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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And then the first-in-the-nation program to pass was in California.
- I'm with the Pacific Northwest National Lab. I'm joined by my colleague, Mendi Droke.
- They are not, therefore, those of our employer, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, or its parent
- So the national... Grid standards date back actually all the way to the 1890s.
- They predate the utilities doing, having anything at a national level at this point.
Summary:
The Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee held public hearings on two producer-responsibility bills and then a work session on consumer electrical equipment. On SB 6271, which would create an extended producer responsibility program for mattresses, staff explained the bill’s requirements for a producer responsibility organization, collection and recycling targets, reporting, and enforcement. Senator Hunt said the measure would reduce landfill burden and illegal dumping while creating recycling jobs. Local governments, a recycler, and environmental advocates testified in support, citing landfill capacity concerns, high disposal costs, and the potential to recover most mattress materials. Retail and industry groups said they support the goal but opposed the bill as drafted, arguing it differs from existing state models and could create unnecessary cost and administrative burden. The hearing closed with 459 signed in support and 172 opposed.
The committee then heard SB 6174, a proposed substitute on textile producer responsibility that would first require a needs assessment and the creation of a coordinating organization. Supporters, including the sponsor, environmental advocates, Seattle Public Utilities, and a student testifier, described textiles as a fast-growing waste stream with major landfill, pollution, and global labor impacts, and said the needs assessment is an important first step. Opponents from retail, business, apparel, and hospitality groups said they support continued stakeholder work and the needs assessment concept, but raised concerns that the bill still presumes a future EPR program, could impose fees and penalties, and may sweep in retailers and company uniforms in ways that create burdens for small businesses. The hearing closed with 1,253 signed in support and 364 opposed.
In the work session, Jeremiah Miller of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory briefed the committee on codes and standards for grid-connected and portable solar equipment. He explained how the National Electrical Code, UL certification standards, and IEEE interconnection standards work together, and described newer supplemental standards such as UL 3141 for power control systems and UL 3700 for portable or plug-in solar. Members asked about safety, certification timing, and how Washington could allow these products while ensuring proper installation and consumer protection. Miller said UL 3700 is very new and not yet widely certified in the market, but that the current code framework can accommodate certified products while standards continue to evolve. The committee took no votes and adjourned after the work session.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Frank Molina, on behalf of the Javitam of the National Nation and the Senate of Spanish Commission, is
- But in real life, that is a real laboratory.
- But in real life, that is a real laboratory that's happening right now.
- We are the national trade association and actively represent companies not only...
- We are the national trade association and actively represent companies not only throughout the U.S.,
Summary:
The committee heard a series of environmental safety and toxic materials measures, with several bills moving forward on unanimous or near-unanimous votes to Appropriations. Early in the meeting, the consent calendar was approved, including AB 372, AB 455, AB 1096, AB 1102, and AB 754. AB 362 by Assembly Member Ramos, which would recognize tribal beneficial uses of water and strengthen consultation and protection for tribal water uses, drew strong support from tribes and environmental groups. Water agencies and local government representatives opposed unless amended, raising concerns about CEQA requirements, co-management language, and conflicts with existing water law. The bill advanced to Appropriations, with some members voting aye and others not voting or absent.
AB 728 by Assembly Member Lee would require age verification for the sale of certain anti-aging skin care products to minors. The author and a youth witness described social media-driven use of adult skin products by children and alleged skin damage, while supporters argued age checks are a reasonable consumer protection. Dermatologists and retailers opposed the bill, saying it could restrict legitimate acne and other medical uses of over-the-counter products, create compliance problems, and lacked a clear scientific basis. The committee discussed possible ambiguity in the bill’s definition of anti-aging products, but the measure still passed to Appropriations.
AB 532 on low-income water rate assistance, AB 773 on copper-based anti-fouling paint, AB 998 on household hazardous waste disposal of vape pens, AB 1031 on geothermal hazardous waste fees, and AB 864 on solar panel hazardous waste and recycling all received strong support and advanced to Appropriations. Supporters for AB 532 emphasized water affordability and local program authority; AB 773 supporters said conflicting state water and pesticide rules are creating confusion for harbors and cities; AB 998 was presented as a practical way to let schools and local facilities dispose of confiscated vape devices safely; AB 1031 was framed as reducing DTSC fee burdens on geothermal development in Imperial County; and AB 864 would ease recycling and reuse of end-of-life solar panels. The committee also began hearing AB 1264 on ultra-processed foods in school meals, with the author and supporters arguing it would phase out the most harmful ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2032, but the transcript cuts off before the full discussion and any action on that bill.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation
- It's this intentional use of othering that has been part of a national political strategy.
- The United Nations has an intersex rights resolution.
- The United Nations and put it into law.
- </c><03:41:36.479><c> Um,</c> laboratory u facilities. Um, laboratory u facilities.
Committee:
House Judiciary
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> 75 um and then the Clinical Laboratory 75 um and then the Clinical Laboratory directors<01:14:25.120
- </c><02:55:06.160><c> Park</c> npf the least with the National Park npf the least with the National Park
- </c><02:55:16.040><c> Park</c><02:55:16.279><c> Service</c> specifies that the National Park Service
- specifies that the National Park Service is<02:55:17.000><c> responsible</c><02:55:17.840><c> for</c>
- </c><02:59:00.200><c> resources</c> the board of land and national resources the board of land and national
Summary:
The joint Ways and Means and Health and Human Services committees heard Hawaii Health Systems Corporation’s biennium budget request, with testimony from HHSC leadership on the Hilo/Big Island region (HTH 212) and the Oahu region (HTH 215), plus discussion of capital improvement projects and systemwide partnerships. HHSC described its role as the rural healthcare safety net, serving a high share of Medicare, Medicaid/Quest, and uninsured patients, and said its costs are elevated by state employee fringe benefits, which it said are about 64% compared with roughly 30% in the private sector. HHSC also said pandemic-era federal aid, including relief funds and PPP loans totaling about $100 million, reduced the need for general fund support in prior years.
For HTH 212, HHSC said its general fund request for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 was higher than the governor’s recommendation because of rising insurance, pharmaceutical, and contractor labor costs, and because it includes $13.2 million in FY 2026 and $2.3 million in FY 2027 for Epic electronic medical record implementation in East Hawaii. For HTH 215, HHSC said the requested general funds were aligned with the governor’s recommendation, in part because of increased Medicaid reimbursement rates for long-term care facilities under prior legislation. HHSC also said it was restoring a special fund ceiling so the region could spend its cash collections on operations.
Members asked about the 64% fringe rate, and HHSC explained the difference was mainly due to defined-benefit pension and retiree health insurance costs, which private hospitals generally do not bear at the same level. Members also asked about the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home, and HHSC said operations would be funded through the general fund corporation for the home when it opens, with management by Ohana Pacific, but no additional legislative operating funds were being requested at that time. Other questions focused on staffing and vacancies, including an abolished procurement position and an ongoing IT help desk recruitment need.
HHSC highlighted several capital and partnership projects, including a $25 million state CIP request matched by $25 million from the Benioff family for the Benioff Health Center, an ER expansion and reconfiguration at Corner Community Hospital, and $7.5 million in each fiscal year for Kauai EMR capital funds to join the Epic platform. Testimony also described collaborations with Queen’s, the University of California San Francisco, Hawaii Pacific Health, the Hawaii Cancer Consortium, the Department of Health, and the state hospital to improve specialty access, clinical trials, behavioral health, and patient placement across the system.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:45:36.480><c> or</c> ensures that adversarial nations or ensures that adversarial nations or
- </c><00:46:05.920><c> interest</c> decisions align with national interest decisions align with national
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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation
- It was discussed that ASU at the time had professors at the Wuhan Laboratory, and we were receiving funding
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Corinna Saldana. The chamber also received a proclamation honoring Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s centennial and a visit from university representatives, and briefly highlighted the House softball championship trophy. Early business included a motion to return SB 1113 to the Senate for further amendment and a motion to reject Senate amendments to HB 2133 and send it to conference committee.
The House then considered a series of Senate bills in Committee of the Whole. Bills receiving due pass recommendations included SB 1038, SB 1042, SB 1133, SB 1327, SB 1431, and SB 1447. SB 1429 and SB 1566 were amended before receiving due pass recommendations. SB 1124, SB 1167, SB 1214, SB 1315, SB 1635, and SB 1763 were also amended and recommended for passage, while SB 1501 was retained on the calendar. Debate focused especially on SB 1327, concerning foreign funding and public universities, SB 1315, concerning school-law enforcement interoperability plans, and SB 1635, which opponents argued was overbroad and threatened speech and community safety efforts.
After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House placed several bills on third reading and then passed SB 1067, SB 1160, SB 1235, SB 1620, and SB 1668. Recorded votes showed SB 1067 passed 1-0 with six not voting, SB 1160 passed 32-23 with five not voting, SB 1235 passed 45-10 with five not voting, SB 1620 passed 48-7 with five not voting, and SB 1668 passed 55-0 with five not voting. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Kits collected after the effective date must be processed by the appropriate accredited crime laboratory
- and that's why I really went out and searched for companies that are already doing this across the nation
Bills:
SB1290 , SB1332 , SB1369 , SB1379 , SB1381 , SB1386 , SB1390 , SB1428 , SB1584 , SB1696 , SB175 , SB1778 , SB1794 , SB1806 , SB1836 , SB201
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Keywords:
2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, housing, infrastructure, water projects, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, economic development, zero-interest loans, clawback provision, local contractors, mental health, crisis services, 988 Lifeline, suicide prevention, behavioral health, human trafficking
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2023, the National Human Trafficking... and the Hotline identified over 1,700 victims of human trafficking
- Senate Bill 1660 requires crime laboratories to notify the appropriate prosecutor's office each year
Bills:
SB614 , SB872 , SB1199 , SB1212 , SB1278 , SB1573 , SB1588 , SB1602 , SB1660 , SB1704 , SB1723 , SB1833 , SB1858 , SB1946 , SB2009 , SB2146 , SB2177 , SB2373 , SB2460 , SB2785
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2023, the National Human Trafficking Hotline identified over 700 victims of human trafficking in Texas
- The committee's substitute for Senate Bill 1660 requires crime laboratories to notify the appropriate
Bills:
SB 614 , SB 872 , SB 1199 , SB 1212 , SB 1278 , SB 1573 , SB 1588 , SB 1602 , SB 1660 , SB 1704 , SB 1723 , SB 1833 , SB 1858 , SB 1946 , SB 2009 , SB 2146 , SB 2177 , SB 2373 , SB 2460 , SB 2785
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 4, 2025 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Laboratory at the time was brought in by game to get a presentation on the realistic timeline of advanced
- There's a general framework for quantifying pathways from folks in Oak developed by either the National
- That May Micro reactor scheduled for testing at the Idaho National Lab in 2026.
- We for testing at Idaho National Lab this next year.
- Also the deal we has announced the final Napa or National Environmental Policy Act action of Idaho National
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're going to have space for community laboratories in this new space.
- > we're going to have space for uh we're going to have space for uh community<00:20:55.120><c> laboratories
- > in</c><00:20:56.159><c> this</c><00:20:56.960><c> the</c><00:20:57.120><c> new</c> community laboratories
- in this the new community laboratories in this the new space<00:20:57.679><c> in</c><00:20:57.919><c
Committee:
House Appropriations
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- And this has all been driven by two reports: the 2009 National Research Council report, as well as the
- going to address this, but since it's been made personal by the patent holder of microstamping, the National
- The National Shooting Sports Foundation is a trade association for the firearms industry.
- ultimately prevent violent crime, on the technical side, when that information comes into our forensic laboratory
- in this space, and certainly Massachusetts not only prides itself on being the safest state in the nation
Summary:
The Special Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology met to review its work on intentional microstamping and personalized firearms and to discuss draft recommendations for a final report. The co-chairs summarized testimony received from manufacturers, advocates, law enforcement, and officials from New Jersey, New York, and California. For microstamping, the discussion focused on how the technology could help trace spent casings, its limits in forensic use, and concerns about wear, tampering, implementation costs, and whether it would burden lawful gun owners. For personalized firearms, members reviewed testimony about biometric smart guns, their current commercial availability, higher cost, and potential benefits for preventing accidental shootings and unauthorized use, especially involving children and suicide prevention.
Commissioners expressed a range of views. Several supported microstamping as a crime-solving tool and endorsed a recommendation that the legislature direct a feasibility and viability study, set standards and training, fund implementation, and create penalties for tampering. Others opposed microstamping, arguing it has not worked in other states, may not reduce crime, and could impose costs on manufacturers and owners. On personalized firearms, most commissioners supported encouraging the technology, but there was disagreement over whether to create a temporary sales tax exemption; some favored an incentive to promote adoption, while others opposed any tax subsidy for firearms or questioned whether the data justified it.
The co-chairs said they would draft a report reflecting the majority consensus and circulate it for review before a final vote at a later meeting, likely in July. The commission also discussed which executive branch agency should conduct the microstamping feasibility study, with the Attorney General’s office and EOPSS mentioned as possibilities. The meeting ended with agreement to reconvene for final votes on the report and recommendations.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- be the first in the state to create a standard based on public health and science, serving as a national
- This will be the first statewide science-based smoke damage standards in the nation and This will be
- the first statewide science-based smoke damage standards in the nation, as our author Senator Gibson
- certification program for adjusters, public adjusters, industrial hygienists, restoration contractors, and laboratories
- HomeServe, a longstanding home protection company that serves customers across California and the nation
Committee:
House Insurance
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:31 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- The modules and the other computer programs that are being built by the National Council of State Board
- And what have you, that is a national test sponsored by the definitive organization for.
- To use the national certification for that, this last year, the board did, and that was based on a lot
- World that it is safer for patients when a nurse has more education and a national certification.
- To get them to the laboratories to confirm or not confirm that that is an outbreak.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- He explained that it is a nation-to-nation negotiation led by the governor's office with each of the
- He explained that it is a nation-to-nation negotiation led by the governor's office with each of the
- </c> ongoing uh it is a uh nation-to-nation ongoing uh it is a uh nation-to-nation negotiation<00:58:
- </c> terms of the role the tribal Nations terms of the role the tribal Nations will<01:06:11.279><c>
- </c><01:12:32.280><c> and</c> big advantage to tribal Nations and big advantage to tribal Nations and
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Jun 17th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Agriculture and Water Management Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We also operate the Bill Bowman Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, which this committee will get a chance
- to tour this afternoon and see some of the service work that occurs in that laboratory.
- So we are aiming to position North Dakota as a national leader in water technology and management.
- So essentially what we are is a federal funding project from the National Science Foundation.
- You know, the goal of the National Science Foundation is to ensure that the engine is the major hub for
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- She has that federally funded through the National Cancer Institute.
- </c> talking about uh it also has a national talking about uh it also has a national security<01:17:59.080
- </c> very hard to compete uh nationally very hard to compete uh nationally because<01:23:59.880><c> uh
- security and for our nation.
- </c> very very important for our national very very important for our national security<01:25:37.560>
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of our researchers to the Laboratories of our researchers to the<00:02:48.800><c> startup</c><00:02:
- Many other universities would also be gutted, and as a nation what that would mean would basically be
- what that would gutted and as a nation what that would mean<00:22:31.919><c> would</c><00:22:32.159>
- So, yes, what could happen, and what there have been people talking about nationally, is if you're in
- So, yes, what could happen, and what there have been people talking about nationally, is if you're in
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force Apr 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- voluntarily submitted by a hunter for sampling, and that deer did test positive for CWD, confirmed by the National
- Veterinary Services Laboratory.
- I have been watching this dreaded disease spread throughout our nation for the past 20 years and hoping
Summary:
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission met on April 17, 2026, with a quorum present, adopted the agenda and prior minutes, and then focused primarily on chronic wasting disease (CWD) management in light of a new positive deer detection in Washington Parish. Staff explained that the March 11 declaration of emergency expanded the CWD control area into portions of Washington and surrounding parishes, including parts of Morehouse, Union, Lincoln, and Jackson, and that the emergency rule remains in effect for 180 days unless rescinded earlier. The commission also discussed the task force’s report and recommendations, but the chair indicated those recommendations would be tabled pending legislative action on Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 (SCR 24)."} 0}
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Select Agencies Subcommittee Jan 5th, 2026 at 09:00 am
A&B Select Agencies Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- We are deer hunting receives accolades from across the nation, Realtree Field, and Stream, North American
- Is because nationally, when people think of Oklahoma, they don't necessarily think of.
- It's more laboratory type. And we still do a lot of our research.
Committee:
House A&B Select Agencies Subcommittee