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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 21st, 2026

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And with those verbal amendments, we would actually then defer to council service to draft them after
  • The state's current debt is being retired.
  • So we'll defer to him. Thank you. Thank you. Mr.
  • now, I think the tribes, at least for some of them are going after the Tribal Transportation Bridge Program
  • after 25 million dollars from the federal government through the Bureau of Indian Affairs bridge program
Bills: SB2
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Jan 14th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's why sustained support of the SAFE program is essential.
  • Next, we have the alcohol testing program.
  • They do this through programs such as the post-critical incident seminars.
  • So the fentanyl, the SAFE program, what is the latest designer drug called?
  • The number of students in our residential commitment programs is growing.
Bills: S0054, S0156, S0296, S0298
Summary: The committee first heard a presentation on the Governor’s fiscal year 2026-27 public safety budget, which totals about $8.2 billion within a $117.4 billion overall state budget. Caitlin Dawkins of the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget outlined funding and reductions across the public safety silo, including the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Justice, FDLE, Legal Affairs, the courts, and related entities. Agency heads then presented their requests, with FDLE seeking funding for fentanyl enforcement, career offender registry staffing, alert system upgrades, alcohol testing equipment, officer mental health, criminal alien detection, and statutory staffing needs; DJJ requesting money for the Florida Scholars Academy, uniforms, residential contract rate increases, a new Broward detention center, and facility maintenance; and DOC requesting major funding for correctional officer pay increases, 500 additional FTE, facility construction and maintenance, communications and security technology, offender information system modernization, inmate health care, pharmaceuticals, and food service. Members discussed staffing shortages, prison conditions, immigration enforcement, public records burdens, mental health and substance use treatment, and the need for continued investment in corrections. A member of the public also testified about poor conditions in some prisons, including clothing, food, medical care, and maintenance issues. The committee then considered and passed CS/SB 156, the Jason Rayner Act, which would clarify that a person may not resist a law enforcement officer with violence when the officer is performing official duties and would increase penalties in cases involving violence against officers. The bill sponsor described the case of Officer Jason Rayner and said the measure was intended to prevent defendants from using claims about unlawful detention or arrest to justify violence. An amendment conforming the bill’s language was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably after support was noted from several law enforcement and municipal groups. Next, the committee passed CS/SB 54, which addresses use of substances affecting cognitive function. An amendment narrowed the medical-records language to records relevant to investigations of violent offenders and clarified privacy protections. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also passed CS/SB 296, the Haven Act, which would direct a study of a secure web-based alert system for domestic violence victims so they can contact 911 without alerting an abuser, and would expand the Address Confidentiality Program to include dating violence victims. Testimony from survivors and advocates emphasized the danger victims face when trying to leave abusive situations. Finally, the committee passed CS/SB 298, the public-records companion bill, which extends confidentiality protections for participants in the Address Confidentiality Program to dating violence victims as well. All three bills were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after no further business.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I believe through the GLO for a buyout program, and so I would imagine there is perhaps the potential
  • We do have a program through Parks and Wildlife for conservation easements.
  • Maybe we could have a program specifically for riparian areas to help folks privately. Landowners.
  • Maybe we need a program to help those people preserve the land so it doesn’t get built up, so people
  • think about are going to be out in twelve months or so because it will take time to kind of develop a program
Bills: SB3, SB 3
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We support the Compassionate Use Program because the program is a safer legal alternative.
  • I'm a retired Navy Commander and retired law enforcement officer.
  • We want to improve the Texas Compassionate Use Program. of the Texas Compassionate Use Program, and I
  • Also, retired Marine, I was honorably discharged. The President is not retired. Thank you. Okay.
  • The teacup program has failed massively.
Bills: HB28, SB3, SB 3
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The T-Cup program is not as accessible and not as affordable. We want every option in the toolbox.
  • We again support the expansion of the Texas Compassionate Use Program, but we want both of those options
  • We have a T-Cup program. Just work with the T-Cup program.
  • , Most of these programs, like the T-CUP program, if I am enrolled in that program, according to the
  • use program.
Bills: SB 3, HB28, SB3
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 24th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would defer to you, senior members, to tell me why it costs that much.
  • Most of our residents are teachers; they're retired clerks.
  • Rio Contra Retirement Communities is a 501(c)(3) organization.
  • We have housing options that start as low as $500 a month, all bills paid.
  • I'd be happy to defer any questions to her if you have them. Local Bill.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH-HLT Joint Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • facilitate any other homeless program. facilitate any other homeless program.
  • <01:15:12.280> Does program. So, what does that mean? Does program.
  • deferring to SOAHCHS. Thank you. deferring to SOAHCHS. Thank you.
  • and all respite programs together. and all respite programs together.
  • positions to support the program. positions to support the program.
Summary: The committee heard SB 709 SD2, which would require the Department of Health to respond to reports involving persons with severe mental illness, assess eligibility for assisted community treatment, and coordinate treatment when appropriate. Testimony from the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health supported the measure, with DOH saying it generally supported the bill but had comments on one section it viewed as unnecessary. The Department of Law Enforcement later explained that the bill would shift certification and standards for crisis intervention officer training from DOH to DLE, while still involving DOH in the training process. Opposition came from the Hawaii Disability Rights Center and an individual testifier, both of whom argued the bill expands state authority over people with mental illness and could worsen forced treatment practices. The Disability Rights Center also raised procedural concerns, saying the bill was effectively moved from a prior administration measure that had not been heard this session, and questioned whether the bill’s changes to assisted community treatment, blood tests, urinalysis, and living arrangements went beyond current law. The individual testifier argued the bill would further entrench harmful psychiatric drugging and urged the committee to defer it. Committee members questioned the administration about the bill’s process, the role of the Attorney General in treatment-over-objection proceedings, and the practical effects of moving CIT certification to DLE. The Attorney General’s office said the bill was intended to fill a gap by allowing it to assist with treatment proceedings, while public defenders would continue to represent respondents and due process protections would remain in place. DLE and DOH said the change would better align certification with law enforcement training needs, improve speed in crisis response, and still keep DOH involved; members also discussed whether WAM counted as a hearing and whether the bill should more explicitly preserve DOH’s role. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education Oversight Feb 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Education Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • However you may feel about diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, programs that are designed to provide
  • They could be granted an exemption and talk about how they would be growing the program.
  • They could be granted an exemption and talk about how they would be growing the program.
  • They just eliminated 41 degree programs.
  • They suspended 21 other degree programs that they found to be low producing.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 8th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Prenatal Plus Program is a program that provides enhanced services to at-risk pregnancies for folks
  • When we first implemented the program, When we first implemented the program, Senator Clements wisely
  • It's a pilot program. It's a model program. We've got five years with the funding.
  • program. ...pilot program, donate some money to the schools on behalf of this pilot program so the funds
  • program. pilot program donate some money to the schools on behalf of this pilot program so the funds
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 8th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • With her, they had a very avid reading program.
  • They have attendance options.
  • They have attendance options.
  • kid. ...to ensure the best option for each kid.
  • This is just like we do with other programs.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Wed Feb 18, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 17

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary May 7th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, I've got a couple bills have been voluntarily deferred.
  • That bill is voluntarily deferred.
  • Representative Marcel has moved that HB 1097 be voluntarily deferred.
  • On my motion, I move to voluntarily defer to Questal Author HB 1097.
  • I'll defer to her.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard a series of Senate and House bills, mostly dealing with courts, veterans, public safety, and licensing. Early actions included favorable reports on SB 317, which adds the House and Senate Military and Veterans Affairs committee chairs to the Louisiana Military Advisory Council, and SB 357, which updates court administration and appellate e-case management provisions, cleans up outdated language, and revises reimbursement and security rules. SB 232, funding the judges’ supplemental compensation fund, was amended and reported favorably, and SB 421, modernizing electronic records terminology and safeguards, was also reported favorably. Several House bills were voluntarily deferred, including HB 1190, HB 1097, and later HB 374-1. The committee then took up SB 208 on veterans’ services, which was presented as a response to the earlier court ruling striking down Act 479. The bill seeks to regulate unaccredited “claim shark” businesses that charge veterans for disability-claim assistance, while exempting federally regulated accredited agents. Testimony from the Department of Veterans Affairs supported the bill as a way to protect veterans from predatory practices, while an opposing witness argued the issue is preempted by federal law and should be left to Congress or the pending Fifth Circuit appeal. Despite the objection, the bill was reported favorably. Members also advanced SB 510, which would restrict access to certain licensed establishments that sell hemp-based intoxicating products, especially bar-like venues where minors can currently enter; Alcohol and Tobacco Control explained the bill’s purpose and scope. HB 302, by Representative Chasson, was discussed as a measure to prohibit vape sales near schools, with testimony from public health and ATC witnesses noting the need to align the bill with existing licensing and local-ordinance authority; the committee moved it favorably after discussion. Finally, SB 34, creating “Brian’s Call” emergency alerts for missing children and adults with developmental disabilities, drew extensive emotional testimony from families and disability advocates and was reported favorably, as was SB 164, which adds public works employees to the definition of first responders. The committee adjourned after reporting HB 597, which restructures judicial compensation rules and eliminates the commission after a delayed effective date, and after deferring HB 374-1.