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MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 2 February, 2026; 4:30 P.M.
Judiciary, Division B
Transcript Highlights:
- mean, you being corrections chairman, you know how many millions of dollars that the state spends on illegal
- We had an illegal immigrant in Dninnesota County kidnap a 14-year-old, carried her across state lines
- I don't know how you put a number on how many illegal people crossed within the last— >> Well, no, I'm
- I don't know how you put a number on how many illegal people crossed within the last— >> Well, no, I'm
- Can't go to Blue Cross Blue Shield. All right, good questions. Anyone else?
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
House in Special Session D Apr 29th, 2026
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Cross. Thank you. Representative Cross. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Representative Cross.
- It is illegal. Full stop. Representative Gant, I yield to Rob Lopez.
- This process is illegal. It is a partisan gerrymander. It is illegal. It is a partisan gerrymander.
- This process is illegal. It is a partisan gerrymander. It is illegal. It is a partisan gerrymander.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Mark Weissman and local officials Donna Lou Fiala and Eric C. Brecknitz, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members approved the journal and adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the calendar and debate times for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1D, establishing Florida’s congressional districts, as the main item on the special order calendar.
During questioning and debate on HB 1D, sponsors and opponents focused heavily on the map’s process and legality. Supporters argued the plan was based on a viable legal theory, used the 2020 census data as required, and was within the Legislature’s discretion to consider mid-cycle redistricting. Opponents repeatedly argued the map was drawn by the governor’s office using partisan data, without meaningful legislative or public input, and that it violated the Fair Districts Amendment by favoring a party, splitting more counties and municipalities, and reducing compactness. Several members also raised concerns about taxpayer costs, the absence of a new census or court order, and the Legislature’s role versus the governor’s office.
After structured debate, the House voted on final passage of HB 1D and passed it 83-28. A motion to recess for two hours to consider a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision failed. Following passage of the redistricting bill, the House adopted a motion to adjourn sine die, ending the session.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/23/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- that may be illegal but yes that may be illegal but unfortunately<01:27:12.280><c> sometimes</c><01:
- </c><01:48:59.679><c> and</c> can change it but it's not illegal and can change it but it's not illegal
- it can be them and it becomes cross it can be cross<01:49:13.320><c> prohibitive</c><01:49:14.280><c
- And it’s actually the person has illegal drugs for illegal reasons, like, where is that line?
- drugs for illegal person has illegal drugs for illegal reasons<05:14:22.200><c> like</c><05:14:22.400
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- You can't do that because those will cross borders, right?"
- The whole idea is to say, "No, these are not going to cross borders.
- So I just accidentally cross a border.
- You can cross state would would apply.
- </c> it's a drug case, but you find illegal it's a drug case, but you find illegal ammunition<01:27:14.000
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/03/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- It was created through a cross-sector, cross-system collaboration of business, education, government,
- -</c><00:03:37.560><c> sector</c><00:03:37.959><c> cross</c> created through a cross- sector cross created
- through a cross- sector cross system<00:03:38.599><c> collaboration</c><00:03:39.120><c> of</c><00:03
- As we developed the STEM Ecosystem as a cross-sector, cross-system organization, it was truly driven
- that</c><00:19:00.200><c> spans</c><00:19:01.039><c> um</c> cross sector cross system that spans um cross
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the posture of United States Northern Command and United States Southern Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed ses Feb 13th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Illegal drugs however, as you pointed out and General Gio pointed out, are still killing nearly 90,000
- Potential partnering on the northern border to detect illegal crossings both ways in the future.
- To include the operations, I gather, of the violent illegal migrants who were recently transported.
- And also stopping the Chinese nationals that are being caught illegally crossing our southern border
- I wish a great sunshine in E manually and is a tremendous intent of many that are crossing the border
Keywords:
national security, China, Russia, cybersecurity, border security, military deployment, transnational crime, defense modernization, military strategy
Summary:
In this meeting, key topics included national security concerns with an emphasis on threats from China, Russia, and transnational criminal organizations. Senior military officials provided testimony on the evolving risks posed by these adversaries, particularly focusing on cybersecurity and advancements in weaponry. The discussion highlighted the importance of a cohesive strategy among government departments to effectively respond to the challenges presented by these threats, emphasizing the need for modernization in defense capabilities. Committee members grilled the witnesses on border security and the implications of deploying military resources in domestic operations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment committee hears HF1012 3/20/25
Transcript Highlights:
- To their disbelief, this report said the route would cross several trout streams.
- by cross-country travel or where the trail closed sign was removed by a user.
- </c><00:24:48.159><c> trout</c> has bridges that cost that cross trout has bridges that cost that cross
- And economic impact is something that crosses cultures, right?
- </c> something that crosses cultures, right? something that crosses cultures, right?
Summary:
The committee heard House File 1012, as amended by the A1 amendment, and the author moved the bill to be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill. The amendment, adopted on a voice vote, changed the timing for public input in trail planning, removed language on decommissioning trails, and combined the measure with another ATV-fee bill. The author said the bill would unify ATV trail signage policy statewide, align statute with DNR best practices, and not affect the forest trail inventory, existing ATV-accessible miles, or hunting exemptions.
Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives of the Minnesota Public Lands Coalition, tribal officials from the Max Band and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, a retired DNR conservation officer, a retired wildlife manager, and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, argued the bill would better protect wetlands, wildlife habitat, and culturally significant areas, improve transparency and tribal consultation, and make trail planning and enforcement more workable. The EQB said the amended bill’s rulemaking timeline was more workable, and the DNR described its existing multi-step trail review and consultation process.
Opponents, including ATV Minnesota, county commissioners from northern counties, and a representative of the Minnesota Trappers Association, argued the bill would burden or restrict existing trail systems, increase costs, and threaten tourism and local economies. They said current trail development already involves DNR and local review, and that the bill could reduce access for riders, trappers, and other users. In member questions, the author and a Minnesota Association of Townships representative said the bill was intended to codify DNR best practices and bring local governments into the process earlier, while confirming that hunting exemptions were not removed.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- However, it is not currently illegal to possess kratom.
- You know, if you cross from Riverside into L.A.
- FDA has not deemed kratom to be unlawful or illegal.
- Mitragynine crosses it very easily. 7-OH doesn't.
- Metrogene crosses it very easily. 7-O-H doesn't.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I do not have printed copies, but I would be happy to here illegally cannot access any of the here illegally
- They may be undocumented, but people are not illegal. Thank you, Representative Clor.
- I always try to say, unless I misspoke, the people that are here illegally, and I appreciate that.
- /c><01:29:14.320><c> be</c> people are not illegal they may be people are not illegal they may be undocumented
- </c> undocumented but people are not illegal undocumented but people are not illegal so<01:29:17.440>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:00.640><c> 501c3</c> non-partisan, cross-ideological 501c3 non-partisan, cross-ideological
- </c> ostensibly to crack down on illegal ostensibly to crack down on illegal voting. voting. voting.
- ><c> rolls</c> And cross-checking state voter rolls And cross-checking state voter rolls against<00:25
- </c> as always, voter intimidation is illegal as always, voter intimidation is illegal under<00:29:42.320
- It is also, in many respects,<00:34:08.040><c> illegal.</c> respects, illegal. respects, illegal.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is about healthcare providers and giving them the ability to report any illegal or unethical
- What's the hospital association's position on the hospital performing illegal surgeries?
- Certainly the hospital association would Witness: Never support any hospital doing any illegal act.
- So if you have it brought to your attention, you find out by golly, they are doing illegal surgeries.
- Senator Hall: No, no, you were aware that it was illegal and it happened. The law was broken.
Keywords:
biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 22, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Cross. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Rep.
- Representative Cross. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Rep.
- Representative Cross, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Cross asked you about.
- Cross? Cheney? Yes. Cobb? Yes. Cross? Yes. Duggan? Eskamani? No. Gant? No. Dentry? Yes. Gillumardo?
Summary:
The State Affairs Committee met with a quorum present and took up several measures. It first considered HJR 1215, an ad valorem tax exemption for farmers and agricultural lands. The committee adopted an amendment making technical changes and removing a requirement that implementing language be set by general law. Several agricultural and business groups supported the measure, and it was reported favorably by a vote of 22-4.
The committee then heard CS for CS for HB 1169, a bill revising water management district planning, budgeting, reporting, and business practices, including restrictions on lobbyist expenditures and additional budget disclosures. An amendment removing the statutory section on management review teams was adopted after debate over whether those teams were still useful. The bill was reported favorably 19-8-7. Members then debated PCS for CS for HB 1221, which would redirect local option tourist development tax revenues toward property tax relief and give counties more control over certain local taxes. County, tourism, beach preservation, and hospitality groups opposed the bill, warning it would weaken tourism marketing, beach renourishment, and local services, while supporters argued it would provide property tax relief and accountability. The bill passed 14-12.
Finally, the committee considered HB 4079, which would dissolve the town of White Springs. The sponsor and supporters described years of mismanagement, intimidation, and illegal conduct, while opponents argued dissolution was an extreme step and pointed to the ongoing election and other remedies. After extensive public testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably 19-6. The committee then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Can I have her name if she's going to testify so I could just cross her off the list?
- No, we just want to cross you off the list so we don't call your name.
- She’s going to testify so I could just cross her off the list.
- These drinks and edibles are already illegal, both federally and in the state.
- illegal again.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy held a hearing on a broad set of cannabis and hemp bills, with the chairs opening by emphasizing unfinished work on equity, public health, safety, and market stability. The committee heard testimony on House Bill 146, which would create more efficient cannabis testing standards by increasing batch sizes, reducing or eliminating some environmental testing, standardizing lab reporting, and requiring annual scientific review and public data reporting. Industry witnesses, including a representative of the Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition, cultivators, and a testing lab owner, said current testing rules are overly burdensome, costly, and inconsistent, and argued the bill would lower compliance costs while preserving consumer safety. A testing lab witness also said some operators switch labs to obtain higher THC results or pass contaminated batches, and urged greater transparency and better sampling protocols.
A major portion of the hearing focused on intoxicating hemp and related bills that would bring hemp-derived intoxicating products under a stronger regulatory framework. Legislators and industry witnesses described products sold in gas stations, smoke shops, and convenience stores as often untested, not age-gated, and sometimes mislabeled or far above the federal hemp THC threshold. Testimony from attorneys and cannabis business leaders said states can regulate these products more strictly under the Farm Bill’s non-preemption language, and pointed to New Jersey and other states as possible models. Some witnesses and committee members stressed that any new rules should avoid harming non-intoxicating CBD businesses or lawful hemp farmers, while others argued that the products are effectively cannabis and should be regulated like cannabis for licensing, testing, age limits, and taxation.
The committee also heard extensive public-health testimony in support of bills S. 95, S. 96, S. 97 and their House counterparts H. 191, H. 192, and H. 193. Parents, advocates, and public health professionals urged stronger warning labels, THC potency caps, and improved data collection on cannabis-related harms, citing cannabis-induced psychosis, addiction, anxiety, and youth exposure to high-potency products. Several witnesses said Massachusetts has not done enough to track health outcomes or warn consumers, and referenced other jurisdictions such as Connecticut, Vermont, Colorado, Canada, and Quebec as examples of stronger limits or warnings. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They've often confessed that there is no difference, but all DEI initiatives are illegal.
- Imposing that on state government is illegal, and we've challenged that funding requirement.
- regarding illegal DEI activities.
- It doesn't necessarily cross over, but people could be PCAs from that as well.
- It doesn't necessarily cross over, but people could be PCAs from that as well.
Summary:
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its quarterly meeting virtually and in person at the State House. The commission approved the December minutes, then heard updates from the chair on planning for the next “Meeting the Moment” community forum in Lowell on March 27, focused on digital accessibility, education-to-employment transition, workforce supports, long-term services and supports, and health equity. The chair also previewed planning for the commission’s October National Disability Employment Awareness Month event and invited commissioners and advisory council members to join the planning group.
The commission received an update on the advisory council orientation, which was described as well attended and productive, and then heard a detailed presentation from the Attorney General’s Office on federal litigation affecting Massachusetts. Topics included challenges to federal actions involving diversity in education, immigration and Haiti Temporary Protected Status, NIH research funding restrictions, and mental health services grants; the presenter also addressed concerns about Medicaid-related federal actions and said the AG’s office is coordinating closely with the governor’s office and other states. Commissioners asked questions about whether disability-related work could be affected by vague DEI restrictions and about the status of CMS communications on Medicaid.
The meeting also featured a presentation from Undersecretary of Labor Josh Cutler and apprenticeship liaison Amara Riemann on registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. They described apprenticeship as paid, structured, employer-driven training with classroom instruction and wage progression, and highlighted the Bridgewater State University Excel program for neurodivergent people and people with disabilities as a model linking pre-apprenticeship to apprenticeship. Commissioners discussed how to replicate similar pathways through community colleges and disability-service providers, especially in high-demand fields. Subcommittee reports followed, including updates on disability employment, long-term services and supports, and health equity, with discussion of a projected state budget gap tied to federal changes, PCA working group recommendations, crisis standards of care, and ongoing collaboration with MassAbility and the Massachusetts Office on Disability. The meeting ended with commissioner announcements, including several awards and upcoming events, and reminders about the Lowell forum and October planning efforts.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Crime of residential protesting established 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, it's illegal. It's illegal to block the street. Right? It's illegal sidewalk.
- </c><00:30:45.000><c> illegal.</c> be Right. illegal. be Right. illegal.
- </c> it's already illegal. it's already illegal.
- </c> illegal to block the street. illegal to block the street. Right?
- <00:31:02.760><c> It's</c><00:31:02.920><c> illegal</c> Right? It's illegal Right?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the poisoning of America, focusing on fentanyl, its analogues, and the need for permanent class scheduling. Feb 4th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- It would be illegal by default.
- We could schedule them immediately, and then they were illegal.
- Memes suggesting, for example, that more people cross into your county.
- Noring, where your own children or your child was exposed to these illegal drugs.
- The people trying to cross the border pay a fee.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 18, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Vice Chair Gossett-Seidman, Ranking Member Cross.
- Ranking Democratic Member Cross? Yes. Representatives? Abbott? Yes.
- Rankin Democratic member Cross? Yes. Representatives? Abbott? Yes. Yes.
- Representative Cross, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- And I can say illegal because the First DCA said it was illegal.
Summary:
The Housing, Agriculture and Tourism Subcommittee heard and advanced several bills. HB 615, allowing landlords to send required notices electronically with tenant written consent, was amended to allow either landlords or tenants to send messages electronically and passed favorably after testimony from legal aid and tenant advocates urging stronger opt-in, opt-out, and notice protections. HB 665, dealing with local government impact fees and development permits, would limit certain art-related impact fees, define “extraordinary circumstances,” and require more public process before fee increases; it passed after local government and industry testimony focused on refining the extraordinary-circumstances definition and concerns about public art funding. HB 365, a tenant protection bill for affordable housing units receiving public incentives, was amended to apply only to leases of 13 months or less and to take effect in July 2026; it passed with support from housing advocates and AARP and was described as preventing mid-lease rent increases while preserving renewal-time adjustments. HB 381, requiring issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers within a set timeframe, was amended to extend the deadline to 20 business days and shift the fee consequence to the address fee rather than the building permit fee; it passed after discussion about delays affecting developers and local government responsibility.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL Members Announce Legislation Addressing ICE Activity in Minnesota - 02/19/26
Transcript Highlights:
- They're illegally swapping license plates.
- illegally swapping license They're illegally swapping license plates.<00:05:06.639><c> They've</c><00
- and that we will not allow to be crossed whether you're federal or state law enforcement. >> I would
- and that we will not will not cross and that we will not allow<00:19:07.600><c> to</c><00:19:07.760>
- to be crossed whether you're allow to be crossed whether you're federal<00:19:09.120><c> or</c><00:19
Summary:
Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and several DFL senators held a press conference after a floor session to announce a package of bills responding to recent ICE operations in Minnesota. Murphy said the proposals are meant to restore and protect Minnesotans’ rights after the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Prey, arguing that authorities should render aid when they injure someone. She said one bill, to be heard the next day in Sen. Ron Latz’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, would create a civil remedy for victims of constitutional violations by federal agents and their leaders. Another bill would give the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension independent investigative authority in cases where federal agents kill Minnesota residents, after the BCA was reportedly shut out of recent investigations.
Sen. Lindsey Port described a bill to bar federal law enforcement from hiding their identities while on duty, citing masked ICE agents, alleged use of fake license plates and impersonation tactics, and a recent incident in which a health care worker was allegedly boxed in by masked men. Sen. Elise Mann said the package would designate hospitals, schools, daycares, colleges, and courthouses as protected spaces and require a judicial warrant for ICE entry, arguing that federal agents have been entering hospitals and schools and detaining people at vulnerable moments. The senators framed the effort as a response to unconstitutional enforcement tactics rather than immigration policy, and said they hoped for bipartisan support, though they acknowledged the legal issues may be challenged under federal supremacy and could reach the courts.
In response to questions, the senators said the civil-rights bill is intended to create a state-court cause of action against federal officials acting under color of law, because current remedies are limited. They said people in schools or hospitals should not put themselves in danger if confronted by armed agents, and that the law would provide later accountability. Latz said the Judiciary Committee would take up the bills and that Minnesota must have a seat at the table in seeking justice for affected residents. Asked about funding for related community burdens, Murphy said it was not a budget year but the state has a rainy day fund and balance available from last session.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And that every I is dotted and every T is crossed.
- anywhere they want to cross, uh, with these special permits and these 3 axle trucks, uh, they can cross
- and far those trucks can cross at over 80,000.
- They are mitigating the crossings as well.
- To the crossing point.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- The state of Missouri is currently in the top five ranking states for illegal trafficking.
- plate, and... ...the scanning, tracking, and naked-eye viewing of your license plate, and it is not illegal
- Again, these things are not illegal under current Missouri law.
- trafficking just because of where we're situated in the country, in the middle of the continent, crossed
- You had the cross. So I'm making the assumption that you're Catholic.
Summary:
The Transportation Committee heard testimony on several bills. House Bill 1732, the License Plate Modernization Act, would prohibit license plate covers or frames that obstruct visibility to the naked eye or law enforcement image-capturing equipment. The sponsor argued the bill is needed to help police combat stolen vehicles, trafficking, and other crimes by preventing the use of tinted or reflective covers. Some members supported the goal but raised concerns about surveillance, civil liberties, and whether the bill would burden lawful drivers or create more traffic stops; one witness opposed the bill as too restrictive and said it could be used as another excuse for stops, while another supported it as a way to stop people hiding expired tags and other violations. No vote was taken, and the hearing was closed after testimony.
House Bill 1853 would let counties, cities, and villages designate local roads as memorial roads for fallen law enforcement, emergency personnel, or military members, while also repealing several older road-related statutes. Members discussed whether the bill conflicted with existing memorial highway sign rules and whether families or local governments would still have to pay for signs. Testimony generally supported the repeal of obsolete provisions, though one witness urged caution about adding more signs and maintenance burdens. The hearing then moved to House Bill 2145, which would allow rural businesses to place directional signs on the opposite side of a two-lane highway if they own the land and business there. Supporters said the change would help small businesses with limited sight lines, while opponents argued the existing sign rules and fee structure help with inspection, safety, and fairness. No action was taken on either bill.
House Bill 1798 would require the written portion of the driver’s exam to be administered only in English and without translators. The sponsor said the bill would align the non-commercial test with the CDL requirement and ensure drivers can read Missouri road signs and instructions. Members on both sides debated whether the bill would improve safety or instead discourage licensing and insurance among non-English speakers; several questioned whether there was evidence that language access caused crashes, while others argued that Missouri signs and laws are in English and drivers should be tested accordingly. The Department of Revenue clarified it issues licenses but does not administer the tests, which are handled by the Highway Patrol. The committee heard testimony, but no vote was taken before adjournment.