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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services May 6th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • that is serving children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and looking at ways to support other
  • TB for abuse and neglect and so it is very hard for us to, well it's impossible right now for us to hire
  • are there to help the families before it turns to abuse and neglect.
  • So I would say it's substance abuse, domestic violence, and then just basic needs.
  • We've seen firsthand how vital it is for abuse and neglect investigations to remain with DFPS.
Bills: SB596 , SB961 , SB1398 , SB1183 , SB1952
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services May 6th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas is a nationally recognized leader in fraud prevention, identification, and prosecution, and I know
  • Thank you, and let the record reflect Representatives Swanson, Rose, and Manuel.
  • Attendants go out and shop for the individuals, and so you do see this as a hindrance.
  • Um, that's why this bill is, frankly, silly and a waste of money because it's not going to be stopping
  • And also, and I'm just going to ask this question, and I'll be quiet.
Bills: SB596 , SB961 , SB1398 , SB1183 , SB1952
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations Apr 29th, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I'll be glad to try and answer any questions you might have.
  • And you go in and you say... Mono, we want you to do this, and we'll put your name on it.
  • And your community or whatever it is will come before them, and we'll have these people look and see
  • refineries, and all those other sorts of things, and that mid and downstream activity that are supported
  • The future of Pecos and... and all cities and counties within the Permian Basin and the great state of
Bills: HB188 , HB265 , HJR35 , HJR47 , SB1901 , HB188 , HB265 , HJR35
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • and bridges.
  • Duval did is he went and got rehabilitation. He went and got his family back.
  • And I want the House and my members and colleagues to help me welcome Mr.
  • She is a state champion and national qualifier at the OSSAA and NSDA for speech and debate.
  • And so I hope that you will make time to meet with them and talk to them and hear about how they're improving
OK
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  • Please recognize Ripson and Branson for an introduction.
  • Senate Bill 1365 by Townley of the House and Fricks of the Senate. and act relating to the Central Purchasing
  • It's time for announcements and introductions.
  • So, if we could just please keep Crystal and our thoughts and prayers.
  • They had 50 members with them, and 20 are part of the Owasso leadership group.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Second, network management is a critical fraud, waste, and abuse tool.
  • A new DCS investigator watched the interview and substantiated emotional abuse and depraved indifference
  • reports had been made and identified my four youngest sons as victims of physical abuse and neglect
  • , and given completely over to your abuser.
  • My daughter disclosed abuse to her doctor and in detail to DCS.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and abuse and to create efficiencies.
  • At age 23, in a pursuit of justice against his abuser and those who harbored him...
  • Trey and his family relived the trauma and the abuse through a civil lawsuit, which, while settled, included
  • The tool was used by Trey's abuser and Cannon Cut Camps as a tool to silence Trey and to shield him.
  • It is institutional abuse. abuse on top of sexual abuse, and I couldn't agree with her more.
Bills: HB10 , HB 12 , HB147 , HB1522 , HB422 , HB675 , HB204 , HB748 , HB912
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Feb 9th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Tina Gunter, and I'm a general counsel and the director of our environmental law division at the
  • thistle, hemlock, and kudzu.
  • And his fear was a budget cut.
  • quickly, and get on it.
  • And that's why we're gonna meet.
Bills: HB2975 , HB3405 , HB3406 , HB3728 , HB3902 , HB3977
Committee: House Agriculture
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And he was already accused substantiated through DHS that he had been abusing the other child, the oldest
  • Cross Blue Shield back and forth, back and forth, back and forth.
  • That's a very dignified and sterile and nonemotional and non-triggering way.
  • So while I don't want to minimize the trauma and abuse and the abuse of procedures to weaponize and hurt
  • That doesn't say that the number of broken homes the number of abuses have gone down, and I think that
Committee: Senate Judiciary
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 9th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is child abuse. This is sexual abuse and we should call it what it is.
  • Most likely, the abuser was abused. And then they pass it on and pass it on. We've got to stop it.
  • They have been abused by a school employee, and then they get railroaded and gaslit, and then their child
  • So these kids sit there and get abused while people watch them be prepared for abuse for years and do
  • abuse. ...use and molestation.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 9th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • And Mr.
  • And we do work at home on weekends and on holidays.
  • And we do work at home on weekends and on holidays.
  • And so the main thing for me was to be respectful and mindful of how I was allocating court time and
  • And so the main thing for me was to be respectful and mindful of how I was allocating court time and
Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence met to hear House Bill 1761, a broad judicial package focused on increasing judicial compensation and adding accountability and efficiency measures. The chair explained that HB 1707 and HB 2100 were withdrawn from the agenda, and that HB 1761 would be taken up first because many judges and stakeholders were present. The committee substitute for HB 1761 proposed a 30% increase in base judicial pay to $182,000, changes to judicial retirement linkage, stronger judicial conduct provisions, and efficiency measures such as targeted reporting for judges not meeting benchmarks, appellate in-person meeting encouragement, and time limits on certain motions. The chair and several supporters said judicial pay had reached “emergency status,” citing Texas’s low national ranking and difficulty recruiting and retaining qualified judges. Witnesses in support included presiding and district judges, the State Bar’s judicial section, business and trial lawyer groups, and prosecutors. They emphasized that many judges work long hours off the bench, handle warrants at night and on weekends, manage heavy dockets, and face recruitment problems in both urban and rural counties. Supporters also said higher pay would help attract experienced lawyers, retain judges, and improve court efficiency. Several witnesses and members discussed judicial accountability, including public reporting of court performance and the role of the Texas Supreme Court and presiding judges in setting benchmarks. Some members raised concerns that raw statistics can be misleading because judges also do substantial off-the-bench work and often help cover other courts’ dockets. There was also testimony and discussion about the bill’s conduct and discipline provisions. A representative of the Texas Civil Rights Project opposed parts of the bill that would tie pay raises to changes affecting judicial independence, warning about subjective bail-related discipline standards and possible chilling effects. The executive director of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct cautioned against civil penalties for complainants, saying it could discourage good-faith complaints and create litigation risks. Other witnesses supported accountability reforms but urged caution about unintended consequences, especially for family and emergency cases and for judges handling warrants and other time-sensitive matters. After testimony, the committee withdrew the committee substitute and left HB 1761 pending, then recessed the committee.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 25th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under your command, nations rise and fall, and we thank you.
  • and loved ones and our community.
  • preventing abuse and preempting bad actors.
  • Yes, and I admire and appreciate the efforts of Mr. Guerin and Senator Hall.
  • The same industry that once hailed Harvey Weinstein as a hero and turned a blind eye to his abuse for
Bills: SB835 , SB3070 , SB22 , SJR59 , SB926 , SB1494 , SB251 , SB456 , SB500 , SB1307 , SB2615 , SB2995 , SB2321 , SB973 , SB974 , SB865 , SB506 , SB781 , SB1522 , SB1558 , SB510 , SB667 , SB763 , SB2073 , SB1858 , SB1660 , SB505 , SB2900 , SB1433 , SB1540 , SB1964 , SB1300 , SB1644 , SB2217 , SB2373 , SB2431 , SB1758 , SB2480 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB3073 , SB2920 , SB2781 , SB826 , SB766 , SB2460 , SB527 , SB1946 , SB2885 , SB1243 , SB2610 , SB2595 , SB857 , SB37 , SB8 , SB10 , SB227 , SB261 , SB12 , SB15 , SJR27 , SB552 , SB835 , SB3070 , SB22 , SJR59 , SB25 , SB57 , SB127 , SB293 , SB441 , SB3059 , SB512 , SB241 , SB1718 , SB140 , SB2055 , SB2075 , SB2018 , SB1534 , SB1567 , SB785 , SB1233 , SB1580 , SB1663 , SB413 , SB447 , SB519 , SB467 , SB1579 , SB1191 , SB1021 , SB1838 , SB2807 , SB2835 , SB546 , SB2121 , SB2167 , SB2035 , SB2024 , SB1032 , SB1049 , SB1266 , SB1400 , SB1302 , SB401 , SB1596 , SB1281 , SB1242 , SB1343 , SB310 , SB1346 , SB2753 , SB2703 , SB2221 , SB1719 , SB2177 , SB800 , SB790 , SB748 , SB571 , SB1957 , SB1923 , SB1896 , SB1760 , SB1335 , SB2368 , SB2477 , SB2587 , SB2972 , SB2986 , SB2965 , SB1563 , SB1467 , SB1164 , SB1137 , SB614 , SB705 , SB961 , SB918 , SB955 , SB869 , SB850 , SB863 , SB1610 , SB1055 , SB2206 , SB457 , SB2337 , SB1362 , SB926 , SB1494 , SB251 , SB456 , SB500 , SB1307 , SB2615 , SB2995 , SB2321 , SB973 , SB974 , SB865 , SB506 , SB781 , SB1522 , SB1558 , SB510 , SB667 , SB763 , SB2073 , SB1858 , SB1660 , SB505 , SB2900 , SB1433 , SB1540 , SB1964 , SB1300 , SB1644 , SB2217 , SB2373 , SB2431 , SB1758 , SB2480 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB3073 , SB2920 , SB2781 , SB826 , SB766 , SB2460 , SB527 , SB1946 , SB2885 , SB1243 , SB2610 , SB2595 , SB857 , SCR9 , HB5560 , HB762 , HB 107 , HB 114 , HB300 , HB138 , HB4386 , HB2495 , HB581 , HB3348 , HB5323
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Only about representing those children that go through child abuse and neglect cases in our judicial
  • And we know that many DV abusers have drug problems.
  • Is this that that person would receive that treatment and reduce the chances that they may abuse one
  • be an abuser once again, then the DA can send him to drug court and help that person.
  • Yes, I do understand that, and. And, please, Mr.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I moved to pass and yield for questions and Second from the chair, will there be questions?
  • And I would agree with you.
  • They rent those homes out, and they're elected to a HOA board. And then you know, they don't play.
  • They don't interact with the neighborhood and the amenities and then have a voice on the board.
  • Thank you, Chairman, and members.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And when He died, His body was not treated as waste or material.
  • It was wrapped and honored, and placed in a tomb.
  • And I know they're professional and efficient.
  • and put in 'knowingly and willfully'.
  • and put in 'knowingly and willfully'.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 5th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and community.
  • Jury, and municipalities within Washington Parish to study jointly a parish-wide solid waste debris removal
  • and remembering, and wishing well wishes and a speedy recovery to our brother, Senator Larry Selders
  • And they will kill calves, and they will kill goats.
  • Members, HB 1052 is about protecting the integrity of child abuse investigations and, most importantly
Bills: HR223 , HR224 , HR225 , HR226 , HR227 , HR228 , HR229 , HR230 , HR231 , HR232 , HR233 , HR234 , HR235 , HR236 , HR237 , HR238 , HR239 , HR240 , HR241 , HR242 , HR243 , HCR94 , HCR95 , HCR96 , HCR97 , HCR98 , HCR99 , HCR100 , HR218 , HR219 , HR220 , HR221 , HR222 , HCR91 , HCR92 , HCR93 , SCR41 , SCR42 , SCR43 , SCR44 , SCR45 , SCR46 , SCR47 , SCR48 , SCR49 , SCR50 , SCR51 , SCR52 , SB259 , SB347 , SB398 , SB469 , SB483 , SB518 , HR37 , HCR64 , SCR11 , SCR22 , HB89 , HB341 , HB451 , HB456 , HB541 , HB579 , HB595 , HB621 , HB818 , HB841 , HB1064 , HB1101 , HB1165 , HB1191 , SB1 , SB23 , SB32 , SB42 , SB43 , SB46 , SB51 , SB110 , SB113 , SB150 , SB154 , SB161 , SB218 , SB220 , SB221 , SB253 , SB289 , SB310 , SB351 , SB399 , SB404 , SB502 , SB123 , SB125 , SB387 , SB401 , HB730 , HCR41 , HCR76 , HCR77 , HCR63 , HCR69 , HCR86 , HR171 , HCR49 , HCR65 , HCR72 , SCR19 , SCR3 , SCR6 , SCR18 , HB64 , HB68 , HB92 , HB130 , HB175 , HB198 , HB437 , HB457 , HB488 , HB646 , HB763 , HB909 , HB971 , HB981 , HB1066 , HB1089 , HB1125 , HB1154 , HB1231 , HB1246 , HB1248 , HB1249 , HB276 , HB508 , HB512 , HB599 , HB632 , HB656 , HB998 , HB1052 , HB1084 , HB1171 , HB1193 , HB1194 , HB1204 , HB1209 , HB1250 , SB47 , SB82 , SB106 , SB206 , SB210 , SB248 , SB305 , SB376 , SB397 , SB441 , SB2 , SB19 , SB24 , SB50 , SB70 , SB96 , SB101 , SB103 , SB104 , SB114 , SB122 , SB159 , SB160 , SB173 , SB180 , SB182 , SB260 , SB412 , SB418 , SB424 , SB442 , SB460 , SB476 , HCR32 , HB911 , HB1223 , HB798 , HB824 , HB989 , HB1140 , HB1166 , HB1244 , HB459 , HB617 , HB804 , HB926 , HB225 , HB955 , HB901 , HB79 , HR20 , HR74 , HB59 , HB284 , HB306 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1180 , HB1203 , HB1234 , HB1240 , SB89
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:37 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • other requests. ...and summonses and then the new language on page one and other requests, and then
  • And so, opioids and things of that. And so you're looking at this.
  • adopt a zero intolerance policy for sexual abuse and violence for various individuals who find themselves
  • Sexual abuse and violence is not part of our judicial system and should never be part of someone's sentence
  • This abuse compounds their trauma and undermines the possibility of rehabilitation.
Bills: HB195 , HB279 , SB30 , HB234 , HB292 , SB100 , SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Feb 13th, 2026 at 04:06 pm

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And Mr.
  • And Mr.
  • And so the committee's and oil and gas equipment.
  • and those working in and around New Mexico.
  • When you transport to a waste facility and you don't know the petroleum products owner, they're not going
Bills: SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264 , HB195 , HB279 , SB30 , HB234 , HB292 , SB100 , SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • Report that bill out as a do pass 130 and go ahead and present 2977.
  • And I think we're clear that the intent is and I'll give you an example.
  • Go ahead and present your bill 1322. Thank you, Chairman, and committee.
  • And so they.
  • And so for an.