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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Seclusion Working Group - 01/14/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, we talked at length here about a long list.
- We don't want to be doing this. state in in the long run. We don't want state in in the long run.
- </c> long as it can possibly be out there. long as it can possibly be out there.
- But I need assurances that we can look towards a long-term K-12 full ban, as per MDE's recommendations
- But I need assurances that we can look towards a long-term K-12 full ban, as per MDE's recommendations
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to be honest with you; our journey does go back a long way with the Senator.
- HB 1123, a bill to be entitled an act relating to sewer collection systems.
- for the expansion of the central sewage system.
- They care for at special needs shelters.
- health care in the state and come up with additional recommendations.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Instead, it just shifts that burden to other people in the system.
- One, people who menstruate use menstrual products on a consistent, long-term basis.
- Two, given this consistent long-term use of menstrual products, the exposure potential to harmful chemicals
- As soon as October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2028, and it depends on the size of your system.
- SB 466 protects public water systems from civil lawsuits so long as the water system is implementing
Summary:
The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard three bills after beginning without a quorum and later establishing one. SB 328 would cap DTSC hazardous waste generation and handling fees for infill housing and master development projects and set response timelines for cleanup reviews. Supporters said the current fee structure has made some housing and remediation projects infeasible, while opponents warned that capping fees for one sector could shift costs to other hazardous waste generators. The committee discussed the need for broader DTSC fee reform, and SB 328 was approved on a 7-0 vote and sent to the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
SB 754 would require manufacturers of disposable menstrual products to test for and disclose concentrations of certain contaminants, with DTSC able to verify results and publish them. Supporters framed the bill as a transparency and public health measure, citing recent studies finding toxic metals in tampons and emphasizing consumer right-to-know. Opponents, including manufacturers and hygiene product groups, argued the bill adds duplicative testing, vague requirements, and public disclosure that could be misinterpreted, and urged amendments. The committee members generally supported the goal of transparency, and the bill passed 5-2 with not voting members, moving to Appropriations.
SB 466 would provide temporary legal protections for public water systems that are complying with approved chromium-6 compliance plans while they work toward the new drinking water standard. Supporters from Los Banos, Coachella Valley Water District, and other water agencies said the measure would help avoid costly litigation during a lengthy and expensive compliance period, especially for systems dealing with naturally occurring chromium-6. Committee members raised concerns about limiting recourse for harmed individuals and discussed possible alternative language, but the author said the bill would not affect state enforcement authority. SB 466 passed 7-0 and was sent to the Committee on Judiciary. The committee also adopted a consent calendar of additional measures by voice vote.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- Price and production data through March in terms of the price, and just a little bit above in terms of
- Not a significant revenue stream in terms of the on gas.
- In terms of what comes first, I had given an example.
- So there's no order in terms of the calculations.
- There are so many variables involved in terms of all counties are not created equal in terms of what
Committee:
Joint Budget Section
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- figured out for session, but during interim they might not have that child care piece figured out.
- </c> committee members it has been a long committee members it has been a long time<00:40:44.960><c>
- She compared the academic system to a surgeon and said there are some vestigial parts of the system that
- We've both been in the classroom for a long time.
- </c><01:04:50.960><c> time</c> been in the classroom for a long time been in the classroom for a long
Committee:
House Education Policy
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Long glowing. Yeah, right to close. Thank y'all.
- I first got elected down here a long time ago, 1996.
- I first got elected down here a long time ago, 1996.
- Tell them to just leave us so long.
- And I was on the Amite River Basin Commission for a long time.
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on April 21 and heard a series of transportation, licensing, tolling, and public safety measures. Early bills included HB 745, extending special permits for tandem/container loads serving port facilities; HB 1000, a DOTD cleanup bill that clarifies Highway Priority Program reporting and raises the letter-bid contract threshold from $1 million to $3 million; HB 1050, which revises commercial driver’s license rules and allows certain 18-year-olds to drive intrastate with a Class A license; and HB 1172, designating a portion of US 165 in Oberlin as the Coulin Brooks Manuel Memorial Highway. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 1000 adopted with amendments.
The committee then took up HB 896 on toll facilities, prompted by concerns about Belle Chasse toll charges and customer service access. The bill would require local toll customer service centers, toll dispute procedures, and limits on certain fees; amendments were adopted to refine those provisions, including in-person assistance, appeal deadlines, and limits on additional charges. The bill was reported with amendments. HB 493, which would have prohibited expropriation by the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District in East Feliciana and St. Helena Parishes, drew extensive testimony and debate over reservoir planning and local flood-control authority, but was ultimately voluntarily deferred.
Later, HB 1173 was approved to give people in the OMV reinstatement relief program up to three months without a late fee on installment agreements, while keeping the payment due and moving it to the end of the plan. HB 1024 created a Louisiana Democratic Party special prestige license plate and was reported favorably. The committee also approved HCR 32 urging the Port of New Orleans to secure backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge, and HB 1159, concerning automated speed enforcement in Jefferson Parish municipalities, was ultimately voluntarily deferred after discussion of local control, public input, and prior legislation on speed cameras.
The final major item was HB 679, as substituted, creating a driver’s license designation for people with brain injuries and directing law enforcement training on interactions with those individuals. The sponsor and several witnesses described personal experiences with traumatic brain injury and argued the designation would improve safety and communication during traffic stops. The substitute bill was adopted and the measure was reported favorably. The committee concluded by reporting HB 1207 favorably; that bill would limit unduly restrictive contractor qualification requirements in public bidding and require such requirements to be reasonably related to the project and justified in writing.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And this is a short-term deal.
- And he argued, and at the end, he said... ...system, I hadn't caused a retirement system anything.
- Of the system, and there will be two members that are active members of the system, but not associated
- active members of the retirement system.
- , term limits.
Committee:
House Retirement
Summary:
The Retirement Committee met on March 26, 2026, with a quorum present. House Bill 24 was voluntarily deferred at the start of the meeting. The committee then heard House Bill 20, which would have allowed retired teachers to return to work under superintendent discretion while drawing retirement benefits. Representative Bagley argued the bill would help address teacher shortages by letting districts hire experienced certified teachers, while Representative Taylor raised broader concerns about how returning retirees are treated. After discussion, HB 20 was voluntarily deferred.
The committee next considered House Bill 25, a technical update to the Teachers’ Retirement System to conform with changes in the Internal Revenue Code, including benefit commencement and surviving spouse election provisions. Catherine Whitney of TRSL said the bill is routine compliance legislation reviewed periodically by the system’s tax attorney. An amendment was adopted, and HB 25 was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 23, a cost-of-living adjustment bill for LASERS retirees, was also amended to raise the benefit cap from $80,000 to $81,201 and then reported favorably as amended.
House Bill 42 proposed a phased retirement program for higher education employees in the Teachers’ Retirement System, allowing partial retirement and part-time work with partial benefits. Bacala said it was intended to help retain talent at universities and was based on prior task force recommendations; an amendment was adopted to set the participation framework for universities, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 32, a LASERS cleanup bill addressing disability retiree restoration, administrative errors, and benefit calculations, was described by LASERS as technical in nature and was reported favorably. House Bill 13, a State Police Retirement System reamortization bill, was amended to adjust timing and technical provisions and then reported favorably as amended.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 41 on the Firefighters’ Retirement System board makeup. A new amendment package replaced earlier amendments and would eliminate term limits, expand elected active-member seats from two to five, remove chief association appointments, and require vacancies to be filled by election. Supporters described it as a compromise intended to better represent the system’s active members, while the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association objected that chiefs had been left out of the negotiations and said they provide important budget and governance expertise. Despite the opposition, the committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 41 favorably as amended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the system at all. the system at all.
- </c> uh in terms of the the 2020 legislation. uh in terms of the the 2020 legislation.
- </c> mistake to go back to the old system. mistake to go back to the old system.
- program for first responders and law enforcement is critical to safeguarding health, effectiveness, and long-term
- . system.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 13th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- It's an internal system that we use to be able to read documents and amendments.
- failing system.
- As all of you are aware, agriculture and our food systems are stressed and have been for a long time.
- But there is some really good information there in terms of next steps for a long-term crisis that is
- We've got some medically tailored meals stuff over in Health Care and Wellness.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 25th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The terms of this supplemental agreement prevail. Mr.
- Especially for those of us who were here last term.
- The words that Leader Long used to me were rogue amendments.
- That might be a good question for Leader Long.
- To take care of you, me, and our constituents.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- With mounting evidence of long-term<00:57:47.440><c> harm</c><00:57:47.680><c> to</c><00:57:47.920><c
- Since 1951, this surgery has been done in ignorance of its anatomy and long-term effects.
- Since 1951, this surgery has been done in ignorance of its anatomy and long-term effects.
- </c><01:04:43.359><c> negative</c> procedure, and long-term negative procedure, and long-term negative
- between barely make a dent in long-term expenses. expenses. expenses.
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (01/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> 800 $47 million on Direct health care 800 $47 million on Direct health care cost<00:57:59.599><c
- <c> to</c><01:00:40.400><c> the</c> Health Care system and directly to the Health Care system and directly
- You heard yesterday about our revenue information system; that would have been the old system.
- It would set up this commission for a 10-year period of time, so it’s a long-term, truly a standing oversight
- </c> system by saying our educational system system by saying our educational system is<03:56:48.239>
Summary:
The public hearing focused on HB 290, which would raise cigarette and e-cigarette/vaping taxes and create a committee to study tobacco and nicotine tax policy. Representative Jerry Stringham introduced the bill as both a public health and revenue measure, arguing that nicotine use causes health harms and public costs, and that New Hampshire’s cigarette tax has been unchanged at $1.78 per pack since 2013. He said the bill would raise the cigarette tax by $1 per pack to $2.78, still below most New England states, and would also adjust vaping taxes, which he described as having been set as placeholder rates in 2019. He said the bill would also establish a study committee to review broader tobacco and nicotine taxation, including products such as premium cigars.
In response to questions, Stringham said the proposed cigarette tax would be roughly equal in real dollars to the 2008 rate after inflation, and he suggested that a smaller annual increase could be considered, though he believed a larger increase would have a stronger public health effect. He explained that the vaping tax structure differs between closed and open systems because one taxes a fixed hardware product while the other taxes reusable liquid, and he said the proposal would move the rates toward a more uniform approach. He also said New Hampshire would remain below neighboring states even after the increase, though members raised concerns about cross-border shopping, business impacts, and preserving the state’s competitive advantage.
Several members questioned whether the bill’s main purpose was revenue or reducing smoking and vaping. Stringham said he viewed it primarily as a public health bill, but also as a revenue measure, and said he would consider it successful even if consumption fell enough to reduce revenue. Other members emphasized personal freedom and argued the committee should focus on taxation rather than cessation, while some supported the bill as a way to capture revenue from out-of-state buyers and keep New Hampshire’s rates below surrounding states. The hearing consisted of testimony and questions only; no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt provided.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But those are symptoms of a system in distress.
- that they need and trying to make this system responsive to the needs of those workers.
- That's how you build long-term jobs in the community. You build more businesses in that community.
- Vanderwood talks about in terms of change orders in order to make that happen.
- So these can be a year, two years, five years long.
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on several labor-related bills. On Substitute Senate Bill 5874, staff and Senator McEwen described a proposal to let the Employment Security Department waive penalties for minor quarterly reporting errors by employers, especially inadvertent electronic filing issues involving occupational codes and job titles. No one testified in opposition, and the public hearing was closed.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5847, which would expand injured workers’ access to medical providers, allow medically appropriate departures from L&I treatment rules, prohibit employers from requiring treatment from a specific provider, and set timelines for utilization review. Supporters, including workers’ advocates and union representatives, said the bill would improve access to care and reduce delays, while business groups opposed it as weakening the provider network and raised concerns about costs and claim duration. L&I said it could implement the bill with a technical fix and noted that the fiscal note was still being updated. A previously adopted claims-manager staffing amendment was discussed but not included in the version heard.
On Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5061, the committee heard testimony on requiring public works contracts to update prevailing wage rates annually rather than freezing them at bid time. Labor groups supported the bill as protecting workers from wage erosion on long projects, while contractor groups opposed it unless amended to allow change orders for wage increases above 5 percent, citing unpredictable jumps in prevailing wage rates and added risk for small contractors. L&I requested a delayed effective date to July 1, 2028 because of IT changes. The committee also heard testimony on Senate Bill 5944, which would make missed or canceled appointment payments bargained economic compensation for language access providers, and on Substitute Senate Bill 5972, which would extend interest arbitration rights to correctional employees in city and county jails regardless of county population. Labor groups supported both bills; counties and a city representative opposed 5972 over cost concerns and asked for fiscal safeguards.
Finally, the committee heard Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6302, which would require L&I to investigate possible misclassification when three or more independent contractors are used for the same type of finishing work on a public works project. Labor and contractor groups both supported the amended version, saying it targets misclassification without banning legitimate independent contractors. The hearing ended after testimony, with no votes or final committee actions taken during the meeting.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Oversight Commission on Opioid Settlement Funds Mar 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This is where we get into our long-term marketing plan.
- One of the things we plan to do long-term is what we call a brand pulse study.
- We started looking into long-term solutions for where to place someone. long-term, where do you place
- When I say long-term, I'm not talking about 120 days; I'm talking four years.
- They need something for a long-term period. Where do we go?"
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on California and Armenia Mutual Trade, Art, and Cultural Exchange Aug 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Republic of Azerbaijan marked a historic milestone for the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process and for the long-term
- technological leadership, and global influence, California is building strategic partnerships that support long-term
- So I can't stay very long, but I want to thank you for being here today.
- Those same traits—strategy, resilience, long-term thinking—have helped Armenian Americans succeed in
- Those same traits—strategy, resilience, long-term thinking—have helped Armenian Americans succeed in
Summary:
The inaugural meeting of the Select Committee on California and Armenia Mutual Trade, Art, and Cultural Exchange focused on strengthening California-Armenia ties through trade, investment, education, culture, and diplomacy. Chair Harabedian and Assemblymember Caloza opened by emphasizing the importance of the Armenian-American community in California and the committee’s goal of expanding opportunities for business, job creation, cultural preservation, and academic exchange. The Republic of Armenia’s ambassador and the Armenian Consul General both described Armenia as a growing strategic partner for California, highlighting recent peace and connectivity developments, Armenia’s diversification strategy, and the role of the Armenian diaspora in linking the two places.
The first panel featured Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and Go-Biz trade specialist Trisha Utterback. Kounalakis reviewed the 2019 California-Armenia framework agreement and the opening of the California trade and services desk in Yerevan, noting growth in academic ties and California’s support for Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Utterback outlined Go-Biz’s trade and investment programs and reported that California-Armenia two-way trade has more than doubled since 2019, with exports rising sharply; she cited examples of California companies expanding into Armenia and Armenian businesses seeking California opportunities. Members asked about future priorities, and panelists pointed to tech, clean energy, agriculture, and continued outreach through trade and investment programs.
A second panel centered on Glendale’s role as a gateway for the partnership. Mayor Ara Najarian described Glendale’s large Armenian-American population, the Armenian American Museum, sister-city relationships, and the city’s role in cultural and economic diplomacy, while also raising concerns about Artsakh, displaced Armenians, detainees, and discrimination against Armenian Americans. Vahe Kozoyan of ServiceTitan shared his company’s growth from a Glendale startup to a global firm with major operations in Armenia, and Armina Galstian of SmartGate VC and Hero House Glendale described a California-Armenia innovation corridor supporting startups, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and neuroscience. Committee members discussed how the state can further support the partnership through investment, delegation visits, education, innovation hubs, and ensuring Armenian-owned businesses are not excluded from supplier diversity and anti-discrimination protections.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- Massachusetts voters deserve an election system that works for everyone. Thank you. Thank you.
- Elections often use terms that can be difficult to interpret even for English speakers.
- Offering bilingual ballots in Haitian Creole is critical and long overdue.
- It's a community that takes care of its elders and looks out for its neighbors' kids.
- It's a community that takes care of its elders and looks out for its neighbors' kids.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Election Laws
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on several election-related bills, with most testimony focused on voting access, ballot administration, and election procedures. Senator Driscoll testified for S. 509, a Randolph home rule petition to require bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole, and Randolph officials and community members strongly supported it, saying it would improve access, confidence, and participation for Haitian Creole speakers. Other speakers, including advocates and residents, described language barriers as a form of voter suppression and urged favorable action.
Leader Donato testified on H. 822, which would remove the word “physical” from the absentee voting disability standard, and on a bill to raise the signature threshold for creating political designations and allow dormant designations to be dissolved. Senator Rausch testified on several bills, including one expanding the State Ballot Law Commission’s jurisdiction over presidential primary candidate placement and a broader elections infrastructure bill that would change registration deadlines, primary dates, reporting systems, ballot design, mail voting procedures, and voter outreach. Representative Cattelda also testified on a bill to rename the ballot title for governor’s councilor to “governor’s counselor.”
The Massachusetts Town Clerks Association, through Tom Joyce and Ben Kaufman, said it supported a number of the bills and offered local election administration expertise. Former Representative Lenny Mera and Sandra Cato testified for S. 536, a bill on accountability for defective and spoiled ballots, citing a disputed 2022 Revere recount and arguing that spoiled ballots should be documented and publicly inspectable so improperly rejected ballots are not lost. Emma Chinman of Partners in Democracy supported multiple reforms, including the elections infrastructure bill and a bill allowing unenrolled voters to serve on boards of registrars. After testimony concluded, the committee accepted written testimony by email and then adjourned without taking any votes.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Banking and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- keeping Alabama's financial system strong, growing, and viable.
- We get complaints all day long that we follow up on.
- I don't care how you feel about that—the standpoint from consumers.
- This isn't really how oral health care... ...isn't really how oral health care is supposed to work.
- I see a system that does the opposite.
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Transmission compared to making efficiency over the long term more efficient to current ratepayers.
- Redoing all these lines to smart technology is you know you have a little sticker shot, but long term
- It's a long term investment. Thank you.
- That's why I said it's a long-term investment. So, what is the ROI right now? I don't know that.
- I'll be Happy to earlier, earlier, you were asked who pays for the long-term investment.
Committee:
Senate Energy
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- It kind of is pre-existing in terms of the Clean Water Act, but yes, I mean, it does limit treatment
- of I mean I I you know and in terms of I mean I I can't<00:52:20.640><c> really</c><00:52:20.760><c>
- that we should do more to take care of in a more responsible way.
- that we should do more to take care of in a more responsible way.
- I'm glad we steered you to the yes side. ...should do more to take care of in a more responsible way.
Committee:
House Water & Land
Summary:
The Committee on Water and Land met on March 18, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures related to state funds, public lands, wastewater, port infrastructure, and other land and water issues. Early in the hearing, SB 1395, relating to state funds and climate mitigation financing, drew support from the Governor’s office, the Hawaii Climate Advisory Team, the State Energy Office, and others, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii urged the committee not to revert to the original version because of concerns about a special fund and compliance with state statutes. After discussion, the chair said the bill would be deferred because of budget uncertainty and the need to preserve reserves, and members agreed to that recommendation.
The committee then took up SB 1393, SB 1669, SB 102, SB 1511, SB 1083, and SB 946, among others. SB 1393 and SB 1669 received support or comments from agencies including the Attorney General’s office, the State Energy Office, and other departments; SB 1669 was sent on with amendments and to Finance for further review. SB 102, concerning a third-party review process, prompted questions about who would select consultants and whether the bill would affect staffing and permitting costs; it was advanced with amendments, with one member noting reservations about the shift to private third-party review. SB 1511, SB 1083, and SB 946 also moved forward, generally with amendments or as amended, and several members noted reservations tied to budget impacts or statutory language.
The committee also heard testimony on HB 1393, which involved public lands and school facilities, where the Department of Education sought a change to the deletion language and the School Facilities Authority said it stood on its written comments. For SB 146, relating to the Ali Canal, the University of Hawaiʻi and DLNR supported the measure, and a member asked about the estimated annual cost, which was described as $125,000 per year. On SB 946, members discussed whether removing the term “person” could narrow the law too much; after that discussion, the committee agreed to restore the term and proceed with an HD1. The meeting ended with the committee recessing after completing its agenda and adopting the chair’s recommendations on the measures considered.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25 - Part 2
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> health care health care um<00:05:08.400><c> for</c><00:05:08.600><c> seniors.
- That are doing our elder care right now.
- This is actual stuff in terms of stuff.
- </c><00:37:00.960><c> about,</c><00:37:01.800><c> uh,</c> really cared about, uh, really cared about,
- This bill, and I can only system.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy