Video & Transcript Research : 'punishment'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 11/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- It seems an attempted cruelty to punish certain people.
- It seems an attempted cruelty to punish certain people.
- Everybody else, they want to punish people for whatever reason.
- They are going to punish people for seeking graduate education.
- </c><01:36:56.639><c> graduate</c> punish people for seeking graduate punish people for seeking graduate
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- multiple instances where serious cases of abuse are only years later and the clock has run out to punish
- even worth it for an officer who's impacted by this to even. someone with it because very little punishment
Bills:
SB127, SB456, SB482, SB659, SB739, SB816, SB1234, SB1666, SB1886, SB1980, SB2580, SB2611, SB2693, SB2776
Keywords:
child abuse, reporting obligation, statute of limitations, negligence, legal professionals, human organs, criminal penalties, physician license, medical ethics, illegal trade, smuggling, human trafficking, felony offenses, law enforcement, authorized peace officer, peace officer definition, tracking equipment, communications access, electronic surveillance, cell phone records
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-11 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And Representative, the bill has written, does this bill make every manslaughter of an officer punishable
- by life without parole, even if punishable by life, even if...
- do their job, to be a judge, and to be able to make decisions on a case-by-case basis as far as punishment
- do their job, to be a judge, and to be able to make decisions on a case-by-case basis as far as punishment
- if they are being punished. ...civil commitment is also part of the punishment if they are being punished
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of a quorum, then adopted the special order calendar for the day. The first major item was CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Rayner Act, which revises laws on resisting officers and adds manslaughter of a law enforcement officer to offenses eligible for a life sentence reclassification. The sponsor said the bill was intended to honor Officer Jason Rayner and clarify that questions of fault belong in court; opponents argued it removed judicial discretion, could sweep in unintended cases, and was a broad response to a case-specific prosecutorial failure. After debate, the bill passed 108-8.
The House then passed CS/SB 688 on naturopathic medicine, which creates a regulatory structure and licensure framework for naturopathic physicians, defines scope and limits of practice, and establishes a board under the Department of Health with medical doctor oversight. Supporters described it as a consumer protection and medical freedom measure; opponents called it an expansion of scope and criticized the low penalty for impersonating a naturopathic physician. The bill passed 85-22. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, creating a Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, a Florida Speech and Debate Week, and a statewide debate initiative, by a vote of 112-0.
Additional measures approved included CS/CS/SB 1220 on transportation, which covers a wide range of issues including FDOT authority, airports and seaports, drone delivery, autonomous vehicles, toll revenues, and related regulatory changes; it passed 87-23. SB 962 on affordable housing, which clarifies that Live Local Act zoning preemption does not unintentionally capture working farms and farm operations, passed 109-2. CS/CS/SB 1580 on illegal gaming was introduced and explained as a crackdown on illegal slot machines and unregulated gaming arcades, with questions focused on VFWs, sweepstakes, fantasy sports, and the Seminole gaming compact, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill. The session also included several recognitions and lengthy farewell remarks from departing members, including Leader Driscoll and Majority Leader Sirois.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And Representative, the bill as written, does this bill make every manslaughter of an officer punishable
- by life without parole, even if punishable by life, even if... ...by life without parole, even if, uh
- , punishable by life, even if there was no intention to kill.
- do their job, to be a judge, and to be able to make decisions on a case-by-case basis as far as punishment
- I looked at how many properties there are for rent. civil commitment is also part of the punishment if
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum call, approval of the journal, and adoption of the special order calendar. The chamber then took up several Senate bills on special order, with members offering questions and debate before final votes. The first major measure, CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Rayner Act, would reclassify certain offenses against law enforcement officers and add manslaughter of an officer to the life-sentence reclassification statute. Supporters said it honored Officer Rayner and clarified that resistance to officers with violence is unlawful; opponents argued it reduced judicial discretion and could sweep in unintended cases. The bill passed 100-8.
The House next passed CS/SB 688 on naturopathic medicine, which creates a regulatory framework and licensure standards for naturopathic physicians, defines scope limits, and establishes a board under the Department of Health. Supporters framed it as a consumer protection and medical freedom bill, while opponents called it an expansion of scope and criticized the low penalty for unlicensed practice. It passed 85-22. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, creating a Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, a Speech and Debate Week, and a statewide debate initiative, by a unanimous 112-0 vote.
Members then approved CS/CS/SB 1220, a broad transportation bill covering FDOT authority, airports and seaports, drone and delivery devices, autonomous vehicle crimes, tolls, and other transportation issues; an amendment added provisions on Space Florida, golf carts, automated license plate recognition, and related matters while removing digital driver’s license repeal language. The bill passed 87-23. SB 962 on affordable housing, which clarifies that Live Local Act zoning preemption does not unintentionally capture working farms and farm operations, passed 109-2. Finally, CS/CS/SB 1580 on aiding illegal gaming was introduced and discussed; it would strengthen penalties for illegal slot machines and unregulated gaming arcades, clarify reporting and enforcement, and preempt local regulation, with questions focused on VFWs, sweepstakes, fantasy sports, and online betting. The transcript then shifted into lengthy farewell remarks and recognitions, including tributes from members leaving the House and acknowledgments of guests in the galleries.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 18, March 3, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- kind of become the executive branch in addition to the legislative branch and we start doing out punishments
- kind of become the executive branch in addition to the legislative branch and we start doing out punishments
- kind of become the executive branch in addition to the legislative branch and we start doing out punishments
- kind of become the executive branch in addition to the legislative branch and we start doing out punishments
- kind of become the executive branch in addition to the legislative branch and we start doing out punishments
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/23/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Incarcerated women housed at Shakopee now face high risk of sexual violence, a punishment which was not
- 19.280><c> not</c><00:52:19.560><c> part</c><00:52:19.720><c> of</c><00:52:19.800><c> their</c> punishment
- which was not part of their punishment which was not part of their sentencing. sentencing. sentencing
- Jamie to recognize the inmate from our previous inmate, uh, to recognize the cruel and unusual punishment
- for Jamie to recognize the inmate from our previous inmate, to recognize the cruel and unusual punishment
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 461 ensures that families navigating school attendance challenges are met with support, not punishment
- Under current law, our system compounded, ...are met with support, not punishment.
- When we choose support over punishment, we begin to repair generational harm and build the foundation
- Rights for Girls works to end policies that punish young women and girls when they survive violence and
- In the state of California, are punishable as felonies.
Summary:
The committee heard several public safety measures, beginning with housekeeping items and the adoption of a four-bill consent calendar. Bills on the consent calendar included AB 476 on metal theft, AB 619 on California Conservation Corps training for formerly incarcerated people, AB 1192 on child abuse or neglect reporting, and AB 1239 on human trafficking data. Several bills were pulled by the authors before hearing, and the committee also announced that AB 379 would be heard with a file notice waiver and AB 63 would be for testimony only.
The most extensive discussion was on AB 366, which would require ignition interlock devices for anyone convicted of DUI. The author, Senator Archuleta, and a MADD representative gave emotional testimony about family members killed by drunk drivers and argued the bill would save lives. Support came from law enforcement, fire, medical, auto club, and safety groups. Opposition from public defenders and criminal justice advocates focused on loss of judicial discretion, costs for low-income drivers, and concerns about vendor oversight and effectiveness. The committee voted to pass AB 366 as amended to Appropriations.
The committee also heard AB 1380, which would create a permanent pathway into firefighting careers for formerly incarcerated people who served on Cal Fire hand crews. The author and supporters said the bill would recognize service, improve reentry, and reduce recidivism; a fire labor group withdrew its opposition after amendments were discussed. The measure passed to Appropriations, though it remained on call pending one additional vote. AB 461, which would remove criminal penalties for parents of truant K-8 students and replace them with supportive responses, drew broad support from education and justice advocates but no opposition testimony; it was also passed to Appropriations and left on call pending one more vote. ACR 60, recognizing the Downey Police Department’s special-needs communication program for interactions with people with disabilities or sensory challenges, was adopted unanimously.
The committee then heard AB 746 on creating an inmate cooperative program and a green reentry reserve for incarcerated workers. Supporters said it would build job skills, dignity, and reentry success; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed to Appropriations and was left on call pending votes. Finally, AB 379 on human trafficking drew strong support from survivor advocates, law enforcement, and local officials for creating a survivor services fund and targeting buyers, but also strong opposition from survivors and civil liberties groups who warned it would criminalize vulnerable people and revive harmful loitering enforcement. The committee discussion continued with members weighing survivor support, public safety tools, and concerns about the bill’s amendments and scope.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- because they're interested in politics, they want to be a part of the process, and rather than sort of punishing
- because they're interested in politics, they want to be a part of the process, and rather than sort of punishing
- sort</c><00:15:56.199><c> of</c> process and rather than sort of process and rather than sort of punishing
- 57.000><c> for</c><00:15:57.199><c> making</c><00:15:57.519><c> that</c><00:15:57.680><c> rash</c> punishing
- them for making that rash punishing them for making that rash decision<00:15:59.000><c> we</c><00:15
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 7th, 2026 at 12:19 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, all we're doing is punishing the guy that's registered, that has got a federal ID number to sell
- army dramatically as they pounded them back to punish the British Army dramatically as they pounded
- Public safety does not improve by punishing compliant people.
- Madam President, we believe in personal responsibility, not collective punishment.
- We do not believe in collective punishment or eroding constitutional rights one bill at a time.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know. ...would not punish the gun store.
- Public safety does not improve by punishing compliant.
- Public safety does not improve by punishing compliant.
- Madam President, we believe in personal responsibility, not collective punishment.
- We do not believe in collective punishment or eroding constitutional rights one bill at a time.
Summary:
The Senate convened, established a quorum, offered an invocation, and handled several announcements and courtesy motions, including excusing some members and relaxing the dress code. The chamber then adopted committee reports on several bills, including Senate Bill 50, Senate Bill 30, and Senate Bill 43. It then moved to third reading of Senate Judiciary Committee substitute for Senate Bill 17, the “Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act.”
SB 17 was read at length and explained by Senator O’Malley and co-sponsor Senator Bergman as a gun crime prevention measure aimed at dealer security, employee training, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, inspections, and a ban on future dealer sales or transfers of certain firearms and accessories, including high-capacity magazines, .50-caliber rifles and cartridges, gas-operated semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines, and machine guns. Supporters argued the bill targets the retail-to-criminal pipeline, improves accountability, and would help reduce gun trafficking and violence. Opponents argued it infringes on constitutional rights, would not stop criminals from obtaining guns, and would burden law-abiding citizens and dealers.
The chamber then debated Floor Amendment No. 1 by Senator Brantley, which would have struck Section 7, the portion banning certain weapons and devices. Supporters of the amendment said Section 7 was the most constitutionally vulnerable part of the bill and would likely be litigated, while opponents said the section was central to the bill’s purpose and consistent with Second Amendment case law. The amendment failed on a roll call vote, 15-22. A second amendment by Senator Block, which would have exempted certain under-21 employees from the bill’s age restriction if they were military members, veterans, or had completed hunter safety or 4-H programs, was then taken up and debated, with supporters emphasizing military training and youth firearms education as evidence of responsibility.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- families facing school attendance and challenges receive the support that they need rather than punishment
- This was back in the days of corporal punishment and Dell would tell a story of grabbing the whipping
- And here is a tool, here's a tool that will actually prevent, not punish, but prevent.
- Fear of school punishment can cause dangerous delays in calling 911, delays that can cost lives.
- It'll ensure health and safety and not punishment.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- c><00:59:22.880><c> should</c><00:59:23.040><c> not</c><00:59:23.280><c> be</c><00:59:23.440><c> punished
- </c><00:59:23.760><c> for</c> year and they should not be punished for year and they should not be punished
- Along with the language being in conflict with already existing statutes, we shouldn't be punishing our
- </c><01:14:15.199><c> our</c><01:14:15.360><c> American</c> we shouldn't be punishing our American we
- shouldn't be punishing our American Indian<01:14:16.000><c> students</c><01:14:16.640><c> and</c><01
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Workforce committee debates HF1325 to change MN's earned sick, safe time law 3/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- :14:52.120><c> striking</c><00:14:52.480><c> through</c><00:14:52.839><c> adult</c> It basically punishes
- </c><00:15:29.040><c> is</c><00:15:29.160><c> anyone</c><00:15:29.360><c> whose</c> basically punishes
- is anyone whose basically punishes is anyone whose family<00:15:29.839><c> doesn't</c><00:15:30.079>
- So this assumption that school districts or cities or counties are going to punish people is just false
- are going to punish people it is<01:10:05.719><c> just</c><01:10:06.000><c> false</c><01:10:06.480><
Summary:
The committee took up House File 1325 and adopted the author’s A2 amendment before hearing testimony. Representative Schultz presented the bill as a set of bipartisan changes to make Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time law more workable for small businesses, public employers, and taxpayers, arguing the current law is an unfunded mandate that increases costs and property taxes. The bill’s supporters said it would add flexibility, including changes affecting coverage for certain workers, employer size thresholds, front-loading, weather-related exceptions, and a delay on penalties.
Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach of the Department of Labor and Industry opposed the bill, saying it would exclude about 800,000 workers, or roughly 30% of the workforce, from earned sick and safe time protections and create confusion and enforcement problems. She also objected to the proposed penalty delay, saying the department already uses compliance assistance and needs penalty authority for serious violations. The Minnesota Chamber supported modifications to the mandate, saying businesses—especially small ones—have struggled with compliance and that the law has had unintended effects on PTO policies and leave use. The League of Minnesota Cities supported parts of the bill, especially changes affecting more generous city leave policies and weather-event exemptions, saying current language creates confusion and can interfere with emergency staffing.
Opponents from Education Minnesota, SEIU Minnesota, TakeAction Minnesota, and a nurse from Unity Hospital argued the bill would strip protections from part-time workers, minors, and workers with family caregiving needs, and would weaken a law they said has helped workers avoid discipline or lost wages when sick. Supporters from counties and an HR consultant emphasized administrative burdens, emergency staffing needs during weather events, and the difficulty of applying ESS rules to existing leave policies. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the bill was laid over for further consideration.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Mar 2nd, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- The vague wording gives entities way too much leeway in order to produce harmful punishments for other
- The purpose of this bill is not to punish people with true gender dysphoria, who also have high rates
- This sets the precedent that it is discrimination to punish a trans person for actions that would not
- This sets the precedent that it is discrimination to punish a trans person for actions that would not
- these crimes. and to punish the criminals that are committing these crimes.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several bills, beginning with HB 2855, which would let the Department of Labor adjust workers’ compensation administrative taxes and the second injury fund surcharge in smaller 0.1% increments instead of 0.5%. The sponsor and the department said the change would better right-size collections and reduce the burden on employers; the Missouri Chamber also supported the bill as good governance. No opposition was presented, and the hearing on HB 2855 was closed.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 3142, a camp-safety bill prompted by the Camp Mystic flooding tragedy in Texas and a Missouri drowning case. The sponsor and multiple grieving parents urged mandatory emergency plans, staff training, background checks, licensing, weather warnings, and clearer oversight for summer camps. Supporters included the American Camp Association and some state and youth-safety advocates, while opponents—especially camp operators, the Missouri Afterschool Network, and park and recreation representatives—argued the bill was too broad, could burden day camps and church camps, and might worsen child-care shortages. Several witnesses suggested the bill should be narrowed to distinguish overnight residential camps from lower-risk day camps and possibly be housed under DSS rather than DESE. No vote was taken.
Finally, the committee took testimony on HB 1893 and HB 2075, which would require sex-segregated multi-occupancy restrooms and locker rooms in private schools and public buildings, with enforcement tied to state funding in some cases. Sponsors said the bills were meant to create clear statewide standards and protect privacy and safety; opponents argued the measures would harm transgender and intersex people, be difficult or impossible to enforce, and create safety and discrimination problems. Supporters emphasized private-school autonomy and concerns about safety in shared facilities. The hearing concluded after extensive questioning, with no action or vote reported.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 25 February, 2026; 9:00 A.M.
Judiciary, Division B
Transcript Highlights:
- the intent is but I mean, I think the intent is certainly<00:09:50.560><c> to</c><00:09:50.800><c> punish
- those</c><00:09:51.440><c> that</c><00:09:51.680><c> are</c><00:09:51.839><c> not</c> certainly to punish
- those that are not certainly to punish those that are not remitting<00:09:52.560><c> this.
- </c><00:48:34.400><c> fine</c><00:48:34.800><c> not</c><00:48:34.960><c> to</c> section shall be punished
- by fine not to section shall be punished by fine not to exceed<00:48:35.599><c> 5,000</c><00:48:37.040
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 17th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm just, I guess my concern is this feels like a punishment for not having enough officers, and the
- a</c> >> And then and I would say it's not a >> And then and I would say it's not a punishment
- </c><00:31:36.159><c> Quite</c> punishment. Quite the contrary. Quite punishment.
- 00:31:46.320><c> to</c> the city of Montgomery again, not to the city of Montgomery again, not to punish
- Montgomery, but to come alongside punish Montgomery, but to come alongside and<00:31:48.559><c> aid<
Keywords:
lottery winnings, lottery prize, state lottery, income tax exemption, tax exemption, gambling, games of chance, prize proceeds, Alabama Department of Revenue, state income tax, tax relief, winnings, jackpot, lotto, Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But what's the punishment to— university that doesn't do that, or a community college.
- So, so what is the punishment?
- Is there that kind of punishment or do we just say on the phone?
- This is a right to speak your mind without fear of punishment. based on the content of your ideas.
- They were also released. served no punishment time from the university for being disruptive. criminal
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 21st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That is punishment. This is life and death.
- brutal raids and no due process, and kidnapping our community members, imposing tariffs that have punished
- brutal raids and no due process, and kidnapping our community members, imposing tariffs that have punished
- prosecutors and the... and tools to the prosecutors and the law enforcement agencies to arrest and punish
- He's stripping these funds, punishing our most vulnerable.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call, recess, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into a highly procedural and contentious floor session centered on redistricting measures. Members debated a point of order raised by Assembly Member DeMaio challenging the constitutionality of SB 280, ACA 8, and AB 604; the Speaker ruled the point not well taken, and the Assembly sustained that ruling on appeal. The body also took up consent-calendar and procedural motions, including suspending rules to adopt late amendments on ACA 8 and to bring the measure up without reference to file. Several motions to re-refer or suspend rules on related measures failed, while the motion to adopt the late amendments on ACA 8 carried.
The main substantive item was ACA 8, the Assembly Constitutional Amendment related to redistricting, presented by Assembly Member Berman as a response to mid-decade redistricting efforts in other states, especially Texas. Supporters argued the measure was a temporary, voter-driven response to protect democracy, counter partisan gerrymandering, and address broader threats tied to the Trump administration, including immigration enforcement and health care cuts. Opponents argued ACA 8 would undermine California’s independent citizens redistricting commission, violate the state Constitution, and amount to partisan gerrymandering or a power grab. Members on both sides framed the issue as a defense of democracy, but disagreed sharply over whether the Legislature should act or leave redistricting to voters and the existing commission.
No final vote on ACA 8 is shown in the transcript excerpt, but the Assembly did vote on several procedural matters: the appeal of the Speaker’s ruling was sustained 58-18; the motion to adopt late amendments on ACA 8 passed 58-19; a motion to re-refer ACA 8 and SB 280 to Judiciary failed 19-58; and a motion to take up A.J.R. 21 without reference to file failed 19-58. The session remained focused on ACA 8 and related redistricting questions, with extensive floor speeches from both supporters and opponents.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/19/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In essence, we punished<00:27:31.120><c> a</c><00:27:31.360><c> group</c><00:27:31.520><c> of</c><00:
- 27:31.679><c> teachers</c><00:27:32.400><c> for</c> punished a group of teachers for punished a group
- Punishing our heroes is not the way to save a buck. Thank you.
- Punishing our heroes is not the same.
- Punishing our heroes is not the way<00:49:11.920><c> to</c><00:49:12.160><c> save</c><00:49:12.400><c
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-12-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- But when we have people that truly are innocent and, um, the government has punished them and convicted
- And even if they beat those charges, the process can be the punishment.
- those charges the process can<00:52:53.559><c> be</c><00:52:53.760><c> the</c><00:52:53.960><c> punishment
- ><c> so</c><00:52:55.160><c> this</c><00:52:55.240><c> is</c><00:52:55.400><c> a</c> can be the punishment
- so this is a can be the punishment so this is a crucial crucial crucial crucial<00:52:57.880><c> first
Keywords:
The live stream for this meeting cut off before the end. This is the complete meeting pulled from back ups.
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:05
HB 38: 00:02:42
HB 206: 00:29:22, 958, all
Summary:
The committee began with roll call and introductory remarks, including recognition of new members and guests. It then took up House Bill 38, sponsored by Representative Tipton, which would increase penalties for repeated violations of an order of protection. Under the committee substitute, a third violation involving the same order and same individual could be elevated from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony. Tipton and domestic violence survivor Maryanne Pratt testified in support, with Pratt describing repeated abuse, protective-order violations, and ongoing fear despite arrests and jail time. Several members spoke in favor of the bill and praised Pratt’s testimony.
Members and outside witnesses raised concerns about the substitute’s language, especially the requirement that the same victim be involved and whether the bill could leave gaps for repeat abusers with different victims. Representative Burke and others questioned whether the conduct was already covered by stalking or assault statutes. Scott West, speaking for the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, argued that the bill could allow technical contempt findings to be used as predicate offenses and noted that existing assault and stalking laws already address much of the conduct. Sponsor Tipton said the language was not final and that further changes might be considered in the Senate. Despite the concerns, the committee adopted the substitute and passed HB 38 with favorable expression by a 19-0 vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 206, sponsored by Representative Nemes, on wrongful conviction compensation. Nemes introduced exonerees and representatives from the Kentucky Innocence Project, and the substitute was adopted without objection. Testimony came from Paul Herd, who spent 20 years wrongfully convicted and described the difficulty of reentry, and Jon Acar, who said he was wrongly convicted as a teenager and spent years in custody and on parole. Both urged passage of the bill as overdue support for people exonerated after wrongful convictions.