Video & Transcript Research : 'wrongful death'

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FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

November 5, 2025 - 01:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • So today's bill will write this wrong and protect our children.
  • Baker's putting them to death after multiple criminal acts.
  • A split-second misjudgment could be punished the same as a planned death.
  • deaths.
  • deaths.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee met to consider three bills. HB 199, relating to Veterans Court, was presented as a repeat measure aligning Veterans Court procedures with mental health and drug court laws and allowing post-adjudicatory referrals. A technical amendment was adopted, numerous witnesses waived in support, and the bill passed unanimously 17-0. The committee then took up HB 45, which would add public swimming pools and public bathing places to existing sex offender residency, work, volunteer, and visitation restrictions. The sponsor argued it would protect children and apply only to specified sex offenses. Several members and public witnesses raised concerns that the bill’s definitions were overly broad, could effectively ban registrants from much of Florida, and could increase homelessness and make offenders harder to track. An amendment narrowing the bill’s scope and definitions was adopted after debate, and the bill passed 11-5 as amended. Finally, HB 17, the Jason Rayner Act, was heard to clarify that force may not be used to resist an arrest by an officer acting in the performance of official duties, retain good-faith language, add manslaughter to offenses requiring a life sentence when reclassified, and increase the severity level for battery on a law enforcement officer. The sponsor said the bill was intended to strengthen protections for officers; opponents argued it could sweep in accidental or less culpable conduct, while supporters said existing law already covered serious cases. A clarifying amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 16-0 as amended. The committee then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Apr 1st, 2025

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • When they measured the road fatalities in October, there was a 25% drop in deaths.
  • There was a 25% drop in deaths on Ohio roads. Why can't we save one out of every four lives?
  • I found myself receiving death threats and phone calls.
  • For me and my family, it included death threats and injunctions and prosecutions. ...death threats and
  • We've had death threats. We've had pretty serious death threats on a rather consistent basis.
Summary: The Committee on Rules took up a long agenda of bills and reported several measures favorably. Early action included CS for SB 678, allowing pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital, and SB 466, which designates St. Johns County as the site for the Florida Museum of Black History and creates a board to work with the supporting foundation and county officials. Senators and public speakers largely supported the museum bill, though some members asked about feasibility studies and long-term planning. The committee also approved CS for SB 578 on wine containers, SB 582 on penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings, CS for SB 1168 creating an aggravated offense for unlawful tracking-device use in furtherance of crimes, CS for SB 806 clarifying that only the Florida Attorney General may represent beneficiaries of Florida charitable trusts as a public official, and SB 1228 to support spring restoration efforts for Ichetucknee and Santa Fe springs. The committee then heard and favorably reported CS for CS for SB 304, which addresses child protective investigations involving infants and young children with genetic or other pre-existing medical conditions. The bill requires a qualified medical opinion before permanent removal in cases where injuries may be explained by an underlying condition, and it drew strong support from the sponsor and several speakers. Members also approved SB 1286 clarifying that ordinary unsupervised childhood activities, such as biking or playing outside, do not by themselves constitute neglect unless reckless, and SB 1318, a hands-free driving bill that renames the texting-while-driving law, expands the handheld-device prohibition, and adds penalties for handheld use in work and school zones and for certain serious crashes. The hands-free bill prompted the most debate, with supporters citing crash and fatality data and families sharing personal losses, while opponents raised concerns about enforcement, civil liberties, and potential disparate impacts on lower-income and minority drivers; the bill was still reported favorably after amendments. Additional measures reported favorably included SB 14 and SB 20, two claims bills for injuries and deaths involving local governments, and CS for SB 68, which updates health facilities authority financing rules to reflect modern hospital structures. The committee also approved CS for SB 172 on health care practitioner specialty titles and designations after adopting an amendment protecting CRNA titles; the bill generated questions about whether licensed practitioners with doctoral degrees may still use the title doctor under their practice acts. Throughout the meeting, most bills were adopted without opposition, and the committee repeatedly voted to report them favorably.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 27th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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US
Transcript Highlights:
  • 45 is fentanyl. 100,000 people a year, 70,000 from death from fentanyl are dying.
  • We've lost more than 3,000 fentanyl deaths in the U.S. each year.
  • Fatal fentanyl-caused poisoning deaths are on the rise.
  • I would ask the committee, you know, if I'm wrong, prove me wrong.
  • No, you were right, and we were wrong. We'll do it all at the end.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 17, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're grieving the tragic deaths of four members of the same family, the Santana family, a family of
  • WE'RE GRIEVING THE TRAGIC DEATHS OF FOUR MEMBERS OF THE SAME FAMILY, THE SANTANA FAMILY.
  • It risks conforming to that wrongness and orienting our policy around it.
  • She's not doing it, and that's wrong.
  • She's not doing it, and that's wrong.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Taxes Committee Meeting - 2025-04-21

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Apologies if I said your name wrong. Welcome to the committee.
  • Delaying climate action increases exposure to air pollution, resulting in more premature deaths and increased
  • Air pollution from fossil fuel combustion is responsible for 350,000 premature deaths in the U.S. each
  • Unless, correct me if I'm wrong, but it would be unprecedented for the state to reach into locally raised
Bills: HF2438
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Health Policy Jan 20th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 428, from 2005 to the present, drowning deaths in Florida have ranged between 350 and 500
  • From 2005 to the present, drowning deaths in Florida have ranged between 350 and 500 per year, a rate
  • of approximately two deaths per 100,000 population.
  • ages of 1 and 7 drowned at a rate of approximately 5 per 100,000 and made up nearly 20% of drowning deaths
  • Drowning is the number one cause of death among Florida kids, and swimming instruction targeted at the
Summary: The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills, most of them focused on drowning prevention and public safety. SB 428, by Senator Yarborough, would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. The sponsor and supporting testimony from a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA representatives emphasized Florida’s high drowning rates, especially among very young children, and argued that swim lessons can significantly reduce risk. Senator Harrell noted the need to revisit the funding allocation as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 606, by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing practices to postpartum education provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer requires home birth providers to maintain proof of compliance. A parent who lost a child to drowning and Senator Berman spoke in strong support, stressing that the bill would educate new parents at a critical time. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute. SB 162, by Senator Davis, would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively low-cost and already used in many facilities, while several witnesses supported the bill as a worker-safety measure. Other senators raised concerns about the lack of data, possible rural hospital impacts, and whether the mandate could add costs without clear evidence of harm. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 340, by Senator Harrell, requiring nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure, after amending the bill to shift the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves. Testimony from a trafficking survivor and nursing advocates supported the measure, and it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. Finally, SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, removed the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; chiropractic industry representatives supported the change, and the bill was reported favorably.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 2, 2025 - 04:00 PM

Education & Employment Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's the number one killer of our student athletes and the leading cause of death on school campuses.
  • at school, and arguably, at 23,000, it is the leading cause of death of all children.
  • I am here today on April 2nd because it marks the 25th anniversary of my son's death.
  • He died of sudden cardiac death due to undetected cardiomyopathy.
  • How many deaths will it take?
Summary: The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and took up seven bills, all of which were reported favorably. First, HB 1367 on school attendance was presented as a response to rising chronic absenteeism; it would standardize attendance definitions and reporting statewide, and it passed 18-0 after supportive testimony from education and business groups. HB 949 would prohibit student use of wireless devices during the school day, while allowing district policies for designated use areas and existing medical/disability exceptions; members discussed classroom disruption, bullying, public safety, and accommodations, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved PCS for CS for HB 1135, requiring ECGs for student athletes in grades 9-12, with exemptions for religious objections and provisions on cost, liability, and medical clearance; the bill drew extensive emotional testimony from parents and advocates who described children lost to sudden cardiac arrest and was reported favorably after unanimous support. Members then approved CS for CS for HB 597 on diabetes management in schools, which would allow schools to keep glucagon pens and authorize trained personnel to administer them in emergencies; an amendment clarified charter schools are included as public schools. HB 1309 on reading interventions and instruction would expand reading support and training for grades 4-12 and require district reading plans to include evidence-based interventions; it also passed without opposition. CS for HB 981 on athlete representation and compensation would cap certain NIL agent fees, allow some high school athletes to earn NIL compensation, and create a framework for registered advisors; members raised concerns about predatory practices and coach involvement, but the bill passed favorably after amendment. Finally, HB 1111 would eliminate the certificate of completion option for students who do not meet graduation requirements, with the sponsor arguing it would better motivate students to earn a standard diploma and improve postsecondary and workforce opportunities. Members discussed the need for stronger supports to help students meet graduation standards, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee adjourned after completing all agenda items.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Health Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • That should scare you to death. It scared me to death, and I thought it was a misprint.
  • Most importantly, no deaths have occurred.
  • . ...that are proven to cause millions of deaths annually.
  • So compared to alcohol, what is the death ratio? I don't have the death ratio of that.
  • The death ratio of that again has only been in operation.
Bills: HB441, HB445, HB477, HB441, HB445
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 19th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • When you mention in-custody deaths, what it brings up is San Diego and Los Angeles.
  • That's the person who determines the manner of deaths and custody of deaths.
  • It is sad that we have in-custody deaths, but they are certainly not abnormal.
  • Riverside counties in custody deaths have come down. this issue of in-custody deaths.
  • That's the person who determines the manner of deaths and custody of deaths.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with a roll call, a moment of silence for the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The body then handled routine matters and confirmations, including Julia Montgomery as General Counsel for the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, Dr. Cynthia Glover Woods, Dr. Brenda Lewis, and Gabriela Orozco Gonzalez to the State Board of Education, and George Cardona as Chief Trial Counsel for the State Bar. All of those appointments were confirmed, with some no votes from a few members on the education and legal confirmations. The chamber also adopted several resolutions, including SR 111 on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia; SCR 129 naming part of Highway 152 the Rusty Arraes Highway; SCR 169 proclaiming October 2026 as Women’s Small Business Month; and SCR 173 designating May 2026 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month. Senators spoke in support of fairgrounds as community, agricultural, and emergency-response assets. The Senate also welcomed Cal Lutheran University students, faculty, and staff to the gallery. A large number of policy bills were then taken up and mostly passed, covering procurement, elections, education, privacy, housing, transportation, labor, and health care. Among the measures approved were SB 1154 on best-value procurement for community college projects, SB 1369 on judicial recall safeguards, SB 1048 creating a climate literacy seal, SB 1106 shortening data broker deletion timelines, SB 1408 authorizing a Contra Costa transportation tax measure, SB 1172 on local tax-sharing transparency, SB 1383 protecting local labor standards in density bonus projects, SB 1223 on competitive bidding at fairs, SB 1344 extending anti-SLAPP protections to certain housing-related projects, SB 1371 limiting solid waste contract force majeure clauses during labor disputes, SB 908 on residential window replacement permits, SB 1272 on remedies for preexisting home code violations, SB 1406 targeting the “Montana tax loophole,” SB 1238 on HOA transparency, SB 868 on plug-in balcony solar, SB 903 restricting unlicensed AI psychotherapy advertising, SB 950 on early-onset Alzheimer’s coverage, SB 874 on Medi-Cal behavioral health oversight, SB 1049 on corrected health care claims, SB 1067 on early math screening, SB 1202 on Medi-Cal outreach, SB 944 on acupuncture coverage, SB 957 on notice for federal subpoenas to social media companies, SB 959 on wildfire-related school closures, SB 988 on auto glass insurance practices, and SB 1000 on AI content transparency. Most passed on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with a few dissenting votes from members who objected to procurement, labor, privacy, or tax-related provisions.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-03 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Don't get me wrong. Weird and concerning.
  • And so I think that this is wrong and we need to not do this.
  • So if it is wrong, please correct me.
  • Criticizing and denying Allah is punishable by death. Homosexuality is punishable by death.
  • If the information is wrong, why does the doctor get the blame?
Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously. The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In writing, we found that there was no need to be right or to prove the other person wrong.
  • It's wrong either way.
  • wrong with the cheating their competitor businesses and California consumers.
  • We're going in the wrong direction with a lot of these bills.
  • Vote change on 847, no never mind, excuse me, I'm wrong, keep that.
Keywords: 988, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Public Safety

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's something wrong with the clock. He couldn't start it. He tried to start it.
  • stop at 2 a.m., the difference between having the full picture and not having it can be a life-or-death
  • I could be wrong. 89 point something. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Ponder. Okay.
  • So I think we need to fix the wrong that I just... ...once you're retired out of that.
  • You're not wrong. I don't know what to say to that. Other than, none of us do.
Summary: The committee first approved its February 4 minutes and announced several bills would be held, including SB 1317, SB 1416, SB 1419, SB 1490, and SB 1493. It then heard SB 1579, which would appropriate about $4.7 million from the state general fund to expand a law enforcement data-sharing pilot through the Department of Administration, with funds for DPS, county sheriffs, university police, and city/town police departments. Testimony from the sponsor, Flagstaff’s mayor, Eloy’s police chief, and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office staff emphasized faster records access, better coordination, and officer safety; an amendment added $125,900 for the Scottsdale Police Department after it had been omitted. The committee adopted the amendment and gave SB 1579 a do pass recommendation by a 6-0 vote with one not voting. The committee next considered SB 1581, which appropriates about $1.4 million from the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund for pepperball equipment and about $1.316 million for public safety training simulators, with an amendment increasing the Nogales Police Department’s pepperball allocation and expanding simulator funding so Yavapai County could buy two simulators with a three-year warranty. Supporters from Navajo County, Phoenix, Glendale, Flagstaff, and Cochise County described pepperball as a de-escalation tool and simulators as important for crisis-response and use-of-force training. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1581 as amended on a 7-0 vote. SB 1673 was heard next and would appropriate $8.2 million from the general fund to the Law Enforcement Crime Victim Notification Fund, exempting the appropriation from lapsing. The sponsor and law enforcement witnesses said the automated notification system has improved victim communication, reduced workload, and sent millions of updates; committee members asked about funding sources and why a bill is needed for a constitutionally mandated program. The committee approved SB 1673 without amendment on a 7-0 vote. The committee also heard SB 1544, which would make adult probation records public on request, while requiring redaction or withholding of sensitive information such as victim data, minors’ information, medical or counseling records, active investigations, and confidential informants, and creating a process for written denials and court appeals. The sponsor said the bill is intended to increase transparency and data access, while witnesses raised concerns about risk-assessment language and confidential information; the sponsor said amendments would be brought later to clarify those provisions. The committee passed SB 1544 on a 4-3 vote. Finally, SB 1376, creating a civic leadership development special plate and fund for a youth mentoring nonprofit, passed unanimously, and SB 1550, a three-year Queen Creek pilot program to prevent runaway youth exploitation and improve investigations, also passed after testimony from Queen Creek officials and police; one senator voted no, citing concerns about how runaway youth are treated in other legislation. The committee then began hearing SB 1504, a pension bill modifying retirement dates and COLA timing for Tier 2 and Tier 3 public safety personnel, with supporters arguing it would improve recruitment and retention and opponents warning it would create significant unfunded liabilities, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/26/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Myra went on to win a wrongful termination lawsuit... But she did not stay silent.
  • Myra went on to win a wrongful termination lawsuit, holding her former employer accountable, and today
  • House Concurrent Resolution 2053, a concurrent resolution on the death of Bradley Brad Brower.
  • It is wrong and unethical because it would be stating somebody else's motive.
  • It is wrong and unethical because it would be stating somebody else's motive.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and several ceremonial introductions and proclamations, including a Coolidge centennial proclamation, recognition of guests tied to Pre-born Day of Rights, a proclamation honoring Carmen Green Smith’s retirement, and a memorial resolution for Brad Brower. The chamber also heard a Game and Fish outdoor expo announcement and welcomed student visitors and other guests in the gallery. The main legislative action centered on House Bill 2072 and House Bill 2307 in Committee of the Whole. SB 1396 was the subject of an unsuccessful motion to suspend the rules and move it immediately to third reading; that motion failed 12-16. HB 2072, dealing with holidays and the César Chávez Day repeal, drew extensive debate over a Miranda floor amendment to rename the day as Farm Worker Day and preserve the farm worker movement’s recognition. The Miranda amendment failed 12-15, a subsequent committee amendment was adopted, and the bill was ultimately reported out as amended and later passed on third reading. HB 2307, concerning dangerous and incompetent defendants and a state facility/restoration process, was amended with an Angus floor amendment addressing funding, bed capacity, a sunset, and a study committee. The bill passed the Committee of the Whole and then passed third reading 27-2, with several members explaining support as a public safety measure and others noting remaining concerns. HB 2874, relating to campaign committee termination statements and expenses, also received a technical floor amendment and passed as amended on third reading 18-11, without the emergency clause. The Senate also adopted HCR 2053, a death resolution for Brad Brower, with a moment of silence and unanimous adoption. At the end of the meeting, the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the bills were properly assigned, and the chamber recorded the final passage of HB 2307 and HB 2874 and the passage of HB 2072 as amended.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Finance (05/05/2026)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, but it's in my mind just going in the wrong direction.
  • just<00:09:10.399> going<00:09:10.560> in<00:09:10.800> the<00:09:10.959> wrong
  • in my mind just going in the wrong in my mind just going in the wrong direction.<00:09:12.480>
  • This involved two tragic deaths, my brother-in-law and Police Chief Brian Costa, who killed himself a
  • ,<00:48:53.760> my This involved two tragic deaths, my This involved two tragic deaths, my
Keywords: 1189, house, all
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I just want to know if that am I on the wrong track there?
  • the wrong track there? the wrong track there?
  • penalties so that they will hopefully deter people from doing the crime and, as we know, even the death
  • penalties so that they will hopefully deter people from doing the crime and, as we know, even the death
  • ><00:25:48.880> penalty<00:25:49.440> does<00:25:49.679> not we know even the death
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary B May 5th, 2026

Judiciary B

Transcript Highlights:
  • If protecting children is the goal, this bill is the wrong instrument.
  • If protecting children is the goal, this bill is the wrong instrument.
  • If protecting children is the goal, this bill is the wrong instrument.
  • Marijuana-related crashes have jumped 15% and traffic deaths have increased 31%.
  • So I must have something wrong on that. But that's just a thought I had.
Keywords: 974, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/19/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • medication, causing the patient's death.
  • injected a patient with the wrong injected a patient with the wrong medication<00:09:25.920>
  • medication causing the patient's death. medication causing the patient's death.
  • And um resulted in the patient's death.
  • And what if you get it wrong?
Keywords: 1187, senate, all