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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/07/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- first trimester of pregnancy to contaminated water, suffer really severe effects such as spontaneous abortion
- first trimester of pregnancy to contaminated water, suffer really severe effects such as spontaneous abortion
- first trimester of pregnancy to contaminated water, suffer really severe effects such as spontaneous abortion
- first trimester of pregnancy to contaminated water, suffer really severe effects such as spontaneous abortion
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Our objective here is that two services included sex change and abortion, and that no state funds be
- two services included uh sex<01:20:31.320><c> change</c><01:20:32.120><c> and</c><01:20:32.280><c> abortion
- ,</c><01:20:33.440><c> and</c><01:20:33.600><c> that</c><01:20:33.800><c> no</c> sex change and abortion
- , and that no sex change and abortion, and that no state<01:20:34.360><c> funds</c><01:20:34.760><c>
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So it doesn't ban books.
- books on banning materials.
- If we ban the Bible, then we have to ban Shakespeare things.
- If we ban the Bible, then we have to ban Shakespeare for the same reason.
- We don't ban Shakespeare, we wouldn't ban the Bible because there's subject matter.
Committee:
House Education & Employment Committee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 3/11/26
Transcript Highlights:
- So again, we have a bill to ban paraquat.
- It is a banned chemical in England.
- It is a banned chemical in England.
- It is a banned chemical in England.
- It is a banned chemical in England.
Summary:
The meeting focused on two Parkinson’s-related bills in Minnesota: one to ban paraquat and another to create a state Parkinson’s research trust fund. Rep. Christy Purcell said the research bill would create a dedicated pot of money to coordinate and fund Parkinson’s research in Minnesota, with Sen. Mann as the Senate author. Supporters said Minnesota should act because Parkinson’s is growing rapidly, there is no cure, and state institutions could serve as a research hub.
Several people living with Parkinson’s testified about the personal and family impact of the disease, including early-onset diagnoses, loss of work, mobility challenges, and the burden on caregivers. Speakers from the Parkinson’s Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation supported both bills, arguing that paraquat is strongly linked to Parkinson’s, that exposure can affect farmers and nearby residents, and that prevention and research are both needed. The paraquat bill was described as especially important because alternatives exist and the chemical is reportedly used very little in Minnesota.
During the discussion, Rep. Hansen said the paraquat bill would be held over and not voted on that day because a fiscal note was requested. He said the committee would hear the bill later that day and urged colleagues to keep an open mind. In response to questions, supporters said they anticipated little opposition beyond chemical-industry interests, and they emphasized that the bill was aimed specifically at paraquat rather than other chemicals. The research bill was discussed as a possible $25 million request, though no vote was taken on that proposal in the transcript.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Mar 20th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- Are you open to banning the ingredients?
- in Europe, not banned in Europe, banned in Canada, not banned in Canada.
- , uh, or ingredient bans rather.
- The big difference between a ban and a warning. I believe there's, I believe there was a ban.
- Is it banning or I'm labeling? I, I don't think anything is, is being banned.
Keywords:
HB 25, Texas nutrition, nutrition education, healthy living, public health, school physical activity, recess, physical education, nutrition and wellness course, health curriculum, State Board of Education, Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, ultra-processed foods, artificial colors, food additives, chronic disease, metabolic health, culinary medicine, functional medicine, dietary guidelines
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 4, February 12, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- expend<02:05:20.639><c> any</c><02:05:20.880><c> funds</c><02:05:21.199><c> for</c><02:05:21.440><c> abortions
- </c><02:05:22.000><c> or</c><02:05:22.400><c> gender</c> expend any funds for abortions or gender expend
- any funds for abortions or gender transition<02:05:23.920><c> procedures.
- added footnote number one to specify that the university shall not expend any funds for elective abortions
- or on health insurance coverage that provides for elective abortions.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/04/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- earlier, it looks like with the fiscal note, if you push it out to 2027 and you can dovetail on the abortion
- on a couple of bills that are out there to address the timing issue for um implementation of the abortion
- ><02:36:38.560><c> the</c> issue for um implementation of the issue for um implementation of the abortion
- statistics</c><02:36:39.920><c> reporting</c><02:36:40.240><c> bill</c><02:36:40.479><c> which</c> abortion
- statistics reporting bill which abortion statistics reporting bill which is<02:36:40.800><c> July</c
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We are voting on House Bill 1338, an act restricting abortion providers from the definition of charitable
- c> restricting</c> on House Bill 1338, an act restricting on House Bill 1338, an act restricting abortion
- </c> Business abortion. abortion. abortion. >> Okay.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/14/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation does not ban hepatitis B vaccination.
- This legislation does not ban hepatitis B vaccination.
- This legislation does not ban hepatitis B vaccination.
- This legislation does not ban hepatitis B vaccination.
- ban hepatitis B<01:54:14.159><c> vaccination.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Banning...
- My last question, and it's a one-word answer: Regulate or ban? Ban. We need to ban this. Ban.
- Research supports a ban.
- I urge you to ban THC.
- So let's say we ban, like we think we've banned vapes in Texas, right?
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 9/30/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- assault weapons and banning high-capacity magazines.
- assault weapons and banning high-capacity magazines.
- high-capacity magazines and to ban assault weapons.
- high-capacity magazines and to ban assault weapons.
- high-capacity magazines and to ban assault weapons.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- A ban won't make Texans safer.
- An outright ban is not the answer. That's not progress. An outright ban is not the answer.
- Please do not ban this.
- Please do not ban this.
- There's lessons from past bans. Fifteen years ago, as Gilkey mentioned, Spice was banned.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition to banning all...
- a ban as well.
- If this ban doesn't go through, how is this going to impact you? Well, if it's a ban.
- Regulate and ban, regulate, not ban. Work with Governor Abbott on this.
- My response would be a full ban, not just a full ban. Just don't do it.
Bills:
HB5
Committee:
House Public Health
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- banned both.
- banned both.
- However, could we please get a bag ban and a polystyrene ban passed?
- However, could we please get a bag ban and a polystyrene ban passed?
- I'm speaking in favor of the plastic bag ban, S. 590, and the polystyrene ban, S. 629.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a heavily attended hybrid hearing focused primarily on plastics reduction bills, along with a few local and related waste-management measures. Chair Rauch and Chair Barber outlined strict testimony rules because of the large number of speakers. Before the plastics docket, the committee heard support for a local Sharon sewer-extension bill for a Sunrise Senior Living project, and the bill’s proponents said the project would help address senior housing needs and would still require MWRA and local approvals. The chairs also noted a separate local matter involving Sharon and the MWRA.
A major portion of the hearing centered on the Plastics Reduction Act and related bills addressing single-use plastics, including plastic bags, polystyrene, black plastic, plastic beverage bottles, non-flushable wipes, skip-the-stuff provisions, and truth-in-labeling. Sponsors and supporters said the bills would reduce litter, microplastics, greenhouse gas emissions, and municipal waste costs, while creating statewide consistency and supporting environmental justice communities. Several speakers cited local bans already adopted by many Massachusetts cities and towns, and many urged the committee to advance comprehensive statewide action. The committee also heard testimony on a boat wrap recycling bill, a mattress recycling bill, and a bill to prohibit hotels from providing small plastic toiletries.
Municipal officials and waste professionals supported extended producer responsibility for paint and labeling for non-flushable wipes, saying these measures would shift costs away from cities and towns and reduce strain on wastewater systems. The Massachusetts Municipal Association, Mayor Ruth Ann Fuller of Newton, and a Franklin County waste official all backed paint EPR and wipes labeling. Fire Chief Brian Nardelli testified for the Fire Chiefs Association in support of lithium-ion battery legislation, citing fire safety and disposal concerns. Other speakers, including environmental groups, local activists, and business representatives, supported bag and polystyrene bans, though the Retailers Association of Massachusetts urged any bag policy to be truly statewide and said any bag fee should be retained by retailers. No votes were taken during the hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- The Mass Coalition was behind the successful puppy mill ban in Boston, which led to bans in cities and
- , but whole sections of the calendar here banning.
- It's banned in over a dozen countries, and it is banned in the state of California.
- banning the import and sale of fur products.
- While these bills seek to ban farmed fur, I don't know.
Summary:
The committee hearing covered a wide range of animal, wildlife, hunting, and environmental bills. Early testimony focused on deer management, with Rep. Markey urging creation of a deer commission to address crop damage, vehicle collisions, and Lyme disease, and Sen. Durant supporting bills to allow Sunday bow hunting, expand crossbow use, and reduce the 500-foot dwelling restriction for archery hunting. Supporters framed these measures as practical wildlife-management tools, while questions centered on how they would differ from existing Fish and Wildlife authority and whether they would allow hunting closer to residences. Later, Rep. Sena also spoke in support of a bill to increase protected wildlife management areas and another to require non-lead ammunition, arguing both would benefit biodiversity and reduce environmental harm.
A substantial portion of the hearing addressed animal welfare and commerce. Multiple witnesses supported bills to ban or phase out the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops, arguing that pet stores rely on puppy mills and obscure the source of animals, while opponents said the bills would hurt responsible breeders, small businesses, and consumer choice. The committee also heard strong testimony for bills to ban the sale of cats and dogs in pet shops, with supporters citing sick animals, consumer deception, and the need to cut off the puppy mill supply chain. In a separate animal-testing segment, witnesses backed bills requiring non-animal testing methods for cosmetics and household products, saying alternatives are more accurate and humane; biomedical research representatives opposed those bills and a related research-animal measure, warning of unintended restrictions on research institutions and arguing animal models remain necessary for many studies.
The committee also heard testimony on horseshoe crab conservation, with supporters of H. 898 urging an end to taking horseshoe crabs for bait because of population declines, shorebird impacts, and the species’ importance to biomedical science. On wildlife trafficking, witnesses backed bills to ban intrastate sales of ivory and rhino horn, saying Massachusetts should close loopholes that aid poaching and align with federal law and other states; one antique dealer testified in support, saying he avoids such items and still sees them in the marketplace. Additional testimony supported bans on fur products from factory farms and on force-feeding birds for foie gras, with advocates emphasizing cruelty, public health, and environmental concerns. The hearing was lengthy and heavily attended, with the chairs repeatedly limiting testimony to three minutes and inviting written submissions; no committee votes or final actions were taken during the transcript excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Advancing Gun and School Safety Measures | Senator Zaynab Mohamed May 15th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It includes a ban on, uh, a re-ban on the binary triggers bill that we passed last session.
- Some said we need to ban weapons of war out of our streets.
- It includes a ban on, uh, a re-ban on the binary triggers bill that we passed last session.
- Some said we need to ban weapons of war out of our streets.
- </c> the community asked for us to ban the community asked for us to ban weapons<00:05:04.720><c> of<
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Rhode Island had a nine-year ban in place, and they just removed that ban last year, and it goes into
- A ban treats all products the same.
- Banning kratom will not eliminate demand.
- Well, Florida's overdose rate went up 300% after banning Schedule I or banning 7-OH.
- Well, Florida's OD rate went up 300% after banning schedule or banning 7-0.
Committee:
Senate Health and Welfare
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Inasmuch, I don't necessarily care what my school board member's position is on abortion or gun rights
Committee:
House Children and Families
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Inasmuch, I don't necessarily care what my school board member's position is on abortion or gun rights
Committee:
House Children and Families
Summary:
The Committee on Children and Families heard public testimony on Senate Bill 1002, which would move St. Charles County school board elections and related levy/bond questions from April to the November general election, extend terms to four years, and allow candidates to voluntarily list party affiliation. The sponsor argued the bill would increase voter participation, broaden community input, and potentially save money, while several supporters said April turnout is too low and that November elections would better reflect the county’s voters. Supporters also said the change could help candidates campaign more effectively and bring more attention to school issues.
Opponents, including school board members, parents, and the Missouri NEA and Missouri School Boards Association, argued the bill would politicize school board races, crowd out local issues on November ballots, and reduce the value of staggered terms and institutional continuity. Several witnesses objected to carving out only St. Charles County rather than making any change statewide, and some warned that limiting levy and bond elections could delay urgent district needs. One witness also said the bill would burden regular parents and community members who run for school board, while others emphasized that school boards should remain focused on governance, budgeting, and student needs rather than partisan labels.
After testimony, the committee voted on Senate substitute for Senate Bill 1002 and advanced it by a vote of 10 aye, 5 no, and 1 present. The committee then took up Senate substitute for Senate Bill 1135, described as the Henderson, Bentley, and Mason’s law, and voted it do pass by 16 aye and 9 no. The committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- organizations in California, offering cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, contraception, abortion
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills dealing with tax policy, local revenue authority, consumer protections, and incentives for development. AB 1726 would create catastrophe savings accounts for homeowners to save pre-tax dollars for disaster mitigation and recovery costs; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and the California Bankers Association, while the California Teachers Association opposed it because of the General Fund and Prop. 98 impact. The bill was referred to suspense. AB 1768 would authorize Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties to ask voters to approve local transaction and use taxes to offset projected federal funding cuts affecting health care and safety-net services; it received broad support from health providers and county representatives, opposition from one member and a resident, and passed the committee 5-2 to the Assembly Local Government Committee.
The committee also considered AB 1790, which would repeal the Waters Edge corporate tax election and require worldwide combined reporting for multinational corporations. The author and supporters argued it would close a loophole, raise several billion dollars annually, and help fund schools, Medi-Cal, and other programs; opponents warned of double taxation, compliance burdens, retaliation from foreign governments, and job losses. After extensive testimony and member debate, the bill was referred to suspense. AB 2020 would provide a full property tax exemption for the primary residence of 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses, and AB 2069 would create a targeted sales and use tax exemption to spur development projects at fairgrounds; both measures had support from sponsors and related organizations, no opposition, and were referred to suspense.
Finally, AB 2705 would regulate third-party “asset finders” who help claim excess proceeds from tax sales by requiring written agreements, disclosure that claims can be filed free with the county, and a cap on fees at 10%. County officials and local government groups supported the bill as a consumer protection measure, while recovery companies and related firms opposed it, arguing the work is complex and the cap would reduce access to services. The committee moved AB 2705 to the Assembly floor on a 4-0 vote.