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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 6 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate bill directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for
  • An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
  • An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
  • An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
  • An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
Summary: The House opened with routine proceedings, including the adoption of a resolution congratulating Anna Karaza on her 100th birthday after the rules were suspended. The chamber also received a gubernatorial message recommending legislation to address federal tax changes in Massachusetts, which was referred to the Committee on Revenue. In addition, the House concurred in Senate petitions concerning student access to food and nutritional information and a celiac disease screening pilot program, and it suspended Joint Rule 12 for petitions including another celiac screening pilot program and a sick leave bank for a Department of Transitional Assistance employee. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended several local bills for consideration, including measures involving Boston police age requirements, a bridge designation in New Bedford, tax deferrals in Wellesley, and a Westwood charter change. After suspending Rule 7A, the House gave second readings and ordered several bills to a third reading, including Boston police age-waiver bills, the New Bedford bridge designation, and local bills for Wellesley and Westwood. The House then passed to be enacted two engrossed bills amending the Provincetown charter and establishing an appointed town clerk in Avon, and it also passed a Westwood alcohol license bill to be enacted. The House observed a moment of silent tribute for Joseph Crowley Jr. of Woburn, honoring his long service to the community and school committee. Later, the chamber passed several bills to be engrossed, including Boston police age-waiver bills for Pierre Charles Darius and Kenny Gatow and a Plainville charter amendment. A Senate bill amending the Sandwich charter was also engrossed after the House adopted an amendment offered by Representative Walsh. The House then recessed and later adjourned to meet the next day in informal session.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 6 Jan 22nd, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate bill directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for
  • An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
  • officers, An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement
  • An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
  • An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for Pierre
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and quickly took up several routine matters. Members adopted a congratulatory resolution for Anna Karaza on her 100th birthday after suspending the rules. The Governor’s message on legislation to manage federal tax changes in Massachusetts, House No. 4975, was referred to the Committee on Revenue. The House also concurred in a Senate petition on a celiac disease screening pilot program, and Joint Rule 12 was suspended for that petition and for a separate sick leave bank bill for Sonia Felix. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended several local bills for consideration, including bills on Boston police age requirements for Antonio Pires and Cheryl Malice, a bridge naming in New Bedford, a Wellesley tax deferral bill, and a Westwood charter bill. The House suspended Rule 7A as needed, gave second readings, and ordered the bills to third reading. It then passed to be enacted engrossed bills amending the Provincetown charter, establishing an appointed town clerk in Avon, and authorizing a Westwood alcohol license reissuance and new license. The House also observed a moment of silence for Joseph Crowley Jr. of Woburn, honoring his long service to the community and school committee. Later, the chamber passed several bills to be engrossed, including Boston police age-waiver bills for Pierre Charles Darius and Kenny Gatow, a Plainville charter amendment, and a Sandwich charter bill. The Sandwich bill was amended on the floor by Representative Walsh before being engrossed. The House then recessed and later adjourned to meet the next day in informal session.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • Additionally, adding these representations will give them parity with the Executive Office of Aging and
  • So this does not address any of that while they're under the age of 18.
  • And as you've heard, each year, hundreds of them age out of state custody.
  • Aging out is a term used by DCF to mean exiting foster care at age 18 or later.
  • People of all ages participate in ABCD's programs such as... ...Valley area.
Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities heard testimony on a wide range of bills affecting foster youth, child welfare oversight, homelessness services, juvenile justice, social work licensure, and human services workforce supports. Committee co-chairs Senator Robyn Kennedy and Representative Jay Livingstone opened the hybrid hearing by outlining testimony procedures and accessibility measures. Several members and legislators participated throughout the day, and many witnesses were invited to submit additional written testimony after speaking. A major portion of the hearing focused on House 227/Senate 105, which would protect federal benefits owed to children in foster care. Supporters, including advocates from Hopewell, the Disability Law Center, CPCS, the Children’s Law Center, More Than Words, Friends of Children, and youth witness Onyx Rosario, said DCF had already ended the practice of taking most Social Security and SSI benefits and now conserves them in accounts for youth, but argued the policy should be codified to prevent future reversals. Witnesses described how conserved benefits help with basic needs, housing, education, transportation, and transition to adulthood, and several noted the bill also adds financial literacy and transparency requirements. Senator Joan Comerford and others said the change would protect vulnerable youth, especially children of color, LGBTQ youth, and youth with disabilities. The committee also heard testimony on House 225, which would expand the grandparents-raising-grandchildren commission by adding appointments and helping with quorum and representation. The committee also took testimony on Senate 136, which would improve emergency housing assistance for families experiencing homelessness by easing documentation requirements, allowing use of existing state data to verify eligibility, requiring notice before benefit reductions, and creating an ombudsperson. Senator Adam Gomez and other supporters said the bill would reduce barriers for families in crisis. On House 262/Senate 148, an omnibus child welfare bill, witnesses supported provisions on data reporting, education coordination, and Office of the Child Advocate reforms, while CPCS raised concerns about expanded access to sensitive records and the OCA’s role in certain proceedings. The Office of the Child Advocate supported codifying current practices and also backed child fatality review changes in House 234/Senate 133. The committee additionally heard support for Senate 108, which would require attorneys and audio/video recording during juvenile custodial interrogations, and for House 247/Senate 116, which would update the Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board to add supported lived-experience seats. Finally, the committee heard competing testimony on Senate 135, a bill to ensure parity in social work licensure. SEIU Local 509 and supporters argued the current exam requirement disproportionately harms Black, Latino, multilingual, and multicultural applicants and worsens workforce shortages, while the Association of Social Work Boards opposed the bill, saying the exam is a necessary public-protection measure and that removing it would conflict with interstate compact efforts. The hearing also included testimony in support of a loan repayment program for human service workers, with providers and workers describing low wages, high student debt, and the need to retain staff in essential services. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing itself.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cap Committee Meeting - 2025-04-24

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Minnesota, assisting children from birth to age 22.
  • We serve 11 school districts across 3,300 square miles, supporting students from... through age 22 with
  • The area experiences costly water main breaks every year because of the pipes' age and material.
  • Well, you didn't have to share your age, but thank you. Those are good years.
  • Our median age is 61.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2025-04-07

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Act AG 27 in 1,048,001, FY 2829. Prior to start, I had just a refresher.
  • The second change item is for County AG inspectors.
  • s Ag Marketing and Development Division. Paragraph A is for dairy.
  • Paragraph A is for county and district ag societies. Paragraph B is for mail C.
  • Paragraph H is to is a transfer to the Ag and Environmental Revolving Loan Account.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 23rd, 2026

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Department of Ag makes sure our food is safe.
  • Department of Ag isn't running their programs on goodwill. There is a cost.
  • And do what's right for ag. Do what's right and do what's right for ag.
  • Department of Ag has not increased anything.
  • And I think if you go poll and look at you... one single person in ag.
Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 2122, which would give the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry more flexibility to allow out-of-state poultry processing when in-state processing is unavailable. Supporters said the bill would help poultry producers who face short processing windows and lack sufficient in-state capacity, while opponents raised questions about food safety and environmental standards. The bill passed 13-0. The committee then took up Senate Bill 330, as amended, to help the Oklahoma State Veterinary School Committee study and support the state’s growing elk herd in western Oklahoma. An amendment updated dates and removed a fiscal section, and the bill passed 11-2. Senate Bill 271 followed, updating dairy regulation authority from milk from cows and goats to milk from all hoofed mammals and increasing the milk production fee from one cent to two cents per hundredweight. The Department of Agriculture said the change was needed to preserve Grade A status, maintain interstate milk shipping, and cover program costs without subsidizing the dairy program from poultry fees. After extensive debate over fees, federal pressure, raw milk safety, and state sovereignty, the bill passed 8-7. Later, the committee approved Senate Bill 2169, which creates a framework for managing invasive woody species and cedar removal on state lands to improve forage, reduce wildfire risk, conserve water, and increase school land revenues; it passed 12-1. Senate Bill 269, addressing baiting in migratory bird hunting and related penalties for guides, also passed 12-1. Senate Bill 2095, setting fees and fines for hunting guides and outfitters, passed 12-1 after questions about misdemeanor versus felony penalties. Finally, Senate Bill 2157, creating a Southeast Scenic Rivers framework, passed 8-5 after testimony that it would protect water resources and avoid federal scenic river designation, while critics argued it could expand government and affect property and agricultural rights.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Feb 16th, 2026

Agricultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • But I also plan on studying elementary education, so that is not in the ag industry.
  • To all officers, how many of you think that your ag teacher is the best ag teacher in the state?
  • You can see by the proposal that it stays in Title 22, which is the Ag Committee.
  • issues better than they understand ag issues.
  • Committee, and the issues will continue to come to Ag Committee as outlined by statute.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Investments and Pensions Oversight Nov 5th, 2025

Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • is assuming a woman's lifespan is age 87 and a man's age 85.
  • As they age, you can see the shortfall gets worse.
  • Restoring a 2% COLA at age 65 would require an additional 1.5% contribution.
  • If it kicks in at age 65, it kicks in at age 75.
  • As you go up in age, I guess it's your third major bullet down below.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - House Judiciary

House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'm here to just make it a harsher penalty for that age group.
  • teenage kids do not look their age.
  • of the child: under 15 years of age versus 15, 16, and 17.
  • This is a particularly the ages of 14 through 17 at alarming rates.
  • Under 15, years of age, versus 15, 16, and 17. of the child.
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2763, which would require a joint resolution of the legislature before the Arizona Game and Fish Commission could close a state-run shooting range. The sponsor and several supporters, including a Prescott-area doctor, Arizona Citizens Defense League representatives, and Game and Fish staff, argued that closures can push shooters into unsafe public lands, create trash and safety problems, and that the legislature should have a voice in any closure decision. Game and Fish said its goal is to preserve Ben Avery and emphasized public safety. The bill was moved and received a do pass recommendation on an 8-1 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 2417, allowing courts to order speed-inhibiting devices as an alternative to license suspension or revocation for certain traffic offenses. Supporters said it could help people keep working and reduce recidivism, while opponents and some members raised concerns about scope and implementation. An amendment removed eligibility for people convicted of reckless driving or racing and clarified manufacturers are not required to build compatible vehicles. The bill, as amended, passed 7-2. House Bill 2345 followed, creating a felony for unlawfully present persons who possess a falsified commercial driver’s license and authorizing vehicle forfeiture and penalties for employers who knowingly hire such drivers. The sponsor framed it as a narrow public-safety measure, but the Arizona Trucking Association opposed it, arguing it was preempted by federal law, unworkable, and could jeopardize federal funding. Despite those concerns, the committee adopted an amendment and gave the bill a 5-3-1 do pass recommendation. The committee also advanced House Bill 2666, increasing penalties for sexual extortion involving victims ages 15 to 17; testimony from prosecutors and anti-trafficking advocates supported the bill, while defense attorneys and some members urged caution about juvenile defendants and mandatory consecutive sentences. It passed 8-0 with members noting possible future amendments. Finally, the committee approved House Bill 2175, which adds hate-crime-style sentencing enhancements for bias-motivated offenses and expands protected categories to include political expression and political affiliation. The ADL and Maricopa County Attorney’s Office supported the measure as a needed tool, while the ACLU and defense attorneys warned the political-expression language was too broad and could chill speech or invite selective prosecution. The bill passed 6-2 after adoption of an amendment. House Bill 2186, which lets a passenger satisfy identity requirements during a traffic stop by verbally providing information instead of showing physical ID, also received a do pass recommendation on a 7-0-1 vote after the sponsor said it was meant to fix an unconstitutional vagueness problem. The transcript then began discussion of House Bill 2364, concerning penalties for distribution or receipt of abortion-inducing drugs by courier or delivery service, but the exchange was cut off before testimony or action on that bill was completed.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (02/10/2026)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><01:14:37.360><c> This</c> enforcement of age limits. This enforcement of age limits.
  • </c> prohibited products clearly, setting age prohibited products clearly, setting age limits,<01:14:
  • </c><01:53:45.119><c> Age</c> targeted harm reduction measure. Age targeted harm reduction measure.
  • Thank you. >> And you mean for all ages? >> I do mean for all ages.
Committee: Senate Judiciary
SC

South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Jun 25th, 2026

South Carolina House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I said age 21.
  • So we are, based on this legislation, putting age restrictions in, correct?
  • This bill I brought up that I wanted to file last year dealt with age verification.
  • It dealt with age verification.
  • From 2014 to 2024, cannabis use disorder among children age 12 to 17 increased 74%.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • We implemented a age limit country.
  • Regulation and testing, age gating of 21 overs, taxes.
  • There's also a letter out from 39 AGs including AG Ellison that kind of encouraged this path that they
  • </c><00:53:20.079><c> AG</c><00:53:20.400><c> Ellison</c><00:53:21.280><c> that</c> from 39 AGs including
  • AG Ellison that from 39 AGs including AG Ellison that kind<00:53:21.760><c> of</c><00:53:21.920><c>
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 29th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
  • An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
  • An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
  • An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
  • An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a congratulatory resolution offered by Senator Fattman honoring Reverend Robert Gratterotti on his 90th birthday. The chamber then took up several local and special acts on third reading, including bills waiving the Boston Police Department maximum age requirement for officers Adam Watt, Rodney Alcindor, Jonathan Telford, Kenny Gatto, and Jean E. Rosney, as well as measures concerning the Hudson town charter, a Plymouth land acquisition revenue account, and Falmouth funding for low-pressure pump installations. Each of these bills was passed to be engrossed. The Senate also acted on committee and House papers. It suspended Senate Rule 36 and Joint Rule 12 to consider a transportation-related petition concerning Massachusetts Department of Transportation easements in Woburn and Burlington, then referred the matter to the Committee on Transportation. The Senate ordered to a third reading House bills relating to James J. O'Neill Park and a transfer of land interest in West Brookfield after suspending the rules. Later, the Senate passed several bills to be enacted, including measures increasing the membership of the Berkeley Board of Selectmen, establishing sick leave banks for Shannon Manning and Stephanie Rivera, additional Boston police age-waiver bills, and a Bridgewater charter amendment adding gender-neutral language. It also passed a House bill making certain fiscal year 2027 appropriations before final action on the general appropriations bill, after a parliamentary inquiry confirmed the amount of the 112th budget as $7.7 billion and noted it would be rescinded once the General Appropriations Act is passed. Finally, the Senate enacted additional bills on Plainville and Orange town charters and the fiscal year 2027 appropriations measure, then adopted an order to reconvene in formal session the following Wednesday at 11 a.m. before adjourning.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 3 Jan 12th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • membership; and House Bill 4246, directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age
  • city of Lowell and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, who passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age
  • city of Lowell and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, who passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age
  • House 4031, an act increasing the age limit for retired police officers 131, an act increasing the age
  • city of Lowell and the Commonwealth in Massachusetts who passed away on December 30th, 2025 at the age
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government Apr 22nd, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Many people over 65 wish to age in place.
  • And in order to age in place, they have to be able to pay for their property taxes.
  • Many people over 65 wish to age in place.
  • And in order to age in place, they have to be able to pay for their property taxes.
  • And the other thing that happens if a person's going to age in place, property taxes.
Bills: SB23 , SJR85 , SB 23
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 23 and its companion constitutional amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 85, both by Senator Bettencourt. The bills would increase the additional homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners from $10,000 to $60,000, which proponents said would significantly reduce property taxes and help seniors and disabled Texans age in place. Bettencourt and supporters described the measure as part of a broader property tax relief package, estimating combined savings of about $950 for over-65 and disabled homeowners when paired with other recent homestead exemption changes. Witnesses largely supported the proposal. Testimony in favor came from a lawyer, a private citizen, Texas Realtors, the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, and the Texas Association of Builders, all emphasizing relief for fixed-income seniors, housing stability, and the ability to remain in their homes. Several witnesses noted rising property taxes, medical costs, and the challenges seniors face in moving or affording home modifications. One witness from Every Texan said a flat homestead exemption is the most equitable way to cut property taxes, but argued against additional tax cuts generally, favoring a circuit-breaker approach and warning that permanent tax cuts could reduce funding for schools and other needs. The committee also discussed data showing many over-65 homeowners already pay no school property taxes in some counties and that the proposed changes would increase that share. After closing public testimony, the committee voted on the measures. Senate Bill 23 was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-0 vote, and S.J.R. 85 was also reported favorably by a 7-0 vote. The transcript also shows Senate Bill 898 being laid out and passed unanimously earlier in the meeting, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 27th, 2026

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll be taking up Tab 5, SB 1630 on aging and disability services by Senator Grall.
  • Robert Beck is here for the Florida Association of Area Agencies on Aging, waving in support.
  • Also, Robert Beck, Florida Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Is there any debate?
  • Also Robert Beck for the Florida Association of Area Agencies on Aging, also waving in support.
  • Steve Waterhouse is speaking. ...area agencies on aging, also waving in support.
Bills: S1002 , S1016 , S1030 , S1594 , S1630
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 31, 2025 - 04:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • A quorum being present, I'd like to welcome everyone to the Ag and Natural Resources Budget Committee
  • We have one being the ag drone language.
  • And there's already an existing statute that outlined One being the ag drone language.
  • We have one being the ag drone language.
  • And there's already an existing statute that outlined, one being the ag drone language.
Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee heard House Bill 651, described by sponsors as the Florida Farm Bill and a comprehensive FDACS agency package. The bill combined technical agency updates with several policy provisions, including changes to water additive rules, labeling requirements for meat, milk, poultry, and eggs, criminal penalties related to drones over agricultural land, mail theft, and retail fuel theft, updates to disaster recovery loan programs, an FFA scholarship, school infrastructure provisions, land purchase authority for converted agricultural land, and a Florida Farmer Financial Protection Act addressing ESG-related banking practices. A major portion of the discussion focused on the bill’s fluoride language, with supporters arguing for local choice and consumer consent and opponents warning about public health impacts and loss of local control. Members also questioned the C-4 registry language and whether it was duplicative or could affect organizations’ status. Public testimony was split. Opponents included Florida for All and the Florida Dental Association, with testimony arguing the bill protected agribusiness interests and that removing fluoride would harm dental health, especially for low-income families. Proponents included Heritage Action, Heartland Impact, and several individuals who argued the bill protected farmers from ESG-driven banking restrictions and supported informed consent and the removal of fluoride from public water. Several agricultural and advocacy groups also waved in support. During debate, some members praised portions of the bill such as housing for agricultural workers, drone penalties, and school-related provisions, but said they could not support the fluoride preemption or the C-4 language. Others supported the fluoride provision as a matter of individual and local choice. On final passage, the committee reported HB 651 favorably. The vote was 11-4, with Chair Esposito, Vice Chair Botana, Representatives Barnaby, Benaroch, Black, Mayfield, Mooney, Plasencia, Salzman, and Weinberger voting yes, and Representatives Alvarez, Bartleman, Henson, and Rainer voting no.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services COR

Transcript Highlights:
  • This simply says we're going to raise the age from 52 to 60.
  • So we're going to raise the age from 52 to 60 on the basic premise that I'm 75.
  • under the age of seven.
  • of In Arizona, in 2028, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 18.
  • Tori already alluded to our aging population.
Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee met and first recognized Physical Therapy Day at the Capitol, welcoming Arizona physical therapy leaders and students. The committee then took up several bills related to SNAP, health care regulation, child welfare, dementia services, and safe haven newborn surrender. SB 1334 would bar DES from seeking or renewing SNAP work-requirement waivers for able-bodied adults without dependents unless required by federal or state law; supporters said it would curb administrative expansion and opponents argued it would reduce flexibility during high unemployment and harm food-insecure Arizonans. The bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 4-1 vote. SB 1333 would require DES to reduce the SNAP payment error rate to 3% by 2030, with annual reporting, corrective action plans, Auditor General oversight, and possible funding penalties if targets are missed. After adopting a committee amendment changing reporting to quarterly updates and replacing a forensic audit with a special audit, the committee approved the bill as amended on a 4-1 vote. SB 1331 would require able-bodied adults under 60 receiving SNAP to participate in mandatory employment and training unless exempt; proponents said it would strengthen work expectations, while opponents and DES raised concerns about administrative burden and food bank impacts. The bill passed 4-2, with members explaining no votes due to child care, rural access, and food insecurity concerns. The committee also advanced SB 1162, which clarifies DHS’s role in licensing and monitoring health care institutions and, as amended, requires DHS and AHCCCS/Access to coordinate to reduce duplicative oversight and report periodically to the legislature; it passed 6-0. SB 1017, requiring additional signatures and witness verification on emergency informed consent forms for surgical procedures, passed 4-2. SB 1149, which adds reporting and procedural requirements for DCS periodic review hearings, passed as amended 5-1. SB 1249, designating DHS as the lead agency on Alzheimer’s and dementia and creating a state plan and services program funded through lottery monies rather than the general fund after amendment, passed 6-0. Finally, SB 1253 clarified that a parent may surrender a newborn at the hospital of birth without leaving and returning, and requires updated safe-haven reporting; it passed 5-0, after testimony from hospital and safe-haven advocates in support. The committee then adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • leading cause for children ages 5 to 14.
  • And within the same age group? With us, they have to pass.
  • The legal drinking age is 21.
  • The strict age requirements limit the ability of sellers to provide high-quality wine.
  • Different wines age at different rates.
Bills: SB650 , HB3667 , SB28 , HB3201 , SB1184 , HB1800 , SB 28
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 25th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, and if you don't think we need detention centers, age of 17.
  • So, and if you don't think we need detention centers for kids under the age of 17, read the paper, pay
  • So, and if you don't think we need detention centers, age of 17.
  • kidnapping of a child, simple kidnapping, not attained the age of 18 years.
  • Aggravated kidnapping of a child, simple kidnapping of a child who's not attained the age of 18 years
Bills: HB51 , HB58 , HB69 , HB82 , HB93 , HB143 , HB166 , HB231 , HB429 , HB806 , HB884