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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Deputy Secretary for Student Support Services in the Public Education Department.
- My name is **Jessica Martinez**, representing Albuquerque Public Schools, and speaking in support of
- I mean, I'm sitting here as a parent who raised kids through the public schools.
- Well, I have to believe this is part of a bigger problem that we have in public education generally,
- This is really what's wrong with public education.
Committees:
Senate Senate Judiciary , Senate House Judiciary
Keywords:
student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- "We're making a ban for public schools that should include charters.
- Albuquerque Public Schools is here to support SB 73.
- Albuquerque Public Schools is here to support SB 73.
- Greg Frost with the Public Education Department.
- But what the public may not know, Mr.
Bills:
SB23 , SB73 , SB210 , SB234 , SB243 , SB244 , SM16 , SB23 , SB73 , SB210 , SB234 , SB243 , SB244 , SM16
Committees:
Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education
Keywords:
student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Why have we not, as a public education entity or public education state that has that in the Constitution
- That looks like public comments. We'll come back to committees.
- But any public hearing, there would be opportunity for public input into those hearings or those actions
- Some of the school board members that we don't see in the public.
- With that, we'll turn to public comment.
Committee:
House House Education
Keywords:
student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 9th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- designed through some work I've been doing with Source Family Partners as it relates to private and public
Bills:
SB1423 , SB1426 , SB1502 , SB1377 , SB1983 , SB1466 , SB1645 , SB1647 , SB1847 , SB1565 , SB1562 , SB1329 , SB1383 , SB1833 , SB1555 , SB1344
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Keywords:
Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council, hospital licensure, public health, State Department of Health, State Board of Health, hospital regulations, healthcare regulation, hospital standards, hospital construction, hospital operations, stroke care, stroke system, emergency medical services, EMS transport, psychiatric treatment, chemical dependency treatment, substance use disorder, drug storage, pharmacy, quality indicators
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 31st, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up: Public Safety and Corrections. I've been called worse.
- Next up: Public Safety and Corrections. Rep. Wiley? I'm fine. Thank you.
- HB 168 is a public safety reentry bill, not an early release bill.
- But every win that they experience is a win for public safety.
- Westcott, Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
Bills:
HB54 , HB55 , HB125 , HB133 , HB158 , HB161 , HB168 , HB169 , HB191 , HB245 , HB280 , HB296 , HB399 , HB821 , HB995
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Keywords:
juror confidentiality, public records, criminal procedure, privacy, court disclosure, sex offender, sex offense, child predator, registry, registration, notification, supervised release, probation and parole, parole, juvenile offender, victim under 13, community notification, lifetime registration, failure to register, venue
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 19th, 2026 at 08:53 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I very much appreciate you going step by step to explain the Process for the public and those people
- Is that correct for our public schools and charter schools? Senator Maestas, Mr.
- The other issue I have with this bill is this is gonna require public schools to have these as well.
- It doesn't distinguish between public and private, as far as I can tell, Mr. President.
- So the public high schools this year.
Keywords:
SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Do any members of the public wish to testify on this bill?
- </c><00:22:15.600><c> Advocates</c> concession for Animal Welfare Advocates concession for Animal Welfare
- Public records show that Minnesota pet store mills are terrible animal welfare violations, including
- Are there any members of the public who wish to testify on this bill?
- </c><00:57:54.799><c> so</c> greater transparency to the public so greater transparency to the public
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to begin by opening a public hearing on House Bill 2291, establishing the Kratum Consumer
- It sounds like this is a new product available in the public.
- We need to hear from everybody, and that's why we have public hearings.
- The public gets risks when they're out there.
- Take action on the following bill, House Bill 2439, enhancing public safety and public health by modifying
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Business
Keywords:
kratom, consumer protection, regulation, health safety, substance control, infrastructure, protection, safety, security, state regulations, public health, tobacco regulation, smoking cessation, vapor products, health policy, youth prevention, pet insurance, insurance regulation, animal welfare, claims processes
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The upside includes publications, grants, tenure, and professional prestige.
- Fraudulent research distorts the evidentiary record, misdirects subsequent studies, wastes public and
- Fraudulent research distorts the evidentiary record, misdirects subsequent studies, wastes public and
- Fraudulent research distorts the evidentiary record, misdirects subsequent studies, wastes public and
- , or lack of publication, to be more on point.
Bills:
SB1015 , SB1049 , SB1066 , SB1081 , SB1092 , SB1133 , SB1134 , SB1139 , SB1147 , SB1148 , SB1168 , SB1189 , SCR1001 , SCR1002 , SCR1005 , SCR1010
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Elections
Keywords:
gender transition, detransition, healthcare liability, medical malpractice, youth protection, legal action, Arizona law, child safety, dependency cases, attorney regulation, foster care, legal representation, probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, rehabilitation, political signs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any members of the public that wish to testify?
- that wish to any members of the public that wish to testify?
- <01:35:25.160><c> system</c> welfare system welfare system that<01:35:26.560><c> Minnesota</c><01:35:
- Yet, yeah, it is difficult to apply for public assistance or public funds, but that's because they are
- Yeah, it is difficult to apply for public assistance or public funds, but that's because they are a limited
Keywords:
youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- This is just so that we are as prepared as possible to reach the public so that we are having as complete
- Is this specifically, excuse me, animal welfare violations or any violation?
- This bill deals only with public entities in Oklahoma that are facing the same issue, not being able
- And so House Bill 3075 addresses this problem in the public sector by providing clear statutory authority
Committee:
House Government Oversight
Keywords:
retirement, public employees, deferred option plan, service credit, contributions, distributions, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, rounding, cash payments, public finance, Oklahoma Common Cents Act, political subdivision, science and technology, research, board appointments, emergency legislation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Children, Youth and Family Services Apr 8th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Children, Youth and Family Services
Committee:
House Children, Youth and Family Services
Keywords:
child care, licensing, definitions, foster care, child welfare, SB1983, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions, foster parent recruitment, foster parent retention
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Children, Youth and Family Services REVISED: Links added Feb 4th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Children, Youth and Family Services
Transcript Highlights:
- had in Washington with the Trump administration wanting to Improve our verification system of our welfare
- that is something that I've heard resoundingly from my constituents and folks around the state that welfare
- The purpose being To open up funding opportunities, private and public, and grants, and the braiding
Committee:
House Children, Youth and Family Services
Keywords:
immigration, public assistance, legal status, food assistance, state benefits, family resource center, community support, employment services, kinship families, social connections, child care, criminal history, background checks, child safety, licensing, Oklahoma laws, advisory committees, daycare, licensed child care facility, child care subsidy
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- First is the expansion of the contractor-operated institutions inmate welfare trust fund.
- First is the expansion of the contractor-operated institutions inmate welfare trust fund.
- Senators, that does it for public testimony. We are now in debate. We are now in debate.
- done by the Florida Sheriff's Association, but that's not for public view.
- Matt Metz, public defender from the Seventh Circuit. That's the Daytona Beach area.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
bail bonds, pretrial release, forfeiture, criminal justice, Florida statutes, bond conditions, surety, violations of release conditions, violent crimes, victim safety, public safety, warrantless arrest, probable cause, pretrial detention, first appearance hearing, law enforcement immunity, domestic violence, stalking, battery, aggravated assault
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 19 Mar 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Just look up there on the south, the whole deal up there is all from Piccola Public Schools.
- But today I rise in debate not because of my concern for animal welfare, but for the purpose of local
Bills:
HB4358 , HB2398 , HB3557 , HB3129 , HB3312 , HB2210 , HB1937 , HB3021 , HB4246 , HB4230 , HB3617 , HB3657 , HB2976 , HB3391 , HB4459 , HB4128 , HB3989 , HB2989 , HB4060 , HB3145 , HB2992 , HB3464 , HB3552 , HB2984 , HB4124 , HB3934 , HB3448 , HB3131 , HB4200 , HB4201 , HB3011 , HB1912 , HB3380 , HB3881 , HB3538 , HB3851 , HB3907 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB4457 , HB2947 , HB2951 , HB2980 , HB3082 , HB3519 , HB3644 , HB3882 , HB3661 , HB3996 , HB4335
Keywords:
screen time, education, public schools, child development, digital learning, youth health, academic performance, credential of value, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, free expression, colleges, security fees, public forums
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- We do not have public hearings today, but today's meeting is being recorded and streamed live on TVW.
- Tomorrow we were going to have a public hearing on House Bill 2538, sorry, 2538. That was a Rep.
- This defines institution as any public or private four-year institution of higher education and the community
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
education, scholarship, early childhood, funding, higher education, early education, support, degree seekers, private security, security guard, armed security guard, security company, licensing fees, license renewal, endorsement fee, fingerprints, background check, workforce retention, low-wage workers, public safety
IA
Bills:
HF2298
Committee:
Joint Agriculture
Keywords:
animal welfare, commercial breeders, kennels, licensing, inspections, pets, nonagricultural animals
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we did talk to the chairs of, I think, both Judiciary and Public Safety, and I think they have some
- Um, we did talk to the chairs of, I think, both Judiciary and Public Safety, and I think they have some
- Um, we did talk to the chairs of, I think, both Judiciary and Public Safety, and I think they have some
- </c> the public and shed tears in vain. the public and shed tears in vain.
- I think the public, I mean, I at least hear a lot from people: why do you want to do this job?
Bills:
HF2436
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> on change of circumstance when a public on change of circumstance when a public authority<00:04:
- </c><00:07:06.960><c> Initiative</c> American Indian Child Welfare Initiative American Indian Child Welfare
- </c><00:12:24.399><c> benefits</c> for the issuance of public benefits for the issuance of public benefits
- ><00:14:40.560><c> finance</c> protection and welfare uh finance protection and welfare uh finance starting
- We must to public records request?
Bills:
HF2436
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- Two bills up for public hearing, six under consideration for executive session.
- We'll go ahead and start off with public hearing.
- Bill 2564 and move over to public hearing on House Bill 2599 for the staff report, please.
- Uh, okay, seeing none, that concludes public testimony on House Bill 2599.
- I am the Navigator Program Manager for King County Public Health.
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, certification, state regulation, health plan, therapy, psychotherapy, mental health, regulation, professional standards, behavioral health, mental health crisis, crisis response, co-response, co-responder, first responder, EMS, emergency medical services, paramedic, EMT