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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Mar 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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- So, this is a restricted use pesticide, and restricted use pesticides are that way because they pose
- It restricts interact with children.
- It provides certain exemptions from passenger restrictions.
- Increases the passenger restrictions.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 1531, HD1, which would require the governor or county mayors to provide American Sign Language interpreters during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and provide a primary pool feed with picture-in-picture so rebroadcasters would not need to add the feature themselves. Testimony from the Disability and Communication Access Board and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities strongly supported the bill, emphasizing effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents and noting that interpreter placement and size can make broadcasts inaccessible. The council requested an effective date of July 1, 2027 to allow implementation time. Members raised concerns about interpreter availability and emergency logistics on Hawaiʻi Island, but the chair moved to pass the bill with amendments reflecting the picture-in-picture recommendation and the later effective date. The committee adopted the motion, with several members voting aye and others voting with reservations.
The committee then heard House Bill 1880, HD2, which would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2027, the use or application of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene, such as Telone. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity explained that pesticides are already regulated at both the federal and state levels, with EPA risk assessments and state enforcement of label restrictions, reporting, and school-buffer requirements. The Hawaii Public Health Institute supported the bill, citing cancer and respiratory risks and arguing that safer alternatives exist. In opposition, Dole Food and the Hawaii Farm Bureau said Telone is important for controlling nematodes in pineapple production, that it is applied underground under EPA conditions, and that no comparable registered alternative exists for pineapple; they also said the bill’s 2027 start date is too short for growers to adjust. A representative from the Y Alliance for Progressive Action and Support supported the measure, citing statewide usage data and concerns about drift and chronic health impacts. Committee members questioned both sides about drift monitoring, groundwater impacts, alternative methods, and whether a transition period or research into resistant varieties could reduce reliance on the chemical.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- One of the things that all of these restrictions to a is the total reduction of student voice.
- </c> um make it so highly restrictive. Okay. um make it so highly restrictive. Okay.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill recognizes that current age restrictions have failed.
- Today, many platforms rely on self-attestation, asking ...restrictions have failed.
- Broad restrictions like this, especially when less restrictive options exist, are unlikely to withstand
- Which, among other things, restricts a platform's ability to provide personalized users.
- First, it makes sure that children can't evade age restrictions online by using gift cards to buy the
Summary:
The committee first heard AB 1159, which would update California student data privacy law for educational technology and college-level platforms. The author and supporters argued that students’ personal information is being collected and used far beyond educational purposes, including sensitive health and demographic data, and said the bill would limit misuse and add stronger privacy protections. Support came from privacy, labor, education, and civil rights groups, while opposition from college store and industry representatives focused on narrowing the definition of “operator,” preserving institution-related communications, and concerns about the bill’s private right of action. Members raised questions about how the bill would affect scholarships, financial aid, adult students, consent, and litigation; the author said the bill includes a right to cure and notice to the Attorney General. The committee voted 4-0 to pass the bill to Appropriations, with the measure placed on call.
The committee then took up AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts on platforms with specified addictive design features and create a youth safety commission. The author, pediatric and safety advocates, and several public supporters argued that social media companies intentionally design compulsive features that harm youth mental health, sleep, and development, and that the bill is a necessary product-safety response. Opponents argued the bill is overbroad, may be ineffective, raises First Amendment concerns, and could cut off vulnerable youth from important online support networks. Members focused heavily on possible amendments, especially a non-addictive feed option for younger users and strengthening the commission; the author said he was open to those changes and to further work with the committees. The bill was moved to Judiciary on a 5-0 vote and placed on call.
At the end of the excerpt, the author began presenting a third measure, AB 2076, which would strengthen California’s Parents’ Accountability and Child Protection Act by adding nitrous oxide to the list of age-verified dangerous products, banning purchase with gift cards or store credit, and increasing penalties for large sellers. The author described nitrous oxide as increasingly accessible to minors online and cited enforcement gaps in the current law, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or action on that bill.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- He's also been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, severe scoliosis, failure to thrive, and restrictive lung
- would seek to significantly weaken Massachusetts' successful, historic first-in-the-nation law to restrict
- The Massachusetts Flavored Restriction Law has proven to be successful.
- Contrary to what the proponents would have you believe, these bills are about restricting the rights
- It also had the added benefit of harmonizing the minimum legal sales age for age-restricted products:
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health heard testimony on a wide range of bills focused on children’s health, tobacco control, newborn screening, pediatric cancer, palliative care, and professional licensure. Early testimony highlighted Senate bills to expand newborn screening for pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency, lysosomal storage disorders, and congenital CMV, with families and clinicians describing severe diagnostic delays, missed treatment windows, and the benefits of early detection. Speakers also supported a bill to improve pediatric cancer research through a dedicated trust fund, and a bill to extend pediatric palliative care services to age 22, with parents and providers emphasizing continuity of care for seriously ill young people.
Several witnesses gave personal accounts in support of the newborn screening measures. Families described children who endured years of misdiagnosis before receiving diagnoses such as Gaucher disease, Fabry disease, Pompe disease, Niemann-Pick disease, and CMV, often after irreversible damage had already occurred. Medical and advocacy witnesses said Massachusetts already collects some of the relevant screening data and argued that results should be reported to families, while others urged the committee to add conditions to the state panel because effective treatments already exist. The committee also heard support for a bill to establish a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder program and training for providers.
On tobacco and youth health, testimony supported bills to ban internet tobacco sales, strengthen youth protections, and reduce lung cancer deaths through point-of-sale information and quit-line access. A student testified about easily purchasing flavored nicotine products online without meaningful age verification, and public health advocates backed measures to keep tobacco out of children’s environments. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to ensure parents have access to their children’s medical records through age 16, with exceptions for sensitive services already protected by law.
The committee additionally took testimony on an optometry licensure bill, where ophthalmologists opposed language they said could broaden scope of practice and allow optometrists to use the title “optometric physician,” while optometry educators and students supported the bill as a modernization measure with no scope expansion. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair repeatedly reminded speakers of time limits and noted that written testimony could be submitted for additional comments.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-19 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the dredge and fill restriction with those already in place, as the Senator outlined, for the Biscayne
- It prohibits counties and municipalities from enacting or enforcing laws that restrict or ban the use
- If it's not regulated in law, I'm not sure there would be a restriction there.
- It restricts participation in the schools at different schools within the same school year unless the
- It does not expand or restrict rights, and it does not reopen policy debates about Amendment 4.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jun 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The audit focuses on restricted materials for two reasons.
- First, restricted materials are the most toxic pesticides used in California.
- As part of local enforcement, CACs issue restricted material pesticide permits.
- Restricted material permits can be appealed to DPR.
- Since 2019, 20 restricted material permits have been appealed to the department.
Summary:
The committee heard several audit requests and related testimony. The first major item was an audit of Coachella Valley Unified School District’s contract and fiscal management. The author and supporters described long-standing fiscal mismanagement, large budget shortfalls, layoffs, contracting concerns, and questions about the district’s foundation and use of public funds. District representatives and the Riverside County Office of Education said the district is already under fiscal oversight, has a stabilization plan, and is working to reduce deficits and improve student outcomes. After extensive debate and public comment, the motion to approve the audit was put on call because the committee did not have the required votes from both houses at that moment.
The committee then approved an audit of East Bay transit agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Senator Wahab argued the region’s many overlapping transit agencies create fragmentation, duplication, and inefficiency, especially amid a fiscal cliff and possible future tax increases. Transit agencies and labor representatives opposed the audit, saying the agencies already undergo multiple audits, serve distinct local needs, and are implementing regional coordination efforts. After testimony from agency leaders and public commenters, the committee voted to approve the audit.
The next item was an audit of California Community Colleges’ unrestricted reserves. Senator Archuleta and supporting faculty representatives said reserves have grown substantially and may be diverting resources from student services, instruction, and workforce programs. They argued there is little oversight when reserves become too high. The Chancellor’s Office and Calbright College were invited to respond, and the audit objectives focused on reserve growth, reasons for high balances, oversight by the Chancellor’s Office, and effects on students and staff. The transcript cuts off during the Chancellor’s Office response, so the final committee action on this item is not shown.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-06-16 (7:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the way, when you get to a water restriction place, you should already be in compliance.
- Thus, why would you restrict water above and beyond the restrictions that you already put in place when
- Water above and beyond the restrictions that you already put in place when you put the best management
- Will school districts have the ability to create further restrictions or requirements for Schools of
- Do you have an example of what type of terms or restrictions you're envisioning?
Summary:
The House met on the final day of session, swore in Representatives Boyles and Hodgers, and observed a moment of silence for the Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as for Representative Rosenwald’s father. The chamber then moved into final budget work, with leaders outlining the plan to take up H.J.R. 5019, HB 7031, HB 5017, HB 5015, and then the general appropriations act once the Senate transmitted it. H.J.R. 5019, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand the budget stabilization fund, was explained and amended to raise the rainy day fund cap, require annual deposits, and allow withdrawals for critical state needs by a two-thirds vote; it passed 100-1.
The House then adopted the conference report on HB 7031, the tax package. The bill repeals the business rent tax and aviation fuel tax, delays the natural gas fuel tax, creates or expands several sales tax holidays and exemptions, including permanent exemptions for disaster-preparedness items, hunting/fishing/camping items, and ammunition and firearms-related purchases, and makes changes to property, corporate income, local tax, and economic development provisions. Members debated the removal of recurring housing trust fund and transit-related revenue streams, the new ammunition exemption, and the data center tax changes; supporters argued the package reduces taxes and preserves annual budget flexibility, while opponents raised concerns about housing, transportation, and gun violence. The conference report passed 93-7.
HB 5017, creating a debt reduction program funded by a recurring transfer to retire state bonds early, passed unanimously. HB 5015, the state group insurance conforming bill, which directs DMS to develop a formulary management plan and codifies the administrative health insurance assessment, also passed. The House then began explanation and questions on the fiscal year 2025-26 general appropriations act, described as a $115.1 billion budget that is down $3.8 billion from the current year and includes more than $12 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs summarized major spending areas, including pre-K-12 funding increases, health care funding for Medicaid, KidCare, nursing homes, opioid treatment, and mental health, transportation and economic development funding, environmental and water projects, higher education, state administration, justice, and information technology. Questions focused on school vouchers, inflationary pressures on school districts, and the adequacy of funding for housing, transportation, and other priorities.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-06-16 (7:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the way, when you get to a water restriction place, you should already be in compliance.
- Thus, why would you restrict water above and beyond the restrictions that you already put in place when
- Section 121 of the bill provides a restriction in state contracting language that I don't understand.
- Will school districts have the ability to create further restrictions or requirements for Schools of
- Do you have an example of what type of terms or restrictions you're envisioning?
Summary:
The House convened on the final day of session, observed a moment of silence for the Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and for Representative Rosenwald’s father, then swore in and seated new members Boyles and Hodgers. The Speaker also outlined the chamber’s end-of-session priorities, including action on the budget and related conforming bills. The House then took up H.J.R. 5019, a constitutional amendment to expand Florida’s budget stabilization fund by raising the cap, requiring annual transfers, and allowing withdrawals for critical state needs. After sponsor explanations and questions about what would qualify as a critical need and how the fund might respond to possible federal funding cuts, the House adopted an amendment that added more flexibility for suspending transfers and withdrawals. The joint resolution then passed on final passage.
Members next considered HB 7031, the tax package conference report. The bill repeals the business rent tax and aviation fuel tax, delays the natural gas fuel tax, creates or extends several sales tax exemptions and holidays, and makes changes affecting property taxes, local taxes, pari-mutuel taxes, and revenue distributions. Debate focused heavily on the new permanent exemption for ammunition and hunting-related items, the elimination of recurring housing trust fund and transit-related distributions, and the shift of some funding from recurring to nonrecurring status. Supporters argued the package provides tax relief and preserves annual budget flexibility, while opponents criticized the ammunition exemption and the reductions in recurring housing and transit support. The conference report was adopted and the bill passed.
The House then passed HB 5017, which creates a debt reduction program funded by a recurring transfer from general revenue to retire state bonds early, and HB 5015, the state group insurance conforming bill, which directs DMS to develop a formulary management plan and codifies the administrative health insurance assessment. Finally, the chamber began explanation and questions on the General Appropriations Act conference report for fiscal year 2025-26, described as a $115.1 billion budget that is down from the current year and includes more than $12 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs summarized major budget areas, including K-12 education, health care, transportation and economic development, agriculture and natural resources, higher education, state administration, justice, and information technology, highlighting funding for school choice, Medicaid, housing, transportation infrastructure, Everglades restoration, workforce programs, cybersecurity, and technology modernization.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Restrictive words were removed. Where the code was restated in the rule, it was also removed.
- We are getting close to the timeline where bill introductions are going to be restricted to the privilege
- Bill introductions are going to be restricted to the Privilege Committees that's coming up, I think,
Summary:
The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee met with a quorum and heard four Senate Resource (RS) bill introductions from Senator Taves focused on housing and land use. RS 3307-5C1 would open the possibility of removing regulations that restrict accessory dwelling units. RS 33077C1 would allow religious institutions and churches more flexibility to develop housing on their land for parishioners and the broader community. RS 33078C1 would reduce red tape for first-time homebuyers by allowing smaller lots and setbacks to support starter homes. RS 33083C1 would allow twin homes and duplexes on residential lots where single-family homes are already permitted; Senator Burnt asked whether the bill would still be subject to neighborhood design, builder, or HOA standards, and Senator Taves said the proposal did not specifically address those issues and would need further research.
The committee voted to introduce or print the four RS measures, with motions and seconding by members including Senator Den Hartog, Senator Taylor, and Senator Adams. All motions were approved without opposition. After that, the gavel was turned over to Vice Chair Senator Adams for administrative rules review.
The committee then reviewed administrative rule docket 35-0106-2501 from the Idaho State Tax Commission concerning hotel, motel, and campground sales tax rules. Philip Johnson explained the rules had been cleaned up through zero-based regulation, with restrictive language removed, duplicative code restated in rule deleted, and additional code sections added; he said about 37% of the words, or 1,030 words, were removed. With no questions from the committee, Senator Taves moved to approve the docket, Senator Taylor seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The chair then noted that bill introductions would soon be limited to privilege committees and adjourned the meeting.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Restrictive words were removed. Where the code was restated in the rule, it was also removed.
- We are getting close to the timeline where bill introductions are going to be restricted to the privilege
- Bill introductions are going to be restricted to the Privilege Committees that's coming up, I think,
Summary:
The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee met with a quorum and introduced four Senate Resource bills sponsored by Senator Taves focused on housing and land use. RS 3307-5C1 would open the possibility of removing regulations that restrict accessory dwelling units. RS 33077C1 would allow religious institutions or churches more flexibility to develop housing for parishioners and the broader community. RS 33078C1 would reduce red tape for first-time homebuyers by allowing smaller lots and setbacks for starter homes. RS 33083C1 would allow twin homes and duplexes on residential lots where single-family homes are already permitted, with Senator Burnt briefly asking whether such development would still have to comply with neighborhood, builder, or HOA standards; Senator Taves said the bill did not specifically address that and would require further research.
The committee approved motions to introduce the first three RSs and then the fourth, with seconding and voice votes in favor and no opposition recorded. After that, Vice Chair Adams took over for administrative rules review.
The committee then heard presentation of administrative rule docket 35-0106-2501 from Philip Johnson of the Idaho State Tax Commission, covering hotel, motel, and campground sales tax rules. Johnson said the rules were streamlined through zero-based regulation, with restrictive language removed, code restated in rule deleted, and additional code sections added; he said about 37% of the words were removed, totaling 1,030 words. Senator Taves moved to approve the docket, Senator Taylor seconded, and the committee approved it by voice vote. The chair then noted the committee was finished for the year on rules and adjourned, mentioning that bill introductions would soon be limited to privilege committees.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-15 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:19:30.040><c> agreements,</c> non-competes or restrictive agreements, non-competes or restrictive
- </c> care markets where they can restrict care markets where they can restrict patients'<00:19:44.240
- on the provision of health restrictions on the provision of health care<00:20:58.840><c> services</c
- </c> restrictions on these things. restrictions on these things.
- :36.080><c> placed</c> clarifies what the restrictions placed clarifies what the restrictions placed
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of them are far less restrictive than the one that we went to in Carlsbad.
- My bill removes one common restriction used by some libraries that simply shouldn't be there.
- Before you get started, I would like to have the Secretary... restrictive than the one that we went to
- My bill removes one common restriction used by some libraries that simply shouldn't be there.
- SB 965 is important to me because I've dealt firsthand with the effects of the restricted access to library
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- It's supported by a transfer from the Restricted Reserve Fund, which will be requested later in the agenda
- It's supported by a previous transfer from the Restricted Reserve Fund.
- This is supported by a Restricted Reserve Fund transfer that will be requested later in the agenda.
- Section G is the Restricted Reserve Fund Transfer Request section.
- Section G, this is the Restricted Reserve Fund Transfer Request section.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It's about preventing counties from expanding restrictions beyond what the state law actually says.
- Restricting the public and carrying a firearm in a courthouse doesn't make the courthouse safer.
- It's my belief that the metal detector and firearm restrictions... ...isn't stopping anyone intent on
- It's my belief that the metal detector and firearm restriction should be on the court floor where the
- Overall, I applaud Representative Mitchell and Harris for seeing the irony of government restricting
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27, by voice vote. It then took up Senate Bill 1430, which Rep. Judy Boyle said would add an enforcement mechanism to Idaho’s firearms preemption law by allowing the Attorney General or affected parties to seek relief after notice and a cure period, with a possible $10,000 penalty for noncompliance. Public testimony was split: Diana David opposed the bill, arguing preemption limits local safety measures and can increase gun-trafficking risks, while Avine Klein of the NRA supported it as a needed way to enforce existing preemption without changing underlying policy. The committee voted to send SB 1430 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then heard House Bill 621 from Rep. Brandon Mitchell and co-sponsor Rep. Kyle Harris. They said the bill would clarify that Idaho’s courthouse firearms prohibition applies only to courtroom portions and active jail or holding areas, not the rest of a combined county building, so citizens can carry while using ordinary county services. Supporters argued counties have used the current language too broadly and that the bill restores preemption and constitutional rights; opponents, including the Idaho Association of Counties, warned it would create confusion, conflict with judicial security orders, and impose significant costs for redesigning security in courthouses. Several members raised concerns about safety, courthouse layout differences, and the fiscal impact on counties, while supporters said counties could find low-cost workarounds and that the bill does not require new equipment.
After testimony, the committee considered multiple motions. An amended substitute motion to send HB 621 to the floor with no recommendation failed on a roll call vote, 11-2. The committee then approved a substitute motion to send HB 621 to General Orders by a 13-0 roll call vote. The meeting then adjourned subject to the call of the chair.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I know the deadly cost of loopholes and non-existent laws that restricted law enforcement's ability to
- It's about preventing counties from expanding restrictions beyond what state law actually says.
- Restricting the public from carrying a firearm in a courthouse doesn't make the courthouse safer.
- It's my belief that the metal detector and firearm restrictions... ...should be on the court floor where
- Overall, I applaud Representative Mitchell and Harris for seeing the irony of government restricting
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27 by voice vote. It then took up Senate Bill 1430, which Rep. Judy Boyle said would strengthen enforcement of Idaho’s firearms preemption laws by creating a process for the Attorney General or affected parties to seek relief when a government entity violates state law, including a possible $10,000 penalty after notice and an opportunity to cure. Supporters, including the NRA, argued the bill was needed to give preemption laws teeth and protect Second Amendment rights; opponents, including Giffords Gun Owners for Safety, said it would undermine local public safety efforts and limit communities’ ability to address gun violence. The committee voted to send SB 1430 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then heard House Bill 621 from Rep. Brandon Mitchell and Rep. Kyle Harris, which would narrow the courthouse firearms prohibition to courtroom areas and active jail or holding areas, rather than entire county buildings. Sponsors said some counties have used current law to ban concealed carry throughout combined courthouse/county office buildings, and they argued the bill would restore access to routine government services while preserving security in courtrooms. Testimony split sharply: NRA support emphasized constitutional rights and the need for clearer definitions and enforcement, while county officials, clerks, and gun-safety advocates warned the bill would create confusion, increase security risks in courthouses, and impose significant costs on counties to reconfigure entrances and screening.
Members raised concerns about fiscal impacts, courthouse security, judicial safety, and how the bill would interact with existing judicial orders and the newly passed enforcement language in SB 1430. After debate, a motion to send HB 621 to the floor with no recommendation failed 11-2, and the committee then voted 13-0 to send the bill to General Orders instead. The meeting adjourned after that action.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- continuous appropriation authority for the State Treasurer, providing conditions, limitations, and restrictions
- continuous appropriation authority for the State Treasurer, providing conditions, limitations, and restrictions
- distributions; providing for accountability reports; providing for conditions, limitations, and restrictions
- fiscal year 2027, directing the use of appropriations, providing conditions, limitations, and restrictions
- program transfer limitations, providing for accountability reports, providing for conditions and restrictions
Summary:
The House convened with 63 members present, approved the journal, and received messages from the governor and Senate. The governor reported signing House Bill 624, while the Senate transmitted enrolled Senate Bill 1332 for the Speaker’s signature, sent Senate Bill 1361 to the House, and returned several House bills that had passed the Senate or failed there. Standing committee reports also moved a number of bills forward, including appropriations, health, revenue, agriculture, and re-referrals of misdirected bills. House Joint Memorial 19, calling for elimination of the U.S. Department of Education, was referred for printing.
The main floor debate centered on House Bill 822, the “Pediatric Secretive Transitions Parental Rights Act,” which would require schools, child care providers, and certain health and behavioral providers to notify parents when a minor requests help with social transitioning and would authorize injunctive, declaratory, compensatory relief and potential penalties up to $100,000. Supporters argued the bill protects parental rights and prevents schools from withholding important information from parents. Opponents argued the bill is vague, could chill teachers, coaches, child care providers, and medical professionals, and may drive needed workers out of Idaho; they also raised concerns about the size of the penalty, committee procedure, and confusion over whether notice goes to a parent, parents, or a guardian. The sponsor responded that the bill only applies when a child requests help facilitating a transition and said the measure would withstand legal challenge.
House Bill 822 passed the House by a vote of 59-9 with two abstentions and two excused, and the title was approved. The House then suspended Rule 27 by a 57-11 vote to prevent a minority report on the bill from being printed in the journal, prompting objections from minority members about procedural fairness. The House also advanced a large set of new bills to printing and second reading, including several FY 2027 appropriations bills, election-related bills, and a youth service organizations bill, and filed a number of second-reading bills for third reading. The chamber then held announcements, including committee meeting notices, before adjourning until March 12, 2026.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Feb 23rd, 2026
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Does this proposed amendment relieve the fund from those restrictions, or is it still subject to the
- same restrictions?
- It relieves it from government obligation restrictions because those are for different purposes.
- It relieves it from government obligation restrictions because those are for different purposes.
- mean, I suspect that may mean that it allows investment other than the current constitutional restrictions
Summary:
The Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs held public hearings on three measures. House Bill 2289, sponsored by Rep. Owen, would create a real estate fund to let the state more quickly sell and buy property, with proceeds from sales and other monies deposited for future real property acquisitions. Rep. Owen and Office of Administration witness Hanna-Swan said the current process is too slow and cumbersome, especially when the state needs to consolidate or relocate offices; Rep. Walshmore raised concerns about siloing funds during tight budget years, while supporters said the fund would improve flexibility and efficiency. No vote was taken.
The committee then heard House Joint Resolution 189, sponsored by Rep. Wellenkamp, proposing a Missouri sovereign wealth fund, or “Show Me Prosperity Fund.” Wellenkamp argued the state needs a long-term investment vehicle to address infrastructure and fiscal pressures, with the Treasurer investing in private markets under strict controls and the fund eventually replacing tax revenue once it matures. Members questioned the source of initial funding, the investment rules, the audit provisions, and whether the fund could be used for broader state spending; no witnesses testified in opposition or support, and no action was taken.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2906, sponsored by Rep. Mayhew, which would raise dollar limits for certain Office of Administration construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair contracts and authorize master agreements for architecture, engineering, and land surveying services. Mayhew and OA said the changes would account for inflation and reduce delays by prequalifying vendors for two-year periods instead of repeating the RFQ process for small projects. An engineering industry witness supported the bill as an efficiency measure, and committee members asked about the contract limits, the master agreement structure, and how the numbers were chosen. The hearing concluded without a vote.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And the bill also is silent in terms of restricting any local authority to otherwise order that those
- And the bill also is silent in terms of restricting any local authority to otherwise order that those
- Burr 337, by Representative Jacobson, adds a new provision restricting joint liability for state and
- Burr 340, by Representative Abel, adds a new provision restricting joint liability for any defendant.
- Burr 340 by Representative Abel adds a new provision restricting joint liability for any defendant.
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on House Bill 2239, which would allow family burial grounds on privately owned land and exempt them from private cemetery requirements, while imposing limits such as recording burials with the county auditor, setbacks, and a cap on the burial ground covering no more than 10% of the parcel. The sponsor said the bill is intended to help rural landowners and families, including Native communities, keep burials on land with family and cultural significance. Testimony from a farmer and the Washington Cattlemen’s Association strongly supported the bill as a way to honor family ties to land. A question was raised about what happens if a later property owner wants to disturb an existing burial ground; staff said the bill requires notice but is silent on that issue. No action was taken on HB 2239 in the transcript.
The committee also heard House Bill 2304, a follow-up to last year’s condominium liability reform, expanding the option for declarants to use a 2-10 warranty for stacked-flat or mid-rise condominium buildings up to four stories. Supporters from housing, real estate, builders, AARP, Habitat for Humanity, the City of Seattle, and others said the bill would reduce liability barriers, increase condo production, and create more attainable and accessible homeownership options for first-time buyers, older adults, and people with mobility challenges. The Office of Insurance Commissioner supported the bill but suggested technical language changes to avoid referring to the warranty as insurance. Members asked about consumer protections and the distinction between warranties and insurance, and staff and testifiers noted existing layers of protection. No vote was taken on HB 2304 in the transcript.
In executive session, staff summarized House Bill 2095 on vulnerable users of public ways and House Bill 2248 on Secretary of State filing processes. For HB 2095, staff described a proposed substitute and several amendments, including changes to education requirements, civil liability language, protected areas, punitive damages thresholds, and liability rules. For HB 2248, staff said the proposed substitute made cleanup and consistency changes to corporate filing provisions. The committee then moved the proposed substitute for HB 2248 out of committee with a due pass recommendation, and it passed 11-0 with two excused members. Action on HB 2095 was deferred to a later date.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreation on residential use by public lottery and restrict
- Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreation on residential use by public lottery and restrict
- public recreation on residential use by public lottery<00:11:50.959><c> and</c><00:11:51.399><c> restrict
- </c><00:11:52.399><c> participation</c><00:11:53.200><c> in</c> lottery and restrict participation in
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We believe current law allows a local unit of government, through the ordinance process, to restrict
- remind members that we did hear in testimony that there are examples of counties that have placed restrictions
- So back in 2021, there was a law passed restricting drilling new wells.
- And if there is zoning in place in our township that would restrict that, it will depend on what is in
- It's not the whole 58 acres, and depending on The economy of the world, you know, it may be restricted
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