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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine bridging the gap, focusing on enhancing outreach to support veterans' mental health. Apr 29th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to turn to one other point. 74% of veteran suicides involve firearms.
- In the next round, it just seems to me that the glaring number, 74 percent involved firearms, that gives
- Veterans like Parker found solace in physical activity and music, yet grantees are restricted from funding
Keywords:
veterans, mental health, suicide prevention, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Grant Program, HOPE Act, BRAVE Act, Every State Counts for Vets Mental Health Act, advocacy, legislation, mental health resources
Summary:
The committee meeting focused primarily on the critical issues surrounding veterans' mental health and suicide prevention. Discussions centered on the reauthorization of essential programs aimed at providing non-clinical support services to veterans, particularly the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Senators emphasized the urgent need for adequate mental health resources as the suicide rate among veterans remains alarmingly high. Key testimonies were provided by various advocates and officials, illustrating both successful implementations of these programs and areas needing improvement.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine S.124, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for disciplinary procedures for supervisors and managers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and to modify the procedures of personnel actions against employees of the Dep Mar 11th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- fiduciary for VA purposes may face criminal liability when transferring, receiving. or possessing a firearm
- And what outreach is the VA doing to inform survivors of current restrictions in the law if a survivor
- Council, Gun Owners of America, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Nation Shooting Sports Federation, Firearms
Keywords:
Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments
Summary:
During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 14, February 25, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The second one is a level three design study for the firearms range.
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 1205, by Hinojosa, relating to the attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from
- possessing a firearm.
- HB 1217, by Goodwin, relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
- HB 1270, by M.S.A., relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain
- the Committee on Agriculture and Livestock HB 1270 by MSA relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm
Summary:
The House met to read a large slate of newly filed bills and resolutions and refer them to committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including health care and insurance, public education, elections, criminal justice, public safety, taxes, transportation, agriculture, environmental regulation, higher education, housing, and local government. Several proposals focused on abortion and reproductive health, firearms, voter registration and ballot access, school curriculum and accountability, property tax and homestead issues, and state contracting and agency oversight. A number of constitutional amendments were also filed, including proposals on initiative and referendum, veto override authority, vaccination refusal, parental rights in education, gun rights, Medicaid expansion, and various tax exemptions.
No substantive debate, testimony, or votes occurred during this portion of the meeting; the clerk simply read the bills and resolutions and announced their committee referrals. The list included both general legislation and joint resolutions, with many items sent to standing committees and several to subcommittees. The House then adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Banking and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- For example, facilitating abortion or perhaps selling firearms at your store, any number of things.
- businesses and consumers because of their religious or political views, or because they're in the firearm
- The same thing happened to Indiana-based firearm companies; Chase Bank shut down their accounts. firearm
- Debanking is real, and it has already harmed industries vital to Alabama, including firearm sellers,
- You know, Samuel Co… Uh, considering it, you know, Samuel Colt developed the Colt firearm back in the
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here, and I can tell you, members, that I'm disappointed and that we move to restrict debate.
- It has such far-reaching consequences, and the fact that we will restrict ourselves to three minutes.
- I'm here, and I can tell you members that I'm disappointed and that we move to restrict debate.
- It has such far-reaching consequences, and the fact that we will restrict ourselves to three minutes,
- Another 33% on top of that are for firearms, felony firearm charges.
Keywords:
court proceedings, transcription, criminal law, recording, judicial discretion, court reporters, record retention, criminal cases, civil cases, legal proceedings, judicial administration, Louisiana Supreme Court, court reporting services, digital reporting, remote proceedings, virtual courts, court reporter fees, judicial district, statewide revision, costs
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of each firearm.
- that any system of registration of firearms, firearm owners, or firearm transactions or dispositions
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FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 5, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- The person providing the armed services must hold a valid concealed weapons permit firearm pursue it
- There is no law in Florida prohibiting the carrying of firearms in religious institutions.
- O'Connor Inc may carry firearms and church property organizing a group of all armed volunteers, even
- for voluntary uncompensated armed security strictly on worship premises while preserving all the firearm
- security and have a background in law enforcement or background in military and our experience use firearms
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #6
Transcript Highlights:
- 2456, as amended by the Committee on Artificial Intelligence Innovation, prohibits preventing, restricting
- nuclear reactors, and basically what this bill does is that it says local zoning laws can't block or restrict
- It establishes a monthly civil penalty and ADA override or bond election restrictions for a school district
- It establishes a monthly civil penalty and ADA override or bond election restrictions for a school district
- Of DUI conviction before eligibility for a special interlock restricted driver license.
Summary:
The meeting was a rapid review of a very large bill package, with the chair repeatedly asking staff to keep descriptions high level and many bills placed on third-read consent or consent calendars. A major theme was artificial intelligence: bills would require minors to be told when they are interacting with AI, allow AI-assisted divorce arbitration by consent, create an AI education program, privilege certain AI communications, and require K-12 instruction on ethical and practical AI use. Other education measures addressed school district superintendents, health instruction, anti-Semitism prohibitions, fetal development standards, and school safety, including a bill allowing concealed firearms on school grounds under specified conditions.
Several health and public safety bills were also discussed. These included funding and oversight measures for childhood cancer research, nursing care complaint timelines, firefighter cancer data collection, limits on pharmacy penalties, and a bill making it a felony to administer abortion-inducing drugs without consent. Members also heard bills on overtime wage enforcement, domestic violence evidence standards in parenting cases, probation limits for dangerous crimes against children, and a measure expanding manslaughter liability to online encouragement of teen suicide. One sponsor strongly opposed a provisional medical licensing bill for foreign-trained applicants, while other sponsors emphasized rural health access, nurse anesthetist reimbursement parity, and the need for a dental board member who is an oral surgeon.
A large portion of the meeting focused on water, land, energy, and state agency oversight. Bills would streamline or change rules for small modular reactors, new power plants, water supply determinations, groundwater transportation fees, water hauling, and state land disposition. Members also considered measures affecting the State Land Department, including audits, oversight boards, continuation, land-use maps for data centers and energy projects, and rules for mineral leases and solar or wind siting. Other topics included wildlife and ranching, Mexican wolf policy, annexation, housing and development incentives, transportation and towing rules, digital driver licenses, and a proposed four-year moratorium on municipal and county fee, tax, and utility-rate increases, which drew questions about stakeholder input and the impact on enterprise funds and local utilities. No recorded roll-call votes were taken in the transcript; most items were simply presented, briefly discussed, and left on consent or calendar status, with one bill noted as held in rules and another pulled for further discussion.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have restrictions on certain things, so alcohol should be restricted the same way as cannabis.
- There is no need to add more restrictions to our advertising abilities.
- But in relation to today, I also oppose any restrictions or further restrictions on cannabis advertising
- , as it's already extremely restrictive, as Ruben and many others have mentioned. ...restrictions, further
- restrictions on cannabis advertising, as it's already extremely restrictive, as Ruby and many others
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Cannabis held a hearing on a package of cannabis bills focused on equity funding, delivery expansion, advertising restrictions, medical use, first responders, and ownership limits. Testimony strongly supported S. 87/H. 184 to direct a larger share of cannabis revenue into the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund and related equity programs, with speakers arguing the current funding is insufficient and that automatic transfers would better support businesses and communities harmed by the war on drugs. Several witnesses also backed H. 145/S. 89 to allow licensed cannabis delivery into municipalities that ban retail sales and to hotels, saying current rules unfairly limit social equity delivery operators and consumer access. There was also support for H. 176 on medical cannabis eligibility and S. 76 on cannabis use by first responders, while H. 177/H. 178 on new taxes drew opposition from several business owners who said the industry is already heavily burdened and overtaxed.
A major point of debate was S. 94/H. 157, which would prohibit billboard advertising for non-prescription marijuana. Public health advocates, parents, and neuroscientists argued that cannabis billboards normalize use, are seen by youth, and are difficult to regulate effectively under the current 85% adult-audience standard. They urged a public health approach similar to tobacco restrictions. In contrast, several industry witnesses opposed further advertising limits, saying cannabis businesses already face strict marketing rules, billboards are privately owned, and additional restrictions would hurt small operators and raise First Amendment concerns. Some witnesses also criticized the proposed increase in ownership caps and consolidation provisions in the broader cannabis bill, warning they would favor large multistate companies over small and social equity businesses.
Committee members asked questions about billboard ownership, enforcement of the current advertising rules, and the legal basis for restricting sign content. Witnesses and members also discussed the Cannabis Control Commission’s role, the difficulty of enforcing audience-composition standards, and whether delivery should be treated more like alcohol. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair noted that written testimony would continue to be accepted.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 8th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- facility for our police or my firearm facility for our police or my firearm facility for our police
- Um to shoot firearms. They south. Okay. Um to shoot firearms. They south. Okay.
- Um to shoot firearms.
- And so this is don't have the firearm. And so this is don't have the firearm.
- And so this is to put a firearm training that would be to put a firearm training that would be to put
Keywords:
primary election, election calendar, off-presidential year, May primary, second Tuesday in May, fourth Tuesday in May, runoff primary, special primary, presidential primary, election administration, candidate filing, ballot access, political parties, county election officials, state election law, Alabama elections, sheriffs, term of office, Alabama law, local government
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Now that we're on the main bill, I'm curious about the language related to using a firearm within a thousand
- I'm looking at the portion where it says, This does not apply to the discharge of a weapon or firearm
- Would you feel more comfortable if it involved certain elements like firearms, explosives, things?
- Would you feel more comfortable if it involved certain elements like firearms, explosives, things?
- Would you feel more comfortable if it involved certain elements like firearms, explosives, things?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Media Availability 4/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hudson, on the House floor by having a blood alcohol content over the legal limit for a carrying of a firearm
- Hudson, on the House floor by having a blood alcohol content over the legal limit for a carrying of a firearm
- for a<00:04:49.600><c> carrying</c><00:04:49.960><c> of</c><00:04:50.040><c> a</c><00:04:50.080><c> firearm
- </c><00:04:50.920><c> We</c><00:04:51.040><c> don't</c><00:04:51.200><c> know</c> a carrying of a firearm
- We don't know a carrying of a firearm.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Gun Violence Prevention Working Group Media Availability - 09/15/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, we really have to get at the destruction capabilities of the firearms that are being used to
- at the destruction capabilities<00:04:28.560><c> of</c><00:04:28.720><c> the</c><00:04:28.880><c> firearms
- </c><00:04:29.360><c> that</c><00:04:29.520><c> are</c> capabilities of the firearms that are capabilities
- of the firearms that are being<00:04:29.919><c> used</c><00:04:30.080><c> to</c><00:04:30.320><c> create
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- By restricting construction to large, expensive properties, local regulations have effectively zoned
- For a bill like this to be effective, there must be deed restrictions placed on these properties.
- And we're working on codifying that in our city by providing density bonuses for restricting houses,
- For far too long, restrictive zoning rules have limited what property owners can do with their land.
- Senator Burt, the restriction is basically the market.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 751, which would expand the STARS program for commercial transportation infrastructure by lowering the minimum project floor from $6 million to $5 million and raising the cap from $35 million to $100 million. Representative Monks explained that STARS lets developers front infrastructure costs and be repaid from a portion of new sales tax generated by the development, and supporters said it helps fund major roadway improvements without costing the state upfront. The committee advanced the bill on a due pass recommendation.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1347, a transparency measure for Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s pass-through homelessness grants, specifically the Continuum of Care and Emergency Solutions Grant programs. Sponsors said the bill would require annual reporting on grant recipients, uses of funds, and outcomes such as housing exits, income changes, and referrals, while not changing funding levels. Testimony included support from transparency advocates and concerns from a senator and nonprofit/housing professionals that the bill could duplicate existing federal and IHFA audits and add unnecessary reporting burden. The committee sent the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation, with Senators Robbie and Taylor voting no.
Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 1352, which would create state standards for “starter home subdivisions” on parcels of at least four acres in cities over 5,000 population by limiting minimum lot sizes and allowing higher density, while preserving local authority over infrastructure, safety, and environmental requirements. Supporters argued the bill would help address Idaho’s housing shortage by enabling smaller, more attainable homes and reducing regulatory barriers; opponents from city, planning, and local government groups said it would override local control, lacked an income-based affordability requirement, and could create infrastructure and neighborhood impacts. After extensive testimony, the committee’s initial motion for a due pass recommendation failed on a 4-5 roll call, and the bill was then moved to the 14th order for possible amendment. Senate Bill 1354 was held over until the next meeting.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- By restricting construction to large, expensive properties, local regulations have effectively zoned
- For a bill like this to be effective, there must be deed restrictions placed on these properties.
- And we're working on codifying that in our city by providing density bonuses for restricting houses,
- For far too long, restrictive zoning rules have limited what property owners can do with their land.
- Senator Burt, the restriction is basically the market.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Committee Interim Topics Meeting, March 6, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- both of my officers are POST certified, both are long-time law enforcement officers, also certified firearms
- certified</c> law enforcement officers, also certified law enforcement officers, also certified firearms
- trainers</c><00:31:19.840><c> and</c><00:31:19.960><c> certified</c><00:31:20.560><c> active</c> firearms
- trainers and certified active firearms trainers and certified active shooting<00:31:21.760><c> trainers
- Unfortunately, Wyoming has some restrictions in terms of MDTs, or multidisciplinary teams, that are already
Summary:
The Judiciary Interim Committee met under time constraints and asked members to rank interim topics for a letter to Management Council. The committee then took brief public testimony on a series of proposed study topics, with no formal votes recorded in the transcript. Early testimony focused on landlord eviction rights, where speakers said the court eviction process is too slow, can worsen housing shortages, and leaves landlords unable to recover rent, fees, or damage costs. The foster care topic was presented as a request to examine whether the system gives too much weight to reunification and not enough to the child’s best interests, especially for younger children. A Blue Envelope Program proposal was also discussed; supporters said it would help law enforcement communicate with autistic or otherwise communication-challenged individuals during traffic stops and emergencies, and improve consistency statewide.
The committee also heard a proposal to study Wyoming’s homicide-by-vehicle statute, with testimony from a constituent whose mother was killed by a repeat dangerous driver. Speakers argued the current law leaves a gap because prior DUIs, high-risk driving history, and other aggravating factors do not meaningfully affect charging unless intoxication or extreme conduct is present. Related testimony from Wyoming Pathways said the change should be a tool in the toolbox for prosecutors and could improve safety for pedestrians and drivers. Senator Cooper then raised campaign finance reform and dark money, urging a resolution asking Wyoming’s congressional delegation to seek a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and restore state control over election spending transparency.
Additional topics included a request from the Wyoming Livestock Board to review peace officer statutes so its investigators could act on felonies committed in their presence or prevent imminent bodily harm, while remaining within their current duties and certification. Representative Lee asked for review of non-disclosure agreements in public-private partnerships and executive sessions so the public can eventually understand how such agreements were used. Senator Pearson asked for interim consideration of shared custody amendments, saying fit parents should have a fair opportunity for shared parenting after separation. Representative Storer proposed revisiting DUI penalties, especially for refusal of chemical testing, arguing that refusal often prevents prosecution and that the law should impose treatment and license suspension consequences. The committee also heard a request to review statutes involving political parties, and the state court administrator asked for interim study of remote public access to court records, citing ongoing automation efforts, privacy concerns, and funding needs.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 8 on page 135 imposes certain restrictions on persons convicted of abandoning a boat until the
- that would allow a county that was in the shotgun zone to adopt an ordinance limiting the types of firearms
- limiting the zone to adopt an ordinance limiting the types<00:31:32.840><c> of</c><00:31:32.960><c> firearms
- 33.680><c> can</c><00:31:33.840><c> be</c><00:31:33.960><c> used</c><00:31:34.280><c> to</c> types of firearms
- that can be used to types of firearms that can be used to hunt<00:31:34.600><c> deer</c><00:31:34.800
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- fiscal years for the Department of Law Enforcement to establish the following: one, an explosives and firearms
- fiscal years for the Department of Law Enforcement to establish the following: one, an explosives and firearms
- fiscal years for the Department of Law Enforcement to establish the following: one, an explosives and firearms
- 00:30:25.120><c> an</c><00:30:25.360><c> explosives</c><00:30:26.080><c> and</c><00:30:26.320><c> Firearms
- </c> one an explosives and Firearms one an explosives and Firearms laboratory<00:30:27.440><c> on</c>
Summary:
The committee met in decision-making only and first took up HB 300, the Senate majority budget package. The chair described the bill as a response to economic uncertainty and reduced revenue forecasts, and outlined a wide range of appropriations and staffing changes across state agencies, including agriculture, education, health, public safety, housing, labor, natural resources, and corrections. The package emphasized one-year funding for many new programs, vacancy reductions, and investments in services such as preschool, mental health, wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, public access, and workforce development. HB 300 was recommended to pass with amendments and was adopted unanimously, with members voting yes and no reservations noted only as procedural responses.
The committee then acted on HB 794 and HB 795, both recommended to pass with amendments by changing the defective date to 2050; both measures were adopted without discussion. On the 101 agenda, HB 400, the Judiciary budget bill, was recommended to pass with amendments. The bill included vacancy reductions, security funding, permanent staffing for several court and justice programs, and support for civil legal services, immigration-related services, and technology licenses. HB 400 was adopted. HB 410 was also adopted with amendments and a defective date change to 2050.
On the 102 agenda, the committee passed several bills either unamended or with targeted amendments. HB 3, HB 134, HB 177, HB 237, HB 648, HB 713, HB 735, HB 1391, and HB 1462 were passed unamended. HB 214 passed with amendments expanding eligibility for retired employees to fill labor-shortage or succession-planning positions, including certain management positions excluded from collective bargaining; one member raised concerns about school resource officers and community fit, which the chair said could be addressed in the committee report. HB 441 passed with amendments to direct cigarette tax funds to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund, with a discussion about whether e-cigarettes should be included. Other measures passed with amendments included HB 448, HB 667, HB 727, HB 740, HB 806, HB 1020, HB 1345, and HB 1365, generally involving date changes, blank appropriations, or technical language. HB 1391 was adopted with a reservation from Senator Kim. The meeting concluded with HB 1462 adopted unamended.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Can we go a year without a school shooting before we roll back very common sense protections from firearm
- Alito asks the lawyer, "Your injury is you will not make as much money if mifepristone is further restricted