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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Ethics and Elections Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- NOT BEING AN ATTORNEY I DON'T KNOW THAT I COULD FRAME IT IN A LEGAL SENSE BUT TO SAY FROM A MORE LAYMAN'S
- > Mike LaRosa: I WOULD SAY IT WAS WHEN THE JUSTICES MADE THE COMMENT THEY NEED RECOGNIZING AS AN ATTORNEY
- BUT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE A TOP PRIORITY IN TERMS OF MAKING SURE YOUR STAFF AND THE ATTORNEYS
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Feb 24th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm an attorney and I serve as General Counsel for the Texas Association of Water Companies or TAWC.
- Thank you. attorney as well.
- I'm an attorney representing the Brazos River Authority.
Keywords:
hunting license, fishing license, donation, operation game thief fund, wildlife conservation, livestock, electronic registry, marks and brands, Texas Animal Health Commission, animal identification, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/11/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe, one agent and two attorneys.
- c><00:13:40.560><c> agent</c><00:13:40.880><c> and</c><00:13:41.120><c> two</c><00:13:41.360><c> attorneys
- It creates a new division in<02:06:06.480><c> the</c><02:06:06.719><c> attorney</c><02:06:07.119><c>
- And while I attorney general's office.
- When we received the fiscal note, I worked with the Attorney General's Office and with the proposal to
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I was the attorney for Talley Amusements in the two lawsuits that are referenced in your committee report
- I was the attorney for Talley Amusements in the two lawsuits that are referenced in your committee report
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and heard one bill, SB 1223 by Senator Padilla, after SB 1410 was pulled from the agenda. SB 1223 would require state and county fairs to use competitive bidding standards for contracts and prohibit sole-source contracting. The author and witness argued the bill was needed to close loopholes in the Public Contract Code, citing reported corruption and litigation involving fair contracts, including allegations that bid scores were altered and RFPs were written to favor a single bidder.
The committee heard support testimony from the bill’s witness, who described the lawsuits and said some fair contracts had avoided competitive bidding for years. There was no opposition testimony. Committee members expressed support, noting that agricultural districts are state entities that should follow state contracting rules.
The committee voted to do pass SB 1223 to the Appropriations Committee. The roll call was recorded as four votes in favor, with the bill placed on call for the absent member and then reported out 4-0.
CA
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Sep 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice.
- Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on September 10, 2025, with one bill on the agenda: SB 733 by Senator Rahab. The author described the measure as a cleanup bill that clarifies implementation of SB 464, which gave sexual assault survivors the right to opt out of testing their sexual assault kits. The bill was presented as providing clearer procedures for practitioners and investigating agencies, especially when a survivor is undecided about whether to have a kit tested.
The California Department of Justice testified in a neutral position and said it was available to answer technical questions. The California Association of Crime Lab Directors also took a neutral position, thanking the author and committee staff for amendments that preserved efficiencies in the transfer and handling of kits while clarifying whether kits should be tested. No opposition was voiced.
The committee then moved the bill, and SB 733 was passed out of committee on a roll call vote with an A recommendation. The meeting then adjourned after no further public comment or additional business.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- Johns here, and I guess Gracie is also an attorney now, so she can opine a little more on what this means
- </c> well I guess Gracie is also an attorney well I guess Gracie is also an attorney now<00:03:12.560
- c> law, including his service as Todd law, including his service as Todd County<00:05:04.240><c> Attorney
- until</c><00:05:05.280><c> his</c><00:05:05.520><c> retirement</c><00:05:06.000><c> in</c> County Attorney
- until his retirement in County Attorney until his retirement in 2018. 2018. 2018.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Transcript Highlights:
- at the intersection of my roles as Governor's Counsel, who advises our Commonwealth Judiciary, an attorney
- I'm a legal services attorney working in the Lynn office of Northeast Justice Center.
- I can attest that in my professional experience, as an attorney with over 15 years of experience in the
- I am an attorney and the director of advocacy for Mental... Committee members.
- I am an attorney and the Director of Advocacy for Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee, which is an
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hybrid hearing focused largely on DDS-related bills, with chairs Kennedy and Livingstone outlining strict time limits, accessibility procedures, and a 5 p.m. stop to preserve ASL and CART services. The committee heard testimony on several measures, including a bill from Sen. Mike Moore to create a centralized electronic education records system for students in out-of-home placements, which supporters said would improve communication, preserve IEP continuity, and reduce missed services. Paul DePaulo also testified in support, describing the educational and justice-system harms that can follow when foster youth do not receive coordinated records and supports.
A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 242/S. 149, a bill to enhance standards of care for people with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rep. Garballey and many advocates, parents, clinicians, and disability leaders supported the bill, saying it would require provider training, statewide standards, and better emergency department practices to reduce misdiagnosis, trauma, and unnecessary ER boarding. Testimony described sensory and communication barriers in medical settings, lack of provider training, and the need for continuing education and license-related requirements. Related testimony also supported H. 213/S. 111, which would improve access to behavioral health services for children involved with state agencies by requiring better discharge planning, coordination with hospitals and agencies, and more appropriate post-hospital placements.
The committee also heard strong support for H. 256/S. 102, requiring universal changing stations in public buildings, from parents, advocates, and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Witnesses said current restroom accommodations often force unsafe or undignified changes on floors, in cars, or in inaccessible spaces, and argued the cost of adding changing stations to new or renovated buildings would be modest compared with the benefits to dignity, safety, and community access. Another major topic was H. 261/S. 155 on supported decision-making agreements for certain adults, which supporters described as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship that preserves autonomy while providing trusted support. Finally, testimony on Tommy’s bill (S. 168/H. 282) described a preventable death after a hospital discharge and urged clearer communication and training requirements for residential staff handling life-sustaining equipment; the bill was presented as a safeguard for people with disabilities relying on such equipment.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- She wants to become an attorney until she's old enough to run for the U.S. Senate. Olivia.
- She would like to become an attorney and own a small law firm.
- General. ...transparency, inspection protocols, and coordination with the Attorney General.
- This gives the department specific authority to be able to turn it over to the office of the Attorney
- We could put things in administrative rule, but for the attorney general to be able to go and help us
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 48 (3-17-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, this is similar language to what Indiana passed, and it preserves the ability for the Attorney General
- <00:19:38.960><c> ability</c><00:19:39.440><c> for</c><00:19:39.520><c> the</c><00:19:39.600><c> Attorney
- </c> preserves the ability for the Attorney preserves the ability for the Attorney General<00:19:40.280
- I'm calling upon the auditor<00:59:50.520><c> and</c><00:59:50.600><c> the</c><00:59:50.640><c> attorney
- general of the auditor and the attorney general of the Commonwealth Commonwealth Commonwealth to<00:
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved the prior journal, excused absent senators, and received a House message noting passage of several House bills, including House Bill 1 despite the governor’s veto. The clerk also reported committee recommendations on a number of House bills, which were placed on the calendar, and new resolutions were introduced recognizing Chloe Yates, student wellness and physical activity in schools, and the Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
The main floor action centered on House Bill 1, which implements the Federal Education Opportunity Program in Kentucky. Supporters argued the measure would bring federal tax-credit dollars into Kentucky to expand educational opportunities for students and families at no cost to the state budget, while opponents urged sustaining the governor’s veto and raised concerns about accountability and the bill’s structure. After debate, the Senate voted 31-5 to override the veto, and House Bill 1 was finally passed notwithstanding the governor’s veto.
The Senate then took up Senate Bill 183 on proxy advisory services. The House committee substitute exempted certain nonprofits with less than $500,000 in annual gross revenue from proxy advisor services from the bill’s cause-of-action provisions while preserving attorney general enforcement authority. The chamber concurred with the House substitute and then passed the bill as amended. Senators also passed Senate Bill 263, the School of Innovation cleanup bill, which makes technical changes, requires KDE support for waiver applications, and creates a pilot project for three schools of innovation with proposed matching grants. Senate Bill 281 on grandparent visitation was also adopted with committee substitute and passed unanimously after discussion focused on balancing grandparents’ access with parental rights and existing case law. Later, the Senate began consideration of Senate Bill 324 on the film industry credit, with the sponsor describing technical changes and expanded provisions to support film, video, gaming, and related production activity in Kentucky.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Requiring MMB to include fraud impacts in budget forecasts 3/3/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- irrespective of what you think the number of fraud might be, we've heard from the former district attorney
- > district</c> be, we've heard from the former district be, we've heard from the former district attorney
- that it could be upwards of 9 attorney that it could be upwards of 9 billion.<00:02:17.240><c> We've
- I would say that once we begin articulating what that fraud is, as it has by the now former Attorney
- </c> has by the now former, uh, Attorney has by the now former, uh, Attorney General<00:10:52.839><c>
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jun 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The Attorney General is Rachel: currently initiating a review, and so you all could make a request to
- I am not certain that the Attorney General is the right entity to do that.
- General and the Attorney General is the one that then takes action.
- OK, I think certainly those are Rachel: options given the Attorney General.
- I'd actually like to move that the letter be sent to both the state auditor and the Attorney General's
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 04/30/25
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- It was me and an associate attorney and a paralegal.
- It was me and um an associate<00:24:32.159><c> attorney</c><00:24:32.480><c> and</c><00:24:32.559><c>
- </c><00:24:33.440><c> We</c> associate attorney and a parallegal.
- We associate attorney and a parallegal.
- enforcement within attorney general enforcement within judiciary<00:41:37.920><c> while</c><00:41:38.240
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But at this point, what I'd like to see them do is request from their bond attorneys where in state law
- > New</c><00:20:30.080><c> York</c><00:20:30.960><c> and</c><00:20:31.200><c> and</c> their bond attorneys
- in New York and and their bond attorneys in New York and and I<00:20:31.760><c> understand</c><00:20
- to see them do is request from their to see them do is request from their bond<00:20:42.400><c> attorneys
- , okay, where in state law bond attorneys, okay, where in state law is<00:20:44.960><c> it</c><00:20:
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (01/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I am a semi-retired land use attorney, although I've been doing mostly estate and trust work recently
- 34.520><c> use</c> committee I am a semi-retired land use committee I am a semi-retired land use attorney
- although I've been doing mostly attorney although I've been doing mostly estate<00:18:37.520><c> and
- Just a little bit of background: I spent 10 years with the Attorney General's office, working in what
- years with the Attorney General's office uh<00:25:51.600><c> um</c><00:25:52.440><c> working</c><00:
Summary:
The Public Works and Highways Committee held an orientation meeting focused on introducing members, outlining committee norms, and hearing an overview from the Department of Transportation. Chair David Mills emphasized the committee’s long-standing bipartisan working style, asked members to share contact information for short-notice scheduling, and noted that the committee would need to complete as much work as possible before the building is vacated later in the year. Members introduced themselves and described backgrounds in engineering, construction, planning, local government, military service, education, and business. Several members highlighted prior service on planning boards, school boards, zoning boards, or in transportation-related fields as relevant to the committee’s work.
Members repeatedly described the committee as collegial and nonpartisan, with most bills going to the consent calendar. The chair also noted that the committee’s work centers on state infrastructure, including roads, bridges, highways, and buildings. Representative Cluder, the ranking member, and others echoed that the committee is effective because it talks issues through and resolves disagreements collaboratively. One member mentioned a recent trip that reinforced the importance of infrastructure resilience after storms and rebuilding efforts in other states.
Department of Transportation officials, led by Assistant Commissioner and Chief Engineer David Rodrig, gave a detailed organizational and operational overview. They described DOT’s structure, mission of “transportation excellence,” and major responsibilities across highways, bridges, rail, transit, aeronautics, maintenance, and administration. Rodrig reported 1,651 permanent positions and 404 vacancies, 2,160 state bridges with 115 on the Red List, 4,600 centerline miles of roadway, 25 public airports, 11 transit systems, and 194 active state-owned rail lines. He also outlined FY 2024 spending, project development activity, highway maintenance operations, fleet and fuel systems, and the distinction between the highway fund and DOT’s budget, including the role of federal funds and the turnpike enterprise fund. No votes were taken and no bills were acted on during this orientation meeting.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- , if not better than an attorney.
- , if not better than an attorney.
- Kirk, and Attorney Linder.
- Kirk, and Attorney Linder.
- Kirk, and Attorney Linder.
Summary:
The hearing focused on House Bill 610, which would fold the Office of the Consumer Advocate into the Department of Energy rather than fully eliminate consumer advocacy functions. The prime sponsor argued the current office is small, funded by a special assessment on ratepayers, and duplicative of DOE work. He said moving the function to DOE would streamline energy policy review, reduce bureaucracy, and better focus the larger agency on lowering residential energy costs. He also disputed claims that the Consumer Advocate is independent, saying the office is appointed through a political process similar to DOE leadership.
Committee members and the sponsor discussed whether the bill would actually relocate existing positions or replace them, and whether the Department of Energy would absorb the cost of the transferred staff. The sponsor said the fiscal note shows roughly a million-dollar reduction in both revenue assessment and spending, and that the bill would effectively reduce the office from five positions to three. He also defended his cost estimates for energy-code-related housing impacts and said the Consumer Advocate has sometimes supported policies he считает increase costs, such as energy-efficiency measures and building code changes. He argued the office should focus more on energy supply and generation, including natural gas and nuclear, rather than efficiency alone.
Representative Wendy Thomas testified in opposition, saying the Consumer Advocate is an important, fair, and impartial voice for ratepayers and warning that the bill was fiscally irresponsible because the incumbent could still be owed salary and benefits if the office were repealed. She also said the bill’s drafting was confusing and that the Consumer Advocate’s role is to push back on utilities on behalf of consumers. Other members raised questions about whether the DOE would simply inherit the same political appointment structure and whether the bill would meaningfully lower bills. No vote was taken in the excerpt; the chair indicated additional testimony would follow, and the Department of Energy was present to answer questions.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- But the city attorney explained to us that there was just a twist in the way the law was written that
- In my experience from an attorney drafting standpoint, I’ve seen it typically under the authority of
- </c> Sean Lock who is in the Attorney Sean Lock who is in the Attorney General's<01:25:35.080><c> office
- We really need the Attorney General's office to kind of set those bounds, based on federal and state
- </c> Agriculture um unless the the Attorney Agriculture um unless the the Attorney General's<01:55:23.199
Summary:
The committee held a work session on a bill arising from the Lee case involving animal seizures and humane society involvement. Members and the commissioner discussed concerns about due process, lack of clear notice to animal owners, the need for owners to understand when they are surrendering ownership, and whether humane agents should have additional training or certification. Several members also questioned the role of the NH SPCA and humane societies, the absence of oversight, and whether there was any financial or policy conflict in their involvement. The commissioner said the Department of Agriculture does not have a direct relationship with humane societies, but does coordinate with police on seizures, and noted that problems tend to arise when agencies do not consult the department first.
Testimony and discussion focused on possible fixes to the bill, including clearer written notice of rights, requiring a third-party qualified veterinarian or other neutral evaluator, establishing the condition of animals at the time of seizure for later court proceedings, and possibly using teleconferencing with a veterinarian in limited circumstances. Some members suggested the bill may need a broader study committee, while others said it should be amended now rather than delayed. The chair said the bill would be worked on further and sent to the subcommittee for more detailed review.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 250, which would allow local governing bodies to regulate dog muzzling. Representative Jodi Newell testified that the bill was intended to let municipalities respond to dangerous dogs, citing Keene’s attempt to require muzzling after a serious incident but lack of clear authority under current law. Deborah LeBlanc also testified about a dog attack that seriously injured her dog and said a muzzle requirement could have prevented the attack. Committee members asked about the incident, existing dog-control laws, and whether the dog had been leashed; the discussion suggested the bill was meant to clarify local authority over muzzling as a public safety measure.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Committee Meeting Jun 25th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Executive
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We would request that the enforcement remain with the Attorney General and other public prosecutors.
- We would request that the enforcement remain with the Attorney General and other public prosecutors.
- This bill empowers the Attorney General to take enforcement action against fraudulent actors and gives
- companies to disclose what information was shared, and establishes reporting requirements to the Attorney
Summary:
The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard a long agenda focused largely on AI-related consumer protection, child safety, and privacy bills. Members first adopted the consent calendar, then took up SB 1050, which would require disclosures when advertisements use AI-generated or synthetic performers. Supporters, including SAG-AFTRA, Common Sense Media, and labor groups, said consumers should know when an ad depicts a non-human performer and that the bill protects both consumers and workers. Opponents from TechNet, the Motion Picture Association, broadcasters, and business groups argued the bill was too broad, lacked a deception standard, could burden accessibility uses and short audio ads, and created litigation risk. The committee voted the bill out on a party-line-leaning roll, with several members noting concerns but supporting continued work on the measure.
The committee also approved SB 1111, which creates liability and remedies for non-consensual digital replicas using a person’s voice or likeness, and SB 1146, which targets deceptive AI-generated health advertisements that depict synthetic health care providers. Both measures drew support from consumer, labor, medical, and child-safety advocates and faced no formal opposition. Members emphasized the need to prevent deepfake abuse, especially in health-related ads where consumers could be misled into trusting fake doctors or medical endorsements.
Several child- and privacy-focused bills were also heard and advanced. SB 867 would place a four-year moratorium on AI chatbot-powered toys for children, with supporters warning about harmful content, addictive design, and privacy risks; some opposition raised definitional concerns and asked for clearer standards. SB 1247 would give child influencers the right to delete monetized content posted during their minority, and it moved forward without opposition. SB 1000 updated California’s AI Transparency Act to align content provenance rules with newer technology and international standards, with support from Google and Adobe and no opposition. Finally, SB 957 would require social media companies to notify users when the federal government seeks their data through administrative subpoenas, give users time to challenge the request, and report disclosures; supporters framed it as a First Amendment and due process protection, while one member opposed it as an overreach against federal law enforcement. All of the measures discussed were reported out of committee, with several rolls left open for absent members.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- We would request that enforcement remain with the Attorney General and other public prosecutors.
- This bill empowers the Attorney General to take enforcement action against fraudulent actors and gives
- companies to disclose what information was shared, and establishes reporting requirements to the Attorney
- Social media has become a critical... requirements to the Attorney General.