What happened on Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas
City installs sensors and message boards to inform motorists of train crossings status.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee approves House Bill 1013 with amendments for student meals and arts camps.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Committee approves bill aligning waiver process for classified and certified staff.
Committee on Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Legislative Budget Board staff briefed the committee on the introduced 2026–27 General Appropriations Bill (HB1), describing a $2.8 billion all‑funds increase and major items including $51 billion for property tax relief, contingency public education funding and border, Medicaid and transportation allocations.
Committee on Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
The Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division briefed the House Committee on Ways and Means on Texas’s locally administered property tax system, the school district property value study preliminary results and the agency’s targeted appraisal reviews (TARP).
Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas
The City of Jonesboro Public Safety Council Committee voted to forward two property-condemnation resolutions and a walk-on agreement with Trainfo and the Arkansas Department of Transportation to full council, and approved a zoning change to allow limited retail in the I-2 industrial district. The committee also advanced a five-year Trainfo Mobility
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Appropriations Committee voted Thursday to move forward budgets for the tax commissioner and K‑12 education and approved a measure expanding a veterans property tax credit. The committee rejected a proposal to create a $600 million school-construction grant program but approved directing work on absenteeism and attendance issues.
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Legislators establish producer responsibility for managing electric vehicle batteries' disposal.
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Officials address unequal internet access affecting remote learning outcomes across state districts.
Leominster City, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Mayor proposes $2M appropriation from efficiency account for police construction debt.
Committee on Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
At the inaugural House Committee on Ways & Means hearing, staff from the Comptroller’s office presented the biennial revenue estimate and tax overviews, outlining a $194.6 billion revenue base for 2026–27, a smaller beginning balance than the prior biennium, and $5.9 billion of oil and gas severance taxes retained in general revenue because the cap
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Bennion's bill aims to give primary buyers priority over investors in home purchases.
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Educators explore options for managing snow days and enhancing virtual learning access.
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Legislature approves measures to improve recycling of rechargeable batteries in urban areas.
Leominster City, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Council approved a $670,000 transfer to the Manusnock Brook project account to provide the city’s roughly 10% match on a FEMA award; councilors praised grant staff and noted parking and construction impacts downtown.
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Second substitute Senate Bill 104 passed the committee unanimously. Sponsors described it as a consensus package developed with title companies, surveyors, county recorders and other stakeholders to simplify residential boundary adjustments where adjoining owners agree and no third‑party interests are affected.
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House Bill 1327 proposes changes to retired employees' health insurance eligibility in Arkansas.
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HB 1370, which would have allowed school districts to use alternative methods of instruction (AMI) after five missed in-person days and to add human-caused emergencies to reasons for closure, failed in the House Education Committee after committee debate and a roll-call vote.
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Washington State establishes guidelines for the reuse, repurposing, and recycling of propulsion batteries.
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Senate Bill 26 (second substitute) would tweak transit‑linked housing reinvestment zones and create a limited Convention Center Reinvestment Zone (CCRZ) to finance renovation of Salt Palace, Abravanel Hall and museum blocks using tax‑increment financing directed to a public improvement district; the committee adopted a second substitute but later—c
Leominster City, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Leominster City Council on an evening session approved multiple appropriations and a new special revenue fund for cable receipts, voted to fund police overtime, accepted FEMA grant matches for two flood‑repair projects and set public hearings on a local meals tax and updated floodplain rules.
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Arkansas establishes fines for violations related to local petition canvassing procedures.
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Battery providers in Washington must meet recycling efficiency targets for propulsion batteries by 2031.
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The House Education Committee gave a do-pass recommendation to SB 228, which would prevent classified school employees who receive a waiver for a disqualifying background check from having to seek repeat waivers every five years while continuously employed.
Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Students advocate for menstrual products in public spaces to enhance health and accessibility.
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University of Arkansas updates Governor on maternal health workforce progress and funding status
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Arkansas adjusts reporting requirements for child safety centers and domestic violence shelters.
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Department sets minimum standards for removing wind power facilities from landowners' property
Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Two students urged the Revere City Council to require free menstrual products in public buildings. Councilors expressed support and the measure was referred to the Legislative Affairs subcommittee for further review and a financial impact statement.
Quincy City, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The project raises Broad Street, builds a stormwater pump station, and improves traffic access.
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The committee voted unanimously to adopt and recommend first substitute House Bill 379, shifting many state uses from census estimates to the Utah Population Committee’s locally built estimates and establishing a blending method where local data are incomplete.
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Arkansas Department of Human Services to submit transition plans for child abuse investigations.
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House Bill 1960 exempts property tax for new renewable energy facilities starting 2026.
Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The council approved Chapter 148 licenses authorizing storage of small quantities of gasoline and oil contained within vehicles parked in covered garages at two mixed-use developments: 1 Gibson Way (Gibson Point) and 646 Ocean Ave.
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Committee adopted and recommended favorably a second substitute to House Bill 139 that lets the State Auditor develop and update a financial‑certification form for local governments via a stakeholder comment process rather than requiring statutory text changes.
Quincy City, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Councilman emphasizes need for community dialogue on public art before new building opens
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New law offers property tax exemption for renewable energy facilities operational after January 1, 2026
Quincy City, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Quincy's new headquarters will enhance emergency services and feature solar panels and EV stations.
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The House Political Subdivisions Committee held Representative Bennion’s House Bill 151, which would require a 30‑day period giving purchaser‑occupant buyers a pathway to acquire single‑family homes in Salt Lake County unless a seller asserts an exigent circumstance. Supporters said the measure aims to protect first‑time buyers; opponents said it’s
Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The city council approved a $1,875,000 loan order and supporting resolution to join the MWRA lead service replacement program under a 0% loan with up to 25% forgiveness to accelerate replacement of lead water services across Revere.
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Arkansas outlines plans to reduce health care disparities through legislative amendments.
Quincy City, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
After the public safety update, the Quincy City Council approved a set of routine orders and traffic recommendations, including a $1,000,000 confirmatory appropriation for school preliminary work and a $500 gift to DARE.
Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Revere planning staff told councilors the statewide Affordable Homes Act now requires municipalities to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right in single-family zones; the city will revise its proposed local ordinance to conform to final state regulations and the forthcoming model bylaw.
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Arkansas enacts new emergency rule notification process for public health committees.
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State treasury establishes account for renewable energy excise tax proceeds distribution.
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Law outlines setback guidelines and operational conditions for wind and solar energy projects.
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Local officials express concerns over federal park management and advocate for enhanced local control.
Quincy City, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
City officials gave a construction and budget update on the new public safety headquarters and parking structure, while several councilors and residents pressed the mayor’s office over two proposed statues on the building’s facade and asked for greater public input.
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Washington State implements a new excise tax for renewable energy systems starting January 2029.
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Arkansas enhances food safety regulations and mandates annual progress reports from Human Services.
Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The Revere City Council voted unanimously to grant a special permit for a Caruso parking structure, with councilors saying the project will clear existing commercial uses on the parcel and could catalyze redevelopment along Squire Road.
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Landowners can now require financial assurances for wind power facility removals in Washington.
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The committee approved HCR012 (first substitute), a nonbinding request asking State Parks and the legislature's Natural Resources Committee to study potential transfers, leases or co‑management agreements for selected federal lands and report back. Committee members raised fiscal and operational concerns; Representative Dominguez recorded the lone
Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
At a public hearing, multiple Revere City Councilors urged repealing the 2020 ordinance that allowed mechanical parking 'stackers,' calling it a loophole developers exploit; the measure was referred to the zoning subcommittee for further review.
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The Utah House Public Utilities and Energy Standing Committee voted unanimously to pass HCR009, a nonbinding concurrent resolution that asks Utah to pursue an interstate energy compact with Idaho and Wyoming to coordinate regional energy policy and projects.
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Arkansas partners launch clinic and interdisciplinary panel for pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders
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Legislation updates assessed value criteria for renewable energy property classification.
Town of Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Select Board finds and presents historic cane to Buddy during first in-person meeting.
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Committee approves rules and sets weekly meetings for election integrity discussions
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Legislation ensures complete compensation for lab tests and services by physician assistants.
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Tribes can use funds for clean energy, resilience projects, and grant applications.
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Arkansas sets June and December deadlines for reports on child maltreatment cases
Town of Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Community remembers Buddy Shropshire, a WWII veteran and long-time Millis resident.
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Arkansas Medicaid to recognize physician assistants as primary care providers for patients.
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Legislature promotes agreements between developers and local governments for community investments
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Arkansas committees propose mandating insurance coverage for PANS and PANDAS treatment statewide.
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At its organizational meeting the House Election Integrity Committee adopted a proposed committee rule and designated Room 307 of the Anderson House Office Building on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. as its regular meeting time. Both motions passed unanimously, 9–0.
Town of Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Millis Select Board granted NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy permission to install about 62 feet of conduit on Paddock Lane, conditioned on simultaneous work at 3 and 5 Paddock Lane and advance notification to nearby property owners, following a public hearing and abutter comments.
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Oversight Committee introduces email and website for public to report issues anonymously.
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State legislation establishes civil penalties up to $125,000 for rental law violations.
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Arkansas updates funding structure and performance criteria for Adult Diploma Program providers.
Town of Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
At a regular Select Board meeting in Millis, members voted unanimously to close the spring annual town meeting warrant for May 5, ratified several committee appointments, referred FEMA-related zoning map and bylaw amendments back to the Planning Board, approved draft minutes, and voted to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining and
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Legislators propose interim study to reform property tax policies affecting Utah homeowners.
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State prioritizes stable workforce and affordable health care for elderly and disabled citizens.
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Arkansas Public Service Commission to hire firm for nuclear energy generation study
Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts
Zoning board grants variance for garage with handicap bathroom at 4 Dartmouth Street
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Auditor General Doug Ringler and Deputy Laura Hurst told the Michigan House Oversight Committee how the Office of Auditor General conducts financial, performance and investigative audits, explained its access and subpoena powers, and reviewed typical timelines, costs and follow-up procedures. Committee members asked about fraud reporting, limited‑s
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Senate Bill 229 would add an informational sentence and link about organ donation to the state income tax packet. The committee voted to pass the bill with a favorable recommendation and also voted to place it on the consent calendar.
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Senate Bill 200, first substitute, passed the committee with a favorable recommendation. The bill clarifies registration and fee language to align state and federal requirements, updates definitions to include new vessel technologies and reassigns portions of registration fees to a grant line for watercraft infrastructure improvements.
Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts
The Town of Danvers Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to allow a garage addition at 4 Dartmouth Street to be sited closer to the front property line than allowed by right so the addition can include a handicap-accessible bathroom for the homeowner’s husband.
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Commission to report on nuclear energy adoption within 15 months to state leaders
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Lawmakers extend tax exemptions on safe firearm storage until December to promote responsible ownership.
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Washington clarifies definitions of extended warranties covering digital goods and services.
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Representative Boxier asked the committee to place property tax reform on the interim study list after testimony that rising property taxes are burdening longtime homeowners; the committee agreed to move to the next agenda and recommend staff include the topic as an interim study item.
Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts
The Town of Danvers Zoning Board of Appeals granted a finding under Table 1 of the Danvers Zoning By-law to allow a personal training facility to expand into the remainder of 48 North Putnam Street; the approval includes a condition that the applicant stripe the parking area.
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The Michigan House Finance Committee on Feb. 25 voted unanimously to report two bills that would extend the sunset on a sales-tax exemption for firearm safe-storage devices. Sponsors said the exemption is intended to encourage purchases of safes and locks; committee discussion addressed small fiscal impacts to the School Aid Fund.
Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts
An applicant withdrew a request for a zoning finding under Section 3, Paragraph 12 of the Town of Danvers Zoning By-law for 15 Oak Street; the Zoning Board of Appeals accepted the withdrawal without prejudice.
Committee on Public Education, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Educators highlight class size issues and seek data to improve teacher experiences in Texas.
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The committee adopted a first substitute to HB106 cutting Utah’s individual income tax rate from 4.55% to 4.5% and passed the substituted measure with a favorable recommendation after extended debate and public testimony both for and against the reduction.
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The House Revenue and Taxation Committee voted to recommend Senate Bill 202, a substitute that adopts recommendations from a legislative audit of Utah’s property tax system, requiring quicker county review of certain greenbelt/urban farming applications, expanded training and reporting, and new corrective actions by the state Tax Commission.
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CAT Committee establishes meeting time and adopts committee rules with unanimous support.
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New regulations enhance access to prescription hormone therapy while managing refill limitations.
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New act prioritizes transportation projects to support public ports and tribal governments
Committee on Public Education, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Representatives of the Texas Workforce Commission, Higher Education Coordinating Board and TEA outlined a tri‑agency initiative to align K‑12, higher education and workforce programs — including credential libraries, data sharing and P‑TECH expansion.
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Washington mandates health plans to reimburse 12-month hormone therapy refills from January 2026.
Committee on Public Education, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Commissioner Morath warned the committee that one‑time federal funds have largely been spent and that demographic changes, enrollment shifts and prior ESSER spending patterns have left some districts operating deficit budgets or closing schools.
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The newly constituted House Communications and Technology Committee adopted uniform committee rules, established Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in Room 327 as its regular meeting time and excused absent members by unanimous consent during its organizational meeting after Speaker Matt Hall's appointment letter was read into the record.
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Proposed legislation aims to recognize Good Friday and other holy days in Utah.
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Legislature authorizes bonds to fund Interstate 5 bridge design and construction project.
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House Bill 372 (third substitute) rewrites and modernizes the Dental Practice Act, creates an expanded‑functions certification program for hygienists and assistants overseen by DOPL, and sparked medical testimony expressing safety concerns about delegating botulinum-toxin injections; the committee recommended the bill 4–1.
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Senate Bill 309 would clarify that consumer auto-secured loans with repayment terms longer than 364 days are not subject to the title-loan statute; the committee gave the bill a favorable recommendation.
Committee on Public Education, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Commissioner Mike Morath told the House Committee on Public Education that special‑education expenditures exceed dedicated special‑education revenue by about $1.7 billion per year and highlighted the lack of state funding for evaluation costs.
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TEA reported a jump in teachers designated under the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) and cited administrative hurdles and district workload as barriers to wider adoption.
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Board launches initiative to secure federal grants and alleviate utility rate increases.
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House Bill 4003 designates Muskegon River Bridge in honor of Matthew Weber.
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Department establishes trip time and reliability targets for Amtrak Cascades by 2035
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A measure to designate a new category of "state holy days," list specific holy days including Good Friday and permit employees to use a personal-preference day to observe such days passed the Business and Labor Committee; supporters urged creating a legal holiday for Good Friday, opponents and some supporters suggested accommodations for non-Christ
Committee on Public Education, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath told the House Committee on Public Education that the state has shifted toward hiring uncertified teachers in the last three years, raising concerns about student outcomes, teacher turnover and barriers to certification.
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Board approves loans and grants to support critical public works improvements statewide.
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee adopted proposed committee rules, set regular meetings for Tuesdays at noon in Room 519, and voted unanimously to report out two bills that would name highway/bridge sections in memory of Trooper James E. Bowen and Matthew Weber.
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Legislation establishes fines and educational funds for protecting vulnerable roadway users.
Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Article III, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Texas Tech University system stresses need for increased funding amid rising education costs.
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Senate Bill 313 would allow constables to establish payment schedules with judgment debtors in lieu of seizing property and clarifies reporting when constables operate outside their county; the committee voted to favorably recommend the measure and the sponsor said a clarifying floor amendment may follow.
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Board reviews project scores and disbursements from public works assistance account.
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William Hamilton, senior fiscal analyst for the Michigan House Fiscal Agency, briefed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on the current state transportation budget, revenue sources and long‑term funding pressures including declining fuel consumption, bond debt service and a MDOT estimate of an additional $2.5 billion per year to维
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Washington updates traffic rules to penalize second-degree negligent driving and device usage.
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Senate Bill 303 would require notice to sponsoring agents before license cancellation, add a 16-hour continuing-education requirement beginning in 2027, and change ID and notification rules for private investigators; the Business and Labor Committee recommended the bill to the floor unanimously.
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Legislation approves honey bee and pollinator license plates effective November 1, 2025.
Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Article III, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Leaders from multiple university systems and campuses testified to the House Article III subcommittee seeking restoration or growth in formula funding, higher education fund (HEAF/HEF) appropriations, institutional enhancement restoration, and capital construction assistance (CCAP) for campus projects ranging from research facilities to nursing and
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New law requires all drivers and passengers over 16 to wear safety belts.
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Representative Mack enacts additions to Louisiana's Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law.
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Seattle allocates funds for youth sports and educational support programs through NHL and Seahawks.
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The Business and Labor Committee voted to favorably recommend Senate Bill 302, which clarifies that parents may sign liability waivers when behavioral-health programs transport their children; opponents warned the measure could limit remedies after serious injury or death.
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The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board outlined a strategic plan emphasizing attainment, credential value and research capacity and requested roughly $364.3 million to increase portability and predictability in major need‑based financial aid programs, aiming to cover about 70% of eligible students across key grants and to make aid portable (
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Washington court allows deferred prosecution, staying license suspensions related to criminal charges.
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Representative Cozart opens Farmer's Day at the Capitol with a prayer and welcomes attendees.
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Washington's national park fund enhances visitor experience and supports priority park programs
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HB 1370, presented by Rep. Julie Mayberry, would have allowed school districts to use up to five alternative methods of instruction (AMI) days after the first five missed days and would have added "unforeseen human-caused circumstances, including active-shooter threats," as a ground to close schools. Supporters argued it gives districts flexibility
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New regulations outline intoxication thresholds for drivers based on age and substance.
Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Article III, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
The Legislative Budget Board presented recommendations totaling about $4.2 billion in all funds for public health‑related institutions for 2026–27, with general‑revenue up roughly $121 million over the prior biennium mostly because of formula driver growth and maintained rates for several HRI formulas.
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Washington Federation promotes spay/neuter surgeries to control pet population across the state.
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The House Education Committee approved SB 228 by voice vote to let a waiver granted by the State Board of Education remain valid for classified (noncertified) school employees while they remain employed, removing the current requirement to return to the board every five years. The bill includes safeguards if an employee leaves the district or is re
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Committee members advocate for energy education bill to connect students with career opportunities.
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Third substitute House Bill 281, which would change parental‑consent rules and processes for school‑based telehealth and mental‑health services, failed to pass the Education Committee after lengthy testimony and competing concerns about parental rights, clinician practice standards, safety carveouts and national accreditation.
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Washington establishes criteria for licensed professionals to conduct blood alcohol and drug tests.
Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Article III, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
The Legislative Budget Board presented an introduced‑bill framework that would set all‑funds recommendations at about $9.1 billion for general academic institutions for the 2026–27 biennium, citing a roughly $1.5 billion decrease from the prior biennium driven largely by one‑time funding and capital debt service reductions. The board also outlined,
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Sounders allocate funds to enhance mentorship and leadership initiatives across Washington state.
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Law limits nonprofit liability except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
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New penalties established for DUI offenders with no prior convictions in seven years.
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Seattle Mariners allocate funds for sports mentoring and Washington world fellows initiatives
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The committee passed third substitute House Bill 191, directing the State Board of Education to adopt rules governing packet‑based original and replacement credit to ensure packet courses meet consistent standards and preserve rigor; sponsor and district witnesses said the change protects graduation standards while allowing accredited programs to v
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House Bill 16 protects Louisiana nonprofits from liability when donating medical equipment.
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Washington state passes legislation for special license plates to fund pollinator initiatives.
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Law enforcement officers may administer breath tests based on reasonable suspicion of intoxication.
Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Nursing board investigates fraudulent licenses after Operation Nightingale highlights safety concerns.
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House Bill 142, which would simplify the process for active‑service military members and veterans to obtain in‑state tuition, received a unanimous favorable recommendation from the committee; sponsor said the bill reduces administrative hurdles for first and second semester enrollment.
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House Bill 17 modifies participation rules for Municipal Police Employees' Deferred Retirement Option Plan.
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Legislature responds to 2023 traffic deaths by proposing a 0.05 blood alcohol limit.
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Legislation honors icons like J.P. Patches and Washington’s unique industries and heroes.
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The committee recommended House Bill 157, which would have the Office of Energy Development create free K–12 energy curriculum and professional development for teachers and convene a workforce advisory group; supporters said the program uses existing federal funds in the office.
Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Lawmakers question Texas Medical Board's oversight following Planned Parenthood official's employment disclosure.
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Senate Bill 308, which clarifies concurrent enrollment, instructor qualifications and transferability for Utah's Dual Language Immersion (DLI) 'Bridge' program, received a favorable recommendation from the Senate Education Committee after presenters from higher education and program advocates testified in support.
Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
The Texas Medical Board presented a multi‑million dollar request for staff, IT modernization and an ombudsman. Lawmakers pressed TMB on past actions, fee levels, telework, and why a former medical director also employed by Planned Parenthood remained on staff for years.
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The Texas Board of Nursing requested funding for 15 investigators, an IT modernization project, and other program support after a surge in complaints and fraud tied to Operation Nightingale; agency says most requests can be covered by existing licensing revenue but asks for a one-time exemption for IT costs.
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New regulations ensure validity of blood and breath tests for intoxication evidence.
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Washington allocates $25,000 yearly to youth council and grants for women's sports.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Senate Education Committee voted unanimously to recommend first substitute House Bill 447, which would create a statewide grant program to expand 'Catalyst' career and technical education centers; the sponsor and supporters said the program pairs schools with industry and is funded from the state's stabilization account if money is available.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Offenders face fines and electronic monitoring if alcohol concentration exceeds 0.15.
Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Recommendations aim to shift funding to enhance county election security and management systems.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence leader supports bill to close loopholes endangering children.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Washington imposes strict alcohol limits for operating vessels, reducing BAC threshold to 0.05.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislation provides transcripts for educational completion and makes work programs voluntary.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Newly amended RCW 46.61 now sets DUI threshold at 0.05 alcohol concentration.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Department outlines rules for inmate participation in educational and work programs
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The House Judiciary Committee voted to pass a package of technical and narrowly focused bills, including amendments to liability for dirt‑bike use on private property, a title‑19 recodification, and an approval to allow certain minor settlements to be placed in 529 plans.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah's emergency management director endorses a new earthquake preparedness committee for state safety.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Senate Bill 5067 aims to reduce alcohol-impaired driving fatalities and aligns with global standards.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
The new act prohibits forced labor in work programs for incarcerated persons in Washington.
Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster outlined major litigation wins and an outside counsel payment process tied to large settlements, while members questioned the office's treatment of charities and the role of outside firms.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Rules Committee voted 7
'2 to recommend House Bill 513, renaming and restructuring the seismic safety commission into the Utah Commission on Earthquake Preparedness to prioritize infrastructure resilience, reporting and coordination across state and local entities.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
HB 1434 would redefine terms and add procedures for addressing domestic abuse within joint‑custody proceedings; the bill prompted extensive testimony from judges, family‑law practitioners, advocates and opponents and was pulled for further work.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature requires participation in education programs for incarcerated individuals unless exempted.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Commission develops public information campaign focusing on alcohol and drug-related vessel operation.
Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Legislative Budget Board analysts and the Office of the Attorney General told the House appropriations subcommittee that recommendations trim the AG's budget and flag a looming revenue shortfall in the Crime Victims Compensation account after an FCC rule limited inmate phone revenue.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
HB 1433 would have required law enforcement to serve active criminal warrants when serving a temporary order of protection; the sponsor withdrew the bill after prolonged questioning and public testimony raised concerns about discretion, court process, and potential misuse in custody disputes.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The House committee voted unanimously to advance third substitute House Bill 270, which would allow political parties to obtain voter names from party lists, require a single mailed notice before privacy-status changes in voter rolls, and defer broader implementation until March 2027.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Develops state-owned industries matching inmate skills to community job opportunities.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Court orders treatment assessment and electronic monitoring for offenders with prior alcohol offenses
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Judges impose strict penalties for DUI offenders transporting minors under 16 years.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature forms task force to analyze factors driving housing costs in Washington
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The committee voted to pass SB 234 after testimony from Senator Tyler Deese and Judge Troy Braswell that judicial caseloads justify an additional circuit judgeship in the affected district.
Capital Budget, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington
House Bill 1458 requires Washington to implement embodied carbon reduction standards for large buildings.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Committee unanimously recommends SCR 5 bill addressing radon testing in homes.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New legislation impacts sales regulations for Washington breweries wineries and distilleries
Capital Budget, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington
House Bill 20 21 would authorize the Public Works Board to issue its own bonds, payable from a special fund rather than state general‑obligation debt, with a $4 billion maximum indebtedness and a requirement for a biennial public‑works infrastructure plan and reporting to the legislature.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The House Judiciary Committee passed HB 1452 after an amendment that, sponsors said, clarifies definitions and packaging requirements for medical marijuana to help law enforcement and courts apply existing law.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature enacts progressive changes to Washington's estate tax structure and definitions.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Washington courts mandate ignition interlock and impose strict penalties for DUI probation violations.
Capital Budget, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington
House Bill 20 16 would provide federal expenditure authority and state bond match to pursue NTIA BEAD broadband grants: $1.2 billion federal expenditure authority and $280 million in state bonds, with state matching distribution criteria including affordability, fair labor, open access and digital navigation services.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The committee advanced several bills with little public debate; this roundup lists each item, the committee action, and key details from the hearing record.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Bidders must submit apprentice utilization plans before public works contracts are awarded.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature mandates campaign to educate drivers on safe alcohol consumption in multiple languages.
INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Oncology clinic advocates for longer response period to streamline Medicaid claim appeals.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
A substitute to House Bill 310 would let people who earn more keep in‑home Medicaid services by paying on a sliding scale up to an upper cutoff; the committee favorably recommended the bill after testimony from a University of Utah student who said the current income cliff forces her to limit earnings.
Capital Budget, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington
Substitute House Bill 18 08 would create an Affordable Homeownership Revolving Loan Fund at the Department of Commerce to finance construction of permanently affordable homeownership units for households below 80% of area median income; loans would be repaid into a revolving account and come with resale restrictions and long‑term deed or ground‑le—
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Contractors must meet recent compliance and training standards to bid on public works projects.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New regulations mandate longer license suspensions for repeat DUI offenses and alcohol tests refusals.
INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
House Bill 1378 passed the Senate Insurance & Commerce Committee to lower the board quorum, replace the securities commissioner with the secretary of Transformation and Shared Services, allow a governor's designee, and remove the requirement that the board directly employ a chief compliance officer.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The committee passed a fifth substitute of HB 203 that removes a proposed medical‑cannabis ombudsman, tightens licensing and oversight for processors and pharmacies, creates limited new pharmacy licenses under strict conditions, and increases reporting and appeal procedures.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
Richmond library's National Library Week campaign resulted in a 28% increase in card sign-ups.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New bill addresses multiple DUI violations and reckless driving under state laws
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Bill 199, a wide-ranging substance-use policy bill covering harm reduction, expanded treatment access including mobile MAT, prohibition of supervised injection sites, needle-exchange restrictions, and updates to nuisance laws, was favorably recommended by the committee after stakeholder testimony.
Capital Budget, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington
Substitute House Bill 14 91 would require cities fully planning under the Growth Management Act to allow minimum transit‑oriented densities in station areas for commuter rail, light rail and bus rapid transit, add density bonuses for affordable projects, and create a Commerce grant program and a 20‑year multifamily tax exemption for qualifying TODs
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
Community leaders urge city council to address secretive warehouse plans and housing crisis
Capital Budget, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington
Substitute House Bill 14 58 would require the State Building Code Council to adopt rules reducing embodied-carbon emissions for new construction, additions and renovations of 50,000 square feet or larger, with multiple compliance pathways and new reporting requirements to the Department of Commerce.
INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate Insurance & Commerce Committee passed Senate Bill 2507 to extend provider response time on Medicaid claim denials from 35 to 65 days and require the agency to publish adjudication policies online, sponsors and a provider said.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Court requires ignition interlock devices and monitoring for repeat DUI offenders in Washington.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
A Senate committee substituted and favorably recommended House Bill 65, which expands presumptive cancers for firefighters and creates larger initial screening support and a screening program modeled on an Arizona protocol.
Capital Budget, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington
The Capital Budget Committee held a public hearing on substitute House Bill 15 49, which would tighten responsible bidder requirements by requiring apprentice utilization plans from awarded contractors for public works projects and increasing public transparency about bidder compliance.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
Residents challenge VMFA's planned storage warehouse in Museum District citing alternative options.
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Committee recesses as sponsors fail to appear for scheduled bill presentations.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Court mandates imprisonment or electronic monitoring for repeat DUI offenders in Washington state.
Passed, Senate, 2025 Bills, District of Columbia Legislation Bills, District of Columbia
Council prepares for upcoming approval of emergency act pending Mayor's decision or veto override.
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee recessed after the chair announced SB252 would not be heard because an amendment is being added; two other bills were delayed while sponsors attended another committee.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
Community leaders urge city council to prioritize housing stability and traffic enforcement reforms.
House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington
House approves minutes and refers bills to committees before adjourning until February 26
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Washington enacts measures to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder services.
Passed, Senate, 2025 Bills, District of Columbia Legislation Bills, District of Columbia
DC Council amends Open Meetings Act to enhance public access to virtual meetings.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
Richmond City Council voted to permit two members to participate remotely, approved a slate of board appointments after one 'no' vote and an abstention, and adopted the consent agenda and minutes as presented.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Health plans must cover behavioral health services without prior authorization starting January 2027.
House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington
By unanimous consent the House of Representatives approved the prior day’s minutes, took bills and resolutions on the introduction sheet as first reading and referred them to designated committees, then adjourned until 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20.
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senator introduces fines for unlicensed foresters as an alternative to class A misdemeanors.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
A resident asked council to stop construction of a large storage warehouse the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts plans near the Museum District, saying the project was developed without adequate neighbor notice and that the foundation�mischaracterized the use to the city.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New rules require in-network providers to use an API for prior authorizations by 2027.
Judiciary, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The Judiciary Committee advanced Senate Bill 591 after an extended exchange about when threats to childcare centers, preschools or religious institutions should be criminalized and who must report them. An amendment by Sen. Kyle that would have required intent to carry out threats failed; the bill as amended passed the committee on a roll call.
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee approved a group of agency and policy bills, including consolidation of Department of Agriculture reports, protections for home vegetable gardens, a new civil-penalty step for false foresters, and technical updates to surveying rules.
Passed, Senate, 2025 Bills, District of Columbia Legislation Bills, District of Columbia
Council eliminates requirement for oversight plan presentation on juvenile justice functions
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
A community organizer from New Virginia Majority asked council to invest $9 million in a family crisis fund and urged support for an anti-rent-gouging bill as eviction hearings proceed, saying current city rental-assistance programs are insufficient and inaccessible to many residents.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New regulations require health plans to include extensive mental health and substance use services.
Judiciary, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference briefed the Senate Judiciary Committee on its biennial budget submission, staffing priorities and a planned statewide workload study. The conference said it received multiple items in the governor’s proposal and asked for additional recurring items; the committee approved the budget and forwarded
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate bill 144 clarifies laws to enhance prosecution of child sexual abuse material cases.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Advocate persuades school board to fund new air-conditioned school bus after six years.
Judiciary, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The director of Tennessee’s Post‑Conviction Defender Office presented a $4.2 million budget request to the Senate Judiciary Committee to cover statutory step raises for attorneys, higher rent after a lease move, and new IT services. The committee approved the office’s request and voted to send the budget to finance.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature aims to reduce barriers in mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
Mayor Danny Aboular told City Council the HNTB preliminary review links a Jan. 6 power outage to equipment flooding and service disruption, said the city has spent just under $5 million on plant repairs and upgrades, and warned of budget strain ahead of a March 27 budget presentation.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New policies ensure independent reviews of health coverage denials after grievances are exhausted.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senate Bill 202, an agency bill presented by Representative Howard Beatty, was reported favorably after committee members agreed to modify statutory bonding language so contracts and bonds fully cover the state's exposure on construction projects.
Somerville City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
City of Somerville insists on pedestrian safety in redesign after MassDOT project completion.
Judiciary, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
A constitutional amendment proposed as Senate Joint Resolution 25 would allow Tennessee judges to deny pretrial bail for a longer list of offenses and require judges to place reasons on the record. The Judiciary Committee heard hours of testimony from law‑and‑order advocates, civil‑liberties researchers, sheriffs and prosecutors before advancing S.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
On Day 35 of the 2025 Utah legislative session the Senate passed a slate of bills on the third-reading and consent calendars. Lawmakers debated several measures, including who may diagnose autism for insurance purposes and changes to congregate care regulation; multiple bills passed by recorded roll-call votes.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
State regulations mandate evidence-based updates for mental health drug utilization protocols.
Judiciary, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Senate Bill 335 after victims testified about gaps in the one-year criminal statute of limitations for unlawful photography. The amendment would toll the statute while a defendant conceals the crime, broaden the definition of “disseminate” for modern technology, and allow victims to petition for protective or
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Health plans must provide minimum 14-day authorizations for mental health treatments starting 2027
Somerville City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Mobility staff said flex posts and other built changes have reduced but not eliminated drivers making prohibited left turns from the Somerville High School concourse onto Island/Vineland; the committee kept the education-and-enforcement order in committee and requested an update from the police chief.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The committee voted to pass House Bill 1536, which adds enforcement language to a 2017 local-control law that lets district voters require seat belts on new school buses or approve a millage to pay for them. Sponsor Representative McElroy said the change would compel districts to either place the question on the ballot or equip new buses with belts
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Legislators advocate for increasing child trafficking penalties to first degree felony status.
Education Administration, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The Education Administration Subcommittee moved several bills to the full education committee, updated the calendar with rollings, and recorded the death of one item for lack of motion.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Washington's new law mandates comprehensive coverage for mental health services in health plans.
Somerville City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Mobility staff told the committee it is feasible to implement transit signal priority for MBTA buses at three Union Square intersections, with design and specifications expected in the first half of the year and procurement of signal equipment to follow.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House approves bill enforcing 10-year minimum for human trafficking offenders.
Education Administration, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
House Bill 522, which would require local education agencies and public charter schools to implement a computer-based early behavior reporting system, moved to the full education committee after members requested drafting fixes to clarify charter-school responsibilities and liability.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas amends election law to enhance complaint handling and record disclosure.
Education Administration, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The Education Administration Subcommittee voted unanimously to move HJR 66 to the full education committee after a lengthy hearing with military recruiters who described the ASVAB career-exploration test, its uses and barriers to school access.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New legislation protects providers from penalties related to adverse benefit appeals.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Bill 430 requires disclosure by restricted foreign entities and extends restrictions to leases; sponsors said the changes support national-security concerns about foreign ownership near military installations. The bill passed 67-0.
Somerville City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The committee directed city mobility and engineering staff to evaluate traffic calming and a safe pedestrian crossing of Lowell Street at Bailey Park, with data collection and sight‑line analysis planned in the spring; staff noted constraints including steep grades, emergency response routing and curb‑ramp requirements for new crosswalks.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
House Bill 1965 modifies tax rules for precious metal bullion effective October 2025.
Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislature proposes measures to enhance transparency in political campaign financing and disclosures.
Somerville City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Mobility staff told the committee MassDOT’s resurfacing project on McGrath Highway will include a lane reduction and installation of hundreds of flex posts this construction season; city officials said they continue to press MassDOT for heavier, permanent separators and noted a larger McGrath reconstruction planned later in the decade.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Legislature establishes new reporting and approval requirements for watershed moratoriums.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New law allows neighborhood cafés and stores in residential areas with specific regulations.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Bill 431 creates an opt-in one-time stipend for kinship families to help cover immediate needs when a child enters their care; the bill passed unanimously 68-0 and sponsors said it is distinct from foster payments and capped.
Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislation requires transparency in dark money political expenditures for public awareness.
Somerville City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
City mobility staff told the committee that lane and signal changes around Lombardi Street, Mystic Avenue and Grand Union Boulevard result from a MassDOT bridge reconstruction project; staff will relay local congestion and safety concerns to MassDOT and request an additional review.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislation mandates cities to allow cafés and stores in residential areas with conditions.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Bill 405, which raises penalties for human trafficking of a child to a first-degree felony with a 10-year mandatory minimum as presented on the floor, passed 62-5 after debate over mandatory sentencing.
Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Lawmakers introduce bill mandating detailed reporting of election expenditures and contributions.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas updates early voting guidelines including designated locations and hours for voters.
Somerville City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
A request that parking staff place "no idling" signs behind Cobble Hill senior housing was discussed but deferred after the parking director was absent; mobility staff offered to respond in writing and the committee kept the item in committee for follow-up.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Utah House passed a series of bills on Feb. 25, 2025, including measures on kinship payments, human trafficking penalties, victim privacy, child support changes, Great Salt Lake management and several local infrastructure and regulatory bills. Vote tallies and brief descriptions are included.
Lakewood City, Jefferson County, Colorado
Residents stress need for affordable housing and development to combat local housing crisis
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas allocates $20 million to sustain Scholarship Shortfall Reserve and modifies eligibility rules.
Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Delegates Pushkin, Hansen, and Young propose legislation on credit scores for insurance
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature seeks to enhance health care data collection for better resource management.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Legislation introduced to assist nursing facilities with bed management in Maine.
Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
New bill restricts using credit scores for homeowners and auto liability insurance rates.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas transfers $20M from Lottery Reserve to scholarship funds ahead of fiscal year changes.
Lakewood City, Jefferson County, Colorado
Residents voice strong objections to new buildings over parking and parkland issues
Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Lawmakers aim to prohibit adverse credit factors from affecting insurance applications in West Virginia.
Lakewood City, Jefferson County, Colorado
Chantelle Dela Cruz urges city council to support Lakewood's embattled federal workers.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature enacts measures to assess health care market changes and disparities in Washington.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Senate Bill 298 aims to eliminate the setting aside decree for quiet title actions.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah officials endorse Jared Garcia's nomination to lead corrections after Brian Redd's departure.
2025 Legislature Arizona, Arizona
Legislators discuss bills on RV cooling, blockchain initiative, and veteran service support.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature enacts new funding measures for counties operating 911 emergency systems.
Lakewood City, Jefferson County, Colorado
Residents urge Lakewood City Council to prioritize public input in planning decisions.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Senate Bill 295 amends laws to include compensation for certified election monitors in Arkansas.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Senate Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Confirmation Committee on Jan. 25 unanimously recommended Jared Garcia to the full Senate for confirmation as executive director of the Utah Department of Corrections after testimony highlighting his law‑enforcement background and departmental staffing gains.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Senate Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Confirmation Committee voted unanimously Jan. 25 to reappoint Kara Tangero to a five-year pro tem term on the Utah Board of Pardons, hearing brief remarks on her legal experience and the board's workload.
Lakewood City, Jefferson County, Colorado
Council considers ordinance that favors fee payments over mandatory parkland dedication requirements.
2025 Legislature Arizona, Arizona
A strike‑everything amendment to HB 21‑85 would require districts and charters to raise base teacher pay above FY26 levels if voters approve increased annual distributions from the state land trust; a companion measure (HCR 02/1947) would send that change to voters and direct any increase above 2.5% to a statewide teacher compensation program.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas implements standards for child-resistant packaging on nicotine products effective July 2015.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Board details social equity goals for cannabis licensees in Washington state.
Lakewood City, Jefferson County, Colorado
After weeks of public comment and internal amendments, the Lakewood City Council adopted an emergency ordinance revising park and open-space dedication rules. The ordinance restores a fee-in-lieu option, creates a one-year review, exempts 100% affordable projects, and establishes a limited appeal path when a project pays 100% fee in lieu.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
State legislation emphasizes assessment services over jail for cannabis-related offenses.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Senator Black leads effort to update flood maps to FEMA standards in Maine.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas Tobacco Control mandates inspections and child-resistant packaging for vapor products.
2025 Legislature Arizona, Arizona
Legislators debated House Bill 2919, which would eliminate the practice of deferring June school payments into July. Sponsors and members warned the change could create a gap if districts' reported "debt cash" is lower than the rollover amount, possibly forcing the use of one‑time funds or reducing available operating revenue.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas mandates unannounced compliance inspections for vapor product retailers and wholesalers
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Lakeville appoints Officer Emily Mello as sergeant, recognizing 17 years of dedicated service.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislation passed allowing adults to cultivate cannabis at home with penalties for violations.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine Senate considers bill to include new substances in drug trafficking offenses
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas acts to regulate sales of unauthorized vapor and e-liquid products to protect youth.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas Tobacco Control Board introduces civil penalties and public hearings for violations.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Senate Bill 364 prohibits corporal punishment for students identified under the Disabilities Education Act.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Law enforcement agencies must prove property forfeiture and promptly return items to claimants.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine's legislature examines ban on single-use e-cigarettes and battery responsibility review.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Lawmakers introduce SB252 to prohibit child-targeted marketing of tobacco and vapor products.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Town of Lakeville Select Board on Feb. 24 voted to appoint Officer Emily Ann Mello to the rank of sergeant in the Lakeville Police Department, filling the department's vacant sergeant position. The board set a probationary period and a term expiration date consistent with annual police appointment cycles.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Senate passed Senate Bill 364 on Feb. 25, 2025, prohibiting school district personnel from using corporal punishment on students identified with a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The vote was 31-16; a subsequent attempt to treat the measure as an emergency failed.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas implements new inspection and safety measures for tobacco and hemp products.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Senate on Feb. 25, 2025 passed Senate Bill 341, a Department of Transportation request to simplify the process for selling state-owned rail, by a 47-0 vote and advanced it as an emergency measure.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas Tobacco Control to develop a manufacturer directory for vapor and e-liquid products.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Senate Bill 1015 advances to shield businesses from excessive regulations by state agencies.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
At the Feb. 24 Select Board meeting, Zenith Engineering presented a conceptual plan for a 20‑lot residential subdivision at 6 Barstow Street and 127 Precinct Street. The owner intends to retain an equestrian facility on part of the property. The plan shows starter‑home‑scale lots, a 24‑foot roadway and five affordable units (one in four).
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Board implements regulations for cannabis waste management and product traceability in Washington.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Bill clarifies licensing terms and addresses errors for micropigmentation and tattooing licenses.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Washington introduces fees and regulations for cannabis producers, processors, and retailers.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Senate Bill 294 allows election audits based on previous inaccuracies in Arkansas counties.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Rhino Capital representatives told the Town of Lakeville Select Board on Feb. 24 they will seek state brownfields and infrastructure funds to remediate a 1.1-acre unpermitted landfill and build a wastewater plant at the former Lakeville State Hospital site. Rhino asked the town to allow it to prepare a municipal expression of interest so the town —
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine initiates study to secure clean drinking water and assess water resource management.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Law allows seizure of property linked to controlled substance violations within ten days.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Senate Committee on Retirement and Governmental Affairs passed a measure to raise the contribution cap for Tulsa and Oklahoma County retirement plans, approved a measure restricting on‑duty protest activity by public employees, and sent several cost‑of‑living and retirement bills to the legislative actuarial for fiscal review.
Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee unanimously agrees on Barbara Starkey for interim superintendent to enhance district stability.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Senator Bennett presents resolution to study water management in Maine's environment committee.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
General Assembly mandates licensing and qualifications for naturopathic physicians in Arkansas.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Washington state establishes new rules for cannabis possession limits and delivery requirements.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Education Committee recognizes outstanding students from Oklahoma City Public Schools for their achievements.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New changes clarify property forfeiture rules for cannabis possession under Washington law
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Texas legislature establishes definitions and requirements for naturopathic physicians and therapies
Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Freetown-Lakeville Regional School Committee voted to authorize the chair to negotiate a contract with Dr. Barbara Starkey to serve as interim superintendent after interviews with two finalists. The vote advanced negotiations by roll call; one member abstained.
McKinney, Collin County, Texas
Visit McKinney modifies hotel grant criteria to enhance overnight stay incentives.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Senate bill aims to establish guidelines for common interest ownership in Maine.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee on Thursday advanced a package of bills covering computer science graduation requirements, volunteer background checks, career-technical aid for the National Guard, teacher certification supports and a new civic studies school at the University of Oklahoma. Most bills passed on near-unanimous votes; the panel
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
SHB 1449 sets class B and C felony penalties for various controlled substances in Washington.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Board establishes standards and procedures for licensing naturopathic physicians in Arkansas
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine allocates $2 million to establish an adult treatment and recovery court in Aroostook County.
McKinney, Collin County, Texas
The Visit McKinney board voted Feb. 25 to change its festival and event hotel-occupancy-tax (HOT) grant program to a room-night-based model, setting a 25 room-night minimum, a $5,000 maximum grant, rolling applications and verification by hotel pickup reports.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Senator Penzo proposes legislation for naturopathic physician licensure and advisory committee in Arkansas.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
IT Board approves meeting minutes and reviews significant project updates including AI initiatives.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Senate Bill 53 modifies child abuse material definitions to include digital and AI images.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Starting July 2026, all law enforcement must complete training on drug law biases.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine Senate introduces funding legislation to enhance long-term care in nursing facilities.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas Medical Board establishes standards for naturopathic medical school education and accreditation.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine transfers $50 million to support nursing facility rate components in DHS program.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
At its Feb. 25 meeting the Information Technology Board approved resolutions 25-6 through 25-12 covering vendor contract amendments and renewals totaling multiple millions; each resolution passed by voice vote with no roll-call tallies provided.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The Senate Public Safety Committee advanced 11 bills in a single session, moving forward measures on emergency powers, self‑defense standards, corrections savings rules, canine grant creation and protections for county employees. Several measures prompted extended questioning about constitutional limits, training and potential criminal penalties.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Licensees can share outdoor alcohol areas with oversight for safety and enforcement.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas establishes qualifications and exemptions for naturopathic medicine licensure.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
Colin Hill, chief information officer for Indianapolis and Marion County, told the Information Technology Board on Feb. 25 that the Windows 11 pilot is complete and rollouts are underway, the GIS upgrade timeline was moved into late February 2026, CJIS audit work was delayed, ISA formalized an AI partnership and the new Youth Services Center is in
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Legislation allows municipalities to create safe spaces for substance use and recovery services.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature updates alcohol service rules to enhance public safety for upcoming major events.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas mandates licensing for self-identified naturopathic physicians and doctors to prevent misrepresentation.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine legislators propose bill to establish overdose prevention centers in municipalities.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Legislation aims to clarify hunting license requirements for non-resident landowners in Oklahoma
House of Representatives, Legislative, New Mexico
New Mexico transitions to appointed watershed districts for better dam upkeep and flood safety.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Washington updates liquor regulations to allow caterer's licenses for serving spirits at events.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine establishes rules for overdose prevention centers requiring municipal approval and public hearings.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
County officials post voter information at polling places ahead of the election.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature authorizes local governments to request expanded outdoor alcohol service until 2026.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
An Oklahoma House committee on May 20 advanced a slate of bills, including reforms to the Judicial Nominating Commission, a National Guard retirement supplement fund, a nonresident landowner hunting-license proposal and several transparency and workforce measures. Most bills were reported out by voice vote; one measure passed 9–1.
House of Representatives, Legislative, New Mexico
The House Agriculture and Water Resources Committee voted unanimously to give House Bill 427 a do-pass recommendation after testimony that the measure would clarify governance and financial oversight of small watershed districts by making them subdistricts of soil and water conservation districts and removing them from the local election code.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Center must establish overdose protocols and conduct peer-reviewed study annually.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas updates election laws regarding poll watchers and voting machine documentation requirements.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
House bill 10 95 allows concealed carry of handguns in municipal buildings by elected officials.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislators allocate resources to strengthen rights and protections for long-term care residents
House of Representatives, Legislative, New Mexico
House Bill 519 seeks to establish a board for the African American Performing Arts Center's management.
House of Representatives, Legislative, New Mexico
House Bill 521, the Agritourism Promotion Act, won a unanimous due-pass recommendation after sponsors said the bill provides limited liability protections for inherent risks associated with agritourism and public commenters from farms and tourism organizations expressed support.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Senators Hammer and Beck introduce bill requiring cities to file council election ordinances.
House of Representatives, Legislative, New Mexico
House Bill 419, amended to name the New Mexico Association of Regional Councils (Newmark) as fiscal agent and to specify program line items, received a due-pass recommendation after public support from reentry providers and participants.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine revises rules for medication administration in various healthcare facilities statewide.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature approves SB 5773 to enhance transportation project procurement and delivery methods.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
An Oklahoma House committee reported 'do pass' recommendations on more than a dozen bills, including a measure to codify a recent Supreme Court Chevron ruling, a uniform trust law, changes to child endangerment and organized retail theft statutes, and a municipal concealed‑carry option. Most measures passed the committee by recorded tallies.
House of Representatives, Legislative, New Mexico
The House committee gave HB 519 a due-pass recommendation, creating a board to manage the African American Performing Arts Center and transferring operations and maintenance funding to the Department of Cultural Affairs.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas will move school elections off state holidays to boost voter participation.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine Senate considers legislation to refine licensing for intermediate care facilities.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Seattle Storm directs funds to enhance opportunities for women and girls in Washington
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
Senators debate increasing criminal penalties while addressing prison overcrowding concerns in West Virginia.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
House Bill 1197 proposes a gold depository, while Bill 1199 recognizes gold and silver as legal tender.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Legislation promotes employee ownership to help retain jobs and sustain local businesses.
2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Arkansas Legislation Bills, Arkansas
Arkansas allows Classic Learning Test scores for admission to state-supported higher education institutions
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Seattle unveils memorials recognizing firefighters law enforcement and community support initiatives.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
A policy committee substitute would create a mechanism for the legislature to be notified of and review incoming federal block grants, competitive grants and federal monetary relief to the state; sponsors said the change is intended to improve transparency and allow legislative review before funds are drawn down.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate passed a committee substitute allowing the Department of Homeland Security to promulgate multiple legislative rules (bundle 6) covering several agencies; the floor vote was unanimous among those voting (33–0) and the Senate made the bill effective from passage.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate passes budget focusing on supporting 11 higher education institutions and student scholarships.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Legislative Document 756 seeks tax deductions for cooperatives and employee-owned businesses in Maine.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Washington enhances visitor experiences and supports conservation through national parks and wildlife recognition.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
This roundup lists recorded roll-call outcomes from the Senate on several bills and concurrent resolutions considered during the same floor session: SB2003 and SB2308 passed; several concurrent resolutions and House bills passed or failed as noted below.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
A policy recommendation reported out would prohibit cities from adding franchise fees on top of securitization fees charged to ratepayers, responding to concerns that such layering would increase customer costs.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate passed an engrossed committee substitute for Senate Bill 136, which increases penalty ranges and raises parole-eligibility floors for certain homicide offenses; the measure passed 32–1 with one absent.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Seattle earmarks funding for NHL Seattle foundation and InvestED to empower marginalized youth.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Legislation supports employee-owned businesses with tax exclusions and establishment of ownership center.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate Bill 2308, a 33-page measure requested by the governor that moves, reassigns or repeals multiple statutory boards and commissions and creates a governor’s board‑review task force, passed the Senate 30–15 after floor debate over hog‑housing sections into a study and several failed procedural amendments.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
State announces budget for wildlife, memorials, and community programs in Washington.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine establishes the Maine Employee Ownership Center to promote employee ownership growth.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate approved Senate Bill 2003, a higher education spending bill that updates the state funding formula, directs $63 million in SIF dollars to capital projects and increases several student aid and grant programs; a floor amendment to extend challenge-grant funds to two private colleges failed 22–24, and the final passage vote was 44–2 with 1
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
House Bill 2209 would alter state statute (25-301) to allow members of public bodies to participate from private residences by video without requiring public access to the off-site location; the committee adopted a policy change and reported the bill out.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
New legislation requires panic alert devices for school employees to enhance safety measures.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
House Bill 1203 would permit state fund managers to invest in digital assets meeting a market-cap threshold, with a 10% cap on allocations at time of purchase; the committee approved the bill and members discussed custody, volatility and protections.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Legislation requires side rails on beds if requested or deemed necessary for safety.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Washington Department approves new special license plates for veterans and endangered wildlife
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
A Senate committee approved a committee substitute (as amended) for Senate Bill 4 34 requiring the State Board and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to adopt rules for a wearable panic-alert system in public schools, and directed county boards to provide devices and training. The committee clarified the requirement applies to
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senators debate property tax disparities before voting to adopt the proposed amendment.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
House Bill 1199, companion to the depository bill, would recognize gold and silver bullion as legal tender for transactions in Oklahoma; lawmakers debated tax and contract implications and a possible AG staffing cost estimate.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Senator Hickman submits legislation aimed at improving safety in long-term care settings.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Washington allocates funds for sports mentoring and equity-focused fellow programs.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
A Senate committee approved a committee substitute for Senate Bill 4 50 allowing county boards of education to contract retired law enforcement officers as independent contractors called West Virginia guardians to provide school security. The substitute sets permit, training and disqualification requirements and was reported to the full Senate with
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate Bill 23‑63, proposing a buy‑down of school mills on agricultural property, drew lengthy floor debate and a floor amendment that reduced the fiscal note; after amendment and debate the bill failed on final passage in a 23‑23 tie.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Federation enables spay/neuter surgeries to address pet overpopulation in Washington state.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
After hours of debate the Senate passed Senate Bill 21‑28, revising eligibility for transitional facilities and release programs, changing good‑time and meritorious conduct calculations, and increasing consecutive minimum penalties for assaulting officers, preventing arrest and felony fleeing; final passage was 28‑18 with one absent.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
A House committee voted to report House Bill 1197, which would authorize the state to establish a transactional gold depository and permit account-holders to use a debit-style card tied to gold holdings; lawmakers discussed staffing and fee questions and projected costs.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Legislature submits $18 million bond issue for historic sites maintenance to voters in November
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
Committee endorses Senate Bills 482 and 496, updating midwife and massage therapy licensure regulations.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate adopted an amended budget for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation that adds staff, funds construction and planning for new and temporary bed space, and provides one-time payments to counties housing state inmates; the amendment passed the Senate 46-0 with one absent.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The committee voted to report Senate Bill 483 to the full Senate; the bill would replace the current uncapped $10‑per‑day penalty with capped civil penalties for political committees (up to $500 for first violation and $1,000 for subsequent violations) and sets notice, cure and collection procedures; the measure was requested by the Secretary of
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Council allocates funds for a memorial and support to firefighters' families in need
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Legislature approves bond issuance pending public ratification to fund historic site maintenance.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Oklahoma aims to attract global travelers and boost sales tax revenue along Route 66.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma House committee moved a package of bills that would remove the sunset on the Route 66 Commission, expand construction-board training funds to high schools and add an Oklahoma exam for funeral directors, among other changes. Several bills passed committee by voice or recorded vote.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Senator Grohoski proposes funding for maintenance of Maine's historic sites through bonds
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Seattle Sounders FC supports mentorship and leadership initiatives with significant financial contributions.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate unanimously approves Bill 23 95 aimed at improving workforce development and access.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The committee approved a substitute for Senate Bill 586 that would require appointees filling certain vacancies to have been affiliated with the same political party as the previous officeholder for at least one year and, for legislative vacancies, require district residency for one year; the measure will be reported to the full Senate and referred
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate Bill 2018, the Department of Commerce appropriation, passed after amendments that include a semiannual grant reporting requirement and renaming the Office of Legal Immigration to the Office of Global Talent; the committee reduced the overall recommended package and adjusted funding across tourism, workforce and broadband programs.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
New law establishes the Inspector General for enhanced child protection agency oversight
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New special license plates honor firefighters with Maltese cross design and 'never forget' slogan.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate Bill 2002, the appropriation for the judicial branch, passed after senators approved amendments that include one-time salary adjustments for justices and district judges, new FTEs across the branch and funding for a newly created Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Lawmakers recognize international students for enhancing Oklahoma's economy and cultural diversity.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
A committee substitute for Senate Bill 496 would amend the definition of massage therapy to exclude energy‑work practitioners (including reflexologists), removing the licensure requirement for those modalities; the Massage Therapy Licensure Board does not oppose the change and a reflexologist was available to answer questions.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Lawmakers enact special license plate supporting Washington firefighters with updated fees
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
The bill creates an Inspector General to investigate child abuse and neglect cases.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Department initiates loans to eligible organizations for affordable housing development
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate Government Organization Committee voted to report a committee substitute for Senate Bill 482 to the full Senate, recommending a separate license for licensed midwives placed under the Board of Registered Nurses; the bill does not create a new licensing board and makes technical edits requested by stakeholders.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
New regulations mandate reporting of child deaths and serious injuries in state facilities.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
House Resolution 1006, offered by Representative Harris, commends and celebrates February as Black History Month in Oklahoma; the chamber adopted the resolution by unanimous consent.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate Bill 2021, the Information Technology Department appropriation bill, won final passage; the bill allocates funds for the state interoperable radio network, cybersecurity, broadband-related exemptions and other IT priorities, and includes a continuing appropriation provision.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
The amendment clarifies terms for rate recovery amid disasters and conservation initiatives.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature amends advanced computing surcharge to address Washington's workforce gap and training needs.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Governor selects inspector general to oversee and investigate child protection matters
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate passed Senate Bill 2395 to create a new chapter in Title 43 of the North Dakota Century Code establishing a universal licensure framework across professional boards, including appointment and removal processes and a 10-day licensure timeline.
JBC-CLAIMS, JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Parties reach $900000 settlement after claimant loses left eye due to ARDOT's debris.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
House Bill 1034, sponsored by Representative Kendricks, extends the statutory sunset for the Archives and Records Commission to 2028 and passed on third reading.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New legislation requires nonprofits to establish long-term leases for affordable housing units.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Senator Baldacci introduces legislation for new child protection oversight office in Maine.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
House Bill 1035, carried by Representative Kendricks, passed on third reading; the bill extends the commission's statutory sunset for five years.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The North Dakota Senate approved Senate Bill 2160 to allow changes to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) group health plan and provide related appropriations; supporters said the move will give the state more flexibility when bidding health coverage and expand benefits for some employees.
JBC-CLAIMS, JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Joint Budget Committee–Claims affirmed reissuance of three outdated warrants totaling about $57,589 and approved a $900,000 settlement for Sterling Dodson after a personal-injury claim against the Arkansas Department of Transportation was settled by the parties and referred for appropriation.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Design professionals must update carbon calculations and comply with new reporting standards.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma House passed House Bill 1376, a bill requested by the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance to restructure its governing board. Lawmakers approved the measure and attached an emergency designation after questions about federal funding; sponsors said the alliance receives about $1.8 million annually and that much of the funding is a one-to‑1
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine establishes the Office of the Inspector General as a public instrumentality.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Legislature approves $1.95M to complete Williston inpatient beds by biennium deadline.
JBC-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DIVISION- OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE, JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Committee presents changes to EBD formulary including exclusions and grandfathering for impacted members
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New sections establish pathways for reducing embodied carbon emissions in construction projects.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Council plans to adopt codes to reduce embodied carbon emissions by 2027 and 2030.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine implements new rules for positive behavioral health support plans for adults with disabilities
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Appropriations Committee approved House Bill 10‑12 as amended, advancing a DHHS budget that adds behavioral‑health vouchers, funds regional contracts, allocates one‑time IT and deferred‑maintenance dollars, and includes a financing plan for a new state hospital.
Human Services, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Senate Bill 875 updates rights for foster children regarding siblings and court attendance.
JBC-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DIVISION- OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE, JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The JBC-Employee Benefits Division—Oversight Subcommittee approved a technology contract with Navitas Business Solution to operate the state benefits portal, covering a three-year initial term at $12 million and up to $22 million over seven years; committee corrected a cover-letter typo but the contract document was correct.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
New regulations establish penalties for improper disposal of vehicle batteries in Washington.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine legislators consider bill to improve behavioral health support for adults with disabilities
Human Services, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Senate Bill 741 would require the Department of Human Services to adopt a compensation rate structure for foster homes that sets a base rate tied to a percentage of the USDA cost‑to‑raise benchmark and prescribes add‑on reimbursements and respite support; committee members raised cost, enforcement and litigation concerns.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
New bill restricts restraint use to emergency situations for adults with disabilities
JBC-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DIVISION- OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE, JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The JBC-Employee Benefits Division—Oversight Subcommittee approved January and February 2025 pharmacy and medical drug formulary updates, including an exclusion of Trintellix with grandfathering for existing members and a 90-day grandfather for a 360 mg capsule exclusion, and moved to route prior authorizations for some drugs through consultant EBR
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine legislation limits behavior modification programs for children with disabilities and autism.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Appropriations Committee approved an amended version of House Bill 10‑15 moving funding and authority within the Office of Management and Budget, repurposing vacant FTEs, adding deferred maintenance dollars and making security and IT investments.
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Representative Bridal's bill to add five people to an existing list passed the committee by voice vote; sponsor said the measure extends a 2019 initiative and simply adds five names.
Human Services, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Senate Bill 875 would modify the Oregon Foster Children's Bill of Rights and the Foster Siblings Bill of Rights, including a presumption in favor of sibling contact and a requirement that a child’s attorney or advocate be present for law-enforcement or abuse-investigation interviews.
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senate committee discusses bill mandating canvassers notify signers of criminal offenses.
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senate committee approved House Bill 14-17 to name the mallard as the state duck; sponsor cited Arkansas Game and Fish economic figures for waterfowl-related activity.
Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senator Fulghorst promotes bills to improve food safety and health in rural Texas.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
House Bill 1326 aimed to close self-defense loopholes for felons fails in North Dakota legislature.
Human Services, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
A Senate Human Services public hearing on Senate Bill 937 would require the Oregon Department of Human Services to provide $350,000 annually to the Oregon Foster Youth Connection to support foster-youth advocacy; sponsors said the bill aims to preserve a youth-directed advocacy structure after recent contract changes.
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senate Bill 207 with a House amendment to require canvassers to inform potential signatories that petition fraud is a criminal offense was concurred in by the committee after sponsor debate and a public commenter warned the provision would suppress volunteer canvassers and signers and could be unconstitutionally vague.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House voted on multiple bills during the session; several public‑safety and administrative measures failed while a number of firearms‑related bills and other proposals were debated and disposed of.
Human Services, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
After testimony from craft‑brewers and public‑health questions from lawmakers, the Human Services Committee voted 7‑5‑1 to send House Concurrent Resolution 3,031 — a request to study regulatory and economic issues around THC‑infused beverages — to the full legislature without recommendation.
Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senate Bill 379 aims to improve nutritional assistance by excluding unhealthy foods from SNAP.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House passed House Bill 12‑83, which removes cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations for members of the North Dakota PERS health insurance plan; the measure passed 66‑26 after proponents cited early detection benefits and opponents cited fiscal concerns.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Proposed bill aims to remove obsolete office requirements and eliminate enforcement publicity.
Senate, Legislative, Texas
State lawmakers and national advocates announced three bills — Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314 and Senate Bill 379 — that would expand physical-education and nutrition curricula, create a state nutrition advisory council and prohibit certain synthetic ingredients in school meals; one bill would also remove junk foods from SNAP purchases. Sponsors,食
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Judiciary Committee adopted amendments to Senate Bill 2057, increasing civil court fees as proposed by the Supreme Court while leaving criminal fees unchanged; the committee later voted to advance the amended bill to appropriations by an 8–6 margin.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Judiciary Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 2080, a Department of Health and Human Services–requested bill that clarifies staff authority, updates affidavit language, adjusts post‑18 support rules and proposes repealing an unused public‑shaming provision.
Early Childhood and Human Services, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Keisha urges lawmakers to fund comprehensive services for Oregon's unhoused youth amid rising homelessness.
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
House Bill 11-21, described by the sponsor as accomplishing the same changes as HB 13-99 for donation deeds generally, passed the committee by voice vote with no public testimony.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The North Dakota House passed House Bill 15‑88 after dividing the measure and approving two separate divisions that expand carry zones, add exemptions and create a new local-posting mechanism for publicly owned buildings.
Senate, Legislative, Texas
Eva Longoria celebrates disabled individuals and their caregivers at Texas Capitol gathering.
Senate, Legislative, Texas
On Feb. 25 the Texas Senate adopted a series of ceremonial resolutions recognizing Brazoria County Day, university delegations and civic groups, and passed a concurrent resolution authorizing a multi‑day adjournment for the legislature; most measures passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, and SCR 20 was approved 30–0.
Early Childhood and Human Services, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
FARA develops collaborations to cut Douglas County's homeless youth population by 80% by 2035.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Human Resources Committee voted 8-0 to approve amendments to House Bill 10 12 and to recommend a "due pass as amended," including a change to show $30,000,000 in an underfunding/salary column to reflect the total Armstrong recommendation.
Human Services, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
House Concurrent Resolution 3,031 proposes study on THC beverage market's regulatory framework.
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate committee voted to pass House Bill 13-99 to remove statutory language allowing the Commissioner of State Lands to donate tax-delinquent parcels for urban homestead use, citing U.S. Supreme Court and Attorney General concerns about the takings clause and property owners' ability to recover excess proceeds.
Early Childhood and Human Services, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
More than a dozen providers, lawmakers and advocates urged the House committee to support House Bill 3079, which would expand eligibility and funding for youth homelessness prevention and services, restore capacity in under-resourced counties, and add targeted substance-use and workforce elements; sponsors said a dash-3 amendment is forthcoming to2
Human Services, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
After reconsideration prompted by new information from the state veterinarian and others, the Human Services Committee voted 10‑1 to pass amendments converting House Bill 1458 into a study to examine potential impacts on animal agriculture and research.
Committee on Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Travis County plans a landmark climate bond as taxpayers face increased debt and taxes.
Early Childhood and Human Services, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 3059 would create a stakeholder process to improve collaboration and information sharing between residential care operators and school districts so students placed in residential facilities can access timely educational and social-emotional supports. The committee heard the bill and expects referral to the House Education Committee as a"
Committee on Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Legislators address property tax issues as Texans face increasing financial strain from taxes.
Early Childhood and Human Services, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services voted to introduce three legislative concepts—LC 1688, LC 1693 and LC 1696—as committee measures for the 2025 session on a voice vote.
Committee on Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
Three invited witnesses gave contrasting policy views on property‑tax relief: the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association urged relief that favors invested capital and cautioned against expanding the homestead exemption; Every Texan pressed for equity and renter‑focused relief such as circuit‑breaker credits; the Texas Public Policy Foundation fav
Early Childhood and Human Services, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Lawmakers and witnesses urged passage of House Bill 3003 to require the Department of Human Services to include more disaggregated and outcomes-focused data in its annual child-welfare report to reveal placement stability and racial and geographic disparities in foster care.
Public Safety, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Oregon courts report 79% of forms untranslated hindering access to justice for residents.
Public Safety, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Increasing criminal case filings worsen backlog and slow resolution times in the judicial system.