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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House & Governmental May 19th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

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  • elections, procedures, security, and confidence in Louisiana elections.
  • is consistent with recount and other laws that are established in the election code.
  • And then there was an election contest suit, and we held the election again.
  • officials after the election.
  • The 2007 election code had 298 pages. The 2007 election code had 298 pages in it.
TX
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  • The bill amends the Penal Code by adding Section 4.12.503.
  • Section 38.14.
  • So there's no definition for less lethal weapon in the penal code?
  • I've been the elected District Attorney for the last 17 years.
  • The elected D.A. at the time lost his race.
TX
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  • it didn't exist, and declared for the first time that trial courts have the inherent authority to elect
  • Under the government code, which creates a portal...
  • This change aligns this section with the obligations and intent of Article 3914 of the Code of Criminal
  • Section 137 will allow experienced forensic experts to weigh in on what could be considered...
  • I am here on behalf of Phil Sorrell, the elected district attorney from Tarrant County.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part II) Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Justice

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  • But as to Section Q, I agree, it is a fantastic guardrail to say, normally we have spoliation instead
  • Section H of 3914, which requires the disclosure of exculpatory, impeaching, and mitigating evidence,
  • Meanwhile, the Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 39.14, which is the discovery article, says a pro
  • This change aligns this section with the obligations and intent of Article 39.14, the Code of Criminal
  • Senate Bill 552 would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure by making illegal aliens, as defined by the
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice heard testimony on several bills dealing with criminal discovery, crime lab access, controlled substances, community supervision, interference with officers, oilfield theft, and copper theft. On SB 1124, witnesses split over whether the bill clarified discovery law after the Heath decision or rolled back the Michael Morton Act; opponents argued it narrowed disclosure and shifted responsibility away from prosecutors, while supporters said it restored balance, limited harsh sanctions, and preserved exculpatory-disclosure duties. The committee later voted 4-0 to report SB 1124 favorably and place it on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also heard and later reported favorably SB 1372, which resolves a statutory conflict over access to the DPS crime lab portal, and SB 1936, which changes how LSD “abuse units” are defined for testing and charging purposes; both were sent to the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1937, which would require a subject-matter expert from the testing lab to participate in pretrial meetings in capital cases involving biological evidence, was also reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then heard SB 552, which would make people defined in the bill as “illegal aliens” ineligible for judge-ordered or jury-recommended community supervision, including deferred adjudication. Supporters said the bill would prevent state-funded early release of people who entered or remained in the country unlawfully, while county officials and immigration advocates warned it would be overbroad, difficult to administer, and costly to local jails and taxpayers. Despite those concerns, the committee voted to report SB 552 favorably, and Senator Huffman requested it be taken to the floor. On SB 1208, which increases interference with a peace officer or public official from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony, law enforcement witnesses said repeat “auditors” and similar actors were creating dangerous confrontations and needed stronger deterrence; opponents argued the bill would chill protected filming and protest activity. The committee voted to report SB 1208 favorably and place it on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also took testimony on SB 1806, a committee substitute addressing oilfield theft and related crimes. Supporters from law enforcement and the oil and gas industry said organized theft of crude, equipment, and related materials is a growing problem and that the bill would strengthen penalties, allow seizure and sale of stolen product, and improve inspection and forensic tools. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably, with placement on the local and uncontested calendar. Finally, the committee heard SB 1646, which targets copper theft and fiber vandalism by increasing penalties, requiring reporting and recordkeeping for certain purchases, and adding training and enforcement tools. Telecommunications, law enforcement, and emergency-network witnesses supported the bill as necessary to protect 9-1-1 and critical infrastructure, while metal recyclers warned the bill could overregulate legitimate businesses and sweep too broadly. The committee later voted to report the committee substitute for SB 1646 favorably as well.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill amends the Penal Code by adding Section 12.503.
  • Section 38.14.
  • A person or a stun gun is defined by the Texas Penal Code Section 38.14.
  • Section 38.14. a person or a stun gun is defied by the Texas Penal Code Section 38.14.
  • Morton, the elected DA at the time lost his race.
Summary: The committee heard a series of criminal justice bills, beginning with SB 1870 and SB 1727, both of which were adopted as committee substitutes and reported favorably to the full Senate. SB 1870 would bar local governments from adopting policies that decriminalize controlled substances or direct officials not to enforce state drug laws, with civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General for violations. SB 1727 was described as a technical change to make the draft a formal Legislative Council version of a TDCJ-related assault bill; both bills were also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up SB 2405, the major Sunset bill for TDCJ, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Windham School District, and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee. Senator Parker explained that the bill continues and modernizes those agencies, requires a 10-year facilities and staffing plan, expands rehabilitation and reentry programming, improves parole-board consistency and training, and codifies various cleanup and inspector general recommendations. Sunset staff and agency witnesses discussed the bill’s data-sharing, program coordination, and projected savings from reducing delays in parole-voted programming; public witnesses generally supported the post-secondary education and reentry provisions, while some urged stronger statutory direction for Windham and more reform to medically recommended intensive supervision. The bill was left pending. SB 1804, SB 1099, SB 2569, and SB 2570 were also heard. SB 1804 would allow restitution for tattoo removal for human trafficking survivors and remove the age restriction so adult survivors can qualify; it was reported favorably and sent to the local calendar. SB 1099 would increase penalties for certain felony offenses when committed by a person determined to be unlawfully present in the country; immigration and civil rights witnesses opposed it as overbroad and difficult to administer, but it was reported favorably. SB 2569 would modernize unmanned aircraft reporting by requiring law enforcement agencies to post reports on public websites; it passed unanimously and was sent to the local calendar. SB 2570 would create a defense to prosecution for peace officers and correctional guards using less-lethal force weapons within the scope of their training; law enforcement witnesses supported it, civil rights and prosecutor witnesses raised concerns that it was too broad and could weaken existing use-of-force standards, and the bill was left pending for further work.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

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  • and six where revenue from these segments is used to subsidize veteran relief offered for other sections
  • First, it reduces the weight period to call for another election from five years to two years.
  • Ironically, Metro employee Sam Sargent admitted at one of our council meetings before the election that
  • It's time for a comprehensive fix both the frequency of elections and the financial barriers must be
  • Citizens deserve real choices, real elections, and real pathways to control their community's destiny
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

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  • House Bill 4523 amends Section 21.105 of the Transportation Code by adding Subsection C, which makes
  • Additionally, HB4523 also repeals Section 21.0114, Subsection B of the Transportation Code, which allows
  • House Bill 4523 amends section 21.105 of the Transportation Code by adding subsection C, which makes
  • Additionally, HB4523 also repeals section 21.0114, subsection B of the Transportation Code, which allows
  • A vehicle crash involving 130 vehicles occurred on an elevated section of South.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Judiciary

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  • The senate companion bill is an update to the Alabama business and nonprofit code.
  • Basically, on page 46 and on page 143, it is to keep the status quo of the current code.
  • The language that is in the amendment is simply going back to what the current code is, and this is dealing
  • What I see here in section 20-2 b-16 provides for the automatic repeal.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 3rd, 2025

Ways & Means

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  • passing this bill we will remove any unnecessary burden on businesses, ensure consistency in our tax code
  • When I initially saw this, I was concerned because it's very close to a section that talks about rolling
  • mindful that all previous tax relief has been quickly eroded through aggressive rate hikes. large bond elections
  • the voter approved rate, which is the highest rate that you could approve without triggering an election
Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22, HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22
US
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  • I've been a business guy, I can't say longer than being an elected official, but pretty close.
  • So that protester was a code-pink lunatic saying the greatest threat to world peace is funding Israel
  • As I was saying, the fact that Communist China funds Code Pink, which interrupts a hearing like this
  • So as you're all keenly aware, Section 702 of FISA is an extremely useful authority to help keep our
  • That section of CISA seems to have been destroyed.
Summary: The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting Jun 24th, 2026

Judiciary

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met and heard presentations on several bills. House Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute 1 for House Bill 145 would restrict government use of reverse keyword searches, generally prohibiting reverse keyword court orders and voluntary requests, with a narrow exception for Class A violent felony investigations and rules on notice, deletion, and inadmissibility of unlawfully obtained evidence. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 368, with House Amendment 1, would limit Delaware law enforcement and the Department of Correction’s participation in federal civil immigration enforcement, especially regarding civil immigration warrants and detainers, while preserving exceptions for serious offenses and valid judicial processes; the Department of Correction said it had no operational or fiscal impact and supported the exclusions, and an ACLU-affiliated witness testified in support. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 427 would allow certain 16- and 17-year-olds to participate in hunting and target practice without direct adult supervision if they have parental permission, hunter education, and a valid Delaware hunting license. House Bill 355, the “Speak Your Truth Act,” would expand anti-SLAPP-style protections for survivors of sexual assault, discrimination, and harassment by raising the burden in defamation suits and allowing attorney’s fees and damages; advocates from the National Women’s Defense League and the Speak Your Truth movement supported it. House Bill 134 would increase penalties for repeat animal cruelty offenders and lengthen animal ownership bans. The committee also heard House Bill 133, as amended, which would create a hardship waiver process allowing courts to waive fines and fees for defendants who cannot afford them, while preserving restitution and exempting certain traffic-related penalties and victim compensation assessments. The administration said the bill is intended to address uncollectable debt and noted millions in outstanding fines and fees, while local government and police representatives raised concerns about lost revenue, administrative burden, and consistency; the Fines and Fees Justice Center supported the measure. Committee members asked about how the waiver funding would affect local governments, volunteer fire companies, and related fees, and the administration said the $5 million budgeted this year would cover the waiver costs and be treated as an annual expense going forward. No committee votes were taken during the excerpted discussion, but the chair indicated that bills ready for action would be circulated for signature or moved to the floor.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

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  • It requires investments to comply with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code. ...Public Funds Investment
  • It authorizes the board to appoint a temporary director until the 2026 regular election to ensure continuous
  • Rubina Peters, after three and a half years of her death in 2018, following a cease and desist section
  • acknowledge you, that we had a discussion about the bill and where it falls under that particular section
  • I do anticipate a committee amendment which would remove section three.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

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  • As a reminder to the committee and our visitors and witnesses today, under House Rule 4, Section 13,
  • This bill would allow for the county to elect to have the purchasing agent under the purview of the Commissioner's
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 25th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

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  • They have to make an election as to what they want to apply it to.
  • And then there is the election of the voters at the next election.
  • Elected closest to the home to make those decisions.
  • A joint resolution proposing amendments to Section 3, 4, and 6 of Article 7, the creation of a new section
  • Florida Law, Section 163.71, with strip reporting, falls accountability.
Bills: HB 118, HB 388, HB 114, HB 205, HB 2789, HB 2791, HB 499, HB 2960, HB 3163, HB 3135, HB 2427, HB 1618, HB 1672, HB 1722, HB 1338, HB 787, HB 2618, HB 879, HB 1126, HB 4134, HB 3513, HB 718, HB 1536, HB 1445, HB 1640, HB 1893, HB 1734, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 1276, HB 3272, HB 3276, HB 3516, HB 4145, HB 1585, HB 4810, HB 2989, HB 2558, HB 3014, HB 2742, HB 1695, HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2798, HB 107, HB 1587, HB 3684, HB 118, HB 388, HB 114, HB 205, HB 2789, HB 2791, HB 499, HB 2960, HB 3163, HB 3135, HB 2427, HB 1618, HB 1672, HB 1722, HB 1338, HB 787, HB 2618, HB 879, HB 1126, HB 4134, HB 3513, HB 718, HB 1536, HB 1445, HB 1640, HB 1893, HB 1734, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 1276, HB 3272, HB 3276, HB 3516, HB 4145, HB 1585, HB 4810, HB 2989, HB 2558, HB 3014, HB 2742, HB 1695, HB 609, HB 630, HB 420, HB 767, HB 1708, HB 1404, HB 2457, HB 140, HB 227, HB 913, HB 2198, HB 2763, HB 1261, HB 1135, HB 1318, HB 2358, HB 2765, HB 2735, HB 3307, HB 1242, HB 2842, HB 333, HB 201, HB 694, HB 2415, HB 155, HB 272, HB 405, HB 519, HB 1136, HB 1275, HB 1437, HB 1532, HB 1675, HB 1868, HB 1888, HB 1990, HB 2286, HB 2523, HB 3129, HB 3251, HB 3354, HB 3479, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 3887, HB 4163, HB 4238, HB 1240, HB 1842, HB 2029, HB 2622, HB 3255, HB 654, HB 4643, HB 4945, HB 3611, HB 3724, HB 3623, HB 3810, HB 4127, HCR 78, HCR 12, SB 767
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 25th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • I was elected, and he was a giant already, and he was someone from whom I learned a lot. and had the
  • Not all of them could get elected to office. And that's probably a good thing.
  • Members this cleans up and updates the Health and Human Services Code.
  • Rule six, section 14, subdivision three.
  • Objecting to consideration of the measures will be entered in the journal pursuant to rule 6 section
TX
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  • The House amended the population threshold in a section of the statute.
  • Okay, and if you have an election inside the boundaries of an election... in an industrial district,
  • It limits the bill to apply only to Tarrant and Dallas counties, and it inserts a new section of code
  • You've got a hotel definition under the tax code.
  • You've got human trafficking under offenses on specific sections.