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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 20th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • James Hurley, the 16th President of Tarleton State. Dr.
  • Is there objection to the adoption of the resolution?
  • Definitely not for my alma mater, but I want to. state.
  • I'm going to your Texas Senate and your state capitol.
  • He's a leader in the fight for the future of our state.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the state of Arizona and outside the state of Arizona who would travel here for these treatments.
  • Who is the state to violate those parental rights?
  • We did a cross-map analysis between where the state opportunities to close loopholes in our state.
  • It is reasonable for the state to decline subsidy.
  • That has drawn both state and federal scrutiny.
Summary: The committee heard and acted on several health-related bills, with the longest discussion centered on SB 1214, the Arizona Stem Cell Therapy Act. The bill would regulate stem cell and birth tissue therapies, bar use of tissues derived from aborted fetuses or embryos, require informed consent and disclosure for non-FDA-approved therapies, and create civil and criminal penalties for violations. Supporters framed it as a patient-safety and bioscience-innovation measure, while opponents objected to the abortion-related language and felony penalties. The committee approved SB 1214 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also advanced SB 1194, which would prohibit health professionals and institutions from denying care or reducing care quality based on vaccination status, and SB 1814, which creates a study committee on substance use disorder treatment standards and oversight. SB 1602, increasing monthly stipends for kinship foster care parents, and SB 1603, expanding child-only cash assistance eligibility for certain foster and relative placements, were both amended and passed unanimously. SB 1177, barring public funds from being used for gender transition procedures, and SB 1014, requiring insurance coverage for detransition care and related reporting, both drew strong support and opposition and were each approved on 4-3 votes. Later, the committee unanimously passed SB 1628, requiring insurers and health plans to report claims-denial and prior-authorization data to DIFI for public reporting, and SB 1629, requiring AHCCCS managed care organizations to give advance notice and network-adequacy documentation before terminating high-volume providers without cause. Supporters of both bills emphasized transparency and patient access, while opponents argued the measures duplicated existing federal or state oversight. The committee then heard SB 1752, which would criminalize commercial harvesting or sale of mescaline while preserving a religious-use defense; the sponsor said it was intended to address improper sales of peyote-derived substances, but no final action on that bill was taken in the portion provided.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 14th, 2026 at 01:49 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing no objection, it is so ordered. Seeing no objection, it is so ordered.
  • in our state.
  • with the help of Representative Hernandez and Representative Block.
  • So, Representative, Mr.
  • I've stated several times, we have underfunded, In this state, as I've stated several times, we have
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary May 7th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Rang has moved favorable. Any objections? No objections?
  • Representative of the column is favorable on the amendment? Any objections? No objections.
  • Moved favorable by Representative Newell. Is there any objections? No objections?
  • We do have a motion moved favorable by Representative Newell. Is there any objections?
  • Representative McAli has moved favorable. Any objections? No objections. That bill is favorable.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard a series of Senate and House bills, mostly dealing with courts, veterans, public safety, and licensing. Early actions included favorable reports on SB 317, which adds the House and Senate Military and Veterans Affairs committee chairs to the Louisiana Military Advisory Council, and SB 357, which updates court administration and appellate e-case management provisions, cleans up outdated language, and revises reimbursement and security rules. SB 232, funding the judges’ supplemental compensation fund, was amended and reported favorably, and SB 421, modernizing electronic records terminology and safeguards, was also reported favorably. Several House bills were voluntarily deferred, including HB 1190, HB 1097, and later HB 374-1. The committee then took up SB 208 on veterans’ services, which was presented as a response to the earlier court ruling striking down Act 479. The bill seeks to regulate unaccredited “claim shark” businesses that charge veterans for disability-claim assistance, while exempting federally regulated accredited agents. Testimony from the Department of Veterans Affairs supported the bill as a way to protect veterans from predatory practices, while an opposing witness argued the issue is preempted by federal law and should be left to Congress or the pending Fifth Circuit appeal. Despite the objection, the bill was reported favorably. Members also advanced SB 510, which would restrict access to certain licensed establishments that sell hemp-based intoxicating products, especially bar-like venues where minors can currently enter; Alcohol and Tobacco Control explained the bill’s purpose and scope. HB 302, by Representative Chasson, was discussed as a measure to prohibit vape sales near schools, with testimony from public health and ATC witnesses noting the need to align the bill with existing licensing and local-ordinance authority; the committee moved it favorably after discussion. Finally, SB 34, creating “Brian’s Call” emergency alerts for missing children and adults with developmental disabilities, drew extensive emotional testimony from families and disability advocates and was reported favorably, as was SB 164, which adds public works employees to the definition of first responders. The committee adjourned after reporting HB 597, which restructures judicial compensation rules and eliminates the commission after a delayed effective date, and after deferring HB 374-1.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice May 6th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Cox made a motion to report SB 81 favorably. Do we have any objections?
  • We have a motion by Representative Boyer to report SB 207 favorably. Do we have any objections?
  • We have a motion by Representative Horton to report SB 92 favorably. Do we have any objections?
  • We have a motion by Representative Horton to report SB 92 favorably. Do we have any objections?
  • We have a motion by Representative Horton to pass SB 156 favorably. Do we have any objections?
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 6, 2026, and first considered SB 396, which would allow children in Office of Juvenile Justice custody to attend review hearings by secure video conference. After adopting an amendment to clarify the in-person six-month review requirement and require OJJ staff to participate virtually as well, the committee reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee then took up SB 181, which creates a limited raffle license for nonprofit health care organizations and allows related entities within a health system to operate under one charitable gaming license; after adopting the amendment, the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee next debated SB 81 and SB 97, companion measures dealing with waiver of jury trials in non-capital felony cases. Supporters, including the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, argued that requiring prosecutorial consent would align Louisiana with federal practice and many other states and would reduce abuse of jury-trial waivers. Opponents, including criminal defense lawyers, the ACLU, and Vote, argued the bills would shift power to the state, reduce defendants’ control over their mode of trial, and could worsen delays and pressure on jailed defendants. SB 81 and SB 97 both passed on divided roll-call votes, 7-3. The committee also reported SB 207 favorably, extending the prescriptive period for certain public corruption offenses to 10 years after an elected official or public employee leaves office; SB 92, requiring district attorneys to submit sexual assault kits to the statewide tracking system; SB 156, increasing the maximum penalty for negligent homicide, with a technical amendment; SB 58, imposing a mandatory minimum for aggravated flight from an officer and dedicating fine proceeds to pursuit training/technology; SB 141, moving the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board to the Louisiana Supreme Court; and SB 410, creating enhanced penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses. Later, HB 769, dealing with a holding period for certain domestic violence-related offenders, was reported favorably as amended after debate over its relationship to existing “Gwen’s Law” procedures, and HB 251, requiring notice to victims or families in resentencing matters, was also reported favorably as amended after concerns about post-conviction procedure and possible duplication of existing notice requirements. The committee additionally voluntarily deferred HB 404 and heard HCR 50, which calls for reporting on opioid abatement and treatment programs in correctional facilities and clarification of funding guidance.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Not according to state and local building code standards.
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  • So, so you know, in our state of Hawaii.
Summary: The Water and Land Committee met on April 7 and heard testimony on several resolutions and one bill. SB 2405 SD1 HD2, relating to agricultural workforce housing, received support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, HFTC, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, and the committee later recommended passage as is; one member voted with reservations citing department cost and staffing concerns. The committee also heard HCR 19/HR 20 designating March as March for Water Month, HCR 63/HR 57 urging DLNR and DOT to clarify jurisdiction over Honouliuli Bridge, HCR 85/HR 77 on transferring parcels for the East Kapolei TOD project, HCR 140/HR 132 on vegetation management and fuel reduction in West Maui, HCR 166/HR 156 on identifying East Oahu lands for native Hawaiian tree planting, HCR 82/HR 74 on basic shelter standards for rapid deployment housing, HCR 98/HR 90 on a Honolulu housing pattern book, HCR 104/HR 96 on North Shore coastal trails, HCR 106/HR 98 on endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, HCR 141/HR 133 on Maui fire code enforcement, and HCR 165/HR 155 on permanent pickleball nets and lighting at Kamiloiki Community Park. Testimony was generally supportive on most measures, with several agencies and organizations submitting written comments or appearing in support. HCR 82/HR 74 drew the most discussion: the State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent but asked that accessibility be considered on the front end, while another testifier opposed the resolution, arguing it could turn temporary emergency shelters into permanent substandard housing and should be deferred. Committee members discussed temporary versus permanent housing standards and accessibility, and the chair later said the measure would be amended to require permanent units to meet appropriate code standards and to note accessibility concerns in the committee report. On HCR 140/HR 132, DLNR testified that firebreak maintenance on its Waianae lands would be costly, and members noted funding and staffing implications. At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures it voted on. SB 2405 was passed with a reservation from one member; HCR 19/HR 20, HCR 63/HR 57, HCR 85/HR 77, HCR 98/HR 90, HCR 104/HR 96, HCR 106/HR 98, HCR 141/HR 133, and HCR 165/HR 155 were passed unamended, while HCR 140/HR 132 was passed with reservations and HCR 166/HR 156 and HCR 82/HR 74 were passed with amendments. The committee then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 2

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Norris. closing remarks. Representative Norris.
  • Red states and blue states are all trying to bring some mechanisms of enforcement and protect their states
  • Red states and blue states are all trying to bring some mechanisms of enforcement and protect their states
  • Represent Wood Whitty. discussion. Represent Wood Whitty.
  • Representative Tapki. Representative Tapki.
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:
  • Representative Duran, yes. Representative Engen. Representative Greenman, no.
  • Representative Berg: I. Representative Bliss: No. Representative Curran: I.
  • I'm the Attorney General of the State of Minnesota, and thank you, Chair Novotny, Representative Norris
  • and and ship out of that that state and and ship out of that state. state. state.
  • Representative Berg? I. Representative Bliss? No. Representative Curran? I. Representative Doran?
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Feb 19, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> Representative Shenezi, State Energy Office, please. >> In reading your testimony, it almost appeared
  • Representative Shenezi, State Energy Office, please.
  • So that has historically been the two state-side agencies represented. >> So they've been working with
  • state side agencies represented. state side agencies represented.
  • >> So, Representative, I believe that the bill is asking for state and federal tax returns or some income
Summary: The committee on Water and Land met on February 19, 2026, and the chair opened by emphasizing strict time limits and that all bills would be deferred if the agenda was not completed before the noon session. The first major measure discussed was HB 1739 HD1, which would preempt county land-use authority in transit-oriented development areas. The Department of Planning supported the bill, saying it could promote state-funded TOD and infrastructure, while the city and county’s position was raised in questioning. Unite Here Local 5 opposed the bill, arguing it would strip counties of self-determination, disrupt state-county policy collaboration, and remove a check on unrestrained development. Committee members pressed the supporters on whether the bill was really about higher density and whether it would override local zoning and sustainability concerns. The committee then heard testimony on HB 1741 HD1, a housing bill described by supporters as reducing inclusionary housing mandates and increasing supply. Grassroots Institute of Hawaii argued affordability mandates reduce overall housing production and raise market-rate prices, while a Zoom testifier said the bill would improve housing stability, health, and community outcomes for working families, kupuna, and young residents. Members asked about the bill’s needs assessment and who would conduct it, with a witness saying the counties would likely contract it out but that the bill did not clearly specify the reviewer. HB 2668 HD1, dealing with water heating systems, drew testimony from the Hawaii State Energy Office and industry representatives. Supporters generally backed adding heat pumps to the law, but one solar-water-heater industry witness asked for amendments to remove or extend the current 15-year statutory life limit for solar water heaters and to update outdated standards and variance rules. A Kauaʻi Climate Action Coalition witness opposed the existing solar-only structure, arguing heat pump water heaters are cheaper, align with climate goals, and should be allowed without a variance. The Energy Office said the current law already allows variances in some cases, suggested adding high-efficiency heat pump water heaters to the exemption, and said the 15-year figure may be too short, with 18 years mentioned as a possible alternative. The committee also briefly moved through several other bills, including HB 2606 HD1 on off-site construction and HB 2362 HD1 on housing, with no notable testimony or action recorded in the excerpt.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence May 20th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Vice Chair Wu, Representative Bowers, Representative Cook, Representative Jones, Representative Little
  • , Representative Louderback, Representative Money.
  • Representative Moody, Representative Rodríguez-Ramos, Representative Virdell. A quorum is present.
  • to another state agency.
  • Taken out of state, correct?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 9th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a public member representing Harris County on the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, and let me
  • I want to thank the committee, especially Representative Landgraf, who's my representative, and Representative
  • So let me start by saying that as the largest association representing school employees in the state
  • Representative Flores. Hi. Yes, Representative Landgraf.
  • In a comparative fault state, The second question, I know Representative Schofield knows this: in any
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 9th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • But, members, there are some judges across the state, some courtrooms across the state that are not performing
  • The District Judges Association represents more than 500 district judges across the state, representing
  • In counties, as you said, Representative Leach, across the state, we have had... and I know I'm out of
  • I think that's an excellent point, Representative Hayes.
  • Yes, Representative Schofield.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Hudson. Thank you, Madam Chair. Representative.
  • Representative Hudson, okay. Other questions? Representative Engen.
  • Representative Frederick.
  • Representative Engen: Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, Representative Pinto.
  • Representative Curran. And this motion will be Representative Curran's motion.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/1/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Angen. questions. Representative Angen.
  • Represent Frederick. that would work? Represent Frederick.
  • Representative Steer asked whether the testifier mentioned that this is already being done in other states
  • The speaker said they can pull a list of the other states and have them sent to Representative Steer.
  • Representative<01:20:48.800> Eng. Representative Eng. Representative Eng.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 31st, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I represent the Texas Farm Bureau State Board, and we support Bill 1035.
  • Who... state your name, who you represent, and your position on the bill.
  • Please state your name, who you represent, and your position on the bill. Yes, sir.
  • If you would state your name, who you represent, and your position on the bill. Okay.
  • Please state your name and who you represent. I understand your position on the bill.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 18th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Money, I think it's as simple as what you just stated.
  • As stated before, my name is Crystal Gomez. I'm here representing myself in the tech.
  • And the state says, well, we object.
  • folks, I've represented 14-year-old kids. this tall in the state juvenile system.
  • Every one of my members, I represent the 35 most counties in the state, every one of my members, their
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Apr 7, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 40

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representatives. Representatives.
  • They're wearing distinctive royal city purple, and they represent all counties of the state of Hawaii
  • So, please join me in welcoming them to their state House of Representatives.
  • [applause] and they represent all counties of the and they represent all counties of the state<00:17:
  • Representatives. Representatives.