SC543 Commends Yasmine Ware as 2025 Truman Scholar

The Mississippi Senate and House adopted SC543, a concurrent resolution commending Yasmine Ware of Madison, Mississippi, for her selection as a 2025 Harry S. Truman Scholar. The resolution recognizes her achievement in the prestigious graduate scholarship program for students interested in public service. The measure passed the Senate unanimously (45-0) on March 20, 2026, and was signed by the Governor.

SC546 - Recognize City of Greenville as National Model for Public Safety

The Mississippi Senate and House adopted SC546, a concurrent resolution commending the City of Greenville and Mayor Errick D. Simmons for achieving significant data-driven reductions in violent crime. The resolution recognizes Greenville as a national model for innovative coordinated public safety strategies. The resolution passed the Senate 52-0 and was signed by the Governor on March 31, 2026.

Hawaii HB2094 Increases Juror Compensation

Hawaii House Bill 2094 passed both chambers on March 10, 2026, proposing to increase the daily compensation paid to jurors and prospective jurors for court attendance. The bill amends existing jury compensation provisions and includes a fund appropriation. The measure cleared Senate committees on Judiciary and Ways and Means with unanimous support before final passage.

Making Appropriations For Claims Against The State, Its Officers, Or Its Employees

Hawaii HB2250 passed the legislature on March 10, 2026, making appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and employees. The bill prohibits claims exceeding statutory time limitations under section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and imposes new reporting requirements on the Attorney General, including confidential good-faith estimates of pending judgments and five-year incident reports to the Legislature.

Emergency Appropriations for Public Employee Collective Bargaining Hazard Pay

Hawaii House Bill 2271 passed the legislature, making emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts. The bill addresses temporary hazard pay for public employees for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill was transmitted to the Governor after passing both chambers and awaits final implementation.

HB2275 Emergency Appropriations for State Program Operating Shortfalls

Hawaii House Bill 2275 passed the state legislature and was transmitted to the Governor. The bill appropriates general funds to various state programs experiencing anticipated operating shortfalls due to lack of authority to transfer funds between programs. The emergency appropriation was recommended by the Senate Ways and Means Committee with a 12-0 vote.

Hawaii HB2468 - $20/Hour Mandatory Intern Wages and Apprenticeship Program Amendments

Hawaii HB2468 amends the private sector On-the-Job Training Work Experience Program and State Internship and Workforce Development Program to require employers to pay interns a minimum of $20 per hour (up to 40 hours weekly) and require program sponsors to contribute 50% of intern wages while providing supervision and training. Sponsors may seek reimbursement for administrative costs capped at 10% of interns' wages. The bill also requires experience gained through internships to count toward civil service minimum qualifications and transfers program responsibilities from DLIR to the Department of Human Resources Development.

AB2030 Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss and OTC Diet Pills

California Assembly Bill AB2030 passed the Health Committee on March 24, 2026 (12-1 vote) and was re-referred to the Judiciary Committee. The bill would add Section 110423.7 to the Health and Safety Code, imposing new requirements on dietary supplements marketed for weight loss and over-the-counter diet pills. If enacted, the legislation would require manufacturers and retailers to comply with additional labeling, safety, or efficacy disclosure requirements.

Common interest developments: declarations: amendments

California Assembly Bill AB2035 passed the Housing and Community Development Committee on March 25, 2026 with a 12-0 vote. The bill would amend Section 4275 of the California Civil Code relating to common interest developments, specifically addressing declaration amendments. The legislation has been re-referred to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration.

Zero-emission transit buses axle weight

California Governor signed AB1944 into law on April 6, 2026, amending Section 35554 of the Vehicle Code to address axle weight requirements for zero-emission transit buses. The bill passed the Assembly 62-3 and was referred to the Senate Rules Committee after passage. This legislation provides regulatory clarification for transit agencies operating or planning to operate battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell buses regarding weight standards.