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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Energy. (3-5-26)

Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Bridges has done a lot in the nuclear space.
  • a</c><00:26:46.960><c> lot</c><00:26:47.160><c> in</c><00:26:47.200><c> the</c><00:26:47.280><c> nuclear
  • </c> Bridges has done a lot in the nuclear Bridges has done a lot in the nuclear space. space. space.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Nov 7th, 2025

Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I also want to talk briefly about nuclear verdicts.
  • Nuclear verdicts that I hear are windfall lotteries.
  • And when we call them nuclear verdicts, I also take issue with that because we have to remember who is
  • These nuclear verdicts, out of control, those types of things.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 9th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • We know this is a deterrent.
  • The bill is meant to provide a deterrent and appropriate reckoning in those cases to promote the above
  • I think Texas is not... ...experiencing some of the nuclear-type verdicts that are going on nationally
  • liability for its employees' actions via the admission rule, the focus of the trial would then be on deterrence
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Committee Apr 14th, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • state lack a meaningful enforcement tool to ensure compliance, and repeat offenders face little deterrence
  • state lack a meaningful enforcement tool to ensure compliance, and repeat offenders face little deterrence
  • What SB 1218 does is create a real deterrent, one that will improve compliance, reduce illegal dumping
Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills on transportation, privacy, enforcement, and high-speed rail, with most measures discussed under a quorum and then formally voted on later. SB 953 by Senator Nilo would add two DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases that are dismissed through diversion; the author, a victim’s mother, and CHP representatives argued it would help identify high-risk drivers, while no opposition witnesses appeared. SB 1292 by Senator Richardson, as amended, would let certain cities use stationary cameras or sensors to enforce curb and loading-zone rules, with human review of citations; supporters said it would improve compliance and safety, while a privacy group remained cautious but said the amendments improved the bill. SB 1228 by Senator Rubio would create a permanent compliance path for a small number of existing redevelopment-era LED messaging signs; supporters said it preserves local revenue and avoids fines, while billboard industry opponents warned about federal compliance and highway funding risk. SB 1013 by Senator Cervantes would tighten ALPR privacy rules through DOJ audits, employee training, hot-list limits, and a 30-day retention cap; privacy advocates supported it as a needed safeguard, while law enforcement groups opposed the retention limit and query restrictions as too restrictive. SB 1218 by Senator Arreguín would block DMV registration renewal for vehicles with unpaid illegal dumping fines, modeled on parking citation enforcement; Oakland officials and local government groups strongly supported it as an accountability tool, and the bill drew no opposition in the room. SB 1136 by Senator Blakespear would require intercity and regional rail operators to better coordinate service, fares, and trip planning for large events; transit and rail advocates supported it, while some agencies were neutral or “work with author” pending further changes. SB 1425, the chair’s bill, would create a permitting process for encroachments in the high-speed rail right-of-way; supporters said it would streamline construction and protect the project, while utilities and the City of Burbank raised concerns about reciprocity, enforcement, and local infrastructure impacts. SB 1411 by Senator Stern would expand high-speed rail authority to pursue public-private partnerships and early works, removing a project cap; supporters said it could leverage private capital and save costs, while local agencies from Merced expressed concerns but noted amendments addressed some issues. After roll calls, SB 1013 failed to advance on a 4-1 vote and remained on call, while the consent calendar and the other bills moved forward on unanimous or near-unanimous committee votes and remained on call pending final action.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Committee Apr 14th, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • state lack a meaningful enforcement tool to ensure compliance, and repeat offenders face little deterrence
  • state lack a meaningful enforcement tool to ensure compliance, and repeat offenders face little deterrence
  • What SB 1218 does is create a real deterrent, one that will improve compliance, reduce illegal dumping
Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard a series of bills focused on driver accountability, curb management, privacy, illegal dumping enforcement, rail coordination, billboard signage, and high-speed rail development. SB 953 by Senator Nilo would add DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through diversion; the author and supporters, including a victim’s mother and CHP representatives, argued it would ensure fatal conduct is reflected in driving records, while no opposition testified. SB 1292 by Senator Richardson would let certain cities use stationary cameras or sensors to enforce curb use in designated zones with human review of citations; supporters said it would help manage modern delivery and loading activity, while one privacy group remained cautious but noted the committee amendments improved the bill. SB 1228 by Senator Rubio would create a permanent compliance path for a small number of existing redevelopment-era LED advertising displays; supporters said it preserves local revenue and existing signs, while the outdoor advertising industry opposed it over federal compliance and fairness concerns. SB 1013 by Senator Cervantes would tighten ALPR privacy and security rules, require DOJ audits, training, and a 30-day retention limit; privacy advocates supported it as a needed enforcement measure, while law enforcement groups opposed the retention cap and hot-list limits as too restrictive. SB 1218 by Senator Arreguín would block DMV registration renewal for vehicles with unpaid illegal dumping fines, modeled on parking citation enforcement; local officials and city representatives strongly supported it as a deterrent, and no opposition was heard. SB 1136 by Senator Blakespear would require rail agencies to better coordinate service to major events and integrate fares and schedules; transit and rail advocates supported it, with some agencies taking a work-with-author or neutral position. SB 1425 by the committee chair would create a permit process for new encroachments on high-speed rail right-of-way; supporters said it would help protect and manage the corridor, while utilities and a city raised concerns about rights-of-way and enforcement language. SB 1411 by Senator Stern would expand high-speed rail authority to pursue public-private partnerships and early works, removing a project cap; supporters from Metro, labor, and rail groups said it would help leverage funding and advance the project, while Merced-area agencies remained cautious but noted amendments. Most bills were moved on committee votes, generally along party lines or with broad support, and several were left on call after roll calls.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Committee Apr 14th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • state lack a meaningful enforcement tool to ensure compliance, and repeat offenders face little deterrence
  • state lack a meaningful enforcement tool to ensure compliance, and repeat offenders face little deterrence
  • What SB 1218 does is create a real deterrent, one that will improve compliance, reduce illegal dumping
Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills, with testimony focused on transportation safety, enforcement, privacy, curb management, rail service, and high-speed rail. SB 953 by Senator Nilo would require two DMV points to be applied in misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases even if the criminal case is dismissed through diversion; supporters, including a victim’s mother and the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, said the bill would prevent serious fatal crashes from disappearing from driving records, while no opposition was presented. SB 1292 by Senator Richardson would authorize selected cities to use stationary cameras or sensors to enforce curb and loading-zone rules, with human review of citations and a pilot-style, optional local framework; supporters argued it would improve safety, turnover, and compliance, while privacy concerns were noted but softened by amendments, and the bill drew neutral or conditional support from some groups. The committee also heard SB 1228 by Senator Rubio, which would create a permanent compliance path for a small number of existing redevelopment-era outdoor advertising displays. Supporters said the bill would preserve local revenue and avoid penalties for legally established signs, while the California State Outdoor Advertising Association opposed it over federal highway beautification compliance and fairness concerns. SB 1013 by Senator Cervantes would tighten safeguards for automated license plate reader systems by requiring DOJ audits, employee training, limits on data retention, and restrictions on hot lists and queries; privacy advocates supported the bill as a response to documented misuse, while sheriffs and narcotics officers opposed it as an unnecessary restriction on a valuable law-enforcement tool. The committee voted to move SB 1013, but the roll call was 4-1 and the bill remained on call. Other measures discussed included SB 1218 by Senator Arreguín, which would block vehicle registration renewal for owners with unpaid illegal dumping fines, using a process similar to unpaid parking citations; Oakland officials and several local government and waste-management groups supported it as an accountability tool, and the bill passed committee on an 8-0 vote and remained on call. SB 1136 by Senator Blakespear would require rail agencies to better coordinate service, fares, and trip planning for large events and intercity/regional rail connections; supporters said it could boost ridership and make rail more useful for major venues, and it also passed 8-0 and remained on call. The committee also advanced the chair’s SB 1425, which would create a permitting program for new encroachments along the high-speed rail right-of-way; supporters said it would help protect the project and manage utilities and other uses, while some utilities and the City of Burbank raised concerns, and the bill passed 8-1 and remained on call. Finally, SB 1411 by Senator Stern would expand high-speed rail authority to pursue public-private partnerships and early works, remove a project cap, and support bookend investments; it drew broad support from transit, labor, and rail groups, with some local agencies noting amended concerns, and the discussion continued as the hearing moved toward the final bill.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Committee Apr 14th, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • state lack a meaningful enforcement tool to ensure compliance, and repeat offenders face little deterrence
  • state lack a meaningful enforcement tool to ensure compliance, and repeat offenders face little deterrence
  • What SB 1218 does is create a real deterrent, one that will improve compliance, reduce illegal dumping
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Transportation Committee Apr 6th, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • We see them in home at laws and in other areas, and they can serve an important deterrent and educational
  • And the intent is not to... ...important deterrent and educational function.
  • AOS American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon, 300% increased from 2019 to 2023. and uh ...important deterrent
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • It essentially allows businesses to have their own deterrent and have agency in the protection of their
  • It essentially allows businesses to have their own deterrent and have agency in the protection of their
  • facing criminal activity at their permanent yards and work sites, and this bill offers an effective deterrent
Summary: The committee first heard House Memorial 54, which would create a stakeholder working group to study utility-service problems in manufactured and mobile home parks and recommend solutions. The sponsor described repeated water and utility outages in large parks, said current law places maintenance responsibility on park owners, and argued that the state needs clearer standards and alternatives to costly attorney general lawsuits. Supporters from PNM and the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty backed the memorial as a step toward better oversight and protections for residents. The committee asked about existing landlord obligations and whether rent withholding is available; the sponsor said current law does not clearly provide that remedy. HM 54 was reported out with a due pass. The committee then considered House Bill 166, which would create a statewide permitting framework for battery-charged electric fences used by commercial businesses while preserving local zoning authority. The sponsor and an industry witness said businesses face inconsistent local permitting, delays, and added costs, and that the bill would provide uniform standards and security options. Several members raised concerns that the bill appeared to favor a specific product type, could override local code differences, and might not address mixed-use areas, historic districts, or homeowners associations. After debate, the bill passed on a 4-3 vote, with one member explaining support but urging further work with local government experts before floor consideration. House Bill 20, a bipartisan measure, would allow Native American applicants to request a voluntary Native American designation on state driver’s licenses and ID cards, without naming a specific tribe, and with documentation requirements tied to tribal cards, certificates of Indian blood, or affidavits of birth. Supporters said it would recognize tribal political status, help with law enforcement and Turquoise Alert verification, and assist with education, health, and child welfare matters; tribal representatives and State Police testified in favor. Several members expressed concern about racial profiling, privacy, and possible unintended consequences of marking IDs, while others noted the designation is optional and tied to political status rather than race. Members also flagged drafting language that appeared to require multiple documents, and the sponsor agreed to clarify it. The bill ultimately passed, with some members explaining their votes and asking for continued discussion with tribes. The committee also approved Senate Joint Resolution 1, which would amend the state constitution to allow school bond and mill levy questions to appear on the general election ballot rather than being limited to separate school elections. Sponsors said the change would reduce special-election costs, increase turnout, and remove outdated language dating to 1910; school board and education groups supported it. Members asked about ballot crowding and local election timing, and sponsors emphasized that the measure gives school districts a choice rather than a mandate. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 295, which would create an Office of Accessibility to centralize reporting, provide technical assistance, and produce annual reports on accessibility of state buildings and websites. Disability advocates largely supported the bill as a way to improve compliance and consistency, while one webcast commenter opposed it, arguing that without enforcement authority it would not produce meaningful change. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 295, before final committee action is shown.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • It essentially allows businesses to have their own deterrent and have agency in the protection of their
  • It essentially allows businesses to have their own deterrent and have agency in the protection of their
  • And this bill offers an effective deterrent. New Mexico businesses need options to deter crime.
Summary: The committee first heard House Memorial 54, which would ask the Public Regulation Commission to convene a working group on utility service problems in manufactured home communities. The sponsor described repeated water, electricity, and gas outages in mobile home parks and said current remedies are too slow and often require attorney general lawsuits. Supporters from PNM and the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty said manufactured home communities are an important source of affordable housing and that clearer coordination and oversight are needed. The memorial passed on a due pass motion with no opposition. House Bill 166 then drew substantial debate. The bill would create a statewide permitting framework for battery-charged electric fences used by commercial businesses, while sponsors said municipalities would still retain zoning authority. Supporters argued the measure would reduce confusion, provide uniform standards, and help businesses deter crime without taxpayer cost. Several members raised concerns that the bill would override local zoning practices, favor a specific product type, and create conflicts with existing local codes and historic or mixed-use districts. Despite those objections, the committee advanced the bill on a 4-3 vote, with members noting it should be worked on further before floor consideration. House Bill 20 proposed allowing Native American applicants to request a Native American designation on state driver’s licenses and ID cards, using tribal documentation but not naming a specific tribe. Supporters, including tribal representatives, State Police, and the sponsor, said the designation could help with law enforcement, turquoise alerts, child welfare, health and education verification, and recognition of tribal political status. Opponents and some members expressed concern about racial profiling, stigma, and whether the designation could create unintended consequences or extra bureaucracy. The bill ultimately passed, with several members explaining their votes and asking for continued discussion with tribes. The committee also heard Senate Joint Resolution 1, which would remove constitutional language requiring school elections to be held separately from partisan elections, allowing school bond and mill levy questions to appear on the general election ballot. Sponsors and school board advocates said this could reduce special-election costs and increase turnout, while some members questioned ballot crowding and whether county clerks had been consulted. The resolution passed by due pass motion. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 295, a committee substitute creating an Office of Accessibility to centralize reporting and technical assistance on ADA compliance for state buildings and websites. Disability advocates and supporters said the office would improve coordination and accessibility, while opponents argued it lacked enforcement power and would not by itself change compliance. The discussion was ongoing when the transcript ended.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Additionally, the law provides no deterrent for plaintiffs filing these lawsuits as they are not required
  • So this kind of modernizes the language and also creates a deterrent for repeat offenses.
  • You're providing an immediate deterrent, sometimes just being told by an officer that there is a criminal
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 090 Apr 14th, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • The company is best known for nuclear.
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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Tue Jan 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
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  • <c> then</c> with nuclear their nuclear power then with nuclear their nuclear power then the<02:02:07.800
  • Navy base when they were about to build a huge Navy nuclear facility before the USS George Washington
  • Navy base when they were about to build a huge Navy nuclear facility before the USS George Washington
  • Navy base when they were about to build a huge Navy nuclear facility before the USS George Washington
Committee: House Water & Land
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 114, concerning employment in the State Historic Preservation Program, drew support from DLNR, which said the measure would help retain qualified archaeologists, architects, and other professionals by preserving current pay levels for a limited number of positions. Members raised concerns about expanding exempt positions and the effect on union coverage, and DLNR said it was also working with DEHRD on longer-term reclassification issues. No vote was taken on the bill in the portion provided. HB 12, relating to tort liability, drew strong opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice, which argued the bill would create overly broad immunity for landowners, conflict with Hawaii’s comparative fault framework, and undermine existing recreational liability law. Supporters said it would reduce liability concerns and encourage landowners to allow hiking, hunting, search-and-rescue training, and firearms-related uses on private land. The committee then moved on without any recorded vote in the excerpt. The committee also discussed HB 29 on counties, but no county representative was present, and members questioned whether the proposal should instead proceed through condemnation if it involved a forced sale. HB 175 on property maintenance received DLNR comments that the bill should be narrowed to noxious weeds and that fire-related provisions were more properly handled by county fire departments and the State Fire Marshal. HB 331 on permits drew support from several state agencies, but the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed it unless “repetitive construction” was defined more clearly; members and agencies discussed narrowing the bill to avoid unintended impacts on water and utility infrastructure. The committee also heard strong support for HB 3 on North Shore beach management, HB 309 on fish ponds, and HB 306 on water code penalties, though the Board of Water Supply raised concerns about increased fines and suggested an alternative governor’s bill and clearer administrative rules.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><01:55:51.679><c> to</c> by serving as a general deterrent to by serving as a general deterrent to
  • This basically has a<01:59:33.520><c> broad</c><01:59:33.840><c> general</c><01:59:34.239><c> deterrent
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Summary: The committee heard SB 2694 SD2, which would authorize the Public Utilities Commission to create automatic adjustment mechanisms for water carriers, including a water carrier inflationary cost index, and to waive certain requirements under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Testimony was sharply divided. The Department of Transportation, Young Brothers, and several shipping, harbor, labor, and business-related supporters argued the bill would modernize regulation, reduce the need for large catch-up rate cases, and help keep rates aligned with rising costs. Young Brothers said its current rate-setting process is expensive and delayed, and that annual adjustments with guardrails such as a 5% cap and periodic full reviews would support sustainable operations and the state’s supply chain. Some supporters also said the company’s less-than-container-load service and required inter-island routes create costs that are not fully covered by current rates. Opponents, including the Consumer Advocate, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Food Industry Association, restaurant and chamber groups, and other businesses, argued the bill would lead to higher costs for consumers and businesses and should not move forward. Several testified that shipping costs already significantly affect pricing and that automatic increases would worsen the cost of living. The Consumer Advocate said Young Brothers should focus on cost control and implementing its business plan rather than automatic rate increases. The Maui Chamber and others pointed to a recent PUC decision that imposed a two-year stay on rate increases and said the bill would undermine that protection. Some opponents urged the committee to defer to the PUC’s regulatory authority. The PUC explained that it regulates water carriers as public utilities under existing statute and said it had recently approved a temporary rate increase while imposing a two-year stayout period on further increases, with emergency relief still possible. PUC members said they were still examining whether they have authority to adopt the proposed WICI mechanism by rule and wanted legislative clarity. In response to questions, the PUC said it prefers the current two-year stayout as reflected in its order. Young Brothers also clarified that it serves less-than-container-load cargo, that some routes and services are cross-subsidized because they are not profitable, and that an independent observer is being put in place to monitor implementation of its updated business plan. The transcript ended with the committee still taking questions; no final vote or disposition on the bill was shown.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Children and Family Law (03/19/2026)

Children and Family Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's about deterrence and accountability and protection of family bonds.
  • So Roman five is adding these, uh, penalty provisions, if you will, or deterrence provisions if you will
  • It's about<00:06:57.600><c> deterrence</c><00:06:58.319><c> and</c><00:06:58.560><c> accountability</
  • c><00:06:59.440><c> and</c> about deterrence and accountability and about deterrence and accountability
  • </c> provisions if you will or deterrence provisions if you will or deterrence provisions.<00:09:16.560
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Mar 3rd, 2026

Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do you think that's an effective enough deterrent in this situation?
  • I think there should be some kind of deterrence of $200 or $250.
Summary: The Transportation Committee first met in executive session on House Bill 2741. Members adopted a committee amendment correcting a wording error, then voted the House committee substitute do pass by a roll call of 9 ayes, 2 noes, and 1 present. Supporters said the bill addressed safety concerns, especially for commercial vehicles, while opponents objected to the subjective standard for proving proficiency and to the $3,000 penalty for violations. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bills 1831, 2328, and 2553, all related to motorcycle passenger safety for children. The bills would require young child passengers to wear helmets, be able to reach foot pegs, and ride on properly equipped seats; the discussion also focused on whether officers could stop motorcycles based on a reasonable suspicion that a child passenger was underage or improperly secured. Bill sponsors said the measures were intended to prevent child deaths and injuries, citing the death of Calvin James, a 4-year-old grandson of one witness, as the reason for “Calvin’s Law.” Testimony was mixed. Family members and several supporters, including emergency nurses, argued the bills were common-sense child protection measures and could prevent traumatic brain injuries or fatalities. Motorcycle advocacy groups and some witnesses said the bills were overbroad, could lead to arbitrary stops or family services involvement, and needed clearer definitions for terms like “proper passenger seat.” Several members raised questions about enforceability, age verification, and whether the fine structure was an effective deterrent. No votes were taken on the three motorcycle bills, and the committee adjourned after closing the hearing.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Mar 3rd, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do you think that's an effective enough deterrent in this situation?
  • I think there should be some kind of deterrence of $200 or $250.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Feb 4th, 2026

Transportation and Defense

Transcript Highlights:
  • So if the fine's only 20 bucks, I'm thinking that that's not enough of a deterrent to force people to
  • So if the fine's only 20 bucks, I'm thinking that that's not enough of a deterrent to force people to
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Insurance Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • collaborating to refine this bill so California consumers not only have access to effective theft deterrence
  • collaborating to refine this bill so California consumers not only have access to effective theft deterrence
Committee: House Insurance
Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee heard several bills focused on insurance affordability, wildfire resilience, and consumer protections. AB 888, the California Safe Homes Act, would create a grant program for home hardening and wildfire mitigation. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Alabama Insurance Commissioner Mark Fowler testified in strong support, describing Alabama’s Strengthen Alabama Homes program as a model that has fortified thousands of homes and helped stabilize insurance markets. Committee members from fire-affected and rural districts spoke in favor, and the bill passed on a do-pass motion to Appropriations. AB 290 would require the California FAIR Plan to offer automatic payments and address non-renewal issues tied to missed payments. The author described her own non-renewal and difficulty staying insured, while consumer advocates called the measure common-sense reform. The FAIR Plan opposed unless amended, citing operational demands and concern about a grace period for non-renewals, but the committee members largely supported the bill and it passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 1339 would direct the Department of Insurance to study insurance availability and pricing for affordable housing providers, who testified that premiums have risen sharply and are forcing cuts to reserves, maintenance, and services. Supporters said better data is needed to craft long-term solutions. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also approved AB 1531 on consent and AB 646, which relates to catalytic converter theft deterrence disclosures and consumer protections, both moving forward to Appropriations. The committee later held the roll open for additional members to add their votes, and all measures received further aye votes before the hearing adjourned.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • hope... that are happening regularly and I hope that this bill will help address that, to act as a deterrent
  • It elevates those charges to act as a deterrent, but also has some safeguards in place.
Bills: SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307 , SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307
Committee: Senate Judiciary