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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 05/16/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I fully acknowledge the mood in the room, so I'll be brief.
- Before I tell you about the bills, I do want to extend my appreciation and acknowledgements to those
- appreciation and uh and acknowledgements appreciation and uh and acknowledgements uh<03:11:34.800
- And finally, I want to acknowledge the revisor's office staff and Vanessa Hoffman.
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office <03:12:52.560>staff acknowledge the revisor's office staff acknowledge the revisor's
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Domenico, who we're very glad to have here with us, I also want to acknowledge the presence of Senator
- Domenico, who we're very glad to have here with us, I also want to acknowledge the presence of Senator
Summary:
The Senate held an informal session centered on its annual scouting recognition program, led by Senator Tarr and other Senate leaders. Scouts from several Massachusetts councils recited the Pledge of Allegiance, the Scout Oath, and the Scout Law, and the chamber heard a report on Scouting America in Massachusetts from Eagle Scout Molly Murphy of Woburn, assisted by other scouts and flag bearers from across the Commonwealth. Murphy described her own scouting experience, leadership roles, Eagle Scout project, and the challenges and benefits of scouting, emphasizing leadership, service, and community impact.
Murphy also presented statewide scouting statistics for 2025, including 19,761 youth in 872 units, 9,402 adult volunteers, more than 23,500 merit badges earned, 482 Eagle Scouts, and over 203,000 hours of community service valued at more than $3 million. The Senate voted to print the scouting report in the Journal. Senators then read and presented a gubernatorial proclamation declaring April 23, 2026, as Scout Appreciation Day in Massachusetts, citing scouting’s service, character-building, and conservation values.
In addition to the scouting program, the Senate transacted several routine matters. It passed to be enacted two local bills: one authorizing Marblehead to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption and another further regulating the appointment of a special police officer in Malden. The Senate also adopted a resolution commending the IBS patient support group for recognizing April 19, 2026, as World IBS Day, and it engrossed a bill allowing retired police officers to serve as special police officers in Fairhaven after adopting an amendment, as well as a bill increasing the Haverhill Board of Health from three to five members. The Senate adopted an order to reconvene on Monday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/04/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- distinct and separate from any other terms and conditions of the transaction to which the purchaser acknowledges
- distinct and separate from any other terms and conditions of the transaction to which the purchaser acknowledges
Keywords:
digital goods, advertising, ownership, license, consumer protection, refund policies, streaming services, minors, content creators, online platforms, compensation, trust accounts, child protection, video content, privacy, employment, independent contractor, marketplace, digital services, contractual agreements
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 2010, which would prohibit sellers of digital goods from using terms like “buy” or “purchase” in a way that implies unrestricted ownership when the consumer is actually receiving a license, and would require clearer disclosures, post-transaction notices, prorated refunds or alternative access if license terms change, and enforcement under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act. The sponsor said the bill responds to consumers being misled about digital purchases and to concerns that licensed content can be altered or removed after sale. The bill was approved on a 7-0 do pass vote.
The committee also heard House Bill 2192, which would require compensation protections for minors featured in monetized online content, including trust-account requirements similar to child actor protections, recordkeeping, and a process for adults who were featured as minors to request removal or editing of content that identifies them. Google testified in support, saying the bill mirrors existing protections for child actors and provides a uniform standard; the sponsor said it addresses the growing child influencer industry. An amendment was adopted to clarify that platforms may rely on existing trust-and-safety systems and are not required to proactively monitor user content or be liable for third-party content if they comply with mitigation requirements. The bill then passed 7-0 as amended.
House Bill 2310 was described as a technical fix to Arizona’s qualified marketplace contractor law for gig-economy platforms, clarifying that contracts may be terminated without cause on reasonable notice and that the contractor may terminate unilaterally. Lyft supported the measure, saying it removes ambiguity without changing the independent contractor framework; one senator questioned the wording, but the sponsor and witness said the intent was to preserve driver independence. The bill passed 7-0. The committee then heard House Bill 2501, an agency-requested measure from the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions that conforms Arizona’s appraisal management company definition to federal law by updating the definition to include administering appraisal panels and defining a 12-month period. It also passed 7-0.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair Rader, you have special guests here today that we would like to acknowledge.
- Vice Chair Rader, you have special guests here today that we would like to acknowledge.
Bills:
SB514, SB346, SB1593, SB1782, SB1366, SB1497, SB366, SB1895, SB2048, SB2005, SB2006, SB710, SB1480
Keywords:
SB514, school choice, charter school, virtual charter school, OSSAA, extracurricular activities, interscholastic activities, athletics, homeschool, other means of education, alternative education, student eligibility, student transfer, district policy, public school district, adjacent district, blended learning, virtual learning, school sports, academic eligibility
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I want to acknowledge that.
- I remiss would acknowledge that in our conversation today.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
On Sovereign Ground Sep 22nd, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 10, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm so, I could tell you this afterwards, but I want to put it on the record as to acknowledging
- Chair, sorry, I forgot to acknowledge my staff: my legislative aide, Nadine, who was here with me and
Summary:
The Health Care Facilities and Systems Subcommittee met and heard two bills. HB 141, by Rep. Woodson, would require the state group insurance program to cover out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations for covered employees, with the goal of improving early detection and reducing the chance that patients skip follow-up imaging because of cost. Woodson described her personal experience with breast cancer screening and emphasized that the bill would help state employees get recommended mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds, and related tests without financial barriers. The American Cancer Society and Cancer Action Network supported the bill, and several members spoke in strong support, citing the importance of early detection and employee retention. The committee voted 15-0 to report HB 141 favorably.
The committee then heard CS for HB 839, by Rep. Booth, which would shorten the period for health insurers to seek overpayment claims against participating psychologists from 30 months to 12 months, aligning psychologists with other health care providers and applying to claims on or after January 1, 2026. Booth said the change would improve access to mental health care by encouraging more psychologists to participate in insurance networks. The Florida Psychological Association appeared in support, and there was no debate. The committee voted 15-0 to report the bill favorably.
At the end of the meeting, the vice chair, ranking member, and chair each offered brief remarks thanking members and staff for their work during the session. The chair noted the committee had focused on implementation and oversight issues and described the process as member-driven. The meeting then adjourned by motion to rise.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/08/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I guess to try to keep this as brief as possible, uh Minnesota has already acknowledged that the
- Um, I guess to try to keep this as brief as possible, uh Minnesota has already acknowledged that the
- Um, I guess to try to keep this as brief as possible, uh Minnesota has already acknowledged that the
- Um, I guess to try to keep this as brief as possible, uh Minnesota has already acknowledged that the
- that the pharmacy reimbursement problem they've already acknowledged that this is a problem and has
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EDN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 16, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I have a couple of staff members behind me, and I'd also like to acknowledge the board members that are
- I do want to shout out or acknowledge Tammy Yun and her principal at Pearl City High School.
- do want to shout out or acknowledge do want to shout out or acknowledge Tammy<00:40:51.760>
Yun - Also, we acknowledge all of our commissioners on that last slide, just because we value their support
- I want to acknowledge the great work that you do because I think sometimes, or oftentimes, that there
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- point of view and the point of view of people who are encountering law enforcement, and we have to acknowledge
- point of view and the point of view of people who are encountering law enforcement, and we have to acknowledge
- point of view and the point of view of people who are encountering law enforcement, and we have to acknowledge
- point of view and the point of view of people who are encountering law enforcement, and we have to acknowledge
- We have to acknowledge that sometimes it goes sideways.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC/JHA Joint Public Hearing - Fri Feb 7, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I acknowledge the concerns against the bill, but I support it for the youth, so with reservations
- <00:41:46.119>
the <00:41:46.359>the <00:41:46.720>concerns um I I acknowledge - the the concerns um I I acknowledge the the concerns against<00:41:48.040>
the <00:41:48.200>< - We acknowledge that these communities have a home here within the state of Hawaii.
- So while we acknowledge the concerns of the Judiciary and their upcoming report, we also want to note
Summary:
The joint Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committees heard HB 756 HD1, a measure on flavored tobacco products. Supporters included the Attorney General, Department of Health, Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, youth advocates, public health groups, and Kaiser Permanente. They argued flavored tobacco and menthol are used to attract and addict young people, cited rising youth and young adult vaping rates, and pointed to public health harms and evidence from other states that flavor restrictions reduced e-cigarette sales. The Attorney General requested oral amendments to correct a statutory reference, repeal a county preemption provision so counties could enact stricter flavor bans, and restore appropriations, positions, and the original effective date. Opponents, including retail and wholesale businesses, argued the bill would hurt small businesses and state tax revenue, push sales to the black market, and remove a harm-reduction option for adult smokers; they urged stronger enforcement instead of a ban.
After testimony, the committees took up amendments and recommendations. The chair proposed correcting the statutory citation to HRS 26-38, adopting a Department of Health amendment on disposal of electronic smoking devices and e-liquids as hazardous waste, and noting the appropriations, FTE, and effective date in the committee report. Members then voted to pass HB 756 HD1 with amendments in both committees, with the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee recording one member as supporting with reservations.
The transcript then moved to HB 806, relating to fireworks, which would appropriate funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oʻahu to enforce fireworks laws. The Department of Law Enforcement and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying undercover enforcement is costly and additional funding is needed. A community testifier also supported stronger enforcement, citing illegal aerial fireworks, noise, and impacts on pets and kupuna. No final vote on HB 806 was shown in the excerpt.
The Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee also heard HB 438, which would create a Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation in immigration court for income-qualified individuals. Support came from civil rights, legal aid, ACLU, and law school clinic representatives, who said counsel is needed to ensure due process and fair access to justice, especially because immigration proceedings can lead to deportation and family separation. Opposition testifiers argued taxpayer-funded counsel for people in immigration proceedings is inappropriate, unlawful, or unfair to citizens and legal residents. One law school representative suggested a technical amendment to broaden language about training and education. The excerpt ends before a final vote on HB 438 is shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So we went, um, I just want to acknowledge the initiative foundation was willing to kind of put forward
- the cost that but also to acknowledge the cost that districts<00:04:12.159>
put <00:04:12.400> - So we went um I just want to acknowledge So we went um I just want to acknowledge the<00:04:40.080
- I also want to acknowledge Representative Berg and Chair Baker, who served as legislative liaison to
- /c><00:26:03.760>
Berg want to acknowledge Representative Berg want to acknowledge Representative
Keywords:
apprenticeship, education, teacher training, grant program, labor and industry, workers' compensation, Minnesota workers' compensation, Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, reinsurance association, Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association, WCRA, occupational disease, presumption, first responders, firefighter cancer, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, police officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Well, I think there's no solution without a problem until you acknowledge it's a problem.
- I don't know acknowledge it's a problem.
- And when you don’t acknowledge that, we can’t move forward in this discussion.
- that we can't move forward acknowledge that we can't move forward in<01:16:32.960>
this <01:16 - This is the cell phone, uh, telecommunication device on school grounds acknowledging that the DOE and
Keywords:
telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/26/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- One thing we heard throughout this engagement in the last few years has been an acknowledgement that
- One thing we heard throughout this engagement in the last few years has been an acknowledgement that
- Throughout this engagement in the last few years has been an acknowledgement that there's an appetite
- Finally, to speak a little bit about timeliness, I want to acknowledge and thank the legislature for
- We also acknowledge permits in 2025.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/13/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- and I acknowledge it is vague and we'll and I acknowledge it is vague and we'll make<01:17:45.360>
- We willingly acknowledge there's been unregulated activities involving group educational events that
- resources we willingly acknowledge resources we willingly acknowledge there's<01:26:10.320>
been - <01:27:40.920>
and <01:27:41.199>addressing <01:27:41.800>the acknowledging and - addressing the acknowledging and addressing the concerns<01:27:42.639>
both <01:27:42.840>in
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 4/13/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- But we have to acknowledge that there are some challenges.
- But we have to acknowledge in Minnesota.
- It is a visible acknowledgement of a legacy that has shaped communities for generations.
- It is a visible acknowledgement of a legacy that has shaped communities for generations.
- It is a visible acknowledgement of a legacy that has shaped communities for generations.
Keywords:
transportation, interchange, funding, bonds, St. Paul Park, transit, Metropolitan Council, Twin Cities, metro area, high-frequency transit, bus rapid transit, busway, guideway, transportation policy plan, transit performance measures, regional transit benchmarks, transit-oriented development, TOD, zoning, land use
Summary:
The committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 3373, which was laid over. The bill sought trunk highway bond funding for preliminary and final design work at the 70th Street interchange in St. Paul Park. Representative Hansen, Mayor Keith Frankie, and Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham described the interchange as undersized and increasingly unsafe because of refinery truck traffic, aggregate hauling, nearby growth, and changing traffic patterns. Members asked about prior study, cost, and greenhouse gas requirements, and the bill author said the request was about $500,000. Chair Cosgrove noted the bill would be laid over and suggested the issue could involve future statutory exemptions.
The committee then took up House File 4449, also laid over, after adopting the A4 author’s amendment. Representative Jones presented the bill as a transit planning and accountability measure for the Twin Cities metro. It would set numeric transit goals, require better coordination between road projects and future transit projects, and give the Met Council more tools to support transit-oriented development, including property acquisition and development around transit corridors. Jones argued the bill would help avoid rebuilding roads twice and improve transit ridership, frequency, speed, and reliability.
Representative Olson offered an amendment to exempt highway projects primarily addressing documented safety issues, arguing that safety projects should not be burdened by added transit requirements or costs. Jones said she supported the safety concern but opposed the amendment as written because the bill was aimed at major construction projects. After a roll call, the amendment failed on an 8-8 tie. The bill itself remained laid over for further work, with the chair noting there was still time to refine the proposal.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, and I think we just have to acknowledge that behaviors every teacher that I've talked to that is
- So, and I think we just have to acknowledge that behaviors every teacher that I've talked to that is
- So, and I think we just have to acknowledge that behaviors every teacher that I've talked to that is
- So, and I think we just have to acknowledge that behaviors every teacher that I've talked to that is
- and I think we just have to acknowledge and I think we just have to acknowledge that<01:03:38.600
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- First, I do want to acknowledge the many changes to this bill.
- First, I do want to<00:48:25.119>
acknowledge <00:48:25.520>the <00:48:25.760>many - We acknowledge this plainly: Minnesota needs more housing. We need more supply.
- So we're acknowledging<01:15:10.400>
that. - So this legislation acknowledging that.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I want to acknowledge that as well, and we're trying to work to support them and provide multiple
- We're acknowledging them. We're asking for external input.
- We're<01:25:01.199>
acknowledging <01:25:01.679>them. - <01:25:02.239>
We're <01:25:02.480>asking We're acknowledging them. - We're asking We're acknowledging them.
Bills:
HF3378
Keywords:
human services, Optum reports, data privacy, transparency, legislative oversight, 1183, house
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-HWN, WAM-PSM, WAM-CPN Informational Briefings 01-08-2026
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I will clearly acknowledge that to you. We didn't anticipate this.
- I will acknowledge that we got to get better at giving tickets, and I will work with the counties to
- I will acknowledge that we got to get better at giving tickets, and I will work with the counties to
- Request for Fire Marshal Booth, and as she comes up, I just want to acknowledge Director Lambert for
- she comes up I just want to acknowledge she comes up I just want to acknowledge director<01:15:40.320