Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Resolution 116'
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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Dec 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 6109 clarified the lethality of fentanyl at the point that a court is making a decision about
- And so we have seen kind of that acting as a corrective in the data since Senate Bill 6109 went into
- Census in the intermediate care facility is 84, with 104 funded beds and 116 CMS-certified beds, and
- As all of you are aware, this past session, Substitute Senate Bill 5393 was passed by the legislature
- As all of you aware, this past session, a substitute Senate Bill 5393 was passed by the legislature,
Summary:
The committee heard a lengthy update on Washington child welfare from Casey Family Programs and DCYF. Dr. David Sanders said Washington has sharply reduced out-of-home care and increased kinship placements, but he flagged concerns about low screening-in rates, long stays in foster care for many children, and a recent rise in repeat maltreatment and child fatalities, especially among infants. He urged more focus on infants and young children, better coordination among child protection, health care, and law enforcement, and more proactive review and investigation practices. Members asked for disaggregated data on children lingering in care, fatalities, and causes such as fentanyl exposure. DCYF said it has increased relative placements and guardianships, but also reported a concerning rise in 2025 critical incidents, mostly near-fatalities involving children age three and under, many opioid-related. The department described responses including safe child consults for opioid cases, more training, hotspot analysis, and proposed investments in peer support, public health nurses, community referrals, and an updated safety framework. Members also discussed whether a broader commission on child abuse prevention would be useful, and DCYF said it was open to that idea.
The committee then received a DSHS reorganization update from Secretary Angela Ramirez, who described the “Reimagined” plan to consolidate four administrations into three new ones, with the stated goals of reducing silos, improving customer experience, and making transitions between services smoother. She said the agency is seeking statutory changes and CMS approval to align the new structure, and members asked about preparing for federal HR1 impacts, especially SNAP. Ramirez said DSHS is monitoring those impacts closely and emphasized the need for accurate data and cross-agency coordination.
Finally, DSHS’s Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration updated the committee on residential habilitation centers and implementation of Substitute Senate Bill 5393, which phases out Rainier School by June 30, 2027 and limits new admissions. Officials reported current census and staffing levels at the state’s RHCs, said Rainier has had some residents transition to supported living or adult family homes, and explained that emergency and permanent rulemaking was needed to implement the law. They also said Rainier was recently cited by federal surveyors for not meeting the active treatment requirement for two residents, and that the facility has 90 days to return to compliance before possible payment penalties or further remedies. Members pressed for details on the citation, the meaning of active treatment, the assessment process for admissions, and whether Rainier could be repurposed for other services; DSHS said it is working on corrective action and will follow up in writing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes package of public safety policy measures 4/30/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The next bill on the calendar for the day is Senate File 4760.
- Senate File 4760, an act relating to public safety, the second engrossment.
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- moves to amend Senate file number 4760.
Summary:
The House took up Senate File 4760, a public safety package, and first adopted an amendment to insert House language into the Senate file. Members then heard brief explanations of several included provisions, including a section from House File 3870 that would make Office of Justice Programs research and victim-related data private, clarify privacy for data collected by the Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls office and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives office, and remove outdated statutory language. Representative Novotny also described the package as combining a number of previously passed stand-alone bills and a few additional provisions.
The chamber then adopted amendments A5, A7, and A8. A5 inserted House language and adjusted an effective date related to public employer discretion in hiring; A7 allowed the Office of Legislative Auditor to request BCA fingerprinting and federal tax information as required by federal rules; and A8 clarified language affecting jail medical services and custody-related safeguards after collaboration among Representative Witty, the sheriffs association, the Department of Corrections, and advocates. Representatives Hansen, Moller, and Witty all urged support for those changes.
A proposed A3 amendment from Representative Duran, which would have kept the current age of delinquency rather than implementing the previously enacted change, drew extensive debate. Supporters argued counties, law enforcement, and other stakeholders were not ready for the change and lacked infrastructure, while opponents said the 2024 law was intended to address serious gaps in juvenile justice and child welfare and should take effect as planned. After a roll call, the House rejected A3 by a vote of 66 yeas to 67 nays. The transcript then indicates another Duran amendment, A2, was called up, but the excerpt ends before its disposition.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine breaking the cycle of senior loneliness, focusing on strengthening family and community support. Mar 12th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Aging (Special) Committee
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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> House Bill 116 by Representative Oliver. >> House Bill 116 by Representative Oliver. >> Representative
- It requires the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance and Taxation Committees to conduct
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Keywords:
illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator DiCeglie? Here. Senator Gaetz? Here. Senator Hooper? Here. Senator Leek? Here.
- Senator Berman? Yes. Senator DiCeglie? Yes. Senator Gaetz? No. Senator Hooper? Yes. Senator Leak?
- Senator Osgood? Senator Pasadomo? Yes. Senator Polsky? Yes. Senator Trumbull? Yes. Senator Burton?
- Senator Hooper? Yes. Senator Leak? Senator Osgood, Senator Pasadomo? Yes. Senator Polsky? Yes.
- Senator Berman, Senator DiCeglie, yes; Senator Gaetz, Senator Hooper, Senator Leek, Senator Osgood, Senator
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and considered three bills. Senate Bill 292, by Senator Ruson, created a public records exemption for the personal information of appellate court clerks and their families. Senator Gaetz opposed the measure, arguing against public records exemptions and favoring prosecution of threats instead, while the State Court System appeared in support. The bill passed 8-1 and was reported favorably.
The committee then heard CS for Senate Bill 62, by Senator Arrington, presented by Leader Berman. The bill would create an enforceable requirement related to candidate party affiliation qualifications and allow a qualified candidate or political party in the same race to challenge noncompliance. There was no opposition or debate, and the committee approved the bill unanimously, 10-0.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 380, by Senator Trumbull, which would expand options for posting legal notices online by clerks, tax collectors, municipalities, and certain constitutional officers, and the committee adopted an amendment clarifying special governmental agencies and setting a two-week online posting standard. The Florida Press Association, local newspaper representatives, and others opposed the bill, warning it would fragment public notice and reduce transparency, while Senator Trumbull and Senator Gaetz emphasized cost savings and the ability of constitutional officers to use their own websites. The amended bill passed 10-0 and was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Promoting Motorcycle Safety on Minnesota Roads - 07/10/26
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Senator Judy Seeberger. I represent District 41 and I live in Afton.
- >> Thank you, Senator Sieberger, and thank >> Thank you, Senator Sieberger, and thank you
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Summary:
Senator Judy Seeberger and traffic safety officials held a press conference focused on a deadly Minnesota motorcycle season and urged both drivers and riders to take greater care. Seeberger described several near-misses and a preventable crash at an intersection near her home, and asked motorists to put phones down, avoid impaired driving, and look twice or three times at stop signs, lane changes, and intersections. Mike Hanson, director of the Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety, said 37 motorcyclists had been killed so far this year, compared with 24 at the same time last year, and warned the state could approach 90 motorcycle fatalities if current trends continue. He said about half of motorcycle deaths are single-vehicle run-off-the-road crashes, often tied to speed, inattention, or skill level, while the other half involve a motorcycle and another vehicle; he also noted passenger fatalities are higher than usual and that riders over 60 are now being killed more often than younger riders.
Hanson and others emphasized education, training, visibility, helmets, high-visibility gear, and sober driving. He said the state’s motorcycle safety training program is expanding with 11 additional basic rider courses, which should train about 121 more riders, and that safety materials are available to clubs and community groups. He also highlighted the new lane filtering and splitting law, saying it is limited to 25 mph or less and must be done within a rider’s skill level; he said he has seen it done both safely and unsafely and urged riders to follow the law and not be “knuckleheads.”
Representatives from the Saint Croix Valley Riders and the Litas St. Croix Valley also spoke. Don Morley said his group promotes safety and awareness, reimburses members for rider training, and supports the new lane filtering/splitting law while stressing that riders and motorists must share the road. Heather Sevlin and other speakers tied the safety message to the death of Dana Milan, saying her crash was preventable and calling for justice and accountability in the impaired-driving case involving Robert Rodriguez, who they said was on a second DUI offense. In response to questions, Seeberger said she would support stricter penalties for repeat impaired or reckless drivers but would not support mandatory helmet legislation. Hanson said the legislature should continue to rely on rider experts and training advocates when considering motorcycle safety policy.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, welcome everyone to the joint committees of the Judiciary and the Senate and Judiciary and
- that, even though you're not running again, that you're continuing your hard work as chair of the Senate
- You can find links to viewing options for all Senate hearings and meetings on the live and on-demand
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Jul 8th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Colchler. Here. Senator Perry. Here. Senator Hall. Senator Miles. Senator Blanco.
- Senator Hughes is being present.
- I'm not aware of that, Senator.
- Senator Cook. Thank you, Madam Chair. I just... Thank you, Senator Cook. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Senator Menendez was on that committee with me, as well as Senator Perry, Chairman Flores, our House
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Jul 7th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Kolkhorst. Present. Senator Perry. Present. Senator Hall. Senator Miles. Senator Hughes.
- Senator Blanco. Here. Senator Sparks. Here. Senator Cook. Here.
- the Senate.
- So I will also say that Senate Bill 2024 by Senator Perry, sponsored by Senator Leach, banned the retail
- Senator, no.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> I, Senator Decoy, uh, co-chairing the Working Gaming Group. >> Hi, Stanford Carr with Aloha Halawa
- I guess Allan was the last individual on there. >> I, Senator Decoy, uh, co-chairing the Working Gaming
- Senate Select Committee on Indian Gaming and has spoken at gaming conferences around the world.
- Senate Select Committee on Indian Gaming and has spoken at gaming conferences around the world.
- Standing by. >> Senator, do you have any questions for the speaker? >> No, not right now.
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 793, Item 53, Senate Bill 1013, and Item 54, Senate Bill 947.
- President, Senator McCann offers Senate Joint Resolution L, a joint resolution proposing an amendment
- Senate Joint Resolution L, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the State Constitution of 1963
- Senate Joint Resolution L, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the State Constitution of 1963
- House Bill 448, Senate Bill 604-3, Senate Bill 527, Senate Bill 527, Senate Bill 1069, Senate Bill 1052
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jul 2nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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Lisky. >> Senator Lisky. >> Senator Lisky. - He thanked the senator for the response and then recognized Senator Holstrom, followed by Senator Holst
- Um Senator >> Thank you, Commissioner. Um Senator Holmstrom.
- Honorable Senator >> Hello, Senator.
CA
CA
CA
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Local Government
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
CA