What happened on Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 2008 B restricts how controllers subject to the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act can process personal data for targeted advertising and profiling, with special protections for minors and geofencing-like distance limits noted in sponsor remarks.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma lawmakers revise Charter Schools Act to enhance funding and management regulations
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Health sets minimum housing standards for shelters and group homes.
Rules, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Rules Committee moved HCR 29 to the floor in recognition of David T. Meyer’s work improving crisis response and de-escalation practices in Oregon law enforcement, testimony credited Meyer with national influence.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Legislation aims to enforce safe drinking water standards for state funding eligibility.
Committee on Jurisprudence, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Experts highlight failures in House Bill 3783 to protect children from psychological abuse.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
New legislation regulates public camping, protects residential areas, and establishes sanitation standards.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma updates funding calculations and oversight fees for charter schools and virtual schools.
2025 Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Louisiana limits claimant's recovery of medical expenses under revised Workers' Compensation Law.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Legislative auditor to evaluate state tax incentives every four years under new law.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Vermont Legislation Bills, Vermont
H.521 bill mandates health plans include pasteurized breast milk for infants under one year.
Housing and Development, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 2964A was advanced by the Senate Housing and Development Committee on May 21; the bill would create a loan program to fund predevelopment costs for new housing projects that remain affordable to low-income households, and committee staff reported minimal fiscal and no revenue impact.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma creates fund to support charter schools and reimburse closure costs
2025 Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Louisiana Legislature enacts changes to medical expense write-offs and attorney fee regulations.
2025 Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Senate Bill 231 amends laws on medical expenses in civil actions and insurance.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills , Maine Legislation Bills, Maine
Maine Senate increases damages cap against governmental entities under Tort Claims Act.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House passed Senate Bill 551 to ban reusable plastic bags at retail and food service outlets beginning Jan. 1, 2027, extending Oregon’s earlier ban on single‑use plastic bags and drawing debate over impacts on small businesses and the timber industry.
2025 Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Lawmakers maintain limits on recoverable medical expenses under new legislation SB 231.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
David Allen Robertson seeks to establish maximum containment levels for nitrosodimethylamine.
Housing and Homelessness, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The committee voted to move Senate Bill 586A to the floor; the bill shortens notice timelines for tenant terminations when a landlord provides written evidence of an accepted purchase offer and requires a payment equal to one month's rent at the time of notice.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 3910 authorizes coordinated arrangements under ORS 264.335 to let water districts assume sanitation powers for wastewater systems in limited circumstances; sponsors told the Senate the change addresses infrastructure gaps in small communities such as Mapleton and creates a statutory path to access state and federal funding.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1474 ensures legislative approval and public input for campus closures in Pennsylvania.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma Senate Bill 898 updates bidding rules for political subdivisions' construction projects.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
John J. Cronin introduces legislation to improve Massachusetts water infrastructure.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
New definitions clarify roles and contributions in Louisiana's political committees and campaigns
Rules, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Rules Committee voted to advance HCR 3 recognizing Dr. Brian Druker’s role in developing targeted cancer therapies, early-detection research and the Knight Cancer Institute fundraising effort.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Committee to monitor funding for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure quarterly.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1488 introduces changes to how constitutional amendments are voted in Pennsylvania
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Compact Commission develops coordinated data system for managing licensure and adverse actions.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Law requires electronic filing for committees with contributions or expenditures above $50000.
Housing and Development, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 3136A, advanced by the Senate Housing and Development Committee on May 21, would remove a restriction that in larger county planning commissions no more than two voting members can be principally engaged in buying, selling or developing real estate for profit.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
New penalties set for candidates failing to file campaign reports under Louisiana law.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Lawmakers establish civil immunity for housing providers renting to individuals with past drug offenses
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Legislators allocate funds for rehabilitating and modernizing water infrastructure statewide.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Oregon House on Tuesday adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 23, establishing a ceremonial sister-state relationship with Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine, after floor debate that included expressions of solidarity and one recorded opposition based on foreign‑policy concerns.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Compact aims to improve access to dietetics services and reduce licensing burdens.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Commission to evaluate laws supporting housing development and water resource management.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Compact Privilege requires education, supervision, and adherence to Remote State laws.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Louisiana legislators revise reporting requirements and contribution limits in Campaign Finance Disclosure Act.
Housing and Homelessness, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Housing and Homelessness adopted the A‑8 amendment to Senate Bill 974A, creating a separate expedited process for upzoning in areas described as primarily residential mixed‑use, removing a provision on attorney and engineering fees, and sending the bill to the House floor with a due‑pass recommendation.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Commission establishes guidelines for tenant complaints against housing providers regarding violations.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Board establishes licensing criteria and background checks for dietitian applicants effective 2025
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Task force to assess costs and feasibility of water infrastructure improvements in Massachusetts.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Legislature amends laws to enhance transparency and regulate political campaign financing.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Housing providers to evaluate applicants based on criminal history and rehabilitation efforts
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania outlines definitions for tenant screening based on criminal records and nondiscrimination.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma amends tax laws to exempt qualifying manufacturing facilities from ad valorem taxes.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Grant program aims to address workforce shortages in water infrastructure through training initiatives.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Senate passed House Bill 2074 to move the sunset for the vertical housing development partial property tax exemption from Dec. 31, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2031, continuing a local-option tool intended to incentivize mixed-use, higher-density housing.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
HB 415 increases promotional play credits for gaming operators making capital investments.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1492 amends landlord-tenant law to allow criminal record screenings for tenants.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Grant proposals must outline workforce goals and funding strategies for water infrastructure training.
Housing and Development, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Senate Housing and Development Committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 3746A on May 21 that narrows the bill’s application to condominiums whose declarations are filed after the measure’s effective date and clarifies inspection timelines and owner remediation options.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New provisions issued for tax exemptions on manufacturing facility expansions in Oklahoma.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
State Treasury to manage lifeline scholarship accounts with varying amounts for students by grade.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma Senate approves emergency act essential for public peace and health.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
General Assembly honors Sgt. Ronald Bloom by naming bridge after him in Knox Township.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Legislators propose new scholarship program and fund for public and private education in Pennsylvania
Rules, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Rules Committee agreed to advance House Concurrent Resolution 34 memorializing April 30 as Vietnamese American Remembrance Day but debate surfaced over language honoring U.S. and South Vietnamese military motives; one senator sought an amendment to remove that clause and voted against the base resolution in committee.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Legislators file bill to streamline wetlands restoration projects in Massachusetts.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Bill 1487 allows county boards to establish polling places in first class county prisons.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Lifeline Scholarship Fund created to provide ongoing scholarships from dedicated state resources.
Senate Bills - Enrolled, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Nebraska allocates funds to support Legislative Bill 391's provisions for FY2025-26.
Enrolled, House, 2024 Bills, Vermont Legislation Bills, Vermont
Vermont lawmakers remove 2025 repeal date for off-premises alcoholic beverage sales.
Education, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Education Committee voted to send Senate Bill 10 98 to the House floor with a "do pass" recommendation. The panel rejected an amendment that would have added explicit "grade-level appropriateness" language after a sustained debate about whether the bill is redundant or politicizes schools.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Lifeline Scholarship Program to aid eligible students with nonpublic school expenses starting 2026.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Bill amends juror compensation and travel allowances in Pennsylvania's judicial procedures.
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Nevada allocates $66 million to Interim Finance Committee for Enterprise Resource Planning System.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
The Lifeline Scholarship Program supports eligible students attending nonpublic schools in Pennsylvania.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
LaNatra's bill aims to boost ocean health and circular economy in Massachusetts.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2013 A to clarify that licensed outpatient facilities employing certified alcohol and drug counselors (CADCs) are eligible providers for mental health treatment under state-regulated insurance plans, expanding reimbursement access particularly for rural and underserved communities.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Legislation requires State-related universities to submit alternative education plans for closures.
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Senate Bill 240 lowers state business license fees to $100 for small businesses.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1485 amends benefits for families of deceased emergency responders and public works employees.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1472 requires economic impact studies before closing State-related university campuses
Senate Bills - Enrolled, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Legislative Bill 77A allocates $500,000 for two fiscal years to the Department of Insurance.
Enrolled, House, 2024 Bills, Vermont Legislation Bills, Vermont
Vermont legislators authorize Swanton to annex property at 124 First Street for village expansion.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's House Bill 1494 enables ivermectin to be sold OTC without prescriptions.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
State Advisory Council forms to enhance emergency medical services across Pennsylvania.
Energy and Environment, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Rosie Lananga, Oregon’s kid governor and a Riverdale School District student, told the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment May 21 that composting reduces methane emissions and urged lawmakers to back measures that expand composting programs.
Senate Bills - Enrolled, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Nebraska revises voting procedures for city council elections in updated election statutes.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
David Allen Robertson introduces legislation for maximum contamination levels in drinking water.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Legislation updates definitions for EMS professionals and organizations in Pennsylvania.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania repeals 1915 coal tax act to redirect funds for highways and municipalities.
Housing and Development, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Senate Committee on Housing and Development on May 21 advanced House Bill 3054A, a measure that would cap annual rent increases at mobile-home parks and floating-home marinas with more than 30 spaces at 6% beginning in 2026, with a limited 12% exception for tenant-approved infrastructure upgrades.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Legislators petition for effective drought management via Senate Bill No. 586.
Senate Bills - Enrolled, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Legislative Bill 521 reforms election procedures and city council vacancy filling in Nebraska.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Mining operators must file tax reports to avoid penalties and potential imprisonment.
Senate Bills - Enrolled, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Nebraska revises election laws for metropolitan cities regarding primary and special elections
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Commissioner tasked with enhancing quality and adapting emergency medical services for residents
Enrolled, House, 2024 Bills, Vermont Legislation Bills, Vermont
Vermont establishes the Mollie Beattie Award for conservation contributions starting July 1, 2025.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Commissioner to develop unified statewide EMS systems and implement patient data collection protocols.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Act provisions remain valid even if some are declared unconstitutional by the court.
Senate Bills - Enrolled, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
City Council 23 finalizes ballot formats for the upcoming primary election nominations.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Mine operators must report coal production and value to the Auditor General annually.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Ayers introduces bill to establish Long and Moon Islands as public park reservations.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services creates fund for scholarships and a pilot program.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Bill introduced to repeal 1921 tax on anthracite coal in Pennsylvania.
Rules, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Senate Rules Committee moved House Bill 3768 to the floor after testimony from Persian American community leaders and lawmakers about cultural recognition, economic ties to Oregon agriculture and arts, and concerns from one senator about naming a state-recognized day.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Flood Mitigation Review Board evaluates community applications for eligibility and program compliance.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services sets funding rules for trauma centers in Pennsylvania.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Philips advances legislation to empower municipalities to regulate nutrient management practices.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Lawmakers pass Bill 1493 to enhance racial data transparency in Pennsylvania's criminal courts
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Newly formed board will advise commissioner on EMS legislation and operations statewide
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Commonwealth creates fund to support flood mitigation loans and grants for local governments.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Legislators introduce bill to enhance drinking water standards for private wells in Massachusetts.
Judiciary, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Senate Committee on Judiciary voted to refer House Bill 3,426 A, a placeholder bill related to drone legislation, to the Senate Committee on Rules without recommendation so it can be used if issues arise with related bills from the House.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Community invites applications for flood mitigation funding from September to December annually
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1486 proposes tiered bail amounts for illegal firearm offenses in first-class cities.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1483 restricts employment of minors by liquor distributors in Pennsylvania.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Michael F. Rush introduces legislation for flood management and regional resilience in Massachusetts
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
State program offers funding for floodproofing homes at risk of severe damage.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1490 amends nursing law to establish a pilot program for nurse practitioners.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1471 updates Pennsylvania tax credit provisions for residents with out-of-state income taxes.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Board establishes program for certified nurse practitioners to practice independently in underserved areas
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Kassner's bill seeks to redefine safe yield and recalibrate water supply analytics in Massachusetts.
Natural Resources, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Ways and Means Natural Resources Subcommittee approved moving House Bill 23-84 to the full committee, extending the sunset on fees levied on rail shipments of oil from Jan. 2, 2027, to July 1, 2029, to continue funding state spill-preparedness programs.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Kearney petitions for legislation to establish flood preparedness program in Massachusetts.
Enrolled, House, 2024 Bills, Vermont Legislation Bills, Vermont
Vermont General Assembly enacts grant program to enhance local food distribution through Vermont Foodbank.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Lipper-Garabedian introduces legislation to ensure safe drinking water access in Massachusetts schools.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Commonwealth designates health professional shortage areas and initiates nurse pilot program.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Ohio's H.B. No. 300 prohibits conversion therapy for minors by health care professionals.
Energy and Environment, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment voted May 21 to advance House Bill 3336 with a dash-4 amendment that tightens definitions, aligns planning requirements with the Oregon Public Utility Commission process and creates limited local-government decision steps for upgrades using grid-enhancing technologies.
Workplace Standards, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Labor and Workplace Standards voted May 21 to advance Senate Bill 916 A to the House floor with a due-pass recommendation after adopting two amendments that change how unemployment insurance (UI) benefits apply to workers locked out or on strike.
Enrolled, House, 2024 Bills, Vermont Legislation Bills, Vermont
General Assembly commits to funding Vermont Foodbank's local food program to combat food insecurity
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Nurse practitioners can practice and prescribe independently in health professional shortage areas.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Department issues immediate rules for lead testing in school drinking water systems
Enrolled, House, 2024 Bills, Vermont Legislation Bills, Vermont
Vermont Foodbank receives funding to enhance local food access through new grant program.
Enrolled, House, 2024 Bills, Vermont Legislation Bills, Vermont
Vermont launches grant program to support local food purchases through Vermont Foodbank.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Judiciary approved a do‑pass recommendation for SB 162 A, a cannabis omnibus bill that includes provisions allowing law enforcement to destroy hoop houses used for unlawful marijuana production under certain warrants. Members expressed reservations about the provision that authorizes destruction during warrant execution.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Certified nurse practitioners must disclose qualifications and consult on patient management.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
General Assembly appropriates $1.1 million to boost higher education for veterans in Ohio
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Schools and child care centers must implement measures to remediate lead in water.
Judiciary, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Senate Committee on Judiciary adopted an A3 amendment to House Bill 3,865 A to expand Oregon's telephone-solicitation rules to cover text messages, set quiet hours at 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., cap solicitations at three contacts per 24 hours and create narrow exemptions; the committee then sent the bill to the Senate floor with a due-pass vote.
Enrolled, House, 2024 Bills, Vermont Legislation Bills, Vermont
Vermont's Agency of Agriculture awaits 2026 funding for the Feeding Vermonters Grant Program.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
The Ohio legislature approves a program to share child care costs among employees and employers.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
New law mandates lead testing and certified filters at schools and child care centers.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
State allocates $200,000 for Biohub's biosolid and PFAS research initiatives.
Enrolled, Senate, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Legislators pass bill establishing October 4 to honor President Rutherford B. Hayes.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Schools and child care centers must display lead testing information at drinking water outlets.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Legislators pass bill to establish July as Disabilities Awareness Month in Ohio
Tax Expenditures, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
At an informational meeting May 21, the Joint Committee on Tax Expenditures reviewed a table of credits up for routine sunset review and possible expansions, highlighting the earned-income tax credit as the largest potential budgetary change and noting a pending House Revenue Committee consideration of additional bills.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Philips seeks to enhance Massachusetts' water infrastructure through new legislative proposal
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Lawmakers pass bill to honor Cpl. Robert Dockstader with designated highway in Ottawa County
Natural Resources, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Ways and Means Natural Resources Subcommittee voted to adopt the Legislative Fiscal Office recommendation on Senate Bill 5,520, advancing the Department of Environmental Quality’s $966,406,946 recommended budget to the full Ways and Means committee.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Schools and child care centers must provide lead prevention and testing reports for compliance.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to assess financial aid allocation for water projects.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Ohio's House approves funding aimed at expanding child care capacity and support programs.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Each school and child care center must conduct annual lead testing of drinking water outlets.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New law requires roofing contractors in Oklahoma to obtain a residential roofing endorsement.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Ohio honors the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion on March 9 each year.
Legislative, Oregon
The Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response on May 21 adopted the dash-6 amendment to House Bill 3,069 and referred the amended bill to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means with a due-pass recommendation.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Massachusetts earmarks $78,500 for water infrastructure debt service assistance and relief.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Judiciary opened public testimony on Senate Bill 926 A, a measure that would bar electric companies from recovering wildfire liability costs from ratepayers and revise how plaintiffs recover damages, including creation of a state wildfire recovery fund and new Public Utility Commission oversight.
Legislative, Oregon
On May 21 the Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response voted to adopt dash-11 amendments to House Bill 2,481, separating two fiscally significant provisions (guardian program funding and appointment-of-counsel funding in civil commitment cases) for referral to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means.
Finance and Revenue, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
In a May 21 work session, the Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue adopted the dash‑2 amendment to Senate Bill 143 and voted to advance the bill to the Senate floor with a due‑pass recommendation.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Massachusetts funds grant program supporting wastewater infrastructure adaptation against storm damage.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
The program connects students with jobs and internships through educational service centers
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Legislation amends roofing contractor requirements and establishes endorsement provisions.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Saunders seeks to include Belchertown Snowmobile Association in advisory committee membership.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Rules heard hours of testimony May 21 on House Bill 3,971, which would enable Lane County to site an integrated materials and energy recovery facility (Clean Lane); supporters stressed climate and recycling benefits and that the project is financed, while opponents warned the bill would supersede local land-use protections and cited wetlands, flooding and traffic concerns.
Finance and Revenue, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 702A on May 21, 2025, a proposal that would limit retail sales of flavored tobacco and flavored synthetic‑nicotine products to stores established by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC), and prohibit providing tobacco or nicotine products without compensation.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Massachusetts commits $375 million for sewer, septic, and water upgrades supporting housing projects.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Ohio enacts Digital Fair Repair Act to enhance consumer repair rights.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma implements new roofing contractor endorsement and registration fees effective July 2026.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
MassDEP collaborates with Science Advisory Board to identify harmful water contaminants.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Manufacturers must offer documentation and tools for disabling security functions to owners.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
The task force will analyze regulatory hurdles and workforce shortages in water infrastructure.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Ohio
House Bill 104 passed to establish February 14 as Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day in Ohio; sponsors said the symbolic designation leverages Valentine’s Day to promote heart-health education and awareness, citing American Heart Association statistics.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Philips files a bill to enhance regulation of emerging contaminants in public water systems.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma County Clerk develops central filing system aimed at regulating farm product transactions.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Lawmakers approve Digital Fair Repair Act to improve consumer repair options for technology.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Regulations define MCL and MCLG to ensure safe drinking water standards.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Authority focuses on increasing housing capacity and addressing water contamination issues.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The committee moved Senate Bill 952 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. The bill would allow the governor to make a temporary appointment to fill a U.S. Senate vacancy within 30 days, require a special election within 80–150 days, and prohibit the governor from appointing themself.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Ohio legislation requires OEMs to offer repair documentation and tools at no charge.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Secretary of State outlines fees for filings and document processing in Oklahoma.
House, Legislative, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts House on May 20, 2025 appointed a special committee to qualify Representative‑elect Hannah L. Bowen of Beverly; the House adopted the order by voice vote and the speaker named the committee members on the floor.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
MassDEP mandates public comments and health risk analyses for new drinking water standards.
2025 House Introduced Bills, 2025 House Bills, 2025 Bills, Oregon Legislation Bills, Oregon
Legislature removes law governing local regulations on public property for homeless populations.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
MassDEP launches assessment of drinking water standards after formal recommendation from Science Advisory Board
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Ohio
House Bill 114 passed to standardize kindergarten entry so children must be 5 by the first day of instruction in their enrolling district; sponsors said it ends confusing dual deadlines and the bill allows evaluations for advanced 4-year-olds.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 3,881 was amended in committee: a dash-3 amendment that would have made apprenticeship goals aspirational failed; the committee adopted a dash-2 replacement that narrows the bill's scope to certain school districts receiving capital-matching grants and retains enforceable apprenticeship requirements with a later operative date.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
New Ohio law safeguards manufacturers from disclosing trade secrets to independent providers.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Senate Bill 915 mandates standards for commercial solar energy facility development in Oklahoma
House, Legislative, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts House on May 20, 2025 passed a $529,832,564 supplemental appropriation bill (H.4150), adopting amendments that add statutory protections for English learners and students with disabilities and clarify a firearms exemption for post‑certified campus law enforcement.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma establishes guidelines for signature collection and reporting on referendum petitions.
2025 Senate Introduced Bills, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, Oregon Legislation Bills, Oregon
Senate Bill 5508 allocates $1.56M for Columbia River Gorge Commission starting July 2025
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Massachusetts establishes Science Advisory Board to evaluate toxic substances in public water supplies
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New law allows cities to enforce liens on non-owner-occupied properties for code violations
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma updates rules for initiative petitions to clarify signature collection and disclosure.
2025 Senate Introduced Bills, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, Oregon Legislation Bills, Oregon
Senate Bill 5504 establishes budget limits for Oregon Department of Aviation effective July 2025.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
DuBois seeks to protect drinking water by regulating solid waste disposal facility locations
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma introduces laws prohibiting misleading insurance advertising linked to the Guaranty Association.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Ohio
Substitute House Bill 44 passed unanimously in the Ohio House to permit cadet programs, allow lateral transfers without competitive civil-service exams, and permit regional training for new police chiefs; supporters said the bill addresses recruitment and retention challenges.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma details procedures for submitting and reviewing ballot titles for proposed measures
2025 Senate Introduced Bills, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, Oregon Legislation Bills, Oregon
Senate passes budget bill for State Board of Tax Practitioners effective July 1, 2025.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Kassner's bill mandates annual reporting of below-threshold wells to the DEP.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Legislature declares emergency, enacting new public safety measures in Oklahoma.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma enacts stronger penalties and new programs to combat human trafficking in 2025.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The committee adopted dash-3 amendments to House Bill 3,953 allowing federally recognized tribes to apply to the State Board of Education to sponsor charter schools and removing nonprofit formation requirement for tribe applicants.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
State agencies must report contract employee numbers, pay, and conditions by July 2026.
2025 House Introduced Bills, 2025 House Bills, 2025 Bills, Oregon Legislation Bills, Oregon
Legislature sets spending limits for State Marine Board operations starting July 1, 2025.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Legislation updates legal definitions related to coercion and commercial sex activities.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Legislators launch initiative to assess voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties in Massachusetts.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma enforces Security Breach Notification Act fines for data breaches by entities.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Ohio
The Ohio House passed Substitute House Bill 5, expanding penalties for repeat offenders who unlawfully possess firearms and adding new post-conviction sealing rules; supporters said it would reduce recidivism, opponents warned mandatory penalties and reduced judicial discretion risk unfair outcomes.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma establishes new protections and services for human trafficking victims in revised laws.
2025 Senate Introduced Bills, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, Oregon Legislation Bills, Oregon
Oregon Senate establishes $2.47M budget cap for Chiropractic Examiners, effective July 2025.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma revises breach notification rules for personal data exposure affecting residents.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New law imposes felony charges and significant fines for engaging in human trafficking
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Massachusetts legislators introduce bill for a drought management task force to ensure water supply.
2025 Senate Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Legislature commends Lady Broncos for winning LHSAA Softball Non-Select Division I title
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma creates program to train law enforcement and schools on human trafficking prevention.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Entities must disclose security breaches without unreasonable delay to affected individuals.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Legislators update Oklahoma's Security Breach Notification Act to improve breach response protocols.
2025 Senate Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Senate expresses condolences for Coach Simmons' impactful legacy in youth athletics and education.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma Board mandates new standards for teacher certification and salary for special designations.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts legislature considers a bill to enhance environmental and water testing funding.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New act clarifies definitions of data breaches and safeguards for personal information.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Rules adopted a dash-1 amendment to House Bill 2,454 renaming the position and shifting audit authority from the fiscal office to a legislative performance oversight and government accountability officer (LAPOGA); the committee recommended the bill to the floor and by prior reference to Ways and Means.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma lawmakers amend teacher certification law to offer stipends instead of salary increases.
2025 Senate Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Amanda Ames receives commendation for dedicated 22-year career in Louisiana's water industry.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma's Senate and House approve Security Breach Notification Act to take effect January 2026
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma creates revolving fund for education, supporting salary stipends for certified teachers.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Rules adopted a dash-4 amendment to House Bill 3,582 removing the word "knowingly" from a provision tied to civil claims for child sexual abuse and related assaults, and recommended the bill to the floor with a due-pass.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Brendan P. Crighton seek water supply authorization for Lynnfield.
2025 Senate Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Louisiana honors Coach Joe Scheuermann's induction into the Sports Hall of Fame for achievements.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Dawne Shand and Kristin Kassner petition for expedited wetlands restoration processes in Massachusetts.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New regulations establish staggered expiration dates for roofing contractor registrations effective 2015
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma updates laws requiring warrants for blood and breath tests after arrests.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New law requires roofing contractors to pass an exam for residential endorsement in Oklahoma.
Veterans Affairs: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Veterans service organizations told the Senate committee they support legislation to expand caregiver re‑employment and retirement services, menopause research for women veterans and rural transportation grants, while urging careful implementation and funding.
2025 Senate Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Legislature expresses condolences and celebrates Miguez's impact on Louisiana community.
2025 House Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Louisiana recognizes May 18-24 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week to honor providers.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Board sets fines and enforcement measures for residential and commercial roofing contractors.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Gaskey seeks to protect Plymouth Carver Aquifer with a one-year extraction ban.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Successful IDAP graduates can restore driving privileges upon presenting completion certificate
2025 House Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
North DeSoto Griffins defeat Brusly High School to secure 2025 Division II Non-Select title
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma legislature passes emergency bill to ensure public peace and health.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Senator Hawley asked the SBA about disaster loans and assistance to Missouri tornado survivors; Administrator Loeffler said SBA teams are deployed, disaster specialists are active in the field, and described loan types and prior relief delivery in California.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma Children’s Code updates definitions for abandonment, abuse, and neglect of children.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Legislators introduce bill to authorize cranberry water use transfers in watershed areas
2025 House Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Emmy Rabalais earns title and raises awareness for girls with disabilities across the U.S.
House, Passed, 2025 Bills, Tennessee Legislation Bills, Tennessee
General Assembly enacts law requiring LEAs to post school lunch menus online.
Veterans Affairs: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Wounded Warrior Project and others told the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs that accessibility barriers persist across VA facilities and in community care, including inaccessible diagnostic equipment and clinic layouts that impede veterans with disabilities.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma introduces diversion services to support at-risk children and families in crisis.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Vitolo seeks to mandate utility reports on water access and disconnection data.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Senators raised alarm over proposed budget reductions for entrepreneurial development programs and questioned whether SBDCs and remaining resource partners can absorb services formerly delivered by Veterans Business Outreach Centers and others.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma legislature passes bill with emergency provisions for immediate effect upon approval.
2025 House Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Legislature honors Louisiana Academy of Sciences for nearly a century of service and progress
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma establishes clear conditions for terminating parental rights in state custody cases.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Administrators told trustees on May 21 that resident census has increased (87 on the meeting day), crisis and overtime pay rose, call-ins remained substantial in March, and social worker Andrea Jacobs has been promoted internally to the new assistant administrator position.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma law recognizes tribal security interests in vehicles when properly perfected.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New law updates Oklahoma Children's Code with key amendments addressing parental rights and services
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Administrator Mark Liberta approved a 31-day overfill for a captain position in the Walworth County Sheriff's Office to aid transition ahead of the incumbent's July 1 retirement; the committee was notified at the May 20 meeting.
Veterans Affairs: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Senate members discussed legislation to make permanent a VA pilot allowing contract medical disability examiners to practice across state lines; VA officials supported the intent but raised concerns about definitions and evidence submission pathways.
2025 House Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
House Resolution honors Team 2992 for excellence in robotics and community impact.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Court implements guidelines for appointing guardians for minors emphasizing relative preference.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Board heard an update about the Charter Harrison scholarship program that provides tuition or book support to Lakeland employees; available funds total $26,292, last year’s single award was $2,000, and applications are due to the director of nursing by June 30 with awards to be considered at the July board meeting.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Legislation updates online auction processes and establishes new requirements for sheriff auctions.
2025 House Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Louisiana House recognizes Natalie Meyers and staff for enriching Acadiana youth's lives.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Senate approves emergency act to ensure public peace, health, and safety in Oklahoma.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma law passed by House and Senate confirmed for November 1, 2025 effectivity.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Administrator Loeffler outlined rapid reorganization steps at the Small Business Administration, including reinstating lender fees, tightening underwriting, identity checks and a substantial reduction in staff headcount; senators expressed concern about capacity to deliver programs while cutting district‑office staffing.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
The committee heard an annual report on the county employee health clinic, which doubled hours in 2024 to 40 per week, saw modest utilization gains and a net cost tied to expanded hours; staff outlined steps to boost participation and potential lower-cost blood testing.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Health and Human Services Board authorized staff to apply for a one‑time $10,000 foster parent grant under the 2017 program to support foster home recruitment and retention activities.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New law enables Oklahoma sheriffs to auction properties online while prohibiting self-purchases.
Veterans Affairs: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
VA witnesses said electronic health record modernization and an Oracle Health exchange should improve record sharing with Medicare, but warned proposed legislation creating parallel care‑coordination structures could create redundant services.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New guidelines mandate individualized service plans for children adjudicated as deprived by 30 days.
2025 House Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
House resolution commends Louisiana Bankers Association on its 125th anniversary.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
County staff updated trustees on federal budget negotiations and possible changes to Medicaid rules — including more frequent eligibility redeterminations for some recipients and shorter retroactive coverage — but said most proposed changes were unlikely to significantly affect Lakeland operations.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
State Treasury establishes fund for managing unclaimed property under Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma's Legislature declares emergency act effective immediately for public safety concerns.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma amends law capping recovery service fees for unclaimed properties to 25%.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Human Resources Committee approved a biennial affirmative action plan required by county code, with staff emphasizing outreach to diversify applicant pools and noting no substantive changes to hiring criteria.
2025 House Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Louisiana designates September 21-28, 2025, to raise awareness for Frontotemporal Degeneration.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Staff briefed the board on recent state budget actions and federal proposals that could increase county workloads and local costs, including potential Medicaid work requirements, proposals to reduce federal administrative shares for benefit programs, and other items still under negotiation.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Committee ranking member and several senators said tariffs are raising costs and harming small businesses; Administrator Loeffler disputed that account and said the administration's trade actions will ultimately level the playing field and boost manufacturing.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Developer must publish notice and hold public meeting prior to facility construction approval.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Legislature amends Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to improve claim process and documentation.
Judiciary: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
The Senate Judiciary subcommittee convened a hearing titled “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” to examine harms from AI-generated deepfakes and the proposed No Fakes Act (S.1367), with creators, industry and consumer advocates testifying about the bill’s potential to protect voices and likenesses.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma establishes five-year rule for presumed abandoned safe deposit box contents
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Senate Bill 889 requires hospitals to publicly disclose standard charges and compliance measures.
2025 House Passed Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
House Resolution honors Bruce Gilcrease for his service to Lafayette's homeless community
Judiciary: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
John Squires, the president’s nominee for USPTO director, told the Senate committee he supports reforms to reduce pendency and end fee diversion at the patent office and described concerns about PTAB effectiveness, patent eligibility uncertainty and foreign competitors.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Board members heard on May 21 that Lakeland Healthcare Center is replacing sections of its roof, has addressed water damage in a resident room, and reported roughly $32,000 in change orders with about $150,000 remaining in project contingency.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
The Health Department may audit hospitals for compliance with new legislation.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New rules require documentation for claimants of deceased owners' unclaimed property in Oklahoma.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Human Resources Committee approved an amendment to a Walworth County ordinance clarifying that employees may use accrued paid time to cover unpaid gaps left after short-term disability pays out during pregnancy or maternity leave.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
County reported a successful Vaccines for Children site visit with no citations. Board members discussed language in the report referencing "all children fully immunized," and clarified that Wisconsin law allows medical, religious and personal exemptions.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Law updates streamline adoption agreements and interagency cooperation in child welfare cases.
Veterans Affairs: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Senators pressed Department of Veterans Affairs officials at a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing to explain plans to cut thousands of VA employees, recent contract cancellations and a freeze on rulemaking that members said could delay implementation of laws for veterans.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma Statutes codify standards for hospital pricing and service definitions under new law.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Governor enacts LB198, regulating pharmacy benefit managers and specialty pharmacies in Nebraska.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Hospitals cannot collect debts if not compliant with the new healthcare act.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Louisiana mandates regular reviews of child support guidelines every four years.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee and SBA Administrator Loeffler discussed the Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act — which would raise SBA-backed loan limits from $5 million to $10 million for small manufacturers — and related SBA onshoring and financing initiatives.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Lakeland Healthcare Center will close its kitchen beginning June 16 for installation of a new makeup air unit; staff plan to prepare three daily meals at the nearby Lakeland School and ADRC will manage Meals on Wheels deliveries during the closure (estimated June 16–27).
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Nebraska passes significant reforms targeting child pornography and online safety for minors.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Lawmakers establish new offices for child support and welfare, disbanding existing services.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Repeat offenders face Class IC felony charges and property forfeiture under new legislation.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma updates definitions in the Transparency in Health Care Prices Act for clarity.
Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado
The Grand Junction City Council appointed Adam Neekirk and Beth Washburn to partial terms on the Historic Preservation Board that expire Dec. 30, 2025. The motion carried by acclamation.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Walworth County Human Resources Committee approved a resolution to reclassify a vacant teacher position at Lakeland School into a speech-language therapist role, citing higher student need and no immediate budget increase.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Illinois creates a registry to facilitate contact between adopted individuals and biological relatives.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Legislation enhances penalties for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma mandates hospitals to publicly disclose standard charges for services in digital format
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Louisiana updates laws to enhance disclosure of financial records for child support obligations
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Hospitals must submit corrective action plans for pricing violation notices from the Department.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
New law establishes felony and misdemeanor charges for possessing child sexual abuse imagery.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Law changes structure and functions of Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Board heard that Lakeland Healthcare Center's kitchen will be closed up to two weeks for construction. The county's ADRC and Aging Services staff will assemble shelf‑stable meal boxes at the government center, maintain delivery routes with volunteers where possible, and perform daily welfare checks for home‑delivered meal participants.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Legislative Bill 383 amends multiple sections to strengthen child protection and parental rights.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma law requires hospitals to maintain and display standard charges for services online.
Judiciary: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Stanley Woodward, the nominee to be associate attorney general, and others told senators they would seek to stop what they described as prior 'weaponization' at the Justice Department and would review litigation priorities; senators also pressed DOJ nominees on cases involving mifepristone, a protester prosecution and Title IX enforcement.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Lawmakers create protections and rights for crime victims and their families in Louisiana.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Legislation defines child sexual abuse material and outlines related offenses and terminology.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New law mandates Oklahoma hospitals to publish standard charges for shoppable services.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Director of nursing Tracy Bernardo told the Lakeland Healthcare Center Board of Trustees on May 21 that the facility’s quality-measure rating rose to 4 stars and several staffing and clinical metrics improved in 2024; leadership outlined ongoing goals to reach a 5-star overall rating.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Legislature commits to creating a victims' services system coordinated by Public Safety and Corrections.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
LB246 amends Nebraska Pure Food Act to prohibit certain adulterated food products.
Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado
After a public apology from Council member Wynne over earlier comments, the Grand Junction City Council adopted a resolution on communication and council conduct by unanimous vote. Speakers urged accountability and urged council to rebuild public trust.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Children with Disabilities Education Committee approved a resolution to reclassify a funded special-education teacher position to a speech‑language pathologist to ease therapy caseloads at Lakeland School and open space for additional tuition-based students; staff said a further SLP may be proposed in the 2026 budget if demand materializes.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Walworth County Health and Human Services approved using opioid settlement funds to cover a residential treatment placement for a child after an adoptive placement fell through; board members emphasized the approval applied only to this case and would not establish an automatic precedent for future placements.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Bill 789 modifies pharmacy audit requirements and establishes new regulations for pharmacy benefit managers.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
House Bill 479 establishes comprehensive rights and services for crime victims in Louisiana.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Nebraska introduces battery recycling Act featuring civil penalties and stewardship fund.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
New law defines contractor roles and insurance obligations in Oklahoma's construction industry
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Legislature approves measures for victims' notification and rights protections in criminal cases.
Judiciary: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Joseph Edlow, nominee to lead U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, told senators he would prioritize reducing case backlogs and strengthening vetting and fraud-detection if confirmed while declining some specifics about pending litigation and TPS terminations.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
House Bill 624 aims to move family and support programs to the Workforce Commission.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Walworth County Children with Disabilities Education Committee approved a recommendation to award a one-year contract to Dousman Bus Company for student transportation, with the contract running July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026, and renewal options for up to four additional years.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Safe Battery Collection and Recycling Act establishes strict rules for battery disposal and management.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma revises workers' compensation laws to define employee remedies and employer immunity.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma updates regulations for temporary and permanent disability compensation structures.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
New law requires battery stewardship organizations to ensure sustainable battery disposal by 2028.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Proposed law expands Louisiana Works to include social service eligibility and streamline services.
Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center presented its 2024 accomplishments, ongoing programs and a two-year aging plan covering home-delivered meals, caregiver supports, a private caregiver registry, food-and-diaper bank deliveries to homebound residents and outreach priorities for rural areas.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Legislation establishes guidelines for battery collection and recycling in the state.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma Senate and House pass emergency act for public safety on May 21, 2025.
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
House Bill 1481, dealing with district and open-enrollment charter school policies on student use of personal communication devices, was reported favorably out of the Senate Committee on Education K-16 with a unanimous vote.
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
House Bill 1126, relating to compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics at certain institutions, was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Education K-16 with a recorded vote of nine ayes and one nay.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
House Bill 562 allows fire departments to seek reimbursement for automobile extraction services.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma amends workers' compensation laws enhancing rights, clarifying coverage and defining terms.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Program develops comprehensive educational materials for safe battery disposal and management.
Judiciary: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Nominees for Justice Department and related posts repeatedly declined a single-word answer when senators asked whether executive officials can lawfully refuse to follow a lower-court order, prompting sustained questioning about the rule of law and the role of the Office of Legal Counsel.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Lawmakers repeal Articles 928, 930.6(C), 930.8(A)(6), and 930.10 in Louisiana.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
The Department of Environment and Energy opens a clearinghouse for home weatherization funding resources.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Senate Bill 677 enhances discount options and regulations for sales transactions in Oklahoma.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Legislation allows factually innocent petitioners to seek relief despite timing restrictions.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Governor enacts legislation for battery recycling and natural resource management in Nebraska
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Court mandates petitioners prove claims for post conviction relief without state burden of proof.
Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development, Senate, Legislative, Texas
A senator presented a short concurrent resolution urging Congress to relocate NASA’s headquarters to Houston; the committee received no public testimony and left the measure pending.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma Commission mandates competency exams for teacher certification starting July 1, 2014.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Nebraska's new stewardship plan mandates comprehensive battery collection and safety protocols statewide.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Court requires public defender to appoint appellate and post-conviction counsel for death sentences
Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado
City council approved short‑term contracts with Homeward Bound and United Way to maintain core services after the city‑run Resource Center reduces hours and closes at the end of June. The agreements passed unanimously and draw on existing city homelessness allocations while staff proceed with an RFP for longer‑term arrangements.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Department initiates program to provide compensatory mitigation for endangered species and habitat loss.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma enacts Senate Bill 841 to improve teacher certification and reading screening requirements.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
House Bill 675 offers new procedures for post-conviction relief in Louisiana.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
State Department of Education to report on reading proficiency and at-risk students annually
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
New guidelines enable state to appeal unconstitutional trial court judgments to the Supreme Court.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
LB133 strengthens animal control powers and penalties for cruelty in Nebraska.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma enhances reading instruction through Strong Readers Act and teacher training mandates
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
House Bill 3062, which requires fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education, was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Education K-16 by a recorded vote of 9–0.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Legislature amends tax rates and repeals multiple insurance tax credits to streamline provisions.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma to implement annual reading skill screenings for early grade students from 2025.
Senate Bills - Enrolled, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
New legislation maintains property tax rate to fund Las Vegas police through 2057.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
House Bill 594 sets flat 2.8% insurance premium tax and outlines automatic rate reductions.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma's legislation requires reading assessment for teacher candidates by July 2025.
Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado
A months‑long pilot that narrowed lanes on Fourth and Fifth streets drew sharply divided public comment Tuesday. Residents and business owners clashed over safety, traffic flow and process after a 4–3 council vote to cancel the next phase of the plan; council agreed to schedule more discussion at an upcoming workshop.
Senate Bills - Enrolled, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Nevada lawmakers enact tax to support hiring police officers over next 30 years.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Lawmakers implement tax reduction criteria based on Louisiana investment percentages for businesses.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
School districts must create reading intervention programs for students struggling with reading.
Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development, Senate, Legislative, Texas
A House concurrent resolution urging support for expanding warship manufacturing in Texas was presented and left pending; the sponsor made a brief case for increased production and no public testimony was recorded.
Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Council members discussed an existing pledge to The MAX of about $236,000 but took no immediate action. City staff said the charitable contributions fund referenced in statute has been depleted and recommended reviewing the budget at a work session when finance staff return before any transfer.
Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi
The council approved up to $25,000 for stage, lighting and fireworks for a celebration of Meridian native Jamal Roberts, set on a tentative date around May 30, and directed that the sum be moved from parks and recreation special projects to community development/culture affairs. An earlier agenda item proposing a July 4 celebration was removed.
Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi
The Meridian City Council on May 20 authorized the mayor to sign an application for a $3,971,930 State Revolving Loan Fund loan for Phase 2 of the city’s freshwater well project; staff said the loan would carry about 2% interest over 20 years and currently shows roughly $500,000 in principal forgiveness.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Senators and several college presidents discussed campus culture, diversity‑equity‑inclusion programs, accusations of ideological capture and recent antisemitism controversies; President Michael Lindsey described Taylor University's approach stressing values, student formation and community engagement.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Governor Bostar approves law providing housing support for domestic violence and trafficking survivors.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Russell Lowery Hart told senators that Austin Community College's free tuition program raised enrollment and supports workforce training; he urged flexible Pell eligibility for part‑time and short‑term credential programs and better credit transfer systems.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Statewide Literacy Revolving Fund will support reading science training for educators in Oklahoma.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Insurers can reduce local taxes by investing in qualifying Louisiana assets.
Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Texas Senate passed House Bill 247 to exempt increases in appraised value caused by border security infrastructure from ad valorem taxation and approved a proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 34) to let voters decide whether the exemption may take effect. Lawmakers debated fiscal impacts and property-rights concerns before votes of 23–8.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Nebraska amends loan provisions to expand member borrowing and investment capabilities.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Tuskegee University President Mark A. Brown told the Senate HELP Committee that reductions to Pell Grants or elimination of Graduate PLUS or Parent PLUS without alternatives would limit access to graduate and professional training and reduce the university's regional economic impact.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
At a Senate HELP Committee hearing, a higher-education researcher urged caps on uncapped federal loans, program-level accountability tied to labor-market outcomes, and accreditation reform to spur competition and innovation.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
The Joint Commission on Health Care said it will incorporate House Bill 2023, a proposal to create grants for independent pharmacies in underserved areas, into its ongoing comprehensive study of access to pharmacy services.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma legislature approves emergency act with immediate necessity for public safety.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Insurers can reduce assessments by investing in qualifying Louisiana assets based on thresholds.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
The Joint Commission on Health Care’s executive subcommittee recommended two targeted studies — a Medicaid in‑lieu food and nutrition benefit and strategies for legislative oversight of Medicaid spending — and the full commission voted to adopt both recommendations and the commission’s virtual meeting policy for 2025.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
The Joint Commission on Health Care voted to add targeted studies of a Medicaid food and nutrition benefit for pregnant/postpartum people and people with diabetes and of legislative oversight strategies for Medicaid spending to its 2025 work plan, citing staff capacity limits and federal uncertainty.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Nebraska updates Money Transmitters Act to enhance regulatory oversight and licensing processes.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Public school districts must adopt electronic communication device policies by 2025-26.
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
House Bill 322, concerning use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) program, was reported favorably out of the Senate Committee on Education K-16 and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
Researchers reported preliminary findings from a Joint Commission on Health Care study of the fentanyl crisis, showing a marked statewide decline in fentanyl overdose deaths from 2023 to 2024 while identifying remaining geographic and demographic disparities and gaps in prevention, treatment and recovery strategies.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
Senate Finance staff briefed the Joint Commission on Health Care on 2025 appropriation actions affecting health and human resources, highlighting large Medicaid forecast increases, investments in maternal and behavioral health, and items the governor signaled he would not execute.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
State health officials briefed the Joint Commission on Health Care on a planned closure of the 94‑bed Hiram Davis Medical Center, saying its aging infrastructure and infection risks prevent feasible renovation and describing a staged relocation plan and timeline that aims to avoid involuntary discharges.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Legislative Bill 526 establishes regulations for cryptocurrency mining in Nebraska effective October 2025
Environment and Public Works: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Administrator Zeldin told senators his office has moved scientists and modernized technology to address large backlogs in new-chemical and pesticide reviews, and said the agency reduced a pesticide review backlog by more than 2,300 cases so far.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
House Bill 307 requires Louisiana agencies to report non-citizen public assistance applicants to ICE.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Schools must report K-3 reading proficiency and intervention details by September 1 annually
Environment and Public Works: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Administrator Zeldin described a multi-part PFAS strategy that retains the 4 parts-per-trillion MCL for PFOA and PFOS while advancing effluent limitation guidelines and other steps; senators pressed the agency for timelines, cost implications for water systems, and how innovations and treatment options will affect compliance costs.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma establishes Workforce Coordination Revolving Fund to enhance workforce data integration and grant funding.
Environment and Public Works: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Several senators raised concerns about the EPA's announced reorganization, including plans to redistribute scientists from the Office of Research and Development (ORD) into program offices and the termination or restructuring of the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights.
Environment and Public Works: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Members of the Senate committee questioned Administrator Zeldin about proposed FY2026 cuts that would sharply reduce funding for state revolving funds and brownfields, and asked whether EPA will work with Congress and the water sector to preserve funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development, Senate, Legislative, Texas
A House concurrent resolution recognizing the relationship between Texas and Taiwan and commending state efforts to deepen trade, education and cultural ties was presented and left pending; no public witnesses testified.
Environment and Public Works: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Senators questioned EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin about the agency's suspension and cancellation of hundreds of grants, the freeze of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) transfers, and conflicting statements in court filings and sworn declarations about whether individualized, grant-by-grant reviews occurred.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Legislation modifies ambulance service reimbursement rates and establishes a database for submissions.
Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate Committee on Natural Resources advanced a committee substitute for House Bill 30 71 that alters Texas Commission on Environmental Quality permit-cancellation language for municipal solid waste landfills and moves the bill to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.
2025 Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Senate Bill 121 mandates annual mental health screenings for K-12 students in Louisiana.
Senate Bills - Enrolled, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Nebraska allocates $30,000 and $50,000 to support Legislative Bill 644 provisions.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
SB 1086 mandates proof of citizenship and updates voter registration cancellation procedures.
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
House Bill 5515, which the chair described as addressing high freight and shipping costs including prices of instructional materials for public schools, was reported favorably out of committee to the full Senate.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Legislative Bill 80 amends Nebraska's protection orders and defines penalties for violations.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Bill 64 enhances Attorney General's authority to protect Louisiana's sovereign interests from federal encroachment.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
The Senate Commerce Committee voted to report favorably four executive nominees to the Senate and eight bills addressing rail safety, wastewater wipes labeling, human trafficking in transportation and landslide preparedness, and approved two Coast Guard promotion packages.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Court can protect petitioners from harassment and contact by issuing protection orders.
Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development, Senate, Legislative, Texas
A committee substitute for House Bill 5,596—identical to a Senate bill that previously passed—was presented as a measure to ensure coastal municipalities use hotel‑occupancy tax revenues for authorized purposes and to modify the voter‑approval tax‑rate formula if funds are misspent.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma mandates new rules for public access to voter registration lists and usage restrictions.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Fire Department mandates 25 years service for new Chief of Operations position.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
Victims can petition for protection orders against harassment and sexual assault offenses.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma mandates citizenship proof for voters matching non-citizen records within 30 days.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
House Bill 136 establishes new chief of operations role within classified fire service.
Armed Services: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
In an open hearing, the Senate Armed Services cybersecurity subcommittee questioned Defense Information Systems Agency and Joint Force Headquarters DODIN leaders on Thunderdome zero‑trust deployment, readiness metrics, workforce reductions and use of AI to detect and respond to cyber campaigns.
Appropriations: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
SBA Administrator Loeffler defended the agency's fiscal 2026 discretionary budget request and a wide reorganization at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, saying the changes will streamline operations and shift resources to district offices.
Committee on Jurisprudence, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Committee on Jurisprudence voted to report several House bills related to family law to the full Senate with recommendations that they pass; the measures were certified for placement on local and uncontested calendars.
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
House Bill 3627, allowing the chair of the State Board of Education to employ personnel to assist in performing board duties, was reported favorably to the full Senate by the Senate Committee on Education K-16.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma updates rules for canceling voter registrations under SB 1086.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Legislature establishes competitive selection for fire department's chief of operations role.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
The Protection Orders Act allows victims of domestic abuse to file for protection orders.
Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The committee adopted a substitute for House Bill 2,974, an omnibus bill on hotel occupancy taxes and qualified hotel projects, which the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association said adds 13 communities to the Qualified Hotel Project program and includes reporting and 'true up' provisions to protect state revenues.
Committee on Jurisprudence, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate Committee on Jurisprudence adopted a committee amendment to House Bill 40 that deletes two proposed judgeships and replaces them with a different single judgeship allocation, then reported the bill favorably to the full Senate.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma passes legislation requiring gate maintenance at easements with penalties for violations.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
House Bill 136 seeks to create competitive chief of operations position in civil service.
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
New court procedures established for handling domestic abuse and harassment protection orders.
Appropriations: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Committee members raised alarms about buyouts, probationary firings and a hiring freeze at DOE that they say have hollowed out offices — notably the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations and Bonneville Power Administration — and delayed grants and projects for states and localities.
House, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma mandates fire inspections and permits for mobile food preparation vehicles starting November 2025
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
House Bill 2674, which would prohibit regulation of homeschool programs, was reported favorably out of the Senate Committee on Education K-16 after a committee vote that recorded six ayes and two nays.
2025 Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Bill establishes licensing and civil action for short-term rental violations effective August 2025
Senate Bills - Passed, 2025 Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nebraska Legislation Bills, Nebraska
LB453 amends Nebraska laws for guardian and conservator background checks and emergency procedures.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Representatives Domb and Moakley file bill to establish Blue Communities Program in Massachusetts.
Appropriations: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Multiple senators urged Interior to preserve funding for Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement, Bureau of Indian Education construction and core tribal programs, citing treaty and trust responsibilities, high local crime rates and deferred maintenance in tribal schools.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
HB 542 amends promotional play deductions and percentage caps for Louisiana gaming operators.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Private schools must confirm enrollment and tuition to maintain participation status.
Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The committee unanimously adopted a committee substitute to House Bill 346 that removes a large fiscal note, grants the Secretary of State authority over expedited filing fees, and makes permanent a five‑year franchise tax exemption for new veteran‑owned businesses, according to sponsors and resource witnesses.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
The executive office launches a fund to support environmental justice and stormwater improvements.
Appropriations: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Senators from both parties criticized the administration's proposed FY26 "skinny" budget for steep cuts to the Office of Science, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and programs created by recent laws, and raised concerns about Hanford cleanup funding and strategic priorities.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Legislature enacts measures for carbon dioxide sequestration and groundwater protection in Louisiana.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Commission establishes guidelines for audits and credit reallocations in scholarship program.
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 voted to report House Bill 2310 favorably to the full Senate, recommending development of a strategic plan to improve and expand early learning opportunities for young children with disabilities.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Oklahoma's new tax credit program supports families with costs for private school education.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Louisiana establishes new requirements for carbon dioxide sequestration and emergency response plans.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Executive Office establishes blue communities program for local action against water pollution
Appropriations: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Senators demanded details after the Interior Department’s FY2025 spending plan arrived in minimal form; they warned that delayed apportionments and proposed USGS cuts threaten programs including ShakeAlert, harmful‑algae bloom research and wildlife‑health centers.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Treasury identifies foreign adversaries for compliance with recent legislative changes.
Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate Economic Development Committee voted to report House Bill 18 51 favorably after its sponsor said the measure would permit the Texas Facilities Commission to transfer surplus DPS vehicles and law-enforcement equipment to school districts in economically disadvantaged areas for use by school peace officers and security personnel.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Tax Commission to maintain and publish searchable taxpayer credit list online monthly
Economic Development and Small Business, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade on May 21 voted to send Senate Bill 1005 — which would allow private entities to swipe a customer's driver’s license or ID when providing age-restricted goods or services regardless of reasonable doubt of age — to the Committee on Rules without recommendation.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Legislators propose bill to allow cranberry water use registrations for watershed mitigation.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Commission sets limits on tax credits for private school tuition from 2025 to 2026.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Board creates electronic database for public access to lobbyist registration information.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Legislators introduce a bill to establish a drought management task force in Massachusetts.
Appropriations: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
At a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing, members pressed Energy Secretary Chris Wright over rapid loan and grant commitments the department made in a 76‑day period; Wright said DOE is reviewing awards and vetting projects for viability.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 2559 B permits Oregon state agencies to accept a Department of Veterans Affairs summary of benefits letter as sufficient proof of eligibility for state veteran benefits and services, including the veterans dental program, to reduce delays tied to obtaining DD-214 paperwork.
Senate, Enrolled, 2025 Bills, Oklahoma Legislation Bills , Oklahoma
Lawmakers revise definitions and eligibility under the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Foreign adversary lobbyists must disclose information to Louisiana's Board of Ethics by December 2025.
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, Massachusetts Legislation Bills, Massachusetts
Representatives Connolly, Gaskey, and Williams file a bill for water filtration vouchers
Appropriations: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Secretary Doug Burgum told the Senate subcommittee the Interior Department needs to reduce overhead, modernize IT and cut contractor reliance to put more staff in field operations; senators warned mass firings and program interruptions risk degrading park services, firefighting and other functions.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
New law mandates lobbyists disclose foreign adversary affiliations before lobbying in Louisiana
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Senate Bill 741, originally intended to raise foster‑parent compensation, was amended on the House floor to require the Department of Human Services to report every even year on compensation rates, caseloads and payment methodology after sponsors cited large fiscal shortfalls.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Senate Bill 992 passed the House with measures to allow an alternative redemption center in downtown Portland, create convenience zones with adjusted retail return rules and incorporate elements of three other bills to modernize container redemption.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Louisiana bill seeks to modify employment prohibitions for ambulance workers with criminal records.
Appropriations: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
The Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee questioned Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on the President’s fiscal year 2026 budget blueprint, focusing on proposed cuts to the National Park Service and a departmental idea to transfer some smaller National Park Service sites to state or local management.
Rules, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Rules Committee approved moving HCR 35 to the floor to honor former House Speaker Philip Lang; witnesses recalled his legislative leadership and the naming of a Capitol wing in his honor.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
House Bill 686 mandates transparency for foreign adversaries in lobbying activities.
Cliffside Park School District, School Districts, New Jersey
The board appointed Dr. Leticia Pantoliano to fill a board vacancy immediately and administered the oath of office; the appointment will run until the 2026 reorganization meeting, per the resolution and cited statute and board policy.
Veterans Affairs: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Witnesses and lawmakers discussed delays in Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grants, the program’s funding caps, recent administrative changes and outreach shortfalls that may leave some newly disabled veterans unaware of benefits.
Economic Development and Small Business, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Supporters of the volunteer-run Frog Ferry told the House Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade on May 21 they have raised about $40 million in project value and are asking state and city officials for roughly $20 million to start a pilot passenger ferry connecting Cathedral Park and South Waterfront.
Rules, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Rules Committee moved House Concurrent Resolution 8 to the floor after testimony from a constituent who described Vicki Berger’s leadership and local civic service; committee approved forwarding the resolution.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Bill 619 aims to manage public camping and define homelessness regulations in Louisiana.
Cliffside Park School District, School Districts, New Jersey
The board’s finance update noted a recent pre-audit and listed summer capital projects including a multipurpose room and unit ventilator work at School 6 and HVAC projects at schools 3 and 4 as part of end-of-year and summer work for 2025.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 2594 requires dental laboratories doing business in Oregon to provide consumers and treating dentists information about the materials used in dental restorations and establishes registration and standards aiming to improve consumer transparency.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Residents and businesses can sue municipalities over unauthorized encampments within specified distances.
Rules: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
House Rules Committee debate on HR 1 focused on proposals that analysts say would reduce Medicaid and cause coverage losses for roughly 14 million people, with Democrats warning of hospital closures and public‑health harms.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 2668 requires private search groups to notify county sheriffs 72 hours before conducting searches, to obtain family consent if seeking payment or public dissemination, and creates civil penalties for violations; sponsor emphasized protecting families and coordinating with law enforcement.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
Continuum of care organizations must submit detailed audits on housing and service effectiveness.
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Chairman John Boozman convened the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee to consider the nominations of Dudley Hoskins to be Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs and Scott Hutchins to be Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics.
Cliffside Park School District, School Districts, New Jersey
The Cliffside Park Board of Education approved an employment agreement and appointed Mark Reinfest as superintendent for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025; the agreement was submitted to and approved by the Executive County Superintendent under NJSA 18A:7-8(j).
Rules, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Rules Committee moved House Concurrent Resolution 24 to the floor to honor artist Hank (Hendrick) Pander’s life and work; testimony described his art across Oregon and public commissions and recorded unanimous committee support to advance the resolution.
Cliffside Park School District, School Districts, New Jersey
The board recognized high school students who placed in the state Real World Design Challenge and presented Teachers of the Year and an Educational Specialist award to district staff at the meeting.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House passed Senate Bill 549, which requires coordinated care organizations to make prior‑authorization determinations for complex rehabilitation technology requests within 72 hours, sponsors said, aiming to reduce delays that leave people without critical durable medical equipment.
2025 Introduced House Bills, 2025 Bills, Louisiana Legislation Bills, Louisiana
State treasury creates fund for grants supporting homeless service compliance efforts.
Veterans Affairs: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Nonprofit and VA witnesses told the House subcommittee that adaptive sports grant funding has not kept pace with needs, that VA should formalize coordinator roles and protect recreational therapists, and that more outreach is needed so veterans know about available programs.
Rules: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
During a Rules Committee hearing on the GOP reconciliation package, Democrats warned the bill’s Medicaid and SNAP changes would remove coverage and benefits from millions of Americans — including children, seniors and veterans — while Republicans defended changes as fiscal reform.
Housing and Development, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Senate Committee on Housing and Development moved House Bill 2658 without recommendation and referred it to the Senate Committee on Rules on May 21; the bill would limit when local governments can condition permits or zone changes based on prior financing or approvals for a project.
Housing and Development, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Legislative staff presented an informational concept to the Senate Committee on Housing and Development on May 21 proposing optional housing development on parts of existing golf-course tracts near urban growth boundaries.
Rules: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Committee Democrats said the reconciliation package would cut SNAP and other nutrition programs, risking hunger for millions and economic harm in food supply chains; Republicans said reforms aim for program integrity.
House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Senate Bill 699 passed the House after sponsors said it increases coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices — including athletic devices — to improve mobility and independence for people with limb loss; members recounted survivors' experiences during the floor debate.