What happened on Monday, 10 February 2025
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
The administration recommends moving Town Aid Road funding back to the capital budget and proposes multi-year fare increases for rail and bus to help cover rising transit costs while appropriating additional operating support.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
Committee advances Senate Bill 1214 and Senate Bill 1387 for appropriations review
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Hawaii enacts law banning political contributions from state contractors and grantees during contracts.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami‑Dade County policy committee members asked the administration to return to the committee with a detailed report on the county streetlight maintenance contract, outages and theft mitigation after multiple commissioners described long-running outages affecting businesses and public safety.
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Legislation aims to limit campaign contributions from state contractors and grantees to enhance transparency.
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Senate Bill 13-39 was reported and referred to Appropriations by an 8‑0 vote. Proponents said the change will align state law with forthcoming federal guidance on stop/unsubscribe text replies and reduce litigation risk for small businesses.
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Legislature confirms new loan limits for Hawaiian Homes Commission Act following federal approval.
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The budget outlines a new universal preschool endowment seeded by surplus funds; the Office of Early Childhood and State Department of Education would jointly implement a multiyear expansion with a proposed allowance to spend up to 10% of the endowment balance each year.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miramar mayor rejects initial proposal for Doral incinerator amid public outrage and health risks.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Community members urge leaders to reject incinerator, advocating for sustainable waste solutions.
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Hawaii prohibits state contractors and grantees from contributing to candidate committees during contracts.
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New bill allows associations to charge fees for transient vacation rental maintenance and security.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
Senate Bill 13-87, linked to the Commonwealth’s pandemic response study, was reported and referred to Appropriations by a subcommittee on an 8‑0 vote; no public testimony was recorded.
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Legislation aims to enhance legal representation for vulnerable immigrants facing deportation.
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OPM told lawmakers a roughly $300 million Medicaid shortfall is driving much of the first-year budget constraint and described several proposed savings: removing some weight-loss drug coverage, rolling back ambulance rates, freezing an eligibility program, and targeted rate increases in later years.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Community leaders urge Miami-Dade to adopt zero waste initiatives over incineration plans.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
State officials presented a biennial budget that they say is narrowly balanced under the spending cap but relies on a change to the volatility cap threshold and a mix of one-time and ongoing adjustments to close a projected gap.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
A Virginia legislative subcommittee voted to report Senate Bill 12-14 to the Appropriations Committee after proponents said the measure would create transparency and guardrails for public-sector use of “high‑risk” AI systems and one lawmaker said the bill’s breadth could deter technology investment.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Citizens express concerns about incinerator's impact on health, water quality, and property values.
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Condominium associations can charge fees to transient vacation rental owners starting July 1, 3000.
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Senate Bill 826 revises tax credit rules for low-income housing in Hawaii.
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Senate approves amendment to ease tuition costs for Virginia National Guard members
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miramar leaders advocate against incinerator construction due to public health concerns and pollution.
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Comptroller and State Librarian to report on remote legislative participation enhancements by 2026.
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New law mandates state agencies post rules online in accessible format by January 2027
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Legislature allocates funds for salary adjustments in multiple bargaining units for 2024-2025
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Dozens of speakers — including city officials from Miramar and environmental groups — told the committee that siting an incinerator near Airport West would risk public health, release PFAS and dioxins into air and water, and threaten the Everglades; Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam and city officials asked the county to withdraw plans to site an incinera
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Legislation aims to enhance participation in the state legislative process for remote residents.
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The subcommittee reported six Senate bills with substitutes or amendments, mostly conforming Senate language to companion House bills; five measures passed unanimously, one passed 5-2 and one had no recorded roll tally in the transcript.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
The county committee approved a package of waste-management measures — including a closed‑loop recycling pilot at the airport and seaport, tire and mattress recycling, methane extraction at landfills, expanded cardboard recycling and school recycling education — while advancing a separate item on selecting a waste‑to‑energy site to the full board '
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Legislature aims to expand SNAP benefits for 14000 additional households in Hawaii
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The Higher Education Subcommittee voted 7-0 to report Senate Bill 1106 as substituted to House Bill 1595, adopting an amendment to have grant funds disbursed directly to participating institutions as credit against students' financial accounts to reduce upfront tuition burdens for Virginia National Guard members.
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Hawaii's fiscal budget reveals no funding for education or collective bargaining in 2025-2027
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Legislature allocates funds to improve staffing and access for Hawaii's SNAP program
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Senate Bill 976 allows manufacturers to ship beer and spirits directly to consumers statewide.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Cabrera requests full report on broken streetlights from administration for upcoming meeting
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State budget report indicates no allocation for education or collective bargaining costs.
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Hawaii prohibits unauthorized listings of restaurant reservations by third-party services effective July 2050
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Senator Riebe emphasizes public health concerns regarding dust and air quality from mining.
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The Department of Business examines minimum wage effects and business closures in Hawaii.
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State budget proposal shows no funding for education or collective bargaining for 2025-2027.
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
The Public Utilities Board approved a consent agenda item authorizing undergrounding of a power line that serves pumps at Lake Lewisville; presenters clarified the line does not serve other customers and Corinth is funding the work.
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Hawaii legislators seek to relax pedestrian crossing rules to enhance walkability and safety.
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Hawaii appropriates funds for DBEDT to study minimum wage increase impacts by July 2025.
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The Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Confirmation Committee on Feb. 10, 2025, favorably recommended four nominees — Alan Walker, Gordon Moon, Patrick James and Selma (Salma) Sierra — to the Utah Board of Oil, Gas and Mining and sent the nominations to the full Senate for confirmation.
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New regulations protect pedestrians crossing roads outside crosswalks from penalties.
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Hawaii appropriates funds for state officer salary increases for 2025-2027 fiscal biennium.
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HTDC allocates funds for small business innovation and manufacturing assistance programs.
Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
City staff and the Community Agency Review Commission proposed numeric scoring, semi‑annual grantee reviews and removing LibertyFest, the Historical Society Museum and Hope Center from the CARC grant review process so they can be funded directly with contracts and competitive‑bid waivers. The commission also proposed changing the annual CARC cap to
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
The Public Utilities Board recommended two ordinances authorizing the city manager to execute agreements guaranteeing delivery of specified tonnage to the Denton landfill by Wise County and the Town of Little Elm at negotiated rates; both measures passed unanimously and are scheduled to move to council.
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
The board voted unanimously to recommend a council ordinance allowing the city to acquire permanent drainage easements and temporary construction easements (using eminent domain if necessary) for the Pecan Creek Phase 3 and 4 drainage and sewer project along Bernard, West Sycamore, West Mulberry and Stroud streets.
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Hawaii appropriates funds for health systems employee salary increases for fiscal years 2025-2027
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Senate Bill 997 establishes renewable energy rates tied to prevailing wage requirements.
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Senate Bill 123 aims to remove tax benefits for second home mortgages in Hawaii.
Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
A 2023 update to the 2020 downtown parking study found weekday peak occupancy at about 54% and increased turnover of on‑street spaces compared with 2019. Consultants recommended expanded signage for time limits, clearer wayfinding to off‑street lots, and consideration of employee parking programs and residential permit zones.
Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
City planning staff and consultants presented draft downtown streetscape design standards focused on sidewalk widths, furnishing zones, tree planting methods and options for on‑street parking configurations. Council members and stakeholders asked about ADA access, tree heights and tradeoffs between angled and parallel parking.
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Legislation requires reports from budget and taxation departments by 2026 to 2030
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State budget reveals no funding for education and collective bargaining for 2025-2027.
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
The Denton Public Utilities Board voted unanimously to authorize a $100,000 application fee so the city can apply to the U.S. EPA WIFIA program for financing that would cover up to 49% of planned water and wastewater capital projects.
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Legislation establishes fines for parking in spaces reserved for disabled or electric vehicles.
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Council debates amending police staffing goals to address community concerns over safety.
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Lawmakers modernize enterprise zone benefits to include direct retail sales by manufacturers.
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New law imposes fines to protect electric vehicle reserved parking spots in Hawaii
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Hawaii allocates funds for salary increases for excluded collective bargaining state employees
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Council discusses increasing police force to 400 to address staffing and fatigue issues.
Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida
Fort Pierce planning director told the planning board the city will focus on a comprehensive plan evaluation and evaluation report in 2025 and that staffing shortages have slowed application processing.
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
The City of Dallas Public Safety Committee voted to amend a resolution on police staffing goals, setting a revised hiring target for fiscal year 2025 and forwarding the measure to the mayor for full council consideration.
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Legislature warns bankruptcy may threaten Hawaii's renewable energy laws and utility workforce.
Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida
The Fort Pierce Planning Board voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit, with two conditions, allowing New Elite Academy to operate a daycare at 2210 Orange Avenue with no new construction.
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State budget reveals no allocated funds for education or collective bargaining in 2025-2027.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
Council reviews and postpones multiple ordinances for further community consultation and information.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
At an informal meeting, the Richmond City Council agreed to continue multiple consent-agenda items for further review and postponed action on one ordinance for two weeks after Councilor Bridal asked for more time to consult constituents and confirm consistency with the master plan.
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Captive insurance companies can apply for exemption certificates from examinations under new rules.
Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas
At a Feb. 10 joint Sunnyvale Town Council and 4B Board meeting, consultants presented updated concepts for Jobson Park and Samuel Farm North. Residents urged more turf, lighting and parking controls; council members directed staff and consultants to update the conceptual plan and cost estimates for return to council and 4B.
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Legislature approves appropriations for collective bargaining costs for Bargaining Unit 14 members.
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Legislature aims to expand boxing commission to include combat sports and mixed martial arts.
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Committee motions to amend funding for nutrition and dementia care services pass and fail.
Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas
At the Feb. 10 meeting the council approved the first reading of a 20‑year Mobility Plan that updates the town’s thoroughfare and trails maps, and separately held a first reading and a first‑reading approval on updated roadway impact‑fee assumptions and collection rates (85% residential, 65% nonresidential of the calculated maximum). Both measures:
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Legislature aims to address healthcare provider shortage by incentivizing preceptor roles.
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Hawaii revises combat sports commission's structure and rules for fee adjustments and penalties
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Legislature aims to implement comprehensive trauma-informed care for child welfare services staff
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New Act enhances tax credits for preceptors, effective July 2025 for qualified providers.
Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas
Dozens of residents at the Feb. 10 Sunnyvale Town Council meeting urged faster action on parks and youth-sports facilities, calling for turf fields, timed lighting and safer fields while some warned against clearing large stands of trees for a sports complex.
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A bicameral committee approved a substitute motion to send the Legislature’s ongoing, one‑time and opioid funding lists to the EAC as amended after floor debate and several failed Senate House split votes on specific changes.
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Hawaii's Office of Wellness and Resilience will implement trauma-informed care training for staff.
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Legislature aims to prevent rental price hikes by banning algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii
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Hawaii's Act improves agriculture through enhanced data collection and analysis for producers.
Wake County, North Carolina
Wake Invest in Women program shifts to Office of DEI to enhance gender wage gap initiatives.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Senate Bill 263, the Terry Peach Water Restoration Act, passed the committee; the measure would expand an existing pilot that targets invasive red cedar removal to additional reservoirs and study effects on streamflow and water resources.
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Hawaii prohibits rental price-fixing and mandates public education on violations.
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Legislation mandates insurers to list covered living expenses during declared emergencies for homeowners.
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Legislature promotes trauma-informed care through semi-autonomous Office of Wellness and Resilience.
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Legislation prohibits algorithmic pricing and establishes fines in Hawaii's rental market.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Senate Bill 985 would create the Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Program fund and direct the Department of Agriculture to administer grants connecting local producers and school districts; proponents said state funding was provided previously and about 248 schools participated last year.
Wake County, North Carolina
County staff presented the next phase for Wake County’s strategic plan, highlighting 104 recommended initiatives across 24 goals and asking commissioners to review gaps and partnerships as the budget season approaches.
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Law establishes rules for insurers on additional living expenses during states of emergency
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Senate Bill 777, stripped of its title for language work, passed the committee after sponsors said it will allow regulated captive rearing (tank/recirculating systems) of paddlefish and selected species while protecting broodstock limits and wild populations.
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Hawaii creates new office to implement trauma-informed care strategies and support community resilience
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Senate modifies definition of qualified nonprofit housing trust to serve qualified residents.
Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County staff briefed commissioners on negotiations with RDU airport to renew leases covering Lake Crabtree County Park. Commissioners raised concerns about potential development of Track 6, the future of accessible mountain-bike trails and rising lease costs tied to FAA fair-market requirements.
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Senate Bill 1129 establishes a group to promote natural infrastructure investments against climate risks.
Wake County, North Carolina
At a Feb. 10 Wake County work session, staff presented a status update on Wake Invest in Women and said the county plans to transition the initiative into the county Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, formalize an MOU with Wake Tech and recruit a new director. Commissioners asked about metrics, data partners and sustaining employer outreach
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Senate Bill 561, which would remove licensing for noncommercial quail raised for food, passed the Agriculture Committee after debate; an amendment to ban raising quail in single‑family residential zones failed on a voice vote.
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New law defines injury to protective services workers as a felony effective July 1, 3000
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Hawaii updates policies to enhance coverage for adopted infants and breast cancer screenings.
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Legislature addresses challenges in FAIR insurance program for high-risk properties in Hawaii.
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New law mandates coverage for breast cancer imaging based on risk assessment by 2026.
Skagit County, Washington
Commissioner Browning highlights financial support for local cultural initiatives and community engagement.
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New measures criminalize harm to emergency responders and healthcare professionals on duty
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Senate Bill 448 directs the Oklahoma Wildlife Commission to design a registration or lottery system and charge a nominal fee (not to exceed $100) for nonresident hunting access to certain wildlife management areas to preserve resident access; committee passed the bill 11‑0.
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Legislature amends assault laws to safeguard correctional and educational workers in Hawaii.
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Hawaii introduces FAIR program to ensure affordable insurance for residents in high-risk areas
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Legislature aims to lower breast cancer rates through improved screening coverage.
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FAIR Program aims to provide affordable insurance coverage for residents in high-risk areas.
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Senate passes SB 63 promoting tire recycling initiatives and fiscal changes for landfills
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Law updates expand definitions to protect emergency and educational workers from threats.
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Legislation creates program to help qualifying households pay energy bills through DHS.
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Hawaii selects a local insurer to manage hurricane relief policies with compliance monitoring.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The Senate Agriculture Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 280, which would create a state grant program to fund equipment, education and services for feral swine eradication; sponsor said the $500,000 ask is intended to leverage larger federal farm‑bill funds.
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The Senate adopted a third substitute to SB 192 establishing battery backup requirements (6 hours) for eligible commercial wind and solar projects and exempting projects already permitted by May 1.
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Legislators seek to support households struggling with high electricity rates in Hawaii.
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Hawaii lawmakers aim to ban resale of tickets above original prices to protect consumers.
Task force reports progress on billion-dollar Comey River project to alleviate Baton Rouge flooding.
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Senators advanced SB 187, which would use previously held CIB interest earnings to create an approximately $11 million loan to an American-owned company to restart feldspar (and related critical-mineral) processing in Utah; sponsor argued urgency after foreign export suspensions.
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During the meeting the committee reported multiple House bills out of committee, recording votes on HB 13-78 (forestry), HB 2407 (Main Street revolving fund), HB 1540 (workforce education partnership fund) and HB 1543 (Conservation Commission cleanup). Most measures passed unanimously or with strong majorities.
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Legislature proposes inspection measures to combat invasive species entering Hawaii.
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New law prohibits resale of event tickets above original price in Hawaii starting July 2025.
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New legislation prohibits importation and sale of infested materials to protect agriculture.
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A House committee voted 7-2 to report out House Bill 21-57, the Oklahoma Agrivoltaics Act, after lawmakers debated whether pairing solar arrays with farming operations can preserve agricultural production while accommodating renewable energy projects.
Committee members express frustration over FEMA's absence and rising flood insurance costs.
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Senators moved First Substitute SB 159 to third reading after sponsors said the measure transitions permitting rules for nonhazardous waste facilities toward a liner requirement over a five-year sunset period to address mine-industry waste handling.
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Inspectors authorized to inspect cargo and baggage between Hawaii and continental US.
Wade Evans, mayor of the city of Central, told the task force his city used local lidar, stream gauges, an off‑site drainage model and revised local rules to reduce flood risk and improve its CRS rating, actions he said cut community flood-insurance costs and provided residents with earlier warnings.
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The committee reported out multiple House bills, including measures on firefighter cancer screenings, a $2 million Main Street revolving fund, adding forestry to an agriculture list, a CareerTech revolving fund, and an Oklahoma Conservation Commission cleanup; three bills were laid over.
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Hawaii seeks to impose fees on independent expenditures to prevent election corruption
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New fines for prohibited animal transport violations increase up to $200,000 for serious offenses.
Task force members voted to send a letter seeking congressional engagement on FEMA's mapping policy after officials said FEMA's practice of defining when a project is '50% complete' has limited early map updates that could lower flood insurance rates for homeowners.
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Lawmakers approved a first substitute to SB 182 changing the trigger for 'code blue' alerts to National Weather Service heat-risk levels and limiting the measure to congregate facilities between June 1 and Sept. 30.
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Hawaii's legislature enhances agriculture department powers to investigate and quarantine invasive pests.
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The House committee voted 7-2 to report out House Bill 2157, the Oklahoma Agrivoltaics Act, after lawmakers discussed whether pairing solar and agriculture can protect farmland and benefit producers while addressing concerns about renewable energy reliability.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development told a Senate task force that major relocations are underway and six construction contracts remain before the Comite River Diversion Canal can become operational; Florida Gas relocations and utility depth requirements are the primary outstanding tasks, U
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Hawaii establishes a fund to support housing development and assist residents in need.
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Transportation companies must distribute and collect Hawaii's declaration forms for all passengers.
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The Utah Senate advanced SB 63 to third reading after debate about whether existing recycling fees would change; the bill would allow counties whose landfills buy or rent tire shredders to retain the typical shredder fee previously paid to private haulers.
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Representative Grego described House Bill 1411 to establish a 'True Grit Trail' of interpretive placards placed by ODOT on existing signs, with signage costs to be covered by private sources. The committee adopted the PCS and took a recorded vote; the transcript does not provide a clear final tally.
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Legislature allocates emergency funds to address SNAP benefit processing errors post-pandemic
Lexington City, Fayette County, Kentucky
Urban County Council implements updated rules on short term rentals and occupancy limits.
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House Bill 2266, presented by Representative Miller, was passed unanimously by the Transportation A and B Subcommittee to adjust airport zoning statutes and agency clearinghouse language to cover heliports and vertiports in Oklahoma's advanced air mobility planning.
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Legislation allocates funds to develop a new eligibility system for SNAP efficiency.
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Legislature aims to adjust small purchase limits to reflect inflation and rising costs.
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Senate passes amendment allowing loan to accelerate mining of critical minerals in Utah.
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Utah's new bill requires food vaccines to be labeled as drugs for public awareness.
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HB 173 would add two substances the sponsor said have appeared in supplements and energy drinks — described in testimony as 'Tienaption' and 'sphenobut' — to Schedule I. The sponsor cited a local hospitalization and medical advice that the substances have no accepted medical use.
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House Bill 2260, presented by Representative Miller, passed the Transportation A and B Subcommittee unanimously to encourage retention and growth of civil engineering students in Oklahoma.
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Hawaii invests $5.5 million to enhance SNAP system and lower error rate penalties.
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HB 84 clarifies that food intentionally used to deliver vaccines for humans must be labeled and treated as a drug rather than food; sponsor and several members discussed hypothetical examples and regulatory clarity.
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Hawaii amends laws to address uncrewed aircraft misuse and protect police operations.
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The Utah State Senate on floor action substituted or advanced multiple bills addressing tire reuse in landfills, a seasonal ‘code blue’ for congregate homeless facilities, a five-year sunset for certain permitting rules, a state-backed loan to a critical-minerals company, and new incentives for commercial wind and solar with added battery-storage (
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Honolulu raises penalties for using uncrewed aircraft to aid felony offenses.
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The Transportation A and B Subcommittee adopted an amendment and passed House Bill 1125 to place responsibility for certain curb repairs on the Oklahoma Department of Transportation up to the back of the curb, and corrected a typographical error in the working draft.
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Hawaii revises beach restoration to include improved ecosystem management and removal of hazardous debris
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HB 175 reclassifies certain quadplexes as residential rather than commercial for building‑code purposes so they can meet residential firewall requirements instead of requiring sprinklers; sponsor said the change could save roughly $4,000 per unit and about 1% on the purchase price for buyers.
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Senate Bill 282 aims to amend laws on armed uncrewed aircraft.
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Hawaii modifies licensing requirements for foreign medical graduates to include alternative qualifications.
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Legislature amends beach restoration definition to combat threats from projected sea level rise.
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Committee discusses Senate Bill 3 to raise driver licensing fees amid funding concerns.
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Law permits foreign medical graduates to substitute training with accredited fellowship experience.
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City and County of Honolulu directs funds to enhance criminal prosecution efforts
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Legislation creates unified fund for conference center programs across University of Hawaii campuses.
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Departments requested statutory clarification that watercraft registration fees are deposited into the parks and recreation fund and a small replacement‑registration fee go into the state motor vehicle fund; the committee approved the clarifying bill.
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HB 111 clarifies that a policy requiring independent contractors who provide self‑administered services under DSPD funding be treated as employees for workers' compensation purposes applies only to that original target group, not to other businesses, the sponsor said. The House passed the measure.
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Legislature launches funding initiative to connect local farms with food banks for families in need.
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Hawaii's Act funds efforts to eradicate majano anemone in Kaneohe Bay.
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Hawaii legislature allocates grant to Honolulu for career criminal prosecution efforts
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The South Dakota Board of Accountancy asked to increase statutory maximum fees for certifications and firm registrations to offset rising costs, and the committee issued a do‑pass recommendation.
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The House passed HB 258 to let seniors enrolled in Medicare change supplemental coverage within the same carrier to an equal or lesser tier without medical underwriting; proponents said the change would help seniors on fixed incomes.
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Senate Bill 1250 aims to enhance food access for struggling households in Hawaii.
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Legislature supports removal strategy for invasive majano anemone threatening coral reefs
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The South Dakota Electrical Commission presented Senate Bill 31 seeking higher inspection fee caps to replace an obsolete database, refill vacant inspector positions and reduce inspection wait times; committee voted to pass the bill.
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The Utah House passed a package of insurance changes including reporting for judgments against captive insurers, use of existing fees for regulation, and updates to stop‑loss attachment points and minimum group sizes for small‑employer health plans.
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Legislators express concerns over the impact of a statewide property tax on residents.
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Legislature enacts bill allowing Hawaiian Homes Commission to hire independent legal counsel
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Agricultural Loan Program reduces interest rates, increases loan limits, and introduces new credit lines.
San Francisco County, California
Hartman and Devlin advocate for safer transit and interagency coordination in San Francisco.
2025 Legislative SD, South Dakota
Proponents representing sparsely populated districts asked the committee to raise and index the sparsity maximum that has been frozen since 2013; the state Bureau of Finance and Management warned the change would increase state and local costs and the committee deferred action.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature updates loan requirements and definitions to enhance local agriculture funding.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended that Supervisor Jackie Fielder be appointed to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and forwarded the matter to the full board as a committee report.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
The committee voted to reserve Senate Bill 741 (statewide property tax on certain residential real property) and Senate Bill 742 (capital gains surcharge) for subject-matter public hearings; motions passed after roll-call votes and brief objections from members who said the measures would raise taxes on residents.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Honolulu allocates grant funds for Prosecuting Attorney's victim support program effective April 2057
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
A House committee heard technical, legal and community concerns about carbon‑capture (CCS) projects that could prevent future extraction of oil and gas under proposed storage sites, with witnesses urging clearer rules on unitization, compensation and public safety.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Board implements new loan classes for farmers and cooperatives to support economic stability.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted unanimously to recommend Mayor Lurie's nomination of Wilson Leung to the San Francisco Police Commission to the full Board of Supervisors after a hearing with multiple public supporters.
2025 Legislative SD, South Dakota
The Cosmetology Commission asked the Senate Appropriations Committee to raise statutory fee caps modestly to replace an aging database, expand online services and cover operating costs; committee voted to pass the bill.
San Francisco County, California
The committee approved recommendations to reappoint two incumbents and appoint two new members to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District board; appointments were forwarded to the full Board of Supervisors without objection.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislation allows public lottery for recreational-residential leases effective July 1, 3000
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii establishes loan classes supporting operational expenses and crop import replacement for farmers.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii approves budget for new positions in Adult Services Probation for 2025-2027
2025 Legislative SD, South Dakota
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission asked the Senate Appropriations Committee to raise statutory fee caps to cover rising operational costs, add online permitting and hire an additional inspector; the committee voted to give the bill a do‑pass recommendation.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Farmers can access loans up to $1.5 million for conservation and operating needs.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
New law requires 50% of wastewater treatment to use R-1 recycled water by 2045.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Lawmakers introduce bill establishing a lottery system for cabin leases on public lands.
San Francisco County, California
The committee continued consideration of Cynthia Dye's nomination to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force after extensive public testimony opposing her appointment; members requested more time for conversation and outreach to other potential applicants.
2025 Legislative SD, South Dakota
Department of Public Safety urged the Senate Appropriations Committee to raise driver license and CDL fees to address a projected shortfall in the driver licensing program; the committee deferred action.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Senate bill mandates 50% effluent recycling by 2045 and sewage discharge restrictions by 2030.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee continued an ordinance to update the city's conflict-of-interest code and Form 700 filing requirements to allow more meet-and-confer work and refinements to disclosure rules.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Task force aims to enhance greenhouse gas sequestration and promote sustainable agricultural practices
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
Legislation requires public college coaches to complete mental health training within one year.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature proposes enhanced loan guarantees to address housing challenges for lessees.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislation boosts Department of Hawaiian Home Lands borrowing limit to support lessees
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislation mandates separate sales of foreclosed homes, prioritizing local buyers over investors.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City successfully issues bonds to fund various housing and seawall initiatives
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Senate Bill 1336 allocates funds for clean energy initiatives and climate change efforts in Hawaii.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
The Virginia General Assembly’s Higher Education Subcommittee in Richmond recommended reporting or conformed multiple bills affecting prison education, Boards of Visitors membership, coach training, disability documentation and small-business regulation for nondegree training providers. Several measures move to the full committee.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature proposes repeal of task force focused on greenhouse gas reduction strategies
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislation changes requirements for successful bidders in Hawaii's public foreclosure sales.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislation requires youth skateboarders to wear helmets on public property
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Senator Murphy prioritizes Reid Act for urgent legislative review in Senate session.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Task force to explore agricultural practices promoting greenhouse gas neutrality and economic benefits.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City staff told the Citizens General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee that most 2016 Public Health and Safety (PHS) bond projects are completed or in closeout, while major work remains on Zuckerberg San Francisco General Building 5 and a handful of other components; $14 million in interest earnings were appropriated and $2.8 million is beingheld
Higher Education & Workforce Development, Senate, Legislative Sessions, Washington
Standishkoin champions private colleges' support for Washington students facing post-secondary challenges.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Senate File 202, a comprehensive rewrite of Minnesota partition law plus technical changes on eminent domain appeals and transfers-on-death deeds, received floor presentation and was taken up for third reading; sponsors said the bill reduces costs and modernizes procedures but the transcript does not record a final passage tally.
Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations, House of Representative, Committees, Legislative, Kentucky
Cloverport Schools struggle with class sizes and participation rates for state assessments.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature seeks to require helmets for skateboarders under 16 to reduce head injuries
Bexar County, Texas
At a Feb. 10 meeting, the Bexar County Election Commission continued interviews for the elections-administrator post, entered executive session under Texas law and heard a public request for a Saturday forum for finalists; no appointment was made.
Higher Education & Workforce Development, Senate, Legislative Sessions, Washington
The Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee opened a public hearing on a proposed substitute to Senate Bill 5658, which would change Washington College Grant eligibility, apprenticeship grant rules and direct part of an advanced-computing surcharge to computing degrees. The committee voted to suspend the five-day notice rule for S
Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations, House of Representative, Committees, Legislative, Kentucky
The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee met Feb. 10 in Frankfort and approved staff amendments or moved forward with multiple agency regulations. Lawmakers deferred a proposed pharmacy‑benefit‑manager licensing rule after questions and held off on adopting an education agency amendment to cap district virtual enrollment at 10%.
Cameron County, Texas
County Clerk highlights 40,000 new registered voters and outlines plans for upcoming elections.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
On the Senate floor several senators successfully moved to withdraw bills from the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection and re-refer them to Health and Human Services or Judiciary and Public Safety; motions were agreed to on the floor by voice vote.
Higher Education & Workforce Development, Senate, Legislative Sessions, Washington
Representatives of the Independent Colleges of Washington and Heritage University told the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee that private nonprofit colleges provide geographic access, high completion rates and workforce-oriented degrees, and urged continued support for state financial aid programs.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii's new community outreach court aims to aid nonviolent offenders through collaboration.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The Minnesota Senate passed Senate File 334 as amended, a targeted change to the Read Act allowing certain instructional-hour reductions in 2025–26 so districts can provide teacher training required under the Read Act; an A2 amendment clarified the change applies to secondary schools for 2025–26.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii extends submission deadline for North Shore Beach Management Plan to 3000
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature approves funding for outreach court, aiding over 600 offenders in recovery services.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
In 2024, 54 departments failed West Virginia state funding compliance audits totaling $200,000.
Cameron County, Texas
The Elections Commission reviewed November 2024 countywide voting results, approved recommended early-voting and Election Day sites for a May 3, 2025 special election (contingent on participating jurisdictions), and recommended the county continue the countywide polling-place program amid legislative threats to dismantle it.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
New training initiatives aim to improve domestic violence case management in Hawaii's child welfare services.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Senate Bill 361 aims to assist non-violent offenders within Honolulu's homeless community.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
University of Hawaii must submit North Shore beach management plan by December 2026
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The Board denied a request for multiple variances — including allowing corrugated‑metal fence material and increased fence height — at 724 Saint Mayer (case BOA-25-10300006). Commissioners cited public-safety and neighborhood character concerns and recommended the applicant consider rezoning or neighborhood engagement before returning.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
A Legislative Auditor presentation to a West Virginia legislative subcommittee found that 97 volunteer fire departments were audited in 2024, identifying compliance issues totaling about $200,000 across 54 departments out of roughly $10.9 million audited; auditors said most problems stem from recordkeeping or misunderstood allowable uses.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature appropriates funds for non-profit to train staff in Child Welfare Services.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The Board approved a variance reducing the minimum lot size from 4,000 square feet to allow construction on a 3,583-square-foot lot at 2543 Drive Moss Way (Davison Homes LLC); staff said additional lots may need review and the developer agreed to return if more variances are required.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature appropriates funds for Adult Client Services at First Circuit Court effective July 2025
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature proposes bill to enhance child welfare services and address domestic violence complexities.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Senate Bill 375 aims to tackle Hawaii's housing affordability crisis through legislative action.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The Board of Adjustment approved small setback variances (down to one inch in places) for a mixed-use project at 141 La Vaca Street and 620 Matagorda Street (developer Outbox/Osborn Development Group) after the applicant presented design and neighborhood engagement plans.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature enacts law to celebrate Hawaii's maritime history and industry on May 22.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
New center provides free cybersecurity assistance to West Virginia businesses, enhancing workforce development.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Lawmakers seek to establish resources for families at risk of child welfare involvement.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
The legislature creates a commission to redefine state and county funding roles.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Office of wellness and resilience to establish support programs for families through funding.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislation establishes Hawaii AI Advisory Council with action plan and funding provisions.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Joint Judiciary Committee read and approved organizational rules (including a 51% quorum requirement for each chamber), approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned by voice votes recorded as "ayes have it."
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature aims to lower tint limits and enhance compliance during traffic stops
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Advisory council develops action plan to enhance AI benefits and ensure responsible usage in Hawaii.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Bill clarifies that financial inability cannot solely define child abuse or neglect
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii's new council will advise on AI education and policy alignment with state goals.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii forms advisory council on artificial intelligence with state leaders and experts
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The Board approved a set of variances for a property at 183 Atlas Street filed by applicant Cherry (Terry) Frey, allowing an existing shed close to the side property line and approving an eight-foot fence in limited locations after consideration of neighbor input.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Working group will evaluate mixed-use developments in Maui for affordable housing use.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
A West Virginia University presidential fellow summarized a $1.5 million Appalachian Regional Commission grant to create a Cyber Resilience Resource Center that will provide free help to businesses and urged the Legislature to consider a cybersecurity "safe harbor" law to incentivize adoption of best practices.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii's new Ireland trade commission will consist of eleven appointed members for trade relations.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
A setback variance request for a property on Wiseman Street (case BVA-2243) was postponed two weeks to allow the applicant and an adjacent owner to finalize a recorded access or maintenance agreement that staff identified as necessary.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii forms commission to enhance trade and investment relations with Ireland
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii revises child abuse laws to address financial neglect and inadequate care.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
A WVU law student told the Joint Judiciary Committee that West Virginia has nine "recreational responsibility" statutes that narrow operator and landowner liability for inherent risks in outdoor activities while preserving liability for negligent, reckless or intentional conduct.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Bill supports repurposing commercial buildings into affordable housing to enhance community life.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The San Antonio Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing a reduced setback and limited barbed wire at a quarry owned by Vulkan (represented by Bill Kaufman), subject to conditions restricting barbed wire to lateral and rear property lines and limiting fence height to 6 feet.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature examines benefits of transitioning to year-round sessions for improved legislation.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Summary of formal votes and continuances from the Board of Adjustment meeting, including continuances and tabling actions.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii legislature amends definition of child neglect to exclude poverty as a sole factor.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislators confirm monthly needs allowance won't affect state supplemental payments for care.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii requires housing projects to include units exclusively for qualified residents permanently.
House of Representatives, Legislative, Iowa
The House of Representatives read dozens of House files in a session that included first readings and committee referrals across education, health, labor, elections and other policy areas; no final floor votes were taken.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature appropriates funds to increase family-child interaction learning program availability
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
New legislation mandates permanent affordability of housing and restricts development in flood zones.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
The legislature proposes measures to ensure long-term affordable housing and environmental safety.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature initiates bill to revitalize Hawaii's loko iʻa fishponds for cultural and ecological benefits.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Schools report improved focus and culture with successful cell phone bans across Minnesota districts.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The Board denied a package of variances that would have allowed a 10‑foot corrugated‑metal privacy fence and multiple clear‑vision and driveway‑vision variances at 724 Sandmeier Street after strong opposition from neighborhood associations, residents and staff.
Senate, Legislative, Iowa
The Iowa Senate appointed a credentials committee, accepted its report certifying a special-election winner, and swore in Mike Zimmer after the Secretary of State's certification.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Lawmakers advanced an amendment to Senate File 392 to permit school districts to donate surplus or weeded books to charities and to make surplus books available to students’ families; committee members said the change would help move unwanted inventory into students’ hands and support literacy programs.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The Board granted a 417‑square‑foot variance from the 4,000‑square‑foot minimum to allow a single‑family house on a 3,583‑square‑foot lot at 2543 Dry Moss Way; the developer said the lot was purchased with the smaller size and that this is the first such case for the subdivision.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
The legislature creates a working group to develop a comprehensive fishpond inventory in Hawaii.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii's new regulations allow exempting housing projects from certain government rules for faster development.
2025 Legislature IA, Iowa
Department of Inspections and Appeals presented red-tape revisions to child-labor rules that change the parental-exemption definition and reduce certain civil penalties; the Iowa Federation of Labor warned the changes would lower deterrence and increase risk to working minors.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Senate Bill 382 updates procurement rules for debriefing non-selected contractors in Hawaii.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The Board granted variances that let a homeowner keep an 8‑foot privacy fence and retain a shed close to property lines, with conditions after debate about sight lines, moveability and neighborhood impacts.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Lawmakers and educators told the Senate Education Policy Committee that restricting student phone use can reduce distractions, cyberbullying and classroom conflicts; testimony and district data shaped debate on Senate File 508, which the committee laid over for further consideration.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature seeks to create job opportunities in sustainability for Hawaii's youth and young adults.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature approves funding for Green Jobs Youth Corps to support sustainability jobs in Hawaii.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii bill proposes raising juror compensation to $50 and adjusts travel reimbursements.
2025 Legislature IA, Iowa
The DNR proposed rescinding and replacing chapters governing water supply programs to reduce redundancy under Executive Order 10; the Iowa section of the American Waterworks Association asked the department to keep full rule language and definitions rather than relying on cross-references to federal regulations and the state code.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The Board approved narrow side‑ and rear‑setback variances that allow Oxbow Development Group’s Southtown Aldea project — a three‑building, mixed‑use development with plazas and shared parking — to proceed with the planned design.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature raises small purchase procurement threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 for efficiency
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
HAP plans to support 500 businesses and 100 students with new funding.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The Board of Adjustment approved variances allowing barbed‑wire only along the rear and a northwest side of Vulcan’s quarry property at 12307 Hebner Road, after the applicant and nearby homeowners reached an agreement to remove barbed wire where homes abut the site.
2025 Legislature IA, Iowa
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources proposed a rewritten Chapter 69 on private sewage disposal; manufacturers, installers and on-site wastewater professionals urged the agency to retain a preference for packed-bed media (biofilters) over aerobic treatment units (ATUs), citing maintenance and performance concerns and submitting studies.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislation increases compensation rates for court-appointed counsel in Hawaii's criminal proceedings.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
New law limits government digital record reproduction costs to five cents per record
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Representatives from Big Brothers Big Sisters and local branches asked the committee to continue DEED support; agencies said they serve over 4,500 Minnesota youth, have a 10% year‑over‑year increase in service and maintain a waiting list of about 1,000 children.
Johnson County, Texas
County officials discuss phased funding approach for road projects within a three-year timeline.
2025 Legislature IA, Iowa
The Department of Education updated practitioner-preparation rules to reflect four new laws, clarified that a 90% pass-rate metric would trigger improvement plans (not automatic sanctions), and defended a ban on teaching the "three-cueing" method in foundational reading coursework.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii allocates funds for compensating private examiners assessing criminal defendants' fitness.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
House Bill 398 increases court-appointed attorney fees to $150 for services in Hawaii.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Senate Bill 406 modifies copying fees for government records in Hawaii to enhance access.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House bill mandates labeling food vaccines as drugs for transparency and regulation.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Hired representatives said past state funding supported short‑term career‑pathway training and job retention coaching; SF 798 requests continued support for both components and the committee laid the bill over for possible inclusion.
2025 Legislature IA, Iowa
The Department of Health and Human Services presented adopted rules to raise family-income eligibility and change minimum participation hours for child care assistance; separate rulemaking would allow limited unsupervised care by 16- and 17-year-old staff for school-age and certain 2-5-year-old situations, prompting concern from lawmakers.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
Lawmakers support early screening initiative targeting underserved populations to combat pancreatic cancer.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
New district judge established for First Circuit, effective July 1, 3000.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Bill 173 passed the Utah House 74-0 to add two substances to the state's controlled-substance schedule. The sponsor cited recent local hospitalizations and the substances' lack of accepted medical use as justification for Schedule I placement.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Senators heard testimony in support of Senate Files 591 and 648 to expand the Father Project model run by Goodwill Easterseals and local partners; sponsors said the program combines employment services, parenting classes and child‑support management and requested continued funding.
2025 Legislature IA, Iowa
The Iowa Department of Transportation presented proposed administrative rules to implement automated mobile traffic enforcement following 2024 legislation; the City of Cedar Rapids submitted nine regulatory-analysis comments asking for clarifications, and committee members raised local fiscal and stakeholder concerns.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
The Connecticut General Assembly's Public Health Committee voted to advance screening, hospital assistance, licensure-compact and substance-use treatment bills to the floor and to reserve two items for subject-matter hearings. Votes were held open until 3 p.m.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii Judiciary approves funding for new complex design and A/C system replacements.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
First substitute HB 84 passed the Utah House 73-0. Sponsors said the bill would require a product intentionally designed to deliver vaccines via food for human consumption to be labeled and regulated as a drug, not food. Floor discussion included questions about examples and scope.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii housing corporation will condemn land to build access road to Kilohana and Kalaiola sites.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Senate File 670 would add $2.5 million per year to ongoing funding for Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment services; testifiers said temporary funds expanded services but providers need base funding to avoid service cuts and to reach underserved counties.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature advances housing developments in Lahaina following destruction from 2023 wildfires
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Hmong American Partnership representatives told the committee SF 927 would provide workforce training and business lending support; the committee adopted a technical A‑1 amendment and laid the bill over for possible inclusion.
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
School board members, students and district officials from across Alaska told a joint Senate-House education committee that flat state funding is forcing staff cuts, school closures and program reductions and urged passage of House Bill 69 to increase the Base Student Allocation (BSA).
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Bill 175 passed the Utah House 71-1. Sponsors said the bill lets triplexes and quadplexes of no more than two stories be treated as residential rather than commercial for building-code fire standards, avoiding a sprinkler requirement that adds roughly $4,000 per unit.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
The Act establishes an additional district court judgeship in the Third Circuit.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
State agencies to identify, modify, or repeal outdated rules by January 2025.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Bill 111 clarifies that a workers' compensation requirement applies only to self‑administered services for DSPD-funded independent contractors, reversing broader readings that reached other businesses. The House passed the bill 73-0.
Naming & Designating, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
Committee discusses designating Tennessee by Arrested Development as an official state song.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
OHA directs millions for housing, social services, educational programs, and legal assistance.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Senators and testifiers described a 12‑week program run by Block Builders Foundation that provides financial literacy and job‑preparation training for youth; the bill, Senate File 818, was laid over for possible inclusion.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
First substitute House Bill 258 passed the Utah House 73-0. Sponsors said the bill permits Medicare supplemental enrollees to switch to an equal or lower tier within the same carrier without medical underwriting, expanding flexibility for seniors on fixed incomes.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Office of Elections allocates funds for mandatory voter information guide notices in ballots
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Office of Hawaiian Affairs budgets $1.2M for land protection and $940K for community resilience.
Naming & Designating, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
Legislators celebrate unique opportunity to highlight Tennessee's diverse cultural history.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii's elections office to provide accessible digital guides and candidate information for voters.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Minnesota seeks to ban childlike dolls and AI-generated child abuse materials to enhance safety.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Utah House adopted two amendments and passed first substitute House Bill 23 on a 74-0 vote. Sponsors said the bill strengthens reporting for licensees with judgments, lets regulators use existing captive-insurer fees for oversight and updates stop‑loss and minimum group-size rules for small employers.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
New legislation clarifies construction defect claims and streamlines resolution for contractors.
Government and Regulatory Reform, Standing, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Indiana
Committee passes amendment enhancing local control in tourism project cost agreements
Naming & Designating, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
Chair and sponsor asked to roll House Bill 346 to the committee’s Feb. 24 meeting; the motion carried by voice vote and the item was continued two weeks.
San Patricio County, Texas
Officials initiate TAF and Sitton drainage projects to alleviate neighborhood flooding issues
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Minnesota organizations warn of layoffs as federal funding cutbacks impact critical support programs.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature aims to resolve housing crisis worsened by Maui wildfires and construction litigation.
Government and Regulatory Reform, Standing, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Indiana
The House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee voted to advance five measures, including a bill to create a statewide public‑notice registry and a measure changing how the attorney general contacts teachers and publishes unclaimed‑property lists. All measures reported out passed by voice/roll call with the committee recording 11 ayes and two
San Patricio County, Texas
County staff described two federally funded drainage projects—the Taft Channel and the Sitton Channel—saying surveys and right-of-entry forms are needed to complete design and that federal funds expire in about two years. Local farmers and residents raised concerns about land loss, faster flows and past surveying on private property.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Six statewide coalitions testified Feb. 10, 2025 that victim‑service programs face steep cuts as federal Victims of Crime Act funding declines, federal solicitations were temporarily pulled, and recent state one‑time grants expire; coalition leaders urged sustained state investment and higher wages for advocates.
Naming & Designating, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
A bill to designate March as a day of observance for Sister Sandra Smithson moved forward with a positive committee recommendation (9-0); sponsors said the designation recognizes her work founding Project Reflect and founding the Smithson Craighead Academy.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
New legislation requires landlords to keep rental units free of bed bugs continuously.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislators aim to fund key positions to boost student retention at University of Hawaii Hilo.
San Patricio County, Texas
County Commissioners approve budget adjustments and require cybersecurity course for all officials.
Naming & Designating, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The committee voted 9-0 to recommend HB 325, which would designate a day in March as Father Charles Strobel Day to honor the priest and founder of Room in the Inn; the bill moves to the health committee.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Department of Public Safety leaders briefed the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on Feb. 10, 2025 on the governor's public‑safety budget request, including operating adjustments, new grant‑administration authority, expanded oversight of specialized fire‑rescue teams, a proposal to charge charter schools inspection fees by square footage
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature aims to launch program supporting new businesses to create local jobs.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislation mandates landlords to maintain bed bug-free conditions for tenants in Hawaii.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii launches a loan program to aid start-up businesses with funding and resources.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Senate Bill 462 modifies contract types to enhance state procurement processes in Hawaii.
San Patricio County, Texas
The court approved corrected minutes, paid county bills, accepted the treasurer's report, approved a set of consent items including vehicle transfers and a 2025 interlocal service renewal, approved equipment purchases and personnel actions, and moved to advertise for a countywide classification/compensation study RFP.
Naming & Designating, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
HB 43, which would add Arrested Development’s 1991 song "Tennessee" to the list of official state songs, received a positive recommendation from the naming committee but drew objections over the song’s video and lyrical references; committee vote 6-3 to advance to state and local government.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
New rules allow appeals against municipalities for denied affordable housing projects within 45 days.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii launches a start-up business loan program requiring annual reports to the Legislature.
San Patricio County, Texas
Commissioners approved requiring all elected and appointed county personnel who access county computer systems to complete an approved cybersecurity course; the court noted a $5 per‑user annual fee and set a completion deadline.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature mandates board of agriculture to define bona fide farmer and agricultural activity
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii establishes a fund for start-up loans with flexible terms and conditions.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Illinois bill allows appeals for supportive housing project denials starting in 2026.
Naming & Designating, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The House Naming and Designating Committee gave HB 208 a positive recommendation to rename the Cheatham County National Guard armory for First Sergeant Charles Anderson Douglas; the measure will go next to the state and local government committee after a 9-0 voice vote.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Illinois Board requires municipalities to justify denial of supportive housing projects within 60 days
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature aims to offset transportation costs to boost Hawaii's agricultural sector growth.
San Patricio County, Texas
After a prolonged discussion, San Patricio County Commissioners voted to advertise separate sealcoat contracts for each precinct and asked staff for per‑precinct budget estimates and bid materials.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature designates April 27 as Brother Joseph Dutton Day to honor his service.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Alaska
President highlights community support for athletics and its role in student development.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature enacts Brother Joseph Dutton Day to commemorate his service to leprosy patients.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
The new Women's Court Pilot Program allocates funds and establishes temporary positions across circuits.
Lubbock County, Texas
County officials pray for blessings and protection for Lubbock County residents.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature allows counties to petition for land redistricting from agricultural to rural districts
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Local government successfully implements affordable housing plan as mandated by HB2545.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Alaska
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney and budget staff briefed the House Finance University subcommittee on Feb. 10 on enrollment gains, a five‑year high in freshman retention, requests for operating and capital funds, deferred‑maintenance priorities and risks to federal research revenue.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature establishes women's court pilot program in second, third, and fifth circuits.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature approves funding to enhance enforcement of herbivore fishing rules in Oahu.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Illinois establishes payment deadlines and penalties for approved invoices starting fiscal year 2026.
Lubbock County, Texas
The Lubbock County tax office told commissioners that January collections for hotel/venue and short‑term rental taxes totaled $228,524.96, down about 7% from December; fiscal‑year totals were reported up about 3%.
Private Acts, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
House Bill 50 passes with unanimous support, changing election dynamics for local governance.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii establishes a women's court pilot program to reduce recidivism and support participants.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature aims to boost herbivorous fish populations to protect Oahu's coral reefs
Lubbock County, Texas
At its Feb. 10, 2025 regular session, the Lubbock County Commissioners Court approved minutes and routine payments, authorized contracts and multiple grant submissions, and authorized retail fireworks sales for Texas Independence Day; most motions passed on voice votes.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Court requires claims payment within 60 days after General Assembly appropriates funds
Private Acts, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
A panel of local-government representatives told the House Private Acts Committee that private acts remain important tools for Tennessee counties and many cities to set local structures, taxes and offices; presenters reviewed the history, common uses, and the constitutional ratification requirement.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
The bill mandates state-employed arborists in Hawaii to adhere to industry best practices.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature amends historic property definition to include all eligible sites, artifacts
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Contractors must pay subcontractors electronically within 10 days after receiving payment.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislation raises employer contribution to health benefits fund by 5.2 percent effective 2026
Private Acts, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The House Private Acts Committee voted 9-0 to move House Bill 50, a city-requested charter amendment for Salina that would increase aldermen from three to five and retain a majority-vote requirement; the bill now goes to the State and Local Government Committee and must be ratified locally.
Finance, Standing Committees, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Alaska
Report highlights pipeline's job creation and economic benefits over imported LNG.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Illinois General Assembly considers HB2746 to amend finance and contracting procedures.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature identifies need for comprehensive inventory of Hawaii's water resources for agriculture.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii requires automatic enrollment in Medicaid for those receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits.
Teton County, Wyoming
Baker requests full presentation on master site plan to uphold proper review process.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Department of Agriculture initiates agricultural water infrastructure study in collaboration with counties
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Illinois Court of Claims will decide on pardoned prisoners' claims within 90 days.
Finance, Standing Committees, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Alaska
The Alaska Gas Line Development Corporation updated the Senate Finance Committee on the Alaska LNG project’s Phase 1 in‑state pipeline, presenting cost estimates, a Wood Mackenzie economic analysis, a proposed developer partnership and financing structure; senators pressed AGDC on risks including tariffs, workforce, taxes and who would bear cost‑of
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Commission requests funds to hire preservationist for Highland Cemetery's historic nomination process.
Teton County, Wyoming
At the Feb. 10 meeting the Board of County Commissioners adopted the agenda as amended (3–2), unanimously approved the county voucher run and a proposed lease for 270 East Simpson, and unanimously approved outgoing correspondence to the U.S. Forest Service on the Bridger-Teton draft assessment.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislation adds nonprofit CDFI loan funds for affordable housing projects to funding priorities.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Comptroller establishes rules for mandatory electronic payments to state employees and vendors.
Government Operations, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
Committee conducts roll call and facilitates introductions to welcome new members
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Norwood Historical Commission requested $24,000 in CPA funds to hire a preservation consultant to finalize a National Register of Historic Places nomination for Highland Cemetery and the Chapel of Saint Gabriel after more than a decade of back‑and‑forth with the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
Teton County, Wyoming
Teton County commissioners unanimously approved a staff-drafted letter to the U.S. Forest Service on the Bridger-Teton draft assessment; commissioners removed a standalone reference to the Wyoming Public Lands Initiative from the letter, leaving it in an attached spreadsheet with contextual notes.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Senate Bill 572 modifies loan priority for housing projects supporting low-income families.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Comptroller outlines regulations for direct deposit of various state payments effective January 2024
Government Operations, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
On Feb. 10, 2025, the Government Operations Committee voted 10-0 to advance a consent calendar of 49 bills to the Calendar and Rules committee after a procedural motion and no substantive debate.
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Interim recreation director Samuel White asked the CPC for $175,000 (net) to build an ADA‑compliant concrete ramp from the Balch parking lot to Elliott Field; applicants said previous CPA and town funds reduce the net CPA request to $175,000 of a $248,000 project.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Illinois establishes 1.0% interest rate on pharmacy claims and 30-day invoice approval rule.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii revises public housing special fund deposits and reporting duties for authorities
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Members approved House Bill 1215, a narrow amendment to last year's privacy legislation that allows two coaches to enter girls’ locker-room restrooms at halftime under defined conditions (team captains clear the area and players remain clothed).
Teton County, Wyoming
Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board presented a proposed destination management and marketing organization (DMMO) model and urged county adoption of the Sustainable Destination Management Plan to provide contract guidance and accountability; RFPs for a DMMO are due Feb. 28.
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Town public works and recreation asked the Community Preservation Commission for $25,000 to hire an athletic‑fields consultant to study drainage, layouts, accessibility and trail connections at Elliott Fields.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature emphasizes Hawaii's strategic assets to boost aerospace and aeronautics industries.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
House Bill 1180, which would add a mandated fetal-development video and high-definition ultrasound imagery to fifth-grade human growth instruction, drew lengthy, contested testimony from medical experts, educators and advocacy groups; the sponsor agreed to pull the bill to clarify language and parental-notice provisions.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Gathering fosters community support and hope among veterans facing isolation and challenges.
Teton County, Wyoming
Commissioners and county staff pressed the Northern South Park applicant and Parks and Recreation on whether proposed park land, including a snaking, multi-piece configuration, would meet county rules for park exactions and long-term management; public hearings are scheduled for Planning Commission Feb. 24 and county commission March 18.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislators aim to improve child care opportunities for families with young children in Hawaii.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii initiates partnerships to enhance aerospace training and industry competitiveness.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Hometown Hero Outdoors seeks funding to enhance outdoor therapy and mental health support for veterans.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senate Bill 206 would raise the per-student award for the literacy tutoring grant from $500 to $1,500; the Department of Education said the program currently has about $9 million available and the increase is funded from one-time funds.
Clark County, Nevada
The Mantova unit offers 2 bedrooms and a $10,000 HVAC system.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature empowers Hawaii Public Housing Authority to close properties to address vandalism
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii mandates accreditation for preschool providers while providing grant funding for support.
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Founder inspired to serve veterans after touching memorial event and community healing.
Clark County, Nevada
At its Feb. 10 session the Clark County Board of Equalization heard dozens of property valuation appeals, approving several reductions, holding many assessor values and accepting withdrawals; petitioners may appeal to the State Board of Equalization.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii bill mandates optional insurance coverage for fertility preservation services starting 2025
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii establishes priorities for child care enrollment focusing on underserved four- and three-year-olds.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The committee approved House Bill 1236 to standardize an effective date of May 15 for public-school employment contracts, intended to align hiring timelines across districts and give teachers an opt-out window.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Senate File 388, sponsored by Senator Lisky, would remove burial fees for spouses and eligible dependents at Minnesota state veterans cemeteries. Testimony included veterans, spouses and Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs staff describing program costs, possible funding offsets and fiscal estimates; the subcommittee held the bill over for a.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Health policies issued after 2025 must cover fertility preservation for medically necessary treatments.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature addresses need for affordable in-home services for elders and those with disabilities
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Lawmakers debated House Bill 1199, which would repeal a state statute that requires every board member of both transferring and receiving districts under federal desegregation orders to sign affidavits for student transfers. Sponsors said repeal removes a local veto; some senators sought clarity about which federal orders remain in force.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
The partnership aims to create walkable communities along transit corridors for families.
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Senate File 674 would appropriate funds to Hometown Hero Outdoors to expand outdoor-recreation programming, mental-health training and outreach. Witnesses described peer-based, outdoor interventions and surveys showing self-reported mental-health improvements; the subcommittee held the bill over for possible inclusion.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature appropriates funds for Medicaid in-home services to combat rising care costs.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature prioritizes infrastructure and amenities in transit oriented development for local families.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Department of Agriculture launches grants for farmers focusing on production and processing activities.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate Education Committee voted to advance a bill that requires school districts to post advance meeting notices and approved minutes on their websites; a citizen testified in support and the measure passed the committee.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The Senate Veterans Subcommittee heard two related bills to fund Veterans on the Lake: a $100,000 grant program appropriation and a one-time request to replace an aging septic system. Lawmakers held both bills over for possible inclusion after testimony from resort managers, board members and veteran advocates.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Partnership outlines plans for public spaces housing, local economic development, and arts facilities.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Lawmakers eliminate general excise tax exemption for genetically engineered agricultural businesses
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature addresses declining reimbursements impacting home health care access in Hawaii.
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
Summary of formal motions and outcomes recorded during the City of Denton Public Utilities Board meeting on Feb. 10.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Minneapolis introduces speed cushions and evaluates roundabouts to enhance emergency vehicle response.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
Legislators adopt House Bills 1129, 1002, and 1152 focusing on health and accessibility.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Lawmakers establish nonrefundable tax credit to aid homeowners in hurricane preparedness.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature appropriates funds for cardiovascular biology and tropical medicine faculty at JABSOM
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
The Public Utilities Board voted unanimously to recommend ordinances authorizing the City Manager to execute interlocal agreements with Wise County and the town of Little Elm for delivery of specified tonnage to Denton’s landfill under put‑or‑pay/discount arrangements; staff said the contracts stabilize revenue and can include recycling incentives.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
House Bill 11-52, addressing noncompliance with technology accessibility requirements when caused by a contractor, passed on third reading, 56-7 with 2 excused.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Senate File 10901 would create competitive grants for cities of the first class to fund traffic calming and related safety work; committee testimony emphasized rising fatal and serious injury crashes, Vision Zero goals, and emergency-response coordination; the bill was laid on the table for further consideration.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature highlights increased hurricane threats due to climate change and warm ocean waters.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature allocates funds for new faculty and safety positions at JABSOM to address health issues.
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
The Public Utilities Board recommended that City Council be authorized to use eminent domain, if necessary, to acquire permanent drainage and temporary construction easements for the Pecan Creek phase 3 and 4 drainage and sanitary sewer project; staff said construction is expected to start in Q3 2025 and end Q4 2027.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
House Bill 10-02, concerning determination of health benefits coverage for mental health services, passed on third reading by the House, 54-9 with 2 excused.
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Senate File 1001 seeks $300,000 per year for the 494 Corridor Commission to support employer outreach and commute alternatives; the committee laid the bill on the table for possible inclusion in future finance legislation.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Senate File 1075 would let physicians designate window-tint prescriptions as permanent so patients with chronic light-sensitivity would not need to renew every two years; the measure passed the Transportation Committee and will go to the Senate floor.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature strengthens JABSOM with new roles in cardiovascular biology and tropical medicine
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
The City of Denton Public Utilities Board voted unanimously Feb. 10 to pay a $100,000 application fee to pursue a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan package that could cover up to 49% of a roughly $771 million five‑year water and wastewater capital program.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
The Senate bill aims to enhance insurance access for property owners facing coverage denial.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee approved an amendment and moved Senate File 950 to the Commerce Committee after testimony that the bill would create a title-application process for total-loss and abandoned vehicles similar to rules in neighboring states.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Commissioners adopt animal confinement ordinance and plan to address additional agenda items next meeting.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature enacts bill to create office of legislative analyst with defined term and duties
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
The Colorado House passed House Bill 11-29 on third reading, 50-13 with 2 excused, to establish a peer-to-peer behavioral health services program for offenders nearing release from correctional facilities; a representative said a revised fiscal note clarified costs would be absorbed within the Department of Corrections' budget.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Miami‑Dade County Recreation Tourism Committee voted unanimously to report an ordinance amending section 5‑18 of the county code to extend the confinement period for certain impounded animals; no public testimony was offered.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Law enforcement officers must report arrests or convictions to the Board within 14 days.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature targets low redemption rates by enhancing accessibility of bottle redemption centers
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Illinois Board mandates thorough background investigations for law enforcement personnel.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Summary of floor votes taken by the Arkansas House on Feb. 10, including adoption of recognitions, passage of bills on health care, budget batches, and other measures; lists outcomes and recorded tallies where available.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Commission approves agenda including sandbag vendor solicitation during emergencies
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
House Bill 13 53 passed overwhelmingly to regulate vision benefit managers; sponsor said the bill addresses vertical integration and anti‑competitive practices in vision care and aims to level the playing field for local optometrists.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Policy Committee approved a resolution directing the county mayor to solicit vendors for sandbags during declared states of emergency, requiring the solicitation to conform with Stafford Act reimbursement rules and asking the administration to secure an agreement before the start of hurricane season.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
New law allows actions against recorded discriminatory restrictive covenants without liability.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Illinois enacts decertification rules for law enforcement convicted of specific offenses.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislation requires rental projects to designate 50% of units for low-income tenants.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
House Bill 12 22 passed after debate over separation of powers and process changes; the bill directs the attorney general to review proposed ballot titles for conflicts with the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes and prohibits simultaneous, conflicting petition filings.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Law enforcement agencies must provide employee records within 14 days of requests.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
New Act mandates rental projects to allocate at least 50 percent units for low-income tenants.
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Connecticut budget includes property tax credits and universal preschool endowment to support families.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Arkansas House passed House Bill 10 49 to create a criminal offense for unlawful squatting, after sponsors and supporters described property owners’ difficulties under current civil-only remedies and opponents raised concerns about safeguards and fairness.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Policy Committee approved a resolution clarifying county policy on criminal‑history background checks for certain county and Public Health Trust employees and directed the mayor and Public Health Trust to establish rules and training to assist departments in reviewing findings.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
SB1953 mandates full disclosure of police applicant records to improve hiring transparency.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
Senator Hartley raises concerns over cuts to healthcare apprenticeship during staffing challenges.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature seeks to enhance affordable housing by increasing required units in new developments.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Illinois Legislation Bills, Illinois
Illinois Board mandates automatic decertification for officers with felony or specified misdemeanor convictions.
Veteran reflects on PTSD and sacrifices amidst political discourse on insurrection pardons.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Committee members unanimously approved an ordinance amending the county code to revise the payment‑in‑lieu formula for the voluntary workforce housing development program in single‑family neighborhoods.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
The administration proposes using a portion of opioid settlement proceeds and other off-budget accounts to continue services, including some ARPA-funded programs, while keeping certain discretionary cannabis funds off-budget; lawmakers asked for listings and accounting of off-budget sources.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
HHFDC repeals public member requirement for Board Chairperson and eligibility restrictions.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Miami‑Dade Policy Committee unanimously approved an ordinance suspending consideration of most proposed annexations and incorporations to allow the county to evaluate fiscal impacts following changes to constitutional offices and projected budget shortfalls.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
The proposed budget increases the state's higher-education block grant by 3% in each year but scales back one-time federal and ARPA-funded items that previously supported colleges and universities, prompting questions about campus services and student supports.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate voted to change the name of a state department to better reflect its role and to move the Arkansas Computer and Electronic Waste Management Act into the Department of Transformation and Shared Services (M&R), approving both measures; one related bill concerning emergency procurement failed earlier in the day.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Senate Bill 803 mandates notification of premium increases for property insurance policyholders
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Arkansas Senate on Feb. 10 approved a change allowing agencies to seek best-and-final offers after issuing clarifying updates to requests for proposals, rejected a separate bill to expand emergency procurement to governor-declared disasters, and later voted to expunge the failed vote.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Hawaii Senate Bill modifies governor's appointment process for legislative vacancies within 60 days.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
New law requires helmet use for moped drivers regardless of age
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Senate Bill 30 requires helmets for moped rental operation statewide in Hawaii
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Hawaii Legislation Bills, Hawaii
Legislature amends definitions to align with federal anti-discrimination laws in housing.