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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 1st, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Unfortunately, if introduced at trial, that will always be true. Trial records are public records.
- So if a criminal rap sheet is presented in trial and is used as evidence in trial ...is presented in
- trial and is used as evidence in trial or, let's say, is used for multiple billing or whatever it's used
- And as we know, a lot of trials are over some lesser stuff.
- And as we know, a lot of trials are over some lesser stuff.
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Summary:
The committee first handled housekeeping items, voluntarily deferring HB 63 and HB 622 at the authors’ requests. It then heard HB 131 on post-conviction relief, which would remove the word “inexcusably” from the PCR statute and delay bail eligibility after relief until the state’s appeals are exhausted through the Louisiana Supreme Court. The bill drew support from the Attorney General’s office and district attorneys, with opposition cards from the Southern Poverty Law Center, and it was reported favorably. HB 789, concerning seizure of off-road vehicles used unlawfully on roadways, was amended to direct forfeiture proceeds to the Attorney General when acting as district attorney ad hoc; it was then reported as amended with support from law enforcement and no opposition testimony.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- For over 35 years, I do trial and appellate work.
- There's some small, essentially tertiary thing happening in the trial court.
- When there's a need to do something in the trial court, they can be stuck.
- Does this mean that, as you read it, the stay is lifted and they have trial?
- I think the trial judge would certify it to the Court of Appeals.
Bills:
HB 1239 , HB1990 , HB1748 , HB1749 , HB2578 , HB2986 , HB1970 , HB3163 , HB2733 , HB1922 , HB 113 , HB 1088 , HB1938 , HB3004 , HB2637 , HB2960 , HB113
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Keywords:
public health, access to healthcare, insurance reforms, medical expenses, healthcare providers, mental health, protective custody, preliminary examination, detention period, emergency circumstances, emergency detention, legal framework, detention, healthcare, liability, landowners, nonagricultural land, trespassing, public safety, interpreters
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- presumptively innocent people prior to trial.
- The right to a speedy trial was not created for easy cases.
- It would be limited to trials, preliminary hearings, or motions to suppress.
- There's not a permitted slight violation of a defendant's speedy trial rights.
- Let me tell you about one of her recent cases she went to trial on. At a time.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/11/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Not everyone can be in a clinical trial.
- So they could not actually stand trial.
- You know, deemed to be competent now to stand trial.
- He still was not competent to stand trial.
- They are not competent to stand trial.
Keywords:
radiologic technologist, radiologist assistant, radiology, imaging, x-ray, diagnostic x-ray, fluoroscopy, mammography, computed tomography, CT technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, bone densitometry, radiation safety, radiation licensing, scope of practice, health workforce, rural health care, critical access hospital, supervision, telehealth
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Law & Justice Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Post-trial, courts presume that an individual who's pled guilty or been found guilty by a jury trial
- Post-trial, courts presume that an individual who's pled guilty or been found guilty by a jury trial
- is presumed innocent after trial.
- prep and at trial.
- out the window when we had to answer directly to our abuser during the trial.
Summary:
The committee heard several public hearings on criminal justice and victim-related bills. SB 6087 would expand existing liability protections for donations of children’s items to include religious organizations and add strollers and car seats to the definition of children’s items; the sponsor said it would make it easier to donate usable baby equipment, and the Washington State Board of Health said it supported the goal but noted rulemaking and funding concerns under the original version. SB 5934 would change the standard for post-conviction DNA testing so courts must grant testing unless the state shows by clear and convincing evidence that the results could not demonstrate a likelihood of innocence; the Innocence Project and a DNA exoneree supported it as a way to reduce years of litigation, while prosecutors and sheriffs/police chiefs opposed it as a burden shift that could increase frivolous motions and strain lab and attorney resources. SB 5520 would revise Washington’s wrongful-conviction compensation law by broadening definitions, extending filing deadlines, removing the waiver requirement, and making other process changes; the sponsor and Innocence Project said it would reduce barriers and better fulfill the state’s promise to exonerees, and a DNA exoneree described years of litigation just to access compensation.
The committee also heard SB 6017, which would expand victim-centered and trauma-informed protections. The bill would allow a court to appoint a representative to ask questions of victims when a defendant represents themself, extend forensic exam consent to minors 13 and older in non-fatal strangulation cases, add female genital mutilation survivors to protections similar to the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights, and reauthorize and broaden the Safe Advisory Group’s mandate. Survivors, advocates, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy strongly supported the bill, describing courtroom questioning by self-represented defendants as retraumatizing and urging broader access to services for FGM survivors; defense advocates raised constitutional concerns about limiting a pro se defendant’s right to personally question witnesses and said the bill could be vulnerable to challenge without narrower guardrails. The hearing drew extensive survivor testimony, and the chair noted 108 people signed in support and one opposed.
Finally, the committee heard SB 5890, which would create an alternative reckless-driving offense for driving more than 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. The sponsor, a former firefighter, framed the bill as an accountability measure aimed at preventing severe crashes caused by extreme speeding. A committee member asked about officer discretion in emergencies, and the sponsor said the bill targets excessive speed while acknowledging that some situations may still be problematic. A preliminary fiscal note had been received.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's somebody certified as a personal injury trial lawyer.
- Trial law and how many are board certified in health law.
- There’s a trial de novo appeal.
- Oh, I'm in trial.
- I want to say a brief thing about trials.
Bills:
HB32 , HB15 , HB171 , HB421 , HB581 , HB644 , HB745 , HB349 , HB917 , HB204 , HB923 , HB15 , HB171 , HB204
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Keywords:
eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 25 February, 2026; 9:00 A.M.
Judiciary, Division B
Transcript Highlights:
- Current law requires that the clerks notice bail agents when a judgment nisi or a bench warrant is issued
- Current law requires that the clerks notice bail agents when a judgment nisi or a bench warrant is issued
Committee:
Joint Judiciary, Division B
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> persons not competent to stand trial. persons not competent to stand trial.
- Locked up without trial because of being too ill to stand trial.
- </c> to go forward on trial. to go forward on trial.
- </c> to stand trial. to stand trial.
- </c> incompetent to stand trial. incompetent to stand trial.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/02/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the length of any pre-trial the length of any pre-trial incarceration<00:30:26.880><c> number</c
- </c><00:30:35.880><c> detention</c> and the length of pre-trial detention and the length of pre-trial
- of how pre-trial how our system<00:32:01.240><c> our</c><00:32:01.440><c> pre-trial</c><00:32:01.919
- Are people held pre-trial in Minnesota more likely to plead guilty than people released pre-trial?
- Are people held pre-trial in Minnesota more likely to plead guilty than people released pre-trial?
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- And this slide is focused on trial courts to illustrate their needs.
- And in the trial courts, that system is called the court application processing system.
- They're responsible for the custodianship of trial court records.
- They're responsible for the custodianship of trial court records.
- Those are vetted through budget commissions in the trial court and the district court.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to continue its review of performance measurement in the criminal justice system. The first presentation, from State Courts Administrator Eric McClure, described how the court system uses multiple data sources to track filings, dispositions, clearance rates, workload, and support services, and how those data inform judge need, budget requests, resource allocation, and court administration. He also discussed ongoing efforts to improve case-level reporting, the use of case management systems in trial and appellate courts, and performance efforts in problem-solving courts and civil case management. McClure noted that the legislature provides dedicated funding for problem-solving courts and for medication-assisted treatment, and that the courts are required to report outcomes and monitor compliance with contract requirements.
Melanie Brown-Whor of the Florida Behavioral Health Association then reviewed the medication-assisted treatment program funded through the courts budget. She said the program combines medication with counseling and behavioral supports, serves people involved in or at risk of criminal justice involvement, and has expanded over time to include additional medications and more counties. She reported improved engagement and retention, with more than 10,000 people screened over five years, about 9,200 receiving medication, and over 6,600 successfully discharged. Senators asked about racial and ethnic demographics, hospital referrals, and how services are delivered; Brown-Whor explained that local community providers deliver treatment under contract and that the program is working to improve data reporting and consistency.
The Department of Law Enforcement then presented on investigations, forensics, and criminal justice information services. Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard outlined FDLE’s strategic plan and major investigative priorities, including cybercrime, targeted violence, crimes against children, mutual aid, and the SAFE fentanyl eradication program. He said SAFE has led to major seizures, arrests, and a reported decline in fentanyl deaths. Director Jason Bundy described FDLE’s forensic laboratory operations, DNA and rapid DNA capabilities, cold case and missing persons work, and the staffing and turnaround-time challenges tied to complex evidence testing. Director Lucy Saunders reviewed FDLE’s criminal history, biometric, incident-based crime reporting, and criminal justice transparency systems, noting that Florida is still transitioning agencies from summary reporting to incident-based reporting. The committee raised questions about Rapid DNA deployment, cold case coordination, and the slow pace of NIBRS/FIBRS adoption. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Media Availability 1/13/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But what we do believe is it was very clear at trial.
- But what we do believe is it was very clear at trial.
- But what we do believe is it was very clear at trial.
- But what we do believe is it was very clear at trial.
- But what we do believe is it was very clear at trial.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- For that purpose, does it happen during the course of the trial or prior to trial?
- do like to have a hearing several days before the trial starts.
- And so an extraneous offense may or may not be admitted at trial.
- Hearings are not trials.
- I might have a trial set for Monday, right?
Bills:
HB207 , HB235 , HB324 , HB449 , HB463 , HB502 , HB 1121 , HB1445 , HB1465 , HB1778 , HB1977 , HB2000 , HB2066 , HB2596 , HB207 , HB235
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
child protection, sexual offenses, obscenity laws, visual material, anatomically correct dolls, mannequins, robots, criminal offenses, sexually explicit material, minors, artificial intelligence, sexually explicit, doll, mannequin, robot, law enforcement, healthcare, insurance, affordable care, access
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/1/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- are released pre-trial.
- are released pre-trial.
- are released pre-trial.
- are released pre-trial.
- are released pre-trial.
Bills:
HF2233 , HF1999 , HF1995 , HF1614 , HF2781 , HF1775 , HF1316 , HF2127 , HF2521 , HF689 , HF2380 , HF1273
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 27th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- contribute to the workforce and the economy in this wonderful state of Texas, but also stellar clinical trials
- Only 88% will fail; only 12% of medicines actually make it from bench to bedside for approval.
- our manufacturers to have to meet 10 to 12 years of research going through three phases of clinical trials
- Individual portability of benefits is another interesting idea other states are looking at and have done trials
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Media Availability on Floor Session Motion to Expel Senator Nicole Mitchell Jan 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator's trial was supposed to start up in Becker County, and she used her privileges as a Minnesota
- Last session, she said that, oh, I needed to wait until my trial before the ethics complaint could be
- She said that, oh, I needed to wait until my trial before the ethics complaint could be taken up, and
- "With that said, you really wanted that trial to start today.
- "With that said, you really wanted that trial to start today.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- First up, SB 200, relating to speedy trials.
- </c> first up sb200 relating to Speedy trials first up sb200 relating to Speedy trials we<00:02:17.640
- trials trials um<00:04:42.720><c> you</c><00:04:42.840><c> know</c><00:04:43.039><c> we've</c><00:04
- when the case is ready to go to trial.
- trial is ready to go to trial unfortunately<00:10:44.279><c> and</c><00:10:44.480><c> we</c><00:10:44.600
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Summary:
The committee opened its first hearing of the 2025 session with procedural instructions about testimony limits, Zoom participation, written testimony, and a reconvening date if needed. It then heard SB 200 on speedy trials. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing it could create conflicts of interest for prosecutors, potentially make victims or witnesses quasi-parties to criminal cases, force traumatizing testimony on continuance motions, and unfairly delay trials for in-custody defendants. A World Care representative supported the bill and urged broader protections for minors, disabled people, and seniors. The chair also pressed the public defender to suggest improvements, emphasizing that the bill was driven by victims and families. No vote or final action was taken on SB 200.
The committee next took up SB 8 on jury duty exemptions for health professionals. Testimony was strongly supportive from nurses, physicians, and disability advocates, who said APRNs and other nurses are in short supply and that jury service can disrupt patient care, especially in rural and neighbor island areas. One witness suggested expanding the exemption to include registered nurses as well as APRNs, while a senator raised concerns about blanket exemptions for non-practicing APRNs and suggested a time limit. The bill remained under discussion with no final action reported.
The committee then heard SB 144 on chiropractic, with the state chiropractic board offering comments and the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supporting the measure as a way to address workforce shortages and provide students more hands-on clinical experience. A World Care witness also supported the bill after clarifying her remarks. The chair then moved to SB 107 on medical informed consent, where the Hawaii Medical Board opposed the bill and the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and Queen’s Health System offered comments, citing concerns about duplicative standards. A support witness proposed expanding the bill to better address combined mental and physical health conditions. Finally, SB 189 on breast cancer screening drew support from the Hawaii Medical Association, Hawaii Radiological Society, Queen’s Health Systems, and others, while the Insurance Division raised concerns about possible insurance mandate defrayment and the need for a sunrise analysis. Senators also asked about local demographic data and coverage impacts; the chair indicated decision-making would be deferred to another day.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/23/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The case was The case was appealed at the trial court level.
- If I recall, the trial court found that the negative SWEP tax was unconstitutional.
- It was on a lab bench in New Jersey at AT&T. Today this has over a trillion transistors. Right?
- It was on a lab bench in New Jersey at AT&T. Today this has over a trillion transistors. Right?
- in New Jersey It was in on a lab bench in New Jersey and<02:01:11.040><c> AT&T.
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We're signaling out a family of two<00:21:39.520><c> to</c><00:21:39.679><c> the</c><00:21:39.760><c> bench
- </c> two to the bench. two to the bench.
Committee:
Senate Commerce
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Wed Mar 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- /c><01:19:16.680><c> audit</c><01:19:17.000><c> for</c><01:19:17.720><c> more</c><01:19:17.920><c> bench
- </c> do we need another audit for more bench do we need another audit for more bench box<01:19:18.400
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1984 HD2, which would require government entities issuing building permits to create a self-certification process for certain behind-the-meter rooftop solar and energy storage systems, allowing approved applicants to proceed without waiting for standard permit review. The Public Utilities Commission and DLNR offered comments, and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, Holoholo Energy, Photon Works Engineering, Malama Solar, RevoluSun, and others testified in strong support. Supporters said the bill would reduce permitting delays, lower costs, and help meet Hawaii’s renewable energy goals while still relying on licensed engineers, electricians, and county inspections for safety. Committee members asked about risk, existing county pilot programs, and whether self-certification had been used before; witnesses said the professional liability remains with licensed signers and that current automated review systems often flag minor issues that slow projects. The committee also noted 16 additional written testimonies in support.
The committee then took up HB 1593 HD1, which would require HHFDC-financed affordable rental housing projects to allow residents to own or keep common household pets. The Hawaiian Humane Society testified that the bill is a top priority because housing restrictions are a major reason pets are surrendered and because many unhoused residents with pets avoid housing that does not allow animals. In response to questions, the Humane Society said concerns about pet-related damage are overstated, suggested pet behavior screening as a safeguard, and said it would be willing to work on broader private-market pet-friendly housing policies. Members raised concerns about whether allowing pets in public housing could create problems for residents who later transition to the private market, and the witness said California has a similar law and no major negative effects had been identified.
Finally, the committee heard HB 2423 HD2, which would require that by January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in Hawaii for on-highway vehicles contain at least 5% biodiesel by volume. The Hawaii State Energy Office offered comments, and Hawaii Transportation Association and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies testified in support. Pacific Biodiesel argued the mandate would improve energy security, stabilize fuel prices amid global supply disruptions, and support local clean-fuel production. In response to questions, the company said its nameplate capacity is 5.5 million gallons per year and it has produced over 6 million gallons annually, but much of its output is tied up in standby generator contracts that can fluctuate. Witnesses said the mandate would provide a stable market signal and could support future investment in expanded local biodiesel production, including agricultural feedstock development and a possible second refinery. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (01/20/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- We will call our session in order and ask the chair to approach the bench to introduce House Bill 1185
- I'd like to ask her to approach the bench. That's right.
- You may approach the bench and advocate for House Bill 1460. >> Thank you, Mr. Acting Chairman.
Committee:
House Children and Family Law