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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Economic Development May 12th, 2025

Economic Development

Summary: The Senate Economic Development Committee met without a quorum, so no votes or formal actions were taken. The chair laid out several bills and resolutions for explanation and public testimony, with each item left pending subject to the call of the chair. Early items included House Bill 1240, a cleanup measure to create a single uniform definition of the Texas-Mexico border region across state law, and House Bill 2768, which would establish an IT apprenticeship credential through junior colleges and technical institutions to help fill state government technology jobs. The committee also heard House Concurrent Resolution 90, which would encourage establishing a Texas trade and investment office in Jerusalem. Testimony on the resolution was sharply divided: one witness opposed it on foreign policy and values grounds, while a Texas Association of Business representative strongly supported it, citing Israel’s innovation and trade potential. Another major item was House Bill 4187, a committee substitute for legislation affecting the Texas Historical Commission; the sponsor described changes expanding use of trust fund money for historic sites, allowing more affiliated nonprofits, clarifying retail operations, and creating a framework for training and consistent interpretation at historic sites. A Texas Historical Commission witness explained that the bill would shift responsibility for maintaining many state-owned historical markers and monuments, including markers on private land, to the commission. Additional measures included House Bill 2788, which would shield Texas Workforce Commission fraud-prevention methods from public information requests; House Bill 5032, directing state agencies to plan for public display of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Texas Constitution, and the Victory or Death letter at the Capitol Complex; House Bill 3146, which would eliminate outdated memoranda-of-understanding requirements for certain State Office of Administrative Hearings arrangements; and House Bill 4815, a cleanup bill modernizing economic development statutes, revising the Made in Texas standard to 51% Texas-origin content, repealing the Governor’s Broadband Development Council, and making other conforming changes. The committee ended by recessing, with members indicating they would likely vote on pending business later when a quorum was available.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA DEFER, WLA Public Hearings 02-13-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Uh, this authorizes SHPD to conduct phase reviews.
  • reviews.
  • </c><01:09:24.159><c> which</c> historic preservation reviews which historic preservation reviews which
  • </c> reviews. Um that measure was deferred. reviews. Um that measure was deferred.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to hunting, trespass enforcement, conservation banking, coral reef resilience, and search and rescue. SB 2130 would require DLNR to increase the percentage of public land acreage designated for public hunting areas; DLNR offered comments, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council expressed concern, and a Game Management Advisory Commission member urged adequate funding for both study and maintenance of any expanded hunting areas. SB 2128 would require forfeiture to the state of firearms or motor vehicles used in hunting trespass on private land; the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the bill, and another signer testified without additional detail. The committee also heard SB 3053, which appropriates funds to DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources for mangrove removal and shoreline/stream maintenance in the Westlock and Middleock shorelines and watersheds. DLNR supported the measure and noted staff involved in mangrove removal work; no other testimony was offered. On SB 20005, which authorizes conservation banks for compensatory mitigation in habitat conservation plans and incidental take licenses, DLNR supported the bill but said a House measure, HB 1802, would place key safeguards in statute rather than administrative rules. Earthjustice opposed SB 20005 for lacking statutory safeguards and said it would support incorporating the House language, while CARES supported the bill as a modernization that could reduce permit processing time and provide more predictable costs. A lengthy discussion followed on SB 3201, which would direct DLNR to prioritize coral reef resilience and set performance targets for coral cover and herbivore biomass. DLNR said it supported the intent but wanted more flexibility because outside factors such as climate and emissions policy affect reef conditions; the Nature Conservancy shared that concern and asked for more flexible language. For the bill, For the Fishes strongly supported stronger protections and suggested adding abundance as a metric, while NOAA and DLNR discussed the difficulty of setting universal benchmarks because reef conditions vary by location. Randy Kosaki and CARES supported the bill, emphasizing coral decline and the need for measurable goals, while committee members asked about restoration projects, benchmarks, and whether the bill’s deadlines were meant to require a plan rather than immediate achievement. Finally, the committee took up SB 2937, which would create a search and rescue card program and special fund to reimburse state, county, and volunteer search-and-rescue operations. DLNR’s wildlife division said it stood on its written testimony, and the Hawaii SAR Alliance supported the concept but said Hawaii first needs a stronger search-and-rescue framework, including a state coordinator, before implementing such a program. No votes or final actions were taken on any of the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

General Government REVISED: Links added Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, to answer your question, one case is one too many if you ask me.
  • Why would it fear independent review? Why would it fear voter approval?
  • In a lot of cases, there are those availability.
  • I would say on the review committee is a review committee. It's not an elected body.
  • I would say on the review committee is a review committee. It's not an elected body.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/10/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:20:16.000><c> is</c> enforcement and then once the case is enforcement and then once the case
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  • Um that case found that in mentioned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Mar 25th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • DWC has successfully implemented video benefit review conferences system-wide.
  • However, no similar provision exists for contested case hearings.
  • video benefit review conferences system-wide.
  • However, no similar provision exists for contested case hearings.
  • We went almost two years doing contested case hearings exclusively by this method. Sorry.
TX
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  • Commission itself that that's probably ultimately what it takes to be able to make a determination on a case-by-case
  • The protectiveness review that we are putting us every six years here.
  • The language of the bill includes in the protectiveness review, reviewing available background, concentration
  • When was the last protectiveness review and how long ago? What was the review before that?
  • , there will be no opportunity for a congested case hearing, but...
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • In reduced language, liability stays with the state as is the case with current state plugging activity
  • believe the Railroad Commission is required to oversee the plugging of those wells no matter 97 first review
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HWN-WLA, HWN DEFER Public Hearings 02-10-2026

Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It allows the Department of Hawaiian Homes to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any
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  • Fish populations are stable or increasing, and this has been the case for decades.
  • And this has been the case increasing. And this has been the case for<01:18:14.000><c> decades.
  • ><c> documents,</c><01:34:43.760><c> their</c> review of all the documents, their review of all the documents
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures affecting Hawaiian affairs, historic preservation, water access, and land governance. SB 1406 would let the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands assume historic preservation review for projects on lands under its jurisdiction, except for properties listed or nominated for the state or national historic registers. DHHL supported the bill, while a descendant testifier strongly opposed it, arguing that burial and preservation review protects ancestors and should not be streamlined or reduced. No questions were raised and the bill was moved on after testimony. SB 521 would require DHHL to work with county water boards or water departments to provide potable and agricultural water on Hawaiian homelands, with agreements made public. DHHL said it already works with counties but objected to the bill’s mandatory language, saying it could undermine the department’s discretion and independence. A public testifier supported the measure, and committee discussion focused on how water requirements could affect subsistence lots and infrastructure decisions. The committee then took up SB 3247, which would create a Royal Mausoleum Commission within DLNR to oversee preservation, operations, and outreach at Mauna Ala. State Parks said it valued existing collaboration with the aliʻi trusts but wanted clarity on roles, coordination, and funding if a new commission is created. The Royal Order of Kamehameha strongly supported the bill as a culturally grounded way to protect the site, while several other testifiers opposed it, saying the real issue is the curator selection process and warning that a commission could add bureaucracy and delay. The committee also heard SB 1654, authorizing transfer of certain state lands to DHHL, and SB 112, which would add the DHHL chair or designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority; the Attorney General and HCDA offered technical and policy comments, with HCDA opposing the board change and DHHL supporting participation to protect beneficiary interests. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • Next up, we have one administrative regulation for review.
  • </c><00:41:13.200><c> uh</c> Administration reg for for review uh Administration reg for for review uh
Summary: The House Transportation Committee met with a quorum, approved the March 4 minutes, and then took up several Senate measures. Senate Bill 36, dealing with cleanup language for CAVIS and electronic submission of liens and satisfactions, was amended by committee substitute to require lien holders to begin using electronic title and registration systems starting July 1, 2026. After questions from members and testimony from county clerk Jason Denny and title-industry representative Tom Underwood, the committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably with the substitute attached. The committee then considered Senate Bill 43, which updates the medical review board process under KRS 186.444. Senator Donald Douglas and Senator Jimmy Higdon described the bill as a response to complaints about fairness and transparency in medical review cases, including a constituent example involving a disabled veteran whose VA medical clearance was rejected. The bill changes who may serve on the board, adds flexibility and transparency, shifts reimbursement language to allow the Transportation Cabinet to set costs by regulation, and includes provisions aimed at broadening participation by qualified health care providers. Members discussed the role of school resource officers, the use of family affidavits in reporting, and the need to keep costs down; the committee adopted the substitute, approved a title amendment, and reported the bill favorably. Senate Bill 38, concerning stop-arm violations on school buses and the use of cameras and enforcement procedures, also received a committee substitute and was reported favorably. Senator Greg Elkins and supporters said the bill is intended to address widespread illegal passing of stopped school buses and to help fund stop-arm cameras, while critics raised concerns about automated enforcement and the role of a live officer. Members cited survey data and personal stories about school-bus safety, and the sponsor explained that school resource officers would work with local law enforcement on citations, which are contemplated as civil penalties. The committee also heard discussion-only testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 66, which would create a task force on aviation, aerospace, and logistics economic development; no vote was taken on the resolution because it had just passed the Senate and had not yet been formally received by the committee.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also updates the arrest and investigative information that DHS is able to review.
  • It also updates the arrest and investigative information that DHS is able to review.
  • were a finding of a kickback that would be reviewed.
  • </c> lead agencies and and uh uh case lead agencies and and uh uh case managers<00:42:02.280><c> to</
  • How do we do HIPAA in this case and make sure that folks' privacy is well taken care of?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Apr 3rd, 2025

S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't want to be taxed at all, but realizing that's not the case, just tax me fairly.
  • are better informed and better equipped when challenging their evaluations before their appraisal review
  • House Bill 1745 brings greater accountability for appraisal districts and review boards, ensuring they
  • I think they understand that, but in the case of Charles Babbage, they're trying to do something new,
  • Fall school districts may face budget cuts or be forced to raise tax rates in some cases.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Consumer Protection & Business Mar 3rd, 2026 at 08:00 am

Consumer Protection & Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • And another report by the Department of Labor and Industries that reviews the industry impact of changes
  • But quite frankly, what we're seeing is that is not necessarily the case.
  • complete the National Council for Interior Design Qualification examination and a Washington state law review
  • And again, I don't expect and want you to use up the space in this case. “...that.
Bills: HB2721, HB2616
Summary: The Consumer Protection & Business Committee opened with a public hearing on House Bill 2616, described as a broad “state farm bill” framework covering agriculture, food security, labor, environmental exemptions, grants, studies, and cannabis licensing. Staff outlined provisions including state purchasing of Washington-grown food, temporary packaging and refrigerant exemptions, changes to Climate Commitment Act agricultural fuel treatment, an exception to mass layoff notice rules for agricultural and dairy workers, grant programs for equipment retrofits and crop residue alternatives, several studies on tax incentives, market access, workforce development, and overtime impacts, and a transfer of cannabis production, processing, and testing oversight to the Department of Agriculture. Representative Reeves said the bill was intended to start a state-level conversation about supporting farms as small businesses, citing farm losses, food security concerns, and farmer mental health, and said the bill would not move this session but would be developed further over the summer for a 2027 return. Testimony on HB 2616 was overwhelmingly supportive, with 366 pro and 75 con sign-ins. Supporters from the Tree Fruit Association, potato, onion, wheat, dairy, organic orchard, asparagus, and agricultural cooperative sectors said Washington farmers face low margins, high regulatory and labor costs, refrigeration and processing challenges, and international competition. Several speakers emphasized the need to avoid further harm to farms, preserve local processing and markets, and use state research and incentives to keep family farms viable. Committee members asked about stakeholder outreach, the role of Washington State University, the impact of federal versus state policy, and possible ways to help small farms navigate compliance and market access. The committee then opened a hearing on House Bill 2721, which would create registration and regulation for commercial interior designers and rename the State Board of Architects to include registered commercial interior designers. Staff explained that the bill would establish education, examination, registration, seal, and enforcement requirements, create a license account, and exempt certain work such as residential structures, farm buildings, and small buildings up to 4,000 square feet. Proponents from interior design organizations said the bill reflects national model law standards, has been developed in collaboration with architects, and would recognize qualified designers already doing code-related work on public buildings, health care facilities, schools, and workplaces. They argued it would improve clarity, public safety, and business opportunities, especially for women-owned small firms. The chair noted the bill would not move this year and closed the hearing after taking limited testimony and member questions about scope, diversity, and the practical effects of delaying enactment.