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NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/13/2026)

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We take that part really seriously.
  • We take that part objection of Jailcar. We take that part really<00:39:44.320><c> seriously.
  • Uh the important part is the second<03:18:35.920><c> uh</c><03:18:36.640><c> part</c><03:18:36.880><c
  • </c> part of this legislation. part of this legislation. the<03:18:51.040><c> there</c><03:18:51.279>
  • Is this part of the process?
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're asking to be made a part of this. Happy to answer questions about that.
  • We're asking to be made a part of this. Happy to answer questions about that.
  • So I'm here to push for two parts of the Tactical Transition Bill. One, the Advisory Council.
  • And the confusing part is that cooling is the removal of heat.
  • Having a proper conversation about this is exactly what the third part of this bill proposes.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing focused on several climate and utility-related bills, especially H. 3449/S. 2292 to expand the municipal fossil fuel-free building demonstration program from 10 to 20 communities and related home rule petitions for Somerville and other municipalities. Witnesses from Somerville, Salem, Worcester, Cambridge, Newton, Arlington, Wellesley, Watertown, and the Massachusetts Municipal Association argued that local governments should be allowed to opt into fossil fuel-free or net-zero building standards, citing climate goals, environmental justice concerns, housing production, and data showing all-electric construction can cost about the same as or less than mixed-fuel construction. Committee members repeatedly pressed witnesses for cost data and asked for written follow-up, while also discussing whether strong environmental standards affect housing supply; witnesses responded that the main housing constraints are financing and that they would provide more data from local projects and state studies. A second major topic was H. 3564, which would require gas companies to provide municipalities with detailed multi-year pipe replacement plans, allow local review and objections, and limit reimbursement for projects not previously disclosed except in emergencies. Municipal leaders and advocates said the bill would improve coordination of street work, reduce disruption and costs, and help cities plan for electrification, network geothermal, and non-pipeline alternatives. Testimony from Wellesley, Cambridge, Arlington, Newton, and others emphasized repeated problems with last-minute gas main work, the need for advance notice, and the value of municipal participation in planning gas system retirement and alternatives. The committee also heard testimony on the “tactical transition” bills, S. 2249/H. 3539, aimed at managing the gas-to-clean-energy transition. Supporters from Gas Transition Allies, Rewiring America, and 350 Mass said the bills would require joint gas-electric planning, create an advisory council, eliminate subsidies for new gas hookups, shift investment toward repairs and clean alternatives, protect workers through retraining, and make utility plans more transparent. They argued these changes would reduce ratepayer costs, avoid stranded gas assets, and support orderly decarbonization. In addition, HEET testified on H. 3541, which would update greenhouse gas accounting to better reflect methane’s short-term climate impact, and H. 3543, which would establish a framework for managing shared thermal resources and thermal energy networks; committee members asked several questions about the meaning, ownership, and consumer-cost implications of the proposed “thermal commons.” No votes were taken during the hearing.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Jul 10th, 2025

New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • That project is funded in part with this and in part with some statewide capital outlays.
  • It was part of a nationwide survey that Americans for the Arts did.
  • So it's just part of how children grow up and stuff. But I think for...
  • I don't know how that felt on the stakeholder part, but I'm glad you did that.
  • You saw that some of the parking lots were part of the project.
NJ

New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Appropriations Jun 28th, 2026

Senate Budget and Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some of them are unionized, and they're part-time employees, and a lot of the part-time employees opt
  • And they're part-time employees, and a lot of the part-time employees opt out, right?
  • It's part of a budget process. It's a big document. It's a big spend.
  • Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz has been part of every conference...
  • It’s part of the framework of the budget, something the administration is… It's part of the framework
Keywords: 1146, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • A lot of FBI agents, is my understanding, were part of that investigation, yes.
  • It's of concern in many parts of the country.
  • I mean, I think, again, it's all part of this coordinated effort from Lawfare.
  • It reads, in part, Mr.
  • Part of this is related to the gangs that are coming into the country illegally.
Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 2nd, 2025 at 12:30 pm

North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So in part two, or subsection two, We remove the chief information officer.
  • We've been asking and suggesting that that's part of the compensation package.
  • And part of the problem is we want everything to be a cost-benefit analysis.
  • The bottom of subsection three has to do with that part.
  • Madam President, happy to answer this since I was part of that.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, pledge, roll call, and a quorum present, then approved a motion to lay over House Bill 1525 for one legislative day. It also voted not to concur with House amendments on Senate Bills 2294, 2297, 2070, 4017, and 2262, appointing conference committees for each. The chamber then took up a series of House bill amendments and final-passage votes. On amendments, the Senate adopted changes to House Bill 1229 on fleeing law enforcement and driving-record transparency after debate over insurance impacts and public safety; House Bill 1510 on teacher retention, on-site child care, and licensure study language; House Bill 1160 to restrict student personal electronic devices during instructional time; House Bill 1429 to address drone harassment and stalking of animals; House Bill 1203 to harmonize medical marijuana provisions; House Bill 1600 to create a UND immigration clinic with reporting requirements; House Bill 1130 to broaden K-12 funding formula changes and reduce state fiscal impact; House Bill 1279 to modify the coal conversion tax exemption; House Bill 1442 to adjust membership and scope of a state task force; and House Bill 1464 to convert a maternal care services proposal into a study and remove the appropriation. The Senate rejected an amendment to House Bill 1022 concerning the Retirement and Investment Office bonus program, then passed the bill. It also passed House Bill 1234 on a $90 million transfer to reduce PERS liability, while rejecting a floor amendment to it. On final passage, the Senate passed House Bills 1008 (Public Service Commission budget), 1218 (temporary moratorium and study on economic analysis for drain projects), 1234 (PERS funding transfer), 1146 (PERS defined contribution cleanup and emergency clause), 1355 (expanded notice for administrative rulemaking), 1470 (Game and Fish fee changes and guide/outfitter updates), 1029 (Capital Grounds Planning Commission duties), 1017 (Game and Fish budget), 1374 (township supervisor open-meeting exemption for on-site inspections), and 1064 (NC-SARA membership and distance education regulation). It defeated House Bill 1583 on false political advertisements with civil-action language and House Bill 1393 on earned wage access provider regulation. The transcript ends as the Senate begins consideration of House Bill 1326 on self-defense and unlawful firearm possession by felons.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Apr 23rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, down in my part of the country, neither does Houston.
  • Is it showing somebody a body part to try to prove something?
  • Well, here's the science part.
  • What part, Senator West? The whole thing. The whole thing. All right.
  • Part of the cost of labor is dependent upon our immigration policies.
Bills: SJR85, SCR29, SCR38, SCR42, SB23, SB39, SB209, SB227, SB240, SB330, SB527, SB584, SB618, SB619, SB636, SB663, SB715, SB732, SB758, SB801, SB825, SB826, SB843, SB844, SB847, SB870, SB884, SB912, SB957, SB1013, SB1020, SB1065, SB1143, SB1152, SB1164, SB1183, SB1257, SB1299, SB1325, SB1349, SB1413, SB1455, SB1539, SB1558, SB1574, SB1583, SB1624, SB1642, SB1643, SB1667, SB1717, SB1718, SB1727, SB1734, SB1756, SB1757, SB1784, SB1789, SB1832, SB1868, SB1870, SB1883, SB1896, SB1920, SB1924, SB1963, SB2010, SB2018, SB2024, SB2037, SB2052, SB2073, SB2111, SB2161, SB2196, SB2207, SB2253, SB2268, SB2322, SB2323, SB2332, SB2349, SB2371, SB2533, SB2570, SB2601, SB2626, SB2692, SB2705, SB2717, SB2774, SB2788, SB2877, SB2920, SB2, SB260, SB1786, SB1, HJR4, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR85, SJR84, SCR12, SCR39, SCR38, SCR42, SCR29, SCR4, SCR18, SCR43, SCR46, SB2023, SB825, SB2010, SB1870, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1539, SB1505, SB583, SB957, SB1502, SB507, SB1026, SB1349, SB1433, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB619, SB1122, SB732, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB618, SB393, SB1791, SB826, SB1257, SB870, SB529, SB209, SB1883, SB2024, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1860, SB2037, SB1924, SB2253, SB2018, SB2206, SB1963, SB1643, SB1299, SB841, SB668, SB584, SB1085, SB2431, SB1490, SB1868, SB2314, SB434, SB2046, SB1667, SB1727, SB2127, SB1975, SB1760, SB1734, SB1335, SB2246, SB2439, SB1624, SB1244, SB1468, SB2717, SB1612, SB1262, SB604, SB2395, SB1832, SB1745, SB1746, SB2207, SB1784, SB1524, SB528, SB437, SB269, SB1137, SB968, SB636, SB747, SB1325, SB1789, SB1455, SB2056, SB1940, SB2052, SB1579, SB2068, SB3034, SB844, SB1920, SB1558, SB1236, SB1044, SB884, SB463, SB227, SB240, SB517, SB1200, SB1410, SB1626, SB1845, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB1717, SB2141, SB2323, SB2200, SB2332, SB2199, SB1642, SB1757, SB2050, SB1138, SB2626, SB2458, SB1864, SB2201, SB1862, SB1583, SB1055, SB2660, SB1898, SB2662, SB2161, SB2964, SB2881, SB1065, SB801, SB2743, SB2533, SB1413, SB2073, SB3014, SB3013, SB2774, SB2702, SB2629, SB2443, SB2349, SB2167, SB2145, SB2121, SB758, SB648, SB647, SB512, SB438, SB1721, SB2268, SB1495, SB2705, SB2366, SB1422, SB1369, SB1013, SB682, SB2692, SB2570, SB2797, SB2111, SB1896, SB1164, SB1020, SB663, SB2371, SB1152, SB2196, SB2383, SB2581, SB2798, SB330, SB646, SB843, SB1998, SB1418, SB2788, SB1169, SB2873, SB1754, SB1534, SB1718, SB2779, SB2004, SB1143, SB1756, SB912, SB2119, SB2032, SB527, SB1580, SB1952, SB2601, SB2322, SB2448, SB1777, SB1283, SB407, SB2392, SB2076, SB2786, SB3031, SB2877, SB2876, SB2284, SB2225, SB1540, SB2920, SB2929, SB1395, SB1972, SB2540, SB1183, SB2742, SB2595, SB2217, SB2117, SB715, SB2330, SB1964, SB1383, SB500, SB1640, SB39, SB2001, SB2080, SB2722, SB506, SB2514, SB2623, SB2658, SB1574, SB2900, SB23, SB2753, SB2398, SB401, SB1241, SB2927, SB2173, SB2538, SB898, SB467, SB1449, SB2529, SB1531, SB2846, SB2476, SB2031, SB986, SB1181, SB2075, SB2154, SB2864, HB135, HB1109, SCR48, SB31, SB2880, SB1359, SB2386, SB771, SB2844, SB2550, SB1351, SB1423, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB2807, SB2351, SB410, SB659, SB816, SB2776, SB2693, SB2580, SB1980, SB1886, SB1234, SB739, SB482, SB456, SB127, SB1666
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means (03/09/2026)

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you. the top part of the United States is the top part of the United States is denying denying
  • Uh, it's all part when I created the entire tax credit program as part of the budget process.
  • Um we well we did it as part of the Um we well we did it as part of the budget<02:04:24.080><c> process
  • </c> the ex make it more expedient. the ex make it more expedient.
  • Now the ticket payers do, and it's not voluntary on the organization's part but not on the patron's part
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Three - Thursday, March 5

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He unexpectedly passed away during the latter part of last week on February 25th.
  • He unexpectedly passed away during the latter part of last week on February 25th.
  • There was one part of the summer.
  • There's a part about the ballot language, though, as well.
  • There are two parts of this bill that I don't think anyone would object to.
Keywords: 959, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance (10/30/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:28:28.559><c> of</c><00:28:28.720><c> the</c> attempts to restore all or part of the attempts
  • They actually are very important parts of lake health.
  • are very important parts of um lake<01:29:03.920><c> health.
  • And that's one cost that's just part of the policy.
  • And that's one cost that's just part of the policy.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of House bills that had been moved during the budget process and, in many cases, were already addressed in the state budget. The chair explained that bills covered by the budget would generally be reported inexpedient to legislate, while some others would be placed on the consent calendar or handled separately. Early votes were largely unanimous, including House Bill 54, which would allow alternate treatment centers to operate for profit; the committee voted 25-0 ought to pass and sent it to the consent calendar. The committee then recommended inexpedient to legislate on House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation bill, because the funding had been replaced in House Bill 2 with $2.5 million in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Representative Rum opposed the ITL motion, arguing the projects would otherwise burden local property taxpayers and that the funding was important for housing and municipal infrastructure, but the motion passed 14-11. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also reported ITL 14-11 on the grounds that the budget already made significant reforms and separate action could create conflicting statutory language. House Bill 164, creating funding for a local government records manager position in the Secretary of State’s office, received a unanimous amendment appropriating $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 and then passed 25-0 ought to pass as amended, moving to the regular calendar. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew extended debate over whether restoring a state contribution to retirement system costs would reduce local property taxes; supporters framed it as tax relief for municipalities and school districts, while opponents said the effect would be minimal or offset by other retirement-system changes. The committee ultimately voted 14-11 ITL, with a minority report requested. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was amended and then passed 25-0 ought to pass as amended. House Bill 216, which would remove a workers’ compensation-related service-credit limit for certain disability retirement cases, was voted ITL 25-0 after the sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain. Finally, House Bill 219, which would redirect renewable portfolio standard funds and was amended to delay its effective date to July 1, 2027, advanced after debate over electricity costs and renewable energy policy; the committee adopted the amendment unanimously and then voted on the bill as amended.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • parte automated redeterminations, but now required manual redeterminations.
  • I think the looking at part is concerning because the effective part is happening.
  • And at what point will the sharing part be complete?
  • Actually, it's the most exciting part that happens: the creation of something new, right? Right?
  • This is part of the overall countywide H.R. 1 budget request. It's critical.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Health and Mental Health Mar 12th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Health and Mental Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • I kind of think the transparency part is a lot like going to the grocery store and at the end of the
  • That was part of it, but the other part of the bill was if you go on the internet to get general information
  • And so it was brought to me by the superintendent, the ex-superintendent of schools.
  • Well, part of it is realizing that we have a budget dynamic that's happening in the state.
  • part of that research school training that Dr.
Keywords: 959, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 3, 2026 - 02:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • So there's two parts to the amendment.
  • Our commitment to the highest quality in our products is really part of our DNA.
  • They left off the other part of the sentence. Let's say there's 100 units in the law.
  • Accountability as part of that protection.
  • So there are basically three parts of this bill. The first part is the insurance requirement.
Summary: The subcommittee first heard HB 925 on clerks of court reimbursement. The sponsor said the bill raises the statutory reimbursement rate for unfunded clerk duties to $195 per petition, adds approved civil indigency applications to the reimbursement request, and adjusts certain civil traffic fee distributions to create parity between municipalities and unincorporated county areas. An amendment was adopted to remove general-revenue redirects and address a fee-waiver issue. Clerks and related associations testified in support, while the Florida League of Cities raised concerns about the revenue impact on municipalities. The committee adopted the amendment and reported HB 925 favorably by a 16-0 vote. The committee then took up HB 1551 on products liability for firearms. The sponsor said the bill would bar design-defect claims based solely on the absence or presence of external features not required by federal law, while preserving claims for internal manufacturing defects and failures to meet express warranties or representations. The bill drew extensive testimony from firearms manufacturers, law enforcement, gun-rights groups, and opponents from the Florida Justice Association and others, with debate focused on whether the language would limit lawsuits over alleged ghost firing or design defects and whether it should be clarified to preserve pending and future claims. The committee reported HB 1551 favorably by a 13-4 vote. Next, CS for HB 657 on community associations proposed a new community association court program, elimination of pre-suit mediation, and new procedures for dissolving associations, along with changes to “Kaufman” language and financial disclosure requirements. An amendment was adopted that changed the dissolution threshold to 50% of signatures, required a two-thirds vote for bylaw amendments, and expanded financial disclosure access to bank records and related documents. Homeowners testified about alleged HOA abuse, while attorneys and others warned about unintended consequences, loss of mediation, and questions about court authority. The committee approved the amended bill 14-1. Finally, CS for HB 635 on cybersecurity standards and liability would create a presumption against negligence liability for local governments and businesses that comply with specified cybersecurity standards and incident-reporting requirements, with the defendant bearing the burden to show compliance. Testimony split between supporters who said the bill incentivizes stronger security practices and opponents who argued it could shield entities that only “substantially” comply and could affect pending class actions. The committee reported the bill favorably 14-1. The meeting then moved on to PCS for HB 529, with the sponsor beginning presentation as the transcript ended.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A of the report of the committee on part A of the report of the committee on rules<00:21:38.960><c>
  • In my district, agriculture isn't just a part of the economy, it is the economy.
  • That's not conjecture on the part of either party.
  • In response to those ex-girlfriends.
  • Comey used for the other part of Mr.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/12/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • For 55 years, Barnie served on the board of a major historic landmark dating back to 1808 and was part
  • FOR 55 YEAR, BARNIEE SERVED ON THE BOARD OF THE MAJOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DATING BACK TO 1808 AND PART
  • Part of this enormous day in the New York State Capitol, we acknowledge and see you.
  • I WELCOME YOU ON BEHALF OF THE THE SENATE AND WE, EX-U.K.
  • This is part of the problem with the energy plan in the State of New York right now.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened, approved the journal, and took up a series of motions to discharge identical Assembly bills to the Third Reading Calendar, along with committee reports and amendments. The chamber also received an introduction from Senator Gonzalez honoring Maria Raine and her advocacy for guardrails on AI chatbots after the death of her son, and later adopted a Rules Committee report sending several General Business Law bills directly to Third Reading. The resolution calendar was adopted with some exceptions, and the Senate recognized several previously adopted resolutions honoring individuals and observances, including Barnabas McHenry, Arthur Jones Jr., Floyd Todd Peterson III, the Lexington School for the Deaf, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Apraxia Awareness Month, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Prevention Week, Physician Anesthesiologists Week, and Golf Day in New York. The Senate then considered and passed numerous bills, many on consumer protection and public policy topics. Measures included bills on General Business Law, Public Health Law, Correction Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Executive Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Public Officers Law, Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, Public Housing Law, Education Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills were laid aside, including a Public Health Law bill by Senator Fernandez and a Public Service Law bill by Senator Parker. The chamber also passed a concurrent constitutional resolution by Senator Stec proposing an amendment to Article 14. During floor debate, senators explained votes on several measures. Senator Ramos spoke in support of paid sick leave for domestic workers, describing the bill as a long-overdue labor protection for a workforce historically excluded from such rights. Senator Fernandez described her bill as the Manufacturer Disclosure and Transparency Act, aimed at requiring notice and public disclosure of certain pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements to improve transparency and competition in prescription drug pricing. Senator Ryan and Senator Martins supported a bill restricting hidden algorithmic price manipulation online, and Senator May supported a bill limiting excessive rental car fuel charges as part of a broader consumer protection package. The Senate also passed a memorial highway bill naming a portion of Route 19 in LeRoy for Lieutenant Gary A. Scott, with Senator Borrello explaining the veteran’s service and sacrifice.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Law & Justice Jan 27th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Law & Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • As you've heard from our members, we are facing a fiscal crisis in part because of this issue.
  • And the mandatory arbitration could be part of the case scheduling order.
  • We're not sure this language is quite ready yet, and we'd like to be part of that solution.
  • We're not sure this language is quite ready yet, and we'd like to be part of that solution.
  • Senator Dhingra, you know, as an ex-prosecutor, we need the evidence.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Apr 7th, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • They've been very much a part of this bill.
  • They've been very much a part of this bill.
  • And it’s evolved today to where boilers are a very important part of many structures.
  • And I guess part of my concern is, look, fortified roofs are great.
  • I can respond in part to that.
Summary: The committee met on April 7, 2026, and first handled several fire marshal-related bills. HB 917, a licensing and regulatory cleanup for life safety and property protection work, was amended with technical changes and reported favorably. HB 565 clarified that the State Fire Marshal, rather than local authorities, would handle fire safety inspections for early learning and child daycare centers; members adopted an amendment limiting the standards to state or federal codes and addressing ventilation and suppression requirements for small facilities, and the bill was reported favorably with amendments. The committee then took up HB 937, which would shift amusement ride setup inspections back to the State Fire Marshal, require licensing and insurance for rides and inspectors, and repeal provisions related to inflatable amusement devices. The author and fire marshal cited a serious festival ride accident in Pointe Coupee Parish as the impetus, and members discussed inspection timing, insurance costs, and whether background checks or public inspection certificates should be required. After technical and agreed-upon amendments, the bill was reported favorably. HB 799, a boiler inspection consolidation bill, was presented as a cleanup measure that would centralize boiler regulation under the fire marshal and rely on licensed inspectors meeting national standards. Stakeholders from industry and the fire marshal’s office described it as an efficiency and safety measure, and the committee adopted a substantive amendment on shutdown procedures and licensing details before reporting the bill favorably. HB 461, which would have allowed parishes and municipalities to adopt fortified roof standards, drew extensive testimony both for and against; supporters argued it could improve resilience and lower insurance costs, while opponents warned it would undermine Louisiana’s uniform building code, add cost, and create inconsistency. The author ultimately moved to voluntarily defer the bill. Finally, the committee began HB 977, a bill on minors’ use of applications that would require age verification, parental consent, and app store/developer safeguards. An amendment clarified definitions, consent rules, data-sharing limits, and a good-faith compliance defense. Members raised concerns about the 45-day cure period, the lack of a private right of action, and whether app stores would become gatekeepers, but the bill remained pending at the end of the excerpt.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Apr 7th, 2026

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • They've been very much a part of this bill.
  • They've been very much a part of this bill.
  • And it's evolved today to where boilers are a very important part of many structures.
  • And I guess part of my concern is, look, fortified roofs are great.
  • I can respond in part to that.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 8th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we're proud to be part of this very robust economy here in Texas.
  • these mixed beverage licenses thus ensuring equal rights for property owners while also aiding and ex
  • It's been so long since I've been in college, and that's what this. part of the test is based off of
  • Is there any part of the bill that you're okay with?
  • Is there any part of that? that works for y'all, or does that damage reciprocity issue?
NJ

New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Appropriations Jun 24th, 2026

Senate Budget and Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • should be limited to many; a lot of victims are traumatized, and human trafficking victims are just part
  • of that group. ...many; a lot of victims are traumatized, and human trafficking victims are just part
  • would also reduce the membership of the committee from 13 members to nine members, removing the three ex
  • Bill 4413 is being held for some language change, and it's also part of the budget, so we're going to
  • They cannot use electronic labels on the extended part. Is that correct?
Keywords: 1146, all