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HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • And the normal practice in this committee is a 2-minute time limit per testify, but often members have
  • in this committee is 2-minute time limit in this committee is 2-minute time limit per<00:01:13.560
  • <00:32:01.600> it, about how we might be able to limit it, about how we might be able to limit
  • know about the geographical limitations know about the geographical limitations that<01:28:22.040
  • . limitations. limitations.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard several Senate bills. SB 2149 would exempt paternity proceedings involving allegations of domestic abuse from mediation and clarify the domestic abuse mediation exemption in divorce cases. The Department of the Attorney General and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the measure but recommended technical and conforming changes, including updating references from HRS Chapter 584 to 584A and aligning the language more closely with the Uniform Mediation Act. Members discussed whether the bill’s wording could limit who may bring a support person to mediation, and the chair suggested the intent was to preserve survivor choice while avoiding ambiguity. No vote was taken in the portion heard. SB 2203 would create an offense for law enforcement officers using masks or personal disguises. The Office of the Public Defender, ACLU of Hawaii, Legal Clinic, and many other supporters argued the bill would improve transparency, accountability, and public trust, while still allowing safety exceptions. Law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Law Enforcement, Honolulu Police Department, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, raised concerns about operational needs, undercover and auxiliary units, body cameras, and possible supremacy clause issues if the bill is aimed at federal officers. The chair noted the bill appeared likely to move forward and asked agencies and advocates to work on possible amendments; testimony count was reported as 114 in support, 3 opposed, and 2 comments. SB 2251 would appropriate funds for the victim witness assistance program in the City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The prosecutor’s office supported the bill, saying it would replace shortfalls from declining federal funding and help maintain victim services and rights information. A former program director also testified in support. When asked, the office said it would not object to a simple reporting requirement. The committee then moved on to SB 2311, which would address claims against the state and add reporting and timing requirements; the Department of the Attorney General testified with concerns and recommendations, and members began questioning current practices for handling claims and settlements.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • A limited number of passes have been issued to leave the chamber temporarily today.
  • Does the Constitution Limit the ability of members to be arrested. Again, Mr.
  • Debate must be limited to the subject of the current amendment.
  • We made sure that we limited this.
  • So, in the theoretical limit, you could...
Bills: HB4, HB 4
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's not limited to that, though.
  • It's not limited to that, though.
  • And so if you put a time period on it, I think that would limit the ability to be effective.
  • So I would say the limiting factor is probably throughput.
  • the posted limit, stopping dangerous speeding before it becomes a crash.
Summary: The committee first heard a DMV budget presentation on the state-to-state verification system required for Real ID compliance and the Digital Experience Platform (DXP) modernization project. DMV officials said the state-to-state system is a pointer-based exchange used when a person applies for a license in another state, with only limited identifying data shared initially and the full driver history sent only after a qualified request. Members raised concerns about privacy, possible misuse by other states or federal actors, notification to Californians, hacking, and whether California could detect or stop abusive access. DMV said it can monitor requests, see patterns of access, work with AAMVA and legal counsel, and seek to block or challenge misuse; LAO said California is in a difficult position and should consider guardrails rather than opt out. On DXP, DMV said the project is on its revised schedule and budget, occupational licensing is complete, vehicle registration is expected by the end of calendar year 2026, and the full system should be finished by fiscal year 2028-29, with phased rollout and reappropriated funding to keep costs controlled. The committee then heard from the California High-Speed Rail Office of Inspector General on a trailer bill and AB 1608. The Inspector General said current law does not clearly authorize public reports or establish a framework for retaining and disclosing work papers, and the proposed trailer bill would create that framework while also adding authority to hire needed classifications and purchase goods and services. He also said the office needs a clearer statutory definition of “proposed agreements” and notice when the High-Speed Rail Authority is reviewing them, so the office can review contracts and related agreements effectively. LAO raised no concerns with the trailer bill language, and Finance said any amendments would come in the May revision. Members debated the scope of confidentiality in the Inspector General proposal, especially whether reports could be held confidential when they identify weaknesses in fraud controls, security, or other vulnerabilities. The Inspector General said confidentiality would be temporary, tied to articulating the risk, reassessing it every 120 days, and releasing the report once the risk is no longer substantial; he also said the office had already published reports at its discretion and had found at least one procurement violation involving an amendment that added services not in the original contract. Several members pressed for stronger transparency and suggested time limits or broader disclosure, while others argued the bill would improve oversight and make the Inspector General’s authority clearer. No votes were taken during the discussion, and the item was left for further work on the trailer bill and AB 1608 language.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice May 6th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so we were going to exempt them out, but the department has asked that we do a limited license.
  • The nonprofit health care organization shall be eligible for a limited raffle license.
  • Senator Beez, as far as the 10-year limitation goes, I just want to clear things up.
  • A carefully limited resentencing mechanism does respect finality.
  • And I think this is far more limited than other legislation that's been proposed over the years.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 6, 2026, and first considered SB 396, which would allow children in Office of Juvenile Justice custody to attend review hearings by secure video conference. After adopting an amendment to clarify the in-person six-month review requirement and require OJJ staff to participate virtually as well, the committee reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee then took up SB 181, which creates a limited raffle license for nonprofit health care organizations and allows related entities within a health system to operate under one charitable gaming license; after adopting the amendment, the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee next debated SB 81 and SB 97, companion measures dealing with waiver of jury trials in non-capital felony cases. Supporters, including the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, argued that requiring prosecutorial consent would align Louisiana with federal practice and many other states and would reduce abuse of jury-trial waivers. Opponents, including criminal defense lawyers, the ACLU, and Vote, argued the bills would shift power to the state, reduce defendants’ control over their mode of trial, and could worsen delays and pressure on jailed defendants. SB 81 and SB 97 both passed on divided roll-call votes, 7-3. The committee also reported SB 207 favorably, extending the prescriptive period for certain public corruption offenses to 10 years after an elected official or public employee leaves office; SB 92, requiring district attorneys to submit sexual assault kits to the statewide tracking system; SB 156, increasing the maximum penalty for negligent homicide, with a technical amendment; SB 58, imposing a mandatory minimum for aggravated flight from an officer and dedicating fine proceeds to pursuit training/technology; SB 141, moving the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board to the Louisiana Supreme Court; and SB 410, creating enhanced penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses. Later, HB 769, dealing with a holding period for certain domestic violence-related offenders, was reported favorably as amended after debate over its relationship to existing “Gwen’s Law” procedures, and HB 251, requiring notice to victims or families in resentencing matters, was also reported favorably as amended after concerns about post-conviction procedure and possible duplication of existing notice requirements. The committee additionally voluntarily deferred HB 404 and heard HCR 50, which calls for reporting on opioid abatement and treatment programs in correctional facilities and clarification of funding guidance.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Jan 29th, 2026 at 02:36 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • As somebody who used to teach public speaking, I'm very grateful for the time limit.
  • or if there was a staggered income limit?
  • Our state currently has no limits on the use of automatic license plate readers. Thank you.
  • I do want to limit the surveillance that happens. I don't know how to do it.
  • And I don't want to do anything that limits that.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Seclusion Working Group - 01/28/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They collect limited data about law enforcement.
  • There's no limitation to setting right now.
  • There's no limitation to setting right now.
  • There's no limitation to setting right now.
  • setting<00:30:25.440> right There's no limitation to setting right There's no limitation
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The Seclusion Working Group met for its final meeting on January 28 and first approved the prior meeting minutes after correcting two roll-call vote errors involving Miss Woodward. The chair then gave an extended recap of the history of seclusion policy, including the pre-2023 emergency-only framework, the 2023 ban on seclusion for children birth through grade 3, the 2025 introduction of SF 1830 to restore prior law, and the compromise amendment that allowed limited seclusion in grades 1 through 3 with added safeguards. The chair also reviewed the working group’s timeline, noting it had met from August 2025 through January 2026 and was required to submit findings by January 30, 2026. The main substantive discussion focused on the chair’s proposed timeline for eliminating seclusion and an alternative proposal from Mace. Several members criticized a Minnesota Department of Education letter that opposed parts of the working group’s recommendations, arguing it mischaracterized district practices, questioned informed consent and mental health professional provisions, and did not reflect the realities faced by schools. Members supporting the current use of seclusion said districts already use MTSS, PBIS, Ukeru, and other interventions, but still need seclusion in limited emergency situations. They also said the department’s comments felt inflammatory or unsupportive. On the timeline issue, Mace proposed allowing limited seclusion for students in grades 1 through 12 receiving certain special education services until July 1, 2036, with data collection on outcomes and related interventions. Some members supported a “runway” toward elimination, saying it would allow time to build alternatives and avoid an abrupt ban, while others said they could not support including grades 1 through 3 in any extended timeline and preferred elimination sooner. Members also questioned whether MDE currently collects enough data on law enforcement interventions and related outcomes. The meeting ended with continued discussion of the timeline proposal, but no final vote or report approval was recorded in the transcript excerpt.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • And the co-pays weren't steep; they have limits at the federal level.
  • I'm not necessarily opposed to a copay that has some limits on it.
  • People that have these will expand; they'll know their limitations.
  • Can you pay extra to your child care provider, or is that limited? Yes, great question, Mr.
  • Very high level, it puts some limits on reauthorizations and some limits on eligibility for capital outlay
Keywords: 996, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Rules Apr 16th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> Senator Martin: WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO LIMIT YOUR AMENDMENT TO ANYTHING OVER 400 FEET AS OPPOSED
  • NONCOMPETE IMPOSING LIMITS ON EMPLOYEES POSTEMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES AND AT GARDEN WHICH IMPOSES THIS ON
  • THEY HAVE LIMITED SCOPE ON SOME OF THEIR ACCOUNTS NOW FOR THAT.
  • I'M GOING TO TRY TO LIMIT EVERYBODY'S TESTIMONY TO ABOUT A MINUTE AND A HALF IF YOU WOULD BECAUSE WE
  • SINCE THOSE RIGHTS ARE LIMITED TO WHATEVER THE PARENT AND PARENTAL CONSENT WILL ALLOW, IS THAT NOW MY
Keywords: 999, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Intergovernmental Affairs Mar 11th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's, it's not like limited in statute to Habitat.
  • Um, it was limited to.
  • Our agency in particular, has a very limited role in that aspect.
  • Texans believe in limited government and local decision making.
  • It's limited.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • really are, because in the interest of hearing from everybody, and by the way, we have this room for a limited
  • So we really are going to firmly, or nicely, but firmly, limit people to three minutes each.
  • And these are not—remember, we're limited to two...
  • The stories of your constituents, and these are not—remember, we're limited to two minutes—that's the
  • Why don't we hear a few two-minute limit, but welcome. Thank you very much.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy opened its hearing with testimony on several broadband, towing, and rideshare-related bills. The first major issue was H. 3470/S. 2259, which would add data privacy and integrity protections for transportation network driver information. Rideshare drivers and labor advocates strongly opposed the bill, saying it would delay implementation of Question 3, which Massachusetts voters approved to give rideshare drivers a path to unionize. Drivers described low pay, deactivations, harassment, safety risks, and the need for a union to negotiate fairer working conditions. Legal and labor experts testified that the bill was largely duplicative of existing law and regulations and would unnecessarily postpone drivers’ organizing rights. No vote was taken on the bill during the hearing. The committee also heard extensive testimony on broadband affordability and access bills, including S. 2318/H. 3527 and related measures. Supporters, including legislators, digital equity advocates, senior advocates, and service providers, said low-income households need a permanent affordable broadband option after the federal Affordable Connectivity Program ended. They argued that internet access is now essential for jobs, school, health care, housing, and daily life, and supported a flat-rate low-income plan around $15 per month with protections such as no installation fees or termination fees. Opponents from cable and wireless industry groups argued the bills would impose artificial price mandates, discourage investment, and reduce consumer choice, noting that providers already offer discounted programs. The committee also heard support for broadband deployment and pole-attachment streamlining bills, with providers and municipal broadband advocates saying permitting delays and pole access bottlenecks slow expansion and raise costs. Additional testimony covered H. 3566, which would exempt municipal broadband projects from surety bond requirements, and towing-related bills including S. 2235, H. 3507, H. 3516, and H. 3482. Insurance and anti-fraud witnesses supported stronger towing protections, saying some towers charge excessive fees and hold vehicles hostage, while one witness urged broader consumer safeguards. The hearing ended after the chairs shortened testimony to fit the room schedule, asked for final comments on remaining bills, and then adjourned by motion and voice vote.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Jun 12th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Access should be limited to licensed, professionally or provisionally licensed behavioral professionals
  • So if we have a critical medication that is time-limited, or a critical medication that if the patient
  • So if we have a critical medication that is time-limited, or a critical medication that if the patient
  • in health care in nature, whereas the statute is very expressed in being limited to carrying out the
  • the providers to the prescribers and dispensers is limiting for how a certified community behavioral
Keywords: 959, house, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government. (2-4-26)

State & Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, the current law does have some interpretation, but it limits the local government's ability to
  • Well, the current law does have some interpretation, but it limits the local government's ability to
  • Well, the current law does have some interpretation, but it limits the local government's ability to
  • Well, the current law does have some interpretation, but it limits the local government's ability to
  • Well, the current law does have some interpretation, but it limits the local government's ability to
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 132, which would clarify that state law does not limit local governments’ authority to regulate businesses affiliated with licensed massage therapists. The sponsor and supporting testimony from a police chief and the Kentucky League of Cities said the bill is aimed at helping cities respond to complaints about suspected illegal activity, including possible human trafficking, by expressly allowing local ordinances on zoning, licensing, inspections, advertising, hours, and sanitation. The bill also increases the penalty for practicing massage therapy without a license from a class B to a class A misdemeanor and makes each unlicensed session a separate offense, while preserving existing protections for trafficking victims. The committee then heard Senate Bill 33, which addresses recovery residence centers. Senator Thomas said the bill responds to fraudulent or noncompliant recovery homes operating without proper certification and creating neighborhood problems. The measure would require recovery residences to notify cities when they apply for and receive certification, report certain ownership and contact information, and allow cities to keep a registry so they can identify certified facilities. Testimony from the Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residences supported the bill’s enforcement goals but objected to making addresses public, citing safety concerns for vulnerable residents; the sponsor agreed to remove the public-record language through a floor amendment. The committee passed the bill favorably 8-0. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 85, which would allow state retirement benefits to be directed to a special needs trust. The sponsor and co-sponsor said the bill is intended to help state employees provide for a dependent with special needs after the employee’s death without affecting eligibility for waiver or other benefits. A witness from the Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residences supported the concept and noted the importance of clear language, while Senator McDaniel raised a technical concern about whether the bill could allow benefits to be directed to an unintended beneficiary. The sponsor said the language would be reviewed and clarified if needed. The committee approved the bill 8-0 with favorable expression and adjourned.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Elementary and Secondary Education Jan 14th, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Elementary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll try to limit our questions until the end of each person's testimony and not interrupt them, let
  • We want to limit our questions as much as possible.
  • And on the Fast Track, you mentioned the income limits.
  • I'm trying not to talk about specific bills, but the limit is $40,000 for an individual, $80,000 as a
  • And you think that's, I mean, obviously it seems like that's a big limit.
Keywords: 959, house, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Community Affairs Mar 17th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • IT ESTABLISHES STRICTER TIME TERMS, LIMITS THE TIMES INFORMATION MAKE REQUESTED, PREVENTS UNNECESSARY
  • WHAT I AM FINDING IS COMMUNITIES ARE SAYING WE ARE GOING TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF HEARINGS TO X AMOUNT
  • WE ARE GOING TO LIMIT YOUR TIME TO SPEAK TO 30 SECONDS. I HAVE A 6:00 DEADLINE.
  • DOCTOR AMY IS ON DECK. >> YOU ASKED THE PREACHER TO LIMIT THEMSELVES TO 30 SECONDS I'M THE INNER FAITH
  • THOSE COULD ENDANGER AGRICULTURE LANDS, AND DOES MAKE DURING PUBLIC RESOURCES AND LIMIT OPPORTUNITIES
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • And how do we make sure we allocate the limited resources we have, and they will be more limited as we
  • And how do we make sure we allocate the limited resources we have, and they will be more limited as we
  • We have to limit it. We want to get through all our questions.
  • And I'm going to limit it to about 20 minutes of conversation on each question.
  • It does limit financial stability.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to examine how Florida’s state universities are funded and to begin discussing a possible university funding model. The panel included the State University System chancellor and CFOs from FSU, UF, FAMU, FAU, UNF, and UCF. Members first reviewed major cost drivers, which the universities said are broadly similar across institutions: wages and benefits, equipment and supplies, financial aid, professional services, utilities, IT, and maintenance. Several institutions noted unique pressures from geography, growth, research intensity, and mission, such as UCF’s size and engineering focus, UF’s land-grant and research enterprise, FAMU’s need to recruit top talent while serving a high-Pell student population, and FSU’s large facilities and research obligations. The chancellor also summarized systemwide cost growth since 2012-13, including higher health insurance, retirement, and salary costs, while noting tuition had been held flat. The committee then discussed other revenue sources, including auxiliaries, restricted funds, capital projects, and component units such as foundations and health systems. University leaders explained that many of these funds are restricted to specific purposes, and some, like UF Health, account for a large share of operating expenses. Members also discussed the current performance-based funding process. University representatives generally praised it for transparency, accountability, and its focus on student success, but said the heavy use of one-time funds, nonrecurring appropriations, and unfunded mandates makes long-term planning difficult. FSU and others argued that rising employee costs, waivers, and facilities expenses are not fully covered, while FAMU said performance funding has improved outcomes but can disadvantage institutions serving more low-income students. In response to questions about improvements, the universities suggested more recurring and predictable funding, better coverage of mandated costs, more flexibility in fees, and continued investment in research and strategic priorities. The chancellor said the Board of Governors is considering a version 3.0 of performance funding that would benchmark institutions against peers and Carnegie classifications. The committee also explored whether universities should have more flexibility to set out-of-state tuition and professional school tuition. Most university leaders favored giving boards of trustees more authority, while the chancellor cautioned that increasing out-of-state enrollment or tuition too much could affect legislative support. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair thanking the panel and adjourning the committee.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Conservation Jan 28th, 2025

Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then, when we get to questions and answers and dialogue, I think we'll set a time limit for the entire
  • So by limiting these emissions, do we limit economic prosperity with that course of action?
  • Minutes are limited, so your colleagues might not have a lot of time to talk. Please proceed.
  • We're going to determine limits later.
  • This doesn't determine limits precisely; it allows for some flexibility with determination.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • In addition, the Federal Communications Commission in late 2024 adopted a rule limiting the collection
  • Is there a limit to that? I think yesterday there was testimony by the LBJ.
  • Is there a limit to that?
  • it was essentially treated as a one-time appropriation when determining the general revenue-related limit
  • **Chair**: ...the Crime Victims Fund, I believe there are statute limitations on how much money we can
Bills: SB 1
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Jun 23rd, 2026

Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any additional witnesses will be limited to name, organization, and their position on the bill.
  • Witnesses will be limited to name, organization, whom they represent, and their position on the bill.
  • This outdated limit restricts the state's ability to contract with small businesses on larger projects
  • The goal of this bill is to expand opportunities for small businesses and veterans, not to limit them
  • to, or their maximum be limited to $100,000, because that's really where they are.
Keywords: 988, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Mar 17th, 2025

Banking and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And everyone, we have some appearance forms on this, so I'm going to try to limit everyone.
  • I'm going to try to limit everyone to three minutes. You're recognized, sir. To limit everyone.
  • Again, please, let's limit this to 90 seconds. Before, after Mr.
  • Please try to limit it to 90 seconds, sir. Thank you. Good afternoon.
  • You are recognized, please try to limit it to 90 seconds, sir. You are recognized. Thank you.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several insurance, financial regulation, and public safety bills. The most extensive discussion centered on SB 1656, a major Office of Insurance Regulation bill covering reciprocal insurers, rate transparency, data calls, cybersecurity notification, and stronger oversight of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). The sponsor and OIR described the bill as aimed at transparency and preventing insolvencies, especially after recent CCRC failures. CCRC residents and industry representatives testified both in support and in opposition, with supporters emphasizing resident protection and opponents warning about liens, reserve requirements, management-company regulation, and higher costs. After debate and assurances that problematic provisions would be refined, the committee adopted a delete-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1658, which creates a public records framework for the uniform mitigation verification of inspection form database while protecting policyholders’ personal information; a clarifying amendment was adopted before the bill was reported favorably. SB 1612 on financial institutions was approved after a substitute amendment restored current limits on credit union investments and kept only reimbursement, not salary, authority for certain board members and officers. SB 1740, an insurance bill intended to reduce premiums and insurer insolvency risk, was amended to prioritize rate-decrease filings and prohibit claim denials based solely on AI, then reported favorably. Two public-safety bills also moved forward. SB 1212 on firefighter health and safety would update OSHA-related protections, address toxic exposure in gear, encourage safer replacement equipment, and support best practices and mental health resources; an amendment refined terminology and added related provisions, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1184 on residual market insurers was amended to preserve existing consumer protections and disclosure rules for excess and surplus lines and to clarify Citizens-related appointment requirements before being reported favorably. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly noted ongoing stakeholder negotiations and intent to refine several bills further in later committee stops.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (04/24/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • law, the amendment places limitations on...
  • that's an appropriate kind of limitation that's an appropriate kind of limitation because<00:15:
  • not limited to New Hampshire citizens. not limited to New Hampshire citizens.
  • It's it's basically limited to persons. It's it's basically limited to persons.
  • <00:28:04.320> to at it holistically, it's not limited to at it holistically, it's not limited
Keywords: 1191, senate, all