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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/24/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- And I have to say, you know, I know we all know sitting here today, we're the legislature here is a very
- all know sitting here today,<00:26:39.600><c> we're</c><00:26:40.159><c> the</c><00:26:40.480><c> legislature
- </c><00:26:41.039><c> here</c><00:26:41.200><c> is</c><00:26:41.440><c> a</c> today, we're the legislature
- here is a today, we're the legislature here is a very<00:26:41.840><c> political</c><00:26:42.400><c
- and what you get is what the legislature and what you get is what you<00:59:08.000><c> have</c><00:59
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, constitutional rights, color of law, 42 U.S.C. 1983, section 1983, civil action, damages, injunctive relief, attorney fees, law enforcement task force, federal-state cooperation, intergovernmental agreement, federal agency partnership, Minnesota Constitution, U.S. Constitution, police accountability
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (3-5-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLYsFno0ZQE, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:31
Recognition of Guests 00:01:34
HB 635 00:01:58
HB 256 00:13:50
HB 265 00:19:32
HB 266 00:29:44
HJR 91 00:36:58
HJR 92 00:40:07
HB 122 00:50:43
HB 13 00:56:13
HB 750 01:01:08
HB 267 01:04:44
HB 563 01:08:37
HB 748 01:21:39, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 27, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of the legislature. of the legislature.
- </c> some things come back to the legislature some things come back to the legislature and<00:45:34.319
- We'll open it up for... it's up to the will of the legislature it's up to the will of the legislature
- </c> legislature in the last couple of years. legislature in the last couple of years.
- </c> legislature that understands the issues. legislature that understands the issues.
Committee:
House Labor, Health & Social Services
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 27, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Lord, we come before You today grateful for the blessing of serving the people of Texas.
- Bless this chamber and the men and women who serve in it, in the great state of Texas.
Keywords:
flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation by Senator Hagenbuch, who asked for wisdom, humility, courage, and guidance in serving Texas and conducting the chamber’s work with integrity and respect. After the prayer, the House messenger reported that the House had passed several congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including HCR 2 honoring the victims of the July 2025 Hill Country floods, HCR 3 marking the dedication of the Children’s Emergency Relief International George M. Cowden Building in Austin, HCR 4 congratulating Ricky and Anne Lowe on their 47th wedding anniversary, and HCR 5 recognizing Don Sparks of Midland for receiving the 2025 Chief Roughneck Award.
Following the House message, the Senate announced a brief recess while awaiting completion of the House calendar. Senator Zaffirini then moved that the Senate stand in recess until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, and the motion was adopted without objection.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Session (Part III)Note: due to technical difficulties with the microphone system, there is no audio from 2h:15m:17s to 2h:16m:26s. Aug 26th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- To the Senate and House of Representatives of the 89th Texas legislature second call session, whereas
- 3, Section 40, and Article 4, Section 8A of the Texas Constitution, do hereby present the following
- additional subjects to the 89th legislature second call session for consideration.
- Legislation to prohibit same day voter registration in Texas.
- Respectfully submitted, Greg Abbott, governor of Texas.
Keywords:
flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill will not expand gaming in Texas.
- The legislature has said that.
- And so a Texas court can issue... ...a Texas court can issue a, you know, can file a suit and serve the
- They register it here, and then Texas can enforce that California order as if it was a Texas order.
- Texas Values is the largest organization in the state of Texas that represents faith, family, and freedom
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard several House bills and took no final votes, leaving each bill pending after testimony. HB 272 would align venue and evidentiary rules for fraudulent use or possession of credit/debit card information with existing credit card abuse law; the sponsor said it would improve prosecutions, and the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center supported it. HB 1661 would increase penalties for certain election-related offenses, including failure to distribute election supplies and early release of election results; no substantive opposition was heard. HB 551 would protect the residential addresses of people who receive campaign expenditures on public Texas Ethics Commission reports, similar to donor privacy protections, and a witness from Texas Eagle Forum later indicated support for the privacy change.
The committee also heard HB 2820, which would raise the amount charitable bingo organizations may keep in operating capital from $50,000 to $100,000. The sponsor and a Texans for Charitable Bingo representative said inflation and operating costs have made the current cap too low and that the bill would help charities maintain stable operations without expanding gaming. HB 3181 would impose stronger consequences for repeated denial of court-ordered child possession and access, including limiting probation and requiring attorney’s fees after multiple contempt findings; a family court judge and a parent testified in support, while another witness argued the bill should be paired with stronger criminal enforcement and that parents already face high costs. HB 4157 would update Texas law for commercial spaceflight by recognizing liability waivers and preserving workers’ compensation rights; no one testified against it.
The committee also heard HB 4145, which would let health care providers satisfy a timely billing requirement by sending bills to a patient’s legal representative in a personal injury case, closing what supporters described as a loophole in letter-of-protection situations. Finally, HB 46, relating to the Texas Compassionate Use Program, drew the most extensive discussion: supporters said it should expand access for legitimate medical cannabis patients and add more delivery methods and conditions, while opponents warned against broader marijuana expansion and questioned adding chronic pain and other conditions. The sponsor said he still supports the program and wants a balanced, regulated expansion, but noted the bill is still being worked on. All bills were left pending at the close of the hearing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, even though Texas has strong pro-life laws, tens of thousands of Texas babies are still killed by
- Texas' total abortion ban has had devastating impacts on Texas, and the state is leading the nation in
- and largest pro-life organization in Texas.
- Because the Texas legislature and every person here today should care about pregnant people's lives and
- I represent myself in Texas Impact. An interfaith group of religious leaders across Texas.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In support of Senate Bill 33, even though Texas has strong pro-life laws, tens of thousands of Texas
- This is about charities here in Texas.
- The public policy of the state of Texas.
- pro-life organization in Texas.
- I represent myself and Texas IMPACT, an interfaith group of religious leaders across Texas.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The state of Texas needs this bill.
- , primarily in rural Texas.
- There is a lot of load that does not have to come to Texas, but it wants to come to Texas.
- I'm appearing for the Texas Association of Manufacturers, the Texas Chemistry Council, and the Texas
- All right, now we have Katie Coleman on behalf of the Texas Association of Manufacturers and the Texas
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of weapons recovered in Mexico were traced back to the United States, including about 14,000 from Texas
- My intention here is that in having a law... ...for Texas that should future administrations return us
- And I'm Freeman Martin, the colonel of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Thank you, Mr.
- But, of course, our jurisdiction is Texas. It's not...
- What comes to mind is I worked in narcotics in Houston, Texas.
Committee:
Senate Border Security
Keywords:
homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- soil has always been Texas responsibility.
- It was assigned to Texas Rangers using AI.
- Texas DPS is a lot different because we have the Texas Highway Patrol that feeds a lot of information
- For every agency in Texas, and that's part of this council.
- Thank you. directly involving Homeland Security in Texas.
Committee:
Senate Border Security
Keywords:
homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 29th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, parental rights, public education, Texas Education Agency, TEA inspector general, school grievance process, student records, teacher certification, human sexuality instruction, parental consent, library materials, school transparency, educator misconduct, child abuse reporting, neglect reporting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- laid out in our Texas Constitution.
- The Texas Women and Child Protection Act.
- We have passed, among other things, the Texas Heartbeat Act and the Texas Trigger Law.
- pre-born children but to Texas women.
- in Texas.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't serve in any other state legislature. I serve in Texas, and in Texas we've said we...
- As a pastor, Texas women ask me again and again, "Why doesn't this legislature care?"
- This legislature needs to be in the business of bringing the citizens of Texas back together.
- I'm baffled by how little the Texas legislature cares about family. and family planning.
- Again and again, the Texas Legislature has attempted to enshrine the gender binary into law.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And right now, consumers in Texas may sit down at a restaurant...
- We need Texas' help to ensure the survival of Texas' largest fishery.
- Testifying on behalf of Texas Restaurant Association...
- This is a Texas problem that harms a Texas industry and should have a Texas solution.
- I'm excited that we're talking about the Made in Texas program.
Bills:
HB2226 , HB2269 , HB2343 , HB2760 , HB3621 , HB4079 , HB4204 , HB4518 , HB4531 , HB4555 , HB4850 , HB4876 , HB4903 , HB4996 , HB5122
Keywords:
construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- They enacted in '93, Texas did in '95. Same with LLCs.
- Texas Rising Star falls under the Texas Workforce Commission, and participation is a requirement to be
- I'm here with the Texas Ticket Sellers Association. I've lived in Texas now for 51 years.
- It can harm Texas companies, it can harm Texas investment firms.
- for Texas-based companies.
Bills:
HB2226 , HB2269 , HB2343 , HB2760 , HB3621 , HB4079 , HB4204 , HB4518 , HB4531 , HB4555 , HB4850 , HB4876 , HB4903 , HB4996 , HB5122
Keywords:
construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance
TX
Bills:
HB867 , HB1347 , HB1801 , HB1820 , HB2197 , HB2617 , HB3110 , HB3166 , HB3330 , HB4237 , HB4342 , HB4629 , HB4933 , HJR148
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Legal scholars have studied Texas and they've dubbed this the second the Texas second chance gap, which
- I truly believe, and I went to Frisco, Texas, where the Texas Rangers took me up there and...
- I know that this legislature...
- Heath says, hey legislature...
- Specifically, HJR148 would amend Article 5 of the Texas Constitution to permit the legislature by general
Bills:
HB867 , HB1347 , HB1801 , HB1820 , HB2197 , HB2617 , HB3110 , HB3166 , HB3330 , HB4237 , HB4342 , HB4629 , HB4933 , HJR148
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas.
- Across Texas.
- I live in Laredo, Texas.
- I'm the chairman of the Texas River Logging Corporation based out of Longview, Texas.
- and around Texas.
Bills:
SB 30 , SB 517 , SB 1313 , SB 1314 , SB 1316 , SB 1541 , SB 1698 , SB 1845 , SB 1860 , SB 2420 , SB 2429
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights.
The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.