Video & Transcript Research : 'PROTECT Act'
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WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 25, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So basically what that says is this act defers to any other statutory requirement or provision to protect
- You have no protections.
- You have no protections. As I rubbish. You have no protections.
- protections. So, this is not perfect. protections. So, this is not perfect.
- information and protected information. information and protected information.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 25, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
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you'd act were effective immediately, you'd act were effective immediately
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and the nomination of Kashyap Patel, of Nevada, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Departmen Feb 13th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- And S-331, the Fentanyl Act, because the Fentanyl Act is listed on the agenda for the first time, it'll
- Patel called the police officers that protected the Capitol on January 6th.
- The era of accountability and true whistleblower protection to the FBI is long overdue.
- Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, apparently acting at Mr.
- Act.
Bills:
SB331
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion
Summary:
In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So being implemented in the read act.
- Slides 28 and 29 just give you an overview of the READ Act literacy aid, as well as the READ Act literacy
- It talks about what was happening prior to the READ Act, what's being done through the READ Act, and
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for like this piece of the RAID Act for like this piece of the RAID Act for - <00:29:24.720>
And act. Thank you, represent clarity. And act.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Mar 5th, 2025
Ethics and Campaign Finance
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 10th, 2026 at 06:48 pm
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The attorney for Animal Protection Voters has some comments on the legal, on the constitutionality of
- I'm the senior program and policy strategist for Animal Protection Voters.
- The Health Care Delivery and Access Act was created through legislation during the 2024 session.
- This act has become the backbone of our hospitals' financial stability.
- Keeping this act in place is of utmost importance to the future viability of our hospitals.
Keywords:
juvenile delinquency, firearm possession, criminal background checks, state law, gun control, youth offense, conviction, public safety, SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration
LA
Keywords:
water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, tobacco tax, excise tax, smokeless tobacco, vapor products, public health, FDA, risk-proportionate, tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, SB 73, Act 10, Act No. 774 of 2024
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Urban and Rural Development
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- following: a signed Family Educational Rights and... a signed Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
- Where we are today, of course, the Rolling Reserve Act passed the Budget Stabilization Fund instead of
- We also exempted all the federal CARES Act money from taxes.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Veteran and Military Affairs Apr 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Veteran and Military Affairs
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Feb 10th, 2026
Commerce and Small Business
LA
Bills:
HB214, HB217, HB253, HB411, HB440, HB514, HB515, HB543, HB614, HB620, HB658, HB812, HB898, HB961
Keywords:
property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, income tax, tax repeal, individuals, estates, trusts, tax reduction, state revenue
HI
Keywords:
supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine options to reduce catastrophic wildfire, including H.R.471, to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisd Mar 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate the goals of the Fix Our Forest Act, which we will discuss more today.
- Public lands belong to all Americans and should be managed under federal protection.
- able to deliver upon that act without critical resources and staff.
- against wind and wildfire prepared home standards to protect against conflagrations.
- Act. This is really about all types of landscapes impacted by fire.
Bills:
HB471
Keywords:
forest management, wildfire prevention, public lands, Tribal jurisdiction, Fix Our Forests Act, wildfire, forest health, hazardous fuels reduction, fuels treatment, prescribed burning, mechanical thinning, mastication, fuel breaks, fire breaks, wildland-urban interface, WUI, fireshed, fireshed management area, fireshed registry, Fireshed Center
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, which aims to address the ongoing crisis of wildfires exacerbated by climate change and the need for updated forest management practices. Various committee members voiced concerns about past federal management failures and emphasized the necessity for collaborative approaches involving local communities and stakeholders in forest management. As discussions unfolded, there were varying perspectives on the implications of certain provisions in the bill, particularly around regulatory changes and their likely impacts on public participation and environmental reviews.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 18th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Keywords:
HB 36, Act 780, Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District, juvenile justice, juveniles, Evangeline Parish, regional district, board of commissioners, commission membership, Louisiana juvenile law, R.S. 15:1109, R.S. 15:1109.1, parish governance, district boundaries, local government, HB 52, Act 192, Louisiana criminal procedure, misdemeanor jury trial, six-person jury
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and the nominations of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Deputy Attorney General, and Abigail Slater, of the Distr Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- by the acronym H-A-L-T, Halt Fentanyl Act.
- Every Republican member on this committee is a co-sponsor of Halt Fentanyl Act.
- Pass the Halt Fentanyl Act to protect our country's future.
- Our law enforcement agencies are on the front line of the fight to protect our communities. protect Americans
- We'll now turn to the Halt Fentanyl Act.
Bills:
SB331
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, S-331, Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, fentanyl crisis, public testimony, drug legislation, bipartisan support
Summary:
In this committee meeting, the focus was primarily on S-331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis. The bill's key components include making permanent the class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, confirming existing sentencing penalties, and easing registration requirements for scientific research on Schedule I substances. Numerous parents shared heartbreaking testimonies about their losses due to fentanyl, which fueled an urgent call to pass the legislation without alterations. The committee members engaged in passionate discussions highlighting the urgency of the situation as overdoses continue to claim American lives.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- A vendor that fails to comply with this act A vendor that fails to comply with this act may be subject
- Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Protection Act dealt with the... ...to care, and the Reproductive
- and Gender-Affirming Health Care Protection Act dealt with the issuance of subpoenas and other demands
- It's a key protection bill.
- It protects our privacy as citizens.
Keywords:
SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- It protects the commissioners from liability and keeps farmers in the field with a clear prescribed burn
- Just really thinking down the road on their behalf to ensure that they have protections in any sort of
- House Bill 3263 is the David Ber Act and what it does is designate the morale mushroom as the state mushroom
- Additionally, expanding the Terry North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act to a statewide program.
Keywords:
agriculture, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, HB3977, State Veterinarian, Oklahoma veterinary license, food animal veterinary practice, livestock, animal health, State Board of Agriculture, veterinary qualifications, appointed office
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (8-29-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We filings and the protective orders.
- uniform partition of heirs property act. uniform partition of heirs property act.
- I'm going to briefly go protections.
- and and they're protected. and and they're protected.
- Um, I also offer the most protection.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:01
Kentucky’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative – Domestic Violence: 00:02:00
Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act: 00:46:41, 958, all
Summary:
The Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary approved the minutes from its July 24, 2025 meeting and heard an announcement about a lunch sponsored by the Kentucky State Buildings and Trades Council on forming a blue-collar caucus. The main presentation came from the Council of State Governments’ Justice Center on the Kentucky Justice Reinvestment Initiative’s domestic violence work, which was described as a multi-year effort begun in 2023 to analyze data and interview stakeholders across the state.
Presenters reported that domestic violence is widespread in Kentucky, with about half of adults experiencing some form of violence or stalking in their lifetimes, and that an average of about 22,000 IPV incidents occurred annually from 2018 to 2022. They said domestic violence is a major driver of violent crime, accounting for about 48% of person offenses over a six-year period, and is linked to significant shares of homicides, sex crimes, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and simple assault. They also said reported incidents and arrests have risen in recent years, that protective-order violations and convictions have increased, and that Kentucky ranks near the bottom among surrounding states in the share of victim compensation for domestic-violence-related claims. Law enforcement survey results showed strong adoption of model policies and guidance, but limited use of screening tools for serious injury risk.
The presenters emphasized that domestic violence also places heavy demands on law enforcement, courts, and corrections, citing roughly 30,000 law-enforcement responses in 2022 and noting that more than a third of people entering DOC custody and nearly a third under supervision had DV-related histories. They said a small group of repeat offenders drives ongoing harm and that targeted interventions could reduce recidivism. They highlighted a North Carolina example in which focused intervention reduced IPV-related homicides and calls for service, and they referenced Kentucky’s 2020 assessment recommendations on training, language access, protective-order service, and coordination with victim services and batterer intervention providers. They estimated that a 25% reduction in reported DV incidents could prevent nearly 5,000 victimizations annually and reduce DOC commitments and costs substantially.
Committee members asked about the relationship between civil domestic violence petitions and companion criminal cases, and the presenters said they would check whether the data could answer that question. Members also discussed recent Kentucky legislation, including Senate Bill 319 on crime victims compensation and House Bill 38, which made a third domestic violence offense a Class D felony. Several members thanked the presenters and advocates, and one member raised concerns about service of process and recent violent incidents involving domestic violence-related warrants, prompting discussion of dedicated service units in larger jurisdictions and the resource limits faced by smaller agencies.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- not exceed $75,000 but will make tourism and recreation exempt from the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act
Keywords:
SB1365, Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, procurement exemption, competitive bidding, state purchasing, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, tourism department, merchandise for resale, gift shops, lodges, golf pro shops, state parks, restaurant contracting, retail outlets, public procurement, purchasing flexibility, Title 74, emergency clause, restrictive covenants, discriminatory covenants