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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Feb 3rd, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill authorizes the court to impose a sentencing alternative or sentence below the standard range
- Third, the bill authorizes the vacation of records of conviction, again, for the same type of persons
- I just read a report today from King County that domestic violence has gone up in King County, somewhat
- I just read a report today from King County that domestic violence has gone up in King County, somewhat
- There might be in Seattle, King County.
Keywords:
domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, sexual exploitation, minors, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, criminal justice training commission, CJTC, law enforcement training, peace officer certification, decertification, corrections officer certification, tribal police certification, police accountability, police oversight
Summary:
The House Community Safety Committee met in executive session to act on several bills previously heard. On House Bill 1591, the committee considered a substitute that would provide sentencing alternatives, resentencing, and record vacation relief for defendants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, with tighter eligibility standards and reporting requirements. Members discussed concerns about the scope of the relief and whether the abuse must be closely connected to the offense, but the substitute was approved and reported out 7-2 with a do pass recommendation.
The committee also adopted Amendment 348 to House Bill 2146, which clarifies the offense of sexual exploitation of a minor to cover situations where a person causes a minor to view sexually explicit conduct knowing the minor’s viewing will be photographed or part of a live performance. The bill was then reported out unanimously. House Bill 2220, dealing with Criminal Justice Training Commission oversight and certification hearings, advanced on a substitute that removed a higher burden of proof, adjusted hearing panel membership, and directed rulemaking; it passed 7-2 after debate over whether the changes were a rollback of prior reforms.
House Bill 2430, concerning the crime victim penalty assessment, was amended to increase assessment amounts, add a possible surcharge for defendants with substantial financial resources, tighten indigency exemptions, and preserve an indigent exception removed in the underlying bill. Supporters said the bill was needed to restore funding for victim services after prior budget cuts, and it passed unanimously. House Bill 2526, on prostitution, advanced on a substitute that renamed the offense, increased penalties for repeat buyers, directed most fee revenue to survivor-led organizations, and added an emergency clause; Amendment 275 was adopted to require law enforcement referrals to services before arrest in the first two investigative detentions and to add protections for people reporting other crimes. The bill passed 5-4 after substantial disagreement over whether the measure would help survivors or effectively decriminalize prostitution.
Finally, House Bill 2648, addressing state and local law enforcement interactions with federal immigration enforcement, was amended to require body camera and dash camera activation during certain encounters, reporting to agencies, and indemnification protections for officers. Supporters framed the bill as clarifying duties and protecting civil rights, while opponents argued it could interfere with law enforcement and federal cooperation. The committee reported the bill out 6-3. House Bill 2641 was deferred, and the committee adjourned after completing action on the listed House bills.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AEN-HHS-WAM, JDC-WAM DEFER, WAM-JDC, WAM, WAM Public Hearings 04-09-2026
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
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Bills:
HB1618
Keywords:
cesspool conversion, cesspool replacement, wastewater, sewer connection, sewerage systems, septic system, pollution control, water pollution control revolving fund, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HGIA, low-interest loans, forgivable loans, homeowner financing, environmental infrastructure, public health, wastewater treatment, low- and moderate-income households, revolving loan fund, Department of Health, memorandum of agreement
Summary:
The committees held a joint hearing on HB 1618 HD1, which would create and fund a cesspool conversion revolving loan fund administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to help homeowners upgrade, convert, or connect cesspools. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies and advocacy groups, with witnesses emphasizing that cost is the main barrier to cesspool conversion and that recent Kona flooding underscored the public health and pollution risks of cesspools. One testifier suggested the fund should actively pursue outside funding sources, and another urged an effective date that would allow counties to contribute sooner. A member raised concerns about whether loans would be affordable and whether other financing tools, such as tax credits, should also be considered; another member opposed the bill as not adequately addressing district-level sewer and septic issues. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, and the motion was adopted.
The joint Judiciary and Ways and Means committees then considered HB 2592 on the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. The chair outlined amendments to clarify that the authority would assume property and liability associated with transferred assets, preserve existing liability rules, transfer conditional use permits if not already transferred, allow lease extensions before transfer, and set reversion triggers if the authority fails to adopt a management plan by June 30, 2028, or administrative rules by December 31, 2029. Members asked about preserving the public trust and whether the amendments would keep the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ role intact; the chair confirmed the fee and board role would remain unchanged. The committees voted to pass the bill with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted.
The committees also took up HB 2033, making further amendments to clarify the definition of state, delay certain effective dates, allow rental and U-Drive lessors to avoid liability by identifying renters, delete one section, and add administrative hearing language and bus-camera clarifications. HB 1888 was amended to expand protections for educational workers to include sports officials, define sports official, make intentional bodily harm a felony with enhanced penalties for repeat offenses, and authorize the attorney general to assist with restraining orders. Both measures were recommended for passage with amendments and adopted. Later, several bills were moved with little or no discussion: HB 1515, HB 1713, HB 1718, HB 2022, and HB 2385 were recommended for passage unamended; HB 2375 was deferred; and HB 1741 was amended to reflect Honolulu’s concerns, narrow study requirements, add exemptions and a delayed implementation date, and was recommended for passage with amendments. The committees adopted the recommendations on these measures, with some members noting reservations or prior opposition on certain bills.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 18th, 2026 at 02:07 pm
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- that helps you refer to and reference those projects in your counties.
- It says it's going to Sound 1 County. That should be McKinley County.
- or San Juan County.
- The language actually says McKinley County and... the county showing up in the chart says San Juan, so
- San Miguel County.
Bills:
SB240
Keywords:
capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:43 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a registered lobbyist for Los Alamos County.
- study that was completed in 2025, there are four absolute news deserts in the state of New Mexico—counties
- I do want to say I have heard from some of the folks in my city and my county who are concerned about
- was going to ask you and the sponsors the question: What do you think the chances of a city or A county
- That is our authority as a state. But through your leadership, Mr.
Bills:
SB240
Keywords:
capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances REVISED: HB3530 - Added Feb 11th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances
Keywords:
alcoholic beverages, personal use permit, manufacturing, excise tax, Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, medical marijuana, license transfer, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, moratorium, business regulation, commercial grower licenses, licensing restrictions, agriculture, alternative nicotine products, vaping, regulations, manufacturing standards, packaging requirements, penalties, Attorney General
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances REVISED: HB3530 - Added Feb 11th, 2026
Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances
Keywords:
alcoholic beverages, personal use permit, manufacturing, excise tax, Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, medical marijuana, license transfer, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, moratorium, business regulation, commercial grower licenses, licensing restrictions, agriculture, alternative nicotine products, vaping, regulations, manufacturing standards, packaging requirements, penalties, Attorney General
Summary:
The committee considered several alcohol, marijuana, nicotine, and ABLE Commission bills. House Bill 3011 was amended to clarify that home beer brewing would not be taxed if the beer is not being sold, and then passed by recorded vote. House Bill 3143, extending the moratorium on marijuana licenses, and House Bill 3144, adding a cap to prevent a large number of licenses if the moratorium is lifted, both passed. House Bill 3881, creating a regulatory framework for alternative nicotine products including e-liquids and vape products, passed after a question clarified it does not apply to medical marijuana vapes.
The committee also advanced House Bill 3519, which replaces the current bond requirement for abandoned grow sites with an annual $2,000 fee paid to OMMA, creates a revolving fund capped at $5 million for cleanup costs, and waives the fee after five consecutive years of ownership in the same name as the license. Members discussed how the fund would be used and whether it was protected from legislative sweeps. House Bill 3522, requested by the Restaurant Association, requires the ABLE Commission to report its disciplinary actions annually and passed unanimously.
Finally, House Bill 3530, with a committee substitute adopted as the working draft, sets timelines for ABLE licensees to produce requested documents. It also passed by recorded vote. The meeting then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 9th, 2026 at 02:06 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- If you're at the county, you know who's there. And you know your county commission.
- I got a deputy county manager in here from Sandoval County in another issue.
- You mentioned Class A counties. We're Class A County in Sandoval County.
- For instance, in Sandoval County, there's Eric Masters and the deputy county manager.
- And I'm sure San Juan County has it as well in Gallup, or McKinley County.
Keywords:
appropriation, local government, Las Vegas, Rodriguez Park, public facilities, zoning reform, building regulations, residential apartments, commercial use, multigenerational housing, local government authority, healthcare, urgent care, emergency services, feasibility study, medical facilities, physician training, medical residency, New Mexico, massage therapy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Sarah Akey, and I'm a resident of Clark County.
- My name is Angela Kramer, and I live in Spokane County.
- This authorization occurs at a shelter care hearing.
- My name is Christina Johnson, and I live in Yakima County.
- My name is Christina Johnson, and I live in Yakima County.
Keywords:
child welfare, dependency, imminent physical harm, child abuse, neglect, foster care, extended foster care, shelter care, out-of-home placement, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, DCYF, family law, juvenile court, child protection, unsafe home, substance use, caregiver impairment, relative placement, guardianship, adoption
Summary:
The Early Learning and Human Services Committee held a hearing on House Bill 2511, which would define “imminent physical harm” in the child welfare context as a substantial risk of serious harm arising from home conditions, caregiving conduct, neglect, unsafe environments, substance use, or other circumstances likely to cause significant injury. Representative Tom Dent, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to give caseworkers clearer tools to protect children while preserving family unity when possible. Supporters, including some foster parents, kinship caregivers, DCYF staff, and advocates, argued the current standard is too vague or inconsistently applied and has contributed to fatalities and near-fatalities. Opponents, including legal aid, public defense, and family-support advocates, said the bill is legally inconsistent, could increase removals, and should be paired with more services and training rather than a broader removal standard. DCYF testified “other,” saying clearer language could help but that the bill’s wording raised concerns; no vote was taken.
The committee also heard House Bill 2660, which would allow courts at shelter care hearings to order certain safety conditions and services for parents of children under five when a child is returned home, with referrals required within seven days and participation not treated as an admission of abuse or neglect. Representative Lisa Ortiz-Self said the bill is aimed at critical incidents, especially among very young children, and would let courts impose conditions when there is reasonable concern even if the child does not meet the removal threshold. DCYF and the Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds supported the bill, saying it could help prevent future critical incidents and allow earlier intervention, though they emphasized the need for services. Some child welfare and legal organizations were neutral or opposed, raising constitutional and due process concerns and warning that services alone do not ensure safety. Several testifiers urged more community-based treatment and in-home supports; no vote was taken on either bill.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- . the Hatch Valley, the Sierra County.
- I represent Sabola, McKinley, and San Juan counties.
- This authorizes $1.5 billion in bonding authority for state road funds or the Highway Infrastructure
- that we're working with and the authority of the State Transportation Commission, this bonding authority
- government funds, the County Road Funds, Municipal Street Funds, and then a County and Municipal Government
Bills:
SB2
Keywords:
SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So, they elected and appointed people in that county.
- I've had 80 of your colleagues sign on as co-authors of this bill.
- Your doctors had the authority to do that.
- That's part of our prescriptive authority.
- I guess I need to ask the bill author or general counsel.
Keywords:
youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The county judge was on vacation out of town.
- Everybody in that local Ker County failed, not only their citizens.
- We thank the bill author. She mentioned a culture of safety.
- Your doctors had authority to do that. It was FDA approved.
- That's, that's part of our prescriptive authority.
Keywords:
youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code
TX
Bills:
HB 148, HB 334, HB 554, HB 762, HB 1520, HB 1593, HB 3526, HB 3810, HB 5092, SB 2215, HB 2607
Keywords:
family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, severance pay, political subdivision, contract termination, misconduct, public funds, suicide prevention, peer support, fire departments, mental health, advisory committee, fiscal transparency, local government
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, currently the Texas Constitution limits the authority for counties to offer a homestead exemption
- It provides Texas counties with the, uh, uh, counties with the authority to offer a homestead exemption
- The Dallas County Commissioner's Court has been advocating for a flat dollar homestead exemption authority
- , Hidalgo and Stark County, the governing board holds a significant taxing authority, uh, in our region
- You're here on behalf of the Bayer County ESD 2 and Bayer County ESD Association.
Keywords:
redistricting, election, Texas legislature, district composition, political representation, congressional redistricting, Texas House of Representatives, U.S. House, Congressional districts, district map, district boundaries, gerrymandering, voting rights, election law, apportionment, representation, special committee, PLANC2308, redistricting plan, elections
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- David is a retired judge from Escambia County. We are really glad to have you here. County.
- Clair County.
- It actually originated out of one of my two counties that I represent in southwest Alabama.
- I represent in southwest Alabama, specifically in Bowwin County, in which there began to be some situations
- It's been through counties and some of the cleanup... ...through counties and some of the cleanup here
Keywords:
vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, out-of-state warrants, law enforcement, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, tax exemption, seafood, retail sales
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- or Sherburne County or Anoka County or Wright County or any of the counties represented by my school
- or Sherburne County or Anoka County or Wright County or any of the counties represented by my school
- or Sherburne County or Anoka County or Wright County or any of the counties represented by my school
- or Sherburne County or Anoka County or Wright County or any of the counties represented by my school
- or Sherburne County or Anoka County or Wright County or any of the counties represented by my school
Keywords:
education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Public Pension Oversight Board 5-20-24
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWCTT4KZB5s, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:32
Attendance Roll Call: 00:42
KERS Nonhazardous Agency Participation/HB 8 Reporting
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority: 03:24
Kentucky Association of Regional Programs: 31:34
Adjournment: 39:02, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any other questions for the author or for Senator Paxton on behalf of the author?
- Yes, it's not unique to Harris County, I can assure you of that. Harris County may lead...
- Members, any questions for the author?
- If they had moved from another county or another state, you would actually send a notice to that county
- to county, and they let the other counties automatically know.
Keywords:
SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Any other questions for the author on the committee substitute? We adopt the substitute.
- For local and contested counties, there is no objection. Hearing none, it is so ordered.
- as a matter of pending business Senate Bill 1184, Senator Creighton's bill about the age of wine authorized
- Senator Paxton moves that Senate Bill 1184 be recommended and certified for local and uncontested counties
Keywords:
SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee Feb 11th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Everybody has one that their county sits within a cog.
- And then you got a rural coordinator for 7 counties.
- It'd just be the rural counties, not Tulsa County. I thought did you say that?
- That did say the rural counties, but when you Look at the COGs.
- on our committee just addressed, when you look at those three counties and you look at Creek County,
Keywords:
rural law enforcement, grant fund, public safety, financial assistance, coordination districts, grant funding, law enforcement coordinators, municipal assistance, education, inmates, literacy, high school equivalency, Department of Corrections, parole, rehabilitation, HB3595, Safer Counties Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, county grants, traffic barrier equipment
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- It does three things: it clarifies who is authorized to perform certain actions.
- Vehicle inspections, including licensed operators, and includes salvage pools as authorized entities
- My belief is there's not going to be any cost to the county jail.
- So these are people pretrial in the county jails. County jails don't currently do that.
- In a rural county, that's the way it worked in my jail.
Keywords:
rural law enforcement, grant fund, public safety, financial assistance, coordination districts, grant funding, law enforcement coordinators, municipal assistance, education, inmates, literacy, high school equivalency, Department of Corrections, parole, rehabilitation, HB3595, Safer Counties Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, county grants, traffic barrier equipment