Video & Transcript : 'Judge Breyer' :
Page 21 of 364
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, my first question is on the non-magistrate judges.
- Our question is on the non-magistrate judges.
- They come into the position at a much younger age than judges do.
- Most judges have to be a minimum of 35 years to start the job.
- married to a judge.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Transcript Highlights:
- Kaufman, President of the California Judges Association.
- I'm a judge in Solano County.
- I'm also president of the California Judges Association, representing over 2,000 active and retired judges
- These are precisely the judges we cannot afford to lose.
- judges are appointed and later need to be re-elected.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the judge; I'm not going to give you a VPO.
- judge to be able to reconsider that finding, if the judge continues to do things that are inappropriate
- inclination or bias, that you could ask that judge to recuse?
- judge to be able to reconsider that finding, if the judge continues to do things that are inappropriate
- This still does leave wide discretion in those cases to the judge.
Bills:
SB2030 , SB1926 , SB2170 , SB2151 , SB2166 , SB1213 , SB1381 , SB1824 , SB1876 , SB1728 , SB1582 , SB1286 , SB1386 , SB1708 , SB1618
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard and advanced a series of bills covering criminal justice, family law, elections, insurance, and property issues. Among the measures approved were SB 2030, a clean-slate/automatic expungement bill; SB 1926, allowing victims seeking protective orders to file in another county; SB 2170, requiring supervised visits when sexual abuse allegations are substantiated by DHS; SB 2151, giving prosecutors discretion to seek a 65% sentence instead of an 85% sentence in some cases; SB 2166, setting evidentiary rules for calculating future medical damages; SB 1213, allowing certain inmates to start at a higher earned-credit level; SB 1381, creating a statewide pretrial hearing process with a pilot program approach; SB 1824, updating corporation and LLC statutes; SB 1876, modernizing service of process on foreign insurers; SB 1728, adding a domestic violence definition for coercive control; SB 1582, defining bona fide resident and lawful permanent resident for alien land ownership rules; SB 1286, requiring more political subdivisions to provide polling places at no cost; SB 1386, creating a courtroom transparency pilot program using audio-video recording; and SB 1708, creating a rebuttable presumption of joint custody and equal parenting time. Several bills were amended before passage, including title-striking motions on multiple measures and committee-substitute language changes.
Debate centered on the policy tradeoffs in several of the more controversial bills. Senators raised concerns about forum shopping and judicial bias in the protective-order bill, the fairness and practical effects of the future-damages bill on injured plaintiffs and insurers, the impact of the custody presumption bill on domestic violence cases and guardian ad litem practice, and the risks of foreign land ownership. Supporters generally framed the bills as responses to constituent concerns, efforts to improve fairness or transparency, or ways to modernize outdated statutes and procedures. Opponents or skeptics focused on unintended consequences, possible burdens on victims, and whether existing law already addressed the problems being raised.
The committee also heard that SB 1381 would likely return as a pilot program in one county because of fiscal concerns, and SB 1386 was discussed as a limited courtroom-recording pilot rather than a full statewide rollout. SB 1582 passed after discussion of the meaning of “bona fide resident” and whether certain noncitizens could buy land. SB 1708 drew especially detailed debate over whether the law should begin with a presumption of equal parenting time or leave custody decisions entirely to the judge’s best-interest analysis. Most measures advanced on bipartisan roll-call votes, with some dissent on SB 1926, SB 2166, SB 1386, and SB 1708.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- She said, 'I hate Judge Deed. She's the most insecure judge.
- What this is doing is allowing for the judges with DCAC to ensure that these and For the judges with
- So if a judge knew somebody had the financial resources to pay for this, the judge could already require
- That was not reported to the court or to the judge. My judge had no way of knowing.
- We have judges that only do special ed, or we have a set of judges that do special ed law, and they attend
Bills:
SB1285 , SB1289 , SB1326 , SB1328 , SB1329 , SB1330 , SB1392 , SB1402 , SB1425 , SCR1013 , SCR1014
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Elections
Keywords:
sentencing, correctional facilities, multiple sentences, death penalty, aggravating circumstances, juvenile offenses, class 2 felony, foreign donations, election administration, certification, Arizona Revised Statutes, transparency, public disclosure, parents' rights, family law, shared parenting, best interest of the child, state interference, family court, custody
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So we use... ...these judges as senior judges. They're called senior magistrate judges.
- So that's when we start using senior magistrate judges.
- They are in front of the judge initially twice a week.
- Yeah, what's that cost for the judge to be sitting in the seat? Sure.
- The judges that do it are very dedicated.
Summary:
A joint Senate Finance and House Appropriations committee heard presentations on the Idaho judicial branch budget, beginning with court operations. Legislative staff reviewed the branch’s structure, staffing, recent technology upgrades funded with ARPA dollars, and prior budget enhancements, including support for court technology, judicial compensation, and additional judges in several districts. Court officials explained a late budget request for an additional $800,700 from a dedicated magistrate retirement fund to cover unexpected retirement bonuses and purchase-of-service costs for seven magistrates, as well as the impact of a governor holdback and reduced federal support for some treatment and domestic violence court-related services.
Committee members asked about the timing of the revised retirement request, the purpose and success of the magistrate retirement bonus program, the court’s technology modernization, and the effect of losing federal and other outside funding. Court officials said the retirement timing could not be known earlier because magistrates had until January to notify the court, and they described the bonus as helping judges complete their terms. They also said the court had moved case management and recording systems to the cloud and built a statewide network, and that cuts to treatment court and peer support funding would likely force reductions in non-constitutional services.
The committee then heard the Guardian ad litem division request, including a $77,900 general fund enhancement for the Second Judicial District CASA program. The CASA director said the money would support a recruiter/trainer/data supervisor position and required compliance costs such as financial review, office space, and liability insurance. She described volunteer shortages across a large rural district, declining VOCA and grant funding, and the need to spend more time fundraising instead of serving children. Members asked about the decline in VOCA funds, the share of funding coming from donations and fundraising, the number of children served, and the role of CASA for older youth. The director said about 30% of the program’s funding comes from fundraising, that the district serves children over age 12 and some older youth, and she gave an example of a case where CASA helped stabilize a family and reunify children with their parents. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned until the next day.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 34 (2-25-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Circuit, Judge Ward of Campbell Circuit, Judge Ashlock of Hardin County Circuit, I'm sorry, Judge Gabhart
- , Judge Shoemaker from Bracken, Fleming, Mason, as well as Judge Ward out of Madison, Clark, and Judge
- </c><00:21:21.120><c> who</c> suggestion of the judges who suggestion of the judges who participated<
- Circuit, Judge Judge Ward of Campbell Circuit, Judge Ash<00:21:28.080><c> Ash</c><00:21:28.080><c> Ashlock
- Todd Circuit, Judge Ralph of of Logan Todd Circuit, Judge Ralph of Kenton<00:21:39.280><c> Family</c
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Children and Families Mar 31st, 2026 at 08:00 am
Children and Families
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that would depend on the judge, and it's really more than I could...
- So this bill would make it abundantly clear to any judge in the state.
- So this bill would make it abundantly clear to any judge in the state.
- your plea with, that the judge says, tell me what happened.
- your plea with, that the judge says, tell me what happened.
Committee:
House Children and Families
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 13, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Court judges are elected in Florida for six-year terms.
- But the first column shows where the judge ships were authorized.
- And then lastly are the district Court of appeal judges.
- And they have certified the need for 13 circuit court judges and 12 county court judges.
- That's an ongoing process of judges being elevated from county court.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Two - Tuesday, February 17 -Afternoon Session-
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So the normal process is you would go before the judge.
- It's the minimum of what the judge imposes.
- Oh, it has to be certified to the judge at the time of sentencing.
- So the judge will have it in front of them. Yes, sir. Okay.
- Hopefully, judges will see this, be able to use it as a tool.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> attorneys, it's 80%. for judges at 75%. attorneys, it's 80%. for judges at 75%.
- Judges, we hear a lot about judges and I certainly consider them a key role, but I cannot think in any
- Judges, of thinking is such a key role.
- about judges and I we hear a lot about judges and I certainly<00:24:37.600><c> consider</c><00:24:38.080
- judges and clerks plan have the legacy judges and they're about 60% funded.
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, law enforcement, HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Circuit Judge Thomas B.
- Judge A, Judge B.
- And, um, in my mind practicing for so long I was used to a district court judge just being a single judge
- If not, Judge Thank you so much for joining us.
- Judge Lance Long was appointed to the 100.
Committee:
Senate Nominations
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Judge Booseberg is the chief judge of the U.S.
- These judges are harassment of judges.
- They're judges. District judges. Said this in committee.
- They're judges. of the executive branch. They're judges. District<06:08:09.240><c> judges.
- They're judges. District judges. Said this in committee.
Keywords:
injunctive relief, court authority, legal proceedings, federal law, separation of powers, committee appointments, House of Representatives, membership, standing committees, legislative process, pairs, voting procedure, Congress, financial protection, overdraft lending, digital payments, consumer protection, voter registration, remote voting, proxy voting
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Our trial courts now consist of 154 judges spread across Idaho's 44 counties.
- Many disputes are resolved without requiring a judge or jury to decide them.
- Many judges are in jury trials two or three times each month.
- The state provides judges and centralized administrative support.
- Threats directed at Idaho judges and courts have increased significantly in recent years.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/18/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> 2022 retired Juno County Wisconsin Judge 2022 retired Juno County Wisconsin Judge John<01:14:39.199
- Thank you, Judge. Thank you.
- </c> and we just heard from a chief judge and we just heard from a chief judge expresses<01:18:39.719
- 01:18:57.600><c> I'm</c> you're watching judge you know who I'm you're watching judge you know who I'm
- </c> than the federal law so our chief judge than the federal law so our chief judge might<01:21:54.960
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (02/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Judge Kelly, administrative judge of the family court, proposed an amendment in the Senate to repeal
- </c><04:05:59.319><c> is</c> the facade of being a judge is the facade of being a judge is maintained
- </c> judge the judge signing such judge the judge signing such recommendations<04:06:35.080><c> so</c
- <c> of</c><04:06:48.120><c> the</c> judge uh administrative judge of the judge uh administrative judge
- It's an oxymoronic statement. judges are not judges and these are not judges are not judges and these
Summary:
The House Children and Family Law Committee opened with a brief prayer for Representative Grossman’s son, Oscar, who was reported to be in critical condition after a traumatic fall. The committee then took up House Bill 430, which would reduce DHHS retention of unfounded abuse and neglect reports from 10 years to 3 years. Prime sponsor Chairman James Spain argued that 10 years is excessive and burdens families with a long-lasting stigma, while emphasizing that founded reports and reports with reasonable concern would still be retained indefinitely. Committee members questioned whether longer retention helps identify malicious reporting or patterns of abuse, and whether parents understand the distinction between unfounded and unfounded with reasonable concern.
The Office of the Child Advocate and DCF opposed the bill. Child Advocate Cassandra Sanchez said historical reports are important for identifying patterns, reviewing critical incidents, and understanding family dynamics, and that screened-out and unfounded reports can be essential context when later reports arise. She also noted that the records are highly confidential and not publicly accessible. DCF General Counsel Susan Larabe added that the bill could create inconsistencies by retaining screened-out reports longer than unfounded reports, and explained that unfounded reports can be used in court and in administrative reviews when there are multiple prior reports. The committee discussed how other states handle retention, with testimony that some keep records indefinitely and others for long periods. The hearing on HB 430 concluded, and the chair said the bill would not be executed until early March, leaving time for amendments.
The committee then opened House Bill 187, concerning restraining orders sought by a parent on behalf of a minor child. Prime sponsor Representative Mike Belcher said the bill is intended to correct a gap in the law so children can access the same restraining-order protections adults can, through a parent or guardian, and framed it as an equal-protection issue. Members questioned why the proposal was placed in the child abuse and neglect statute rather than the civil restraining-order statutes, and whether it should instead be handled as a broader civil-law fix. Alanda Peterson, who said she created Jade’s Law, testified that the original wording was meant to protect all children, not just those harmed by family members, and supported expanding the language. The hearing continued with additional discussion of the bill’s scope and purpose.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And to the other JPs who are here, Judge Uberman, Judge Sears, it's wonderful to see you all.
- Judge Burckhardt.
- Judge Reardon has served in the judiciary for 10 years, eight of those as Justice, Judge Reardon has
- So, Judge Ray, would you stand up?
- It's my pleasure to introduce Judge Anna Huberman. Judge Huberman, can you please stand?
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then spent much of the opening portion recognizing guests and advocacy groups, including State Farm agents, justice court judges, Donate Life participants, AARP, educators, and rural water advocates. Members also introduced a doctor of the day and several former legislators and officials. The chamber later agreed to the House’s request to adjourn after completing business on March 11 until March 16, and committee meetings and caucuses were scheduled for the recess.
The Senate then took up a series of third-reading votes. Bills passed included SB 1602 on kinship foster care; SB 1621 creating an obesity treatment and prevention advisory council; SB 1672 on AHCCCS step therapy, where one senator objected to the fiscal note while another argued for broader access to treatment; SB 1677 appropriating funds for forestry and fire management, with comments about tamarisk removal and native plant restoration; SB 1811 on public schools; SB 1001 and SB 1072 appropriating funds to the Department of Economic Security; SB 1169 appropriating funds to AHCCCS administration, with support tied to medical residency opportunities; SB 1531 on special plates; and SB 1776 amending AHCCCS statutes. SCR 1020, a proposed constitutional amendment on compensation for elective state officers, also advanced after debate about recruiting a broader range of candidates and making the salary more livable.
The chamber also used Committee of the Whole to amend and advance several bills. SB 1170 on drug offenses was amended to change crime qualifications and remove mandatory minimums, then recommended do pass. SB 1488 establishing a study committee on coal-impacted communities was amended to alter appointment provisions and then passed out of committee and later on third reading, with a lengthy explanation from a senator about the economic history of coal plants and tribal communities. SB 1641 on marijuana licensure was amended to remove DHS’s annual license determination role and passed with the required three-quarters vote. SB 1752 on mescaline offenses and SB 1740 on turquoise alerts also advanced. The Senate confirmed gubernatorial nominations for Alex Ridgeway as Director of Tourism, Jessica Manuel to the Game and Fish Commission, and Stephen Williams to the Livestock Loss Board. The session ended with announcements, a motion to reconsider the failed SCR 1047, a civic learning proclamation, and a series of first-reading referrals for House bills before adjournment.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- court judge.
- Members, we have Judge Mark Reeves from Yuma County. Judge Reeves, if you could please stand.
- Thank you so much for coming, Judge Reeves, and for all the judges.
- Well, I too have a judge shadowing me.
- President Pro Tem, Judge Marcus Kelly passed away last week, and since today's Judges' Day at the Capitol
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a series of guest introductions recognizing judges, medical and mining guests, students, and Girl Scout Troop 6354. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider a long calendar of bills, with most measures receiving committee amendments and do-pass recommendations. Bills discussed included SB 1272 on the Douglas port of entry, SB 1327 on Arizona Board of Regents restrictions involving foreign countries, SB 1400 on public safety employee information, SB 1519 on off-highway vehicles, SB 1627 on unmanned aircraft, SB 1630 on AHCCCS home and community-based services and mental illness, SB 1720 on parenting time, SB 1763 on school district finances, SB 1826 on rural wayfinding signs, and SB 1827 on vertiports/advanced air mobility. Several bills drew floor amendments and brief explanations, including changes to off-highway vehicle use, drone restrictions near schools, parenting-time standards, and school finance reporting.
On third reading, the Senate passed SB 1272, SB 1327, SB 1400, SB 1519, SB 1627, SB 1630, SB 1720, SB 1763, and SB 1826. SB 1827 initially failed on a 15-15 vote. Members also debated SB 1111 on automatic license plate readers during a later Committee of the Whole session; supporters said it added guardrails such as warrant requirements, training, logging, and felony penalties for misuse, while opponents argued it still enabled broad surveillance and contained loopholes. The chamber adopted the Committee of the Whole report and then proceeded to third reading votes on the earlier bills.
In the later session, the Senate considered SB 1111, SB 1214 on stem-cell/regenerative therapy, SB 1683 on foreign ownership/advisory limits for real property, SB 1686 on a memorial designation, and SB 1745 on local excise tax rate limits. SB 1214’s sponsor said the bill created a framework for regenerative medicine and medical tourism, while opponents said the policy was too significant for floor amendment and should be developed through stakeholder meetings. SB 1683 and SB 1745 were amended and advanced, and SB 1686 passed without amendment. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the Senate then took up a motion to alter the report on SB 1111 to include the Hoffman amendment and exclude the Payne amendment, with debate centered on whether the bill was a necessary surveillance safeguard or an unconstitutional mass-surveillance measure.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Today being Miner, I'm sorry, Judges' Day at the Capitol, I had the pleasure of having Honorable Judge
- court judge.
- Members, we have Judge Mark Reeves from Yuma County. Judge Reeves, if you could please stand.
- Thank you so much for coming, Judge Reeves, and for all the judges.
- President Pro Tem, Judge Marcus Kelly passed away last week, and since today's Judges' Day at the Capitol
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Judge School.
- And so we put together what we call New Judges College, New Judges School.
- We're going to see some judges retiring. We're going to have brand new judges coming in.
- You mentioned a Judge Jett. Yes. You mentioned a Judge Jett. Is it Travis? It's Clark.
- I thought, is he related to our Supreme Court judges or to our senator? All the judges are.
Summary:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary heard presentations from several agencies. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner reported full National Association of Medical Examiners accreditation, major improvements in turnaround times, staffing growth to 18 forensic pathologists, and expanded rural coverage, but warned that a flat budget would leave it short of funds by August. The agency requested $4.5 million in recurring funding for professional staff and operations, citing rising supply, transport, IT, and facility costs, and said failure to fund the request would cause a catastrophic collapse. Members asked about cremation fees, other revenue sources, and the consequences of not funding the request; the chair said the recommendation would be forwarded but not necessarily adopted.
The Council on Judicial Complaints said complaints against judges have roughly doubled since 2018, with most complaints involving dissatisfaction with judicial rulings rather than misconduct. The council emphasized its goal of responding within 90 days, its new judges college to prevent ethics problems, and the cost of removal proceedings. It requested an additional $125,000 on top of its current $300,000 appropriation to cover rising operating costs, a lease increase, judicial college expenses, and salary adjustments. Senators asked about case prioritization, turnover, staffing, and whether a specific courtroom incident could be investigated; the director said it would be an appropriate complaint to review.
The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System described heavy caseloads in rural counties, a mix of satellite offices and county contracts, and a need to reduce attorney workloads, especially in Norman and Lawton. It requested funding for six resource navigators, a project manager, direct-care support, eight additional attorneys, internal training, and continued county contract funding, while also discussing possible diversion programs and grant opportunities. The Department of Corrections requested increases for county jail backup per diem and ICON maintenance, highlighted contraband interdiction, centralized visitation, mobile check-ins, and tablet-based efficiencies, and discussed an ICE detention contract at Watonga that brings in monthly revenue and jobs but is not counted in the budget request. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs presented a revised legacy-fund request tied to purchasing and remodeling a building shared with OSBI, saying the new plan would cost about $25 million total and save money compared with new construction; it also noted declining wire-transfer revenue tied to fewer grow operations and other enforcement changes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/04/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- homes which Judge individual judges homes which Judge Fritz<00:03:24.720><c> will</c><00:03:24.959><
- We have 30 judges and one referee. I have been a judge for 12 years.
- Where does the judge park? Where does the judge live?
- </c> judge park? Where does the judge live? judge park? Where does the judge live?
- </c> was um Judge Chuck Weber and Judge Weber was um Judge Chuck Weber and Judge Weber put<01:18:20.159
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety