Video & Transcript Research : 'minimum sentences'
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (02/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We're just trying to keep this up with inflation at a minimum, and that makes a lot of sense because
- We're just trying to keep this up with inflation at a minimum, and that makes a lot of sense because
- We're just trying to keep this up with inflation at a minimum, and that makes a lot of sense because
- We're just trying to keep this up with inflation at a minimum, and I think that makes a lot of sense
- We're just trying to keep this up with inflation at a minimum, and I think that makes a lot of sense
Summary:
The committee first met in a revenue estimate work session to approve an LSR codifying the committee’s revenue estimates. Members reviewed the process for turning the LSR into a House Resolution and discussed how the adopted estimates would be used to amend House Bill 1. After a brief question-and-answer about current revenue splits and the governor’s proposed video lottery and tax-split changes, the committee voted 19-0 to approve the revenue estimates.
The committee then moved into executive session on HB 669, which would require all revenue from the statewide education property tax to be deposited into the education trust fund and set an equalized statewide tax rate. Supporters argued the bill would better direct education funding, while opponents said it was unnecessary or duplicative. The committee voted 12-7 to retain the bill (ITL), and a minority report was noted.
Next, the committee considered HB 290, which would raise cigarette and electronic cigarette taxes and create a study committee on tobacco and nicotine taxes. Testimony focused on revenue needs, inflation, public health, and concerns that a higher tax could reduce sales or drive purchases across state lines. The committee voted 11-8 to ITL the bill, with a minority report. The committee also ITL’d HB 402, dealing with whether Education Freedom Account payments are taxable income, after debate over unintended consequences and whether the bill’s language was misleading; that vote was 11-8 with a minority report. Finally, the committee opened HB 483, and Representative Tierney moved ITL, arguing the bill’s requirement that the scholarship organization be incorporated in New Hampshire would likely violate the Commerce Clause; the transcript cuts off before the vote on that bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 15th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- California voters passed Proposition 98 to establish a constitutionally required minimum funding guarantee
- to provide that consistency. ...required minimum funding guarantee to provide that consistency and that
- The budget even starts, very first sentence, actually goes, because of Donald Trump and congressional
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- These two things combined meant a death sentence for Emily.
- In order to meet a shall pay 25%, typically we reapply that as a minimum.
- So if we move this forward, we should at least put that in there that it's a minimum.
Summary:
The House Insurance Committee met on April 23 with a quorum present and first deferred HB 1142. The committee then heard HB 1187, which would direct any excess Louisiana Citizens emergency assessment funds, after related debt is paid, toward the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program or future Citizens debt. Representative Sawyer and Commissioner Tim Temple said the bill would likely redirect about $50 million in one-time surplus funds and would help expand a popular roof-mitigation program that has already awarded more than 4,600 fortified roofs. The bill drew support from several witnesses and was reported as amended without objection.
Next, HB 1210, dealing with insurance claim disputes and a pre-suit review process for Louisiana Citizens claims, was discussed. Representative Dana Henry said he was voluntarily deferring the bill and instead pursuing a study resolution after hearing concerns from members and stakeholders. Department and Citizens officials said the proposal was modeled on Florida’s process and could help resolve disputes faster and cheaper, but the bill was ultimately voluntarily deferred after testimony and some opposition cards were noted.
The committee then took up HB 1199, which requires coverage for genetic testing and treatment related to SCN2A-associated disorders. Representative Jordan and the Diedon family gave emotional testimony about their daughter Emily’s diagnosis and the importance of timely genetic testing. The bill was amended to require that testing be ordered by a provider and deemed medically necessary by the health plan, with discussion about whether a neurologist should be involved; members said that issue could be refined later. HB 1199 was reported as amended.
Finally, the committee considered HB 880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act, which would regulate AI use in underwriting, rating, and claims. After a lengthy discussion about state insurance regulation, McCarran-Ferguson, and concerns that the bill could jeopardize federal broadband funding, Representative Jordan voluntarily deferred HB 880, and HB 920 was also deferred. The committee then heard HB 1221, which would limit the policy data collected for the Louisiana Fortified Program Fund. Former Representative Bowler argued the bill was needed to protect policyholder privacy, while the Department of Insurance and Commissioner Temple said the data is needed for surplus-lines premium tax audits, fraud detection, and consumer assistance after disasters. The discussion continued with questions about what data would be visible and how it would be used, but the transcript ends before a final action on HB 1221 is shown.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Jul 11th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- There's like a minimum maximum amount of material they can put on there, but it's quite a lot of material
- So, we do think we designed it to just basically make sure at a minimum it would cover all the costs
- Why don't you kind of give a short little... ...sentences, and then we'll just repeat what you tell us
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee May 6th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- of timely access to care, I did want to focus on the nature of, well, on the word access in that sentence
- I believe the law states 10 days is necessary at a minimum.
- paying Kaiser record-high premiums while still being denied behavioral health care that meets the minimum
Summary:
The Assembly Health Committee held an informational hearing on Kaiser Permanente’s behavioral health care system, focusing on Department of Managed Health Care enforcement actions, Kaiser’s corrective action work plan, and testimony from patients, advocates, and union representatives. DMHC officials reviewed a long history of complaints, surveys, fines, and settlements involving Kaiser’s access to behavioral health services, including deficiencies found in 2012 and 2016, a 2022 non-routine survey, and a 2023 settlement that imposed a $50 million penalty and required $150 million in community investments over five years. DMHC said it continues to monitor Kaiser through quarterly meetings, complaint review, follow-up surveys, and a reimbursement process for members who could not obtain timely in-network care.
Committee members pressed DMHC on what “timely access” and continuity of care mean in practice, how virtual care and group therapy fit into the standards, and what triggers a non-routine survey. DMHC said initial behavioral health appointments generally should not take more than two weeks, urgent care should be within days, and follow-up care within 10 days, with out-of-network care required when plans cannot meet standards. Officials also said Kaiser’s initial corrective action work plan lacked detail, but the revised plan was accepted and will be tracked through quarterly reporting and possible additional enforcement if Kaiser fails to comply.
The second panel featured testimony from a Kaiser enrollee, a behavioral health policy expert, a Kaiser therapist, and the NUHW president. The enrollee described serious delays and inadequate treatment for his daughter after a suicide attempt, while the therapist and union leader said Kaiser’s behavioral health system is understaffed, relies too heavily on short appointments, group therapy, and webinars, and treats behavioral health as less important than medical-surgical care. They argued Kaiser’s one-appointment-at-a-time scheduling rule and limited treatment time violate parity requirements and harm continuity of care. Several members criticized Kaiser for not appearing at the hearing and said the testimony underscored the need for stronger oversight, clearer metrics, and faster remedies for patients.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's a separate part of the sentence. Isn't that an official capacity?
- go to an ALF over here, this advertising, that they provide memory care services, there will be a minimum
- five offense in the Florida Criminal Punishment Code, up from a level one offense, increasing the minimum
- sentence imposed for that crime so we can address dog fighting in Florida more seriously.
- found her mother's boyfriend guilty of that dangerous crime, and a judge sent him home awaiting sentencing
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and a moment of silence honoring service members killed in the conflict in Iran, including Florida native Captain Cody Cork. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar, taking up several bills on education, public safety, insurance, health, and local government policy. Many measures were accompanied by sponsor explanations and supportive remarks from members, often emphasizing constituent impacts, public safety, and administrative efficiency.
The first major bill, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, was expanded through a delete-all amendment and passed 37-0 after extensive floor debate praising debate programs as a civic and educational tool. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office; an amendment clarified that criticism of Israel is not prohibited, and the bill passed 37-0. SB 1230/HB 1019 addressed PFAS “forever chemicals,” especially in firefighting foam, with phase-outs, testing, enforcement, and exceptions for certain federal, military, and emergency uses; it also passed 37-0 and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. SB 1706 expanded the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with tighter eligibility rules, and SB 186 required broader seizure-response training and seizure action plans in schools; both passed unanimously.
The Senate also approved SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining foster care medication and oversight procedures, SB 684 easing electronic signature requirements for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, and SB 778 revising forensic client services for certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including SB 432, SB 928, and SB 620. Most of these measures passed by votes of 36-0 or 37-0 after brief debate or no debate.
The most contentious item was SB 1134 on official actions of local governments related to DEI. The sponsor argued the bill would stop taxpayer funding and promotion of discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several counties and cities. Multiple amendments sought to narrow penalties, protect good-faith officials, and preserve local proclamations and observances, including LGBTQ Pride Month and other cultural events, but those amendments were rejected. Debate centered on vagueness, local discretion, and whether the bill would chill legitimate government activity. The transcript cuts off during questioning on the underlying bill, before final disposition is shown.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/04/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
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- So I would ask that the committee, at a minimum, try to include those as eligible, but for the purposes
- the committee try to include a minimum the committee try to include those<05:18:16.760>
to <05
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA/AGR Joint Public Hearing - Tue Feb 4, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- So at minimum, as part of this bill, we would like to see social equity, but also social justice that
- /c><01:13:38.159>
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this <01:13:39.440>bill <01:13:40.000>we <01:13:40.159>would minimum - as part of this bill we would minimum as part of this bill we would like<01:13:40.520>
to <01: - to 30 days in jail let's was sentenced to 30 days in jail let's end<01:14:24.679>
prohibition
Summary:
The House Committees on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs and Agriculture and Food Systems heard testimony and began decision-making on HB 1246, which would establish the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within DCCA to regulate cannabis. Chair Tarnas described the bill as divisive and noted the hearing had received 95 testimonies in support, 135 in opposition, and 11 comments. Members were told the office would be administratively attached to DCCA, and the department emphasized it would not direct day-to-day operations. DCCA also raised concerns about banking access due to federal law, while the Department of Agriculture supported a one-plant, one-agency approach and noted its current authority over cannabis plant importation and movement.
Several agencies and advocates supported the bill with cautions or requested amendments. The Department of Health said it appreciated the bill’s public health protections but remained concerned about increased adult-use access, youth mental health, pregnancy-related risks, and effects on developing brains; it requested a 12-month delayed effective date. The Attorney General’s office said legalization should include safeguards, recommended a longer implementation timeline and seed funding, and flagged issues in the bill involving impaired driving, open-container language, and penalties for under-21 possession. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill but objected to new driving and possession offenses, saying existing law already covers impaired driving. Doctors for Drug Policy Reform supported the measure, citing regulation of intoxicating cannabinoids, testing, childproof packaging, and public education as public-health benefits.
Opponents focused on youth access, public safety, and the bill’s broader social effects. The Honolulu Police Department opposed the bill over access and diversion concerns, and the City and County of Honolulu Prosecutor strongly opposed legalization, citing higher-potency cannabis, youth harms, psychiatric risks, and increased poison-center calls. The Hawaiʻi Substance Abuse Coalition argued legalization should wait until prevention programs are in place and funded first, while the Hawaiʻi Family Forum and Hawaiian Republican Women also opposed the measure, citing concerns about youth exposure, added bureaucracy, and taxpayer costs. The Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi questioned the purpose of the proposed cannabis taxes, asking why cannabis should be taxed heavily if legalization is intended. The hearing continued with additional testimony after a brief audio issue for one testifier.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Info Briefing - Wed Jan 29, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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that <00:12:46.920>truly <00:12:47.279>shocked country and sentence - that truly shocked country and sentence that truly shocked the<00:12:47.920>
conscience <00:12 - your attention to four bills, which we would like your support including three for hemp covering minimum
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age three for hemp covering minimum age three for hemp covering minimum age
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 19, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He was sentenced to time served.
- <00:28:06.720>
He <00:28:06.880>was <00:28:07.039>sentenced day and then removed - He was sentenced day and then removed.
- He was sentenced to<00:28:07.520>
time <00:28:07.840>served. - less than minimum wage, which is true. less than minimum wage, which is true.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 3, February 11, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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of the second par the second sentence of the second par the second sentence - What this will do is allow somebody to go with at least a minimum of five megawatts to self-generate
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of <02:31:14.800>five go with at at least a minimum of five go with - at at least a minimum of five megawatts<02:31:15.680>
to <02:31:15.840>self-generate <02
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:26:12.320>
um <00:26:13.279>which minimum lot size of 1/8 acre. um which minimum - ,<00:57:42.319>
accessory reducing parking minimums, accessory reducing parking minimums, - Um, one of the questions is on minimum parking. Is that no minimum parking? Is that correct?
- Is that no minimum parking? Is parking. Is that no minimum parking?
- And so my concern is if you start taking away those minimum parking just with any kind of a minimum,
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Presenter: ...is giving them at least a minimum of $10 billion that we are constitutionally required
- What would be the minimum amount needed to jumpstart that program? You're asking for 47.5.
- What would be the minimum amount needed to jumpstart that program? You're asking for 47.5.
- We represent death-sentenced persons and mandate post-conviction proceedings on.
- We represent death-sentenced persons and mandate post-conviction proceedings on constitutional claims
Bills:
SB 1
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- so that we can the applause to a minimum so that we can continue<00:36:18.640>
on. - And at minimum, we should flat fund Medicaid rates to maintain the gains that we have made.
- And at minimum, we should flat fund Medicaid rates to maintain the gains that we have made.
- And at minimum, we should flat fund Medicaid rates to maintain the gains that we have made.
- And at minimum, we should flat fund Medicaid rates to maintain the gains that we have made.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, June 4, 2026 - PM
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- >
"The <00:31:56.080>permit The next sentence states, "The permit The next sentence states - It has a minimum term of 15 years and it defines minimum demand and energy thresholds, a component that
- term of 15 years and it It has a minimum term of 15 years and it defines<02:12:39.840>
minimum and we will use that in our minimum and we will use that in our minimum monthly<02:21:02.160>- monthly demand of 90% or a minimum monthly energy of 75% as option one.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/07/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- And then the take-home note on this one is the last sentence, where it says other recreational units
- And then the take-home note on this one is the last sentence, where it says other recreational units
- <01:48:06.560>
for <01:48:06.800>HERC, using the federal minimums for HERC, using the - federal minimums for HERC, probably<01:48:07.760>
for <01:48:07.960>the <01:48:08.040>< - <01:52:58.040>
federal state is following the minimum federal state is following the minimum
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a minimum standard that we're asking students to get to in order to obtain a license, and beyond
- It's a minimum standard training, right?
- that bikewalk Alliance opposes sentence that bikewalk Alliance opposes the<03:21:42.640>
bill - It establishes disclosure requirements for sellers and sets minimum safety standards for operation.
- minimum safety standards for operation. minimum safety standards for operation.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (04/09/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The other question I had is with regard to the literally the last sentence in the bill, which is on page
- in the bill literally the last sentence in the bill which<01:06:17.359>
is <01:06:17.520>on - I think it was a minimum of two weeks, and he was cremated. Wrong name.
- But they're going to do the minimum that we require from them.
- but they they're going to do the minimum but they they're going to do the minimum that<04:37:17.920
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 146, which would remove the requirement that a medical examiner physically view a body before issuing a cremation certificate. The prime sponsor, Sen. Suprentice, and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jenny Duval explained that the bill would not change the death certificate process or the existing waiting period before cremation; it would only eliminate the in-person viewing step. They said the current review of death certificates already catches the vast majority of cases that should be reported to the medical examiner, and that the physical view changes outcomes in less than 1% of cremation cases.
The witnesses emphasized that the bill is intended to improve efficiency and reduce delays for families and funeral homes, while freeing deputy medical examiners to focus on homicides, suicides, accidents, and unexpected natural deaths. Dr. Duval cited an example where review of a death certificate, not the body, uncovered a long-ago strangulation-related homicide, arguing that the key safeguard is review of records and cause of death, not the physical view. She also said the change would save travel time and some costs for the department.
Committee members asked about how death certificates list primary and contributing causes of death, whether the low percentage of findings means the current process has a deterrent effect, why cremation is treated differently from burial, and whether identification concerns are adequately addressed. The sponsors responded that identification is handled earlier by hospitals, families, and funeral directors, and that any questionable identification would already fall under medical examiner jurisdiction. They also said the bill would not alter the two-day cremation delay or other existing safeguards. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (03/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Accident report: we currently charge $5 with a minimum of five pages.
- Accident report: we currently charge $5 with a minimum of five pages.
- Do we need any of the rest of that sentence?
- So the redundancy is where in the sentence itself?
- We actually added the same sentence that was in there instead of removing it.
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 713, which would require mile markers on Route 112, the Kancamagus Highway. The sponsor and DOT testimony described the road as a heavily traveled but isolated corridor with little or no cell or radio service, frequent accidents and breakdowns, and serious public-safety problems when emergency responders cannot quickly locate incidents. Members discussed where markers should be placed, how frequently they should appear, whether both sides of the road should be marked, and the potential cost; DOT said the project could be done with federal funds and might be combined with other work to reduce mobilization costs. The committee agreed the bill was straightforward and voted OTP 18-0, with discussion that a friendly amendment might be offered later to refine the language.
The committee then heard HB 563, concerning calculation of adequate education grants. Testimony explained that the bill would add fiscal capacity disparity aid in FY 27 and increase the special education differentiated aid factor, while also reducing extraordinary needs grants so the overall fiscal impact would be net neutral. Members noted the changes were limited to the second year because of the budget process and school district ballot timing. Supporters argued the fiscal capacity aid would help property-poor towns and should be expanded, while others emphasized the bill’s budget-neutral structure. The committee voted to retain HB 563 for further consideration in the budget process.
Finally, the committee opened HB 675, which would limit the authority of school districts to make certain appropriations. A Derry resident and former local official testified in favor, arguing that property taxes are too high, that school spending has outpaced town-side tax caps, and that local voters should have more control over school budgets. Committee members questioned whether the issue should instead be handled locally through existing processes or broader governance changes, and one member noted the state’s constitutional obligation to provide an adequate education. The discussion continued, but no final action on HB 675 was taken in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/28/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we have already made some progress with some, we call it sort of a minimum viable product, which
- If you put that other designate language into a sentence, we'll be good. >> We've had a little bit of
- piece of AI software that we... other designate language into a other designate language into a sentence
- sentence, we'll be good. sentence, we'll be good.