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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V
Transcript Highlights:
- They got a bunch of guns were stolen. There were threats made towards the community.
- some of the operations just in the last couple of weeks, there's large amounts of drugs seized and guns
- When you find them, they're normally in possession of drugs, guns, they've got juveniles that don't.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- if you can get them done in a couple hours, great, but I'm thinking not, and I don't want to have a gun
- if you can get them done in a couple hours, great, but I'm thinking not, and I don't want to have a gun
- if you can get them done in a couple hours, great, but I'm thinking not, and I don't want to have a gun
- if you can get them done in a couple hours, great, but I'm thinking not, and I don't want to have a gun
- I'm thinking not, and I don't want to have a gun to your head.
Summary:
The committee began with housekeeping about report deadlines and bill scheduling, noting that reports should be submitted as soon as possible, ideally by Friday night, so they can be reviewed and filed on time. The chair explained the process for Democratic and Republican reports, reviewed the timing sheet for early bills, and said the committee was trying to stay on schedule to avoid hearings during vacation week. He also shared his contact information for questions. The committee then moved into executive session on 10 bills.
On HB 13, relative to OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor, the committee voted unanimously to retain the bill after the prime sponsor asked that it be held for possible local action. On HB 127, extending the closing date of OHRV trails on the Connecticut River headquarters property from September 30 to Columbus Day, members debated economic benefits for Pittsburgh versus concerns about local control, conservation easements, and hunting impacts. The committee voted 11-5 ought to pass; the chair noted it would not go on consent and would have a fiscal note. On HB 174, increasing the maximum weight of a utility terrain vehicle to 3,500 pounds unladen dry weight, supporters argued the change could help accommodate electric vehicles and heavier equipment, while opponents raised concerns about undefined terms, enforcement, private landowner rights, and unintended consequences. The committee voted 8-7 ought to pass.
On HB 203, requiring C-COT approved personal flotation devices while on New Hampshire state waters, the committee heard a split between members who emphasized personal responsibility and those who said the bill would improve safety and education and could reduce drowning deaths. The motion to ITL failed 11-5, meaning the committee rejected the motion to kill the bill and advanced it instead. The transcript then moved on to HB 332, allowing for the establishment of a village district, but the discussion of that bill was not included in the provided excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I saw masked men with giant guns.
- While more than a dozen militarized masked agents tackled teachers, aimed guns at our kids, and used
- I saw masked men with giant<00:46:02.240>
guns. - And in my mind, I visualized giant guns.
- , aimed guns at our kids,<00:46:20.400>
and <00:46:20.560>used <00:46:20.880>chemical
AL
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Preview of the Senate’s 2026 Session – Majority Leader Erin Murphy Feb 16th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I've spent more time than I ever anticipated on capital security and on gun violence prevention, which
- You mentioned gun violence and capital security. >> I want to give a lot of credit to my colleagues in
- to mitigate the harm being caused by that legislation that the president signed into law. mentioned gun
- violence and capital mentioned gun violence and capital security. security. security.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Department of Public Safety Press Conference 2/13/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, one of those—if you have a permit to carry, can you still bring a gun to the Capitol, right?
- still if you have a permit to carry<00:10:14.320>
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the <00:10:15.040>capital <00:10:15.360>right carry bring a gun - to the capital right carry bring a gun to the capital right >> so<00:10:16.399>
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Summary:
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson and State Patrol Colonel Christina Bogey announced that weapon screening will begin Tuesday at the Minnesota State Capitol at the start of the 2026 legislative session. They said the change is based on an independent security assessment and the Axtell report’s top recommendation, and framed it as an added layer of protection rather than a weapons ban or a change in state law. Both emphasized that the Capitol will remain open, accessible, and welcoming while reducing preventable risks, citing heightened threats to public officials and the recent murders and shootings involving Minnesota lawmakers and their families.
Bogey outlined the screening plan: visitors will use four public access points, with the south ground-level entrance as the primary entry, while other exterior doors will not be open for public entry. She said the process should take only seconds for most people, with bags going through separate scanners and additional screening only if needed. The Capitol will close to the general public at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, though accommodations will be made when hearings or floor sessions run later. She also said the entrances and screening areas are ADA accessible and that staff will be available to help guide visitors.
In questions, officials said prohibited items are defined by statute and administrative rules and referred reporters to the State Patrol website for the full list. They confirmed that lawful permit-to-carry holders may still bring firearms, but must declare the permit, show government ID, and go through screening; elected officials are exempt, while staff are not. They also said the State Patrol will fund the rollout from its own budget, with costs to be evaluated over time, and that tunnel key-card access will be restricted to everyone. The briefing ended with a plan to demonstrate the screening equipment upstairs.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (2-5-26)
Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- members to vote against a company proposal at Humana to elect a governing person because of their anti-gun
- a governing person because<00:12:43.839>
of <00:12:44.000>their <00:12:44.160>anti-gun - <00:12:44.720>
beliefs, <00:12:45.200>would because of their anti-gun beliefs, would - because of their anti-gun beliefs, would they<00:12:45.600>
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Meeting start: 00:00
Roll Call: 00:32
HB 136 Discussion: 01:46
HB 136 Vote: 05:53
HB 183 Discussion: 07:03
HB 183 Vote: 14:45, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor met with a quorum and considered two bills. Senate Bill 136, sponsored by Vice Chair Frommeyer, made a housekeeping change to unemployment insurance fraud reporting by correcting prior language so suspected fraud is reported to the appropriate county or commonwealth attorney and the U.S. Department of Labor, rather than the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. Members asked about how often local prosecutors pursue these cases and whether the state follows up on clawing back fraudulent payments; the cabinet said it would check on the exact recovery process. Senator Boswell also raised broader concerns about delays and difficulties claimants face in the unemployment insurance system. The committee approved SB 136 unanimously, 11-0, and reported it favorably.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 183 from Senator Nunn, which would regulate proxy voting advice by requiring transparency, economic analysis, and disclosure when proxy advisers rely on non-financial factors or give advice inconsistent with a company board’s recommendation. Nunn said the bill is intended to protect Kentuckians’ retirement and investment interests, prevent politically or ideologically driven advice, and create enforcement through Kentucky’s deceptive trade practices law. Senator Clemens questioned how the bill would apply to nontraditional groups and whether the affected firms are registered or regulated; a witness, Chris Nolan, said there is little federal oversight and no Kentucky oversight of proxy adviser firms. Senator Maiden supported the bill, while Senator Thomas opposed it, arguing investors should be free to seek advice based on their own interests and that the bill could chill such advice. The committee passed SB 183 by a 9-2 vote and reported it favorably.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 52 doesn't expand gun rights. It doesn't change carry laws.
- discussed in an article by the law firm Katzen Phillips, the issue is not whether an individual may carry a gun
- You know, I started the gun violence task force, the street crime dealing with every shooting and homicide
- So just like a mask enhancement or gun enhancement could be used in a juvenile setting, so this could
Keywords:
veterans, treatment court, nonviolent felony, probation, mental health, places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493, Class G license, Class C license, security services
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and considered several criminal justice bills. SB 50 on Veterans Treatment Courts was amended to clarify that entry into the program requires approval of the state attorney and to make the bill prospective only. Supporters, including veterans advocates and crime survivors, argued the bill would expand access to treatment-focused diversion for veterans with nonviolent charges and service-related trauma. The committee adopted both amendments and reported the bill favorably. SB 52, which creates an exemption from security licensing requirements for unpaid armed volunteers providing security at places of worship, also drew support from law enforcement and faith leaders who said it would clarify a legal gray area for churches; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the bill favorably.
The committee then considered SB 436 on felony battery and prison release reoffender enhancements. An amendment was adopted to align felony battery involving injury to law enforcement with the bill’s intent to address the disparity between battery on an officer and resisting with violence. Members discussed concerns about mandatory minimums and the scope of the enhancement, including how it might apply in cases involving older prior offenses or mental health crises, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably. SB 676, which creates graduated penalties for adults who involve minors in animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties for related conduct, was supported by animal welfare advocates and reported favorably and unanimously.
Later, the committee approved SB 536 on criminal gang members after adopting an amendment clarifying the definition of gang-related conduct and requiring multiple criteria for gang membership. Members raised concerns about social media, neighborhood association, juvenile application, and overbroad labeling, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at gang-related criminal activity and recruitment, not innocent association. The committee also reported favorably SB 432 on controlled substances, which adds concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I and creates penalties for xylazine products that resemble candy or food and for trafficking in xylazine; SB 524, an FDLE bill updating duties related to medical examiners, training, and complaint service procedures; and SB 590, which tolls the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the crime is known to law enforcement. All of these bills were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after a final vote correction was entered for SB 524.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And my friend, the gun violence.
- guns in the streets. guns in the streets.
- against gun violence. against gun violence.
- You can create whatever law you want and try to get guns out of D.C. The criminals do not care.
- They're always going to get a gun. And you're making law-abiding citizens helpless victims.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 5, February 13, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As far as the gun company in Cody, uh I believe if it wasn't for the Wingman Business Council, that gun
- As far as the gun company and Cody, dot.
- woods, we have a a very fine gun woods, we have a a very fine gun manufacturer.<00:46:53.839>
- Without um in to build guns in Wyoming.
- And um I just want to gun manufacturer.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- While the company has offered what it calls a voluntary upgrade for the gun, there has never been an
- <00:20:09.360>
them <00:20:09.600>because <00:20:09.919>every <00:20:10.160>gun - So, at the end of the day, this isn't about, at least for us, gun rights.
- This about, at least for us, gun rights.
- but you can buy them with favorite guns but you can buy them with or<00:22:27.200>
without <00
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Media Availability 4/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- keeping ICE agents out of our school buildings and ensuring that our kids and our state can be free from gun
- keeping ICE agents out of our school buildings and ensuring that our kids and our state can be free from gun
- keeping ICE agents out of our school buildings and ensuring that our kids and our state can be free from gun
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There's car dealerships across 35—Gilman Honda out of Houston, the gun automobile, Clarence Kelig.
- There's car dealerships across 35, uh, Gilman Honda out of Houston, um, the gun, gun, uh, automobile,
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 2215, which would clarify that property owners may challenge municipal zoning ordinances that are adopted without following Chapter 211 procedures, and would expressly waive municipal sovereign immunity for declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus actions in those cases. The bill sponsor and witnesses argued it would simply enforce existing notice, hearing, and due process requirements and give landowners a practical remedy when cities fail to comply. Testimony in support came from attorneys and a landowner describing alleged zoning actions in Selma that they said occurred without proper notice or hearings and caused significant financial harm. After questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2639, which would add disclosure and compensation requirements for local historic designations, including compensation based on the greater of repair/restoration costs or the difference in appraised value with and without the designation. The bill author said it was intended to address situations where historic designation delays or blocks redevelopment and to ensure property owners are fairly compensated. A property owner testified in support, describing an Austin case in which a demolition permit led to historic designation and what he said was a costly forced rehabilitation. Opponents, including a preservation advocate and an East Austin resident, argued the current process is already rigorous, rare, and balanced, and that the bill would undermine cities’ ability to preserve historic places and community heritage.
During closing on SB 2639, the chair raised a concern that Section 3B appeared to apply retroactively to pending cases, which he said could be unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution’s prohibition on retroactive laws. The committee did not resolve that issue during the hearing, and the bill was left pending. The committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Governmental Organization Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Governmental Organization
Transcript Highlights:
- which is known as the Firearm Procurement Act, and as you know, Madam Chair, I've been involved in the gun
- showing that 90 law enforcement agencies up and down the state of California had been contracting with gun
- dealers that had violated federal gun laws, I actually did something about it at the Board of Supervisors
- First, I want to thank the author for continuing to work in this space around gun violence.
- The reality is illegal gun trafficking remains a significant problem.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- already skittish to get on a medical program because they fear that somebody's going to come for their guns
- But even like a gun-free school zone, if it's on your private property, then you should be okay with
- particular case... something related to like a weapon or something like that, then, but even like a gun-free
- They can't tote a gun. They can't go out and do any paperwork for you. They can't serve any papers.
- They get a badge and gun. They swear in a deputy. He gets a badge and a gun.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- bill; and if I further know that the Second Amendment argument is because someone wants to install guns
- ><00:30:26.960>
wants <00:30:27.200>to <00:30:27.360>install <00:30:27.840>guns - <00:30:28.240>
on because someone wants to install guns on because someone wants to install - And will the marquee be wrapping guns and ships? Would you believe Miss New Hampshire?
- marquee be wrapping guns and ships? marquee be wrapping guns and ships?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I would ask human, drugs, and guns.
- <04:48:45.120>
We <04:48:45.440>we the gun. So this is a problem. We we the gun. - <04:52:36.480>
show internet loophole and the gun show internet loophole and the gun show - It's to know what the gun buyers.
- We want to know this purchased the guns.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He was exercising his Second Amendment rights as a law-abiding concealed carry gun owner.
- Now, I know Democrats generally hate guns, and probably none of them carry concealed, but as someone
- Now, I know Democrats<00:47:48.240>
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and Democrats generally hate guns, and Democrats generally hate guns, and probably - that gun, which is exactly<00:48:01.920>
what <00:48:02.240>happened <00:48:02.480>
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (10/22/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- transportation, license, and permitting, taxation, and other matters pertaining to firearms, stun guns
- <00:59:06.480>
and projectile including guns and projectile including guns and slingshots. - Um<01:00:16.079>
take <01:00:16.319>the <01:00:16.480>Gun-Free <01:00:17.280> - allowed on peace air force base guns allowed on peace air force base this<01:00:48.559>
bill < - cities from having certain gun control. cities from having certain gun control.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up, we have Alejandra Rivera from the Mass Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence. Thank you.
- Preventing gun violence is not just about responding after events have occurred.
- to really talk about the fundamental connection between juvenile justice programs specifically and gun
- We know that punitive responses for youth do not reduce gun violence.
- The evidence is clear: punishment does not reduce gun violence, and expanding incarceration capacity
Summary:
The commission on correctional consolidation and collaboration heard testimony focused on how Massachusetts uses custody levels, staffing, programming, and medical release tools, with Prisoners’ Legal Services arguing that the system is overusing expensive high-security settings and underusing step-down options. Dave Rainey said the incarcerated population has dropped substantially over the last several years, but spending and staffing have not fallen in proportion. He argued that DOC overclassifies people into medium and maximum security, relies too heavily on behavioral assessment units that function like segregation, and keeps people in restrictive settings such as Souza-Baranowski and Shattuck Hospital longer than necessary. He also said medical parole is underused and that many people with serious chronic illness or advanced age pose little public-safety risk and should be released through existing legal pathways.
Sheriffs and other commission members pushed back on some of those points, emphasizing that staffing needs are driven by the acuity of the current population, that corrections is not overstaffed, and that classification decisions involve serious public-safety judgments. They also stressed that some high-cost medical placements are necessary because people remain under sentence and require care, and that furloughs and other release tools can create security risks if contraband or substance use is involved. The discussion also covered the role of county sheriffs versus DOC in reentry, with several members saying county systems tend to do more day-to-day step-down and release planning, while DOC has more difficulty moving people through lower-security settings before release.
Ben Foreman of MassINC offered a more systemwide, data-focused perspective, praising the state’s transparency and arguing that Massachusetts has made major progress in reducing incarceration and increasing public safety. He said the state still has an opportunity to improve by right-sizing facilities, investing in community-based mental health treatment, and using the commission to better understand the capital and operating costs of the current system. In response to questions, he said he was aware of DOC studies on programs like furlough but had not reviewed recent ones, and he noted that total-control facilities like Souza-Baranowski have long been criticized in the research literature for poor outcomes.
Nora Wassel of the Women and Incarceration Project then testified that the commission should issue an interim report and scrutinize the planned new women’s prison, which she said is not justified by current population trends or available data. She argued that women are overclassified under DOC’s own tools, that reentry beds and minimum-security placements are underused, and that the system may be failing to account for women’s distinct medical and reentry needs. The meeting ended with continued discussion of reentry, furloughs, day reporting, and whether consolidation should mean fewer facilities, better step-down pathways, or both.