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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/18/26 - Evening Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It adds definitions of local government and public safety officer.
- State Health Department, over to the Secretary of State's office, back down to the County Auditor's office
- </c> legislature who have run for for office legislature who have run for for office outside<00:24:57.720
- Nicole Freeman from the Office of the Secretary of State.
- </c><00:53:53.880><c> say</c><00:53:54.040><c> they</c> in office say they in office say they repeatedly
Summary:
The committee first took up HF 2526 and received a walkthrough of the DE1 amendment from nonpartisan staff. The amendment revised the bill’s gift and ethics provisions by defining local government and public safety officer, narrowing covered mental health or wellness services to those provided by a qualified mental health professional and tied to recovery from a traumatic event, excluding luxury services or events as determined by the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, and allowing local governments to adopt additional gift restrictions. It also added a bribery-related provision for gifts made with intent to influence a public safety officer. Members noted the language had been worked on by Representatives Duran, Vernig, and Freiberg, and the DE1 was adopted unanimously. HF 2526, as amended, then passed to the floor on a voice vote.
The committee then turned to HF 3722, which would remove deceased voters from the state voter registration system. The bill author argued that deceased voters should not remain on the rolls and that removing them would clean up the voter list. Secretary of State staff testified in opposition, saying deceased voters are already kept in a separate deceased status, not on active rolls, and that retaining the record helps flag suspicious activity and preserves voter history in case of administrative error. A second testifier described a real case in which a deceased voter’s retained record helped election officials identify and investigate a fraudulent ballot. After discussion, the committee tabled HF 3722.
Finally, the committee heard HF 3723, which would require additional verification for absentee ballot applications and permanent absentee voters. Supporters said the bill would help ensure ballots are not sent to people who have died or moved out of state. Secretary of State staff opposed the bill, saying most voters are already verified at registration, that the proposed checks would duplicate existing procedures, and that additional verification could create delays or false rejections. A testifier also objected to the bill’s effective date, saying it would take effect only days after absentee voting begins. The sponsor argued that voters remain on the permanent list indefinitely and that periodic verification is needed because people move or die; the committee did not reach a final vote in the portion provided.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 10, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's kind of a I'm in a relatively small office.
- I can speak in French Ali from my office.
- But that is a testament to progress made by the North Office. The North Office has had gains of 5.
- So they get the attorneys from public defender's offices.
- What they and the Middle Office has also seen their cases.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So we had to develop training for officers over this.
- ; no problem with that, officers are filming themselves, right?
- I've even got a video here of officers attempting to execute a search warrant.
- They are approaching those officers. ...officers getting their attention, yelling profanities at them
- while the peace officer is performing a duty.
Bills:
SB552 , SB1099 , SB1124 , SB1208 , SB1372 , SB1506 , SB1667 , SB1804 , SB1806 , SB1870 , SB1936 , SB1937 , SB2180 , SB2405 , SB2569 , SB2570 , SB1646
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (01/15/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:38:09.720><c> of</c><00:38:09.880><c> the</c> administrative office of the administrative office
- </c><00:46:35.440><c> uh</c> support our court security officers uh support our court security officers
- </c><04:06:48.520><c> in</c> to keep the the ombudsman's office in to keep the the ombudsman's office
- </c><04:46:29.320><c> we</c> creation of the ombudsman's office we creation of the ombudsman's office
- </c><04:46:43.958><c> of</c> hb11 which reauthorizes the office of hb11 which reauthorizes the office
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met for its first meeting of the new session with opening remarks, member introductions, and a discussion of committee logistics. Members described their backgrounds and priorities, including criminal justice, right-to-know and privacy issues, domestic violence, death-with-dignity legislation, abortion, firearms, landlord-tenant policy, housing, and technology/privacy concerns. The chair noted there were already 34 bills assigned to the committee and expected more, and said the committee would likely continue to have a heavy workload this session.
The chair also outlined how the committee would operate: meetings would generally be on Wednesdays, with possible Mondays as needed; hearings would not require a quorum, but executive sessions would; and members were asked to provide updated phone numbers and email addresses, especially cell numbers. He explained that the committee would continue its practice of seating members in a mixed partisan arrangement to encourage communication, and that the new clerk had joined the committee.
A significant portion of the meeting focused on procedures for executive sessions and meeting times. The chair said the committee would follow the traditional rule allowing executive sessions on bills heard that day if proper notice was given, but he would avoid taking up controversial matters without full attendance. Members then discussed whether meetings should start at 9, 9:30, or 10 a.m., with concerns raised about long commutes, evening obligations, and winter driving after dark. No formal vote was taken in the portion provided, but the chair indicated he would try to accommodate the committee’s preference while balancing the workload.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Nine - Wednesday, May 13
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But as we have Fallen Officer Week, I’d like to honor an officer that has stood in the gap that runs
- But anyway, she’s done an excellent job for our office.
- It is absolutely our honor to have you in our office.
- or a school resource officer in their building.
- or a school resource officer right now.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used personal privilege remarks to recognize National Police Week and honor fallen officers, and several members offered farewell tributes to departing colleagues and interns. The chamber also introduced a number of special guests, including the Hallsville FFA Barbecue Contest Team, Mizzou wheelchair basketball players, school groups, interns, and a visiting alderwoman and former representative.
The House received Senate messages and committee reports on several bills, then took up House Bill 1839, along with related bills 2921 and 3015, concerning online age verification for certain adult content and related matters. After a brief explanation that the Senate amendment was a technical fix, the House concurred in Senate Amendment 1 by 104-30 and then finally passed the combined bill package by 112-25. The chamber also adopted and then finally passed the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as a small-business health insurance measure that modernizes pooled plan language and includes a contraception coverage provision expanding private insurance coverage from a six-month to a 12-month supply; the report was adopted 120-26 and the bill was finally passed 119-27.
The most extended debate centered on Senate Bill 905, which would create the Missouri Ranger training program and allow school districts, if they choose, to place specially trained armed rangers on campus with narrow arrest powers. Supporters argued it would give districts a voluntary, locally controlled, and potentially low-cost option to improve school safety, especially where school resource officers are unavailable or response times are long. Opponents said schools already have other options, warned about liability, funding, training, and the lack of child-development or mental-health components, and argued that more armed personnel would make schools feel more like prisons and would not address the root causes of school violence. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on SB 905, before any final vote is shown.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- But as I read this bill, I see that it potentially makes any state law enforcement officer an ICE officer
- enforcement officer an ICE officer, officer, officer, including<00:37:32.320><c> even</c><00:37:32.640
- </c> recourse for law enforcement officers. recourse for law enforcement officers.
- </c> officers immunity for getting it wrong. officers immunity for getting it wrong.
- Um, and I would immigration officers.
Committee:
House Judiciary
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Our office encountered this exact situation.
- Running the Solano County office as chief defender.
- They're asking, can we establish an OIG office within the county office?
- They're asking can we establish an OIG office within the county office.
- Ask the sergeants if you can please call his office.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that the fiscal office? So I think the fiscal office can provide some additional commentary.
- Money was moved from your office to the Attorney General's office? No, ma'am.
- I'm Patrice's office with the legislative fiscal office. Yes, sir.
- It is not what we submitted last week to the fiscal office.
- And so I trust the fiscal office. I trust the fiscal office.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
dental care, cancer treatment, health insurance, medically necessary, health coverage, paid parental leave, educators, teachers, school employees, public schools, local education agency, LEA, school board, charter schools, maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave, foster care leave, pregnancy loss, stillbirth
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2023, at just 19 years old, the Rutland police officer trainee was the first Rutland police officer
- of the Joint Fiscal Office, the deputy treasurer of the Office of the State Treasurer, and the Senate
- fiscal officer of the Joint<00:20:18.960><c> Fiscal</c><00:20:19.280><c> Office,</c> Joint Fiscal Office
- of the office of the deputy treasurer of the office of the<00:20:22.560><c> state</c><00:20:22.840><
- ,</c> children of law enforcement officers, children of law enforcement officers, family<00:22:28.560
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:02:35.920><c> Association,</c> Police and Peace Officers Association, Police and Peace Officers
- We represent public safety employees, including licensed peace officers, correctional officers, firefighters
- ,<00:05:22.960><c> correctional</c><00:05:23.440><c> officers,</c> officers, correctional officers, officers
- </c><00:05:30.479><c> I've</c> Public safety agencies and offices.
- Thank you very much. enforcement officers and and public enforcement officers and and public employee
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - House Ways & Means
House Ways & Means Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- And for the record, I wasn't a real estate appraiser at the assessor's office.
- We have level one appeal with my office. It's free. ...to have a process.
- As I talked about the spirit of collaboration of my office and the other county assessor's office, that's
- So this statute, in my mind, is more of a policy within the assessor’s office.
- My office would—Mr.
Summary:
The committee began with member, page, and staff introductions, then heard reminders about public testimony limits and moved to bills. House Bill 2016 would remove late-filing penalties from taxpayers who owe zero tax. The sponsor argued it was a fairness measure that would spare small businesses and individuals from automatic penalties for paperwork only. Members generally supported the bill, though one member noted the Department of Revenue already has waiver authority and another raised a fiscal-impact question. The bill passed 8-1 with a due pass recommendation; the lone no vote said current law already allows case-by-case waivers and that an automatic exemption could weaken compliance.
The committee then took up House Bill 2104, which would bar county assessors from reclassifying agricultural property for four years after a taxpayer wins an appeal, unless there is a change in use, split, or ownership. The sponsor and supporters from the cattle and farm/ranch community said some owners repeatedly win appeals only to face the same fight the next year, creating unnecessary cost and instability. County Assessor Eddie Cook, speaking for the county assessors, opposed the bill, saying assessors must protect compliance and fairness, that some owners do not meet ag requirements, and that the State Board of Equalization is not the final avenue because further appeals are available. The State Board’s acting chairman said the board is neutral, receives annual training, and applies the law as written. After extensive debate, the bill passed 5-4 with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2105, which would require advance notice of certain property inspections and provide inspection reports to property owners. Supporters said the bill would give owners a chance to be present and better understand why agricultural status was denied, helping avoid disputes before appeals. Assessor Cook opposed the measure, saying assessors already send notices, use door hangers and business cards, and can share inspection information on request, but there is no standard inspection report and the added mailing burden would be costly. Members also raised concerns about the lack of an appropriation and the absence of a standardized form. The bill was moved for a due pass recommendation, but the transcript cuts off before the final roll call result is fully shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate's office has passed it a couple of times.
- The Secretary of State's office can review that language.
- offices to show the same restraint.
- Our office would have the ability to work with the entity.
- Changes from the post office were looked through in these databases.
Committee:
House Elections
Keywords:
HB 817, Texas Election Code, majority vote, majority threshold, ranked-choice voting, preferential voting, instant runoff voting, vote reassignment, ballot ranking, election administration, public office election, Election Code Section 2.0215, runoff elections, plurality vs majority, voting systems, education reform, budget allocation, teacher retention, student performance, accountability measures
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES Jan 8th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES
Transcript Highlights:
- Renee Eichard, Chief Fiscal Officer, DHS. Brett Hayes, Chief Deputy Counsel, DHS.
- There was one of our staff members was notified by the treasurer's office of of...
- We did refer it to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office as well as the prosecuting attorney's office.
- We did refer it to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office as well as the prosecuting attorney's office.
- Our office was in contact with Will Jones' office yesterday about this shortage at Parks and Tourism,
Summary:
The committee first approved prior meeting minutes by motion and second, with a voice vote of aye. It then reviewed audit reports, beginning with the Department of Human Services FY24 report. DHS had three findings: improper disaster SNAP and Medicaid benefits tied to employee fraud, a delayed notification involving an altered and cashed warrant for nearly $610,000, and asset-control issues including missing or misidentified equipment and incorrect sales tax paid on tax-exempt vehicle purchases. DHS representatives said several fraud cases had been resolved or were pending, explained the warrant-notification delay as a misunderstanding, and said corrective steps were being taken, including policy and training changes. Members asked about missing items, the warrant delay, the vehicle tax issue, and whether procedures would be formally documented; the committee deferred the DHS report to the next meeting for follow-up.
The committee next heard the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism FY24 report, which had two findings: nearly $3,500 in museum receipts believed stolen at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, and cash-control exceptions at Daisy State Park and War Memorial Stadium, including a missing $100 and an $80 overage. Agency officials said they had implemented new controls, including a point-of-sale and reservation system, and explained that the War Memorial issue related to the mix of cash and bank balances after an event. Members questioned the theft, the statute of limitations, bond board coverage, and whether the agency had adequate oversight and procedures. The chair later noted updated information from the prosecutor that the Parks and Tourism matter remained open and active, with additional information still being requested from the agency, and the committee deferred that report to the next meeting as well. The meeting ended with adjournment and a note that the next meeting would be February 12, 2026.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WAM-EDU Informational Briefing 01-14-2025 (Continued)
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They report to State office.
- It's a combination of both State office as well as complex office, depending on the nature of the position
- The personnel officers report to human resources, to the HR office.
- </c> the cas they they report to State office the cas they they report to State office State<00:07:03.960
- </c><00:31:05.639><c> like</c> Human Resources office and but even like Human Resources office and but
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/01/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The Auditor General's office is recognized. Megan, Mr. Chairman, Mr.
- It also requires our office to notify districts that have not complied with the USFR.
- Are there any questions for the Auditor General's office? Mr. Chairman? Mr. Chairman.
- J-LAC has also directed our office to conduct school safety-related special audits.
- Murray is the new chief deputy for the county school superintendent's office.
Committee:
Joint Joint Legislative Audit Committee
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/18/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- to disclose whether the person has been a board member or officer of any entity that appears before
- to disclose whether the person has been a board member or officer of any entity that appears before
- to disclose whether the person has been a board member or officer of any entity that appears before
- Officer or on a Board of Adjustment, you would not be able to participate in that.
- I have moved to the Office of Economic Opportunity as their chief liaison.
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes and then heard several bills. HB 2686, sponsored by Rep. Heap, would require physicians performing surgeries at outpatient surgical facilities to annually and whenever changed provide the facility a call-coverage plan, including hospital coverage if applicable, to ensure patients have a known physician contact for complications; it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2051 would require AHCCCS contractors, subject to CMS approval, to cover breastfeeding and lactation services in inpatient, outpatient, home-based, and group settings; supporters described the bill as improving maternal and infant health and AHCCCS said it was neutral with an estimated $1.8 million general fund cost, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2837, a transparency bill for municipal zoning hearings, would require speakers to disclose compensation for testimony and require certain board members or hearing officers to disclose and recuse for recent ties to entities appearing before them; it passed 6-0 with one not voting.
The committee also approved HB 2875, as amended, which clarifies local authority over commercial drone delivery systems and related land-use and zoning issues, including near airports; Zipline and industry supporters backed the bill as providing regulatory clarity, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting after adoption of the amendment. HB 2324 would let cities with their own fire codes, through an intergovernmental agreement, enforce those codes on county-owned buildings in city limits, with reporting requirements to the State Fire Marshal; county and fire-management representatives supported the measure as a clarification of jurisdiction, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2439 would exempt single-user public or semi-public cold plunges from ADEQ pool rules, but the committee adopted an amendment removing ADEQ rulemaking authority; supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and regulatory burden, while one senator opposed it over public-health concerns, and it passed 4-2 with one not voting.
HB 2457 would allow utilities to build certain co-located power plants without a certificate of environmental compatibility after notice and a public comment session, which opponents said would reduce public review and transparency for power plant siting, while supporters said it would streamline power development; it passed 4-2 with one not voting. Finally, HB 2953 would cap certain nondisciplinary and disciplinary civil penalties imposed by the State Board of Pharmacy at $25,000 in specified circumstances; a supporter said it matched limits used elsewhere and gave the board authority to use nondisciplinary actions, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. The committee then adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 3
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- , office, office, and<01:26:45.120><c> whereas</c><01:26:45.560><c> section</c><01:26:45.960><c> 109<
- </c> committed misdemeanors in office committed misdemeanors in office constituting<01:29:48.920><c>
- </c> impeached and removed from office. impeached and removed from office.
- </c><01:35:47.440><c> she</c><01:35:47.640><c> holds,</c> the office she holds, the office she holds,
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm testifying today on H. 796, an act to establish the Office of Older Adult Advocate.
- Think of the Office of the Veteran Advocates. It provides independence.
- So this, I believe, is a great idea: to have an independent person, an office, like the veterans do,
- Maybe I missed it, but how would this office be funded? That we would have to work into the bill.
- We represent nearly 6,000 law enforcement officers, police officers, and public safety dispatchers across
Summary:
The Aging and Independence/Elder Affairs Committee heard testimony on several bills, with the main focus on H.769/S.468, an act to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Legislators and advocates described the bill’s provisions, including expanded dementia training for first responders, a dementia services coordinator/director in state government, improved hospital discharge and caregiver access protections, dementia care coordination benefits for certain MassHealth members, public awareness and data collection requirements, and expanded support for geriatric workforce recruitment. Representative Danielle Gregoire and Senator Gomez framed the measure as a zero-cost, bipartisan continuation of the 2018 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Act, while the Alzheimer’s Association, Boston Public Health Commission, police representatives, clinicians, and family caregivers all testified in support, emphasizing public health needs, early diagnosis, caregiver involvement, and safer emergency and hospital care.
The committee also heard testimony on H.796/S.476, which would establish an Office of Older Adult Advocate and a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program. Representative Steve Ultrino supported an independent older adult advocate to help navigate fragmented state services and improve constituent services, while committee members asked about funding and the office’s relationship to existing secretariats. On the long-term care commission bill, NAFA Massachusetts and LeadingAge Massachusetts supported creating a stakeholder commission to review actuarial findings and explore public-private financing options for long-term care, stressing that neither public nor private coverage alone is sufficient and that middle-income families need more planning tools and options.
The committee also took testimony on H.786/S.466, a bill to protect vulnerable elders by expanding the Executive Office of Elder Affairs’ authority to investigate abuse or neglect in non-traditional custodial settings such as prisons, jails, shelters, group homes, and certain treatment facilities. Prisoners Legal Services said the bill would close a jurisdictional gap that leaves some older adults without an investigative agency once they age out of DPPC coverage. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
No entering into certain civil immigration enforcement agreements with the feds 3/3/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> deportation officers. deportation officers.
- </c> of federal officers of federal officers when<00:05:19.200><c> they</c><00:05:19.360><c> are</c><
- Minnesota state law already requires that state officers immediately notify U.S. immigration officers
- Minnesota state law already requires that state officers immediately notify U.S. immigration officers
- Minnesota state law already requires that state officers immediately notify U.S. immigration officers
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Jul 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Pope has come through our office; he wasn't lost.
- Then they have our office as an integrated resource.
- There is an officer recruiter that roams the state, but the officer recruiter is predominantly focused
- So they're detachment offices? They're detachment offices. Okay. All right. Thank you, gentlemen.
- So as the vet goes into the state office, you're now communicating with a federal office?