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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources May 14th, 2026

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the executive director of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
  • I'm the executive director of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
  • , the school board stopped using that building and the reversionary clause in the act of sale of that
  • Let me give an example of that. In the state of Washington, Juliana Leon died of a heat stroke.
  • This bill goes out of its way to not impact any of this.
Bills: SB480 , HB621 , HB637 , HB804 , HB841 , HB1056
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 31st, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • any violation of the conditions of supervised release are brought to the parish of conviction of the
  • Executive Director of the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole. ...Department of Public Safety and Corrections
  • , and Francis Abbott, the Executive Director of the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole.
  • Abbott has a white card and is the Executive Director of the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole.
  • Francis Abbott, Executive Director of the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole.
Summary: The committee first handled several criminal justice bills related to evidence, juror privacy, probation, and sex offender supervision. HB 95, by Rep. Lecombe, updates an older statute to allow electronic access to videotaped forensic interviews of protected persons for prosecutors, defense counsel, courts, and other authorized persons; it was reported favorably. HB 55, by Rep. Villio, prohibits public disclosure of juror identifying information such as names, addresses, and contact information; after testimony from District Attorney Tony Clayton about juror harassment and intimidation, the committee adopted a small amendment removing outdated language and reported the bill favorably with amendments. HB 125, by Rep. Horton, revises supervised release for certain sex offenders to address jurisdiction and notification issues, especially when violations occur outside Louisiana; after testimony from DOC and probation and parole officials and a witness describing victim-protection monitoring, it was reported favorably with amendments. HB 158, also by Rep. Horton, increases the maximum custodial treatment period for technical probation violations from 90 to 180 days, but witnesses raised concerns that the language was too broad and could impose extra jail time beyond treatment; the author agreed to work on clarifying language before floor debate, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 169, by Rep. Horton, makes probationers or parolees responsible for extradition costs if they are able to pay, and it was reported favorably. The committee then considered HB 133, by Rep. Newell, which strengthens penalties and treatment requirements for battery of a school teacher and related offenses. A large amendment package was adopted to add aggravated battery and second-degree battery involving students or school employees, define terms, require counseling and evaluations in certain juvenile cases, and adjust juvenile disposition provisions. Teachers and supporters testified about assaults in schools and the need to protect educators, while district attorneys warned that some of the amended language—especially the shift to “serious bodily injury” and some definitional changes—could make prosecutions harder or create unintended constitutional issues. Rep. Newell agreed to continue working with prosecutors to tighten the language before the bill reaches the floor, and HB 133 was reported favorably as amended. Later, the committee heard HB 821 by Rep. McFarland, which moves the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools from GOSEP to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement; the change was described as largely administrative and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also took up HB 399 by Rep. Zerang, which extends the terminally ill/incapacitated inmate release window from 60 to 120 days. Secretary Gary Westcott and DOC officials explained that the program is tightly vetted, applies to inmates who are truly at end of life, and includes victim notification and maximum supervision; supporters, including medical and faith-based witnesses, emphasized dignity, hospice care, and the practical need for more time to complete release planning. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, HB 296 by Rep. Knox repeals the inactive Reentry Advisory Council and the Offender Rehabilitation Workforce Development Act, and HB 168 by Rep. Freiburg creates a transitional reentry program for female parolees within six months of release; both were presented as public-safety and reentry measures, with strong support from reentry advocates, business groups, and faith-based organizations, and both were reported favorably.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Apr 22nd, 2026

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Even in the far western part of Jefferson Parish, Avondale, Waggaman, those areas have lost grocery stores
  • And I have means of transportation to go outside of the parish, outside of my district, but that's not
  • And I have means of transportation to go outside of the parish, outside of my district, but that's not
  • for those of you from Jefferson Parish and Orleans, particularly.
  • And then we have Sean Beavers, the deputy executive director of the Louisiana State Licensing Board of
Bills: HB471 , HB798 , HB947 , HB1140 , HB1186 , HB1195 , HB1222
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2020, I was an election judge during the height of COVID.
  • In August of 2022, the entire staff of the Gillespie County elections office resigned, citing threats
  • Christina Atkins, elections director for the Texas Secretary of State, reported that in 2024, election
  • Some workers even quit mid-election out of fear for their safety.
  • The safety of our election officials is paramount to the functioning of our democracy.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am a license to carry instructor for the state of Texas, for the state of Illinois, for the state of
  • two signs by the TABC, one of two kinds of licenses.
  • The houses of worship of our...
  • So that's kind of the impetus for all of this.
  • of water.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development May 7th, 2026

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture & Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • It was delayed quite a lot upon the election of our governor, Jeff Landry.
  • It would have 1,300 beds, and it would be a benefit to the coastal parishes of Louisiana at either place
  • It was delayed quite a lot upon the election of our governor, Jeff Landry.
  • We went to Taylor Barras and he was delayed quite a lot upon the election of our governor, Jeff Landry
  • It would have 1,300 beds, and it would be a benefit to the coastal parishes of Louisiana at either place
Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development met to approve the October 3, 2024 interim minutes and then took up two resolutions. HCR 205, by Representative Kerner, urged USDA to use its Commodity Procurement Program to purchase domestic Louisiana shrimp. Supporters said shrimpers are facing very low prices, full cold storage, and an urgent need for federal purchases to stabilize the market and help local processors and fishermen. Commissioner Mike Strain explained that USDA commodity purchases can support schools, nursing homes, and food banks, and members discussed the need for cold storage, marketing, and better promotion of local seafood. The resolution was reported favorably without objection. The committee also considered HCR 188, which memorializes Congress to oppose any federal farm bill language that could negatively affect the use of hunting dogs; members said the provision had raised concerns about field trials, scent hounds, and hunting practices, and the resolution was also reported favorably without objection. The committee then received a presentation from Southern University Ag Center and College of Agriculture leadership, led by interim president and chancellor Orlando McMeans and Executive Vice Chancellor Calvin Walker. They outlined the center’s research, teaching, and extension work, including medicinal cannabis research, beef cattle and smart ranching, viticulture, aquaculture, precision agriculture, food and nutrition, and support for small farmers and K-12 dual enrollment. They highlighted scholarship and enrollment programs, including USDA-supported 1890 scholars and JAG Stars, as well as partnerships with LSU and USDA. They also described major facility projects, including a high-tech meat processing facility, research labs, a vineyard, and a proposed 1,300-bed disaster shelter/mega shelter at the experiment station. Members asked questions about meat-cutting and processing training, cattle genetics, and the shelter’s use when not needed for disasters. Southern officials said the new processing facility is intended to support training and workforce development, and that the shelter could also be used for events such as weddings, graduations, and agricultural activities. The committee expressed appreciation for the presentation and the work of the Ag Center. Representative Broussard then moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Education Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, look a day over 70, one of them.
  • What do you think of the budgetary implications of that? I didn't do much better on the.
  • I've got one of those kids in my house.
  • It'll be on some of the screening pieces, and then it will be obviously a big piece of it, as our colleague
  • This is just a continuation of our SRO plan of $50 million. We did have a discussion.
Bills: SB1360 , SB1204 , SB1989 , SB1189 , SB1481
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Feb 25th, 2026 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Hall, you're recognized to explain the provisions of Senate Bill 169.
  • the death of a spouse or child, including a miscarriage.
  • Members, just a quick moment of housekeeping.
  • Senate Bill 182 allows the certified law enforcement officers of the Department of Human Services, Office
  • of the state.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Civil Rights & Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • As structured, it raises questions of separation of powers, of reasonable checks and balances.
  • As structured, it raises questions of separation of powers, of reasonable checks and balances.
  • I'm Anita Booker Hay, Chief Judge with the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.
  • I'm Anita Booker Hay, Chief Judge with the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.
  • I will note that we're in an environment of increasing threats against elected lawmakers as well, but
Bills: SB5536 , SB5868 , SJM8006 , SB6011
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 12th, 2026 at 05:47 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is part of the reconciliation of the budget.
  • What's the name of the Office of Natural Resources?
  • Usually, they fund it completely out of one split of the bucket. They didn't do that.
  • It kind of gets to your point of the opportunity cost of tying up, you know, pre-transferring the money
  • This is a fact of balancing.
Bills: SB190 , HB247 , HB8
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 11th, 2026 at 09:05 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • in some of the most rural parts of the state of New Mexico.
  • Item four is ensuring that the Board of Finance has an increased bar authority to pool up to $6 million
  • local police departments coming on board over a period of time.
  • local police departments coming on board over a period of time.
  • Some of them are luxury items, of course.
Bills: SB152 , SB145 , SB190 , HB247 , SB152 , SB145 , HB2 , SB190 , HB247
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It relates to developing a strategic plan for improvement and expansion of early learning educational
  • Members, this bill relates to prohibiting the regulation of homeschool programs.
  • It relates to allowing the chair of the State Board of Education to employ personnel to assist in performing
  • Members, this bill relates to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans. known
  • We had a whole list of bills to be reviewed in the morning; we'll try to move.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sounds like this may be more of an issue. ...more of an issue.
  • I would go on to say that this would require each local Board of Education to adopt a policy on the use
  • This would require the training of the employees on the use of that system. the use of that system would
  • require the State Board of Education to approve the vendors and adopt the rules to administer the program
  • I really can't... there's actually sort of two separate types of systems I think that might... of systems
Bills: HB205 , HB226 , HB234
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Kevin Berkin, currently serving as Vice President of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
  • estimate as a four- to five-time multiplier there in the rural parishes and communities of our state
  • This is just an example of some of them: Bogue Chitto in Washington Parish, Poverty Point Reservoir up
  • Grades 6 through 8 examine American history from 1776 through the election of Barack Obama.
  • I have worked with the superintendent in LaSalle Parish to get one up over the last couple of months,
Summary: The Louisiana Commission on Civic Education met with quorum, approved the minutes from its previous meeting, and took several action items related to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LIAC). The commission unanimously approved the 2026-27 LIAC membership slate after reviewing recommendations from the selection committee, and it also approved the council’s budget and mileage reimbursement guidelines, noting the only change was an updated IRS mileage rate. Members thanked the legislature for continuing to fund LIAC after earlier years when it relied on outside donations. The meeting featured presentations on civic education resources and America 250 programming. Brandon Burris, representing the Lieutenant Governor’s office, highlighted Louisiana state parks, the Checkout Louisiana library backpack programs for parks and museums, Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s anti-litter campaign, and Homework Louisiana. Liam Julian of the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute discussed national civics education trends, teacher discomfort with controversial topics, and the institute’s teacher training, student camps, debate programs, and civics app. Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Katie Stark and Nancy Torren presented America 250-related materials, including a PBS Kids feature on a Louisiana child and LPB’s “Louisiana’s Hidden History” videos and teacher resources on Bernardo de Galvez and Spanish Louisiana. LIAC members then reported on their work, including school safety efforts, digital service-hour tracking, AP self-study access, minor work permits, AI-generated harassment concerns, and local civic engagement projects. Peggy Cotonia of the Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education reported 87 Law Day presentations and 287 total Law Day and Constitution Day presentations reaching about 9,400 students, along with updates on awards and a shortened but still free summer institute for teachers. Barry Irwin reported that legislation to clean up outdated commission membership and quorum language had passed the House and been heard in Senate Education, moving toward final passage. The commission adjourned after no further business.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, Senate Bill 229 by Senator Bass authorizes the transfer of certain property in Bojure Parish
  • I spoke to his staff, and they’re the ones that told me by him coming on board that the directives of
  • However, you want us to get out of it. And I’m an elected official, and he’s not. Okay. Thank you.
  • Is the boundary going to be all of Tensas Parish in that particular? Is it going to be around?”
  • And Cameron Parish is struggling because of the storms, but we have a meaningful deer population.
Summary: The committee first considered several local property-transfer and wildlife/fisheries bills, including SB 229 (Bojeur Parish property transfer), SB 71 (Lafayette Parish property transfer), and a series of Department of Wildlife and Fisheries measures. SB 203 simplified possession rules for fish on multi-day trips and remote camps; SB 429 created an administrative path to register “orphan” boats with lapsed registrations; SB 204 removed a residency-based restriction on certain commercial fishing gear licenses; SB 205 reduced duplicate registration requirements for federally documented boats; SB 213 clarified titling rules for vessels and outboard motors; and SB 257 removed Social Security number requirements from certain commercial fishing tags. Each of these bills was reported favorable, generally without objection, after brief explanations from sponsors and department counsel about reducing red tape, improving enforcement, or modernizing records. The committee also heard SB 214, which would allow the Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District to stop pumping during an imminent flood threat identified by the National Weather Service or GOSEP, addressing liability concerns and giving local officials more flexibility in emergencies. SB 274, as amended, required lead hazard risk assessments for certain child care, early learning, and pre-kindergarten facilities and required hazards found in assessments to be addressed before licensing. Both bills were reported favorable. SB 379, a technical reorganization bill for the Department of Conservation and Energy, received two amendment sets: one changing investment language and another standardizing judicial-review procedures and online notice requirements; it was reported favorable after those amendments. The committee then adopted HCR 62, urging FEMA to review flood maps every five years instead of every ten and to better account for local flood-protection projects, with members discussing the burden of flood insurance and the need for FEMA to recognize levees, pump stations, and elevated homes. HCR 78 was also reported favorable, memorializing Congress to pass the American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026 in support of Louisiana’s seafood industry. HB 662, as substituted, was reported favorable after being rewritten to codify the department’s internal protocol for seized sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife, prioritizing release, rehabilitation, placement, and euthanasia as a last resort. Finally, the committee considered two more contentious items. HR 216, which urged repudiation of the Louisiana Climate Action Plan of 2022, drew extended debate over whether the plan had been adopted without legislative input and whether it could affect permits or future policy; after discussion, the sponsor voluntarily deferred the resolution to return with a revised approach focused on a legislative hearing or review. SCR 24, dealing with chronic wasting disease rules, was introduced with amendments that would raise the prevalence threshold, cap samples, allow zone removal after three years without new detections, and lift baiting/feed prohibitions above a higher prevalence level; the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary A May 5th, 2026

Judiciary A

Transcript Highlights:
  • He's a parish-wide elected judge held to the same standards as the district judges.
  • So, Judge Adam Haney of the East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court.
  • The board is clear. Seeing no questions, what's the pleasure of the committee?
  • the state-paid actual salary of the judge of the city courts and parish courts shall be increased by
  • of Jefferson Parish from $20,000 to $35,000.
Committee: Senate Judiciary A
Summary: The Senate Judiciary A Committee met on May 5, 2026, with five members present and adopted the April 28 minutes. The committee then heard and favorably reported several measures, including HCR 31, which asks the Louisiana Law Institute to study replacing or clarifying the term “foreign” in state law; HB 263, allowing the 14th JDC magistrate judge to handle certain specialty court felony matters; HB 299, clarifying paper filing rules for jury bonds and related payment issues; HB 535, simplifying hospital-based acknowledgments of paternity by removing the two-witness requirement while keeping notarization; HB 571, codifying the 19th JDC’s complex litigation section program; and HB 538, increasing the East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court fee cap from $15 to $75 to help offset court costs. The committee also reported HB 215, raising the small succession affidavit threshold from $125,000 to $200,000, and HB 226, adding a 10.1 conference requirement before requests for admissions are deemed admitted, with discussion about discovery fairness and default judgment exceptions. The committee also took up HB 324, which makes judicial stipend increases permanent and adds a 2.7% salary increase for judges effective July 1, 2027; an amendment restoring the second year of the COLA was adopted, and the bill was reported with amendments. HB 1043, raising the jurisdictional amount in Jefferson Parish first and second parish courts, was amended to increase the amount from $35,000 to $50,000 and then reported with amendments. HCR 6, directing the Law Institute to study forced heirship and disinherison issues, was amended to add reporting language and related Civil Code references and then reported with amendments. HB 1006, changing summary judgment deadlines to give opponents more time to respond, was amended and reported by a 3-2 vote after roll call. Two more substantive bills drew extended debate. HB 1239 would strengthen the presumption that parents share physical custody equally unless a court finds that arrangement infeasible or not in the child’s best interest; supporters framed it as a parental-rights measure, while an attorney in opposition warned it would increase litigation, reduce stability for children, and be used as leverage in child support disputes. Despite the opposition, the committee reported the bill favorably. HB 190, as amended, would create a duty of reasonable care for certain software/app providers toward minors and require expert testimony, while excluding manufacturers; supporters said it was aimed at protecting children from harmful platform design, but opponents argued the proposal was unnecessary because existing tort law already covers negligence and warned it could create new causes of action and uncertainty over whether software is a “product.” The committee heard testimony from the Louisiana State Law Institute, the sponsor, and outside witnesses, but the transcript ends before final action on HB 190 is shown.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • And then, of course, we have municipalities, parishes, and sheriff's offices.
  • of the LTA board.
  • James Parish Government, and City of Mandeville? Yes, sir. All right. And the St.
  • James Parish Government and City of Mandeville are new projects? Yes. And the St.
  • The LHSC is comprised of a staff of 15 employees as well as a 21-member board of commissioners, all of
Summary: The Senate Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee received updates from the Department of Transportation and Development on its transformation efforts, including a new project delivery dashboard, key performance indicators, and litter abatement work. DOTD said the dashboard is now live and tied to daily field updates, and reported progress on its T4LA initiatives, including improved project transparency, customer service, and a new highway sponsorship litter program. Members praised the department’s work and asked about litter funding, with DOTD saying last year’s $14.7 million litter pickup effort included the legislature’s supplemental appropriation. The committee also heard detailed progress reports on LTIF 1.0 and 2.0, the Office of Highway Construction’s bridge bundling and roadway projects, the Calcasieu River Bridge project, and the Cameron Ferry. DOTD reported that LTIF 1.0 is about 80% complete and that LTIF 2.0 has encumbered nearly $150 million, with several projects ahead of schedule and some under budget. The Office of Highway Construction said 62 bridge projects are in the bundle, 11 are under construction, and emergency procurement has helped accelerate delivery. DOTD said the Calcasieu River Bridge remains on track for a mid-to-late April groundbreaking, with all federal permits in hand and right-of-way acquisition underway; it also reported that new Cameron Ferry boats are under construction and that a privatization proposal from Labmar Ferry Services will go to the Louisiana Transportation Authority. Members then reviewed the draft 2026-2027 highway priority program, which DOTD said includes $913 million for construction across 302 projects and about $1.2 billion total investment. The committee also received public comment on the statewide flood control program, which recommended six projects expected to reduce flood damage by more than $289 million, and on the airport construction and development priority program, which includes 31 air carrier projects and 99 general aviation projects. DOTD also noted no current projects for the rail infrastructure program but said it expects to request $13 million and has 19 projects in the queue, and it presented three port projects that are not yet funded but will be considered by the Louisiana Transportation Authority. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and LSU’s Center for Analytics and Research presented data on impaired driving, saying impaired driving remains a major factor in fatalities and injuries, with alcohol and drugs together contributing to a large share of crashes and about $700 million in annual economic costs. Members discussed youth driving, marijuana, ignition interlock, DWI courts, and enforcement challenges on waterways; the presenters emphasized education, enforcement, and treatment as part of a broader safety strategy. No formal votes were taken during the meeting, and the committee adjourned after receiving the presentations and public comment.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources and Environment Apr 29th, 2026

Natural Resources & Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have one of the universal recyclers in our parish, which is great.
  • And that's part of the issue of the concern.
  • , there's a bulk of the rigs there because that parish is actually welcoming industry.
  • Do you guys have some type of time frame, or do you let every parish decide how long it's going to take
  • I mean, I can tell you from experience I represented a company, one of the parishes on Haynesville, was
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: HF4491 , HF4338 , HF4288 , HF4566