Video & Transcript Research : 'Legislation'

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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Education Committee Jun 17th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We seek to protect the rights of all who participate in the legislative process.
  • This is the LGBTQ Legislative Caucus Chair.
  • This legislation is particularly critical for LGBTQ+ students.
  • And we look forward to reaching a point where we can fully support this legislation together.
  • This legislation isn't symbolic. It's not. It's meaningful.
Keywords: 988, house, all
AR
Transcript Highlights:
  • Whether we want to go word for word on what this is, you know, that'll be up to other legislators in
  • We will follow legislative mandates. Yes, sir.
  • And so when we have a legislative mandate, we have a way to go and ask for that funding.
  • This next rule is, again, something that was passed in the 2025 legislative session.
  • Item L is the adverse decisions rule, also a piece of legislation passed in 2025.
Keywords: 1204, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (05/12/2026)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • No one has suggested any legislation.
  • And the legislation against reproductive health care clinics in just this biennium was a dozen.
  • Um but this Senate has very specifically not taken proactive steps for other pieces of legislation.
  • No one has suggested any legislation.
  • No one has suggested any legislation.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 8th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I move that the reading of the journal at length for the fourth legislative day be dispensed
  • Speaker, I move that the reading of the journal at length for the fourth legislative day be dispensed
  • And if you look at this piece of legislation, you said the parties will go behind closed doors.
  • committee guidelines for the legislative state board of education and the ...
  • In 2011, 2012, Hofeller wrote that the state's reapportionment committee guidelines for the legislative
Keywords: 1136, house, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education May 6th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • What we did when we passed the legislation was we put a three-year sunset.
  • What this legislation does is it creates a permissive framework that if other institutions wanted to
  • That's the benefit to talking prior to committee about legislation.
  • This legislation really is aligned to what the U.S.
  • But this legislation does not specify a new accreditor or require an institution to change.
Summary: The House Education Committee met on May 6 and first welcomed LSU President Wade Roos and Chancellor Jim Dalton, who outlined LSU’s goals of becoming an elite, accessible flagship university, increasing research expenditures, improving student recruitment and retention, and expanding pathways that keep Louisiana students in-state. Members praised the new leadership and LSU’s workforce and research direction, and a representative from LSU enrollment reported gains in TOPS Excellence commitments for the coming fall. The committee then advanced several education bills. SB 105 by Sen. Kathy, which reinstates TOPS Tech eligibility for honorably discharged veterans, was reported favorably without objection. SB 374, also by Sen. Kathy, creates a uniform framework for college economic development districts; members adopted an amendment adding a legislator to each district board, and the bill was reported favorably with amendments. SB 304 by Sen. Edmonds, which authorizes the Board of Regents to establish a list of eligible accreditors and allows institutions to seek different accreditors, was reported favorably. SB 522 by Sen. Edmonds, allowing vocational and technical charter schools to apply directly to BESE as Type 2 charters with Commerce and Industry support, drew discussion about whether the authority should extend to public schools as well; it ultimately passed 9-1. The committee also approved SB 290 by Sen. Abraham, a cleanup bill requiring school system concurrence before student exit-code changes in the data system, and HCR 81 by Rep. Freiberg, which asks the Department of Education to study options for districts facing declining enrollment and related financial pressures. HCR 175 by Rep. Larvadain, a study resolution on possible TOPS Tech changes, was deferred by the author because it overlapped with another measure. Several members also used personal privilege to welcome local mayors and community guests to the committee room.
WV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, I'm very grateful for this legislation.
  • It's a great piece of legislation.
  • I think it's a really good piece of legislation.
  • This is really an important piece of legislation.
  • So that's why the legislation is before you.
Keywords: 994, senate, all
Summary: The committee met, approved the March 5, 2026 minutes, and then took up several health- and human-services-related bills. House Bill 5086, concerning peer support programs for covered caregivers, was explained as creating training and testimonial privilege protections; the committee adopted an amendment clarifying that boards may still require participation in a board-designated professional health program, and then reported the bill to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass. House Bill 5004, an educational bill on PANS and PANDAS, was supported by the sponsor, who described his family’s experience and the importance of earlier diagnosis; it was reported to the Senate without amendment. House Bill 5327, which would require the Department of Human Services to create an ALS services program, also received supportive testimony from the sponsor and members, but the transcript reflects the bill being reported as House Bill 537; it was moved forward without amendment. The committee then considered House Bill 5096, which would remove personal care and intellectual/developmental disability waiver services from certificate-of-need review. The sponsor argued the change would reduce regulatory burden and expand access, while a county aging-program director testified that certificate-of-need revenues help fund senior meals and services and that eliminating the requirement would reduce important support for aging providers. After a division vote, the motion to report the bill failed 3-9. House Bill 4695, allowing PEIA patients to switch to an alternative medically appropriate covered treatment without new prior authorization if it costs no more than the original treatment, was explained as carrying an estimated $13 million annual cost to PEIA and was reported to the Senate. The committee also advanced House Bill 5582, enacting the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, after discussion of a committee amendment removing a new-background-check-at-initial-licensure provision; the amendment was adopted and the bill was reported. Another House Bill 5582, concerning the TANF drug screening program, was described as removing the sunset date and allowing oral fluid testing in addition to urine samples; it too was reported. Finally, House Bill 5466 renamed the batterer intervention program as an abuse intervention program and allowed live synchronous virtual delivery with an in-person option; the sponsor said the change would expand access statewide, and the bill was reported to the Senate. The committee then adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/21/2026 - Senate Public Safety

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is my first legislative session, and I'm very excited to be here. Here.
  • I'm a senior studying economics at ASU, and this is my second legislative session.
  • This is my first legislative session as a Senate page.
  • I'm a senior Senate page and this is my second legislative session.
  • Legislative intent is so much easier for people to read.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Review Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Legislative Review

Transcript Highlights:
  • I present to you all for your consideration H.J.R. 154, which the design of this legislation is to model
  • And so it is the intention of this legislation and of myself to look for that better way.
  • legislative intent on how statutes and constitutional provisions are carried out.
  • The Committee on Legislative Review on House Joint Resolution 154 is now closed.
  • The committee on legislative review on House Joint Resolution 154 is now closed.
Keywords: 959, house, all
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • The purpose of the subcommittee of the Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee is to hear performance
  • The office operates independently of the legislature and the Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee
  • The office operates independently of the legislature and the Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee
  • I highlight Scott Nelson, who is the director of our legislative and policy affairs office.
  • So I just want to make sure that legislators know that this process is open.
Summary: The committee meeting began with a brief explanation of the renamed Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee subcommittee, now called the Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits, and a presentation from the State Auditor’s Office on its current biennium performance audit work plan. The auditor described how topics are selected from a large pool of potential audits and highlighted several ongoing or planned audits, including the Liquor and Cannabis Board, oversight of authorized entities serving students with disabilities, the Quality Home Care Initiative, Medicaid managed care versus fee-for-service costs, the Housing Commission tenant ownership follow-up, DSHS vendor payment patterns, implementation of the Since Time Memorial curriculum, and the Washington State ferry system. Members asked about coordination with JLARC to avoid duplication, and the auditor said the offices exchange work plans, monthly updates, and quarterly coordination meetings. The committee then heard the State Auditor’s performance audit on how charter schools identify and support at-risk students. Auditors reviewed four charter schools—Catalyst Public Schools, Innovation High School, Pinnacles Prep, and Rainier Prep—and focused on English language learners, homeless students, and special education students. The audit found the schools met nearly all legal requirements reviewed, with only one area where two schools partially met a language-access requirement. The schools also used several promising practices, including small-group instruction, culturally responsive environments, and multi-tiered systems of support, though the auditors recommended better documentation of procedures to improve consistency. Families interviewed generally reported positive experiences, while noting resource constraints. Committee members asked about how the four schools were selected, whether the audit compared charter populations to home districts, and how MTSS requirements applied to the schools reviewed. The State Auditor’s Office said the sample was chosen for geographic diversity, student population characteristics, and representation from both authorizers, and that K-2 MTSS requirements were not evaluated because they applied to only one school. Representatives from the Charter School Commission and charter school advocates responded positively, emphasizing technical assistance, collaboration, and sharing best practices across schools. Two public testifiers also supported the report and said it highlighted effective practices that could be expanded across charter and traditional public schools.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, I just want to thank Senator Jones for this this legislation.
  • I seek legislation, not excuses. I do not come before you asking for punitive damages.
  • I want legislation like this to pass. >> And distracted driving. We see it every day.
  • Chair and. >> Senator, thank you for bringing the piece of legislation.
  • He says the legislation coming through this legislature.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Agriculture Committee Mar 26th, 2025

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • people who participate in our This does not disturb or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative
  • Once the roll is established, we will adopt our rules for the legislative session. Here. Irwin.
  • Aye. for the 2025-2026 legislative session. So we have a motion and a second.
  • For those reasons, I'd like to thank Assemblymember Pappin for authoring the legislation and I would
  • We heard some of these critical pieces of legislation.
Keywords: 988, house, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Jeff Taylor, I'm the legislative affairs director for the Kentucky Professional Firefighters.
  • affairs director for the legislative affairs director for the Kentucky<00:10:38.880> professional
  • That's what we're doing with several pieces of legislation that you'll see here this year and next year
  • That's what we're doing with several pieces of legislation that you'll see here this year and next year
  • That's what we're doing with several pieces of legislation that you'll see here this year and next year
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Local Government met with a quorum present and began with roll call and a brief introduction of a page, William Huffman, a fifth grader from Lexington. The chair announced that House Bill 7 and House Bill 490 would not be considered that day, with HB 7 described by its sponsor as a housing-related proof-of-concept measure that needed more interim study before returning next session. The committee then heard House Bill 744, sponsored by Representative Richard White, with testimony from Brown County officials. The bill would allow counties to pay routine vendors electronically under a standing order, while still requiring appropriate signatures, to address delayed mail delivery, lost checks, and check-washing concerns. The committee substitute and title amendment were both adopted, and the bill received favorable expression to pass the House floor by roll call vote. Senate Bill 10 was presented by Senator Robbie Mills with support from representatives of the sheriff, firefighters, police chiefs, and cities organizations. The bill would enhance retiree health benefits for CERS career retirees by better aligning the subsidy with under-65 health costs. Members voiced support, including one member explaining a yes vote based on the bill’s benefit to retirees, and the committee voted favorably with a title amendment adopted. Senate Bill 25 was then heard from Senator Mills as part of broader housing legislation; it would expand the use of industrial revenue bonds for large multifamily housing projects of at least 48 units to help address Kentucky’s housing shortage. The committee approved the bill with favorable expression, and at the end members who had arrived late recorded attendance and votes before the meeting adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 27th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We pray for this legislature and the things that they will legislate. to discharge the duties with honor
  • Was appointed to the Special Committees on Grid Reliability Legislative Oversight and on Hurricane and
  • And so we've become very good friends. an amazing legislator.
  • Members, it is my honor today to recognize Allen Legislative Day.
  • HB 299 by Meza relating to a study of the Legislative Budget Board.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2024-11-19 (11:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • To the newly elected members of the the 2025 legislative session.
  • Legislation should involve compromise. We don't represent a monolith.
  • We will challenge legislation that marginalizes, discriminates, or divides.
  • And most importantly, its role as the people's voice in Tallahassee and the legislative engine, which
  • I'm not standing before you today to announce a program of legislation because that's not my job.
Summary: The House convened for its organization session, opened with prayer, the presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The Secretary of State’s certification of the 2024 election was accepted as prima facie evidence, the members-elect were seated, a quorum was established, and the newly elected and returning members were sworn in by Florida Supreme Court justices. The chamber also recognized the Governor, Cabinet members, former speakers, former members, and other guests in attendance. The main business of the session was the election of House leadership and adoption of the chamber’s rules. Representative Fentrice Driskell was nominated by the Democratic caucus and delivered remarks emphasizing constituent service, opposition oversight, and priorities such as hurricane recovery, insurance affordability, reproductive rights, gun violence, education, and poverty. Representative Daniel Perez was nominated by the Republican caucus, seconded, and then elected Speaker by unanimous vote after a motion to close nominations and dispense with a roll call. Perez was sworn in and said his priority would be serving Floridians through practical action, fiscal discipline, and reforms that reduce bureaucracy and special-interest influence. The House then adopted House Resolution 10, establishing House rules for the 2024-2026 term, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 20, establishing joint legislative rules. Representative Gottlieb spoke in opposition to the rules, arguing that recent changes restricted debate and reduced deliberation. The House also appointed a committee to notify the Senate that the House was organized, elected Representative Wyman Duggan as Speaker Pro Tempore by unanimous vote, and announced caucus leadership selections, including Duggan as Speaker Pro Tempore and Driskell as Democratic minority leader. The session concluded with administrative motions authorizing technical corrections to the rules, spreading the organization-session remarks upon the journal, and adjourning sine die.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 20, 2026

Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • We do support the legislation for a variety of reasons. I began working on this issue back in 2021.
  • uh the legislation for a variety<00:32:12.559> of<00:32:12.720> reasons.
  • drafted, WHAM supports this legislation drafted, WHAM supports this legislation and<00:41:33.760
  • what they they members of legislators what they they look<01:10:26.719> like.
  • legislation as it moves forward. legislation as it moves forward.
Bills: SF0045, SJ0001
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Ways and Means (04/01/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, but currently similar legislation Um, but currently similar legislation has<00:35:23.359>
  • So yeah, so this is merely enabling<00:47:57.760> legislation enabling legislation enabling legislation
  • It puts legislation. It's enabling it.
  • My concern at this point is passing this legislation.
  • voters,<01:25:56.560> that legislative body, the voters, that legislative body, the voters
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee held a work session on HB 302, which would add precious metals and digital assets as potential investment options. State Treasurer Monica Misipelli said she took no position on the bill and did not see an immediate fiscal impact or operational problem, but explained that the state’s operating funds and rainy day fund require liquidity and stability, so they would not be suitable for volatile assets like precious metals or digital assets. She said the only funds that might potentially use such investments would be certain trust funds held in perpetuity, which are managed by an outside investment advisor under a contract and investment policy. Members asked about the treasurer’s current investment practices, including the types of funds managed, the role and discretion of the investment advisor, the state’s risk profile, and whether the bill would affect existing authority. Misipelli said the office follows RSA 11 and related statutes, with different objectives ranging from conservative to aggressive depending on the fund, and that the advisor meets with the office regularly, with formal performance reviews on a quarterly basis. She also said the office recently centralized management of about 40 trust accounts totaling roughly $60 million into five combined portfolios under a five-year contract with an RFP-selected vendor. When asked whether precious metals or digital assets are already indirectly available through mutual funds, she said that was possible for some mutual funds, but she was not certain about digital assets. Representative Ammon, the bill’s sponsor, said similar legislation had passed the Oklahoma House, the Texas House and Senate, and had advanced in Arizona. He argued the bill was intended to give the treasurer more tools to help balance portfolios and hedge inflation, noting concerns about federal debt and inflation. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair ended the questioning after thanking the treasurer and asking her to remain available in case further questions arose.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Aging - 03/10/2026

Aging

Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation, which passed in 2025, would add a critical responsibility to the State Senior Center
  • This legislation is about the federal... comments. Thank you. Second. Move now to the vote.
  • This legislation is about the federal Establishing a state master plan on aging dashboard.
  • This legislation is supported by the Statewide Senior Action Council and Livable New York.
  • This legislation is supported by the Statewide Senior Action Council and Livable New York.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Aging Committee met on March 10, 2026, with a quorum present and considered 10 bills focused on services and supports for older New Yorkers. The agenda included measures on dementia information access through New York Connects (S.118A), expanded informal caregiver training (S.903), elder abuse prevention training (S.3180), creation of an Office of Older Adult Workforce Development (S.3750), state handling of income verification for the senior citizen tax exemption (S.4805), a filing extension for the enhanced STAR exemption (S.5069), language access services for senior and disability-related tax abatement programs (S.5280), and sustainability planning for senior centers (S.7160). Committee members and sponsors described these bills as recurring priorities that had passed in prior years, with several aimed at improving access, administration, and outreach. The committee also advanced S.9091, which would establish a state master plan on aging dashboard to improve transparency, accountability, and public tracking of implementation; supporters cited backing from the Statewide Senior Action Council and Livable New York. The final bill, S.9165, would require the Office for the Aging to issue an annual report on budget expenditures for the senior population, with the sponsor saying it would help identify whether resources are adequately reaching older adults across agencies. Several bills were noted as having previously passed the committee and/or floor, and one was described as having been vetoed in prior years despite agreement on the policy goal. All 10 bills were approved by the committee, with most reported to the floor and S.3750 reported to the Finance Committee. No opposition or substantive amendments were recorded during the meeting.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Budget Section Leadership Division Jun 24th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the slide that I think, from a legislative standpoint or North Dakota standpoint...
  • They've done the legislative wing.
  • And we're hoping that will be done before the legislative session as well.
  • For the record, I'm Brady Larson with the Legislative Council staff. Good afternoon, Mr.
  • two to go through our agency compliance with legislative intent book.
Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes before hearing a series of informational updates. The Petroleum Council reported that North Dakota oil production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with activity shifting northward in the Bakken as technology improves and three- and four-mile laterals boost well performance. The presentation also discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, the importance of pipelines and other linear infrastructure, and enhanced oil recovery pilot projects supported by state and federal funding. Members asked questions about gas production taxes, natural gas liquids, and the outlook for drilling rigs and future production. The Office of State Tax Commissioner then reviewed the federal “big beautiful bill” and its estimated effect on North Dakota individual and business income tax collections. Staff explained that most of the individual income tax impact comes from the permanent increase in the standard deduction, while temporary provisions such as senior deductions, tip and overtime exclusions, and auto loan interest deductions have smaller or limited-term effects. They also noted that business tax changes, especially depreciation and expensing provisions, create a larger near-term cash impact, and that some FY25 collections likely reflected one-time oil field transactions that may have inflated the baseline used in earlier estimates. OMB provided updates on major capital projects and facility funding. For Capitol grounds improvements, officials described plans for 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding upgrades, public seating, lighting, tree management, and possible restroom and lobby reconfiguration, while also noting the governor’s residence security project and the discovery of human remains on the Capitol grounds. OMB and its consultants also reported on the state facility maintenance fund, including window replacement, boiler work, roof and foundation repairs, and a new facility conditions assessment covering more state buildings. Updates were also given on the new state hospital in Jamestown, the Minot state office building, and the use of federal state fiscal recovery funds, including possible future reallocations to the Department of Corrections. Finally, Legislative Council staff summarized the interim compliance report on legislative intent and trust fund activity, highlighting the status of lines of credit, Bank of North Dakota profit transfers, the statewide litigation pool, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, corrections planning, HHS program updates, and a likely future general fund request for the unemployment insurance modernization project. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes; the meeting was primarily informational, with members asking clarifying questions throughout.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • We will take legislators out of turn if they come into the hearing room.
  • Thank you to Senator Moore for following this legislation on our behalf.
  • This legislation also requires data transparency for delivery network...
  • This legislation also requires data transparency for delivery network.
  • So again, I urge the committee that we can pass this legislation.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing opened with the co-chairs introducing House and Senate members and explaining the hybrid format, three-minute testimony guidance, and the deadline for written testimony. The committee then heard extensive testimony on S. 2665, which would require employers to post notice to employees when an I-9 audit or similar federal immigration inspection is underway. Supporters, including immigration attorneys, a pediatrician, a labor leader, and an affected family member, argued the bill would protect privacy, give workers time to gather documents and consult counsel, and reduce fear and wrongful arrests. One witness from Illinois described a similar law there and said it had not caused the problems employers feared, while others said recent ICE enforcement has made notice especially important. The committee also heard testimony on S. 1360, a bill affecting collective bargaining rights for State Police, with the State Police Association arguing that a statutory gap lets departmental rules override their contract and that the bill would restore intended bargaining protections. A separate labor bill, S. 1305, was also briefly supported by the AFL-CIO as part of broader worker-classification protections for app-based delivery drivers. A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 2066, which would impose fines on transportation network drivers who refuse rides to people with disabilities using service animals. Testimony from blind and disabled riders, service dog users, advocates, and the Disability Law Center described repeated ride cancellations, drivers pulling away after seeing a service animal, and the difficulty of enforcing existing anti-discrimination laws through MCAD or other agencies. Witnesses said the current system leaves riders without practical recourse because drivers are hard to identify and complaints can take years, and they argued that fines on individual drivers would create a real deterrent. Several witnesses also described the impact on employment, medical appointments, and daily independence. Committee members asked about service-animal verification, whether refusals are ever appropriate, and whether penalties should target drivers or companies; witnesses said legitimate refusals are limited to misbehaving or unsafe animals and that companies already have policies and some training, but enforcement remains weak. The committee also heard from a witness supporting a related bill on rideshare accessibility and from advocates describing broader transportation discrimination issues. One witness discussed a separate proposal to study service-animal denial, and others noted that Uber’s self-identification feature and company policies have not solved the problem. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the meeting ended after the final witnesses on the service-animal bill and a brief organizational discussion about related legislation and committee business.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs May 6th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, it’s going to be up to each legislator to do their due diligence.
  • But this is not to interpret legislation.
  • And we have a process as legislators to respond certain ways by certain times.
  • It’s not evaluating the legislation.
  • I’m the chairman of the executive committee, and we don’t handle legislative issues.
Summary: The committee first deferred Senate Bill 49, which would remove the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from the list of offices subject to closed party primary elections, after the sponsor said additional amendments were being prepared. It then took up House Bill 1247, which creates a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator within the Department of Justice to improve access, evidence collection, and coordination for sexual assault survivors. Members adopted a committee amendment package that clarified the coordinating structure, geographic response considerations, reimbursement language, and related public records issues, and the bill was reported favorably as amended with support from health care and law enforcement-related groups. House Bill 1245, also dealing with public records, was amended to protect certain personal identifying information in criminal history records of criminal justice agency employees who serve as witnesses in criminal proceedings. The discussion focused on limiting release of Social Security numbers, home addresses, and dates of birth while preserving disclosure required for court proceedings and impeachment-related purposes. The committee adopted a further amendment narrowing the protection to those PII items in records held by the clerk of court, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 1011, allowing jurors to donate per diem compensation to CASA, and House Bill 1186, which standardizes construction code and inspector licensing records while protecting inspectors’ personal information, were also reported favorably. Senate Bill 425, which implements the constitutional mandate for removal by suit of certain elected officials for felony conviction, malfeasance, or gross misconduct, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it creates a civil process to address serious misconduct when criminal prosecution is unavailable or incomplete, while opponents warned it could be abused for political targeting, duplicate existing remedies, and rely on vague standards. After amendments clarifying the process and standards, the committee voted 10-5 to report the bill favorably as amended. The committee also adopted amendments and reported favorably House Bill 1057, extending absentee-by-mail eligibility for overseas service members from one year to two years, and began discussion of House Bill 709, which would create a rulemaking notification system, a 10-year sunset for certain rules, and an Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the governor’s office.