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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 1
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- the department to kind of do something like that.
- Madam Chair, House File 4192 was brought to me by the Department of Natural Resources.
- Colonel Rodman Smith, Director of Enforcement, Department of Natural Resources.
- <01:31:00.800>
I <01:31:00.840>think Department of Natural Resources. - Colonel Rodman Smith, Director of Enforcement, Department of Natural Resources.
Bills:
HF2354, HF3407, HF4359, HF4192, HF3356, HF3695, HF1597, HF3155, HF3871, HF4437, HF4446, HF3990
Keywords:
medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas adopted a few years back. principle of the principle of use of force, including deadly force, affirming
- of this.
- I'm testifying on behalf of Gun Owners of America and myself in favor of SB 1730.
- Department of Criminal Justice says Wainwright unit lost his life in the line of duty. sent into a cell
- As we grow this vision and strategy and seek to double the density of our workforce over the next decade
Bills:
HB166, HB2000, HB3248, HB3513, SB155, SB1659, SB1730, SB1778, SB1790, SB1848, SB2017, SB2105, SB2794, SB2917, HB2756, HB353, HB166
Keywords:
child endangerment, controlled substances, penalty group, elderly protection, disabled individual rights, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, defense, peace officers, local government, security, juvenile board, Moore County, appointments, juvenile justice, county legislation, dangerous dogs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- personal information of members of nonprofits.
- This bill passed out of this committee unanimously last session, but ran out of time at the end of session
- Article 6, Clause 2 of the, of the United States Constitution.
- And so, in the name of safety, in the name of lights, noise, all kinds of, quote, nuisance issues relating
- In Harper, the skull is downwind of 3/10 of a mile downwind of the The, uh, best that we're actively
Bills:
HB 551, HB 1281, HB 1378, HB 1617, HB 2868, HB 2881, HB 3374, HB 4439, HB 4726, HB 4732, HB 4878, HB 4914, HB 4921, HB 4958, HB 5200, HB 5318, HB 5360, HB 5402, HB 5568, HB 5573, HB 5623, HJR 218
Keywords:
political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As an artist, I participated this year in the Department of Veteran Affairs National Art Festival and
- of that department is, and so if they are just reporting wasteful spending according to them, then what
- Since the attack on 9/11, the Department of Defense has increasingly relied on the National Guard for
- For prisons that are operated by or contracted with the Department of Criminal Justice, I would like
- What information are you trying to get more specifically from the Department of Criminal Justice?
Bills:
HB551, HB 1281, HB1378, HB1617, HB2868, HB2881, HB3374, HB4439, HB4726, HB4732, HB4878, HB4914, HB4921, HB4958, HB5200, HB5318, HB5360, HB5402, HB5568, HB5573, HB5623, HJR218
Keywords:
political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- By Vice Chair Hernandez regarding the release of personal information of members of non-profits.
- Of Los Angeles in the next couple of years, right?
- of us.
- I don't like it, but it's sort of the compact of our country.
- And so, in the name of safety, in the name of lights, noise, and all kinds of nuisance issues relating
Bills:
HB551, HB 1281, HB1378, HB1617, HB2868, HB2881, HB3374, HB4439, HB4726, HB4732, HB4878, HB4914, HB4921, HB4958, HB5200, HB5318, HB5360, HB5402, HB5568, HB5573, HB5623, HJR218
Keywords:
political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
2026 RS House Impeachment Committee (3-16-26) - Reuploaded
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3qMUAshh1Y, 2026-06-21T07:17:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Part of the original live stream was interrupted and video recordings for that portion were unrecoverable. To create a complete record of the meeting, audio recordings were spliced in at the impacted portion., 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- some of that is happening now, >> Some of some of that is happening now, but<00:15:03.760>
- I just want to kind of come back around to the purpose of your function is protection of the public.
- In my current position, the primary function of my department is not simply facilitating transactions
- Um, one of the things that the chairman of the Sunset and the chairman of this committee is that when
- the spirit of cooperation. the spirit of cooperation.
Keywords:
cannabis, psychoactive cannabinoids, CBD, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, criminal penalties, youth protection, medical cannabis, HB586, Cullman, Cullman County, City of Cullman, annexation, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, local legislation, boundary adjustment, city limits, municipal expansion
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 18th, 2026 at 02:07 pm
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of the state agency projects are for the benefit of local entities.
- Chairman: Are you aware of the funds that are on line item 3738, or 3730, excuse me, the purchase of
- He works in the Department of Finance Administration, and he actually heads up our capital outlay division
- in that department.
- Madam Chair, do you know the amount of the purchase?
Bills:
SB240
Keywords:
capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:43 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Because according to folks in the Economic Development Department, this is one of the most successful
- I'm Stephanie Chardon Clark, Secretary of the Taxation and Revenue Department.
- it, of course, and about the loss of revenue.
- And part of that is because of pay.
- of it.
Bills:
SB240
Keywords:
capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- state affiliation with a foreign country of concern or its subdivision, and the Department of State
- concern if some of its software developers are located in a country of concern?
- piece of legislation here in the state of Florida.
- acting on behalf of.
- concern, and it directs the Department of Commerce to set up a reporting and data collection mechanism
Keywords:
financial disclosure, statement of financial interests, ethics, late filing, late-filed disclosure, automatic fine, waiver, Florida Commission on Ethics, public officials, state officers, local officers, state employees, ethics enforcement, government transparency, sunshine law, reporting persons, penalty reduction, first-time offender, election ethics, general revenue fund
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and first took up Senate Bill 1178, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act, sponsored by Senator Garcia. The bill would expand state restrictions on foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, including creating a state registration framework for foreign agents, banning gifts to public officials from covered foreign entities, requiring ethics training on foreign influence, tightening procurement limits for information technology and critical infrastructure, restricting sister-city/sister-state encouragement, revising linkage institute rules and tuition provisions, and criminalizing certain conduct tied to foreign governments or unauthorized enforcement of foreign law. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect election technology, software development, federal foreign-agent registration, educational exchanges, and the treatment of organizations such as CARE; the sponsor said the bill focused on ownership/control and foreign countries of concern, not specific components or general participation in events. An amendment by Senator Grall was adopted to clarify definitions, align penalties with willful violations, and specify that new ethics training content is additive. The committee then heard supportive testimony from Kelly Curry of State Armor and Rob Pierce of American Global Strategies, both of whom argued the bill would help Florida counter foreign influence, protect data and infrastructure, and improve transparency. CS for SB 1178 was reported favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1622, which provides a one-time waiver of the automatic fine for a late-filed financial disclosure under specified conditions, including that the filer submitted the disclosure before the maximum fine accrued and had not previously received such a waiver. Carrie Stillman of the Commission on Ethics testified in support, saying the bill preserves transparency and compliance goals while making the fine and appeals process more workable. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote.
Finally, the committee took up confirmation hearings for appointments in tabs 3 through 26. No separate votes were requested, no public testimony was offered, and the block of appointees was recommended favorably to the full Senate by roll call vote. The meeting then concluded with no further business.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the Erath County area where a lot of dairy farmers have settled because of the amount of rainfall, and
- Um, I'm the chief of staff for the city of Waco. I'm here in in support of the bill.
- construction or filing of a final plan at the time of commencement of construction.
- The store must be located in a food desert as determined by the Texas Department of Housing and Community
- The store must be located in a low or moderate income area as determined by the US Department of Housing
Keywords:
redistricting, election, Texas legislature, district composition, political representation, congressional redistricting, Texas House of Representatives, U.S. House, Congressional districts, district map, district boundaries, gerrymandering, voting rights, election law, apportionment, representation, special committee, PLANC2308, redistricting plan, elections
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, clarity to candidate filings of statements of economic interest.
- I think simplification of a bill is a worthy thing.
- the primary, I don't think you were out of...
- I don't think you were out of order.
- Other states do—kind of a national survey.
Bills:
HB250
Keywords:
HB250, Alabama Ethics Commission, statement of economic interests, financial disclosure, candidate ethics, campaign finance, candidate filing deadline, qualifying papers, declaration of candidacy, independent candidate, ballot access, election law, ethics reform, public officials, public employees, asset disclosure, income disclosure, real estate holdings, indebtedness disclosure, late filing penalty
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Juvenile Justice Oversight Council (7-18-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiiAmvnoElA, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:06
Approval of Minutes of the June 21, 2024 Meeting: 00:01:20
Agency Updates: 00:01:39
Parent Engagement Model: 00:05:09, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Transportation (3-19-24) - Reupload
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atALEfMNsCs, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:40 Roll Call
01:52 Approval of Minutes
02:20 Intro of Special Guests
03:21 SB 199
SB 199 Vote – 04:54
06:23 SB 215
SB 215 Vote - 08:31, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy (03/15/2024)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js7ZlPQf--M, 2026-07-02T03:39:56+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Mr. Petty's presentation can be found at the following:
https://granitegrok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Petty-State-of-New-Hampshire-Presentation-March-15-2024.pdf, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Commission on Race & Access to Opportunity (9-26-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5GmD2NJetk, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:01:58 – Nail Technicians
00:19:06 – Kentucky Board of Cosmetology
01:27:42 – Senator Reggie Thomas’ Testimony
01:35:07 – Associated Health Risks of Ethnic Hair Care Products, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Stephen Miran, of New York, to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, William Pulte, of Florida, to b Mar 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- He also refused to provide any... of the 25,000 posts that he deleted from X after the election.
- Before the FBI has even completed their background investigations, I think this is another example of
- Stephen Myron to be the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. The clerk will call the roll.
- William Polte to be the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
- of Consumer Financial Protection.
Keywords:
nomination, Senator Warren, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Undersecretary of Commerce, accountability, oversight
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss several nominations, notably for key positions including the directors of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Undersecretary of Commerce. Senator Warren raised significant concerns during her opposition to all four nominees, citing their failure to provide satisfactory answers regarding their qualifications and policy perspectives. She expressed particular alarm over Jonathan McKernan's ties to external influences and Jeffrey Kessler's hesitance to acknowledge geopolitical threats, leading to discussions about accountability in nominations and oversight. The votes resulted in a mixed outcome, with some nominees being approved while others faced substantial opposition.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Will Department of Revenue come forward first? I do have a question for you.
- Chair, members, for the record, Molly Murphy with the Department of Revenue.
- The Department of Revenue? Senator Epstein? Great, thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Chair, members, for the record, Molly Murphy with the Department of Revenue.
- Arizona, as a former Department of Revenue employee, I can...
Keywords:
income tax, conformity, Arizona Revised Statutes, taxpayer, federal regulations, firefighters, occupational disease, workers compensation, cancer presumption, police officers, hazardous duty, SB1270, Arizona retirement system, public safety personnel, defined contribution plan, correctional officers, corrections officers, retirement contributions, supplemental contributions, retention incentive
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate of the first called session of the 89th Legislative Assembly will come to order.
- I, Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas, thank you.
- the Congressional redistricting plan in light of constitutional concerns raised by the US Department
- of Justice.
- the judicial department of state government.
Bills:
SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SR5
Keywords:
redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the Department of Justice?
- Department of Justice. Proceed forward.
- Department of Justice.
- Department of Justice. What communications have you had with the Department of Justice? None.
- I don't know off the top of my head how many have been against the Department of Justice or the state
Bills:
SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SR5
Keywords:
redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes