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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Life Protection Act.
- The Heartbeat Act is a good tool for inside the state.
- Act, yet no enforcement lawsuits have been filed. Why not?
- of lawsuits filed under the Texas Heartbeat Act.
- Under the Texas Heartbeat Act, it is working.
Committee:
House State Affairs
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- So hunters do contribute a good point.
- "Hunters, right?" "But this is to all guns, right?" "It is."
- Everybody's not a hunter of Bambi or the deers or the ducks.
- You won't know what I'm thinking unless the act is committed.
- </c><02:29:56.080><c> is</c> what I'm thinking unless the act is what I'm thinking unless the act is
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, please present SB 498, the Keep Families Connected Act 2.0.
- In 2022, this body passed my bill SB 1008, which was Keep Families Connected Act 1.0, and that was signed
- Leslie Caldwell, from Houston, for the California Public Defenders Association, in support.
- Leslie Caldwell Houston, for the California Public Defenders Association, in support. Wonderful.
- Carolynville Hunter, Sloat, Higgins, Jensen, and Associates, on behalf of Bail Hotline Bail Bonds.
Summary:
The Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on criminal justice, public safety, and detention-related issues. SB 498 by Senator Becker would make electronic messaging free for incarcerated people in CDCR facilities and end 15-minute limits on voice calls; the author and supporters argued it would strengthen family ties and rehabilitation, while no opposition testified. SB 953 by Senator Niello would require two DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases even when diversion is granted; victims’ family members and law enforcement groups supported it as an accountability measure, while the ACLU and Debt-Free Justice California opposed it, arguing diversion should remain an incentive for rehabilitation and safer roads. The committee also heard SB 1306 by Senator Cortese, which would align state law with federal exemptions for certain GBL-containing chemical mixtures used in semiconductor manufacturing; the author and SEMI said it would reduce unnecessary regulation and protect California’s semiconductor industry, and there was no opposition testimony.
Members also considered SB 941 by Senator Padilla, which would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost. The author and supporters described high prices for basic necessities and poor conditions in private detention centers, while no opposition witnesses appeared. SB 691 by Senator Wahab would require law enforcement body-camera policies to include a process for EMS personnel to request redaction of recordings before public release when patients are receiving medical treatment; supporters said it would protect patient privacy, while the Sheriff’s Association opposed it as duplicative and potentially confusing. SB 562 by Senator Ashby would allow partial refunds of bail bond premiums when charges are not filed or are dropped early; supporters framed it as a fairness measure for low-income families, while bail industry representatives and victims’ advocates warned it could discourage bail agents from posting bonds and could affect domestic violence cases.
The committee also took up several additional measures on consent or with no opposition testimony, including AB 2796, SB 891, SB 1012, and SB 1143. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 953, SB 1306, and SB 941, and to move SB 498, SB 691, and SB 562 forward as well, with some votes initially held open for absent members. Several bills were pulled by their authors and not heard, including SB 1004, SB 1208, SB 1338, and SB 1401. The meeting concluded with the committee adjourning until the following week.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It basically repeals Section 4 of Act 707 of 2024 and then repeals Section 5 of Act 411 of the 2025 Regular
- So when I Section 5 of Act 411 of the 2025 Regular Session. So, and I have Ms.
Bills:
HR118 , HB1120 , SCR11 , SB73 , SB89 , SB128 , SB149 , SB180 , SB191 , SB196 , SB238 , SB318 , SB340
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, tobacco tax, excise tax, smokeless tobacco, vapor products, public health, FDA, risk-proportionate, tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, SB 73, Act 10, Act No. 774 of 2024
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Military Affairs REVISED Feb 12th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Veterans and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- , new law, a new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma statutes, reads as follows, this Act
- shall be known and may be cited as the CW5RI Rowe Act submitted by Senator Hiinz.
- There's really the biggest concern I have is the excluding from the purchasing act and so choosing that
- That removes all the fairness procedures put in place in our acting from how you bid to who you buy from
- Members, SB1533 is cleanup language to define eligibility requirements for the Dignity and Burial Act
Committee:
Senate Veterans and Military Affairs
Keywords:
military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, Oklahoma National Guard, education assistance, military benefits, dependents, CareerTech Assistance Act, burial grant, memorial headstone, eligibility requirements, funding, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, fiscal management, state law, veteran burial, burial assistance, indigent veterans
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon, Hunter Stern with IBEW-1245, also in support.
- Today, I'm proud to present AB 1577, the Data Center Energy Accountability Act on behalf of Assembly
- Data centers are coming online now, and failure to act will risk hurting Californians.
- Hunter Stern, with IBW Local 1245, in strong support, and noting that we have members doing this work
- Catherine Berry-Houston, United Steelworkers District 12, also on behalf of California Labor for Climate
Committee:
House Utilities and Energy
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- As it relates to somebody who’s committing a violent act in our communities as part of a criminal syndicate
- , and we’re seeing, Who’s committing a violent act in our communities as part of a criminal syndicate
- I'm a hunter.
- Houston PD has come. Dallas is actually coming. From across the nation. Houston PD has come.
- the prosecution under a class with the amendment to felony for those who participate in the heinous acts
Committees:
House Judiciary , House House Judiciary Committee of Reference
Keywords:
felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, abandonment, concealment, dead body, class 5 felony, criminal offense, unlawful flight, eluding police, fleeing law enforcement, police pursuit, vehicle pursuit, reckless endangerment, felony enhancement, class 4 felony, class 2 felony
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- had it easier because Louisiana remote sellers can file through a single centralized system, which acts
- Act.
- Senator Jenkins has the Louisiana Land Banking Authority Act that came through last session.
- I had seen that in 2021 we had passed a bill for vehicle expenses that did get written in as Act 303.
- But then in 2023, Representative Bishop did run one that was HB 250, ultimately became Act 366, that
Bills:
HB214 , HB217 , HB253 , HB411 , HB440 , HB514 , HB515 , HB543 , HB614 , HB620 , HB658 , HB812 , HB898 , HB961
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, income tax, tax repeal, individuals, estates, trusts, tax reduction, state revenue
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Leslie Caldwell Houston. Defense and strong support.
- Leslie Caldwell Houston, California Public Defenders Association, in support.
- I'm proud to present SB 19, the Safe Schools and Places of Worship Act.
- Caldwell Houston.
- Leslie Caldwell, Houston, with the California Public Defenders Association.
Committee:
House Public Safety
Summary:
The committee heard several public safety bills, beginning with SB 701 by Senator Wahab, which would create a state-law tool to address a serious criminal offense that supporters said local prosecutors currently cannot punish effectively. Support came from the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office, the California Police Chiefs Association, League of California Cities, and the California State Sheriffs’ Association. The ACLU and others opposed the bill as unnecessary duplication of existing law, though some opponents said they may move to neutral after amendments. Because quorum was not yet established, the bill was held open without a vote at that time.
The committee then heard SB 834 by Senator Dodd, a technical cleanup bill on automatic record clearance. The author and sponsor said it would fix implementation problems in existing record-clearing laws by preventing outdated “pending” charges from blocking relief, requiring local court records to match DOJ updates, and creating a way for people to obtain written proof of relief. Support was broad and no opposition was registered. The chair recommended an aye vote, and the bill was held open until later action.
Senator Rubio presented SB 248, requiring DOJ to send new gun purchasers educational materials during the waiting period about safe storage, suicide prevention, domestic violence resources, and gun violence restraining orders. Supporters said the bill is a common-sense education measure; one opponent argued the information is already provided at gun stores and in manuals. After quorum was established, the committee voted the bill out on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with one member not voting and the measure placed on call.
The committee also took up SB 19, another Senator Rubio bill, to create a new crime for credible threats against schools and places of worship even when no specific individual is named. Supporters, including law enforcement and Jewish community organizations, said current law leaves a dangerous gap and that the bill would help address swatting, bomb threats, and generalized threats. Opponents, including the ACLU and youth justice advocates, warned it would expand the school-to-prison pipeline and criminalize students. After extensive debate, the committee approved the bill on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with the measure also held on call. Later, SB 759 by Senator Archuleta, which would require court hearings after repeated post-release supervision violations or new offenses, passed on a due-pass vote despite opposition from public defenders and justice advocates who said it would reduce discretion and increase incarceration. Finally, SB 6 by Senator Ashby, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance, passed after supporters argued it would curb diversion and save lives, while opponents said criminalization would not reduce overdose deaths and would hinder research; the committee chair and several members emphasized the need for tools to address the drug supply while also expanding treatment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Kashyap Patel, of Nevada, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice. Jan 30th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- That violated the Hatch Act for his political conduct in office.
- On January 6th, I said the same thing about acts against law enforcement.
- Are you familiar with this memo regarding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act abuses?
- They charged him with a FACE Act violation. Why?
- Look, yesterday we signed the Lakin-Riley Act, and the law President Trump did.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Hunter. Kerwin. Leach. Yeah. Leo Wilson. Schoolcraft. All right, a quorum is present.
- We are not here to talk about Open Meetings Act violations.
- There have been several lawsuits filed regarding voter disenfranchisement and the Open Meetings Act.
- And the Gilmore-Aiken Act.
- We faced the same thing in the Houston area at one time.
Bills:
HB4 , HB54 , HB775 , HB850 , HB 1122 , HB 1249 , HB1405 , HB2336 , HB2757 , HB3372 , HB3622 , HB4442 , HB4687 , HB4893 , HB5089 , HB5515 , HB5606 , SB10 , SB24 , HB1573 , HB3369 , HB4 , HB54 , SB 10 , SB 24
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
non-human behaviors, education, Texas schools, policy, regulation, funding, teacher salaries, school districts, state budget, non-enrolled students, University Interscholastic League, participation, eligibility standards, school participation, academic standards, Texas education, interscholastic league, extracurricular activities, academic proficiency, AED
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that language from the original act?
- Is that language from the original act?
- Volunteer firemen all of a sudden commit an act and in the performance of their duty.
- Yeah, by an act that was performed in their... And they're... ...department.
- From one duck hunter to another, thank you for bringing this bill. Thank you, Rep.
Bills:
HB9 , HB10 , HB16 , HB44 , HB46 , HB61 , HB101 , HB126 , HB153 , HB164 , HB233 , HB242 , HB436 , HB455 , HB571 , HB594
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, legal holiday, Acadia Parish
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine S.124, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for disciplinary procedures for supervisors and managers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and to modify the procedures of personnel actions against employees of the Dep Mar 11th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Act, Love Lives On Act, and external provisions.
- and addiction therapy quality of care act and the vet pass act of 2025 and caring survivors act of 2025
- Act, and the Veteran Claims Act of 2025, and is unable to provide views at this time.
- act in a House Subcommittee.
- The average days to come... number of days to complete a pre-act... PAC Act claim were 166.
Bills:
SB124 , SB201 , SB275 , SB410 , SB478 , SB607 , SB610 , SB611 , SB654 , SB702 , SB787 , SB831 , SB892
Committee:
Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments
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.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business REVISED: SB1873 - Link added Mar 31st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Business
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1534 is a charity enforcement act working with the AG's office to strengthen protections
- Just was trying to imagine what if you could just give me like an example of how a bad actor might act
- Just like my good friend and colleague before me, this is a compacting licensure act for occupational
Committee:
House Business
Keywords:
roofing, contractor registration, continuing education, endorsement, construction industry, fireworks, consumer safety, local governance, emergency declaration, public safety, dentist, dental hygienist, dentistry, dental hygiene, licensure compact, interstate compact, professional licensing, license portability, health workforce, workforce shortage
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Karen Knapp and I drove in from Houston this morning to give this testimony.
- This does not take away the requirements of the National Firearms Act.
- This bill does not change the federal enforcement of a National Firearms Act violation.
- These measures are not an act of responsible governance.
- Changing the National Firearms Act.
Bills:
HB259 , HB 1128 , HB1337 , HB1506 , HB1794 , HB2215 , HB2470 , HB2771 , HB2882 , HB2993 , HB3053 , HB3428 , HB3669 , HB3789 , HB3924 , HB4201 , HB4675 , HB259
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety, Texas law, short-barrel, law enforcement, election judges, concealed handgun, polling places
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 10th, 2026 at 06:48 pm
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So they will also be acting in an expert fashion today if they are provided to give the rest of their
- The Health Care Delivery and Access Act was created through legislation during the 2024 session.
- passes this framework because it preserves crucial provisions of the Health Care Delivery and Access Act
- This act has become the backbone of our hospitals' financial stability.
- Keeping this act in place is of utmost importance to the future viability of our hospitals.
Committee:
House House Consumer & Public Affairs
Keywords:
juvenile delinquency, firearm possession, criminal background checks, state law, gun control, youth offense, conviction, public safety, SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider an original bill entitled, "GENIUS Act of 2025", and S.875, to curtail the political weaponization of Federal banking agencies by eliminating reputational risk as a component of the supervision of depository institutions. Mar 13th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Today's historic markup of the Genius Act and the Firm Act is proof that we are in fact delivering on
- . banking, including Senator Kramer's Fair Access to Banking Act.
- This committee will also be considering the FIRM Act during today's session.
- Under the Genius Act, stablecoin issuers must already comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, including filing
- I now move to call up S. 875, the FIRM Act.
Bills:
SB875
Keywords:
banking regulation, federal agencies, reputational risk, financial services, supervision, FIRM Act, bank supervision, depository institutions, federal banking agencies, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, CFPB, credit unions, Operation Choke Point, financial discrimination, safety and soundness, supervisory guidance, examination manual
Summary:
This meeting focused on the markup of the Genius Act and the FIRM Act, two significant pieces of legislation addressing stablecoin regulation and the financial industry's regulatory framework. The Chairman noted the importance of providing clarity to the digital asset community and protecting American consumers, while also promoting innovation and competition within the financial sector. Members of both parties expressed varying viewpoints, with some highlighting concerns related to national security and the potential risks associated with stablecoins.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that language from the original act?
- Volunteer firemen all of a sudden commit an act and in the performance of their duty...
- Yeah, by an act that was performed in their... And they're... ...department.
- From one duck hunter to another, thank you for bringing this bill. Thank you, Rep.
- From one duck hunter to another, thank you for bringing this bill. Thank you, Rep. All right.
Committee:
House Judiciary
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary met on March 19, 2006, and considered a series of mostly local and judicial bills. Early action included HB 436, which authorizes appointment of honorably discharged veterans as park wardens; supporters said it would give veterans meaningful service roles and improve park safety. The committee adopted an amendment requiring honorable discharge, employment qualification compliance if hired by a public entity, and firearms training where applicable, then reported the bill favorably. The committee also advanced HB 16, extending the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin, and HB 44, which shifts certain blight-related hearings in St. Bernard Parish from the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication to justices of the peace and constables; members asked about appeals, fines, jurisdictional limits, and whether the change would affect HOAs, and the bill was reported favorably.
Members then approved HB 61 creating Battle of New Orleans Day, with an amendment clarifying holiday language and adding a detailed historical commemoration of the battle and its diverse forces. HB 233, which raises juror mileage reimbursement from 16 cents per mile to the state travel rate, drew support but also concern about the cost to local governments; the sponsor and members discussed the fiscal impact, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 164, expanding commissioner powers in the 15th Judicial District Court, was also reported favorably after testimony that it would help manage caseloads and mirror procedures used in other districts. HB 455, defining public works employees as first responders for coordination and recognition purposes, generated extensive questions about emergency authority, FEMA reimbursement, workers’ compensation, liability, and unintended consequences; the committee deferred the bill to a later meeting for further review.
The committee also approved HB 242, authorizing deputy constables in St. Tammany Parish at no state cost, and HB 10, making the Friday of the International Rice Festival a legal holiday in Acadia Parish. HB 9, designating Shreveport as the stuffed shrimp capital of Louisiana, was reported favorably after light discussion. HB 571, which would make permanent the complex litigation section program in the 19th Judicial District Court, was supported by judges and court staff who said it improves efficiency in large cases such as asbestos and hurricane litigation; it was reported favorably. Finally, HB 16 and several other local measures moved forward without objection, while the committee also heard a deeply personal presentation on HB 61 designating February 24 as SCN2A Awareness Day, later amended to honor Emily Catherine Diedon by name; members expressed sympathy, discussed genetic testing and access to care, and reported the bill favorably as amended.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I own 43 apartment projects in the Houston area.
- We can look at how that has been invested and used in our home... ...is the city of Houston and the Houston
- about 20,000 units acquired by the Houston Housing Authority.
- Not that we have NIMBYs in Houston, but hey.
- Turner, City of Houston case.
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I was born and raised right there at home in the Houston chapter.
- Houston beat Dallas, but I represent in Dallas now, so if I had the Houston and Dallas chapters, will
- I would be remiss if I didn't say thank you for helping us pass the Crown Act.
- A native of the Houston area, 13-year-old DJ first became interested in hip-hop and police work after
- HB5619 by Wilson relates to extending the Hazelwood Exemption Act to active-duty members.