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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services COR

Transcript Highlights:
  • The amendment also removes the specification that the data collection process must protect patients'
  • The moment also removes the specification that the data collection process must also removes the specification
  • of conduct the board currently And additionally, we will also address standards of conduct.
  • , and, when necessary, swiftly removing bad actors from the bedside.
  • You have to sort of remove yourself and feel this cold clinical sense.
Summary: The committee first approved the March 11 minutes and heard a presentation from Nathan Smith, CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services, on homelessness in Maricopa County. He described rising homelessness, especially among older adults, and said CASS uses low-barrier emergency shelter, family shelter, and an older-adult shelter with case management, behavioral health services, and partnerships with outside groups for food, banking, digital access, and other supports. Members asked about collaborations with mutual aid groups and about point-in-time data, and Smith said the county data could be drilled down through AZMAG. The committee then moved to legislation. HB 2248, the Arizona Medical Freedom Act, would bar businesses, schools, and government entities from denying services or employment based on medical interventions, with an amendment allowing schools to limit access during outbreaks or for certain infections. Supporters framed the bill as protecting bodily autonomy and informed consent, while opponents argued it would undermine employers’ ability to prevent disease spread. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a due pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. HB 2906, requiring one dental board member to be an active oral and maxillofacial surgeon, passed unanimously after testimony that the board needs surgical expertise for complex cases and anesthesia oversight. HB 2189, directing the Nursing Board to adopt rules for licensed health aides and routine ventilator care, also passed with an amendment and a 6-0 vote. HB 2403 appropriates $2.5 million in FY2027 for home and community-based services providers for elderly and physically disabled Arizonans. Supporters said the funding would help retain caregivers, whose wages have lagged for years, and argued home care is cheaper than hospitalization or institutional care; the bill passed 6-0. HB 2731 continued the Physician Assistant Board to 2030 and passed with a technical amendment, and HB 2730 continued the Occupational Therapy Board and passed as well. HB 2729 continued the Nursing Board to 2030; the board said it regulates about 150,000 licensees and handles thousands of complaints annually, and the bill passed 6-0. HB 2728 continued the Department of Economic Security and incorporated several previously vetoed policy provisions affecting SNAP, unemployment, and eligibility/redetermination rules. Speakers in opposition said it would make benefits harder to access and turn a continuation bill into a vehicle for controversial policy changes, while supporters argued it was part of the legislature’s oversight role. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also adopted a strike-everything amendment to HB 2048, which limits utilization controls on FDA-approved non-opioid pain medications relative to opioids; supporters said it would improve access to non-opioid pain treatment and reduce opioid harm, while opponents warned it would bypass clinical review and raise costs. HB 2048 passed 4-3. Finally, HCR 2058 would require a comprehensive claim-level audit of Arizona Medicaid claims and direct recovery efforts for misappropriated funds; supporters said it could recover significant overpayments, while opponents questioned its incentives and overlap with existing oversight. The resolution passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The code establishes the minimum requirements and standards for buildings in the state.
  • Local governments can amend the code, but cannot generally decrease the minimum performance standards
  • Finally, the bill would remove the requirement that this energy code achieve a 70% reduction in annual
  • . ...in a decade of new buildings being constructed to outdated standards.
  • Our standard of care requires meeting current industry best practices.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Health Care & Wellness

Transcript Highlights:
  • They have no established criteria for training, and they have no ethical standards to meet, and they
  • So we had just asked for that word to be removed.
  • The first is Blake 273 by Representative Schmick, and this would remove the requirement that any rules
  • It also removes the requirement that the badge or any advertising include information about a health
  • It changes the standard of review of actuarial analyses from a determination of whether the applicant
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Judiciary Apr 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think that our medical care, the standards associated with it, are all outlined in our statutes
  • If it's performed pursuant to the standards set forth in 390, then it would be within the applicable
  • standard of care.
  • And the child, if the applicable standard of care was not followed.
  • And so now the neighborhood cannot just remove a tree without going through an arduous process.
Summary: The committee first took up SB 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice to family or other named persons about major events such as a ward’s death or medical relocation. Senator Jones said the bill was intended to curb abuse by bad actors while not affecting good-faith guardians. Fortuna Smuggler and Phyllis Smith spoke in support, describing the need for family notification and closure. The bill passed unanimously, 8-0, and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 1284 on wrongful death for an unborn child. Senator Graal explained that the bill would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow parents to recover economic and non-economic damages for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize a wrongful death action against the mother or a health care provider acting within the applicable standard of care. The amendment drew questions about abortion, medical emergencies, and whether fathers could sue; the sponsor said the bill was not intended to create claims against mothers or lawful medical care. Public testimony was sharply divided, with supporters arguing it gives families parity and accountability, and opponents warning it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice pressure, and worsen physician shortages. The committee approved the bill as amended by a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee heard a strike-all amendment to SB 1288 on parental rights. The amendment would strengthen parental consent requirements for minors’ medical care, with exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal categories of minors, and other existing statutory exceptions. It also would require parental consent for treatment related to STD screening, give parents more control over school or health surveys, and address use of biofeedback devices. Supporters said the measure restores parents’ authority and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment, while opponents argued it could block needed care for minors in unsafe homes, reduce access to STI treatment and mental health services, and create unintended consequences. The amendment was adopted, and the committee continued hearing testimony on the bill.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 11th, 2026

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:21:35.840><c> someone</c> like we're trying to remove someone like we're trying to remove someone
  • </c> meet rigorous safety standards. meet rigorous safety standards.
  • As in Texas, we safety standards.
  • </c><00:41:09.839><c> framework</c> will provide a standardized framework will provide a standardized
  • </c><00:41:15.520><c> for</c> camp meets common sense standards for camp meets common sense standards
Bills: SB174 , SB39 , SB40 , SB206 , SB200 , HB169 , HB345 , HB381 , HB25 , SB174 , SB39 , SB40 , SB206 , SB200 , HB169 , HB345 , HB381 , HB25
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 31st, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • But the medical standards, the veterinary standards in Texas will be imposed throughout any care administered
  • This physical in-person examination was removed from the current law.
  • We are not talking about medical standards being thrown out the window.
  • A couple of points I'll go over for oversight and standardization.
  • The committee substitute removes the word "general" in section 7, subsection B.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We can't completely remove it, but we also don't want to have it utilized completely against us either
  • We would not like to see the establishment of a longer standard. So thank you very much.
  • Lack transparency, and often reinstate extremist accounts even after removal.
  • But now let's just say, let's assume that we pass the 230 standard, which I don't think we will.
  • So what I would have to say is, like, if we're applying the real people standard to the platform standard
Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to privacy, consumer protection, and online harms. SB 259 by Senator Wahab would prohibit surveillance pricing based on device data such as geolocation or battery level; supporters argued it would curb discriminatory and predatory pricing, while opponents raised concerns about geolocation definitions, legitimate location-based pricing, and impacts on discounts and loyalty programs. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to the Judiciary Committee and passed 8-1, with members noting amendments and ongoing discussions with stakeholders. SB 22 by Senator Laird would raise the amount of gift cards that can be redeemed for cash, with the author saying the goal is to update the long-standing $10 threshold for inflation and preserve consumer value. Consumer advocates supported the bill, while retailers, restaurants, grocers, and chambers of commerce opposed or opposed unless amended, citing fraud concerns, safety issues, and the need for clarification on donated or returned gift cards. The committee voted the bill out on a 6-1 vote and kept it on call. SB 576 by Senator Umberg would apply broadcast-style loudness rules to streaming advertisements. The author said the bill is intended to prevent ads from being much louder than programming, especially for children, while the opposition argued that streaming ad insertion is technically different and that existing industry standards and FCC oversight already address the issue. The bill passed 8-0. SB 683 by Senator Cortese would clarify that people can seek injunctive relief, including a TRO, for unauthorized use of name, image, or likeness; supporters said it strengthens privacy protections, while opponents warned about prior restraint and First Amendment concerns. The bill was moved out on a due pass motion and kept on call. The final bill discussed, SB 771 by Senator Stern, would clarify that existing civil rights and hate-related laws apply to social media platforms and their algorithms, with higher penalties for intentional or reckless violations. Supporters, including the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Islamic Networks Group, described online hate as fueling real-world violence and urged stronger accountability; opponents argued the bill could conflict with Section 230, chill lawful speech, and create vague standards. Members raised questions about constitutionality, definitions, and whether the bill would be workable, but several expressed support for the author’s goals.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - Senate Public Safety

Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's a variety of different vehicles, which isn't standard.
  • And because we don't retain any data, we follow the European standards.
  • And because we don't retain any data, we follow the European standard of data minimization.
  • must remove any prohibited equipment on the commission's list.
  • If it's not going to do more harm to your entity to remove it, then remove it and replace it.
Summary: The Committee on Public Safety met to hear several presentations and bills. First, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry presented on its K-9 program, describing staffing, specialized detection and trailing teams, and the need to replace retired dogs and modernize an aging, high-mileage vehicle fleet used to transport canines. The committee also heard a presentation from Biometrica on a privacy-focused facial recognition and sensor system designed to identify missing persons and known offenders using law-enforcement-only data; the presenters emphasized that the system does not store video or audio and is intended to balance public safety with privacy. The committee then considered HB 2134, which would prohibit Arizona governmental entities and critical infrastructure providers from contracting for critical infrastructure equipment or software from Chinese companies or the PRC. Supporters, including the sponsor and a national security witness, argued the bill would protect communications and other critical systems from foreign adversary access; concerns were raised about costs and implementation, but the bill was amended to be prospective and to rely on self-certification and risk-based audits. The committee passed HB 2134 with a due pass recommendation by a 4-3 vote. HB 2404, which would shift most inter-facility transport of behavioral health patients from peace officers to authorized transporters, drew support from law enforcement and police association witnesses who said officers are not the right personnel for these transports; it passed unanimously, 7-0. HB 2402, dealing with ambulance certificate-of-necessity rules for small or underserved areas, was presented as a compromise measure after work with ambulance stakeholders and firefighters. The bill and a 15-page amendment would require the Department of Health Services to issue certificates in certain small-population areas, streamline applications, add reporting requirements, and address GPS coverage issues; it passed as amended, 7-0. HB 2673, which originally proposed mental health screening and treatment requirements for jail and prison inmates, was narrowed by amendment to create only a study committee on inmate mental health services; family members testified about tragic failures in the system, and the bill passed as amended, 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2253, protecting public employees from retaliation or obstruction when testifying in law enforcement disciplinary appeals, passed 5-0 with two not voting. HB 2270, expanding county protections over seals, logos, and sheriff’s posse naming rights, passed 6-0 with one not voting. Finally, HB 2941, which would treat certain unsafe motorcycle lane-splitting or passing behavior as reckless driving while preserving legal lane filtering, drew both support and concern about overbreadth; after testimony from the sponsor and members of the public, it passed 5-1 with one not voting, and the committee adjourned.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Children and Families Mar 3rd, 2026

Children and Families

Transcript Highlights:
  • “What our standards are, I think that takes care of that. Okay, well, thank you.
  • And I appreciate everything in this bill, but my worry is removing those two pieces.
  • These children are crime victims and they are removed from their homes for their safety.
  • These children are crime victims and they are removed from their homes for their safety.
  • However, you're not really adding more curriculum because it's already in our standards.
Summary: The Committee on Children and Families met with a quorum and first took up several bills in executive session. It voted House Bill 1792, the Murphy Media Literacy Program, and House Bill 1770, dealing with time limits on abuse cases, both do pass by unanimous roll call votes. The committee then considered House Bill 2426, Representative Keebley’s parental rights bill. An amendment was adopted to align the bill with a Senate floor substitute, clarify judicial review and compelling government interest standards, update parent/child definitions, add transparency provisions, and revise medical consent language. After extensive discussion about parental consent, minors’ access to STI and substance use treatment, foster parent authority, and potential impacts on abuse situations, the committee voted the House Committee Substitute do pass by a vote of 11 yes, 3 no, and 1 present. The committee then heard House Bill 2418, which would create the Missouri Crime Victims Fund within the Department of Social Services as a framework for future appropriations if federal VOCA funding continues to decline. The sponsor and numerous witnesses from domestic violence shelters, child advocacy centers, CASA programs, and prosecutors described major reductions in VOCA support, staffing losses, service cuts, and the risk of leaving victims without shelter, advocacy, counseling, and court support. No one testified in opposition, and the hearing concluded without a vote. Finally, Representative Schmidt presented House Bill 3077, which would require social media and internet safety curriculum for grades 6 through 12 and provide parent resources. Supporters said the bill would help students recognize grooming, sextortion, misinformation, and other online risks, while some committee members and witnesses raised concerns about adding burdens on schools and suggested the material should be embedded into existing instruction and possibly start earlier. The committee also heard House Bill 1819, “Conrad’s Law,” which would require safe-sleep training and rules for licensed child care facilities for children age one and older, set limits on weighted blankets, and require documented care plans and training for children with special needs. The sponsor and family members said the bill responds to a child’s death and is intended to improve child care safety without adding extra training hours. Both bills were heard in public testimony, and the committee adjourned after the House Bill 1819 hearing.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Ethics and Elections Mar 2nd, 2026

Ethics and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Can you commit to applying CDC and FDA standards? Senator Polsky: I disagree.
  • Senator Polsky: Can you commit to applying CDC and FDA standards when evaluating doctors' performance
  • He is in compliance with the standards outlined as a part of the Accountability Bill.
  • Our children have been removed for 150 days and counting.
  • For parents and face a trial within weeks of removal.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Number three, establish a standard.
  • access standard.
  • The standards are the standards. That's why we support codifying them.
  • They've been the standard for half a dozen years.
  • A standard and a process for appeal.
Bills: SB124 , SB201 , SB275 , SB410 , SB478 , SB607 , SB610 , SB611 , SB654 , SB702 , SB787 , SB831 , SB892
Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • actions actually disrupted the legislative hearing, and the persons who caused the disruption were removed
  • Please be aware that violations of these rules may be subject to removal or other enforcement options
  • We're a statewide nonprofit that removes barriers to building smaller and more affordable homes.
  • Cities have the ability to do a local flexibility standard.
  • It removes transient lodging from eligibility under state housing streamlining laws.
Summary: The committee first heard SB 753, which would modernize California’s shopping cart recovery rules by allowing cities and counties to return abandoned carts directly to retailers, recover documented retrieval costs, and avoid the current impound-and-wait process. The author and supporters, including San Jose officials and the League of California Cities, said the bill would help clear streets, sidewalks, and waterways and reduce local costs. Grocers and retailers opposed the measure unless amended, arguing it would turn cart retrieval into a new cost burden and could create incentives for cities to charge too much for stolen property. After extensive discussion about notice periods, cost caps, and local ordinances, the committee adopted amendments and passed the bill 6-0 as amended. The committee then took up SB 445, which would speed up permitting and approvals needed for high-speed rail by requiring early engagement, setting rules for third-party coordination, and creating a dispute-resolution process. The author said the bill was narrowed from an earlier, broader transit proposal and was intended to reduce delays caused by utilities, local governments, and other entities. Supporters said permitting bottlenecks add major costs and delays to infrastructure projects, while opponents from utilities, cities, counties, telecoms, and special districts raised concerns about safety, reliability, affordability, and the need to review the pending amendments. The bill passed 8-1 to the Utilities and Energy Committee. The committee also heard SB 9, a narrower housing bill focused on accessory dwelling units. The author explained that it would require local ADU ordinances to be submitted to HCD for review and would make state standards control if a local agency fails to submit a compliant ordinance or respond to HCD findings. Supporters from housing and YIMBY groups said the bill would improve enforcement of state ADU law and prevent local barriers from slowing housing production. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0. The committee then began hearing SB 79, which would allow more housing near major transit stops; the author and supporters framed it as a response to the housing shortage and transit underuse, and the hearing continued with extensive support testimony as the transcript ended.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Mar 2nd, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, I know a lot of times 26 is used as a standard.
  • The bill includes standard guardrails, including a 25% cap on attorney's fees.
  • set by the Florida Customer Service Standards Act, and that is the bill.
  • set by the Florida Customer Service Standards Act, and that is the bill.
  • Do you believe that removing this You're recognized. Thank you.
Bills: S0006 , S0026 , S0206 , S0532 , S0576 , S1012 , S1110 , S1178 , S1192 , S1758 , S1760 , S7046 , S7048
Summary: The Appropriations Committee met and considered a large agenda of bills, reporting several measures favorably. Early action included SB 6, a settled claim bill involving the Department of Children and Families and the estate of Leila Estrada and Sapphire Williams, which was approved for $3.8 million. The committee also passed a cybersecurity internships bill creating a Department of Commerce program with Cyber Florida, and SB 532, which lets clerks of court retain the full amount of certain excess revenue and clarifies foreclosure-sale procedures. Veterans housing measures, CS for CS for SB 1602 and SB 1604, were approved to create a pilot program and a related trust fund for vacancy relief and risk mitigation for veteran housing. The committee also favorably reported SB 1110 on Medicaid and insurance coverage for orthotics and prosthetics, with emotional testimony from a student and family describing the high cost and importance of activity-specific prosthetics. Members also approved CS for CS for SB 1012 after adopting an amendment that removed inmate emergency and specialty medical service compensation provisions while retaining changes to the contractor-operated institutions inmate welfare trust fund. Another bill, CS for CS for SB 1614, was narrowed by a delete-all amendment to focus on limiting the use of excess fees for new building construction by local governments. All of these measures were reported favorably after brief debate, with some support testimony submitted in writing or waived. The most extensive discussion centered on CS for CS for SB 17, a major Medicaid and public assistance overhaul. The bill would create a Joint Legislative Committee on Medicaid Oversight, allow the Legislature to retain its own actuary, tighten Medicaid program oversight, update encounter-data reporting, set performance standards for managed care plans, revise pharmacy benefit manager rules, and require DCF to implement SNAP fraud-reduction and payment-accuracy reforms, including photo IDs on EBT cards and updated work requirements. It also would direct agencies to seek federal waivers for Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults and expanded behavioral health services. After lengthy questioning and testimony, the committee adopted amendments adding a transitional medical benefits glide path for people who gain employment and later lose Medicaid eligibility, and exempting hospice patients with six months or less to live. Supporters argued the bill would improve accountability, reduce fraud, and save money, while opponents warned it would create administrative burdens, increase paperwork, and cause eligible people to lose coverage or food assistance. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably as amended.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Postsecondary Education Feb 10th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Postsecondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is one that doesn't meet these standards and there's not something viable at that point.
  • Accrediting agencies that are considered the industry standard for employment.
  • And are looking at doing this, and that there are accreditors who meet those standards.
  • And they must have an ACT or an SAT requirement, which is what we're trying to remove.
  • So it would effectively, with this UCO example, remove that requirement.
UT

Utah 2025 Regular Session

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee - November 19, 2025

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So as far as... ...have been removed and other ones have been revised.
  • We've removed the sexual exploitation patronizing offenses.
  • This is not unique standards that don't apply to other ATMs.
  • So just making those standards statewide.
  • This is intended to be a minimum standard, right?
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2025-03-24

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • These nutrients, if they're removed, need to be replaced.
  • The removed language is redundant and not needed for several reasons.
  • The piece of statute that we're trying to remove is redundant and not necessary.
  • What it does is remove the reference to physical contact in statute.
  • I think there's a double standard here, you know.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Capital Investment - 03/12/26

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,</c><00:05:21.520><c> targeting</c> high-performance standards, targeting high-performance standards
  • I have been in a meet that standard.
  • </c> continues to meet the highest standards continues to meet the highest standards for<00:22:57.360
  • ><c> barriers,</c> Uh public transit removes barriers, Uh public transit removes barriers, creates<00
  • We want to remove the source so that to.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 02/26/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • 01:09:11.799><c> standards</c><01:09:12.319><c> for</c> exceeded proficiency standards for exceeded proficiency
  • Everyone has access to that standard.
  • </c> coursework they have different standards coursework they have different standards that<01:27:44.000
  • </c> everyone has access to that standard everyone has access to that standard this<01:28:43.119><c>
  • </c> among other things seek to remove among other things seek to remove program<01:57:14.800><c> participants
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 24th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Title 18, party primary elections; remove the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from
  • Title 18, party primary elections; remove the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from
  • Vacancies; provides for vacancies when an elected official has resigned, retired, or been removed from
  • Bernard Parish, jurisdiction, procedures, nuisance violations, property standards.
  • We would look to the standard dictionary. as we always do in the law, we would look to the standard dictionary
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Finance Jan 27th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2608 requires nuclear facility projects to meet certain labor standards to qualify for the
  • This bill removes a transaction cost paid by the nonprofit seller at the time of sale.
  • It does not reduce or involve or reduce at all the $250,000 standard deduction.
  • It does not do anything to the family-owned small business... $1,000 standard deduction.
  • That led this committee to wisely remove the digital advertising tax.
Bills: HB2175 , HB2227 , HB2528 , HB2292 , HB2257 , HB2608
Committee: House Finance