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CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 087 Apr 11th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
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- This amount shall be from training fees. This amount shall be from training fees.
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and <04:44:38.400>credit fulfillment fees and credit fulfillment fees - An and mechanic certification fees.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the prior journal, and heard several brief recognitions before moving to business. Members welcomed foster care advocates for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Girl Scouts visiting the Capitol, and participants in Black Maternal Health Week, with remarks emphasizing foster youth voice, leadership development, and the need for culturally competent maternal health care and doula/midwife support.
The chamber then took up House Joint Resolution 1026, honoring former Governor Roy Romer and designating a portion of I-25 as the Governor Roy Romer Memorial Highway. Supporters highlighted Romer’s long public service, his work on education and infrastructure, and his role in major state projects. A proposed amendment to strike the word “memorial” was withdrawn, the House suspended the rules to allow Romer to speak from the well, and Romer offered remarks about legislative collegiality and the importance of democracy and listening to opposing views.
House Joint Resolution 1026 was adopted on a 60-0 vote, with four excused and one absent. After a brief recess, the House returned to special orders and resumed reading House Bill 1410 at length, continuing through extensive appropriations language for the Department of Human Services, including child welfare, youth services, Medicaid-related transfers, SNAP and benefits administration, and other funding line items. No final action on House Bill 1410 was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Conference Committee on S.F. 1832 - Jobs and Labor Omnibus - 05/15/25
Transcript Highlights:
- What it does is it repeals two expensive mandatory reports of limited usefulness.
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reports Has all of our other mandatory reports, so that will still live. - to clarify the interest rate or fee to clarify the interest rate or fee equivalent equivalent equivalent
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 098 Apr 22nd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
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Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum present, approved the previous day’s journal, and received several housekeeping notices, including corrected engrossments/enrollments and committee reports. The Committee on Education reported Senate Bill 23, and the Committee on Judiciary reported Senate Bill 149, both amended and referred to Appropriations with favorable recommendation. The chamber also recognized former Representative Lang Sias as a special guest and heard several moments of personal privilege, including introductions of guests connected to the Boulder Boulder race and the Leadership Program of the Rockies.
The Senate then took up Senate Resolution 6, designating April 2026 as National Donate Life Month. Supporters highlighted Colorado’s high donor registration rate, the work of Donor Alliance, and personal stories about organ and tissue donation saving lives. The resolution was adopted 34-0, with the current roll call added as co-sponsors. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 7, designating April 2026 as Second Chance Month. Proponents emphasized the impact of collateral consequences on people with criminal records, the importance of employment and reentry, and the value of redemption and public safety; the resolution passed 34-0 and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors.
Finally, the Senate considered Senate Joint Resolution 23, recognizing Young Americans Bank and the Young Americans Center for Financial Education for their contributions to financial literacy education in Colorado. The resolution cited House Bill 25-1192’s new financial literacy requirements and praised the organizations’ experiential learning model and statewide reach. Senators spoke about Bill Daniels’ legacy and the programs’ impact on students, including testimony that the institutions have served hundreds of thousands of Colorado youth. The resolution was read at length and discussed, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote is shown.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Dec 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- There are a number of mandatory exemptions within the statute.
- There are also mandatory exemptions for disabled veterans, tribal members, and a whole host of other
- And there's also some mandatory exemptions, so things like primary care, behavioral health services,
- So, for example, as I mentioned, there are mandatory exemptions in the statute.
- One requirement is that the state must provide certain mandatory services.
Summary:
The committee held a work session focused first on juvenile rehabilitation system capacity. DCYF officials said the juvenile rehabilitation population is older, includes more adult-sentenced youth, and has longer lengths of stay, especially for “post-25” youth who must remain in secure facilities and cannot go to community beds. They described overcrowding at Green Hill School, placement limits at Echo Glen and Harbor Heights, staffing turnover, mental health acuity, and the need for more medium-security and specialized mental health beds. DCYF said it is pursuing a Parkland facility proposal, a staffing model decision package, and a broader feasibility study and master plan update. No votes were taken; members were asked to follow up with questions later.
The committee then heard on behavioral health system capacity from the Behavioral Health Administration and the Health Care Authority. DSHS described growth in forensic and civil bed need, expansion at Olympic Heritage, Maple Lane, and Brockman, and construction of a new 350-bed forensic hospital at Western State expected to open in 2028. HCA reported progress on long-term civil commitment beds, intensive behavioral health treatment facilities, PACT teams, and intensive residential treatment teams, saying the community-based system is being expanded to support step-down care and reduce hospital reliance. Members asked about whether capacity is right-sized, the difference between facility types, and federal match eligibility for services.
A federal funding update followed, covering the effects of H.R. 1 and H.R. 5371 on SNAP, Medicaid, marketplace coverage, long-term services and supports, K-12, higher education, and hemp regulation. OFM and agency staff said H.R. 1 adds work requirements, changes non-citizen eligibility, increases state administrative and benefit costs, reduces Medicaid and marketplace subsidies for some groups, tightens redeterminations, and may significantly affect provider payments and state-directed payments. H.R. 5371 extended federal funding through January 30, 2026 and included some agency appropriations and other provisions, including changes affecting hemp producers. Members asked about SNAP error rates and special enrollment periods.
Finally, budget coordinator Mary Monroe gave a 2026 supplemental budget preview. She reviewed the state’s near general fund outlook, noting revenue declines since the enacted budget, the effect of reversions, and a preliminary maintenance-level outlook showing a projected increase in NGFO spending over the four-year period. She said the supplemental will reflect updated caseload and cost forecasts and mandatory impacts from H.R. 1, but not policy proposals. No actions or votes were taken during the session.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Members Senate Bill 1733 strengthens mandatory reporting requirements by ensuring schools report any
- Yes, we are all mandatory reporters, but what we have found, I've been working with the district attorneys
- provisions in here are it makes land exchanges and easements approvals for missive rather than a mandatory
- Are there mandatory third-party appraisals for all land swaps?
- Follow up, Senator Rader: would you consider amending this to make FFA mandatory for every school?
Bills:
SB843, SB1733, SB1476, SB1237, SB1410, SB1894, SB1272, SB1204, SB1721, SB1725, SB1735, SB1337, SB1339, SB1461, SB1975
Keywords:
school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the disclosures and other requirements concerning virtual currency kiosk transactions authorizing a fee
- regulation of outpatients behavioral health centers authorizing civil and administrative Imposing fees
- Assures to employment authorizing a fee refer to the committee on public health HB 2853 by Perez of El
- HB 2867 by Gates relating to the late payment fees He's charged by municipality owned water utility for
- And requiring a license application fees or for the committee on state affairs issue or 138 by elders
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- In 1981, Florida became the first state to have a mandatory IOTA program, where the interest that was
- She said, 'Denny,' she calls me Denny, it used to be mandatory that we either provided money for legal
- Do you charge wire transfer fees on IOTA closings? It depends, right?
- is we look at an analysis of all the charges, wires, you know, software, treasury management type fees
- , and you have $18,000 or whatever, and then donating that fee to the legal aid?
Summary:
The committee heard several bills and amendments, beginning with CS/SB 498 on trust fund interest for IOTA accounts. The sponsor said a 2023 Florida Supreme Court rule sharply increased interest paid into legal aid funding, creating a windfall and making participation difficult for banks. An amendment was adopted requiring savings institutions to pay the higher of 0.25% or the highest comparable rate offered on certain non-IOTA accounts, and the bill then passed favorably after testimony from banks, legal aid representatives, and other stakeholders both supporting and opposing the measure.
The committee also approved CS/SB 232, which clarifies Florida’s consumer collection law applies only to phone calls during restricted hours and not emails or text messages, after a delete-all amendment and supportive testimony from industry groups. It then approved SB 132, as amended, to designate gold and silver as legal tender and set rules for custody, audits, electronic transfer, and government acceptance of payments; supporters called it a sound-money measure, while the banking association said it still had unresolved technical concerns.
Later, the committee passed SB 1466 to create a trust fund for the My Safe Florida Home Program, with an amendment funding it from 20% of collected insurance premium tax revenue. It also considered SB 1206 on transportation network company insurance, reducing coverage during the “dead-leg” period before a rider is picked up from $1 million to lower limits; the bill drew sharp opposition from trial lawyers and support from insurers and some business groups, and the committee adopted a clarifying amendment before reporting the bill favorably. Finally, CS/SB 924 on fertility preservation for cancer patients was amended several times to narrow scope and clarify coverage rules, then passed favorably after debate over cost, preauthorization, and post-treatment storage obligations. The committee adjourned after allowing technical and conforming changes to implement the adopted amendments.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- . in holding fines and fees over the heads of people who cannot pay them.
- dollars worth of fees.
- and a reinstatement fee on top of that before someone can resume driving again.
- I just have to pay fees upon fees upon fees. So I really hope that you rule in favor of this bill.
- It is very... ...on fees. So I really hope that you rule in favor of this bill.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation held a public hearing on several bills related to driver’s license suspensions, junior operator training, online driver education, and regulation of e-bikes/scooters. A major focus was the Road to Opportunity Act (H. 3662/S. 2368), which would end license suspensions and registration holds for unpaid fines and fees unrelated to road safety, create hardship waivers and payment options, and replace suspension with nonrenewal in some cases. Supporters included the Attorney General’s office, ACLU, CPCS, Greater Boston Legal Services, transportation and anti-poverty advocates, and several affected residents who described job loss, housing instability, and difficulty paying toll and fee debts. They argued the current system punishes poverty, disproportionately affects Black and Latino residents, and is costly to enforce. Some testimony also noted that the bill would preserve suspensions for dangerous driving offenses.
District Attorney Marion Ryan testified in favor of two bills: one allowing partial payment plans for certain RMV penalties and another closing a loophole that makes the penalty for violating a hardship license less severe than driving after a full suspension. Senator Sear and Representative Reed also spoke for the Road to Opportunity Act, while the AAG said the Attorney General supports it. Committee members asked about RMV implementation and whether the agency supports payment plans; Ryan said the RMV has been cooperative but believes legislation is needed. No votes were taken during the hearing.
The committee also heard testimony on bills affecting young drivers. Senator Lovely and Representative Cruz supported a bill to create a junior operator license training fund, expand access for low- and moderate-income families, require refunds in some cases, and allow earlier passenger privileges. Another bill would make virtual instructor-led driver education permanent; AAA and several driving school owners supported it as an access and convenience measure, while other instructors opposed it, arguing in-person instruction is safer and more effective. Finally, Senator Collins and others testified for a transportation safety bill regulating motorized bicycles, scooters, e-bikes, and mopeds, increasing fines, requiring insurance for commercial use, and requiring public hearings and accessibility review for new bike lanes. Advocates for blind and disabled pedestrians supported that bill, while some transportation and business voices backed it as a safety and planning measure.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- covers up to 100% of tuition and fees covers up to 100% of tuition and fees after<00:10:13.560><
- Also, as noted, we do not play a role in estimating tuition and fee and enrollment changes.
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and role in estimating tuition in fee and role in estimating tuition in fee
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/08/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
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Mandatory determine any changes. Mandatory determine any changes. - By changing the mandatory older.
- But the judiciary has been charging a filing fee.
- They still pay to have the filing fee.
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mandatory <04:15:44.159>pre-trial um trigger mandatory pre-trial um trigger
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- There's nothing in here that makes the corridor court formation mandatory.
- But even under that, it's not mandatory in that language. It's still up to the justices.
- But even under that, it's not mandatory in that language. It's still up to the justices.
- For a second offense, it is a mandatory order-out for one year.
- I am the Nevada State Director of the Fines and Fees Justice Center. Thank you.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, May 22, 2026 - PM
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> The Secretary of State is authorized to establish fees for filing under this act, not to exceed
- comparable fees under Title 17, and is granted rule-making authority to implement the act.
- Victims are allowed to recover compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees.
- damages, and attorney fees. damages, and attorney fees.
- And we will be able to redeploy the existing fee that is currently on phone bills.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- They face significantly more criminal fees and associated debt because of this reality.
- The ruling held that fees assessed to individuals must consider an individual's ability to pay such fees
- Senator Mitchell at the time led that, and we actually repealed 46 of 90 criminal fees.
- This fund is a small fee that helps keep a lot of it.
- This language wouldn't get in the way of any mandatory reporting requirements.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is because of the interaction with Proposition 2's cap on mandatory deposits.
- Our proposal seeks to raise the mandatory deposit from 10% to 20%, as well as the exempt deposits to
- Increasing the ceiling on the mandatory deposits from percent to 20 percent would be prudent.
- Is that the hospital quality assurance fee?
- And if the hospital quality assurance fee isn't...
NH
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- just an aesthetic thing and the fees just an aesthetic thing and the fees were<01:04:31.760>
- fees be equivalent to regular plate fees fees be equivalent to regular plate fees >> if<01
- <01:09:02.159>
are correct that the lower fees are correct that the lower fees are associated - <03:09:25.439>
If mandatory program. This is an opt-in. If mandatory program. - I think they'll fee for this thing?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And some invoices had vague descriptions of services, such as consulting fees.
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such <00:13:11.240>as <00:13:11.360>consulting <00:13:11.880>fees - of services such as consulting fees. of services such as consulting fees.
- for those involved in the mandatory for those involved in the grant<00:32:28.000>
process. - that the department administrative fee that the department can<00:38:34.600>
hold.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- It'd be mandatory throughout the state. We looked at an opt-in.
- It'd be mandatory throughout the state. We looked at an opt-in.
- It'd be mandatory throughout the state. We looked at an opt-in.
- No, it's it'd be mandatory throughout the state. We looked at an opt-in.
- No, it's it'd be mandatory throughout the state. We looked at an opt-in.
Keywords:
fundraising, Alabama Educational Television, state authority, public broadcasting, legislation influence, emergency management, public funds, educational materials, promotional materials, state agency, ambulance services, balance billing, health insurance, emergency transportation, reimbursement rates, water recreation, public access, water bodies, recreational use, water commissions
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- On the other side, we made the minimum mandatory no longer minimum mandatory.
- On the other side, we made the minimum mandatory no longer minimum mandatory.
- On the other side, we made the minimum mandatory no longer minimum mandatory.
- On the other side, we made the minimum mandatory no longer minimum mandatory.
- On the other side, we made the minimum mandatory no longer minimum mandatory.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Individuals must pay thousands of dollars in fees, reinstatement fees, interlock fees, and mandatory
- These fees are not punishment for an offense.
- Because I had fees on me.
- In addition to eliminating these poverty fees, this bill also eliminates redundant fees, many of which
- charged these fees are indigent.
HI
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of navigating overlapping crisis fees of navigating overlapping crisis fees - uh to make it into basically a user fee. uh to make it into basically a user fee.
- governor's green fee advisory council. governor's green fee advisory council.
- <01:32:42.480>
itself be funded by the green fee itself be funded by the green fee itself - For HB 1949 HD1 relating to the green fee, I would tend to agree that the green fee dashboard should
Bills:
HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049
Keywords:
maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools