Bills: SSB1020 , SSB1021

Committee: Joint Ethics

Keywords: ethics, conduct, transparency, state senators, legislative integrity, lobbying, conflict of interest, regulation, lobbyists

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• It's a big problem for the state.
• It's a It's a big problem for the state.
• </c><00:17:27.520><c> uh</c> couple ordinances around the state uh couple ordinances around the state
• No, Hawaii State Energy Office. Chris Shunker from the Hawaii State Energy Office.
• I served as the department's state.

Bills: HB644 , HB1802 , HB1569 , HB1619 , HB1620 , HB1730 , HB1749

Committee: House Energy & Environmental Protection

Summary: The committee heard several environmental and energy bills, beginning with HB 644 on single-use plastics. DLNR and DOH supported the measure, and environmental advocates said it would reduce plastic waste in oceans and landfills. Testifiers urged the bill to avoid weakening existing county ordinances, and some supported delaying implementation to use up inventory, while Upstream opposed compostable-plastic exemptions and urged prompt passage. Committee members asked whether reusable and refillable foodware could be added to the PFAS prohibition, and Upstream said that would be consistent with the bill’s goals. The committee then took up HB 1802 on conservation mitigation banks, HB 1569 on microfiber filters for newly manufactured washing machines, and HB 1619 on electric vehicle infrastructure. HB 1802 drew mostly agency testimony from DLNR, with opposition testimony noted from environmental groups, and members discussed whether suggested amendments would address concerns. HB 1569 received limited testimony, with support from the Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and opposition from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. HB 1619 was supported by the PUC, Hawaiian Electric, the Department of Transportation, and several advocacy groups; Earthjustice said the bill was needed to address a widening EV charging shortfall and described the funding increase as relatively small compared with the benefits. The committee also heard HB 1620, which would increase the barrel tax to fund the EV charging rebate program. The State Energy Office and PUC offered comments, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed the special-fund approach and said the bill should also address the non-petroleum fossil-fuel portion of the barrel tax. Earthjustice and youth transportation advocates supported the measure, and the chair asked for information on unused hydrogen fueling subaccount funds; PUC said no hydrogen program funds had been deployed and estimated the balance was likely around $2 million, with exact figures to be provided later. Finally, the committee heard HB 1730 on wastewater systems, which would create a wastewater technical advisory group and fund positions at DOH. DLNR, DOH, OPSD, UH, and several environmental groups supported the bill, emphasizing cesspool pollution, affordability, and the need for more staffing and technical assistance. Testifiers suggested amendments to create a separate cesspool conversion implementation working group and debated the size and composition of the advisory group, including whether to include outside engineers and whether SHIP should be on the panel. No votes were taken during the hearing segment provided.

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• SB 259 is a response to the consistent threats from federal and local actors to interfere with our elections
• by the author, this bill would establish a new felony and misdemeanor relating to the willful interference
• This bill has absorbable costs to the Department of Justice and to the state entity designated to cooperate
• While there are implementation costs associated with this bill, this is a necessary investment for the state
• California has always uplifted and prioritized ensuring basic human rights for everyone in the state.

Committee: House Appropriations

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on August 27, 2026, with a quorum present and considered two bills. Senator Wahab presented SB 259, which would create new felony and misdemeanor penalties for willful interference with the delivery or receipt of vote-by-mail ballots, framed as a response to threats against election administration and California’s heavy reliance on mail voting. SEIU California supported the bill, emphasizing election protection and noting the penalties would not apply to accidental mishandling by election officials. The committee moved SB 259 out on a due pass basis with a B-roll call, with Mr. Hoover not voting. The committee then heard SB 957 from Senator Prose, the Protecting Vulnerable Immigrant Detainees Model Act, which directs the Attorney General to develop a comprehensive oversight plan for privately operated civil detention facilities. Supporters, including CHIRLA and Inclusive Action for the City, described serious health and safety problems in detention facilities and argued California needs a stronger, ongoing oversight framework. The chair and members expressed support for the bill and its focus on humane conditions and accountability. SB 957 was also moved out on a due pass basis with a B-roll call, with Mr. Hoover not voting. No opposition testimony was presented on either bill, and the meeting adjourned after the committee completed action on both measures.

Bills: HB145 , SB37 , HB279 , HB292 , SB35 , SB48 , SB20 , SJR1 , SB38 , SB41 , SB73 , SB100 , SB111 , SB132 , SB152 , SJR7 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM29 , HM43 , HM59 , HM30 , HM52 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB2 , HB70 , HB180 , SB151 , SB240 , SB273 , HB95 , HB247 , HB332 , HB8 , HB253 , HB4 , HB96

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education

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• The point is greater awareness in our state, because this would only apply to our state, certainly, of
• potential interference of foreign parties in litigation here in our state.
• The point is greater awareness in our state, because this would only apply to our state, certainly, of
• When we apply to our state, certainly, of potential interference of foreign parties in litigation here
• in our state.

Bills: S0144 , S0192 , S0332 , S0532 , S0620 , S0694 , S0820 , S0888 , S1000 , S1224 , S1396 , S1500

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: public records, employee protection, Judicial Qualifications Commission, information exemption, confidentiality, chiropractic physician, chiropractor, patient trust funds, escrow, advance payments, prepaid treatment, trust account, fiduciary duty, patient property, Florida Statutes 460.413, Board of Chiropractic Medicine, disciplinary action, commingling of funds, client funds, medical billing

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and advanced a series of bills on candidate disclosure, litigation financing, professional liability, public meetings, problem-solving courts, probate, wrongful conviction compensation, public records, and housing fraud. Senate Bill 620, by Senator Mayfield, would require candidates for federal, state, county, district, judicial, and school board offices to disclose any citizenship in countries other than the United States; it drew one waived-in opposition from Common Cause and was reported favorably 8-0. Senate Bill 1396, by Vice Chair Burton, would regulate litigation financing, including limits on funders’ recovery, restrictions on funder control, and disclosure of foreign entities involved; it received support from several business and tort-reform groups, opposition from the Florida Justice Association, and was reported favorably 7-2 after questions about the purpose and scope of the disclosures. Senator Martin’s bills also moved forward. SB 192 would remove the $1,500 cap on patient funds chiropractic physicians may hold in trust for prepaid services; it was supported by the Florida Chiropractic Society and reported favorably 7-0. SB 888 would extend to private contracts the current limits on indemnity and insurance requirements for architects, engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects, and it was reported favorably 7-0 after testimony from engineering and design professionals. Senator Bradley’s CS for SB 332, as amended, would create a narrow public meetings/public records exemption for pre-suit Burt Harris litigation strategy discussions by local governments; it was adopted and reported favorably 7-0. SB 820 would require quarterly reporting on problem-solving courts, including participant counts, offenses, completion, failure, and recidivism data, and it was reported favorably 10-0. SB 1500 would update uncontested probate procedures, raise certain small-estate thresholds, clarify safe-deposit-box authority, and strengthen enforcement provisions; it was reported favorably 10-0. The committee also advanced several other measures. CS for SB 694, by Senator Bracey Davis, would compensate the descendants of the Groveland Four; it was amended to divide any appropriation equally among the four family branches, received extensive emotional testimony in support, and was reported favorably 10-0. SB 144 would create a public records exemption for personal information of Judicial Qualifications Commission employees and their families due to harassment concerns, and it was reported favorably 9-1. CS for SB 1224, as amended, would make fraudulent entry into a rental dwelling a third-degree felony when done through false statements, counterfeit documents, or impersonation; it was supported by Florida Realtors and the Florida Apartment Association and reported favorably 10-0. SB 1000 would set a floor and ceiling for interest rates on law firm trust accounts tied to the Wall Street Journal prime rate, and it was reported favorably 10-0 after stakeholder compromise. The committee also took up SB 532 only to temporarily postpone it, and at the end members recorded additional affirmative votes on selected bills before adjournment.

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• It passed the Senate 450, but Senate Bill 843 amends state law that prohibits individuals from serving

Bills: SB843 , SB1410 , SB1317 , SB1338

Committee: House Common Education

Keywords: school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, SB1410, Oklahoma agriculture, Ag in the Classroom, agricultural education, K-12 curriculum, teacher incentives, rural schools, urban schools, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, State Department of Education, OSU Cooperative Extension Service, classroom grants, farm education, ag literacy, school outreach

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• And the one of the next, you know, and the next to the United States and the House of the House of the
• United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States
• And this is a lot of the United States. And so I think it's right.

Bills: SB325 , HB513 , SB357 , HB513 , HB626

Committee: Senate Tourism

Keywords: youth residential facilities, abuse prevention, law enforcement, video surveillance, civil penalties, record keeping, child rights, background check, criminal history, biometric identifiers, fingerprints, iris scan, palm print, photograph, rap back, NGI Rap Back, ALEA, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, AJIC, Alabama Justice Information Commission

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• An example would be if you state law.
• the state troopers are responsible, and they may have two state troopers for an entire county. >> Yes
• </c><00:26:25.360><c> personnel</c> deploying supplemental state personnel deploying supplemental state
• </c> state, why not other jurisdictions? state, why not other jurisdictions?
• </c> that is a city agency not a state that is a city agency not a state agency.<00:37:11.040><c> And

Bills: HB450 , HB469 , SB298 , HB450 , HB638 , HB469 , SB298

Committee: House Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: HB450, judges, judicial office, constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, age limit, mandatory retirement, judicial eligibility, supernumerary judge, judicial retirement, state judicial retirement benefits, election law, appointment, voter approval, ballot measure, Judiciary Committee, ambulance services, balance billing, health insurance, emergency transportation

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• </c><00:28:29.240><c> Um</c> or even somewhere in state. Um or even somewhere in state.
• </c> projects across the state. projects across the state.
• </c> homes in every corner of the state. homes in every corner of the state.
• </c> county in the state, either. county in the state, either.
• </c><01:11:11.240><c> Um</c> all across the state. Um all across the state.

Bills: HF495 , HF4321 , HF3902 , HF4161 , HF3755

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, HF4321, dependent care assistance programs, gross income exclusion, federal conformity, Internal Revenue Code, individual income tax, Minnesota tax law, tax conformity, child care assistance, employer-provided dependent care, taxable income, state income tax, retroactive tax change, family care benefits, housing tax credit

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• Uh thank state your name for the record.
• </c><00:31:37.040><c> And</c><00:31:37.200><c> so,</c> whole state. And so, whole state.
• </c><00:53:28.000><c> Our</c> advancing reuse in our state. Our advancing reuse in our state.
• </c> effect on that state general sales tax. effect on that state general sales tax.
• </c><01:12:11.640><c> to</c><01:12:12.320><c> um</c> cost to the state to um cost to the state to um

Bills: HF495 , HF4321 , HF3902 , HF4161 , HF3755

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, HF4321, dependent care assistance programs, gross income exclusion, federal conformity, Internal Revenue Code, individual income tax, Minnesota tax law, tax conformity, child care assistance, employer-provided dependent care, taxable income, state income tax, retroactive tax change, family care benefits, housing tax credit

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• We will begin our meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
• Good, state your name for the record and good morning. Good morning. >> Thank you, Chair.
• Vice Chair will simply state the gavel. make this happen.
• State your name for the record, please.
• whatever state you're in.

Bills: HF3727 , HF3684 , HF3467

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: veterans property tax, homestead exclusion, disabled veteran, totally and permanently disabled, service-connected disability, property tax relief, market value exclusion, surviving spouse, family caregiver, county veterans service officer, Minnesota property tax, assessment year 2027, homestead tax benefit, veterans tax exemption, DD214, VA disability rating, veterans, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, grant standards

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• It's going to impact how we do business in the state of New Mexico.
• But, Madam Chair, Senator, if I say I'm enrolled online at North Dakota State University The State of
• states.
• , and state agencies across the state to look at the backlog kit At that time, the state auditor and
• The rest of the state comes here to Santa Fe to the DPS Crime Lab.

Bills: SB132 , SM16 , SM17 , SB132 , SM16 , SM17

Committees: Senate Senate Rules , Senate House Rules & Order Of Business

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

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• You can just imagine all of the installation of that broadband throughout the state.
• You can just imagine all of the installation of that broadband throughout the state.
• You can just imagine all of the installation of that broadband throughout the state.
• You can just imagine all of the installation of that broadband throughout the state.
• Throughout the state.

Bills: SB205 , SB222 , SB205 , SB222

Committee: Senate Transportation and Energy

Keywords: appropriation, education funding, priority schools, Alabama education, State Department of Education, medical clinic board, clinic board, hospital bankruptcy, Chapter 11, bankruptcy, debt restructuring, municipal indebtedness, municipal bankruptcy, health care provider, acute care hospital, lease property, board immunity, director liability, civil liability, healthcare finance

Bills: SB43 , SB50 , SB145 , SM2

Committee: Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs

Keywords: parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement, training requirements, mental health, domestic abuse, child abuse, public safety, crisis intervention, auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, pediatric palliative care

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• K States are direct support for our caseworkers.
• Four of those children were in state custody.
• certified law enforcement officers in the state.
• Same with on the state police side.
• We have need for people all over the state.

Bills: SB48 , SB64 , SB100

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

Bills: SB43 , SB50 , SB145 , SM2

Committee: Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs

Keywords: parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement, training requirements, mental health, domestic abuse, child abuse, public safety, crisis intervention, auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, pediatric palliative care

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• LCB that they are in compliance with the act and provide a list of each kratum product sold in the state
• It has been consumed there for centuries and has been consumed in the United States for 50 years.
• So, as the prime sponsor stated, it doesn't happen from time to time.
• Thank you for your service to the people of the state of Washington.
• Thank you for your service to the people of state of Washington.

Bills: HB2291 , HB2629 , HB2439 , HB1078 , HB1701 , HB2207 , HB2501 , HB2361 , HB1932

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: kratom, consumer protection, regulation, health safety, substance control, infrastructure, protection, safety, security, state regulations, public health, tobacco regulation, smoking cessation, vapor products, health policy, youth prevention, pet insurance, insurance regulation, animal welfare, claims processes

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• Their state rep is awesome.
• to state.
• A state transmission authority will enable the state to take an active role in planning and developing
• A state transmission authority will enable the state to take an active role in planning and developing
• That goes without saying here in Washington State.

Bills: SB6124 , SB5652

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: appliance affordability, cost index, energy efficiency, consumer protection, Washington state, aviation, airport noise, air pollution, environmental justice, health disparities, public health, ultrafine particulate matter, black carbon, nitrogen dioxide, volatile organic compounds, asthma, heart disease, cancer, sleep disruption, hypertension

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• Shifting a decision-making authority away from our districts and our educators toward the state.
• probably be more of an applicable question for, you know, hey, how are you prescribing this at the state
• And I want our state to continue to be the state that build us and bring us together.

Bills: S0206 , S0420 , S0556

Committee: Senate Education Pre-K - 12

Keywords: autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD, special education, exceptional student education, ESE, teacher preparation, educator certification, micro-credential, loan forgiveness, student loan repayment, teacher stipend, salary supplement, professional development, inclusive education, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, behavioral disabilities, school district compensation, collective bargaining

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• My name is Tamara Lee, and I'm the Minnesota state librarian and the director of State Library Services
• State Library Services is an SLA, or a state library administrative agency.
• </c> what is State Library Services uh State what is State Library Services uh State Library<00:04:04.640
• We administer state aid, state grants, and federal aid to libraries.
• to States program administered by State Library Services.

Bills: HF56 , HF780

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations