Video & Transcript Research : 'prosecuting attorney'

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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Ethics and Elections Jan 13th, 2026

Ethics and Elections

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several election- and ethics-related bills. Senate Bill 572 by Senator Harrell, which would update ethics statutes so the definition of “relative” includes foster parents and foster children, received supportive testimony from the Commission on Ethics and passed unanimously. Senate Bill 414 by Senator Bracy Davis, allowing campaign funds to be used for campaign-related child care expenses, was presented as a way to reduce barriers to public service but was temporarily postponed after the sponsor said it lacked the votes to advance. Senate Bill 500 by Senator Avila would require FDLE protective security details for major-party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and cabinet offices from nomination through assumption of office; members questioned the scope, definitions of major and minor parties, and whether taxpayers should bear the cost, and the bill was reported favorably on a divided vote. Senate Bill 620 by Senator Mayfield would require candidates for federal, state, county, district, judicial, and school board offices to disclose any non-U.S. citizenship or dual citizenship; testimony opposed the bill as stigmatizing dual citizens, but it was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 92 by Chair Gaetz, which creates whistleblower-style protections for public employees who file ethics complaints based on firsthand knowledge and face retaliation, with support from the Commission on Ethics. In addition, the committee unanimously approved a block of gubernatorial appointments and then passed Senate Bill 564 by Senator Yarborough, allowing registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours; members discussed whether the bill would create new volunteer opportunities and whether the term “community service hours” needed clarification. The meeting ended with adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 214 by Chairman Birdwell relates to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses regarding
  • trying to get at what... to get at, but I think this gives better context to law enforcement and our prosecuting
  • Again, that's on law enforcement and prosecution to prove that they know this individual.
  • To that offense, and the question is, do they get wrapped up in that prosecution should that event occur
  • It should be, in my mind, prosecuted as an act of terrorism.
Bills: HCR40, HB214, HB214
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Safety Feb 17th, 2026

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's like any other fee that you would pay other than your attorneys.
  • It's like any other fee that you would pay other than your attorneys.
  • Macy White House, Deputy Director for the Attorney General's Office of Government Affairs.
  • Members, this is a bill that's requested by the Attorney General's office.
  • Members, this is a bill that's requested of the Attorney General's office.
Summary: The Public Safety Committee met and first laid over Senate Bill 1284 by Vice Chair Hamilton until the following week. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1192 by Senator Mann, which would raise the DUI assessment fee from $160 to $200 to help stabilize independent assessment providers; members asked about who pays the fee and whether there was a fiscal impact, and the bill passed 7-0. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1264 by Senator Gillespie, which expands the definition of great bodily injury to include concussions, prolonged pain, and injuries affecting more than 10% of the victim’s body, and adds coverage for offenses committed in the presence of a minor; after questions about the new standards and duplicate repealer language, it passed 7-0. Senate Bill 1921 by Senator Murdock was heard next. It increases OSBI background check fees, including criminal history and fingerprint-based checks, with the added revenue intended for electronic infrastructure and staffing; members questioned whether the fees would be charged to requesting agencies as well as individuals, and the bill passed 7-0. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1810 by Senator Weaver, an Attorney General request bill that would allow human trafficking expert testimony in court and add human trafficking victims to the list of persons eligible for Attorney General Victim Service Unit services; Senator Weaver explained the need for specialized testimony and victim support, and the bill advanced 7-0.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Law & Justice Feb 3rd, 2026 at 08:30 am

Law & Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Before you now is Senate Bill 595 relating to the general powers and duties of the Attorney General's
  • This bill would grant the Attorney General the authority to issue civil and investigative demands to
  • Amendment Alpha, offered by Senator Torres, would prevent the Attorney General from issuing written civil
  • Amendment Bravo, offered by Senator Holy, would remove the Attorney General's authority.
  • Amendment Charlie, offered by Senator Dhingra, would remove the Attorney General's authority to issue
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill does not create a private cause of action, but it does allow the Attorney General to bring an
  • The Attorney General's cause of action seeks to ensure compliance but is not punitive.
  • Now, House Bill 46 empowers the Attorney General to sue local governments for budget decisions.
  • If you read it differently, let me know, but you know, you're the attorney.
  • Yes, I would agree with you, except I'm not, and I'm not an attorney, but I...
Bills: HB26, HB73, SB 14, HB46
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 5th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm sitting there and I said, "Well, isn't the attorney going to be here?"
  • The notary tells me, "No, the attorney does not even have to be there." And I ask why.
  • She replies, "The attorney does not represent me."
  • "Well, then, does the attorney represent the title office?" I ask.
  • Get a power of attorney, and then someone can act on their behalf.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Elections Apr 3rd, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill would require that the Attorney General be notified and would give the Attorney General two
  • Three, that the Attorney General can...
  • The Attorney General can waive that once they're ready to go, and also the Attorney General should designate
  • The bill says that the court will notify the Attorney General.
  • is happening so that the Attorney General can either intervene or...
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 2nd, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't have direct knowledge on how that works for when district attorneys would request the Attorney
  • attorney.
  • Okay how many attorneys do we have?
  • We have got five staff attorneys and then the senior attorney and me so that's seven.
  • We're an office of attorney advisors. We do not serve as anyone's personal attorney and we must.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services Apr 1st, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Defense attorney gets it, but the defendant doesn't. OK.
  • Send intakes directly to district or county attorneys.
  • county attorneys.
  • If they, so you're saying that if, if the DA or county county attorney, district attorney needs it, they
  • or county attorney.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer. The chamber then recognized several guests and groups, including the Doctor of the Day Dr. Abby Woods, Nurse of the Day Kara de la Pena, and multiple student and community delegations. These included Dominic Matthias of Moore High School for his cross-country accomplishments, Calumet boys baseball and basketball teams for state championships, the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women, Morris High School’s academic team, the Junior Chamber of Catoosa, Rogers County Leadership Program participants, and Legacy Christian Schools students. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 40, designating the second week in April as Lung Cancer Action Week in Oklahoma. The resolution was presented in support of the American Lung Association’s efforts to raise awareness, encourage screening, and promote early detection, especially given the low screening rate among high-risk Oklahomans. The resolution passed without opposition, and unanimous consent was granted to make all senators co-authors unless they declined. The chamber also hosted Cherokee Nation Legislative Day. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and other Cherokee leaders spoke about the tribe’s history, sovereignty, and major investments in education, housing, health care, workforce development, and economic growth in Oklahoma. Hoskin emphasized the Cherokee Nation’s partnership with the state and urged support for Medicaid expansion, arguing it helps fund health care services and jobs. Later, Senator Weaver offered a personal privilege statement mourning the death of Trooper Vernon Brake in the line of duty, followed by a moment of silence. The only other action was an announcement inviting members to a Sportsman’s Caucus reception. With the clerk’s desk clear, the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn until Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/26/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs May 12th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, that you should either seek counsel, uh, local, internal, or maybe seek an attorney general opinion
  • Uh, without a tolling and the statute of limitations would bar prosecution.
  • have exclusive jurisdiction for prosecution of criminal offenses.
  • Currently, state agencies must get approval from the Attorney General to hire outside legal counsel,
  • Senate Bill 992 sets a clear 25 day deadline for the Attorney General to approve or deny these contracts