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VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Cannabis Retail Market, Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Jun 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for all the work you did on the Senate cannabis retail bill.
- We still do not have a legal adult-use retail market.
- Creating this well-functioning retail cannabis market is not a one-time legislative act.
- When Virginia moves into retail sales, especially considering businesses that would do adult use and
- Obviously, there are other bills that passed this session, not just the big retail framework.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee, February 19, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh it's not was a concern for retailers.
- Defoe just said, uh, we hear a lot from the retailer network.
- The other thing is we wanted to make it so as optional for retailers.
- </c><00:09:14.640><c> So</c> make it so as optional for retailers.
- So make it so as optional for retailers.
Bills:
SF0024
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Retail theft is obviously a major issue to our industry, partially because we sell products that are
- Retail theft is support this bill.
- </c> because retail theft was such a problem. because retail theft was such a problem.
- So the more we can do to shut down retail theft, I think it's a good idea.
- </c> I think, benefit not only the retail I think, benefit not only the retail industry,<00:16:01.040
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> and women that work in grocery retail and women that work in grocery retail stores,<00:03:54.959
- This warehousing, logistics and retail.
- 10.400><c> a</c><00:08:10.639><c> market,</c> a dominant retailer enters a market, a dominant retailer
- If independent retailers lose grocery.
- So, it's got to be primarily a meat retailer.
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Ryan Elaine with the California Retailers Association.
- Ryan, Elaine, with the California Retailers Association.
- This liability adds to the compliance burden that retailers would face under this bill.
- a win-win for consumers and retailers.
- I think your starting point is that retailers are using this for nefarious purposes.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, with the main discussion focused on AB 1705, AB 1898, AB 2076, and AB 2564. AB 1705 would require pornographic websites and uploaders to certify consent and age before sexually explicit content is posted, including AI-generated nude images, and would allow civil actions by nonconsenting individuals or minors depicted in the material. Supporters, including child advocacy, women’s groups, district attorneys, and university women’s organizations, said it would help combat nonconsensual sexual imagery and revenge pornography; there was no opposition testimony, and the bill drew favorable comments from members.
AB 1898 would require employers to give workers advance notice before using AI-powered tools to surveil or manage employees, including disclosure of the purpose, data collected, decisions affected, and general locations of use. Labor groups and privacy advocates supported the measure as a transparency and worker-protection bill, while business and industry groups opposed it, arguing the definitions were too broad, the notice requirements could expose proprietary or security-sensitive information, and the private right of action could lead to litigation and overbroad compliance burdens. Members raised cybersecurity and scope concerns, and the author said the bill had already been narrowed and would continue to be refined, but the committee ultimately took a roll call and advanced the bill on a vote, leaving it on call for absent members.
AB 2076 would add nitrous oxide to the list of products subject to online age verification under the Parents’ Accountability and Child Protection Act and increase penalties for large sellers that fail to comply. The author and supporters, including a parent, a deputy district attorney, narcotics officers, Children Now, labor, and the Children’s Advocacy Institute, described rising youth access, health harms, and online sales loopholes. Some opposition groups said they appreciated the amendments but remained concerned about other provisions. Members questioned the bill’s gift-card restrictions and whether they would unnecessarily limit adult purchasing choices; the author and committee staff explained the restriction was aimed at anonymous purchases of the most dangerous items. The bill passed on a 7-0 vote and was left on call for absent members.
AB 2564 would prohibit “surveillance pricing,” or using personal data to set individualized prices, while preserving certain transparent discounts and loyalty programs. The author and supporters from Consumer Reports, TechEquity, labor, and privacy groups argued the bill would prevent discriminatory pricing and protect consumers from opaque data-driven price manipulation. Retail, chamber, and industry opponents said the bill was too broad, could chill legitimate discounts and promotions, created compliance and litigation risks, and contained vague definitions. Members discussed the balance between consumer protection and business concerns, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote on AB 2564.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture Mar 24th, 2026
Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- It actually says the fuel is purchased at a retail motor fuel designated for off-road use.
- And that way, they kind of become a retailer in a way as well.
- At the retail locations. This did hit us two years ago, $127,000 in back taxes.
- But we do appreciate those retail stations. Thank you, Representative.
- But do appreciate those retail stations.
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and took up House Bill 2280, a bill to address abandoned railroad rights-of-way in Missouri by assigning the state land surveyor the duty of surveying them over a 20-year period. Supporters said the bill would help clarify boundaries and ownership where old rail corridors have been abandoned and physical evidence of the centerline has disappeared. Members discussed the bill’s fiscal note and the possibility of shifting survey costs to railroads in the future. The committee voted 21-0 to do pass HB 2280.
In public hearing, Representative Farnan presented House Bill 3014, a conveyance bill authorizing the sale of about 59 acres owned by Northwest Missouri State University to Nottoway County Economic Development for a fairground, expo center, and campsites. Members asked about the acreage and whether the bill directed a specific buyer, and the sponsor said the county group was the intended purchaser if it secures funding. No witnesses testified, and the hearing closed without action.
The committee then heard House Bill 3392 from Representative Haley, which would remove the requirement that retailers and distributors keep Form 149 exemption certificates on file for dyed diesel sales at retail pumps. Haley and supporting witnesses from Geyer Oil, the Missouri Petroleum and Convenience Association, Missouri Soybean Association, Missouri Farm Bureau, and Missouri Corn Growers said the current paperwork requirement is burdensome, especially for unmanned or rural stations, and had led to a large audit assessment against one company. Department of Revenue staff explained that the current law requires the form, that refunds are available through DOR if a retailer does not accept it, and that they were reviewing proposed amendment language to avoid unintended consequences. No vote was taken on HB 3392, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- And this fee is charged to our retailers across the state.
- So, uh, again, our retailers are being charged as we call our retailers, and ABC has the advantage of
- >> So<00:09:02.640><c> these</c><00:09:03.120><c> retailers</c><00:09:03.680><c> can</c><00:09:
- can go to the ABC >> So these retailers can go to the ABC store<00:09:05.279><c> to</c><00:09:
- as we our retailers are being charged as we call<00:09:33.680><c> our</c><00:09:33.920><c> retailers
Committee:
House Economic Development and Tourism
Keywords:
decentralized nonprofit association, unincorporated nonprofit association, blockchain, distributed ledger technology, smart contract, digital asset, crypto, web3, DAO, decentralized autonomous organization, nonprofit governance, digital membership, consensus mechanism, ledger, Alabama nonprofit law, entity formation, liability protection, service of process, real property, winding up
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 1)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Forget about solar, wind, storage, all of the energy that's ready to come onto the grid.
- Forget about solar, wind, storage, all of the energy that's ready to come onto the grid.
- Forget about solar, wind, storage, all of the energy that's ready to come onto the grid.
- Forget about solar, wind, storage, all of the energy that's ready to come onto the grid.
- ><c> storage,</c><02:41:46.080><c> all</c> Forget about solar, wind, storage, all Forget about solar,
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- More restaurants, more retail, more entertainment—that keeps the streets alive.
- I'm always concerned about retail, because we always say retail, office, and then residential.
- Boy, the way I see it, it's residential, residential, residential, office, retail.
- Can you describe the retail that you would be picturing there?
- So when I use the word retail, I ...when I use the word retail, it's encompassing of all of that.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/25/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- ways to ensure retailers can found ways to ensure retailers can smoothly<04:38:28.879><c> implement<
- </c> systems at even small retailers with systems at even small retailers with very<04:47:54.480><c>
- </c><04:52:25.440><c> adoption</c> uh cost to facilitate retail adoption uh cost to facilitate retail
- /c><05:02:40.400><c> systems</c> understanding that the retail systems understanding that the retail
- retailer size.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Apr 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Number one, it prevents municipalities from banning the operation of retail pet stores.
- pet shop or retail pet shop owner for selling dogs and cats within the county and municipality, so we
- And I'm just curious as we try to ban other municipalities from, as relates to retail shops, that they
- I will reiterate that the measure before us does not address the pricing that a retail business...
- Retail pet shop or from basically doing business in a municipality.
Committee:
Senate Local and County Government
Keywords:
corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, counties, property taxation, watercourse, boundaries, effective date, county government, administration, local resources, public institutions, construction, maintenance, animal welfare, pet shops, commercial breeders, county regulations
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Retail becomes the term of art.
- It is not retail.
- It is not retail. So the the tax public. It is not retail.
- </c> them retail stations was appropriate. them retail stations was appropriate.
- </c><00:21:12.559><c> base</c> manufacturers suggested retailed base manufacturers suggested retailed
Committee:
Senate Transportation
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Labor and Industrial Relations May 13th, 2026
Labor & Industrial Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- So the small-box discount retailers, they already have an existing plan.
- So these small box discount retailers, they already have an existing plan.
- But we don't know that every one of those small-box retailers has a plan.
- No, the Retailers Association. Okay, Retail Association.
- I mean, it seems like our retailers have some communication problems.
Committee:
House Labor & Industrial Relations
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 by Senator Myers, a workers’ compensation overhaul creating an all-claims medical database, requiring electronic reporting and billing, and setting up confidentiality, rulemaking, and penalties. Senator Myers said the bill was meant to modernize a paper-based system, speed injured workers back to care and work, reduce disputes through a more predictable fee schedule, address outliers and abuse, and generate reliable data for future fee-schedule decisions. Representative Melarine then offered a large amendment package combining portions of House Bills 780 and 1101 into SB 408, adding preliminary-determination procedures, changes to benefit durations, fraud language, and a deadline for the department to establish a fee schedule if no agreement is reached. Supporters said the package would create a more complete reform; opponents argued the additions were rushed, not germane, and would harm injured workers, especially those without lawyers, by adding technical filing burdens and stricter fraud consequences. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment package, then adopted a follow-up amendment removing the word “potential” from a fines provision and deleting the fraud section, and finally reported SB 408 with amendments on a divided vote.
Testimony on SB 408 was sharply split. Proponents, including Alton Ashy and Trey Mustian, argued the bill’s transparency and data-collection provisions were the most important part, that the system needs a modern fee schedule, and that the added reforms would help control costs and speed payment. Opponents, including Shannon Lindsay and another injured-worker advocate, said the original bill was a good compromise but the added provisions changed its character and would disadvantage pro se claimants, remove materiality from fraud law, and reduce benefits for seriously injured workers. Committee members also questioned the timeline for the database and fee schedule, the effect of historical data gaps, and whether the reforms would help employers and injured workers alike. The committee ultimately agreed the bill still contained its core goals of faster care, predictable fees, anti-abuse measures, and modernization.
The committee then moved to House Bill 585 by Representative Chasson, a workplace-violence/safety measure for small-box discount retailers. Chasson explained that the bill had been narrowed to require retailers to submit an existing written workforce safety plan, or develop one if they do not already have one, with no penalties attached. The committee adopted a substitute bill incorporating prior amendments. Representative Glorioso noted continuing concerns about civil-liability implications and the duty to protect against third-party criminal acts, but the bill was advanced from committee after the substitute was adopted.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Jacob Brittman with California Retailers Association in opposition. Thank you.
- Ryan, Elaine, with the California Retailers Association.
- a win-win for consumers and retailers.
- The retailer emails you a 10% off code to complete the purchase.
- I think your starting point is that retailers are using this for nefarious purposes.
Committee:
House Privacy and Consumer Protection
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 10, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Our retailers hear it a hear it a lot.
- I don't know if you've our retailers.
- </c><00:34:58.800><c> didn't</c> wanted to make sure the retailer didn't wanted to make sure the retailer
- Uh most retailers would easier world.
- Um do you know how uh the retailers.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 2
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Unfortunately, this crime is bigger than what a single retailer or a group of retailers can do to solve
- </c> Bruce Newstead with Minnesota retailers. Bruce Newstead with Minnesota retailers.
- Unfortunately, this crime is bigger than what a single retailer or a group of retailers can do to solve
- or a group than what a single retailer or a group of<00:19:44.320><c> retailers</c><00:19:44.799><c>
- </c> of retailers can do to solve it. of retailers can do to solve it.
Bills:
HF2354 , HF3407 , HF4359 , HF4192 , HF3356 , HF3695 , HF1597 , HF3155 , HF3871 , HF4437 , HF4446 , HF3990
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Nuad of the Minnesota Retailers. Nuad of the Minnesota Retailers.
- We're a trade group that Retailers.
- </c><01:24:52.320><c> or</c> use the proceeds from their retail or use the proceeds from their retail
- Chair, we have a retailer and Mr.
- </c> day-to-day basis what are retailers day-to-day basis what are retailers looking<01:42:18.000><c>
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Capitol security, public safety, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, corrections, legislative approval, rule-making, financial impact, jail regulations, expungement, firearm eligibility, criminal records, organized retail crime, retail theft, supply chain theft, theft enterprise, organized theft, cargo theft, shoplifting
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> especially</c><00:18:38.440><c> in</c> For many small retailers, especially in For many small retailers
- retail employees into enforcers.<00:18:50.159><c> Retail</c><00:18:50.480><c> employees</c><00:18:50.840
- Retail employees would be put enforcers.
- </c><00:19:22.520><c> without</c> disadvantages in-state retailers without disadvantages in-state retailers
- part</c><00:19:26.520><c> of</c><00:19:26.600><c> the</c> Retailers want to be part of the Retailers
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Apr 14th, 2026
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Number one, it prevents municipalities from banning the operation of retail pet stores.
- And then it says may not ban or otherwise effectively prohibit a retail pet shop or retail pet shop owner
- As we try to ban other municipalities from, as it relates to retail shops, that they could not do have
- There was a lawsuit as relates to an employee at a retail shop.
- I will reiterate that the measure before us does not address the pricing that a retail business levies
Committee:
Senate Local and County Government
Summary:
The Senate Local and County Government Committee met and first took up House Bill 3419, which would prohibit officers, employees, or contractors of political subdivisions from using non-public information for personal gain, extending an existing restriction that already applies to state agencies. There were no questions or debate, and the bill passed unanimously, 8-0.
The committee then considered House Bill 3748, allowing county commissioners to use county-owned equipment, labor, and supplies on property owned by a four-year institution. Senator Stewart asked whether the bill applied to public or private institutions, and the author said that point needed clarification and would be checked offline. With no further questions or debate, the bill passed 8-0.
The final measure was House Bill 4335, a pet store bill that would prevent municipalities from banning retail pet stores and would extend a courtesy notice period for certain animal breeders and related entities from 60 to 90 days. The bill drew extensive questioning and debate over local control, animal welfare, Petland, shelter overcrowding, and whether the measure favored an out-of-state corporation. Supporters argued it protected free enterprise and legal businesses, while opponents said it preempted local authority and could worsen animal welfare concerns. The committee passed the bill 6-3.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas, in 1975, the Hamlet family established the Pick and Shovel, an amazing retail emporium in a
- Whereas, in 1975, the Hamlet family established the Pick and Shovel, an amazing retail emporium in a
- Whereas, in 1975, the Hamlet family established the Pick and Shovel, an amazing retail emporium in a
- Whereas, in 1975, the Hamlet family established the Pick and Shovel, an amazing retail emporium in a
- Employees can take great pride in the Pick and Shovel's half century of extraordinary retailing.