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US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • city of Austin, and if a peace officer is trying to defend this community and then defend it from rioting
  • chairman pointed out earlier, 19 officers who were unnecessarily indicted here in Austin during the 2020 riots
Bills: SB552 , SB1099 , SB1124 , SB1208 , SB1372 , SB1506 , SB1667 , SB1804 , SB1806 , SB1870 , SB1936 , SB1937 , SB2180 , SB2405 , SB2569 , SB2570 , SB1646
Committee: Senate Criminal Justice
Summary: The committee heard a series of criminal justice bills, beginning with SB 1870 and SB 1727, both of which were adopted as committee substitutes and reported favorably to the full Senate. SB 1870 would bar local governments from adopting policies that decriminalize controlled substances or direct officials not to enforce state drug laws, with civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General for violations. SB 1727 was described as a technical change to make the draft a formal Legislative Council version of a TDCJ-related assault bill; both bills were also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up SB 2405, the major Sunset bill for TDCJ, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Windham School District, and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee. Senator Parker explained that the bill continues and modernizes those agencies, requires a 10-year facilities and staffing plan, expands rehabilitation and reentry programming, improves parole-board consistency and training, and codifies various cleanup and inspector general recommendations. Sunset staff and agency witnesses discussed the bill’s data-sharing, program coordination, and projected savings from reducing delays in parole-voted programming; public witnesses generally supported the post-secondary education and reentry provisions, while some urged stronger statutory direction for Windham and more reform to medically recommended intensive supervision. The bill was left pending. SB 1804, SB 1099, SB 2569, and SB 2570 were also heard. SB 1804 would allow restitution for tattoo removal for human trafficking survivors and remove the age restriction so adult survivors can qualify; it was reported favorably and sent to the local calendar. SB 1099 would increase penalties for certain felony offenses when committed by a person determined to be unlawfully present in the country; immigration and civil rights witnesses opposed it as overbroad and difficult to administer, but it was reported favorably. SB 2569 would modernize unmanned aircraft reporting by requiring law enforcement agencies to post reports on public websites; it passed unanimously and was sent to the local calendar. SB 2570 would create a defense to prosecution for peace officers and correctional guards using less-lethal force weapons within the scope of their training; law enforcement witnesses supported it, civil rights and prosecutor witnesses raised concerns that it was too broad and could weaken existing use-of-force standards, and the bill was left pending for further work.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 02/05/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • there at the top, on behalf of the state in the case of actual or threatened public disaster, war, riot
  • :29:27.080><c> War</c> actual threatened public disaster War actual threatened public disaster War riot
  • 29.000><c> of</c><00:29:29.159><c> Peace</c><00:29:29.720><c> resistance</c><00:29:30.159><c> of</c> riot
  • tomal breach of Peace resistance of riot tomal breach of Peace resistance of the<00:29:30.480><c> process
  • similar measure in aid of civil authority, or in case of actual or threatened public disaster, war, riot
Committee: Senate Taxes
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 29th, 2025

Public Education

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 24th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They stayed committed there despite rising crime, despite riots, and despite lots of problems.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/11/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Few riots, few assaults.
  • </c><01:29:18.159><c> Few</c><01:29:18.480><c> riots,</c> No one was killed.
  • Few riots, No one was killed. Few riots, few<01:29:21.199><c> assaults.
Bills: HF4077 , HF3798 , HF3886
Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations
MD
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 2/3/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But we did not riot. We did not do in any way, shape, or form things illegally.
  • But we<00:54:22.720><c> did</c><00:54:22.880><c> not</c><00:54:23.119><c> riot.
  • 24.960><c> not</c><00:54:25.680><c> do</c><00:54:25.920><c> in</c><00:54:26.160><c> any</c> we did not riot
  • We did not do in any we did not riot.
Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Reverend Dr. Patrick Claybourne of Bethl AM Church in Baltimore, introduced by the senator from the 40th district, who highlighted the church’s long history, community work, scholarships, food pantry, school partnerships, and a planned rise center. The Senate journalized the invocation and then recognized several guests, including the Bethesda Roosters U16 rugby team, which was congratulated for winning the Maryland state title and the 2025 National U16 Championship, and members of the Joint Veterans Committee of Maryland. The chamber also welcomed a Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board appointment letter, which was referred to the Executive Nominations Committee, and later a delegation from the Ghana Parliament legislative staff visiting with the Department of Legislative Services and NCSL representatives. The main floor business centered on Senate Bill 1, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings. The minority whip argued against the bill, saying it was unenforceable, an improper use of legislative time amid other state crises, and could create a system where local officers detain federal officers for a civil violation; he also said officers mask themselves because of threats and doxxing. Senators in support argued the bill was needed to address masked ICE agents, protect public safety, and respond to concerns about civil rights abuses and intimidation. After debate and vote explanations from senators, including one emphasizing immigrant heritage and another supporting the bill as a protection measure, SB 1 passed with 31 affirmative votes. The Senate then passed Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill on alcoholic beverages related event promoters permits, by unanimous affirmative vote. It next took up Senate Bill 245, an emergency bill prohibiting immigration enforcement agreements. The minority leader questioned whether the bill would eliminate formalized 287(g) agreements and replace them with county-by-county policies, arguing that this could reduce uniformity, weaken safety, and create a patchwork of local practices. The bill’s sponsor responded that counties would still be bound by constitutional and legal limits, that the agreements provide minimal training and resources, and that the state should stop formally cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The sponsor also said the bill would not increase profiling and that public safety would remain intact. The debate continued with concerns about Montgomery County’s evolving policy and the impact on smaller counties, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 245.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Capital Investment - 02/04/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • you're trying to say, but I hope that this committee doesn't respond basically to inmates and kind of a riot
  • and and<01:03:57.559><c> kind</c><01:03:57.680><c> of</c><01:03:57.799><c> a</c><01:03:57.960><c> riot
  • terms</c><01:03:58.920><c> of</c><01:03:59.440><c> you</c><01:03:59.599><c> know</c> and kind of a riot
  • in terms of you know and kind of a riot in terms of you know oh<01:04:00.039><c> we</c><01:04:00.160
Committee: Senate Capital Investment
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • 59:37.119><c> is</c><01:59:38.079><c> when</c><01:59:38.199><c> the</c> The other thing is when the riots
  • as a security guard in light of how quickly they had to bring folks in, and also the issue with the riots
  • /c><02:01:30.280><c> issue</c><02:01:30.520><c> with</c><02:01:30.639><c> the</c><02:01:30.760><c> riots
  • </c> and also the the issue with the riots and also the the issue with the riots too<02:01:31.320><c>
Bills: HF1082 , HF1042 , HF1295 , HF1686 , HF1998 , HF1775 , HF1163
Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Juvenile Justice Oversight Council. (2-6-26)

Transcript Highlights:
  • enforcement to mean that in those situations where in those mental health hospitals that the youth are rioting
  • enforcement to mean that in those situations where in those mental health hospitals that the youth are rioting
  • enforcement to mean that in those situations where in those mental health hospitals that the youth are rioting
  • enforcement to mean that in those situations where in those mental health hospitals that the youth are rioting
  • enforcement to mean that in those situations where in those mental health hospitals that the youth are rioting
Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met on February 6, 2026, took roll, approved a motion to convene, and heard agency updates from materials in the packet. The council then took up Senate Bill 125 out of order because Senator Carol was present. The bill was presented as a collaborative effort focused on creating a secure, state-run high-acuity mental health facility for justice-involved youth who need specialized psychiatric care and cannot be appropriately served in detention or by private hospitals. Speakers said the facility would fill a gap in services, improve safety and treatment outcomes, and be designed with trauma-informed, medically equipped spaces rather than a jail-like setting. The presenters also outlined other parts of the bill, including a placement process in which DJJ and CHFS would evaluate youth and provide recommendations before the judge makes the final decision, with certain hospital-declination provisions to be delayed until the new facility is operating. They described payment incentives for hospitals treating high-acuity youth, confidentiality and escape-related disclosure provisions, and contracts with a public teaching university for clinical services. The proposed facility was described as a 24-bed center at Central State, with staffing to include mental health professionals and juvenile detention staff receiving enhanced training. Dr. Clark Lester said staffing needs would vary by youth and could include one-to-one supervision for some patients. The bill also addressed female juvenile detention capacity. Speakers said the number of detained girls has risen sharply since 2024, peaking at 51 in 2025, and that current facilities cannot meet the separation requirements for boys and girls or high- and low-level youth. The proposal would build two female detention centers, with possible locations discussed in central Kentucky and western Kentucky, and a third or fourth center could be added if population data show the need. Members asked about hospital placement authority, staffing, and average length of stay for girls; the presenters said the current court-order process would remain until the new facility is built and that they would provide additional data later. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 8th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Mar 5th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • whose confidence soared after two summer classes; Taitland, who needed a gentle on-ramp to college; Riot
Bills: HB2747
Committee: House Appropriations
Keywords: budget sustainability, state finance, fiscal policy, economic growth, government spending
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Johnson's pivotal role in the Stonewall riots to the leadership of Bayard Rustin in the national civil
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the corrected journals, and then took up gubernatorial appointments. The chamber confirmed four reappointments to the Seismic Safety Commission: Deborah Garns, David Rabbit, Cindy Silva, and Vincent Wells. Each appointment was presented by Senator Grove, supported by colleagues, and approved by roll call votes; the first three were confirmed 37-0 after calls were lifted, and Wells was also confirmed 37-0. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 69, designating February as Montessori Month. Senator Niello described Montessori education’s history, California ties, and current teacher shortage and credentialing issues, while several members spoke in support. The resolution passed unanimously, 37-0, and the gallery included Montessori educators and students from the California Montessori Project. The major floor action was Senate Concurrent Resolution 122 honoring Black History Month and the centennial of Black history observances. Senator Weber Pearson and many colleagues from both parties spoke about Black history as American history, the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, and the need to protect truthful education and civil rights. After extensive remarks and a presentation of Black History Month “Unsung Hero” honorees in the gallery, the resolution was adopted unanimously, 37-0. The Senate also adjourned in memory of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sergeant Grant Ward and Reverend Jesse Lewis Jackson. Multiple senators offered tributes to Ward’s service, leadership, and family, and to Jackson’s civil rights legacy, coalition-building, and influence on voting rights, economic justice, and public service. The body announced its next session for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9 a.m., and then adjourned.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Johnson's pivotal role in the Stonewall riots to the leadership of Bayard Rustin in the national civil
Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of corrected journals, and a brief recognition of guests. The body then considered four gubernatorial appointments to the Seismic Safety Commission: Deborah Garns, David Rabbit, Cindy Silva, and Vincent Wells. Senators spoke in support of the appointees, especially highlighting Garns’ leadership during the Rio Dell earthquake response and the commission experience of the others. All four confirmations were approved unanimously, with 37 ayes and 0 noes each. The Senate next adopted SR 69 designating February as Montessori Month. Senator Niello described Montessori education’s history, California ties, and current teacher shortages, while a group of Montessori educators and students from the California Montessori Project was recognized in the gallery. The Senate then took up SCR 122 honoring Black History Month and the 100th anniversary of Negro History Week. Senator Weber Pearson and many others from both parties spoke about Black history as American history, the legacy of Carter G. Woodson, ongoing civil rights and education issues, and the importance of recognizing Black contributions in public life, culture, and policy. The resolution was adopted unanimously, 37-0. The remainder of the session focused on Black History Month observances, including the California Legislative Black Caucus’s “Unsung Heroes” honorees, who were introduced and recognized for community service, arts, public safety, health care, and youth support. The Senate also heard several adjournment-in-memory tributes for San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sergeant Grant Ward, who died after a battle with cancer, and for civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, with members recalling his advocacy, charisma, and personal impact. The Senate adjourned after announcing its next meeting for February 26, 2026.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Johnson's pivotal role in the Stonewall riots to the leadership of Bayard Rustin in the national civil
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Feb 3rd, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Community Safety

WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Feb 3rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's no riots for them. There's no white flowers for them.
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.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025

State Affairs

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Retirement and Government Resources

NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Nov 6th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • in the heroes of these gang members: prison inmates who created a theatrical group after the prison riot
Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee