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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- . bill builds on the foundation established by SB 20 by Senator Menjivar, which introduced strict safety
- Here with us to testify, I have Glenn Farrell and Kirk Kimmelchew from the Silica Safety Coalition.
- I have Glenn Farrell and Kirk Kimmelchew from the Silica Safety Coalition.
- around this bill, and the follow-up to the bill last year from Senator Benjavar, surrounds worker safety
- These are conditions that would violate workplace safety laws in virtually any other setting.
Summary:
The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee heard and advanced a series of bills, mostly on worker safety, wages, workforce training, and retirement savings. AB 2137 (Chen) would strengthen safety rules and certification for artificial stone fabrication shops to reduce silica exposure; AB 2499 (Gibson) would require Cal/OSHA to develop heat-illness protections for incarcerated workers and staff in correctional facilities; AB 2300 (Arambula) would streamline the disbursement of state and federal workforce funds; AB 2646 (Krell) would establish a minimum wage floor for certain agricultural workers; AB 2227 (Connolly) would tighten licensing and bond requirements for farm labor contractors and add default-judgment procedures for wage claims; AB 1869 (Haney) would create a reporting process for alleged REIT interference in hotel operations; AB 2650 (Pellerin) would expand CalSavers with emergency savings accounts and other updates; AB 2634 (Zbur) would prioritize labor-management partnerships in High Road Training Partnership grants; and AB 1888 would require skilled-and-trained workforce and prevailing wage standards for work under the Safe Home Grant Program. AB 1534 (Irwin) would create California’s approval process for short-term Pell-eligible workforce programs. The committee also took up several consent items, including AB 1904, AB 1980, AB 2550, AB 2078, and AB 2682. Most bills were described as aligning state programs with federal law or improving worker protections and program quality, while opponents generally raised concerns about costs, administrative burden, regulatory uncertainty, or reduced oversight.
Testimony was largely split along labor and industry lines. Supporters included labor unions, legal aid groups, workforce boards, and affected workers or family members, who emphasized heat illness, wage theft, silica exposure, poor prison conditions, and the need for higher-quality training and retirement access. Opponents on several bills, especially those affecting agriculture, REITs, and workforce administration, argued the measures would increase costs, create uncertainty, or duplicate existing law. On AB 2227, committee members engaged in extended discussion about Labor Commissioner delays and whether the bill’s default-judgment and bond provisions would meaningfully help workers. On AB 1869, members and witnesses debated whether the bill created new standards or simply improved enforcement of existing REIT rules.
The committee voted to pass all of the measures heard, generally with motions to do pass and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations. Several bills were held open for absent members during the meeting, and later add-on roll calls recorded additional ayes, moving the bills out of committee. The meeting concluded after the consent calendar was approved and the committee adjourned.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 14th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- , it's a safety issue.
- But we're concerned with the safety of these students.
- for safety.
- And safety is definitely an issue on college campuses, particularly for women.
- I don't understand how that promotes safety at all.
Summary:
The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on April 14 with a quorum and heard several recommitted public-records and government-transparency bills, along with one local audit bill and one campaign-solicitation bill. HB 55 by Rep. Villio would prohibit intentional public disclosure of juror identifying information and create a public records exception; after adopting technical amendments, the committee reported it favorably as amended. HB 608 by Rep. Chassion would make documents tied to intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing programs confidential; supporters said it protects student-athletes and institutional competitiveness, while the Louisiana Press Association argued it would shield public money and reduce transparency. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote of 9-3.
HB 1045 by Rep. LaCombe would raise the audit threshold for certain local auditees in a limited parish-specific application, with an amendment tying annual audits to entities in Pointe Coupee Parish above a revised revenue level and indexing the threshold to CPI. Committee members and local-government groups said the change would reduce unnecessary audit costs for small water and special districts while preserving oversight; it was reported favorably as amended. HB 1035 by Rep. Beham would add penalties for exploitative campaign fundraising aimed at elderly people; supporters described scam-like tactics and recurring withdrawals, while some members questioned how it would be enforced and whether existing fraud laws already covered the conduct. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably by a 7-5 vote.
HB 1049 by Rep. Owen would tighten open-meetings requirements by improving notice posting, minutes, and training expectations for those presiding over public bodies. Supporters said it would help volunteers and small boards comply with the law, while the Police Jury Association raised cost and staffing concerns for thousands of local entities; the bill was reported favorably. HB 1177 by Rep. Zerang would create a public-records exemption for personal information related to hunting and fishing lottery licenses, prompted by concerns that lottery winners could be harassed by animal-rights activists; it was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, two other bills were deferred at the sponsors’ request, and the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Broadband is an essential service necessary for work, receiving health care, education, public safety
- Broadband is an essential service necessary for work, receiving health care, education, public safety
- We all know that communication services are key to public safety, and Californians need to action.
- It's making sure that we're performing our carrier oversight to support public safety, the resilience
- It's making sure that we're performing our carrier oversight to support public safety, the resilience
Summary:
The Communications and Conveyance Committee held an oversight hearing on the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), focused on telecommunications, broadband deployment, resiliency, and the California Teleconnect Fund. Chair Tasha Boerner said the hearing was intended to examine structural issues at the CPUC, including whether telecommunications oversight should remain within the commission, while also reviewing major programs such as Last Mile, BEAD, carrier of last resort, and emergency preparedness. CPUC President John Reynolds and Deputy Executive Director Anna Maria Johnson described the commission’s work on public safety, universal service, broadband grants, Lifeline modernization, and network resiliency, including the 72-hour backup power requirement and merger review.
Members questioned CPUC officials about the pace and metrics for Last Mile and BEAD projects, the relationship between middle-mile and last-mile buildout, and how the commission balances carrier obligations with the risk of driving providers out of high-cost areas. They also pressed the CPUC on the California Lifeline home broadband pilot, asking when enrollment would be available, which providers were participating, how much of the state would be covered, and what the surcharge impact would be. CPUC said 15 providers had been approved, one was already serving customers, and the rest were still onboarding, and it committed to provide follow-up information on timelines, coverage, and costs.
A major portion of the hearing centered on the California Teleconnect Fund and proposed changes to how schools would access the program. Superintendent Tony Thurmond argued strongly against shifting administration from county offices of education and districts to individual schools, saying it would add burden, worsen inequities, and risk underuse of a valuable broadband subsidy. Committee members echoed concerns that smaller schools and districts may lack the staff to manage direct applications and reporting. In public comment, the Los Angeles County Office of Education supported the CDE’s position and urged changes that would align the program more closely with E-Rate and reduce administrative burdens. No formal vote was taken, and Chair Boerner closed by saying she remained committed to pursuing reforms to the CPUC and referenced her bills AB 2289 and ACA 9.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Blood donor and patient safety are top priorities.
- Their presentation included the following recommendation: proactive and modernized safety surveillance
- Of course, we don't hesitate to transport when safety requires it, but many transports... ...could be
- These safety measures were not things required of my midwives by the state, and...
- I just urge for safety amendments being made to this bill. Thank you. Thank you, committee.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 28, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- would have opportunity to go to the firing range and they would also have meetings to talk about safety
- 20 years in law enforcement and I served as a police chief, and currently I serve as the Chief of Safety
- We know that survivors often, once they report whether it is by a civilian or by an officer, face safety
- That is why advocates are trained in safety planning.
- Members, as someone who served nearly 23 years in public safety, I know what it means to do the right
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It does preserve public safety because it in no way changes the requirements that the cosmetology board
- Like I said, the board, the Idaho Cosmetology Board, sanitation, infection control, chemical safety,
- So I don't think the foundational information, especially with regard to safety and sanitation, those
- There is curriculum already to address the health and safety standards.
- We talked about public health and safety regulations.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 27th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Studies suggest that beyond six months of probation, there are little public safety gains to keeping
- Because this bill really has carefully balanced the rehabilitation and also public safety.
- True public safety, true public safety is about making sure our young people can get back on track that
- I'll note that as chair of the Public Safety Committee, I had a chance to work very closely with the
- That rehabilitation is the quickest course to safety for our youth.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine United States Special Operations Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SVC-217. Apr 8th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- would oversee the management of military... installations and infrastructure, the bedrock of the safety
- The potential damage to the NNSA and the threat to the safety of all Americans should be alarming.
- Since the Manhattan Project continues to ensure the safety, security, reliability, and effectiveness
- On board, I served as the strategic missile officer officer, nuclear weapons safety officer, nuclear
- Cleaning up to the extent that meets both federal and state PFAS standards to ensure PFAS safety?
Keywords:
national security, nuclear energy, Department of Defense, military readiness, public commentary, nominations
Summary:
The meeting convened with a focus on the scrutiny of various nominations and their implications for national security. Mr. Brandon Williams was nominated as the Undersecretary of Energy for Nuclear Security, drawing attention to the pressing need to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal amid growing threats from other countries. This was echoed in discussions led by committee members who expressed concern over military readiness and the management of military installations, with emphasis on ensuring accountability within the Department of Defense. Public commentary was notably supportive of the nominations, although some concerns were raised regarding the administration's broader strategies.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 5, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Throughout development, we prioritize safety and responsibility, employing rigorous evaluation methods
- The second is with regard to child safety.
- There are safety evaluations done, and then the model's ready, let's say, for public consumption.
- Yeah, and that’s a great example: public safety.
- I work in public safety. And so, you know, when I do a report and I... I work in public safety.
Summary:
The subcommittee met to hear a panel discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in Florida government. Panelists from Worldwide Technology, OpenAI, the James Madison Institute, and the Florida Digital Service described AI as a tool to improve efficiency, constituent services, fraud detection, translation, HR workflows, public safety, and regulatory review, while emphasizing that AI should supplement rather than replace workers. They also stressed the importance of data readiness, workforce training, governance, and having existing technology systems and policies in place before broader deployment.
Members asked about public records concerns, vendor vetting, model integrity, and how to balance innovation with privacy and security. Chief Schoonover said agencies are already using or exploring AI in areas such as Medicaid analysis, environmental data, emergency management, tax forms, and child support, and noted that the Digital Service publishes prohibited vendor and application lists. OpenAI discussed its red teaming, safety evaluations, privacy controls, and government products such as ChatGPT Gov, and said it does not train on personal data or target users with ads.
The committee also discussed concrete examples of efficiency gains, including reduced call times, faster translation turnaround, and streamlined HR classification work, as well as concerns about job disruption and constituent access. In closing, members raised data center infrastructure and energy needs, with panelists noting that AI depends on substantial compute, power, cooling, and utility capacity. The chair concluded by encouraging continued dialogue and noting that future AI legislation should be targeted to specific problems rather than overly broad.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Aug 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the safety net: what if it doesn't work out for this person? What do we do then?
- of 6500 is to protect public safety, and that requires a case-by-case analysis.
- But most importantly, we have a responsive safety net.
- So there already is a safety valve in place.
- We share the DA's concern about public safety.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for this opportunity to testify and for putting our kids' safety ahead of tech company profits
- Existing protections for the privacy and safety of minors online are deeply inadequate.
- We're creating a basic safety net.
- , privacy, and overall well-being. establish deeply needed protections for their online safety, privacy
- Fairplay is a Boston-based national nonprofit dedicated to children's online safety and well-being.
Summary:
The committee held its second hearing on a large docket of technology, internet, cybersecurity, broadband, and media bills. Early testimony focused on community media funding legislation, with lawmakers and local access advocates arguing that as cable subscriptions decline and streaming grows, revenue tied to cable franchises no longer supports community television and PEG programming. Supporters said community media remains a key source of local news, government meeting coverage, and civic transparency as newspapers disappear or consolidate. A related bill on cable contract oversight also drew support, with testimony that the Department of Telecommunications and Cable is backlogged and should more actively review municipal-provider agreements and report its workload to the committee.
Another major topic was a proposal to create a Massachusetts Innovation Fund for state IT modernization. The Alliance for Digital Innovation backed the bill, saying agencies need flexible upfront capital to replace outdated systems and improve cybersecurity, and pointing to the federal Technology Modernization Fund as a model. The witness noted that funding for the state program still needs to be identified. The committee also heard strong support for a bill requiring free broadband in public housing, with Rep. Emmela Goodwin and MAPC describing internet access as essential for jobs, school, telehealth, and civic participation. They said the digital divide in Massachusetts is driven largely by affordability rather than infrastructure, though questions were raised about costs, wiring, and whether all housing sites already have broadband access available at the curb.
A substantial portion of the hearing centered on bills to limit addictive social media feeds for minors. Supporters, including lawmakers, parents, teens, and advocacy groups, argued that algorithmic feeds contribute to addiction, anxiety, body image problems, and other harms, and said the bills would restrict surveillance-based curation and overnight notifications while leaving search and followed accounts available. Opponents, including FIRE, CCIA, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, argued the bills would require invasive age verification, threaten privacy and cybersecurity, burden adults’ anonymity, and likely face First Amendment challenges. They also warned the measures could disadvantage smaller businesses and may be unconstitutional based on recent court rulings in other states. The committee also heard support for blockchain-related bills creating a commission, a pilot program, and consumer education efforts, with testimony that Massachusetts has the talent but needs a coordinated state strategy. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I work behind the scenes in public safety.
- It will impact what I do and my safety.
- This bill hurts efforts to make better safety standards.
- And if not, they're found in your board policy or your workplace safety manual.
- Schools have a shooting, and the buses take the kids to safety. Thank you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Seclusion Working Group - 09/17/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> existing formulas like school safety existing formulas like school safety revenue.<00:46:30.720>
- We just need to create safety.
- And what that looks like is different every single time, but the focus is on safety of the staff, safety
- </c> skills while also maintaining safety skills while also maintaining safety during<01:29:08.960><c
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Apr 30, 2025, 9:00AM HST - Day 59
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c> This budget prioritizes public safety, This budget prioritizes public safety, transportation<01
- </c><01:22:02.480><c> It</c> our investment in public safety. It our investment in public safety.
- The purpose of this bill is to improve pedestrian safety.
- So prioritize safety over inconvenience.
- This measure specific safety standards.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/09/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:23.240><c> Uh,</c> safety issues for human and animals.
- Uh, safety issues for human and animals.
- Others will testify more on the safety risk, the toxicity, and the waste stream of batteries.
- </c> health, and ensure public safety. health, and ensure public safety.
- </c> collection rates and improve safety collection rates and improve safety outcomes.<00:59:11.760><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill to ban semiautomatic military-style assault weapons 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> state legislators must act on gun safety state legislators must act on gun safety in<00:04:59.520
- </c> without delivering measurable safety without delivering measurable safety gains.<00:36:51.839><c
- </c><01:05:16.480><c> from</c> layer of u another layer of safety from layer of u another layer of safety
- </c> utilized and would add a layer of safety utilized and would add a layer of safety so<01:05:51.119
- And it is absolutely safety.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- On me is: there's no price tag for safety.
- They don't prioritize, like you said, safety in their budgets or whatever.
- Parkland is a safety net health system in Dallas County.
- We're going to impact public safety. And that's why it's such a popular bill.
- Are they putting the safety of the community before starting new programs?
Keywords:
HB26, law enforcement contracts, sheriff, constable, county commissioners court, commissioners court, private security, special law enforcement district, property owners association, POA, municipal utility district, school district, junior college district, local government, contract policing, supplemental police services, large counties, population over 3.3 million, Texas Local Government Code, Harris County
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- On public safety by Senator Collins.
- Used for public safety.
- You know, we talk a lot about firefighter safety.
- You know, we talk a lot about, you know, firefighter safety.
- Road trips, safety, the business is going to make more money.
Summary:
The committee took up a series of criminal justice, health, and public safety bills, with several measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations and mostly no opposition. CS for SB 1782 on dangerous excessive speeding, CS for SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access, CS for SB 716 on mandatory minimums for certain sexual offenses by registered offenders, CS for SB 1084 on intimate image dissemination and digitally forged images, and CS for CS for SB 1604 on corrections-related litigation and sentencing changes all passed the committee. Members also approved CS for SB 1838, which increases protections for court officials from tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for SB 1252, which directs FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database. CS for SB 468 on fleeing or eluding, CS for SB 490 on off-duty concealed carry for certain officers, and CS for SB 890 on blood clot screening and treatment also received favorable votes, with SB 890 drawing supportive testimony from the bill sponsor, medical and patient advocates, and family members affected by blood clots.
The most extensive debate centered on CS for CS for SB 1804, which would create a capital offense for adults trafficking children under 12 or mentally incapacitated persons for sexual exploitation. Senator Martin defended the bill as a response to especially heinous crimes and argued it fit within constitutional punishment principles, while several members raised concerns about the Eighth Amendment, the risk of lengthy and costly litigation, and the possibility of retraumatizing victims. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, citing moral objections, due process concerns, and constitutional precedent; the bill nevertheless was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 572, the “Pam Rock Act,” which tightens dangerous-dog rules, adds enclosure, microchip, insurance, and penalty requirements, and allows stronger enforcement actions after serious attacks. The Rock family and animal control supporters testified in favor, describing the bill as a response to fatal dog attacks and urging stronger accountability for owners.
For SB 572, members discussed insurance requirements, the role of local authorities in classifying dangerous dogs, and whether the bill would affect ordinary pet insurance or only liability coverage after a serious attack. The sponsor said the measure is not breed-specific and is aimed at dogs that have already caused significant harm. The committee also heard testimony from family members of Pam Rock and other victims, along with supporters from animal control and sheriff’s offices. All of the bills taken up in the meeting that were voted on were reported favorably, and no roll-call votes failed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jun 1st, 2026
Joint Legislative Audit
Transcript Highlights:
- the state's late financial reporting, as well as issues surrounding Medi-Cal eligibility and the safety
- felonies to misdemeanors while reinvesting state savings into programs intended to improve public safety
- across California. testifying here in support of this Approving public safety across California.
- And that's an important role for California's entire public safety system, including...
- And that's an important role for California's entire public safety system, including what the BSCC does
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This language will allow unlimited transfers from the Division of Youth Safety and Permanency to the
- This language will allow unlimited transfers from the Division of Youth Safety and Permanency to the
- I move for FY 2027 for the Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Youth Safety and Permanency,
- I move for FY 2027 for the Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Youth Safety and Permanency,
- Unlimited transfers from the Division of Youth Safety and Permanency to Switzie in FY 2027.
Summary:
The joint Senate Finance and House Appropriations committee first revisited the Office of the Attorney General budget after House Bill 951 had failed on the House floor. Members considered two competing restorations from the Consumer Protection Fund: one to restore broader personnel costs and another limited to the Internet Crimes Against Children program. The narrower ICAC-only motion failed, while the broader restoration passed and received a do pass recommendation.
The committee then took up several Department of Health and Welfare items from Senate Bill 1428, including the Division of Early Learning and Development, Division of Youth Safety and Permanency, and Division of Family and Community Partnerships. Members approved funding for moving the Idaho Home Visiting Program to Early Learning and Development, a mower replacement at the Southwest Idaho Treatment Center, population forecast adjustments, transfer-limit exemptions, a report on home visiting outcomes, restoration of foster care/post-adoption and safety assessment funding, and $180,000 for kinship navigation services. They also approved a supplemental and FY 2027 budget for Public Health Services, including one-time funding for home visiting, immunization assessment, HIV and hepatitis prevention, suicide prevention, and ARPA grants, along with language requiring reports on outcomes and immunization fund use.
A separate Public Health Services language item requiring public health districts to report documented immigration status of HIV prevention service users drew debate. The motion to adopt the language passed after discussion about its purpose and concerns about discrimination. The committee also approved a SNAP-related federal fund appropriation for House Bill 730 and then turned to the Rural Health Transformation Program, creating the fund and oversight structure, approving a FY 2026 supplemental, and approving the FY 2027 appropriation for the program. Members discussed legislative oversight versus executive administration of the new federal dollars, and the committee adopted intent language on physician assistant and dental hygienist reforms. The meeting ended early because of time constraints, with plans to reconvene the next morning.