Video & Transcript Research : 'Civil Practice and Remedies Code'
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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Apr 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The purview of rates and rate enforcement in the state has been and should be the legislature and the
- We've exhausted all these other remedies, and now we are doing this.
- and an advocate.
- This bill amends and clarifies a number of definitions and requirements for sex offenders and sexual
- We have Candice Brower, Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, waiving in support.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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reduce practices on record relief and reduce practices on record relief and - offer civil remedies to survivors. offer civil remedies to survivors.
- We've seen that civil remedies work.
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Remedies <01:45:15.720>for <01:45:15.880>unauthorized Civil Remedies
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several Senate bills. On SB 2530, relating to campaign contributions, the State Procurement Office suggested clarifying that contractor disclosure information be submitted within 30 days of a fully executed contract, while the Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill but asked that the restriction on contributions by officers be expanded beyond compensated officers. Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action supported the measure and urged keeping the Senate language, arguing it better addresses contractor influence, while no other testifiers appeared.
On SB 2970, relating to standards of conduct, the State Ethics Commission supported the bill and proposed amendments to consolidate the new language into existing Chapter 84 contract provisions and use “department head” instead of “director.” The State Procurement Office supported the measure but recommended closing a perceived loophole by limiting the covered contracts to those under $10,000. No opposition testimony was offered.
The committee then heard SB 2919, which would fund one full-time Deputy Public Defender position focused on immigration-related advice under Padilla v. Kentucky. The Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Coalition for Immigrants’ Rights, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, explaining that the position would help public defenders advise clients about immigration consequences of criminal cases, not provide immigration representation. Members asked several questions about the scope of the position and whether it could assist with citizenship; testimony clarified that it would not handle civil immigration matters. The bill was also described as creating a statewide consistent resource for the public defender system.
Finally, on SB 2446, relating to the judiciary, the Intermediate Court of Appeals supported adding a seventh associate judge position but noted the court has only recently been fully staffed at six judges and has improved output through internal changes. The chair emphasized that the bill authorizes the position without funding and encouraged the judiciary to return later if appropriations are needed. The committee also began hearing SB 2730, a criminal justice reform bill on warrantless arrests and citations. OHA supported reducing unnecessary arrests but objected to making citations visible on criminal records; the Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill, citing law enforcement flexibility, identification concerns, and possible litigation costs; and the Judiciary requested a later implementation date and suggested changes to citation-resolution language. The transcript ends while testimony on SB 2730 was still underway.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/04/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- On the back of the handout is a URL and a QR code for the Minnesota Tenant Bill of Rights, if you wish
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the <00:59:26.680>Minnesota URL and a QR code for the Minnesota URL and - and some civil rights nimbia opposition and some civil rights complaints<01:09:22.960>
in <01: - I practice in manufactured home law, and I'll use this as an example.
- so it seems to me that the and so it seems to me that the intentional<01:30:00.320>
remediation
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 25th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- some advanced practice programs, graduate programs and so that takes away.
- Of those, 4,899 are active and practicing in Texas.
- occupational therapists and investigations of any violations of the PT and OT Practice Acts.
- cybersecurity due to limitations and updates because of coding.
- Against the doctor For his masking practices or procedures and policies, it was a non-disciplinary remedial
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 4th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- And if we're talking about climate-smart practices—losing so much in just bad pipes and lack of infrastructure—I
- And right-sizing building codes, the things that help lower the floor on development costs.
- industry, and that's true for even our building code environments.
- Where we have energy codes coming from one department and building codes coming from another department
- to implement some systems and best practices that have that number going down every year.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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to <03:34:15.520>which civil liberties and the extent to which civil - And modern medicine has civilization.
- I reserve the balance of my time. and practices by making four common and practices by making four common
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And hopefully with the $10 million plus, um, hope that hopefully was released and remediation, you will
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Summary:
The briefing focused on the Hawaii State Hospital’s overcrowding, construction defects in the new addition, and how Act 26 and related court-ordered processes are affecting admissions and discharges. The chair said the hospital has become increasingly forensic-focused, has lost beds after the closure of Kahimohala, and may face further costs and possible litigation over the defective addition. Hospital and Department of Health officials said they are working with the attorney general and contractors on repairs, and that the hospital is currently using all 292 licensed beds, including 13 waiver beds, while average daily census last fiscal year was 376.
Officials explained that the high census is driven by both increased admissions and discharge barriers. They said the loss of Kahimohala returned patients to the state hospital, and that Act 26-related petty misdemeanor cases are contributing to admissions. They also said limited lower-level placement options delay discharges. Hospital staff reported that many patients are repeat admissions, about 22% were unhoused before admission, and a significant share are in categories such as fitness-to-proceed evaluations and conditional-release violations. They said these groups could potentially be reduced if evaluations were done elsewhere and if more community or supportive housing were available.
The chair and senators questioned whether some fitness-to-proceed detainees need to be held at the state hospital at all, and whether the Clark consent order requires transfer to the hospital. The attorney general’s office said the Clark injunction does not govern unfitness-to-proceed cases; instead, the requirement comes from state statute, and the statute could be changed. Director Johnson said DCR cannot keep such detainees because the court orders them into the custody of the Department of Health, and the department cannot provide the needed therapeutic level of care in a correctional setting. The discussion also emphasized co-occurring substance use and mental illness, especially among petty misdemeanor defendants, and the need for supportive housing and a decompression plan to reduce readmissions and free beds for civil commitments.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 498 builds in our framework by making electronic messaging free and also ends the practice of limiting
- And I'll remind everyone, Rehabilitation and ensuring a safe and successful entry.
- SB 562 would remedy a consequential financial injustice imposed on people who were innocent and unnecessarily
- Angelina Palsato, on behalf of California's Civil Liberties, and we support. Thank you.
- California's Civil Liberties, and we support.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/20/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
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Minnesota <00:10:07.760>and exploration practice in Minnesota and exploration practice - Low-impact development systems and practices allow for processing rainwater and stormwater on the land
- Low-impact development systems and practices allow for processing rainwater and stormwater on the land
- Uh, you'll notice my name is on this bill and I too am a civil engineer.
- So from my read of this bill and from my understanding of the law, and having practiced law for many
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I serve as Associate Dean for Practice, Associate Professor of Community Health Science, and Director
- The common thread throughout my personal and professional practice is my focus on racial justice and
- Many of these same policies and practices, social norms, have and do similarly prioritize ableism and
- That policy, pattern, and practice.
- It is patterns and practice.
Summary:
The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held a public hearing focused on health equity for people with disabilities. The chair opened by explaining that the session was not about specific legislation, but about sharing data, lived experience, and strategies to inform more inclusive health systems. Presenters included representatives from the Health Equity Compact, the Department of Public Health, MassHealth, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, UMass Chan Medical School, Spaulding Rehabilitation, and the Arc of Massachusetts/Operation House Call.
Speakers described how structural racism and ableism contribute to poor health outcomes, unemployment, poverty, and barriers to care for disabled people, especially disabled people of color. Testimony highlighted access problems such as inaccessible medical equipment, transportation, inadequate provider training, lack of culturally competent care, and insurance barriers. Several speakers emphasized the importance of collecting and disaggregating disability data, training providers in disability-competent care, and screening for accommodation needs. MassHealth described its Quality and Equity Incentive Program under the 1115 waiver, including disability-related metrics on data completeness, staff training, and accommodation screening, and reported early increases in hospitals collecting self-reported disability data.
Brain injury advocates focused on inequities in rehabilitation access, including the impact of CMS’s “three-hour rule,” which they argued denies needed inpatient rehab to people with severe traumatic brain injury. They called for policy changes, a TBI task force, and possibly bipartisan legislation if CMS cannot revise the rule. Other testimony described DPH efforts such as one-to-one navigation, health promotion workshops, mini-grants for accessible recreation, and the Massachusetts Health and Disability Partnership. The hearing also highlighted medical education efforts like Operation House Call, which uses home visits and disability-led teaching to reduce bias and improve provider competence. No votes were taken and no formal actions were announced.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judicial Retention - 2026-03-25 - 10:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- juvenile and domestic matters, and now serves in the civil divisions across Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille
- building a well-rounded civil litigation practice.
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practice <01:16:38.560>anymore, <01:16:39.520>uh And and I do don't - practice anymore, uh And and I do don't practice anymore, uh but<01:16:40.080>
habits <01:16:40.640 - Has practiced before her, and speaks very highly of her.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- But the requirement being created in the Civil Code for the utilization of the preliminary change of
- But this is creating something new in Civil Code for requirement.
- Yep, so Welfare and Institutions Code 5203 says that it's a misconduct.
- So Welfare and Institutions Code 5203 says that it's a misdemeanor.
- And they've got a force majeure clause in their back pocket the whole time, and that's practically a
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- And with regard to these codes, who's suggesting what goes into the codes?
- and different state energy code adoptions.
- and the 2015 code for commercial construction.
- And maybe to save on some time, I'm not going to talk about acronyms and giant code books and stuff,
- And green building codes show a significant reduction in emissions and energy use.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-30 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Amendment bar code 475084 by Senator Wright, between lines 52 and 53, insert amendment.
- Amendment of our code 84260 by Senators Gates and Grohl to delete everything after the 19 clause and
- and that we need to guard against it with remedial legislation, and hence your amendment would Need to
- It speaks to research intended to develop knowledge and practice and prevention intervention for substance
- And finally, the strike-all amendment amends the Optometry Practice Act.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and a remembrance of former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. The chamber then moved to special order bills. CS/HB 687 on transportation offenses involving death was substituted for SB 138, amended to add warnings and penalties for refusal of breath or urine tests, and passed 37-0. CS/SB 306 on Medicaid providers, requiring broader after-hours access and network availability for Medicaid enrollees, also passed 37-0.
The Senate then took up CS/CS/HB 913 on condominium associations, a major post-Surfside reform bill. Senator Bradley explained that the measure was intended to provide financial relief and flexibility while preserving safety and accountability. The bill was substituted for SB 1742, amended several times to limit milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies to buildings three habitable stories or more, and then passed 37-0 after extensive debate. Senators from both parties praised Bradley, Pizzo, Garcia, and staff for years of work on condo safety and affordability, with several members describing the bill as a balance between protecting residents and avoiding financial hardship.
The final major item was CS/HB 1205, the bill on amendments to the state constitution and citizen petition drives. Sponsors Gates and Grohl argued the bill was needed to combat fraud, identity theft, and misuse in the petition process, citing a lengthy Office of Election Crimes and Security report. The House bill was substituted for SB 7016, and the chamber considered a long series of amendments and substitute amendments addressing petition circulator registration, volunteer participation, submission deadlines, invalid-signature thresholds, voter notification, and fiscal impact statements. Several amendments were adopted, while others were debated over whether they would protect access to the citizen initiative process or strengthen election integrity. The transcript ends during debate on the main substitute amendment, before final disposition on the bill is shown.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 13, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- away from a civil remedy if they believe away from a civil remedy if they believe they<00:17:21.720
- children, and their families, and researching the outcomes of evidence-based practices to help people
- and using evidence practices.
- After receiving the testimony and reading it and discussing it with others, the remedies that are sought
- uh and the understand that the remedy uh and the process<01:58:22.840>
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 655 would limit collection of unpaid motor vehicle taxes, fees, and penalties to the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. The Department of Transportation opposed the bill, saying it could significantly affect state and county revenues and that the fiscal impact was hard to estimate. The Tax Foundation noted the bill would shorten the existing collection period, while an individual testifier supported it as a narrow measure that would help owners of old or inherited vehicles. In questioning, the department said it could not quantify the cost but suggested it would prefer case-by-case flexibility rather than a fixed five-year limit.
HB 697 would authorize Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement personnel to inspect and certify evidence from automated speed enforcement systems and would appropriate funds for the program. The Department of Transportation supported the measure, citing the workload created by the red-light camera pilot and the need to assist police and prosecutors. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended technical amendments so the verification language would apply consistently across the chapter and allow the appropriate reviewing entity to act. The committee also heard support from the AAHU Metropolitan Planning Organization and opposition from three individuals.
HB 711 would require defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child while driving under the influence to provide financial support to the surviving child. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that criminal restitution must be tied to verified losses and that this type of long-term support is better handled in civil court, where trusts, conservatorships, and insurance claims can be addressed. The Department of Transportation supported the bill as a deterrent to impaired driving, and police, prosecutors, and an injury prevention group also submitted support. Members questioned whether the measure was better suited to civil litigation, and the public defender agreed that the civil system was the proper venue.
HB 108 would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require county liquor commissions to adopt rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional concerns, saying the bill’s different treatment of out-of-state manufacturers could violate the dormant Commerce Clause and recommended revisions. Brewers and distillers testified in support, saying the bill would put beer and spirits on a similar footing with wine direct shipment, help small producers reach consumers, and support the local economy without increasing underage access. They also said the bill should be amended to address grandfathering language. No final votes or committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House committee considers proposed amendment to MN Constitution guaranteeing equal rights 4/3/25
Transcript Highlights:
- In the Preamble, it states that we are grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty.
- But the notion that we are restricting religious practices is not just false; it's contrary to me and
- But the notion that we are restricting religious practices is not just false; it's contrary to me and
- legal protection for religious practice legal protection for religious practice and<00:19:04.360
- places and there is civil rights places and there is civil rights movement<00:31:26.919>
underway
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine District Judges, focusing on exploring legislative solutions to the bipartisan problem of universal injunctions. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- He's a leading expert. on law of remedies and the law of equity.
- courts act as courts, deciding a case for the parties and giving remedies to the parties.
- Once a federal court decides a case and gives a remedy to the parties and the people they represent,
- It is a question about a practice that renders every judge a king and every court supreme.
- And what makes the universal injunction different is you have a very small case and a remedy that's for
Keywords:
universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach
Summary:
During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Its provisions are now in state law and in effect, having added sections to the Health and Safety Code
- , the Penal Code, and the Government Code.
- Our mission is to advance, promote, and protect the science and practice of behavior analysis.
- images is dangerous, and it leaves victims with no remedy.
- And there are practical reasons why a 25-year protective order is not going to protect the victim and
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- To be clear, these projects have in the past and will in the future pay for the actual remediation of
- We worry that an uncapped fee will push housing away from our urban areas and cause less soil remediation
- Since the previous witness covered the history and intent of the bill, I'm here to provide some practical
- Since the previous witness covered the history and intent of the bill, I'm here to provide some practical
- lab practices or capacity of any regard to levels of exposure, variability, and lab practices, or capacity
Summary:
The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard three bills after beginning without a quorum and later establishing one. SB 328 would cap DTSC hazardous waste generation and handling fees for infill housing and master development projects and set response timelines for cleanup reviews. Supporters said the current fee structure has made some housing and remediation projects infeasible, while opponents warned that capping fees for one sector could shift costs to other hazardous waste generators. The committee discussed the need for broader DTSC fee reform, and SB 328 was approved on a 7-0 vote and sent to the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
SB 754 would require manufacturers of disposable menstrual products to test for and disclose concentrations of certain contaminants, with DTSC able to verify results and publish them. Supporters framed the bill as a transparency and public health measure, citing recent studies finding toxic metals in tampons and emphasizing consumer right-to-know. Opponents, including manufacturers and hygiene product groups, argued the bill adds duplicative testing, vague requirements, and public disclosure that could be misinterpreted, and urged amendments. The committee members generally supported the goal of transparency, and the bill passed 5-2 with not voting members, moving to Appropriations.
SB 466 would provide temporary legal protections for public water systems that are complying with approved chromium-6 compliance plans while they work toward the new drinking water standard. Supporters from Los Banos, Coachella Valley Water District, and other water agencies said the measure would help avoid costly litigation during a lengthy and expensive compliance period, especially for systems dealing with naturally occurring chromium-6. Committee members raised concerns about limiting recourse for harmed individuals and discussed possible alternative language, but the author said the bill would not affect state enforcement authority. SB 466 passed 7-0 and was sent to the Committee on Judiciary. The committee also adopted a consent calendar of additional measures by voice vote.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- May we listen well, seek understanding, and find practical compromises that strengthen our state, protect
- They bring practical experience, patient-centered perspective, and a deep commitment to the well-being
- and hope.
- in recognizing and commending Deputies Gregory Sanders and Jacob Montoya, and Lieutenant Curtis Wilkins
- The branches are the systems like EQUAL and the candidate portal and the campaign finance reporting and