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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- For safety purposes, standing and sitting in walkways and aisles is prohibited.
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- It's such an important location, and everybody, you know, recalls Rapidan Dam last year.
- And, by the way, increased ridership is known to improve safety.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee May 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The Paradise Irrigation District will also be set to lose up to $37.5 million for critical safety improvements
- to the Magalia Dam.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Emergency Management met to consider Assembly Joint Resolution 11, which urges the President and Congress to restore funding for FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. Chair Rhodesia Ransom and Assembly Member Lisa Calderon described the resolution as a bipartisan effort to preserve funding for hazard mitigation projects that help communities prevent disasters rather than simply recover from them. They cited major California impacts from the program’s cancellation, including losses for wildfire mitigation, seismic retrofits, and dam safety projects in several counties and districts.
Support testimony came from Catherine Freeman of the California State Association of Counties and Robin Finning of Cal OES. Freeman said counties rely on BRIC for flexible, proactive disaster-prevention funding and warned that canceling the program would set back years of resilience work. Finning said 49 communities had contacted Cal OES after the cancellation announcement and that the agency had been working closely with them on next steps. Stephanie Stevens of the California Residential Mitigation Program also testified in support, noting the loss of more than $40 million for earthquake soft-story retrofit grants.
Members expressed support and noted the importance of the affected district projects. There was no opposition testimony. The committee then voted unanimously to adopt AJR 11 and refer it to third reading, with all members present voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- last year's effort, Senate Joint Memorial 1, focused on water storage in Idaho, including the Teton Dam
- The memorial specifically referenced the Minidoka Dam, Jackson Lake, and American Falls Dam.
Summary:
The House convened with 66 members present, approved the journal, and received a Senate message transmitting enrolled House Bill 504 to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee for delivery to the Governor. Committee reports followed, including several bills recommended do pass and referred to the appropriate committees or calendars, along with House Bill 562 being placed on general orders without objection.
During third reading, the House first took up House Joint Memorial 14, which urges federal agencies to advance water-storage research and planning in Idaho, including small and medium reservoir feasibility, basin studies, and a long-term goal of 750,000 acre-feet of new storage by 2100; it passed by voice vote and was sent to the Senate. The House then passed House Bills 676, 737, 615, 683, 684, 645, 703, 560, and 637, with recorded votes on several measures. The bills addressed geothermal utility water-right planning, consolidation of state agency functions, disturbing the peace at religious services, sex-offender residency clarification, reimbursement for counties retrieving escaped prisoners, portable benefits for independent contractors, consolidation of DOPL disciplinary provisions, allowing prospective jurors to serve as poll workers, and recognizing foreign gold and silver coin as legal tender in Idaho. House Bill 637 passed on a narrower 55-13 vote; the others passed with larger margins.
Members also agreed to hold the remaining third-reading bills one legislative day. In announcements, committees scheduled upcoming meetings, the Energy Caucus and construction industry reception were noted, and members were reminded to submit amendments before the next general orders calendar. The House then adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- which made a statement about the need for water storage in Idaho, specifically related to the Teton Dam
- immediately with fast-track research on the feasibility of small reservoirs, including the Minidoka Dam
- , Jackson Lake, and American Falls Dam; support planning and design work for new medium-sized reservoirs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL and Republican Leaders Media Availability - 01/14/25
Transcript Highlights:
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NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Appropriations Jun 28th, 2026
Senate Budget and Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- The school is located in Stokes State Forest on 240 acres, with 63 buildings, a 12-acre lake, and a dam
- ditto to everything that Kerry said, again, this is a state facility with 63 buildings, 240 acres, a dam
- , a solar, State facility with 63 buildings, 240 acres, a dam, a solar array, and a partridge and a pear
- ; the executive director of the Juvenile Justice Commission; and the Department of Law and Public Safety
- Damien King, the Jersey Institute of Safety for Social Justice, and Mara Collins and Citizen Action.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Media Availability 2/6/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> coordinator for the Hawaii Water Safety coordinator for the Hawaii Water Safety Coalition.
- Water Safety Coalition, which is a Water Safety Coalition, which is a program<00:04:16.040><c> of</c>
- Losing my Hawaii Water Safety Plan.
- ocean safety and the lifeguards uh ocean safety and the lifeguards uh we<00:08:00.800><c> are</c><00:
- </c> Ocean Safety Department. Ocean Safety Department.
Keywords:
lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, community wellbeing, Pohakuloa, condemnation, federal government, land sovereignty, Hawaii, native Hawaiians, public trust land, invasive species, octocoral, Pearl Harbor, environment, Navy responsibility, marine ecosystem, ecosystem preservation
Summary:
The committee first heard SCR 56 and SR 54, which recognize open water lifeguards as first responders and acknowledge their role in emergency response and public safety. Testifiers from the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, Hawaii Water Safety Coalition, Honolulu and Kauai Ocean Safety, and a junior guard all strongly supported the resolutions, describing lifeguards as often first on scene for drownings, cardiac arrest, spinal injuries, flooding rescues, and other emergencies. Several speakers said formal recognition would better reflect the work lifeguards already do and could improve training, support services, pay equity, and access to benefits such as retirement and trauma resources. Members asked about what legal or administrative changes would follow, and the discussion suggested the resolutions were a first step toward broader recognition and related policy changes.
The committee then took up SCR 25 and SR 22, opposing federal condemnation or threats of condemnation to take control of Pohakuloa and other state land. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the resolutions, saying Pohakuloa has deep historical, cultural, genealogical, and ecological significance and that any future decisions should go through existing state legal processes with meaningful consultation with Native Hawaiians. Members discussed the role of the governor’s advisory process, the need to follow DLNR/BLNR procedures, and concerns about environmental and health violations at the site. The committee also noted 14 written testimonies in support.
Next, the committee heard SCR 79 and SR 81, urging the U.S. Navy to take responsibility for eradicating octocoral and other invasive species in Pearl Harbor waters, including West, Middle, and East Loch. DLNR supported the resolutions, and testimony focused on the spread of invasive coral, the difficulty of eradication, and the limited access state agencies have inside Pearl Harbor. Members raised concerns about contamination, responsibility for the problem, and whether the Navy should fund or carry out the cleanup; DLNR said it could not speak to broader contamination issues but supported the resolution as a way to encourage action. The committee then began discussion of SCR 179 and SR 174, which urge Maui County to enforce fire code provisions on brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation clearing, and emergency access, with written support noted from Aloha Independent Living Hawaii.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- As a survivor, I am seriously concerned that this bill will undermine public safety, and I respectfully
- experience as an attorney, how would removing the incentive of earned early termination improve public safety
- Our America's core values include public safety, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, cost of living
- works across the country with best practices in the justice system that are proven to increase public safety
- works across the country with best practices in the justice system that are proven to increase public safety
Bills:
HB2109, HB2168, HB2198, HB2226, HB2415, HB2440, HB2665, HB2805, HB2811, HB2825, HB2857, HB2874, HB2966, HB4067, HB4117, HCR2001, HCR2016, HCR2051
Keywords:
distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, public nuisance, nuisance abatement, abatement action, injunction, superior court, attorney general, county attorney, city attorney, board of supervisors, obscenity, obscene materials, adult materials, pornography, schools, parks
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 4th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I think this is a safety<00:09:51.200><c> precaution,</c><00:09:52.320><c> but</c><00:09:52.840><c> the
- </c><00:09:52.920><c> senator</c><00:09:53.360><c> has</c> safety precaution, but the senator has safety
Bills:
HB163, HB344, HB163, HB344, SB11, SB92, SB164, HB22, HB89, SB227, SB6, SB11, SB92, SB164, HB22, HB89, SB227, SB6
Keywords:
income tax, research expenditures, economic development, tax deductions, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Alabama tax law, educational intervention, State Superintendent, local boards of education, subpoena, accountability, state control, property improvement, private financing, energy efficiency, capital expenditure, local government, volunteer fire departments, federally insured financial institutions, fund management
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 3rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Keywords:
military families, military children, school enrollment, residency requirements, public schools, school districts, educational stability, student mobility, interstate compact, military relocation, active duty, military orders, special education, IEP, Section 504, records transfer, conditional enrollment, Washington schools, RCW 28A.225.215, military installation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Feb 2nd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- We already treat physical safety as essential in apprenticeship training.
- This bill says mental health safety as essential in apprenticeship training.
- Instead of having every single one of the edibles wrapped up in plastic, having a child safety container
- I think improve safety.
- Regarding the batteries, safety has been a big issue.
Keywords:
SB 6053, domestic workers, domestic worker rights, labor protections, minimum wage, overtime, private household employment, nanny, home care worker, personal care provider, housekeeper, cleaner, cook, gardener, household manager, wage theft, retaliation, anti-discrimination, immigration status, privacy rights
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Jan 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And lastly, I'll say none of these safety issues are lost on me.
- piece is a couple years ago, we drastically updated the transportation element of the GMA, adding safety
- piece is a couple years ago, we drastically updated the transportation element of the GMA, adding safety
Keywords:
land subdivision, zoning, property development, local government authority, real estate, infrastructure, wildfire, wildland urban interface, WUI, building code, fire-resistant construction, defensible space, hazard map, risk map, state building code council, department of natural resources, fire marshal, regional fire defense board, roofing standards, exterior walls
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Tara Tucker, Texas State Director for Alliance for Safety and Justice.
- I'm also representing Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice.
- Alliance for Safety and Justice is a multi-state organization that is dedicated to passing safety priorities
Keywords:
Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, retirement, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, salary supplement, county judges, judicial functions, state law, government compensation, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 21st, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Keywords:
SB 1361, Texas disaster recovery loan, small business loan, micro-business loan, community development financial institution, CDFI, economic disaster assistance, post-disaster financing, business recovery fund, Texas Economic Development Bank, zero-interest loan, working capital, payroll support, health benefits, job retention, declared disaster, small business relief, microenterprise, franchise exclusion, private equity-backed business
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 30th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- resident students themselves... ...at risk as the school district was left in the dark regarding proper safety
- Except I would think there would be a safety net somewhere with the hospitals.
Bills:
HB136, HB451, SB425, SB466, SB905, SB1986, SB2311, SB2450, SB2805, SB2826, SB2919, SB3001, HB136
Keywords:
Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 769 is a critical piece of legislation aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety by authorizing
- A study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety revealed that a disproportionate amount of
- House Bill 769 demonstrates a commitment to pedestrian safety by separating pedestrians from vehicle
Bills:
HB769, HB2132, HB3383, HB3792, HB5431, HB5682, HB5677, HB5678, HB5680, HB5681, HB5683, HB5684, HB5685, HB5686, HB4078
Keywords:
environmental regulation, sustainability, business compliance, state oversight, local control, pollution, renewable resources, grant program, neighborhood organization, pedestrian infrastructure, Texas Department of Housing, financial assistance, neighborhood organizations, grants, urban development, safety, public safety, housing development, low income housing, tax credits
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Forty-one of the Health and Safety Code governs the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
- The language of the Health and Safety Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure will clarify the TBCJ's
- This is not justice; this is not safety; this is re-traumatization.
- Tara Tucker with Alliance for Safety and Justice. You are neutral on the bill, is that correct?
- Alliance for Safety and Justice is a multi-state nonprofit that does public policy and public safety
Bills:
HB153, HB1828, HB2306, HB2498, HB3464, HB3488, HB3636, HB3673, HB3834, HB3860, HB4120, HB4937, HB1515, HB153
Keywords:
education, funding, student resources, technology access, equal opportunity, veterans treatment court, mental health, criminal justice, rehabilitation, eligibility criteria, veterans, treatment court, military service, legislation, legislative leave, correctional officers, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, accumulated leave, compensatory time, parole eligibility
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- What the amendment does is, where it says Alabama Department of Public Safety, it changes to Alabama
Keywords:
firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They require certain things that have to be done that are considered life safety, critical needs.
- accountability means local taxpayers bear the burden of the lost revenue and the increased public safety
- There are avenues to do this. safety nets in place.
- Yeah, there are safety net programs that are set up for people who are in situations where they need
- And safety net programs, you're just against them if they aren't, uh, what means to me?
Keywords:
housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation