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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 23rd, 2026

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we know, the state is actually still busy during the summertime, and people will be coming and going
  • And as a result, they become vulnerable to compromise by cyber criminals and nation-state actors.
  • And the unsupported routers, cameras, and other connected devices State actors.
  • There are already a whole number of federal and state requirements that are required to be on their states
  • to state at this point.
Bills: S3082 , S3090 , H5425 , H5130 , H5114
Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on late-filed bills, with testimony heard both in person and remotely. The committee reviewed several measures, including H. 355 and S. 3082 on veterinary telemedicine/telehealth, H. 5445 on additional liquor licenses for East Hampton, and S. 3090/H. 5114 on consumer-connected devices and software support disclosure. The chair outlined hearing logistics, including three-minute testimony limits and written testimony submission, and noted that Lawrence High School students were present to observe. On the veterinary bills, supporters of H. 355 argued that allowing veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship remotely would improve access to care for pets whose owners face transportation, mobility, or anxiety-related barriers, and could help veterinarians continue practicing through telemedicine. Opponents of S. 3082, including the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association and several veterinarians, said the initial in-person exam is essential to detect conditions that cannot be seen on video, avoid misdiagnosis, and preserve the standard of care; they emphasized that teletriage and follow-up telemedicine are already used after an in-person relationship is established. Committee members pressed both sides on the distinction between teletriage and establishing the relationship, the timing of annual exams, and whether limited exceptions for sedatives or other pre-visit needs might be workable. Senator Lovely testified in support, citing a recent Lyme case where follow-up telemedicine would have been useful. On H. 5445, Representative Gomez and East Hampton Mayor Salem Derby urged approval of the bill to authorize eight additional liquor licenses, saying the city has reached its current cap, needs economic development, and wants to support downtown revitalization and new restaurant growth. Members asked about public safety and the number of licenses sought; the mayor said local public safety officials support the request and that the licenses would be for restaurants, not bars. On S. 3090 and H. 5114, consumer advocates and cybersecurity experts supported requiring manufacturers of connected devices to disclose software support timelines, arguing it would improve consumer transparency, cybersecurity, and reduce e-waste. Industry groups opposed the bills, saying fixed disclosure requirements could be impractical, create confusion, burden small businesses, conflict with federal efforts, and be difficult to apply to appliances, lighting, and other products with long lifecycles. The committee did not take a substantive vote on the bills during the hearing; at the end, staff announced a forthcoming poll for House members, and the committee voted to adjourn.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 23rd, 2026

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we know, the state is actually still busy during the summertime, and people will be coming and going
  • And as a result, they become vulnerable to compromise by cybercriminals and nation-state actors.
  • Products already carry federal and state labels, including safety, energy, and chemical disclosures,
  • There are already a whole number of federal and state requirements that are required to be on their states
  • to state at this point.
Bills: S3082 , S3090 , H5425 , H5130 , H5114
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government May 5th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cities across the state already have this opportunity.
  • I have one of the fastest growing districts in this state.
  • OSHA has a regulation that states 85 decibels.
  • Already exist to safeguard against misuse of public funds by state law.
  • We are one of the largest continuums of care in the state of Texas.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 9th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Second do pass by the author. Second by Senator Haste. Will there be questions of the author? None.
  • There are no state dollars involved. Oklahoma is one of 14 states selected for this grant.
  • Do passed by the author. Second by Senator Thompson. Will there be questions of the author?
  • Do passed by the author, seconded by Senator Haste. Will there be questions of the author?
  • Do passed by the author, seconded by Senator Thompson. Will there be questions of the author?
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 9th, 2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Due pass by the author. Second by Senator Haste. Will it be questions of the author?
  • Do pass by the author, seconded by Senator Haste. Will it be questions of the author?
  • Due pass by the author, second by the chair. Will there be questions of the author?
  • Due pass by the author, second by Senator Dossett. Will there be questions of the author?
  • Due pass by the author, second by Senator Haste. Will there be questions of the author?
Summary: The Health and Human Services committee met and advanced a series of Senate bills, beginning with SB 1423, which repeals the Hospital Advisory Council because of repeated quorum and appointment problems; members discussed whether the council could instead be restructured, but the bill passed 9-1. SB 1426 changed vulnerable adult abuse reporting so only substantiated findings are reported, and SB 1502 repealed the Long-Term Care Advisory Council after it completed its original task; both passed unanimously. The committee also approved SB 1377 to provide duffel bags for children entering foster care and SB 1983 to support resource family partners and improve foster care/adoption outcomes, both by unanimous votes. Members then passed SB 1466, which extends the sunset on the advisory committee on midwifery after adopting an amendment changing the extension date; SB 1645, which sets rules and best practices for OHCA audits of medical providers; SB 1647, which allows up to $1 million from the County Community Safety Investment Fund to support evidence-based pretrial diversion programs through the Indigent Defense System; and SB 1847, which lets certain Advantage Waiver Medicaid recipients with cognitive impairment remain in assisted living and age in place. The committee also approved SB 1565, establishing the framework for Oklahoma to receive federal Transforming Maternal Health Model grant funds, after adding a reporting amendment requiring a final report to state leaders. Additional bills passed included SB 1562, described as an anti-poaching measure for hospice patients that holds hospices responsible for contractor conduct; SB 1329, requiring postpartum mental health screening during Medicaid-covered visits within a year after birth; SB 1383, a technical cleanup to the diabetes self-management education program; SB 1833, directing DHS to apply for a SNAP waiver to restrict certain purchases such as candy and soft drinks; and SB 1555, updating the statutory definition of intellectual disability to align with federal and Social Security standards. The final measure, SB 1344, created an insulin access and affordability program at the State Department of Health to expand low-cost insulin access and competition; it drew discussion about funding, pricing, and the nonprofit partner involved, and passed 9-2. The committee adjourned after the chair noted more double-assigned bills would be heard the following week.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:05 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • State champ: our St. Michael’s Horseman football team. This is their third consecutive state title.
  • If you look at the state, I don't know. Of the poorest in the state.
  • done in our state.
  • and the state of New Mexico.
  • This is something that we know is happening in states right next door, as you just stated.
Bills: HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM25 , HB9 , SB2 , SB19
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Agents of foreign principals will have to register with the secretary of state, and there are certain
  • We're just revalidating that that's still the intent of the state of Oklahoma.
  • I'm guessing that just the tone and timbre of things that have happened in our state.
  • Senate Bill 1496 updates and clarifies statutory authority for the OSBI.
  • We are going to exclude DOC from this list of state agencies just because that's not, you know, open
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Feb 7th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under the current state grant program, the state will only cover about $40,000 of that $1.9 million.
  • However, as a reminder, this amendment removes the authority of the Office of the Secretary of State
  • Authorizes rather than requires.
  • Authorizes rather than require.
  • is compared to some other states, including some other blue states... ...state really is compared to
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 24th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • provision of legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States.
  • Senate Bill 1008 by Middleton relates to state and local authority to regulate the food service industry
  • Senate Bill 1012 by Kolkhorst relates to authorizing the sale by the state of Texas of certain real property
  • , addressing matters of state affairs.
  • at Texas State University.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Jan 15th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • As of 2026, the Bank of North Dakota is the only public state bank in the United States.
  • Some other background: the State Finance Committee, for reference, authorizes the issuance of all bonds
  • The State Finance Committee, for reference, authorizes the issuance of all bonds and other state obligations
  • keep its money in Washington state, versus having our funds go to out-of-state banks.
  • A state bank can transform in a state bank. for them to live in the city.
Bills: SB5754
Committee: Senate Ways & Means
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 05-01-2026 06:30pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Conference Committee Report No. 33, final reading of Senate Bill 3140, Conference Draft 1, relating to the State
  • Conference Committee Report No. 33, final reading of Senate Bill 3140, Conference Draft 1, relating to the State
  • Hawaii should be a state that want to be like our island and not like any other state.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri May 1, 2026, 6:30PM HST - Day 56

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 325 Conference PM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 329 Conference AM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 325 Conference AM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 411 Conference PM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 329 Conference PM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Authorize the Department of Health to establish a state syndromic surveillance system.
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 309 Conference AM/PM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Two, he will position reefer containers in the port to store cold and frozen items at the cost of Young
  • </c><00:11:20.680><c> of</c> to spend money here in the state of to spend money here in the state of
  • the only one that can exercise this right now is HPIA and HHRF, which are a little bit closer to the state
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  • That's why I feel closer to the state.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • With HB 1839, this bill requires state and county law enforcement agencies to notify an individual in
  • provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as public records.
  • </c><00:14:11.280><c> and</c><00:14:11.480><c> county</c> 1st, 2027, requires all state and county 1st
  • , 2027, requires all state and county agencies<00:14:12.560><c> that</c><00:14:12.760><c> operate</c>
  • </c><00:22:33.600><c> fire</c> for the office of the state fire for the office of the state fire marshal