Video & Transcript Research : 'regulatory amendment'

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CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I am with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, but my presentation today is
  • In 1996, Congress amended the Act, the 1934 Act, and we call it the Telecommunications Act of 1996 now
  • And that's where we get the idea... ...In 1996, Congress amended the Act, the 1934 Act, and we call it
  • In your research paper, you conclude that COLR service is not an anachronism, but a living regulatory
  • Quoting from the decision, given that AT&T's application as amended does not meet the requirements of
Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) to examine its history, current operation, and possible future changes in California. Chair Tasha Berner said the hearing was prompted in part by AT&T’s 2023 request for relief from COLR obligations and by broader concerns about public safety, affordability, universal service, and access to modern broadband and telecommunications. The first panel featured a telecommunications expert who traced COLR back to universal service principles and explained how states have handled COLR differently, including full deregulation, limited rural obligations, or transition pathways tied to competition and customer protections. Members asked about affordability, federal and state processes for service withdrawal, and whether COLR remains necessary given modern competition. CPUC staff then described California’s COLR framework, explaining that universal service rests on access, reliability/quality, and affordability, and that COLR requires carriers to provide basic service, including voice-grade calling, 911 access, relay services, and Lifeline. Staff said AT&T’s application sought relief in nearly all of its territory, but no replacement COLR came forward during the proceeding, and public participation hearings drew thousands of comments and strong concern from rural and vulnerable customers. The CPUC outlined its ongoing rulemaking to reconsider whether the 1996 COLR rules and 2012 basic-service definition still fit current conditions, with workshops and public hearings scheduled and a proposed decision expected later in the year or into 2026. Members pressed staff on geographic outreach, wireless coverage, whether broadband can be part of basic service, public safety during wildfires, and what reporting and complaint processes currently exist. In the final panel, industry and public-interest witnesses sharply disagreed. A U.S. Telecom representative argued COLR is outdated, costly, and copper-focused, and said reform should allow technology-neutral alternatives such as wireless, fiber, and satellite while preserving reliable voice and emergency access. The CPUC Public Advocates Office countered that COLR remains a necessary public safeguard, especially for rural and low-income customers, and argued that any transition should maintain or improve service, with public benefits such as broadband investment and continued protections for 911, disability access, and affordability. Committee members focused on the difference between an obligation to serve everyone and a mere option to serve, and on whether the Legislature should provide clearer guidance as the CPUC’s rulemaking moves forward.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair Carroll moves amendment A1. Any discussion to the amendment?
  • This is a civil regulatory<00:07:44.319> issue regulatory issue regulatory issue and<00:07:46.240
  • <00:16:10.720> compact undermining the regulatory compact undermining the regulatory compact
  • regulatory counsel from Centerpoint. regulatory counsel from Centerpoint.
  • And I see that there's an author's amendment. Um, would you like to move the amendment?
Summary: The committee approved the March 5, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3458, as amended, which would exempt tribes from utility exclusive rights and assigned service areas. The bill’s author and the Upper Sioux community chairman said the measure was prompted by a dispute over a solar project at the tribal casino and argued the issue is really about tribal sovereignty, not solar, citing tribal civil regulatory authority and prior court cases. The amendment A1 was adopted before testimony. Testimony was split. Chairman Kevin Jensel of the Upper Sioux community strongly supported the bill, saying the tribe should not be forced to follow utility service territories and that the state should correct a long-standing omission in law. Derek Mo of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association opposed the bill, warning it would undermine the regulatory compact, reliability, long-term planning, and financing for electric service, especially in tribal areas. Justin Johns of East Central Energy also opposed the bill, but emphasized that many cooperatives have productive tribal partnerships and said his co-op has worked successfully with the Mille Lacs Band on solar, resilience, and workforce efforts; he cautioned that removing service obligations could leave difficult-to-serve areas underinvested. Members discussed whether the Public Utilities Commission process already underway should be allowed to resolve the dispute and whether the bill’s scope could extend beyond the current solar issue. The chair responded that the bill was a legislative approach to a problem that had not been resolved and said the amendment addressed concerns about removing the obligation to serve. A roll call was requested, and the committee voted to re-refer House File 3458, as amended, to the General Register.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - Part 2 - 03/24/26

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • reflected in the amendment, Mr. reflected in the amendment, Mr.
  • 4335 as amended is laid over. 4335 as amended is laid over.
  • Author's amendment. Senator Boldon moves the A1 amendment.
  • c><02:59:21.520> to amendment as an author's amendment to amendment as an author's amendment to
  • and A4 amendment.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • Any questions about the amendment? Chair Noatne, I think it's a great amendment. All right.
  • Any questions about the amendment? Any questions about the amendment?
  • . amendment. amendment.
  • So, this is a little bit um amendment.
  • The motion prevails. amendment? All right. Seeing none, all amendment? All right.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The conference committee took testimony on Senate File 3051, which would allow law enforcement to release unredacted collision crash investigation video and related data to certain requesters, rather than requiring redaction first. Joel Carlson, speaking for the Minnesota Association for Justice, said the bill is intended to save local governments time and money because redacted video is often later released unredacted through court motions anyway. He emphasized that the proposal is limited to people already entitled to crash reports, requires a written request and accident report, does not create an affirmative duty to release data, and preserves law enforcement’s ability to withhold data for active investigations or other protected information. He also cited the Burks decision as support for the view that a subject of data is entitled to the full data even if it includes other subjects. Colonel Christina Bogavich of the Minnesota State Patrol raised concerns that the bill would still require staff to review videos for exceptions, including private data involving bystanders, juveniles, undercover officers, CAD information, and other protected material, so it would not create the claimed time savings. She also said the bill expands the number of potential requesters and lacks a liability provision if released data is improperly disseminated. Committee members and staff discussed the current Data Practices Act, including that private data can still be discoverable in litigation through a court balancing test and that protective orders may apply. A preliminary fiscal note estimated a Department of Public Safety cost of $4,026,334 annually, and members requested copies of the note. Members questioned whether the bill would actually reduce work or simply shift when the work occurs, and whether a litigation-specific exception to redaction should be added. Carlson said he was open to changes, including making release permissive rather than mandatory and strengthening the use restrictions, while members noted the proposal had not yet been heard in the House and would need more vetting. No vote or final action was taken on the provision during this discussion.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 063 Mar 18th, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This amendment prevents the creation of a new fee-based regulatory system.
  • This amendment prevents the creation of a new fee-based regulatory system.
  • This amendment prevents the creation of a new fee-based regulatory system.
  • This amendment prevents the creation of a new fee-based regulatory system.
  • Would ask you for a yes vote on Amendment L-15. regulatory burdens from falling on regulatory burdens
Keywords: 981, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Jun 24th, 2026

Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • amended.
  • The committee amendments also significantly narrow the legislation by removing some of the amendments
  • With the committee amendment, Senate Bill 931 reauthorizes the essential services. committee amendment
  • We're reviewing the amendments.
  • And I appreciate the amendments.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:36:08.800> which you know support this amendment which you know support this amendment
  • Amendment who is the A3 Amendment Amendment who is the A3 Amendment that'll<00:37:03.800> be<
  • sorry your A3 Amendment A4 Amendment I'm sorry your A3 Amendment A4 Amendment I'm sorry uh<00:38
  • ask for a vote Yes on this amendment ask for a vote Yes on this amendment thank<00:42:26.079>
  • A6 amendment.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee heard House File 1987, the Minnesota Starter Home Act, and first adopted the A1 author’s amendment, which made minor cleanup changes, removed sections two and three, adjusted ADU language, and tweaked density language. The bill authors described the measure as a bipartisan effort to address Minnesota’s housing shortage by allowing more starter homes, duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units, while also limiting some local zoning barriers and preserving city protections in certain sensitive areas. They emphasized that the state has a large housing gap, rising home prices, and that the bill is intended as one part of a broader housing package. Supportive testimony came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Housing First Minnesota, Habitat for Humanity, AARP Minnesota, and Americans for Prosperity. These witnesses argued that workforce and starter-home shortages are hurting families, employers, and economic growth; that restrictive zoning and lengthy approval processes raise costs; and that more middle housing and ADUs would expand options for older adults, caregivers, working families, and people seeking homeownership. Several supporters said the bill would reduce regulatory barriers, lower development costs, and help communities add needed housing supply. Opposition or cautionary testimony came from city and municipal representatives, including officials from Cambridge, Eagan, and Mankato, as well as the League of Minnesota Cities and related groups. They argued that local governments already are approving substantial housing growth and need flexibility to manage zoning, parking, infrastructure, stormwater, and community input. They warned the bill could weaken local control, remove practical standards, and create unintended impacts such as more rental conversion in some neighborhoods or development without adequate infrastructure. No final vote on the bill itself was shown in the transcript beyond adoption of the A1 amendment.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/14/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's read the Bolick floor amendment to the committee amendment.
  • The ayes have it; the amendment is adopted. Senator Bolick, the amendment has amended.
  • The ayes have it; the amendment as amended is adopted. Senator Bolick, the bill is amended now.
  • I move that the floor amendment to the committee amendment to the committee amendment to the committee
  • amendment...
Keywords: 1182, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • So today we're joined by Kevin Connors, who serves as the Assistant Director for Regulatory Compliance
  • Approved in North Dakota, all have units established by the state regulatory authority.
  • They would have to amend their rules and remove that provision.
  • The EPA has limitations to its regulatory authority when it's the implementation authority.
  • That's the cornerstone of the regulatory framework. framework.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • This exercise of nearly limitless regulatory discretion suffers from a fundamental problem.
  • It distorts the relationship between a regulatory agency and Congress.
  • Fearing regulatory backlash.
  • Work with crypto, and we're scared away from it by the regulatory apparatus. All right.
  • Clearly, the banks themselves are very concerned about regulatory retaliation.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Jun 8th, 2026

Banking and Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our position is opposed unless amended. Section 1 of the bill relates to staking.
  • The bill was just amended a couple weeks ago, June 22nd, and then amended again last week, and I understood
  • We have concerns, as opposed unless amended, like the bankers do. Thank you. Tweeners.
  • We have concerns as opposed unless amended like the bankers do. Thank you. Tweeners.
  • This due pass is amended. It's been moved and seconded.
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • So this first agenda item is for the regulatory fee authority trailer bill.
  • It starts with action on developing or amending a regulation.
  • You go through the multi-step regulatory process.
  • We'd like to oppose the CARB fee regulatory authority trailer bill.
  • We'd like to oppose the CARB fee regulatory authority, trailer bill.
Summary: The committee hearing focused heavily on CARB’s broad trailer bill request for regulatory fee authority. Finance and CARB argued the proposal would let CARB develop fees to recover reasonable costs for implementing and enforcing regulations, while the LAO recommended rejection because the authority was too broad, could apply to an entire division of code, and would delegate core legislative taxing/fee-setting power without enough guardrails. Members from both parties raised concerns about the breadth of the authority, accountability, affordability impacts, and whether the Legislature would be put in an up-or-down position after CARB had already developed regulations. CARB responded that fees would still go through a budget change proposal and legislative approval before collection, and cited existing examples such as transport refrigeration units and commercial harborcraft fees. The committee then reviewed CARB’s request for permanent resources to implement SB 905 on carbon capture, utilization, storage, and carbon dioxide removal. CARB said the Legislature had previously authorized limited-term positions and funding, but it had struggled to recruit and retain staff with specialized regulatory and technical expertise, and that the work had included pre-rulemaking contracts, technology review, and permit-related preparation. Members questioned the pace of work, the use of limited-term positions, and whether additional permitting authority would be needed. CARB said it hoped to begin rulemaking later in the year if permanent resources were approved. Members also discussed the cap-and-trade spending plan, noting lower-than-expected auction revenues but higher interest earnings, and the need to monitor the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and possible May Revision changes. The committee then heard overviews of the zero-emission vehicle package, the Community Air Protection Program, demand-side grid support, and e-bike incentives. CARB described ongoing investments in community-based transportation equity, drayage trucks, harbor craft, and other clean technology demonstrations, while members pressed on affordability, program duplication, and whether enough funding was being directed to incentive programs. No formal votes were taken during the portion provided, and the chair repeatedly indicated that the hearing was intended to surface concerns for later budget negotiations.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair moves to SB 378 without amendment be reported favorably, the full House.
  • The chair moves to SB 764 without amendment be reported favor to the full House with recommendation that
  • The chair moves that SB 917 without amendment reported favorably full House with recommendation that
  • The chair moves that SB 917 without amendment be reported favorably. Full House.
  • The chair moves that HB 2450 without amendment be reported favor of the full House of recommendation
Bills: SB 28
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House environment panel considers HF3007 4/3/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Would you also at this time like to move your A2 author's amendment?
  • Chair Fiser moves the A2 amendment to get the bill in the form that he would like.
  • The A2 amendment is adopted. Chair Fiser, to your bill as amended?
  • Increased regulatory burdens will slow the growth of innovation in the state.
  • Increased regulatory burdens will slow the growth of innovation in the state.
Keywords: 1183, house
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Tourism and Gaming Working Group (TGWG) - Wed Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:30 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • state regulatory body such as a gaming commission or a lottery authority.
  • state regulatory body such as a gaming commission or a lottery authority.
  • state regulatory body such as a gaming commission or a lottery authority.
  • can offer valuable lessons in regulatory can offer valuable lessons in regulatory design design
  • could be tax rates and and regulatory could be tax rates and and regulatory environments<00:40:36.760
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • These amendments maintain the disclosure requirements that protect consumers while allowing for more
  • Our position is opposed unless amended. Section 1 of the bill relates to staking.
  • The bill was just amended a couple of weeks ago, May 22nd, and then amended again last week, and I understood
  • We have concerns, as opposed unless amended, like the bankers do. Thank you. Tweeners.
  • This due pass is amended. It's been moved and seconded.
Summary: The committee took up AB 2285, a bill related to cryptocurrency staking and broader crypto regulatory issues. The author said the amendments would give California clearer guidelines for staking-as-a-service, maintain consumer disclosures, and remove a fee cap to make the business model workable. Supporters, including representatives of the Crypto Council for Innovation and the Satoshi Action Fund, said the bill would provide needed clarity and help Californians participate in blockchain-related opportunities. Opposition came from the Consumer Federation of California and credit union representatives, who argued the bill would weaken consumer protections, create an uneven playing field for state-chartered institutions, and move California into the middle of unresolved federal debates over the Clarity Act. They also raised concerns about fraud, money laundering, and the effect of the bill on DFPI’s authority and pending litigation involving Coinbase. The author responded that staking is distinct from buying crypto, that blockchain can improve traceability, and that the bill was still a work in progress with room for further amendments. Members discussed preemption, the pending federal framework, and whether the bill should wait until federal law is settled. The chair emphasized California’s role in setting policy and said other states were allowing consumers to benefit from staking. The committee ultimately adopted a due pass as amended motion and sent AB 2285 out on a 7-2 vote.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • STR16 with these proposed amendments. STR16 with these proposed amendments.
  • My recommendation is that we pass with amendments, taking into account technical amendments needed for
  • we pass with amendments taking into uh<00:39:58.800> technical<00:39:59.560> amendments
  • Voting on STR 86 with amendments.
  • Voting on STR 86 with amendments. vote. Voting on STR 86 with amendments.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Health met on April 11, 2025, and heard testimony on a series of Senate concurrent and Senate resolution measures focused on health system oversight, workforce standards, and access to care. Topics included an auditor study on mandated insurance coverage for intravenous ketamine therapy for depression (SCR 8 SD1), a working group on prior authorization reform (STR 10 SD2), a task force on minimum professional standards for community health worker training (STR 16 SD1), a pharmacy benefit manager reform working group (SCR 69 SD1), a pharmacy reimbursement working group (STR 70 SD1), an aeromedical services working group (STR 86 SD1), a catchment-water feasibility study for business use (STR 118 SD1), an auditor study on mandatory coverage for continuous glucose monitors (STR 120 SD1), and a resolution encouraging reduced use of disposable surgical equipment and more sustainable health care practices (STR 194 SD1). Testimony was generally supportive across the measures, with several agencies and organizations noting the need to address complex health policy issues and improve access, transparency, and sustainability. For STR 16 SD1, community health worker advocates strongly supported the resolution but asked for amendments to include the Hawaii Community Health Worker Association on the task force and to require that at least half of the task force members be community health workers. For the PBM-related measures, SHPDA said it was willing to convene the work group and described the issue as complex, while the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association asked that PBMs be included in the working group. For STR 10 SD2, SHPDA supported the effort to reduce prior authorization burdens and said the process is a "black box" that needs reform; the chair later noted the administration’s commitment to the issue. For STR 86 SD1, the Department of Health supported the aeromed working group, and the chair proposed a House Draft 1 with technical changes and added representation from independent provider operators. In decision making, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on all measures considered. SCR 8 SD1 was passed as is. STR 10 SD2 was deferred. STR 16 SD1, STR 70 SD1, STR 118 SD1, STR 120 SD1, and STR 194 SD1 were passed as is. SCR 69 SD1 was passed with amendments, and STR 86 SD1 was passed with amendments. The meeting concluded with adjournment after all votes were taken.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • industry in a flurry of regulatory industry in a flurry of regulatory activity<02:23:51.040>
  • The aisle don't think that added regulatory costs filter in the price of new appliances.
  • title of the bill HR 579 a bill to amend title of the bill HR 579 a bill to amend Parts<04:10:30.640
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 27, 2026

Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • amendment corrects that. Uh Mr. amendment corrects that. Uh Mr.
  • That amendment has passed also. You have both those amendments. >> Yes, Mr. Chairman. >> Okay.
  • That amendment has passed also. You have both those amendments. >> Yes, Mr. Chairman. >> Okay.
  • efficiency from a regulatory standpoint. efficiency from a regulatory standpoint.
  • for engrossed House Bill 120 as amended. for engrossed House Bill 120 as amended.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 18th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is an amendment. There is an amendment. There’s actually a substitute amendment.
  • There are no amendments on this one or substitute amendment.
  • And we have an amendment on this bill. Amendment barcode 342-188.
  • And we have an amendment on this bill. Amendment barcode 342-188.
  • Seeing none, show the amendment adopted. No more amendments.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills related to engineering regulation, cybersecurity, financial services, and state administration. CS/SB 800 would increase penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and create an engineering student loan assistance program funded by licensure fees and fines; it was reported favorably after questions about whether it would reimburse victims of unlicensed practitioners, with the sponsor noting it would not and that affected individuals would need to pursue complaints and private legal action. CS/SB 576 created a local government cybersecurity protection program administered by Florida Digital Service, with state purchasing of cybersecurity services and priority for fiscally constrained counties; it received support from local government and industry groups and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1078 set transition requirements for gubernatorial administrations, including liaisons, briefing books, office space, IT access, and controlled access to agency records under a memorandum of understanding, and it also passed favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 314, which creates a regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers in Florida, and CS/SB 530, which updates lottery operations, security, retailer rules, and bonding requirements. CS/SB 1614, after adoption of a technical substitute amendment, would limit local governments’ eligibility for certain state funding if they have excess funds, have recently been audited by the legislative audit committee, or fail to affirm expenditure of prior funds; the sponsor said it would give the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee more enforcement leverage, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 990 authorizes protective cell captive insurance companies to expand insurance market capacity and potentially lower premiums, while CS/SB 1588 is a step toward implementing last session’s gold and silver legal tender law; both were reported favorably. Additional bills passed included CS/SB 1440, which adds cybersecurity-related exemptions and reporting provisions for financial institutions, loan originators, and money service businesses, and CS/SB 1568, which creates a Florida Stable Coin Pilot Program allowing DFS fees to be paid with approved stablecoins. The stablecoin bill was amended to add guardrails, including fee limits, website notice requirements, and restrictions if no approved issuers are available. The committee also received a brief budget overview highlighting major funding items such as Florida Forever, Everglades restoration, water quality, Farmers Feeding Florida, citrus recovery, school lunches, state parks, and law enforcement and staffing items, and members later recorded additional votes before the committee adjourned.