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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/22/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- More importantly, federal law still uses the terms hemp and marijuana in U.S. code language; cannabis
- More importantly, federal law still uses the terms hemp and marijuana in U.S. code language; cannabis
- More importantly, federal law still uses the terms hemp and marijuana in U.S. code language; cannabis
- More importantly, federal law still uses the terms hemp and marijuana in U.S. code language; cannabis
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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Jan 28th, 2026 at 03:08 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- the bill goes far beyond bans in other states by prohibiting the most common firearms in use and penalizes
- what would more greatly affect firearm safety, and that is through amendment to the Children Criminal Code
- But perhaps a more appropriate course of action would be to penalize the traffickers, straw purchasers
- But perhaps a more appropriate course of action would be to penalize the traffickers, straw purchasers
- I think we're trying to penalize these gentlemen and ladies for others that are finding faults in the
Keywords:
Medicaid, healthcare, medical education, salaries, graduate education, clinician pay, health sciences, education funding, faculty salary, University of New Mexico, healthcare funding, general fund, state budget, New Mexico legislation, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, 996
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 20, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no further questions, Representative Gianlombardo has filed an amendment, Bar Code 130573.
- provisions will make it harder for bad actors to target Floridians and ensure good faith actors are not penalized
- Actors to target Floridians and ensure good faith actors are not penalized for falling victim.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- For those who fail to provide the annual report, the Board of Nursing may penalize directors who fail
- May penalize directors who fail to report.
- think what your bill says is that some other state anywhere for any reason that they have in their codes
Summary:
The committee heard and approved several health care bills. Senate Bill 68, by Senator Harrell, would require all hospital emergency departments to be prepared to treat children by maintaining pediatric equipment, staff training, written policies, a pediatric care coordinator, and completion/public posting of the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment. Senator Harrell said the bill is intended to improve pediatric emergency care in general hospitals, and the bill was supported by the Florida College of Emergency Physicians and the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It passed favorably.
The committee also approved Senate Bill 154, which corrects the Mobile Act for dentists and dental hygienists by requiring graduates of out-of-state dental schools seeking licensure by endorsement to have attended a CODA-accredited school. The bill drew support from dental and dental hygienist groups and passed favorably. Senate Bill 40, by Senator Sharif, would require Medicaid managed care networks to ensure at least half of primary care providers offer appointments outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, to improve access and reduce emergency room use; it also passed favorably.
A lengthy discussion centered on Senate Bill 254, also by Senator Harrell, which would tighten oversight of nursing education programs, create a temporary provisional license and preceptorship for new graduates awaiting NCLEX results, require remediation for low-performing programs, add standardized admission and exit-exam requirements, and allow the Department of Health to inspect programs unannounced. Supporters said the bill would improve quality and help students gain experience, while opponents warned it could reduce the number of nursing programs and worsen shortages, especially among private schools. After debate and testimony from nursing and school representatives, the bill passed favorably, with Senator Davis voting no.
The committee then received an OPPAGA presentation on interstate health care licensure compacts. OPPAGA reviewed how Florida uses licensure by endorsement, telehealth registration, and compacts for nurses, psychologists, and physicians, and explained the potential benefits and drawbacks of joining additional compacts, including portability, data sharing, and emergency staffing versus costs, administrative burdens, and possible conflicts with Florida scope-of-practice laws. No action was taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Davis requested to be recorded in support of SB 68 and SB 154.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- So, there's a well thought out process that's already laid down in code for developing that.
- This ensures operators are not unfairly penalized for bureaucratic delays. 6 is crucial for fairness
- businesses that made a good but faith effort to comply before the deadline took effect are not unfairly penalized
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Laws Code.
- Right now, code enforcement officers in training have to work under the supervision of a registered code
- So this bill would amend the Occupations Code to allow code enforcement officers in training to perform
- Senate Bill 2595 creates a new criminal offense in the Texas Penal Code for harassing, intimidating,
- Code.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a quorum, an invocation, and routine business including dispensing with the previous day’s journal, receiving a House message on HB 104/HJR 34, and a gubernatorial message naming two appointees to the Texas Real Estate Commission. The chamber also adopted several resolutions recognizing Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day, Golf Day in Texas, Cindy Ramos-Davidson, and the 50th anniversary of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District. Members then adopted memorial resolutions honoring fallen first responders, including Deputy Jesse Ray Perez and Deputy Melissa Pollard, and the Senate agreed to adjourn in their memory.
The Senate considered and passed several bills. SB 2199 increased penalties for loading overweight vehicles transporting hazardous materials; SB 1959 adjusted permit factors for the North Texas Groundwater Conservation District; SB 1376 changed supervision rules for code enforcement officer trainees; SB 2595 created a new offense for harassing, intimidating, or threatening someone while concealing identity with a mask or similar headgear; SB 1012 authorized sale or lease of certain surplus state property in Austin; SB 2245 revised bonded title procedures; SB 2605 created a municipal housing authority asset commission; SB 3044 expanded and adjusted the board of the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District; SB 628 clarified county fire code enforcement authority through interlocal agreements; SB 2778 raised the spending threshold for emergency services district employees; SB 3039 addressed public higher education transfer issues; and SB 2523 allowed release from municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition. Most of these bills were passed to engrossment, the three-day rule was suspended, and final passage was completed, often by wide margins.
The chamber also took up SB 1844, which would require cities to provide services before expanding taxing areas into limited-purpose jurisdictions; a floor amendment narrowed the bill, and it was passed to engrossment. SB 2284 clarified municipal and county authority over firearms, airguns, archery equipment, and related items, and was passed despite opposition. SB 2529, dealing with the vote threshold for taxing units to adopt higher tax rates or issue tax bonds, prompted extended debate over voter approval and representative decision-making; after questions, the bill was passed to engrossment and held. At the end of the session, the Senate recessed for 20 minutes and announced it would meet as the Caucus of the Whole.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA Public Hearing 01-30-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- 106, relating to pedestrians, which authorizes pedestrians to act contrary to the Statewide traffic code
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traffic to act contrary to the Statewide traffic to act contrary to the Statewide traffic code - when a reasonably careful code when a reasonably careful pedestrian<00:12:26.440>
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those - Bill 106, relating to pedestrians, which authorizes pedestrians, contrary to the Statewide traffic code
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several transportation-related measures. SB 282 would increase penalties for using an uncrewed aircraft, or drone, in the commission of a felony. The Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney strongly supported the bill, saying drones are being used to facilitate crimes such as burglaries, sex offender registration violations, and even murders, and that the measure would create a stronger deterrent and address sentencing issues. Members discussed how drone use could be investigated and noted that a prior Uncrewed Aircraft Offenses Act already covers a range of drone-related offenses. Testimony also included support from a Kauaʻi County Council member and the Office of the Public Defender, and the bill was then set aside as the committee moved on.
The committee also heard SB 1032 on campaign finance, which would amend restrictions on foreign nationals and foreign corporations making contributions and expenditures. Testimony was listed in support from labor, civic, and advocacy groups, with some opposition, but the measure was not debated further in the portion provided. SB 1160, a consumer protection bill on ticket resale, drew support from venues and event groups and opposition from the Chamber of Progress, which argued the bill should target scalpers and deceptive practices rather than legitimate resale platforms. The Attorney General suggested an amendment to limit the bill’s scope to Hawaiʻi events, citing Commerce Clause concerns.
On SB 344, requiring skateboard users under 16 to wear helmets, the Department of Transportation, Honolulu Police Department, and the Kiki Injury Prevention Coalition supported the measure. SB 106, which would let pedestrians cross outside marked crosswalks when a reasonably careful pedestrian would see no immediate danger, drew mixed testimony: public health and equity advocates supported it as a safety and anti-profiling measure, while others opposed it, warning it could increase danger on wider, faster roads. Committee members questioned whether Hawaiʻi’s current law is more dangerous because pedestrians must step into the roadway before drivers are required to stop, and the discussion continued at length without a final vote in the excerpt. The committee also heard SB 10009 on accessible parking fines, with DCAB and DAGS supporting the intent; a member asked that any new fine revenue go to the state parking revolving fund. SB 820, shortening the vehicle title transfer deadline from 30 days to 14 days, drew opposition from the Public Defender and Honolulu Customer Services, who said the current deadline is reasonable and the bill did not clearly solve a problem. Later measures included SB 1095 on license plate decal restrictions, SB 215 on towing and immobilization fees, and SB 1117 on electric mobility rebates and age/helmet rules, which received support from transportation and safety groups, though the transcript cuts off before any final actions or votes on those bills.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Senate in Special Session B Jan 28th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, do you know what the level of offense is, just for criminal punishment code task force?
- Late-filed amendment to the amendment, bar code 26617. 17.
- Late-filed amendment to the amendment, bar code 26617, by Senator Bernard: delete line 1651 and insert
- Late-filed amendment to the amendment, bar code 95331, by Senator Jones: delete line 1651 and insert
- And not penalize people for their good work. And I'm talking about those young people again.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then read an amended joint proclamation expanding the special session call to include financial penalties for government officials, criminal penalties for offenses committed by illegal aliens, and programs and appropriations to support law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. No committee reports, governor’s messages, or House messages were on the desk before the chamber moved to the special order calendar.
The main item was Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 2B, the immigration bill, along with a late-filed strike-all amendment by Senator Gruters. Gruters said the amendment aligned terminology with federal law, increased penalties for crimes by unauthorized aliens, added transnational crime organizations to gang definitions, required stronger participation in the federal 287(g) program, created financial penalties for noncompliance, offered a $1,000 bonus for officers assisting ICE in large operations, directed more information-sharing with federal agencies, and barred DHSMV from issuing licenses or IDs to unauthorized aliens. He framed the bill as supporting President Trump’s immigration agenda and focusing on criminal illegal aliens rather than street-level enforcement.
A long question-and-answer period followed, with Senators Polsky, Pizzo, Smith, Jones, Roscoe, Berman, and others pressing the sponsor on scope, legality, costs, and implementation. Questions focused on whether the bill would require participation beyond jails and detention centers, whether schools or churches could be affected, liability and immunity for local agencies, the size and purpose of the proposed appropriations, and the impact on undocumented students receiving in-state tuition waivers. Gruters and Senator Fine said the 287(g) provisions were intended to apply to jails and detention facilities, that green-card holders and lawful residents would not be affected, and that the tuition waiver repeal would end discounted tuition for students in the country illegally while not affecting their ability to attend. Fine also defended the mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses committed by illegal immigrants, acknowledging it would likely be challenged in court but arguing the bill was designed to test and advance the policy. No final vote or other action on the bill is reflected in the excerpt.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/15/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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or a platform to carry the data, code, or a platform to carry the data, code - You're going to penalize that person, uh, so are you going to penalize... >> Businesses also, unless
- You're going to penalize that person, uh, so are you going to penalize the person who is sending to you
- <04:15:01.199>
that sending you're going to penalize that sending you're going to penalize - You're going to penalize that person, uh, so are you going to penalize the person who is sending to you
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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because <00:08:05.919>you're should be penalized because you're should be penalized - There is also that provision in the federal code.
- There is also that provision in the federal code.
- There is also that provision in the federal code.
- And a fundamental cornerstone of the bankruptcy code is the homestead protection.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 21st, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And then two, I never voted for the code of ethics 1010.5 rules.
- Which were not required by law in 1913 when the code of ethics began.
- Our code prohibits discrimination. By real estate agents.
- Our, our code of conduct covers discrimination.
- That's not a violation of, of our code.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And so prosecuting several cases involving horses under 4209 of the penal code, um, as a prosecutor in
- Counties adjacent to those counties can also adopt fire codes.
- State state law allows for counties to contract with cities to enforce a fire code.
- The development process in areas where there's multiple codes.
- Travis County adopted and began enforcing a fire code in 2005.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary, Division A - Room 216, 29 January, 2026; 3:00 PM
Judiciary, Division A
Transcript Highlights:
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sections that's why you have the code sections that's why you have the code - <00:09:13.839>
sections that um it brings the code sections that um it brings the code sections - And so that would throughout the code.
- conform to the code section with that. conform to the code section with that.
Summary:
The committee met to discuss several bills, beginning with a block motion on Senate Bills 2138, 2697, 2707, 2717, and 2726. Those measures were described as code-section updates involving redrawn Supreme Court districts, youth court reforms, Administrative Office of Courts matters, replacement of the MyKids youth court computer system, and Mississippi opioid settlement commission procedures. The committee agreed to take them up together, and the motion to report them title sufficient and due pass carried without opposition.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 2890, dealing with the judicial operations fund. Members were told the fund no longer has sufficient revenue to cover court operations and requested judicial raises, and the proposed committee substitute would repeal the fund while conforming related code references. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported title sufficient and due pass. Senate Bill 2730, granting immunity to nonprofits and churches that open during declared emergencies, was amended with a reverse repealer and then passed as amended.
Next, Senate Bill 2135 was explained as a change to jury summons procedures so clerks could use the SEMS active/inactive voter designation and summon only active voters, without removing anyone from the voter rolls. The bill drew no opposition and passed, though a reverse repealer was later requested on similar procedural grounds in other bills. Senate Bill 2360 would create a public registry of entities that, though appearing private, are covered by the Mississippi Tort Claims Act; members discussed whether such entities should also be required to identify themselves on websites and written materials, and an amendment to that effect was adopted. A reverse repealer was then added, and the bill passed as amended.
Finally, Senate Bill 2362 was presented as a proposal to create a private cause of action under the Unfair Trade Practices Act, allowing claimants to sue directly while still notifying the Attorney General. The sponsor said the bill would not add extra damages and noted similar laws in other states. The committee discussion was cut off in the transcript before a final vote on that bill is shown.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 091 Apr 15th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- code or the model benchbook.
- code or the model benchbook.
- code or the model benchbook.
- But when we're trying to, whether we're trying to or not, we're penalizing a lot of these bills, such
- as this bill, especially unamended, penalizing landlords.
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and made several announcements, including recognition of Liberty Common High School seniors and Canyon Creek Elementary students visiting the Capitol. Committee meeting notices were also given for Judiciary and Transportation, Housing, and Local Government. The chamber then took up House Joint Resolution 1027, a Holocaust remembrance resolution sponsored by Representatives Weinberg and Woodrow and Senators Weissman and Ball.
The resolution emphasized the history of the Holocaust, the rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Colorado and nationally, the importance of Holocaust and genocide education, and the need to combat bias and hate. Several members spoke in support, including personal reflections from Representatives Woodrow, Weinberg, Goldstein, and others about family history, survivor testimony, and the importance of remembrance and prevention. The House adopted HJR 1027 by vote, and Representatives Rutnell and Lindsay were added as co-sponsors.
The chamber then set a slate of bills as special orders for April 14, 2026. In committee-of-the-whole action, House Bill 1288 on jury selection was amended and passed; the amended bill creates a jury selection working group to study voir dire, juror questionnaires, and related issues, with a public report and Supreme Court review of any proposed rule changes. House Bill 1224 on financial protections for mobile home park residents was also taken up, with committee reports adopted and discussion focused on transparency in park sales, resident purchase opportunities, disclosures, and due diligence protections. Representative Richardson offered amendment L006 to adjust how a state registration fee is allocated, describing it as a flexibility and transparency measure, while the sponsor responded that the bill was keeping the fee structure stable and that the existing split had been negotiated with stakeholders.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Oct 6th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And so how you read Table Three is that... we compared the top 20 behavioral health codes for... on page
- We compared the top 20 behavioral health codes in the state that were used and we compared them to both
- And so, for Utah, in one behavioral health code, you are 3% above what Utah's behavioral health code
- You're actually 5% above what Utah pays for that behavioral health code rate.
- Additionally, to penalize egregiously wrongful behavior, things that we think about as fraudulent conduct
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 5th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is a common-sense measure to clean up existing firearms-related codes and allows for the following
- And their board voted to penalize, to discriminate against charter schools. Why?
- However, even with the amendments, this bill overreaches and ends up penalizing schools that are acting
- Let's ensure that every student in California, no matter where their zip code is... to dismantle the
- Let's ensure that every student in California, no matter where their zip code is, ...opportunity.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long floor file of bills. Early measures passed with little or no debate, including AB 698 on local transfer taxes and affordable housing analysis, AB 456 on mobile home sales, AB 1129 on reportable infant health conditions, AB 69 on Fair Plan insurance notices and voluntary market searches, AB 357 on expedited student and faculty housing permits, AB 383 on firearms code cleanups, AB 426 on drones interfering with emergency response, AB 825 on energy affordability and transmission financing, and AB 699 on ballot transparency for local tax and bond measures. Most of these bills passed unanimously or with strong bipartisan margins, while AB 825 drew the most extended debate over whether it would lower costs or expand state control of energy infrastructure; it ultimately passed 45-5.
The most contentious item was AB 84, which would strengthen oversight of non-classroom-based charter schools and tighten accountability for charter spending and operations. Supporters argued it was needed to stop fraud and misuse of public education dollars, citing major scandals and audit findings, while opponents warned it would harm legitimate charter schools, reduce educational options, and disproportionately affect rural and special-needs students. Several members said they supported the bill only to keep negotiations going, and others urged more targeted or delayed action. After extensive debate and multiple amendments, the Assembly passed AB 84 on a 41-22 vote.
The chamber also took up AB 610, a housing bill that would require cities and counties to disclose planned housing restrictions and limit new constraints for three years after housing element approval. The author framed it as a certainty and transparency measure to help address the state’s housing shortage, while noting continued discussions with local governments and housing advocates. The transcript ends with the bill’s presentation and request for an aye vote, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So what this bill is proposing is, instead of doing 100% solely based on the zip code where the person
- lives, to be able to shift and modify that formula to 75% based on the zip code, and then 25% based
- lives, to be able to shift and modify that formula to 75% based on the zip code, and then 25% based
- where Black and Latino consumers are the majority is a lot higher than ZIP codes ...ZIP codes where
- It's a lot higher than ZIP codes where the majority of people are white.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a public hearing on a wide range of auto insurance and vehicle-related bills. Testimony focused heavily on autonomous vehicle regulation, auto insurance rating by ZIP code, rental car liability coverage, and surcharge thresholds for minor accidents. Representative Polito supported a bill to regulate autonomous vehicle testing and deployment, arguing for school-zone restrictions, slower speeds, a remote kill switch, and minimum insurance requirements to protect the public. Representative Mendez and Senator Payano testified for legislation to reduce racial and socioeconomic inequities in auto insurance pricing by limiting the weight insurers may place on territorial loss costs, while the Mass Insurance Federation and Consumer Federation of America offered opposing and supporting views, respectively, on the fairness and actuarial impact of geographic rating. The committee also heard support for a bill to remove inspection-sticker violations from license-point calculations, and for a bill to raise the damage threshold for insurance surcharges and minor/major accident classifications.
A substantial portion of the hearing addressed House Bill 1301 on rental car liability. Enterprise Mobility, the American Car Rental Association, and a small Massachusetts rental company supported the bill, saying personal auto insurers should be primary when their insureds drive rental cars, that Massachusetts is an outlier compared with most other states, and that the change would reduce costs and simplify claims handling. The Mass Insurance Federation opposed the bill, arguing that current Massachusetts law already clearly makes the vehicle owner’s policy primary and that shifting liability would raise costs for private-passenger policyholders. Committee members asked detailed questions about how rental coverage works, whether premiums or rental rates would change, and how other states handle the issue.
The committee also heard testimony on a bill to adjust surcharge rules for at-fault accidents, with sponsors arguing that repair costs and vehicle values have risen sharply and that the current thresholds are outdated. Members discussed how the point system affects drivers, whether the proposal should apply cumulatively or per incident, and how Carfax and out-of-pocket repairs factor into consumer costs. At the end of the hearing, the chair noted written testimony could still be submitted and, during a brief personal privilege, recorded support for two underinsurance bills, H. 1109 and S. 748. The committee then moved and seconded a motion to adjourn, and the hearing ended without any votes on the bills themselves.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But what you just said was you're looking to have the Texas code match a federal code which has not yet
- The federal code so you have anticipate a change in federal code has been enacted.
- Um, uh, that, that's the HUD code is administered. It's a basically a federal building code.
- It's the only preemptive federal building code.
- There's actually a provision in 1201 in the occupations code, chapter 1201, the occupation code that
Bills:
HB303
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The government code and the local government code allow governmental entities and political subdivisions
- fire origin and cause, conducting state building fire safety inspections, enforcing the state fire code
- Well, if you could get it by zip code or something, it would be even better, you know, something that
- the same rate based on this zip code back here.
- Chapter 2210 of the Texas Insurance Code directs TWIA to operate as an insurance company.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed May 6, 2026, 9:00AM HST - Day 57
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- By passing this bill, we will have the unintended consequence of penalizing the innocent owner instead
- <01:41:40.000>
the unintended consequence of penalizing the unintended consequence of penalizing - any contractor who has been to penalize any contractor who has been caught<01:42:16.719>
doing - Um, and I just want to make sure that everyone understands that the language of the procurement code
- Um, and I just want to make sure that everyone understands that the language of the procurement code