Video & Transcript Research : 'survivor support'
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DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Social Services Committee Meeting Jun 24th, 2026
Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So we support this bill.
- So we support this bill.
- I urge you to support HS1 for House Bill 32.
- I like to support the legislation for age-gating I like to support the legislation for age-gating Kratom
- I'm asking you today to please support this bill.
Keywords:
hemp, marijuana, THC regulations, cannabis products, adult-use industry, public health, youth protection, child support, reunification, Department of Services for Children, family court, liability
Summary:
The committee met in late June with Senators Hansen, Buckson, Siegfried, Townsend, and Huxable present, and first approved the meeting minutes by voice vote. The opening bill, HB 341, would limit DFS from filing child support in foster care cases unless doing so would not hinder reunification; Children’s Department staff said the department has already decided to stop filing in all such cases, with an estimated fiscal impact of about $140,000 annually. Public testimony from the League of Women Voters supported the bill as a compassionate measure to help families reunite.
The committee then heard HB 446/related anaphylaxis legislation for colleges and universities, which would allow institutions to stock and use intranasal epinephrine alongside auto-injectors and update training and reporting requirements. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America supported the measure, emphasizing the need for needle-free options and faster treatment of anaphylaxis. The committee also took up HS1 for HB 356 on PFAS, which would ban firefighting foam containing PFAS beginning in 2028, require disclosure if PPE contains PFAS, and address recalls; DNREC and the fire service supported it, saying most departments have already transitioned away from PFAS foam.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 305, a diabetes wellness pilot program that would use continuous glucose monitoring, app-based care coordination, lab testing, and DHIN data analysis to shift care toward prevention and remission. Sponsor Senator Siegfried described the bill as a response to Delaware’s high diabetes costs and prevalence, and the Medical Society of Delaware supported it as a proactive model. The committee also discussed HB 395, which would regulate intoxicating hemp-derived products and synthetic cannabinoids by classifying products over a THC threshold as marijuana and creating penalties for unlicensed sales; the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner supported the bill, while hemp industry representatives and Senator Hoffner warned it could harm legitimate hemp retailers and access to hemp products.
The final item, HS1 for HB 332, would ban sales and marketing of kratom products to those under 21 and direct the state to study testing and regulation of kratom and synthetic variants. Supporters, including the Delaware Healthcare Association and several recovery advocates, said age-gating is a reasonable first step and that synthetic products are the main concern; opponents and some senators argued the bill should go further and fully ban kratom or better distinguish synthetic products from natural leaf kratom. No formal roll-call votes were taken on the substantive bills during the transcript, and the meeting adjourned after public comment.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill, of course, is for cancer patients, and as you all know, as a cancer survivor, I've continued
- And as you all know, as a cancer survivor, I've continued to work on this legislation and partnered with
- And, of course, I'm working with former Representative Julie Stokes, who was also a cancer survivor on
- And so my concern, first of all, I support your bill and I support what you're trying to do.
- And so my concern, first of all, I support your bill and I support what you're trying to do.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Clint Van Wolfen, and on behalf of the Arizona Sheriff's Office, I'm here in support of HB
- like search and rescue, emergency response, patrol support, and event control.
- We respectfully ask for your support in moving this bill forward. Thank you. Thank you, sir.
- Ask for your support. And if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them.
- This is just in support of our county sheriffs.
Keywords:
procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology, security, speeding, speed limit, traffic enforcement, driver safety, speed inhibiting device, appropriation, law enforcement, task forces, funding, criminal justice, community supervision, rehabilitation, supervision fee, victim compensation
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships May 12th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Keywords:
guardianship, guardian ad litem, incapacitated person, proposed ward, ward, probate, Estates Code, Texas probate, elder abuse, adult protective services, capacity restoration, guardian removal, annual account, annual report, estate guardian, person guardian, civil immunity, court-appointed representative, judiciary, civil jurisprudence
WY
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:25:54.000><c> using</c> a multi-tered system of support using a multi-tered system of support
- Tier one for all system of support.
- ><c> for</c> support more generalized support for support more generalized support for other<00:46:12.160
- </c> limit each side opposed and in support limit each side opposed and in support to<00:59:30.799><c
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- So, then we would be in full support.
- </c> facilitates that uh and so we support facilitates that uh and so we support that.<00:26:04.400><
- So fully<00:27:04.720><c> support.</c> fully support. fully support.
- So, we are very supportive of this.
- Um, we know a lot supportive of this.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> administrative and technical support administrative and technical support for.<00:01:59.040><c>
- She said they should be supporting more programs like this that support the next generation of farmers
- So how can we be supporting more programs like this that are supporting the next generation of farmers
- that are um supporting the like this that are um supporting the next<00:57:17.839><c> generation</c>
- </c> program has a lot of bipartisan support. program has a lot of bipartisan support.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> they support. they support.
- Educational support personnel, custodians, bus aides, paraeducators.
- support personnel, >> Educational support personnel, custodians,<00:58:58.640><c> bus</c><00:58
- Doing so will help get vital supports to schools who have been in need for several years.
- Doing so will help get vital supports to schools who have been in need for several years.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- support.
- Gary Bennett, Sheriff's Association, in support. Kevin Hayes, in support. Jake Morgan, in support.
- Jason Turner, in support. Hackler Willis, in support. Kenneth Brewer, in support.
- Chad Robertson, in support. Adam Kimball, in support. Corey Sharp, in support.
- Johnny Coke is here in support. Nick Watts is here in support. Cindy Bishop is here in support.
Keywords:
survivor benefits, law enforcement, reserve officer, auxiliary officer, public safety, firefighters, medical expenses, dental expenses, disability benefits, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, health insurance, provider agreements, contracting actions, participating facilities, network status, survivors benefits
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, I cannot support a bill that's going to cannot support a bill that's going to cannot support a
- Survivors are approximately four times Survivors are approximately four times Survivors are approximately
- survivors to protect children to support survivors to protect children to support survivors and deter
- it, the court system supports support it, the court system supports support it, the court system supports
- it, the judges support it, all for the it, the judges support it, all for the it, the judges support
Keywords:
resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, SB254, Alabama, statute of limitations, civil procedure, civil action, sex offense, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, survivor rights, tolling, disability, minor plaintiff
TX
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is David Fagan testifying in support of House Bill 175.
- So, um, we're very supportive of this, um, grateful to Representative Gonzalez.
- In conjunction with Maverick County and the unwavering support of Senator Ted Cruz, and also the support
- I am here to testify on behalf and on support of House Bill 74.
- Supporting in House District 74.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I thought my parents were supportive. They were to me.
- Um, he would support people, uh, you would see a, a joyful, um.
- Every child deserves to be seen, respected and supported.
- That thrive with parental support with the affirming support of their parents.
- Thank you for supporting us.
Bills:
HB 2646, HB 3941, HB 5153, HB 5155, HB 5394, HB 1106, HB 426, HB 4529, HB 3984, HB 4273, HB 1097, HB 3940, HB 1941, HB 4377, HB 3153
Keywords:
child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and the nominations of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Deputy Attorney General, and Abigail Slater, of the Distr Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- We come to regret any support for Mr. Patel.
- The financial system, the dark economy that supports international criminals.
- It strikes me as reasonable and I support it.
- And I would urge you not to vote in support of amendments to this bill.
- , bipartisan support, for the bill that address concerns like the one Mr.
Bills:
SB331
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, S-331, Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, fentanyl crisis, public testimony, drug legislation, bipartisan support
Summary:
In this committee meeting, the focus was primarily on S-331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis. The bill's key components include making permanent the class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, confirming existing sentencing penalties, and easing registration requirements for scientific research on Schedule I substances. Numerous parents shared heartbreaking testimonies about their losses due to fentanyl, which fueled an urgent call to pass the legislation without alterations. The committee members engaged in passionate discussions highlighting the urgency of the situation as overdoses continue to claim American lives.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- It's my understanding that child support would be the amount of money that they set for child support
- It's just the child support.
- Retroactive could mean all of the people who are paying child support now.
- Let me just say this: I don't do child support, but there is a child support calculation that is based
- So, I fully support your bill. Any other... I fully support your bill.
Keywords:
habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, SB47, Alabama
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Legislative Oversight & Sunset
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Robert Overmiller, and I'll speak in support of this legislation so we can keep our massage
- I would like to verbally provide my support for this bill.
- I would like to verbally provide my support for this bill.
- The goal was for CJC to provide the council with needed staff support and training opportunities, both
- My name is Robert Moller, and I support this legislation. Thank you. Thank you. Any online?
Keywords:
SB295, Delaware, Title 24, aesthetician, aesthetics, cosmetology, barbering, electrology, nail technology, scope of practice, license display, apprentice permit, Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, microdermabrasion, microneedling, dermaplaning, chemical peel, exfoliation, lash extensions, brow tinting
Summary:
The Senate Legislative Oversight Committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from its April 22 and May 13 meetings, and then heard two bills. HB 420 would modernize massage therapy licensure by allowing the Board of Massage and Bodywork to decide which coursework may be completed in a hybrid format and which must remain in person, while also removing outdated references to a license type the board no longer issues. The sponsor said the change would improve access for students who cannot easily travel or stop working, while preserving public protection through board rules.
Public testimony on HB 420 was entirely supportive. Robert Overmiller spoke in favor, and Mackenzie Francis of Alpha School of Massage also supported the bill, citing workforce growth in massage therapy and arguing that hybrid education would expand access, especially for students entering the field later in life. No committee questions or objections were raised.
The committee then discussed HB 378, which would continue the Council of Corrections’ partnership with the Criminal Justice Council and avoid the sunset of that arrangement in 2026. Members noted the bill stemmed from a prior Joint Legislative Oversight effort to provide the council with staff support and training. Robert Overmiller again testified in support, and there was no opposition or further public comment. The meeting concluded after discussion of the two bills, with no votes recorded in the transcript.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> to request continued funding to support to request continued funding to support our<00:35:13.680
- ><c> our</c><00:35:15.359><c> programs</c> our to support and expand our programs our to support and
- Again, I really support this.
- Again, I really support this.
- Again, I really support this.
Keywords:
workforce development, youth employment, career guidance, education, job skills, Duluth Promise, education funding, career training, employment support, youth apprenticeship, economic development, minority support, internship program, Bloomington, funding, youth mentorship, job training, disadvantaged youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youthprise
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And so this was a bill we brought forward with bipartisan support to help fund and address some of those
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- And the proceeds go to support the Oklahoma Route 66 Association for preservation, education, promotion
Keywords:
special license plates, Route 66, Oklahoma, funding, community support, memorial, infrastructure, transportation, Toby Keith, road designation, highway, bridge, license plates, Oklahoma State Beekeepers Association, higher education, special interest, vehicle registration
Summary:
The Transportation Committee first announced it would lay over House Bill 3664, then took up several transportation-related measures. House Bill 3147, by Rep. Hilton Brand, would create a voluntary Route 66 centennial license plate to mark the 2026 centennial of Route 66 and support the Oklahoma Route 66 Association; the sponsor said an emergency clause was included so plates could be in production before the celebration. The committee voted 9-0 to pass the bill.
The committee then considered House Bill 4299, by Rep. Blair, to rename the interchange at Indian Hills Road and I-35 as the Toby Keith interchange. Members asked for clarification on the location and whether the Keith family had been consulted; the sponsor said the family was ready to move forward and that the effort had been started previously by a former member. The bill passed 8-2.
Under oversight, the committee approved a PCS for House Bill 4265, the omnibus memorial roads and bridges naming bill, on a 9-0 vote. It then took up House Bill 4266, the special license plates omnibus bill, where members asked about how funds from out-of-state college and university plates would be handled; the sponsor said the money would stay in Oklahoma through the state system and that no funds would go to out-of-state schools. That bill also passed, 10-0. The chair noted the committee would meet again the following week and members would be told by Friday whether there would be an agenda.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I ask you to support this good bill. Thank you.
- I WANT TO EXPRESS MY STRONG SUPPORT FOR HB 759.
- And with that, I ask for your favorable support.
- HB 421 is for support personnel to seek peer support. For first responders, that is the bill, Mr.
- I ask for your favorable support.
Keywords:
sales tax reduction, budget cuts, boating safety, water treatment, municipal utilities, school safety, medical malpractice, firearm purchase age, cursive writing instruction, first responder support, veto overrides, veterans funding, infrastructure projects
Summary:
The Florida House convened for regular business, with Speaker Perez announcing historic budget plans including the largest state tax cut in Florida history - a permanent 0.75% sales tax reduction from 6% to 5.25%, saving Floridians nearly $5 billion annually. The House will propose a budget lower than both the Governor's proposal and last year's budget. Several bills passed including Lucy's Law (boating safety), water access facilities funding, municipal utility rate corrections, hazardous walking conditions for schools, and medical malpractice 'Free Kill Law' repeal. The controversial firearm purchase age bill (HB 759) passed 78-34, lowering the minimum age from 21 to 18, despite emotional opposition citing the Parkland shooting. Other bills addressed cursive writing instruction, peer support for first responders, and government sunset reviews. Multiple veto override motions were approved unanimously, reinstating funding for veterans programs and infrastructure projects.