Video & Transcript Research : 'damage awards'
Page 15 of 500
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Fourth area of revisions concerns compensation awards and attorney's fees.
- In addition, the court must award attorney's fees calculated at 10% of the monetary damages plus expenses
- the $50,000 per year monetary damages.
- award within 30 days of judgment.
- that the court must award statutory attorney's fees, which are currently $200.
Summary:
The committee heard Substitute Senate Bill 5520, which revises Washington’s wrongful conviction compensation law. Staff said the bill changes the proof standard for filing claims, expands treatment of Alford pleas, requires the Attorney General to concede qualifying claims in most cases, includes civil detention in compensation calculations, changes attorney fee provisions, and extends filing deadlines. The prime sponsor and supporters from the Washington Innocence Project and exonerees said the bill would reduce unnecessary relitigation and improve access to compensation, while one witness argued it would broaden eligibility and state costs. The bill was not acted on in the excerpt, but testimony was taken and questions focused on the term “actually innocent.”
The committee then heard Senate Bill 5536 on property division in dissolution and legal separation cases, which would direct courts to consider real-estate sale costs, homelessness risk, and housing needs when dividing property and liabilities, and would clarify enforcement of real property orders. The sponsor said the bill is meant to make property divisions more equitable when one spouse must keep and later sell the family home. No public testimony was taken on the bill in the excerpt.
In executive session, the committee considered Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5925 on Attorney General civil investigative demands. Members debated and voted on many amendments; most Republican-sponsored amendments were rejected, but Amendment 279, limiting use by the Criminal Justice Division, and Amendment 273, requiring consultation with local law enforcement in matters that may involve criminal violations, were adopted. The committee then passed the bill out with a do pass as amended recommendation by a 7-5 vote. The committee also heard and advanced Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6002 on automated license plate readers, adopting a striker and then passing the bill out 7-5 as amended, with members emphasizing privacy protections, retention limits, and limited law-enforcement uses while some members urged broader operational flexibility.
Later, the committee took brief public testimony on Gross Substitute Senate Bill 6086, which would let Administrative Office of the Courts security staff conduct threat assessments and expand Supreme Court bailiff authority; witnesses described rising threats to judges and court personnel. It also heard Senate Bill 5868 to add one superior court judge each in Skagit and Yakima counties, with local officials citing caseload growth and budget strain. Senate Joint Memorial 8006, urging restoration and expansion of the limited license legal technician program, drew support from a paralegal and victim advocate who said it would improve access to justice for domestic violence survivors. Finally, the committee considered Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5993 on medical debt interest rates, which would lower the interest cap on new medical debt and prohibit interest in certain circumstances; the bill was moved out of committee with a do pass recommendation in the excerpt.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AND BIOMEDICAL AND MARINE TECHNOLOGY ESTABLISHED IN 2003, IN SEPTEMBER 2003 THROUGH THE $10 MILLION AWARD
- IS INVOLVED WITH WATER ISSUES IS REALLY IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT CARRIES WITH IT INCREDIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE
- IT WAS ARDUOUS AND IT WAS AWARDED IN 2015 BUT IT HAS BEEN EXTRAORDINARILY IMPORTANT TO US IN TERMS OF
- DEDICATED TO HELPING US AND WE ARE HELPING THEM WITH THE HURRICANE HAZARD AND WAYS TO REDUCE THE DAMAGE
- CENTER OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM WHERE IT WAS AWARDED A ONE TIME INVESTMENT OF $4 MILLION TO STAND UP WHAT
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> prohibits any court from awarding prohibits any court from awarding attorney's<01:11:34.320><c>
- </c><01:18:03.440><c> of</c> uh prohibiting the the award of uh prohibiting the the award of attorney's
- </c> um in cases where the court awards um in cases where the court awards attorney's<01:18:12.400><c
- ><c> pets</c> tenant. and the damage done by pets tenant. and the damage done by pets according<01:29
- </c> mention 9% of animals can cause damage. mention 9% of animals can cause damage. Right?
Bills:
HB1604, HB1713, HB1722, HB2270, HB2401, HB2515, HB1979, HB1593, HB1743, HB2122, HB1756, HB1837, HB1729
Keywords:
agriculture, housing, workforce, land use, zoning, public-private partnerships, tax credit, school impact fees, impact fee exemption, school facilities authority, residential development, housing shortage, affordable housing, infill housing, land dedication, fee in lieu, school construction, developer exactions, fair share contributions, education contribution agreement
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1604, which would create an agricultural workforce housing group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address shortages of farmworker housing. The department said it supported the bill’s intent but emphasized that the group’s early work should focus on gathering data and surveying farm operators to assess actual demand, to avoid “mission creep.” Testimony from the City and County of Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization, Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Housing Hawaii’s Future, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce was in support, with one witness suggesting a housing advocacy nonprofit be added to the working group for balance.
The committee then discussed HB 1713 on school impact fees, which would clarify exemptions for certain affordable housing projects and exempt new residential developments of fewer than 100 units. The Attorney General’s office said the bill should define “low to moderate income households” because that term is not defined in chapter 302A. HHFDC, the School Facilities Authority, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and others supported the measure, arguing it would reduce administrative burden and remove barriers to housing. Members questioned whether the bill should instead repeal the school impact fee entirely; supporters said they also favored full repeal but viewed this bill as a more feasible step. The School Facilities Authority also explained that about $28 million in school impact fees had been collected across four districts and none had yet been spent, and discussed how recent nexus requirements limit how the funds can be used.
HB 1722, relating to residential condominiums, drew extensive testimony and questioning. HCDA supported the bill and explained that it amends the 99-year leasehold pilot program created by Act 97 of 2023 by reducing owner-occupancy restrictions from 100% of units to 60%, allowing some rental or subleasing flexibility for the owner-occupied units, and permitting up to 40% of units to be sold to qualified residents after being on the market for more than 60 days. HCDA said the original restrictions, combined with rising construction costs, higher interest rates, and competition from nearby projects, made the pilot project difficult to market and finance; it said the changes are needed to make the project feasible and competitive. Supporters including AP Hawaii, Kila LLC, and project representatives said the amendments would help make the demonstration project in Kakaʻako viable. Some members raised concerns that the changes could weaken long-term affordability and questioned why certain ownership language was being deleted if rentals would still be restricted. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I had a chance to hear them perform live and be there when they were awarded this honor.
- I had a chance to hear them perform live and be there when they were awarded this honor.
- Award from the West Point Society of North Texas in 2023.
- It's so much damage that was done alongside the river.
- IT'S SO MUCH DAMAGE THAT WAS DONE ALONGSIDE THE RIVER.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So when it says the award is final... No, sir, I don't.
- Property damage and property loss, because in appraisal, all they're deciding is what is the amount of
- What is damaged, et cetera? Correct? Yes, sir. Yeah, okay. Good deal. Thank you.
- Our study found an average difference between appraisal award and the insurance offer of repair claims
- I mean get in, get the appraisal done, and get an award out.
Bills:
HB345, HB721, HB2580, SB815, HB3057, HB4603, HB3233, SB495, HB3863, HB3914, HB4570, HB5099, HB5173, SB458
Keywords:
insurance, appraisal process, disputed losses, residential property, policyholder rights, insurer obligations, natural disasters, appraisal expenses, umpire selection, policyholder, insurer, umpire, claims management, health care, cost disclosure, benefit plan, administrators, traumatic brain injury, health benefit plans, insurance coverage
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
Transcript Highlights:
- Coastal property damage is expected to reach over $2 billion a year in coming decades.
- It's smart to adapt now instead of paying billions and damages later.
- Coastal property damage is expected to reach over $2 billion a year in coming decades.
- It's smart to adapt now instead of paying billions and damages later.
- We also were awarded an FSI grant last year that is going to enable us— We also were awarded an FSI grant
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on S.2542, the Mass Ready Act, a $3 billion environmental bond bill aimed at climate resilience, water infrastructure, conservation, and related permitting reforms. Secretary Rebecca Tepper and administration officials described the bill’s major investments in flood control, coastal resilience, DCR roads/bridges/dams and parks, drinking water and wastewater upgrades, PFAS remediation, land conservation, food security infrastructure, and expanded Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness funding. They also explained proposed streamlining measures for environmental permitting, flood risk disclosures, a Connecticut River Resilient Commission, and a new Resilience Revolving Fund to provide low-cost financing for municipal resilience projects. Committee members asked about affordability, useful life of projects, how the revolving fund would be capitalized, and how the bill would help communities such as Lawrence, Methuen, and coastal towns; officials said the fund would initially use existing trust resources, not new fees, and could later support special obligation bonds once it has a track record.
Several witnesses supported the bill but urged larger authorizations or additional provisions. Boston Harbor Now asked for more funding for MVP and the state’s resilient coast plan, and supported permitting reforms for nature-based and hybrid solutions. The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance urged inclusion of drought-management language from separate bills, plus a statewide flood buyout program and a water reuse commission. Green Roots called for dedicated funding for outdoor and indoor air quality monitoring and indoor air quality improvements, especially in environmental justice communities affected by traffic and airport pollution. Conservation and forestry advocates requested more funding for urban tree canopy, local nurseries, and workforce training, while also raising concerns about PFAS impacts and the need for clearer municipal reforestation language.
Agriculture and water infrastructure groups focused on food security and drinking water needs. The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership and the Mass Food System Collaborative backed the food security infrastructure grant program and farmland protection funding, warning that the program needs continued support in fiscal 2027 and that farmland loss is accelerating. The Massachusetts Waterworks Association said the bill does not go far enough on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, citing large statewide capital needs and PFAS compliance costs, and asked for recurring funding and broader eligibility for climate resilience grants. A Product Stewardship Council representative also urged funding for a waste reduction needs assessment, citing growing landfill constraints and rising disposal costs. No votes were taken during the hearing."}{
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On July 6, 1779, Congress awarded Margaret a lifelong pension for Revolutionary War service.
- </c><02:44:17.040><c> small</c> reckless as it is, it's damaging small reckless as it is, it's damaging
- </c><02:45:25.920><c> this</c> bill after bill, will damage this bill after bill, will damage this nation's
- </c> James Beard award winner, Chef Bailey. James Beard award winner, Chef Bailey.
- The damage is going to be incalculable across the board, but I think the biggest damage that we're going
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 118 May 12th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- This was established in September 2003 through a $10 million award from the state, so when the center
- This was established in September 2003 through a $10 million award from the state.
- The photo on the left is setting up a high-rise model for the damage that was noticed in railings and
- Looking at FSU alone, it has been awarded $45.7 million since that time in extramural funding.
- Singularly looking at FSU has been awarded $45.7 million since that time in extramural funding.
Summary:
The Education Postsecondary Committee held its first meeting and focused on state university centers and institutes, with an overview from the Board of Governors on how the more than 500 centers and institutes across Florida’s public universities are categorized, overseen, and reported. The Board described three categories: state-level centers, legislatively established centers, and university-established centers. Members were told universities must maintain policies, notify the Board of changes, publish public inventories, and submit annual reports and compliance certifications. Senator Harrell asked about funding sources and whether underperforming centers are reviewed for elimination; the response was that funding varies by center and that universities decide whether to maintain or disband centers under their own policies, with annual reporting and audit findings shared with the Board.
Four university presentations followed. Florida Atlantic University highlighted its Center of Excellence in Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology, describing research in marine-derived drug discovery, genomics, imaging, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and ocean sustainability, along with spin-off institutes and partnerships that have generated significant grant and contract support. FIU presented its Center of Excellence for Hurricane Damage Mitigation and Product Development, emphasizing the Wall of Wind facility, hurricane and water intrusion testing, code and product innovation, insurance modeling, and future expansion toward higher wind speeds and flood simulation. Florida State University’s High-Performance Materials Institute described work in advanced materials, aerospace composites, sensors, nanocomposites, and AI-enabled materials development, along with patents, industry partnerships, and new facilities tied to economic development. The University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning outlined its work on teacher professional learning, literacy, New Worlds Reading, tutoring, and mathematics supports, including microcredentials, statewide book distribution, and early results showing improved reading confidence and growth.
Members generally praised the centers for their research, commercialization, workforce development, and education impacts. Senator Jones and Senator Harrell commended the Lastinger Center’s literacy work and the broader return on investment from these programs, while Senator Berman noted the value of the synergies across institutions. The chair emphasized that future funding requests should clearly show measurable success, commercialization, and statewide impact. The committee then adjourned without any formal votes on legislation.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- country that could provide that million dollars and then be given, you know, granted a share of the award
- Share of the award, but we're just focusing on nations of concern.
- being filed through... ...claims for punitive damages being filed through trusts for the purpose of
- evading Missouri's punitive damages split.
- So right now Missouri has a statute that says punitive damages, when they're awarded, money less attorney's
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- shows, I think, pretty clearly the value of appraisals to consumers, that it tends to increase the awards
- So when it says the award is final. David Bolduc: No, sir, I don't.
- point of view, it'll be somebody who understands insurance, understands how to evaluate property damage
- , I think, for auto policyholders because there's very few practical options for them on property damage
- I mean, get in, get the appraisal done and get an award out.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Jan 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Is our Springs grant program, $344 million awarded for our springs.
- For our planning grants, we've awarded $81 million primarily for vulnerability assessments.
- We've had $1.5 billion awarded so far, which has we had 344 projects totaling $1.5 billion and allowed
- Sometimes it's hard to see the economic damage coming from species like Python, but of course, ...to
- more realize that damage to the wildlife.
Summary:
The committee meeting began with quorum, member introductions, and an overview of the Agriculture, Environment, and General Government budget process. The chair emphasized using the committee resource book and performance metrics to review the base budget and invited members to identify areas of interest for later discussion. Members were also reminded about appearance forms and speaking procedures.
Wes Gregory of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented on agricultural best management practices and water policy. He said the office had updated all nine commodity BMP manuals and added a manual for small farms and livestock, expanded enrollment by 742 producers covering 677,000 acres, and used GIS and data analysis to target areas such as the Indian River Lagoon. He also described cost-share projects, a new field application for enrollment and inspections, cross-training staff, and a request for $20 million for regional water quality projects. Members asked about BMP enrollment, compliance, and enforcement; Gregory said noncompliance is uncommon and cases can be referred to DEP.
Adam Blaylock of DEP reviewed environmental grant programs, saying the state has appropriated $2.9 billion since 2018 for water quality projects, with about 1,100 projects reducing nitrogen and phosphorus statewide. He described the Water Quality Improvement Grant, Indian River Lagoon, Biscayne Bay, Springs, Alternative Water Supply, and Resilient Florida programs, including a planned public dashboard and a water-quality monitoring portal. Senators asked about the application window, award timing, and the high cost of septic-to-sewer conversions, with Blaylock estimating a blended average of about $35,000 per home.
Chief Conservation Officer George Worthing of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission then presented on invasive animal control. He discussed prevention, risk screening, law enforcement at ports, public outreach programs such as the Python Challenge, Lionfish Challenge, and Exotic Pet Amnesty Program, and early detection tools like the Ive Got One reporting system. He also described control efforts for Burmese pythons, tegus, and lionfish, along with research and partner coordination. Members asked about the most harmful invasive species and whether iguanas may be taken; Worthing said iguanas are open for take, subject to other laws. The meeting ended after members briefly identified priorities such as water quality, recreation water quality, sustainability, sea level rise, and septic-to-sewer infrastructure, and the committee adjourned without any formal votes.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- At the same time, it's incredibly damaging for these groups still.
- It also prohibits intentionally damaging or destroying property of It also prohibits intentionally damaging
- So assault and damage of private property, is that hate crime?
- Based on available funding, we were able to award grants to 102 organizations.
- How do we contemplate that in the awarding of these? That's a good question.
Summary:
The Special Commission on Anti-Semitism met to focus on the role of law enforcement in responding to anti-Semitic incidents. After approving amended minutes, the chair opened with remarks emphasizing that the Commission would confront anti-Semitism from any political direction and outlined the day’s agenda: extremist activity trends, hate-crime statutes, intergovernmental coordination, and security funding. The first presentation came from Ben Pott of the ADL Center on Extremism, who described rising extremist propaganda and anti-Semitic incidents nationally and in Massachusetts, highlighting groups such as NSC-131, GDL, and Patriot Front. He said these groups increasingly use anti-Zionist language, public disruptions, and online platforms to spread hate, and recommended prosecution where possible, civil litigation, education about symbols and tactics, and community reporting to law enforcement and ADL.
Assistant District Attorney David Solvin then reviewed federal and Massachusetts hate-crime laws, including federal civil-rights and hate-crime statutes and state provisions for civil-rights violations, assault and battery to intimidate, religious vandalism, terroristic threats, and criminal harassment. He explained that many of these laws enhance penalties based on bias motivation, but some do not create standalone offenses or qualify as dangerousness predicates under current law. Commissioners pressed him on hypothetical fact patterns involving anti-Semitic slurs, symbols, and attacks, as well as on the limits of existing law for pretrial detention and the need for better data collection. Solvin said more training, better reporting, and possible legislative updates could improve enforcement, and he noted pending bills that would require more regular hate-crime reporting and expand protected classes.
Detective Lieutenant Ryan Cepiel of the State Police Anti-Terrorism Unit and HART described the unit’s creation in 2023, its role in implementing prior hate-crime task force recommendations, and its work with local, state, federal, and community partners. He said HART has trained civil-rights officers, developed recruit and in-service curricula, created resource pamphlets and a Teams page, and is building a GIS-based reporting portal to improve tracking and victim support. Cepiel reported a year-over-year rise in reported anti-Semitic hate crimes in Massachusetts, while noting that current numbers are incomplete because reporting is inconsistent and there is no mandate for local departments to notify HART. Commissioners discussed underreporting, rural versus eastern Massachusetts coverage, the need for more officers and training, and the importance of making victims feel safe coming forward. The meeting ended with agreement that better data, training, and coordination are needed to address the rise in anti-Semitic hate and bias incidents.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Oct 6th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- ago, and it's always interesting to see this community continues to thrive after all the rain and damage
- I think the award was $10 million. We've asked for more: five for the barrier.
- There's a sidewalk project on US-70, trying to repair all the sidewalks that were damaged. damaged in
- It shows this year's awards, FY 26, but it also shows the last four years.
- These awards are not large; they average between $50,000 and $150,000 per award, so we try to fund as
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 26th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- would have the ability to charge perpetrators that did. ...ability to charge perpetrators that did damage
- No, it includes entry; it's the process of if they do damage.
- Well, they did damage, and when they do damage, then that is damaging critical infrastructure.
- That's for sure, but I believe in this case, it's with intent to do damage.
- It's a safe harbor bill for public authorities that award bids for public works projects.
Keywords:
public works, sealed bids, bid notice, public notice, newspaper advertisement, centralized website, digital platform, Department of Finance, Department of Transportation, county commissions, municipalities, contracting, procurement, construction bidding, Alabama code Title 39, bidding requirements, electronic bidding, online bid posting, HVAC, heating and air conditioning
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 18, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 34
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He is the winner of the Harvard Book Award, the State Access to Justice Commission essay contest, and
- the state access to Justice book award the state access to Justice Commission<00:18:15.440><c> essay
- The proposal, the amendment being put forward in this bill addresses head-on and directly the damaging
- The proposal, the amendment being put forward in this bill addresses head-on and directly the damaging
- decision by the United States damaging decision by the United States Supreme<00:40:35.920><c> Court<
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have award-winning conservation.
- We have award-winning conservation.
- </c> getting from applicant to actually award getting from applicant to actually award it<00:47:51.079
- </c><00:48:03.839><c> um</c> District 227 applicants 37 awarded um District 227 applicants 37 awarded
- </c><00:48:38.720><c> are</c><00:48:38.920><c> given</c> where these awards are given where these awards
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 12th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Then our Department of Transportation was constantly working to keep roads open, repair damages, and
- Over the last couple of weeks, we've been conducting a preliminary damage assessment with FEMA and our
- local partners, and that has identified approximately $180 million in qualifying damages that could
- A lot of work over the years has gone into mitigating against the possibility of flood damage, building
- You heard a little bit about the flood damage assessment work.
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held a work session on the December 2025 flooding and its impacts on Washington agriculture, with no public testimony. Emergency Management Division Director Robert Azel described the storm sequence, including back-to-back atmospheric rivers, record river flooding, landslides, wind damage, widespread power outages, and major impacts to homes, roads, utilities, and farmland. He said about 4,000 homes were affected, 75,000 residents were under evacuation orders at one point, 380 rescues and about 1,000 assisted evacuations occurred, and preliminary FEMA damage estimates totaled about $180 million. He also explained the state and federal disaster declaration process and noted that state individual and public assistance programs exist to help if federal aid is delayed or insufficient.
Snohomish County Emergency Management Director Lucia Schmidt focused on agricultural losses in floodplains, saying 36,000 acres in Snohomish County were underwater at peak flood levels. She described damage to equipment, fences, hoop houses, feed, hay, nurseries, and perennial crops, and said 45 agricultural businesses reported an estimated $7.8 million in profit loss. She emphasized that many farms are small, located in floodplains, and not well served by existing SBA or USDA disaster programs, and urged funding for the Washington State Conservation Commission’s disaster assistance program. Committee members also asked about cumulative mental health impacts on farmers and the need for better disaster assessment tools for Washington’s diverse crops.
WSDA Assistant Director Kelly McLean and Washington State Dairy Federation Policy Director Jay Gordon detailed response efforts for feed delivery, livestock care, dairy continuity, and food assistance. McLean said WSDA coordinated emergency support functions, helped move feed from Oregon and Canada, contacted livestock veterinarians, identified higher-ground dairy sites for possible relocation, and distributed food through USDA and T-FAP channels. She said the state’s ag disaster assistance program had been zeroed out in the 2025-27 budget and called for a comprehensive agricultural disaster assessment tool and continued mental health support. Gordon described repeated flooding in the Chehalis Basin, praised agency and conservation district coordination, and stressed that ongoing floodplain and water-storage projects, such as Nooksack and other basin efforts, are needed because doing nothing is not a viable option. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after members requested follow-up information on insurance, small-farm impacts, and future mitigation priorities.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill allows that person to sue the physician and requires the court to award specified damages.
- My husband, Michael Allen Stewart, is collateral damage of how this law is written.
- Then Michael Allen Stewart is collateral damage of how this law is written.
- Court did not abuse its discretion in awarding attorney's fees as restitution?
- It's about putting guardrails in place before the damage is irreversible.
Bills:
SB1092, SB1094, SB1139, SB1239, SB1240, SB1248, SB1326, SB1502, SB1512, SB1540, SB1616, SB1635, SB1669, SB1673
Keywords:
probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, rehabilitation, gender reassignment, civil liability, minors, medical consent, detransition, family court, therapeutic intervention, expert testimony, parenting time, child development, sex offenders, statute of limitations, prosecution
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 22nd, 2026 at 11:06 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And it's a wonderful tradition in Dixon, and that's why Christy was given the award for Teacher of the
- to medical malpractice, clarifying definitions in the Medical Malpractice Act, limiting punitive damages
- ... ...care, amending definitions in the Medical Malpractice Act, limiting the amount of damages that
- can be awarded due to a medical malpractice claim, requiring payments from the patient's compensation
- , Creating the crime of unlawful squatting, providing for a property owner to receive damages for injury
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting