Video & Transcript Research : 'judgment finding'

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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 1st, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don’t see how anyone could ever find those kinds of damages.
  • The brain's judgment center matures in the 20s.
  • Well, again, courts don't find that.
  • Well, again, courts don't find that.
  • Let me find them. There's some examples. I'm sorry, let me find them. Let's see, oh, here...
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Senate Bill 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice of major events such as a ward’s death or relocation to a more restrictive setting. Senator Jones and supportive speakers said the bill was intended to protect wards from abuse and isolation by bad actors, while still preserving good-faith guardianship. With no opposition testimony or debate, the committee voted 8-0 to report the bill favorably. The committee then considered CS for Senate Bill 1284, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow civil claims for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize claims against the mother or against health care providers acting within the lawful standard of care. The bill drew extensive debate and testimony. Supporters argued it would give parents parity and fuller damages, including economic losses and mental anguish, when negligence causes the death of an unborn child. Opponents, including the ACLU, medical professionals, and reproductive rights advocates, warned it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice exposure, worsen physician shortages, and create speculative damages. The committee approved the bill 6-4. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 1288 on parental rights, with a strike-all amendment that would strengthen parental control over minors’ medical decisions, surveys, and biofeedback devices, while adding exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal statuses, and situations involving abuse or out-of-home placement. Supporters said the measure restores parents as primary decision-makers and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment without consent. Opponents argued it could block minors from confidential care for STIs, mental health, or abuse-related issues, and could chill school and medical screenings. The transcript ends during testimony and debate on this bill, before any final vote is shown.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 04/21/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Educators who coach aren't hustling for money; they're helping kids find the best version of themselves
  • Um, again, we're hoping to put together an omnibus bill so we have about 1 week in my judgment.
  • We can lay about 1 week in my judgment.
  • It could change even more if the legislature can find some funds for these plans.
  • And so we will beg you again to hear our plea and to consider it and to find the money.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The committee first approved the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes without objection. It then took up Senate File 4860 / House File 4812, the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association bill, which would reduce the employee contribution rate for coordinated members from 9% to 8% starting after June 30, 2026, raise the retiree COLA from 1% to 1.5% beginning January 1, 2027, and increase the state-funded employer contribution by 2.7%. Staff said the bill’s cost is just over $12 million per year over 15 years. Representative Lilly said the bill was intended to bring parity to St. Paul teachers after prior work in this area left some behind. Several St. Paul teachers testified in support, describing financial strain, burnout, and the difficulty of balancing teaching with family responsibilities. Hannah Geimer said the 1% contribution change would make a meaningful difference in her budget as a single parent. Eric Erickson said he and his wife have spent decades working extra hours and coaching, and argued that St. Paul educators pay more and receive less in retirement than other teachers. Arzoo Faroozan Yazdani, a Central High teacher, said the higher contribution rate and lower COLA make it hard to stay in the district and raise a family. Lisa Hodek said teachers are undercompensated for the demands of the job and that the pension disparity has created frustration and a sense of betrayal. Phil Tensic, the SPTRFA director, summarized the request as seeking an 8% contribution and 1.5% COLA to match TRA, and noted that the plan’s members are spread across legislative districts, not just in St. Paul. Members discussed the history behind the pension disparity. Senator Nelson questioned whether “parity” was the right term given the plan’s funding problems and the legacy of the “big red box,” referring to past underfunding. Tensic and Senator Pappas explained that the state had previously allowed St. Paul schools not to contribute for a period of years, that supplemental district and state aid began in 2018, and that the plan is projected to be amortized by 2039 and must be paid off by 2048. Members also noted that the bill and related pension proposals depend on available funding; Representative O’Driscoll and others said no final financing agreement had been reached, though leadership was continuing discussions. The committee received letters of support from Education Minnesota, the St. Paul Federation of Educators, and 40 individual supporters. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 04/20/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I’m looking at subdivision one, findings and purpose, and it’s not typical for us to include findings
  • I'm looking at subdivision<00:55:25.640> one<00:55:25.920> findings<00:55:26.520> and
  • <00:55:26.760> purpose, subdivision one findings and purpose, subdivision one findings and
  • I understand that is why there's a findings and purpose provision in here, because any state government
  • This bill represents two sides that do not often agree deciding to come together to find peace in the
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Session (03/05/2026)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They did not find him after his B29.
  • find such a spot. And finally, Mr. find such a spot. And finally, Mr.
  • judgment and control. judgment and control.
  • Thank you. findings regarding adequacy were wrongly findings regarding adequacy were wrongly decided<
  • > marginalize<05:29:58.958> when finding new groups to marginalize when finding new groups
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Establishing a felony offense for teachers grooming a child 2/24/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • restores Removing the three-year limit restores the<00:09:21.200> professional<00:09:21.600> judgment
  • <00:09:22.000> to<00:09:22.240> MDE the professional judgment to MDE the professional
  • judgment to MDE investigators,<00:09:24.320> allowing<00:09:24.720> them<00:09:24.959>
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee heard House File 3489, as amended, which aims to strengthen protections for students against sexual grooming. An author’s A1 amendment was adopted to tweak grooming-related definitions. The bill would clarify field trip supervision rules, create a new felony offense for child grooming, expand mandatory reporter training to include grooming, and update reporting and licensing provisions so grooming-related offenses can trigger action against teacher licenses and prompt notice to licensing boards. It also includes provisions allowing older maltreatment allegations to be investigated and defines terms used in the criminal code sections. Representative Bennett described the bill as a response to personal experience and to cases involving students who were groomed by school staff. Hannah L. Presto testified in strong support, describing years of grooming and abuse by a high school band teacher and arguing that better training and a standalone felony for grooming could help prevent escalation and recognize the harm caused by grooming itself. Detective Chad Clawson, who investigated her case, also supported the bill, saying the case exposed gaps in Minnesota law and that the field trip and grooming provisions would help protect students and staff. He noted that delayed disclosure is common in grooming cases and that time limits had prevented some school investigations. Deb Corhouse of Education Minnesota supported the training provisions and the general goal of safer field trips, but asked for clearer exceptions for emergencies, student health needs, confidentiality, and situations where a student requires one-on-one assistance. Members raised questions about costs to schools and whether the field trip language clearly covered coaches, volunteers, and extracurricular activities; the author said he was willing to work on those definitions and exceptions. The committee then voted to refer House File 3489, as amended, to the Committee on Public Safety.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Election Law (03/04/2025)

Election Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • So there is a section, I believe it's first page—excuse me, let me find it here—we go.
  • Well, we'll leave it where he left it, and he'll hopefully be able to find it easily.
  • <01:58:54.800> it able to find it able to find it easily<01:58:57.119> right<01:58:
  • are particularly interested in finding are particularly interested in finding out<03:44:22.800><
  • Alan, can you find that amendment? Get us a copy. I'm sorry, you're just here. I apologize.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 01/22/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I hope you find the kind of through connection from yesterday to today.
  • I hope you find the kind of through connection from yesterday to today.
  • <00:41:07.960> ways about weights in the system finding ways about weights in the system finding
  • In your packets today, you will find two additional spreadsheets.
  • <01:38:37.880> two packets today you will find two packets today you will find two additional
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Oct 1st, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's reach deep into our minds and find the strength to forgive those who have wronged us and the courage
  • is what we make of it, and it starts with respecting each other's opinions, debating our values, finding
  • And yet, we survive, we learn more about one another, and we find common ground.
  • And can we just find that? That would be worth studying. And see what that is...
  • heavily than another for sentencing purposes, and providing a court with discretion to extend a judgment
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 20th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • magistrate who denies bail under this provision would also have to issue a written order laying out their findings
  • And then they have to make a written finding of.
  • So we're And it's very clear that for whatever reason, if the judge doesn't find, by clear and convincing
  • It is a horrific, ridiculous... use of logic, or lack thereof, of judgment, that any judge in this state
  • And making certain that the judges know exactly what we will require of them in turn. of making findings
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Feb 4th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • BUT THAT IS NOT WHAT EVERY FACILITY EVERY PLACE IN THE STATE WHERE YOU MIGHT FIND A SINGLE MACHINE OR
  • ASKING BECAUSE THEY'RE JUST TRYING TO GET BY WITH A SMALL BUSINESS THEY REALLY ARE TRYING TO ASK AND FIND
  • A QUESTION, WE CAN GO AFTER THE DRUG DEALERS THE GUY SELLING A DIME BAG AND A LITTLE BIT OR WE CAN FIND
  • OUT WHERE WE CAN GO AFTER THE DRUG DEALERS THE GUY SELLING A DIME BAG AND A LITTLE BIT OR WE CAN FIND
  • SOMEONE DID SUE THE DEPARTMENT AND STATE IN COURT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ACTION ASKING THAT THEIR MACHINE
Keywords: 999, senate, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Jun 4th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are 89 reports with no findings and 14 that contain findings.
  • It had one finding.
  • It had one finding.
  • The remaining eight reports with findings contain findings that were not repeat findings, and these were
  • The remaining eight reports with findings contain findings that were not repeat findings, and these were
Keywords: 1204, all
Summary: The committee met to review education audit reports, beginning with approval of the minutes and then hearing several school districts with findings. Camden Fairview School District addressed two findings: use of operating funds for an end-of-year employee banquet and unauthorized credit card charges that resulted in a small loss. District officials said they had changed credit cards, increased monthly review and reconciliation, stopped using operating funds for off-campus celebrations, and would limit future meals and events to district business. Members questioned whether the prior administration was still involved, whether the charges were from an outside hacker, and how the district would continue teacher appreciation without violating state law. Forest City School District then discussed a $33,000 off-campus staff celebration funded through what the district described as long-standing Pepsi-related funds. The district said it believed the money was discretionary private donation revenue, but audit staff said the funds were treated as operating funds because they were in a general fund account and subject to constitutional limits. The district said it would stop using the fund that way, provide staff and board training, and ensure future expenditures comply with the law. Members also asked about the lack of a formal board vote, the amount remaining in the account, and whether the event was meant to recognize staff growth and service. The committee next reviewed additional findings: Conway School District’s former maintenance employees allegedly misused district funds and resources, with a separate investigative report still pending; Magnolia School District had undeposited activity funds totaling more than $21,000; Westside School District had about $9,500 in credit card charges that could not be substantiated, along with weak internal controls and some personal charges; and Boonville School District paid a board member’s son more than $5,000 for groundskeeping without the required exemption, which DESE later denied. The committee filed the reports as reviewed, including eight other findings not referred for prosecution and 89 audits with no findings, and then adjourned.
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Jun 4th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are 89 reports with no findings and 14 that contain findings.
  • One finding.
  • It had one finding.
  • The remaining eight reports with findings contain findings that were not repeat findings, and these were
  • The remaining eight reports with findings contain findings that were not repeat findings, and these were
Summary: The committee met to review education audit reports and adopted the minutes. Legislative Audit reported 103 education audits total, with 89 having no findings and 14 containing findings. The committee first heard from Camden Fairview School District, which had findings for spending operating funds on an end-of-year employee banquet and for unauthorized credit card charges. District officials said they had implemented stronger internal controls, stopped using the affected card, and would limit future events to comply with state law and constitutional requirements. Members questioned the district about prior practices, donated funds, and how teacher appreciation could continue without using operating funds; the report was filed as reviewed. The committee then reviewed Forest City School District, which had a finding for spending $33,000 in operating funds on an off-campus end-of-year celebration and entertainment event. District representatives said the money came from a long-standing Pepsi-related donation fund, but acknowledged confusion over whether it should be treated as operational funds and said they would stop using it that way and provide training to staff and the board. Members discussed whether the funds were private donations or operating funds, the lack of a formal board vote, and whether the event was intended to recognize staff and growth; the report was filed as reviewed. The committee also received notice of more serious findings that were referred to the prosecuting attorney and attorney general, including Conway School District for misuse of district funds and resources by former maintenance employees, Magnolia School District for undeposited activity funds, Westside School District for undocumented and personal credit card charges, and Boonville School District for paying a board member’s son in excess of the statutory limit without an approved exemption. The remaining eight reports with findings were filed en masse as reviewed, and the 89 reports with no findings were also filed en masse. The committee adjourned after noting that most districts reviewed had no findings.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Jun 4th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are 89 reports with no findings and 14 that contain findings.
  • One finding.
  • Fink, the next finding. Mr. Fink, the next finding.
  • It had one finding.
  • The remaining eight reports with findings contain findings that were not repeat findings, and these were
Summary: The committee met to review education audit reports and heard responses from several school districts with findings. Camden Fairview School District was cited for using operating funds for an end-of-year employee awards banquet and for unauthorized credit card charges that caused a small loss; district officials said the current administration had strengthened controls, stopped the banquet practice, and improved monthly credit card reconciliation. Members questioned whether the prior officials were still employed, whether the credit card issue was an outside hack, and how teacher appreciation could continue without using district funds. Forest City School District was cited for spending about $33,000 on an off-campus staff celebration and entertainment event; district representatives said the money came from long-standing Pepsi-related donation funds, that the event was intended to recognize staff and growth, and that they would change practices and receive training going forward. Members discussed whether those funds were private donations or operational funds, and staff said the district’s accounting treatment made them subject to the constitutional restriction at issue. The committee also reviewed several other findings. Conway School District was referred for an ongoing investigative report involving misuse of district funds and resources by former maintenance employees. Magnolia School District had undeposited activity funds totaling more than $21,000, tied to a resigned high school secretary and sponsor receipts not deposited. Westside School District had about $30,000 in credit card charges lacking documentation or business purpose, including charges by the superintendent, personal purchases, and items shipped to personal addresses; the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney. Boonville School District was cited for paying a board member’s son more than the statutory limit for seasonal groundskeeping without the required exemption, and DESE later denied the exemption request. After discussing those cases, the committee filed the remaining eight findings en masse and then filed the 89 reports with no findings. Members noted that most school districts audited had clean reports and encouraged districts to continue good practices while learning from the findings discussed.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Mar 20th, 2025

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • I find the difference in hours of training between optometrists and ophthalmologists.
  • It was emailed to me and I, it was lost in, in the next, uh, but I am finding stuff on stuff just with
  • the, the scope of practice determined by our own professional judgment.
  • Oh, and sometimes, Some folks come in and find justice for patients who are injured from time to time
  • As an heir to the Canyon de lagua San Pedro land grant, I find it abhorrent.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • > these<00:09:31.360> these These findings high uh these these These findings high uh these
  • findings highlight areas where findings highlight areas where legislative<00:09:33.920> clarity
  • This year's evaluation has four finding This year's evaluation has four finding areas<00:17:51.600>
  • <00:30:34.000> and the development of findings and the development of findings and recommendations
  • There are patterns that we are finding that are alarming.
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from December 19 and June 12, then received a staff report on the Kentucky Fire Commission’s minimum training standards and administrative spending. Staff explained that the commission’s current minimum training hours are 115 for volunteer firefighters and 300 for paid firefighters, down from 150 and 400 before January 1, 2023, after the commission removed elective classes not directly tied to NFPA standards. The report found the commission’s certification testing aligns fully with NFPA standards, but recommended that the commission formally promulgate regulations establishing the reduced training hours. On finances, staff said the commission complied with the first statutory cap on administrative reimbursements to KCTCS, but could not verify compliance with a second, more specific cap because the finance system does not break out program-level costs and the statute is vague. Staff recommended the commission work with KCTCS to fix that issue and suggested the General Assembly may wish to clarify the statute. After questions about reimbursement levels and investment income, the committee voted to accept the report. The committee then heard an update on the Kentucky Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel. Staff reported that the panel has implemented two of three prior recommendations: it revised its agency notification letter to clearly state the 90-day response deadline and added response prompts and checkboxes to improve completeness. The third recommendation, to adopt formal written procedures, remains in progress; staff said the panel plans to develop those procedures alongside its new case management system. The panel is meeting its statutory membership and meeting requirements, but agency responses to its recommendations have been inconsistent: 48% were timely and appropriate in 2022, 36% in 2023, and 82% in 2024, though only three of nine timely 2024 responses were fully complete. Staff also described the new case management system project, funded with $200,000 in one-time money, and recommended the panel consult budget staff about use of those funds beyond fiscal year 2025. They reissued the recommendation that the panel develop written procedures for case review, findings, recommendations, and annual reports. Committee members raised concerns about the lack of penalties for noncompliance, the volume and length of panel meetings, and technology barriers to reviewing cases, and one member said the panel’s findings should inform future legislation.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 15th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let us know where you live and anything else that we might find interesting.
  • Does the program that you were talking about help with the strategic reserves in any way or find a way
  • And so, you know, we had to scramble and work with the industry to try to find other sources.
  • So we had to find this money.
  • We had to find it. So, you know, after the hurricane, we get the content in the areas not impacted.
Summary: The committee met to receive a base budget overview for agencies under its jurisdiction, which include the Division of Emergency Management, Department of Commerce, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of Military Affairs, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Staff explained the budget format and noted that the Legislature appropriated more than $20.2 billion to these agencies in the current fiscal year, a 66.7% increase over 10 years. The Department of Transportation then presented on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, describing it as a $7 billion effort to advance 20 major congestion-relief projects statewide. Secretary Jared Perdue said the department is ahead of schedule, with 14 of 20 projects expected to be underway by the end of the calendar year. He highlighted major projects including I-4 in Polk and Osceola counties, I-75 improvements, Southwest 10th Street in Broward County, Fruitville Road, Capital Circle in Tallahassee, and I-275, and discussed innovations such as aggregate supply grants, modified phase design-build, workforce hiring events, and voluntary acceleration. Senators asked about business impacts from construction, tourism-related transit funding, aggregate sourcing, and labor shortages; the secretary said FDOT works with local businesses and that additional revenue sources for transit would require legislative action. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reviewed motorist services, revenue collection, licensing, vehicle titling, specialty plates, insurance compliance, driver safety, and commercial driver licensing. Officials said the department collected about $2.9 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2023-24 and described modernization efforts, including electronic verification systems, Real ID compliance, mobile licensing units, and a planned digital driver license. Members asked about the driver license backlog in Miami-Dade and Broward, and the department said service delays were driven by growth and staffing constraints but should improve with $7.5 million in recent funding and the eventual transition of services to county tax collectors. Questions also addressed temporary paper licenses and birth certificate fraud prevention. The Department of Commerce presented on the Job Growth Grant Fund and Visit Florida. Commerce said the grant fund, created in 2017, has awarded $257 million to 70 projects in 37 counties since 2019, with demand exceeding supply about four to one. Officials emphasized that the program supports targeted industries and workforce and infrastructure projects, and they highlighted examples in CDL training, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and health care. Senators raised concerns about small businesses affected by transportation construction, and Commerce said it has an Office of Small Business Innovation and other tools, though the grant fund is limited by statute to targeted industries. Visit Florida then described its public-private tourism marketing role, saying the state’s $80 million appropriation is matched by private investment and that the latest EDR review found a $3.30 return in tax revenue for every state dollar spent. Visit Florida reported record visitation and tourism spending, along with hurricane recovery marketing and rural promotion efforts.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Rep. Peggy Bennett departing member remarks 5/18/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And fill those gaps and find solutions that actually work to fix problems.
  • It's no judgment on anybody who goes longer, but for me, as to stand on my principles, I need to do that
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: Representative Bennett of Freeborn delivered a farewell floor speech reflecting on her 12 years in the Minnesota House. She described how a neighbor first encouraged her to run for office after she had been teaching first grade, and said she was motivated by her former students and a desire to preserve opportunities and freedoms for them. She characterized her service as a privilege and honor, while also noting the frustrations of legislative work, especially long floor speeches. She shared several personal memories, including a humorous prank involving former Representative Dennis Smith’s candy jar and a memorable bonding committee visit to the Hennepin County Coroner’s building. She also cited a recent high point as the passage of the anti-grooming bill. Bennett said she wanted to be remembered as someone who truly cared and as a “bridger of gaps” between political and geographic divides, emphasizing that differences can be addressed without compromising principles. Bennett explained that she was choosing to term-limit herself after 12 years, saying she had long supported term limits and did not view legislative service as a career. She thanked House staff, committee administrators, nonpartisan research staff, the chief clerk, sergeant-at-arms staff, troopers, and her colleagues, whom she said had become like family. She closed by reading Psalm 37 and thanking everyone in and outside the chamber, saying her departure was “see you later,” not goodbye.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TRS Public Hearing 02-03-2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
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  • want to say to me, if you can find a way want to say to me, if you can find a way to<00:18:18.720>
  • At 0.05, drivers experience reduced coordination, slower reaction times, and impaired judgment.
  • Reaction time slows, judgment fails, vision narrows, coordination drops at 0.05 to 0.079.
  • > fails, Reaction time slow, judgment fails, Reaction time slow, judgment fails, vision<01:42:
Summary: The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures, including a two-minute oral testimony limit and that decision-making would follow after testimony. It then took up SB 20008, which would set 55 mph as the maximum speed limit on all parts of the DKI/Saddle Road highway. The bill’s introducer described it as a response to safety concerns and noted prior public opposition when the speed limit was lowered from 60 mph; the Hawaii Police Department was listed in opposition, while DOT and several individuals testified in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided. The committee next heard SB 20009, requiring new plates/tags or emblems for used motor vehicles transferred between private individuals, and SB 2026, which would require drivers approaching stationary vehicles on the shoulder or roadside to slow down and, if necessary, change lanes. The Attorney General supported SB 2026 but recommended narrowing and clarifying the language by removing references to shoulder/roadside, collision or mechanical problem, and other limiting definitions so the duty would apply more broadly and be easier to enforce; AAA and OMA also supported the measure. Members discussed the practical need for a mandatory move-over rule, especially for roadside workers and tow operators, and the committee heard concerns about enforceability on two-lane roads and in accident scenes. SB 2053 was then heard, authorizing electronic signatures on supporting documents used to transfer ownership of total-loss vehicles to insurers without notarization and requiring insurers to indemnify the finance director for claims arising from those electronic title issuances. The Hawaii Insurers Council, Copart, the City and County of Honolulu, and others supported the bill, with Copart describing it as a modernization that would reduce delays for total-loss settlements; technical amendments were requested. The committee also heard SB 2172, which would allow all-terrain vehicles to operate at night if equipped with lights and a slow-moving vehicle emblem, adjust helmet requirements, define utility terrain vehicles, and include ATVs in motor vehicle insurance law. DOT said it could support the bill only if limited to low-speed areas, and the insurance industry warned it could create a new insurance scheme; the City and County of Honolulu opposed while the Hawaii Farm Bureau and an individual supported. Finally, SB 2253 was introduced to expand first-degree negligent injury to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers, with DOT, county prosecutors, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office in support; Honolulu prosecutors said they would oppose a proposed amendment because they wanted the language to preserve the offense as a lesser included offense tied to negligent homicide.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 03/05/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Quoting the prophet Zechariah, "Execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates."
  • 00:02:41.440> the the prophet Zechariah, "Execute the the prophet Zechariah, "Execute the judgment
  • :42.640> and<00:02:42.760> peace<00:02:43.360> in<00:02:43.520> your judgment
  • of truth and peace in your judgment of truth and peace in your gates." gates." gates."
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee, February 17, 2026 - PM

Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • So trust the committee's judgment on that, or the appropriations committee if it gets to that point.
  • :23:40.240> that<00:23:40.400> or<00:23:40.640> the the committee's judgment on
  • that or the the committee's judgment on that or the appropriations<00:23:41.360> committee<00:
  • Others have found peace in nature that they haven't been able to find elsewhere.
  • Others have found peace in nature that they haven't been able to find elsewhere.