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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, it seems like we're defensible. Um, it seems like we're reversing<00:18:49.039><c> course.
- We generally<00:23:41.919><c> will</c><00:23:42.240><c> spend</c><00:23:42.480><c> all</c><00:23:42.640
- ><c> of</c><00:23:42.720><c> our</c><00:23:42.960><c> harbor</c> generally will spend all of our harbor
- generally will spend all of our harbor special<00:23:43.679><c> fund</c><00:23:44.000><c> revenue</c
- Um, you know, how much does the Harbor Special Fund spend on the cruise industry annually?
Bills:
SB2816
Committee:
House Tourism
Summary:
The committees heard House Bill 2195, HD1, which would replace the existing transit accommodations tax on cruise ships with a per-passenger infrastructure fee collected by the Department of Transportation and deposited into a new cruise ship special fund. Testimony included support from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and comments from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii warning that the bill should remain narrowly tied to harbor-related uses to avoid potential Tonnage Clause issues. The Department of Transportation testified that cruise-related harbor work includes pier repairs, dredging, terminal upgrades, and shore power, and said a dedicated revenue stream would help prioritize cruise infrastructure needs. The Attorney General’s office said it had submitted written comments but did not address questions about the litigation or constitutional background.
Members questioned whether the new special fund was necessary when the existing harbor special fund already finances similar improvements. DOT said the funds overlap and suggested the bill could be amended to use the harbor special fund with a separate cruise subaccount, while still preserving a dedicated revenue stream and separate accounting. DOT also said it currently collects port entry, dockage, and per-head passenger fees from cruise ships and that existing cruise-related expenditures from the harbor special fund have not been challenged. The chair ultimately recommended moving HB 2195 forward as introduced, while continuing discussions about the fund structure and awaiting further clarity from the Attorney General and DOT.
In decision-making, the committees voted to pass HB 2195, HD1, as is. They also voted to pass House Bill 916, HD1, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, which would allow certain state low-income housing tax credits to offset state transient accommodations taxes in the same county and make Act 129 of 2016 permanent. Both the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Economic Development and Technology adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass HB 916, HD1, unamended. The hearing was then adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:03:18.640><c> And</c> pride, and community defense. And pride, and community defense.
- ><c> things</c> we could be spending on other things we could be spending on other things that<07:09:
- ,</c><07:52:01.920><c> China's</c> defense department of defense, China's defense department of defense
- </c> than 2% of that spending. than 2% of that spending.
- </c> a microphone going, they cut spending. a microphone going, they cut spending.
Keywords:
LaMonica McIver, censure, House of Representatives discipline, Homeland Security Committee, removal from committee, Newark, Delaney Hall, immigration detention facility, federal officers, assault on federal officer, resisting arrest, interfering with federal officers, ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, HSI, congressional ethics, House resolution, disciplinary resolution, 18 U.S.C. 111, immigration enforcement
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 16th, 2026 at 09:09 am
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- So, spending the dollars appropriated to our team.
- Chair, you would spend 2 million just advertising. Mr.
- So people will adjust their spending to account for inflation.
- Space Defense Estellian Hypersonics.
- So for every dollar we spend, we get a dollar back.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We got a spending problem." So, problem. We got a spending problem."
- spend a $143. $143. $143.
- We vote on defense and what they call non-defense discretionary.
- So, let's actually have some fun here. in in the spending? in in the spending?
- </c> if we could just hold our spending flat. if we could just hold our spending flat.
Keywords:
digital workers, creators, platform economy, independent contractors, portable benefits, income stability, transparency, algorithmic systems, small businesses, fair treatment, small business, regulatory burden, advocacy, government oversight, compliance assistance, Red Tape Hotline, regulatory budget, Small Business Administration, fiscal responsibility, rulemaking
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Judiciary Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Defense, and gladly accept the committee's amendments.
- With me today, I have in support Kelly Douglas on behalf of the Department of Defense. Thank you.
- Maybe your witness from the Department of Defense can come up.
- This doesn't change the scope of their liability or any of the defenses that they can assert.
- So the issue here is not the defenses. That's not the issue.
Summary:
The committee heard and acted on several bills. SB 479 by Senator Arreguín would allow Berkeley, Long Beach, and Pasadena, as local health jurisdictions, to use multidisciplinary homeless response teams and share specified information across departments; supporters said it would improve coordination and services for unsheltered residents, and the bill passed 9-0 to Appropriations. SB 46 by Senator Umberg would direct the Secretary of State to keep constitutionally ineligible presidential candidates off the California ballot, including anyone who has already served two terms; supporters argued it was a constitutional enforcement measure, while Senator Niello questioned whether it was needed, and it passed 6-1 to Appropriations. SB 99 by Senator Blakespear would improve coordination between military and civilian systems by requiring courts and law enforcement to account for military protective orders and notify military authorities of possible violations; the Department of Defense supported it, while the ACLU raised due process concerns, and it passed 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 719 by Senator Cabaldon would extend the sunset on state reporting about high-risk automated decision systems from 2029 to 2032, and it passed 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 300 by Senator Padilla would strengthen California’s new AI chatbot law by requiring operators to prevent minors from being exposed to sexually explicit material; supporters said the existing law was insufficient, while industry groups warned against expanding a brand-new regime before it had been tested, and it passed 9-0 to Appropriations. SB 381 by Senator Wahab would allow adult adoptees, and descendants of adoptees, to obtain original birth certificates and create a nonbinding contact preference form for birth parents; supporters described health, identity, and dignity concerns, while some members raised privacy concerns, and it passed 13-0 to the Senate Health Committee. SB 33 by Senator Cortese would eliminate the sunset on the public works contractor claim-resolution process, with supporters saying it reduces litigation and speeds payment, and it passed 10-0 to Appropriations.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- They need people to solve problems without degrees, without spending the time there with certificates
- working on validation or verification of quantum systems and collaboration with the Department of Defense
- But, you know, as you and I talked about last year, Alex, the Department of Defense is wanting to go
- And I like the fact that we're talking about spending, investing a lot of money to really go for it.
- And I like the fact that we're talking about spending, investing a lot of money to really go for it.
Committee:
Senate House Appropriations & Finance
Summary:
The committee first discussed the state budget and employee compensation, focusing on the 1% pay increase proposal and the broader cost of state employee raises and benefits. Members noted that over the past several years the state has invested heavily in payroll, pension contributions, pay studies, and band realignments, and several senators argued that the 80/20 health insurance change and other benefit improvements amount to significant compensation increases even without an additional raise. Others cautioned that recurring revenue is limited, that recent revenue collections were weaker than expected, and that the state should be careful about committing to ongoing costs given possible economic slowdown, federal uncertainty, drought, wildfire risk, and the possibility of future budget pressure.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on SB 177, a major economic development proposal centered on quantum computing, advanced energy, robotics, synthetic biology, and related technologies. Supporters described the bill as a large strategic investment intended to leverage New Mexico’s national laboratories, universities, and existing quantum workforce to attract companies, create high-wage jobs, and diversify the economy. Testimony emphasized that much of the quantum workforce would be skilled trades and technicians rather than Ph.D.-level researchers, and members asked detailed questions about whether the state would receive long-term returns, how intellectual property and clawbacks would be handled, and whether the package included recurring costs. Witnesses also explained the bill’s trade association and workforce-development components, and several senators raised concerns about energy use, water use, guardrails, and ensuring the state does not subsidize outside interests without benefits returning to New Mexico.
After debate, the committee moved to table SB 177 indefinitely, with members noting that the funding and structure were already incorporated into House Bill 2. The motion passed on an 8-0 vote, with several members excused. The meeting then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 20th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- And she showed me all the cameras that she's had to add and all the dollars that she's had to spend in
- That they spend in prison, it would also give them community custody, something that they're not going
- For criminal practice and policy with the King County Department of Public Defense and testifying in
- They commit offenses under coercion, threat, fear, trafficking, or control, and self-defense.
- They may have asserted some type of affirmative defense, like battered spouse syndrome.”
Committee:
House Community Safety
Keywords:
domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, theft, robbery, sentencing enhancements, criminal justice, property crimes, failure to register, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, prostitution, public health, criminal justice reform, community safety
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- criminal defense lawyers across the state of Florida.
- But also in my role as the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers president-elect, I've been
- So in the future, we are stopping the ability of the prosecutor, the judge, and the defense attorney
- Travis Moore is waiving in support, Animal Legal Defense Fund.
- If that takes spending money on incarcerated people and the places they live in, then let's do it.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills before returning to the budget and public testimony. CS/SB 600 on bail bonds was explained as revising bail bond agent training, limiting solicitation, clarifying partial release procedures, and directing clerks to automatically discharge certain bonds when detention is ordered; an amendment adjusted cash bond return rules, charitable bail fund treatment, forfeiture remission timing, and clerk procedures. The bill and amendments were adopted, and CS/SB 600 was reported favorably after supportive appearances from clerks and industry stakeholders.
The committee then approved CS/SB 436 on felony battery, which expands qualifying prior offenses for felony reclassification and adds felony battery resulting in bodily injury to prison release offender status, after a technical amendment and supportive testimony from law enforcement. CS/SB 928, known as Missy’s Law, requiring immediate remand to custody upon conviction of dangerous crimes, drew both support and opposition; defense lawyers warned of unintended effects on co-defendants and docket management, while the victim’s family supported the measure. The bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 1332 on career offender registration, requiring more frequent in-person registration and stricter reporting, also passed favorably.
The committee next approved a substitute amendment and then CS/SB 682 on violent criminal offenses, which strengthens domestic violence penalties, electronic monitoring, injunction protections, and related procedures, including military protective orders and body camera use. CS/SB 1072 creating an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office was reported favorably after extensive public debate over definitions, free speech concerns, and representation on the task force; the sponsor said the bill does not criminalize criticism of Israel but addresses threats and intimidation. CS/CS/SB 532 on clerks of the court was also approved, authorizing clerks to retain more revenue and, through amendment, clarifying foreclosure sale procedures and clerk administration of judicial sales.
Finally, the committee heard the criminal and civil justice budget overview, described as a $7.9 billion proposal focused on corrections, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and courts. Public testimony centered heavily on prison conditions, staffing, heat, infrastructure, and inmate care, with speakers urging higher pay, better transparency, and more investment in facilities and air conditioning. The chair announced that SB 1632 and its conforming bill would be temporarily postponed and read into the record the many registered supporters and opponents. The committee then adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It essentially just takes out that the department can spend the donated funds to purchase the courses
- It essentially just takes out that the department can spend the donated funds to purchase the courses
- You may have a defendant who's required to have a defense by the insurance company.
- He can no longer testify in his own defense as an expert witness.
- Sometimes it's not worth it to spend the court cost to try to get $500, $200, or whatever.
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Keywords:
expert witness, expert testimony, witness fees, pecuniary interest, conflict of interest, civil procedure, evidence law, Louisiana evidence code, Louisiana civil litigation, expert report, discovery, pretrial disclosure, litigation transparency, settlement, damages award, treating physician, medical expert, forensic expert, civil court, criminal court exception
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 13th, 2026 at 09:32 am
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Education at UNM by spending a number of semesters at an HBCU. It's a wonderful program.
- You've probably heard of the defense world, you know, hypersonics.
- You know, the governor's priorities, we're talking about aerospace and defense.
- We're not asking for extra revenue just so we can go spend it.
- And I do, Madam Chair, I do like the fact about engaging with the Department of Defense and others.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the basics, respecting states, spending the basics, respecting states, spending taxpayer<01:15:54.400
- </c> rights education and defense fund. rights education and defense fund.
- </c> defense of freedom. defense of freedom. the<04:23:05.279><c> type</c><04:23:05.520><c> sacrifice
- At a time when we're spending trillions on defense, trillions on tax cuts for the wealthy, and countless
- But I'm how we spend tax dollars.
Keywords:
veterans, disability compensation, dependency compensation, housing loans, benefits expansion, Sharri Briley, Eric Edmundson, government assistance, Scouting, youth development, Eagle Scouts, civic leadership, community service, American heritage, mental health, mental health awareness month, May 2026, suicide prevention, behavioral health, depression
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, you're recognized. >> Thank you, chair.
- The legislative chair for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
- There may not be a defense lawyer. There's there's just numerous attorney.
- Those anti voting bills will cause voters to spend their time and money elsewhere.
- >> We have Aaron Wait for Association of criminal defense attorneys waiving in support.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- And I continue to spend money.
- I'll spend up to 10 days to two weeks with them.
- I also support the self-defense presumption of innocence provision.
- Every CCW class, armed church security member, team training, or other firearms personal defense class
- I've ever been through goes over what to do if you are involved in a self-defense shooting.
Committee:
House General Laws
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and established a quorum. It took no action on House Bill 2155. On House Bill 2682, the committee adopted a House Committee Substitute that removed a reference to the 11th Amendment in the portion waiving state immunity, then voted the bill do pass by a roll call vote of 6-3.
The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2308, which would require parenting time lost during a child abuse investigation to be made up if the allegation is unfounded. Representative Holly Jones presented the bill as a way to restore time to falsely accused parents and children. Testimony in support came from Robert Garza and Lincoln Brewbaker, both of whom described extensive personal experiences with repeated false allegations, CPS involvement, court orders, and lost parenting time; they argued the bill would deter misuse of the system and conserve investigative and court resources. Several members raised concerns about logistics, fairness to the other parent, judicial discretion, and whether the bill should apply only when the accuser is the other parent. No opposition testimony was offered.
The committee also heard House Bill 2176, a broad firearms measure described by the sponsor as combining prior committee-approved provisions, including limits on red flag laws, preemption of local gun ordinances, changes to self-defense immunity, and lowering the concealed carry permit age from 19 to 18. Supporters from the Missouri Firearms Coalition and Women for Gun Rights argued the bill protects due process and the Second Amendment and prevents abuse of gun seizure laws. Opponents from Moms Demand Action argued it weakens public safety, undermines local control, and could worsen gun violence and suicide. Members questioned the bill’s dangerous felony carve-out, the scope of the $50,000 civil penalty, and how the bill would affect firearms at home or in mental health crises. The hearing concluded without further action.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- At the same time, county commitments are increasing, and more high-risk youth are spending more time
- We're spending $300 million, and that does not include staffing, ma'am. That does not include...
- I was a defense attorney for several years.
- I was a defense attorney... I've been a lawyer for 47 years, I think, now.
- She is a defense attorney.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The United Kingdom recognizes that the threats we face demand a transformation in British defense.
- spending since the Cold War, during part of which, over 50 years ago, I served with immense pride in
- Our defense, intelligence, and security ties are hard-wired together through relationships measured not
- Today, thousands of U.S. service personnel, defense officials, and their families are stationed in the
- NORTH AMERICANS AND EUROPEANS SAFE FROM OUR COMMON ADVERSARIES, OUR DEFENSE, INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Jan 22nd, 2025
Senate Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- When it comes to spending, is it your goal to reduce federal spending where you can responsibly?
- Are you familiar with the amount of money we spend GDP-wise on defense? What is it right now?
- 50% per capita of what we're spending.
- We have to get spending under control.
- But we spend, I think at last count, roughly $700 billion a year on mandatory spending programs that
Committee:
Senate Senate Budget
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- So even though we had the spending authority for $50 million last year, it didn't spend all those funds
- And then the next item on page 80 is the spending authority that then the agency can use to spend money
- And then the next item on page 80 is the spending authority that then the agency can use to spend money
- So that we could have to spend down.”
- That's what this spending authority is to allow them to spend the interest from that fund for the School
Committee:
House Budget
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Mar 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- MY NAME IS ERIN WAIT FOR THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS.
- THE DEFENSE THAT THE AUTHORS WAS ACTING UNLAWFULLY IS A DEFENSE THAT GETS TAKEN, JUST BECAUSE WE'RE TAKING
- RIGHT NOW THERE ARE MULTIPLE DEFENSES THAT PEOPLE HAVE AND ONLY A RIGHT TO SELF-DEFENSE BUT A RIGHT TO
- IT DOESN'T EXIST IN THE SELF-DEFENSE STATUTE.
- EXCEPT FOR IN A JURY INSTRUCTION ON A DEFENSE.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We found that while families enjoyed improved quality of life, reduced debt spending, and better parenting
- I've seen folks who are not clinicians spend a lot of their time volunteering, doing it for free.
- Medical providers spend valuable time completing similar forms again and again.
- With me to testify today in support of the bill are Herzan Navidad from Immigrant Defense Defenders Law
- In depth, this is the largest deportation legal defense organization in Southern California and a proud
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard testimony on a series of bills affecting disability services, child welfare, foster youth, domestic violence survivors, guaranteed income pilots, crisis response, and child care providers. AB 1575 would update the Lanterman Act to use person-first language and broaden respite services to allow safe community access; supporters said it would improve dignity and consistency in services, and there was no opposition. AB 2470 would create a statewide one-stop reentry program for survivors of intimate partner violence to replace documents, repair credit, and access housing supports, while also giving CalWORKs emergency housing funds more flexibility; the Little Hoover Commission backed the bill based on its prior recommendations. AB 2510 would clarify and expand CalWORKs family reunification aid so parents can keep receiving support during reunification even if not all children are removed, and supporters said it would reduce barriers and better align with reunification goals. AB 2585 would expand guaranteed income pilot funding to rural and underserved counties, with testimony emphasizing the need for geographic diversity and data from places like the Central Valley. AB 1932, the Crisis Act 2.0, would continue and strengthen community-based mental health crisis response programs; testimony from family members and advocates strongly favored non-law-enforcement responses, and the bill drew broad support. AB 1925 would direct a feasibility study on a statewide permanent disability certification process to reduce repeated verification burdens; the committee approved it 4-0 and sent it to Appropriations. AB 2189 would fund a statewide special education parent action network to train and connect parents for systemic advocacy; after some opposition over the use of state funds for advocacy, it passed as amended and was referred to Education. AB 2684 would allow out-of-state nonminor dependents to do monthly social worker visits virtually, with in-person visits still required quarterly; it passed to Judiciary. AB 1967 would improve pathways for older youth experiencing homelessness or failed adoptions to enter or reenter foster care, and it passed to Appropriations. AB 2126 would create a targeted background-check exemption for certain former foster youth hired as peer partners, and it passed as amended to Public Safety. AB 2379 would require DSS to notify family child care providers of Fourth Amendment rights and provide multilingual know-your-rights training regarding immigration enforcement; it passed to Judiciary after some members questioned whether DSS was the right agency to administer the training.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Air Mobility & Aviation Economic Development Task Force (11-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- and they are in the uncrewed aviation business for defense.
- uh and they are part of Boeing defense uh and they are in<00:02:50.640><c> the</c><00:02:50.800><c>
- And we spend a lot of time committee.
- At the 3:00 position, you'll see a machine gun mounted to a Black Hawk as a defensive weapon.
- artificial</c><01:19:36.800><c> intelligence</c> about defense um artificial intelligence about defense
Summary:
The task force met on November 4, 2025, approved the prior minutes without objection, and then heard a presentation from Amazon on its Kentucky aviation and logistics operations. Amazon described its statewide footprint, including its Boone County air hub at KCVG, its investment of more than $60 billion in Kentucky since 2010, about 20,000 jobs in the state, and its use of Amazon Air as a middle-mile network supported by third-party carriers. The company also highlighted small-business support, community relief efforts, and workforce development through Career Choice, including partnerships with Kentucky schools and aviation maintenance training.
Members asked about Amazon’s most in-demand workforce needs, future operational challenges, and whether autonomous vehicles are used on the KCVG ramp. Amazon said it would follow up on workforce-demand details, identified customer-driven innovation and culture as ongoing challenges, and said autonomous vehicles are in testing but are not part of regular KCVG operations. Amazon also emphasized sustainability efforts, including alternative aviation fuel, and said it wants to work with the legislature to expand AAF production and supply in Kentucky.
The task force then heard from Secretary Jeff Noel of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and Matt Wingate on the state’s aviation economic development strategy. They said aviation and aerospace are central to Kentucky’s logistics and economic-development goals, with aerospace identified as the state’s top export and air cargo as a major strength. They discussed outreach to general aviation airports, support for local grant matching, airport funding projects, workforce and education partnerships, and efforts to market Kentucky at aviation trade shows such as Paris Air Show and MRO America. No formal votes or other actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.