Video & Transcript Research : 'judicial confirmation'
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing- Thu Jan 30, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- enforcement officers to step outside of their traditional responsibilities and instead take on a judicial
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and <00:41:34.040>in <00:41:34.200>doing take on a Judicial - aspect and in doing take on a Judicial aspect and in doing so<00:41:34.720>
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Summary:
The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 30, 2025, and heard testimony on several condominium-related bills, beginning with HB 70. HB 70 would require a budget summary disclosure for condominiums. Supporters, including Community Associations Institute, a real estate broker, and several condominium owners, said the bill would improve consumer protection by giving owners and buyers a clearer, more understandable snapshot of an association’s financial health and reserve compliance. One supporter noted the bill should help reduce confusion caused by lengthy reserve studies and emphasized the importance of accurate disclosure. A testifier also urged the committee to hear other condominium bills quickly, including measures related to an ombudsman, managing agents, parliamentarians, and attorney’s fees.
The committee then heard HB 106, which would change the process for condominium fines and disputes. Phil Nery of CAI and other supporters said the bill would strengthen due process by requiring clearer notice, allowing an internal board appeal, and then permitting small claims court review without attorney’s fees unless the fine is upheld. They argued this would prevent fines from escalating into costly legal disputes and provide a more linear, fair process. Some supporters suggested amendments, including clarifying that the statute controls over association documents and refining refund language. During questioning, members raised concerns about small claims limits and whether associations would be represented by volunteers or attorneys. One testifier initially in support later said he would not support the bill as written after hearing HPD’s concerns.
HB 224, relating to property rights, drew opposition from the Department of the Attorney General and the Honolulu Police Department. Both agencies said the bill would improperly push law enforcement into a quasi-judicial role and could short-circuit existing due process procedures for occupants of residences. A realtor who had initially been listed in support changed his position after hearing the opposition testimony. The committee also heard emotional testimony from a resident describing a long-running squatter and utility theft problem at a neighboring property, which he said took years of court action and police involvement to resolve. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/18/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- I was employed by the Fourth Judicial District, which you may know is Hennepin County.
- <00:59:21.039>
uh know wanted to protect judicial uh know wanted to protect judicial uh information - It's a good point, and keep in mind that we did put judicial protection in last year.
- In fact, we meet every two months, and we go through data—police data, our data, judicial data—and we
- In fact, we meet every two months, and we go through data—police data, our data, judicial data—and we
Bills:
HF7
Keywords:
public safety, criminal justice, sentencing guidelines, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, public sentencing database, felony dismissals, prosecutor reporting, bail notice, bond posting, law enforcement data, arrest data, public records, sex trafficking, human trafficking, mandatory minimum sentence, peace officer assault, police assault, fleeing police, vehicular flight, stolen motor vehicle
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (02/03/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a hole in the judicial rules of court. >> Okay.
- bring that to court and seek judicial bring that to court and seek judicial enforcement<03:10:58.160
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discretion significantly curbs judicial discretion significantly curbs judicial discretion and - Obviously, there is somewhat judicial discretion.
- there is uh there's somewhat judicial there is uh there's somewhat judicial discretion<03:14:16.880
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- that we will get the relief that's necessary is by utilizing the other branch of government, the judicial
- And if the judicial branch of government does what...
- Government, the judicial branch of government.
- And if the judicial branch of government does what it's supposed to do, being a lawyer for the past 40
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, judicial review under Chapter 410, there are two types. Uh, if it is a.
- Judicial review is de novo, which means you get a jury trial.
- If it's any other matter, judicial review under Labor Code Chapter 410 is substantial evidence review
- Bill as written doesn't clarify what type of judicial review would be applicable.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- That only includes people who were returned to the state prison from some sort of judicial process or
- And so I think we've got to decide what is the purpose of sentencing in the judicial realm and then decide
- And so I think we've got to decide what is the purpose of sentencing in the judicial realm and then decide
- So there's certainly, when it comes to sentencing, there's a role for the legislative branch and judicial
- Sentencing is a judicial function. And so it's not my opinion.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
SPEED Task Force (STF) - Wed May 27, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The process we use is what termed quasi-judicial in nature.
- As I indicated, the quasi-judicial proceeding that we conduct has a maximum 365 days to make a...
- So, a little bit about our process: quasi-judicial contested case.
- This is a judicial process, and it rules on evidence.
- You think a declaratory order will be a better vehicle or faster, or not be quasi-judicial.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- No, the part of the bill that, you know, it takes the, it forces the hand of the judicial system.
- So once it's, you know, a scenario like that happens... ...of the judicial system.
- City marshals are already accountable through elections, budget oversight, judicial oversight, state
- district and Ann Lee Shealy with the 16th Judicial District Attorney's Office are all here in support
- And people had to make adjustments, you know, between the jailing and the prosecution side, the judicial
VT
Transcript Highlights:
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warrant agencies without a judicial warrant agencies without a judicial warrant - Um, the committee is aware that the court's judicial procedures and the rules of civil procedure and
- > Um the committee is aware that the Um the committee is aware that the court's<00:47:27.760>
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Summary:
The House opened with a devotional, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the formal swearing-in and seating of newly appointed Representative Jack Bighgam of St. Albans Town, who was also assigned to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry. The chamber then introduced House bills 911 and 912 and referred them to the Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry Committee and the Judiciary Committee, respectively. Several other bills were referred to money committees under House rules, including H.558 and H.775 to Ways and Means and H.632 and H.778 to Appropriations. Members also made announcements recognizing visiting groups, including fire and rescue personnel, community action agencies, 4-H participants, and other guests, along with caucus meeting notices.
The House then took up H.907, a Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee bill to review and repeal outdated reporting requirements. The committee explained that the bill categorizes reports into those repealed, those to be reviewed again in four years, and those retained permanently, with an effective date of July 1, 2026. The committee reported unanimous support, and the House ordered the bill to third reading after agreeing to the committee recommendation.
Next, the House considered H.205, dealing with agreements not to compete and stay-or-pay provisions. The Commerce and Economic Development Committee described the bill as generally prohibiting non-compete agreements, especially for lower-wage workers, while allowing narrow exceptions, and limiting stay-or-pay provisions to voluntary, reasonable, and clearly disclosed arrangements. During questioning, a member raised concern about a specific carveout for teacher contracts, arguing it could be used to restrict teacher mobility; the presenter said the language was intended to clarify that the bill did not conflict with existing teacher-contract law. The House adopted the committee amendment and ordered the bill to third reading.
The House then began second reading of H.639 on genetic data privacy. The committee described the bill as creating strong protections for consumers’ genetic information, requiring express opt-in consent for collection, use, disclosure, transfer, retention, and marketing uses; allowing revocation of consent; requiring deletion of data and biological samples upon request; restricting storage and transfer outside the United States; and prohibiting disclosure to insurers, employers, and most government access without a warrant. The committee also said the bill would impose security requirements and anti-discrimination protections, and the detailed presentation continued as the transcript ended.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (01/15/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- comprehensive assessment for treatment is being conducted within 30 days of the placement and the judicial
- comprehensive assessment for treatment is being conducted within 30 days of the placement and the judicial
- comprehensive assessment for treatment is being conducted within 30 days of the placement and the judicial
- had trainings to prepare lawyers for SB 463 taking effect, and we've invited CASA, DCYF, and the judicial
- <00:43:06.720>
branch <00:43:07.040>to CASA, DCYF, uh the judicial branch to CASA,
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a multi-agency function, and actually our employees are part of the judicial branch, but the judicial
- employees are part of the judicial employees are part of the judicial branch<00:09:38.640>
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branch gets reimbursed from the judicial branch gets reimbursed from the judicial - <00:21:01.039>
branch approves it and then the judicial branch approves it and then the judicial - Um, that's as I said, the judicial branch pays for operation costs.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
BCA Use of Force investigations of federal agents 3/3/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- arriving at the scene with a warrant to conduct their investigation, and were denied access even with a judicial
- arriving at the scene with a warrant to conduct their investigation, and were denied access even with a judicial
- arriving at the scene with a warrant to conduct their investigation, and were denied access even with a judicial
- arriving at the scene with a warrant to conduct their investigation, and were denied access even with a judicial
- arriving at the scene with a warrant to conduct their investigation, and were denied access even with a judicial
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 113 May 6th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think our voters are going to confirm that this fall.
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to And I think our voters are going to And I think our voters are going to confirm - confirm that this fall. confirm that this fall.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the previous day’s journal, and heard several announcements, including recognition of the University of Denver men’s hockey championship and a sesquicentennial flag presentation for Colorado’s 150th anniversary. Members also received committee meeting notices and a reminder about open enrollment benefits. Committee reports were then read, advancing several bills from Appropriations, Judiciary, and Transportation, Housing, and Local Government to the Committee of the Whole or to Appropriations with favorable recommendations.
The chamber adopted the majority leader’s motion to add a slate of bills to the special orders calendar for May 6, including Senate Bill 5 and several House and Senate bills. The House also adopted a motion limiting debate on Senate Bill 5 to one hour, with the vote recorded at 36 aye, 24 no, and five excused. The House then resolved into committee of the whole and took up Senate Bill 5, which creates a state-court civil remedy for constitutional violations committed during civil immigration enforcement and includes an appropriation.
Supporters of Senate Bill 5 argued that the bill is needed to provide a meaningful remedy when federal immigration enforcement violates Fourth Amendment and other constitutional rights, citing alleged abuses, surveillance practices, and court decisions narrowing federal remedies. Opponents argued the bill is likely unconstitutional, duplicates existing federal remedies, and would be struck down in court; they also criticized the use of Rule 14 to limit debate and said Colorado should wait for litigation in other states. The transcript ends during continued debate on the bill, with no final vote shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Conference Committee on SF3045 5/9/25
Transcript Highlights:
- salaries from April regarding judicial salaries from April 1st<00:29:10.080>
of <00:29:10.240> - This would revive the 2025 compensation council to make those judicial salary recommendations in 2026
- This would revive the 2025 compensation council to make those judicial salary recommendations in 2026
- This would revive the 2025 compensation council to make those judicial salary recommendations in 2026
- This would revive the 2025 compensation council to make those judicial salary recommendations in 2026
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/22/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Lauren Warner and I serve as the deputy general counsel for the judicial branch.
- general counsel I serve as the deputy general counsel for<00:57:51.599>
the <00:57:51.760>judicial - And with me, I for the judicial branch.
- This is not confirmed,<03:37:30.080>
but <03:37:30.399>we <03:37:30.640>frequently - c><03:37:31.279>
hear <03:37:32.080>that confirmed, but we frequently hear that confirmed - c><03:37:31.279>
Summary:
The hearing focused primarily on House Bill 1087 and House Bill 123, both related to firearms. HB 1087 was introduced as a Second Amendment measure, but after questions from the chair and discussion with law enforcement, the sponsor agreed it should be set aside and referred to a study committee for further review, rather than advanced as written. The New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association testified in opposition to the bill as written, while also indicating support for the sponsor’s proposed amendment or a study approach.
The bulk of the discussion centered on HB 123, which would require the return of firearms after a not guilty verdict or dismissal. The sponsor and several members described the bill’s purpose as speeding up the return of property, but law enforcement and judicial branch witnesses raised concerns about federal law, the need to ensure a person is still legally eligible to possess firearms, and the bill’s 24-hour return requirement. Witnesses from the State Police and judicial branch explained the current process, including background checks through the state police gun line, and said the existing procedure already aims to return firearms promptly while allowing time to verify disqualifying information.
Members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, including removing language that would bar background checks and instead tying return of firearms to completion of the check within a set time frame. Judicial branch and State Police witnesses said a process that requires a background check and return within a reasonable period, with notice if there is a delay or denial, would better address safety and legal concerns. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would continue working on the language before executive session.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 26, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- One, it clarifies that each judicial circuit with more than one circuit judge must designate a duty judge
- I think that's more of a judicial decision. I just offer that for everybody's consideration.
- ensure the presence of the accused at trial or at other proceedings, and assure the integrity of the judicial
- process. ...assure the integrity of the judicial process.
- ensure the presence of the accused at trial, or at other proceedings, and assure the integrity of the judicial
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and considered a large agenda of bills, mostly in the criminal justice, courts, civil procedure, and family/consumer protection areas. Early measures included CS/HB 1161 on removing altered sexual depictions posted without consent, HB 403 modernizing LLC law to allow protected series LLCs, CS/HB 97 on service of process in protection proceedings for vulnerable adults, and HB 813 as the state courts package addressing duty judges, arbitrator compensation, and notarization by judges. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 403 and HB 813 amended. The committee also heard and advanced CS/HB 947 on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, which drew substantial opposition from insurers, business groups, and defense-oriented witnesses, while the sponsor argued it would let juries hear all relevant evidence; it passed 19-3.
Members also approved CS/CS/HB 615 allowing electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices by email, after an amendment requiring opt-in language and written notice to update an email address; tenant advocates still raised concerns about eviction-related notices and receipt verification. HB 663 increased penalties for using tracking devices or apps to commit dangerous crimes and passed unanimously. CS/HB 385 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code and passed unanimously after a conforming amendment. CS/HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, increased penalties for aggravated animal cruelty and was supported by law enforcement and animal welfare groups; it passed unanimously.
Later in the meeting, the committee approved HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders after the sponsor withdrew an amendment that would have changed the deadline from six hours to six business hours, following concerns that the delay could be too long for urgent orders. CS/HB 1099 gave law enforcement discretion in arrests involving individuals with significant medical conditions in facilities and passed unanimously. HB 653 added aggravating factors for capital felonies involving assassinations or attempted assassinations of heads of state; it drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and passed 20-2. CS/HB 59 expanded wrongful incarceration compensation by extending the filing deadline, removing the clean-hands bar, and allowing exonerees to choose between civil suit and the state claims process; it passed unanimously. PCS/HB 777 increased penalties for in-person luring or enticing of children and barred certain age-based defenses, passing unanimously. Finally, CS/HB 437 increased penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices; two amendments softened the bill by clarifying juvenile treatment and giving judges limited discretion to avoid automatic revocation of pretrial release, and the bill passed 21-1 before the meeting adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Chiefs of Police; Scott Kirkpat, Chiefs of Police; and Brad Burghardt, District Attorney in the 7th Judicial
- Attorneys Association, in support, not wishing to speak; Brad Burkett, also district attorney, 7th Judicial
- We also have Brad Burgett, who's the district attorney in the 7th Judicial District; Darren Alamon, the
- And then we have two other cards, Brad Burgett, District Attorney for the 7th Judicial District, in support
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Increasing Security at the Capitol – Senator Bonnie Westlin Feb 20th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Capitol itself, the Centennial Office Building where the House is currently temporarily located, the Judicial
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Senate
Summary:
The interview focused on changes to security at the Minnesota Capitol complex in response to rising political violence and recent attacks on public officials, including the June 14 assassinations of Melissa and Mark Hartman and the attempted assassination of Senator Hoffman and his wife. The senator said those events, along with broader threats against elected officials, created urgency to strengthen protections for members, staff, and visitors.
The discussion centered on the Axtell report, a Department of Public Safety security assessment of four priority buildings: the Capitol, Centennial Office Building, Judicial Center, and Minnesota Senate Building. The report included a public executive summary and a confidential detailed analysis. Its top recommendation was weapon screening, which the advisory committee adopted as the highest-impact measure to prevent weapons or other dangerous items from entering the buildings.
The senator described visible changes such as screening at entrances, single-entry points, Evolv machines, and X-ray screening for bags, as well as a Senate rule barring guns in the gallery after concerns about member safety. She argued these measures do not significantly reduce access because most state capitols already screen visitors, and said restrictions on firearms in government buildings are consistent with constitutional limits in sensitive places. She also noted that permit holders may still enter with firearms for now, but said she plans to introduce a bill to ban guns on the Capitol complex entirely.
Additional recommendations discussed included encrypted staff badges, more consistent access controls across buildings, and behavioral threat assessment training. The senator said some proposals will require legislative action and funding, citing an estimated $41 million request from the Department of Administration, while other measures could be implemented administratively from the non-public security report.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
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- OF SOURCES INCLUDING INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY STATE AGENCIES, WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS, AND THE JUDICIAL
- LEASES, ARE STATE AGENCIES, WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS, STATE UNIVERSITIES, STATE COLLEGES, AND THE JUDICIAL
- SURPLUS FOR STATE AGENCIES WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS, STATE UNIVERSITIES, AND STATE COLLEGES, AND THE JUDICIAL
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- upon our resource witnesses, they're may be others, but based on our resource witnesses, OCA is a judicial
- the OLS numbers, is what I'm really saying. really trying to avoid is there with OCA, OCA being a judicial
- the bill need to contemplate giving direction to OCA or is the governor's relationship with the judicial
- We do think it would be helpful if in the bill it said directed the Judicial Council to collect court-level
Bills:
SB825