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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • You mentioned if they could have the department afford it, then the person would purchase it themselves
  • So, yes, that would... ...purchase it themselves.
  • would not make it illegal or the... ...This would also make it illegal for agencies to arrange to purchase
  • would prohibit a judge from granting youthful offender status to any individual who is 16 years of age
  • : years of age or older and charged with capital murder.
Bills: HB105 , HB296 , HB15 , HB264 , HB34 , HB304 , HB146 , HB26 , HB15 , HB34 , HB26
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 02/24/26

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • was uh smart legislative design by the Minnesota legislature to require products bought, sold, and purchased
  • 00:05:19.280><c> bought,</c><00:05:19.759><c> sold,</c><00:05:20.000><c> and</c><00:05:20.160><c> purchased
  • </c><00:05:20.479><c> by</c> products bought, sold, and purchased by products bought, sold, and purchased
  • choose this option, it would allow for operational efficiencies such as inventory reporting and purchasing
  • Uh, this was a great leading age.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 01/29/25

Jobs and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • age 60 to 64 ages in 2010 55% of adults age 60 to 64 participated<00:03:58.760><c> in</c><00:03:58.920
  • That's of all ages.
  • and at the oldest ages.
  • but we do see losses at older ages, the retirement ages, the snowbird years, as well.
  • </c> see losses at older at the older ages see losses at older at the older ages the<00:23:22.960><c>
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/06/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • They have expended $300,000 from that grant in terms of purchasing the necessary capital equipment to
  • They have expended $300,000 from that grant in terms of purchasing the necessary capital equipment to
  • </c><00:29:59.640><c> and</c> our rural population is aging and our rural population is aging and finding
  • That $24 million went a long way for many medium and small services, purchasing much-needed equipment
  • </c><00:54:00.680><c> uh</c> couple of months uh We've purchased uh couple of months uh We've purchased
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Feb 3rd, 2026

Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • But the stimulation that it did for the ag economy, I don't think will ever be measured.
  • I mean, I have concern that the railroad is riding on the positive part of the ag subsidies.
  • It's over the ag commodities. The masthead of programs, yes, sir.
  • These ag producers and investors in ag communities in our rural state need that certainty.
  • It jeopardizes our ability in the ag community to respond accordingly.
Summary: The Agriculture Committee first established a quorum and then went into executive session, where it voted House Bill 24-22 do pass by a vote of 18 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 present. The committee then moved into public hearing on House Bills 2713 and 2716, both sponsored by Representative Deal. HB 2713 was described as the larger agriculture tax credit package, including removal of sunsets from several existing ag-related credits and technical changes to programs such as biodiesel, meat processing, specialty crops, wood energy, and rolling stock. HB 2716 focused on the short-line rail tax credit and related rail infrastructure incentives, including track rehabilitation and industrial development credits. Representative Deal said the bills were intended to provide long-term certainty for agriculture and rail investment and noted the programs’ positive return on investment. Committee members raised concerns about eliminating sunsets, how future legislatures would review the credits, and whether some credits could be used if Missouri moved toward eliminating income tax. Questions also focused on whether abandoned or minimally used rail lines would qualify, and on the transferability of rolling stock credits to entities with different tax liabilities. Deal and witnesses said the rail provisions were aimed at active short lines and that data on the credits’ performance could be provided. Testimony in support came from the Missouri Corn Growers Association, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Soybeans, the Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri, Missouri Dairy, Missouri Agribusiness Association, Missouri Bankers Association, Missouri Eastern Railroad, Missouri Economic Development Council, Osage Valley Electric Cooperative, and the Missouri Railroad Association. Supporters said the credits have stimulated ethanol, biodiesel, dairy, specialty crop, meat processing, and rural economic development projects, and that rail credits help preserve and expand short-line service, reduce truck traffic, and attract industrial investment. No opposition testimony was offered on either bill, and the hearings on HB 2713 and HB 2716 were adjourned without any recorded committee vote on those bills in the transcript.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 23rd, 2025

Governmental Organization

Transcript Highlights:
  • Once those limits are met, the only way to obtain a license is to purchase one on the open market, where
  • In Los Angeles, purchasing a license on the open market can cost more than $200,000, not including broker
  • AB 1246 will allow craft distillers' brandy barrels to be stored for aging purposes at any winery and
  • So by being able to move some of these products around during the years-long aging process, it helps
  • As a state, we've made significant progress by removing smoking rooms from restaurants, increasing age
Summary: The committee met without quorum for much of the hearing and heard testimony on a series of bills, mostly on business, alcohol licensing, transparency, and public health. AB 342 by Haney would allow local governments to create hospitality zones with 4 a.m. last call on Fridays, Saturdays, and state holidays; supporters argued it would help tourism, nightlife, conventions, and major events, while opponents warned it would weaken California’s 2 a.m. statewide last-call standard and create public safety risks. AB 684 by Patel would subject the UC Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools to the Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Act, with supporters saying admissions-related changes should be more transparent and inclusive. AB 1008 by Addis would add up to 10 new on-sale general licenses in San Luis Obispo County to reflect tourism growth, and AB 1039 by Hart would require state agencies to offer nonprofits up to 25% advance payment on new grants and contracts; both drew support from local officials and nonprofit advocates. AB 221 by Ramos would streamline the Tribal Nations Grant Fund to provide equal annual grants to eligible non-gaming and limited-gaming tribes, and AB 795 by Jeff Gonzalez would create a commission to plan California’s participation in the nation’s 250th anniversary, with supporters emphasizing civic engagement and fiscal safeguards. AB 28 by Mark Gonzalez would authorize additional neighborhood-restricted liquor licenses in Los Angeles County to reduce secondary-market costs and support restaurants, AB 1246 by Hoover would raise craft distiller sales limits and address brandy barrel storage, AB 1428 by Ta would expand reporting of surplus and underutilized state land, and AB 957 by Ortega would prohibit tobacco sales in pharmacies; each received supportive testimony, with AB 957 backed by health and pharmacy groups and no opposition. Several measures were voted out to Appropriations, some on consent, and the committee later recorded roll-call votes after quorum was established, with AB 957 receiving one no vote and the other bills advancing with broad support.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (02/27/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Another thing I read is that the private purchases are mostly women in childbearing age.
  • Another thing I read is that the private purchases are mostly women in childbearing age.
  • Another thing I read is that the private purchases are mostly women in childbearing age.
  • Another thing I read is that the private purchases are mostly women in childbearing age.
  • Another thing I read is that the private purchases are mostly women in childbearing age.
Summary: The committee held a work session on the Department of Business and Economic Affairs’ budget, with testimony from division leadership on staffing, funding sources, and program changes. Early discussion focused on vacant positions in the agency, including a senior planner tied to FEMA requirements, a federally funded program assistant, a program specialist to be reclassified during a planning reorganization, and two Housing Champions positions that were authorized but not funded in the current biennium and are requested for 2026-27. The witnesses also explained that temporary welcome center positions are filled as funds allow, and that the agency’s requested general fund increase is driven largely by the Division of Travel and Tourism Development and its formula-based funding. Members then reviewed rest areas, welcome centers, outdoor recreation, economic development, procurement, and workforce opportunity lines. The department said there are 12 rest areas, with 5.8 million foot counts in FY 24, and that welcome centers are generally open year-round, though Sutton is currently closed and staffing relies on a mix of full-time and temporary employees. The outdoor recreation position is federally funded through USDA and supports business outreach, trade shows, and industry promotion. In economic development, the agency said increased dues reflect participation in the Northern Borders Regional Commission, and that a marketing line item is intended to support recruitment and promotion of growth industries such as advanced manufacturing and life sciences. The Apex Accelerator Program was described as a state-federal partnership requiring a state match and providing government contracting assistance to businesses, while the Office of Workforce Opportunity was explained as a federally funded WIOA-related effort administered through multiple agencies and subrecipients. A major point of discussion was the proposed reduction to the Small Business Development Center, which members said had generated significant public concern. The department described SBDC as a highly effective technical assistance program for new and small businesses, but said the cut was one of the few places it felt it had room to reduce funding. Members asked about federal support and matching requirements for various programs, and the department said less than half of its overall budget is generally funded by the state and that some programs require state match. The committee also discussed travel and tourism marketing and the Joint Promotional Program, with the department saying those funds support broader advertising campaigns and grants to chambers and trade associations for events such as Bike Week, Restaurant Week, and the Seafood Festival. No votes were taken during the work session.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the Age-Friendly Director there.
  • We believe they are beneficial to people of all ages, including older adults.
  • We believe they are beneficial to people of all ages, including older adults.
  • Unlike some new typical people of my age, I always follow the rules when I'm driving.
  • Unlike some new typical people of my age, I'm or been pulled over by the police.
Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 46 bills covering bicycle and pedestrian safety, autonomous and specialty vehicles, street design, and related transportation issues. Chair Jim Arciero and Senate co-chair Brendan Crighton opened the hearing, noted that Senate Bill 2347 was postponed at the sponsor’s request, and explained the hearing procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing. A major portion of testimony focused on autonomous vehicles. Labor representatives from the AFL-CIO, Teamsters, Machinists, and app-based driver organizations opposed bills that would authorize fully autonomous vehicles, arguing they could displace workers, weaken bargaining power, increase congestion, and create safety and data-privacy risks. Waymo and Chamber of Progress supported legislation creating a framework for autonomous vehicles, saying the technology has strong safety results and could improve mobility and economic opportunity, but they opposed provisions requiring a human operator in the vehicle. Transportation and environmental advocates urged stronger oversight, local control, crash-data reporting, and privacy protections before deployment. Several bills on pedestrian and bicycle safety drew support from advocates and affected residents. Testimony backed measures to improve crosswalk timing for slower pedestrians, raise penalties for crosswalk violations, expand truck sideguard and safety-device requirements, and improve roadway marking reflectivity. AARP, MassBike, and other advocates emphasized the need to protect older adults, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users, while some speakers opposed bills expanding e-bike access to sidewalks and natural-surface trails, citing safety concerns. The committee also heard strong support for the Blue Envelope program for drivers with autism and developmental disabilities, with testimony from the Arc of Massachusetts, the Developmental Disabilities Council, families, and individuals describing how the program can reduce misunderstandings during traffic stops and crashes.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Select Agencies Subcommittee Jan 5th, 2026 at 09:00 am

A&B Select Agencies Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • business breaks out into two pieces: the scratch tickets that you buy, that's kind of an impulse purchase
  • There's gonna be a mobile part to sports betting, and it's almost required in this day and age to have
  • percent of Oklahoma's population that are certified as a hunter or angler based on their license purchases
  • We have 4 state fish hatcheries, as I mentioned, and they are the facilities are aging and in need of
  • Did you, over the years, did the wildlife department purchase those, or were they the state gave them
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:41:52.240><c> The</c><00:41:52.560><c> department</c> purchase agreement.
  • The department purchase agreement.
  • land for their to be able to purchase land for their farms.<00:44:35.440><c> Um,</c><00:44:36.240><c
  • And so that is able to purchase land.
  • Um so thank you again to purchase land.
Bills: HF3579 , HF3549 , HF3548 , HF4388 , HF3566
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 06/04/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Despite having an eighth-grade education upon entering prison at age 15, Mr.
  • At the time, Minerva was a single mom raising three kids, ages 2, 8, and 15.
  • And then purchase history-based discounts are the third one exception to this.
  • And then purchase history-based discounts are the third exception to this.
  • That is because of prior purchase history. GET $5 OFF.
Summary: The Senate met on June 3, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through a long list of discharge motions and substitutions to place many bills on the third reading calendar. The chamber also adopted Resolution J.2314 honoring the New York chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with remarks emphasizing domestic workers’ role in care work, labor organizing, and protections such as paid sick leave and family leave. Another adopted resolution, J.2298, mourned labor and social justice advocate Minerva Solla, with senators highlighting her work with 1199, the Young Lords, Puerto Rican solidarity efforts, and women’s organizing. A third resolution recognized Olympic curler Daniel Casper for representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Games. The Senate then confirmed a large slate of judicial and executive nominations. It accepted the Judiciary Committee report and confirmed four interim Supreme Court justices, seven Court of Claims judges, and 21 reappointments/extensions by a vote of 44-12. The Finance Committee report was also accepted, and the Senate confirmed a broad set of appointments to state boards and authorities, including the MTA, State Commission of Correction, Power Authority, NYSERDA, Financial Control Board, public health councils, SUNY and Cornell boards, gaming and bridge authorities, and others. One notable confirmation was Alexander Dockery to the State Commission of Correction; supporters called it the first time a formerly incarcerated person had been confirmed to that commission, while Senator Murray criticized the practice of voting on large nomination blocks rather than individually. The chamber then took up and passed many bills, mostly by wide margins, covering labor, health, education, transportation, public service, criminal justice, municipal, tax, insurance, and environmental topics. Several members explained their votes on major measures: Senator Ramos supported a bill modernizing temporary disability benefits and another protecting construction workers from lost pay when jobs are canceled; Senator Baskin spoke about a correction bill tied to the death of India Cummings; Senator Skoufis described a family-court custody bill intended to prioritize child safety; Senator Mayer backed a proposal to reimburse parents of medically fragile children for providing care; and Senator Hinchey defended a bill requiring employers to report AI-related job impacts, while Senator Borrello opposed it as burdensome. Most bills were passed, some were laid aside, and the session concluded with multiple roll-call votes and confirmations before adjournment-related business.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Local Government Apr 8th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think the average age of people dying was about 40.
  • one of the Missouri Area Agencies on Aging.
  • So as we all age, the question before us is simple.
  • I am Anna Thomas, Executive Director of the Missouri Council on Aging.
  • Our mission is ensuring that Missouri is a place for all to age well.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Local Government Apr 8th, 2026

Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think the average age of people dying was about 40.
  • When someone purchases a homeowner—” “When someone purchases a home there, and once again, you’re essentially
  • one of the Missouri Area Agencies on Aging.
  • So as we all age, the question before us is simple.
  • Our mission is ensuring that Missouri is a place for all to age well.
Summary: The Committee on Local Government heard testimony on House Bill 3176, which would create a statutory framework for homeowners associations. Sponsor Rep. Koslow said the bill addresses quorum problems, allows defunct associations to revive, sets deadlines for election and covenant challenges, requires fidelity insurance, and expands recordkeeping and disclosure to members. Supporters said Missouri HOAs currently operate under a patchwork of outdated documents and laws, while opponents from the home builders and bankers groups warned the bill could interfere with development interests, create burdens, and increase risk or fees. Committee members raised concerns about fairness, homeowner rights, and whether the bill would override stricter local subdivision standards; no action was taken on the bill during the hearing. The committee also heard House Bill 3277, a local public safety tax measure for Northwoods. Rep. Fountain Henderson said the city needs the tax to upgrade police equipment and support public safety, and members noted the city’s retail center and voter approval requirement. The hearing then moved to House Bill 3143, which would allow counties to place a quarter-cent sales tax on the ballot for senior services. Rep. Parker and supporters from senior services organizations said the measure would help fund Meals on Wheels, transportation, nutrition centers, in-home care, and other aging services, especially in rural areas with limited funding and transportation. Some members questioned the breadth of spending authority, oversight, and whether a sales tax would shift costs onto seniors, but the bill drew supportive testimony overall. In executive session, the committee voted House Bill 2732 do pass by 13-1 and House Bill 3028 do pass unanimously. It then took up House Bill 2431, a package of local tax authorization measures, adopted a substitute and amendment adding several city and county proposals, and voted the House Committee Substitute do pass by 13-1. The committee then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Oct 15th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • And by way of a brief background, in the trial courts in Florida, in an age where pleadings are filed
  • In the trial courts in Florida, in an age where pleadings are filed electronically and other documents
  • There is cabling that is showing signs of age and wear.
  • We're over 65% of our vehicles are below DMS standards in terms of mileage and in terms of age.
  • The population is aging.
Summary: The committee met to hear fiscal year 2026-2027 legislative budget requests from several justice-related agencies. The Florida Commission on Offender Review requested funding for investigator and revocation staff salary increases to address turnover, plus nonrecurring funds for Wi-Fi, seven vehicles, technology support, and commissioner salary adjustments. The State Courts Administrator presented a broad judicial branch request focused on trial court case-management technology, additional case managers, trust fund authority for child support hearing officers, courthouse furnishings, district court flexibility in staffing, a future courthouse for the Sixth District Court of Appeal, Supreme Court elevator replacement, POM accounting implementation support, judicial security liaison positions tied to the Florida Fusion Center, expanded senior management service authority, and judicial salary adjustments. The Office of the Attorney General outlined pay and operating requests for consumer protection, citizen services, ethics, crime compensation, victim services, vehicle replacement, IT and cybersecurity, lease and operating costs, and PALM-related expenses, while several senators questioned the office about outside counsel contracts, contingency-fee arrangements, transparency, and the use of private law firms. The Department of Corrections made the largest presentation, describing severe staffing shortages, high turnover, rising inmate populations, increased assaults, and heavy overtime use. Secretary Ricky Dixon said the agency’s request was driven by constitutional and public safety needs and included funding for operations, security equipment, inflationary costs, vehicle replacement, offender information system modernization, technology restoration, inmate health services, drug and food cost increases, staffing pilots, maintenance, security infrastructure, Florida PALM, recruitment and retention, and $56 million for new correctional housing units. Members asked about inmate labor, prison safety, overtime, vehicle breakdowns, and whether more National Guard support was needed; Dixon said the agency needed more staffing and pay competitiveness rather than a long-term military presence. A correctional officers’ union representative also urged support for pay raises, citing low pay and staffing concerns. No votes were taken on the budget requests. The chair allowed extended questioning, especially for the Department of Corrections, but noted time constraints and asked agencies to return in a later committee meeting, including FDLE, which was deferred because of a House site visit.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • So I could not purchase an Advantage plan in Maricopa.
  • My experience began when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 48.
  • We lost about $200,000 from PBMs paying less than the cost it took to purchase the drugs.
  • It's estimated that around 20% of school-age kids have strep colonizing in their throat.
  • We're talking about from the ages of six going up to the ages of 10, but those are children that at the
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2433, which would require insurers offering Medicare supplement policies to also offer them to people under 65 who qualify for Medicare because of ALS or end-stage renal disease, with enrollment periods and premium protections. Supporters, including patient advocates and an ALS patient, said the bill would improve access to needed coverage and transplant-related care and could have only a small premium impact. Opponents, including Blue Cross Blue Shield/AHIP, argued it would shift significant costs onto older seniors and shrink the Medigap risk pool. The bill was ultimately given a do-pass recommendation on a 12-0 vote. House Bill 2593 would appropriate $1.5 million to the University of Arizona for the Arizona Perinatal Psychiatry Access Line. The sponsor and physicians testified that the line helps providers quickly treat pregnant and postpartum patients with depression, psychosis, OCD, and suicide risk, and also supports pediatric mental health care. Supporters said it improves outcomes and reduces emergency and referral costs. The committee approved the bill with a do-pass recommendation by a 10-1 vote, with one member present. The committee also passed House Concurrent Resolution 2013, proclaiming June 2026 as Celebrate Life Month, after emotional testimony from a woman born with spina bifida and another supporter. Several members objected that the state should focus on concrete supports such as health care and family leave, but the resolution still received a 7-5 do-pass recommendation. House Bill 4010, creating a licensing and regulatory board for genetic counselors, also advanced 11-1 after testimony from genetic counselors and a cancer survivor who said licensure would protect patients and improve access. House Bill 2196, addressing pharmacy benefit manager reimbursement and dispensing fees, passed 11-1 despite opposition from PBMs and employers who warned of higher costs; independent pharmacies argued the bill would help them cover costs and stay open. The committee then adopted a strike-everything amendment to House Bill 2182 requiring insurers and health plans to report claims denial and prior authorization data to DIFI, which would publish aggregated information and hold a later stakeholder review. Supporters said Arizona needs state-specific transparency data, while opponents called it redundant to federal CMS reporting; the amended bill passed 12-0. House Bill 2189, directing the Board of Nursing to update rules for licensed health aides and collect annual data, also passed unanimously after the board said it was already working on curriculum and implementation. The committee held House Bill 2813 and 2725, and began discussion of House Bill 2404, as the transcript ended.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • for moped operators from 15 to 16 years of age, increase the minimum age requirement for individuals
  • for moped operators from 15 to 16 age for moped operators from 15 to 16 years<00:33:55.600><c> of</c
  • </c><00:33:56.679><c> age</c> years of age increase the minimum age years of age increase the minimum
  • It requires all skateboard users under the age of 16 to wear a helmet while operating a skateboard.
  • That's my recommendation. as the minimum age uh but I understand as the minimum age uh but I understand
Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on February 6, 2025, and heard testimony on several transportation-related bills. HB 667 would require DOT or county departments to scan deceased cats or dogs found on public roadways for microchips, record information, and report it to county animal services. DOT said it supported the bill, and the Hawaiʻi Humane Society and others strongly backed it, describing it as important for grieving pet owners. A private citizen also testified in support, saying the measure could help families learn what happened to missing pets. The chair noted there were nine supporters. The committee then heard HB 230 on sending a carbon copy of traffic citations to vehicle owners, followed by HB 77, which would make civil identification cards free to issue or renew. The Attorney General’s office said it had already submitted comments on HB 77, DOT opposed it, and a private citizen supported it as a way to reduce barriers to basic services. HB 668, which would make license suspension mandatory for operating a vehicle without insurance, drew opposition from the Office of the Public Defender and DOT. The Public Defender argued current law already allows suspension and that a mandatory rule would discourage people from obtaining insurance, increase court burdens, and disproportionately affect indigent drivers; the chair emphasized that driving is a privilege and raised concerns about uninsured driving in rural areas. The Public Defender also said it would look into whether state insurance options could help people who cannot get traditional coverage. The committee also took up HB 12, which would bar inspection certificates for mopeds or vehicles modified to increase NOx emissions. DOT offered comments, Citizens Against Noise supported it, and the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed it; the chair noted six additional supporters and ten opponents. HB 169 would raise the minimum age for moped operators from 15 to 16 and increase the helmet requirement age from 18 to 21; DOT supported it, while Moped Doctors, Moped’s Direct, and seven individuals opposed it. HB 220 would require moped operators to carry insurance under motorcycle/motor scooter insurance laws; DCCA offered comments, DOT supported it, and Moped Doctors and ten individuals opposed it. Finally, the committee heard HB 277, which would establish a statewide vehicle pursuit policy for law enforcement agencies. The Policing Project at NYU and the ACLU of Hawaiʻi supported the bill, citing national data on deaths and injuries from pursuits and arguing for a baseline limit on pursuits for minor offenses; the Hawaii Police Department and Maui Police Department opposed it. The committee also heard HB 54, which would make a third or subsequent excessive speeding offense a Class C felony and allow vehicle forfeiture. DOT supported it, while the Public Defender opposed it, arguing the bill was overly harsh, internally inconsistent, and likely to strain courts, law enforcement, and probation systems by turning a traffic offense into a felony with prison exposure and jury-trial rights. No votes or final actions were taken on the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

BOYS STATE May 29th, 2026

BOYS STATE

Transcript Highlights:
  • electric vehicles, were getting tax credits from the government or getting extra reductions on the purchase
  • it does is for... ...there's a $20 cap per day, but for every dollar of healthier foods that you purchase
  • Well, for my understanding, in the discussion, we changed it to earlier ages.
  • Is anybody in the education, am I driven, or ...earlier ages.
  • It was just pushed it more behind than the high school ages to where they would not be able to catch
Committee: All BOYS STATE
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 4, 2026 - 01:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we go through, we have an active AG commissioner and AG officer going through updating the laws that
  • This is age. I mean, this is I looked I read every single disparagement bill and all 50 states.
  • We believe that land purchase for Everglades restoration are worthy of the same consideration.
  • Exemption is lands purchase for state parks, state forests, and Wildlife Management area.
  • putting in our food are creating all the diseases that we have that we see in new and at a younger age
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 8th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • An average age was 29. These are daughters, sisters, mothers.
  • Just last week, the Santa Rosa Press Democrat was purchased by the Alden Global Capital. to the surprise
  • And then suddenly received an email from the purchaser, which was not the preferred purchaser, saying
  • Johnny passed away on February 9th, 2025 at the age of 81.
  • Johnny was born in 1943 in Bari, Italy and immigrated to Ellis Island at the age of 13.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Of our homeowners, nearly one-third are over the age of 65, and this will allow them to stay in their
  • a home and deciding whether to purchase a home.
  • Most of our residents purchased their homes in the 80s and 90s, and at that time they were purchased
  • Regardless of your age, the insurance increases have just been phenomenal.
  • Those numbers stay very high as well because consistently folks vote when they're that age or so.
Bills: SB4 , SJR2 , SB 4 , SJR 2