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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/20/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think we may need to read back the vote count then or move the bill again just to clarify and make
  • So I will just read our issues into the record to ensure that the versions match.
  • And for now, I'm going to vote no, but I'm looking forward to reading what the amendments would look
  • I can read it.
  • I mean, I can read them all, or I can just read a few that are pretty offensive to me, like child sex
Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee heard and advanced several election, judiciary, child welfare, and criminal justice measures. SB 1489 would require paid petition circulators for initiatives and referenda to disclose their name, state of residence, and paid status verbally and on a badge, add registration requirements for certain local circulators, prohibit pay by signature for local measures, and apply strict compliance and funding-disclosure rules to local initiatives. The ACLU opposed it as compelled speech and a burden on political expression, while the Arizona Chamber supported it as transparency and parity with state-level rules. The committee recommended the bill do pass on a 4-3 vote. SB 1609, an emergency measure concerning political party names, would require proposed party names to be distinguishable from existing parties and bar use of terms like “independent” or similar variations. The Arizona Independent Party opposed it as a retroactive change and “cartel protection,” while county election officials and the Arizona Association of Counties supported it as reducing voter confusion. The committee adopted an amendment and recommended the bill do pass on a 7-0 vote. SCR 1040, a voter-approved constitutional referral, would raise the mandatory retirement age for judges and justices of courts of record from 70 to 75; supporters argued it reflects longer life expectancy and preserves experienced judges, while opponents said voters previously rejected a similar proposal and that an age limit is preferable. It passed 5-2. The committee also considered SB 1234, which changes juvenile court representation rules by requiring a guardian ad litem in dependency and termination cases and allowing appointment of an attorney for the child depending on age and ability to express an opinion. Sponsor Senator Werner said the bill was part of a broader child-safety reform effort informed by cases such as Rebecca Baptiste, arguing that a guardian ad litem with attorney authority would better protect children’s best interests. Child welfare attorneys and advocates opposed the bill, saying children need a dedicated attorney-client relationship, confidentiality, and a voice separate from the court or DCS; DCS remained neutral. The committee adopted an amendment and recommended the bill do pass on a 5-2 vote. SB 1661 would allow a presumed father to be relieved of child support obligations if genetic testing shows he is not the biological father; supporters described cases where men remained liable despite exclusionary DNA results, and the bill passed 6-0. Later, the committee heard election administration and transparency bills. SB 1392 would give governing bodies canvassing elections access to locations where election materials are created, handled, processed, tabulated, or stored, so they can observe procedures and review records while protecting secrecy and security; county officials raised concerns about the term “agent,” and the bill passed 4-3. SB 1634 would require ADOT to provide county recorders with a copy of an applicant’s handwritten signature when facilitating voter registration; county officials said it would improve signature comparison, and the bill passed 5-2 after a vote correction. SB 1743 would redact an individual donor’s employer street number, employer name, or residence address from public campaign finance reports, with penalties for improper disclosure; supporters cited privacy and safety, while opponents argued employer information is important for transparency and identifying influence. It passed 5-2. SB 1099, a strike-everything amendment, set statutory criteria for defamation claims involving public or private figures and public or private concerns, including falsity, reckless disregard, and context; it passed 4-3. After a recess, the committee heard SB 1535, which increases penalties for buyers of sexual conduct, including making the conduct a class 6 felony and adding a $200 assessment to support anti-human trafficking services. The sponsor and supporters, including survivors, law enforcement, neighborhood advocates, and the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, said the bill targets demand that fuels trafficking and neighborhood disorder. Opponents from criminal justice and anti-violence groups said the bill should include a rebuttable presumption to better protect trafficking victims. The committee adopted an amendment and recommended the bill do pass.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
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  • from<00:09:51.680> the<00:09:52.320> national<00:09:53.519> um do but I'm reading
  • regarding vehicular pursuits.<00:09:57.839> You<00:09:58.000> can't<00:09:58.240> read
  • You can't read this and it pursuits.
  • You can't read this and it says says says it<00:10:01.760> recommends<00:10:02.320> that
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • You'll be commenting on them, I've read your testimony, but business as usual won't get it at this moment
Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-24-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair has read the journal of the preceding day and approves the same.
  • The chair has read the journal of the preceding day and approves the same.
  • The chair has read the journal of the preceding day and approves the same.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 411 Conference PM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri May 1, 2026, 6:30PM HST - Day 56

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Item number two, reading of the journal. Representative Morikawa, may this matter be deferred?
  • If you and the members will turn your attention to the addendum to today's order of the day. two, reading
  • of the journal, two, reading of the journal, Representative<00:13:44.160> Morikawa.
  • communication informing the House that the Senate has passed the noted House and Senate bills on final reading
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 329 Conference AM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 325 Conference PM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,<00:11:16.360> writing,<00:11:16.880> and them interested in reading, writing, and
  • them interested in reading, writing, and and<00:11:17.360> sharing<00:11:17.640> their
  • This is with regards to dyslexia screening.
  • This is with regards to dyslexia<00:15:45.880> screening.
  • dyslexia screening. dyslexia screening.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You've been delightful to work with, and I because of the House, we have to read out the description,
  • the House, we work with and I because of the House, we have<00:10:57.720> to<00:10:58.080> read
  • > the<00:10:58.680> description<00:10:59.280> is<00:10:59.440> so have to read
  • Again, no need to read through all of our conferees.
  • Again, no need to read through all of our conferees.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 05-01-2026 06:30pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • SB 2614 HD2 passes final reading.
  • SB 2494 CD1 passes final reading. reading. reading.
  • CD1 passes final reading. CD1 passes final reading.
  • SB 2519 CD 1 passes final reading. reading. reading.
  • recommending passage on final reading. recommending passage on final reading.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> In the interest of allowing you to read a warm draft, let's roll it to 5:50.
  • >> In the interest of allowing you to read >> In the interest of allowing you to read
  • Ericksons as manager. >> So, you're also in possession of a warm CD that you, I don't think, have read
  • I'm going to be reading off the other results. >> Oh, Prusoe, okay, we have a bill. Chair goes I.
  • I'm going to be reading off the other results. >> Oh, Prusoe, okay, we have a bill.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference AM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I do need to read how this bill has evolved to where it is today.
  • I do need to read how this bill has evolved to where it is today.
  • The ballot question will now read: They need to move forward together.
  • Any county inclusionary read as follows.
  • <00:20:39.440> as section 2 subsection B to read as section 2 subsection B to read as follows
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 325 Conference AM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 329 Conference PM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do you want me to read my blurb I have on it? >> Yes, sorry. I'm reading the wrong one.
  • Do you want me to read my blurb I have on it? >> Yes, sorry. I'm reading the wrong one.
  • Do you want me to read my blurb I have on it? >> Yes, sorry. I'm reading the wrong one.
  • I was reading the wrong bill. one. I was reading the wrong bill. Sorry.
  • Although I was reading the wrong bill. Although I was reading the wrong bill.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 309 Conference AM/PM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 329 Conference AM - Thu Apr 30, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting