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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Jan 29th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's a lot going on here, but I just have this moment with you, so I want to share some of my thoughts
  • And actually, we share that because we want to get it right.
  • Thanks for sharing your expertise.
  • When somebody's convicted of a felony, everybody shares the goal of having that person not come back.
  • Thank you for the opportunity to testify and to share the commission's position, and to describe the
Summary: The House Community Safety Committee met on January 29, 2026, and announced it would not hold executive session that day because of the large number of public hearing sign-ups; those executive sessions were pushed to the following Monday. The committee first heard House Bill 2558, relating to the mental health sentencing alternative (MHSA). Staff explained that the bill narrows eligibility to people diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, adds restrictions for certain domestic violence and prior violent offense cases, requires more detailed DOC reports, lengthens some community custody terms, mandates regular progress hearings, and shifts assessment work to contracted providers. The sponsor said the bill is intended to refocus the program on people whose offenses are tied to serious mental illness and to reduce misuse in domestic violence and other violent cases. No public testimony was taken on HB 2558 that day, and the hearing was held open for later testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 2217, which would replace the current first-time offender waiver with a pretrial deferral option and a suspended sentence option for eligible first-time felony defendants. Supporters, including public defense, immigration advocates, judges, economists, and the Sentencing Guidelines Commission, argued the bill would create a meaningful rehabilitation pathway, reduce recidivism, improve employment outcomes, and avoid the long-term harm of an immediate felony conviction. They also said the deferred-adjudication structure could help immigrants avoid immigration consequences and would better incentivize restitution and compliance. Opponents, including sheriffs, prosecutors, and victim advocates, raised concerns about expanding eligibility to offenses such as assault 2 and robbery 2, the meaning of “violent offense,” the possibility of judicial diversion without prosecutor consent, and the impact on victims and public safety. After testimony, the sponsor said she would remove the bill’s strong presumption in favor of relief, and the committee closed the public hearing on HB 2217. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2641, the “ICE Out Act of 2026,” which would bar Washington law enforcement agencies from hiring people who were sworn ICE officers after January 20, 2025, with the restriction applying prospectively beginning October 1, 2026. The sponsor said the bill was meant to protect communities and prevent hiring officers associated with federal immigration enforcement practices she described as harmful. The committee then heard House Bill 2648, which would require state and local officers who encounter suspected ICE employees conducting immigration enforcement to activate body and dash cameras, report the encounter, and document it, while providing state indemnification for officers acting in good faith. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency and protect communities and officers; the Washington State Patrol said many of the practices already align with its policies. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs expressed concerns about added reporting requirements, possible effects on federal-local cooperation, and asked for changes to soften mandatory language and strengthen indemnification. The committee ended the hearing without further testimony and adjourned, noting executive sessions on about a dozen bills would occur the following week.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 28th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • The cost of adding one judge is estimated at approximately $220,000 per year, shared between the state
  • Importantly, Yakima County Commissioners support this proposal and have committed to their share of the
  • I want to share some practical knowledge on how the time bar actually works.
  • We hadn't been contacted by the proponents of the bill to talk about this, but we share a number of the
  • And second, it reinforces a shared expectation that government power must always be exercised with care
Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills. On House Bill 2354, relating to common interest communities under WUCIOA, staff explained that the proposed substitute would exempt small middle-housing communities from most WUCIOA provisions, exempt certain middle-housing communities from reserve studies if wastewater-related reserve components are not needed, raise the audit threshold from $50,000 to $100,000 in annual assessments, and prevent governing documents from shifting maintenance costs for EV chargers and heat pumps away from the unit owner. Representative Reed and a Community Associations Institute witness supported the bill as a set of cleanup changes tailored to smaller communities, and there were no questions or opposition noted. The committee then heard House Bill 2412, which would add a ninth Superior Court judge in Yakima County. Representative Mendoza and Yakima County officials and judges testified that the county has had eight judges since 1998 despite major population growth, rising filings, and a backlog of more than 2,800 cases older than two years. They said the county can accommodate the new judge physically and has budgeted its share of the cost. The bill was supported as a way to reduce delays, protect speedy-trial rights, and improve access to justice, and the hearing was closed without opposition testimony. House Bill 2500, concerning transfers of beneficiary-designated property to charities, would require holders such as financial institutions or insurers to notify charitable beneficiaries within 10 days of the owner’s death, allow charities to submit an affidavit to claim the property, require transfer within 30 days, and bar holders from demanding personal information or requiring charities to open accounts or wait on other beneficiaries. Charitable organizations strongly supported the bill, describing long delays and invasive paperwork, while credit unions and bankers raised concerns about identity verification, fraud risk, and the 30-day deadline. The committee then heard House Bill 2595, which would extend the time limit for collateral attacks on criminal judgments from one year to three years and allow the Office of Public Defense to provide direct representation in those matters. Supporters, including incarcerated individuals, defense-related advocates, and the League of Women Voters, argued the current deadline is too short for pro se prisoners and juvenile offenders to discover and litigate claims; prosecutors and victim advocates opposed it, citing finality, workload, and harm to victims. Finally, House Bill 2597 would create a state civil cause of action for violations of federal constitutional rights during civil immigration enforcement, with damages, fees, and a three-year limitation period. The sponsor and supporters framed it as an accountability measure for constitutional violations, while law enforcement and other opponents warned about unclear definitions, immunity issues, and unintended consequences. The hearing on HB 2597 was concluded, and the committee noted an executive session on the bill would occur later.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Labor & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. Hello, and thank you.
  • As we've shared time and time again in this committee and others, operating a profitable business in
  • While we share the concern over food access and underserved communities, the bill's well-intentioned
  • While we share the concern over food access and underserved community. on private property covenants.
  • While we share the concern over food access and underserved communities, the bill's well-intentioned
Bills: SB5379 , SB6106 , SB6147 , SB6180 , SB5927 , SB6287
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Human Services Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And Senator Bateman may have some things that she could share also to provide some clarity.
  • And I want to share that I bring this bill forward today due to a situation that was faced in my community
  • Our commitment to public safety depends on clear rules and shared accountability.
  • Our commitment to public safety depends on clear rules and shared accountability.
  • Also, just want to share so individuals know when we're looking at the retroactivity that we're talking
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Housing Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I’m unfortunately not equipped to answer it off the top of my head, but I can get shared the committee
  • Senator Bateman, Senator Goehner, and committee members, thank you for the opportunity to share the City
  • We appreciate the opportunity to come before the committee once again and share our support for Senate
  • And what we've heard is consistent with what others have shared with you today.
  • Another such tax is a local state-shared sales and use tax to fund affordable and supportive housing.
Bills: SB6018 , SB6026 , SB6027 , SB6028 , SB5937 , SB5938
Committee: Senate Housing
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Health Care & Wellness

Transcript Highlights:
  • But we do have two issues we'd like to raise with you, and I have shared these with her as well.
  • We have two small amendments that we've shared with the sponsor to alleviate some remaining concerns.
  • Let me start by sharing what this bill really means.
  • House Bill 2168 relates to the rapid sharing of overdose mapping information.
  • This bill ensures that life-saving data that's already being collected is shared in real time with the
Bills: HB2110 , HB2113 , HB2122 , HB2152 , HB2168
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING Jan 9th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm happy to share that with staff. Representative Duke, I don't think it's a bad idea.
  • I'm happy to share that with staff. Representative Duke, I don't think it's a bad idea.
  • answers to all of these here today, but that's just kind of even my feedback in maybe the staff can share
  • there something that this body can do while we have your attention and you have ours that you could share
  • there something that this body can do while we have your attention and you have ours that you could share
Summary: The committee first adopted prior minutes and then heard several standing committee audit reports. The executive committee report noted audit and special reports scheduled for the month, one outstanding committee-requested report, and a request to gather information on a possible special report for February. The city/county/local report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, including reinstatement of turn-back funds for 17 entities, 59 of 64 delinquent 2023 entities filing reports, and action on the town of Daisy requiring repayment of misused street funds. The education report filed three higher education audit reports and deferred one Northwest Arkansas Community College report. The state agencies report filed four reports and deferred audits of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for more information on corrective actions. The committee then received a special audit review of the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UA Little Rock. Auditors said the program received $10 million in desegregation funding and a $50,000 grant, awarded $1.87 million in scholarships to 379 students, and saw 116 students graduate. The review found many scholarship eligibility exceptions, including awards above the maximum and to students who did not meet GPA, enrollment-hour, or full-time requirements, and numerous disbursement documentation and authorization problems. Committee members sharply questioned the program’s oversight, the role of former staff, the use of funds for travel and cultural activities, and whether any improper spending should be referred for criminal review. UALR representatives said the program was overseen as a sponsored program, that some controls were later strengthened, and that Philander Smith only verified enrollment rather than eligibility. The committee voted to table the report until the next meeting and asked staff to gather the federal court order and additional information. Finally, the committee reviewed the annual report on matters referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General for 2024. Staff said 164 matters were referred, with 28 criminal charges filed, 39 still under review, 3 dismissed, 5 pending in court, and 96 not charged; convictions in 20 cases led to fines, restitution, audit costs, and some bond trust fund payments. Prosecutor representatives explained that many referrals do not become criminal cases because of intent, timing, or other legal limits, and said they generally seek restitution even when charges are not filed. Members asked for more standardized reporting, including whether restitution was recovered and why cases were not prosecuted, and discussed possible training and a checklist for future reports. The committee then voted to file the report and adjourned, with the next meeting set for February 12-13.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

November 18, 2025 - 08:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • We we were in 2020 2021. 2022, but we're not quite at that point as far as market share is concerned
  • So investors started pooling their resources to share the risk of a training ship not returning from
  • Our purpose is sharing risk to create a braver world.
  • We call those cover holders and capital providers who all come together to provide protection, share
  • You have to try to share the screen. There got a presentation.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Sep 11th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • At least I get to share an office with her. I want to thank you.
  • question around that for you, other than are there any education initiatives that you would want to share
  • And then in the graduate medical education, just to share with you one success story, we also received
  • Vice Chair Lopez shared with us today.
  • I appreciate you sharing that. Thank you, Madam Chair, Vice Chair.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Sep 9th, 2025

New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think what I want to share with you today is that I'm one of the original colonias planners when the
  • how each funding mechanism works in each one of the agencies, and I feel blessed that I can really share
  • Thank you for sharing that. We just met a water operator. Was it in Mora?
  • And Madam Chair, as I shared with Marquita, I'm happy to sponsor this piece of legislation.
  • But if there are things that just speak to you, have them in your mind to share.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 22nd, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • that while that news is very unfortunate and it certainly is very alarming, we're very pleased to share
  • Finally, as the Alzheimer's Association shared, we are working on our first meeting next week.
  • It's really important that we share this information with our state, and I hope we have a really good
  • I do not have any questions other than to thank you for sharing that experience.
  • I do want to share, you know, here within our community, some creative solutions.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Education K-16 May 20th, 2025

Education K-16

Transcript Highlights:
  • These officers would also serve as a conduit for law enforcement information to be shared with TEA.
  • Currently, that information is only shared between sworn police officers, sworn peace officers, which
  • I did want to quickly mention a story from a parent named Bethany who shared with us her story trying
  • dollars and coaches are getting paid millions of dollars, why should these athletes not be able to— ...share
  • We have invited Maya Volk from Disability Rights Texas to share or answer any questions on this.
Bills: HB126 , HB121
Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met to hear testimony on a full agenda of education-related bills. Several measures were laid out and left pending, including HB 322 to allow JET Grant funds to be used for subscription-based and ongoing technology costs for career and technical education; HB 3062 to require fentanyl and drug-poisoning prevention instruction for entering college students; HB 121 to update school safety laws, including TEA peace officer commissions, annual renewal of certain safety exceptions, new reporting requirements, and special education behavior threat assessment changes; HB 3627 to let the State Board of Education chair employ staff; HB 5515 to curb inflated shipping and handling charges on instructional materials; HB 2674 to prohibit new state regulation of homeschool programs; HB 2310 to require a statewide strategic plan for early learning and inclusion for young children with disabilities; HB 367 to standardize documentation for excused absences due to serious illness; HB 1178 to speed certification for out-of-state educators and military spouses; and HB 1481 to expand cell phone restrictions to the full school day. Testimony was generally supportive on most bills, with some concerns raised on HB 121 about school district police departments investigating misconduct and on HB 2674 about how it would interact with the new ESA program in SB 2. HB 5515 drew support from instructional materials coordinators who described extreme shipping invoices and argued the bill would restore transparency and fiscal responsibility. HB 2310 was supported by disability advocates and early learning groups, who said a coordinated state plan would improve access and inclusion for children with disabilities. HB 367 was presented as a simple clarification to reduce confusion for medically vulnerable students and families, and HB 1178 was described by TEA as a modest pathway that would help bring experienced out-of-state teachers into Texas schools more quickly. HB 126, updating Texas’ NIL law to align with the pending House settlement and allow direct payments and pre-enrollment NIL agreements, received extensive testimony from university counsel and committee questioning about the settlement, recruiting, and future college athletics rules. HB 1481, expanding school cell phone restrictions from instructional time to the entire school day, drew strong support from parents, students, educators, and advocates who linked phones to distraction, cyberbullying, and mental health harms; one teacher asked for flexibility so phones could still be used for limited academic tasks. No bills were voted out; each measure heard was left pending subject to the call of the chair, and the committee then recessed to attend the floor session.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 15th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I feel that every true spiritual tradition of humanity has shared the message of love and caring and
  • And we enjoyed sharing and learning from each other.
  • on the median income of $85,000 per year is asked to pay. over $10,000 annually for their family's share
  • Thank you again, and thank you to our colleague for sharing that story.
  • Thank you for allowing us here on this floor to share in the light and joy he brought to your lives and
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation May 1st, 2025

Environmental Regulation

Transcript Highlights:
  • bill, it's a picture that was sent to my district inbox last July when a constituent reached out to share
  • We're certainly happy that you have been able to testify and share your story and your concerns with
  • Deep and just sharing my experiences, as the law enforcement officer walked me through how they trace
  • By directing the state's fair share of civil penalties to the Special Environmental Remediation Fund,
  • Well, we appreciate you sharing your testimony with us. Members, are there any questions?
Bills: HB456 , HB482 , HB1463 , HB1682 , HB1949 , HB5549 , SB763
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Economic Development Apr 7th, 2025

Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • And there is, for each dollar of local share, a $6.25 state share.
  • A nonprofit intermediary can step in and provide training, manage shared use of equipment between districts
  • see how those funds are is we find that not only are we going to be able to see how those funds are shared
  • We have information to share and keep pushing forward.
  • We have information to share and keep pushing forward.
Summary: The committee heard a series of bills, mostly related to economic development, tax incentives, and workforce programs. Senate Bill 1534 would direct a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission on health physics education and workforce needs; resource witnesses from the Workforce Commission and Coordinating Board testified, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1553 would authorize Kerr County to impose a hotel occupancy tax for tourism-related uses, and Senate Bills 1086 and 1087 would authorize similar county hotel taxes for Children’s County and Mason County; all three bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1754, which would prohibit county and local tax abatements for renewable energy facilities selling power wholesale, with testimony sharply divided between landowners and policy groups opposing renewable subsidies and industry representatives and some senators arguing the bill would harm clean energy investment and local decision-making; the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2322, which would exempt dispatchable electric generation facilities from the JEDI program’s compelling-factor test so they could qualify for school district tax incentives; testimony was mixed, and the bill was left pending. Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 1718, which would add the NRA annual meeting to the state’s major events reimbursement program. The bill’s sponsor and NRA representatives argued the event brings substantial tourism and economic activity, while opponents said it would use taxpayer funds to subsidize an organization that opposes gun safety measures; the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2004 would add the Arlington Grand Prix to the major events reimbursement program, with the committee substitute exempting it from the usual competitive site-selection requirement because of timing; testimony from the event organizers and Arlington tourism officials was supportive, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2448 would create a rural workforce development grant program at the Texas Workforce Commission to support college-and-career readiness and technical assistance in rural communities; witnesses from Texas 2036, Collegiate Edgination, and a rural school district supported it, and it was left pending. Finally, Senate Bill 913 would repeal a special requirement that Alpine dedicate at least 50% of its hotel occupancy tax to advertising and promotion, and Senate Bill 1143 would require more coordination and reporting for youth workforce programs serving disconnected young Texans; both bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. At the end of the hearing, Senator Johnson moved that the committee stand in recess, subject to the call of the chair.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Mink, I would ask that you share with the Committee how you would plan to address these various challenges
  • ability of that program to operate successfully in the future, that you would say that to them and share
  • How can we ensure that the Air National Guard is getting its fair share of new... fighter aircraft?
  • to go feet to... over a foreign nation within an hour or two hours and that information is being shared
  • But the most critical piece is were shared publicly on an unsecure system by the Secretary of Defense
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on military procurement and modernization, with significant discussions surrounding the Air Force's capabilities and strategic needs. Key topics included the urgent need for recapitalization of the Air Force's fighter squadrons, as well as the importance of integrating new technologies like autonomous systems to bolster military effectiveness. Several senators raised concerns about the current resources available to the Air National Guard and the potential loss of skilled service members if recapitalization plans are not swiftly developed. There were also discussions on the importance of maintaining air superiority in light of evolving threats, particularly from adversaries like China.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human services panel hears HF2143 3/26/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • First of all, counties share the goals reflected in this legislation to expand mental health case management
  • Uh, we look forward to working with advocates and Representative Mamani Hiltsy to advance that shared
  • As we do that, I'd like to share some high-level concerns that counties have.
  • Rather, counties pay the non-federal share for the services.
  • Um, and so I just want to acknowledge that sharing that, um, is hard to do, and sharing that on behalf
Keywords: 1183, house
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PSM-EIG Public Hearing 03-21-2025

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um I know you had shared in your testimony that there is a list from HFD.
  • Um I know you had shared in your testimony that there is a list from HFD.
  • Um I know you had shared in your testimony that there is a list from HFD.
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Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint meeting of the Senate committees on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard testimony on several resolutions focused on community safety, emergency preparedness, and commemorative actions. STR 16 and SR 30 sought permission for the City and County of Honolulu to use restricted vacant land on the Pearl City Peninsula for youth ball programs; Pearl City Neighborhood Board chair Larry Vere testified in support, describing a shortage of youth sports space and the availability of the former Navy fuel farm area. STR 22 asked Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to work with other agencies on outreach to help kūpuna prepare for emergencies; testimony from AARP Hawaii, neighborhood boards, and others emphasized lessons from the Lahaina wildfires and the need for statewide, community-based preparedness efforts. Testifiers also urged that disabled seniors be included, and committee members discussed coordination with neighborhood boards, area agencies on aging, and nonprofits. STR 112 and SR 93 proposed lighting City Hall purple on August 7 for National Purple Heart Day, and STR 84 and SR 67 addressed disaster preparedness and drills in Maui after the wildfires. STR 184 and SR 146 would direct county police to enforce registration rules for out-of-state vehicles, and STR 229 and SR 205 would call for explosion-detection technology to respond to illegal fireworks and gunfire; Larry Vere supported the latter as a way to speed law enforcement response, while one senator said she would vote no on the vehicle-registration measure pending more information about possible effects on the Nation/Kingdom of Hawaii community. In decision-making, both committees adopted recommendations to pass STR 16, STR 22, STR 84/SR 67, and STR 184/SR 146, with STR 112/SR 93 and STR 229/SR 205 passed with technical, nonsubstantive amendments. The committee report for STR 22 was also noted to include disabled seniors and to engage neighborhood boards and community groups already working on preparedness. For STR 184/SR 146, one senator recorded a no vote because of concerns about impacts on Native Hawaiian sovereignty-related communities. The meeting concluded after all listed measures were acted on and the joint committee hearings were adjourned.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so I share the Vice Chair's concerns about what is going on with the VA.
  • 2025, Commander LeCourcier released a statement expressing this sentiment and invited veterans to share
  • As of today, we have received over 4,200 comments and we look forward to sharing the results with the
  • tangible dividends to the American people, but perhaps more importantly, service members experience shared
  • was a very arbitrary clause that led to people turning them in for living with another person or sharing
Bills: SB124 , SB201 , SB275 , SB410 , SB478 , SB607 , SB610 , SB611 , SB654 , SB702 , SB787 , SB831 , SB892
Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Mar 3rd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • He's going to share with me a little later. Mr.
  • House Bill 199 allows the Taxation and Revenue Department to share certain tax data with the Legislative
  • When this happens, and that discrepancy takes place, it's simply because there's not a direct sharing
  • No taxpayers' private information would be shared with LFC, is that correct, Mr.
  • The way that this would work is that there would be no personal tax information shared, other than maybe