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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 21st, 2026

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think we're well aware of what's happening. We'll do that.
  • Governor's Office for supporting it as well. I'll keep it short.
  • And among the lowest in the nation as well. I think we're...
  • Well, we're authorizing additional capacity here is what I understand.
  • Well, I appreciate that. Thank you.
Bills: SB2
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Jan 14th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's why sustained support of the SAFE program is essential.
  • Next, we have the alcohol testing program.
  • Next, we have law enforcement officer mental health and wellness.
  • Next, we have law enforcement officer mental health and wellness.
  • We're recruiting well. We're just not keeping people.
Bills: S0054, S0156, S0296, S0298
Summary: The committee first heard a presentation on the Governor’s fiscal year 2026-27 public safety budget, which totals about $8.2 billion within a $117.4 billion overall state budget. Caitlin Dawkins of the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget outlined funding and reductions across the public safety silo, including the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Justice, FDLE, Legal Affairs, the courts, and related entities. Agency heads then presented their requests, with FDLE seeking funding for fentanyl enforcement, career offender registry staffing, alert system upgrades, alcohol testing equipment, officer mental health, criminal alien detection, and statutory staffing needs; DJJ requesting money for the Florida Scholars Academy, uniforms, residential contract rate increases, a new Broward detention center, and facility maintenance; and DOC requesting major funding for correctional officer pay increases, 500 additional FTE, facility construction and maintenance, communications and security technology, offender information system modernization, inmate health care, pharmaceuticals, and food service. Members discussed staffing shortages, prison conditions, immigration enforcement, public records burdens, mental health and substance use treatment, and the need for continued investment in corrections. A member of the public also testified about poor conditions in some prisons, including clothing, food, medical care, and maintenance issues. The committee then considered and passed CS/SB 156, the Jason Rayner Act, which would clarify that a person may not resist a law enforcement officer with violence when the officer is performing official duties and would increase penalties in cases involving violence against officers. The bill sponsor described the case of Officer Jason Rayner and said the measure was intended to prevent defendants from using claims about unlawful detention or arrest to justify violence. An amendment conforming the bill’s language was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably after support was noted from several law enforcement and municipal groups. Next, the committee passed CS/SB 54, which addresses use of substances affecting cognitive function. An amendment narrowed the medical-records language to records relevant to investigations of violent offenders and clarified privacy protections. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also passed CS/SB 296, the Haven Act, which would direct a study of a secure web-based alert system for domestic violence victims so they can contact 911 without alerting an abuser, and would expand the Address Confidentiality Program to include dating violence victims. Testimony from survivors and advocates emphasized the danger victims face when trying to leave abusive situations. Finally, the committee passed CS/SB 298, the public-records companion bill, which extends confidentiality protections for participants in the Address Confidentiality Program to dating violence victims as well. All three bills were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after no further business.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • And, well, again, we support SB3.
  • Hopefully, we'll get some federal money as well.
  • Well, so the first two are from the regular session. Essentially, y'all.
  • We do have a program through Parks and Wildlife for conservation easements.
  • Okay, there was—we’re just well, you know, our goal is to address.
Bills: SB3, SB 3
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We support the Compassionate Use Program because the program is a safer legal alternative.
  • Well, I'm not a medical doctor.
  • We want to improve the Texas Compassionate Use Program. of the Texas Compassionate Use Program, and I
  • Yeah, well, again, I'm not.
  • It works tremendously well.
Bills: HB28, SB3, SB 3
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a T-Cup program. Just work with the T-Cup program.
  • that program.
  • , Most of these programs, like the T-CUP program, if I am enrolled in that program, according to the
  • use program.
  • Well, hello. Well, good morning.
Bills: SB 3, HB28, SB3
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH-HLT Joint Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • facilitate any other homeless program. facilitate any other homeless program.
  • <01:15:12.280> Does program. So, what does that mean? Does program.
  • or under the homeless programs office. or under the homeless programs office.
  • and all respite programs together. and all respite programs together.
  • positions to support the program. positions to support the program.
Summary: The committee heard SB 709 SD2, which would require the Department of Health to respond to reports involving persons with severe mental illness, assess eligibility for assisted community treatment, and coordinate treatment when appropriate. Testimony from the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health supported the measure, with DOH saying it generally supported the bill but had comments on one section it viewed as unnecessary. The Department of Law Enforcement later explained that the bill would shift certification and standards for crisis intervention officer training from DOH to DLE, while still involving DOH in the training process. Opposition came from the Hawaii Disability Rights Center and an individual testifier, both of whom argued the bill expands state authority over people with mental illness and could worsen forced treatment practices. The Disability Rights Center also raised procedural concerns, saying the bill was effectively moved from a prior administration measure that had not been heard this session, and questioned whether the bill’s changes to assisted community treatment, blood tests, urinalysis, and living arrangements went beyond current law. The individual testifier argued the bill would further entrench harmful psychiatric drugging and urged the committee to defer it. Committee members questioned the administration about the bill’s process, the role of the Attorney General in treatment-over-objection proceedings, and the practical effects of moving CIT certification to DLE. The Attorney General’s office said the bill was intended to fill a gap by allowing it to assist with treatment proceedings, while public defenders would continue to represent respondents and due process protections would remain in place. DLE and DOH said the change would better align certification with law enforcement training needs, improve speed in crisis response, and still keep DOH involved; members also discussed whether WAM counted as a hearing and whether the bill should more explicitly preserve DOH’s role. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education Oversight Feb 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Education Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • However you may feel about diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, programs that are designed to provide
  • Well, there has to be a cause of action.
  • Well, I have a very, very clear line on this.
  • Well, I have a very, very clear line on this.
  • They just eliminated 41 degree programs.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Apr 27th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • "In the right posture as well.
  • We might as well move on. All right. He's not here. We might as well move on.
  • And you might say, well, why the state? Well, a number of other states have done this.
  • Well, why does it say it is?
  • Well, you know, that's right.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Because overall, that wellness is something that is critically important.
  • Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • Well, thank you for your service. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
  • We recognized and appreciated their service as well as their sacrifice.
  • Well, it's different organizations that have seats on that board.
Bills: HB154, HB153, HB180, SB70
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • NV Grow is not just a program.
  • And what's nice about the Nevada Rural Housing Authority program and this program is that they dovetail
  • And what's nice about the Nevada Rural Housing Authority program and this program is that they dovetail
  • And I think they're well equipped to provide the support that, And I think they're well equipped to provide
  • There's a huge variance of costs between maybe creating an OBGYN program, creating a cardiology program
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • and new programs in addition to updating the plan.
  • It also does teen pregnancy prevention programs.
  • It does the WIC, Women, Infants, and Children program, so I...
  • good work to give this program funding, and so with that I will be voting present today.
  • good work to give this program funding, and so with that I will be voting present today.
Bills: SB1131, SB1249
Summary: The Committee on Appropriations heard two bills. Senate Bill 1131 would require school districts and charter schools to report AED counts, CPR/AED training levels, and cardiac emergency response plans to ADE, and would appropriate $1 million for AED purchases and maintenance. The committee adopted an amendment shifting the funding source from the general fund to the industry-recognized certification and licensure reimbursement fund, after staff said the fund had an estimated $2 million balance and continued to receive $1 million annually. The American Heart Association testified in support, emphasizing the need for AEDs, CPR training, and emergency planning in schools. The bill was returned with a due pass recommendation by a 15-1 vote, with two members voting present and several members noting concerns about using the special fund rather than general funds. Senate Bill 1249 would create or continue a dementia services program and Alzheimer’s state plan at the Department of Health Services and appropriate $600,000 from the Health Services Lottery Moneys Fund. The Alzheimer’s Association testified in strong support, saying the prior three-year appropriation helped establish the plan and workgroups and that the new funding would support implementation, caregiver support, data collection, training, and grant applications. Several members raised concerns about taking money from a fund that supports maternal and child health programs such as Health Start and WIC, describing it as “robbing Peter to pay Paul,” while others said they supported the policy but wanted a sustainable funding source. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 9-3 vote, with three members voting present.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 21st, 2026 at 02:04 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think we're well aware of what's happening.
  • Feeling so well on the EV registration piece.
  • Well, I'm.
  • Will that match be eligible for this funding as well, Mr. Chairman? Mr.
  • Bridge Program money to be able to leverage the state investment.
Bills: SB2
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:58 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • in the program.
  • , Early Intervention Program.
  • Well, there's no cap on the income, right?
  • Those programs that pay more than that how are they participating or how do they participate in the program
  • Infants don't benefit from programs.
Bills: SB2