Video & Transcript Research : 'wrongful conviction'
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Jun 21st, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- uses edibles to treat his pain and to treat the terror of growing older, but how he picked up the wrong
- In Colorado, drivers convicted of DUI had THC 10 times more often than sober drivers.
- Maybe I'm wrong; I'm certainly not an expert on it, but I would just push back a little bit on that to
- I get the wrong person. All right, thank you. Thanks, Mr. Chair. Thank you.
- It would really undermine the promises to social equity and righting the wrongs of the war on drugs if
Summary:
The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-10, House Bill 5002, titled “An Act to Restore a Sensible Marijuana Policy,” which would repeal Massachusetts’ adult-use cannabis legalization framework. Chairs Brendan Crighton and Kate Hogan outlined the Article 48 initiative process and explained that the committee is gathering testimony for a report to the legislature. The hearing was organized into expert, proponent, opponent, and public testimony, with written testimony accepted through March 27.
The first witness, Jessica Trow of MassBudget, testified in opposition to repeal and focused on cannabis-related revenue and social equity. She said legalization has generated nearly $2 billion statewide since adult-use sales began, with revenue flowing through the Marijuana Regulation Fund, the state sales tax, and local taxes and fees. She emphasized that funds support public health, the Cannabis Control Commission’s social equity work, the Cannabis Social Equity Fund, and municipal budgets, and argued that legalization has created pathways for communities harmed by prohibition. The petition’s spokesperson, Wendy Wakeman, argued in favor of repeal, saying legalization has worsened public health, safety, and quality of life, citing higher potency, addiction, youth use, impaired driving, workplace positives, and black-market concerns. Committee members questioned her about the data sources, the will of the voters, the role of paid signature gatherers, and the petition’s funding, including out-of-state and dark-money concerns.
Opponents of the initiative then testified that repeal would harm a regulated industry that has created jobs, tax revenue, and social equity opportunities. Caroline Pino of STEM, Kristen Rogers of Levia, Judith Ledbetter of Project De-Stigmatized Healthcare, and Armani White of Firehouse Dispensary/EON described their businesses, community investments, and personal reliance on cannabis, and warned that repeal would push consumers back to the illicit market and undermine equity programs. In public testimony, Lucas Thayer of the Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition and Jeff Rawson, a chemist and consumer protection advocate, also opposed the measure, arguing that regulated cannabis is safer than unregulated products and that repeal would damage investments and public safety. The hearing ended after the public testimony, and the committee voted to close the hearing.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker Pro Tem, I would like to introduce the members, and I'm probably going to get this wrong, but
- Rejecting that kind of support sends the wrong message. For those reasons, I vote no.
- And I think that's wrong. And I think we should at least have some decency...
- And I think that's wrong.
- As a legislator who was raised in Salinas, California, a community deeply convicted and connected to
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House fraud prevention panel considers motion to issue subpoena to U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar May 5th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And the fact that she had multiple communications with the convicted fraudsters who had also donated
- were one of the leading um convicted were one of the leading um convicted fraudsters<00:09:07.280
- the fraudsters who have been convicted. the fraudsters who have been convicted.
- <00:09:33.320>
I who were later convicted of fraud. I who were later convicted of fraud. - ,<00:09:58.720>
but <00:09:59.000>I <00:09:59.120>think were convicted, but
Summary:
The committee debated whether to issue a subpoena to Representative Ilhan Omar for documents and communications related to the Feeding Our Future investigation and the federal U.S. v. Aimee Bock trial exhibits. The chair argued that Omar’s office had been named in trial exhibits, that prior requests for testimony and documents had gone unanswered, and that the committee needed the materials to understand the role of the Meals Act and related communications in creating conditions for fraud. Supporters said the request was part of a broader effort to examine Minnesota’s larger fraud problems and to obtain records they believed were relevant and public despite a court protective order; opponents questioned the timing, the committee’s need for the information, and the precedent of subpoenaing a sitting member of Congress, while also arguing federal authorities could pursue any wrongdoing themselves.
Members discussed whether the committee had first requested the materials in April 2026 or earlier, whether the documents could be obtained directly from the court or the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and how the information would be used given that the committee was nearing the end of its work. The chair said staff had tried PACER and the federal court, but that the exhibits themselves were under a protective order binding the parties, not the legislature or Omar. Critics said the subpoena was unnecessary and politically motivated; supporters said it was needed for transparency and accountability in the Feeding Our Future probe and related fraud patterns.
A roll call was taken on the motion to issue the subpoena. The committee voted 5-3 in favor, but the chair noted that Minnesota law required a two-thirds vote, so the motion failed and the subpoena was not issued. The chair said she would continue trying to contact Representative Omar’s office and hoped for a response.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- certain persons, such as a control person, has engaged in any unlawful business practice or been convicted
- From a policy standpoint, we respectfully suggest that this puts pressure in the wrong place.
- From a policy standpoint, we respectfully suggest that this puts pressure in the wrong place.
Keywords:
virtual currency, kiosks, money services business, regulation, financial services, consumer protection, cryptocurrency, registration, payment scams, task force, fraud prevention, property insurance, roofing requirements, inspector, insurance policies, homeowners insurance, roof age, residential structures, insurance renewal, investment
Summary:
The Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1286 by Senator Wright. That bill expands the law enforcement recruitment bonus program to include firefighters, creates a DFS grant review panel for fire-related grants, and establishes an institute for PTSD and first-responder behavioral health. Testimony from fire chiefs and others supported the measure, and the committee reported it favorably.
The committee then considered several insurance and financial regulation bills. CS/SB 198 by Senator Rousan, as amended, regulates virtual currency kiosks with transaction limits, notice and receipt requirements, and OFR enforcement authority; witnesses described it as a needed anti-fraud measure, especially for seniors, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 772 by Senator Burgess, as amended, allows limited licenses for portable electronics and eyewear insurance, and CS/SB 1504 by Senator Claudio, as amended, creates a pathway for high school students to qualify for insurance customer representative licensure; both were reported favorably.
The committee also approved two cryptocurrency reserve bills by Senator Gruters: CS/SB 1038 creates the Florida Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve framework, and CS/SB 1040 creates the related trust fund; both received technical amendments and favorable reports. CS/SB 1440 by Senator Martin, as amended, creates public records exemptions and cybersecurity reporting provisions for financial institutions and related entities, and it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1668 by Senator Burton, which updates the NICA program’s funding and benefit structure, and CS/SB 570 by Senator Polsky, which creates a task force on payment scams, were both heard with supportive testimony and reported favorably. Senators later recorded additional affirmative votes on selected bills before the committee adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Wrongful arrest, wrongful conviction. I've seen all that, right?
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/21/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- But it also sounds as if we're pursuing the wrong crime.
- Uh, but it also sounds as if we're pursuing the wrong crime.
- Oops, this is the wrong card, but I know I have one from her. Here you go.
- Because it sounds to me like wrong ones?
- It's I'm not saying that there's anything wrong with the construction.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of them have been convicted of a state offense, as you said.
- Senator Kolkhorst: ...I'm sure I'm wrong on this, but just help me.
- I might be wrong about that.
- I might be wrong about that.
- Jay Munker Rudd, that may be wrong... oh, who stood up? No, no. Okay.
Bills:
SB 1
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Feb 11, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 13
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HB2391, HB2294, HB2374, HB1997, HB2147, HB2185, HB1641, HB2195, HB2023, HB2031, HB2033, HB1937, HB2586, HB2575, HB2030, HB2115, HB2233, HB1801, HB1546, HB2132, HB2102, HB2356, HB2457, HB2292, HB2554, HB676, HB1528, HB2061, HB2094, HB2095, HB2181, HB2369, HB2578, HB2493, HB1642, HB1991, HB1652, HB2104, HB2593, HB1553, HB1823, HB1918, HB1860, HB2604, HB2605, HB2001, HB2437, HB1947, HB2384, HB2473, HB2140, HB1458, HB2603, HB2411, HB1611, HB2138, HB2141, HB2284, HB1568, HB1924, HB1928, HB2570
Keywords:
tax holiday, school supplies, general excise tax, Hawaii, consumer savings, education, land transfer, public schools, Department of Education, property conveyance, Act 307, Kauai, Maui, shade trees, fruit trees, educational program, climate change, tree canopy, environmental education, native plants
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Ethics and Elections Mar 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THIS REMOVES LIQUIDS THAT WOULD'VE REQUIRED A CIRCULATOR TO BE CONVICTED IN A CRIMINAL CASE OF FRAUD
- Polsky: I GUESS THE DIFFERENCE IS NOW THERE IS A FINE SENDING IT TO THE WRONG COUNTY.
- IN THE BORDERS ARE CLOSE ANY LOT OF PEOPLE MIGHT NOT REALIZE WHAT IF AN INDIVIDUAL SENDS IT TO THE WRONG
- Bernard: IF THEY SENT IT TO THE WRONG COUNTY THEY ARE SUBJECT TO A FINE.
- SUM BETWEEN 500 AND 750 PETITIONS AND THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO PUT THE WRONG COUNTY DOWN.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- relating to the issuance of a provisional occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions
- House Bill 200 simply allows people who are convicted of serious crimes before the age of 18 to be considered
- I was wrong. The time, she still has 10 more minutes. Perfect. Thank you so much. I was wrong.
- Do they have to be convicted of anything?
- Those restrictions, do they happen with any evidence that they've done something wrong?
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and received several announcements and recognitions before moving to legislation. Members honored the UTRGV chess team for winning a share of the 2025 President’s Cup, educator Jessica Lopez, the late Jennifer Maddenly, Jeanette Valdez Duran and Mobile Blessings from the Heart, TAMAC’s 50th anniversary, and journalist Bernardine Steptoe’s retirement. The chamber also adopted motions allowing committees to meet, setting a local and consent calendar, and suspending posting rules for a Public Health hearing on SB 2721.
The House then considered a long series of Senate and House bills on third reading, with many passing by wide margins. Measures included SB 906 on Ysleta del Sur Pueblo peace officers; SB 1229 designating Veterans Memorial Highway; SB 855 on foster care medical costs; SB 703 on massage therapy licensing and trafficking protections; SB 1025 on tax-increase ballot language; SB 1119 on water park liability; SB 1080 on provisional occupational licenses for people with criminal convictions; SB 929 on lien deadlines; SB 1355 on liquor sales credit disputes; SB 2231 on fee waivers for college applications; SB 1877 on Public Utility Commission data access; SB 1998 on pediatric preceptorships; and several House bills on topics such as bond forfeiture notice, health workforce planning, civil commitment counsel, expunction of contempt records, consumer transactions, nuisance birds, theft venue, military grant applications, AI cancer-detection grants, cybersecurity contract language, military-related tuition, utility recovery mechanisms, psychedelic therapy studies, teacher retirement funding transparency, election procedures, juvenile parole eligibility, and more.
Some bills drew notable debate or amendments. HB 200, creating a “second look” parole process for certain juvenile offenders after 20 years, prompted extended discussion about serious offenses and juvenile rehabilitation before passing 102-4. HB 2298 on AI-assisted cancer detection passed 85-62 after the sponsor emphasized “augmented intelligence” and physician oversight. HB 5247 on utility capital recovery saw a failed amendment to require ratepayer credits, then passed. HB 3045, a franchise tax exemption for spaceport operators, initially failed 73-74 but later passed after verification showed a 70-69 result. SB 2420, regulating app stores and mobile software distribution, was postponed for later consideration after substantial debate over age verification responsibilities. Several other measures were postponed, including SB 888, SB 552, SB 17, and SB 2420, while HB 1128 on election judges carrying concealed handguns passed 85-57 after a withdrawn point of order.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Criminalizing damaging farm machinery and equipment 3/2/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and Representative Harder, was anyone arrested or charged or convicted?
- So, I'm not sure we've got anybody who has been convicted of this crime.
- <00:04:53.160>
Uh you also need to have the conviction. - Uh you also need to have the conviction.
- <00:05:06.560>
of 7 years that's been convicted of 7 years that's been convicted of this<00
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (05/23/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm concerned that if it's written the wrong way, some, you know, Walmart might say, hey, where's our
- the hospital and there's<00:33:13.919>
really <00:33:14.159>nothing <00:33:14.399>wrong - there's really nothing wrong with them. there's really nothing wrong with them.
- what can go wrong. what can go wrong. Thank<00:45:32.960>
you. - So I just wanted to ask first of all, if I was wrong about this, don't tell my son, because he's still
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- But us they have father was arrested, convicted for a child abuse and later deported back to Guatemala
- child welfare system while protecting both vulnerable children and well-intentioned parents from wrongful
- families will benefit from these trailblazers by passing Patterson's law to protect children from a wrongful
- Vulnerable children are protected while also preventing the wrongful separation of families.
- I want to just say that it takes a big person to it when something is wrong and it takes courage to fix
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/10/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #25
Transcript Highlights:
- I could be wrong. You know what they say about assuming. Any other questions?
- regarding the state prison transition program and outlines compensation restrictions for Iranian convictions
- And I may be on the wrong bill about how we fund our universities when we're talking about the big three
- I think it's normal, but if I'm wrong, please tell me.
Summary:
The meeting covered a series of fiscal year 2027 budget and budget-related bills, beginning with the general appropriations and tax package. Staff and the chair highlighted a budget built around about $1.4 billion in tax cuts, a one-time 2.5% agency reduction, major funding for state employee health insurance, corrections, flood and wildfire relief, and other supplemental appropriations. The chair repeatedly urged support for the package, emphasizing the size of the tax cut and noting that the committee’s joint vote had only three no votes out of 28 members.
Members then reviewed several smaller budget implementation bills affecting racing and gambling, capital outlay, commerce and defense innovation, corrections, environment and water policy, higher education, human services, K-12 education, county finance, tax administration, state data governance, and state office rent rates. Key provisions included extending or modifying funds and fee structures, transferring surplus or unneeded monies, creating or revising oversight boards and pilot programs, increasing K-12 funding by 2% for inflation, adjusting university retention limits, expanding SNAP and housing-related requirements, and changing tax conformity and credits. Several members asked clarifying questions about specific items such as electric vehicle charging funds, mobile home relocation payments, university funding, and the new health insurance oversight board.
The chair also explained the tax bill’s major changes, including conformity to federal tax law, a larger dependent tax credit, changes to deductions, repeal of certain tax credits, veteran property tax relief, limits on data center tax incentives, and provisions affecting manufacturing infrastructure and unemployment insurance administration. The committee discussed the Budget Stabilization Fund, debt repayment, and education rollover balances, with the chair arguing for using surpluses to pay down debt. The final item discussed was a behavioral health bill creating a home and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with a stated FY 2027 total fund appropriation of $7.8 million contingent on federal approval and matching funds. The meeting ended with a reminder that floor action would begin the next day at 10 a.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- that out, but back then, people did not call that out when they should have, and they knew it was wrong
- The man that committed the crime was a multiple convicted, violent felon, truly an evil person.
- She was going down the wrong way.
- We have to put those that have done wrong away so that they cannot harm others.
Keywords:
accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cameras required in child care centers, HF4277 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thankfully, the perpetrators both have felony convictions right now.
- on Sybil or other but they were able to get at least two felony convictions on one and one felony convictions
- <00:03:16.400>
on they couldn't get felony convictions on they couldn't get felony convictions - <00:03:24.480>
on <00:03:24.640>one felony convictions on one felony convictions on - one and<00:03:26.280>
one <00:03:26.600>felony <00:03:27.120>convictions <00:03:
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I believe that's probably unique to Wyoming, although I could be wrong.
- Um, I believe that's probably unique to Wyoming, although I could be wrong.
- And it has been into the wrong tier.
- I think saying the legislature is doing the wrong thing, I guess it's your opinion.
- I think saying the legislature is doing the wrong thing, I guess it's your opinion.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (10/22/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- I just am uncomfortable with it leading to this kind of misbehavior, leading to a felony conviction.
- Would you um not felony conviction.
- But, um, to start off with, the analysis is wrong.
- But, um, to start off with, the analysis is wrong.
- That's what maybe I'm reading wrong. >> Yeah.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- But it's just wrong what we're doing. It's wrong what this country is doing.
- track, the wrong way.
- You know, why... track, the wrong way.
- Well, right is right and wrong is wrong. Yes, sir. I believe that.
- And from that perspective, it is wrong if you're not going to treat it is wrong if you're not going to
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, once they're convicted, and before the conviction, you're the court that convicts them, and you're
- I mean,<00:15:11.120>
once <00:15:11.360>they're <00:15:11.519>convicted, <00:15: - 12.240>
um, <00:15:13.519>and mean, once they're convicted, um, and mean, once they're - <00:15:14.880>
conviction <00:15:15.279>that they and before the conviction that they and - <00:15:45.279>
of the circuit case who's been convicted of the circuit case who's been convicted
Keywords:
drug paraphernalia, overdose prevention, public health, substance use, harm reduction, criminal justice reform, public servants, harassment, safety, government, criminal offense, nepotism, transparency, public officials, accountability, government ethics, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee first took up three previously heard measures in decision-making. SB 2418, which repeals the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, was amended to keep prohibitions on manufacturing-related paraphernalia and then passed. SB 2568, which elevates harassment against certain public officials to a misdemeanor, was amended to place it in the harassment statute, narrow the nexus language, and extend coverage to all public employees; it passed with amendments. SB 2661, dealing with nepotism rules in the code of ethics, was amended so the ethics restrictions would apply more broadly to legislators and judges as well, and it also passed with amendments. In each case, the committee reported no no-votes or reservations and adopted the measures.
The committee then heard Governor’s Message 684, the nomination of Judge Stephanie Char to the Fifth Circuit Court on Kauai. The governor’s office testified in strong support, and the Hawaii State Bar Association representative said the usual review process found her qualified. Judge Char described her Kauai roots, 17 years as a public defender, and service as a district family court judge since December 2020, saying she would bring hard work and continued commitment to access to justice.
Members questioned her about recusals on a small island, her experience handling criminal and civil matters, sentencing repeat offenders, administrative appeals, and how she would approach competency and fitness issues under HRS 704. Char said she had recused only a few times, emphasized case-by-case sentencing and probation conditions tailored to underlying problems, and said she would rely on preparation and education for unfamiliar administrative matters. On 704 cases, she said defendants awaiting evaluation should generally remain in custody, with possible diversion or strict release conditions in appropriate cases, and that those found unfit would need to be sent to Hawaii State Hospital. No vote was taken on the nomination; the committee announced it would decide on Monday, February 23, at 10:45 a.m. in Room 016.