Video & Transcript : 'reasonable safeguards' :
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It is important to note that some identity proofing safeguards can be quite cumbersome to our student
- </c> safeguards.
- Some of these uh safeguards safeguards.
- </c> reasonable trade-off to stay in school. reasonable trade-off to stay in school.
- It's also the number one reason they consider or do drop out.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Education Finance Committee hears HF2210 3/20/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:46.360><c> to</c><00:10:46.880><c> prevent</c><00:10:47.399><c> added</c> essential Safeguard
- to prevent added essential Safeguard to prevent added Financial<00:10:48.720><c> strain</c><00:10:49.320
- As far as questions that I have, can you think of any reasons whatsoever that this class of workers should
- </c><00:20:43.280><c> think</c><00:20:43.400><c> of</c><00:20:43.559><c> any</c><00:20:43.720><c> reasons
- </c> is can you think of any reasons is can you think of any reasons whatsoever<00:20:44.640><c> that
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Housing Feb 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- A city may impose by ordinance reasonable occupancy, spacing, and intensity-of-use requirements on step
- So the WACOIA statute is complicated, and for good reason.
- So if that was set up to provide safeguards, what is it that they might be losing by not being a part
- This gives them just that opportunity, but there still are plenty of safeguards in place.
- The reason why I'm here today is because I was a recipient of those services, right?
Summary:
The Senate Housing Committee held public hearings on four bills and then took executive action on several measures and two gubernatorial appointments. At the start, the committee waived the five-day notice rule for Substitute House Bill 2354, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266, and Second Substitute House Bill 2590. The committee also heard public testimony on House Bill 1859, which would expand affordable housing on property owned by religious organizations by lowering the affordability threshold needed to qualify for a density bonus. Supporters, including the sponsor, faith leaders, and local officials, said the current 100% affordability requirement has made projects difficult to finance and that the bill would better unlock underused church land for housing.
The committee then heard Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266, which would further standardize where and how permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and shelters can be sited, while limiting local barriers and allowing some negotiated conditions near schools or when local governments provide significant support. The sponsor and supporters from King County, housing providers, the Attorney General’s office, disability advocates, medical professionals, and others argued the bill would reduce discriminatory or inconsistent local siting rules and expand needed housing. Some local government representatives supported the bill but asked for additional amendments to preserve local flexibility, require on-site contacts, and clarify how operating conditions and funding agreements would work.
The committee also heard House Bill 2590, which would revise rules for limited equity cooperatives so they can better function as a long-term affordable homeownership model and remain exempt from certain Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act requirements. Supporters said the bill would help preserve manufactured housing communities and other cooperative housing while maintaining affordability and oversight. House Bill 2354, a trailer bill to WACOIA, would make technical changes affecting common interest communities, including EV charging and heat pump cost responsibility, reserve studies, and audit thresholds; the Washington State Community Association’s Institute testified in support. In executive session, the committee confirmed gubernatorial appointments Aaron T. McGrath and Ann T. Malone and voted do-pass recommendations for EHB 1687, SHB 2269, and HB 2304, all subject to signatures.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- The reason for that really goes back to the reason for the statute of limitations in the first place,
- The reason for that really goes back to the reason for the statute of limitations in the first place,
- That's a very reasonable request.
- </c><04:27:42.880><c> for</c> even make the top five reasons for even make the top five reasons for choosing
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 199, which would extend the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages from PFAS contamination from six years to 20 years. The prime sponsor and other supporters argued that PFAS contamination in southern New Hampshire has long-term and often delayed health and property impacts, making the current six-year period too short for victims to discover harm, connect it to exposure, and seek relief. Supporters described contamination in places such as Merrimack and surrounding communities, cited health concerns including cancer, developmental issues, and other illnesses, and said a longer period would better preserve legal rights while still requiring proof of causation. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but acknowledged the contamination and ongoing work to address it. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that evidence becomes stale over time, memories and documents fade, and a longer window would make it harder to determine causation when other exposures or intervening factors may be involved.
Committee members questioned both sides about causation, the difficulty of proving PFAS-related illness, and whether a 20-year period was necessary if a plaintiff already knows of the injury and its source. Supporters responded that PFAS effects can emerge slowly, that scientific understanding continues to develop, and that current knowledge is still incomplete. Opponents said the existing discovery rule already starts the clock when harm and causal connection are known, and that extending the period would reduce clarity and fairness in litigation. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing on HB 199.
The committee then opened House Bill 268 FN, which was described as a technical measure to confirm that the Board of Tax and Land Appeals may hold hearings in its Concord hearing rooms. The sponsor indicated the bill reflects current practice and does not require additional facilities. With only one witness listed and no apparent opposition, the discussion was brief and focused on why the authorization should be placed in statute rather than left to practice.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/27/2026 - Senate Natural Resources
Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- For these reasons, I respectfully ask you to oppose Senate Bill 1197, and I thank you for the opportunity
- continued: "Without some mechanism requiring a net decrease in water use, we undermine the whole reason
- Does this bill actually have enough safeguards, Mr. Chairman?"
- This bill allows groundwater rights to be moved and focused within the AMA area without enough safeguards
- Because this measure undermines science-based environmental safeguards without offering a constructive
Summary:
The Senate Natural Resources Committee approved its January 13, 2026 minutes and held over Senate Bills 1041 and 11676 for further review. The main substantive hearing was on SB 1197, which would let owners of irrigation grandfather rights in subsequent active management areas sell, lease, or transfer the associated water duty within the same AMA, including for non-irrigated acreage. The sponsor said the bill was intended to help wineries and other farmers in the Willcox and Douglas areas adjust field layouts and expand within existing water limits. Testimony was mixed: the Sierra Club and Rural Arizona Action opposed the bill, warning it could increase groundwater pumping without requiring reductions or tying transfers to AMA management goals, while the City of Willcox and ADWR were neutral but asked for clearer safeguards and statutory guardrails. The committee passed SB 1197 on a 4-3 vote, with one member not voting.
The committee then heard and passed SB 1198, which continues the Arizona Beef Council for eight years until July 1, 2034, and SB 1199, which continues the Arizona State Veterinary Examining Board for eight years until July 1, 2034. Both measures received unanimous or near-unanimous support, with members noting the importance of the beef industry and concerns about the shortage of rural and large-animal veterinarians.
Finally, the committee considered SCM 1004, a memorial urging Congress to clarify and limit the EPA’s powers and address what the sponsor described as regulatory overreach. Supporters framed it as a call for Congress to fix unclear federal law, while opponents argued it would weaken science-based environmental protections and ignore climate and air-quality concerns. The memorial was approved on a 4-3 vote, and the committee then adjourned.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- our officers who risk and safeguard our officers who risk their<00:10:42.120><c> lives</c><00:10:42.720
- I don't know the actual reason or have any anecdotal reasons why it's actually happening.
- As SB 410 provides strict safeguards, including written consent from next of kin or the individual prior
- There's a couple different reasons why I just would like to present a couple of real-life scenarios to
- There's a couple different<00:34:25.399><c> reasons</c><00:34:25.800><c> why</c><00:34:26.000><c> I</
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- But without these safeguards, we aren't just moving a program.
- And for the reasons you have stated, there is need for it, importantly.
- For these reasons, we respectfully... the environment, and ensure responsible development.
- For these reasons, we respectfully, ...to manage operations responsibly.
- For these reasons, we respectfully urge you to vote yes on this bill. Thank you.
Committees:
Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education
Keywords:
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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Mar 5th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
Transcript Highlights:
- And there's a reason we have title protection for humans in this state.
- That's an important reason why there is a case manager assigned in this legislation.
- The safeguards there are coming back to court.
- And the reason why is that our current plan is hospitalization and release.
- And the reason why is that our current plan is hospitalization and release.
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-26 (3:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Our responsibility is to safeguard the future, not arm it.
- Our responsibility is to safeguard the future, not arm it.
- Our responsibility is to safeguard the future, not arm it.
- Our responsibility is to safeguard the future, not arm it.
- There is no legal reason to reverse course today. There is no legal reason to reverse course today.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum confirmed, and several recognitions, including a moment of silence for retired fire captain Bill Guston and a welcome for guests in the galleries. The Speaker then outlined the House’s budget approach, saying the proposed General Appropriations Act would be lower than both the governor’s proposal and last year’s budget, and announced plans to seek a permanent 0.75% reduction in the state sales tax. The chamber also received the governor’s veto message on portions of HB 5001 and began considering motions to restore several vetoed appropriations.
Members unanimously reinstated funding for the Florida Senior Veterans and Crisis Fund, the Rockledge Advanced Water Treatment Phase 1 project, the automated staffing/time management system for the Department of Corrections, and the Baldwin sanitary sewer and water main replacement project. The House also adopted special order and GAA amendment-procedure reports. On the special order calendar, the chamber passed HB 289 on boating safety (“Lucy’s Law”), HB 735 on water access facilities, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates, CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, and CS/HB 157 on service of process, all by wide margins.
The most debated measure was HB 6017, which would repeal Florida’s “free kill” law limiting wrongful-death damages in medical negligence cases. Supporters described the bill as a long-sought justice measure for families who lost adult children and were barred from suing, while opponents argued it was needed to provide accountability and fairness. The bill passed 104-6. The House then took up HB 759, which would lower the minimum age to purchase or transfer a firearm from 21 to 18. An amendment to keep the age at 21 was defeated, and debate featured strong arguments on both sides about constitutional rights, public safety, Parkland, military service, and data on youth violence; the transcript ends during continued debate on the bill, before final passage is shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/25/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:08:20.240><c> tailored</c> Minneapolis to adopt reasonable tailored Minneapolis to adopt reasonable
- ><00:08:21.919><c> realities</c> safeguards that reflect their realities safeguards that reflect their
- right there's a re there's a reason right there's a re there's a reason<00:48:13.839><c> why</c><00:
- <01:07:51.440><c> various</c><01:07:51.680><c> things</c> reasons to believe the various things reasons
Bills:
HF3351
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I just wanted to say that the reason behind re-refer on 155 is the same as the bill before.
- That's a safeguard that was built in to make sure that the businesses in good standing in the state.
- That's a safeguard that was built in to make sure that the businesses in good standing in the state.
- Whether or not they, uh, currently track, I don't know that there would be any mechanism or any reason
- Whether or not they, uh, currently track, I don't know that there would be any mechanism or any reason
Committee:
Senate Transportation
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 14th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, for those reasons, I won't be able to support this bill.
- There's been rumors that the reason that Mr.
- Boyer has put up this bill There's been rumors that the reason that Mr.
- I have no reason to believe it would have effect, but I also have no reason to believe that it couldn't
- I have no reason to believe it would have effect, but I also have no reason to believe that it couldn't
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Summary:
The Committee on Criminal Justice met on April 14, 2026, and first handled several voluntary deferrals, including HB 343, HB 491, HB 523, HB 426, HB 439, HB 378, and later HB 1025. HB 676 by Rep. Spell, which creates the crime of fraudulent patient referrals or “body brokering,” was amended and reported favorably. Testimony from Louisiana Blue, Odyssey House, and others described the practice as exploiting vulnerable addiction and mental health patients for profit, while supporters said the bill targets organized fraud and protects patients, families, and insurers.
The committee also reported HB 394 by Rep. Chenevert, which extends the conditional parole period from nine months to 24 months for offenders who must complete programming before release. Supporters, including the Louisiana Parole Project, said the change gives the parole board more flexibility and does not create new parole eligibility, while the bill was amended to remove some language tied to rehabilitation programming review. HB 622 by Rep. Coates, dealing with confidentiality and handling of criminal history records, was reported favorably after testimony that it is needed to align state law with federal FBI/CJIS requirements and tighten safeguards on background-check information.
HB 396 by Rep. McMakin, concerning admissibility of autopsy photographs, was amended to apply to criminal proceedings generally and then reported favorably. HB 772 by Rep. Martinez, which modernizes notice requirements for arrest warrants by allowing electronic notice and clarifying mailing procedures, was also reported favorably despite concerns from Orleans Parish prosecutors about costs and surety liability. HB 1038 by Rep. Boyer, addressing marshal authority to issue deputy commissions and related liability/insurance issues, drew substantial testimony from marshals, city officials, and local government groups; after amendments requiring insurance coverage and clarifying funding and applicability, it was reported favorably on an 8-2 vote. HB 1025, which would have created an exception allowing reconciliation after a protective-order violation, drew strong opposition from domestic violence advocates and prosecutors and was voluntarily deferred by the author.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 5, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- That is the specific reason.
- So for those reasons I'm down on this.
- Here's the reason, but I'm going to say it twice more.
- Representative Gottlieb: What is the reason for filing? Chair: You're recognized.
- Part of the reason is in my time as a prosecutor, you know, depending on your county.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Crypto ATMs can continue to operate with reasonable safeguards, and our seniors, the most vulnerable,
- Crypto ATMs can continue to operate with reasonable safeguards, and our seniors, the most vulnerable,
- ><c> not</c><04:13:49.280><c> be</c><04:13:49.400><c> reasonable</c> Reasonable to me may not be reasonable
- </c> PUC approval is not a safeguard. PUC approval is not a safeguard.
- </c> For what reason does the member rise? For what reason does the member rise?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, for this reason, I urge your aye vote on SB 1315. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Absolutely.
- So for all these reasons, we are happy to support SB 954.
- For these reasons, we respectfully oppose SB 954. Thank you. Two minutes. Great. Thank you, Mr.
- And for those reasons, I strongly urge your support of this bill.
- And for those reasons, strongly urge your support of this bill.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPN, CPN, CPN DEFER, CPN-JDC, HHS-CPN, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 02-17-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> comprehensive public health safeguards. comprehensive public health safeguards. um<01:07:41.520>
- The most common reasons cited for using THC are for fun.
- The most common reasons cited for using THC are for fun.
- The most common reasons cited for using THC are for fun.
- The most common reasons cited for using THC are for fun.
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 888, which would bar operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement unless the user consents or police obtain a warrant. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection offered comments and Judiciary submitted written support. Several individuals also submitted written support. The committee recommended passage with amendments clarifying that the Office of Consumer Protection may enforce violations and adopting Judiciary’s recommended changes, while also deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050. The motion passed unanimously among members present, with one senator excused.
The committee then took up SB 2777 on insurance disclosures. The bill would require authorized insurers to disclose claim-handling data to consumers, including claims open at the start of a period, closed with payment, closed without payment, and open at the end of the period. The committee described amendments to clarify the bill, remove a requirement for the DCCA insurance division to handle publication, and defer the effective date to July 1, 2050. The measure was passed with amendments and the recommendation was adopted, with one member voting no and another excused.
In a joint Commerce and Consumer Protection/Judiciary hearing on SP2738 relating to tax haven abuse, the Department of Taxation offered comments and the Tax Foundation testified in opposition, arguing the state should rely on IRS audits and existing worldwide reporting rules rather than create a separate state approach. Other written testimony was noted in both support and opposition. The committees recommended passage with amendments adopting Taxation’s technical changes and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted, with one senator noting reservations.
The joint hearing then moved to health-related bills, including SB 2690 on primary care spending, SB 3103 on energy assistance, SB 3137 on Department of Health authority over food, drugs, and cosmetics, SB 3164 on child welfare service organizations, and SB 3206 on cannabinoids. SB 2690 drew strong support from physicians and advocates who said it would address primary care shortages, especially on neighbor islands, while HMSA and others warned a fixed spending percentage could raise costs and suggested a working group. SB 3164 drew support from child welfare providers and opposition from the Attorney General over indemnification language, and SB 3206 drew mixed testimony: state agencies raised federal-law and vagueness concerns, while hemp and cannabis advocates and some farmers supported the measure and urged broader legalization or amendments.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Utilities -continued- Feb 4th, 2026 at 12:15 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, we believe that's reasonable.
- We do appreciate, you know, uniformity and reasonable, rational regulation.
- A flat tax that never adjusts for inflation is not reasonable, in my opinion.
- So the 2% seems more reasonable to me than the 4%.
- There's a lot of reasons for that. Then next would be natural gas.
Summary:
The House Utilities Committee resumed hearing on House Bills 2402 and 2816, which address utility-scale solar development. The chair asked witnesses to keep comments to informational purposes, and testimony focused on setbacks, taxation, land conversion caps, county authority, decommissioning, and impacts on neighboring landowners and rural communities. Several witnesses said they supported solar in limited settings such as rooftops or industrial sites, but opposed or wanted changes to the bills’ treatment of agricultural land, especially the proposed 4% cap on cropland conversion and the 500-foot setback from homes.
Testimony from landowners and farm groups emphasized concerns about property rights, viewshed impacts, fire risk, drainage and floodplain issues, and the loss of agricultural tax base and local economic activity. They argued the proposed $2,500 per megawatt tax was too low and suggested higher rates, with some recommending $6,000 per megawatt or more, along with decommissioning requirements and stronger county-level protections. A Renew Missouri representative supported much of the bill but preferred a smaller setback and raised constitutional concerns about changing solar land from agricultural to commercial assessment. Other witnesses, including a county commissioner, described local regulations already in place in some counties and asked for clearer statewide standards.
Industry and utility representatives said the legislation was generally workable but needed further discussion on setbacks and property tax treatment. Clean Grid Alliance and related witnesses argued that tax comparisons with other states should account for total tax burden, not just nameplate taxes, and said higher taxes would raise electricity costs for consumers. Ameren Missouri said it was acceptable with most provisions, but cautioned against overly aggressive real-property assessments and noted its current and planned solar buildout. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee adjourned after taking testimony on both bills.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Look, I get the reason why politicians don't like direct democracy.
- The reason why is not that the technology doesn't exist. That's a falsehood.
- For these reasons, I have an opposed recommendation. please call the roll.
- And so I'm clearly in support of a more reasonable 1,500 limit. Thank you.
- As we did it so for those reasons.
Committee:
House Elections
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/02/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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- <01:04:41.480><c> the</c> safeguarding the safeguarding the public<01:04:43.279><c> thank</c><01:04:43.480
- </c> is a really long long time the reason is a really long long time the reason they<01:42:54.840><c
- Incidentally, a very bipartisan reason. How about 180?
- </c> bipart incidentally a very bipar reason bipart incidentally a very bipar reason how<01:49:23.880
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 5th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendments are significant today and there is more work to do for these reasons.
- Let me tell you this for a fact, that charter school is part of the reason why I'm here today.
- For that reason, I ask. I ask for your aye vote. Thank you. Thank you, Assemblymember Alvarez.
- For that reason, I support this bill, and I request your aye vote. Thank you.
- Department makes timely and reasonable updates to pay for incarcerated hand crew members.