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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- So over the past several years, the town of Groton, led by a gentleman named Paul Funch, has designed
- William, Paul is even. Thank you.
- Paul Fung, are you available? Hello, can you hear me? We can. You don't see you? Okay.
- My name is Paul Fung. I'm chair of the Groton Trails Committee.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hearing on several late-file bills and home rule petitions, with testimony focused mainly on coastal access and wildlife management, rodenticide restrictions, and a local land-use request. Rep. Scarsdale testified for H.5113, which would name an accessible trail in Groton’s J. Harry Rich State Forest the Marion Stoddard River Walk in honor of the activist who helped restore the Nashua River. Groton Trails Committee chair Paul Fung also supported the bill, describing the trail, educational signs, and DCR’s involvement. Rep. Sweezey presented a package of Duxbury Beach bills—H.5141, H.5140, and H.5139—intended to align state shorebird protections more closely with federal standards, create parity in beach management tools, and require periodic review of outdated recreational-use guidelines; he said the bills were developed with local and agency input and aimed to balance conservation with beach access.
A large portion of the hearing concerned local petitions to restrict second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides and other pesticides. Supporters from Mass Audubon, Sierra Club, Animal Defenders International, wildlife rehabilitation groups, and residents from towns including Grafton, Billerica, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Eastham, and Truro argued that these poisons harm raptors and other non-target wildlife through secondary poisoning, persist in the environment, and are increasingly ineffective. Several speakers said local town meetings had approved the restrictions and urged favorable reports on the petitions. Opponents, including a representative of the New England Pest Management Association, argued that regulation should remain at the state level under MDAR to avoid a patchwork of local rules and noted that the agency was already reviewing rodenticide regulations. Committee members asked questions about agency consultation, the relationship between state and federal bird listings, and how local beach rules would work in practice.
The committee also heard testimony on H.4700 and related local pesticide-reduction petitions for Eastham and Truro, with witnesses describing groundwater concerns, pesticide drift, and wildlife impacts. Finally, the committee took testimony on S.2961, a Dighton bill authorizing the use of a small portion of conservation land for public way purposes to replace the Pleasant Street Bridge and add pedestrian and bicycle accommodations; the witness said the affected area was limited and necessary for safety improvements. The hearing ended after testimony concluded, with the chair turning the gavel over and the committee adjourning.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Mar 4th, 2026
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- So over the past several years, the town of Groton, led by a gentleman named Paul Funch, has designed
- William, Paul is even. Thank you. Chair Cataldo, William Jubin. I want to come up to testify.
- Paul Fung, are you available? Hello, can you hear me? We can. You don't see you? Okay.
- My name is Paul Fung. I'm chair of the Groton Trails Committee.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a late-file hearing focused mainly on coastal access and wildlife protection bills, rodenticide restrictions, and a conservation land use bill. Chair Barbara House opened with technical notes and hearing rules, then Rep. Scarsdale testified for H. 5113, which would name an accessible trail in Groton the Marion Stoddard Riverwalk in honor of the environmental advocate who helped restore the Nashua River. Groton Trails Committee chair Paul Fung also supported the bill, describing the trail, educational signage, and DCR’s involvement. Rep. Sweezey then presented a package of Duxbury beach bills—H. 5141, H. 5140, and H. 5139—aimed at revising shorebird protections, creating parity among beaches, and requiring regular review of outdated recreational-use guidelines. He said the bills were developed with local and agency input to balance conservation and beach access, though he acknowledged some initial concerns from wildlife officials about the language in H. 5141.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on local home-rule petitions to restrict second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides and other pesticides. Supporters included Grafton resident Shannon Phelan, Mass Audubon’s Heather Packard, Sen. Ford, Billerica resident William Jubin, Manchester-by-the-Sea resident Anne Harris, and Animal Defenders International’s Drew McCormick. They argued the poisons cause secondary poisoning in owls, hawks, eagles, and other wildlife, can harm pets and livestock, and are increasingly ineffective; several speakers urged local authority because statewide action has been slow. Opponents included Molly Moran of the New England Pest Management Association, who argued regulation should remain at the state level through MDAR to avoid a patchwork of local rules and noted the agency is already reviewing the issue. Additional testimony from Stephanie Ellis, Laura Kelly, Chris Powicki, Cecily Miller, and others supported Eastham and Truro pesticide-reduction petitions, citing wildlife losses, groundwater concerns, and the need for local control.
Finally, the committee heard S. 2961 from Dighton town counsel Matthew Costa, which would authorize use of a small portion of conservation land for public way purposes tied to replacement of the Pleasant Street Bridge. Costa said the easements are needed for safety improvements, including a wider bridge deck, sidewalk, guardrail replacement, and erosion controls, and that the affected conservation area is limited and of little natural-resource value. The hearing ended after testimony on these bills, with no votes taken during the session and the committee adjourning at the close of testimony.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- And after that, Paul Jewell and Jay Arnold, Kirkland City Council member.
- I'm Travis Dutton, stepping in for Paul Jewell today, who is in one of many other committee meetings
- I'm Travis Dutton, stepping in for Paul Jewell today, who is in one of many other committee mornings
- Travis Dutton, stepping in for Paul Jewell today, who is in one of many other committee meetings this
Bills:
SB5944
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 16 February, 2026; 4:00 PM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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VT
Transcript Highlights:
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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 13th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, next we'll be hearing from Paul Jewell from the Washington State Association of Counties
- Paul Jewell, on behalf of the members of the Washington State Association of Counties, good to see you
- Madam Chair, next we'll be hearing from Paul Jewel from the Washington State Association of Counties.
- Members of the committee, Paul Jewell, on behalf of the members of the Washington State Association and
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
construction safety, hazard notification, worksite regulations, labor safety, state law, law enforcement, correctional officers, interest arbitration, collective bargaining, public safety, workers' compensation, healthcare providers, physical therapy, occupational therapy, employment, unemployment insurance, benefits, layoffs, workforce reduction
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Leader Media Availability 5/29/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, Zach Stevenson, Paul Torqulson, and John Marty um to help usher through the negotiation that yielded
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- So, Zach Stevenson, Paul finance chairs.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on SF1959 5/8/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul.
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US
Transcript Highlights:
- He's joined by his wife, Catherine, his son, Paul, and his daughter, Sarah.
- My wife is joined by my son Paul. And my daughter Sarah.
- Paul and Sarah are not bad either. Catherine, Paul, Sarah, and Evie are the joys of my life.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
John Eisenberg, assistant attorney general, national security, China Initiative, Department of Justice, judicial authority, executive actions, nomination hearing
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily involved discussions around key nominations and pressing legal issues pertaining to the Department of Justice. Notable discussions included the nomination of John Eisenberg for assistant attorney general for national security, where concerns over the revival of the China Initiative were raised. Senators expressed significant apprehensions regarding previous actions taken under this initiative and its implications for national security. Additionally, there were critiques of the broader implications of executive actions that challenge judicial authority, aligning with ongoing dialogues about the integrity of the judiciary and executive oversight.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 24, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And Paul Kruska with GeneDx, a proponent of the bill, who is coming to speak. You're recognized.
- Paul... waiving in support, Dr.
- Pradeep Bede with FSU College of Medicine, waving in support, and Paul Kruska, with Gene DX, a proponent
- Paul. Adam Anderson and his colleagues for prioritizing the health of Florida's newborns.
Summary:
The Health and Human Services Committee heard a lengthy agenda of health care and public health bills. The first major item was HB 649, which would remove the paper supervision protocol for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and allow autonomous practice. The sponsor and supporters argued it would improve access, especially in rural areas, address workforce shortages, and reduce costs, while opponents from the medical community raised patient safety concerns and argued it would weaken physician oversight. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee reported the bill favorably by a vote of 18-7.
The committee then unanimously advanced several other measures. HB 259, creating a special observance for fentanyl awareness and education, passed 23-0. HB 791, which codifies infant safety devices as an option for surrendering newborns and amends safe-haven law, passed as amended 25-0. HB 355, allowing schools to use FDA-approved emergency opioid antagonists rather than only naloxone, passed 26-0. HB 1119, requiring hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric readiness policies, training, coordination, and assessment requirements, also passed 26-0 after two amendments. HB 431, changing the date for level-two background screening of athletic coaches to July 1, 2026, passed 26-0.
Later, the committee approved CS for HB 907, the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases or “Sunshine Genetics Act,” which would establish an opt-in newborn genome sequencing program at FSU and a statewide consortium for rare disease research; supporters emphasized earlier diagnosis and cost savings, and the bill passed 25-0. CS for HB 519, aligning state law with federal law on controlled substances for paramedics, passed 25-0. Finally, CS for HB 723, requiring the Department of Health to provide early-detection materials for type 1 diabetes to families of young schoolchildren, passed as amended 26-0. The meeting adjourned after all bills were reported favorably.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul. Madam Chair, members of the committee, Matt Paul with Charter Schools of New Mexico.
- Matt Paul from Public Charter Schools of New Mexico, the sponsor.
- Chair, members of the committee, Matt Paul with Public Charter Schools of New Mexico.
Committee:
House House Education
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- As the Apostle Paul has said, love is patient, love is kind. Help us, gracious God, to be patient.
- Paul, Minnesota.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- during testimony when they had the capital bill was work that really needs to be done at the current Saint
- during testimony when they had the capital bill was work that really needs to be done at the current Saint
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 May 13th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, Minnesota. Pledge of Allegiance.
- Paul, Minnesota, Monday, May 12th, 2025.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Chad Ennis from Honest Elections Project and Paul Loggaman from Heritage Action, who also would
- Paul. Was that the... So we have a card for Mr. Paul. Did Mr. Chad turn in a card yet?
- Chairman, my name is Paul Loggeman, and I represent Heritage Action. Hi, and I'm Chad Ennis.
- I think, and my colleague Paul might cover this a little more, but we hear all of these horror stories
- My name is Paul Lagerman, as I mentioned, and I am the state advocacy manager for Heritage Action.
Bills:
HR118 , HR196 , HR237 , HR285 , HCR85 , HB442 , HB443 , SCR5 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SCR63 , SB25 , SB202 , SB319
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Paul asked a question and requested that Mark go back to slide 13, the slide comparing
- Representative Paul asked a follow-up question about slide four and the debt service.
- Representative Paul asked whether data could be provided on the interest itself, specifically the portion
- Representative Paul then asked whether, if the committee wanted to get rid of the debt, it would need
- Representative Paul said he was trying to understand the relationship between the two figures and noted
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
vehicle loads, public highways, transportation, road safety, infrastructure, HB2139, snowmobile registration, snowmobile fee, vehicle license fee, registration fee, Department of Licensing, RCW, vehicle registration, winter recreation, off-road vehicle, moped, motorcycle, trailer, recreational vehicle, vintage snowmobile
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So thank you to Representative Paul for sponsoring the legislation. I urge your support. Thank you.
- So thank you to Representative Paul for sponsoring the local businesses. the Washington experience that
- So thank you to Representative Paul for sponsoring the legislation. I urge your support. Thank you.
- We are here today in support of House Bill 2325 and appreciate Representative Paul for bringing this
- Representative Paul, thank you, Madam Chair.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 2325, which would create a tourism self-supported assessment program to fund statewide tourism promotion. Staff explained that the bill would let the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority develop and administer an assessment program overseen by a 10-member ratepayer board, subject to a referendum of affected businesses, and would add a public records exemption for business financial and commercial information. The prime sponsor and supporters from State of Washington Tourism, the hospitality industry, the Port of Seattle, breweries, and wine interests argued that Washington is underinvesting in tourism compared with other states and that an industry-led assessment would provide sustainable, competitive funding. Opposition testimony from a taxpayer group objected to new assessments and unelected authority over tax-like charges. No vote was taken on the bill in the hearing.
The committee then heard House Bill 2481, which would prohibit surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for certain retail goods, require clear price posting, and temporarily bar electronic shelf labels in larger grocery stores while Commerce studies their effects. The sponsor said the bill is intended to ensure that customers in the same store pay the same price and to prevent AI-driven pricing based on personal data. Labor, privacy, and consumer advocates supported the bill, citing concerns about hidden price discrimination, worker stress, and consumer harm. Grocery and retail groups, along with an ESL manufacturer and a tech association, opposed the bill as written, warning that the definitions were too broad and could interfere with loyalty programs, discounts, inventory management, and electronic shelf label systems; several said they were working with the sponsor on amendments. The chair indicated amendments were expected and asked stakeholders to submit language soon, but no vote occurred.
Finally, the committee opened House Bill 2503, which would require developers of generative AI systems to post high-level documentation about training data before public release and make violations a Consumer Protection Act issue. The sponsor described the bill as a transparency measure meant to function like an ingredients label for AI, helping consumers, researchers, and creators understand what goes into a model. Supporters from TechNet and Chamber of Progress said they generally backed the concept but wanted the bill aligned more closely with California’s recent law, especially on enforcement and the private right of action. Members raised questions about trade secrets, applicability to large versus small developers, and whether the bill could affect medical or other specialized AI uses; the sponsor said amendments were anticipated and that the bill was still early in the process. The hearing on HB 2503 then moved to public testimony.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - House Floor Session - Opening Day Ceremony
Arizona House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Pastor Paul Vargas. And homelessness. Thank you.
- And Pastor Paul Vargas, director of the Phoenix Dream Center, life recovery discipleship.
- I have my district director, Penny Pugh, from Congressman Paul Gosar's office. Yay, thank you.
- Pugh from Congressman Paul Gosar's office. Yay, thank you. She always has fans.
- These three wonderful people, Nora Nunez, Julie Kent, and Paul Kent, are the people that back me whatever
Summary:
The House convened for opening-day proceedings with prayers in English and Spanish, the Pledge of Allegiance, and musical performances, then recorded attendance and welcomed the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jason Jameson. The Speaker introduced numerous guests and dignitaries, including statewide officials, university presidents, former lawmakers, and family members, and delivered remarks about Arizona’s history, the importance of civility, and the role of state government in protecting residents from federal overreach. Coaches Kenny Dillingham and Tommy Lloyd also addressed the chamber, speaking about leadership, talent development, and the ways sports can unite and inspire Arizona communities.
The House then took up organizational business. Members adopted proposed changes to Rule 9 and then adopted the amended rules for the 57th Legislature, Second Regular Session. The chamber also agreed to read bills by number and short title only, declared an emergency for that purpose, and announced the creation of two new standing committees: Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, chaired by Representative Justin Wilmeth, and Rural Economic Development, chaired by Representative Teresa Martinez. A House Organizational Committee was appointed to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready for business and to inform the Governor that the Legislature was ready to receive her message.
The remainder of the session was largely devoted to points of personal privilege, with members introducing family, constituents, local officials, educators, veterans, business leaders, and advocacy groups. Several members highlighted issues they intend to work on this session, including affordability, water security, deed fraud, education, health care, rural development, and veterans’ issues. The House later recessed to accommodate the joint organizational proceedings with the Senate.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The nine HBCUs in Texas include Paul Quinn College Wiley University, Houston Tillotson University, Prairie
- and custodial officers or for the committee and potential investments of financial services. 3538 by Paul
- It'd be 4540 by Paul ruling the unauthorized interest to your occupancy sale rental lease advertise or
- requirements regarding safety and security in public schools for the committee of public HB 4549 by Paul
- Civil actions referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence, HB 4807 by Paul relating
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Paul. Is there a Paul? Yes. Thank you for giving me the moment.
- Uh, my name is Paul Dashaine.
- Uh my<00:37:04.320><c> name</c><00:37:04.400><c> is</c><00:37:04.560><c> Paul</c><00:37:04.880><c> Dashaine
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- I'm the my name is Paul Dashaine.
Committee:
Senate Finance