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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Wed Mar 18, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 29

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I remember she said she used to collect recyclables just to buy a pack of cigarettes.
  • And I remember she said she used to collect recyclables just to buy a pack of cigarettes.
  • House Bill 1800 House Draft 1 forces us to answer the one prime question: how do you fund a state?
  • </c><00:58:18.800><c> us</c> House Bill 1800 House Draft 1 forces us House Bill 1800 House Draft 1 forces
  • On the measure before us, all minority members vote aye, with the exception of the following.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

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  • So this offers us, the pre-trial diversion programs, offer us... us a program, a way to kind of fill
  • Some of us had to flee; he was behind cooking for some of his co-workers.
  • deadly force in the defense of property.
  • deadly force in defense of property for the charges of theft.
  • It requires that the use of deadly force must be reasonable and necessary to prevent the loss of property
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think it's important for us as this Business and Commerce Committee to always be mindful of things
  • It's the trade of my father.
  • And you lose One of your journeyman plumbers, you've lost a third of your company.
  • pay that claims essentially out of that and keep that cost off of my insurance company.
  • I do not believe it will be anywhere as close to the length of our AMB committee that many of us will
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

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  • This piece will help us to, from my understanding, would you agree to retain some of the high-quality
  • The size of the task force This is indicative of the number of agencies that actually touch on workforce
  • force to solve what should be, in my opinion, a very narrow set of actions that's more direct and more
  • Now, would these members on this task force be paid, or would this be more of a voluntary type of task
  • force?
TX
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  • someone who is operating outside of the scope of their training. ...and abusive use of force.
  • This hopefully will... ...will encourage more use of non-lethal force than lethal force.
  • , are having to answer... ...for every time, every incident of use of force.
  • of force using less lethal devices.
  • The justified use of lethal weapons is to increase the standards for the justified use of lethal weapons
TX
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  • Well, there used to be a body of case law that set rules for trial courts when a discovery violation
  • We believe that... taking this option off the table will likely force us to export custody of inmates
  • on this with us, and of course, I'm happy to answer any questions that you may have.
  • As the price of copper has continued to increase, thousands of Texas residents have been forced... have
  • So that's kind of a rub with some of us in the business.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part II) Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Justice

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  • Well, there used to be a body of case law that set rules for trial courts to follow when a discovery
  • We believe that taking this option off the table will likely force us to export custody of inmates in
  • this with us, and of course, happy to answer any questions that you may have. ...portion of the bill
  • this with us, and of course, happy to answer any questions that you may have.
  • So that's kind of a rub with some of us that are in the business: we follow all the regulations.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice heard testimony on several bills dealing with criminal discovery, crime lab access, controlled substances, community supervision, interference with officers, oilfield theft, and copper theft. On SB 1124, witnesses split over whether the bill clarified discovery law after the Heath decision or rolled back the Michael Morton Act; opponents argued it narrowed disclosure and shifted responsibility away from prosecutors, while supporters said it restored balance, limited harsh sanctions, and preserved exculpatory-disclosure duties. The committee later voted 4-0 to report SB 1124 favorably and place it on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also heard and later reported favorably SB 1372, which resolves a statutory conflict over access to the DPS crime lab portal, and SB 1936, which changes how LSD “abuse units” are defined for testing and charging purposes; both were sent to the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1937, which would require a subject-matter expert from the testing lab to participate in pretrial meetings in capital cases involving biological evidence, was also reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then heard SB 552, which would make people defined in the bill as “illegal aliens” ineligible for judge-ordered or jury-recommended community supervision, including deferred adjudication. Supporters said the bill would prevent state-funded early release of people who entered or remained in the country unlawfully, while county officials and immigration advocates warned it would be overbroad, difficult to administer, and costly to local jails and taxpayers. Despite those concerns, the committee voted to report SB 552 favorably, and Senator Huffman requested it be taken to the floor. On SB 1208, which increases interference with a peace officer or public official from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony, law enforcement witnesses said repeat “auditors” and similar actors were creating dangerous confrontations and needed stronger deterrence; opponents argued the bill would chill protected filming and protest activity. The committee voted to report SB 1208 favorably and place it on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also took testimony on SB 1806, a committee substitute addressing oilfield theft and related crimes. Supporters from law enforcement and the oil and gas industry said organized theft of crude, equipment, and related materials is a growing problem and that the bill would strengthen penalties, allow seizure and sale of stolen product, and improve inspection and forensic tools. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably, with placement on the local and uncontested calendar. Finally, the committee heard SB 1646, which targets copper theft and fiber vandalism by increasing penalties, requiring reporting and recordkeeping for certain purchases, and adding training and enforcement tools. Telecommunications, law enforcement, and emergency-network witnesses supported the bill as necessary to protect 9-1-1 and critical infrastructure, while metal recyclers warned the bill could overregulate legitimate businesses and sweep too broadly. The committee later voted to report the committee substitute for SB 1646 favorably as well.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Justice

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  • use of force.
  • use of force.
  • of force using less lethal devices.
  • the justified use of lethal weapons; it is to increase the standards for the justified use of lethal
  • that all of us want, which is more and more de-escalation of situations without the use of force to
Summary: The committee heard a series of criminal justice bills, beginning with SB 1870 and SB 1727, both of which were adopted as committee substitutes and reported favorably to the full Senate. SB 1870 would bar local governments from adopting policies that decriminalize controlled substances or direct officials not to enforce state drug laws, with civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General for violations. SB 1727 was described as a technical change to make the draft a formal Legislative Council version of a TDCJ-related assault bill; both bills were also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up SB 2405, the major Sunset bill for TDCJ, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Windham School District, and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee. Senator Parker explained that the bill continues and modernizes those agencies, requires a 10-year facilities and staffing plan, expands rehabilitation and reentry programming, improves parole-board consistency and training, and codifies various cleanup and inspector general recommendations. Sunset staff and agency witnesses discussed the bill’s data-sharing, program coordination, and projected savings from reducing delays in parole-voted programming; public witnesses generally supported the post-secondary education and reentry provisions, while some urged stronger statutory direction for Windham and more reform to medically recommended intensive supervision. The bill was left pending. SB 1804, SB 1099, SB 2569, and SB 2570 were also heard. SB 1804 would allow restitution for tattoo removal for human trafficking survivors and remove the age restriction so adult survivors can qualify; it was reported favorably and sent to the local calendar. SB 1099 would increase penalties for certain felony offenses when committed by a person determined to be unlawfully present in the country; immigration and civil rights witnesses opposed it as overbroad and difficult to administer, but it was reported favorably. SB 2569 would modernize unmanned aircraft reporting by requiring law enforcement agencies to post reports on public websites; it passed unanimously and was sent to the local calendar. SB 2570 would create a defense to prosecution for peace officers and correctional guards using less-lethal force weapons within the scope of their training; law enforcement witnesses supported it, civil rights and prosecutor witnesses raised concerns that it was too broad and could weaken existing use-of-force standards, and the bill was left pending for further work.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for your faithfulness to each and every one of us today.
  • Evans it would be our great honor if you would re lead us in the pledge of allegiance.
  • Instead of using either of those, we've gone to.
  • Senate Bill 1509 by Newton of the House and Yuck of the Senate, an act relating to groundwater use.
  • Senate Bill 1314 by Newton of the House and Eck of the Senate, an act relating to groundwater use.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for your faithfulness to each and every one of us.
  • To know that you are human like the rest of us.
  • Senate Bill 1509 by Newton of the House and Yek of the Senate, an act relating to groundwater use.
  • Senate Bill 1509 by Newton of the House and Yek of the Senate, an act relating to groundwater use.
  • Senate Bill 1509 by Newton of the House and Yek of the Senate, an act relating to groundwater use.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week Colonel Stanley L. Evans, Oklahoma City Young Professionals, state contest winners for America’s 250th anniversary, and a long series of page introductions. The chamber then moved into floor action on a large number of measures, many of them Senate bills and House joint resolutions dealing with administrative rules and agency oversight, public safety, education, health, agriculture, business, and tax policy. Among the major bills discussed were SB 1543 on aggregating multiple DUI charges within one year into a single felony case, HB 1933 on nitrous oxide violations, SB 1859 creating an OSBI Cybercrimes and Fraud Unit, SB 237 on ad valorem tax NAICS code changes, SB 2065 designating pollinator-related state symbols, SB 44 extending nonprofit sales tax exemptions to contractors, SB 2030 updating automated expungement procedures, SB 2045 expanding the Grow Your Own education program, and several water and agriculture measures including SB 1509, SB 1314, and SB 2071. Members also considered multiple joint resolutions approving permanent administrative rules for education, energy and agriculture, business and commerce, health agencies, and building code rules, with Kendricks explaining that some major rules were separated out for transparency and, in one case, a cost mitigation agreement had been reached. Testimony and debate were generally brief and focused on clarifying amendments. Several authors explained that amendments were added to address constitutionality, remove outdated or incorrect language, or reflect negotiated changes with agencies and stakeholders. Notable discussion included concerns about forum shopping in SB 1543, questions about the scope of the Grow Your Own program in SB 2045, and clarification that SB 1618’s pretrial report language had been changed to a public safety report agreed to by sheriffs and district attorneys. The House adopted numerous amendments without objection and passed the bills by wide margins, including some unanimous or near-unanimous votes, while a few measures drew more opposition, such as SB 1403, SB 1509, SB 2071, and SB 1618. The House also adopted HCR 1027 setting sine die adjournment for Thursday, May 14, and adjourned until the next day, May 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Could you give us an idea of what the purpose of the commission is? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • King and the six major principles of life that he presented to each and every one of us.
  • I know that they're also members of us. ...single one of us. We're grateful that you're here.
  • I know so many of us did.
  • Lots of good people visiting us here today.
Bills: HB34 , HM7 , HM8 , HM17 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM25 , HM34 , HB95 , HB111 , SB1 , HJR1 , HM4 , HM22
Summary: The House convened with quorum, prayer, pledges, and a series of memorials, certificates, guest introductions, and legislative messages. House Memorial 8 honored the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Dr. King’s legacy; members spoke about the commission’s work in promoting service, liberty, equality, and student leadership. The memorial passed unanimously, 70-0. Later, House Memorial 25 recognized victims of violent crime and their families, with emotional testimony from lawmakers and guests describing the lasting impact of homicide and the importance of survivor voices. That memorial also passed unanimously, 70-0. The chamber then recognized numerous guests, including Kid Frost, several student “shadows” from Belen High School and other schools, Santo Domingo Pueblo leaders, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, CNM board members and students, Southwest Cheese representatives, military installation leaders, and others. Members also highlighted community events and receptions, including Silver Spikes Day and a 100th bill celebration. The House received several executive messages from the governor authorizing bill submissions on virtual power plants, apprenticeship funding for public works, AEDs at school athletic activities, and an energy affordability and grid reliability commission, along with a Senate message transmitting Senate Bill 2. Committee reports were adopted on a number of measures, including House Bills 145, 200, 32, 33, 61, 201, 153, 154, 184, 110, and 109, plus House Memorials 23, 24, and 26, and House Joint Memorial 2. The Appropriations and Finance Committee also reported a substitute for House Bills 2 and 3, which was adopted. On third reading, Senate Bill 1, dealing with a doctor compact for New Mexico, passed the House 64-0 after discussion about its role in physician recruitment and the need for malpractice reform. House Bill 34, a cleanup bill related to nurse licensure and charter school nurses, was also taken up for debate, with questions focused on the three-tier nurse evaluation system and recruitment impacts.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 29th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • of his life, who's on the dais with us today, Rhonda, whom he married in 1991.
  • Tony's legacy as a muralist and community artist remains an inspiration, reminding us of the power of
  • with all of us.
  • of staffers working for us that make the legislature run smoothly.
  • So let's just use that for the purposes of our hypothetical.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

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  • services, putting food on the table for all of us.
  • services, putting food on the table for all of us.
  • We also see over 95% of teenagers report active use of social media, with 65% reporting daily use.
  • Teenagers report active use of social media, with 65% reporting daily use.
  • the designation of the proposed general distribution, location, and extent of the use of the land be
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 26th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We ask that you place your sovereign hand upon us to guide us in the coming weeks of session that we
  • He is also a member and past president of the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians.
  • Base, and from there she was able to serve in the US Air Force in Desert Storm.
  • Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the second session of the 60th Oklahoma
  • And that copies of this resolution be distributed. That concludes reading of the resolution.