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• It would also limit courts from creating any new fees against criminal defendants unless the legislature
• The Senate amended the bill by removing the limit on courts creating new fees.
• The Senate amended the bill by removing the limit on courts creating new fees against criminal defendants
• The Senate amended the bill by revising required court findings and evidence standards, limiting findings
• The Senate amended the bill by revising required court findings and evidence standards limiting findings

Keywords: 1182, all

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• manufacture, and construction of aircraft, airports, and related aviation facilities, including but not limited
• I am thankful for the fact that this is a constitutional limit that will go to the people in November
• It provides with respect to a limitation of liability for aerospace entities.
• House Bill 1098, members, the purpose of this legislation is a narrowly tailored limitation of liability
• House Bill 1098, members, the purpose of this legislation is a narrowly tailored limitation of liability

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Summary: The House Civil Law Committee met on May 11, 2026, with a quorum present and heard several bills and resolutions. It reported favorably without objection Senate Bill 466, which bars foreign adversaries from using expropriation authority in Louisiana and creates a narrow expropriation category for very large aerospace/LED projects of at least 20,000 contiguous acres with no residential structures. The committee also reported favorably House Bill 986, requiring child support payments from persons convicted of vehicular homicide for the benefit of a child who lost a parent. The committee then considered two constitutional amendments by Senator Morris. Senate Bill 123 would allow judges to be removed for cause by a majority vote of the legislature and certification by the governor; it was amended to change the ballot language to refer to removal for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence, and was reported favorably after a roll-call vote of 5 yeas and 1 nay, with Representative Carter voting no. Senate Bill 97 would require prosecutorial consent for a defendant to waive a jury trial, except in capital cases; after adopting Amendment Set 5277 to clarify the capital-case exception, the committee heard opposition from Chris Alexander of the Louisiana Citizens Advocacy Group and then reported the measure favorably by a 5-1 vote, again with Representative Carter voting no. The committee also heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 35, which urges the Louisiana State Law Institute to study remote online notarization for authentic acts. Testimony in support came from the Louisiana Bankers Association, which argued the study is needed because of declining notary availability, especially in rural areas, and noted similar practices in other civil law jurisdictions. SCR 35 was reported favorably without objection. Finally, House Bill 1098, by Chairman McFarland, was reported favorably without objection; it provides a limited liability framework for FAA-licensed aerospace flight entities operating in Louisiana. House Bill 375 was voluntarily deferred, and the meeting adjourned.

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• They're all going essentially the speed limit.
• the same direction, or when right-hand lanes are obstructed by vehicles traveling below the speed limit
• they said really they can't pull anybody over unless they're going 10 mile an hour below the speed limit
• inherently make it illegal for people to do things like fill up the lanes and drive minimum speed limits
• Representative Veile, yes, there are some people who like to take upon themselves to enforce the speed limit

Committee: House Transportation and Defense

Keywords: 989, all

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• Individuals whose disability began before age 46 are now eligible, up from the previous limit age of
• You can contribute up to the annual limit, which is currently $20,000, and even more if you're employed
• You can contribute up to the annual limit, which is currently $20,000, and even more if you're employed
• So regardless of what your asset limit is with a MoABLE account, it is not considered an asset.
• Is it fairly broad, or is it kind of limited on what their choices are with their investments?”

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I think it's an income tax, a tax on everyone who happens to have a high limit, but as has been carefully
• pointed out, it limits the future legislature not at all, and it's likely to extend to many others in
• If the ADUs are subject to development regulations that include certain limitations, including a parcel
• I do think if we don't have any time limitations on how long they can serve, that might be concerning
• . limitations on how long they can serve that might be concerning but okay so I'll be a yes but hoping

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 904, all

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• This legislation provides for a limitation on annual increases in the maintenance budget of all entities
• It also importantly allows for exceptions to the limitation under certain circumstances.
• This legislation will limit any annual increase in the maintenance budget of any entity of the state
• This proposed legislation states the valid and important intent of the legislature to properly limit
• The Tax Commission, I believe, is limited probably to an extent; they really can't, I mean, they have

Committee: Senate Local Government and Taxation

Keywords: 989, all

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• AT JUST VALUE RAN AFTER THE ELEVATION THE CHANGE IN ASSESSED VALUE IS SUBJECT TO SAVE OUR HOMES LIMITATIONS
• PROVIDE ELEVATION CERTIFICATES OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION TO SUBSTANTIATE ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS ASSESSMENT LIMITATION
• DUMB AND DUMBER QUESTION BUT IS YOUR EXPLANATION OF THE BILL, MY UNDERSTANDING IS YOU ARE PLACING LIMITS
• OF 2000 FT.², FOR EXAMPLE COULD YOU EXPLAIN TO ME WHY YOU WOULD WANT TO LIMIT OUR REBUILD 2000 FT.²
• REALLY I DON'T THINK WE ARE LIMITING, IF ANYTHING GETTING THE FLEXIBILITY BECAUSE WHEN YOU MAKE THIS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Primary witness testimony is limited to two witnesses in support and two in opposition.
• All additional witnesses will be limited to stating their name.
• All additional witnesses will be limited to stating their name, organization, if they represent one,
• SB 1153 improves wildfire planning and resilience while recognizing the limitations of water infrastructure
• In addition to the extreme monetary costs associated with upgrading systems, operational limitations

Committee: House Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• of 21 plus, comprehensive testing requirements, clear labeling standards, and reasonable potency limits
• This legislation would allow Massachusetts brew pubs to self-distribute a limited amount of beer.
• My question is: you guys were talking about limited distribution.
• What would limited distribution mean?
• Are you referring to Caleb Heliotis's group, the pub bill for limited distribution? Yes, yes.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a public hearing on a wide range of alcohol, liquor licensing, and hemp-derived beverage bills. Early in the hearing, there was a procedural dispute when Senator Jacob Oliveira attempted to testify virtually on S. 279; the House chairs declined to recognize virtual testimony from a committee member, and Senator Pavel Payano instead read prepared remarks supporting the bill to return liquor license authority to municipalities. The committee then heard testimony on H. 437/S. 279 from the Massachusetts Municipal Association and Cohasset Town Manager Christopher Senior, both of whom argued that local control would streamline licensing, better match modern community needs, and support downtown economic development. A Lexington business owner also supported local licensing flexibility for a paint-and-sip business seeking a beer and wine license. The committee also heard extensive testimony on hemp-derived beverage regulation, including H. 357 and S. 222. Supporters from the Commonwealth Beverage Coalition and Theory Wellness said the products are already widely available in unregulated settings, including gas stations and smoke shops, and argued for a regulated framework with age limits, testing, labeling, and local public health funding. The Massachusetts Brewers Guild supported regulation of low-dose hemp beverages but asked that breweries be allowed to participate using their existing retail and distribution rights. The Guild also supported H. 478, which would allow limited self-distribution by pub breweries, saying it would reduce inefficiency and help small breweries grow. Several bills modernizing alcohol licensing laws were also discussed. Representative Ruel supported H. 477, describing it as a cleanup measure that would remove the contiguous-premises requirement, add a character standard for applicants, and extend public notice periods. Representative Sangiolo testified in support of H. 3893, a local liquor-license bill tied to economic development and new businesses in Lexington, including a movie theater, coffee shop, and paint studio. Fable Brewing Company also supported the local license bill, saying the licenses are needed before they can finalize leases and open. The committee then heard opposition from the Massachusetts Package Stores Association and several retailers, who warned that the retail tier is under pressure from oversaturation, declining revenues, and expanded competition, and opposed a long list of bills they said would further weaken existing stores or the three-tier system. At the end of the hearing, Representative McKenna testified in support of H. 437 and S. 279, emphasizing municipal autonomy and the importance of on-premises licenses for restaurants and other economic-development projects. The chairs noted that additional written testimony could still be submitted on bills that did not receive in-person testimony. The hearing concluded with a motion by Representative Sangiolo, seconded by Representative LeBoeuf, to close the hearing, which passed by voice vote.

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• The bill waives the legal time limit for the city to file the resolution of port authority recognition
• The bill waives the legal time limit for the city to file the resolution of port authority recognition
• time limit for the city to file the time limit for the city to file the resolution<00:23:03.520><c> of
• The<00:23:11.120><c> bill</c><00:23:11.400><c> also</c><00:23:11.760><c> limits</c><00:23:12.160><c>
• three</c><00:23:12.360><c> powers</c><00:23:12.800><c> made</c> The bill also limits three powers made

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• just added some other crypto and stablecoin language to the bill just to make sure that we didn't limit
• Then you are limited to the way the building was constructed originally.
• And so that's even limited the state on some of their properties that received that designation on what
• So if you limit it to 10 years— ...for them to actually produce something.
• , today there would be a limited pool of applicants.

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• too small of an acreage that would basically make it an option for turkeys for folks that had very limited
• The 10% non-resident controlled hunt limit begins to apply at 20 tags rather than 10, and why this matters
• just one other detail associated with the landowner appreciation program tags: those tags are not limited
• Specific to concerns of the livestock industry, nothing in the pending rule language limits producers
• But I think the solution they found in just limiting that time frame, taking certain technology away

Committee: House Resources and Conservation

Keywords: 989, all

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• of bridge replacement by waiving or suspending any other statutory or regulatory obligations or limitations
• Pardon me, I'll be keeping my video muted because I'm in a remote area with limited bandwidth.
• We are currently dependent on an emergency dirt access road that limits which emergency vehicles can
• We are further limited by the maintenance of this access road.
• We believe there is limited impact to the timelines.

Bills: HB2550 , HB2645 , HB2109 , HB2134 , HB2323

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: transit, community colleges, student transportation, free rides, public transportation, HB 2645, HB2645, Fairfax Bridge, State Route 165, SR 165, Carbon River, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, emergency infrastructure replacement, bridge collapse, bridge closure, transportation emergency, public safety, infrastructure repair, bridge replacement

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• It wastes limited judicial resources and necessitates the holding of additional hearings on remands,
• Rates are set using actuarial principles and must be designed to limit fluctuations and encourage accident
• Rates are set using actuarial principles and must be designed to limit fluctuations and encourage accident
• If L&I limits the maximum premium rate increase for any risk classification below that actuarial indicated
• If L&I limits the maximum premium rate increase for any risk classification below that actuarial indicated

Bills: HB2188 , HB2563 , HB1571 , HB2144 , HB2191 , HB2218 , HB2243 , HB2372

Committee: House Labor & Workplace Standards

Keywords: transparency, industrial insurance, insurance rate increases, financial disclosure, regulatory oversight, unemployment, electronic notices, compensation, digital communication, order processing, workers' compensation, occupational disease, firefighters, fire investigators, law enforcement officers, first responders, heart disease, cardiac conditions, respiratory disease, cancer presumption

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• It wastes limited judicial resources and necessitates the holding of additional hearings on remands and
• Rates are set using actuarial principles and must be designed to limit fluctuations and encourage accident
• If L&I limits the maximum premium rate increase for any risk classification below that actuarial indicated
• rate, If L&I limits the maximum premium rate increase for any risk classification below that actuarial
• Of the limitation.

Summary: The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee met on January 28, 2026, first hearing staff briefings and then taking executive action on House Bills 1571, 2144, 2191, and 2372. HB 1571 would make heart conditions a presumptive occupational disease for certain firefighters and law enforcement officers; members spoke in support of the bill as a response to the stresses and exposures of those jobs, and it was reported out 8-1 with a do-pass recommendation. HB 2144 would require notice to employees when employers use electronic monitoring for performance evaluations. The committee considered several amendments to a proposed substitute, adopting an amendment clarifying private communications protections but rejecting amendments to broaden emergency exceptions and remove the private right of action. The bill, as amended, passed 6-3. HB 2191 concerns wages in the construction industry and employer/contractor liability for unpaid wages. The committee considered a proposed substitute and several amendments. Members rejected amendments to include public entities as owners and to extend the right to cure to subcontractors, but adopted amendments removing Attorney General enforcement authority and making additional clarifying changes. Supporters emphasized accountability for unpaid wages and protecting vulnerable workers; opponents raised concerns about the scope of liability. The amended bill was reported out 6-3. HB 2372 would require workers’ compensation time loss benefits to include the full employer health care premium contribution rather than a partial percentage. An amendment to add L&I invoice and notice requirements and bar attorney fees on the health-care-premium portion was rejected, and the bill was then reported out 6-3. The committee also held public hearings on HB 2563 and HB 2188. HB 2563 would allow the Office of Administrative Hearings to automatically serve unemployment-case notices electronically during a pilot period ending July 30, 2029. OAH testified that the change would reduce mailing costs and improve service, while the Unemployment Law Project warned it would harm claimants with limited digital access and create procedural barriers; no action was taken during the hearing. HB 2188 would require L&I to publish actuarial indicated workers’ compensation rates and explain when rate caps shift costs to other classes. Business groups supported the transparency measure, and L&I testified it could provide the information and that the bill would have no fiscal impact; the hearing was closed without action.

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• The school district, ESD, or other school that disciplined the student may also prohibit or limit the
• For students disciplined for firearm-related violations, a decision to prohibit or limit a student's
• So under existing rule, there's no limit on the number of times a family can appeal.
• Under existing rule, there's no limit on the number of times a family can appeal a decision based on
• That same limitation applies to the individuals employing the school or school district.

Summary: The House Education Committee first heard House Bill 2246, which would update school discipline rules for firearm-related violations. Committee staff explained that the bill extends existing firearm expulsion and readmission provisions to charter schools, state tribal education compact schools, the School for the Blind, the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth, and educational service districts, and would allow governing boards to deny readmission or limit participation in activities after a firearm-related incident. Representative Lowe said the bill was prompted by a local incident and was intended to give districts more flexibility and clarity while still ensuring students continue receiving educational services. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with constitutional rights to public education, whether it applies to imitation firearms or social media threats, and whether the school board or administration should make the initial discipline decision. OSPI testified “other,” noting concern about limiting appeals to one reconsideration and citing 48 firearm-related expulsions and 198 suspensions in 2023-24. Team Child testified in opposition, arguing the bill would make reentry harder and could unnecessarily exclude students from extracurriculars after they had served their discipline period. The public hearing on HB 2246 closed with 246 pro, 7 con, and 1 other signed in. The committee then heard House Bill 2360, which would allow public and private schools to maintain stock albuterol under a statewide standing order for use in asthma or other respiratory emergencies. Staff described the bill as authorizing trained school personnel or nurses to administer school-supplied albuterol in certain circumstances, including on school property, buses, and sanctioned excursions, with limited liability protections and a refusal option for employees not wishing to administer it. Representative Donaghy said the bill was meant to address life-threatening asthma attacks, especially when a student’s own inhaler is unavailable or when emergency response times are long. OSPI and the Washington State Nurses Association/School Nurse Organization of Washington testified in support, emphasizing the prevalence of asthma, the bill’s permissive nature, and the need for a standing order. The Department of Health had sent a letter asking to strike one section, and some witnesses raised concerns about administering albuterol to students without a prior prescription or diagnosis. Opponents, including a school nurse, argued the bill should wait until the state has clearer protocols, more training, and better staffing, and said nurses should not be asked to diagnose or medicate without physician orders. Supporters, including a pediatric pulmonologist and school nurses, said stock albuterol is safe, can prevent emergency room visits and deaths, and should be paired with parent notification and follow-up care. The public hearing on HB 2360 closed with 113 pro, 2 con, and 1 other signed in.

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• We have quite a few, but since we had no questions, it looks like I'm going to not have to limit public
• Limit public testimony at this moment.
• increase the frequency of inflated awards that drive up premiums, worsen physician shortages, and limit
• It's about physicians who may no longer decide to practice, as well as potentially limiting access to
• They are stretched to the limit, and I respect that. Mr.

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee considered one bill, HB 603, which would repeal section 768.21(8), the Florida medical negligence wrongful death exception often referred to by supporters as the “Free Kill” law. The sponsor argued the current statute unfairly bars certain families—especially adult children or parents of unmarried adults without minor children—from recovering non-economic damages when a loved one dies from medical negligence, while such damages are available in other wrongful death cases. Supporters, including family members, AARP, and some legal advocates, testified that the law is discriminatory and denies equal access to justice for grieving families and vulnerable adults. Opponents, including physicians, hospital and insurer representatives, and business groups, argued that repeal would increase malpractice exposure, raise premiums, worsen access to care, and accelerate physician retirements or departures from Florida. Several urged that if the bill moves forward, it should be paired with caps on non-economic damages to balance the impact on the health care system. Supporters countered that negligence must still be proven, that the law creates unequal treatment, and that existing tort reforms have not lowered premiums. The sponsor closed by rejecting claims that the bill is “jackpot justice” and emphasizing that families deserve court access and accountability. After debate, the committee voted on HB 603 and passed it 16-2. The meeting then adjourned.

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• As stated on the hearing notice, there will be a time limit of two minutes per witness that will be enforced
• due to high demand, low wind, and, most importantly, transmission constraints in South Texas that limited
• Processing is limited by electrons. That's it, period, full stop.
• emergency access, or limited water supply.
• Wouldn't this severely limit the site selection available? Yeah, this seems to be one facility.

Bills: HB551 , HB 1281 , HB1378 , HB1617 , HB2868 , HB2881 , HB3374 , HB4439 , HB4726 , HB4732 , HB4878 , HB4914 , HB4921 , HB4958 , HB5200 , HB5318 , HB5360 , HB5402 , HB5568 , HB5573 , HB5623 , HJR218

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation

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• However, there remain bad actors in the space that, to avoid the limitations of this statute, collude
• It limits the admissible evidence of health care expenses to the amount paid or the amounts that do not
• Survivors have limited or no physical pain and suffering changes, but have massive amounts of mental
• And you said there are no caps, but if we're limiting it to 300% of Medicare, it is a cap of services
• We're not limiting the providers. This is just putting some sort of a reasonable amount tied to it.

Bills: SB1540 , SB2225 , SB2284 , SB2382 , SB2487 , SB2514 , SB2595 , SB2876 , SB2877 , SB3031 , SB2753 , HB45

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health

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• This is caused by a limited number of Department of Public Safety road testing facilities around the
• ><00:04:36.800><c> number</c><00:04:37.039><c> of</c><00:04:37.199><c> Department</c> caused by a limited
• It is including, but not limited to, instructor salary, books, course materials, and really the most
• It is including, but not limited to, the instructor salary, books, course materials, and really the most
• to the instructor salary books limited to the instructor salary books course<00:08:42.680><c> materials

Keywords: 1183, house