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CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Sep 2nd, 2025

Governmental Organization

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am pleased to see that the compact of the 25-year variety mirrors many of the recent compacts that
  • The tribe has never gained under this compact.
  • So the short version here is that we have updated this 15-year-old compact, 14-year-old compact, to be
  • more in line with more recent compacts that this body has seen.
  • What that decision might mean for their specific compact.
Committee: House Governmental Organization
Summary: The Assembly Governmental Organization Committee held an informational hearing on four Tribal-State Gaming Compacts and amendments, with Chair Blanca Rubio noting that no formal vote would be taken because the Legislature cannot amend the compacts. The hearing was framed as a briefing on AB 1527 and SB 864, the ratification bills for the agreements, and committee members were told the compacts reflect negotiations under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and recent Ninth Circuit guidance in Chicken Rancheria v. State of California. Governor’s Office Senior Advisor Matthew Lee explained the first compact, with the Sherwood Valley Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, as a 25-year agreement consistent with recent compacts: up to 1,200 gaming devices at three facilities, worker protections through a tribal labor relations ordinance, minimum wage and anti-harassment/retaliation provisions, state regulatory cost recovery, and revenue-sharing tied to operations above 350 devices. He said the second item, a fourth amendment with the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, would extend the existing compact to preserve the status quo while the parties continue litigating in federal court, and would add the state’s standard off-track wagering appendix. Lee then described the first amendment with the Pinoleville Pomo Nation as an update to an older compact to align it with current law and recent agreements, including removal of environmental review and family law provisions, narrowing of tort requirements, revised revenue-sharing, and updated financial disclosure rules. For the first amendment with the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, Lee said the parties used a collaborative dispute-resolution process to remove Chicken Ranch-related provisions, narrow tort and facility definitions, extend the compact through 2016, and add a commitment to bargain in good faith over any future legalization of new class III gaming forms. Sycuan Chairman Cody Martinez testified in support, thanking the Governor’s Office and noting the tribe employs more than 3,000 people, most of whom are non-Indian, and that the tribe has operated Indian gaming since 1983. No opposition was recorded, and the committee adjourned after the presentations.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Executive Departments and Administration Work Session on HB 145, HB 271 (02/06/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Because compacts—oh yeah, there is a compact.
  • Because compacts—oh yeah, there is a compact.
  • compacts are working is: if New Hampshire enters the social work compact, you can get a compact license
  • </c><00:28:02.600><c> license</c> compact you can get a compact license compact you can get a compact
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Summary: The subcommittee heard House Bill 2712, which would remove the exam requirement for licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA). Members expressed concern that the exam requirement was only added in 2021 and has not been in place long enough to evaluate, but they also questioned whether licensure should be granted without a meaningful measure of competency. Testimony was split: supporters argued the exam is a barrier for applicants without formal social work education, while opponents said licensure should still require some standard of competency, especially because the title carries public expectations and insurance reimbursement implications. Karina Bonia, speaking for NASW New Hampshire, said there is very limited data because only one person in New Hampshire currently holds an LSWA. She explained that LSWA applicants may have degrees outside social work, unlike licensed social workers, and that the current exam is the same national social work exam used for higher levels of licensure. She argued that this creates a significant barrier for LSWA applicants and noted that LSWA holders are already required to complete 30 hours of training and substantial supervised hours. Members asked for data on pass/fail rates and whether a different exam or practical skills test would be more appropriate. Committee members and OPLC representatives discussed whether the current statute and board rules already provide enough authority for the board to set other criteria, and whether the exam requirement is tied to the social work compact. OPLC indicated that the current rule requires passage of a national proctored exam approved by the board, but that no national exam exists specifically for this level, and that the board may need legislative authority to develop different criteria. The discussion ended with interest in obtaining the existing rule language and possibly revisiting the issue through amendment or future legislation rather than immediately removing the exam requirement.
MO
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Professional Registration and Licensing Mar 11th, 2026

Professional Registration and Licensing

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Respiratory Care Interstate Compact is an additional interstate occupational licensure compact for
  • This compact aims to... Holds.
  • The Compacts Clause seemed to suggest that congressional consent is required for all compacts.
  • It is the compact.
  • ago, we have not... ...compact for them, or helped them pass that compact.
Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing
Summary: The committee first met in executive session on Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill 1233. Members adopted several amendments, including language allowing the Boards of Therapeutic Massage and Chiropractors to seek emergency suspension of licenses when there are criminal indictments or charges that could harm citizens; extending the RX CARES for Missouri prescription drug abuse prevention program by removing its sunset; updating pharmacy distributor licensing language to reflect national licensing practices; clarifying pharmacist immunization authority, including RSV immunizations and board oversight for future immunizations; allowing certain long-term care facility employees to administer additional subcutaneous medications; and adopting agreed-upon language related to interior designers. The committee then rolled those amendments into a committee substitute and voted the bill do pass by a 16-1 roll call vote. The committee then heard House Bills 2618 and 2644, which would join Missouri to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. The bill sponsors said the compact would improve licensure portability for respiratory therapists, help address workforce shortages, and allow Missouri to be among the first states shaping the compact’s commission. Supporters, including respiratory therapists, a hospital association representative, a student and military spouse, and a nursing association representative, said the compact would speed access to qualified therapists, aid rural and hospital care, help during emergencies like COVID-19, and benefit military families. Several witnesses emphasized that participating states would still retain their own licensing standards and scope-of-practice authority. Opponents argued that the compact would surrender state sovereignty to an unformed commission, create a “blank check” before the rules are written, and potentially allow rules to supersede state law. They also raised constitutional concerns about interstate compacts and questioned whether a reciprocal licensing approach would be preferable. Committee members asked about sovereignty, the legal basis for compacts, and whether Missouri could preserve its standards; sponsors and supporters responded that the compact would not remove state authority and that Missouri could still require its own standards. The hearing concluded without a vote on the respiratory compact bills.
NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 16th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • compact.
  • The compact.
  • I like these compacts.
  • This happened with the nurses' compact. In 2003, we passed a compact.
  • the compact.
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 130, which would require heart calcium scans for people over 50, allow pharmacists to manage related screening and medication, and eliminate cost-sharing barriers for the testing and treatment. The sponsor argued the bill could prevent coronary artery disease deaths and reduce long-term health costs, while an industry lobbyist questioned whether it would actually save patients money and raised concerns about the substitute language. After questions about costs, rural access, pharmacist training, liability, and the effect of treatment, the committee adopted a due pass recommendation on the committee substitute by a 6-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 31, the EMS personnel licensure interstate compact. Supporters from the Chamber of Commerce, Think New Mexico, the Health Care Authority, and an autism advocacy group said the compact would help address EMS shortages, improve emergency response, and support rural health workforce needs. One opponent warned about out-of-state personnel practicing under unfamiliar standards and possible retention problems. The committee adopted an immunity-related amendment and then gave the bill a 9-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 33, the psychology inter-jurisdictional compact, was also heard and amended with a similar immunity change. Supporters said it would expand telehealth and behavioral health access, while some members questioned data on workforce shortages, standards, and how the compact would affect New Mexico’s oversight. The committee approved the amended bill 8-0. House Bill 43, a cleanup bill for PERA disability and survivor pension provisions, was presented as a technical measure to clarify statutes, update the disability earnings cap to match Social Security, and reduce ambiguity without changing benefits or liabilities. Members asked about double-dipping, survivor provisions, and fiscal impact, and the bill received a 9-0 do pass recommendation. The committee also heard Senate Memorial 22, which asks the Legislative Finance Committee to study how CYFD-administered state and federal funds support domestic violence services. Sponsors and advocates said funding has been flat or reduced despite rising need, and that providers need clearer, more transparent data; committee members expressed concern that the state lacks a clear accounting of where the money goes. The memorial passed on a 9-0 vote.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Executive Departments and Administration Work Session on HB 145, HB 271 (02/06/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, with that, we talked about the compact, right? Because compacts—oh yeah, there is a compact.
  • </c><00:28:02.600><c> license</c> compact you can get a compact license compact you can get a compact
  • “I’m always very hesitant with compacts, but I’m not anti-compact.
  • ><c> a</c> anti-c compact I think compacts serve a anti-c compact I think compacts serve a purpose<00
  • </c> checks and the compact so the compact is checks and the compact so the compact is a<01:04:37.240
Summary: The subcommittee hearing focused on House Bill 271, which would remove the exam requirement for licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA). The chair and several members expressed reservations about repealing a requirement that was only created in 2021, arguing that licensure should include some measurable demonstration of competency and that it is too early to judge whether the current standard is working. Members also raised concerns about the social work compact and the lack of uniformity across states, saying that changing the requirement now could undermine the standards New Hampshire agreed to at the outset. Testimony in support of the bill argued that the LSWA exam is a barrier for applicants because the level is intended for people without formal social work education, and the exam is the same national exam used for licensed social workers. The witness said there is only one LSWA in New Hampshire, so there is little pass/fail data, but noted that the Association of Social Worker Boards reported 78% of its membership favored retaining the exam. Supporters also emphasized that LSWA holders complete 30 hours of training and extensive supervised hours, and that they are not intended to work independently. Opponents or skeptics questioned whether the exam is the right measure for this role and asked for data showing actual failures or barriers. The discussion turned to possible alternatives, including a different exam, a practical skills assessment, or broader rulemaking authority for the board to set LSWA criteria. One suggestion was to amend the law to give the board authority to develop appropriate standards in rulemaking, rather than naming a specific exam in statute. Members also discussed whether the board could create a more suitable assessment and noted that the current law requires a national proctored examination approved by the board, but there is no national exam specifically for LSWA. No final vote or action was taken in the excerpt, and the subcommittee indicated it would gather more information, including the existing rule language, before moving the bill forward.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Nurse Licensure Compact discussion 2/18/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • In the compact nurses their license.
  • </c> keeping the compact out. Thank you. keeping the compact out. Thank you.
  • NDO, uh the thing with compacts, this NDO, uh the thing with compacts, this isn't<00:32:08.559><c> my
  • </c> required to become part of the compact required to become part of the compact uh<00:32:21.120><c
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Sep 2nd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am pleased to see that the compact of the 25-year variety mirrors many of the recent compacts that
  • AB 1527 and SB 864 are the ratification bills for these four compacts.
  • The tribe has never gained under this compact.
  • So the short version here is that we have updated this... ...15-year-old compact, 14-year-old compact
  • to be more in line with more recent compacts that this body has seen.
Summary: The Assembly Governmental Organization Committee held an informational hearing on four Tribal-State Gaming Compacts and amendments negotiated between Governor Newsom and federally recognized tribes. Chair Blanca Rubio emphasized that no formal vote would be taken because the Legislature cannot amend the compacts; the ratification bills are AB 1527 and SB 864. Matthew Lee, Senior Advisor for Tribal Negotiations, explained that the compacts were negotiated under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and were structured to stay within the permissible subjects identified and clarified by the Ninth Circuit’s Chicken Ranch decision. Lee first described the Trinidad Rancheria compact, which would allow up to 1,200 gaming devices at up to three facilities and includes labor protections, minimum wage requirements, anti-harassment and anti-retaliation provisions, state regulatory cost recovery, and revenue-sharing terms for operations above 350 devices. He then discussed the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians amendment, which extends the existing compact while the tribe and state remain in federal court, preserving the status quo and adding the state’s standard off-track wagering appendix. For the Pinoleville-Pomo Nation amendment, Lee said the compact was updated to reflect current law and more recent state compacts by removing environmental review and family law provisions, narrowing tort protections, revising revenue-sharing and impact mitigation terms, and updating financial disclosure language. For the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, Lee said the amendment similarly removed Chicken Ranch-related provisions, narrowed tort and facility definitions, added a commitment to bargain in good faith over any future new forms of class III gaming, and extended the compact through 2036. Sycuan Chairman Cody Martinez testified in support, noting the tribe’s long history in gaming, its employment of more than 3,000 people, and its desire to continue operating its casino resort. No opposition was voiced, and the committee took no vote.
NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:37 am

Senate Health & Public Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • If this is the version that moves the compact forward, what happens to those other compacts that we move
  • , as has been discussed here today, that any language made to the compact must be approved by the Compact
  • We joined the compact. So we've done all these compacts and all that here as well. The commission.
  • And joining a compact because the commission are twisting some of our statutory stuff to fit the compact
  • While this compact is not yet active, There are several states helping to form this compact, and by New
Committee: Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Governmental Organization Committee May 7th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am pleased to see that the compact mirrors many of the recent compacts that have come before this committee
  • The key top line on this compact is that it is substantially identical to a compact that this body has
  • , six of those compacts were ultimately allowed to take effect.
  • Six of those compacts were ultimately allowed to take effect.
  • We have taken the compact that this body had previously seen.
Summary: The Assembly Governmental Organization Committee held an informational hearing on a tribal-state gaming compact between the State of California and the Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians. Chair Blanca Rubio explained that no formal vote would be taken because the Legislature cannot amend the compact; SB 49 by Senator Grove is the ratification bill that would later come before the Assembly floor. The hearing focused on the compact’s background, including two amendments to extend an existing 1999 gaming compact while the new agreement was finalized. Matthew Lee from the Governor’s Office said the new compact is substantially similar to prior compacts but was revised to address the federal Department of the Interior’s earlier disapproval. He explained that the compact now includes CEQA exemptions and an explicit exclusivity provision that Interior had wanted to see in the compact itself. He also described standard terms such as worker protections, revenue sharing with the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund, reimbursement of state regulatory costs, local government distributions, and authorization for up to 3,000 gaming devices at up to two facilities. Big Sandy Rancheria Chairwoman Elizabeth Hutchins testified in support of SB 49, saying the compact is important to the tribe’s long-term economic development, self-sufficiency, and ability to provide services to members. She noted the tribe’s ties to the Fresno area and said the new compact includes an impact mitigation fund to support local law enforcement, emergency services, and neighboring jurisdictions. No committee questions were raised, there was no public comment, and the chair adjourned the hearing.
NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Indian Affairs Sep 26th, 2025

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Compacts. He vetoed that bill.
  • under the 2001 compacts.
  • compact from a tribe.
  • If the compact or amendment is the same as a compact or amendment that has been approved under the Compact
  • Compact.
Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Governmental Organization Committee May 7th, 2025

Governmental Organization

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am pleased to see that the compact mirrors many of the recent compacts that have come before this committee
  • fully in place before that 1999 compact otherwise would have expired.
  • The key top-line on this compact is that it is substantially identical to a compact that this body has
  • , six of those compacts were ultimately allowed to take effect.
  • Six of those compacts were ultimately allowed to take effect.
Committee: House Governmental Organization
Summary: The Assembly Governmental Organization Committee held an informational hearing on the tribal-state gaming compact between the State of California and the Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians. Chair Blanca Rubio explained that the hearing was for briefing only and that no formal vote would be taken, though SB 49 by Senator Grove is the ratification bill that would later come before the Assembly floor. She noted the compact reflects recent agreements on regulatory oversight, patron protections, labor, and health and safety standards. Matthew Lee, Senior Advisor for Tribal Negotiations for Governor Newsom, said the package included two amendments extending an existing 1999 compact to keep it in effect while the new compact is finalized, and a new compact substantially similar to one previously negotiated. He explained that the prior compact was disapproved by the federal Department of the Interior, which objected to certain terms not being included within the compact itself. The revised compact adds CEQA exemptions and a gaming exclusivity guarantee into the compact to address those concerns, while retaining standard provisions on tribal labor relations, minimum wage, revenue sharing, state regulatory cost recovery, local government distributions, and a 3,000-device limit at up to two facilities. Big Sandy Rancheria Chairwoman Elizabeth Hutchins testified in support of SB 49, saying the compact is important to the tribe’s long-term economic development, continued gaming operations, and ability to fund member services. She said the tribe is rooted near Fresno and values preserving its culture while pursuing economic opportunities, and she highlighted an impact mitigation fund to support local law enforcement, emergency services, and neighboring jurisdictions. No committee questions were raised, there was no public comment, and the chair adjourned the hearing without any vote.
NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 4th, 2026 at 11:20 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 11th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Compact Bill.
  • But I think if we sign this compact, do we then agree to the standards of the compact and not to the
  • This is a compact, just like any other compact that we have passed on this floor, time and again, to
  • This is a compact, just like any other compact that we have passed on this floor, time and again, to
  • I think compacts can have some benefits. I think this compact has a lot of issues, personally.
Bills: SB540 , HB1085 , HB1484
Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and several introductions, including the nurse of the day and student guests. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 540, a Department of Defense-request compact bill creating a dental/dental hygienist licensure compact. The author and supporters said it would improve reciprocity and help military spouses and workforce needs without lowering Oklahoma standards, while several senators raised concerns about sovereignty, rulemaking authority, potential enforcement actions, and possible costs. After debate, the bill passed 35-12. The Senate next considered House Bill 1085, which would standardize and adjust the fee structure for the service contract industry. An amendment changing dates was adopted, and the bill passed 44-3. The chamber then heard House Bill 1484, a fentanyl education bill requiring instruction for students in grades 6-12 on the dangers and consequences of fentanyl exposure. The author described it as a response to rising fentanyl deaths and a tribute to a young victim; the bill was said to apply to school districts and, by understanding, private schools as well. It passed 47-9 and then passed as an emergency measure. Before adjournment, senators also introduced visiting students and family members affected by fentanyl, and members made announcements about an appropriations subcommittee meeting and a Farm Bureau of Women lunch. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn until Thursday, February 12th at 9:30 a.m.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Interstate teacher mobility compact established 3/3/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, this compact is much like other occupational compacts and that it would allow some flexibility for
  • So, this compact is much like other occupational<00:01:56.240><c> compacts</c><00:01:56.640><c> and</
  • And then article three compact.
  • </c> eligible to be a part of the compact. eligible to be a part of the compact.
  • </c> folders regarding the proposed compact. folders regarding the proposed compact.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Transcript Highlights:
  • Licensure compacts are enacted by states, and they form what's called a compact commission to administer
  • the compact.
  • , and I believe through the Social Work Compact, I believe, license fee and through this compact and
  • I believe through the social work compact I worked on the drafting team with that compact but I don't
  • State policies enacting interstate licensure compacts, such as the cosmetology compact, relieve one of
Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on late-filed bills and home rule petitions, with both in-person and remote testimony. Committee chairs reviewed logistics for public testimony and then heard a series of bill presentations on topics including nitrous oxide sales, liquor license extensions and alcohol license density, cosmetology licensure compacts, electronic textbooks, HVAC supervisor licensing, and automotive warranty reimbursement rates. Several members asked questions about the public health, consumer protection, economic mobility, and regulatory impacts of the proposals. Representative John Barrett testified in support of H. 4907, which would regulate the sale of nitrous oxide, arguing it is a public health measure aimed at reducing recreational misuse by young people while preserving legitimate culinary, medical, dental, and industrial uses. Southbridge officials Peg Dean and David Adams supported a local liquor license extension bill, saying delayed revitalization and staffing disruptions from the pandemic-era “Great Resignation” had slowed development and postponed demand for the licenses. MassPack supported H. 4597 to limit new alcohol retail licenses near existing stores after 2026, citing oversaturation and public health concerns, while the committee also heard testimony on a cosmetology compact bill from industry and state-government representatives who said it would improve workforce mobility, especially for military spouses, though members questioned its fee structure and interaction with existing reciprocity rules. Representative Mindy Domb testified for H. 559, which would create a commission to study electronic textbooks and automatic textbook billing, arguing that digital course materials can limit consumer choice, raise costs, and reduce students’ ability to share or resell materials. Student testimony echoed those concerns. The committee also heard strong support for H. 4719, a bill to create HVAC construction supervisor licensing, from industry witnesses who said it would improve consumer protection, accountability, and clean-energy implementation; and opposition testimony on H. 4019, which would change how auto dealers are reimbursed for warranty work, with dealers supporting a fix to manufacturer reimbursement practices and manufacturers warning the bill would raise costs and allow overpayment. At the end of the hearing, the chairs read the agenda items and the committee adjourned by unanimous voice vote.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Feb 4th, 2026

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Transcript Highlights:
  • Licensure compacts are enacted by states, and they form what's called a compact commission to administer
  • the compact.
  • But, you know, again, as we've heard, like one interstate compact, you've only seen one interstate compact
  • State policies enacting interstate licensure compacts, such as the cosmetology compact, relieve one of
  • State policies enacting interstate licensure compacts such as the cosmetology compact relieve one of
Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on late-filed bills and home rule petitions, with testimony taken both in person and virtually. The chairs reviewed hearing logistics and testimony limits, then heard a series of bill presentations covering public health, alcohol licensing, professional licensure, consumer issues, and automotive warranty reimbursement. Committee members asked questions throughout, particularly on interstate licensure compacts and the structure of proposed regulatory changes. Representative John Barrett testified in support of H 4907, which would regulate the sale of nitrous oxide to curb recreational misuse and protect young people, and members echoed concerns about its health risks. Southbridge officials Peg Dean and David Adams supported H 488, seeking an extension of district liquor licenses to match delayed downtown revitalization and business development. Leslie Ross and Keith Buckout testified on S 2636, a cosmetology licensure compact, with Buckout explaining that compacts improve mobility for workers and military families; Melissa Willett of the Defense State Liaison Office also supported the compact for the same reason. Representative Mindy Domb testified for H 559, proposing a commission to study the effects of electronic textbooks and automatic textbook billing on students and affordability. George Cronin of MassPack supported H 4597, which would limit new alcohol retail licenses within 500 feet of another alcohol seller after 2026 to address oversaturation; he said the bill would not disturb existing licenses. Luke Van Horn testified for H 559 and also raised concerns about H 4719, describing the burden of costly course materials and access codes on students. Mike Capuccio and Ryan Williams supported H 4719, which would create HVAC construction supervisor licensing, arguing it would improve consumer protection, accountability, and clean-energy outcomes; no opposition was heard on that bill in the excerpt. On H 4019, the Massachusetts State Auto Dealers Association supported a change to warranty reimbursement rules, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and Subaru New England opposed it, warning it would raise costs and allow overpayment using aftermarket time guides. The committee concluded by reading the agenda items and then voted unanimously to adjourn.
MO
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Professional Registration and Licensing Jan 14th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Professional Registration and Licensing

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a physical therapist, we're in a compact.
  • compact.
  • This will be the fifth compact that I've worked on. Compacts have become very popular.
  • You belong to a compact for a reason.
  • with a compact.
Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (10-23-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • We the dietitionian licenser compact.
  • </c> for Interstate Compacts. for Interstate Compacts.
  • The compact commission has been formed, and the process of implementing the compact is happening now.
  • The compact commission has been formed, and the process of implementing the compact is happening now.
  • </c><00:10:39.839><c> Um</c> with the dietitian compact. Um with the dietitian compact.
Summary: The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September 25 minutes, and heard several informational presentations on occupational licensing and workforce access. The first major topic was the dietitian licensure compact, presented by Rep. Vanessa Gracel, Whitney Duddy, and Caitlyn Bison. They said the compact would be revenue-neutral, improve licensure portability, support military families, expand telehealth and rural access, and preserve state regulatory authority. Testimony noted that 15 states had joined the compact, including Ohio and Tennessee, and that Kentucky would have a seat on the compact commission if it enacted the measure. Members asked about bordering states and possible telehealth competition concerns; witnesses said they had not seen evidence of harmful effects in other compacts and described the compact as expanding access rather than displacing local providers. The committee then heard testimony on music therapy licensure, with Chris Millet, Laura Elliot Buckner, and Dr. Kimberly Cinemore speaking in support of Senate Bill 42. They described music therapy as a clinical, board-certified profession requiring formal education, supervised training, and national certification, and argued that state licensure would protect the public, clarify scope of practice, and help retain Kentucky-trained professionals. Witnesses said the bill would not require new state funding, could be administered through a self-sustaining licensing structure, and would not prevent others from using music in their work. In response to questions, they said licensure could help open doors to insurance, waiver, and HSA reimbursement, but would not guarantee coverage. Finally, the committee heard testimony on expanding physician access through a provisional licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians. Adam Meyer of the Cicero Institute said Kentucky faces a severe physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued that qualified international physicians should not have to repeat residency if they meet strict criteria, including an employment offer, prior training and experience, good standing, U.S. exam passage, and a three-year provisional period before full licensure. Rapender Carr of Baptist Health supported the concept, saying it could help fill hard-to-recruit positions across the state and improve access in rural markets. No votes were taken on these policy topics during the meeting.
NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Nov 7th, 2025

Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's the nursing compact.
  • The physical therapy compact, psychology compact, and the teacher's compact—of those six, only two of
  • This is a licensing compact; it's not a practice compact.
  • We do endorse the compact.
  • They want us in the compact, right? That's what they said. They want us in the compact.
Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
MO
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Economic Development Mar 10th, 2026

Joint Committee on Rural Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • You have that from before, I think, the many compacts.
  • And the courts and even the compact is not enacted.
  • So I understand why these compacts come about.
  • And they are members of the compact currently.
  • This compact levels the playing field.
Committee: House Joint Committee on Rural Economic Development
Summary: The Committee on Economic Development met with 13 members present and first went into executive session. It voted House Bill 3095 and House Bill 3249 do pass, both by 12-1 votes, and also adopted a House committee substitute for House Bill 2142 that rolled in House Bill 2058 before voting the combined measure do pass by 12-1. The transcript does not describe the substance of those bills in detail, but records the committee’s favorable action on each. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 3262, Representative Peters’ proposal to create an interstate massage compact. Supporters, including the sponsor, a massage business operator, a former state massage board regulator, and the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards, said the compact would improve workforce mobility, reduce duplicate licensing and background checks, and preserve state authority over standards and discipline. An opponent argued interstate compacts are unconstitutional, could supersede state law, and raise concerns about gifts and closed meetings. No vote was taken on HB 3262 during the hearing. The final hearing was on House Bill 3157, which would create a single statewide permit for mobile food vendors. The sponsor and supporters from the Institute for Justice and the food truck industry said the bill would reduce duplicative local permits and inspections, lower costs, and help food trucks operate across jurisdictions while keeping health and safety standards. Opponents, including Kansas City and Springfield-Greene County health officials, argued the bill would preempt local control, shift regulatory authority to the state, and create enforcement and fiscal concerns. Committee members raised questions about local inspection authority, fees, and a possible committee substitute, but no final action was taken in the hearing.