having, direct conversations.
• And without direct conversations, which I don't think you all are having direct conversations with our
• budget director or direct conversations with the members of the budget committee that look annually
• I think that would have been something separate, great in another bill that we could have taken care

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety

Summary: The committee on Crime and Public Safety held public hearings on House Bill 3175 and House Bill 3066. HB 3175, called Mason’s Law, was presented by Rep. Chris Brown as a system to let the Department of Revenue, Missouri Highway Patrol, and MULES alert officers during traffic stops if a driver may have a disability or health condition affecting communication. Brown described a traffic stop involving a young man with autism and said the bill would allow a physician-verified designation tied to license plates and driver records. Testimony in support came from Mason and his mother, who said the bill could prevent dangerous misunderstandings, along with a friend, a speech-hearing association representative, and Kansas City police, who said officers already receive crisis-intervention training. No opposition testimony was offered. HB 3066, by Rep. Brad Christ, would clarify parts of the new St. Louis City police governance structure, including responsibility for civil liabilities, budgeting, and extending the transition director’s term. Christ said the bill is meant to clean up language from last year’s police governance changes and address disputes over who pays for lawsuits arising from different time periods, while also allowing the Board of Police Commissioners more flexibility to move money within its budget. Several witnesses and members raised concerns that the bill would weaken the city’s Board of Estimate and Apportionment, reduce transparency and checks and balances, and shift financial burdens onto city taxpayers and vital city services. City representatives opposed the bill and urged waiting for a memorandum of understanding to resolve the issues locally, while supporters from the police board, the police officers association, and the Attorney General’s office said the bill would provide needed clarity and efficiency and help resolve lingering liability questions. No votes were taken on either bill during the hearing. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced that several other House bills and a House resolution would not be executed that day and might be heard later.

Transcript Highlights:

• But one thing, I don't care how many times I hear it, you're wrong every time you say it.
• I believe property tax is a direct result of what you want in your community.
• It just feels like there are two directions. One is defunding.
• The other is Feels like there are two directions. One is defunding.
• I think we're moving in the right direction. Um, so I, I support the bill.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, before we begin our presentation, I'd like to take care of some logistical housekeeping.
• As you came into the hearing room today, the Sergeants directed your attention to the rules for public
• In regions where wheelchair mode is unavailable, passengers are directed to other local WAVE vendors
• There is no other choice for society than to move in that direction.
• I don't believe the CPUC or other government entities in California would be able to have that direct

Committee: House Communications and Conveyance

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The direct transport rule for those who report to the comptroller on exporter-to-exporter title sales
• But it is an issue in terms of trying to direct the proper overweight vehicles to the correct port where
• Those permits are designed for a direct route from the port to the port of entry and from the port of
• My client wants nothing more than the direct route from the Port of Harlingen to Los Indios Bridge.
• More importantly, they provide the most direct route from the ports to the international bridges.

Bills: SB2199 , SB2200 , SB2201 , SB2949 , SB2332

Committee: Senate Border Security

Keywords: overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> who has the supervision direct who has the supervision direct supervision<02:01:56.880><c> and</
• </c> shorter time frame of that direct shorter time frame of that direct supervision<02:04:24.639><c>
• </c> &gt;&gt; if it's if it's federally directed. &gt;&gt; if it's if it's federally directed.
• And I again want to be careful.
• And I again want to be careful.

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• LASTLY, WE HAVE HB 12 95 MEMORY CARE BY REPRESENTATIVE GRECO.
• FOLLOW CERTAIN BASELINE STANDARDS OPERATIONS AND PROVIDE MEMORY CARE SERVICES.
• WE ARE ADDING AN ADDITIONAL ONE FOR MEMORY CARE. >> FOLLOW-UP?
• IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE MEMORY CARE LICENSE, THE STANDARD WOULD BE DIFFERENT.
• ONE, DEFINES MEMORY CARE RESIDENT THE MEMORY CARE SERVICES.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> the concerns and cares of Marylanders. the concerns and cares of Marylanders.
• </c> restricting a particular health care restricting a particular health care operation<00:32:12.840
• </c> restricting a particular health care restricting a particular health care opera-<00:32:33.640><c
• Individuals who will have direct contact with children in certain child care facilities must submit a
• </c><02:46:10.040><c> or</c> of like people cared or of like people cared or about<02:46:12.000><c> them

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In the end, the only people that really care about the voters are the voters themselves.
• Closing the QSBS exemption ...early learning, child care, and quality public education.
• It's health care in essence, and I know that you eliminated or you exempted health care hospital work
• It's health care in essence, and I know that you eliminated or you exempted health care hospital work
• Where you exempted health care hospital work in the underlying bill, 5814.

Bills: HB2175 , HB2227 , HB2528 , HB2292 , HB2257 , HB2608

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: durable medical equipment, sales tax exemption, healthcare accessibility, cost reduction, nonprofit providers, affordable housing, real estate tax, exemption, housing policy, tax incentives, real estate excise tax, REET, growth management act, GMA, local government finance, capital facilities plan, comprehensive plan, county tax, city tax, voter approval

Transcript Highlights:

• I tell that to any group that's coming and asking about similar direct appropriation.
• Uh, I have a question I'd like to direct.
• So again, Representative Mohler, I understand your concern about direct payment.
• </c> appropriation rather than a direct appropriation rather than a direct appropriation<00:57:12.200
• Appropriations in the dollars in direct Appropriations in the public<00:59:53.240><c> safety</c><00:

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We can go a lot of directions, but we want to keep it really focused.
• A policy is considered to be one of general applicability if it is a binding directive on all participants
• A policy is considered to be one of general applicability if it is a binding directive on all participants
• of a program who are entities outside of the regulatory, If it is a binding directive on all participants
• affects who may operate a public school and how charter authority may continue after contract ends, careful

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.

Transcript Highlights:

• The direct-to-home satellite service is a declining tax source.
• To put this distribution change in perspective, the collections for the tax on direct-to-home satellite
• service have declined in recent years. ...on direct-to-home satellite service have declined in recent
• These decisions were taken into consideration with careful consideration and study in every way.
• We are adjourned. the consideration with careful consideration and study in every way.

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met with a quorum present and took up two bills. The first, SPB 7046, was the Senate tax package. It included changes to Live Local property tax opt-outs, charter school distributions from voter-approved property tax levies, RV park special assessments, fiscally constrained county funding, a permanent sales tax exemption for small propane tanks, a hunting/fishing/camping sales tax holiday, and provisions barring governmental net zero policies. An amendment made the charter-school distribution change prospective starting July 1, 2026. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the charter-school language would divert money from traditional public schools and on the fiscal-constrained county formula. The bill was reported favorably as a committee bill after a roll call vote, with Senators Bernard and Jones voting no. The committee also considered SPB 7048, which updates Florida’s conformity to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026 and partially decouples from federal tax changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill addresses bonus depreciation, research and experimental expenses, business meal deductions, and the business interest deduction, with the Revenue Estimating Conference expected to review the fiscal impact later in the week. The Florida Chamber testified that the bill should better align with federal tax relief and reduce administrative burdens, while senators emphasized the need to balance business tax relief with state revenue constraints. SPB 7048 was also reported favorably as a committee bill by roll call vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• That takes care of 39-50.
• Representative Heather Scott [member_9444]: That takes care of 39-50-3, 04-05-06-07-09, and 39-58-10.
• This takes some of that approach, some of that definition we worked on in a different direction.
• Representative Schurz, just directing your attention to the end of page one, your section two there,
• Representative Schertz, just directing your attention to the end of page one, your section two there,

Committee: House Environment, Energy and Technology

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• State of Idaho relating to state-owned land, stating the question to be submitted to the electorate, directing
• the Legislative Council to prepare the statements required by law, and directing the Secretary of State
• the Legislative Council to prepare the statements required by law, and directing the Secretary of State
• Good gentleman from 19 care to yield to address your question. Gentleman yields. Thank you, Mr.
• But what we care about in the MAHA movement is protecting kids.

Summary: The House convened with 65 members present, approved the journal, and received Senate Bill 1221, which was referred to the Commerce and Human Resources Committee. Committee reports moved several bills forward, including House Bills 502, 512, 494, 531, and 542, while House Bill 570 was re-referred to Judiciary, Rules and Administration. The House also introduced a number of new bills and resolutions, including measures on justifiable homicide, copyright/piracy repeals, court-rule review, LLC formation, short-term rentals, unauthorized workers, inspection requirements, the FAST Act, rangeland improvement, virtual education, income tax changes, the parental choice tax credit, indigent eligibility, patient immigration status, and a constitutional amendment on state-owned land. House Concurrent Resolution 26 supporting wildlife crossings was filed for printing. On the floor, House Concurrent Resolution 24 honoring the firefighters and engineer affected by the Coeur d'Alene brush fire incident passed 68-0, and House Bill 515 on school notification procedures for serious bullying incidents passed 68-0 after debate over whether it should also apply to private schools. House Bill 511, which would raise the cap on fire protection charges in the wildland-urban interface, passed 46-22. House Joint Memorial 9, urging Congress to reaffirm FLPMA for federal land exchanges, passed 69-0. House Bill 518, authorizing the Attorney General to take on human trafficking investigations and prosecutions when requested by local law enforcement, passed 68-0 with support from members who said it would strengthen anti-trafficking efforts. The House then returned House Bill 522 to committee due to a clerical error after the sponsor described it as a drone-restriction bill aimed at prison security. House Joint Memorial 10, supporting the use of natural sugar in school meal programs and aligning with the MAHA movement, passed by voice vote. House Bill 504, aimed at stopping lottery syndicates from bulk-buying tickets, passed 62-6. Announcements followed on legislative receptions, an ICAC presentation, Disability Advocacy Day, a Medicaid listening session, and committee meetings, and the House adjourned until 11 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• All of these priorities will make a direct impact. of these priorities will make a direct positive impact
• Our management team now includes a senior level role called assistant general manager of customer care
• system in place, make the customers happy, customers first, and then make sure that they're taking care
• We believe that we are working in that... believe that we are working in that direction.
• We think that we're moving in that direction.

Bills: SB330

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: water management, regional boards, municipal governance, ethics compliance, public utility, 923, senate, all