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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- On behalf of throughout Bedford County.
- So, our counties, our local tax bases are eroded with so much.
- </c> the federal government that the counties the federal government that the counties don't<00:31:28.880
- </c><04:11:15.520><c> to</c> right expertise and authority to right expertise and authority to evaluate
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Before I came to Congress, I served as the chief legal officer for Harris County, the largest county
- <c> in</c> Harris County, the largest county in Harris County, the largest county in Texas.<04:45:26.798
- </c> Americans already live in counties. Americans already live in counties.
- </c><05:32:09.360><c> with</c> million Americans live in counties with million Americans live in counties
- </c> or in a county road. They qualify. or in a county road. They qualify.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/19/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- County Clerk and Recorder's Office.
- So whether it's due to the county treasurer, if the county treasurer is registering warrants for the
- We are in a very unique situation within our county.
- The county treasurer embezzlement in Santa Cruz County, that amount was put back into the entities, and
- We are not in county using county credit. We are not wanting to move into that direction.
Committee:
Joint Joint Legislative Audit Committee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judicial branch, public defender budget requests to House judiciary and civil law panel 1/21/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have two one-county districts: the Second Judicial District in Ramsey and the Fourth Judicial District
- The rest range between seven counties and 17 counties.
- First is for elections: our district court judges are elected by judicial district and are authorized
- between Seven Counties and 17 counties<00:02:59.080><c> uh</c><00:02:59.239><c> in</c><00:02:59.400>
- uh in fact our largest District counties uh in fact our largest District in<00:03:01.280><c> terms</
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, security commissions are given the authority to enforce this act.
- Uh, security commissions are given the authority to enforce this act.
- Uh, security commissions are given the authority to enforce this act.
- Uh, security commissions are given the authority to enforce this act.
- Uh, security commissions are given the authority to enforce this act.
Committee:
House Judiciary
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 107 May 1st, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That's Adams County.
- Weld County doesn't have a stop. Weld County is not in the district.
- Adams County along the in line. And I I Adams County along the in line.
- </c> we're dealing with in Adams County. we're dealing with in Adams County.
- </c> the El Paso County border. the El Paso County border.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 02/19/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><01:08:23.920><c> attorneys</c><01:08:24.799><c> County</c> some handled by County attorneys County
- In Hennepin County, this county share is projected to be about $20 million annually.
- of Minnesota Counties and the Minnesota Inter-County Association.
- <c> mic</c><01:19:05.600><c> is</c> tramy County otter tale County so mic is tramy County otter tale
Committees:
Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Human Services
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee, February 17, 2026 - PM
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, it authorizes matching funds for research purposes, makes the authorization part of the permanent
- Chairman, it authorizes matching funds for research purposes, makes the authorization part of the permanent
- </c> thing this bill does is it authorizes thing this bill does is it authorizes uh<00:02:34.959><c>
- Uh the bill authorizes an university.
- :06.960><c> research</c> authorizes matching funds for research authorizes matching funds for research
Keywords:
landowner licenses, hunting, wildlife management, quota hunt areas, game and fish commission, game management, hunting regulations, black bear, tracking dogs, wildlife conservation, conservation, contracting, supervisor, funding, districts, hunting licenses, donated licenses, life-threatening illness, vision impairment, nonprofit organizations
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Eight - Wednesday, January 21
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Gentleman from Greene County, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Gentleman from Greene County. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Seeing none, gentleman from Greene County. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Members, please direct your attention to the lady from Jackson County.
- Lady from Jackson County, the elected assistant.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC/JHA Joint Public Hearing - Thu Feb 13, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- It has substantial authority without clear parameters.
- See was asking for an amendment, requesting to put something in this bill to allow them to authorize
- Really, the important part is that it's the average assessed value of the county times the structures
- Well, I guess it's the county. I take that back.
- </c><01:01:30.200><c> this</c> ing purposes so by authorizing this ing purposes so by authorizing this
Summary:
The joint committees heard testimony on HB 982 HD1, a wildfire-related measure aimed at creating a wildfire recovery fund and a financing structure to address future catastrophic wildfire liability. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Division of Consumer Advocacy, and the Public Utilities Commission submitted comments and were available for questions. Supporters included IBW Local 1260, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Clearway Energy Group, Hawaiian Electric, Par Hawaii, and others, while Charter Communications and the Hawaii Association for Justice opposed or raised concerns. Life of the Land supported the bill but urged changes to the definition of a catastrophic wildfire and noted concerns about prudency review language. IBW Local 1260 asked to restore language from the original draft, and Charter warned the bill could impair existing contract and indemnity rights unless amended.
A major focus of the hearing was Hawaiian Electric’s position on the HD1 version. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the original bill but objected to the HD1 requirement for an additional $500 million shareholder contribution, arguing it was not feasible and could delay or prevent the fund from operating. The company said the bill would help protect customers and improve credit ratings by creating a dedicated revenue stream and a bankruptcy-remote financing structure, which it said would lower borrowing costs over time. Members questioned how the $1 billion securitization amount was chosen, whether credit rating agencies had indicated it was sufficient, and how the bill would work in bankruptcy; Hawaiian Electric said the amount was a balance among interests, not based on a specific agency directive, and that it would follow up on bankruptcy questions.
Opponents and skeptics raised concerns about liability caps, the new claims process, and unclear language on damages above the fund’s limits. The Hawaii Association for Justice argued the bill limits victims’ remedies and gives too much authority to the new entity without clear guardrails. Committee members also pressed Hawaiian Electric on comparisons to California, the feasibility of the shareholder contribution, and whether alternative capital-raising or divestiture options had been considered. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided; testimony and questioning continued with follow-up information requested from Hawaiian Electric and others.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We had a township rep, two county reps, and three city reps.
- </c><00:03:29.440><c> Um</c> two county reps, and three city reps.
- Um two county reps, and three city reps.
- </c><00:37:49.520><c> to</c> know, how do they have the authority to know, how do they have the authority
- When someone drives the county road.
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
cancer, disability, parking certificates, transportation, state law, school bus, schoolchildren, student safety, traffic safety, stop arm, flashing red lights, amber lights, passing a school bus, 20 feet, vehicle stopping distance, driver duties, school transportation, Minnesota traffic law, school bus law, bus stop signal
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Sep 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- so highly of, Tulare County.
- Denise England, Tulare County grants and resources manager.
- Tulare County is a member of five GSAs and three critically overdrafted basins, and...
- There was a joint powers authority that was functioning as the GSA in the Tulare Sub-Basin.
- The county does not have the resources or capacity to function as...
Summary:
The Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee met with a short agenda and initially lacked a quorum, so the chair began with bill presentations before taking formal action. Assemblymember Macedo presented AB 568, explaining that it would help Tulare County and the Tulare Sub-Basin comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act by providing a stable groundwater sustainability agency structure after the local joint powers authority became fractured. Tulare County grants and resources manager Denise England testified in support, describing the basin’s overdraft conditions, the breakdown of the existing JPA, and the county’s need for a long-term entity to implement SGMA. No opposition testimony was offered.
After quorum was established, the committee took up AB 568 and the consent item ACR 107. Members voted to concur in Senate amendments on AB 568 and to approve ACR 107 on the consent calendar, with both measures receiving unanimous or near-unanimous aye votes from members present. The chair also noted that Assemblymember Lackey was substituting for an absent member and that the committee would leave the roll open briefly for add-ons before concluding.
The meeting ended with final votes recorded, including Assemblymember Lackey’s aye votes on both AB 568 and ACR 107, followed by adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I live in Solano County.
- We cover Yolo, Solano, Placer County, Sacramento, and El Dorado counties.
- We cover Yolo, Solano, Placer County, Sacramento, and El Dorado counties.
- We cover Yolo, Solano, Plaster County, Sacramento, El Dorado counties.
- We represent people who earn Solano, Plaster County, Sacramento, El Dorado counties.
Summary:
The subcommittee heard testimony on the governor’s proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit, which would provide a $1 to $2 per gallon credit against the diesel excise tax for SAF sold for use in California from 2026 to 2036. The Department of Finance and CARB argued the credit would help decarbonize aviation, support refinery transitions, and keep fuel production and jobs in California. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the proposal, saying it is a relatively expensive way to reduce greenhouse gases, could have uncertain or limited climate benefits, and would reduce diesel excise tax revenue that supports highways, local streets and roads, and other transportation programs.
A major point of debate was whether the credit would simply shift limited feedstocks from renewable diesel to SAF rather than create new low-carbon fuel supply. Professor Aaron Smith and the LAO said that because feedstocks such as used cooking oil, tallow, and vegetable oils are limited and already used in other fuel markets, the policy could increase SAF at the expense of renewable diesel, with possible increases in fuel prices and little net emissions benefit. Administration and CARB staff disputed that outcome, saying additional waste-based feedstocks are available and that the policy would not meaningfully raise gasoline or diesel prices. Senators focused on feedstock availability, impacts on road funding, fairness to consumers, and whether the proposal was really aimed at preserving specific refineries such as Phillips 66.
Public comment was sharply divided. Labor representatives, refinery workers, airlines, Boeing, airports, and some local residents supported the proposal, emphasizing jobs, refinery investment, and aviation’s need for a liquid-fuel decarbonization pathway. Environmental and transportation groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity, World Resources Institute, Earthjustice, California Environmental Voters, counties, cities, and trucking and asphalt associations, opposed it, citing weak net climate benefits, possible fuel-price impacts, and losses to transportation funding. No vote was taken; the chair announced all items would be held open for a future hearing.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Feb 16th, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- I am Representative Sherry Gallick from District 62, which is Cass and Bates County.
- My name is Melissa Schmidt, District 141, La Clede, Douglas-Webster-Rite counties.
- Charles County.
- Louis County as a police officer and a detective.
- Louis County as a police officer and a detective.
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and voted do pass on House Bill 3037, House Bill 2760, House Bill 1778, and House Bill 2830, each by recorded roll call. HB 3037, HB 2760, and HB 1778 all passed 8-4, while HB 2830 passed unanimously 12-0. The committee also said it would not take up HB 1746 and HB 1769 yet, because more work was needed on an amendment.
The public hearing began with House Bill 3005, sponsored by Representative Justice, which would require public and school libraries to adopt and post reconsideration policies for challenged materials, limit requests to local residents or parents/guardians, extend the process to digital materials, and prohibit tracking or retaining personalized user data from digital library resources. Justice said the bill was developed with the Secretary of State’s office and library groups and was intended to add transparency, local control, and privacy protections. Testimony from EBSCO Information Services and the Missouri Library Association supported the bill as a codification of existing library practices and a way to create clearer procedures.
The committee then heard a group of similar bills on AI-generated or digitally altered depictions, including measures by Representatives Lucas, Farnan, Gallick, Schmidt, Williams, Houseman, and Dolan. The sponsors described the bills as closing loopholes in child pornography, revenge-porn, and digital impersonation laws, creating civil remedies, criminal penalties, and in some versions platform takedown requirements for nonconsensual altered images. Members raised questions about how to combine the bills, whether sunsets should be included, and how the proposals relate to existing revenge-porn law. No votes were taken on these bills during the hearing.
Finally, the committee heard House Bills 2817 and 2961 on ibogaine research for veterans and other trauma-affected populations, followed by House Bills 1717 and 1643 on psilocybin and other alternative therapies. Supporters, including veterans, first responders, clinicians, and family members, described severe PTSD, TBI, addiction, and suicide crises and said these treatments had helped them when conventional care had not. Opponents, including the Missouri State Medical Association, said they did not support non-FDA-approved drugs. Members questioned the cost and structure of the proposed studies, the role of the FDA, and whether similar research is already underway. The hearing ended without a vote on these bills.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Finance Committee in Session Jan 15th, 2026 at 03:02 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- One of those is the School Building Authority, which has been in place for many, many years.
- Kanawha County has seen a little bit of a pullback.
- The average county over a three-year period, growth was, these are county commissions, 6.2% per year.
- Also, some good news for Webster County because of a new pipeline that went through their county.
- I'd like to get county. I know a lot of census estimates are by county.
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum present and first approved the minutes from the January 15 morning meeting. The main agenda item was the Department of Revenue’s budget and revenue presentation from Secretary Eric Nelson, Deputy Secretary Peter Shirley, and Deputy Secretary Mark Mucco. Nelson said the state remains double-A rated with a positive outlook, the budget includes a 5% personal income tax reduction, and the 2027 general revenue estimate is $5.493 billion, up $170 million from the prior year. Shirley gave an economic overview, saying West Virginia is forecast to see continued but slowing employment growth, continued wage growth, gains in private education/health services and business services, declines in some sectors, improving labor force participation relative to the nation, and strong recent net in-migration. He also noted continued growth in natural gas production and a modest rebound in coal production, though coal faces longer-term demand pressure.
Mucco reviewed revenue trends and said 2025 collections were about $5.5 billion, below the prior year but above estimate, with personal income tax and sales tax driving the surplus. He explained that the forecast incorporates the 5% PIT cut and annual conformity to the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including changes such as Section 179 expensing, bonus depreciation, R&D expensing, business interest deductions, and a new manufacturing facility expensing provision. He also discussed the effects of tax credits, severance tax volatility, declining tobacco revenues, and health care provider tax changes tied to federal Medicaid rules. He said road fund revenues are largely flat absent policy changes, and county commission revenues are growing faster than state revenues.
Members asked about when new economic development projects like NewCore would appear in the projections, how much 20,000 new jobs would matter, whether the department had a calculator for job-growth impacts, the status of recent tax cuts, road fund growth, tobacco/vape taxation, and whether migration data could be broken down by county. The witnesses said major projects are not yet in the S&P-based forecast but would likely add jobs, wages, and tax revenue over time; they estimated 20,000 jobs would be a significant increase. They also said the state is unlikely to hit the current personal income tax trigger in the near term. No substantive votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and the committee adjourned after a motion carried by voice vote.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Mar 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- ADDITIONALLY THE BILL PROVIDES FISCALLY CONSTRAINED COUNTIES ARE NOT TO BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE MATCHING
- THE BILL EXPANDS THE LIST OF COUNTIES THAT THEY ESTABLISH A FORENSIC HOSPITAL DIVERSION PILOT PROGRAM
- BY ADDING HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY TO THE WEST.
- TRISTAN MURPHY WAS ONE OF THEM AND HE FELL THROUGH THE CRACKS IN MY COUNTY.
- SINCE THAT TIME MYSELF, JUDGE WISEMAN OUT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BEGAN WORKING ON THE LANGUAGE FOR THIS
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 4th, 2026
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- the greatest protections, and the respective professional licensing board should have the greatest authority
- In practice, each professional licensing board uses this statutory authority to request emergency suspension
- Charles County, and I have a great bill this morning. It's House Bill 309.
- Louis County. I guess I'm supposed to put that in the record.
- Currently participating have done, and we would need to basically authorize some of those processes as
Summary:
The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing met with a quorum present and first took up House Bill 1797, a public accounting bill. The committee adopted a substitute that was described as clarification language to mirror the Senate version, then voted the House Committee Substitute do pass by unanimous roll call. The committee also considered House Bill 2974, adopted Amendment 0.01H adding clarifying scope-of-practice language, rolled the amendment into a committee substitute, and then voted the House Committee Substitute do pass unanimously.
The committee then heard testimony on House Bill 1623, which would add massage therapists and chiropractors to the list of health care professionals subject to emergency disciplinary action through the Administrative Hearing Commission. The sponsor said the bill is intended to protect patients and give licensing boards faster authority to act against bad actors in vulnerable settings. Supporters included a trial lawyer who described sexual assault cases involving massage parlors and a lobbyist for the Missouri Chiropractic Physicians Association, who said quicker action would improve public safety and professional integrity. No opposition was presented.
Next, the committee heard House Bill 309, which would provide clarity for nonprofit pharmacies serving low-income and underserved patients in emergency situations, inspired by access problems after the St. Louis tornadoes. The sponsor and an RX Outreach representative said the bill would help pharmacies transfer or dispense needed medications during emergencies without reducing oversight, and they discussed limits on quantities and controlled substances. Members asked why the bill was limited to nonprofit pharmacies and whether it applied outside Missouri; the witnesses said they were open to amendments and clarified the bill was aimed at Missouri emergencies.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3129, the Physician Assistant Compact. The sponsor said the compact would improve access to care, especially in rural areas, by allowing reciprocal practice across participating states without changing Missouri scope-of-practice law. A PA testified in support, saying it would help retain and recruit PAs and improve flexibility near state borders. The Missouri State Medical Association opposed the bill, arguing it could affect scope of practice, give compact commission rules too much authority, and weaken Missouri’s regulatory control; the Division of Professional Registration supported it, saying it fits rural health transformation goals and that compact participants would still have to follow Missouri scope laws. A nonprofit workforce group also testified in support. No votes were taken on the hearing bills before adjournment.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill will allow counties to seek quotes for smaller purchases instead of always using the lengthy
- It just gives notice to the county commissioner, the corporation commission.
- Do we know how many newspapers we have in general circulation in all 77 counties? Thank you, Mr.
- The bill provides the statutory authority for political subdivisions and state agencies.
- And I'm guessing the author probably doesn't know because it'll be promulgated, but the question I'm
Bills:
HB2894 , HB3418 , HB3415 , HB3413 , HB3414 , HB3416 , HB3417 , HB3419 , HB3420 , HB1739 , HB1752 , HB1979 , HB2941 , HB2992 , HB3075 , HB3086 , HB3177 , HB3269 , HB3278 , HB3279 , HB3497 , HB3644 , HB4432 , HB3720 , HB3849 , HB3882 , HB3919 , HB3941 , HB4118 , HB4141 , HB4268 , HB4342 , HB4428 , HB4429 , HB4434
Keywords:
HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- If we do pass from the chair, will there be questions of the author?
- And so I would just ask to the author if, And so I would just ask the author if this administrative committee
- Members, agenda item number four has been laid over at the request of the author.
- Will there be any more did you believe, did you know, or other questions for the author?
- There's a local and county government that can deal with. Education Committee.
Bills:
SB1726 , SB1236 , SB1633 , SB1413 , SB1317 , SB1360 , SB1342 , SB1477 , SB1189 , SB1546 , SB1524 , SB1338 , SB1193 , SB1812 , SB1617
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
higher education, graduate instructors, training program, academic integrity, First Amendment rights, administrative reporting, education, consolidation, board, public schools, resident tuition, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, state scholarships, financial aid, immigration status, undocumented students, noncitizen students, lawfully present, postsecondary education benefits, college tuition
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee heard and advanced a large slate of education bills. Early measures included SB 1726, requiring formal training for university teaching assistants before they teach classes and evaluate students, with emphasis on First Amendment rights; SB 1236, creating an Administrative Report Consolidation Act to reduce duplicative reporting by schools and agencies; SB 1633, codifying existing higher education residency tuition practices; SB 1413, requiring notice to parents when a teacher is emergency certified and limiting adjunct teachers to 270 clock hours per semester; SB 1317, allowing career teacher status to be portable across districts with local board approval; and SB 1360, expanding the state’s math initiative by restoring instructional coaches and creating a math office at the State Department of Education. Most of these bills passed on favorable votes, with SB 1413 drawing some concern over teacher shortages and the adjunct-hour cap, but still passing.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- In the recent challenge to that statute and the authority to regulate abortion in State ex rel.
- Board of County Commissioners, the Supreme Court said, and found, and I'm reading from the Department
- The Standard and Training Council already has that authority.
- , which is the 911 emergency dispatch center located in Doña Ana County.
- He's from the Eddy County Sheriff's Office.
Committee:
Senate House Judiciary
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process
Summary:
Senate Judiciary began by announcing that Senate Bill 136 would be rolled over because the sponsor was unavailable. The chair then addressed criticism from the floor over how a prior bill had been handled, defending the committee’s practice of using committee substitutes and amendments without waiting for a new version from council, and emphasizing his authority to set hard stops and limit debate when he believes discussion is repetitive or dilatory. Several members responded, with some supporting the chair’s approach and others arguing that contentious bills deserve more time and fuller committee vetting.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 30, which would repeal New Mexico’s requirement that induced abortions be reported to the state registrar. The sponsors argued the reporting law is outdated, unnecessary for public health, and potentially dangerous because provider information can be disclosed under broader vital statistics statutes; supporters from the ACLU, League of Women Voters, Bold Futures, and NOW echoed privacy and safety concerns. Opponents argued the reporting requirement provides transparency and public health data. After debate, the committee approved SB 30 on a roll call vote.
Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 43, a bipartisan measure to modernize the Adult Parole Board statute after a prior veto. The bill would update parole factors for life-sentenced inmates, authorize per diem and closed hearings, and prevent parole hearings from being scheduled on victims’ birth or death dates. It received support from corrections officials and victims’ advocates, and the committee passed it without objection. The final major item was Senate Bill 50, which would remove several statutory in-service training mandates for law enforcement and give the Standards and Training Council more flexibility to set curriculum. Supporters said the current requirements are outdated and too rigid; opponents warned the bill could weaken recurring training in domestic violence, sexual assault, crisis intervention, and other high-risk areas. A motion to table failed, and the committee ultimately passed SB 50 on a roll call vote, despite divided member views.