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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Apr 24th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Committee on Business Commerce come to order the clerk call the roll. Senator Shortner.
  • Also in the Business and Commerce Code Chapter 17, we can do. do that in the context of the Consumer
  • Members, this is another cleanup bill requested by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  • Residents on the upper floors required calling the Houston Fire Department.
  • The Senate Business and Commerce Committee stands to recess subject called. Chair, thank you.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee was marked by discussions on several significant bills, with a keen emphasis on legislative updates and committee substitutes. Notably, Senator Blanco presented a new committee substitute for SB2610, which modifies the employee cap from 100 to 250 and extends the update timeline for cyber security programs for small businesses. This substitute was adopted unanimously, reflecting a collaborative agreement among the committee members. Additionally, there were discussions surrounding SB1856 as Senator Crayton provided insights into how stakeholder feedback influenced the bill's committee substitute. The committee ultimately voted in favor, pushing it towards the local and contested calendar, indicating the bill's progression through legislative channels.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - House International Trade

International Trade

Transcript Highlights:
  • First on the agenda, we will hear a presentation from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
  • Is providing oversight that we want to work with the Commerce Authority.
  • It falls completely under the Commerce Authority and their director.
  • Tony, tell me about the Commerce Authority. Tell me about the Competes Fund.
  • We created the ACA after the Department of Commerce was shuttered, so it's literally our baby.
Bills: HB2754
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Commerce Committee Meeting - 2025-04-10

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • First is Grace Arnold, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Thank you, Mr. Smith.
  • The Department of Commerce has made significant process and technology improvements to support our security
  • It encompasses the Department of Commerce and also the Office of Cannabis Management.
  • So overall spending for the Department of Commerce changed. By 200,000 in fiscal year 25.
  • This is the operating adjustment for the Department of Commerce.
Bills: HF1646 , HF2443
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Committee on Business and Commerce will come to order. The clerk will call the roll.
  • There is a resource witness from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
  • These agencies are the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Texas Department of Information Resources
  • , and the Department of Justice. and the Texas Lottery Commission.
  • It's tied to the Department of Defense.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Similarly, they can work with the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation to revitalize downtowns
  • it if necessary, but do you know the process for how a city designates Main Street through the Department
  • I believe the department does that.
  • There's certain criteria they have to meet, but then the department does the actual designation of Main
  • of Commerce, here testifying today in support of Senate Bill 6026.
Bills: SB5820 , SB5995 , SB5467
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:30 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • These unpermitted activities include violations from the EPA, the Department of Ecology, and the National
  • We also have a letter from the Department of Natural Resources that also reinforces that preemption does
Bills: SB5820 , SB5467 , SB5995
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> revenue for the department of commerce. revenue for the department of commerce.
  • That's an office that's created in the Department of Commerce.
  • </c> created in the Department of Commerce. created in the Department of Commerce.
  • And section five Department of Commerce.
Bills: HF1646 , HF2443
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill also establishes a grant program within the Department of Commerce to assist building owners
  • Industry, along with the Department of Commerce and the Attorney General's office.
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  • 55.720><c> of</c><01:33:55.800><c> Commerce</c><01:33:56.480><c> was</c> Leaf from the Department of
  • Commerce was Leaf from the Department of Commerce was also<01:33:56.960><c> present</c><01:33:57.480>
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Feb 5th, 2026

Fiscal Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It will require the Department of Commerce to verify an individual's eligibility by making sure the individual
  • It requires the Department of Commerce to share information related to fraudulent claims with other law
  • of Commerce.
  • of Commerce.
  • of Commerce.
Bills: S0124 , S0216 , S0382 , S0488 , S0490 , S0524 , S0584 , S0656 , S0816 , S0892 , S1156
Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and first postponed SB 524 and SB 1156. It then heard and favorably reported several bills, including SB 488 and SB 490 by Sen. Massullo, which update Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles procedures, raise the crash-reporting threshold, expand email use, and create a related public-records exemption. The committee also favorably reported SB 892 by Sen. Martin on enhanced sentencing for repeat offenders, SB 124 by Sen. Rodriguez updating Florida Virtual School statutes, and SB 584 by Sen. Yarbrough strengthening oversight of commercial driving schools and tax collector authority. SB 656 by Sen. Bradley, codifying the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and related grant program, and SB 816 by Sen. Bradley, formally establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute, also passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The most extensive debate centered on SB 216 by Sen. McLean, which would tighten unemployment assistance eligibility by adding job-search requirements, more frequent verification, and fraud-reporting measures. Supporters argued the bill would reduce fraud and improve program integrity, while opponents from labor groups and several senators warned it would burden claimants, especially rural residents, seniors, and workers facing layoffs, and could sharply reduce access to benefits. Despite those objections, the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote. The committee also considered CS/SB 382 by Sen. Truenow on electric bicycles, requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, sound an audible signal before passing, and limit speed near pedestrians, while creating a task force to study broader regulation of e-bikes and related devices. A mother whose son was killed on an electric scooter urged the committee to restore scooters to the bill, and several members expressed support for further work on that issue. The committee reported the bill favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional affirmative votes on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 21st, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • of Commerce to verify the individual. ...to work by a former employer, requires the Department of Commerce
  • of Commerce to share information related to fraudulent claims with other law enforcement and U.S. departments
  • investigation, if need be, and requires the Department of Commerce to publish on its website activity
  • The bill expands the responsibilities of the Florida Department of Commerce related to manufacturing
  • The bill expands the responsibilities of the Florida Department of Commerce related to manufacturing
Bills: S0216 , S0246 , S0356 , S0388 , S0470 , S0488 , S0490 , S0528 , S0584 , S0594
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered ten bills, beginning with SB 594 on local housing assistance plans. Senator Burton explained that the bill would make residents of mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities eligible for SHIP rental assistance and, in some cases, repair or rehabilitation funds, recognizing that many own their homes but rent the lot. Supporters from AARP and the Federation of Manufactured Homeowners said the bill would help seniors and low-income residents remain housed. The bill was reported favorably by a roll call vote. Members then approved two Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles measures: SB 488, the agency package updating Florida’s motor fuel tax compliance with IFTA, allowing online filing and private license plate agencies to act as agents, raising the crash-damage reporting threshold, expanding email communications, and updating tank vehicle compliance; and SB 490, a related public records exemption for email addresses collected for renewal notices. Both were reported favorably without opposition. The committee also passed SB 246, creating a specialty license plate for the UFC Foundation, despite concerns raised that the foundation is based out of state and that the plate was politically motivated; the bill was approved on a split vote. The committee gave favorable reports to SB 216 on reemployment assistance eligibility, which would tighten job-search requirements, require more frequent eligibility verification, and add reporting on fraudulent claims. The bill drew substantial opposition from labor and policy advocates who argued it would add barriers for unemployed workers, especially in rural and skilled-trades jobs, and that the state’s unemployment system remains difficult to navigate. Supporters said the bill was aimed at fraud prevention and ensuring claimants remain eligible. SB 356 on utility terrain vehicles generated extensive debate over safety, local control, and whether UTVs should be allowed on certain roads; supporters emphasized rural utility and law enforcement benefits, while opponents cited manufacturer warnings and crash risks. The sponsor ultimately temporarily postponed the bill. The committee also reported favorably SB 528 on manufacturing, which expands the Department of Commerce’s manufacturing responsibilities, codifies the chief manufacturing officer position, and creates workforce development grant support; SB 584 on commercial driving schools, which authorizes DHSMV agreements with county tax collectors to help enforce school regulation; and SB 388, which raises the annual use fee for the Florida Wildflower specialty plate from $15 to $25 to support the Florida Wildflower Foundation. The final bill, SB 470 on the Fraternal Order of Police specialty plate, was introduced as a measure to broaden eligibility for the existing plate and stabilize funding for law enforcement memorial efforts, but no final action on that bill was reached in the portion of the transcript provided.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 21st, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • of Commerce to verify the individual. ...to work by a former employer, requires the Department of Commerce
  • of Commerce to share information related to fraudulent claims with other law enforcement and U.S. departments
  • investigation, if need be, and requires the Department of Commerce to publish on its website activity
  • The bill expands the responsibilities of Florida Department of Commerce related to manufacturing policy
  • The bill expands the responsibilities of the Florida Department of Commerce related to manufacturing
Bills: S0216 , S0246 , S0356 , S0388 , S0470 , S0488 , S0490 , S0528 , S0584 , S0594
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 12th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Bills: SB1696 , SB1670 , SB1687 , SB1975
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered the invocation, and recognized the Doctor of the Day and several visiting groups in the galleries. The chamber then moved through a series of bills, with most of the action focused on third reading, amendments, and final passage votes. Senator Coleman’s motion to reconsider the failed vote on SB 1696 passed, allowing the bill to be taken up again. SB 1696, described by Senator Coleman as a rural economic development measure with no fiscal impact, passed on final passage and then passed again as an emergency measure after several senators changed votes from no to yes. SB 1670, as amended to add defense to the industries covered by its technology-transfer guidance, passed unanimously and was declared an emergency measure. SB 1687, which would strengthen Service Oklahoma’s authority regarding written driver’s tests and extend learner’s permit timing, was amended to delete unclear language and restore the title, then passed unanimously. SB 1975, which reorganizes how schools publicize AP testing dates, locations, and sign-up information, drew questions about compliance and implementation but no opposition; it passed unanimously and was also declared an emergency measure. After the bills were disposed of, members made personal announcements, including congratulations for a new grandchild and upcoming birthdays, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, March 16, 2026.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Environment, Energy & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • For a brief background, in 2019 the legislature directed the Department of Commerce to revise the state
  • energy strategy to align the strategy with... ...directed the Department of Commerce to revise the state
  • Then we can see how we can synchronize within the current Department of Commerce and our energy sectors
  • We can see how we can synchronize within the current Department of Commerce and our energy sectors to
  • I'm against this bill, which states that the Department of Commerce will only proceed with a nuclear
Bills: SB5821 , SB6004 , SB6010 , SB5941
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, it is by the director of the Department of Corrections.
  • Right now, it is by the director of the Department of Corrections, and we feel like it would be more
  • Medical director at the Department of Corrections before the current director was not a physician?
  • We have one statewide meeting for the Oklahoma Tourism Recreation Department every year to bring those
  • Senate Bill 1378 creates the Olympics in Oklahoma revolving fund at Commerce.
Summary: The House met in quorum call and then took up a long series of Senate bills, most of them passing with little or no debate. Early action included SB 1475, renaming the I-35 bridge at Indian Hills in Norman as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange, which passed 77-5. SB 1447, modifying the RFP process for the state employees’ prescription drug plan, passed 87-0. The chamber also adopted Senate amendments to HB 2288 on the Teacher Retirement System, shortening the return-to-work waiting period for teachers from three years to six months, and both the bill and its emergency clause passed 90-0. Other education-related measures included SB 1521 on conversational AI child protections, SB 1276 making the “bell-to-bell, no-cell” school cellphone restriction permanent, SB 201 raising the minimum teacher salary schedule by $2,000, and SB 1721 extending and restructuring the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; all advanced, with SB 201 drawing the most debate over teacher pay, local control, and whether the increase was enough. The House also passed bills on veterans, public safety, and state operations. SB 1533 would allow the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to bury Oklahoma resident veterans who die out of state. SB 1232 updated penalties for copper theft, SB 1255 shifted medical pardon review from the DOC director to the medical director, SB 1327 restored more authority to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission board, and SB 1525 authorized up to $75,000 for the state’s annual tourism conference; the tourism bill also received emergency passage. Additional measures included SB 667 clarifying chiropractic education language, SB 1436 requiring hospitals to provide information after fetal death, SB 1317 allowing career teacher status to transfer to a new district with approval, SB 604 resolving motor vehicle statutory conflicts, SB 1325 protecting domestic abuse victims, SB 1496 updating OSBI authority, SB 2007 requiring PBMs to honor appealed reimbursement rates going forward, SB 1567 clarifying nursing language, SB 2112 cleaning up open pasture road law, SB 1980 creating gift card protections, SB 1735 aligning career tech oversight, SB 1558 clarifying child-care licensing rules for certain group homes, SB 1491 clarifying replacement presidential electors’ oath requirements, SB 1287 allowing the Abstractors Board to deny licenses to people not legally working in the U.S., and SB 1378 creating an Olympics in Oklahoma revolving fund. Most of these passed by wide margins, and several emergency clauses were adopted. The chamber also rejected a motion to vacate the temporary presiding officer, and later voted to reject Senate amendments to HB 3403 and request further conference, while also requesting a second conference committee report on HB 1851. The session included multiple gallery introductions, including visitors, ag students, and a large page presentation. The House adjourned until Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • And I'd just like to acknowledge their whole athletic department out there for the way they handle their
  • Senate Bill 137 by Wilk of the House and Hamilton of the Senate, an act relating to the Department of
  • My understanding, when this was passed, we had an overcrowding issue in the Department of Corrections
  • Senate Bill 137 by Wilk of the House and Hamilton of the Senate, an act relating to the Department of
  • Today, they came in and have already departed, but today is Chamber Day for the Chamber of Commerce of
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized the Nurse of the Day and several student and athletic groups, including Career Tech students, charter school students, Meridian Tech students, and Carl Albert championship teams. A lengthy personal privilege/farewell-style speech was delivered by Representative Lepak, reflecting on his service, family, staff, and legislative colleagues, and offering general advice about public service and the legislative process. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 1369, creating a 988 revolving fund to support Oklahoma’s mental health lifeline, passed 85-7. SB 1441, clarifying penalties for drones contacting critical infrastructure, passed 80-2. SB 137, adding DUI/GBI to electronic monitoring ineligibility and clarifying Department of Corrections language, passed 72-18 after questions about retroactivity and administrative authority. SB 843, raising the minimum ADA threshold from 400 to 550 for school districts to hire relatives of board members, passed 77-4, and its emergency clause also received the required two-thirds vote. The most extensive debate centered on SB 483, which would have authorized county commissioners to establish a relocation assistance program for people seeking to move to supportive housing or services. Members raised concerns about homelessness policy, county capacity, public-private partnerships, safeguards, and possible misuse or “bussing” of people between communities. The bill ultimately failed 35-52, and notice was given of a possible motion to reconsider. Later, SB 1433, requiring agencies to publicly post guidance documents and note they lack the force of law, passed unanimously; SB 1257, updating THC-related language in controlled substances law, passed 68-13; and SB 1365, updating promotional fund language for state retail outlets, lodges, gift shops, and golf courses, failed 43-42, with notice of reconsideration also given. The House then moved to recess until 1:15 p.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • budget that is based off of the February forecast and we'll just be providing base funding to the Department
  • of Commerce Division of Energy Resources.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/24/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:02:36.080><c> Finance</c> House File 2443, the Commerce Finance House File 2443, the Commerce
  • There are still pieces coming over from the Department of Public Safety as well as the Department of
  • There are still pieces coming over from the Department of Public Safety as well as the Department of
  • There are still pieces coming over from the Department of Public Safety as well as the Department of
  • There are still pieces coming over from the Department of Public Safety as well as the Department of