House Bill 2722 establishes the Wrecker Services Modernization Act effective November 2025

A House Science, Space, and Technology subcommittee hearing reviewed recent private-sector and lab-led advanced-reactor demonstrations that met DOE pilot goals, discussed HALEU fuel supply and regulatory modernization, and stressed workforce and manufacturing needs for commercialization.

Florida legislation allows registered architects to transmit plans electronically with digital seals.

Rob Cicada was confirmed as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and DOJ officials introduced a 34-rule regulatory reform package aimed at rescinding or clarifying rules the department says exceeded legal authority, including proposals to rescind the stabilizing‑brace and ’engage in the business’ rules and to modernize Form 4473.

A House lawmaker on the floor urged colleagues to back three bills—HR 6409 (Fences Act), HR 6398 (Red Tape Act) and HR 6387 (Fire Act)—saying they would modernize the Clean Air Act, reduce permitting delays and protect states from foreign or unavoidable emissions while preserving environmental safeguards.

David Shannon promotes railcar telematics to enhance freight rail competitiveness during testimony.

Lawmakers discuss easing regulations to enhance investment opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs

Board of Nursing removes third-party audit requirement for continuing education compliance tracking

Council amends code to remove outdated fire systems and improve safety protocols at stations.

Chairman Hilton presented HB 1078 to require a four‑year review cycle for agency regulations via the Office of Planning and Budget; witnesses from policy groups supported the transparency and oversight goals and the committee held the bill for further work.

Senate Bill 166 updates notice requirements for land and water use to reduce costs.

Representatives of the travel-insurance industry told the committee House Bill 4352 would adopt NAIC model-act language to standardize definitions, implement consumer disclosures and a free-look refund window, and create a clearer regulatory regime for travel-insurance sales in Massachusetts. USTIA and industry witnesses said most other states have

Town council unanimously approves amendments to zoning bylaws affecting business and residential zones.

House Bill 794 updates and clarifies Montana pharmacy laws to improve professional practices.

The board said online licensing reduced processing times by 71% and launched continuing‑education audits; board members and professional groups urged creating a licensed audiology assistant category to expand capacity amid a shortage of audiologists.

Board staff reported that the Connect WDO reporting system (launched Nov. 18, 2025) has processed more than 180,000 activities and that online renewals for roughly 8,800 licensees will move into Connect for the June 30, 2026 cycle, reducing renewal processing from weeks to 24–48 hours.

Detrio emphasizes modernizing California's regulatory system to enhance competition and reduce costs.

KDHE presented a sweeping update to childcare rules to align with House Bill 2045 and federal CCDF requirements — including allowing up to four infants per family childcare home (1:4), removing annual licensing fees for most providers, and creating out-of-school-time paths to subsidy eligibility. Lawmakers demanded clearer implementation checklists and limits on inspection scope.

Kansas Senate consolidates three provider bills and updates EMS operational standards.

Centerville streamlines subdivision approvals by adopting Utah's new guidelines on application reviews.