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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/17/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Rules Apr 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- chooses to get paid less than minimum wage.
- A lower wage is better than no wage. Thank you. A lower wage is better than no wage.
- is not a living wage.
- when they really should be at minimum wage?
- It drives down wages for everyone.
Summary:
The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. The sponsor explained that the bill, as amended, would align Florida law more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” requiring providers to furnish requested records within set timeframes, allowing a limited extension with notice, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several members asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill affected meaningful-use rules or post-mortem access. Multiple witnesses opposed the bill, arguing it could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with existing privacy rules, and burden providers; supporters said it would improve patient access and consistency. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably.
The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. The bill would direct DEP to establish rules for synthetic turf and limit local governments from banning it if state rules are followed, while also addressing change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor work, building code updates, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and single-trade inspections. Amendments removed the pool and spa contractor provisions and the tall mass timber language. Testimony on the bill centered heavily on the pool industry, with contractors and the Florida Swimming Pool Association opposing expansion of scope to general and building contractors, while some speakers supported other parts of the bill. After adopting the amendments, the committee reported the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. The bill would allow minors to be tested for STDs without parental consent but require parental consent for treatment, expand parents’ rights to access records and control certain health decisions, and restrict health care services, medical procedures, and biofeedback devices for minors absent consent or an exception. An amendment moved survey and questionnaire provisions into the education code, added an explicit court-order exception, clarified DNA and biofeedback provisions, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions. The committee heard extensive public testimony both for and against the bill, with supporters emphasizing parental authority and opponents warning it could delay STI treatment, mental health care, and other services for vulnerable minors. The transcript ends during public testimony on the bill, before any final committee action is shown.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- chooses to get paid less than minimum wage.
- A lower wage is better than no wage. Thank you. A lower wage is better than no wage.
- is not a living wage.
- when they really should be at minimum wage?
- It drives down wages for everyone.
Summary:
The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. Sponsor Senator Grall explained an amendment that aligned the bill more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” allowing a 14-day extension, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several senators asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill applied post-mortem; Grall said the bill was limited to authorized access during the patient’s life. Testimony was largely opposed, with health information and provider groups warning that the bill could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with HIPAA and meaningful-use rules, burden facilities, and improperly broaden access to portals and sensitive records. Supporters argued it would improve patient access and speed. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote after debate on the bill as amended.
The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. Grall described provisions on synthetic turf, change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor scope, tall mass timber, pool and spa contractor scope, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and solar/energy storage inspections. Two amendments were adopted: one removed pool and spa contractor language and delayed the change-order provision until July 1, 2025; the other removed the tall mass timber section. Pool contractors testified against the scope expansion in the original bill, while others supported the remaining provisions. Senators raised concerns about the Florida Building Commission process and how the public-works language might affect small-business participation, but the bill as amended was ultimately reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. Grall said the bill would require parental consent for most minor health care decisions, allow parental access to records, restrict surveys/questionnaires, and limit use of biofeedback devices, while preserving certain exceptions such as emergency care and STD testing. An amendment clarified questionnaire opt-outs for K-12 students, added court-order exceptions, addressed DNA sampling for criminal investigations, refined biofeedback language, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions; it was adopted. The bill drew extensive testimony both for and against: supporters said it restored parental authority and protected children from decisions they are not equipped to make, while opponents argued it would endanger minors seeking confidential STI, mental health, or abuse-related care, especially in unsafe homes. Senators also debated whether the bill would conflict with existing laws and whether it could leave some minors untreated. The transcript ends during continued public testimony on the bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on SF3045 5/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails and the A28 is adopted. Next, we have the A98.
- The motion prevails and the A98 is adopted.
- The motion prevails and the A22 is adopted. opposed? Seeing none, the motion opposed?
- </c> prevails and the A98 is adopted. prevails and the A98 is adopted.
- The motion does prevail. It is adopted. Next, we are going to continue with public testimony.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Raising the minimum wage is about protecting workers in the Granite State, ensuring that they... wages
- </c><00:38:37.319><c> in</c> that take away part of those wages in that take away part of those wages
- </c> it is time that we RI rise to a wage it is time that we RI rise to a wage level<00:43:32.240><c>
- um West Virginia has a higher wages um West Virginia has a higher minimum<00:44:45.079><c> wage</c><
- <c> so</c><00:44:47.839><c> I</c> higher minimum wage than us um so I higher minimum wage than us um
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/16/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/28/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the motion prevails and the bill as amended will be sent to the floor.
- Uh the motion<00:01:56.880><c> prevails</c><00:01:57.360><c> and</c><00:01:57.520><c> the</c><00:01:57.680
- ><c> bill</c><00:01:57.920><c> as</c><00:01:58.079><c> amended</c> motion prevails and the bill as amended
- motion prevails and the bill as amended will<00:01:58.640><c> be</c><00:01:58.719><c> sent</c><00:01
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Those opposed, the motion prevails.
- There being 10 ayes and 10 nays, the motion does not prevail. Mr.
- Those opposed, the motion prevails.
- Those opposed, the motion prevails. I. Those opposed, the motion prevails.
- The motion prevails. Those opposed? The motion prevails.
Keywords:
trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Aug 11th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the reliable living wage statuses would say in New Mexico, in Albuquerque, that wage should be
- How do we ensure that they are in a place to provide high wages, living wages?
- Our high wage.
- Don't offer programs where those wages are not livable wages.
- Because I think there is a way to provide higher wages, living wages.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion does<00:31:10.320><c> prevail.</c> does prevail. does prevail.
- Motion prevails. Division?
- Motion<01:33:07.440><c> prevails.</c> Motion prevails. Motion prevails. Division?
- </c> We have 13, so the motion does prevail We have 13, so the motion does prevail prevail<01:33:48.200
- </c> Um uh motion prevails and it passes. Um uh motion prevails and it passes.
Keywords:
opioid use disorder, OUD, medication-assisted treatment, MAT, pharmacist prescribing, pharmacy practice, controlled substances, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V, DEA registration, Board of Pharmacy, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, buprenorphine, naltrexone, harm reduction, prescription authority, pharmacist intern, Minnesota pharmacy law
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion prevails and the amendment is adopted. Any other amendments?
- c> amendment</c><00:10:46.520><c> is</c> Motion prevails and the amendment is Motion prevails and the
- c> amendment</c><00:15:10.920><c> is</c> Motion prevails and the amendment is Motion prevails and the
- Motion prevails. The Senate File 5052 then will make its way to the Senate floor.
- Motion<00:20:58.560><c> prevails.</c> Motion prevails. Motion prevails.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/10/25
State and Local Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails. The next one is 1695.
- The motion prevails. Representative Kagel: Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Hearing none, the motion prevails.
- Hearing none, the motion prevails. Thank you, Representative Navne and Mr. Leo. No member comments.
- Hearing none, the motion prevails. Thank you, Representative Navne and Mr. Leo.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Transcript Highlights:
- Colleton, I believe your question is: in the case of criminal court, you put on a defense and you prevail
- Officer prevails, and he's made whole. Can you think of any way in which that's... Question.
- Officer prevails, and he's made whole. Can you think of any way in which that's...
- And if the state has attempted to take my liberty away, and I have prevailed and been acquitted, doesn't
- doesn't, but it's supposed to because the language in the statute, a law enforcement officer who prevails
Keywords:
trauma, public safety, counseling, mental health, employee benefits, law enforcement, stress management, suicide prevention, workforce readiness, disciplinary action, appeals, termination, superior court, investigative process, reinstatement, immigration, data sharing, federal government, undocumented immigrants, visa overstays
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/18/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:40.200><c> replacement</c> 26% wage replacement 26% wage replacement rate<00:10:42.480><c>
- </c><00:16:10.440><c> and</c> 80s it's an average or median wage and 80s it's an average or median wage
- </c> 427 against the 86 359 the base the wage 427 against the 86 359 the base the wage replacement<00
- </c> actual filers what their wage actual filers what their wage replacement<00:20:52.960><c> rate</c
- their actual wage 88,500 so their wage their actual wage replacement<00:32:11.960><c> with</c><00:32
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Feb 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also lists what the board may consider when developing recommendations, including wage data,
- The bill specifies the items the board may also investigate, including wage rates, The bill specifies
- The bill also lists what the board may consider when developing recommendations, including wage data,
- , the affordable wages, as well as the benefits, but— Wages as well as the benefits by sacrificing.
- With minimum wage continuing to rise, every increase directly raises our payroll cost.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1347, which would streamline cannabis testing lab accreditation by requiring the Liquor and Cannabis Board to accept Department of Agriculture accreditation as the basis for initial certification under certain conditions and to reduce duplication between agencies. The prime sponsor and several industry witnesses said the bill is intended to clarify authority, improve efficiency, and preserve consumer safety, while LCB said it had no policy objection but wanted implementation concerns addressed. Several witnesses supported the concept but said an amendment was needed to clearly assign accreditation authority to WSDA and avoid overlapping requirements.
The committee also heard and later took action on several bills. House Bill 2229 would update the Professional Engineers Registration Act by changing board membership rules, increasing pro tem members, and revising registration and exam provisions; the sponsor and board director said it modernizes qualifications without changing licensure standards. House Bill 2091 would require more complete employee contact information to be shared with exclusive bargaining representatives under the Personnel System Reform Act; union witnesses supported it and a policy witness opposed it as a privacy intrusion. Second Substitute House Bill 1128 would create a Child Care Workforce Standards Board to make recommendations on child care worker standards; supporters said it addresses workforce shortages and retention, while providers and associations argued it duplicates existing work and could lead to unfunded mandates.
In executive action, the committee voted do pass on Substitute House Bills 2492, 2107, 2151, 2355, and Gross Substitute House Bill 2471, and sent them to Rules. It also voted do pass on Second Substitute House Bill 2105 and referred it to Ways and Means. Other bills heard included House Bill 1701 on shared liquor license premises, where a small business owner supported more flexible shared-space arrangements and LCB suggested amendments to prevent undue influence; House Bill 2264 on unemployment benefits for employer-initiated layoffs, which was supported as a clarification to protect workers who opt into reduction-in-force programs; Substitute House Bill 2472 on fire sprinkler work enforcement, supported by labor and industry witnesses; and Second Substitute House Bill 2345, which would adjust paid family and medical leave premium allocations to address IRS tax guidance, with broad support from labor, business, and the agency.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Environment Protection.(6-3-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- We start also with wages.
- wages on a percentage basis.
- What are the We start also with wages.
- 09:53.600><c> percentage</c> based on those wages on a percentage based on those wages on a percentage
- </c><00:15:27.880><c> that</c> that's going to be made, the wages that that's going to be made, the wages
Summary:
The speaker outlined Kentucky’s economic development strategy and how the cabinet evaluates and awards incentives. He emphasized using national benchmarks such as Site Selection and Area Development magazines, focusing on real data, competitiveness, and performance-based incentives. He said the state is performing well nationally in investment rankings, and credited the legislature with providing tools that help attract and retain jobs, especially through speed to market, site readiness, transportation, and workforce coordination.
A major portion of the remarks described the “anatomy” of an incentive package: first improving sites and infrastructure such as water, sewer, roads, and rail spurs; then using sales tax benefits for construction materials and equipment; then training support through the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation; and finally the Kentucky Business Incentive (KBI) program, which reimburses qualifying expenses from incremental tax revenue. He said incentives are negotiated, data-driven, and targeted toward companies with strong wage levels, training plans, growth potential, and, in some cases, agricultural benefits or industry leadership. He also noted special treatment for heritage communities and said the state has expanded KBI beyond heavy manufacturing to include R&D, headquarters, and service businesses.
The speaker also described compliance and oversight. Incentive agreements are written with job, wage, investment, and community-benefit terms, and companies must file regular reports and invoices. Cash incentives can be clawed back if commitments are not met, while tax credits are tied to actual investment and job creation. He said the Revenue Cabinet and Environment and Energy Cabinet play important monitoring roles, and that projects go through application review and preliminary approval by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority before final approval and payment. He closed by thanking legislators for their support and for allowing more flexible, capped, and data-driven incentive tools.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Public Pension Oversight Board (6-1-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Uh, and we call that the daily wage Uh, and we call that the daily wage threshold.<00:31:06.399>
- Uh, and the daily wage threshold.
- > I</c><00:32:07.519><c> just</c> wage wage threshold, which I just wage wage threshold, which I just
- </c> to hire retirees uh with no wage to hire retirees uh with no wage limitation<00:32:34.559><c> no
- </c><00:49:54.880><c> threshold</c> rely on this base daily wage threshold rely on this base daily wage
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:09
Attendance Roll Call: 00:01:42
Approval of Minutes: 00:03:23
Overview of Actuarial Audit Process: 00:03:47
Overview of Reemployment After Retirement Provisions: 00:25:26
Teachers’ Retirement System: 00:25:26
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority: 00:50:32
Adjournment: 01:02:55, 958, all
Summary:
The meeting began with quorum, approval of the prior minutes, and an announcement that the June meeting had been canceled and replaced by this combined May/June meeting; the next official PPOB meeting was announced for July 21 at 2:30. Staff then gave an overview of the Public Pension Oversight Board’s required actuarial audit process, explaining that House Bill 238 requires a review every five years of the retirement systems’ actuarial assumptions and methods, funded by the systems themselves. The presentation distinguished this audit from a financial or forensic audit, described the three possible audit levels (full replication, limited/spot review, or basic review), and noted that the last audit in 2021 was a level one performed by Milleman Consulting at a cost of about $190,000. Members discussed timing for the next audit cycle, with a request to LRC likely needed in July or August to target the June 30, 2026 valuation, and several members expressed interest in another level one review. Questions also addressed whether prior audits found major issues; staff said the 2021 review was generally clean but recommended more consistency in reporting and assumptions across systems.
The committee then welcomed new staff and interns, including Odet Guanzi of KPPPA and Team Kentucky intern Amamira Bowman. Bo Barnes of the Teachers Retirement System presented an overview of the statutory framework for reemployment after retirement under KRS 161.605. He explained that the law is intended to let retirees return to help with staffing needs, do so in an actuarially sound way through required contributions, and keep TRS compliant with federal tax rules for a qualified plan under section 401(a). Barnes described the required breaks in service and earnings limits for retirees returning part-time or full-time, including the three-month or 12-month break depending on the employer, the 6,900-day limit, and the daily wage threshold based on years of service. He also noted a lightly used critical shortage program that allows school districts to hire retirees without a wage cap, while still observing the break-in-service rules.
Members asked questions about who decides the scope and level of the actuarial audit, how the audit would treat leave balances and other benefit-related items, and whether the prior level one audit identified substantial problems. Staff said the committee would request the audit, but LRC would handle contracting, and that the audit scope could include items like sick leave and annual leave costs if requested. On the reemployment topic, Barnes emphasized that the rules are designed to avoid pre-arranged retire-and-return arrangements that could jeopardize TRS’s tax-qualified status. No formal votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and the meeting concluded with the presentations and discussion of these pension oversight issues.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 04/07/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Further, wages grew substantially, and there's evidence that, To lower immigration areas.
- Further, wages grew substantially, and there's evidence that U.S.
- They're losing their business altogether because they can't compete with the low wages.
- If we're talking about one hour's wage time to get the system set up and then five minutes after that
- About one hour's wage time to get the system set up and then five minutes after that.
Keywords:
labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 3725, as amended by a PCS, which would require employers statewide to use E-Verify or a federal equivalent when hiring new employees. The author argued the bill would help reduce illegal immigration, protect wages and jobs for lawful workers, and impose only minimal costs because E-Verify is free and quick to use. Members raised concerns about burdens on small businesses, farms, and ranches; state versus federal authority; enforcement by the Department of Labor; identity theft and false positives; possible litigation; and what would happen if the federal system went offline or changed. The author said the bill includes good-faith protections, a trigger repeal if the federal program expands, and that he would file additional language to address shutdown-related disruptions. No motion was made, and the bill remained in committee.
The committee then heard and passed several other measures without opposition. House Bill 3260 would add the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association as an approved provider for continuing education credits for funeral director license renewals, and it passed 9-0. House Bill 3660 would authorize natural organic reduction, described as transforming human remains into soil, and it also passed 9-0. House Bill 3369 would revise food truck fire code requirements by allowing portable fire extinguishers instead of an automatic suppression system and by allowing licensed plumbers, not just Oklahoma LP Gas, to inspect or install certain gas plumbing; members discussed possible conflicts with another LP gas fix and agreed to work together, and the bill passed 9-0.
Finally, House Bill 3370 would extend the effective date of the food truck fire code to November 1, 2028, creating a sunset to allow more time for a broader solution. The author said he preferred another option but wanted this bill available if needed. After brief clarification, the committee passed HB 3370 9-0. The meeting ended with the chair noting there would be three meetings left in the session.