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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> government accountable. government accountable.
  • </c> accountability, the law is meaningless. accountability, the law is meaningless.
  • Deserve that accountability and they deserve to have a means to hold those folks accountable.
  • :10:37.119><c> with</c> Accountability starts with meetings with Accountability starts with meetings
  • </c> the first steps of accountability. the first steps of accountability.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee May 6th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Somebody else has the account. So, then they send it into that person's account.
  • Under this, those people would then be at risk for having it in their account.
  • I then, as a hacker, hack in and steal hundreds of thousands of people's account data, their genetic
  • I mean, if one person had the account and everything came back there, that person would then be giving
  • Individual account. You can't have one account with multiple DNA sets. Okay. I know 23andMe.
Bills: HB537 , HB474 , HB527 , HB449 , HB380 , HB449 , HB380
Committee: Senate Judiciary
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 5th, 2025

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • of a particular company and I go over to another company, this would travel with me—my independent account
  • How can we help them get a retirement account that an employer... shame on me, you know the... ...an
  • think it's a bank, a brokerage company, or an investment management company that would have the accounts
  • and hold... ...the account and then the... in line 43, big section four, they would hold it and be the
  • You know, if I have a retirement account like today, I could call, let's say, Fidelity and say, "Hey,
Bills: SB86
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • end of this year in that account, in these three accounts?
  • million, you actually saw a reduction of $80 million to those accounts to account for that.
  • </c><01:07:43.680><c> during</c> see that within those accounts during see that within those accounts
  • </c> to those accounts to account for that. to those accounts to account for that.
  • Um education freedom accounts two.
Summary: The Committee of Conference on HB 1 and HB 2 met to review revenue estimates and begin working through the HB 1 detail change sheet. New Hampshire Lottery Director Charlie McIntyre reported stronger-than-expected lottery performance, raising the current-year return estimate to $27 million and the next biennium estimate to $200 million, with the increase attributed to improved scratch ticket sales and sports betting not hurting revenue as much as expected. Members questioned the assumptions behind the higher estimates, including the impact of $50 scratch tickets and whether the figures accounted for future conversion from historical horse racing (HHR) machines to video lottery terminals (VLTs). McIntyre and committee members discussed machine counts, per-day revenue assumptions, and the likelihood that VLT conversion would increase revenues over time, though the timing and pace of conversion remained an open question. The committee also discussed several gaming-related policy items in HB 2, including changes to kino hours and local option games of chance, and noted that the Senate and House differed on how gaming revenues would be allocated between charities, education, and general funds. Members emphasized that revenue projections should remain conservative because operators, not the state, would control the pace of machine conversion. Representative Sweeney noted that operators could earn more per machine under the VLT model, and McIntyre said the new facilities and expansions were largely concentrated near the Massachusetts border. The committee then moved to the HB 1 detail change sheet. It agreed to Senate position on the Department of Safety’s road toll bureau and international registration program changes, which were described as a zero-cost realignment of positions, and held the Department of Corrections section for later discussion. On the judicial side, members approved a technical footnote fix, but held a new contract counsel item for involuntary mental health admissions and deferred discussion of the public defender program increase. The committee also noted no change for the PE development authority, moved safety rest area funding from HB 2 into HB 1 with no additional cost, and flagged the tourism development fund and other judicial items as issues that may depend on overall available revenue.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • and establishes the account, to create sub-accounts and then to select appropriate content that can
  • be accessed by those sub-account holders.
  • , but it could be a household account or a primary user account, that having that, if a streaming service
  • People do have professional accounts and personal accounts, right?
  • If you launched a Threads account, your followers from Instagram immediately populated your Threads account
Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on privacy, accessibility, labor, and public safety. AB 1798 by Assemblymember Wilson would bar life and disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information, including direct-to-consumer test results, in underwriting. Supporters argued the bill would protect privacy and encourage genetic testing, while insurers opposed it as unnecessary and said genetic data should be treated like other predictive health information. The bill passed the committee on a 7-0 vote and was held open for absent members. AB 2190 by Assemblymember Wallace would create website accessibility standards based on WCAG guidelines and add affirmative defenses intended to reduce serial litigation while improving access for people with disabilities. Disability advocates supported the measure as a needed civil-rights update, while business groups warned it could increase liability and create unclear compliance obligations. The bill passed 9-0 and was sent to Appropriations. AB 2721 by Assemblymember Carrillo would require hotels to post notice when they know or should know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ICE are using the premises, with supporters saying workers and guests deserve transparency and safety. Hotel and business groups opposed it, citing privacy, liability, and concerns about interfering with federal operations. The committee voted 6-2 to pass the bill to Appropriations, with the roll left open. AB 2027 by Assemblymember Ward would restrict employers from using worker data to train AI systems that replace workers and limit sharing of worker data for automation; labor groups supported it and business and public-sector groups opposed it as too broad. The bill passed 7-2 to Appropriations, with the roll left open. The committee also heard AB 1837 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, which would extend and tighten privacy rules for transit agencies’ use of forward-facing cameras to enforce bus-lane violations; supporters said the cameras improve transit flow and safety, and the bill was presented with amendments, though no final vote is reflected in the transcript excerpt.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Privacy and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • and establishes the account, to create sub-accounts and then to select appropriate content that can
  • be accessed by those sub-account holders.
  • , but it could be a household account or a primary user account, that having that, if a streaming service
  • People do have professional accounts and personal accounts, right?
  • Threads account.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • which is one of the concerns account which is one of the concerns that<00:16:40.240><c> the</c><00:16
  • **Witness:** So, if you're a registered attorney, you have a Jeff's account, you'll still be able to
  • </c> account to look it up and and see. account to look it up and and see.
  • comes to our machine trying to use that same wallet. account that is registered at that account that
  • </c><00:55:44.800><c> traditional</c> bringing into account traditional bringing into account traditional
Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 5, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 227 relating to eviction records. Supporters, including the Public First Law Center and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, argued the bill would help people who prevail in eviction cases avoid long-term housing harm from online court records, while the Public First Law Center said keeping records off eCourt Kokua would not violate the First Amendment because the records would still be available in person. Members discussed access-to-justice concerns, and a witness said legal aid attorneys could still access the records through the attorney-only Jeff’s system and the court’s access-to-justice room. The chair also asked about precedent, and a witness cited a Hawaii Supreme Court case as supporting removal from the online database rather than sealing records entirely. The committee then took up HP 1775 relating to foreclosures, but the transcript only shows in-person opposition comments from the Hawaii State Bar Association Collection Law Section, the Hawaii Credit Union League, and the Hawaii Bankers Association. The credit union and banking groups said they had concerns about broader negative impacts on mortgage lending and other requirements, but no detailed discussion or action was captured before the committee moved on. The next measure, HB 1560 relating to consumer protection, drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and cryptocurrency companies including Coinflip and America Digital, which said they already use wallet-pinning and other safeguards to prevent fraud. AARP Hawaii did not take a formal position but said the bill addressed a real problem, noting that Hawaii residents, especially in Kona, had lost more than $920,000 in 2024 to cryptocurrency ATM scams and arguing that stronger oversight was needed. The committee also heard HB 1642, which would ban cryptocurrency kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the ban as the best way to protect consumers from fraud, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed it, arguing kiosks provide cash-based access to crypto, especially for unbanked or underbanked consumers, and that targeted regulation would be better than an outright ban. AARP Hawaii took no formal position but strongly emphasized the harm caused by scams, saying victims are often frightened into acting quickly and that kiosk transactions currently lack enough friction or intervention. Finally, HB 1647, also on consumer protection, would impose liability on host businesses that provide space for crypto kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection warned small businesses might not understand the liability, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed the bill, saying it would unfairly shift enforcement duties to host stores and could discourage businesses from hosting kiosks, effectively creating a de facto ban. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Ethics Board Jun 9th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • But in fact, what matters is not the account. What matters is the accounting. Isn't that correct?
  • salaries to different grants, but it's all in one account.
  • You don't have to have a separate checking account, a separate savings account, or different accounts
  • It's okay that the funds are commingled in the same account.
  • It doesn't have to be out of a separate physical account.
Summary: The hearing resumed in the Legislative Ethics Board matter involving Tara Simmons after the board confirmed no ex parte communications had occurred overnight. Respondent’s counsel moved to dismiss two allegations at the close of the board staff’s case: that Simmons pressured the Administrative Office of the Courts to alter a contract in favor of her employer, and that she violated ethics rules by combining legislative support for AEJG with a personal donation to the organization. Board staff opposed the motion, arguing the evidence showed Simmons’s legislative and personal dealings were intertwined. After a recess for deliberation, the board denied the motion to dismiss, and the hearing moved into the defense case. The first defense witness was Sharon Navas, executive director of the Equity and Education Coalition (EEC). Navas testified that she met Simmons in 2018, later hired her, and took steps to separate Simmons’s legislative duties from her work for EEC. She said Simmons was never paid for lobbying or legislative acts, that her compensation came from unrestricted funds, and that the organization used written ethics-compliance language and a formal scope of work. Navas also described the proviso-funded dashboard project involving Anthony Powers and Chris Stanley, testifying that Simmons was not involved in the project’s day-to-day work, did not attend the meetings about the dispute, and was not part of the alleged contract disagreement. On cross-examination, staff focused on the contract documents, the dashboard work, and whether the scope of work matched the parties’ understanding. Tara Simmons then testified in her own defense. She described her background, legislative career, disability accommodations, and extensive efforts to seek ethics guidance from House counsel and board-related materials before taking outside employment or supporting provisos. She said she relied on prior ethics advice when separating her legislative role from outside work and when seeking provisos for AEJG and EEC. Simmons also addressed her relationship with Anthony Powers, describing it as a friendship rooted in criminal justice reform work and prior collaboration. The hearing was still in the middle of Simmons’s direct testimony when the transcript excerpt ended, with no final ruling on the merits or disposition of the allegations.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, states need companies accountable.
  • And then the effect of having parental consent, if you get it, is that you get a child account where
  • "And then the effect of having parental consent, if you get it, is that you get a child account where
  • So um I don't know if account down.
  • And as was already been media accounts.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representitives Mar 9th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now prevention, accountability, and common sense shouldn't stop at our playing field.
  • That is not accountability.
  • Public Accountants; change fees; licensing standards.
  • Public Accountants; change fees; licensing standards.
  • House Bill by Representative Carver, savings account programs administration, the ABLE account program
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then received and processed multiple resignation notices and special-election proclamations for vacant seats. The chamber later recognized and swore in newly elected members Doyle Boudreaux, Reese Broussard, Chassity Verrett-Martinez, and Edwin Murray after no objections were raised to their qualifications. The House also appointed committees to notify the Senate and the governor that it was ready to conduct business for the 2026 regular session, and it adopted the proposed standing committee meeting schedule and referred prefiled bills to committee without objection. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to the introduction and reading of a very large number of House bills and resolutions across many subject areas. Measures included the annual appropriations bill, a proposed constitutional convention, carbon dioxide sequestration and pipeline permitting, retirement-system changes, criminal justice and public safety proposals, education and workforce measures, local government and district creation bills, insurance and liability reforms, and numerous commemorative resolutions. Several prefiled bills were withdrawn, and many introduced measures were assigned to committees or allowed to lie over under the rules. The House then entered a joint session with the Senate for the governor’s address. Governor Jeff Landry outlined his administration’s priorities and praised recent legislative actions on taxes, insurance reform, transportation, education, and fiscal discipline. He urged support for Amendment 3 on teacher pay and retirement, called for further workforce and health initiatives, defended insurance and transportation reforms, and pressed for judicial reform, especially in Orleans Parish, citing the death of Jacob Carter and failures in electronic monitoring as examples. He also promoted replacing the vehicle inspection sticker with a QR code system and highlighted economic growth, lower taxes, and infrastructure investments. The joint session also included a presentation of the colors by the Louisiana National Guard and a Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony for Technical Sergeant Adam W. Brister, recognizing his 2018 rescue mission in Alaska. After the governor’s remarks and the military honor presentation, the joint session concluded and the House resumed introducing additional bills, continuing to file measures on topics such as health care, education, ethics, elections, local districts, and constitutional amendments.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 13th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That the voters deserve to do this job and the right accountability in place.
  • Speaker and gentlemen, who holds those people accountable? Mr.
  • Our accountability in so many other ways as well. Mr.
  • bill and just accountability generally.
  • Madam Speaker and gentlemen, my accountant tells me, Madam Speaker and gentlemen, my accountant tells
Bills: HB145 , HB164 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB166 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HB99 , HB206 , HB213 , HB270 , HJR5 , SB104 , SB193 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50
Summary: The House of Representatives held an African-American Day celebration recognizing the second Friday in February as required by state statute and honoring the contributions of African Americans in New Mexico and nationally. The program included the national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Pledge of Allegiance, an invocation, and remarks from Representative Janelle Anyanoru and others. A central feature was recognition of the “Talented 10,” ten African American women leaders in New Mexico, including officials and community leaders in city government, education, the judiciary, business, and public service. The chamber also recognized numerous guests and community leaders, including Senator Harold Pope, the first African American elected to the New Mexico Senate, and concluded the celebration with a musical performance and closing remarks about diversity and inclusion. After the celebration, the House moved into announcements and then messages and committee reports. Members recognized guests and community efforts, including organ donation awareness, the New Mexico Community Foundation, and a Beclavito Chapter House delegation. The House received a Senate message transmitting Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 241, the Child Care Assistance Program Act, which was referred to the House Appropriations and Finance Committee. Several committee reports were adopted, including House Bill 132, House Bill 199 via a committee substitute, Senate Bills 38, 101, and 58 as amended, House Bill 38 via a committee substitute, House Memorial 59, House Bill 256, House Memorial 43, Senate Bill 64 as amended, House Bill 93, House Bill 254 as amended, and House Memorial 29. The chamber then began third reading debate on House Joint Resolution 5, a proposed constitutional amendment to provide legislative compensation tied to New Mexico’s median household income. Supporters argued it would modernize the legislature, broaden access to working people, and improve accountability; opponents questioned the timing, amount, and fairness of paying legislators while many constituents struggle economically. The debate continued with no final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • with a parent or guardian account.
  • Consent from the minor's parent or guardian through the parent account affiliated with the minor account
  • I was out there, but it's giving our kids accountability, right?
  • And all of this is putting ...the accountability where the accountability lies. Thank you.
  • It provides a framework of protection, transparency, and accountability.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Legislative Audit Committee Mar 24th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Governance structures and virtually no public accountability or independent oversight from elected state
  • This seems to be an accountability failure. This seems to be an accountability failure.
  • Objective 7 focuses on whether or not Caltrans is accurately accounting for the rent owed and paid on
  • And they demand transparency, accountability, and a commitment to serving students above all else.
  • It is about accountability. It is about ensuring that public funds are used responsibly.
Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee for much of the hearing because it initially lacked a quorum, then later established one and began taking votes. The state auditor gave a status update on ongoing audits, including several JALAC-requested audits in progress, other statutory audits, staffing growth in his office, and the number of new JALAC audits his office could start in the coming months. The committee also heard that one audit request on Prop. 28 was held, and another PUC-related request was moved off consent and heard on the regular calendar. Members then heard and discussed several audit requests. Senator Cervantes presented a request to audit California fusion centers, with witnesses from the FBI and ACLU supporting the need for transparency and oversight; opponents argued the request was politically motivated and could interfere with counterterrorism work. Senator Allen presented a request on CPUC enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for solar and storage projects, supported by industry and school representatives who described long delays and financial harm, while CPUC staff said the issue was being addressed through workshops and a formal proceeding. Senator Perez presented a request to audit Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 extension properties and affordable sales program, citing tenant complaints about maintenance, pricing, and transparency; Caltrans said it was working to complete sales and improve administration. Senator Umberg presented a request to audit the Orange County Board of Education over transparency, contracting, litigation spending, charter oversight, and whistleblower issues, while board representatives said there was no factual basis for an audit and that existing legal remedies had not been invoked. After quorum was established, the committee approved the consent-calendar DMV license revocation audit and then approved the PUC utility timeliness audit and the Caltrans SR 710 audit. The fusion center audit was left on call after a split vote, and the Orange County Board of Education audit continued with testimony from the board’s representatives after the committee had already moved on to other business.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 68 Mar 20th, 2026

Idaho Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • flag the account.
  • I've been against these types of bills, App Store Accountability Act, stuff like that.
  • email to even get, you know, the account.
  • email to even get the account.
  • email to even get, you know, the account.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Have you guys adjusted your reserve maintenance accounts that we need to put in?
  • The third issue is the fiscal condition of the Motor Vehicle Account.
  • How will the AB 60 IDs be accounted for in this system?
  • accountable, if those were to occur.
  • We understand the committee's focus on cost controls, privacy, and accountability.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Have you guys adjusted your reserve maintenance accounts that we need to put in?
  • The third issue is the fiscal condition of the Motor Vehicle Account.
  • How will the AB 60 IDs be accounted for in this system?
  • accountable if those were to occur.
  • We understand the committee's focus on cost controls, privacy, and accountability.
Summary: The subcommittee heard several California transportation and public safety budget proposals. Caltrans requested a one-time $225 million augmentation to continue replacing its aging fleet and build out zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. Caltrans said the funding would replace about 1,100 vehicles, including many heavy-duty units, and acknowledged its overdue report on zero-emission fleet efforts would be delivered by mid-to-late April. The LAO said the request raised no concerns, but one senator strongly criticized the cost and policy emphasis on making the fleet the “greenest” rather than prioritizing road maintenance. The chair pressed Caltrans to submit the overdue report within 30 days, saying it was necessary for oversight before the request could be considered. The committee also discussed a Caltrans proposal tied to SB 150 and the High Road Construction Careers Program. Because federal highway funds could not be used as originally intended for workforce training, Caltrans and the Department of Finance proposed replacing the federal dollars with $30 million in state Highway Account funds. The Workforce Development Board said the program had a track record of connecting participants to apprenticeships and jobs, while one senator questioned why the original $50 million federal set-aside had not been implemented and asked for more detail on where the remaining funds would go. Finance said the state funds were already set aside and expected to begin flowing in May over a two- to three-year period. The California Highway Patrol presented two requests. First, CHP sought $60 million from the Motor Vehicle Account for equipment and operating costs, citing inflation, higher vehicle prices, and the end of its ability to cover costs through vacancy savings as hiring improved. The LAO recommended rejection, arguing the costs were not new, CHP still had a substantial equipment budget, and the Motor Vehicle Account faces insolvency by 2028-29. Second, CHP requested $885,000 ongoing to fund seven crime analyst positions for the Highway Violence Task Force. CHP said the task force had reduced freeway shootings from 477 in 2021 to 179 last year, though some data categories had changed over time. The LAO did not object, but noted the request would create a permanent funding commitment. The DMV presented two modernization items: the State-to-State verification system required for Real ID compliance and the DXP system to replace aging legacy technology. The LAO raised no concerns with either, but noted DXP has had cost overruns and delays and will require continued legislative oversight. Senators focused heavily on privacy and data-sharing concerns in the State-to-State system, especially the use of Social Security number digits and the role of the AAMVA network. DMV said the system is required for Real ID compliance, uses encrypted data, and is intended to prevent duplicate credentials across states. The committee also discussed customer service improvements from DXP, with DMV saying the project should better integrate systems and improve service delivery by the end of the calendar year.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Civil Rights & Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • This amendment is a transparency and accountability amendment.
  • This amendment is a transparency and accountability amendment.
  • So accountability, some check and balance. Please vote yes.
  • This amendment is a transparency and accountability amendment.
  • This amendment is a transparency and accountability amendment.
Bills: SB5536 , SB5868 , SJM8006 , SB6011
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Jan 26th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • harm to others. ...the idea of accountability when there's truly a victim, physical harm to others,
  • Eliminating the victim penalty assessment is also another step in eroding offender accountability.
  • Accountability is not limited to incarceration or supervision.
  • And this bill, it just provides accountability. It's not punitive.
  • So I urge a due pass because we need to keep people safe and accountable. Thank you.
Summary: The committee heard public hearings on several bills, with testimony limited because of the large number of sign-ups. House Bill 2146 would expand the crime of sexual exploitation of a minor to include causing a minor to view sexually explicit conduct that is being photographed or shown in a live performance. The prime sponsor, Olympia police, and Pierce County prosecutors described cases involving adults masturbating in front of children and argued the current law leaves a gap by treating such conduct as only misdemeanor indecent exposure or communication with a minor. Committee members asked about comparisons to other states, forensic interviews, and whether related offenses could be enhanced. House Bill 2349 would expand notice requirements for sexually violent predator releases, conditional releases, address changes, discharges, and escapes to include local elected officials such as sheriffs, county executives, city officials, and legislators. The sponsor said the bill would codify a practice already occurring in some cases and help officials respond to community concerns with accurate information. DSHS supported increased communication but requested technical amendments. Several city officials testified in support, saying they had not always been notified in advance of placements in their communities. Defense advocates opposed the bill, warning that broader notification could fuel public pressure, vigilante responses, and constitutional problems for the civil commitment system. The hearing on the bill was left open for amendments. House Bill 2532 would make it a gross misdemeanor to sell or distribute nitrous oxide canisters or similar containers, with exemptions for medical, dental, food, industrial, and automotive uses. The sponsor and supporters described rising misuse among youth and young adults, public health harms, and incidents involving impaired driving and overdose deaths. Tribal representatives, the Attorney General’s Office, the Washington Poison Center, and public health officials supported the bill, while veterinary representatives asked for clarification or an amendment to preserve veterinary use. The committee also heard testimony on House Bills 2430 and 2457, which both concern the crime victim penalty assessment. Representative Barno’s bill would restore the assessment for certain offenses involving victims, while Representative Davis’s bill would increase the assessment and add a surcharge for defendants with substantial financial resources. Victim advocates, prosecutors, and sheriffs supported the bills as needed to restore funding for victim services, while defense groups opposed them as burdensome fees on indigent defendants. The chair directed the two sponsors to work together on a single proposal, and the hearings were held open.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • . accountable.
  • Transparent and more accountable to the people. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, Mr.
  • That is the intent of this bill: to lower taxes and to provide accountability.
  • And so this bill is about accountability.
  • And so, we feel like we have struck a... ...balance between accountability and transparency.
Bills: HB17 , HB16 , SB 10 , HB27 , HB23 , SB 15 , SB 18 , HB17 , HB16 , SB10 , HB27 , HB23 , SB15 , SB18
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 5th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • At CSU, housing made up 53% of the cost, while tuition and fees accounted for 28%.
  • And we must have strong, fair policies to ensure accountability.
  • Oversight is about responsibility and accountability.
  • That everyone in this room cares about accountability.
  • THPs aren't required to take into account the ecological or biological impact.