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ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am

Appropriations

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  • Section 4 applies to the Public Employees Retirement System, Uniform Group Insurance Program, or, for
  • the chair and vice chair, which of course Senator Bekkedahl is the vice chair of Employee Benefit Programs
Bills: SB2271, HB1216
Summary: The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and took up three bills. House Bill 1216, dealing with prescription drug expense co-pay accumulators in health plans, was presented by Rep. Karen Carl’s, who explained it would prevent insurers from refusing to count third-party assistance toward deductibles for patients using high-cost, non-generic drugs. An amendment was offered to clarify effective dates, including a delayed January 1, 2026 start for PERS coverage. PERS testified that the amendment would align with its calendar-year benefit structure and likely reduce the fiscal note. The amendment was adopted 16-0, and the bill was set aside for further discussion later. House Bill 1199, creating a criminal justice data-sharing system and missing persons/missing Indigenous people task force, was introduced with a committee amendment changing the Attorney General reference to the Attorney General or designee. The committee noted the bill includes a $250,000 general fund appropriation for ongoing costs. The amendment passed 16-0, and the amended bill received a do pass recommendation by a 15-1 vote, with one no vote from Senator Magrum. House Bill 1531, appropriating $75,000 for an irrigation expansion study by the Agriculture Commissioner, was supported as a way to update older economic-impact studies on irrigation and assess opportunities for expansion. Members discussed its relationship to broader study pauses and the history of irrigation development in the state, including Garrison Diversion and remaining authorized acres. The bill passed 16-0. The committee then discussed scheduling for the coming week, noting a heavy bill load and plans for daily morning meetings before adjourning.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

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  • So what this does is it makes sure that if they prevail in a challenge to the bar and have their license
  • Chairman, members, Senate Bill 1148 requires the Supreme Court to directly license attorneys in Arizona
  • You know, the other thing, it sounds like with the current programs that we have, even online program
  • Nick, it also includes licensed telecommunication provider and a licensed video service provider.
  • Nick, it also includes licensed telecommunication provider and a licensed video service provider.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills dealing with attorney discipline, bar licensure, drug sentencing, campus firearms, suppressors, defamation, emergency-service calls by businesses, mandatory child-abuse reporting, eviction procedure, and protections for utility workers. SB 1039 would allow attorneys who prevail in disciplinary matters to recover lost earnings and seek compensation for reputational harm from the State Bar; SB 1148 would require the Arizona Supreme Court to directly license attorneys rather than delegate that function. Both bills were supported by the sponsor as restoring accountability and limiting delegation, and both received due-pass recommendations despite some opposition votes. Members also heard SB 1061, which lowers the fentanyl trafficking threshold from 200 grams to 9 grams; opponents from the ACLU and defense bar argued the threshold would sweep in personal-use cases and increase incarceration, while supporters said it targets traffickers. The bill was recommended do pass. SB 1068, barring public colleges and universities from prohibiting lawful concealed carry by permit holders, drew strong opposition from gun-safety advocates and campus representatives who cited suicide and campus safety concerns, and support from gun-rights groups who argued campuses are not exempt from constitutional rights; it also received a due-pass recommendation. SB 1069, removing suppressors from Arizona’s prohibited-weapons definition, was opposed by Moms Demand Action and supported by gun-rights advocates as aligning state law with federal law and protecting hearing; it likewise passed out of committee. The committee also advanced SB 1099, which would codify statutory defamation elements and add an internet-related limitation period; the ACLU warned it could chill speech and conflict with evolving First Amendment law, while the sponsor said it would clarify existing case law and address online defamation. SB 1271, prohibiting cities from penalizing businesses for legitimate emergency-service calls, passed unanimously after testimony that some municipalities had discouraged 911 calls for theft and other incidents. HB 1127, requiring mandatory reporters with direct knowledge of child abuse or neglect to report immediately and personally, passed after Phoenix Children’s Hospital and DCS said they supported the intent but wanted implementation language clarified for medical emergencies. SB 1426, changing forcible-detainer procedures by removing the written-demand requirement, passed despite concerns from the multi-housing industry that the current language could disrupt holdover-tenant evictions. Finally, SB 1448, as amended, expanded aggravated-assault protections to utility, telecom, video-service, and related workers; supporters cited threats and assaults against field crews, while opponents argued existing assault laws already cover the conduct and the bill is overly broad. The amendment and the bill as amended were adopted, and the committee gave SB 1448 a due-pass recommendation.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:24 pm

House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

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  • childcare centers and licensed family child care homes across our state.
  • This legislation is critical to supporting registered and licensed child care homes that want to operate
  • When the path to becoming licensed is too burdensome, some homes may remain unlicensed and unregulated
  • I think this committee and the legislature should be very concerned for the residential customers and
  • I'm here to let you know that we are leading the state in many different programs and investments to
Bills: HB303, SB96, HM6
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/27/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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  • So, some of those are licensed differently.
  • So, some of those are licensed differently.
  • So, some of those are licensed there.
  • Um, their audit during a license check.
  • <00:35:03.760> inspection bill had extra licensing inspection bill had extra licensing inspection
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Jan 28th, 2026

Banking and Insurance

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  • officer and firefighter recruitment bonus payment program, thereby expanding the program to include
  • newly employed firefighters in that program.
  • The bill expands the program to include newly employed firefighters.
  • was accepted into the NICA program in 2008.
  • NICA program.
Summary: The Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1286 by Senator Wright. That bill expands the law enforcement recruitment bonus program to include firefighters, creates a DFS grant review panel for fire-related grants, and establishes an institute for PTSD and first-responder behavioral health. Testimony from fire chiefs and others supported the measure, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee then considered several insurance and financial regulation bills. CS/SB 198 by Senator Rousan, as amended, regulates virtual currency kiosks with transaction limits, notice and receipt requirements, and OFR enforcement authority; witnesses described it as a needed anti-fraud measure, especially for seniors, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 772 by Senator Burgess, as amended, allows limited licenses for portable electronics and eyewear insurance, and CS/SB 1504 by Senator Claudio, as amended, creates a pathway for high school students to qualify for insurance customer representative licensure; both were reported favorably. The committee also approved two cryptocurrency reserve bills by Senator Gruters: CS/SB 1038 creates the Florida Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve framework, and CS/SB 1040 creates the related trust fund; both received technical amendments and favorable reports. CS/SB 1440 by Senator Martin, as amended, creates public records exemptions and cybersecurity reporting provisions for financial institutions and related entities, and it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1668 by Senator Burton, which updates the NICA program’s funding and benefit structure, and CS/SB 570 by Senator Polsky, which creates a task force on payment scams, were both heard with supportive testimony and reported favorably. Senators later recorded additional affirmative votes on selected bills before the committee adjourned.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Apr 23rd, 2025

Commerce and Small Business

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  • out of that residential code.
  • It's not in the residential building code.
  • I'm also a licensed structural engineer in multiple states.
  • You know, we've had great success with the Fortifi program.
  • I'm a licensed professional engineer in the state of Alabama.
Bills: SB186, SB212, HB566, SB186, SB212
OK
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  • social worker students, and faculty from the Oklahoma's nationally accredited social work education programs
  • psychology from Oklahoma State University, and holds several professional credentials, including a license
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

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  • program, the Consumer Directed Community Supports program, and the Consumer Support Grant.
  • of the programs the PCA Choice program of the programs the PCA Choice program and<00:03:46.280><
  • or residential residential care or residential providers<01:37:22.480> Association<01:37:22.880
  • programs intended to support residential programs intended to support residential settings<01:38
  • We support individuals across various settings, whether they’re living in their own homes, licensed residential
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025

State Affairs

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  • They represent residential consumers and small business consumers.
  • Did you say you wanted them to provide their Texas driver's license and all that?
  • I don't think the license itself, but. So is he the? a state ID or license. Correct.
  • installation programs at TDLR.
  • So for over 25 years, each of these programs has acted independently, without a common goal.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025

State Affairs

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  • We're well-versed in licensing requirements.
  • We currently spend over $21,000 a year on business licenses in Texas alone.
  • Just having a single statewide license would be very helpful.
  • Licensed Music, Inc. is registered for House Bill 2844 and did not testify. Amy Coffey?
  • Allocation benefiting residential and small commercial consumers.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

Public Health

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  • program for people at risk of probation or parole revocation.
  • So for a less competitive residency program, which is...
  • fully licensed... physician in Texas.
  • licensing pathway.
  • licensed doctors going to an ACGME-accredited program. ...accredited facility, which, as we heard from
Summary: The meeting of the public health committee focused on the pressing issue of opioid addiction in Texas, with a particular emphasis on House Bill 3717. Chairman Harris detailed the bill's intent to fund a grant program for Ibogaine clinical trials, framing it as a critical response to the ongoing opioid crisis. He shared poignant testimonies highlighting the struggles of families and veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The conversation underscored the necessity of innovative treatments, like Ibogaine, which showed promising results in studies for reducing symptoms of withdrawal and PTSD.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Feb 19th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

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  • And so, it's an abstractor license.
  • This relates to a special event license.
  • or renewing their license.
  • the business and the license, and put that on file with the authority.
  • Are you talking just the license itself? That's a very good question.
TX
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  • Breaker, Scott, and White and other facilities are registered as licensed physicians under the TCIP program
  • If you want to expand the teacup program, allow a minimum of 5,000 new licenses and make the fees affordable
  • , the medical marijuana program.
  • It is not an accessible program.
  • hemp program.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

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  • incentive to keep someone in the program incentive to keep someone in the program learning<00:25
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  • public programs into independence. public programs into independence.
  • whole range of incentives and programs whole range of incentives and programs has<00:52:39.920><
  • programs that are far less effective. programs that are far less effective.