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TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you. and I fully support, strongly support Senator Creighton's bill.
  • I would ask that you especially support this bill.
  • So I'm asking you to support this bill. Thank you very much.
  • So it is very alarming that even the support. support of that ballot.
  • I'm here to testify in support of SB 1434.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I am a second amendment supporter. You take your time, that's okay. Take your time.
  • We are both Second Amendment supporters, but we also know.
  • Ma'am, how would you respond to a critic who say how can you call yourself a Second Amendment supporter
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 13th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am a 2nd Amendment supporter. You take your time. That's OK. Take your time.
  • I am a 2nd Amendment supporter. You take your time. That's OK. Take your time.
  • Together, we are both 2nd Amendment supporters, but we also know, um, as parents, as community members
  • Ma'am, how would you respond to a critic who would say, how can you call yourself a Second Amendment supporter
Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1596, which would remove short-barreled rifles from the list of prohibited weapons in the Texas Penal Code. The author, Sen. Hagenbuch, said the bill would align state law with federal realities and argued that the current prohibition is arbitrary and unnecessary. Supporters, including representatives from Gun Owners of America and Texas Gun Rights, said the bill would reduce confusion, protect lawful gun owners, and preserve the ability to use shorter firearms for self-defense, hunting, and for smaller shooters. One supporter also described a recent case in which an AR pistol was mistaken for a short-barreled rifle and led to a state charge that was later dismissed. Public testimony was split. Supporters said stabilizing braces and shorter firearms can improve accuracy, safety, and accessibility for women, children, and smaller-statured shooters. Opponents, including Texas Gun Sense and two Santa Fe shooting survivors, argued that short-barreled firearms are more concealable and dangerous, and pointed to the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting as evidence of the risks of easier access. They urged the committee to keep the existing restrictions in place to protect public safety. After public testimony closed, the committee took up pending business. Senate Bill 1505, relating to the Compassionate Use Program, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-0 vote. Senate Bill 17, relating to the acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities, was first amended by adopting a committee substitute and then reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed until after the Senate’s adjournment or final recess.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/28/2026 - Joint Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • ABOR's staffing budget is supported in two ways. It's supported by...
  • A-BOR's staffing budget is supported in two ways. It's supported by...
  • A-BOR's staffing budget is supported in two ways.
  • Business would say, like, no, I don't support that.
  • Of things they supported they've asked for.
Summary: The committee met in a special joint appropriations session to review the FY 2027 budget package, including House Bill 4138 and Senate Bill 1831, the general appropriations or “feed” bills. Staff described the budget as including a one-time transfer of state funds, a 5% lump-sum reduction to most agencies’ discretionary general-fund budgets, continued funding for the state health insurance plan and school facilities, and various one-time restorations or reversions of prior appropriations. Members spent much of the meeting clarifying how the 5% reductions would work, noting that formula and mandatory funding such as K-12 basic aid are excluded, while the governor’s executive branch would decide how to implement the cuts within agencies. The chair repeatedly emphasized that the committee was not specifying line-item cuts and that agencies would have discretion over implementation. A large portion of the discussion focused on the practical effects of the budget on universities, public safety, health care, rural programs, and fund sweeps. Arizona Board of Regents and university representatives said the proposed reductions would amount to more than $85 million statewide and could affect programs such as the Arizona Promise Program, Teachers Academy, and tuition freezes, though no specific program cuts were written into the bill. Other testimony raised concerns about fund sweeps from encumbered balances, including university research funds, housing trust funds, utility regulation funds, and ADOT-related accounts, with some members warning about possible impacts on rural infrastructure and federal matching dollars. The committee also discussed the state employee health plan, including a $228 million general-fund infusion and proposed employee premium increases over three years, as well as questions about corrections, forestry and fire management, and rural critical access hospitals. Public testimony was largely opposed to the budget. Speakers from Opportunity Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, health care, and local government argued that the package would reduce support for education, housing, SNAP, health care access, and rural communities while preserving tax benefits for data centers and wealthy taxpayers. A mayor from Globe described severe flood damage and asked for state help for a flood relief fund, while a motorcycle safety advocate questioned a proposed transfer from the motorcycle safety fund. Committee members debated whether the budget’s effects should be described as speculative or as likely consequences of the broad cuts, and several exchanges became contentious over comparisons to the Great Recession and references to federal tax policy. The meeting ended with continued public testimony and no final vote taken in the portion provided, though leadership had earlier said the committee planned a mass roll-call vote on all the bills at the end.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 28th, 2025 at 08:04 am

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • We appreciate the opportunity to testify in support of House Bill 3540.
  • And I'm here to testify in strong support of HB 4420. Every day we hear from.
  • Thank you, and we are drew to support this bill.
  • Recovery Support Services now, and we hold an exemplary status.
  • In support of House Bill 4421, thank you. Okay, thank you. Thank you.
OK
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  • If it was just solar, I would be Would understand and be supportive.
  • I am standing in support of this bill fully.
  • Ohstrom, I I think there's a fine piece of legislation that I would like to support and vote for.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are signed in, supported the bill.
  • Excellent bill, very much in support.
  • very much in support.
  • The garnishment is not for child support.
  • I do not support this bill.
Summary: The committee approved the minutes and then took up a long agenda of election, criminal justice, corrections, and county-government bills. Early election measures included SB 1436, requiring ballot language for certain school override and bond elections to estimate the secondary property tax impact; SB 1568, requiring election systems’ internal clocks to stay within 60 seconds of official time and making violations a misdemeanor; SB 1569, limiting special election board members from collecting or processing voter registration while assisting confined voters; and SB 1746, requiring voting centers to supplement rather than replace precinct polling places, requiring public offices and schools to provide polling space, and closing schools on primary and general election days for in-service training. SB 1436 and SB 1568 were eventually given do-pass recommendations, SB 1569 also passed committee, and SB 1746 passed despite concerns raised about school safety and access. Some bills were held earlier in the meeting and voted on later after testimony concluded. The committee also heard SB 1295, which would allow the Department of Corrections to release certain seriously ill inmates to contracted medical institutions if they qualify for ALTCS, with an amendment replacing disability language with illness-based criteria; the sponsor described it as a cost-saving measure that could shift care costs to federal programs. SB 1067, the so-called Gila County blight bill, would let counties place abatement costs for rubbish, debris, and dilapidated buildings on property tax bills and liens; county officials testified that it would help recover cleanup costs for blighted properties and heirs’ property, and it passed unanimously. SB 1413 would remove the $100,000 cap on restitution for serious injury or death caused by moving violations and passed after the sponsor said the cap had already been found unconstitutional. SB 1476 would make child neglect a class six felony when a custodian exposes a newborn to dangerous or narcotic drugs or causes fetal alcohol syndrome; supporters framed it as accountability and child protection, while opponents warned it could deter treatment and worsen family separation. The bill passed on a split vote. Later, the committee considered several criminal-justice and public-safety bills. SB 1512 would expand the definition of vulnerable adult and broaden “position of trust and confidence” for theft cases involving seniors and other vulnerable adults; testimony highlighted scams and exploitation of grieving or isolated elders, and the bill passed. SB 1585 would regulate sex-offender-specific evaluations, treatment, and polygraph services through the Sex Offender Management Board, add a surcharge fund and assessment on sexual-offense convictions, and appropriate funds to DPS; supporters said it would create uniform standards, while opponents questioned the need for additional fees, and it passed. SB 1662 would require probation conditions to be the least restrictive necessary and tailored to a defendant’s risk and needs; supporters from the Justice Action Network and criminal-defense advocates said it would improve rehabilitation and public safety, and it passed. The committee also began SB 1664, which would change constable petition-signature requirements in Maricopa and Pima counties, but the transcript cuts off before the full discussion and vote on that bill.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Mar 6th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the people in do we support the people in do we support the people in blue and brown and green but to
  • for the 16,000 men and voice my support for the 16,000 men and voice my support for the 16,000 men and
  • this bill that will allow not support this bill that will allow not support this bill that will allow
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  • those who supported those who supported Obama Obama Obama um I too agree and I support any bill um I
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 6th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • For nearly four decades this foundation has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to supporting women,
  • role in shaping our region's. economy under the direction of our president, Gina Spagnuolo, with the support
  • The Robeson Island Country Music Fest is just another testament to bringing people together and supporting
  • Somerset is a place where neighbors support one another. another and where tradition runs deep and where
  • And I look forward to continuing supporting and encouraging women in Texas. Thank you.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 05-08-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, also in support of GM 740, 741, 742. Um, also in support of GM 740, 741, 742.
  • So, I'm in strong support. So, I'm in strong support. One more, Mr. President. On GM 742, Mr.
  • Riley Smith, in support.
  • . >> also in support.
  • Uh, in support. >> Please proceed. >> The game should be left on the field. In support.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-17-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> [applause] And joining them, uh, in the gallery are their family, friends, and supporters, along
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  • I would just like to rise on a point of personal privilege to support the confirmation of Laura Mallory
  • And the reason for this is because she has been a wonderful resident and supporter of EMS and of Hawaii
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources May 27th, 2026

Natural Resources

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  • The green cards are for support, red cards are in opposition, white cards are for information purposes
  • Members, House Concurrent Resolution 87 by Representative Lecombe, expresses legislative support for
  • We have Rick Owens here again, Louisiana Wildlife Federation, in support but not wishing to speak.
  • We had Rick Owens here with Louisiana Wildlife Federation in support, and Mr.
  • We had Rick Owens here with Louisiana Wildlife Federation in support, and Mrs.