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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 4th, 2026 at 06:03 pm

House Judiciary

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  • And I have to my left is a lawyer extraordinaire of the Council of the Governor's Office.
  • So instead of so on page, it takes out the definition of grave passive neglect on page four.
  • And on line 23, Madam Chair it adds the words of the decisional capacity as a result, as a result of
  • Yeah, it's not in front of you folks. Yeah, it's not in front of you.
  • I read the summaries and I'm sure many of the members have so. an overview of what was done and I'm sure
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 21st, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

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  • the age of 16?
  • I’m also the founder of Conservative Ladies of America. I join you in the intent of this bill.
  • Next up, we have Adam Bassford from Associated Industries of Florida, speaking for informational purposes
  • Some of us are experts and some of us actually deal with AI every day, all day, and some of us do not
  • Some of us are experts and some of us actually deal with AI every day all day and some of us do not.
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism heard and advanced several bills focused on economic development, consumer protection, workforce issues, and technology. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. SB 1266, as amended, creates a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with Cyber Florida and was also reported favorably. SB 554, a Florida Bar-backed update to the not-for-profit corporations statute, was approved without opposition. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales practices and predatory financing at retail pet stores, received supportive testimony from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which sets rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, also passed favorably. The committee also considered SB 998, the Department of Commerce package, which combines updates to the Small Cities CDBG program, clarification of rural community eligibility, an exemption from a reverter clause for military-related land conveyances, and revisions to E-Verify enforcement. The E-Verify portion drew the most debate, with questions about employer cure periods, treatment of current investigations, and whether the bill creates a loophole for independent contractors. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal enforcement between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. SB 998 was reported favorably on a divided vote. SB 214, which expands the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties, was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 482, an artificial intelligence consumer-protection bill that creates an “AI bill of rights” covering companion chatbots, parental controls for minors, data privacy, de-identified data, unauthorized use of likeness, and enforcement by the Attorney General, with a limited private cause of action for minors. The bill drew extensive testimony both in support and in opposition, including concerns about privacy, age verification, and enforcement, but it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7030, a public-records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations under the AI bill, and adjourned after members requested to be recorded on certain votes.
KY
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  • When I was president of the American Medical Association, one of the last public statements that I made
  • When I was president of the American Medical Association, one of the last public statements that I made
  • When I was president of the American Medical Association, one of the last public statements that I made
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  • <02:09:28.320> of Canada, the uh the Association of Canada, the uh the Association of Provincial
Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Health Services met to approve the June 18 minutes and hear introductory remarks from new Cabinet Secretary for Health and Family Services Dr. Steven Stack and new Department for Public Health Commissioner Dr. John Langfeld. Both described their backgrounds and emphasized a shared focus on using health data to improve quality, coordination, and outcomes across Kentucky. They highlighted the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHI) as a central tool for connecting hospitals, labs, providers, public health systems, Medicaid, and other state and federal data sources, and said the system supports notifications, immunization records, surveillance, and care coordination. They also outlined priorities such as continued investment in KHI, stronger interoperability, privacy protections, and expanded analytic capacity to turn data into action. Committee members then asked about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and informed consent, particularly for pregnant women and children. Dr. Stack said informed consent should come through a licensed health care provider, that Kentucky did not mandate the COVID vaccine, and that the evidence still supports vaccination for high-risk groups, including pregnant women, citing professional medical guidance. A follow-up exchange focused on concerns about past vaccine policies and the need for patients to receive full information before making decisions. Senator Heron asked how KIPRC/KIPR could be used to address firearm injuries. Dr. Langfeld said the key opportunity is to make data more real-time and usable for day-to-day response, while Dr. Stack said the department would continue its long-standing partnership with KIPRC and noted his view that gun violence is a public health emergency. He added, however, that because firearms are a deeply divided issue, the Department for Public Health’s current role is mainly to make data available for authorized research rather than to take a broader policy role. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

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  • Um, I was not aware of any of that.
  • Um, I was not aware of any of that.
  • I was not aware of any of that.
  • c> the a couple of comments on some of the the a couple of comments on some of the the testimony.
  • And that's kind of kind of scary flow.
Bills: HF2446
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Move the minutes of April 2nd. Chair. Move the minutes of April 2nd. Is that the correct? Yeah.
  • of the department of services division of the department of agriculture<00:05:22.320> which<00
  • It's a reduction of $500,000.
  • dollars of 450,28 and 29.
  • scientific experts on the effects of the land application of PFAS-contaminated biosolids.
Bills: HF2446
NV
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  • So everyone can do the math associated with that. So that's part of the sense of urgency on that.
  • There are also ADA issues associated with that building because it was of the time of construction.
  • For the record, Jake Decker, Director of Extension, Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology
  • For the record, Jake Decker, Director of Extension, Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology
  • of health care along with associated conditions and requirements.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA DEFER, WLA Public Hearings 02-13-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

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  • take care of the cultural stewardship of take care of the cultural stewardship of our<00:37:06.160
  • and Kapakahi Stream, monitoring of associated watershed conditions, identification of potential source
  • of Kapakahi stream, monitoring of associated<00:51:04.960> watershed<00:51:05.520> conditions
  • :51:20.880> of sources of pollutants, compilation of sources of pollutants, compilation of findings
  • I think the intent here is to help with the Lahaina rebuilding and just avoid some of the associated
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to hunting, trespass enforcement, conservation banking, coral reef resilience, and search and rescue. SB 2130 would require DLNR to increase the percentage of public land acreage designated for public hunting areas; DLNR offered comments, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council expressed concern, and a Game Management Advisory Commission member urged adequate funding for both study and maintenance of any expanded hunting areas. SB 2128 would require forfeiture to the state of firearms or motor vehicles used in hunting trespass on private land; the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the bill, and another signer testified without additional detail. The committee also heard SB 3053, which appropriates funds to DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources for mangrove removal and shoreline/stream maintenance in the Westlock and Middleock shorelines and watersheds. DLNR supported the measure and noted staff involved in mangrove removal work; no other testimony was offered. On SB 20005, which authorizes conservation banks for compensatory mitigation in habitat conservation plans and incidental take licenses, DLNR supported the bill but said a House measure, HB 1802, would place key safeguards in statute rather than administrative rules. Earthjustice opposed SB 20005 for lacking statutory safeguards and said it would support incorporating the House language, while CARES supported the bill as a modernization that could reduce permit processing time and provide more predictable costs. A lengthy discussion followed on SB 3201, which would direct DLNR to prioritize coral reef resilience and set performance targets for coral cover and herbivore biomass. DLNR said it supported the intent but wanted more flexibility because outside factors such as climate and emissions policy affect reef conditions; the Nature Conservancy shared that concern and asked for more flexible language. For the bill, For the Fishes strongly supported stronger protections and suggested adding abundance as a metric, while NOAA and DLNR discussed the difficulty of setting universal benchmarks because reef conditions vary by location. Randy Kosaki and CARES supported the bill, emphasizing coral decline and the need for measurable goals, while committee members asked about restoration projects, benchmarks, and whether the bill’s deadlines were meant to require a plan rather than immediate achievement. Finally, the committee took up SB 2937, which would create a search and rescue card program and special fund to reimburse state, county, and volunteer search-and-rescue operations. DLNR’s wildlife division said it stood on its written testimony, and the Hawaii SAR Alliance supported the concept but said Hawaii first needs a stronger search-and-rescue framework, including a state coordinator, before implementing such a program. No votes or final actions were taken on any of the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.
TX
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  • Thank you so much, Father, for the State of Texas.
  • Father, please give them a knowledge of each situation.
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. and to the Republic for which it stands
  • And for the good of the United States of America and for the good of the State of Texas, my state, and
  • Guillen moves that the House of Representatives of the first called session of the 89th Legislature stand
TX
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  • In accordance with the proclamation of the Honorable Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, I call the House
  • of Representatives of the 89th Legislature, Second Called Session to order.
  • , with all its history of the state of Texas.
  • I recognize the Honorable Jeff Leach of Brazoria County to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance to the
  • By following Governor Abbott's lead, instead of the will of Texans, they have allowed us to reset the
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026

State Government

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  • large businesses, some of While a lot of large businesses, some of this<00:08:11.840> economic
  • Eighty-nine percent of Republicans and 75% of Democrats and independent voters.
  • Chairman, members of the committee. Mr. Chairman, members of the committee.
  • Association.
  • Still in my second year of Association.
Bills: HB69, HB114, HB161
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • that you're answering are sort of just with the intention of that not being part of the bill.
  • We're talking about 34 boards, hundreds of thousands of licensees, millions of dollars coming in annually
  • The costs are different in terms of each of the licenses, in terms of...” “...has a different number
  • of licenses, costs are different in terms of each of the licenses, in terms of fees.
  • At the end of the year, whatever we have left over, they get 6.9% of that back, regardless of how much
Bills: SB507
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • come from the local Board of... ...from the local Board of Education.
  • of... ...of 2025 the State Department of Education shall develop a survey to assess the level of participation
  • with the policy of this act shall result in a deduction of 30% of the school's common purchase... ...
  • of thing should...
  • So, I'm kind of giving you a heads-up of what I will accept.
Bills: SB92, HB9, HB9