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TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Current Texas law prohibits holding both a winery permit which is a TABC-G permit, and a non-resident
  • This bill rewards violation of our law. giving special privileges and special valuation to Sazerac. company
  • says here, rewards, it says problems with S. 1378 as filed a text that says rewards violation of our law
  • What's the violation of our law?
Bills: SB8 , SB650 , SB667 , SB779 , SB1349 , SB1355 , SB1378 , SB1585 , SB1721 , SB2312 , SB 8
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Committee, February 20, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think that's what this bill um allows law enforcement to do.
  • </c> bill um allows law enforcement to do. bill um allows law enforcement to do.
  • I'm happy with leaving it at a five-strike law.
  • </c> recognize it's just harder on law recognize it's just harder on law enforcement<00:14:42.399><c>
  • It's yet another tool in the tool shed for law enforcement.
Bills: SF0007 , SF0008
Committee: House Judiciary
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm in law enforcement. I mean, I'm retired law enforcement. There's my TECOL card.
  • That law has two sections.
  • This is aggravated by the fact that this is a new law since those other laws.
  • Just because you say, "except as provided by law," doesn't mean that the other law is trumped.
  • Um, you know, it says, the current bill says as provided by law or as required by law, I think.
Bills: SB 15
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine combating the opioid epidemic. Feb 26th, 2025 at 02:30 pm

Aging (Special) Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • grants to support law enforcement in communities with high rates of overdoses.
  • I spent my law enforcement career in the heart of the opioid epidemic.
  • And that is step one, and I'm so proud of law enforcement efforts in Florida.
  • We have dedicated resources to that, funding, pushing into law enforcement.
  • Sheriff, what are there any different law enforcement issues dealing with seniors?
Summary: The meeting convened to address the dire opioid crisis affecting communities nationwide, with a particular focus on the alarming rise of opioid use disorder among older adults. Key testimonies highlighted the critical need for a comprehensive approach that encompasses prevention, treatment, and strict law enforcement actions against drug traffickers. Sheriff Dennis Lima from Seminole County outlined successful strategies implemented in Florida, including increased access to naloxone and legislative changes to hold drug dealers accountable for overdoses. Various members expressed a united front on tackling this multifaceted issue, advocating for the expansion of Medicaid and better access to treatment as essential steps to curbing the epidemic.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Community Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's against the law.
  • law enforcement's vital role. ...to the legislative branch, undermining law enforcement's vital role
  • I contacted law enforcement. They showed up and told him to leave me alone.
  • I contacted law enforcement. They showed up and told him to leave me alone.
  • Law enforcement broke through the door because he tried to tie it closed.
Bills: HB2146 , HB2349 , HB2430 , HB2457 , HB2510 , HB2532
VA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And especially I want to thank UVA Law and... And good faith.
  • And it's good to see the law students.
  • It's a matter of law, respect, and government-to-government responsibility.
  • It's a rule-of-law issue. It's a justice issue.
  • I hope the UVA law students were listening; you've got some work to do.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Shelby County Legislation Committee Apr 22nd, 2025

Shelby County Legislation

Transcript Highlights:
  • And those discretionary funds are tied to law enforcement purposes.
Bills: SB314
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 8th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we can't let foreign regimes extend their rule by law or rule by men as opposed to rule of law systems
  • So we can't let foreign regimes extend their rule by law or rule by men as opposed to rule of law systems
  • Laws are being challenged locally and nationally, often making subtle but critical changes to law enforcement
  • Members, this bill does not weaken the law. It focuses it.
  • It removes provisions of present law and proposed law relevant to sex offender registration, so Title
Bills: HCR7 , HB76 , HB84 , HB132 , HB265 , HB275 , HB322 , HB635 , HB808 , HB883 , HB1054
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 26th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, members, back in 2019, the legislature passed a law requiring law enforcement, including DPS
  • National Park law enforcement.
  • Park Law Enforcement.
  • So everyone talks about them being federal law enforcement officers. That can't enforce the law.
  • Arizona case from 2012, in which they found that multiple provisions of Arizona law related to criminal
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Smith: Our federal fair housing laws and state fair housing laws, um, we cannot discriminate against
  • These folks rely on a complicated framework of federal law, state statutes, case law, local codes and
  • These folks rely on a complicated framework of federal law, state statutes, case law, local codes and
  • These folks rely on a complicated framework of federal law, state statutes, case law, local codes and
Bills: HF2296 , HF1566 , HF1854 , HF1385 , HF1142
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Postsecondary Jan 13th, 2026

Education Postsecondary

Bills: S0176 , S0372 , S0720 , S0816
Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary met with a quorum present and considered several bills and one confirmation. Senate Bill 720, relating to resident status for tuition purposes for previously incarcerated Floridians, was presented by Senator Osgood and supported by testimony from Eddie Fordham, who described his own reentry and college experience and the difficulty of proving residency after long incarceration. Senators Jones and Rodriguez spoke in favor, emphasizing rehabilitation and access to education. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then approved Senate Bill 372, which would extend the state employee tuition waiver program to sheriff’s office employees on a space-available basis, with support noted from the Florida Sheriffs Association. Senate Bill 176, dealing with campus emergency management, conduct, and workplace violence policies, was also reported favorably after discussion focused on clearer reporting protocols, protective measures, and timely updates for students, faculty, and staff; several groups waved in support. Members also voted to recommend confirmation of Douglas Broxton to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Finally, Senate Bill 816, establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance research, prevention, care, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes, received supportive testimony from medical and university representatives and favorable comments from senators, including remarks about research, federal funding, and improved outcomes. The bill was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • So currently, under Alabama law—and used to be also under federal law until— Used to be also under federal
  • law until the U.S.
  • That is in the law; that's what the law says.
  • You know, that's the law.
  • It's about making people follow the law. We can change the law anytime we want to.
Bills: HB202 , HB42 , HB146 , HB492 , HB285 , HB7 , HB454 , HB42 , HB7
Committee: House Judiciary
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • Clair County for law enforcement purposes.
  • This amendment supports the functions of the office of the sheriff for law enforcement purposes.
  • That's anything the sheriff wants to spend it on related to law enforcement.
  • As long as it's related to law enforcement, yes, it would come through our County Commission.
  • Whatever he needs to use to enhance law enforcement in St. Clair County or any other county.
Bills: SB208 , SB216 , HB187
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • law.
  • The federal law is effective January 1st, 2027.
  • 22.960><c> January</c><00:21:23.360><c> 1st,</c> federal law is effective January 1st, federal law is
  • </c><00:28:40.880><c> changes</c> Um we do anticipate future law changes Um we do anticipate future law
  • </c><01:15:10.080><c> change</c> that don't have say a state law change that don't have say a state law
Bills: HR1
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN DEFER, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 02-19-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Bills: SB3275
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met in decision-making on SB 2760, which had previously been heard jointly with the Agriculture and the Environment Committee. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including language authorizing suspension of certain regulations as needed to enable quarantine treatments and changing the effective date. No members objected, and the recommendation was adopted by unanimous aye votes from the chair, vice chair, and other senators present. The committee then reconvened on SB 3275 relating to cannabis. The chair explained the bill was being kept moving so the Legislature could continue discussing the impacts of recent federal actions on the hemp industry, especially cultivation and processing of CBD products in Hawaii. The proposed amendments would strike several sections and pages of the bill, remove references to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and substitute the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation, along with technical non-substantive changes. During discussion, several senators raised concerns about CBD purveyors and the effect on the 329 program, and noted constituent communications on both sides of the issue. One senator said they would vote with reservations, and others said they would vote no. Despite the concerns, the committee voted to pass SB 3275 with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • They've told us repeatedly of the dangers of law enforcement being used against political enemies.
Summary: The committee meeting was focused on the nominations of Brett Shumate and John Eisenberg for significant positions within the Department of Justice. Notable discussions arose over recent public disclosures that questioned the integrity of the nomination process, particularly surrounding Mr. Martin, a candidate whose past comments and associations have raised concerns among committee members. Tensions flared as members addressed potential biases and the implications of Martin’s statements regarding law enforcement and political groups. The meeting concluded with several committee members advocating for more thorough scrutiny of nominations to ensure the integrity of the process.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure May 5th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

Transcript Highlights:
  • That’s why we need Trey’s Law.
  • Without Trey’s Law, NDAs in these cases will remain a standard practice in personal injury law.
  • Trey’s Law currently applies to childhood abuse survivors.
  • I will attempt to do that with the law.
  • Missy Longgrass from the Law Institute.
Bills: HB165 , HB603 , SB77 , SB140 , SB185
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And law enforcement has to request that I unmask.
  • But the law is the law. And so how, you know, intend to conceal the identity?
  • , either changing existing North Dakota laws or recommending new laws intended to protect children and
  • There is a lot of opportunity to clean up those laws.
  • There is a lot of opportunity to clean up those laws.
Bills: HCR3028
Committee: Senate Judiciary
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it. The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is now law. It's been law for two years. We delayed it, frankly.
  • It is now law. It's been law for two years. We delayed it, frankly.
  • It is now law. It's been law for two years. We delayed it, frankly.
  • It is now law. It's been law for two years. We delayed it, frankly.
  • It is now law. It's been law for two years. We delayed it, frankly.
Bills: HF1976