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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Human Services Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • A13 allows a person's prior enrollment in the CPP due to either a crime of sexual violence as defined
  • A-13 allows a person's prior enrollment in the CPP due to either a crime of sexual violence as defined
  • in Chapter 9A-44 or 7109 RCW. violence as defined in Chapter 9A. 44 or 7109 RCW and include several
  • an inmate who is biologically female and who has a documented history of being a victim of sexual violence
  • If you're a biological male, don't be... you've been a victim of sexual violence.
Bills: HB2510 , SGA9305
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Human Services Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • They may even be under domestic violence, no-contact orders, anti-harassment orders, or such.
  • So in my job, I routinely work with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, violent crime around
  • Unfortunately, as a non-domestic violence stalking victim, many of the protections and assistance programs
Bills: HB2510
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Civil Rights & Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • The substitute would replace the firearm component with a defined term of unlawful firearm part for the
  • distribute such code or manufacture a firearm.
  • of why we have the violence of all types that are exploding.
  • If we're talking about youth violence in schools, it's a...
  • very core of why we have the violence of all types that are exploding.
Bills: HB2255 , HB2354 , HB2595 , HB2320 , HB2597
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Summary: The Senate considered and passed several House bills. HB 2624, relating to consumer protections for unsolicited real estate transactions for public purposes, was amended with a striking amendment from the Business, Trade, and Economic Development Committee and then passed 30-18, with Senator Dozier voting no and saying the bill still needed work. HB 2104, which makes permanent aviation assurance funding for wildfire response by removing a sunset clause, passed 47-0 with two excused after Senator Short urged support based on its wildfire-fighting value. The Senate also adopted an amendment to Substitute HB 2334, which addresses cash transactions and rounding to eliminate the need for pennies, adding language that customers with exact change must be able to pay exact change. The bill passed 45-2, with Senator Frame describing it as permissive guidance for businesses and Senator Dozier supporting it humorously; Senator Gainer voted no. HB 2436, concerning requirements for oil tankers operating in restricted waters and clarifying tugboat horsepower standards to match current practice, passed 46-1 after support from Senator Lovelett and Senator King. Finally, Engrossed HB 2575, reducing certain reporting obligations under environmental or energy laws, passed 47-0 with two excused. Senator Schumaker said it would save administrative costs for the Department of Commerce and utilities and free up money for low-income energy assistance. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/26

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • We provide crucial support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking through
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Bills: HF1082 , HF2099 , HF4177 , HF2742
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Jan 19th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • One distinction that I'm seeing here is an actual firearm versus an imitation firearm.
  • In that particular case, An actual firearm versus an imitation firearm.
  • In that particular case, was it a real firearm or an artificial firearm?
  • a firearm.
  • Sometimes young people have firearms because they're suicidal.
Bills: HB2246 , HB2360
Committee: House Education
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 11th, 2026 at 05:14 pm

House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • purchase the firearm.
  • Gun violence cost New Mexico 6.6 billion. caused by gun violence.
  • Roughly 26% of all federal firearm licenses sell less than 10 firearms.
  • Seventy-two firearms. Seventy-two firearms.
  • be a recoil-operated firearm?
Bills: SB48 , HB250 , SB17
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, and it will be firearms and related items. Any questions?
  • Uh and it will be firearms and August.
  • Uh and it will be firearms and related<00:07:54.479><c> items.
  • </c> understand this is on all firearms. understand this is on all firearms.
  • >> Well, if I was going to buy a firearm, do I just go in and buy it?
Bills: HB187 , HB98 , HB360 , HB394 , HB398 , HB388 , HB187 , HB98 , HB360 , HB394 , HB398 , HB388
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 16th, 2026 at 11:18 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It outlines a strategy to curb the proliferation of illegal firearms and military-grade weapons. firearms
  • Women living in New Mexico have over a 1 in 3 chance of experiencing physical violence, sexual violence
  • Most female firearm owners cite self-defense as the primary reason for acquiring a firearm.
  • And for many women, the first firearm they purchase is in response to a credible threat of violence.
  • So we think of firearms as tools.
Bills: SB38 , SB17 , SB41 , SB264
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Mexican cartels and other foreign terrorist organizations heavily rely on smuggled firearms from the
  • According to a 2023 report from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, approximately 68% of weapons
  • Cartels use various methods to acquire firearms, including straw purchases, theft of firearms, and purchasing
  • However, state law does not include a penalty for knowingly transferring a firearm to a foreign terrorist
  • purchase of the firearm?
Bills: SB36 , SB2202 , SB 36
Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security heard Senator Birdwell present SB 2202, which would create a state offense for knowingly transferring a firearm for profit or other remuneration to a member of a foreign terrorist organization. Birdwell argued the bill responds to cartel violence and southbound gun trafficking, and he explained a committee substitute that removed an exemption for federally licensed gun dealers and removed a requirement that DPS coordinate with Mexican law enforcement. He said the goal was to give Texas a state-level tool if federal enforcement is lacking. Invited testimony came from DPS Colonel Freeman Martin and border prosecution unit chair Tanya Ash. Both said the bill could be useful in some organized-crime and cartel cases, but they emphasized that proving a defendant knowingly transferred a gun to a foreign terrorist organization would be difficult and would usually require strong direct or circumstantial evidence, such as recorded statements, informants, or coordinated investigations. They said the measure would be more workable in complex cartel cases than in routine patrol stops, and they noted existing state and federal tools already address straw purchases, firearms trafficking, and related offenses. Members also discussed tracing seized firearms, cooperation with ATF, and the limits of state jurisdiction over international issues. No public testimony was offered, and SB 2202 was left pending. The committee then took up SB 36 as pending business. A committee substitute was adopted without objection, and the substitute bill was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 4-0 vote, with Senators Birdwell, Flores, Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Eckhardt, and Hinojosa of Nueces participating. The committee also accepted a motion in writing and ordered the bill recommended for local and uncontested calendar placement. The chair then announced the committee would recess subject to call.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 14th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Being able to identify the signs of abuse in cases involving domestic violence, probate guardianship,
  • elder abuse in probate matters, unfortunately, elder abuse occurs often in cases such as domestic violence
Bills: SB1015 , SB2933
Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence heard testimony on Senate Bill 1015, which would clarify that the comptroller is responsible for distributing excess judicial fund payments back to statutory probate courts. Judge Guy Herman testified in support, saying the bill would help ensure probate courts receive funding they are entitled to, while Ed Heimlich testified against the bill with broad criticism of probate courts and judicial practices. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2933, which would add elder abuse training to required judicial education for several categories of judges and judicial officers; Dr. Bruce Hargrave supported the bill, citing the prevalence and underreporting of elder abuse and the need for judges to recognize warning signs. No votes were taken on either of those bills, and SB 2933 was left pending. The committee then reconsidered Senate Bill 38, an eviction-related bill, and Vice Chair Hayes described two agreed floor amendments: one limiting the summary disposition procedure to forcible entry and detainer cases involving squatters, and another requiring a notice to pay rent or vacate for tenants who had been timely payers but missed a payment. After discussion, the committee voted 6-4 to report SB 38 without amendments. The committee also adopted or advanced a series of other bills and resolutions, including SB 293, SB 1141, SB 1448, SB 1536, SB 1558, SB 1838, SB 1940, SB 2127, SB 53, SB 251, SB 311, SB 387, SB 441 (with a substitute), SB 1164, SB 1335, SB 1574 (with a substitute), SB 1719, SB 1760, SB 1839, SB 1923 (with a substitute), SB 2807, and SJR 27 (with a substitute). Most measures were reported favorably on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with a few close votes on SB 942, SB 311, SB 2807, and SJR 27. SB 942, relating to retroactive child support beginning at conception, initially failed 5-5 but was reconsidered and then passed 6-5. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • cases and firearms.
  • </c><01:20:32.719><c> And</c><01:20:33.040><c> part</c><01:20:33.280><c> of</c> violence cases and firearms
  • And part of violence cases and firearms.
  • </c><01:20:40.640><c> would</c> gun because of domestic violence would gun because of domestic violence
Bills: HF962 , HF3541 , HF2936 , HF3762 , HF2879
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • So, starting up with SB 2575 relating to firearms.
  • So starting up with SB 2575321 relating to firearms.
  • Individuals who intentionally use firearms to threaten or harm others, who possess firearms illegally
  • and knows the location of a firearm, but refuses to surrender the firearm or disclose the location of
  • If not, we already heard SB 2575 firearms.
Bills: HCR93 , HCR14 , HR85
Committee: House Finance