Video & Transcript Research : 'majority voting'

Page 146 of 500
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary (02/20/2026)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • I will urge you to um vote opposed >> Okay.
  • <01:43:14.639> the causes a major major conflict. the causes a major major conflict. the language
  • the majority of us want this kind of bill.
  • So for the people that signed in, it's not the majority of us. talked about that the majority the prime
  • c> sponsor said the majority of us want sponsor said the majority of us want this<03:19:34.960> kind
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/04/2026)

Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • So subcommittee voting form— >> Perfect. Okay. So subcommittee voting form.
  • The vote is 14-2.
  • The vote is 16 to zip. All those Okay. The vote is 16 to zip.
  • Vote 16 zip. All those in favor of Okay. Vote 16 zip.
  • Yes, I voted against it.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EDU Public Hearing 03-10-2025

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, vote? Any members voting no? Any members voting with reservations? None.
  • Any members voting no? Any members voting with reservations? Hearing none, all five members voting.
  • Chair, vote? Any members voting no? Any members voting with reservations? None.
  • Chair, vote? Any members voting no? Any members voting with reservations? None.
  • Chair, vote? Any members voting no? Any members voting with reservations? None.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/23/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • to speak up for human dignity by voting to speak up for human dignity by voting on<00:15:24.920>
  • this critical vote to Minnesotans. this critical vote to Minnesotans.
  • And I'm asking that you vote no to SF 473.
  • Please<00:33:56.560> vote<00:33:56.840> no.
  • I urge a no vote. Thank you for trust. I urge a no vote.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And with that, I ask for your aye vote. But I want to turn next to Ramona Prieto representing Uber.
  • This particular issue was not a major area of focus because the...
  • We asked for an aye vote. Madam Chair and members, thank you so much. My name is Trish Kelly.
  • Members, that bill needs a few more votes; the bill's on call. Okay, we're going to go.
  • Hoover not voting. Rogers, aye. SB 716 is out. We'll leave the roll open for additional add-ons.
Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee heard three bills. SB 371 by Senator Cabaldon would reduce uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage requirements for transportation network companies from $1 million to $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident, with committee amendments adding findings and declarations, higher limits than originally proposed, and a joint study on UM/UIM impacts. Supporters, including Uber, Lyft, business groups, and some consumer advocates, argued the bill would lower fares and increase driver earnings by reducing insurance costs. Opponents, including consumer attorneys, labor groups, and consumer watchdog organizations, warned it would cut protections for riders and drivers and might not guarantee savings would be passed through. The committee approved SB 371 on a due-pass basis and re-referred it to Appropriations by a 9-0 vote. The committee then heard SB 716 by Senator Durazo, which would create a Home Internet Lifeline Program to let eligible low-income households apply Lifeline subsidies to home broadband service. Proponents said the bill addresses broadband affordability after the federal Affordable Connectivity Program expired, and that it would help students, workers, and families access reliable internet. Opponents from the wireless industry objected to the funding mechanism, arguing the surcharge would fall unfairly on wireless consumers, while one broadband group moved to neutral after amendments. The bill was approved on a due-pass basis and sent to Appropriations, but the roll was held open and later completed with the bill passing 7-1. The committee also took up SB 480 by Senator Archuleta relating to autonomous vehicles as a consent item, with no presentation or debate. It was approved on a due-pass basis and re-referred to Appropriations by a 9-0 vote. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly focused on affordability, consumer protection, and whether savings from the bills would actually reach riders, drivers, or households.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 30th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • aye vote.
  • your aye vote.
  • Vote and I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Senator.
  • I would rise and affirm the majority leader's comments and ask for an aye vote.
  • I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of confirmations, resolutions, and bills. Governor’s appointments for Dina Eltawasi as Caltrans director, Allison Salt Install to the Court Reporters Board, Olivia May Assumption to the California Commission on Disability Access, and William Adams to the California Exposition and State Fair Board were presented by Senator Grove and later confirmed. The body also adopted several resolutions and bills, including SCR 143 honoring the Hmong and Laotian special guerrilla unit veterans of the Vietnam-era secret war in Laos, SR 96 recognizing National County Government Month, SB 1347 clarifying stock albuterol authority in public schools, SB 977 requiring chain restaurants to offer at least one healthier children’s meal option, SB 1234 requiring fentanyl testing when juvenile dependency drug testing is already ordered, SCR 161 designating May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, SR 101 replacing Senator Jones with Senator Ochoa Bogh on the Rules Committee, SB 1111 addressing unauthorized AI digital replicas, and SCR 128 establishing High School Voter Education Weeks. All of these items ultimately passed, many by unanimous or near-unanimous votes after calls were lifted for absent members. The chamber also heard brief support statements on the measures. Senator Umberg and Senator Archuleta emphasized the long-overdue recognition of Hmong and Laotian veterans; Senator Cortese and Senator McGuire highlighted the importance of counties and county workers amid federal policy changes; Senator Nilo described SB 1347 as a cleanup measure extending stock albuterol authorization to public schools including preschool; Senator Weber Pearson argued SB 977 would improve children’s nutrition and help families make healthier choices; Senator Alvarado-Gil framed SB 1234 as an anti-fentanyl safety measure for children; Senator Weber Pearson also presented SCR 161 as a response to widespread maternal mental health needs; Senator Ashby presented SB 1111 as a response to the rise in AI-generated deepfakes; and Senator Perez promoted youth civic engagement through SCR 128. Several confirmations and measures were approved by roll call, with later “lift and call” votes confirming the appointments and passing the resolutions and bills. The Senate also handled consent calendar items, with Senator Cervantes removing SB 1381 from consent. The remaining consent calendar items were approved. Committee announcements followed, including budget subcommittee meetings. The session concluded with Senator Wiener’s adjournment in memory of disability rights activist Alice Wong, who was remembered for her advocacy, writing, and disability justice work. The Senate then announced its next floor session for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 2 p.m., and adjourned until later that day for the formal adjournment motion.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 3/18/2026 #2

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Has everyone recorded their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote? Explain their vote.
  • Explain wish to change their vote? Explain their<02:01:37.600> vote. their vote. their vote.
  • Has everyone recorded their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote?
  • Has everyone recorded their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote? Explain their vote.
  • Has everyone recorded their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote? Explain their vote.
Summary: The Senate reconvened with a quorum present and then proceeded through committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports and amendments without objection. Early measures included SB 530, which funds grants for multigenerational social connection programs for older adults; SB 731, clarifying the legal status of the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council; SB 809, directing a feasibility study on a caregiver infrastructure program; SB 860, creating an Aging Resilience Fund with reporting and budget protections; SB 910, requiring insurance reimbursement for services provided by graduate-level clinical interns under supervision; and SB 972, making several Baltimore City alcoholic beverages licensing changes. Each of these bills was advanced to third reading after committee amendments were adopted. The Finance Committee also advanced SB 555, establishing a Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and a provider resource toolkit for dementia care; SB 757, creating a Maryland Local Sourcing Portal to connect businesses with local sources for tariff-impacted goods; SB 772, creating an employment training and opportunity database to help people qualify for or maintain Medicaid and SNAP; SB 792, requiring hospitals to adopt and train staff on immigration-enforcement policies consistent with Attorney General guidance; SB 869, establishing a workforce training pilot program through Commerce and community colleges; SB 905, creating an advanced manufacturing grant program through TEDCO; and SB 974, changing who may serve as inspector for the Caroline County Board of License Commissioners. Most of these bills were reported favorably with technical or narrowing amendments and then ordered printed for third reading. Budget and Taxation advanced SB 28, which would create binding arbitration for state employee collective bargaining impasses and include a proposed constitutional amendment requiring funding in the Governor’s budget; SB 466, expanding a physician preceptor tax credit and adjusting training-hour requirements; and later SB 704, concerning estate tax treatment for qualified agricultural property transferred to an LLC. SB 557, a gaming-related bill, was laid over until the end of the evening at the majority leader’s request. In the Education, Energy, and the Environment report, the committee advanced SB 35 on a state natural science museum designation, SB 166 on shellfish aquaculture permit sanctions, SB 189 on municipal drainage inlet safety requirements prompted by a child’s death, SB 242 on civil relief for service members and spouses, SB 266 on local regulation of invasive trees and tree-of-heaven, and SB 267 on a corporate rental-property registry and local housing application review process. SB 267 drew a brief question from the minority leader, who asked whether prior opposition remained and how the amended bill differed; the sponsor said the opposition had gone away and described the bill as now focused on a responsible-owner registry and an administrative review process.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EDT Public Hearing 02-27-2025

Economic Development and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing none, Vice Chair, for the vote. Chair goes, I vote yes. Senator Kim, Senator A.
  • chair for the vote shair goes I I vote chair for the vote shair goes I I vote Yes<01:03:02.680><
  • chair for the votee chair goes I I vote chair for the votee chair goes I I vote Yes<01:03:28.160
  • <01:04:35.720> Yes for the vote chair goes I I vote Yes for the vote chair goes I I vote Yes
  • chair for the vote chair goes I I vote chair for the vote chair goes I I vote Yes<01:05:00.799><
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard confirmations for two Hawaii Technology Development Corporation board nominees, Jaclyn Ka and Gregory Oara. Testimony for both was overwhelmingly in support. Supporters for Ka emphasized her Kauaʻi roots, work in workforce development and digital equity, and ability to connect schools, industry, and community needs. In her own remarks, Ka said she wants to bring resources to Kauaʻi and the neighbor islands, strengthen local workforce pathways, and use the HTDC board to help local residents access technology jobs and training. Members questioned Ka about how to reduce reliance on mainland hires for jobs at PMRF and other technology employers, how to better align training with local needs, and how to connect Kauaʻi schools, community college programs, and creative media/digital technology efforts. Ka described KDB’s role in building islandwide digital media and drone clubs, professional development for teachers, and partnerships intended to create a pipeline from school to workforce. She also said the legislature can help mainly by listening and staying informed about local needs. For Oara, supporters highlighted his engineering and semiconductor background, his experience in academia, industry, and startups, and his potential to help HTDC with technology commercialization, IP, and exportable services. Oara said he wants HTDC to better support early-stage companies, improve coordination among universities, government, and the private sector, and create a directory of technical skill sets to connect startups with needed expertise. He also discussed AI, saying Hawaii can contribute by developing smaller, locally relevant models rather than only relying on large-scale data-center infrastructure. The hearing focused on these nominations and testimony; no vote or final committee action was stated in the transcript.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:08:07.199> uh the majority, and these aren't new. uh the majority, and these aren't new
  • <00:09:13.279> yesterday, congressional vote yesterday, congressional vote yesterday, Republicans
  • Before I the major points as I see them.
  • address your comments, the uh majority address your comments, the uh majority of<02:04:29.760>
  • <02:12:14.239> tax Republicans voted again against tax Republicans voted again against tax
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a critically important bill. to many of my communities, including Laga Vista, who are having major
  • calculation was a penalty, not a cure for financial pain that Cap Metro would feel should members vote
  • If Lago Vista were to vote to exit CapMetro under the terms of this bill, CapMetro would simply terminate
  • If they know that there's a good chance we will vote to get out, maybe they'll listen. to us and provide
  • Citizens should never have to wait five years just to have a chance to vote. about a major issues like
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, the vote is six ayes, four noes, zero not voting.
  • I'm going to vote yes today, but reserve my vote on the floor. Senator Epstein? Explain my vote.
  • Seven ayes, one no, two not voting. Members, by your vote...
  • Quick explanation: this would require a three-quarter majority vote on the floor.
  • Six ayes, three no, one not voting. By your vote of six ayes, three no, and one not voting...
Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 1630, which would direct AHCCCS to seek federal approval for a home- and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with quarterly implementation updates, stakeholder input, and a cap on enrollment. The sponsor and advocates from Arizona Mad Moms argued the bill would create an assisted-living-style Medicaid option for the most disabled SMI individuals, improve continuity of care, and reduce state general fund costs by shifting some expenses to federal Medicaid funding. Access testified neutral, estimating a total fiscal impact of $27.7 million, including $5.83 million general fund, and explained the need for CMS approval. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the initial cap to 250 members, changing reporting frequency, and adjusting eligibility and expansion conditions, then passed SB 1630 as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1131, which originally required school districts and charter schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans and appropriated $1 million for implementation. An amendment replaced the mandate with a reporting requirement on AED counts, CPR/AED-trained staff, and whether schools have a plan, while keeping a grant component for AEDs and prioritizing rural schools. The American Heart Association supported the amended approach as a way to gather baseline data and target resources, and members discussed AED training, school preparedness, and whether the funding should favor rural or high-population schools. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1131 as amended on a 9-1 vote, with Senator Kuby voting no and several members explaining concerns about funding and priorities. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1582, which concerned the school safety interoperability fund. An amendment shifted the appropriation from the Department of Education to the Department of Administration and allocated funds to specific county sheriff offices for continuing operation and maintenance of existing interoperability systems, while narrowing the program to public safety agencies and school districts and requiring twice-yearly testing. Sheriffs, a county school superintendent, and the Arizona Sheriffs Association described the systems as useful for drills and real emergencies, improving communication between schools and first responders; one speaker noted the program had been used in drills and at least one live deployment. Some members questioned the audit findings, the focus on rural counties, and whether the program was a good use of funds, while supporters emphasized its value for school safety. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1582 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1504, which would change retirement rules for Tier 2 and Tier 3 public safety personnel by allowing earlier normal retirement and shortening the COLA waiting period, with an amendment exempting the changes from the statutory pre-funding requirement. Supporters from firefighter and police groups said the bill would improve recruitment and retention and let employees receive earned benefits sooner, while city, county, and taxpayer representatives warned it would add substantial unfunded liabilities and undermine the 2016 pension reforms. Actuarial testimony estimated significant costs, including tens of millions in annual or upfront impacts depending on how the change is funded, and members debated whether the amendment would shift costs onto future taxpayers or simply spread them over time. The transcript ends during continued testimony and discussion on SB 1504, before a final vote is reached.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • If not, Vice Chair Lamos for the vote. Chair votes aye. Members, we're voting on SB 2567.
  • Chair votes aye. Vice Chair also votes aye. Senator Ihara also votes aye.
  • Chair votes I. Vice Chair also votes I. Senator Ihara votes I. Senator Moriwaki votes I.
  • If not, Vice Chair Lamas for the vote. Chair votes aye. Members, we're voting on SB 3046.
  • If not, Vice Chair Lamas for the vote. Chair votes aye. Members, we're voting on SB 2231.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee first took up SB 2567, a Judiciary package measure concerning temporary restraining orders for threats and harassment tied to a public employee’s official actions. Representatives from the Attorney General’s Office and the Judiciary said they had worked out a compromise to address earlier concerns, including a two-year pilot project, broader coverage for state officers and employees across all branches and counties, a special fund to pay for private counsel in some cases, and authority for Judiciary staff attorneys or Judiciary funds to represent Judiciary personnel. Members asked about coverage for retired judges, funding limits, and whether the measure could be used for workplace disputes; the witnesses said retired judges and per diem judges could be covered if the harassment related to their work, the fund would be limited and subject to available appropriations, and petitions would not be allowed between employees in the same branch. The chair recommended passage with amendments, and the committee adopted the recommendation unanimously. The committee then heard SB 2448, which creates a civil remedy for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images under the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act. The bill’s proponent from the Uniform Law Commission explained that a plaintiff would need to show intentional disclosure or threat of disclosure of a private intimate image without consent, and said the privacy question would be fact-specific. Supporters, including the Commission on the Status of Women and Imua Alliance, favored giving survivors civil recourse. Opponents from the Sex Abuse Treatment Center and others warned that the term "private" could invite victim-blaming and broad discovery into a survivor’s past, while still acknowledging the need for some privacy limitation to avoid overbreadth, especially for people who intentionally distribute intimate content online. Committee members questioned whether the definition of "private" should be tightened. The bill’s proponent said the term should remain because it aligns with the related criminal statute and helps keep the measure focused on classic revenge-porn situations, while still allowing Hawaii-specific changes if needed. The committee did not take final action on SB 2448 in the portion provided, but testimony and discussion centered on balancing survivor protections with concerns about discovery and the scope of liability.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House passes SF2884, the Minnesota State Retirement System pensions bill 5/19/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • think we can really have a strong vote. think we can really have a strong vote.
  • Vote green.
  • Vote green. Thank you. I commission. Vote green. Thank you.
  • and I do encourage a green vote on this. and I do encourage a green vote on this.
  • [Music] Members, please vote. give us a green vote. Thank you. give us a green vote. Thank you.
Keywords: 1183, house
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Apr 22nd, 2025

Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • We currently have five votes with one member not voting.
  • Quirk-Silva not voting. Valencia? Zubur? Not voting. Zubur not voting.
  • Four aye votes and one no vote, with two members not voting. I'll be on call for absent members.
  • Not voting. Valencia, not voting. Current roll is six members, with two not voting.
  • Not voting. Could we entertain a vote change? Yes, there's a vote change.
Keywords: 988, house, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-01 - 11:30AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and I'll be voting no. and I'll be voting no.
  • Oh, but I do plan on voting yes. Oh, but I do plan on voting yes.
  • Senator Major? No.
  • Those voting yes, 11. Those voting no, 16. The amendment has failed.
  • The vote in committee Mr. bill. The vote in committee Mr.
Keywords: 927, senate, all
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 05/06/2026

Energy And Telecommunications

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any no votes? Any without recs? No. No. Three no votes. We have enough to advance the bill.
  • Any no votes? Any without recs? Nay. Nay. So there's three no votes.
  • Any no votes? Help me in them. Without rec. There's one rec, without rec, and two no votes.
  • Any no votes? Any no votes? All right. Any other questions or comments or concerns? Any no votes?
  • Any no votes? Well, sorry, I'll certainly message on the motions. And second, any no votes?
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications considered a large agenda focused mainly on energy affordability, the CLCPA, utility rates, and renewable energy siting. Senator Mattera and other Republican members argued that the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act has driven up utility bills, harmed reliability, and imposed costs on ratepayers, while Democratic members pushed back that rising costs are also driven by natural gas markets, infrastructure costs, and broader economic factors. Several bills sought to repeal or pause CLCPA-related policies, create a CLCPA task force, impose studies or moratoriums on new energy taxes and fees, and increase transparency around utility surcharges and state energy spending. Supporters framed these measures as ratepayer relief and accountability; opponents said some proposals would undermine clean-energy policy and existing consumer-benefit programs. The committee defeated S.1167, which would have repealed the All Electric Building Act, and S.1173, which would have created a CLCPA task force. It also failed S.5250, a bill to study CLCPA costs and impose a moratorium on new energy taxes, fees, or regulations, and S.7075, which would have prohibited the system benefits charge on utility bills. Several other bills advanced, including S.1236A on virtual access and electronic filing for Public Service Commission proceedings, S.1552 establishing reduced residential rates for low-income electric and natural gas customers, S.2484 directing a study of replacement timeframes for battery storage and renewable facilities, S.2638 on carbon allowance auction proceeds, S.3247 on electric vehicle charging stations, S.3553 requiring utilities to post promotional and educational materials on their websites, S.4571A creating a floating solar incentive education program, S.5518 shifting Public Service Commission funding to legislative appropriation, and S.6412A requiring itemized ratepayer disclosure of surcharges. S.9251, on labor-related legal costs, was referred to the Labor Committee. S.7710, which would have restricted energy storage systems near schools and homes in New York City, failed after concerns and support were debated. The committee adjourned after completing the agenda.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 14, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • legislation with an I uh vote. legislation with an I uh vote.
  • The first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15-minute vote.
  • > votes.
  • five minute votes. five minute votes.
  • Smith of New Jersey votes aye. Miss Deloro votes aye. >> Mr. Casten. >> Mr. Casten votes aye.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-12-26)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • , zero no votes, and zero pass votes, Senate Bill 125 is amended by the committee.
  • Senate Bill votes, and zero pass votes.
  • With eight yes votes, no no votes, and zero pass votes, Senate Joint Resolution 74 is passed and will
  • With eight yes votes, no no votes, and zero pass votes, Senate Joint Resolution 74 is passed and will
  • With eight yes votes, no no votes, and zero pass votes, Senate Joint Resolution 74 is passed and will
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and took up Senate Bill 125, sponsored by Sen. Danny Carroll, which would create a structure for evaluating and placing juveniles with acute mental illness, including a continuum of care and a process for resolving placement disputes between the Justice Cabinet and Juvenile Justice Cabinet through a judge. The committee adopted a committee substitute before hearing the bill. Carroll described several changes in the substitute, including removing language that would have made juvenile information nonconfidential in certain lawsuits, requiring public escape information to be removed once a juvenile is returned to custody, clarifying escape charges for juveniles absent without leave, and revising language about when hospitals may discharge high-acuity youth until a new facility is built. Carroll and Justice Cabinet officials Mona Wamik and Dr. Clark Lester argued that Kentucky needs a secure high-acuity mental health facility for violent juveniles because detention centers are not equipped to provide psychiatric treatment, private hospitals often refuse these youth, and current staff cannot administer the level of care needed, including intramuscular medication. They also said the bill would support two new female detention centers to help return DJJ to a regional detention model. Carroll cited prior juvenile detention crises, ongoing lawsuits, and a Department of Justice investigation, saying the bill could affect whether Kentucky faces a consent decree. Wamik said the proposed high-acuity facility would serve youth clinically assessed as needing secure treatment and would be designed to balance security with clinical care. Senators asked about how the bill would apply to a violent 14-year-old, whether the facility would simply isolate dangerous youth, what clinical care DJJ can currently provide, and staffing and cost estimates. Carroll said the bill would not change criminal accountability but would apply only if a youth were found to be severely mentally ill and need treatment placement. Dr. Lester said DJJ currently can provide only oral psychiatric medication and cannot administer intramuscular injections or the physical holds needed for acute psychiatric treatment. Cabinet staff said staffing would need to be higher than in a standard detention setting and estimated annual operating costs for the high-acuity facility at about $12 million, compared with about $8 million for a regular juvenile detention facility. No vote on final passage was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jun 2nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • King voting aye. Zwiener voting aye. Have all members voted?
  • It's a record vote. Clerk, ring the bell. Mr. Capriglione voting aye. Have all members voted?
  • Little voting aye. Mr. Leach voting aye. Mr. Garren voting aye. All members voted.
  • Leach voting aye. Mr. Little voting aye. Ms. Rose voting aye. Mr. Moody voting aye. Mr.
  • Cain voting aye. Dr. Albers voting aye. Gagarin voting aye. Kerwin voting nay.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Using stem cell research was a major breakthrough at the time.
  • It blurs the lines between patient care and asking about voting.
  • Until later, well, until we take it up to vote if we vote on a freshman's bill.
  • I believe we voted that out. Senator Hall, thank you for bringing that up.
  • The second major concern...