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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Addressing Abuses of AI Nudification Technology - 02/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not available to users, and this is the reality for many generative AI programs that we're familiar
- It's not available to users, and this is the reality for many generative AI programs that we're familiar
- It allows the Attorney General to go in and sue the company on behalf of Minnesota because that is who's
- to sue the companies Attorney General to sue the companies and<00:15:25.440><c> it's</c><00:15:26.160
- sues is it going to go Attorney General sues is it going to go to<00:21:49.919><c> victim</c><00:21:
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard, of Hawaii, to be Director of National Intelligence; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SH-219. Jan 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I also note that our next Attorney General, Pam Bondi, is joining us.
- Gabbard's nomination has generated a bit more interest and attention than do most nominees.
- Let me turn now to the question of the Inspector General situation.
- empowering our inspector general to fulfill their responsibility.
- That would be for you all to decide and for the Attorney General to weigh in on.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WTL-HWN-HOU Public Hearing 01-29-2025
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The joint hearing of the Water and Land, Hawaiian Affairs, and Housing committees on January 29, 2025 focused on SB 534, with the chairs outlining hearing procedures, public testimony limits, and plans to allow extended presentations from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) and the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) before moving to other testifiers. The hearing was presented as a public, transparent discussion of OHA’s plans for Kakaʻako Makai, with committee members noting that decision-making would follow if time permitted.
OHA testified in strong support of SB 534. The chair of OHA’s Board of Trustees said the bill was a novel proposal for the legislature and emphasized that OHA was bringing together a broad coalition of partners and stakeholders, including representatives from construction, hospitality, education, law enforcement, civil service, and schools, as well as longtime community advocates who have opposed development in Kakaʻako Makai. OHA’s presentation reviewed the history of the area, the creation and role of HCDA, prior master plans, the 2012 land conveyance to OHA, and the argument that OHA has not been able to realize the full economic value of the lands because desired entitlements were not secured. OHA linked the bill to its constitutional mission to improve conditions for Native Hawaiians and argued that the state’s housing crisis makes additional development, including residential use, especially important.
A major theme of the testimony was housing. OHA argued that Hawaiʻi faces severe affordability pressures, out-migration, and workforce shortages, and said that residential development in Kakaʻako Makai would help address those needs while also supporting the value of the trust lands. The presentation described HCDA’s authority over zoning and development in Kakaʻako, the existing reserved housing requirements, and the need for a master plan that could move forward if SB 534 becomes law. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the hearing provided; the discussion remained in the presentation and testimony phase.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- They're losing money; it's coming out of general education.
- I move House File 6 as amended be placed on the general register.
- I move House File 6 as amended be placed on the general register.
- </c><00:51:39.520><c> fund</c> aded Fund balances to their general fund aded Fund balances to their general
- The motion does not prevail, and the motion to go to General Register stands.
Keywords:
education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Feb 12, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
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- Deputy Attorney General Alysa C., on behalf of the Department of the Attorney General: for ADC to acquire
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><01:17:53.679><c> Jeff</c> Administration uh attorney general Jeff Administration uh attorney general
- </c><01:19:15.600><c> belief</c> to cannabis States uh my general belief to cannabis States uh my general
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, I mean, Mass General opened up in Salem.
- </c> encouraging that but it is generating encouraging that but it is generating projects<00:44:00.280
- And so many other states have provided more appropriation from their general fund.
- And so many other states have provided more appropriation from their general fund.
- </c><01:52:45.599><c> fund</c> 17 um that says the general fund 17 um that says the general fund appropriation
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 41st Legislative Day Jun 25th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The third position is for a deputy attorney general for the Consumer Protection Unit, who is going to
- The Deputy Attorney General is for the Consumer Protection Unit to do enforcement.
- We have five positions generally.
- Earlier versions of this bill required a case-by-case approval from the Attorney General.
- Earlier versions of this bill required a case-by-case approval from the Attorney General.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's why we've filed for this legislation with the General Court.
- This legislation will have grave consequences for the general public, and we strongly recommend that
- And that is because over 50% of our electric generation is gas and over 50% of our heating is gas.
- I am here today generally in support of S. 2290 and H. 3547.
- This Attorney General testimony is absolutely scathing. I encourage you all to read it.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a wide range of late-file energy bills, with much of the discussion focused on battery storage siting, gas system expansion, propane consumer protections, gas workforce safety, and a Taunton home-rule petition on water rates for manufactured housing communities. Representative Sweeney urged support for H. 4689 and H. 4690, which would impose a moratorium and setback requirements for lithium battery storage facilities, citing fire risk, proximity to homes, and environmental concerns. Several local officials and residents from Oakham, Tewksbury, and other communities described proposed battery projects near homes, schools, wetlands, and conservation land, while industry and clean-energy advocates argued the bills would effectively block storage development and conflict with state energy goals and existing fire-safety standards.
The committee also heard strong support for S. 2290/H. 3547, a bill to prevent gas expansion near environmental justice communities, from environmental justice advocates, municipal officials, and clean-energy groups. Testimony emphasized rising gas bills, the cost of new pipelines, methane and health impacts, and the need to avoid locking in long-term gas infrastructure costs. Witnesses also discussed related bills on gas workforce safety, gas shut-off valves, and gas meter replacement plans, with labor representatives supporting safety-focused measures and opposing changes they said would weaken inspections, while consumer and environmental advocates argued that some utility replacement practices are unnecessarily expensive and should be reined in to reduce ratepayer costs.
Other testimony included support for H. 3518 on propane gas ratepayer protections, with the witness arguing for clearer contract terms and website price disclosure, and support for S. 2652, which would authorize Taunton to create a separate water billing rate for manufactured housing communities because residents there are effectively paying higher water costs through rent due to a single master meter. No committee votes or final actions were taken during the hearing, and members mostly asked brief clarifying questions or made no comment after testimony.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So how much additional money is this going to generate?
- if we did, it would generate $16,000 for the court.
- Generally, the response to the opposition have five days, but generally it gets done within five days
- Most of those reply briefs are generally going to be geared toward some issue.
- Technology in general is pretty limited.
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary A Committee met on May 5, 2026, with five members present and adopted the April 28 minutes. The committee then heard and favorably reported several measures, including HCR 31, which asks the Louisiana Law Institute to study replacing or clarifying the term “foreign” in state law; HB 263, allowing the 14th JDC magistrate judge to handle certain specialty court felony matters; HB 299, clarifying paper filing rules for jury bonds and related payment issues; HB 535, simplifying hospital-based acknowledgments of paternity by removing the two-witness requirement while keeping notarization; HB 571, codifying the 19th JDC’s complex litigation section program; and HB 538, increasing the East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court fee cap from $15 to $75 to help offset court costs. The committee also reported HB 215, raising the small succession affidavit threshold from $125,000 to $200,000, and HB 226, adding a 10.1 conference requirement before requests for admissions are deemed admitted, with discussion about discovery fairness and default judgment exceptions.
The committee also took up HB 324, which makes judicial stipend increases permanent and adds a 2.7% salary increase for judges effective July 1, 2027; an amendment restoring the second year of the COLA was adopted, and the bill was reported with amendments. HB 1043, raising the jurisdictional amount in Jefferson Parish first and second parish courts, was amended to increase the amount from $35,000 to $50,000 and then reported with amendments. HCR 6, directing the Law Institute to study forced heirship and disinherison issues, was amended to add reporting language and related Civil Code references and then reported with amendments. HB 1006, changing summary judgment deadlines to give opponents more time to respond, was amended and reported by a 3-2 vote after roll call.
Two more substantive bills drew extended debate. HB 1239 would strengthen the presumption that parents share physical custody equally unless a court finds that arrangement infeasible or not in the child’s best interest; supporters framed it as a parental-rights measure, while an attorney in opposition warned it would increase litigation, reduce stability for children, and be used as leverage in child support disputes. Despite the opposition, the committee reported the bill favorably. HB 190, as amended, would create a duty of reasonable care for certain software/app providers toward minors and require expert testimony, while excluding manufacturers; supporters said it was aimed at protecting children from harmful platform design, but opponents argued the proposal was unnecessary because existing tort law already covers negligence and warned it could create new causes of action and uncertainty over whether software is a “product.” The committee heard testimony from the Louisiana State Law Institute, the sponsor, and outside witnesses, but the transcript ends before final action on HB 190 is shown.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/16/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Joint Legislative Audit Committee
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Budget Section Regulatory Division Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- No general fund dollars go into those.
- So here you can see primarily a general-funded agency, 113 FTEs.
- And generally, I'm sorry, Chairman, Suavon, members of the committee, generally pretty good.
- The well counts generally increasing.
- And they generally have a longer-term view on their activity levels.
Summary:
The committee met as the Regulatory Division budget section and first reviewed the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency’s budget and program update. Legislative Council outlined the agency’s base budget and historical funding, and Housing Finance staff reported on homeownership lending, housing incentive fund (HIF) awards, and homeless grant spending. Agency officials said the five new FTEs approved last session are mostly filled, with one homeless program manager still open. They described strong demand for HIF, noting that September 2025 multifamily requests exceeded $73 million while only $25 million was available, and that single-family and homeless programs are also heavily subscribed. Members discussed the agency’s local loan servicing workload, interest-rate benefits, down payment assistance, and the need to coordinate housing discussions with Commerce and site-preparation efforts. The agency asked that HIF, single-family, and homeless funding be maintained or increased, and committee members emphasized accountability and statewide access for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing funds.
The Department of Mineral Resources then presented its budget and agency initiatives. Staff reported that the department is on track financially, that most of the five new reclamation-related FTEs are hired, and that litigation costs tied to oil and gas matters are expected to continue appearing late in the biennium. The director reviewed ongoing modernization and organizational efforts, including the North Star IT project, succession planning, training, and rulemaking for oil and gas and critical minerals. Members asked about longer laterals, spacing, and production trends; the department said operators are increasingly drilling three-, four-, and even an initial five-mile lateral, which is helping keep North Dakota oil production relatively flat even as rig counts ease. The director also discussed oil price volatility tied to Middle East conflict, hedging practices among producers, gas capture remaining around 95%, and the likelihood that current production levels will stay near flat unless prices or geopolitical conditions change significantly.
An update on the enhanced oil recovery grant program followed. The Industrial Commission’s grant administrator said the full $25 million appropriation was allocated in the fall to six projects, and because the oil and gas research fund also had carryover and biennial tax revenue, total awards reached about $45.1 million. The projects are expected to run two to four years, with meaningful results not likely until mid-2026 or later. Members questioned whether the public would have access to the research findings and how accountability would be maintained; staff said the grants are reimbursement-based, require regular status reports, and will culminate in public final reports. The committee also heard from the North Dakota Pipeline Authority, which updated members on natural gas transmission projects, especially WBI Energy’s proposed Bakken East pipeline. The authority said the project has advanced through a nonbinding and then binding open season, with WBI now securing survey permissions and moving through regulatory and landowner processes, while other related gas transmission projects near Minot and Epping are also in development.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- to looking at AB 457, which we're going to talk about at length, we're going to be speaking more generally
- We have broader access to housing and affordable housing for farmworkers and, more generally, in rural
- We'll also be talking more generally about farmworker housing and housing in rural areas to learn what
- So the lodgers pay $18 a night; that generates about 50% of the operational capital.
- So the lodgers pay $18 a night that generates about 50% of the operational capital.
Summary:
The committee held an outcomes review hearing on AB 457 and related farmworker and rural housing policy, with members and witnesses discussing whether recent streamlining laws are actually increasing production. Chair Haney, Assembly Members Soria and Pellerin, and others described the purpose of AB 457 and its predecessor bills AB 1783 and AB 3035: to make farmworker housing easier to build through ministerial approval and other reforms. Witnesses emphasized that farmworkers face severe overcrowding, high rents, long commutes, and limited access to housing in both rural and coastal agricultural regions.
The first panel focused on practical barriers and local models. Napa County described its county-owned farmworker centers, which provide nightly lodging, meals, and services, funded by lodger fees, a grower assessment, and state support. Testimony stressed that these centers function as navigation hubs rather than permanent housing, and that stable, inflation-adjusted operating funding, language access, transportation, and local set-asides are critical. United Farm Workers urged that local farmworkers be prioritized over H-2A workers and warned against displacing long-term resident workers. Several witnesses said the biggest barriers remain infrastructure, land costs, local opposition, and insufficient subsidy rather than approval streamlining alone.
The second and third panels addressed AB 457’s implementation and broader state funding issues. Santa Clara County said the bill could help on a county-owned Gilroy site, but financing remains the main obstacle. Self-Help Enterprises said AB 457’s expanded geography and project-size rules may help future sites, but rural projects still struggle with water, sewer, and environmental review costs, and with the state’s Super NOFA process, which tends to favor deeper-income projects that do not match farmworker household incomes. HCD reported that CERNA and other programs have increased farmworker housing production in recent years, but witnesses argued that rural regions still receive too little funding, that infrastructure dollars are too fragmented, and that more rural-specific set-asides, local funding incentives, and predictable allocations are needed. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Rural Issues Feb 25th, 2026
Special Committee on Rural Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- He was filling an electric generator with gas.
- And the windmills don't generally illustrate, Christy.
- Also, co-ops have no solar generation in their portfolio.
- As a general principle, I understand and recognize that.
- As a general principle, I understand and recognize that.
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 3114, which would require operating railroads in Missouri to provide digital copies of valuation and station maps to the state land surveyor for inclusion in a public repository. The sponsor said the bill is intended to help surveyors locate abandoned railroad rights-of-way and determine center lines for adjoining landowners’ reversionary rights. Committee members asked about whether the bill would apply to active versus abandoned lines, whether records still exist for older railroads, and whether a deadline should be added for compliance. Railroad testimony raised concerns about the breadth of the request, potential security and proprietary issues, and the burden of compiling historical records, while indicating a willingness to continue discussions and possibly work with surveyors on a more targeted process.
The committee then heard House Bill 2298, which would remove the current exemption for electric cooperatives from the requirement that condemning entities pay 150% of appraised value in eminent domain cases. The sponsor argued that co-ops should be treated the same as regulated utilities because landowners face the same burden when transmission lines cross their property, and he cited examples where co-op offers were far below what he believed comparable utility projects would pay. Landowners and a lawyer testifying in favor described alleged unfair treatment, uneven compensation, and the impact of transmission lines on farm operations and property value, while emphasizing that the bill would simply put co-ops on the same footing as other utilities.
Opposition testimony from Associated Industries of Missouri and the Missouri Electric Cooperatives argued that the bill would interfere with the cooperative model, which is member-owned and governed by elected boards, and would reduce flexibility in negotiating easements. The co-op representative said the organizations are not partnered with Grain Belt Express, that any interconnection compensation is separate from the project itself, and that most easement acquisitions are settled by negotiation rather than condemnation. Committee members questioned whether co-ops already pay comparable amounts in practice, whether the bill would affect transmission projects tied to Grain Belt Express, and how co-op governance and member oversight should factor into eminent domain policy.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- But on a general perspective, yes.
- But on a general perspective, yes.
- My husband is a general contractor.
- Traditional hotels generate revenue for our city and state.
- Irvin continued: “...concern generally about the neighbors.
Summary:
The committee first considered several RS introductions. RS 33229, by Rep. Healy, would exempt interior designers from parts of Idaho’s architecture practice law and create a certification pathway; it was introduced after brief questions. RS 33039, by Reps. Scott and Price, would create the Consumer Payment Rights and Transparency Act to limit the use of programmable money in ways that monitor or restrict lawful behavior; it was introduced after discussion about the bill’s new code section. RS 33177, by Rep. Sauter and Church, would require more transparency from insurance carriers about rating information for policyholders; it was also introduced. Director Dean Cameron then presented RS 32863, a wildfire risk mitigation fund proposal for homeowners, funded by excess fees and premium tax revenues to help harden homes against wildfire risk; members asked about eligibility, covered properties, and whether the program would apply statewide, and the RS was introduced.
The committee then took public testimony on House Bill 583, which would strengthen statewide protections for short-term rentals and limit local governments from effectively prohibiting them while still allowing ordinances on health, safety, and welfare. Supporters, including the bill sponsor Rep. Jordan Redman, Idaho Realtors, vacation rental owners, and several property owners, argued the bill protects private property rights, supports tourism and local income, and prevents cities from imposing burdensome requirements such as commercial-style code upgrades, conditional use permits, or occupancy restrictions. Several supporters described personal examples of responsible short-term rental use, including housing for traveling workers and family gatherings, and said existing nuisance, noise, parking, and safety laws are sufficient.
Opponents and skeptical witnesses, including residents of McCall, Driggs, Island Park, and the Association of Idaho Cities, argued that local governments need flexibility to address neighborhood impacts, overcrowding, sewage and water-system concerns, and repeated noise or party problems tied to high-turnover rentals. Some said current local ordinances have helped manage these issues, while others warned the bill would weaken local control and make enforcement harder. Committee members questioned witnesses about occupancy limits, code requirements, fees, and whether local rules were being used as de facto bans. At the close of testimony, Rep. Crane moved to send HB 583 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, and several members declared Rule 80 conflicts or potential conflicts related to short-term rental ownership; the transcript ends amid member comments and debate, without a recorded final vote on the motion.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/03/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #3
Transcript Highlights:
- The Secretary of State is directed to submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election
- The Secretary of State is directed to submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election
- Finally, the bill authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the prohibition and requires disclaimers
- So it's just the next generation technology, next generation commercial kind of world where we can actually
- This is a way to generate revenues for the Mining and Mineral Natural Resource Museum.
Summary:
The meeting covered a very large number of bills across multiple committees, with most items presented on consent calendars and several sponsors explaining their measures. Education bills focused on moving statewide testing later in the school year, allowing paper testing by local choice, increasing transparency around district administrator pay, expanding religious excusal policies, creating a school fitness recognition program, and sending a resolution to voters to require sex-based designation of school sports teams and private spaces. Federalism and Government items included bans on foreign contributions to ballot-measure committees, a proposed ballot measure to eliminate voting centers and return to precinct-based voting, memorials urging withdrawal from the United Nations and the IMF, penalties for late agency financial reporting, restrictions on state contracts with China, and a bill limiting use of ADS-B aviation data for fee collection. Commerce bills addressed digital goods disclosure, child influencer trust accounts, liability for river outfitters, marketplace contractor termination rights, utility submetering charges, unemployment eligibility checks, and association-based health plans.
Health and human services measures included lactation consultant certification and Medicaid breastfeeding support, a ban on gender transition procedures for minors, a requirement that chief medical officers hold active licenses, technical ambulance definitions, a SNAP waiver request to restrict non-eligible food purchases, hospital collection of patient immigration status, and enrollment verification for AHCCCS-related hospital presumptive eligibility. Judiciary bills included consent-verification requirements for online sexual material, a civil cause of action for DEI policy violations, hate-crime-style enhancements that also cover political affiliation, name-change disclosure rules for sex offenders, penalties for possession of falsified commercial driver’s licenses by unlawfully present persons, penalties for mailing abortion-inducing drugs, speed-inhibiting devices as an alternative to license suspension, longer transition services for inmates, stronger penalties for sexual extortion of minors, and legislative oversight of state shooting range closures. Natural resources and water bills dealt with brackish groundwater recovery and desalination studies, water augmentation authority financing, HOA drought-year watering restrictions, water-rate parity for customers outside city limits, and groundwater transportation from the McMullen Valley basin.
Other topics included a ban on PFAS firefighting foam, restrictions on vaccine and mask mandates by governments and businesses, protections against employment or service discrimination based on medical interventions, elimination of long-vacant state positions, consumer protections against device disabling after owner modifications, and restrictions on Chinese-made critical infrastructure. The committee also heard a Space Commission update bill and a continuation of the Arizona Beef Council. Several bills were pulled from consent or flagged for amendments or legal concerns, including the testing-window bill, student directory information bill, river outfitter liability bill, ambulance bill, and others. No final floor votes were taken in the transcript, but many bills were advanced on third-read or consent calendars, while a few were set aside for amendments or further discussion.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Conservation Jan 31st, 2026 at 09:07 am
Senate Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- recycling... ...from the waste stream through organics recycling, composting, and general recycling
- commercial generators of this material.
- So if you generate more waste, you're going to pay more. Okay.
- He then asked whether he had heard correctly that people generate about two tons of waste a year, generally
- Senator Thornton asked whether each individual generally generates tons of waste a year.
Keywords:
food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, bosque management, Rio Grande, environmental protection, water resources, fiscal appropriation, drinking water, well owners, water testing, water treatment, public health, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Fixed income tends to generate less, but it's much safer.
- And the only other somewhere else is the general fund budget or contribution rates.
- But in general, we think the program that the SIB has put together for the last 30 years has generated
- But in general, we think the program that the SIB has put together for the last 30 years has generated
- We're talking about coal, but you're talking about fossil fuels in general.
Summary:
The committee began with a work session from the State Investment Board, where staff described the board’s structure, $230 billion in assets under management, and its mandate to maximize returns at a prudent level of risk for pension and other state funds. They reviewed long-term performance, noting strong historical returns and explaining that the board generally invests public equities passively through low-cost index funds. Members also discussed sustainability practices, including ESG integration, proxy voting, climate and DEI blueprints, and the board’s view that divestment or asset-class restrictions can reduce returns and increase costs. Senators asked about deferred compensation, legislative influence over investment policy, and digital assets; staff said the board is slow-moving and that any major change would be studied carefully.
The public hearing then focused on SB 5439, which would prohibit new thermal coal investments beginning in 2026 and require full divestment by 2030, with limited exceptions. Supporters argued coal is a poor long-term investment and a major climate and health risk, and several said the bill still gives the board flexibility to retain holdings in companies transitioning to clean energy. The committee also heard testimony on SB 6109, which would bar investments in private detention facilities and require divestment by 2030; supporters said state money should not profit from immigrant detention, while staff confirmed the board currently holds a small investment in Geo Group. SB 6304 would require responsible investment principles for the State Investment Board, including consideration of human rights, environmental degradation, corruption, and related risks, along with proxy voting guidelines and annual reporting. Testimony in favor emphasized ethical investing, climate risk, and avoiding complicity in human rights abuses, while board staff had earlier said they view such decisions through an investment-risk lens rather than a values-based lens.
The committee also heard Substitute SB 5945, which would exclude most offenses committed before age 18 from counting as strikes under the state’s persistent offender law and would allow retroactive resentencing for affected people, with exceptions for first- and second-degree murder and serious sex offenses. Staff said the substitute would likely affect fewer cases than the original bill, with estimates ranging from about 10 to 24 resentencings. Public defense, prosecutors, and sheriffs’ representatives raised concerns about workload, victim impacts, and retroactive application, while supporters and pro bono providers said they were prepared to help with resentencing and reentry support. No votes were taken during the hearing.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- If the county prosecutor or the Attorney General files a petition and proves that the person meets the
- When notification occurs, it's generally, as you heard, to the sheriff or local law enforcement, and
- So if you dispense it at a store where you're going to be driving, you absolutely are generally going
- Generally, you're going to a convenience store. The overwhelming compulsion is to take it.
- And really, I'm here today generally in support of both of these bills, because our primary interest
Keywords:
sexual exploitation, minors, human trafficking, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, sexually violent predator, SVP, civil commitment, community notification, release notification, conditional release, unconditional discharge, escape notification, victim notification, witness notification, prosecuting attorney, Department of Social and Health Services, DSHS, Department of Corrections
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to ask that real general because on some of these I'm going to have to do that so it doesn't
- Chairman, members, House Bill 2602 appropriates $24,000 from the State General Fund to the Department
- Younger generations—I know I’ve been retired for five years, but the younger generation—they’re just
- fund for the capital cost for the So anyhow, I'm asking for $10 million from the State General Fund
- So, again, second-generation law enforcement.
Keywords:
braille, disability access, education funding, state corrections, inclusion, HB 2225, Yavapai County, northern Arizona regional training academy, training academy, public safety training, law enforcement training, police academy, first responder training, capital appropriation, state general fund, state treasurer, lapsing appropriation, section 35-190, capital costs, regional training facility