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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Jan 15th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
Transcript Highlights:
- And all of those governmental hospitals have a defined border for their service area.
- Technically right now, I’m not sure we could deploy that asset outside of our district borders.
- So being able to extend those services outside of our border really would be one of the major aspects
- Technically right now, I'm not sure we could deploy that asset outside of our district borders.
- So I'm not seeing here where it changes the border piece. Is that in here?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 01/29/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Brian Burch, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Holy See, Brandon Judd, of Idaho, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Chile, and Nicole McGraw, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia, all of t Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I've known Brandon for more than a decade as not only a Border Patrol agent, but as president of the
- National Border Patrol Council.
- Of course, on the national level, we've all become acutely aware of the challenges our Border Patrol
- One followed me into the United States Border Patrol, and another served as a police officer.
- As a career Border Patrol agent, I have dedicated my working life to safeguarding borders and protecting
Keywords:
legislative process, public involvement, community engagement, transparency, introductions
Summary:
The meeting was characterized by a series of introductions and personal anecdotes shared by the committee members, with a focus on the importance of community engagement and transparency in legislative processes. Members expressed their commitment to open hearings and the necessity for public involvement in discussions impacting constituents. Several members remarked on how personal experiences shape their legislative priorities, thus reinforcing the human element of governance. However, there was a noticeable absence of discussion regarding specific bills, indicating that the session may have been more exploratory or introductory in nature.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 4th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- border that much of America.
- border that much of America.
- really border that much of America.
- really border that much of America.
- really border that much of America.
Bills:
SB8, SB22, SB137, HB295, HB2, HB343, HB220, HB303, HB81, SB8, SB22, SB137, HB295, HB2, HB343, HB220, HB303, HB81
Keywords:
emergency management, public funds, educational materials, state legislation, disaster response, uniformity, state laws, legislative commission, appointments, government structure, resilience, natural disasters, risk management, Alabama Resilience Council, Chief Resilience Officer, state planning, environmental protection, community preparedness, Alabama Office of Civic Engagement, Alabama Office of Minority Affairs
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- are squeezing California families, the last thing we need to do is hold up planning efforts with a wall
- This issue is especially important to me, given my district's proximity to the border and the large number
- IC4IJ has engaged in policy advocacy, community organizing, education, and rapid response to ICE and Border
- In the Inland Empire, we have already seen a significant increase in ICE and Border Patrol operations
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement #1
Transcript Highlights:
- crimes. ...to the local government for border support operations.
- nexus, that have a border implication to it.
- ...seen come over the border, or do you know any kind of statistic? Okay, Mr.
- And when we have that many drugs coming over our Arizona border, I will always support our border security
- We have sheriffs, we have local police, we have Border Patrol, we have ICE.
Summary:
The committee heard several public safety measures. HCR 2059, a resolution reaffirming support for county sheriffs and recognizing their constitutional authority, drew debate over language describing sheriffs’ authority as “supreme” or “supreme constitutional.” Supporters said it was a tribute to sheriffs’ work, especially in rural areas, while opponents objected to the phrasing as tied to fringe legal theories. The resolution passed with a do-pass recommendation, 8-3.
HB 2811 was presented as closing a gap in Arizona law by making interference with a lawful arrest involving violence or threats of violence a felony under obstructing governmental operations. Supporters said it would clarify the law and align it more closely with federal standards; opponents argued the conduct was already covered by existing resisting-arrest and hindering statutes and that the bill was duplicative and confusing. The bill received a do-pass recommendation, 8-4.
HB 4129 would create a Department of Public Safety mental health and wellness program for law enforcement officers and appropriate $15 million for confidential counseling, peer support, family counseling, telehealth, and related services, with some funding reserved for smaller agencies. The sponsor and supporters emphasized officer trauma and suicide prevention, while opponents said similar services already exist and raised cost concerns. Before a final vote, the sponsor requested the bill be held for further work, and the committee agreed.
The committee also advanced HB 2270, which expands protections for county seals, logos, insignia, and related identifiers and gives sheriffs exclusive authority over naming and dissolving posses. Sheriffs and county officials said the bill was needed after disputes over posse names and branding; critics warned the language was too broad and could raise First Amendment and due process concerns. The bill passed 12-1. HB 2416, appropriating $20 million for local border support and law enforcement costs related to drug trafficking, smuggling, prosecution, detention, and equipment, also passed after testimony both for and against the funding, 7-5. HB 4018, a strike-everything amendment clarifying sheriffs’ authority over volunteer posses and reserves, passed 10-0 after testimony from sheriffs’ office staff and a member of the public who opposed expanded use of armed volunteers. HB 2253, barring retaliation against employees who testify in law-enforcement disciplinary appeal proceedings, passed unanimously after an amendment removed language voiding restrictive policies. The committee then began hearing HB 4044, which would create a Public Safety Parity Fund using investment earnings from the state rainy day fund to pay DPS and corrections salaries, with the sponsor saying he intended to remove the forfeiture component before floor consideration.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (03/05/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
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I - I went to the border this summer.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- bordering Iowa, we border Kansas, we border Illinois.
- The towns that border those areas would allow people to go back and forth.
- I live in Arnold, Missouri, which is really close to the Illinois border.
- You're on a border state.
- So you have someone who's on the border.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Oversize and overweight freight traffic plays a key role in cross-border trade in Hidalgo County.
- Oversize and overweight freight traffic plays a key role in cross-border trade in Hidalgo County.
- that are being established along the border, which we're trying to prevent and pretty much eliminate
- along the border.
- Oversize and overweight freight traffic plays a key role in cross-border trade in Hidalgo County.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard a series of mostly local transportation and memorial designation bills. Several measures would rename highway segments in honor of fallen service members or public servants, including HB 2026 (Gary C. Johnston memorial highways in Archer County), HB 4429 (McIlroy Family Memorial Highway in Blanco and Burnet counties), SB 3062 (Hamby-Webb Memorial Highway in Panola County), HB 3510 (Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway in Brazos County), and HB 3986 (Corporal Speedy Espiriueta Memorial Highway in Mission). The committee also heard HB 2560, which would create an optional county-road “adopt-a-road” style program allowing donations for county road repair and maintenance.
Two bills drew more substantive policy discussion. HB 2427 and HB 2455 concerned oversized/overweight freight corridors and permit authority in Hidalgo County tied to cross-border trade near the FARR International Bridge. Supporters, including the bridge director, said the measures would correct prior road descriptions, put existing TxDOT actions into statute, improve truck routing, and support trade and bridge expansion. The committee substitute for HB 2427 also removed Roma permit language, barred certain hazardous-material permits, raised permit fees, required local cost responsibility for road maintenance, and made the bill contingent on SB 2949. HB 5436 would allow licensed automotive recyclers to buy certain older, long-unregistered vehicles for dismantling or scrap without a title, with reporting, lienholder notice, and anti-theft safeguards; recyclers and dealers supported it as a way to curb illegal untitled-vehicle sales and VIN cloning.
HB 3966, authored by Sen. Alvarado, was the most contested bill. It would require commercial passenger bus companies to mail advance notice to residents within one mile before opening a new stop or terminal. Alvarado said the bill responded to the relocation of a Greyhound terminal into a Houston neighborhood without notice and to resulting crime and nuisance concerns. Greyhound opposed the bill, arguing the notice requirement would be burdensome and could delay emergency relocations during hurricanes, flooding, or lease changes. After testimony, the committee voted to report most bills favorably, with HB 3966 passing on a 5-2 vote; the other reported bills passed unanimously. Several bills were also placed on the local and uncontested calendar, and the committee recessed to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, various statutes use the term border region or Texas-Mexico border region with inconsistent
- HB 1240 resolves this inconsistency by aligning all references to the Texas-Mexico border region with
- by leveraging federal funds along the Texas-Mexico border and up to 62 miles inland.
- This collaboration has led to the successful financing of numerous projects along the border.
- Leveraging more of our own capital allows us to support not only more border infrastructure, but also
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-HHS, AEN, AEN-EIG Public Hearings 04-11-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- There's no border.
- You could literally so that lead doesn't... there's no invisible border keeping that in.
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Summary:
The joint Health, Human Services, Agriculture, and Environment hearing first took up HTR 28, which would reconvene the working group created under House Resolution 18 to continue addressing water and air contamination and remediation issues tied to the Pua Range Training Facility. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with speakers describing long-standing community concern and alleged lead contamination near the shooting range and nearby beach areas. One testifier urged passage as a critical mechanism for protecting the community. The committees then voted to recommend passage of HTR 28 as is, and the motion was adopted.
The committees next considered HCR 25 HD1, asking the Department of Agriculture to add a statement on desecration laws to the plant and animal declaration form, and HCR 200, concerning the Maui axis deer control and venison initiative. The Department of Agriculture and DLNR offered comments on HCR 25 HD1, and HCR 200 drew support from the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council and others, who said axis deer pose economic and environmental threats. Both measures were advanced with technical amendments, and both recommendations were adopted.
The hearing then moved to HCR 27, which asks Hawaii’s congressional delegation to petition USDA to address disparities affecting Hawaii’s agricultural exports, and HCR 42 HD1, encouraging each county to develop its own biosecurity plan. The Department of Agriculture supported HCR 27, and testimony on HCR 42 HD1 emphasized county-level invasive species prevention, the need for local biosecurity planning, and gaps in state and county authority over noxious weeds and invasive plants. After a brief recess to regain quorum, both committees voted to pass HCR 27 with technical amendments and HCR 42 HD1 as is; all motions were adopted and the hearing adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Of course, we're a border state that faces unique challenges related to illegal immigration, including
- Now, this bill came through Border Security. It did, yes, yeah, on the committee.
- And that's the testimony that we heard in the... ...Border Security Committee.
- They would not qualify under this exemption if they are in one of the counties along the border.
- The issue of regulating fuel depots in border counties is important to border security, but we must listen
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Jim Harris of Tilden Baptist Church, followed by remarks from Senator Zaffirini recognizing his service and retirement as an agricultural teacher. The chamber also received a message from the governor on appointments to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors. Senators then adopted SR 434 honoring Goodwill Industries of San Antonio’s 80th anniversary, with Senators Gutierrez, Menendez, and Zaffirini praising its workforce training and second-chance employment mission; SR 435 recognizing Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho as Doctor of the Day; and a group of additional resolutions adopted by voice vote. Senator Zaffirini also introduced the McMullen County Day delegation, and Senator Gutierrez introduced the Doctor of the Day.
The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1951 addressed penalties for late property rendition filings and removed a financial incentive for appraisal districts; SB 1261 related to financing water supply projects in the state water plan; SB 1620 created a Texas Forensic Analyst Apprenticeship Pilot Program; SB 530 updated higher-education accreditation rules; SB 2183 standardized fireworks sales periods statewide; SB 2368 strengthened the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act and added foreign-affiliation safeguards for electricity market participants; SB 1398 limited children without placement (CWOP) practices and added community-based care transparency; and SB 1960 established digital replication rights for voice and visual likenesses. Each of these bills advanced through suspension of the regular order, passage to engrossment, suspension of the three-day rule, and final passage, with recorded votes generally showing strong support and some opposition on a few measures.
The chamber also debated SB 825, which would require an annual study of the economic, environmental, and financial impacts of illegal immigration. Senators Middleton, Hinojosa, Gutierrez, and Eckhardt debated whether the study should include positive as well as negative impacts; an amendment to require that broader analysis failed, and the bill was left pending after passage to engrossment. Other measures passed included SB 2010, prohibiting political subdivisions from operating guaranteed income programs; SB 546, requiring reporting and continued implementation of school bus seat belts; SB 586, establishing the Historical Texas Cemetery designation program; SB 1150, requiring inactive oil and gas wells to be plugged or returned to production under a compliance plan; SB 1184, lowering the minimum age of wine eligible for sale by wine collection sellers; SB 2185, clarifying bilingual education allotment funding; SB 1923, making child support follow the child in certain temporary placements; SB 2252, expanding early literacy and numeracy supports and screening tools; SB 1870, barring local decriminalization of drugs; and SB 2405, the major TDCJ sunset bill, which included facility planning, parole and rehabilitation reforms, and an amendment protecting parole board discretion. Most of these bills were adopted after floor amendments and passed with recorded votes, often along party-line or near-party-line divisions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- 2 Senate committee on border security will now come to order. Mr. Clark please call the roll.
- Texas, of course, is a border state, as face many... challenges with this crisis that we've seen at our
- southern border related to illegal immigration, including law enforcement costs, health care services
- And dealing with not only border security, but dealing with immigration in general.
- That's a cross. the state up and down you know the border not just the border all over Texas so everyone's
Bills:
SB825
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- As in 1455, iron ability upon border security. ATT.
- And the federal agents that are there who ensure Border Patrol have a certain colored vehicle.
- . is the problem that was created by Barack Obama and Joe Biden with open borders.
- Those were unfortunate, and we're fortunate that President Trump has secured that border.
- Military Affairs and Border Security at 1:30 p.m. in Senate Hearing Room 109. Sounds great.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and heard several guest introductions, including Arizona agricultural producers and suppliers and sixth graders from James W. Rice Elementary School. The chamber then moved through a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bill references and committee reports, with no substantive debate on those items in the transcript.
The main floor action centered on Senate Resolution 1036, which criticized Attorney General Chris Mays for public comments about the use of force and law enforcement, and called on her to retract the statements, support law enforcement, issue corrective guidance, and resign. The Senate first voted to suspend rules and place the resolution into Committee of the Whole, then debated a motion to read the resolution by number and title only, and later considered a floor amendment adding findings about law enforcement organizations’ criticism and alleged use of state resources to target ICE officers. Supporters argued the Attorney General’s remarks were dangerous, misleading, and politically motivated; opponents said the resolution distorted her comments, was a partisan stunt, and skipped normal committee review. After extensive debate, the Committee of the Whole recommended the resolution do pass, and the Senate adopted SR 1036 on third reading by a vote of 17 ayes to 13 nays.
Following passage of SR 1036, members continued to offer personal privilege remarks, including an introduction of visitors connected to civics education. The Senate then recessed and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 4th, 2025
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- And they're at the border with everything that's going on now.
- I also, while I was down at the border, spoke to some local ranchers.
- We work border operations.
- I'm the rancher that broke his back on the border there.
- I also spent five years as a border patrol agent working these remote areas.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (02/06/2026)
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- kind of an observation to your comments is that, well, first of all, we have people going over the border
- kind of an observation to your comments is that, well, first of all, we have people going over the border
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 04/17/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- It would be a walled-off division that provides representation to that agency. >> Senator Kunesh. >>
- safety answering points, or PSAPs, as they're well known, in the metro region along with their close borders
- Some also bordering the counties are isolated from the shared network. This is a real consequence.
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Committee on Border Security will now come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
- structures and real property, and adding continuous smuggling of persons to the list of recognized border
- will also make the bill a legislative council draft and require law enforcement to provide requested border
- Many properties along the southern border are managed by lessees.
- Is there any other business come before the Senate Committee on Border Security?
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating Apr 28th, 2026
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating
Transcript Highlights:
- They required us to map our borders.
- It was a wall of water. You know, we did have a plan. These are easily verifiable false statements.
- We share a fence; we border them on the same side of the river. I have known them for years.
- Perched on the higher beds, water spouting through holes in the wall, 12 girls yelled for help.
- The Eastland family markets its camp as a Christian ministry, a camp whose walls and songs and traditions
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Mississippi River Parkway Commission 6/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Not I—someone else [laughter], much more qualified than me—went ice climbing on their ice wall down there
- Um, from my understanding, other states that maybe border the Mississippi River either don't have significant
- Um, from my understanding, other states that maybe border the Mississippi River either don't have significant
- Um, from my understanding, other states that maybe border the Mississippi River either don't have significant
- I've told you in the past about the cut-off wall underneath the St. Anthony Falls that saved St.