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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I wish to announce that Senate Bill 1140 is withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and additionally
- SB 1170, narcotics; judiciary. SB 1234, juvenile safety and appropriations.
- SB 1544, probation; judiciary and appropriations. SB 1709, dangerous... judiciary.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Kai Sun. Members also welcomed newly sworn Representative Cody Rhyme and congratulated Sergeant-at-Arms Chuck Fitzgerald on his recent wedding. Several members introduced guests and visiting groups, including pharmacists at Pharmacy Day at the Capitol, the Arizona Education Association, the Well-Being Collaborative of Arizona, and local officials and constituents from around the state.
The chamber then took up House Resolution 2001, which designated March 18, 2026 as Health Workforce Well-Being Day in Arizona. The resolution cited burnout and workforce shortages among physicians, nurses, medical students, residents, pharmacists, and other health professionals, and urged state officials and health organizations to prioritize workforce well-being. It was adopted without objection to waive first and second reading, and Representative Bliss introduced guests connected to the Well-Being Collaborative.
The House also considered several bills on third reading. House Bill 2375, relating to housing and historic neighborhoods, drew extensive debate over local control, historic preservation, housing shortages, and concerns about exclusion and segregation; it passed 31-24, but without the required two-thirds vote for its emergency clause. House Bill 2931, concerning the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board, passed 36-19, and House Bill 2992, creating a child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention pilot program, passed 35-20 after debate over whether funds should instead support broader sex education. Senate Bill 1010, substituted for House Bill 4027 and relating to historic names, passed 33-22. The House also handled committee assignments, referrals, and first readings of additional Senate bills before adjourning until the next day.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- the Speaker's desk, I wish to announce that Senate Bill 1140 is withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary
- SB 1170, Narcotic Judiciary; SB 1234, Juvenile Services, appropriations, infrastructure, and appropriations
- elections; SB 1429, Board of Directors, federalism, multi-person elections; SB 1544, probation, judiciary
- , and appropriations; SB 1709, dangerous judiciary announcements.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill is being referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.
- The bill is being referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.
- recalled from the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary
- committee</c><00:10:09.120><c> on</c> re-referred to the committee on re-referred to the committee on Judiciary
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a motion by Vice Chair Seyarto, which is do pass to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- Have a motion by Vice Chair Ciarto which is due pass to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- We have a motion by Vice Chair Seyarto, which is do pass to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- Motion is do pass to Senate Judiciary.
- Motion is do pass to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Chair voting aye, Vice Chair voting aye.
Committee:
Senate Housing
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:07:45.160><c> and</c><00:07:45.240><c> Public</c> to the Committee of Judiciary and Public to
- the Committee of Judiciary and Public Safety.<00:07:45.840><c> I</c><00:07:45.920><c> have</c><00:07
- Um, I move that SF 4176 be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety and re-referred
- on Judiciary and Public Safety<00:08:34.640><c> and</c><00:08:34.760><c> re-referred</c><00:08:35.200
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Let the record reflect that this is the time and place for the House Judiciary and Rules Committee meeting
- And again, I would remind my testimony before that the judiciary rarely uses enhancements as it is.
- I'm giving that to the discretion of law enforcement, the prosecutors, and the judiciary.
- Again, what I have found is... ...prosecutors and the judiciary.
- Again, what I have found is judiciary doesn't generally use enhancements on very rare occasions.
Committee:
House Judiciary, Rules and Administration
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN, AEN-HWN Public Hearings 01-24-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It is also the birthday of our Judiciary chair—excuse me, esteemed Judiciary Chair Senator Karl Rhoads
- <00:30:07.120><c> birthday</c><00:30:08.120><c> of</c><00:30:08.320><c> our</c><00:30:08.679><c> Judiciary
- </c> it is also the birthday of our Judiciary it is also the birthday of our Judiciary chair<00:30:10.679
- ><c> excuse</c><00:30:11.000><c> me</c><00:30:11.240><c> esteemed</c><00:30:11.840><c> Judiciary</c>
- chair excuse me esteemed Judiciary chair excuse me esteemed Judiciary chair<00:30:14.000><c> Senator<
Summary:
The Senate Agriculture and Environment Committee heard five bills on January 24, 2025. SB 1 would phase out disposable air filters and require reusable air filters by 2030; testimony was limited, with one supporter urging clearer definitions of fiberglass and paper and several opponents listed, and the committee later deferred the bill indefinitely for lack of support testimony. SB 13 would create an aquaculture investment tax credit beginning in 2026; state agencies and several industry groups supported it, while the Tax Foundation raised concerns about loose definitions, internal inconsistencies, and blanks that made the bill hard to estimate or vet. The committee passed SB 13 with amendments and technical changes, and deferred its effective date to July 1, 2015 as stated on the record.
SB 177 would shift aquatic livestock import and movement permitting to the Department of Agriculture’s Animal Industry Division, require a risk-based assessment and biocontainment standards, and seek a $1 million appropriation for research and staffing. The Department of Agriculture said the bill would help expand aquaculture while managing risks to native species; aquaculture and farm groups supported it, while Animal Rights Hawaii was listed in opposition. The committee passed SB 177 with amendments, blanking the appropriation for committee report consideration, and deferred its effective date to July 1, 2050.
SB 184 would raise the beverage container deposit and refund from 5 cents to 10 cents. Supporters said the higher deposit could improve recycling and environmental outcomes, while opponents, including the Tax Foundation, cited fraud concerns, the program’s existing fund balance, and practical challenges in redemption; the Department of Human Services also noted potential impacts on blind vendors. The committee took the bill up but deferred decision-making until Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10:01 p.m. in Room 224.
The committee also heard SB 250, which would increase the income tax credit for interisland transportation costs for agricultural products. Agricultural and industry witnesses supported the bill as a way to offset rising shipping costs and preserve access to markets, while the Tax Foundation preferred direct appropriations over tax credits and objected to missing bill details. The committee passed SB 250 with amendments from the Department of Agriculture and deferred its effective date to July 1, 2050. Separately, a joint hearing on SB 240, the Right to Farm bill, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Agriculture supported further study and raised concerns about the bill’s fragmented approach, while farm, cattle, and other industry witnesses split between support for protecting customary Native Hawaiian subsistence farming and opposition to excluding CAFOs and certain business structures. No vote was taken on SB 240 in the portion provided.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- >> I don't see you on—uh, let's proceed then with a judiciary followed by public defender. transport
- Um the judiciary Court, Senator Court.
- The judiciary decided to do that.
- The judiciary decided to do that.
- The judiciary decided to do that.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures, including a two-minute oral testimony limit and that decision-making would follow after testimony. It then took up SB 20008, which would set 55 mph as the maximum speed limit on all parts of the DKI/Saddle Road highway. The bill’s introducer described it as a response to safety concerns and noted prior public opposition when the speed limit was lowered from 60 mph; the Hawaii Police Department was listed in opposition, while DOT and several individuals testified in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided.
The committee next heard SB 20009, requiring new plates/tags or emblems for used motor vehicles transferred between private individuals, and SB 2026, which would require drivers approaching stationary vehicles on the shoulder or roadside to slow down and, if necessary, change lanes. The Attorney General supported SB 2026 but recommended narrowing and clarifying the language by removing references to shoulder/roadside, collision or mechanical problem, and other limiting definitions so the duty would apply more broadly and be easier to enforce; AAA and OMA also supported the measure. Members discussed the practical need for a mandatory move-over rule, especially for roadside workers and tow operators, and the committee heard concerns about enforceability on two-lane roads and in accident scenes.
SB 2053 was then heard, authorizing electronic signatures on supporting documents used to transfer ownership of total-loss vehicles to insurers without notarization and requiring insurers to indemnify the finance director for claims arising from those electronic title issuances. The Hawaii Insurers Council, Copart, the City and County of Honolulu, and others supported the bill, with Copart describing it as a modernization that would reduce delays for total-loss settlements; technical amendments were requested. The committee also heard SB 2172, which would allow all-terrain vehicles to operate at night if equipped with lights and a slow-moving vehicle emblem, adjust helmet requirements, define utility terrain vehicles, and include ATVs in motor vehicle insurance law. DOT said it could support the bill only if limited to low-speed areas, and the insurance industry warned it could create a new insurance scheme; the City and County of Honolulu opposed while the Hawaii Farm Bureau and an individual supported. Finally, SB 2253 was introduced to expand first-degree negligent injury to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers, with DOT, county prosecutors, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office in support; Honolulu prosecutors said they would oppose a proposed amendment because they wanted the language to preserve the offense as a lesser included offense tied to negligent homicide.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Tue Feb 11, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- One for the Judiciary, but I don't think they're here, are they? No, I didn't see them.
- sure if the Judiciary is fully aware of it.
- sure if the Judiciary is fully aware of it.
- The Judiciary and, frankly, I'm not sure if the Judiciary is fully aware of it.
- The chair's recommendation is to adopt amendments from the Judiciary.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on several transportation and consumer-related bills. HB 496, relating to mamaki tea labeling, drew support from the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Weights and Measures, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, which said the bill would help protect a culturally important crop and the Hawaii brand. Members questioned Agriculture about staffing and whether the bill was being used to reopen a package-labeling inspection branch; the department said it currently has no Oahu inspectors for that function but has a place for an additional inspector. No opposition was registered on the measure.
HB 978, relating to electric utilities, and HB 1316, relating to DLNR/park reservations, were also heard. HB 1316 received support from State Parks, and members discussed where reservation fees would go and whether the statewide reservation system for three parks would cover its costs; the committee indicated a change would be made so fees go to the special fund. HB 914, relating to water carriers, drew support or comments from the PUC, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, Young Brothers, and the Hawaii Harbor Users Group. The main discussion focused on the proposed automatic rate-adjustment mechanism tied to the GDP price index, with members asking for alternative index ideas and questioning whether the PUC already had authority to adopt such a mechanism. Young Brothers said the measure would provide clarity and help recover inflationary costs, while the chair raised concerns about repeated rate increases and asked for further testimony on possible alternative indices.
HB 1161, relating to transportation and road usage charges, received support from the Insurance Division, DOT, and the State Energy Office, with comments from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Hawaii Food Industry Association. Members asked whether counties need state authorization to adopt mileage-based charges and why the bill included funding for implementation; DOT said it is helping counties build the data collection and billing system and that Honolulu is handling much of the collection work. A question was also raised about whether plug-in hybrids would be covered, and DOT said vehicles under the federal electric-vehicle definition would be included. HB 1301, relating to transportation network companies, drew opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice, Lyft, and Uber, all arguing that classifying TNCs as common carriers and changing liability rules would raise costs, reduce access, and disrupt the current statewide framework. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- It addresses issues where the judiciary has considered current law to be silent while continuing to use
- It addresses issues where<00:32:05.520><c> the</c><00:32:05.640><c> judiciary</c><00:32:06.240><c> has
- </c><00:32:06.360><c> considered</c> where the judiciary has considered where the judiciary has considered
- Jennette White, former senator; Windham County assistant judges; State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
- Judiciary, Orleans County Sheriff and Judiciary, Orleans County Sheriff and member<00:34:35.480><c> of
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Jan 30, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 6
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As your judiciary and Hawaiian affairs committee chair, I'm keenly aware of the pressures that are being
- I do agree with the judiciary chair that the AG is fully equipped to do a criminal investigation.
- </c><00:59:52.559><c> AG</c><00:59:53.040><c> is</c><00:59:53.280><c> fully</c> judiciary chair that
- the AG is fully judiciary chair that the AG is fully equipped<00:59:54.000><c> to</c><00:59:54.240><c
- May I have the words of the Chair of Judiciary and the Chair of Higher Education enter the journal as
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 1854, due pass to Judiciary Committee. Aye. Aye. Caballero? Cortese. Wiener. Aye.
- AB-1854-Carrell motion is due passed to Judiciary Committee. Aye. Aye. Caballero? Cortez. Wiener.
- AB 1927, motion is due pass as amended to Judiciary Committee. Aye. Aye. Caballero? Aye. Cortese.
- Motion is due pass to Judiciary Committee. Current vote is 3 to 0. Seyarto? No. Seyarto, no.
- Motion is due pass as amended to Judiciary Committee. Current vote is 3 to 0. Seyarto, aye.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/17/2025)
State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- the third branch we brought compensation the third branch we brought into<00:40:49.200><c> it</c><00
- We get compensation for helping the federal government with their federal programs.
- There's no compensation for us enforcing the Selective Service, and we're not even in an active draft
- </c><04:11:24.439><c> for</c> like that we get compensation for like that we get compensation for helping
- </c> you're saying there's no compensation you're saying there's no compensation for<04:11:28.760><c>
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- From the Committee on Judiciary: House Bill 506.
- Um, in Judiciary, House Bill...
- ><c> which</c><04:07:07.439><c> was</c> committee on judiciary to which was committee on judiciary to
- </c> behalf of the Senate Judiciary behalf of the Senate Judiciary Committee,<04:07:28.640><c> I</c><
- ><c> which</c><04:12:55.920><c> has</c> committee on judiciary to which has committee on judiciary to
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> go way back to our days in judiciary go way back to our days in judiciary many<00:11:25.760><c>
- We actually dealt with this situation in Judiciary last year.
- We actually dealt with this situation in Judiciary last year.
- </c> >> Recognizing the chair of the judiciary >> Recognizing the chair of the judiciary
- </c> announcements for the House Judiciary announcements for the House Judiciary Committee.<01:53:05.440
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (11/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I'm going to reconvene then the proceedings of the full Judiciary Committee.
- And I first full judiciary committee.
- For these reasons, separation judiciary.
- </c><02:06:42.159><c> That's</c><02:06:42.400><c> what</c> judiciary interprets them.
- That's what judiciary interprets them.
Summary:
The committee first recessed for a subcommittee meeting on HB 313, which concerned an open-meetings-related issue. In the subcommittee, members discussed concerns that the bill might be unnecessary because current law already allows a person to request an open meeting in advance; the subcommittee then voted ITL on HB 313 by voice vote and closed its work session. The full Judiciary Committee then reconvened and took up CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” with members debating whether the language was too broad and could create unintended consequences. Supporters framed it as a forward-looking protection for computation resources and strong encryption, while opponents said it was too open-ended and better addressed by future legislation. The committee voted ITL on CACR 6 by a 17-0 roll call.
The committee next turned to HB 232, as amended, concerning the rights of conscience for medical professionals. The amendment narrowed the bill to abortion-related objections, removed sterilization and artificial contraception, aligned the abortion definition with existing state law, and reduced damages from treble damages to actual damages. Supporters said the bill would protect conscience rights, give physicians and patients more choice, and could help attract providers to New Hampshire. Opponents argued it was overly broad, unclear in key definitions, and could interfere with employers’ ability to assign staff, especially in rural health settings.
Members also raised concerns about the bill’s scope and enforcement, including the broad definition of “participate,” the lack of clarity around exceptions for providers whose services include abortion as a “major part,” emergency determinations, and the inclusion of nursing homes in the definition of health care institution. Some members argued the bill singled out abortion while other controversial medical procedures were not treated similarly, and others criticized the minimum-damages provision as potentially punitive and designed to deter participation. The discussion continued without a final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome, everyone, to the Judiciary Committee hearing this Friday morning.
- It's a governor's message and Judiciary communications agenda, which is for confirming judges and members
- I appreciate your Judiciary Committee. I appreciate your time<00:47:21.839><c> today.
- </c><01:03:35.599><c> branch,</c> were served on uh the judiciary branch, were served on uh the judiciary
- Um, we don't have Judiciary here who was against that, but so we'll talk about that later.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Governor’s Message 767, the nomination of Kanoi AD Jackson to serve as circuit court judge for the Third Circuit. The chair announced that the committee would not vote on the governor’s message or two judge nominations until Tuesday, April 15, but planned to vote that day on two Defender Council items. Testimony on Jackson’s nomination was limited to two minutes per speaker, and the hearing was conducted partly by Zoom.
Supporters emphasized Jackson’s qualifications, work ethic, judicial temperament, and community ties. Testifiers included the West Hawaii Bar Association, family members, a retired teacher, retired Judge Robert Kim, and the Hawaii State Bar Association. The West Hawaii Bar Association said Jackson received high marks from its review process and that the Third Circuit needed a permanent judge for stability. Judge Kim and others praised her preparation, intelligence, humility, and experience as a prosecutor and litigator. Jackson also spoke in her own behalf, acknowledging that her background is primarily criminal rather than civil, but saying she is committed to learning the civil docket and serving the community if confirmed.
Members questioned the Hawaii State Bar Association about the basis for its support, including how many members responded and whether concerns were raised about Jackson’s lack of civil experience. HSBA said it uses a confidential review process, receives both positive and negative comments, and does not track votes or percentages, but its board voted to support her. Judge Kim responded that judges can learn new areas of law, that civil dockets can be managed with benchbooks and help from other judges, and that Jackson’s trial experience would serve her well. No vote was taken on Jackson’s nomination during this hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So was that, do you know, was that the Judiciary Committee when you said, know, disciplined or kind of
- So was that, do you know, was that the Judiciary Committee when you said, "Example.
- So was that, do you know, was that the Judiciary Committee?
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on two bills: H.5171, an act relative to safer schools, and H.3895, an act expanding career and technical education opportunities for Lynn students. The hearing focused primarily on H.5171, which would limit school resource officers’ role to serious criminal or delinquent conduct, encourage de-escalation and anti-bias training, and create grants for alternative school safety approaches such as restorative justice. Witnesses from the Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee and the Committee for Public Counsel Services supported the bill, arguing that police involvement in routine school discipline can escalate situations, especially for students with disabilities, and contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline. They described examples of student encounters with SROs that led to fear, arrest, or other harmful outcomes.
Committee members raised concerns about school safety, including gang activity and weapons in schools, and asked whether the bill would remove SROs entirely. Testimony clarified that the bill would not eliminate SROs or their role in responding to actual criminal activity, but would narrow their involvement in discipline and encourage better training. One witness, Joey Ford of Parent Data Force, was neutral on H.5171, saying problems often stem from broader district discipline practices, restraint and seclusion, and inconsistent DESE standards rather than SROs alone.
For H.3895, Ford testified in strong support, saying career and technical education had been valuable in his own schooling and helped him develop useful skills and stay engaged in school. After testimony concluded and no additional witnesses remained, the committee closed testimony on both bills and adjourned without taking a vote on the legislation.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- It's an act to amend the Judiciary Law in relation to enacting the Clock Shostop Act.
- It's an act to repeal section 470 of the Judiciary Law relating to allowing attorneys having offices
- It's an act to amend the Judiciary Law in relation to waiving the biannual attorney registration fee
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The committee considered a series of bills, with most advancing to the floor after brief discussion. Senate Bill 4238 on fraudulent conveyances drew the most substantive debate; one member raised concerns that the bill could upset protections for bona fide purchasers and lenders by automatically returning property to the original owner without adequately addressing downstream parties. The chair said those concerns would be shared with the sponsor, and the bill was held for further discussion rather than moved immediately.
Several other measures were reported favorably, including bills granting immunity to businesses and nonprofits when crime victims seek help on their premises, extending filing timeframes for certain toxic-substance exposure claims, restricting certain homeowners association activities, regulating real estate listing agreements, creating a private right of action for deed theft, enacting the Clock Stop Act, addressing companion animals in domestic relations cases, repealing Judiciary Law section 470, extending certain mechanics liens, and waiving biannual attorney registration fees for public-service attorneys. The attorney fee-waiver bill received especially strong support from members, though one member noted the loss of registration-fee revenue and the bill was reported to finance.
The committee also discussed a bill to increase the number of family court judges in certain counties. Members generally supported adding judges but questioned why only specific counties were included, suggesting the need for a broader, data-driven review of caseloads and county needs. The sponsor and members expressed willingness to continue working on the issue, and the bill was reported to finance. The meeting concluded with notice that one final committee meeting would be held the following week.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Apr 14th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- It's undisputed that the intent of the Heroes Act was to grant members of the judiciary the same benefits
- From a public policy and equity standpoint, why should a member of the Massachusetts judiciary who has
- But you being a magician, having a review, They try to tweak legislation, but you being the judiciary
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 20th hearing of the 194th General Court to take testimony on late-filed bills, with notice that the hearing was livestreamed and written testimony could be submitted afterward. The committee heard several retirement-related proposals, including a bill for Jason Mitrecy to receive creditable service for prior Vermont correctional and probation work so he can retire earlier from Massachusetts Probation Service, and a bill supported by Rep. Bowman and Beverly Police Chief John Lachillard to allow the chief to remain in service longer despite age-related retirement limits. Committee members asked about health-exam and age-cap language, and the sponsors said they had worked with House Counsel to mirror recent statutory language to address those concerns.
The committee also heard testimony from Judge Dan DeLorati, president of the Massachusetts Judges Conference, in support of legislation to extend military creditable service benefits to judges under the Heroes Act framework. He said the State Retirement Board had denied prior requests because judicial retirement is calculated differently, and argued judges who served in the military should receive the same retirement credit as other state employees. Members generally agreed with the policy goal and emphasized the need to get the statutory language right.
Finally, Alex Seminello testified about a retirement dispute with the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System after he was initially told he could buy back Rhode Island service credit, transferred more than $100,000, and then was later told the buyback could not be completed. He said the error reduced his expected pension and left him in financial difficulty, and he urged passage of legislation requiring MTRS to honor the agreement. Senator Montigny also spoke in support of that petition. The hearing concluded with thanks to staff and a motion to adjourn.