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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 5th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • So in this audit, of this forensic audit...
  • Okay, how long does that forensic audit take you?
  • He's the expert on this side, and if you don't mind, I'm happy to move.
  • Forensic accounting. We did a forensic accounting.
  • You may be familiar with forensic audits.
Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary 2ND REVISED Apr 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Judiciary

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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Apr 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 33 Apr 1st, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so, this would hire personnel, agents, analysts, forensic examiners.
  • This would acquire digital forensic technology, investigative tools, and what also most critically, provide
Bills: SB1238 , SB1277 , SB1304 , SB1378 , SB1423 , SB1484 , SB1501 , SR32 , SB1502 , SB1721 , SB1735 , SB1832 , SB1847 , SB1859 , SB1876 , SB2170 , SB2182
Keywords: domestic abuse, domestic violence, assault and battery, strangulation, intimate partner violence, family or household member, repeat offender, felony enhancement, Class B5 felony, stalking, batterers intervention program, court-ordered treatment, protective order, presence of a child, pregnant victim, great bodily injury, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, sex offender registration
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 29th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think the best way to do that is to listen to the GOSEP, the experts. My question is.
  • As to listen to the GOSEP, the experts. My question is more about the financial aspect of it.
  • It's only a mechanism by which if the forensic analysis, It's only a mechanism by which if the forensic
  • And through that meeting, we had GOSEP, Homeland Security, the FBI, and experts from around the country
  • And this is why we go to experts, because I'm sorry, what was your name again? Wendy Edwards.
Bills: HCR11 , HB153 , HB278 , HB424 , HB454 , HB455 , HB687 , HB816 , HB833 , HB942 , HB1053 , HB1097 , HB1147 , HB1148 , HB1190 , SB75 , SB85 , SB197 , SB200 , SB217
Committee: House Judiciary
Summary: The committee first adopted a three-minute rule for the rest of the meeting by a 9-3 vote. It then took up SB 217, which would reorganize Orleans Parish courts by reducing judgeships in criminal, juvenile, traffic, and municipal courts and, through an adopted amendment, creating one civil district court with 13 judges and allowing hearing officers. Senator Morris argued the changes were based on caseload comparisons and population data; opponents from the Urban League and ACLU said the bill was driven by power rather than efficiency, relied on incomplete or inconsistent data, would strain the courts, and would reduce minority representation on the bench. The committee reported the bill favorably as amended by an 11-4 vote. The committee next considered SB 197, which would reduce the number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal by two. Senator Morris again cited filings and caseload comparisons, while opponents argued the bill ignored the intensity and complexity of appellate work, could increase backlog and costs, and would disproportionately affect Black women judges. The bill was reported favorably by an 11-4 vote. The committee also adopted HCR 11, expressing support for the Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard and the Youth Challenge Program, and reported favorably SB 85, creating an insurance fund for retired St. Charles Parish sheriff’s employees. Several other measures were advanced with little or no opposition. HB 833 created the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force and was amended to add representatives from the coroners’ association, a survivor appointed by STAR, and a licensed clinical social worker; it was reported favorably. HB 816, with a technical correction, prohibited foreign adversaries from acquiring property near military installations and was reported favorably. HB 1053, dealing with definitions for dealers and retail dealers and allowing certain businesses to serve complimentary alcoholic beverages under agreed-upon floor amendments, was reported favorably. HB 153, as amended, removed the Office of Debt Recovery from the bill and limited it to prohibiting reporting certain criminal fines and fees to credit bureaus; it was reported favorably. SB 75, on cybersecurity reimbursement and baseline standards for local governments after cyber incidents, was reported favorably after testimony from GOSEP and others. SB 200, allowing expropriation of land near military bases owned by foreign adversaries when a court finds a threat to public health and safety, was also reported favorably after extensive testimony and discussion. Finally, HB 454, the Gracie Claire Rushing Act on chain of custody for human remains and internal organs, was converted into a substitute bill, adopted, and then introduced for further discussion, with the sponsor describing it as a transparency and accountability measure for grieving families.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Nurse Licensure Compact discussion 2/18/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> would</c><00:08:07.360><c> have</c><00:08:07.440><c> to</c><00:08:07.599><c> get</c> a forensic
  • pathologist would have to get a forensic pathologist would have to get two<00:08:08.160><c> hours</c>
  • Finally, it is imperative we are able to advocate and have expert care to save lives, because if you
  • Finally, it is imperative we are able to advocate and have expert care to save lives, because if you
  • Finally, it is imperative we are able to advocate and have expert care to save lives, because if you
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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 3rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • And due to fiscal realities, most forensic work at the crime lab and that testing stops when they're
  • occasion and get extra training on top of everything they already do. ...to become drug recognition experts
  • in DWI arrests and impaired driving, right beneath alcohol in terms of what the crime lab or what forensic
  • in DWI arrest and impaired driving, right beneath alcohol in terms of what the crime lab or what forensic
  • folks might see as matter. underneath alcohol in terms of what the crime lab or what forensic folks
Summary: The Senate Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee received updates from the Department of Transportation and Development on its transformation efforts, including a new project delivery dashboard, key performance indicators, and litter abatement work. DOTD said the dashboard is now live and tied to daily field updates, and reported progress on its T4LA initiatives, including improved project transparency, customer service, and a new highway sponsorship litter program. Members praised the department’s work and asked about litter funding, with DOTD saying last year’s $14.7 million litter pickup effort included the legislature’s supplemental appropriation. The committee also heard detailed progress reports on LTIF 1.0 and 2.0, the Office of Highway Construction’s bridge bundling and roadway projects, the Calcasieu River Bridge project, and the Cameron Ferry. DOTD reported that LTIF 1.0 is about 80% complete and that LTIF 2.0 has encumbered nearly $150 million, with several projects ahead of schedule and some under budget. The Office of Highway Construction said 62 bridge projects are in the bundle, 11 are under construction, and emergency procurement has helped accelerate delivery. DOTD said the Calcasieu River Bridge remains on track for a mid-to-late April groundbreaking, with all federal permits in hand and right-of-way acquisition underway; it also reported that new Cameron Ferry boats are under construction and that a privatization proposal from Labmar Ferry Services will go to the Louisiana Transportation Authority. Members then reviewed the draft 2026-2027 highway priority program, which DOTD said includes $913 million for construction across 302 projects and about $1.2 billion total investment. The committee also received public comment on the statewide flood control program, which recommended six projects expected to reduce flood damage by more than $289 million, and on the airport construction and development priority program, which includes 31 air carrier projects and 99 general aviation projects. DOTD also noted no current projects for the rail infrastructure program but said it expects to request $13 million and has 19 projects in the queue, and it presented three port projects that are not yet funded but will be considered by the Louisiana Transportation Authority. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and LSU’s Center for Analytics and Research presented data on impaired driving, saying impaired driving remains a major factor in fatalities and injuries, with alcohol and drugs together contributing to a large share of crashes and about $700 million in annual economic costs. Members discussed youth driving, marijuana, ignition interlock, DWI courts, and enforcement challenges on waterways; the presenters emphasized education, enforcement, and treatment as part of a broader safety strategy. No formal votes were taken during the meeting, and the committee adjourned after receiving the presentations and public comment.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence S/C New Offenses and Changed Penalties May 8th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, we've, we've reviewed URPOs and consulted with experts around the country, and as our, our understanding
  • I am a forensic psychologist. I oppose Senate Bill 1362.
  • As I said, I'm a forensic psychologist, a professor emeritus, a small business owner, a person of faith
  • As a forensic psychologist, I worked in federal law enforcement.
  • Forensic evidence later showed that Jocelyn was sexually assaulted by her killers.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • No, I'm not really the subject matter expert for affordable housing projects, but I think, like one of
  • In particular, our forensic population is critical in the state.
  • In particular, our forensic population is critical in the state.
  • In particular, our forensic population.
  • </c> degrees, for example, like forensic degrees, for example, like forensic psychology<00:30:04.200>
Bills: HB2614 , HB1660 , HB1704 , HB1563 , HB1573 , HB1777 , HB1749
Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2614, which would require merchants selling cosmetics to accept returns of newer unopened goods within specified time frames and expand signage requirements for return and refund policies. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection strongly supported the bill, citing updated figures of 180 cosmetic complaints from 2020 to 2025, 54 still under investigation, 148 referred to class action litigation, and more than $1.3 million in consumer losses. Members questioned whether the bill was needed given the pending lawsuit and whether bad actors would comply, while the office responded that clearer signage would improve consumer awareness and could reduce complaints without limiting other remedies. No vote was taken. The committee then heard HB 1660 HD1, which would allow counties to require contractors to disclose wage, benefit, hour, and employment-status information and to deny, revoke, or suspend permits for certain labor-law violations. DLIR, the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, Operating Engineers Local 3, and Pacific Resource Partnership testified in support, arguing the measure would help deter cheating contractors, protect law-abiding employers, and keep bad actors from undercutting wages and taxes. One member raised concerns about possible delays to affordable housing projects and whether owners should be held responsible for contractors’ misconduct; supporters replied that compliance is a minimum standard, that county action would be discretionary rather than automatic, and that the bill would not bar counties from working with affordable housing developers. No action was reported. Finally, the committee took up HB 1704, adopting the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to allow telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across state lines. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans supported the measure, saying it would help fill major staffing gaps, especially for forensic evaluations and services in rural and neighbor-island communities. The Board of Psychology raised concerns about the compact’s scope, the need for a study focused specifically on psychologists, background-check requirements, possible loss of regulatory authority and revenue, and the need to update older statutory provisions. Hawaii Association for Justice opposed the immunity language in the compact, and Shawn Scanlon opposed the bill, arguing it could weaken cultural responsiveness and local control and suggesting the state instead improve temporary licensing and other in-state pathways. The committee also questioned the Department of Corrections about its vacancies and whether telehealth could be filled by local providers; no vote was taken in the excerpt.
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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Joint Contract Review Committee Jul 9th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> subject matter ex expert there. subject matter ex expert there.
  • They also be experts in the field.
  • So, I am not a bankruptcy expert, nor am I a bond expert, nor do we have anyone on staff at the DOC who
  • are experts in this matter.
  • , nor am I a bond expert, nor do expert, nor am I a bond expert, nor do we<00:33:08.640><c> have</c><
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MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Children and Families Mar 10th, 2026

Children and Families

Transcript Highlights:
  • A child forensic interview is an investigative interview conducted by a specially trained, objective
  • A child forensic interview is an investigative interview conducted by a specially trained, objective
  • You're just an expert then, aren't you? Any questions from the committee?
Committee: House Children and Families
Summary: The Committee on Children and Families met with a quorum and first took up several bills for executive action. House Bill 2418, the Loy Voka Assistance Bill, was amended with a technical substitute correcting a statutory section reference and then voted do pass by a 12-0 roll call. House Bill 1819, the child care facilities bill, received an amendment, was rolled into a substitute, and was also voted do pass unanimously. House Bill 3077, the Schmidt social media curriculum bill, was revised through a committee substitute that shifted oversight from DESE to local school boards, narrowed and clarified language, changed references from “curriculum” to “instructional material,” and lowered the grade level from 6 to 3; it then passed 13-0. The committee then heard House Bill 3451 from Representative Sites, which would require the Department of Social Services to audio- or video-record face-to-face child abuse or neglect assessment interviews, securely store the recordings, and retain them for at least five years. Supporters, including Representative Proudie, said the bill would reduce trauma to children, preserve evidence, and would not create major costs because recording equipment is already available; no one testified in opposition or for informational purposes. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3534 and House Bill 2342, presented by Representatives Proudie and Jones, to require new or updated public playgrounds and playground surfaces built by the state or political subdivisions to meet accessibility standards. Testimony in favor came from children and parents describing barriers posed by wood chips, gravel, and inaccessible equipment, and emphasizing the importance of inclusive play and the availability of grant funding for surfacing improvements. Committee members generally supported the concept, asked about scope and retrofitting, and the sponsors clarified the bills apply prospectively to public projects; there was no opposition testimony.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm not an insurance expert, so there's a lot of components to the insurance, like how the insurance
  • where they live or who holds office, continues to receive the same coordinated, compassionate, and expert
  • Our services, ranging from forensic interviews and therapy to prevention education, are free and accessible
  • Our services ranging from forensic interviews and therapy to prevention education are free and accessible
  • who became custodial because Linda Fidnick ignored the GAL that wanted me to have custody, and the forensic
Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Summary: The committee hearing covered a wide range of child welfare, family support, and human services bills. Testimony strongly supported a guaranteed cash stipend for young adults aging out of foster care (S.161), with the Attorney General’s Office, youth advocates, and foster care providers describing high rates of homelessness and poverty after exit from care. Providers also urged action on a resolve to study the foster care liability insurance crisis (H.197/S.1280), saying premiums and coverage losses are forcing program cutbacks and could reduce foster care capacity statewide. Another major topic was a direct care worker medication administration program registry (H.237/S.162), which supporters said would help recruit and train workers, especially bilingual staff, to address workforce shortages in human services. Several bills focused on child protection and child welfare system practices. Supporters of H.267/S.145 called for advance notice to children’s attorneys when placements or other major events change, arguing that timely communication is essential to prevent unnecessary disruption and improve advocacy. Testimony also backed legislation to formally recognize and strengthen children’s advocacy centers and the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance (H.233/S.112), with prosecutors and CAC leaders describing the trauma-informed model as a longstanding, effective response to child abuse and trafficking. A bill to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet (S.115) drew support from advocates who said cross-agency coordination is needed to align policy and funding for children’s well-being. The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing safety, equity, and family support. Senator Lovely and survivors supported S.152, which would create a civil cause of action for sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority or trust, with witnesses describing grooming and power imbalances in schools and youth-serving settings. H.274, a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, was supported by advocates who said it would add anti-discrimination protections and voting and privacy rights amid rising criminalization of homelessness. H.272/S.171 to protect maternal health received support from Rep. Montaño, MLRI, and a physician, who said the bills would make cash assistance available earlier in pregnancy and remove the medical-verification barrier. H.4216 on equitable hair care for children in state custody was supported by social workers and advocates who said hair care is tied to identity, dignity, and mental health. H.255 on empowering early educators drew testimony about barriers faced by renters and condo owners trying to open home-based child care programs. H.217, concerning resources and support for pregnant and parenting families, drew testimony from anti-abortion pregnancy resource center advocates. No votes were taken during the hearing, and several bills had no one signed up to testify or were deferred when witnesses were unavailable.
NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Jun 26th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • We directed them, uh, to a number of election experts to talk to to county clerks.
  • involved. um, and, uh, the best and final offer was removed to streamline procurement, was based on expert
  • Uh, the forensic library has two, troubling performance indicators.
  • One has to do with the percent of forensics case completed, and one has to do with the number of sexual
  • Um, uh, if you're able to, I'm looking at the forensics laboratory, um, the number of sexual assault
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/11/2025)

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm going to assume very few election workers are handwriting experts whose subjective opinion is worthy
  • </c> election workers are handwriting experts election workers are handwriting experts whose<00:23:19.480
  • Gardner, the judge in that case took the evidence that was presented, the testimony of the forensic expert
  • <00:27:22.440><c> expert</c><00:27:22.840><c> that</c><00:27:23.000><c> said</c><00:27:23.480><c> they
  • </c><00:27:23.640><c> would</c> forensic expert that said they would forensic expert that said they would
Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The section of over 40 FTE will be the state's fraud experts.
  • they will not be asked to fraud experts they will not be asked to work<00:09:36.240><c> homicide</c>
  • Some of you have heard we're in the process of seeking bonding to complete a Bemidji regional forensic
  • laboratory system um that we forensic laboratory system um that we operate<00:12:55.639><c> across</
  • And then one position that would be a forensic accountant dedicated to this work, which neither unit
Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 2nd, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • I do have a witness or two, one witness, expert witness. Yes, all right.
  • Be to dig in further from a forensics standpoint?
  • Whether it's financial related, operational, forensics, and so the internal auditors at any agency or
  • Do forensic work, they would be required to conform with these standards.
  • Security experts here to speak on how governments can use cybersecurity to enhance efficiency.
Bills: HB512 , HB2248 , HB2679 , HB2832 , HB3112 , HB3368 , HB3490 , HB3512 , HB3623 , HB3666 , HB3700 , HB3711 , HB3770 , HB3963
Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency
Keywords: grievance procedures, state agency, employee rights, workplace regulations, employment law, employees, employment actions, appeal, state employees, workplace rights, disciplinary actions, employment conditions, employment disputes, job protections, public information, transparency, government accountability, information access, notification requirements, federal funding
DE
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health & Social Services Committee Meeting Jun 24th, 2026

Health & Social Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Brown had included a list of experts who might be in the room.
  • Is there someone here representing as an expert on the bill?
  • Senator Buckson said he listens to experts and relies on experts with lived experience, including people
  • And I listen to experts, and I rely on the experts that have lived experience, ones that are actively
  • So whether that's through public health or division of forensics, we just don't have that capacity yet
Bills: HB305 , HB395 , HB341
Committee: Senate Health & Social Services
Summary: The committee met in late June with Senators Hansen, Buckson, Siegfried, Townsend, and Huxable present, and first approved the meeting minutes by voice vote. The opening bill, HB 341, would limit DFS from filing child support in foster care cases unless doing so would not hinder reunification; Children’s Department staff said the department has already decided to stop filing in all such cases, with an estimated fiscal impact of about $140,000 annually. Public testimony from the League of Women Voters supported the bill as a compassionate measure to help families reunite. The committee then heard HB 446/related anaphylaxis legislation for colleges and universities, which would allow institutions to stock and use intranasal epinephrine alongside auto-injectors and update training and reporting requirements. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America supported the measure, emphasizing the need for needle-free options and faster treatment of anaphylaxis. The committee also took up HS1 for HB 356 on PFAS, which would ban firefighting foam containing PFAS beginning in 2028, require disclosure if PPE contains PFAS, and address recalls; DNREC and the fire service supported it, saying most departments have already transitioned away from PFAS foam. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 305, a diabetes wellness pilot program that would use continuous glucose monitoring, app-based care coordination, lab testing, and DHIN data analysis to shift care toward prevention and remission. Sponsor Senator Siegfried described the bill as a response to Delaware’s high diabetes costs and prevalence, and the Medical Society of Delaware supported it as a proactive model. The committee also discussed HB 395, which would regulate intoxicating hemp-derived products and synthetic cannabinoids by classifying products over a THC threshold as marijuana and creating penalties for unlicensed sales; the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner supported the bill, while hemp industry representatives and Senator Hoffner warned it could harm legitimate hemp retailers and access to hemp products. The final item, HS1 for HB 332, would ban sales and marketing of kratom products to those under 21 and direct the state to study testing and regulation of kratom and synthetic variants. Supporters, including the Delaware Healthcare Association and several recovery advocates, said age-gating is a reasonable first step and that synthetic products are the main concern; opponents and some senators argued the bill should go further and fully ban kratom or better distinguish synthetic products from natural leaf kratom. No formal roll-call votes were taken on the substantive bills during the transcript, and the meeting adjourned after public comment.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/11/2025)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • in sexual assault cases is delivered in a timely manner to the state forensic laboratory.
  • Now, I don't kind of feel for the position you're in if you're not an expert yourself.
  • I'm just trying to put context around his expert information that he can share with us.
  • </c> context around ask his expert context around ask his expert information<04:21:47.760><c> that</c
  • And then the other subject matter expert is Lieutenant Hester from the State Police. Yeah. Okay.
Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 2nd, 2025

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Defendants determined incompetent to stand trial in need in restoration under a 46B forensic commit went
  • data to add to this bill to tweak it to make it more effective because we keep talking about our forensic
  • this work all the time and that is very important to see because we have so many people. on that forensic
  • I know we've got a couple of great experts who can speak. to these matters as well this morning.
Bills: SB437 , SB528 , SB626 , SB636 , SB884 , SB968 , SB1044 , SB1608 , SB2336
Committee: Senate Health & Human Services