Video & Transcript : 'Article 779' :
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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And if you, I think it's Article 1, Section 5. I don't think I have it here. Article 1, Section 5.
- It just, there was an article from a journal that was posted that, you know, you read there.
- It's just an article that was posted. They had that information from other sources.
- Did you read those articles in those journals so you could? I read many articles.
- I read many articles. And so when your findings, we talked about saving lives.
Committee:
House Insurance
Summary:
The House Insurance Committee met on April 23 with a quorum present and first deferred HB 1142. The committee then heard HB 1187, which would direct any excess Louisiana Citizens emergency assessment funds, after related debt is paid, toward the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program or future Citizens debt. Representative Sawyer and Commissioner Tim Temple said the bill would likely redirect about $50 million in one-time surplus funds and would help expand a popular roof-mitigation program that has already awarded more than 4,600 fortified roofs. The bill drew support from several witnesses and was reported as amended without objection.
Next, HB 1210, dealing with insurance claim disputes and a pre-suit review process for Louisiana Citizens claims, was discussed. Representative Dana Henry said he was voluntarily deferring the bill and instead pursuing a study resolution after hearing concerns from members and stakeholders. Department and Citizens officials said the proposal was modeled on Florida’s process and could help resolve disputes faster and cheaper, but the bill was ultimately voluntarily deferred after testimony and some opposition cards were noted.
The committee then took up HB 1199, which requires coverage for genetic testing and treatment related to SCN2A-associated disorders. Representative Jordan and the Diedon family gave emotional testimony about their daughter Emily’s diagnosis and the importance of timely genetic testing. The bill was amended to require that testing be ordered by a provider and deemed medically necessary by the health plan, with discussion about whether a neurologist should be involved; members said that issue could be refined later. HB 1199 was reported as amended.
Finally, the committee considered HB 880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act, which would regulate AI use in underwriting, rating, and claims. After a lengthy discussion about state insurance regulation, McCarran-Ferguson, and concerns that the bill could jeopardize federal broadband funding, Representative Jordan voluntarily deferred HB 880, and HB 920 was also deferred. The committee then heard HB 1221, which would limit the policy data collected for the Louisiana Fortified Program Fund. Former Representative Bowler argued the bill was needed to protect policyholder privacy, while the Department of Insurance and Commissioner Temple said the data is needed for surplus-lines premium tax audits, fraud detection, and consumer assistance after disasters. The discussion continued with questions about what data would be visible and how it would be used, but the transcript ends before a final action on HB 1221 is shown.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Mar 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the search and seizure clause of Article 1, Section 13, which is our state corollary to the Fourth
- It's an ACLU news article because this was an ACLU case, brought in 1987, and by the time it went to
- And so that was the real intent of creating the right to privacy in Article 1, Section 1, to be broader
- So our Fourth Amendment corollary in California is Article 1, Section 13.
- There's a current case moving against Clearview AI as well, using an Article 1, Section 1 claim.
Summary:
The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational hearing on California privacy in the age of mass surveillance, with members framing the issue as urgent in light of AI, data brokers, workplace monitoring, and government access to commercially collected data. Opening remarks emphasized California’s long-standing privacy tradition and concern for impacts on Latino, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and other vulnerable communities. The committee heard from experts from UC Law San Francisco, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC Davis, and a worker-organizer from Amazon, followed by a journalist from 404 Media.
Nicole Ozer reviewed the history of California’s constitutional right to privacy, tracing it to the 1972 ballot measure and arguing that lawmakers should use that right more fully to operationalize stronger protections against surveillance. Deirdre Mulligan described how surveillance capitalism has expanded through physical-world instrumentation, biometrics, connected devices, and AI, and argued that notice-and-consent models are inadequate because people cannot meaningfully understand or control how data is collected, inferred, shared, and used. Ari Waldman focused on disparate harms to marginalized communities, including queer people, survivors of domestic violence, and people seeking reproductive care, and called for stronger regulation, limits on data collection and sharing, and greater accountability for companies and government access to data.
Josh Black testified about Amazon’s workplace surveillance, including handheld devices, time-off-task monitoring, hidden cameras, and driver-facing AI cameras, saying the system pressures workers to skip breaks, rush safety training, and discourages organizing. He said the surveillance is used to increase productivity and suppress union activity. Committee members asked about data retention, injury reporting, cash as a privacy-protective payment option, and whether workers truly consent to surveillance as a condition of employment. Jason Kebler described how police departments adopt commercial surveillance tools through pilot programs and vendor relationships, often without public debate, citing license plate readers and networked camera systems that can spread data across jurisdictions. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with discussion of the need for clearer definitions, stronger enforcement, and continued legislative action.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Mar 3rd, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the search and seizure clause of Article 1, Section 13, which is our state corollary to the Fourth
- amended by the voters to add an additional explicit right to privacy to the inalienable rights of Article
- It's an ACLU news article because this was an ACLU case, brought in 1987, and by the time it went to
- So our Fourth Amendment corollary in California is Article 1, Section 13.
- There's a current case moving against Clearview AI as well, using an Article 1, Section 1 claim.
Committee:
House Privacy and Consumer Protection
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- But we have two documents that are helpful to us to guide elected officials, and that's Article 1, Section
- The question to the voters is: shall Section 8, Article 9, be amended to provide that certain lands granted
- The question to the voters is, shall Section 8, Article 9, be amended to provide that certain lands,
- is shall Section 8, Article 9, be amended to provide that certain lands granted are acquired from the
- I have been looking at this Backcountry Hunters and Anglers article.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So as we do Article III, we can see a whole picture and move from there.
- TESLAC staff earn on average only 77% of all other Article I agencies.
- TESLAC staff earn on average only 77% of all other Article I agencies.
- And then rider 11 is deleted as it's now covered in Article 9.
- And then Rider 11 is deleted as it's now covered in Article 9.
Committee:
Senate Finance
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 3
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate in section 67, again, has the ability on oath or affirmation to try the case if the articles
- </c><01:18:24.400><c> of</c><01:18:24.520><c> impeachment</c><01:18:25.240><c> are</c> if the articles
- of impeachment are if the articles of impeachment are delivered<01:18:26.280><c> to</c><01:18:26.560
- were filed with and that the articles were filed with us.
- And the last section of 109, the articles that created the Supreme Court, says: The impeachment powers
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- And that violates Article 27, Section 65 of the constitution, which prohibits gambling in Alabama.
- That would be Article 4, Section 70 of the constitution.
- criminal code of Alabama on gambling, which is a local law trying to change a general law that violates Article
Committees:
House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism
Keywords:
mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, SB262, White Hall, Lowndes County, pari-mutuel wagering, simulcast, historical racing, historical horse racing, dog racing, horse racing, charitable bingo, off-track betting, OTB, gambling
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session B Jan 27th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Perez, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, by virtue of the authority vested in us by Article
- Florida Constitution, and Section 11.01, Florida Statutes, do hereby proclaim... ...session pursuant to Article
- Dear Secretary: By the authority vested in me as Governor of Florida under the provisions of Article
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer focused on Holocaust remembrance and a warning against antisemitism, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of the joint proclamation calling the session. The proclamation said the special session was convened to consider immigration-related legislation and appropriations to support coordination with federal immigration enforcement, including a chief immigration officer, restrictions on benefits for undocumented immigrants, voting-related offenses, penalties for removed aliens who re-enter, bail and detention considerations, ID requirements, and support for local law enforcement. Senate Bill 2B on immigration was filed and placed on the special order calendar for the next day, with an amendment deadline set after the Appropriations Committee meeting.
The Senate then took up veto overrides on House Bill 5001 from the 2024 regular session, which is the General Appropriations Act. Members discussed the governor’s vetoes of legislative support and transparency-related funding, including IT systems, research, oversight, and Florida Channel services. Senator Pizzo objected to waiving Rules on one item and argued the chamber should also address broader cuts, including arts funding, while the Rules Chair said the items under consideration were limited to support services and that broader funding concerns could be addressed separately. The Senate voted to override line item 2802, funding legislative support services, by 35 yeas and 1 name, and line item 2803, also for legislative support services, by 36 yeas and 1 nay, both passing by the required two-thirds vote. The Senate then adjourned until the next morning.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- You can look at the articles.
- Multiple times can look at the articles.
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- </c> are we talking about uh part two article are we talking about uh part two article 83?
- So do you think that they misunderstood this one article, Article 83, and didn't know how to fund that
Committee:
House Education Funding
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- : Article 2, which is natural rights.
- Article 16, jury trial in capital cases.
- Article two, which is natural rights.
- Article 16, enjoying and defending life.
- And then finally, article 18, jury.
Committee:
House Judiciary
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, it's unclear what courts would review every zoning warrant article prior to voting.
- Additionally, it's unclear what courts would review every zoning warrant article prior to voting.
- Additionally, it's unclear what courts would review every zoning warrant article prior to voting.
- Additionally, it's unclear what courts would review every zoning warrant article prior to voting.
- </c> warrant article prior to voting. warrant article prior to voting.
Committee:
House Housing
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I will address the portion, Article 1, that deals with the courts and judicial officers.
- President, I'll just run through the items that are in this article, not necessarily in order, but by
- President, I'll just run through the items that are in this article, not necessarily in order, but by
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 5/6/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- is an whole article of Article two, this is an whole article of modifications<00:18:34.640><c> to</c
- Article three, this is the deed items.
- Article<00:20:20.080><c> four.
- This begins on page article.
Keywords:
workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, prevailing wage, certified payroll, payroll reporting, construction contracts, public works, project registration, labor standards, contractor compliance, subcontractor reporting, state government, Department of Administration, Commissioner of Labor and Industry, Metropolitan Council, highway construction, public construction
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, I'd like to go in order of the bill by article.
- So the first one actually is Article 1, Sustainable Aviation and Fuel Policy.
- I'd like to go in order of the bill by article.
- </c> Community we are concerned about article Community we are concerned about article 3<00:37:38.480
- Forest incentives act found in article Forest incentives act found in article four<01:05:00.119><c> sections
Committee:
House Taxes
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963 by amending Section 14 of Article
- 5 and adding Section 31 to Article 5 to prohibit the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, or the director
- joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963 by amending Section 14 of Article
- 5 and adding Section 31 to Article 5 to prohibit the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, or the director
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum, excused several members, and heard a memorial statement from Majority Floor Leader Singh honoring Thomas James Cleary, a longtime Michigan public servant, lobbyist, and civic volunteer. The chamber also recognized a departing staff member from Senator Geis’s office and later welcomed guests from Cleary’s family. No substantive debate occurred during these tributes, and remarks were ordered printed in the journal.
The Senate then handled a large number of introductions and referrals, including Senate Joint Resolution K to prohibit autopen use by certain executive officials, Senate bills on Treasury revenue collection and liquor control, and numerous House bills covering housing, health, insurance, natural resources, education, consumer finance, child care licensing, public employment contracts, and other topics. Several housing and finance-related House bills were sent directly to the Committee of the Whole by unanimous consent. In Committee of the Whole, bills including House Bill 4072, House Bill 5630, Senate Bills 792, 793, 947, 1013, and 885 were considered; substitutes were adopted for House Bill 5630, Senate Bills 1013, 947, and 885, and the committee recommended all of those bills, plus House Bill 4072, Senate Bills 792 and 793, for third reading.
On final passage, House Bill 4042 and House Bill 5630 each passed 34-0, with four members excused. The Senate also concurred in the House substitute to Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, approving an extension of the state energy emergency, by a 33-1 vote. By contrast, concurrence in the House substitute to Senate Bill 878 failed 2-32, sending that appropriations bill to conference committee. The House then named conferees on Senate Bill 878, and the Senate named conferees for both SB 878 and HB 5630 after the chambers disagreed on those measures.
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963 by amending Section 14 of Article
- 5 and adding Section 31 to Article 5 to prohibit the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, or the Director
- joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963 by amending Section 14 of Article
- 5 and adding Section 31 to Article 5 to prohibit the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, or the director
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 109 Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:48 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Resolution: Rescinding Previous Article 5 Convention Applications, House No. 4692.
- Article 5 of the Constitution also contains a provision whereby two-thirds of state legislatures can
- Without clear boundaries, an Article 5 convention could open the door to rewriting the very foundations
- An Article 5 convention could open the door to rewriting the very foundations of our democracy.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a Rules Committee resolution commending the National Alliance for Children’s Grief for Children’s Grief Awareness Day. It also concurred in several Senate petitions referred under suspension of Joint Rule 12, including proposals on manufactured home insurance costs, firefighting water supplies and a state cistern program, Medicare coverage for end-stage renal disease, and short-term rental building inspections.
The chamber then took up several bills and local matters. It advanced and later enacted measures including a workplace violence prevention bill for health care employers, a bill amending use restrictions at Foxborough State Hospital, a bill authorizing disposal of certain Upton land, a sick leave bank for Amy Tangway, and local bills for Ipswich, Palmer, Wareham, North Carver Water District, Lowell easements, and Westford agricultural preservation restrictions. The House also adopted a resolution rescinding prior Massachusetts Article 5 Convention applications, with Rep. Peisch explaining that the measure would withdraw old state requests for a constitutional convention; the resolution passed 155-3.
Much of the floor debate focused on House 4767, the workplace violence prevention bill. Supporters, including Reps. Lawn, Kane, and Fields, described frequent assaults and threats against health care workers, cited injury statistics, and said the bill would require facility-specific risk assessments, prevention plans, training, incident reporting, and paid leave for injured workers. An amendment narrowing language about covered workers was adopted, and the bill ultimately passed to be engrossed by roll call 158-0 before later final enactment.
The House also heard a commemorative resolution recognizing the Iwagua, Taino, Lukyu, and Cario Tribal Nations and other Taino tribes and their heritage in the Commonwealth, with Leader González and other members speaking in support. Several final passage votes were taken by roll call or voice vote, with the bills and emergency preambles adopted and the House adjourning to meet the next day in informal session.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- reading of bills: House Bill 2190, amending Title 32, Chapter 25, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Article
- House Bill 2206 amending Title 46, Chapter 2, Article 2, by adding section 46-2-332, repealing section
- House Bill 2396 amending Title 46, Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding Section
- House Bill 2396 amending Title 46, Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding Section
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and a series of guest introductions and proclamations, including recognition of Arizona Statehood Day and National Ballet Day honoring Phoenix Ballet and artistic director Slawomir Wozniak. Members also announced committee substitutions and several bills were placed on the House calendar after second reading.
On third reading, HB 2190, which would add an article relating to the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants, failed on a 20-38 vote after debate over whether it was needed to support licensure compacts and workforce access. HB 2206, relating to SNAP and rulemaking, passed 33-25 after a brief dispute over whether it improperly delegated authority to the executive branch. HB 2396, also relating to SNAP and restrictions on purchases, drew extended debate over food deserts, personal choice, public health, and whether the state should limit what low-income families can buy; it passed 34-25.
After announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, members moved to reconsider the failed HB 2190 vote, and the motion carried. The House then recessed and reconvened later in the day, where it handled additional committee substitutions, withdrew several bills from committees for reassignment, and read HB 2999 for the first time before adjourning until February 17, 2026.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice May 12th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Article 878.1 is Louisiana's carefully constructed response to the constitutional mandates established
- Article 877. understand it. I'll do a little bit to try to explain it to you all.
- Article 878.1 is Louisiana's carefully constructed response to the constitutional mandates established
- Importantly, Article 878.1 does not require the type of finding that is discussed in a case called Jones
- This article shall not be interpreted to expand or modify eligibility for probation or suspension of
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 12 and took up a series of bills, mostly on juvenile justice, gaming-related background checks, bail/electronic bonds, and corrections policy. Early in the meeting, the committee reported favorably SB 258 on juvenile traffic violations, SB 321 on electronic bonds, SB 134 on limiting certain child sexual abuse material offenses for juveniles under 17 in specific circumstances, HB 75 on promotional play for racetracks as amended, and SB 422 on unsupervised probation for certain fourth-offense impaired driving cases. Later, the committee also advanced SB 440 on the Renaissance District board membership, SB 393 on explosives regulation, SB 487 on charitable gaming rental arrangements, SB 339 and SB 288 on criminal background check procedures in the gaming and related regulatory systems, and SB 325 on excluding certain persons from sports wagering.
A major portion of the hearing focused on SB 201, which would change juvenile homicide sentencing procedures, including first- and second-degree murder cases, and how reviewing courts consider parole eligibility and prior death sentences converted to life. Supporters said the bill aligns sentencing with existing Supreme Court precedent and gives courts clearer guidance; opponents from children’s rights and civil liberties groups argued it weakens the “rarest and uncommon” safeguard for juvenile life-without-parole sentences and could expand harsh sentencing beyond constitutional limits. After debate and testimony, the committee adopted an amendment and reported SB 201 favorably by a 7-3 vote, with Representatives Adams, Knox, Moore, and others voting no.
The committee also heard SB 523 on clemency and sentencing considerations for defendants who are victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. Survivors’ advocates and domestic violence organizations supported the bill’s overall purpose but objected to the mandatory pre-sentence investigation language, warning it could introduce biased information and harm survivors; the Board of Pardons and Parole said its staff and trauma-informed victim assistance coordinators are trained to handle these cases. The committee adopted an amendment narrowing the bill and then reported SB 523 favorably. Finally, SB 320 on DNA detection and crime lab reporting was advanced without opposition, and SB 470 on pregnant women in custody passed after testimony from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association and discussion of pregnancy testing, bonding options, and prohibiting shackling during delivery and postpartum periods.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs May 6th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The Constitution, in Article 10, Section 25, states the following: The legislature shall provide by general
- It’s just that we never fleshed out what was mandated in the Constitution and, you know, Article 10,
- “It says in Article 10, Section 25, for the causes enumerated in Paragraph A of Section 24 of this article
- There’s been a number of articles I can always share with you if you’re interested, but those incorporate
- There's been a number of articles I can always share with you if you're interested, but those incorporate
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Summary:
The committee first deferred Senate Bill 49, which would remove the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from the list of offices subject to closed party primary elections, after the sponsor said additional amendments were being prepared. It then took up House Bill 1247, which creates a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator within the Department of Justice to improve access, evidence collection, and coordination for sexual assault survivors. Members adopted a committee amendment package that clarified the coordinating structure, geographic response considerations, reimbursement language, and related public records issues, and the bill was reported favorably as amended with support from health care and law enforcement-related groups.
House Bill 1245, also dealing with public records, was amended to protect certain personal identifying information in criminal history records of criminal justice agency employees who serve as witnesses in criminal proceedings. The discussion focused on limiting release of Social Security numbers, home addresses, and dates of birth while preserving disclosure required for court proceedings and impeachment-related purposes. The committee adopted a further amendment narrowing the protection to those PII items in records held by the clerk of court, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 1011, allowing jurors to donate per diem compensation to CASA, and House Bill 1186, which standardizes construction code and inspector licensing records while protecting inspectors’ personal information, were also reported favorably.
Senate Bill 425, which implements the constitutional mandate for removal by suit of certain elected officials for felony conviction, malfeasance, or gross misconduct, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it creates a civil process to address serious misconduct when criminal prosecution is unavailable or incomplete, while opponents warned it could be abused for political targeting, duplicate existing remedies, and rely on vague standards. After amendments clarifying the process and standards, the committee voted 10-5 to report the bill favorably as amended. The committee also adopted amendments and reported favorably House Bill 1057, extending absentee-by-mail eligibility for overseas service members from one year to two years, and began discussion of House Bill 709, which would create a rulemaking notification system, a 10-year sunset for certain rules, and an Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the governor’s office.