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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-HHS, AEN, AEN-EIG Public Hearings 04-11-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- We're with the coordinating group on alien pest species.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
Summary:
The joint Health, Human Services, Agriculture, and Environment hearing first took up HTR 28, which would reconvene the working group created under House Resolution 18 to continue addressing water and air contamination and remediation issues tied to the Pua Range Training Facility. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with speakers describing long-standing community concern and alleged lead contamination near the shooting range and nearby beach areas. One testifier urged passage as a critical mechanism for protecting the community. The committees then voted to recommend passage of HTR 28 as is, and the motion was adopted.
The committees next considered HCR 25 HD1, asking the Department of Agriculture to add a statement on desecration laws to the plant and animal declaration form, and HCR 200, concerning the Maui axis deer control and venison initiative. The Department of Agriculture and DLNR offered comments on HCR 25 HD1, and HCR 200 drew support from the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council and others, who said axis deer pose economic and environmental threats. Both measures were advanced with technical amendments, and both recommendations were adopted.
The hearing then moved to HCR 27, which asks Hawaii’s congressional delegation to petition USDA to address disparities affecting Hawaii’s agricultural exports, and HCR 42 HD1, encouraging each county to develop its own biosecurity plan. The Department of Agriculture supported HCR 27, and testimony on HCR 42 HD1 emphasized county-level invasive species prevention, the need for local biosecurity planning, and gaps in state and county authority over noxious weeds and invasive plants. After a brief recess to regain quorum, both committees voted to pass HCR 27 with technical amendments and HCR 42 HD1 as is; all motions were adopted and the hearing adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Apr 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- the amendment also prohibits FWC from issuing fishing license in a commercial vessel owned by any alien
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the Freedom of Information Act, focusing on perspectives from public requesters. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- of Homeland Security's response to allegations that Border Patrol agents whipped Haitian illegal aliens
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- to do, I have to tell you that our law enforcement, especially right now with 20 million illegal aliens
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
cultural attractions, highway signs, Texas Department of Transportation, travel guidance, Museum of the Big Bend, traffic control, tourism, sunscreening devices, motor vehicle, judicial specialty license plate, vehicle safety, Texas Transportation Code, disability, parking, Governor's Committee, mobility impairment, disabled veterans, legislative recommendations, license plates, vehicle registration
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- HOW MANY UNAUTHORIZED ALIEN CHILDREN DO YOU HAVE IN DETAINMENT OR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- their relief and their appreciation for the arrest and removal of more than 4,000 criminal illegal aliens
- their relief and their appreciation for the arrest and removal of more than 4,000 criminal illegal aliens
- removal of more than 4,000 criminal removal of more than 4,000 criminal illegal<01:56:18.239><c> aliens
- ,</c><01:56:19.199><c> many</c><01:56:19.520><c> with</c><01:56:19.760><c> gang</c> illegal aliens, many
- with gang illegal aliens, many with gang affiliations<01:56:21.280><c> who</c><01:56:21.599><c> have
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Feb 12, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
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- Next we have the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species via Zoom.
- Stephanie Easley, coordinating group on alien pest species, via Zoom: Aloha, Chair, Vice Chair, and members
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- to which was referred House Bill 452 FN, an act relative to the issuance of driver's licenses for aliens
- 03:17.320><c> drivers</c><07:03:17.760><c> licenses</c><07:03:18.280><c> for</c><07:03:18.478><c> aliens
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MD
Transcript Highlights:
- They started looking at the family and her boyfriend, who was an illegal alien, was gone.
- That suspect was an illegal alien and was connected to a Mexican drug cartel.
- That suspect was an<02:34:23.840><c> illegal</c><02:34:24.160><c> alien</c><02:34:24.640><c> and</c><
- </c><02:37:06.240><c> So</c> the warrant of arrest of an alien.
- So the warrant of arrest of an alien.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- check cashers regarding the acceptance of specific licenses or identification cards from unauthorized aliens
- of monies unless the individual provides documentary proof that the individual is a non-authorized alien
Committee:
House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Summary:
The committee took up a series of Senate bills, beginning with SB 1421, a contentious measure restricting financial institutions and check cashers from accepting certain identification from unauthorized immigrants and limiting remittance transfers without proof of lawful status. An attempted strike-everything amendment by Rep. Villegas would have redirected the bill to authorize tax-deeded property sales for affordable housing, but the committee rejected that amendment. After public testimony both for and against the underlying bill, the committee voted 6-2 to give SB 1421 a due pass recommendation.
The committee then approved SB 1254, which revises Industrial Commission of Arizona statutes, including renaming certain positions, shifting boiler and elevator oversight, and requiring fee schedules to be posted online. It also passed SB 1515, which creates a public safety parity fund for retention pay and benefits for DPS and corrections employees using investment earnings from the budget stabilization fund; supporters cited vacancies, turnover, and pay gaps, while opponents argued the state should fund raises through the general fund. Both bills received due pass recommendations after amendment adoption and roll call votes.
Other measures considered included SB 1206, which restricts adjusters and contractors from soliciting work during active loss events or emergency responses, with an exception for essential services; SB 1563, which continues the Barbering and Cosmetology Board and lowers certain fee caps; and SB 1649, which creates a digital assets reserve fund, though an amendment to turn it into a transparency measure on employers receiving public assistance was rejected. The committee also passed SB 1290 after rejecting an amendment on emergency price controls and adopting a Carter amendment clarifying HOA executive sessions may be closed only for discussion without action; testimony on that bill focused heavily on HOA transparency versus privacy concerns. Finally, the committee approved SB 1670, a contractor licensing preemption bill, and SB 1671, which continues the Department of Gaming and related commissions and updates reporting and conflict-of-interest requirements, with the department supporting the continuation and amendment language.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- check cashers regarding the acceptance of specific licenses or identification cards from unauthorized aliens
- of monies unless the individual provides documentary proof that the individual is a non-authorized alien
Bills:
SB1206 , SB1254 , SB1290 , SB1421 , SB1432 , SB1515 , SB1563 , SB1641 , SB1649 , SB1670 , SB1671 , SB1747
Committees:
House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Keywords:
storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Similarly, the 20 million plus illegal aliens who invaded this country over the Biden administration.
- They like when illegal aliens are included for the purpose of apportionment.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- backfill municipalities and counties who bear a disproportionate burden for housing unauthorized aliens
- backfill municipalities and counties who bear a disproportionate burden for housing unauthorized aliens
Summary:
The committee met to hear and vote on a series of appropriations and transportation-related bills, beginning with SB 1550, which would fund a Queen Creek police pilot program focused on runaway youth prevention, at-risk youth protection, and anti-trafficking work. Supporters said the town and local facilities already contribute personnel and administrative support, while some members urged Queen Creek to add local matching funds. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 7-2 vote.
The committee then considered SB 1156 and SB 1157, both $20 million border-related reimbursement bills sponsored by Senator Rogers. SB 1156 would reimburse cities, towns, and counties for short-term detention hold costs for unauthorized non-citizens, and SB 1157 would reimburse local governments for supplemental fencing or bollard walls in high-crossing border areas. Both bills drew strong opposition from public commenters who described them as funding detention and border enforcement at the expense of other needs, while supporters framed them as backfilling local costs already incurred. SB 1156 passed 5-3, and SB 1157 passed 5-3.
The committee also approved SB 1245, which would fund pavement replacement on Rodeo Road in Williams, and SB 1707, which would provide $5 million for AI-related border security at DPS. SB 1245 passed 6-3, with some members objecting that the state highway user revenue fund is underfunded and local contributions should be required. SB 1707 passed 6-4 after testimony split between supporters who favored using AI and surveillance tools for border security and opponents who said the bill was too vague, too expensive, or inappropriate given other state priorities.
Later, the committee advanced SB 1273, funding pavement rehabilitation on Ogle Frontage Road between Bowie and San Simon, and SB 1811, which would clarify that school districts and charter schools may allow wireless device use in the case of an emergency rather than during an emergency. SB 1273 passed 6-4 amid debate over state versus local funding responsibility, and SB 1811 passed 8-1 after testimony that the change would give schools more flexibility and avoid practical problems during emergencies. The committee also heard SB 1088, a cybersecurity appropriation for DHS, and SB 1332, which would require ADOT to study light rail expansion in Maricopa County versus autonomous or semi-autonomous transit options. SB 1088 passed 6-4 despite concerns that the appropriation was vendor-driven and not requested by the department. SB 1332 drew extensive testimony from small business owners along Indian School Road who said light rail construction had harmed access and sales, while Phoenix/Valley Metro opposed the bill and questioned ADOT’s role; the discussion continued as the transcript ended.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/14/2026)
Health and Human Services
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Homeland Security to use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, program
Committee:
Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Keywords:
border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, public safety, immigration, military leave, national guard, employment rights, paid leave, disaster response, veterans services, education programs, funding, appropriation, Yavapai county, lawful presence, public programs, verification
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Feb 2nd, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- fundamentals of what it means to be an American citizen just further leads to that feeling of continued alienation
Committee:
House Corrections and Public Institutions
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Through Operation No Return, the Idaho State Police are removing dangerous illegal alien criminals from
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Open hearings to examine the United States Strategic Command and United States Space Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed session in SVC-2 Mar 26th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm concerned that we seem to be in a process of alienating our allies.
Keywords:
military strategy, nuclear triad, deterrence, STRATCOM, SPACECOM, SLICOM, B-21, hypersonic defense, spectrum auction
Summary:
The meeting focused on the strategic posture of U.S. military capabilities with an emphasis on deterrence amid growing global threats. General Cotton from STRATCOM and General Whiting from SPACECOM provided insights into the modernization efforts of the nuclear triad. Key discussions involved the importance of maintaining control over specific frequency spectrums critical for military operations and the implications of potential auctioning of these bands. Members expressed concerns regarding the evolving landscape with adversaries like China and Russia, emphasizing that swift action is needed to adapt and preserve U.S. national security. Various proposals and existing programs, including the B-21 bomber and the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLICOM), were debated, alongside the necessity of increasing military investment in hypersonic defense systems.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 3790 by Morgan relates to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed by an alien
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Health SJR 1 by Hoffman proposing constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail for illegal alien