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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- He was confined to his wheelchair, was relying on oxygen, and had served 45 years behind bars.
- She also lost email access, and for 45 days last winter, residents weren't given a single breath of fresh
- And those visits are 45 minutes.
- parole, the DLC would draft a medical plan or the parole board in 35 days, compared with the current 45
- medical director for the Brigham Women's Fockner Emergency Department, co-founder of the Massachusetts Chapter
Summary:
The hearing before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security focused on several correction-related bills, including visitation reform, elder and medical parole, incarcerated persons’ human rights, and creation of an independent correctional oversight office. Vice Chair Christopher Worrell chaired the hearing in place of Chair Dan Cahill for much of the session and explained that the committee would first hear from incarcerated individuals remotely, then move to public testimony. The committee repeatedly enforced three-minute limits and accepted written testimony as well.
Much of the testimony from incarcerated people emphasized that visitation is central to rehabilitation, family stability, and reentry, and that current DOC policies—visitor caps, pre-approval requirements, scheduling rules, dress-code enforcement, and restrictions on contact—have reduced family contact and caused harm. Several speakers argued that elderly and medically frail prisoners should be released through parole because incarceration is costly, ineffective, and inhumane for people who pose little public-safety risk. Others described poor prison conditions, limited programming, inadequate healthcare, segregation-like housing, and the impact of K2 use, suicides, and self-harm. Supporters of the oversight bill said an independent office is needed to address racial disparities, grievance failures, and lack of accountability within the DOC.
A number of speakers tied their support to personal experiences, including alleged racial discrimination, denial of programs, and barriers to family visits. Some testified that rehabilitative programming, education, and restorative justice reduce violence and improve outcomes, while others said the DOC spends too little on programming and too much on punishment. Committee members asked a few follow-up questions, including about K2 contraband and how to reduce drugs in facilities, and one member asked about typical visitation lengths. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony on the bills and several witnesses urged favorable reports.
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission pursuant to Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General
- Massachusetts Gaming Commission pursuant to Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws submitting
- the temporary committee on rules order, Senate No. 5, shall continue to handle matters related to Chapter
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, briefly recessed several times, and noted receipt of Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports on December 2024 and January 2025 casino and sports wagering revenue, which were placed on file. The chamber also featured several ceremonial introductions, including Cohasset High School’s boys’ soccer team, recognized for winning the school’s first state championship, and a group of visitors from Northborough and Worcester welcomed by Senators Kennedy and Donaghue.
The only substantive action taken was adoption of an order extending the previously established subcommittee under the temporary committee on rules so it could continue handling matters related to Chapter 250 of the Acts of 2024, with its membership unchanged. The Senate also adopted an order to adjourn and set the next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m.
No roll call votes were recorded; both orders were adopted without objection, and the Senate adjourned accordingly.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Part 2 Feb 12th, 2026 at 12:58 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But I will gleefully endure the next chapter with you.
- There in your next chapter, and I may go looking for you too. Thank you.
- So it is a new chapter in my life, Mr. Speaker. I have cherished this role.
- So it is a new chapter in my life, Mr. Speaker. I have cherished this role.
- So it is a new chapter in my life, Mr. Speaker. I have cherished this role.
Bills:
HB111, HB108, HB145, HB164, HB291, HJR6, HR1, HB63, HB64, HB165, HB184, HB200, HB4, HB7, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB88, HB96, HB166, HB285, HB295, HB306, SB29, SB37, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50
Keywords:
water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance
WY
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (3-24-26)
Licensing & Occupations
Transcript Highlights:
- It modernizes definitions through Chapter 313, aligns specialty recognition and nationally recognized
- It modernizes definitions through Chapter 313, aligns specialty recognition and nationally recognized
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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- of water sustainability and write the new chapter of water security, and WIFA is where they chose to
- sort of invest that chapter.
- It's a fund for grants for programs that help reduce and make more efficient our water use. ...chapter
- of water sustainability and write the new chapter of water security, and WIFA is where they chose to
- sort of invest that chapter.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Oct 7th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- They were recognized in statute in their individual statute, which today is Article 6 of Chapter 49.
- Chair. becoming a viable political subdivision under the statutes of Chapter 49.
- and be part of this process to take us on the correct course of becoming a viable land grant under Chapter
- Chair, under Chapter 49. I'm not trying to be kind of. Mero Chingon here.
- Chair, in the past, it's always been, "Oh, we can't do it because section 42-3 of chapter 14 says that
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, chapter 668, um, in the government code, uh, used to regulate, um.
- And actually, the whole, that whole chapter has been deleted except for a simple definition.
- Uh, we eliminate Chapter 668 entirely.
- OK, so that the chapter, the chapter heading, that's the definition for quote state agency, is that right
- Extends the scope of Chapter 98B to include artificial.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- grammar to English language arts and adding on 9:30 to comply with requirements outlined in this chapter
- To comply with the requirements outlined in this chapter and any related rules adopted by the Department
- will happen if they identify misuse, F, making the deposits to the account, G, adopting rules under chapter
- And so basically here, except as provided under this chapter for some specifics, what the department's
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 1540, an education savings account bill. Senator Wobbema presented Amendment 040-003, describing mostly clarifying and reorganizing changes, including eligibility language, administrator duties, school participation standards, assessment provisions, and a correction removing a requirement that the department pay for state assessment materials if a parent selected that option. The committee adopted the amendment 4-2, then advanced HB 1540 as amended on a 4-2 vote and sent it to Appropriations, with Senator Wobbema designated as carrier. One senator opposed the bill, arguing it would divert resources from public schools and conflict with the state’s obligation to provide a free appropriate education while districts still face funding needs.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Harbormaster personnel operate under the authority granted by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 102,
- and Chapter 90B.
- Harbormaster personnel operate under the authority granted by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 102,
- and Chapter 90B.
- His table leader at the Fraternish chapter noted that Colby, yes, was a quiet boy, but always engaged
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on several public safety bills, with testimony first on S.2681, Colby’s Law, which would establish safety standards for BMX and motocross tracks. Supporters, including the family of a child killed at a track, argued the bill is needed because some tracks lack basic protections such as barriers, emergency plans, on-site medical staff, and adequate track maintenance. A motocross track representative opposed the bill as overregulation that could impose major costs and argued existing safety efforts and voluntary safety committees are preferable. No vote was taken during the hearing.
The committee also heard testimony on S.2680, which would expand emergency preparedness requirements around aging nuclear power plants and nuclear waste sites from a 10-mile to a 50-mile radius. Supporters from Cape Cod Downwinders, Massachusetts Peace Action, physicians, and other advocates said current law is outdated and insufficient, citing risks from radioactive waste storage, limited federal oversight, and the need for broader evacuation and emergency planning. Testifiers urged the bill’s passage, and no action was taken.
A major portion of the hearing focused on the Protect Act, H.5158, dealing with limits on cooperation between state/local agencies and federal civil immigration enforcement. Sheriffs testified about how ICE detainers and notification requests work in practice, emphasizing discretion, public safety, and the difference between sentenced prisoners and pretrial detainees. Supporters from labor, education, and health care groups said immigrant communities are living in fear and asked for stronger protections, including bans on 287(g) agreements and clearer limits on ICE activity in schools, hospitals, and other sensitive locations. The hearing also included testimony on H.4697 regarding training and certification of constables and civil deputy sheriffs, with the Hampshire County sheriff saying sheriffs are already working with POST and MPTC on training standards and that the bill may be duplicative.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The tactics of the Ku Klux Klan, which symbolize some of the darkest chapters in American history, must
- There is one maybe inconsistency in this with Chapter 127 of the Election Code, which is the Central
- Counting Station chapter.
- So Chapter 85 and Chapter 127 don’t really match up because most of our counties do countywide and they
- And so you would look to Chapter 127 to put those specific rules in place for this type of election.
Keywords:
election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health
Summary:
The committee first adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 30 and then voted to report the substituted bill favorably to the full Senate; the roll call showed six ayes and one nay, with later unanimous-consent corrections noted for additional aye votes. The committee also reported Senate Bill 801 favorably to the full Senate by an eight-to-one vote. Both bills were left with no further action in the meeting after the votes.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 2595 by Senator Middleton and Senate Bill 2876 by Chairman Hughes, both aimed at addressing masked harassment and riot-related conduct. Supporters said the bills would deter intimidation, protect public order, and respond to recent protests and anti-Semitic incidents, while opponents from civil rights, disability, and advocacy groups argued the measures were overly broad, could chill peaceful protest, and would burden people who wear masks for religious, medical, or disability-related reasons. Public testimony was taken on both bills, and both were left pending after testimony closed.
Senate Bill 2753, by Senator Hall, proposed consolidating early voting and election day into a single continuous in-person voting period with common procedures and equipment, while preserving countywide voting and mail voting. The Secretary of State’s office said the bill could improve ballot secrecy and simplify administration, though witnesses raised concerns about ballot privacy, logistics, and access for disabled voters; some county election officials were neutral or supportive of the concept, while others opposed it as confusing or potentially burdensome. The bill was left pending after extensive testimony.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 2225 on allowing spirit-based ready-to-drink beverages to be sold in grocery and convenience stores, with supporters arguing the law should focus on alcohol content rather than the source of the alcohol and that the bill would modernize an outdated code. Later, Senate Bill 1540, which would add election officials and related workers to confidentiality protections, drew support from county election officials who described threats and harassment, though one witness suggested the bill’s language may need technical adjustment to better match its intent. Finally, Senate Bill 2382, concerning statewide voter registration systems and offline counties, drew opposition from county election administrators and vendors who warned about capacity, cybersecurity, and single-point-of-failure risks, while others suggested a phased approach or API-based integration; the transcript ends with testimony still open on that bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/14/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- It amends chapter 383C, a chapter of law that only applies to St. Louis County.
- In addition, the bill repeals some dated and obsolete sections from the chapter. Mr.
- It amends chapter 383C, a chapter of law that only applies to St. Louis County.
- And this chapter that's specific to St.
- And this chapter that's specific to St.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Continuing Care Retirement Communities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Established in Section 29 of last session's long-term care reform law, Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024
- So start with John Ford, appointed by the Massachusetts chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law
- continuing care retirement community should be defined specifically in Massachusetts General Law, Chapter
- Other core elements that define a CCRC should also be identified in Chapter 93, Section 76.
- Chapter 93, Section 76 should be more explicit and identify the specific financial documents.
Summary:
The Special Commission on Continuing Care Retirement Communities held a public hearing focused on studying CCRCs in Massachusetts, including their financial viability, consumer protections, oversight, entrance fee and refund policies, advertising, and procedures for closure or ownership changes. Chair Rep. Tom Stanley and co-chair Sen. Pat Jehlen opened by explaining the commission’s mandate under Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024 and asked speakers to keep testimony brief. Several commissioners and staff also emphasized the importance of hearing directly from residents, providers, and advocates.
Resident testimony largely centered on two themes: the need for stronger resident representation and the need for clearer, faster refund protections. Multiple residents urged the legislature to require resident seats on governing boards, including full voting rights on national or nonprofit boards, and to make board minutes and meetings more transparent. Several speakers described long delays in receiving entrance-fee refunds after leaving a community, with one family reporting an 18-month wait and financial hardship; they called for a one-year refund limit, vacancy-order systems, escrow or reserve protections, and state oversight or guarantee funds. One resident also argued that CCRCs should be more clearly defined in state law and possibly licensed or certified so only approved communities can market themselves as CCRCs.
Providers and operators generally described CCRCs as valuable models for aging in place and emphasized transparency, resident engagement, and the benefits of nonprofit ownership. Speakers from nonprofit communities said residents often serve on boards or committees, participate in budgeting and planning, and benefit from integrated care, amenities, and financial stability. A for-profit operator also said residents receive disclosure and input, while noting that CCRCs vary widely and that consumer education is important. Commissioners echoed several recurring issues at the end of the hearing, especially the need to define what a CCRC is and to address refund timelines and information sharing. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with notice that the next virtual meeting would be on June 23 at 10:00 a.m., and written testimony was invited by email.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 1 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 3 of Chapter 3 of the General Laws provides that on the first Wednesday in January, following
- chamber, because you will help write that next From this chamber, because you will help write that next chapter
- short time ago, granting us the rare opportunity to be among the select few who get to begin the next chapter
- to the wonderful experiment in self-governance we founded. that gets to begin the right, the next chapter
- That, under the authority of Section 22A of Chapter 3 of the General Laws, copies of the journal for
Summary:
The House of Representatives convened on January 1, 2025, for the opening of the 194th General Court. The session began with the call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and National Anthem, followed by remarks from the Dean of the House, Governor Maura Healey, and Speaker Ron Mariano. Speakers highlighted the historic nature of the new session, the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence, and priorities such as public service, transparency, and continued collaboration between the House, Senate, and administration.
The House received and filed the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s communication transmitting election returns, then adopted a special committee report confirming that the members-elect had been duly elected. The chamber also accepted the resignation/declination of Representative-elect Gerald Paracela, who had been nominated to the District Court. A committee was appointed to notify the Governor that a quorum of members-elect had assembled and were ready to be sworn in, after which the Governor administered the oaths of office to the members.
The House then elected Ronald Mariano of Quincy as Speaker by roll-call vote, with 132 votes; Bradley H. Jones Jr. received 21 votes, Mark T. Lombardo 4, and the total vote count was 157. Timothy Carroll of Hull was elected Clerk by acclamation and sworn in, and he announced the appointment of assistant clerks. The House also adopted temporary rules to continue the prior session’s House rules and temporary joint rules, and agreed to a Senate order scheduling a convention for the following day to administer oaths to the Governor’s Council. The session concluded with a benediction and adjournment until the next day at 11 a.m.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House (Capitol Chamber) Apr 1st, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- very monumental occasions for the state of Alabama, and I think we're all looking forward to the new chapter
- very monumental occasions for the state of Alabama, and I think we're all looking forward to the new chapter
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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Families for Vaccines, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians, Arizona Medical Association, Arizona Chapter
- 1071, Senate Bill 1071, an act amending Section 32-26, Arizona Revised Statutes, repealing Title 41, Chapter
- 5, Article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, repealing Title 41, Chapter 40, Arizona Revised Statutes, the
- 1071, Senate Bill 1071, an act amending Section 32-26, Arizona Revised Statutes, repealing Title 41, Chapter
- 5, Article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, repealing Title 41, Chapter 40, Arizona Revised Statutes, the
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, and I would love if you could stand, the Arizona chapter of the American College of Surgeons
- The Arizona chapter of the American College of Surgeons is proud to have doctor, nurse, and medical student
- House Bill 2197, amending Title 13, Chapter 29, Arizona Revised Statutes, section 13-293 and related
- House Bill 2197, amending Title 13, Chapter 29, Arizona Revised Statutes, section 13-293 and related
- House Bill 2950, amending Title 48 A.R.S. by adding Chapter 38, relating to special districts.
AZ
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- sadly unable to be here today, but she wanted to recognize, and hopefully they're here, the Arizona Chapter
- So the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Surgeons is proud to have doctor and nurse representatives
- SB 1046, an act amending Title 18, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Chapter 8 relating to information
- SB 1086, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section
- SB 1086, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section