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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1017 amends Title 32, Chapter 32, Article 1, relating to health professionals.
- Senate Bill 1275 amends Title 11, Chapter 2, Article 11, Arizona Revised Statutes, by Section 11-36,
- They are a state chapter member of the National Federation of Democratic Women, the official women's
- Senate Bill 1544, amending Title 13, Chapter 10, Article 9, Section 13-922, relating to probation.
- Senate Bill 1585, an act amending Title 12, Chapter 1, Article 1, as revised by Section 12-11-16 and
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Industry and Business Apr 2nd, 2025 at 02:45 pm
Industry and Business
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, as it came over, PBM regulation would be responsible for all of Chapter 19-02, which goes far
- It's not the whole chapter. It's not... Question that clarification. Yes, absolutely.
- It's not the whole chapter. It's not all of Title 26.1.
- ... ...of this act or violations of chapter 26.1, 27.1.
- It does require us to enforce chapters of the Food and Drug Code, Chapter 19.
Committee:
Senate Industry and Business
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Industry and Business reconvened to work on House Bill 1584, which would create a new pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulatory structure within the Insurance Department. Insurance Commissioner John Godfrey and Deputy Commissioner John Arnold explained a revised set of amendments negotiated with Representative Casper and the North Dakota Pharmacists Association. They said the bill largely kept the House policy intact but added technical corrections, narrowed some references in Chapter 19-02, created a separate PBM licensing class, set a delayed effective date for licensing, and established emergency authority so the department could begin building the new division. They also described the proposal to fund the program through existing trust fund resources, PBM license fees, and a transfer of about $1.6 million from the prescription drug transparency program fund, while allowing the department flexibility to hire needed attorneys, pharmacists, and examiners.
A major point of discussion was Section 10, which would have required the Attorney General to represent and bear costs for lawsuits related to the bill. Chief Deputy Attorney General Claire Ness said the language was too broad and would go beyond normal constitutional defense work, potentially obligating her office to cover all lawsuits against the commissioner or state under the section. Representative Casper said the intent was only to avoid the Insurance Department having to seek emergency funding for litigation, and both he and department officials said they were open to removing the section or narrowing it. After further discussion, the committee agreed to remove Section 10 from the amendments.
The committee then voted 4-0 to adopt the amended amendment package, and then voted 4-0 to give House Bill 1584 a do pass recommendation as amended and refer it to Appropriations. Members noted the bill was still a work in progress, but said the revised version was intended to move the PBM regulation issue forward while continuing discussion in the appropriations process.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Resolutions commending the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals on
- the Chamber some guests from the American Association of Safety Professionals, the Greater Boston Chapter
- Whereas the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals will recognize May
- Now therefore be it resolved that the Massachusetts Senate hereby commends the Greater Boston Chapter
- On November 20, 2024, I signed into law Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024, also known as the Mass Leads
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution commending the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals for recognizing North American Occupational Safety and Health Week and Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day. Senators welcomed guests from the chapter, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber also briefly recessed for a photo with the guests.
The Senate then received a message from the Governor filing the Ride Safe Act, which would enhance the safe use of micromobility devices such as mopeds, electric scooters, and bikes. The message noted the bill’s connection to the Mass Leads Act and a special commission on micromobility regulation. The matter was referred to the Committee on Transportation.
The Senate next took up and passed to be engrossed House No. 5245, establishing a sick leave bank for Courtney Cochran, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. The Senate also adopted an order setting its next formal session for Thursday at 11 a.m. and later considered an order governing filing deadlines for amendments to the General Appropriation Bill and scheduling its second reading on May 19, 2026. The session ended with a motion to adjourn, which was approved.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So these rules, this chapter, explains what public drinking water systems must do.
- This chapter explains what public drinking water systems must do to make sure customers are served with
- , and then referred to... ...identified in the statute or in other rule chapters, and then referred to
- those Idaho Code sections or rule chapters within the rule.
- Most of the changes throughout this chapter really address wording and format changes as required by
Committee:
House Environment, Energy and Technology
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Plano, located in Collin County, is actually the largest Texas city not currently qualifying for Chapter
- Specifically, we're seeing Chapter 380 rebate agreements used not to incentivize new investment, but
- It doesn't eliminate the use of Chapter 380 rebate agreements.
- This is not how Chapter 380 agreements were meant to operate.
- Chapter 207 specifies a suitable job that someone should be applying for.
Committee:
Senate Economic Development
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/4/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- At 7.18 to 7.24 of the bill, the commission is subject to chapter 13 and chapter 13D, the open meetings
- At 7.18 to 7.24 of the bill, the commission is subject to chapter 13 and chapter 13D, the open meetings
- At 7.18 to 7.24 of the bill, the commission is subject to chapter 13 and chapter 13D, the open meetings
- At 7.18 to 7.24 of the bill, the commission is subject to chapter 13 and chapter 13D, the open meetings
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Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session May 4th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Resolutions commending the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals on
- the Chamber some guests from the American Association of Safety Professionals, the Greater Boston Chapter
- Whereas the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals will recognize May
- Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Massachusetts Senate hereby commends the Greater Boston Chapter
- On November 20, 2024, I signed into law Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024, also known as the Mass Leads
Summary:
The Senate first adopted a resolution commending the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals for recognizing North American Occupational Safety and Health Week and Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day. Senator Paul Feeney introduced the resolution, welcomed guests from the organization, and the chamber adopted it by voice vote before taking a photo with the guests.
The Senate then received a gubernatorial message transmitting the Ride Safe Act, which would enhance the safe use of micromobility devices such as mopeds, electric scooters, and bikes. The message noted the issue had been studied by a special commission created under the Mass Leads Act, and the matter was referred to the Committee on Transportation.
The chamber also gave final passage to several local bills, including measures affecting Rutland recall elections, Dedham-Westwood Water District creditable service, Lancaster’s Animal Control Commission, Fairhaven’s charter, Orange’s annual town meeting date, a town administrator for Hopedale, and a sick leave bank for a Department of Children and Families employee. In addition, the Senate adopted an order requiring electronic filing of amendments to the General Appropriation Bill and setting the bill for second reading on May 19, 2026 as the only item on the calendar. The Senate adjourned to meet again on Thursday at 11 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session May 4th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Resolutions commending the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals on
- the Chamber some guests from the American Association of Safety Professionals, the Greater Boston Chapter
- of the whereas clauses and the resolution that we are about to adopt: Whereas the Greater Boston Chapter
- Now therefore be it resolved that the Massachusetts Senate hereby commends the Greater Boston Chapter
- On November 20, 2024, I signed into law Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024, also known as the Mass Leads
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1014, enacting Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, adding Section
- Senate Bill 1194, an act amending Title 32, Chapter 32, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by
- Senate Bill 1194, an act amending Title 32, Chapter 32, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by
- Amending Title 36, Chapter 4.02, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 36-420.06
- Senate Bill 1398, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- One of these laws is Title 58, Chapter 13, Idaho Code.
- One of these laws is Title 58, Chapter 13, Idaho Code, commonly referred to as the Lake Protection Act
- Following Executive Order 2020-1, zero-based regulation, this rule chapter was scheduled to be repealed
- Idaho Code 58, Chapter 6 authorizes the state, Idaho Code 58, Chapter 6 authorizes the State Board of
- Following zero-based regulation executive order, this chapter received comprehensive review throughout
Committee:
House Resources and Conservation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 3892 is a bill that addresses vagueness and closes loopholes that exist in Chapters 232 and
- As Chairman Bell pointed out, Chapter 232 is clear that counties cannot regulate.
- rule, a rule clearly aimed at reducing damage, despite having no express authority to do so under Chapters
- This substitute adds provisions subject to a development agreement under Chapter 212.171 of the Local
- The thing I want to focus on today and ask for your consideration is Chapter 43 development agreements
Bills:
SB840 , HB2025 , HB2512 , HB3139 , HB3798 , HB3892 , HB4373 , HB4398 , HB4582 , HB4689 , HB5187 , HB5658 , HB5666
Committee:
House Land & Resource Management
Keywords:
HB 2025, Texas Property Code, plat filing, replat, amended plat, condominium plat, subdivision, county clerk, tax certificate, ad valorem taxes, delinquent taxes, property records, real property, land use, local government, property development, subdivision recording, condominium recording, tax receipt, eminent domain
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Apr 1st, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- with the Secretary of State's office under Chapter 351.
- Yes, there are a lot of corporate entities that are registered under Chapter 351, but there are a whole
- So we are going to simply strip that under Chapter 351 language.
- I get the removing under Chapter 351 too limiting.
- I get the removing under Chapter 351 too limiting.
Summary:
The Commerce Committee first met in executive session and considered a substitute for Senate Bill 973. Members adopted an amendment that revised the bill’s title and removed language tied to “certain written disclosures” and a two-year unused-facilities requirement from related school property language. After adopting the amendment and rolling it into the House Committee substitute, the committee voted the bill do pass by a 6-3 roll call vote.
The committee then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 907 and related bills, dealing with abusive website access litigation. Senator Brad Hudson said the measure targets a single plaintiff’s pattern of threatening businesses with ADA-related website lawsuits and settlements, and explained changes made to refine definitions and extend coverage to political subdivisions. Witnesses from the Missouri Chamber, NFIB, Associated Industries of Missouri, the Columbia Chamber, the Missouri Insurance Coalition, and the Missouri Broadband Providers Association testified in support, describing the suits as costly and coercive for small businesses and nonprofits.
Members questioned the scope of the bill, including whether it should also cover churches and nonprofits, and whether the “good faith” standard in the Senate version was too vague or burdensome. A committee attorney explained that good faith would likely be a fact-based issue decided by a court under a preponderance standard. Several members expressed support for narrowing the bill to avoid broader tort reform, while others raised concerns about litigation costs and the lack of an early mechanism to stop abusive suits. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- 295, Chapter 2, relating to motor fuel.
- House Bill 2197, amending Title 13, Chapter 29, A.R.S., relating to water access.
- Relating to Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section...
- House Bill 2930, amending Title 44, Chapter 38, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by...
- House Bill 4117, amending Title 13, Chapter...
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, guest introductions, and a proclamation recognizing March as International Women’s Celebration Month. Members also welcomed guests from several school districts and the Arizona FFA. The chamber then moved through first readings of numerous Senate bills and took up several motions, including reconsideration of HB 2169 and referral of HB 210 and HB 2103 to an additional Committee of the Whole for further amendment.
In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced HB 2100 and HB 2103 with technical amendments and due-pass recommendations. It then considered a series of bills on Calendar 2, including HB 2048, HB 2364, HB 2415, HB 2775, HB 2833, HB 2862, HB 2870, HB 2995, and HB 4067. Debate centered on election administration, sovereignty and international organizations, private school regulation, law enforcement face coverings, domestic violence and coercive control, and voter roll categories. HB 2862 drew the most procedural attention, with a division vote on a substitute amendment; the House rejected a motion to replace the adopted amendment, and the report was later adopted.
On Calendar 3, the House considered education bills. HB 2093, which repeals the requirement for K-12 health education to include mental health instruction, prompted extensive debate over student suicide prevention, school counseling, parental responsibility, and whether schools should provide mental health support; it received a due-pass recommendation by a 27-22 division vote. The House also advanced HB 2313, which was described as responding to a Tucson Unified School District work stoppage tied to a political protest, and HB 2423, HB 2478, and other education measures after amendments and, in one case, withdrawal of an appropriations amendment. The session continued into HB 2830 as the transcript ended.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1834, an act amending laws 2024, chapter 211, section 6, making capital outlay appropriations for
- SB 1835, an act amending section 55-572, as amended by Laws 2024, chapter 210, repealing sections 55-
- 572 and 55-575 as amended by Laws 2024, chapter 210, section 3, relating to commerce.
- , as amended by Laws 2024, Chapter 210, Section 3.
- Amending Title 43, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Chapter 18. Relating to taxation.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Feb 5th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe it did have to do with the chapter in which we are recognized within the statute in Chapter
- So can you explain more on Chapter 334 why that would be more appropriate than a chapter, as, for example
- , a pharmacist is Chapter 338, a dentist is Chapter 332, and so on through the list?
- They all have separate chapters.
- that's where their chapter and statute lives for their practice.
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- 30B and Chapter 40, recognizing the unique undertaking and potential public benefits.
- They want to override Chapter 30B, the Uniform Procurement Act, and Chapter 40, an act governing a municipality's
- Two people who have a restaurant background talking about sewers, Chapter 80 and 83.
- L. c. 83, § 27, and also Chapter 80. We didn't know all this.
- We're here to support Senate Bill 1475, Chapter 83, and Senate Bill 1476, Chapter 80.
Summary:
The committee opened its hearing with procedural remarks, including a strict three-minute testimony limit, livestream instructions, and a July 1 deadline for written testimony. Chairs Lewis and Rauch then heard testimony on a wide range of municipal home rule petitions and related bills, with many local officials and advocates being taken out of order because of the large turnout.
A major topic was firefighter residency. Representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and Sen. Keenan supported H. 2260/S. 1449, which would replace the current 15-mile residency rule for non-civil-service fire departments with a negotiable standard, generally allowing residency within 15 miles and permitting expansion through collective bargaining. Supporters said the change would improve recruitment and retention amid the housing crisis and create parity with civil-service departments. Acton Fire Chief Anita Arnhum and Sen. Senna also backed H. 4168 for Acton, making similar arguments about recruitment, paramedics, and the need for local flexibility.
The committee also heard strong support for charter overhaul petitions for Somerville and Lynn. Somerville officials, including Rep. Barber, Mayor Ballantyne, Councilor Jake Wilson, and charter committee member Beverly Schwartz, described a years-long public process to replace an 1890s-era charter with a modern document emphasizing transparency, public participation, clearer governance, and a possible change to the mayor’s term length. Lynn Mayor Nicholson similarly supported a charter update to modernize city operations and financial procedures. Cambridge-related charter and procurement reforms were also briefly endorsed by Rep. Cabral.
Other bills discussed included a proposal by Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Scarsdale to create a state grant program for municipal sustainability directors, and regional school finance bills supported by Rep. Lanatra and Jason Frazier to expand special education reserve funds and create a regional school assessment reserve fund. Acton witnesses also supported library governance changes and a checkout bag charge proposal. The committee heard sharply divided testimony on Quincy’s H. 3897, a 50-year lease extension for Quarry Hills/Granite Links: Quincy officials and business supporters praised the public-private partnership and future investment potential, while residents argued the lease was too long, should be competitively bid, and deserved more oversight and auditing. The hearing also included testimony on Boston trash truck noise restrictions and a PEG access/cable funds bill supported by Mass Access, as well as a Southwick petition to elect part of the Conservation Commission, which one select board member opposed as contrary to current law and good governance.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 16th, 2026
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
Transcript Highlights:
- General Law Chapter 40A, which is generally called the Zoning Act.
- We recently promulgated starter home regulations to implement Chapter 40Y, which aims to encourage the
- The ballot question amends the Zoning Act, Chapter 40A. It does not amend nor repeal Chapter 40Y.
- That also potentially frees up additional capacity for affordable development under Chapter 40B.
- That also potentially frees up additional capacity for affordable development under Chapter 40B.
Bills:
H5009
Keywords:
collective bargaining, worker rights, labor relations, public counsel services, state employees
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-03, House Bill 5000, which would allow single-family homes on smaller lots in areas with public water and sewer service. The hearing began with committee members outlining the Article 48 initiative process and then hearing from two subject-matter experts. Under Secretary Chris Clutchman of Housing and Livable Communities explained how the proposal would amend Chapter 40A, noted that Boston would be excluded, and said municipalities would still be able to adopt reasonable regulations on setbacks, bulk, height, and short-term rentals. He also flagged unresolved implementation questions, including how to treat wetlands, infrastructure capacity, and pre-existing nonconforming situations. Attorney Susan Murphy said the measure would significantly alter local zoning, could create conflicts with existing zoning districts and Section 3A/MBTA Communities rules, and raised concerns about infrastructure capacity and the lack of any home-size or affordability limits.
Supporters of the petition argued that Massachusetts faces a severe housing shortage and that large minimum lot sizes are a major barrier to building starter homes. Proponents said the measure would legalize single-family homes on lots as small as 5,000 square feet with 50 feet of frontage where public sewer and water are available, and they cited polling showing public support for lot-size reform. They said the proposal could produce thousands of additional homes per year, help young families and seniors, and expand housing choices in high-cost suburbs. Committee members pressed the proponents on how the measure would interact with affordability, home size, frontage requirements, 40B compliance, and whether the bill would actually produce starter homes rather than larger expensive houses.
The Massachusetts Municipal Association testified in opposition, urging the committee to take no action. MMA representatives argued that zoning is fundamentally a local decision and that the proposal would preempt municipal authority with a one-size-fits-all mandate. They also said the bill is impractical because public water and sewer service does not guarantee available capacity, citing examples of communities facing water and wastewater limits and costly infrastructure upgrades. MMA further argued the measure lacks affordability requirements and could be counterproductive, and pointed to existing and pending state tools such as Chapter 40Y, 40R-related proposals, and other housing funding or zoning reforms as better approaches. No vote was taken during the hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 16th, 2026
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we recently promulgated starter home regulations to implement Chapter 40Y, which aims to encourage
- The ballot question amends the Zoning Act, Chapter 40A. It does not amend nor repeal Chapter 40Y.
- 41 and the local regulations promulgated thereunder, and the Zoning Act under Chapter 40A and local
- That also potentially frees up additional capacity for affordable development under Chapter 40B.
- That also potentially frees up additional capacity for affordable development under Chapter 40B.
Bills:
H5009
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention T.F. Jan 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For example, a grad chapter would let us know who the advisor is for an undergraduate chapter, whereas
- for does notify the university that these individuals, Those chapters that are responsible for does
- So, and I think one of the important parts would be increasing the training for the chapter advisors
- I think one of the important parts with increasing the training for the chapter advisors or advisory
- Local chapters are not truly independent. They're often broke.
Summary:
The task force met with a quorum to review and adopt final recommendations responding to the death of Caleb Wilson and broader hazing prevention concerns in Louisiana higher education. Members and the Wilson family discussed the need for clearer legal definitions and stronger accountability, including whether Southern University’s expulsion of the Omega Psi Phi chapter was permanent; leaders said the current law leaves ambiguity and a legislative fix is needed to define suspension and expulsion. The committee also approved the November 3 minutes and received updates on hazing sanctions and hearing panel processes across the public postsecondary systems.
A major portion of the meeting focused on recommendations for annual hazing-prevention training for students, advisors, faculty, and staff, plus training for conduct panel members. Witnesses from LSU and other systems described current practices, including online modules and in-person training, while members raised concerns about scope, mandatory reporter obligations, and whether all employees should be covered. Several recommendations were adopted, including annual student training, annual advisor training, annual faculty and staff training with an amendment to apply to “appropriate” personnel, and a sustainable funding mechanism to support training and reporting. The task force also adopted an amnesty policy recommendation to encourage reporting and help-seeking, clarified that it would be left to legislation whether organizational amnesty is included, and supported reverting the evidentiary standard in institutional hazing proceedings from clear and convincing evidence back to preponderance of the evidence.
The committee further approved recommendations to add hazing incidents, prevention efforts, and compliance data to the annual power-based violence report, to impose clear penalties for noncompliance tied to bond commission consequences, and to align hazing reporting penalties with existing power-based violence reporting rules. For K-12 schools, the task force discussed expanding bullying and hazing materials to nonpublic schools, updating educational materials, and improving data collection. Closing remarks from student members, university leaders, and the Wilson family emphasized that hazing is a culture problem requiring education, accountability, and sustained leadership, and several system presidents and LSU representatives pledged to implement the recommendations and continue working with the legislature.