Video & Transcript : 'parole officers' :

Page 54 of 500
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/05/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • SB 1537, peace officer fund commission repeal. Public safety.
  • SB 1731, officer to Indian education appropriation. Appropriation.
  • SB 1770, juvenile parole eligibility release presumption. Children.
  • SB 1794, election officers private protections. Judiciary and elections.
  • SB 1794, election officers private protections. Judiciary and elections.
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and several guest introductions recognizing Arizona Dental Hygienists Association visitors, deaf and hard of hearing advocacy groups, Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists members, the Doctor of the Day, tribal voting advocates, and other guests. Members also observed a moment of silence for two DPS officers killed earlier that morning. The chamber then received a long list of bills and resolutions for first reading and committee referral, covering elections, education, public safety, health, tribal affairs, housing, agriculture, and other topics. The main floor action was in Committee of the Whole on SB 1425, an elections bill dealing with the July primary and related election procedures. The bill was amended in committee, then further amended on the floor, and the Committee of the Whole recommended it do pass as amended. During third reading, members spoke in support of the measure as a bipartisan election fix that would move the primary up two weeks, improve ballot timing, and require observers in every county. Senator Hatathlie highlighted persistent tribal voting barriers such as mail ballot issues, dual-addressing problems, ID access, funding shortages, misinformation, and polling-place disruptions, while Senator Gonzalez voted no because of the emergency clause. The bill passed 27-1 with two not voting and was transmitted to the House. The Senate also adopted two proclamations: one naming September 4, 2026, as Taekwondo Day in Arizona and another declaring February 2026 as American Heart Month, encouraging CPR and AED awareness. After a recess, the Senate returned briefly to introduce additional bills, refer SB 1315 to Public Safety and SB 1090 to Finance, announce upcoming committee meetings, and then adjourn until Monday, February 9, 2026.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-03-20 - 11:00AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:12:38.800><c> Board,</c> Parole Board, Parole Board, introduced<00:12:40.680><c> by</c><00:12:40.880
  • ,</c><00:20:01.200><c> uh</c> Association, the Treasurer's office, uh Association, the Treasurer's office
  • And while this does add a office.
  • ,</c><00:24:22.880><c> the</c> enforcement, correctional officers, the enforcement, correctional officers
  • ><c> service</c> enforcement officers, family service enforcement officers, family service division<00
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 4th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that is the work that's happening every single day in her office.
  • This gift is waiting for you in your office.
  • of the Senate in open session and request the signatures of the officers of the House.
  • The one quick question I would add on to that with the State Land Office: isn't the State Land Office
  • This deals with the 11th Judicial District Attorney's Office, Division 2. Mr.
Bills: HB95 , HB111 , HJR1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM34 , HB2 , HB32 , HB33 , HB61 , HJM2 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26
Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and then moved through a series of memorials, recognitions, and announcements. House Memorial 49, declaring February 4, 2026 UNM Day, was taken from the Speaker’s table, explained, and debated at length. Members from both parties and several guests praised the University of New Mexico for its role in education, health care, research, public service, and workforce development, with special recognition of President Garnett Stokes, interim provost Barbara Rodriguez, and Health Sciences leaders and students. The memorial highlighted UNM’s enrollment, degrees awarded, scholarship support, patent activity, and the UNM Hospital and Health Sciences Center. It passed 70-0. House Memorial 48, declaring February 4, 2026 Valencia County Day, was also brought forward and passed unanimously. Supporters described Valencia County’s history, culture, economic growth, and traditions, including the annual matanza, Route 66 heritage, and major employers and development projects. Members from the county and local officials were recognized, and the memorial emphasized both historic communities and current business and infrastructure expansion. House Memorial 50, declaring Lincoln County Day, was introduced by title and placed on the Speaker’s table, but not taken up for final passage during this segment. The chamber also recognized the Artesia Bulldogs football team for winning another state championship, Del Norte High School’s class of 1966 on its 60th anniversary, and a number of guests tied to nursing, education, and local community service. Several members used announcements to highlight nurses, school programs, and local events, including a Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus invitation and a reminder that the day was the final day to file bills with the clerk. The session closed with continued announcements and guest introductions, reflecting a day focused heavily on community recognition and celebratory memorials rather than substantive legislation beyond the memorial votes.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • So my office is not directly involved in...
  • So my office is not directly involved in the SB 78 study.
  • The officer submits that at the end of their shift.
  • I'll follow up with your office.
  • I care very much about my officers and officer wellness when they go to these calls because it's something
Summary: The joint Senate Public Safety and Transportation hearing focused on DUI, impaired driving, traffic violence, speed management, and how criminal and administrative systems interact. Chairs Jesse Arreguín and Dave Cortese said the hearing was intended to inform upcoming legislation and noted that no bills would be acted on that day. They emphasized the scale of roadway deaths and serious injuries, the need for a holistic Safe System approach, and the importance of hearing from law enforcement, researchers, victims’ advocates, judges, and DMV officials. The first panel reviewed current DUI law and research. Thomas Nozowitz of the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code outlined California’s DUI penalties, including escalating misdemeanor and felony consequences, ignition interlock device requirements, license suspensions, Watson advisories, and homicide-related offenses. Stephanie Doherty of the Office of Traffic Safety described statewide crash trends, the role of alcohol, drugs, speed, and vulnerable road users, and the state’s Safe System and safety corridor efforts. Dr. Julia Griswold of UC Berkeley presented research supporting systemic interventions such as self-explaining roads, safer speed limits, speed safety cameras, ignition interlocks, sobriety checkpoints, and treatment for chronic offenders; she also noted that many DUI fatalities involve first-time offenders and that punitive measures alone have limited effect on high-risk drivers. Members pressed witnesses on ignition interlocks, speed governors, DUI treatment, diversion, and whether current penalties are strong enough. Several senators, including Archuleta and Blakespear, argued for stronger immediate consequences and better use of in-car technology, while witnesses said chronic offenders often need treatment and that some existing programs may be underused or inconsistently effective. The discussion also touched on data gaps, the need to distinguish alcohol- from drug-involved crashes, and the possibility of allowing diversion for some first-time DUI cases while preserving consequences for repeat offenses. The second panel addressed DMV and court processes. DMV Director Steve Gordon said the department handles mandatory, court-ordered, and administrative actions, and that recent process changes have reduced DMV hearing delays from roughly 170 days to under 70 days in many cases. Judge Lisa Rodriguez explained that county-by-county court practices, case filing delays, sentencing timelines, and paper or mixed electronic systems can slow reporting to DMV, especially for misdemeanors and felonies. She said courts are reviewing reporting requirements, training, and case-management coding to improve transmission of DUI orders, while DMV said it is open to simplification and better coordination but is constrained by aging systems and the motor vehicle account’s financial limits. No votes or formal actions were taken.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • So, some key initiatives out of our office: our office is the lead agency to combat and respond to human
  • Our office is the host agency for that office, but we have numerous law enforcement and prosecutorial
  • And that's very thanks to your office.
  • And that's very thanks to your office.
  • Alma Stewart Allen also acknowledged the governor's office for supporting LA 40 by 2030 and the Office
Summary: The committee held its inaugural meeting and heard opening remarks from the chair and vice chair about the committee’s purpose: studying issues affecting women and children in Louisiana, including health, education, economic opportunity, safety, and criminal justice. After roll call, the committee proceeded with informational presentations rather than taking any formal votes. Members emphasized the committee’s role in gathering testimony and identifying policy solutions. The first major presentation came from the Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention. The director reviewed 2025 data showing 2,963 identified victims, 15,437 service instances, and trafficking reports in 62 of 64 parishes. She explained Louisiana’s coordinated response system, including screening tools, child advocacy center referrals, and the DCFS hotline option for trafficking reports. She also described familial trafficking, new victim outreach and identification tools, and two priority bills: HB 321, which would create immunity from prostitution offenses for child victims under Safe Harbor principles, and SB 83, which would require school board trafficking policies and expand victim advocacy services to labor trafficking victims and survivors up to age 21. Committee members asked about reporting procedures, school use of the tools, service gaps, and whether the data showed increases due to better identification. The committee then heard from the Attorney General’s office on online child exploitation and child sexual abuse material. The presenter said the Louisiana ICAC Task Force received 31,203 tips in 2025, made 545 arrests, identified or rescued more than 80 child victims, and executed over 1,500 search warrants. He described rapid tip-to-arrest responses in recent cases, the expansion of partner agencies statewide, and the creation of an Orleans Metro ICAC task force. Members asked about community presentations, the role of social media in exploitation, the use of geolocation, the prosecution of out-of-state offenders, and the need for more analysts and outreach staff. The discussion also covered sadistic online enticement, sextortion, live-streamed abuse, and the need for parents and schools to monitor children’s online activity. At the end of the meeting, the committee began receiving a legislative auditor’s presentation on the treatment and care of incarcerated women, focusing on jail policies, health care, restraint use, and reentry, but the transcript cuts off before that presentation is completed. No committee votes or formal actions were recorded in the portion provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Marc Wood is the director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
  • Senate to advise and consent to the nomination of Marc Wood of Oklahoma City as the director of the Office
  • Title 18, requiring the monthly sole source and sole brand contracting report to be posted on the Office
  • Those two agencies are the attorney general's office and the Oklahoma district attorney's council.
  • Each of you should be receiving a loaf of bread in your office this afternoon. Be sure you get it.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 12th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 75 by Senator Hodges, Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness,
  • “I'm sorry, hearing officers or commissioners.
  • Our judges do not have the benefit of a commissioner or a hearing officer.
  • If they're going to go to one clerk's office, it'll be the 41st Judicial District Clerk of Court.
  • Services, GOSEP, State Police, and the Office of the Attorney General.
Bills: HR265 , HR266 , HR267 , HR268 , HR269 , HR270 , HR271 , HR272 , HR273 , HCR107 , HCR108 , HCR109 , HCR110 , HCR111 , HR257 , HR258 , HR259 , HR260 , HR261 , HR262 , HR263 , HCR105 , HCR106 , SCR30 , SB57 , SB157 , SB202 , SB237 , SB276 , SB450 , SB465 , SB501 , SB525 , HR3 , HR80 , HR197 , HR243 , SCR5 , SCR35 , HB4 , HB623 , HB944 , HB986 , HB1098 , HB1222 , SB34 , SB164 , SB172 , SB198 , SB208 , SB232 , SB281 , SB286 , SB317 , SB322 , SB334 , SB380 , SB385 , SB409 , SB417 , SB421 , SB430 , SB439 , SB447 , SB458 , SB510 , SB398 , HB646 , HR84 , HR188 , HR205 , SCR19 , SCR3 , SCR6 , SCR18 , SCR11 , SCR22 , SCR2 , SCR20 , SCR24 , HCR6 , HB301 , HB359 , HB657 , HB675 , HB680 , HB727 , HB302 , HB819 , HB1257 , HB1258 , SB8 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB16 , SB17 , SB18 , SB20 , SB21 , SB22 , SB40 , SB48 , SB55 , SB69 , SB75 , SB77 , SB78 , SB85 , SB102 , SB115 , SB133 , SB140 , SB148 , SB151 , SB165 , SB169 , SB170 , SB185 , SB197 , SB200 , SB217 , SB235 , SB278 , SB280 , SB291 , SB300 , SB303 , SB315 , SB324 , SB330 , SB411 , SB416 , SB420 , SB436 , SB438 , SB449 , SB455 , SB456 , SB477 , SB489 , SB521 , SB45 , SB58 , SB71 , SB81 , SB92 , SB100 , SB109 , SB141 , SB156 , SB181 , SB203 , SB204 , SB205 , SB207 , SB213 , SB214 , SB216 , SB229 , SB257 , SB274 , SB290 , SB304 , SB374 , SB379 , SB396 , SB410 , SB425 , SB427 , SB429 , SB479 , SB522 , HCR72 , HB633 , HB603 , HB940 , HB251 , HB775 , HB998 , HB1191 , HB625 , HB1255 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HB284 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1240 , SB82 , SB89 , HB258 , HB842 , SB149 , SB382 , SB441
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mary and Ryan or a representative from her office is here.
  • He then required private face-to-face confessions in his office.
  • We need training for police officers. I don't know... We need training for police officers.
  • But those early appointments meant I was alone in his office with Dr.
  • The DA's office has done nothing.
Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on a wide range of bills involving domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, trafficking, victim compensation, and related criminal justice reforms. Testimony focused on measures to support survivors and close perceived legal gaps, including bills to protect domestic violence survivors in child welfare proceedings, expand victim compensation for homicide families and trafficking survivors, create a DNA exception to the rape statute of limitations, eliminate or extend statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, and strengthen laws on upskirting, sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority, and sexual assault by rideshare drivers. Several speakers also addressed bills concerning vulnerable adults, harassment and custody-related abuse, and early evidence kits. Witnesses included legislators, prosecutors, advocates, and many survivors who described personal experiences with abuse and barriers to justice. Supporters argued that current laws often leave survivors without meaningful remedies, especially where consent, reporting requirements, evidentiary rules, or statutes of limitations prevent prosecution or compensation. Prosecutors and advocates said the bills would clarify vague statutes, increase penalties in some cases, and better reflect the realities of coercion, grooming, trafficking, and delayed reporting. Some testimony also urged amendments, including changes to victim compensation reporting rules and clarifications to avoid unintended conflicts with other wage-recovery laws. No committee votes or final actions were taken in the hearing itself. The chairs emphasized strict time limits, respectful conduct, and the submission of written testimony, and several witnesses were called out of order to accommodate the large number of speakers.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Aug 18th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The remaining 25% of people treated were seen in public health offices across the state, with most offices
  • The Las Cruces Public Health Office is the only office with a dedicated nurse and clerk for providing
  • . provision of MAT in public health offices.
  • Health offices for treatment.
  • Office of the Courts on how they Navigate it.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Local and County Government Feb 17th, 2026

Local and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I know earlier someone came in my office to visit with me about an updated fiscal impact that was coming
  • I know earlier someone came in my office to visit with me about an updated fiscal impact that was coming
  • rights, your First, Fourth, and 14th Amendments, federal laws, and oftentimes we're seeing police officers
  • there's a certain list of crimes, which begins on page three, including somebody on probation or parole
  • is use this money to make the jail a safer place, to create a safer environment for correctional officers
Bills: SB1288 , SB1705 , SB1878 , SB2019 , SB2118
Summary: The Senate Local and County Government Committee heard several bills related to local government finance, liability, bail, and jail operations. Senate Bill 1288, by Senator Gillespie, would require the state and political subdivisions to equally share FEMA-related matching costs for federally declared disasters; supporters said it would codify long-standing practice and provide certainty for local governments, with an estimated fiscal impact of just under $4.9 million. After questions about future appropriations and delayed reimbursements, the bill advanced on a 9-0 vote. Senate Bill 2019, by Senator Logan, would create a political subdivision liability insurance guarantee program and fund to help local governments and shared insurance pools manage large federal civil rights judgments. Members questioned the bill’s scope and whether it applied to catastrophic events or civil rights cases; the author said it was intended to spread the burden of large judgments over time and reduce pressure on property taxpayers. The committee adopted a title-off motion and advanced the bill 7-2. Chair Hamilton presented Senate Bills 1705, 1878, and 2118. SB 1705 would bar nonprofits from bailing people out of jail if they receive public funds, with supporters citing public safety and opponents raising concerns about impacts on nonprofit and church-based assistance; it passed 7-2. SB 1878 would establish a uniform bail schedule, limit personal recognizance release for certain repeat or higher-risk offenders, and require court approval to lower certain bonds; it also passed 7-2. SB 2118 would clarify how county sheriffs may use commissary funds for jail-related purposes such as training, equipment, inmate care, and operations; it passed 7-2. The committee then adjourned.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Feb 11th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • .. ...officers concerning criminal acts that the police officer is investigating.
  • So are you saying that the police officer or law enforcement officer would do the suing?
  • They should be able to speak with that police officer.
  • So it wouldn't come from the police officer?
  • It's a great bill for information and the ability of law enforcement officers, police officers, to be
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Apr 15th, 2025 at 04:00 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • On page six, Section 10, legislative management study, sentencing, corrections, and parole oversight.
  • We believe it will include the judicial branch, Department of Corrections, and also the AG's office.
  • We believe it will include the judicial branch, Department of Corrections, and also the AG's office.
Summary: The committee reconvened in the afternoon and took up only Senate Bill 2015, the Department of Corrections budget. Representative Steeman explained that the budget reflected major changes from the Senate version because bed contracts with Grand Forks and Burleigh-Morton were still unresolved when the Senate acted. He described rising inmate populations, added county/regional jail payments, deferred maintenance and repair funding, planning money for a new Missouri River Correctional Center, software and equipment upgrades, victims of crime grants, and a one-time diversion/deflection center grant for Fargo funded through the Community Health Trust Fund. He also outlined funding for body cameras, tasers, and protective vests, and a Native American reentry program/report provision, along with a legislative management study on sentencing, corrections, and parole oversight. Members asked about the possibility of private or design-build alternatives for the new Missouri River Correctional Center. After discussion, the committee adopted language directing the steering committee to oversee design and construction and to explore other options. There was also discussion of the importance of maintaining North Dakota’s correctional rehabilitation culture, the cost and availability of out-of-state placements, and the current number of inmates housed in regional, county, and interstate facilities. The committee adopted the amendment to engrossed Senate Bill 2015 and then approved the bill as amended on a 21-0 vote, with two members absent and not voting. Representative Steeman was designated as the carrier. The chair then thanked members for their work and announced the committee would reconvene the next morning to continue with remaining bills and budget work before adjourning.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPEARANCE FORM AND HAND IT TO A NUMBER OF THE SERGEANTS OFFICE
  • >> Speaker Renner: SENATOR THANK YOU FOR THAT QUESTION AND AS A PRESIDING OFFICER IT STRUCK ME AS UNUSUAL
  • PROVIDER AND THEIR LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY OR LDA PARTNER TO DETERMINE AN EQUITABLE SPLIT OF FUNDING PAROLE
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Feb 27, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 23

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> legislative Aid Robbie Allen and office legislative Aid Robbie Allen and office manager<00:22:50.320
  • We also note that life without parole sentences can apply for parole after 20 years.
  • If you're willing to keep your office open so that we can showcase the beautiful art in your offices,
  • please let my office know.
  • </c> in your Offices please let my office in your Offices please let my office know<01:00:30.480><c>
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 2/9/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 823, Senator Smith, Correctional Services, Maryland Parole Commission.
  • Smith, Correctional<00:18:19.679><c> Services,</c><00:18:20.160><c> Maryland</c><00:18:20.480><c> Parole
  • , if we could very briefly, if we could give a round of applause to the Secretary of the Senate's office
  • Secretary<00:20:46.799><c> of</c><00:20:46.880><c> the</c><00:20:46.960><c> Senate's</c><00:20:47.280><c> office
  • </c><00:20:47.520><c> just</c> Secretary of the Senate's office just Secretary of the Senate's office
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • Um offices and work for those offices.
  • This is relative to the Department of Corrections Probation and Parole Office officer position.
  • This is relative to the Department of Corrections Probation and Parole Office officer position.
  • </c> Corrections Probation Parole Office.
  • Corrections Probation Parole Office. officer<07:09:31.280><c> position.
Summary: The committee of conference for HB 1 and HB 2 reviewed the side-by-side budget comparison and began working through agreed and disputed items. Members first confirmed that grayed-out items were already settled and discussed a process for making later technical and intent changes, especially to true up abolished positions after additional decisions were made. They then moved through several budget sections, including judicial branch reductions, retirement systems, the Department of Justice, the Human Rights Commission, liquor enforcement, corrections, and the Department of Information Technology. Several items were agreed to or treated as settled package items, including the judicial branch position, the Department of Justice reduction, the Human Rights Commission item being held until related HB 2 language is finalized, the Housing Appeals Board being moved into the Board of Tax and Land Appeals, and the Office of Child Advocate. The committee also agreed to update the House bill language as needed based on HB 2 decisions, and to keep certain IT support rows in place unless related boards and commissions are eliminated. The effective date remained July 1, 2025, with no change. The main unresolved discussion centered on the retirement systems budget, where the Senate defended a large increase for deferred IT security and investment-function improvements, while the House argued the increase was too large and favored a back-of-the-budget cut. The Senate said the funds would support strategic IT and investment changes and would remain in the trust if cut, while the House emphasized the size of the increase and suggested a compromise. The committee ultimately retained the Senate position on retirement systems for the moment and said it would return to the issue later. On corrections and liquor enforcement, the committee described a negotiated back-of-the-budget cut structure, including a $10 million cut for corrections with some restoration of POS offices and administrative aides, and a liquor enforcement cut that was treated as part of a broader package. The Department of Safety item related to commercial enforcement and motor vehicle inspections was held for later discussion. The meeting ended with several items agreed, several held for coordination with HB 2, and some major budget questions still open.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 17th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a presiding officer, do not the House rules vest in you the authority to control the conduct and the
  • Do the House rules not vest that authority in you as the presiding officer? Thank you. Mr.
  • officer. Mr. Harrison, your question has been asked and answered.
  • Do the House rules stipulate that you, as the presiding officer and speaker of the House... ...appoint
  • He's working as a legislative aide this session in my office. and doing a fantastic job.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee May 23rd, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would also like to thank the staff of the Speaker's Office, the Assembly Sergeant's Office, Information
  • But the budget is what it is. year where we can be expanding programs, developing new offices, new agencies
  • AB 722, Avila Farris, reentering the office. housing and workforce development holding committee.
  • Brian, Peace Officers Holding Committee, AB69 Calderon, Fair Plan Renewal, do pass out on an A-roll call
  • AB 1013, Garcia, Peace Officer Training, hold in committee.