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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- For the most part, attorneys are required to electronically file, and pro se litigants are encouraged
- that's gathered from these sources with our justice partners, the clerks, public defender, state attorneys
- And it requires the engagement of the state attorney and others as well in that alternative.
- In June of 2023, FDLE Cyber Bureau partnered with the Attorney General's Office of Statewide Prosecution
- Yes, FDLE has teamed up with the Attorney General's Office.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to continue its review of performance measurement in the criminal justice system. The first presentation, from State Courts Administrator Eric McClure, described how the court system uses multiple data sources to track filings, dispositions, clearance rates, workload, and support services, and how those data inform judge need, budget requests, resource allocation, and court administration. He also discussed ongoing efforts to improve case-level reporting, the use of case management systems in trial and appellate courts, and performance efforts in problem-solving courts and civil case management. McClure noted that the legislature provides dedicated funding for problem-solving courts and for medication-assisted treatment, and that the courts are required to report outcomes and monitor compliance with contract requirements.
Melanie Brown-Whor of the Florida Behavioral Health Association then reviewed the medication-assisted treatment program funded through the courts budget. She said the program combines medication with counseling and behavioral supports, serves people involved in or at risk of criminal justice involvement, and has expanded over time to include additional medications and more counties. She reported improved engagement and retention, with more than 10,000 people screened over five years, about 9,200 receiving medication, and over 6,600 successfully discharged. Senators asked about racial and ethnic demographics, hospital referrals, and how services are delivered; Brown-Whor explained that local community providers deliver treatment under contract and that the program is working to improve data reporting and consistency.
The Department of Law Enforcement then presented on investigations, forensics, and criminal justice information services. Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard outlined FDLE’s strategic plan and major investigative priorities, including cybercrime, targeted violence, crimes against children, mutual aid, and the SAFE fentanyl eradication program. He said SAFE has led to major seizures, arrests, and a reported decline in fentanyl deaths. Director Jason Bundy described FDLE’s forensic laboratory operations, DNA and rapid DNA capabilities, cold case and missing persons work, and the staffing and turnaround-time challenges tied to complex evidence testing. Director Lucy Saunders reviewed FDLE’s criminal history, biometric, incident-based crime reporting, and criminal justice transparency systems, noting that Florida is still transitioning agencies from summary reporting to incident-based reporting. The committee raised questions about Rapid DNA deployment, cold case coordination, and the slow pace of NIBRS/FIBRS adoption. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/10/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2017, the federal government switched to a deferred prosecution model for prosecuting white collar
- crime while fines were still being paid, because there was no official prosecution.
- </c><01:06:54.039><c> model</c> switched to a deferred prosecution model switched to a deferred prosecution
- :06:56.200><c> crime</c><01:06:57.160><c> while</c> for prosecuting white collar crime while for prosecuting
- </c><01:07:01.880><c> The</c> there was no official prosecution The there was no official prosecution
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 21st, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I prosecuted a case where the defendant stole a victim's financial aid check and then forced her into
- Today I'm presenting AB 1959, a bill sponsored by my local district attorney, Summer Stephan.
- Assembly Bill 2039 by Assembly Member Sibur and others, an act relating to attorneys. Mr.
- A wave of inappropriate attorney conduct, including allegations that attorneys paid recruiters to find
- Conviction or prosecution. With that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I bring you HB 414, and this bill is dealing with the Attorney General's Office.
- Larry Freeman, Chief Deputy Attorney General.
- We are an enforcement and prosecution agency.
- I’m the director of the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
- So the families are getting their own civil attorneys.
Summary:
The committee first heard opening remarks from LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein and CMS Medicaid Director Dan Brillman, who discussed ongoing federal-state collaboration and praised Louisiana’s work on Medicaid and health system reforms. The committee then took up House Bill 1214 by Chairman Miller, which would create an Office of State Healthcare Facilities within LDH to centralize oversight of five state-operated inpatient facilities. LDH said the bill would streamline administration, combine shared services, add no new FTEs, and improve care and outcomes for vulnerable residents. Members asked about capacity and waiting lists at the facilities, and the bill was reported favorably without objection.
The committee next considered House Bill 1041 by Representative Ghali, a medical-freedom bill aimed at prohibiting denial of access or discrimination based on “medical intervention status.” After amendments were adopted, the bill was narrowed to exclude K-12 schools, colleges, hospitals, health care facilities, and tuberculosis-related actions, while keeping existing school outbreak exclusion law in place. Supporters, including patients, nurses, physicians, and advocacy groups, testified that mandates during COVID caused coercion, job loss, and harm, and argued for bodily autonomy and informed consent. Opponents, including the Louisiana Hospital Association, American Lung Association, and Louisiana Families for Vaccines, said the amendments addressed some concerns but warned the bill could weaken outbreak protections for children; after debate, the committee reported the bill favorably with amendments.
The committee then heard House Bill 414 by Representative Chenevere, which closes a loophole in background-check law by barring hiring of certain direct-care workers with substantially similar out-of-state convictions that would disqualify them in Louisiana. Amendments clarified the definition of covered workers, removed licensed ambulance personnel, and addressed documentation and third-party screening. The Attorney General’s office said the bill is intended to protect vulnerable Medicaid beneficiaries from people with serious criminal histories, and supporters from disability and EMS communities backed the measure. The bill was reported favorably with amendments.
Finally, the committee began House Bill 786 by Representative Egan, which would prohibit managed care organizations from using extrapolation to determine provider audit overpayments or recoupments, requiring decisions to be based on actual claims. Members discussed a proposed amendment preserving the Department of Health and Department of Justice’s ability to use extrapolation in fraud investigations under existing law, but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session B Jan 28th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I spent a career prosecuting offenses, but I did read that case.
- To be clear, I get it, you are not an attorney.
- The arresting agency should notify the state attorney and provide the state attorney with such information
- I'm not an attorney, but why is there no severability clause?
- But this is somebody who has never tried a case or prosecuted anything.
Keywords:
accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cause of action for violations of civil rights created 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And this bill would be far less than criminal prosecution. It's simply civil liability.
- </c><00:03:27.360><c> for</c> be granted immunity from prosecution for be granted immunity from prosecution
- </c><00:03:42.640><c> It's</c><00:03:42.879><c> simply</c><00:03:43.200><c> civil</c> criminal prosecution
- It's simply civil criminal prosecution.
- What this does is going to prosecute.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 5, February 13, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 160, County and Prosecuting Attorneys, found on page 51 of your SR and page 83 of your budget
- Item number one, JAC adopted the governor's recommendation for county and prosecuting attorneys.
- , to pay their prosecuting attorneys.
- , to pay their prosecuting attorneys.
- </c><00:38:05.760><c> attorneys</c> that is that the prosecuting attorneys that is that the prosecuting
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 14th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- be able to be the ones that would prosecute them.
- I guess the Attorney General actually would be able to be the ones that would prosecute this. Okay.
- But I am also an attorney. Yes. But we also had people on the board who were performing. Attorney.
- And I'm not an attorney like Rep. Noelle.
- So a conservative rate of an attorney hourly fee is $150.
Keywords:
juror confidentiality, public records, criminal procedure, privacy, court disclosure, intercollegiate athletics, confidentiality, revenue sharing, student athletes, official journal, public notices, government transparency, local government, municipal website, school board notices, parish council, police jury, special districts, levee district, drainage district
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
2026 Budget Conference Committee (3-20-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- They asked for a pay raise to be commensurate with the prosecuting attorneys, and someone took that out
- sure that poor people have the right to an attorney and attorneys available.
- </c><01:25:23.960><c> attorneys</c><01:25:24.920><c> and</c> with the prosecuting attorneys and with
- the prosecuting attorneys and someone<01:25:25.880><c> took</c><01:25:26.040><c> that</c><01:25:26.240
- </c><01:25:37.760><c> and</c> have the right to an attorney and have the right to an attorney and attorneys
Summary:
The Free Conference Committee on the 2026 General Assembly budget met to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of House Bill 500. Leaders opened by thanking the other chamber’s work, asking members to turn microphones on and off to avoid feedback, and stressing the need to clearly note decision points so both chambers record the same actions. Staff then walked through the bill page by page, explaining that the committee was comparing only House and Senate differences, not the governor’s proposed budget.
The discussion covered a wide range of appropriations and language items, including next generation non-911 services, school safety reporting tools, restored funding for brain injury, epilepsy, veteran service, homeless veterans, and rocket docket programs, debt service changes, rural infrastructure, disaster aid caps, Attorney General and Medicaid fraud funding, agriculture and county fair grants, auditor and pension-related appropriations, school facilities and SEEK funding, and numerous education programs. Members also discussed charter-related funding such as Star Academy, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, school resource officers, school-based mental health providers, AP/IB exams, Governor’s Scholars and Entrepreneurs, and several pilot or initiative programs in economic development, energy, and labor. Several items were described as technical corrections or restorations of language and funding, while others reflected differences in amounts or how funds would be distributed.
There were several questions and comments from members about wording such as “implement and carry out,” the absence of the governor’s budget from the comparison document, and whether SEEK funding should be tied to teacher raises. The chair and other members emphasized that the committee’s role was to reconcile the two chambers’ budgets, not to adopt the governor’s proposal. Members also raised concerns about opioid settlement funds and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library match rate, with one senator urging restoration of the House language. No final vote or formal action was taken in the portion provided; the meeting primarily consisted of explanation, questions, and discussion of proposed budget differences.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:32:51.200><c> Attorney's</c> Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney's Spokane County Prosecuting
- </c><00:33:49.600><c> General's</c> Eastern Washington Attorney General's Eastern Washington Attorney
- Speaker, H.R. 3486, if enacted, gives federal officials more tools to prosecute aliens who illegally
- prosecuted cases in the United States under presidents from both parties.
- c> in</c> regularly the most prosecuted cases in regularly the most prosecuted cases in the<02:37:23.439
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not an attorney, but I'm happy to have our legal experts follow up.
- general, the district attorneys, city attorneys.
- So it’s not like we’re going to see people... ...the district attorneys, city attorneys, so it’s not
- Whereas in the UK, we currently don't have a cap, and we do frequently prosecute...
- The enforcement would be from the Attorney General.
Summary:
The committee heard AB 1988, which would require AI companion chatbots to respond to credible self-harm or violence-related crisis expressions by displaying the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, warning users, and pausing the chat for human review after repeated crisis signals. The author and supporters said the bill is a measured safety standard to redirect vulnerable users to human help, citing research and cases where chatbots worsened suicidal ideation or violent behavior. Support came from crisis and medical advocates, while no opposition testimony was offered. The chair and members expressed strong support, and the bill was held pending quorum before later action on the agenda.
The committee then took up AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for users to create or maintain accounts on social media platforms with harmful addictive features and would create an E-Safety Advisory Commission in the Attorney General’s office. The author argued the bill targets product design, not speech, and is intended to curb compulsive features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and algorithmic feeds while allowing safer or non-addictive platforms to remain available. Supporters, including a psychologist and the Organization for Social Media Safety, described cyberbullying, predation, compulsive use, and mental health harms; opponents, including EFF, ACLU-Cal Action, TechNet, and youth advocacy groups, warned about privacy, First Amendment, and access-to-community concerns, especially for LGBTQ youth and other marginalized groups.
Committee members debated whether the bill is a ban or a delay, how age assurance would work, and whether the proposal would be effective or could push youth to less safe spaces. Several members said they would support the bill as a first step, while others raised concerns about enforceability, privacy, and constitutional issues. The author emphasized that the bill is limited to specific harmful design features, not content or general internet access, and that the new commission would monitor evolving technology and recommend future updates. No final vote was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- At least, I'm not an attorney, right? I'm your accountant, not your attorney.
- Page 612 is the prosecution crimes and correctional cases section.
- This reimburses counties for prosecuting crimes that occur in state prisons.
- Page 612 is the prosecution crimes and correctional cases section.
- And those are the attorneys that will be moving into the space.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- After three years as an attorney in a law firm focusing on energy law, Clemens began his career as a
- After three years as an attorney in a law firm focusing on energy law, Clemens began his career as a
- called law enforcement right away, and they arrested this person, and that footage is being used to prosecute
- him. ...that footage is being used to prosecute him.
- Without that camera footage in her room, they would not have what they need to prosecute this abuse.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- and there were substantive changes that were being proposed by a floor amendment by the district attorneys
- these requirements put our medical professionals at risk of physical violence and professional prosecution
- My name is Deanna Warren, and I am a staff attorney at the ACLU of New Mexico.
- It's just weird because, for example, if the state is able to prosecute and get a conviction on the first
- The government's response in arresting and prosecuting those crimes didn't exist until the last century
Keywords:
SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records, health care providers, repeal, New Mexico, pregnancy termination, abortion data, state reporting requirements, confidentiality, reproductive health, parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- and there were substantive changes that were being proposed by a floor amendment by the district attorneys
- these requirements put our medical professionals at risk of physical violence and professional prosecution
- My name is Deanna Warren, and I am a staff attorney at the ACLU of New Mexico.
- It's just weird because, for example, if the... state is able to prosecute and get a conviction on the
- The government's response in arresting and prosecuting those crimes didn't exist until the last century
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process
Summary:
Senate Judiciary began by announcing that Senate Bill 136 would be rolled over because the sponsor was unavailable. The chair then addressed criticism from the floor over how a prior bill had been handled, defending the committee’s practice of using committee substitutes and amendments without waiting for a new version from council, and emphasizing his authority to set hard stops and limit debate when he believes discussion is repetitive or dilatory. Several members responded, with some supporting the chair’s approach and others arguing that contentious bills deserve more time and fuller committee vetting.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 30, which would repeal New Mexico’s requirement that induced abortions be reported to the state registrar. The sponsors argued the reporting law is outdated, unnecessary for public health, and potentially dangerous because provider information can be disclosed under broader vital statistics statutes; supporters from the ACLU, League of Women Voters, Bold Futures, and NOW echoed privacy and safety concerns. Opponents argued the reporting requirement provides transparency and public health data. After debate, the committee approved SB 30 on a roll call vote.
Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 43, a bipartisan measure to modernize the Adult Parole Board statute after a prior veto. The bill would update parole factors for life-sentenced inmates, authorize per diem and closed hearings, and prevent parole hearings from being scheduled on victims’ birth or death dates. It received support from corrections officials and victims’ advocates, and the committee passed it without objection. The final major item was Senate Bill 50, which would remove several statutory in-service training mandates for law enforcement and give the Standards and Training Council more flexibility to set curriculum. Supporters said the current requirements are outdated and too rigid; opponents warned the bill could weaken recurring training in domestic violence, sexual assault, crisis intervention, and other high-risk areas. A motion to table failed, and the committee ultimately passed SB 50 on a roll call vote, despite divided member views.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House public safety committee OKs bill to increase fines, jail time for fleeing police 2/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- For those of you that do not know me, I'm also a former prosecutor as well as a former defense attorney
- Oftentimes, when you see a felony flee case that is charged out by the county attorney, you often see
- <00:15:21.279><c> order</c><00:15:21.720><c> to</c><00:15:22.480><c> better</c><00:15:22.839><c> prosecute
- </c> they need in order to better prosecute they need in order to better prosecute in<00:15:23.759><c
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Attorney, Maui County Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, and AMPO.
- </c><01:54:47.119><c> Attorney,</c><01:54:47.520><c> Maui</c><01:54:47.920><c> County</c> the Prosecuting
- Attorney, Maui County the Prosecuting Attorney, Maui County Department<01:54:48.560><c> of</c><01:54
- :48.719><c> the</c><01:54:48.880><c> Prosecuting</c><01:54:49.599><c> Attorney,</c> Department of the
- Prosecuting Attorney, Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, and<01:54:50.719><c> AMPO.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Feb 3rd, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment removes the requirement for the Attorney General's office to represent a peace officer
- She worked very closely in partnership with the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and with
- rates far higher than any other groups, with many cases never properly recorded, investigated, or prosecuted
- protect our law enforcement if they're stuck in the middle and not to subject them to liability or prosecution
- or potential And not to subject them to liability or prosecution or potential decertification.
Keywords:
domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, sexual exploitation, minors, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, criminal justice training commission, CJTC, law enforcement training, peace officer certification, decertification, corrections officer certification, tribal police certification, police accountability, police oversight
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment removes the requirement for the Attorney General's Office to represent a peace officer
- She worked very closely in partnership with the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and with
- rates far higher than any other groups, with many cases never properly recorded, investigated, or prosecuted
- protect our law enforcement if they're stuck in the middle and not to subject them to liability or prosecution
- or potential And not to subject them to liability or prosecution or potential decertification.
Summary:
The House Community Safety Committee met in executive session on several bills previously heard, first reviewing proposed substitutes and amendments, then taking final action after a caucus recess. House Bill 1591, which provides sentencing, resentencing, and record-vacation relief for defendants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, was advanced on a 7-2 vote after adopting substitute H3302.1. Members supporting the bill emphasized the need for a close causal connection and documentary proof of victimization; opponents raised concerns about cases involving harm to third parties and wanted more refinement.
The committee also advanced House Bill 2146 on sexual exploitation of a minor after adopting Amendment 348, which clarified that the offense covers causing a minor to view sexually explicit conduct when the minor’s viewing will be photographed or part of a live performance. House Bill 2220, dealing with oversight and hearings procedures for the Criminal Justice Training Commission, was reported out on a 7-2 vote under substitute H3305.3, which dropped a higher burden of proof, adjusted hearing panel size, and allowed an administrative law judge to issue an initial order if the panel deadlocks. House Bill 2430, concerning the crime victim penalty assessment, was also reported out unanimously; its substitute increased assessment amounts, added a surcharge for defendants with substantial resources, tightened indigency exemptions, and restored an indigency exception for certain offenses.
House Bill 2526 on prostitution generated the most debate. The committee withdrew one proposed substitute, then adopted substitute H3308.1 and Amendment Whale 275, which shifted the bill toward a model that increases penalties for buyers while requiring referrals to services for the first two investigative detentions of a person engaged in prostitution and limiting arrest until a third detention. Supporters said the changes would reduce criminalization of survivors and improve access to services, while opponents argued the bill and amendment would weaken enforcement and fail to protect trafficking victims. The committee reported the bill out 5-4. House Bill 2641 was deferred.
Finally, House Bill 2648, addressing state and local law enforcement interactions with federal immigration enforcement, was amended with Lang 185 to require body cameras and reporting when officers encounter federal agents conducting immigration enforcement, remove a proposed Attorney General representation requirement, and require indemnification by the employing government. Supporters framed the bill as protecting civil rights and clarifying officers’ duties; opponents said it could hinder cooperation with federal partners and create operational problems. The committee approved the bill 6-3 and then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee - Afternoon Session Jan 12th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- We also get calls from we are can be requested by the attorney general, the governor, a legislative committee
- We provided additional training for prosecutors in reference to how to prosecute marijuana cases.
- realize, but the prosecutors all across the state of Oklahoma, your district attorney's office, prosecute
- So, by doing this, our attorneys and our staff are also training those prosecutors.
- It's also, once again, developing a relationship with them on how to handle these cases and how to prosecute