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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- My parents are immigrants from Finland.
- My mother immigrated in 1937, and my father immigrated in 1937. 2020 and I was appointed to district
- My mother are immigrants from Finland.
- :31.520><c> my</c><01:12:31.760><c> father</c> immigrated in 1937 and my father immigrated in 1937 and
- my father immigrated<01:12:32.640><c> in</c> Judge Nakason said her parents immigrated in 1959.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Message 790, the nomination of Karen T. Nakasone to serve as chief judge of the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals for a 10-year term. The chair announced that no vote would be taken that day and that the committee would vote on Thursday. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with the chair reading that there were 103 supporters, zero opposed, and one comment.
Supporters included current and retired judges, public defenders, bar association representatives, former elected officials, and community members. They described Nakasone as intelligent, fair, hardworking, well respected, and a strong leader with deep legal experience. Several speakers emphasized her judicial temperament, her work as an advocate and judge, and her community involvement, including leadership in civic and civil rights organizations. One pro se litigant also testified that she had been treated kindly and respectfully by Nakasone in prior interactions.
The Hawaii State Bar Association reported that it had conducted an interview and review process and found her qualified for the position. In her own remarks, Nakasone introduced family and colleagues, described her 30-year legal career, and said her first job after law school was as an ICA law clerk. She highlighted the court’s backlog reduction efforts under Acting Chief Judge Katherine Leonard, saying the number of older pending appeals had dropped significantly through team-based reforms, and stated that she would continue that work if confirmed. The hearing ended without questions from the committee and with the nomination held for a later vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I’m an immigrant, and I’ve already experienced a better life through this work.
- I'm an immigrant and I've already, with the experience of encounter a life better.
- I am an immigrant and arrived in this country 40 years ago with the hope of finding a better life.
- Monica Madrid, with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, in support.
- Chloe Armosia with the California Immigrant Policy Center, proud co-sponsor, in support.
Summary:
The committee heard a long series of bills, beginning with AB 2026 on groundwater recharge. The author and supporters said the bill would streamline permitting for recharge projects, codify long-standing CEQA exemptions for flood diversions to recharge, and add tribal consultation and other guardrails. Water agencies and local districts supported the measure as a way to capture high-flow water and reduce groundwater subsidence, while environmental groups and some irrigation districts opposed it, warning that the bill’s exemptions and broader diversion authority could harm rivers, Delta resources, and public trust values. The bill was discussed but not voted on because the committee lacked a quorum at that point.
The committee then took up AB 1577 on data center energy accountability, which would require monthly reporting of energy-use data and permit-related estimates of energy and water demand. The author and the Little Hoover Commission argued the bill would improve transparency, help protect ratepayers, and give regulators better information for grid planning. Data center industry representatives opposed it as duplicative, burdensome, and uniquely targeted, while local governments, environmental groups, and some utilities supported it or supported it if amended. The bill was later reported out with a due pass recommendation once a quorum was established.
Members also heard AB 2245 on a producer responsibility program for lubricant products and containers, AB 2170 on CEQA language-access and environmental review protections for overburdened communities, AB 2059 on rural transportation and VMT mitigation, AB 1808 on Western Joshua tree permitting and fee relief, AB 2182 on industrial energy efficiency program changes, and AB 2231 on streamlining two hospital projects. Testimony was mixed on most of these bills: supporters emphasized affordability, local control, environmental justice, or project urgency, while opponents raised concerns about CEQA scope, regulatory duplication, costs, and environmental impacts. Several measures received due pass recommendations and roll-call votes, including AB 2170, AB 2059, AB 1808, AB 2182, and AB 2231, with some members voting no or not voting and some bills left open for absent members.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm an immigrant, and I already, with the experience of encounter a life better.
- I'm an immigrant and arrived in this country 40 years ago with the hope of finding a better life.
- I'm an immigrant and a right to this country 40 years ago with the hope of finding a better life.
- Monica Madrid, with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, CHIRLA, in support.
- Chloe Armosia with the California Immigrant Policy Center, proud co-sponsor, in support.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- An immigrant from Mexico and the son of a bracero, Chuy Garcia has spent 45 years as a public servant
- We're concerned about the immigrants taken out of our community who do so good in our community.
- Hispanics, immigrants are not part of your crime problem.
- Hispanics, immigrants are not part of your crime problem.
- MEMPHIS AND HISPANICS, IMMIGRANTS ARE NOT PART OF YOUR CRIME PROBLEM, IF THEY WERE, YOU WOULD GO AFTER
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- or illegal. immigrant population here in Texas.
- Texas is home to 14% of the illegal immigrants. population in our nation, and it is things like LQHCs
- other things too, we have Emergency Medicaid, you have, you know, SNAP is not eligible to illegal immigrants
- I'd like to know the exact answer as to whether or not y'all check eligibility or immigration status
- Thank you And just back Back to Senator Swertner's question, my love of QHC does ask for immigration
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Feb 12th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- which are being majorly impacted this school year by the increased decline and sudden decline in immigrant
- which are being majorly impacted this school year by the increased decline and sudden decline in immigrant
Bills:
S7036
Keywords:
education, epinephrine, charter schools, voluntary prekindergarten, school funding, teacher incentives, student progress monitoring
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Pre-K-12 Appropriations met with a quorum present and announced it would not be presenting its budget at this time, per a Senate memorandum. The sole bill on the agenda was SB 7036 by Senator Corey Simon, which was described as a broad education package strengthening school turnaround tools, early literacy supports, early learning policies, academic offerings, and educator pipeline provisions. Senator Simon explained that the bill addresses persistently low-performing schools, Title I use for STEM curricula, charter school renewal and dismissal rules, epinephrine device policies, VPK summer bridge eligibility, disability-aligned interventions, agriculture and Algebra 1 instruction, GATE access, and certification updates for teachers and computer science. An amendment was adopted that removed provisions on temporary door locks and DOE-developed instructional materials and added a GATE startup grant update.
The committee heard numerous appearance forms, with many individuals and organizations waving against the bill, while one student, Ella Latimore, appeared and spoke briefly. Much of the exchange with her was lighthearted and unrelated to the bill, but Senator Simon used his closing to note that concerns from the prior stop had been addressed by removing the DOE materials and door-lock language, and he asked for favorable support. The committee then voted on the bill as amended, and CS for SB 7036 was reported favorably.
After the vote, members made several informal statements, including remarks about a Valentine’s Day visit from students and appreciation for community member Misty Cash. Senator Osgood also raised a serious concern about declining immigrant student enrollment affecting district budgets, especially in Broward County, and urged the committee to address the issue proactively with school districts. The chair said staff were already working with districts on the matter and that more discussion would follow. The meeting then adjourned after additional light banter among members.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 092 Apr 15th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><04:37:06.920><c> status</c> regardless of their immigration status regardless of their immigration
- Again, this is true regardless of your immigration status.
- judge in their pending immigration case might have said.
- the last immigration judge in their pending<04:51:55.440><c> immigration</c><04:51:55.880><c> case</
- c><04:51:56.160><c> might</c><04:51:56.400><c> have</c> pending immigration case might have pending immigration
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we are very concerned about treating this immigration-related misdemeanor as a housing risk to
- Um, we'd be opposed to landlords acting as federal immigration enforcement. Okay. Thank you.
- Senator Abbas. immigration alongside. Why would I then immigration alongside.
- </c> acting as federal immigration acting as federal immigration enforcement. enforcement. enforcement
- And in regards to lines 10 and 11 involving the immigration, if a person's been convicted for improper
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- leaving control of the city to American forces, including General John Sullivan, the son of Irish immigrants
- leaving control of the city to American forces, including General John Sullivan, the son of Irish immigrants
- leaving control of the city to American forces, including General John Sullivan, the son of Irish immigrants
- 55.320><c> Irish</c> London that America was lost by Irish London that America was lost by Irish immigrants
- I am assured by the best immigrants.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/18/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:36:12.560><c> labor</c> relied on um migrant and immigrant labor relied on um migrant and immigrant
- And, you know, these visa holders and immigrant labor are very important to farms.
- labor are are very are and and immigrant labor are are very important<00:37:22.160><c> to</c><00:37:
- labor, many of these uh uh immigrant labor, many of these uh uh families<00:37:32.160><c> or</c><00:
- And, you know, these visa holders and immigrant labor are very important to farms.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Employment Relations May 8th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Employment Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- , I also just want to identify that the legislature has passed some laws recently to protect our immigrant
- Certainly immigration impacts on employment is a big topic right now.
- Safety for those employees and training about how to deal with those situations and how to deal with immigration
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 47 - 1 Apr 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- how much we try to sweep this inconvenient fact under the rug; it remains That we are a nation of immigrants
- started following that command a little closer and just saw people as people, we will realize our immigrant
- started following that command a little closer and just saw people as people, we will realize our immigrant
Keywords:
light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- non-citizens can have CDL trucking licenses, and it's already illegal to get a CDL without proper immigration
- non-citizens having CDL trucking licenses, and it's already illegal to get a CDL without proper immigration
- It would place new burdens on banks and businesses by effectively turning them into immigration enforcers
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of guests, including Maricopa Community Colleges representatives, Club America students, and the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jane Lyons. A proclamation was read honoring Maryvale High School’s Mariachi Las Panthers de Oro, with Representative Abeytia praising the students, director Mike Dominguez, and the program’s cultural and leadership impact.
The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole consideration of several Senate bills. SB 1011, SB 1170, SB 1400, SB 1456, SB 1476, SB 1511, and SB 1805 were advanced, with amendments adopted on SB 1400, SB 1456, SB 1511, and SB 1805. Debate centered on SB 1476, which would strengthen child neglect laws regarding exposure to dangerous controlled substances, and SB 1511, which dealt with CDL licensing and immigration status; opponents argued both were unnecessary or harmful, while supporters said they addressed public safety and trucking concerns. SB 1519 was retained on the calendar.
The House then adopted the Committee of the Whole report and took up third reading votes, passing SB 1121, SB 1137, SB 1206, SB 1477, and SB 1786. In a second Committee of the Whole, the House advanced SB 1043, SB 1095, SB 1316, SB 1421, SB 1649, and SB 1711, with SB 1401 amended and moved forward. SB 1095 drew extended debate over gender-affirming care for minors, with supporters framing it as child protection and opponents warning it would override parents and doctors and harm transgender youth; SB 1316 concerned a rural health transformation fund; SB 1421 drew objections over banking, identification, and immigration-related burdens; and SB 1711 focused on school resources for recognizing inappropriate contact. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, placed several bills on third reading, deferred some bills for engrossing, and then recessed and adjourned until the next day.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- non-citizens having CDL trucking licenses, and it's already illegal to get a CDL without proper immigration
- non-citizens having CDL trucking licenses, and it's already illegal to get a CDL without proper immigration
- It would place new burdens on banks and businesses by effectively turning them into immigration enforcers
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, in a time where we are saying that immigration is not following due process, in a time when
- we are saying that immigration is killing American citizens, in a time where we are opening concerts.
- immigration is killing American citizens, in a time where we are opening concentration camps in our
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Corinna Saldana. The chamber also received a proclamation honoring Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s centennial and a visit from university representatives, and briefly highlighted the House softball championship trophy. Early business included a motion to return SB 1113 to the Senate for further amendment and a motion to reject Senate amendments to HB 2133 and send it to conference committee.
The House then considered a series of Senate bills in Committee of the Whole. Bills receiving due pass recommendations included SB 1038, SB 1042, SB 1133, SB 1327, SB 1431, and SB 1447. SB 1429 and SB 1566 were amended before receiving due pass recommendations. SB 1124, SB 1167, SB 1214, SB 1315, SB 1635, and SB 1763 were also amended and recommended for passage, while SB 1501 was retained on the calendar. Debate focused especially on SB 1327, concerning foreign funding and public universities, SB 1315, concerning school-law enforcement interoperability plans, and SB 1635, which opponents argued was overbroad and threatened speech and community safety efforts.
After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House placed several bills on third reading and then passed SB 1067, SB 1160, SB 1235, SB 1620, and SB 1668. Recorded votes showed SB 1067 passed 1-0 with six not voting, SB 1160 passed 32-23 with five not voting, SB 1235 passed 45-10 with five not voting, SB 1620 passed 48-7 with five not voting, and SB 1668 passed 55-0 with five not voting. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, in a time where we are saying that immigration is not following due process, in a time when
- we are saying that immigration is killing American citizens, in a time where we are opening concerts.
- Immigration is killing American citizens, in a time where we are opening concentration camps in our own
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- requires the department to compile a report from the public health districts on the documented immigration
- I'm trying to figure out what we're going to do with data on immigration status and HIV.
- And disease knows no immigration status. Ms. Figuero, please call the roll. Senator Groh. Aye.
Summary:
The joint Senate Finance and House Appropriations committee met to consider several budget items and related language for the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Health and Welfare. For the Attorney General’s office, members debated competing restoration proposals tied to the Consumer Protection Fund and the Internet Crimes Against Children program. The committee first rejected a narrower substitute focused only on the Internet Crimes Against Children personnel costs, then approved the broader restoration motion and sent it forward with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then took up reconsideration of Senate Bill 1428 items for Health and Welfare, including the Division of Early Learning and Development, the Division of Youth Safety and Permanency, and the Division of Family and Community Partnerships. Members approved funding for moving the Idaho Home Visiting Program to Early Learning and Development, a Walker mower replacement for the Southwest Idaho Treatment Center, transfer authority language, a reporting requirement for the Home Visiting Program, unlimited transfer language for Youth Safety and Permanency to Switzie, restoration funding for post-adoption services and safety assessments, and $180,000 for kinship navigation services. All of these actions received do-pass recommendations.
The committee also revisited the Division of Public Health Services after Senate Bill 1401 failed on the House floor. Members approved a substitute that kept the Idaho Home Visiting Program in Public Health Services for now, restored funding for immunization assessment, laboratory testing, ARPA grants, HIV and hepatitis prevention, and suicide prevention, and reduced the Health Care Policy Initiatives program. The committee adopted reporting language on outcomes and return on investment for several public health programs, plus a new report on immigration status data for HIV prevention services. That last language item drew debate over privacy and discrimination concerns, but it was adopted.
Finally, the committee addressed the Rural Health Transformation Program, a new federal funding stream for Idaho. Members approved a supplemental appropriation for FY 2026 and a larger FY 2027 appropriation, both with 12 limited-service positions, to support the program’s administration and spending. The committee also adopted intent language clarifying that physician assistant and dental hygienist reforms proposed to CMS should continue and be reported back to JFAC and germane policy committees. The meeting ended early because of time constraints, with the remaining items postponed until the next morning.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- observances in the United States, reflecting both Irish heritage and the broader American story of immigration
- Day, may be embraced by the people of Phoenix as a symbol of unity, resilience, and the shared immigration
- SB 1474, Immigration; Public Safety and Law Enforcement. SB 1494, Health and Human Services.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- foundation for movements that continue to fight for justice today: movements for women's rights, immigrants
- This day marks 123 years since the first large wave of Korean immigrants across the Pacific, not just
- Many years later, I actually fell in love with my wife, and my wife actually immigrated from Korea when
Summary:
The Assembly convened after an initial quorum call, then proceeded with prayer, the pledge, and routine motions. Members approved several procedural requests, including moving AB 362 to the inactive file and allowing the Natural Resources Committee to hear AB 34 on January 16. The chamber also recognized guests and paid tribute to retiring Republican caucus consultant Daryl Thomas, with remarks from multiple members praising his long service and legal analysis work.
The main floor action centered on ACR 116, a resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Members from several caucuses and both parties spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of civil rights, economic justice, nonviolence, and unfinished work. After opening the roll for coauthors, the resolution received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly then took up ACR 118, recognizing Korean American Day; members highlighted Korean American history, community contributions, solidarity with other communities, and the significance of Koreatown and Korean American civic life. That resolution also received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote.
The consent calendar was then adopted on a 64-0 vote, including ACR 115 on National Blood Donor Month. The chamber also held an adjournment in memory for former legislator David Kelly, with a tribute to his military service, agricultural background, and legislative work on water conservation and sustainable agriculture. The Assembly announced the upcoming Martin Luther King Day recess and adjourned until Tuesday, January 20 at 1 p.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Postsecondary Education Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Postsecondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So our in-state tuition cannot be offered at that same rate to an illegal immigrant unless that same
- Which would also offer it to all immigrants. Thank you.
Keywords:
education, concurrent enrollment, students, age restrictions, academic access, apprenticeship, career education, youth programs, employment, technology centers, SB1593, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Board of Trustees, higher education, university governance, A&M Board, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, presidential search, board rules