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NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (03/10/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><05:12:36.920><c> of</c> homes being available in large parts of homes being available in large parts
  • Act is part of the piece<05:18:34.558><c> of</c><05:18:34.680><c> the</c><05:18:34.798><c> part</c><
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (11/03/2025)

Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • So either they could provide us documentation or we can find through what we call ex parte process that
  • I think the app is part of the solution.
  • of the solution &gt;&gt; the app the app is part of the solution I<00:33:16.720><c> think</c><00:33:
  • And ex parte basically means if we have access to data, we're to use it.
  • And ex parte basically means if we have access to data, we're to use it.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Feb 24th, 2026

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the second part of the bill, it creates a crime for reckless driving involving racing.
  • To borrow a phrase from an ex-police officer, they would catch them but refuse to clean them.
  • From a gun manufacturer and you reconfigure that gun with any aftermarket parts, you cannot sue the gun
  • So I guess the question I have is, like ghost gun parts. Does this even classify into that at all?
  • The question I have is, like ghost gun parts. Does this even classify into that at all? No.
Summary: The committee heard a long series of House bills, mostly on criminal justice, public safety, transportation, and administrative procedures. Measures included lowering school-zone speed issues on certain highways (HB 2979), allowing DMV staff to accept physical proof of insurance (HB 2980), barring people convicted of pedophilia from adopting children (HB 2936), allowing lawful weapon carry on boats (HB 2937), and restricting fire departments from hiring people required to register as sex offenders (HB 382). Other bills addressed warrant fee increases for counties (HB 3262), making strangulation in domestic violence cases an 85% crime (HB 3264), creating offenses for reckless driving tied to racing and collisions (HB 3266), criminalizing knowingly making or displaying fictitious license plates (HB 3268), and allowing electronic arrest warrants (HB 3269). The committee also advanced bills on Open Meetings Act enforcement, OCC port-of-entry arrest authority, expanding protections for municipal officials and notaries, creating vessel titling, and modernizing vehicle inspection/title procedures. Several members raised questions about costs, enforcement authority, and whether new penalties would shift burdens to consumers or local governments. For example, HB 3262 drew concern about passing warrant-fee costs to the public, and HB 3268 prompted questions about existing law and the need for a new felony for fake tags. The OCC port-of-entry bill generated extended discussion about whether a regulatory agency should have arrest authority, with supporters arguing it would free up Highway Patrol and sheriff resources and opponents questioning the expansion of quasi-law-enforcement powers. Other bills were presented as request bills from agencies or constituents, including the Attorney General, Oklahoma City police, the Bomb Squad, the Corporation Commission, and local residents. The committee also approved a number of bills with little or no opposition, including a domestic violence strangulation measure, a bill on Open Meetings Act remedies, a bill allowing sentence modification requests by district attorneys, and a bill requiring domestic violence incident reports and judicial training. Later, the committee considered additional public safety and criminal procedure bills such as making firearm theft a felony, increasing the damage threshold for police response in property-damage crashes, and requiring the state to pay expert witness costs in capital appeals. Most measures were reported out do pass, with several unanimous votes and a few split votes, including HB 3262 and the OCC port-of-entry bill. The meeting ended after laying over a few bills and adjourning.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Elections - 02/06/25

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then I had an opportunity to do USA work in Lebanon, and since then I've been a part-time referee for
  • sexually offended during their Boy Scout experience, so I'm interviewing Boy Scouts at the moment as part
  • </c> and uh since then I've been a part-time and uh since then I've been a part-time TR<00:03:58.480>
  • </c><00:04:36.720><c> the</c><00:04:36.880><c> moment</c><00:04:37.360><c> as</c><00:04:37.600><c> part
  • at the moment as part of that team<00:04:39.639><c> that</c><00:04:40.039><c> gives</c><00:04:40.240
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • where a judge may meet with one party and not give the other party a chance to respond, such as in ex
  • parte communication.
  • We have a TB outbreak in the southeast part of the state, and we recently were told two days ago that
  • Just so you know, we activated two task force teams on the H5N1 in the eastern part of the state.
  • The important part here is also to recognize that if the meat isn't handled well, you could get...
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • are all now including Representative Cleor and thank you for her eagle eye of seeing that she was a part
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  • of the 13th seeing that she was a a part of the 13th and<00:02:55.720><c> the</c><00:02:55.840><c> 20th
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Keywords: 1183, house
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Fri Feb 21, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I believe 302D-5, 302D-6, and 302D-17 outline those parts where the commission has the authority.
  • It's Weant, but you did the V part of it.
  • It's Weant, but you did the V part of it.
  • Are they not part of the herd, according to the CDC's own website?
  • Are they not part of the herd, according to the CDC's own website?
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard several measures, beginning with HB 194, which would designate May 22 as Maritime Day. Testimony from labor, health, and community groups was in support, and the committee later recommended passage of the bill as is, with several members voting yes and some reserving or being excused. HB 458 would designate April 27 as Brother Joseph Dutton Day; the Department of Accounting and General Services, the Joseph Dutton Guild, and a descendant all supported it, and the committee recommended passage with technical amendments. HB 957 would designate the first Friday in May as Lā‘au Day; support came from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and many individuals, and the committee recommended passage as is. HB 345 would establish the ʻōpae ula as the state shrimp to promote awareness and protection of anchialine ecosystems; DLNR, Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAu, and other supporters testified, and the committee recommended passage with technical amendments. The committee also heard HB 901, which would allow public charter schools to appeal directly to the Board of Education on certain operational, governance, or funding matters. The Attorney General and the Public Charter School Commission offered technical comments and suggested amendments, while the commission described its current monitoring and renewal process and said it works closely with schools over the life of a charter contract. Members raised concerns about whether the bill would shift too much work to the Board of Education, and one member voted no when the committee later moved the bill with the Attorney General’s amendments. HB 1066 would add Head Start-related ex officio members to the Early Learning Board; the Early Learning Board and the Executive Office on Early Learning supported it, explaining the changes were needed to align with the federal Head Start Act, and the committee moved it forward without opposition. HB 1069 would add voting members from the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. DOE and the School Facilities Authority supported the change as a way to strengthen collaboration, though questions from members focused on the current communication process between the agencies. HB 1343 would require the Board of Education to adopt a policy banning student phone and related device use during school hours; the committee noted written testimony in support and then moved to decision-making. At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted recommendations to pass HB 194, HB 458 with technical amendments, HB 957, HB 345 with technical amendments, HB 901 with amendments, HB 1066, HB 1069, and HB 1343.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Then they'll waste a bunch of time and money on everyone's part, as well as the court's time, by taking
  • Part of the challenge there is that there is no comprehensive database for your voters, and so a lot
  • And authorizes the Walker County Hospital District to lease all or part of its property, including hospital
  • As part of a settlement agreement between Plainfield Tifts and the City of Tyler, they have both agreed
  • You've got a lot of ex-military personnel, so you've got delayed PTSD and other issues as well because
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, there is one particularly troublesome part of the legislation.
  • So, I think the most problematic part of that is being able to arrest somebody for a comment.
  • I would greatly be a part of that conversation. Thank you. Representative Jackson. Thank you, Mr.
  • But since we are not voting on the bill today, I bypass that part. But let's do the 24 feet.
  • Now, the problem is, as always, I start taking the... the ex starts Camille at the same time in the field
Bills: HB403, HB224
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • , even though we're talking about something that is fun and celebratory, this is real business and part
  • But then it's all the marine trades, and it's very much a part of not just our heritage, our coastal
  • heritage, not just the people and families in our own districts, but very much a significant part of
  • They continue to be a very robust part of our economy and very much a partner in the sustainability that
  • We want what is part of the DNA for Western Mass to be part of the DNA for the whole Commonwealth.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a public hybrid hearing with several late-file bills and a large turnout. The main topics were symbolic designations and local property/lease matters: bills to designate the American lobster as the official crustacean of the Commonwealth, asparagus as the official state vegetable, and a Waltham bill concerning the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink lease and right of first refusal. Senator Howard also testified on a Lowell bill making a limited language change to facilitate redevelopment of the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINK) at UMass Lowell. Testimony on the lobster bill emphasized the industry’s cultural and economic importance to coastal Massachusetts, its sustainability efforts, and its role in working waterfronts and the seafood economy. The asparagus bill drew especially enthusiastic support from Hadley Elementary students, teachers, local farmers, and legislators, who described asparagus as central to western Massachusetts agriculture, identity, and civic education. The Waltham rink bill was presented as necessary to protect a heavily used community and youth hockey facility after major city investment, while committee members noted concerns about privatization and affordability of ice time. The Lowell bill was described as a narrow technical fix to remove a reversionary clause that could impede a major redevelopment project. Committee members generally expressed support or favorable reactions to the proposals, with several lighthearted comments about lobster and asparagus. The hearing concluded after testimony ended, and a motion was made and seconded to close the hearing.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight May 20th, 2026

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • though we're talking about this as something that is fun and celebratory, this is real business and part
  • But then it's all the marine trades, and it's very much a part of not just our heritage, our coastal
  • heritage, not just the people and families in our own districts, but very much a significant part of
  • We want what is part of the DNA for Western Mass to be part of the DNA for the whole Commonwealth.
  • The lobster industry remains a vital part of Massachusetts coastal communities and culture.
Summary: The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a public hearing on several bills, including proposals to designate lobster as the official crustacean of the Commonwealth, asparagus as the official state vegetable, and a bill affecting property in Lowell tied to the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (Link). Legislators also heard testimony on H. 5315 concerning the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink in Waltham and the city’s effort to preserve its long-term lease and right of first refusal, with supporters arguing the rink is a major regional asset for youth hockey and public recreation. Another bill, S. 3061, would make a narrow language change to prior law governing a Lowell property to remove a reversionary clause and clear the way for redevelopment associated with the Link project. Support for the asparagus bill came from Senator Comerford, Representative Gomez, Hadley Elementary School students and staff, and local farmers, who described asparagus as central to Hadley and western Massachusetts history, agriculture, and identity. They emphasized the student-led nature of the campaign, the region’s long asparagus-growing tradition, and the educational value of the legislative process. Supporters of the lobster designation, including Representative Machino and the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association, highlighted lobster’s importance to coastal heritage, sustainability, and the state’s economy, noting the industry’s jobs and annual landings. The Waltham rink bill was backed by Representative Stanley, Mayor McCarthy, and Representative Lawn, who said the city had invested millions in the facility and that losing the lease could harm youth hockey access and the broader community. Committee members generally responded favorably to the testimony, praising the student advocacy on asparagus, the economic and cultural significance of lobster and farming, and the importance of keeping hockey affordable and accessible. No substantive votes were taken during the hearing itself, and the final action recorded was a motion and second to close the hearing after all testimony concluded.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the second part of the bill creates a crime for reckless driving involving racing.
  • To borrow a phrase from an ex-police officer, they would catch them but refused to clean them.
  • If they're capable of causing destruction or injury, in whole or in part, and if they conspire to manufacture
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight May 20th, 2026

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • , even though we're talking about something that is fun and celebratory, this is real business and part
  • But then it's all the marine trades, and it's very much a part of not just our heritage, our coastal
  • heritage, not just the people and families in our own districts, but very much a significant part of
  • We want what is part of the DNA for Western Mass to be part of the DNA for the whole Commonwealth.
  • And I think one of the things that this does is make the most expensive part of hockey that much more
Bills: H5088, H5315, H5335, S3061, S3073
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development May 12th, 2026

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's part of our culture, it's part of our economy and identity of Louisiana.
  • You've got to pay part of their housing. You've got to guarantee them so many dollars.
  • Our part of the industry is $4 billion in revenue for the state of Louisiana. Four billion.
  • Beautiful part of the state up there in Northwest Arkansas.
  • It is very inefficient, but the other part is that it is generally a single supercell.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Development met on May 12, 2026, approved the April 28 minutes, and heard extensive testimony on House Concurrent Resolution 77, which urges federal action to address labor shortages affecting Louisiana’s crawfish industry and other seasonal employers. Representative Butler, Commissioner Strain, industry representatives, landscapers, nursery operators, and Farm Bureau supporters argued that H-2A/H-2B visa limits and processing delays are hurting crawfish processors, landscapers, nurseries, and related businesses, causing lost production, higher costs, and broader economic harm. Members emphasized that the workers discussed are legal guest workers, not illegal immigration, and several senators voiced support. HCR 77 was reported favorably, with a motion to co-author also noted. The committee then considered House Bill 81 on property rights and accountability for violations. Representative Boyer presented the bill, but Senator Long asked that it be voluntarily deferred so he could work on possible amendments and improve the measure before it advances. The author agreed, and the bill was deferred. The committee also heard and acted on several bills related to agricultural policy and food systems. House Bill 512, concerning cell-cultured meat, was presented as a measure to protect livestock producers and allow continued research while prohibiting the product; after questions about research and labeling, it was reported favorably. House Bill 717, a labeling companion measure for cell-cultured meat, was also reported favorably. House Bill 1194, which would direct the LSU AgCenter to study food deserts and develop a plan, drew concern from the AgCenter over capacity and funding; members agreed to report it without action so it could be recommitted to finance and worked on further. Finally, House Bill 663, revising the membership of the Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District board, was presented on behalf of the absent author and reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so it's an honor to be a part of the committee, Mr.
  • I think that was a healthy part of it.
  • But I think this is a very important part. It's the hidden part of Senate Bill 37.
  • I was present at these meetings in an ex officio role.
  • So I think that's the part of the system that...
Summary: The Senate Committee on Higher Education met with a quorum, adopted its interim rules on a 6-0 vote, and heard opening remarks from members and staff introductions. The chair emphasized higher education’s role in workforce development and noted a Legislative Budget Board survey issue that was resolved after a community college initially did not respond because the survey was marked optional. The committee then focused on monitoring implementation of Senate Bill 37, which governs public higher education boards, curriculum review, faculty senates/councils, training for regents, and the ombudsman office. Testimony from Chancellor Brandon Creighton of Texas Tech, Commissioner Wynn Rosser, UNT Chancellor Michael Williams, and Ombudsman Brandon Simmons described how SB 37 is being implemented. They said boards now have stronger authority, faculty senates are advisory, and institutions are reviewing general education curricula and other programs for rigor, relevance, and workforce value. Rosser said the statewide advisory committee is reviewing the core curriculum and board training requirements are being administered, while Simmons reported the ombudsman office has received 73 complaints, opened two investigations, and expects a third, with many complaints outside its jurisdiction or harassing in nature. Members questioned witnesses about transfer credits, board training content, auditing, conflicts of interest, curriculum decisions, and whether any institutions were missing deadlines. Rosser said non-transferable credits have declined since reporting began under earlier law, and that the most common reason is courses outside degree requirements. Witnesses said they were not aware of institutions missing the SB 37 review deadlines. Senators also raised concerns about an appearance of impropriety in a Texas Tech-related matter and about whether a Dred Scott case should be taught in law school, with Creighton saying the curriculum review process did not prohibit teaching Supreme Court cases and that he would follow up. Later testimony from University of Houston, Texas State, UT, and Texas A&M system officials said their systems had updated policies, abolished prior faculty senates, created compliant advisory councils, and completed or were completing core curriculum reviews and related governance changes.
UT

Utah 2025 Regular Session

Business and Labor Interim Committee - November 19, 2025

Business and Labor Interim Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • part.
  • a part of the issue right now.
  • So I think that has to be part of it.
  • for contractors, a part for electricians, a part for plumbers, and a part for miscellaneous.
  • We didn’t previously do that, and the compromise—and I wasn’t part of these negotiations—this was part
Keywords: 985, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Al, two parts.
  • </c><00:40:51.680><c> two</c><00:40:52.520><c> in</c> for part one and then for part two in for part
  • </c><01:14:06.480><c> of</c><01:14:06.679><c> your</c> hear part of your hear part of your comments<01
  • Oh no, just part two.
  • /c> fast Oh no just part two part two is fast Oh no just part two part two is redundant<01:23:51.960>
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee first took up SB 534, a measure concerning development in Kakaʻako Makai involving the Hawaii Community Development Authority and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The chairs explained that the hearing was decision-making only and no testimony would be accepted, though members could ask clarifying questions. The chair outlined amendments to clarify HCDA’s approval process, require an environmental impact statement before residential development proposals are submitted, require Department of Health documentation on hazardous substances, and specify that only OHA-owned parcels would be eligible for certain residential development with a 400-foot height limit and maximum floor area ratio of 10.0. The amendments also addressed affordability, owner-occupancy, association fees, and a special fund, while noting Attorney General concerns that the fee could be construed as a tax and suggesting further review by Judiciary and Ways and Means. Members discussed the affordability threshold, with one senator suggesting 160% AMI instead of 140% due to high housing costs and concern that essential workers could be priced out. Others raised concerns about Native Hawaiian affordability, the long-term effect of perpetuity restrictions, and whether the process would protect OHA’s interests. An HCDA representative said 140% AMI was used in existing reserve housing rules and that lower thresholds could make development economically infeasible. OHA and other supporters said the proposal was still early in planning and emphasized the need for public hearings, community input, and compliance with environmental and remediation standards. The committees voted to pass SB 534 with amendments: Water and Land approved it 4-1, and Hawaiian Affairs also adopted the chair’s recommendation, with one member excused and one voting no. The meeting then moved to SB 3, relating to water resource management. The bill would authorize the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel, create an executive director position, allow challenges to emergency orders under certain conditions, establish fines for water use offenses, and revise emergency and shortage declaration procedures; Red Hill-related provisions were noted as removed from this version. Testimony was largely supportive, including from DLNR, the Board of Water Supply, OHA, and Sierra Club, with OHA stressing the measure’s importance to Native Hawaiian water rights and past litigation. A Department of Hawaiian Home Lands representative supported the bill with amendments and recommended explicit language directing the commission chair or designee to advocate for water rights and reservations for homelands. The chair indicated the committees would use the prior Senate-passed version as the basis for further action, and the discussion then moved on to SB 130, a search-and-rescue reimbursement bill.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 15th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • We can actually have ex parte motions to get investigators, forensic experts.
  • That part. Sure.
  • You mentioned during your testimony, this is something that has been a part of my life. part of the legislative
  • Because none of that happened, it was malice on the part of the ex-wife.
  • The bill has many parts.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 15th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • We can actually have ex parte motions to get investigators, forensic experts, a lot of things that we
  • That part. Sure.
  • The other part of the bill, it has a number...
  • It was malice on the part of the ex-wife.
  • Jack Rohde: The bill has many parts.
Bills: HB200
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency Mar 25th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're an ex-officio member of the board.
  • They're an ex-officio member of the board.
  • It would be built into part of the auditing process.
  • When you're leaning back that part, you can go.
  • You know, when that should just be part of the, I feel like that you're doing the right part at the beginning
Keywords: 908, all