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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/31/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

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  • The IOC must establish a confidential process to receive complaints and concerns from the public, and
  • The IOC must establish a confidential process to receive complaints and concerns from the public, and
  • But I think that the process that this creates is just the wrong way to do it.
  • By elimination, process of elimination, sir. Well, welcome. At least for 53 more days, sir.
  • The MCSO, we went through a very thorough RFP process for the school safety program.
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2615, a strike-everything amendment creating an Independent Oversight Committee tied to the Department of Child Safety, with authority to review DCS practices, request briefings and audits, visit sites, and receive confidential complaints, along with a $2.2 million appropriation. The sponsor and several parents and advocates testified that stronger independent oversight was needed because of serious DCS failures affecting children and families. Some members supported the goal but objected to housing the committee in the Ombudsman’s office or questioned whether the structure was the right approach. The strike-everything amendment was adopted, but the bill itself then failed on a 5-5 vote. The committee then passed House Bill 2620, which provides $300,000 annually for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services to grant funds to emergency shelters serving veterans without requiring scheduled intake appointments. The sponsor and shelter representatives said the money would support trauma-informed case managers, help veterans connect to VA and shelter resources, and move the state closer to functional zero for veteran homelessness. The bill received unanimous support and a do-pass recommendation. House Bill 2321 also passed unanimously. It requires DCS to place a security freeze on the credit reports of children entering foster care, with the freeze remaining until age 16 unless the child later chooses otherwise, and includes a $100,000 appropriation and one ongoing FTE. The sponsor said foster youth are especially vulnerable to identity theft and need automatic protection. House Bill 2601, which directs ADOT to seek federal segmentation for the Interstate 11 project between Casa Grande and Wickenburg, passed 6-4 after testimony from supporters who said it would keep the project moving and opponents who raised environmental, cost, and litigation concerns. House Bill 2992, a pilot program for child sexual abuse and grooming awareness education in six public schools, also passed 6-4 after testimony from a survivor and advocates; supporters framed it as prevention and critics argued it duplicated existing sex education and should be handled through broader curriculum or parent education. Additional bills considered included House Bill 2156, which appropriates $250,000 to the livestock compensation fund and passed 7-3 despite transparency and conflict-of-interest concerns from an opponent; House Bill 2165, which exempts certain veterans and military members from state park admission fees, as amended to narrow the exemption to retired or disabled veterans and similar National Guard members, and passed 6-4 amid concerns about lost park revenue; House Bill 2960, creating a veterans specialty court grant program and requiring better coordination on incarcerated veterans, which passed 8-0; House Bill 2014, directing studies on gasoline blends and emissions modeling, which passed 6-2 despite concerns about cost and limited impact; and House Bill 2957, preserving non-REAL ID driver licenses and restricting biometric collection and data sharing, which passed 5-4 after amendment.
TX
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  • , the process This process will initiate a coordinated review among participating agencies, which will
  • . eligible to achieve the gold card status.
  • Once I started my adoption process, I was well-informed of how... the process will go before and after
  • We don't just watch this process.
  • It goes through a fairly rigorous process.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 14th, 2025

Transportation

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  • Texas has an appeals process for persons subject to these disqualifications.
  • HB 4804 consists of two key components: the removal of the hearing process for CDL holders facing administrative
  • outer loop, and then they pay the money to have the engineering studies go through the environmental process
  • As you know, when they do a procession, the streets lined up with citizens holding American flags.
  • And so you can make people go through the process of getting it inspected.
Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony and took action on a series of transportation-related bills. Early in the meeting, Senator Hagenbuch presented HB 647, which would let drivers who have had corrective eye surgery update their licenses by submitting physician verification without an in-person DMV visit; he argued it would reduce DMV lines, though a fiscal note estimated setup costs. The committee also heard HB 2029, a cleanup bill clarifying that travel trailers are not subject to safety inspections after prior legislation removed inspections for trailers and all vehicles, and HB 4804, which would remove Texas’s CDL appeals hearing process to align with federal law and avoid jeopardizing highway funds, while also authorizing DPS action related to the terrorist offender registry. All three bills were left pending after testimony, along with HB 2003, which would require annual public reporting by entities with projects in the Texas Rail Plan, especially in light of the Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project and landowner concerns; supporters said it would improve transparency, while opponents warned it would force disclosure of proprietary financial information from a private project. The committee also heard HB 2775, adding Ector County and Odessa to the I-27 Advisory Committee, and HB 791, authorizing a specialty plate for Central Catholic High School in San Antonio; both were left pending after brief discussion and no opposition testimony. The committee then heard several local or commemorative measures. HB 1242 would designate part of U.S. Highway 281 in Brooks County as the Ernesto Solis-Cantu Memorial Highway, and HB 2061 would name a bridge on State Highway 242 in Montgomery County for Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez. Hernandez’s mother testified emotionally in support, describing his military service and the family’s wish to have the bridge mark his return home; members responded supportively. The committee also heard HB 1729, which would impose term limits on Freeport commissioners, and HB 3751, transferring a DPS commercial vehicle enforcement office building in Woodville from TxDOT to DPS. HB 3611, the “bandit sign” bill, was presented as a targeted enforcement measure against illegal commercial signs in medians and right-of-ways, with added safeguards to avoid affecting political signs and to require written notice before fines. All of these bills were left pending after testimony. At the end of the meeting, the committee took up pending business and voted out multiple bills favorably. HB 3751, HB 261/HB 2061, HB 647, HB 791, HB 1242, HB 1729, HB 2003, HB 2029, HB 2775, HB 3611, HB 4804, and HB 2522 were each reported favorably to the full Senate, generally on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Most were also sent to the local and uncontested calendar, though HB 2029 was ultimately not placed there after an objection. The committee then recessed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas has an appeals process for persons subject to these disqualifications.
  • decertification of the state's CDL program. ...consists of two key components: the removal of the hearing process
  • At this bridge, there were many citizens standing, as you know when they do a procession, the streets
  • Money is dedicated to the Texas Mobility Funds, so people can go through the process of getting their
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 7th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

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  • Compare and contrast that with the process in Texas.
  • And the good thing is, we do have an election process.
  • It's a process. The notice has to be perfect.
  • Senate Bill 264 will provide TDI oversight during the process.
  • They could opt out of... processing and collection.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services Apr 8th, 2025

Human Services

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  • referral agency from sharing consumer data or information with other businesses outside of the referrals process
  • across the country and over 175,000 in Texas last year alone, navigate the emotional and complex process
  • Um, right now, we use a process called a continuous quality improvement plan, uh, but there's really
  • Most things that we address within SSCC can be solved through that continuous quality improvement process
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 8th, 2025

Human Services

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  • From sharing consumer data or information with other businesses outside of the referrals process.
  • the country, including over 175,000 in Texas last year alone, navigate the emotional and complex process
  • Right now we use a process called a Continuous Quality Improvement Plan, but there's really nowhere to
  • address within SSCC can be solved through that Continuous Quality Improvement Plan. ...improvement process
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 8th, 2025

Human Services

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  • They do not go through a written renewal process.
  • if they're eligible for any other health care benefits.
  • This process is required at the clinic and provider level.
  • Their credentialing process can be lengthy.
  • I mean, this is an attempt at streamlining the process.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation Apr 3rd, 2025

Transportation

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  • So we, we are about 2/3 of the way through this whole process with the Army Corps and the idea is that
  • It's been a very deliberate process and with steady progress being made each session.
  • We're electing and we're foregoing the condemnation process in electing relocation, correct?
  • process for remuneration back to you is fair?
  • It opens the door for the next step of the process is my understanding.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 3rd, 2025

Transportation

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  • The process requires the train to stop prior to occupying the crossing, and the flagger must be on the
  • It's been a very deliberate process, with steady progress being made each session.
  • We're electing it; we're foregoing the condemnation process and electing relocation. Correct.
  • that it is condemned, do you feel like the process for remuneration back to you is fair?
  • There is a process, and then it goes back to local control, to where you would have a...
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 3rd, 2025

Transportation

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  • stated its intent to review the... ...financial feasibility of the project as part of its thorough process
  • So how do you, and I'm ignorant in this process I guess, but how do you apply for those grants and what
  • If you get through that gate process, the next process is called the Federal-State Partnership.
  • But that's where we are in the kind of grant process right now and what we're working through.
  • What I don't understand is that for the first time being up here and for this proposed process... object
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice Apr 1st, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1727 designates youth as having an engaged. in a habitual felony conduct and eligible for
  • Within 10 days of my release, the process is tedious.
  • We know he's eligible for parole far sooner than that.
  • Right, and not eligible for parole if you're over 18. And it will be the same thing for someone...
  • Over is not eligible for parole, that's the difference. So life will be 40 if you're under 18.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I think a good interim process would be to look at Schedule C and who all is in there and who all wants
  • But this bill adds them to it until we get to that interim process. Thank you.
  • Even though I submitted my application to TDLR within 10 days of my release, the process is tedious.
  • Yes, if the bill applies, and not eligible for parole if you're over 18.
  • Over 18 is not eligible for parole.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several criminal justice bills, with most of the discussion focused on oilfield theft, DWI enforcement, juvenile justice, reentry licensing, jail transparency, and court/judicial standards. SB 1320 would create a DPS oilfield theft unit headquartered in the Permian Basin; supporters from industry, law enforcement, and a district attorney described increasingly sophisticated, organized theft tied to cartels and multi-jurisdictional criminal networks, while DPS said it currently has only two officers working the issue. The committee voted SB 1320 out unanimously and placed it on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 826, which would enhance DWI committed in a school zone to a state jail felony, also passed unanimously after brief explanation and no testimony. SB 1171, adding juvenile justice OIG peace officers to Schedule C salary, was reported favorably on a committee substitute, and SB 1080, which would allow incarcerated people to obtain occupational licenses effective upon release, also passed on a committee substitute after testimony from formerly incarcerated advocates and reentry supporters. The committee also considered several bills aimed at tougher DWI penalties. SB 476 would increase intoxication manslaughter penalties when the offender violates an ignition interlock restriction; the bill was supported by the author, victims’ family members, Galveston officials, and law enforcement, but opposed by the Texas Civil Rights Project, which argued treatment and prevention would be more effective. After discussion about possible amendments, the bill was left pending. SB 745 would create a new first-degree felony option for intoxication manslaughter involving multiple deaths, and it was reported favorably after testimony from a prosecutor supporting the need for a stronger sentencing option. SB 2320 would broadly increase penalties for DWI offenses, including first-time DWI, DWI with an open container, high-BAC DWI, and repeat offenses; it was supported by a grieving family member and a sheriff, and the committee voted it out favorably. On juvenile justice, SB 1727 would expand tools to address assaults on staff at Texas Juvenile Justice Department facilities by lowering the age for transfer to adult prison in some cases, allowing earlier transfer of determinate-sentence youth, and restricting release when a criminal case is pending. Juvenile probation officials supported the bill as a public safety and victim-rights measure, while the Texas Civil Rights Project opposed it, arguing it would send children to inappropriate adult facilities and conflict with juvenile justice principles; the bill was left pending. SB 1437 would expand the juvenile justice do-not-hire registry to include non-certified positions, and it passed unanimously after supporters said it would help close loopholes that allow predators to move between child-serving jobs. SB 2289, requiring counties that house inmates out of state to report that information and any deaths to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, also passed unanimously. Finally, SB 989, requiring criminal background checks for court personnel who determine bail, and SB 664, establishing statewide qualifications and oversight for magistrates and associate judges, were explained and discussed as transparency and public-safety measures, with SB 989 reported favorably and SB 664 under committee consideration at the end of the transcript.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/18/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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  • This doesn't give anybody the right to go through that process as opposed to the court process, right
  • This doesn't give anybody the right to go through that process as opposed to the court process, right
  • This doesn't give anybody the right to go through that process as opposed to the court process, right
  • Right to go through that process as opposed to the court process, right? That's correct.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Judiciary

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  • that they... ...don't question your values; it's that they should be values all the way through the process
  • Correct, not capital murder but capital rape and capital sodomy, which would be eligible for the death
  • So currently under Alabama law, I am unaware of any licensure process in... ... unaware of any licensure
  • process in which foreign translators or interpreters are licensed.
  • That has nothing to do specifically with your bill, but we've been working on that process, and hopefully
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 5th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate companion is over and eligible. The chair lays out on second read.
  • We'll review process and planning schedule for water and flood planning to be in sync.
  • The Senate companion is over and eligible.
  • The Senate companion is over and eligible.
  • Senate companion is over and eligible. Chair lays out on second reading SB 72.
Bills: HJR34, HB 113, HB184, HB198, HB247, HB367, HB449, HB1778, HB514, HB576, HB632, HB1395, HB2225, HB2582, HB2494, HB766, HB2715, HB2712, HB3069, HB3505, HB 1269, HB4224, HB3609, HB5032, HB2240, HB5180, HB3348, HB4668, HB4909, HB4665, HB4895, HB3395, HB3157, HB4762, HB4395, HB4325, HB4952, HB4386, HB4273, HB2760, HB2697, HB2820, HB1828, HB1768, HB1579, HB1773, HB1871, HB2035, HB2448, HB2492, HB1411, HB4753, HB4666, HB4529, HB1499, HB1610, HB2028, HB1506, HB886, HB3546, HB796, HB223, HB1475, HB3556, HB4638, HCR126, HB38, HB 104, SB1008, SB1106, SB1172, SB2629, SB2964, SB616, HB2214, SB552, HB3181, HB3628, HB589, HB3529, HB3354, HB333, HB2914, HB4130, HB4131, HB24, HB 1160, HB3962, HB4115, HB2295, HB5398, HB1407, HB3800, HB2613, HJR138, HB42, HJR34, HB 129, HB677, HB426, HB668, HB1699, HB2017, HB2128, HB2038, HB3783, HB3717, HB2316, HB3686, HB2563, HB3883, HB4021, HB2788, HB2663, HB3305, HB3173, HB3474, HB 1105, HB3531, HB3490, HB3597, HB 1295, HB3512, HB3010, HB3112, HB4215, HB3223, HB3464, HB3120, HB4214, HB4511, HB3704, HB4081, HB4783, HB4063, HB2783, HB4937, HB5085, HB2510, HB3426, HB4361, HB 1169, HB2516, HB2347, HB4034, HB4700, HB3560, HB5150, HB3860, HB3146, HB3924, HB 113, HB184, HB198, HB247, HB367, HB449, HB1778, HB514, HB576, HB632, HB1395, HB2225, HB2582, HB2494, HB766, HB2715, HB2712, HB3069, HB3505, HB 1269, HB4224, HB3609, HB5032, HB2240, HB5180, HB3348, HB4668, HB4909, HB4665, HB4895, HB3395, HB3157, HB4762, HB4395, HB4325, HB4952, HB4386, HB4273, HB2760, HB2697, HB2820, HB1828, HB1768, HB1579, HB1773, HB1871, HB2035, HB2448, HB2492, HB1411, HB4753, HB4666, HB4529, HB1499, HB1610, HB2028, HB1506, HB886, HB3546, HB796, HB223, HB1475, HB3556, HB4638, HCR98, HCR92, HCR126
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 29th, 2026

Judiciary

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  • It's just that's the way it all fell out with the resolution and then it was a process.
  • No, they would have to go through the same process to apply for it. Could they receive a permit?
  • If they apply for it, they would go through the process like anyone else who's opening a business.
  • They'd have to go through the same process, right? I'd have to go through the same process.
  • You are aware that there is a process to apply for a liquor license, right? I am.