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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Thu Mar 27, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We understand they have backlogs too, but we've taken care of the backlog on our side, and I think the
  • We understand they have backlogs too, but we've taken care of the backlog on our side, and I think the
  • We understand they have backlogs too, but we've taken care of the backlog on our side, and I think the
  • We understand they have backlogs too, but we've taken care of the backlog on our side, and I think the
  • , operations, repair, or maintenance of existing structures, facilities, equipment, or topographical
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 946 on wastewater management, which would clarify that the ban on discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/26 applies to treatment plants. Testimony was in support from the Department of Health, Maui County Council, Mayor Bisson, and individuals, and no one testified in opposition. SB 849 on wildlife conservation would prohibit intentional taking, harming, or killing of the Hawaiian hawk (ʻio) and increase penalties for taking native aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants; DLNR supported the bill, noting the ʻio was delisted federally in 2020 and that the measure also updates penalties and adds a rehabilitation/community service option. No questions were raised, and the bill drew support testimony only. For SB 330 on invasive species prevention, the Attorney General raised a supremacy clause concern with language requiring state enforcement of federal quarantines and recommended reverting to a prior version with a catchall for federal regulation. The Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species supported the bill as a way to close a biosecurity gap, while the Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent but wanted to avoid acting without a cooperative agreement with USDA and suggested deleting the portion allowing action without such an agreement. The committee also heard SB 1393 on public land use, which would require the School Facilities Authority to consult with DOE and other agencies before land conveyances or leases and repeal a requirement that DOE transfer title upon request; both SFA and DOE supported the measure, with DOE emphasizing the need for early communication and consultation, and members asked about possible disagreements or stalemates. The committee then heard SB 321 on private roads and ways, which would deem certain privately owned roads and similar ways transferred to adjacent owners or community associations if conditions are met. The Hawaii Land Title Association said the bill as drafted would create uncertainty and proposed a court process to clarify ownership and create a recordable order; written support came from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Financial Services Association, and one individual. SB 66 on housing permitting would require permit decisions within 60 days for certain housing projects and deem permits approved in some circumstances; DLNR’s historic preservation office supported the intent but noted county historic preservation roles, OHA suggested amendments to clarify county duties, and DPP opposed the time limits as risky for health and safety reviews, warning about back-and-forth review cycles and possible mismatches between approved plans and field work. Realtors, NAIOP, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii YIMBY, and the Maui Chamber supported the measure, while Lahaina Strong, Hawaii Good Neighbor, and two individuals opposed it. Finally, the committee heard SB 1170 on expeditious redevelopment of affordable rental housing, which would speed permits for rebuilding permanently affordable multifamily rental housing damaged by natural disasters and exempt certain projects from EIS requirements. HHFDC supported the bill, citing the Front Street Apartments rebuild and the long SMA permit timeline on Maui, and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the intent while suggesting technical placement of amendments. Testimony in support also came from the Maui Chamber of Commerce and Joe Blanco, who described difficulties rebuilding a project originally developed under older statutory requirements and said the bill’s added language addressed those issues.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/18/26

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • But you can see we're already uh in a backlog of uh claims there.
  • But you can see we're already uh in a backlog of uh claims there.
  • But you can see we're already uh in a backlog of uh claims there.
  • But you can see we're already uh in a backlog of uh claims there.
  • But you can see we're already uh in a backlog of uh claims there.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Agriculture & Livestock Mar 4th, 2025

Agriculture & Livestock

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then I'll verify the name of the next member of the panel and who they are testifying on behalf of
  • It's kind of the marketing program for the state, kind of the Chamber of Commerce.
  • see it because it's kind of out of sight, out of mind.
  • of water.
  • The city of San Antonio just started January 1st of 2025. of what year we're in.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 24th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires the Office of the Attorney General to publish an annual report of how many of these civil
  • It's the matter of this agency, an agency of the executive branch of government, issuing these civil
  • So I think it restores the kind of separation of powers and some of the due process concerns we have
  • As structured, it raises questions of separation of powers, of reasonable checks and balances.
  • So I think it restores the kind of separation of powers and some of the due process concerns we have
Summary: The committee heard Substitute Senate Bill 5520, which revises Washington’s wrongful conviction compensation law. Staff said the bill changes the proof standard for filing claims, expands treatment of Alford pleas, requires the Attorney General to concede qualifying claims in most cases, includes civil detention in compensation calculations, changes attorney fee provisions, and extends filing deadlines. The prime sponsor and supporters from the Washington Innocence Project and exonerees said the bill would reduce unnecessary relitigation and improve access to compensation, while one witness argued it would broaden eligibility and state costs. The bill was not acted on in the excerpt, but testimony was taken and questions focused on the term “actually innocent.” The committee then heard Senate Bill 5536 on property division in dissolution and legal separation cases, which would direct courts to consider real-estate sale costs, homelessness risk, and housing needs when dividing property and liabilities, and would clarify enforcement of real property orders. The sponsor said the bill is meant to make property divisions more equitable when one spouse must keep and later sell the family home. No public testimony was taken on the bill in the excerpt. In executive session, the committee considered Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5925 on Attorney General civil investigative demands. Members debated and voted on many amendments; most Republican-sponsored amendments were rejected, but Amendment 279, limiting use by the Criminal Justice Division, and Amendment 273, requiring consultation with local law enforcement in matters that may involve criminal violations, were adopted. The committee then passed the bill out with a do pass as amended recommendation by a 7-5 vote. The committee also heard and advanced Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6002 on automated license plate readers, adopting a striker and then passing the bill out 7-5 as amended, with members emphasizing privacy protections, retention limits, and limited law-enforcement uses while some members urged broader operational flexibility. Later, the committee took brief public testimony on Gross Substitute Senate Bill 6086, which would let Administrative Office of the Courts security staff conduct threat assessments and expand Supreme Court bailiff authority; witnesses described rising threats to judges and court personnel. It also heard Senate Bill 5868 to add one superior court judge each in Skagit and Yakima counties, with local officials citing caseload growth and budget strain. Senate Joint Memorial 8006, urging restoration and expansion of the limited license legal technician program, drew support from a paralegal and victim advocate who said it would improve access to justice for domestic violence survivors. Finally, the committee considered Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5993 on medical debt interest rates, which would lower the interest cap on new medical debt and prohibit interest in certain circumstances; the bill was moved out of committee with a do pass recommendation in the excerpt.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • First of all, for Ms. Gannon...” “First of all, for Ms.
  • So we’re going to be asking that of, you know, all of the individuals in more of a management capacity
  • So it's my understanding some of your labor partners have offered that in lieu of doing some of your
  • out-of-state or out-of-area contractors that they could provide a registry of their members throughout
  • There's two of you. Pell Gaiman, Department of Finance.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's 160 acres of state property. It's 160 acres of state property.
  • on top of moments and events that we host at Exposition Park on top of all of our other events from
  • So you have in front of you a map on page six that outlines all of the different areas of Exposition
  • We're doing a bunch of things to really kind of write the ship that has kind of gone off course.
  • Ed Howard on behalf of the Office of Kat Taylor.
Summary: The subcommittee heard a series of budget proposals, beginning with Exposition Park. Park leadership described the 160-acre state property’s historic role, growing visitation, and major upcoming events, including the FIFA World Cup fan fest and the 2028 Olympics. The governor’s proposal sought $96.5 million for utility replacement, site improvements, code compliance, accessibility, and public safety/traffic systems, plus $1.698 million for operational sustainability. The LAO said the proposals had merit but suggested the Legislature could consider downscaling some work given the budget condition. Members generally supported the requests, emphasizing deferred maintenance, public access, and the park’s statewide importance; both Exposition Park items were held open. The California Science Center requested funding to open and operate the new Air and Space Center, a major expansion featuring the Space Shuttle Endeavour. The LAO supported the proposal but suggested the Legislature consider alternative funding sources such as admission fees, higher parking fees, or private funds. Members debated whether the state should continue to fund operations without charging admission, with the Science Center explaining its public-private funding model and warning that fees could sharply reduce attendance, especially for underserved communities. The item was held open. The committee also reviewed continuation funding for the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s consumer protection and debt collection programs. DFPI and Finance said the requests would extend existing expenditure authority and were not General Fund asks. The LAO supported limited-term funding but urged cumulative reporting or a sunset-style review before permanent funding. Members pressed DFPI on outcomes, workload, and the high cost of the debt collection licensing program, noting that the number of licensees was far below early estimates and that assessments on the industry were substantial. Public commenters from the debt collection industry echoed those concerns, while others supported DFPI’s consumer protection work. The committee then heard a Board of Registered Nursing request for $1.4 million to fund eight special investigators. The board said complaint volume has risen with licensee growth and more complex cases, and members asked about complaint outcomes, regional caseloads, med spa oversight, viral complaints, and bias-related complaints. The board explained its investigation, probation, and intervention processes and said most cases reaching the Attorney General result in discipline. That item was also held open. After public comment on additional agenda items, the committee voted on several vote-only items. Items 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, and 17 were approved 4-0. Items 7, 9, and 14 were also approved, with the chair correcting the tally to 4-0. The hearing then adjourned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 22nd, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It could be some sort of benefit for rehabilitation of housing post-storm through some of these entities
  • It could be some sort of benefit for rehabilitation of housing post-storm through some of these entities
  • because most of the Justices of the Peace are not lawyers, and none of the courts are courts of record
  • city of St.
  • And I think some of the, a lot of the things that Mr.
Summary: The committee first took up H.C.R. 41, which would direct the ATC to allow electronic rebates for beer purchases and clarify that rebates are the manufacturer’s responsibility. The author and supporters said it would align beer with wine and other liquor rules. With no opposition, the resolution was moved forward. The committee then advanced H.B. 1029, which extends a moratorium on certain alcoholic beverage permits in House District 3 to give Shreveport and the MPC more time to revise local ordinances; it also moved forward without objection. The committee next considered two related bills by Rep. Egan on district attorney funding. H.B. 660, as amended, raises the state warrant amount used to support assistant district attorneys from $50,000 to $60,000 and sets district attorney salaries at $65,000 effective July 1, 2026. The Louisiana District Attorneys Association and several DAs supported the bill, saying it would help recruit and retain prosecutors. H.B. 719, also amended, increases the number of assistant district attorney warrants in many judicial districts statewide, with supporters describing it as a response to crime, population changes, and local workload needs. Both bills were reported favorably as amended. Rep. Ventrella’s H.B. 227, allowing court filings on letter-sized paper instead of only legal-sized paper, was also moved favorably. The committee then heard extensive testimony on H.B. 335 by Rep. Henry, which would expand citizenship verification requirements for entities administering public benefits. Supporters said it was meant to ensure state dollars go to U.S. and Louisiana citizens and to add accountability for NGOs; opponents, including farmers, food-access nonprofits, and health providers, argued it would create administrative burdens, chill participation in SNAP-related programs, and discourage vulnerable people from seeking food or medical help. After an amendment exempting nonprofit food distribution was adopted, the bill was reported favorably by a 12-5 vote. Finally, the committee took up H.B. 623, a tobacco and vapor products permitting bill. After adopting a three-minute rule, the committee accepted an amendment removing tobacco products from the proposed three-tier permitting system and excluding lawful marijuana products authorized by LDH. The amended bill was then reported favorably. The transcript ends as the committee was beginning H.B. 708.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 22nd, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any of you? Witness: Yeah, so I can kind of speak to that.
  • city of St.
  • of the DA.
  • And I think some of the, a lot of the things that Mr.
  • And I think some of the, a lot of the things that Mr.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 1

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 2

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • It's the regulation of gambling has long been considered the province of the state, of tribes, and of
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  • c><00:42:23.760><c> updating</c> and the bulk of of the bill is updating and the bulk of of the bill
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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:31 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's very important because of a number of things.
  • Of programs.
  • where they live and regardless of the delivery of instruction.
  • I want to say 49% of the respondents or something like that—47% of the respondents have some sort of
  • Chair, members of the committee, Matthew Stackpole on behalf of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 13th, 2026

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We changed the date of the sunset. Is that the only change in here?
  • There's a little bit of a fray about House Bill 2 and what happened to the 1%.
  • In the last five years in pay increases, we've done 20% in five years for the amount of $1,320 million
  • And remember, if you're making under $50,000, we're paying 100% of that.
  • So there's a lot of money spent on our state employees. We've taken care of them very well.
Summary: The committee first corrected its action on Senate Bill 151, noting that the earlier motion had been made incorrectly after the committee substitute was amended. Members then moved to do not pass the Senate Finance Committee substitute and do pass the same committee substitute so it could be sent to the floor. The only change identified in the substitute was an adjustment to the sunset date. A roll call vote followed, with several members voting yes and a few voting no or being excused, and the motion to report the committee substitute out with a due pass recommendation carried. After the SB 151 vote, the chair said the committee was essentially finished and expected to meet on the floor the next day, likely around noon, with a plan to come in earlier and handle a few more bills. The discussion then shifted to House Bill 2 and the broader issue of state employee compensation. One member argued that over the past several years the state had already provided substantial pay raises and benefits, citing roughly $1.3 billion in raises, about $184 million annually for health care costs, and $116 million annually for employer pension costs, for a total of about $1.6 billion over four years. That member said the state had done enough on employee compensation and that a proposed 1% increase did not make sense given competing priorities such as child care and other needs. The committee then adjourned, and there was a brief question about when the university fund bill would be heard, but no firm timing was given.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 9th, 2026 at 06:36 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair and members of the committee.
  • The Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund, as many of you know, is a really successful program that you all
  • Chair, members of the committee. I'm Johanna Gilligan. I am the president of HomeWise.
  • of their school employees.
  • We are not a part of GSD.
Bills: HB63, HB64, HB184, HB200, HB47, HB48, HB2, HB9
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 9th, 2026

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we thought that those would be some of the more viable options for use of these types of buildings
  • For all three of us. Yes, correct. That's for all three of us.
  • As of, no, not yet.
  • And, of course, some of you are in Northern New Mexico.
  • We've been working on all of our local quality-of-life amenities that are part of the industrial park
Bills: HB63, HB64, HB184, HB200, HB47, HB48, HB2, HB9
Summary: The committee heard testimony on the expected impacts of House Bill 9 on private detention facilities and the surrounding counties and municipalities, focusing on Cibola County/Milan, Torrance County/Estancia, and Otero County. Corrections Secretary Alicia Lucero explained that the Corrections Department does not oversee the immigration detention facilities directly, but said the department could help displaced workers through hiring fairs and expedited hiring into state positions, and suggested possible alternative uses for the buildings such as behavioral health treatment, training campuses, or transitional living centers. She also noted that a memorial would task several state agencies and affected counties with exploring alternate uses and economic options, and that Workforce Solutions had scheduled job fairs in February for the affected communities. Local officials described major fiscal and community impacts. Cibola County and Milan said the loss of the facility would reduce gross receipts tax revenue, force service cuts, and potentially shrink the county budget substantially; they also warned that the village uses the detention population to support federal grant applications and industrial park development. Torrance County and Estancia said the closure would eliminate jobs, reduce GRT revenue that funds public safety, and require transporting prisoners to other facilities at much higher bed rates, with estimated annual impacts around $3 million. Otero County reported 284 jobs and $20.8 million in payroll at risk, along with about $3 million in annual GRT and a $68 million facility that could be foreclosed if bonds defaulted. Committee members pressed for more precise numbers, including employee counts, transport costs, current bed costs, and the total fiscal impact after accounting for existing contract payments. Several members emphasized that each facility and community is different and asked for separate, detailed plans, including short-term cost replacement and long-term economic diversification. There was discussion of possible hold-harmless assistance, emergency bill drafting, and coordination with Workforce Solutions, Economic Development, and higher education partners. No formal vote was taken; the chair directed staff and agencies to meet the next morning to continue developing an emergency response and requested more detailed information from the counties and the department.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Feb 2nd, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Coalition of Washington in support of the bill.
  • to elect candidates of their choice, as a result of dilution or abridgment of the voting rights of voters
  • It removed some of the lists of the covered practices.
  • of a lawsuit.
  • of a lawsuit.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • of the United States and to the great state of Texas.
  • test, of the 85% of them that do not require...
  • Like currently, we measure the end of the year of the previous year to the end of the year of the current
  • Beginning of the year or the end of the year?
  • You're one of maybe three people, of which I am not necessarily one of them.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm president of the Texas State Association of Firefighters.
  • favor of HB198.
  • When you consider an average of a $500 cancer screening compared to the hundreds of thousands of dollars
  • the importance of it.
  • of firefighters, and a lot of good stuff.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas adopted a few years back. principle of the principle of use of force, including deadly force, affirming
  • of this.
  • I'm testifying on behalf of Gun Owners of America and myself in favor of SB 1730.
  • I think of an example of one of the cases that we tried in the Border Prosecution Unit, William Thacker
  • I know I think everyone in all corners of Texas know of some type of serious dog bite that's happened
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Apr 30th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • personal information of members of nonprofits.
  • The backlog of natural gas, turbines is. It is, um, you know, more than 5 years long.
  • This bill passed out of this committee unanimously last session, but ran out of time at the end of session
  • And so, in the name of safety, in the name of lights, noise, all kinds of, quote, nuisance issues relating
  • In Harper, the skull is downwind of 3/10 of a mile downwind of the The, uh, best that we're actively
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 30th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, because of the... of America or the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, I am not able, because of
  • About a third of the population of ...
  • A lot of folks are, but some of them aren't.
  • There's kind of two different sections of this bill.
  • Of course.