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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 40 (3-5-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • What this does is it identifies the fact that a convicted felon is exactly that, a convicted felon.
  • of felonies.
  • <00:39:51.360><c> of</c><00:39:51.440><c> felonies.
  • of felonies.
  • I do believe that convicted of felonies.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The House convened, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, excused absent members, and approved the journal from March 4, 2026. The chamber also received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 50 and 191 and requested concurrence. Several bills were reported for second reading and committee action, including measures on schools, barbering, virtual currency kiosks, eminent domain, DUI, fire protection, school district reporting, teacher certification, legal representation, cost and fee reporting, dentistry, credit insurance, harmful practices, elections, child welfare, health data, Medicaid directed payments, workplace violence in health care, utilities, solid waste, carbon sequestration, and coal/energy affordability. House Bill 534 was sent to the Rules Committee after receiving prior readings, and House Bill 600 was brought up for third reading and passage. House Bill 600, relating to the collection of delinquent tax bills, was explained as allowing counties to use a consolidated procedure to collect multiple delinquent tax cases more efficiently, requiring county attorney contracts with the Department of Revenue to include that option, and extending to counties some property-tax collection tools already used by cities for delinquent and dilapidated properties. A member from Jefferson raised concerns that the bill could allow foreclosure on occupied properties and warned about potential harm to elderly or low-income homeowners; the sponsor responded that the bill was not intended to remove anyone from their property. The House passed HB 600 by a vote of 82-11, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 662, concerning regulation of low-voltage battery-charged security fences by local governments, was described as a business-friendly measure supported by the Chamber of Commerce and affected industries, intended to define the fences and reduce regulatory uncertainty in commercial and industrial zones without removing local regulation. It passed unanimously, 96-0, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 364, relating to benefits for Kentucky National Guard members, was amended by House Floor Amendment 1 to define Commonwealth emergency pay and hazardous duty for Guard members on state active duty during emergencies. Supporters emphasized compensation for Guard members responding to disasters and emergencies, and members cited recent flood and crash responses as examples of their service. The bill passed 96-0, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 534, an elections bill, was taken up with House Committee Substitute 2 adopted. The sponsor said the bill was the product of work by the Secretary of State, the Board of Elections, county clerks, KREF, and others, and was intended to strengthen election laws. Debate focused on a provision that would remove from voter rolls individuals convicted of felonies even while appeals are pending; one member argued this would disenfranchise people before appeals are resolved and sought to offer an amendment, but a motion to suspend the rules for that amendment failed with only 18 votes in favor. Another member said the substitute was the best version of the bill and indicated he would offer amendments, including changes to the felony-appeal language and campaign finance timing, while also seeking to remove a section requiring federal cooperation. The transcript cuts off during that discussion, before final action on HB 534 is shown.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Tue Mar 11, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> torture and makes it a class A felony. torture and makes it a class A felony.
  • </c><00:09:38.240><c> domestic</c> the prosecutor's felony domestic the prosecutor's felony domestic
  • Indeterminate jail terms are those usually for felony offenses.
  • Indeterminate jail terms are those usually for felony offenses.
  • They convicted him. They could there. They convicted him.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 281 SD1, which would define and prohibit torture as a Class A felony. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, HPD investigators, and other supporters said the bill is needed because existing laws do not adequately capture torture, especially cases involving children and vulnerable persons. Several testifiers emphasized that starvation is a common method of torture that often leaves little visible evidence, and they urged the committee to restore the original starvation language removed from the measure. The Office of the Public Defender said it did not oppose the bill’s purpose but raised concerns that the language was too broad and could create trial issues, particularly around minors and vulnerable people, and suggested narrowing amendments. The chair indicated the testimony had made a strong impression and said the committee would try to move the bill forward. The committee then heard SB 292 SD1, relating to sexual exploitation and safe harbor protections for survivors seeking medical or law enforcement help. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the measure, noting that a prior version raised equal protection concerns that were no longer present, and said survivors should be able to seek help without fear of prosecution. Written support was also noted from several advocacy and state groups. Testimony in support focused on retaliation fears, trafficking, and the need for manpower and resources to address exploitation and related crimes. Finally, the committee took up SB 295 SD1, which would increase penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and treat a violation of one as a second offense for the other. The Public Defender’s Office objected to the mandatory jail component, arguing judges should retain discretion and that there was no clear evidence mandatory jail deters violations. The transcript cuts off before any final committee action or vote on SB 295 was recorded.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 25 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • She was disqualified as an elector as a result of her conviction for the crime of false pretenses on
  • </c> elector as a result of her conviction elector as a result of her conviction for<00:56:58.319><c>
  • He was disqualified in March of 2002 as a result of his conviction for the crime of grand larceny in
  • for the crime of to his conviction for the crime of felony<01:01:43.440><c> shoplifting</c><01:01:44.640
  • </c><01:01:58.079><c> for</c> the 30th of 2016, he was convicted for the 30th of 2016, he was convicted
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • One of these criminals has now been convicted of the brutal murder of Laken Riley.
  • </c> immigration law covering convicted immigration law covering convicted criminals<00:40:21.760><c>
  • The murderer of Laken Riley was charged but not convicted.
  • The murderer of Laken Riley was charged but not convicted.
  • The murderer of Laken Riley was charged but not convicted.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:30 am

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • Obama administration, of Clinton, of course, the Obama administration said he would only deport convicted
  • been scattered to the point that, at the beginning of this administration, there were one million convicts
  • , one people, a billion people convicted of crimes with final order of removal that was still in the
  • unreasonable search and seizure by conducting warrantless abductions of immigrants who've never been convicted
  • or charged with. conducting warrantless abductions of immigrants who've never been convicted or charged
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing focused on the Safe Communities Act, House 2580 and Senate 1681, along with related proposals to limit local and state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, prohibit 287(g) agreements, and expand legal defense for immigrants. Most testimony came from advocates, attorneys, labor leaders, health care professionals, educators, and community members who argued that fear of ICE discourages immigrants from reporting crimes, seeking medical care, attending school, or cooperating with courts, and that a clear statewide policy would improve public safety, due process, and trust in institutions. Several speakers described personal or client experiences involving domestic violence, trafficking, workplace abuse, or children affected by deportation, and many emphasized economic harms to workers, families, and small businesses. Health care witnesses said immigration enforcement is causing patients to miss appointments, avoid emergency rooms, and delay preventive care, with resulting public health consequences. Labor and education representatives said immigrant workers and students are increasingly fearful, and that the state should not allow local police to act as ICE agents or enter 287(g) agreements. ACLU and coalition witnesses cited examples they said showed existing or recent collaboration between local agencies and ICE, including courthouse alerts, vehicle stops, and use of municipal spaces, while also arguing that the bill would still allow cooperation on criminal matters and public safety emergencies. One witness opposed the bill, arguing that serious criminal offenders should be deported and defending ICE’s role. Committee members asked several questions about whether the harms described were widespread or anecdotal, and about the distinction between assisting ICE in civil immigration arrests versus responding to violent or public safety emergencies. Witnesses said the bill was aimed at civil immigration enforcement, not criminal investigations or emergency situations. At the end of the hearing, a committee member requested a study on immigration enforcement’s effect on emergency room wait times, and the committee then adjourned without taking a vote on the legislation.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Mar 9th, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you were to say, have you, if you have been convicted or pled guilty to trafficking drugs to minors
  • I know we just passed Senate Bill 888 in the Senate, where we defined what dangerous felonies are, that
  • For example, past convictions, right?
  • Many of those are immutable characteristics that aren't going to change, for example, past convictions
  • And that is someone with a disqualifying felony offense.
Keywords: 959, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jul 15th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Two of the 56 SVPs that were placed in the community under CONREP were convicted of a new offense.
  • Twenty-four of the 125 unconditionally released SVPs were convicted of a new crime, and those 24 SVPs
  • were convicted of 55 new offenses.
  • Forty-two of them were felonies and 13 of them were misdemeanors.
  • Twenty-two of the 42 felonies were unrelated to sexual-related offenses.
Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee held an oversight hearing on the state auditor’s October 2024 report on California’s Forensic Conditional Release Program (CONREP) for sexually violent predators. Members and witnesses discussed public safety, the long delays in finding community housing, the role of local housing committees, and the Department of State Hospitals’ oversight of Liberty Healthcare, which operates much of the program. Several legislators from rural and high-desert districts said their communities have been disproportionately affected by placements and questioned why many placements end up in remote areas. State Auditor Grant Parks said the audit found that CONREP participants were convicted of new offenses less often than sexually violent predators who were unconditionally released, but that 18 of 56 participants had been revoked and returned to state hospitals for noncompliance. He said it took an average of 17 months to place current participants in the community, with 20 additional people awaiting placement for an average of 20 months, and that the program incurred significant pre-placement costs. Parks also said local officials were often unclear about their role, DSH had not given clear guidance at the time of the audit, and California lacks a transitional housing option used in some other states. He reported that DSH had implemented four of the five audit recommendations, while declining the recommendation to explore state-owned transitional housing. DSH Director Stephanie Clendendon and Liberty representative Ken Carabello defended the program as a court-ordered, highly supervised treatment model intended to reduce reoffending and support reintegration. They said DSH is actively involved in placement review, that Liberty searches countywide under statutory restrictions, and that community feedback and court approval are part of the process. DSH said it has now implemented guidance for housing committee designees, formal program reviews, an outcome tracker, and an analysis of whether to separate some Liberty services into different contracts. DSH continued to oppose transitional housing, arguing it would not solve the core siting and statutory problems and would add cost. Several members remained critical, arguing the program is broken, costly, and unfairly concentrated in certain communities, and some called for major statutory changes or suspension of the program.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 2 May 1st, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Unbelievably, Bailey had five prior Minnesota DWI convictions and another one in Wisconsin.
  • From a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, 43% of those convicted of DWI in Minnesota
  • I learned that interlock is more effective than license suspension alone, as 50 to 75 percent of convicted
  • I was a prosecutor in that office and had the opportunity to handle felony appeals. Minnesota.
  • I just did a quick skim through and noticed a number of press releases about those convictions, mostly
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Safety Committee Jul 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a result, background checks that rely on local court data can show old convictions that were already
  • As a result, background checks that rely on local court data can show old convictions that were already
  • Expanding automatic record clearance for millions of Californians with eligible arrest convictions.
  • This one makes sure that our youth have the opportunity to be counseled, not necessarily get a felony
  • Existing criminal penalties for this type of conduct range from misdemeanor to felony convictions.
Summary: The committee heard several public safety bills, with testimony split between supporters who framed the measures as targeted fixes and opponents who warned about overcriminalization and unintended consequences. SB 701, by Senator Wahab, drew support from law enforcement and local government groups, who said state law lacks a tool to address the conduct at issue; the ACLU opposed it as duplicative of existing law, while public defenders said they may withdraw opposition after amendments. Because there was no quorum at that point, the bill was held open without a vote. SB 834, by Senator DeRazzo, was presented as a technical cleanup bill to improve California’s automatic record clearance system by preventing outdated “pending” charges from blocking relief, requiring local court records to match DOJ records, and creating a way for people to obtain proof of relief. It received broad support from criminal justice reform and defense organizations, with no opposition, and the chair indicated support, but no final action was taken during the hearing. SB 248, by Senator Rubio, would require DOJ to send new gun purchasers educational materials during the waiting period about safe storage, suicide prevention, domestic violence, and related resources; supporters called it common-sense education, while one opponent argued the information is already available. The committee voted the bill out on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, but it remained on call pending one additional vote. Senator Rubio’s SB 19, the Safe Schools and Places of Worship Act, would create a new offense for credible threats against schools or houses of worship even when no specific individual is named. Supporters, including law enforcement and Jewish community advocates, said current law leaves a loophole and that the bill would help prevent panic and resource-draining lockdowns; opponents from civil liberties and youth justice groups argued existing law already covers threats and that the bill would worsen the school-to-prison pipeline. After a motion and second, the committee voted due pass to Appropriations, with the measure also left on call. Later, SB 759 by Senator Archuleta, prompted by the killing of Whittier Officer Keith Boyer, would require a court hearing after a third supervision violation or new offense for people on post-release community supervision; supporters said it adds accountability, while opponents said it removes probation discretion and could increase jail and court burdens. The bill passed due pass to Appropriations and was reported as passing. The committee also heard SB 6 by Senator Ashby, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance while preserving veterinary use. Supporters, including veterinarians, law enforcement, and a parent who lost a son to a drug-related death, said the drug is increasingly present in fentanyl mixtures and needs to be controlled; opponents from drug policy and civil liberties groups argued scheduling would criminalize users, hinder research, and repeat failed drug-war policies. After extensive debate, the committee voted the bill out due pass to Appropriations, and it passed. Finally, SB 11, the AI Abuse Protection Act, was introduced to regulate AI-generated voice, image, and video replicas, with supporters emphasizing protection against deepfakes and nonconsensual images; the California Chamber of Commerce opposed unless amended, seeking narrower definitions and limits on consumer warnings. The hearing ended while SB 11 was still under discussion, with no final vote reflected in the transcript.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Under House Bill 5337, election workers already stretched to the limits could face state jail felonies
  • folks like Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott to show me the number of people who have been charged and convicted
  • Non-citizens who have been charged and convicted with illegal voting in the last 10 years of the millions
  • voters in the state of Texas who have cast a ballot, how many folks have actually been charged and convicted
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Children and Families Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Children and Families

Transcript Highlights:
  • So here in the state of Missouri, we've got felonies A through E.
  • An E felony is the max range of punishment, four years in prison.
  • It seems to me you're creating a brand-new felony classification.
  • That offense is a D felony.
  • That is a D felony. If it results in the child dying, it's an A felony.
Keywords: 959, house, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 9th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're adding one: not to have been convicted at any time of a crime of violence, as defined, or a sex
  • offense, which is what a crime of violence could be within a felony...?
  • It deals with appeals after a conviction.
  • This is not convicting someone just because—I believe they are upholding their oath.
  • Like if a woman is changing her shirt, she could be convicted of this. That's not right.
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer by guest minister Reginald Tate, and adopted the journal and several leave requests. The chamber received Senate messages, including concurrence in HCR 44 and Senate adoption of SCRs 19 and 26, and referred a number of Senate resolutions and bills to committee. It also reported and adopted several House resolutions honoring individuals, schools, and organizations, including H.R. 112, 113, 114, and 52, and referred HCR 51 to Appropriations for a study of assessor and clerk compensation. The House then processed many bills on second and third reading, with numerous measures reported favorably or amended and advanced without objection. Topics included criminal justice and public safety (including hit-and-run as a crime of violence, video voyeurism, intentional exposure to HIV, bail conditions for human trafficking defendants, and post-conviction custody rules), health and insurance matters (AI disclosure in health care, hearing aid coverage, anti-cancer medication parity, pharmacy benefit managers, Medicaid/SNAP integrity, and rare cancer treatments), education and governance (special education due process, school funding, campaign finance, public records, and legislative website transparency), and natural resources and transportation items. Several bills were substituted or renumbered, and many were engrossed and passed to third reading. Two floor debates drew extended discussion. HCR 15, urging Congress to pass the SAVE Act and require voter identification in federal elections, passed 65-32 after questions about voter roll purges and documentation requirements. HCR 14, supporting federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, prompted extensive debate over federal education funding, Title I, special education, student loans, land-grant institutions, desegregation oversight, and whether federal functions could be shifted to other agencies; it was adopted 59-28 with 23 coauthors. Later, HB 108, barring persons convicted of violent crimes or sex offenses from jury service, passed 68-32 after debate over jury pool size, second chances, and whether the bill would apply to civil and criminal trials. The House also passed HB 98 on penalties for unlawful release of victim information, HB 131 on custody pending appeal, HB 161 on bail conditions for human trafficking defendants, and HB 288 requiring “miscarriage” to appear alongside “spontaneous abortion” in medical records and billing.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 21st, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • More law enforcement officers are convicted of felonies. felonies than people with a license to carry
  • If we pull our weapons and are not convicted, or like the bill says, we should not have to suffer civil
Bills: SB1960 , SB1730 , SB766 , SB2342 , SB2501 , SB2903
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 1

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It would apply only to violent felony offenders as described in KRS 439.
  • Well, can you tell me what violent felony offenders that would include?
  • </c> It would apply only to violent felony It would apply only to violent felony offenders offenders
  • ><c> that</c><00:44:53.160><c> would</c> violent felony offenders that would violent felony offenders
  • , even when it was not easy, conviction, even when it was not easy, especially<01:12:03.000><c> when<
Bills: SB141 , SB124 , SB56 , SJR116 , SB94 , SB37 , SB127 , SB197 , SB66 , SB70 , SB133 , SB160 , SB214 , SB312 , SB52 , SJR62 , SJR75
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 23rd, 2026 at 12:42 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • One of them has already been convicted. The other one is pending trial.
  • in felony filings. ...7% increase in our felony courts and our district courts, so there is an increase
  • in felony filings.
  • You can't do it until there is a felony that has been committed.
  • To get them convicted. Whatever that might be, whatever that issue might be.
Keywords: 996, all
Summary: The committee first heard an Aging and Long-Term Services Department budget presentation comparing the LFC and executive recommendations. The main differences were in the Aging Network, Adult Protective Services, Program Support, and Long-Term Care Division, especially the executive’s proposed $10 million infusion into the Kiki Savadra Senior Dignity Fund and $6.2 million for expanding New Mexico Care. LFC staff explained that the committee recommendation was lower in general fund and fund-balance use, while the executive emphasized rising senior population needs, meal and transportation costs, and the cost savings of keeping older adults at home. The secretary also reviewed the department’s special requests, including the conference on aging, outreach, emergency preparedness, and the Kiki fund, and described New Mexico Care’s growth, its evaluation results, and the department’s plan to separate Kiki into its own accounting fund. Members largely focused on senior services, rural meal delivery, transportation, caregiver support, and the Kiki fund. Several members urged stronger support for non-metro aging providers and for New Mexico Care, citing its role in keeping seniors out of nursing homes and the program’s reported savings and outcomes. Questions also covered eligibility, background checks for caregivers, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer’s screening, and whether Kiki funds can support home modifications such as ramps. The committee then voted to adopt the LFC recommendation with one executive language change: adding the executive’s page 14 language allowing an additional 12.5% distribution for initial payments to aging network providers at the start of FY27. Representative Dow opposed the motion. The committee then moved to the Attorney General’s budget. LFC staff explained that the office’s budget relies heavily on the Consumer Settlement Fund, with both recommendations reducing general fund revenue while increasing settlement-fund use, and that performance measures were in consensus. The Attorney General said the office was not seeking more general fund, but wanted greater ability to use funds it recovers. He highlighted major consumer and public safety work, including litigation against major social media and AI platforms, a case involving Snapchat and child exploitation/extortion, the statewide crime gun intelligence center, efforts to address oilfield theft, work on missing and murdered Indigenous persons, and efforts to protect federal funds coming into New Mexico.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Committee on Housing (02/03/2026)

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • , not charged, not does is convicted, not charged, not arrested,<02:02:59.760><c> convicted</c><02:03
  • Any conviction that's disclosed in writing prior to the start of the tenancy, if that conviction was
  • 02:04:18.080><c> writing</c> conviction that's disclosed in writing conviction that's disclosed in writing
  • :04:22.239><c> writing</c><02:04:22.639><c> and</c> conviction was disclosed in writing and conviction
  • They all have are all uh felonies.
Committee: House Housing
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (04/15/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is a felony.
  • </c> should not be singled out and a felony should not be singled out and a felony should<01:37:35.119
  • </c><01:59:42.159><c> people</c> conviction can be devastating. people conviction can be devastating.
  • Fourth offense and subsequent is a felony.
  • We heard a lot of things in the felony.
Committee: Senate Judiciary
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • She will be on probation felony charges.
  • Two felonies, 90 days, served 58 because no video, so no justice.
  • </c><00:51:16.319><c> Two</c><00:51:16.559><c> felonies,</c> took the first plea deal.
  • Two felonies, took the first plea deal. Two felonies, 90<00:51:17.599><c> days.
  • If she, a convicted child abuser, years.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/20/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's a felony punishment, I think, up to two years in prison.
  • Uh the number of convictions senator.
  • We've convicted over 300 people fight.
  • of everybody convicted of a felony felony felony and<03:12:04.960><c> that</c><03:12:05.200><c> it</
  • </c> and that when a non-citizen is convicted and that when a non-citizen is convicted of<03:12:12.240
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Elections - 02/25/25

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> misdemeanor gross misdemeanor and felony misdemeanor gross misdemeanor and felony by<00:21:19.679
  • dollar amount some of these the felony dollar amount some of these dollar<00:21:42.240><c> amounts</
  • So I would assume that if someone is convicted of this gross misdemeanor in Minnesota, they would be
  • So I would assume that if someone is convicted of this gross misdemeanor in Minnesota, they would be
  • </c><00:25:43.480><c> of</c><00:25:43.679><c> this</c><00:25:44.279><c> this</c> if someone is convicted
Committee: Senate Elections
Keywords: 1187, senate, all