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UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Education Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Education Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a committee bill file.
- I guess I'm going to ask you the question I ask every time I read every bill. Do we need a bill?
- This was drafted for one or more, but I'd love for it to be one, but we can't draft legislation that
- So I just wanted to say there's no bill right now or anything. I do have a bill file open for this.
- I have a bill file open.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House state government committee hears Gov. Walz's anti-fraud package 3/20/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm looking at the draft here of the bill, just dated 3/14.
- <00:25:29.919>
just <00:25:30.320>dated at the draft here of the bill just dated at - the draft here of the bill just dated 314<00:25:33.080>
um <00:25:33.520>you <00:25:33.640 - <00:26:59.240>
drafted we are when we have the bill drafted we are when we have the bill drafted - I just want to underscore the importance of this bill, the Elkin bill, and the series of these bills
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (04/14/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 445. Senate Bill 445.
- . bill. bill.
- Senate Bill 593. Senate Bill 593.
- It’s a rather narrow group, and that’s just an oversight that we missed when we were drafting this bill
- The representative and Richard, you want to were drafting this bill originally or were drafting this
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- people to provide feedback the drafting people to provide feedback the drafting process<00:26:08.840
- a lot of other supporters on the bill a lot of other supporters on the bill and<00:52:15.160>
- She said it is a brilliant bill and thanked the author. closed questions for the bill closed questions
- representative n for bringing this bill representative n for bringing this bill for<00:57:42.680
- >
Bill <00:59:40.520>author thanks brilliant Bill author thanks brilliant Bill author representative
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs (Part I) Apr 14th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 2160 is drafted to correct this oversight.
- Yes, state your name and position on the bill. For the bill, Timothy O'Malley. Can I? For the bill.
- I ask Bill Arthur to explain the difference between the bill filed and the legislative council draft.
- Chair lays out Senate Bill 8. And I ask the bill author, Senator Johnson, to explain the bill.
- I think there was a drafting error in the original bill that it was going to go into effect in 2027;
Bills:
SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660
Keywords:
water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- to explain the bill.
- Uh, the council contacted interested persons and distributed preliminary drafts of this bill to those
- The Legislative council's draft position, just like all the other, uh, non-substantive codification bills
- This bill is of all our code bills each session, the must-pass bill because of the way Texas enacts hundreds
- of bills, thousands of bills in a very short period.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a legislative council draft of the prior, very uncomplicated bill.
- The way Senate Bill 455 is drafted, it applies to all surplus lines contracts, regardless of the coverage
- bill.
- I'm sure you're for the bill. For the bill.
- We're testifying on the bill. On the bill.
Keywords:
dispatchable generation, electricity, natural gas, ERCOT, energy credits, utilities regulation, renewable energy, arbitration, insurance contracts, surplus lines, Texas law, insurance policy, boiler inspection, boiler safety, inspection report deadline, certificate inspection, authorized inspector, inspection agency, Health and Safety Code, board of boiler rules
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2356.
- Uh, same with this bill.
- bill up, House Bill 2292 next next um bill up, House Bill 2292 relating<01:37:13.600>
to <01:37 - So my recommendation for this bill to continue the conversation is to do a House draft one establishing
- First up is relating to compassionate release, House Bill 1628. House Bill 1628.
Bills:
HB1769
Keywords:
criminal justice reform, rehabilitation, private prisons, racial equity, Native Hawaiians, community well-being, mass incarceration, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1769, which would require the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to incrementally reduce the number of people incarcerated in private out-of-state correctional institutions. The DCR director opposed the bill, saying the department does not control overall prison population levels because courts determine admissions, and arguing that Hawaiʻi’s in-state facilities are already over capacity, especially Halawa, which he said is 165% over design capacity. He said only a small portion of the population is under departmental control through furlough programs and argued that bringing people home would require building a new medium-security prison.
Supporters, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, the Public Defender’s office, and several individuals, argued the bill creates a phased, accountable path to reduce reliance on mainland prisons and bring people home. Supporters emphasized the harms of separating incarcerated people from ʻohana and culture, the disproportionate impact on Native Hawaiians, and the need for diversion, treatment, re-entry support, and fair sentencing. Several testifiers also said the department has more control than it claimed, pointing to underused furlough options, reclassification, and empty beds at some in-state facilities, while others urged clearer statutory language and guardrails.
Members questioned the director about whether people could be reclassified or moved to available beds at facilities such as Kulani and Waiawa, and about whether the department could do more through staffing and contract changes. The director said some proposals had been sent to the Department of Human Resource Development, but that major facility changes would be costly and that minimum-security facilities would need substantial upgrades to house medium-security inmates. After discussion, the chair said the committee would defer HB 1769 to Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. for decision-making and adjourned the meeting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If you look at the actual bill, this bill, this bill language specifically eliminates regulations, which
- This bill is crucial.
- Um, I am for Bill of the bill here today.
- The primary purpose of this bill, House Bill 1701, is to streamline.
- the House Bill for laying out the committee substitute to House Bill 5267.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're back on the bill that was laid out. The chair lays back House Bill 5365.
- It was bill number 62.
- This bill is crucial.
- I am here for Bill F.
- to explain the bill.
Bills:
HB386, HB1449, HB1701, HB2142, HB2675, HB2857, HB3063, HB3171, HB3641, HB3732, HB4045, HB4370, HB4491, HB4505, HB4626, HB5267, HB5356
Keywords:
construction contracts, change orders, local government, budget limits, Texas legislation, HB 1449, mobile food vendors, food trucks, mobile food service establishments, permits, county health permit, municipal permitting, Health and Safety Code Chapter 437A, Chapter 437, inspection agreements, permit reciprocity, fee cap, preemption, large counties, population over one million
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (01/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- clerk on House Bill 98 and House<00:03:00.400>
Bill <00:03:01.080>164 <00:03:01.879> - <00:07:10.520>
98 motion is OTP on House Bill 98 motion is OTP on House Bill 98 representative - 66 as it is now. bills as they appear before us because bills as they appear before us because they're
- for House Bill for House Bill 66<00:35:49.520>
as <00:35:49.880>it <00:35:50.079>- The speaker continued that the goal should be to work on both bills and come to consensus on one bill
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had already been reported out unanimously. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by a 16-0 roll call and placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, concerning local records, was reopened because of a fiscal note amendment; the committee adopted Amendment 2025-0087 unanimously and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0. Because HB 164 goes to Finance, it will not go on consent, and the chair asked for the updated report that night.
The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. Representative Manos moved inexpedient to legislate, arguing the resolution overreached because disparate impact is a judicial doctrine and the legislature cannot bind the courts. Representative Cordelli also supported ITL, citing drafting problems and the need for substantial revision, including an outdated reference to the New Hampshire governor. The committee voted 15-2 to ITL the resolution, and it was placed on consent; the chair asked for the report by the end of the day and noted there would be no minority report.
Finally, the committee discussed HB 111, which extends the right-to-know ombudsman position. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to address concerns raised in testimony about discouraging use of the office and shifting attorney-fee burdens; the amendment was adopted 16-1. The committee then voted 15-2 to ought to pass as amended. Supporters said the ombudsman saves money by reducing court filings and should be continued, while opponents argued the office needs restructuring and that additional funding was not justified. The bill will go to Finance, and the chair requested the report by the end of the day. The committee also began discussion of HB 66 and related bills on right-to-know access, with the chair outlining a proposed amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Mar 5th, 2025
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is similar to one you've seen before, which is House Bill 364, that passed unanimously out
- I am in support of the bill.
- Why were they omitted from this bill?
- This is what this bill does.
- I oppose this bill.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- This is House Bill 38.
- As drafted, the bill establishes new operational... ...with the board.
- As drafted, the bill establishes new operational responsibilities for the board to ensure effective and
- And we have already passed this bill. This bill is already passed.
- for House Bill 151.
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Apr 9, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I think as drafted right now, we're satisfied with this draft, the House draft, and uh we think it's
- of the unclear provisions of this bill. of the unclear provisions of this bill.
- <00:12:54.680>
uh with this draft the House draft, and uh with this draft the House draft, - I didn't say I'm killing this bill. Huh? I didn't say I'm killing this bill. bill. bill.
- Everybody's favorite bill. bill. Um, bill.
Keywords:
SB3302, homemade food products, farm kitchens, home kitchens, Department of Health, DOH, food safety, food labeling, value-added agriculture, small farms, agricultural land, commercial food establishment permit, cottage food, direct-to-consumer sales, local food systems, Hawaii Revised Statutes, chapter 91, farm-to-table, food processing, public health regulation
Summary:
The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on April 9, 2026, and heard testimony on several measures. SB 3302 SD1 HD1, dealing with homemade food products, would require the Department of Health to adopt rules for farm kitchens producing homemade food products that are no more stringent than rules for home kitchens. The Department of Health said it supported the bill with technical amendments, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Grassroot Institute of Hawaii also supported it. No opposition was heard.
A lengthy discussion focused on SB 2061 SD2 HD1, which concerns a 99-year leasehold residential condominium project and HCDA’s rules for sales, income restrictions, and buyback pricing. HCDA supported the bill and said the House draft clarified unclear provisions and would help move the project to pre-sales. Testimony and committee questions centered on whether the project should remain owner-occupied in perpetuity or allow investor purchases after an initial sales period. HCDA explained that the bill was revised to make the project feasible in the market, that 60% of units would be income-restricted for buyers at or below 140% of area median income, and that the remaining units could be sold without owner-occupancy restrictions. Some members and testifiers expressed concern that the bill had shifted away from the original owner-occupancy vision and could become an investment property model, while others argued the changes were necessary for the project to pencil out and compete with fee-simple developments. No vote was taken during the discussion shown.
The committee also heard SB 2050 SD1 HD1, which would allow chiropractic students in accredited programs to engage in clinical practice beginning July 1, 2028. The Hawaii Board of Chiropractic and the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the measure, and one testifier described personal experience with student chiropractic care in California. Members questioned why the board requested delaying implementation until 2030, and the board said it needed more time to develop rules because it meets only a few times a year and rulemaking is lengthy. Finally, SB 2102 SD2 HD1, on industrial hemp in commercial feed, was introduced; the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity offered comments, the Department of Health raised concerns about regulating pet food and possible jurisdictional conflict, and a farmer testifying in support suggested narrowing the bill to federally approved livestock feed rather than pet food.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- This morning, we're going to be hearing Senate Bill 5 and Senate Bill 85, and then we're going to have
- We have worked on multiple drafts of this bill.
- I believe it's time for this bill. I'm really pleased with where we are right now with this draft.
- We expressed our concern last fall here in the Roundhouse with the draft bill, which at that time completely
- in this bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Minnesota House passes the human services policy bill, HF2115 5/5/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The next bill on the calendar for the day is House File 2115. The clerk will report the bill.
- articles in our bill. Thank you, Mr. articles in our bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Chair. Chair.
- c><00:15:45.920>
uh <00:15:46.079>testimony drafted our bills based on uh testimony drafted - This bill starts to address that.
- Any further discussion on the bill? Any further discussion on the bill?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (01/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- clerk on House Bill 98 and House<00:03:00.400>
Bill <00:03:01.080>164 <00:03:01.879> - we should revote on uh uh on House Bill we should revote on uh uh on House Bill 98<00:03:40.640>
- for House Bill for House Bill 66<00:35:49.520>
as <00:35:49.880>it <00:35:50.079>- Bill 12 from a year...
- :10.599>
year Representative Andrew said this bill would repeal House Bill 12 from a year ago.
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had previously been reported out unanimously before the notice had been placed on the calendar. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by roll call 16-0 and was placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, dealing with local records, was amended with a fiscal note update from the Secretary of State’s office and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0; because it was going to Finance, it was not eligible for consent. The committee also set aside HB 111 briefly while the amendment language was corrected.
The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. The sponsor argued the resolution was intended to criticize the doctrine, but several members said it was too broad, legally problematic, and in need of more work, including a drafting error in the addressee. The committee voted ITL on HR 6 by 15-2, and with no objection it was placed on the consent calendar.
The final major item was HB 111 FN, which would extend the right-to-know ombudsman position for two years. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, citing testimony about out-of-state requests and the burden on municipalities. Members discussed the broader policy of the bill, with supporters saying the ombudsman has reduced court filings and saves time and money, while opponents said the office needs restructuring or more resources and that they were not ready to extend it without changes. The amendment was adopted 16-1, and the committee then voted ought to pass as amended 15-2, sending the bill to Finance.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:16:03.519>
Bill heard? So, we got given the motion. Bill heard? - That is not the way we do sunset bills. That is not the way we do sunset bills.
- original bill to the floor substitute. original bill to the floor substitute.
- The bill gets a >> All right. Thank you. The bill gets a favorable<00:28:41.120>
report. - Y'all may remember this bill.
Keywords:
inhalants, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, possession, sale, misdemeanor, felony, criminal penalties, public health, public works, sealed bids, bid advertisement, procurement, government contracting, construction bids, municipal bidding, county bidding, state bidding, Department of Transportation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There are two amendments to the bill, but I'd first like to have you explain the bill, Representative
- Explain the bill? Certainly.
- This bill accomplishes that.
- this bill has been brought before, bills this bill has been brought before, I<00:10:48.400>
think - on the bill as it stands amended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It is a very simple bill and a very bipartisan bill.
- Thank you for presenting your bill. With that, the bill is laid over.
- the bill to be in.
- That's what the bill does.
- bill as amended is bill so with that the bill as amended is laid laid laid over<00:59:24.760>
representative
Keywords:
water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition