Transcript Highlights:

• analogy here, for induced seismicity operations, this is kind of like driving a car and, like, if you imagine
• , like, the temperature gauge in your car, this is like, If you imagine, like, the temperature gauge
• I would imagine...” “I would imagine you have a lot of work. And, Mr.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard an update on the Northwest Louisiana earthquake cluster. Laura Sori of the Department of Conservation and Energy said the agency has inspected Class II injection wells within 12 miles of the earthquakes, found no permit violations, and is requiring monthly reporting of daily injection data. LSU and Tulane researchers explained that the swarm includes about 50 earthquakes detected by USGS since December 2025, including a 4.9 magnitude event on March 5, and that better monitoring is needed because Louisiana has very limited seismic station coverage. Dr. Cynthia Ebinger said her temporary array has detected more small quakes than USGS, that the pattern looks more like a swarm than normal aftershocks, and that the data suggest pressure changes in the subsurface, though no definitive cause was identified. Keith Hall of LSU described how other states responded to suspected induced seismicity with more monitoring, more frequent reporting, injection limits or moratoria, and “traffic light” systems that escalate regulatory responses as seismicity increases. Members asked about depths, fault locations, possible links to injection or fracking, and whether more monitoring and data-sharing should be pursued; several speakers said Louisiana likely needs a denser monitoring network and more structured data collection. A Texas geoscientist, William Berger, also testified that Texas uses large-scale data analysis and AI to study injection-related seismicity and argued for secure sharing of operator data to improve forecasting and risk management. The committee then took testimony on UAV and drone incursions over Barksdale Air Force Base. GOSEP said the incident was logged in WebEOC and the common operating picture, but that Barksdale did not request direct GOSEP resources and that the matter was handled through law enforcement channels. Louisiana State Police and the FBI said they were limited in what they could disclose, but confirmed multiple drone sightings on the morning and evening of March 9 and continued monitoring for several days. State Police said they have created a task force with the Police Chiefs Association, Sheriffs Association, GOSEP, and LSP, and that officers are receiving FBI-related training to help detect and, where authorized, mitigate drones. Members discussed whether the activity was nefarious, what counts as an incursion, and the need for better public education about drone restrictions near military and critical infrastructure sites. No formal action was taken, but members said the issue will continue to be tracked alongside pending legislation. Finally, the committee received a one-year update on the merger of GOSEP with the Louisiana National Guard and Military Department. Major General Thomas Freelieu and Brigadier General Jason Maffus said the merger has reduced GOSEP from seven divisions to three, shifted administrative functions to the Military Department, and produced about $10.5 million in first-year cost avoidance. They said the agency has modernized its common operating picture, returned staff to in-person work, and continued statewide preparedness exercises. Freelieu highlighted Guard missions including cyber expansion, the new Air National Guard cyber squadron at Jackson Barracks, modernization of the 159th Fighter Wing, and ongoing support for homeland security missions in New Orleans and Washington, D.C. Maffus said GOSEP’s core mission remains emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, and that the merger is intended to make state support to parishes faster and more efficient.

Transcript Highlights:

• teens when they were incarcerated and then they were almost 40 when they were let out and I cannot imagine
• almost 40 when they were let out and I almost 40 when they were let out and I cannot<00:04:40.400><c> imagine
• > having</c><00:04:41.840><c> those</c><00:04:42.240><c> that</c><00:04:42.639><c> the</c> cannot imagine
• uh having those that the cannot imagine uh having those that the formative<00:04:43.280><c> years</c

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• And if it's that much of a struggle for adults like us, imagine what it would be like for a 12-, 13-,
• adults<01:07:44.040><c> like</c><01:07:44.280><c> us,</c><01:07:45.200><c> um</c><01:07:45.960><c> imagine
• ><01:07:46.440><c> what</c><01:07:46.720><c> it</c><01:07:46.800><c> would</c> adults like us, um imagine
• what it would adults like us, um imagine what it would be<01:07:47.040><c> like</c><01:07:47.360><c>

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• “There's a lot of things I would imagine people are going to ask you questions on.
• “Did you say to stop the imaginative thinking?” “No, I said magical thinking. Magical thinking.
• But, you know, imagining a situation going into 2028 or beyond where we'll have multiple candidates on
• Imagine if that happened in a movie theater or a concert.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There's a lot of things I would imagine people are going to ask you questions on.
• So, did you say to stop the imaginative thinking? No, I said magical thinking.
• But, you know, imagining a situation going into 2028 or beyond where we'll have multiple candidates on
• Imagine if that happened in a movie theater or a concert.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 104-0 vote. Members then spent a large portion of the session offering personal remarks and introducing guests, including the family of Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz, school groups, a Boy Scout troop, a Highway Patrol commander, and community figures such as Corey Johnson and boxer Devin Alexander. There was also a moment of silence for a member’s mentor and a personal privilege statement recognizing Autism Month and the work of teachers and therapists serving autistic children. The main floor debate centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2481, which would tighten Missouri rules for SNAP and related public benefits by requiring proof of citizenship or lawful presence, using the federal SAVE system throughout eligibility checks, and directing the Department of Social Services to seek a waiver to steer SNAP purchases toward healthier foods. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of accountability, taxpayer stewardship, fraud prevention, and improved nutrition, while opponents argued it was unnecessary because federal law already limits eligibility, could add administrative costs, and could harm children, families in food deserts, and pregnant women who rely on programs such as Show Me Healthy Babies. An amendment offered by the gentleman from Johnson to extend the bill to MoHealthNet was adopted, and after extended debate the House invoked the previous question 91-46, then adopted and perfected the bill as amended. The House also advanced House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1869, which creates a process and fund to repair damaged veterans’ headstones in public and private cemeteries, with support from members who emphasized honoring veterans and preserving gravesites; the bill was adopted and perfected without opposition. House Bill 2927 was also moved forward; it would require settlement demands tied to extra-contractual or bad-faith insurance claims to be written, held open for 90 days, and reference the relevant statute. Supporters said it gives insurers reasonable time to evaluate large claims, while opponents said it could delay compensation for injured Missourians; it too was adopted and perfected. The House then began consideration of additional bills, including House Bills 2387 and 2480, as the session continued.

Transcript Highlights:

• monopoly, and the state of Minnesota would be wise in my view just to see how that plays out because imagine
• <00:29:55.440><c> because</c> to see how that plays out because to see how that plays out because imagine
• :57.120><c> you</c><00:29:57.440><c> pass</c><00:29:57.679><c> this</c><00:29:58.000><c> bill</c> imagine
• for example you pass this bill imagine for example you pass this bill and<00:29:59.200><c> then</c><

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes, and I was imagining whoever would sit first said training would be an RN, an MD, correct?
• Can you imagine being a young mother, having four or five kids with you sometimes, and having to be told
• That's, that's, I can't imagine how that feels as a woman to have to travel that distance.
• I can't imagine how that feels as a woman to have to travel that distance with that still with you and

Bills: HB62 , HB124 , HB182 , HB193 , HB198 , HB203 , HB223 , HB237 , HB469 , HB486 , HB574 , HB779 , HB796 , HB919 , SCR2 , SB4 , SB36 , SB38 , SB109 , SB152 , SB168 , SB195 , SB216 , SB221 , SB236 , SB404

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: Louisiana Women's Policy, gender equality, policy research, commission membership, women's representation, Domestic Violence, judicial experience, legislation, criminal law, family law, HB182, sexual assault, rape kit, forensic examination, forensic medical exam, sexual assault survivor, sexual assault nurse examiner, SANE, emergency department, hospital staffing

Transcript Highlights:

• There's everything that you can imagine can cause harm to one, even drinking too much water.
• I can only imagine that.
• I cannot imagine being a teacher and having half my classroom of teenage boys heavily caffeinated with
• Just imagine now that your judiciary is in their hands.

Committee: House General Laws

Summary: The Committee on General Laws met with a quorum and first went into executive session on House Bill 3088, where members discussed concerns raised by hospitals about proposed language changes. The bill sponsor said he was still working with hospitals and would continue to refine the measure, but several members objected to voting before seeing the revised language. HB 3088 was nevertheless voted do pass by an 8-4 vote. The committee then approved House Bill 2749 by an 8-4-1 vote, after which it moved into public hearing. The committee heard House Bill 2844, which would prohibit paraquat use in Missouri and require reporting related to its use. Representative Gallick said the bill was intended to be narrow and focused on paraquat’s toxicity and possible links to Parkinson’s disease. Supporters, including the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Missouri Coalition for the Environment, Sierra Club, and others, argued that paraquat is highly toxic, that research links exposure to increased Parkinson’s risk, and that many countries have banned it. Opponents from the Missouri Soybean Association, Missouri AgriBusiness Association, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Corn Growers, and Missouri Pork Association said paraquat is a restricted-use pesticide already regulated under federal law, is important for weed control and crop production, and that a state ban would set a dangerous precedent and harm farmers. The committee took no final action on HB 2844 during the hearing. The committee also heard House Bill 1880, which would bar school districts and charter schools from selling beverages with more than 100 milligrams of caffeine per container to students. Representative Reuter said the bill was inspired by students from Seckman High School and cited concerns about adolescent caffeine consumption. Student witnesses described energy drink use at school, health effects such as anxiety, heart racing, dehydration, and sleep disruption, and said the bill would help reduce harmful habits. Several members supported the goal but suggested the threshold might be too high, that private schools receiving state scholarship funds should be included, and that school boards might be a better place to address the issue; others noted the bill lacked an enforcement provision. No vote was taken on HB 1880.

Transcript Highlights:

• There's everything that you can imagine can cause harm to one, even drinking too much water.
• I can only imagine that.
• I cannot imagine being a teacher and having half my classroom of teenage boys heavily caffeinated with
• Just imagine now that your judiciary is in their hands. Questions for this witness?

Committee: House General Laws

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So you can imagine by a fourth time, uh, repeat drunk driver, the number of times this person has gotten
• So you can imagine<00:32:01.120><c> by</c><00:32:01.360><c> a</c><00:32:01.600><c> fourth</c><00:32:02.000
• ><c> time</c><00:32:02.720><c> uh</c><00:32:02.960><c> repeat</c><00:32:03.279><c> drunk</c> imagine
• by a fourth time uh repeat drunk imagine by a fourth time uh repeat drunk driver<00:32:03.919><c> the

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I can't imagine.
• So, I can't imagine from Keene, but thank you for coming today. I can't imagine.
• So, I can't imagine from Keene, but thank you for coming today.

Committee: House Legislative Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I imagine that's how he lived every moment of every day of his life.
• </c><00:48:20.000><c> I</c><00:48:20.319><c> imagine</c><00:48:20.720><c> that's</c> him, that you saw
• I imagine that's him, that you saw him.
• I imagine that's how<00:48:21.280><c> he</c><00:48:21.599><c> lived</c><00:48:21.920><c> every</c><00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Senator, because I can't imagine someone. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Thank you, Senator, because I can't imagine someone who has taken an oath, whether it's all of us here
• I can't imagine anyone who fights for what's right and to protect our citizens saying that this is just
• I can only imagine how far that has come with criminal and the technology that's being used in our court

Summary: The Senate convened, initially lacked a quorum, then established one and opened with prayer, pledges in English, Navajo, and Spanish, and the salute to the New Mexico flag. Members then moved through announcements and recognitions, including permission for cameras on the floor and gallery, and certificates honoring Santa Fe County Day and Soil and Water Conservation District Day. Senators spoke in support of both recognitions, emphasizing Santa Fe County’s history, cultural and economic contributions, and the conservation districts’ role in stewardship, agriculture, and conservation work across the state. The chamber also welcomed numerous guests, honorary lieutenant governors, student shadows, and seniors visiting the Capitol. The Senate confirmed two State Investment Council appointments. Mary Patricia Roman was confirmed 31-0 after debate highlighting her decades of global investment experience, leadership in private banking, and service on the SIC investment committee. John F. Bingaman was then confirmed 32-0 for reappointment, with senators citing his finance background, prior service as governor’s chief of staff, and role in state economic and early childhood policy. Members also discussed his leadership on the council and the importance of strong management of the state’s permanent funds. On legislation, Senate Memorial 3 passed 27-0. The memorial, developed with the Wild Friends civics and science program, invites state agencies to participate in an insect identification and education workshop with UNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology and the Xerces Society. The Senate also received House messages and adopted several committee reports, including referrals and passage recommendations for multiple bills and memorials. Later, the chamber debated Senate Bill 145, which would consolidate certain federal audit reporting into a single submission and adjust audit requirements for smaller entities and acequias; supporters said it would streamline compliance without changing audit requirements, while opponents raised concerns about auditor business, oversight, and the risk of weakening scrutiny. The bill remained under debate in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• But I can imagine thinking back to the way that used to be done and how clumsy and opaque it was to the
• But<00:39:31.839><c> uh</c><00:39:32.240><c> I</c><00:39:32.480><c> can</c><00:39:32.640><c> imagine<
• /c><00:39:33.359><c> thinking</c><00:39:33.680><c> back</c><00:39:33.920><c> to</c> But uh I can imagine
• thinking back to But uh I can imagine thinking back to the<00:39:34.320><c> way</c><00:39:34.480><c>

Bills: SF0082

Committee: Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Keywords: registered agents, corporate governance, entity ownership, business regulations, transparency, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Everyone has that, and the secretary has that, I imagine. Okay, great.
• secretary has Everyone has that and the secretary has that<00:26:46.000><c> I</c><00:26:46.240><c> imagine
• </c><00:26:47.200><c> Um</c> that I imagine. Okay, great. Um that I imagine. Okay, great.

Bills: SF0052 , SF0024

Committee: House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

Keywords: wildlife management, environmental restoration, funding, invasive species, aquatic ecosystems, native fish, habitat conservation, lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• on</c><00:20:37.840><c> the</c> Representative Standish said, "Well, four years ago, we couldn't imagine
• He added that he couldn't imagine a president wanting to use Mexico instead of America and change it
• Uh, as you could imagine, district attorneys, sheriffs, AARP, and our local police are all in favor of
• Uh, as you could imagine, district attorneys, sheriffs, AARP, and our local police are all in favor of

Bills: SB8 , SB22 , SB137 , HB295 , HB2 , HB343 , HB220 , HB303 , HB81 , SB8 , SB22 , SB137 , HB295 , HB2 , HB343 , HB220 , HB303 , HB81

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: emergency management, public funds, educational materials, state legislation, disaster response, uniformity, state laws, legislative commission, appointments, government structure, resilience, natural disasters, risk management, Alabama Resilience Council, Chief Resilience Officer, state planning, environmental protection, community preparedness, Alabama Office of Civic Engagement, Alabama Office of Minority Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• You can imagine the frustrations and gaps that probably happened in that space with the ranchers who
• So I imagine that this process will continue to evolve.
• So I imagine that this process will continue to evolve. The tools will be better known and used.
• only by And I would say what those experiences have taught me is that we are limited only by our imagination

Summary: The hearing focused on human-wildlife conflict in California, especially predator management involving bears, mountain lions, coyotes, and wolves. The chair and Assemblymember Hadwick framed the issue as a balance between protecting people, livestock, and property while preserving wildlife and biodiversity, citing habitat loss, development, drought, wildfire, and climate change as drivers of conflict. Department of Fish and Wildlife officials described their conflict-response work, including public education, depredation permits, wildlife incident reporting, and coordination with sheriffs, counties, and other agencies. They also noted that wildlife sightings and conflicts are increasingly common in both rural and urban areas, including recent mountain lion activity in San Francisco and ongoing bear conflicts in places like Tahoe and Sierra Madre. CDFW staff outlined the department’s human-wildlife conflict program, including the WEIR reporting system, a public toolkit, limited-term staff, and regional response efforts. They said the program grew out of drought-related incidents and later state funding, but that one-time money has expired, creating service gaps. Officials also discussed specific management approaches such as Tahoe’s trap-tag-haze bear program, DNA-based incident tracking, and the use of nonlethal deterrents before lethal action. For wolves, they explained that the species is protected and managed differently from bears and lions, that there is no general depredation-kill process for wolves, and that the department is working on data-sharing agreements, county liaisons, compensation programs, and improved coordination with ranchers and local law enforcement. Members pressed the department on underreporting, trust in state agencies, the need for sheriffs to participate in investigations, and whether more authority should be given for public-safety removals or hazing. Assemblymember Gonzalez also raised wildlife trafficking and border enforcement issues in Southern California. The panel repeatedly emphasized that more resources, technology, and local partnerships are needed. Officials gave budget context, saying roughly $17 million in one-time funding over several years supported conflict response and wolf compensation efforts, but that staffing and program capacity remain limited. The chair concluded by noting interest in further work on technology, funding, and institutionalizing collaboration, and the hearing then moved to a second panel of university researchers who presented on wolf and mountain lion conflict, habitat planning, trust, and the need for flexible, science-based, locally tailored mitigation strategies.

Transcript Highlights:

• That partnership is established at that local level, so some were stronger than others, as we can imagine
• And with everything else going, I can't imagine that this is at the forefront of what you're thinking
• Because, as you can imagine, there are many people who represent our customers who will be watching to
• I can't even imagine all the work that went into that, but it is deeply appreciated by everybody.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• chime in here, isn't it true that because there's such a shortage of USDA facilities and I would imagine
• shortage of USDA facilities and I such a shortage of USDA facilities and I would<00:35:19.839><c> imagine
• 21.520><c> result</c><00:35:21.920><c> a</c><00:35:22.079><c> few</c><00:35:22.640><c> less</c> would imagine
• as a result a few less would imagine as a result a few less inspectors, inspectors, inspectors, um,<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on House Bill 396, which would exempt meat and meat food products slaughtered and prepared in-state for in-state sale from certain inspections. Representative Comtois explained her amendment, saying she tried to address prior concerns by limiting the number processed monthly, adding a registration and disclaimer requirement, and folding beef, swine, sheep, and goats into the bill’s framework. Members discussed whether some sections from earlier language on bison, elk, and red deer had been inadvertently struck, and Comtois said she did not intend to remove those protections and would restore them if needed. Several members raised drafting and policy concerns. Representative Miner suggested the waiver language should be a signed, notarized statement kept on file rather than filed with the Department of Agriculture, and Comtois agreed. Representative Gruber and Representative Scully discussed labeling and wording, including clarifying that the meat would not be “exempt” from federal inspection in the same way as non-amenable species, and adding language that any prosecution would be federal rather than state. There was also discussion about whether ground meat should be included for the amenable species, with Miner and Comtois indicating that excluding ground meat would reduce risk. Commissioner Sean Jasper of the Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food testified strongly against the bill, saying it was a step in the wrong direction, lacked consumer protections, and could jeopardize food safety and the state’s meat processing system. He argued that the federal exemption for non-amenable species could not simply be extended to new species by state law, warned that USDA could respond by withdrawing federal inspections, and said the bill would not solve the real bottlenecks in slaughter capacity. He also said he did not believe there was a general shortage of inspectors, and that the practical issue was producers not scheduling animals year-round, which forces facilities to scale to the slow season. No vote was taken during the work session, and members continued discussing possible amendments and wording changes.

Transcript Highlights:

• I can't imagine the weight of wearing my son's picture around my neck every day.
• I can't imagine the weight of wearing my son's picture around my neck every day and spending my days
• I cannot imagine. It's not easy to tell your story. I'm sure that it isn't.
• I cannot imagine. It's not easy to tell your story. I'm sure that it isn't.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety bills, with testimony split between supporters who framed the measures as targeted fixes and opponents who warned about overcriminalization and unintended consequences. SB 701, by Senator Wahab, drew support from law enforcement and local government groups, who said state law lacks a tool to address the conduct at issue; the ACLU opposed it as duplicative of existing law, while public defenders said they may withdraw opposition after amendments. Because there was no quorum at that point, the bill was held open without a vote. SB 834, by Senator DeRazzo, was presented as a technical cleanup bill to improve California’s automatic record clearance system by preventing outdated “pending” charges from blocking relief, requiring local court records to match DOJ records, and creating a way for people to obtain proof of relief. It received broad support from criminal justice reform and defense organizations, with no opposition, and the chair indicated support, but no final action was taken during the hearing. SB 248, by Senator Rubio, would require DOJ to send new gun purchasers educational materials during the waiting period about safe storage, suicide prevention, domestic violence, and related resources; supporters called it common-sense education, while one opponent argued the information is already available. The committee voted the bill out on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, but it remained on call pending one additional vote. Senator Rubio’s SB 19, the Safe Schools and Places of Worship Act, would create a new offense for credible threats against schools or houses of worship even when no specific individual is named. Supporters, including law enforcement and Jewish community advocates, said current law leaves a loophole and that the bill would help prevent panic and resource-draining lockdowns; opponents from civil liberties and youth justice groups argued existing law already covers threats and that the bill would worsen the school-to-prison pipeline. After a motion and second, the committee voted due pass to Appropriations, with the measure also left on call. Later, SB 759 by Senator Archuleta, prompted by the killing of Whittier Officer Keith Boyer, would require a court hearing after a third supervision violation or new offense for people on post-release community supervision; supporters said it adds accountability, while opponents said it removes probation discretion and could increase jail and court burdens. The bill passed due pass to Appropriations and was reported as passing. The committee also heard SB 6 by Senator Ashby, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance while preserving veterinary use. Supporters, including veterinarians, law enforcement, and a parent who lost a son to a drug-related death, said the drug is increasingly present in fentanyl mixtures and needs to be controlled; opponents from drug policy and civil liberties groups argued scheduling would criminalize users, hinder research, and repeat failed drug-war policies. After extensive debate, the committee voted the bill out due pass to Appropriations, and it passed. Finally, SB 11, the AI Abuse Protection Act, was introduced to regulate AI-generated voice, image, and video replicas, with supporters emphasizing protection against deepfakes and nonconsensual images; the California Chamber of Commerce opposed unless amended, seeking narrower definitions and limits on consumer warnings. The hearing ended while SB 11 was still under discussion, with no final vote reflected in the transcript.