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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance (2-11-26)
Transcript Highlights:
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- That claim is the court security officers that are stationed in all of the judicial centers around the
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Keywords:
Call to Order: 00;15
Approval of Minutes: 01:22
Update on Generator replacement: 01:52
Update on Sheriff Fees: 13:28
Adjournment: 25:22, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met for its fourth budget subreview session focused on personnel, public retirements, and finance. Members approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then heard from Finance Cabinet staff on two main items: a $7.5 million request related to generator systems and a sheriff’s fees budget request. The generator request was described as a preventive, life-cycle replacement and capacity-enhancement effort for 26 generators serving Frankfort-area state buildings, intended to protect continuity of government and expand beyond basic emergency power to support continuity of services.
Members asked detailed questions about how many generators would be replaced, the cost per unit, the scope of the study, and whether the work could be phased. Staff said the $7.5 million would cover a full evaluation and any resulting engineering/replacement work, but the exact number of replacements was not yet known. They estimated the initial study would cost about $500,000 to $750,000, would take six to nine months once funded, and would produce building-by-building recommendations. Staff also said typical generator life cycles vary widely, often around 15 to 20 years but sometimes longer depending on run hours and usage.
The committee then reviewed sheriff’s fees, with the Division of Local Government explaining that the state reimburses counties for several statutory sheriff-related costs, especially court security, which accounts for more than 90% of the claims. Staff said the current budget base is about $20 million, while actual spending has been running above $23 million, leading to a $3.5 million growth request to align the base with projected spending and reduce the need for non-general fund expenditure (NGE) adjustments. Members asked about claim volume, county participation, reimbursement controls, and whether the request reflected growth or underfunding; staff said all 120 counties submit claims, volumes have been fairly steady, and reimbursements are governed by statute and signed monthly certifications. No votes were taken on the requests, and the meeting adjourned after questions concluded.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Sep 11th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Are you a member of that planning committee here within this judicial district?
- In the third judicial district, I think we're lucky.
- We're one judicial district and one county, so we were able to move forward very quickly. move forward
- close and very familiar with folks at the Administrative Office of the Court and judges and other judicial
- Committee with Judge Schneider from your judicial district, and yes, it's wonderful working with her.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 6, February 16, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Could be minerals, could be labor and health, could be judicial, could be corporations.
- Could be minerals, could be labor and health, could be judicial, could be corporations.
- Could be minerals, could be labor and health, could be judicial, could be corporations.
- Could be minerals, could be labor and health, could be judicial, could be corporations.
- Could be minerals, could be labor and health, could be judicial, could be corporations.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- what this bill does is it amends and updates the fee schedule for certain transcripts at the 19th Judicial
- I have Lauren Stelly with me from the 19th Judicial District Court to answer any questions that you may
- So hi, Lauren Stelly, Deputy Judicial Administrator at the 19JDC.
- because it sits at the seat of government, and so it does create a financial strain on the 19th Judicial
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee met on May 13, 2026, and reported several bills favorable. HB 27 was approved after testimony that it would delete a constitutional sentence requiring debt payments to be applied to the oldest outstanding amortization, giving retirement boards more flexibility to pay off the most advantageous debt. HB 143 was supported by the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association and local law enforcement representatives to raise the statutory per diem for housing state inmates in local facilities from $26.39 to match the current $29.39 rate already being paid in practice. HB 205 drew extensive testimony from clerks of court and election officials who said election commissioners have not had a pay increase in 19 years and are struggling to staff precincts, especially under the new closed party primary system; the bill would let local governing bodies enhance commissioner pay as a stopgap, and it was reported favorable despite concerns that it does not fully solve the staffing problem.
The committee also approved HB 308, which would require state stadium and arena facilities to accept cash for smaller transactions or provide a kiosk to convert cash to a prepaid card without extra fee. HB 417 was reported favorable to increase the cap on the hazardous waste site cleanup fund from $6 million to $8 million and tie it to inflation; DEQ staff explained the fund helps pay for Superfund matches and cleanup of abandoned or bankrupt hazardous waste sites, and the increase would not affect the state general fund. HB 12, supported by the Louisiana Assessor Association, would provide 5% annual salary equalization increases for assessors through 2029, with local opt-in and no state general fund impact; members discussed the recurring pay parity issue with clerks of court and the possibility of a study resolution to address future adjustments more systematically, and the bill was reported favorable.
Representative Kerner announced HB 311 would be deferred after concerns it could amount to a tax increase. HB 1129, supported by the Louisiana Auctioneers Association, was amended to clarify that the state’s movable-property auctions include internet auctions and to give Louisiana auctioneers preference to bid on those contracts; it was then reported favorable. HB 562, which would update transcript fees for the 19th Judicial District Court, prompted concerns about higher costs for litigants and due process implications, and the committee agreed to defer it to the next meeting for further discussion. The meeting ended with adjournment after brief recognition of visiting cattle industry representatives.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I move that the House suspend the special and continuing joint order relating to judicial elections
- Order relating to judicial elections until Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the conclusion of the morning
- Delegate Maldonado moves that the House suspend the special and continuing joint resolution related to judicial
- of H.J.R. 29, the Senate has agreed to suspend the special and continuing joint order relating to judicial
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, what this amendment does is it includes making that new judgeship in the First Judicial District
- Judgeship in the First Judicial District that we did earlier in the session.
- Both of the Second and First Judicial judgeships are in the bill that's now in the House.
- So the first, Santa Fe, gets the nod, and then Bernalillo County is, in fact, the Second Judicial District
Keywords:
student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- As someone who thinks that we're trying to serve many masters, we have to use those very judiciously.
- In the last six years, we have been more judicious about the money that we've spent.
- In the last six years, we have been<02:50:27.680>
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we've <02:50:30.880 - Um, so first of all, confirm that it is a grant program rather than loans.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 14 Feb 24th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Judicial and Public Safety Oversight will meet today in 4S-5 at 10:30. Thank you.
- will be coming by your offices here in the next hour, inviting you to lunch with us at noon at the Judicial
- And inviting you to lunch with us at noon at the Judicial Center. So hope you can join us.
Bills:
HB1411, HB3143, HB3144, HB3901, HCR1019, HB3981, HB4248, HB3194, HB3849, HB4095, HB4302, HB3342, HB3344, HB3287, HB3645, HB3647, HB3930, HB3931, HB1818, HB4454, HB4336
Keywords:
True Grit Trail, Oklahoma, tourism, signage, Department of Transportation, state parks, historical sites, economic development, medical marijuana, license transfer, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, moratorium, business regulation, commercial grower licenses, licensing restrictions, agriculture, psychological autopsy, mental health, suicide prevention, state health department
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- Previously, a minor of any age could marry with parental consent and judicial approval, and that 2017
- It requires judicial approval, interviews to check for potential abuse, rape, domestic violence, or trafficking
- In the judicial system. They stopped and said, hey, are you OK?
Bills:
HB168
Keywords:
certificates of obligation, local government debt, municipal finance, county finance, public works, bond election, voter petition, registered voters, refinancing certificates, Texas Local Government Code, municipality, county, hospital district, infrastructure financing, public improvement, debt issuance, general obligation alternative, public oversight, local bonds, historic preservation
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, uh, judicial branch increased their fees, um, to the tune of roughly, looks like, $5.4 million
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- I think it might have been the fifth one, but I'll confirm that. Okay.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Should schools ban immigration enforcement without a warrant? 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- schools from allowing immigration action to occur on school grounds unless they are presented with a judicial
- Specifically, it requires<00:03:41.440>
proper <00:03:41.840>judicial <00:03:42.319> - warrants, requires proper judicial warrants, requires proper judicial warrants, identifications,<
- Do they have a judicial warrant? Then they can have access. Do they not? No.
- Do they have a judicial warrant? Then they can have access. Do they not? No.
Summary:
House File 3435 was moved before the committee and, after an author’s DE1 amendment was offered and adopted, the bill was sent to the general register. The bill, as described by Co-Chair Jordan, would limit immigration enforcement on school grounds unless agents present a judicial warrant, identification, and notify school leadership; supporters said it is intended to create clear separation between ICE/DHS activity and schools while preserving local law enforcement responses to other emergencies.
Testimony was overwhelmingly in support of the bill. School leaders, teachers, union representatives, and Education Minnesota’s general counsel argued that immigration enforcement near schools has caused fear, absenteeism, disrupted operations, and serious mental health harms for students and staff. Several witnesses described students carrying passports or birth certificates, families keeping children home, and schools shifting large numbers of students to virtual learning. Speakers from districts in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota said the presence of ICE or federal agents near schools and bus stops has undermined attendance, trust, and the ability to teach and learn.
Witnesses also emphasized that the bill would provide needed clarity for educators and administrators about how to respond if federal agents come to school property. Some speakers framed the issue as protecting all children and families, including immigrant and refugee communities, and said schools should remain safe, stable places focused on education rather than immigration enforcement. No opposition testimony or committee vote beyond adoption of the DE1 amendment and the motion to place the bill on the general register was shown in the transcript.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (09/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The Supreme Court and the judicial branch may have a problem with that.
- government whether it's the judicial government whether it's the judicial branch<00:21:26.320>
- The supreme court uh<00:22:50.159>
and <00:22:50.320>the <00:22:50.480>judicial <- branch may have a uh and the judicial branch may have a problem<00:22:51.840>
with <00:22:52.080- This is a proposed House Concurrent Resolution declaring that the directives of the judicial branch in
- The supreme court uh<00:22:50.159>
Summary:
The committee began by explaining that the meeting was a work session and that votes would only be taken where there was clear consensus. CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” was discussed first but not acted on because the prime sponsor was absent. Members raised concerns about whether the issue belonged in the constitution and what the amendment would mean in practice, and the chair recessed the matter for a future meeting.
HB 74, concerning the definition of “citizen” for the right-to-know law and disclosure of preliminary drafts circulated to a quorum or majority of a public body, drew little support. Members noted the Senate’s prior rejection of a related bill and agreed the proposal was unlikely to advance. A motion to ITL the bill passed unanimously by roll call, 15-0, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar.
HB 232, dealing with rights of conscience for medical professionals, was also recessed. Members said they had not yet seen the amendment, which was described as narrowing the bill to abortion-related issues and limiting penalties. Several members said they could not judge the bill without the amendment and expected disagreement, so the chair recessed it. HB 253, on interest-bearing pooled trust accounts maintained by lawyers, was discussed at length; the chair said the bill did not address the underlying IOLTA issue and would likely create conflict with the bar and judiciary. Members cited existing Supreme Court procedures and suggested the bill was unnecessary. A straw vote showed support for interim study and ITL, and the committee ultimately voted 15-0 to place HB 253 on consent.
HB 293, aimed at preventing minors from accessing obscene material on internet-connected devices, prompted substantial debate. Members generally supported the goal but objected to the bill’s private right of action, its focus on manufacturers rather than content providers or internet platforms, uncertainty about the filtering technology required, and concerns about defining obscenity on a national rather than community basis. The committee discussed forming a subcommittee to work on the bill further, and members volunteered to serve, indicating the issue would be revisited rather than voted on immediately.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Law enforcement and judicial would remain, and unfortunately, I wish that we could remove all of them
- Unfortunately, we do have to write in law enforcement and judicial because those purposes, unfortunately
- Unfortunately, we do have to write in law enforcement and judicial because those purposes, unfortunately
- Again, I just, I just, we got specific on judicial or law enforcement, and I didn’t believe that there
- a child that included bona fide educational, psychiatric, or other governmental purposes besides judicial
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, led the pledges, and approved a series of routine motions, including excusing absent members and granting permission for several committees to meet while the House was in session. Members also adopted several memorial and recognition resolutions, including H.R. 1023 honoring Christian Beerbill, H.R. 1033 recognizing International Bereaved Mother’s Day, and H.R. 877 recognizing Urban League Advocates Day. The House also recommitted SB 17 and HB 4211 to committee and postponed SCR 27 and HB 2145 for later consideration.
The chamber then took up a long third-reading calendar of bills covering a wide range of topics, including Sunset review measures, health care workforce and pricing, child custody and family law, Medicaid, rural ambulance grants, energy reporting, public information requests, trail development, virtual meeting disruptions, occupational licensing, protective orders, county leave pools, animal cruelty, infrastructure, and higher education. Most bills were explained briefly by their authors and passed with broad support, though several drew notable opposition, including HB 5265, HB 2402, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 1056, HB 281, HB 3308, HB 1043, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 294, HB 809, HB 334, HB 2037, HB 285, HB 1353, HB 3960, HB 4044, HB 4264, HB 2807, HB 3349, HB 4406, HB 1593, HB 1899, HB 1201, and others.
Several bills prompted extended debate or amendments. HB 3237, extending public energy-use reporting for state and higher-education buildings, passed after questions about its public-sector-only scope and energy savings. HB 3326, addressing public service loan forgiveness credit for adjunct professors, initially failed on a 69-70 vote but later passed after verification and machine corrections. HB 3211, concerning optometrists in managed care plans, adopted a Buckley amendment before passing. HB 2213 on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association board composition adopted a Metcalf amendment requiring certain board members to be Texas residents. HB 412, dealing with harmful materials and sexual performance of a child, generated extensive questioning about its scope, existing legal standards, and effects on educators and medical professionals; the excerpt ends during that debate.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- though in the analysis, and I'll go ahead and read part of it, what it states: AB 1178 maintains judicial
- where officers’ safety or the integrity of the investigation itself could be compromised, I trust judicial
- .. ...through a motion and makes several changes to ensure a remedy is applied and provides more judicial
- I know there have been some concerns raised by those who have filed formal opposition, and the Judicial
- And the purpose of it is just, once again, as we talk about the overall judicial system and trying to
Summary:
The committee heard AB 82, which would expand privacy and safety protections for patients and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care. The author and supporters said the bill is needed because of rising harassment, doxing, and threats, and because sensitive health data could be used by hostile actors; opponents argued it would create constitutional problems, enable abuse of safe-at-home protections, and improperly shield providers and records from scrutiny. Public testimony was heavily divided, with many advocates in support and many privacy, civil liberties, and anti-trafficking or sex-based policy groups in opposition. The bill was moved on a due pass recommendation and remained on call.
The committee then heard AB 331, which would clarify that county election certification is a ministerial duty, prohibit misleading ballot return envelopes, and require voter information guides to be delivered to jails in an acceptable format. The Department of Justice and several good-government groups supported the measure, the Secretary of State had no position after amendments, and a committee member noted ongoing concerns but supported it after the changes. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations and was placed on call.
AB 1178 followed, proposing to protect undercover peace officers’ names, images, and likenesses in public records while preserving disclosure of sustained misconduct records. Law enforcement and public safety groups supported the bill as a needed safety measure, while journalists, transparency advocates, and civil liberties groups opposed it, saying existing law already protects officers and the new language could lead to overbroad withholding. After discussion about the scope of undercover status and the need for judicial discretion, the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also adopted a consent calendar.
Later, AB 981 was heard, creating a five-county pilot program requiring intelligent speed assistance devices for certain reckless driving convictions. Supporters, including traffic safety advocates and crash victims, said the bill could reduce repeat speeding and save lives; opponents raised concerns about cost, installer oversight, liability for automakers, and the breadth of the pilot. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 22, which would repeal Proposition 57 and restrict release of sexually violent predators and certain sex offenders, drew strong opposition from youth justice, public defender, and civil liberties groups who said it would be unconstitutional and harmful; the chair recommended no, no motion was made, and the bill was held. Finally, AB 897, a squatter-removal bill, was presented with the author arguing it would protect property owners through a faster due-process process; the transcript cuts off during early support testimony and does not show a final action on that measure.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/11/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Board of Judicial Standards, line 62.
- uh board of judicial standards line 62. uh board of judicial standards line 62.
- Now with regard to the A28 amendment, this has to do with the judicial safety proposals.
- <01:46:32.880>
Um <01:46:33.199>the judicial uh safety uh proposals. - Um the judicial uh safety uh proposals.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's the reason for utilizing the judicial system. And it's also a quick mechanism.
- It would allow for judicial removal temporarily only to a supportive environment. environment or disciplinary
- So I just want to point out that this is really the provision that allows for judicial removal of students
- Studies confirm that this approach can realize gains of up to seven months in additional. learning.
- In that year, we saw significant results, and a randomized controlled study confirmed what we expected
Bills:
HB6, HB27, HB 123, HB210, HB213, HB222, HB610, HB 1085, HB1481, HB6, HB27, HB123, HB210, HB213, HB222
Keywords:
mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Further, this bill would establish an affidavit filing requirement to confirm eligibility for acquiring
- Quote: investigators confirmed that Mador purchased the recovered SCCY Industries CPX-2 9mm pistol on
- <02:25:42.399>
that 24 quote investigators confirmed that 24 quote investigators confirmed - First, it authorizes the New Hampshire judicial branch to be the single reporting entity to the FBI’s
- First, it authorizes the New Hampshire judicial branch to be the single reporting entity to the FBI’s
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the operation and administration of, and practices and procedures related to, proceedings in the judicial
- Proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court The following motion in writing
Summary:
The Senate was called to order and the Secretary read two first-reading measures that were referred to the State Affairs Committee. Senate Bill 10 by Parker would create an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution. Senate Bill 16 by Hughes concerns a broad range of judicial branch operations and procedures, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors.
After the bills were read, a written motion was offered by Senator Zaffirini to recess the Senate until 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 8. No objection was raised.
The Senate then recessed until the stated time.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And the same can be said of the judicial branch and all the courthouses we have across the state.
- The first is the judicial security and courthouse bill.
- branch and all the said of the judicial branch and all the courthouses<00:46:53.120>
we <00:46 - 00:47:12.907>
[clears throat] is the judicial security [clears throat] is the judicial security - <00:47:33.400>
branch yellow ties here for the judicial branch yellow ties here for the judicial
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- It is not even a prohibition on someone who has a judicial warrant making a civil arrest.
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