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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 21st, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, no offense.
- I know that my door is always open many times, and again, no offense to members, you walk down the hall
- In lieu of our lieutenant governor, swatting accounts for 64% of all violent incidents in schools and
- present AB 2104, which will improve access to justice by requiring court hearings related to sexual violent
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/26/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:57:51.440><c> The</c><00:57:51.560><c> violent</c> only rapid escalation.
- The violent only rapid escalation.
- The violent nature<00:57:52.360><c> of</c><00:57:52.480><c> the</c><00:57:52.560><c> materials</c><00
- It would just be for the offense of being an unlawful person in possession.
- It would just be for the offense of being an unlawful person in possession.
Bills:
SF1750 , HF2700 , HF1606 , HF3356 , HF3946 , HF3970 , HF3658 , HF3875 , HF2627 , SF856 , HF1268 , HF1338
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- that they're in this certain environment or that their prefrontal cortexes aren't developed, I take offense
- situation understood that open display of weapons would increase fear, raise tensions, and create a more violent
- month, Senators, I was within 10 feet of a person with a gun who was shouting very loudly, using violent
- to me would own a gun or have the ability to follow through with some of those threats in a more violent
- to me would own a gun or have the ability to follow through with some of those threats in a more violent
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Law & Justice Jan 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- additional penalties in such prosecutions, such as a fine of not more than a million dollars per offense
- signed T and U visa certification forms to a suspected victim of human trafficking or other criminal offense
- I want to talk about human trafficking, obviously, that we have a lot more very violent crimes that happen
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several bills. SB 5720 would enact the Uniform Consumer Debt Default Judgments Act, adding complaint and notice requirements before default judgments in consumer debt cases and preserving existing debt-buyer protections; the sponsor and witnesses from consumer and collection groups described it as a compromise measure, and there was broad support with 53 people signed in pro. SB 5833 would allow a vehicle to remain running for up to 30 minutes to keep a pet safe from heat or cold; the sponsor said he would amend liability language, while animal control and police groups raised concerns about shifting the focus away from animal welfare and creating liability issues, though many sign-ins were pro (107 pro, 4 con). SB 5936 would update human trafficking law by allowing prosecution of business entities that knowingly benefit from trafficking, adding confidentiality protections for victims, and creating a process for T and U visa certifications; survivors and advocacy groups supported it, while hospitality and law enforcement groups asked for clarifying amendments, especially on business liability and duplicative visa procedures, and sign-ins showed 24 pro and 283 con. SB 5993 would prohibit interest on new and unpaid medical debt and shorten enforcement of judgments involving medical debt to six years without renewal; supporters said it would reduce financial harm and help patients, while hospitals, physicians, collectors, and business groups warned it could discourage payment and worsen provider finances, especially for rural hospitals, with 129 sign-ins pro and no con sign-ins. Finally, SB 5735 would create state standards for labeling imitation firearms, including BB guns and toy guns, with advisories and penalties for altered markings; the sponsor said it was intended to reduce mistaken shootings, while gun-rights and firearms-training witnesses argued federal law already covers the issue and that the bill would burden lawful training and competition, with 8 pro and 184 con sign-ins. The committee closed each public hearing and adjourned without recorded votes on the bills.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 01/12/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- one of the officers feel they have been targeted and intimidated, they can also bring this civil offense
- It is very normal, I will say, to have multiple offenses prosecuted at the same time.
- This use of -- by our President and others using violent language to condemn Americans and to condemn
Summary:
The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal.
On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate.
On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And you know, I take a little offense to being compared to Austin, Texas, you know, the conservative.
- I can't possibly take offense. because it's never happened. All right, all right.
- Well, here's how you can now claim that we have seen record reductions in violent crime.
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap, tax rollback, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, disaster relief rate, Texas Legislature, local taxing unit, school assessment
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, when you look at these graduated offenses, assault and battery, the penalties typically increase
- level, aggravated battery in a police officer, that step didn't keep pace with the other graduated offenses
- strengthens penalties for aggravated battery against peace officers, reinforcing accountability for violent
- head against the Pavement raining elbows down, something that is causing great bodily harm type of offenses
- And so we feel that Three years for those type of offenses is clearly not enough, Mr. Chair.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 234, a bill to be entitled an act related to criminal offenses against law enforcement officers
- This legislation adds that offense, when committed against a law enforcement officer, to the list of
- offenses for which a court must sentence a convicted defendant to life imprisonment without eligibility
- Senate Bill 234, a bill to be entitled an act relating to criminal offenses against law enforcement officers
- 2020, when I was a prosecutor and I was working throughout Southwest Florida, and I was dealing with violent
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, pledge, and several member introductions and recognitions, including resolutions and visiting groups. The chamber then moved to a special order calendar and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 88 on utility terrain vehicles, which would allow local governments to opt in to street use of UTVs under specified safety conditions; it passed 32-5 after debate over safety concerns. SB 102 on exceptional student education created a workforce credential/badge program for students with autism or on modified curricula; despite concerns about unfunded mandates, it passed 36-0. SB 106 on exploitation of vulnerable adults authorized alternative service methods for scammers through the apps they used to contact victims and passed 37-0. SB 130 expanded and eased procedures for compensation of victims of wrongful incarceration, including extending filing deadlines and removing restrictive bars; it passed 38-0. SB 158 eliminated cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams under the state employee health plan and passed 38-0.
The Senate then considered SB 234 on crimes against law enforcement officers, prompted by the killing of Officer Jason Raynor. The bill clarified that a person may not resist an officer with violence and added a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer. A late amendment to restore “good faith” language failed, and after extensive debate over due process, racial profiling, and sentencing concerns, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than brought to a final vote. SB 262 on trust code technical changes passed 36-0. SB 274 designated portions of roads in Orlando as Harris Rosen Way and Geraldine Thompson Way; it passed 38-0 and then received 37 co-sponsors. SB 280 created an enforcement mechanism for candidate party-affiliation qualification requirements and passed 38-0. SB 296 repealed the statewide middle and high school start-time mandate and returned the issue to local districts with reporting requirements; it passed 38-0.
Later, SB 356 designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida, with the sponsor emphasizing anti-Semitism and the need for education and remembrance. The transcript also included additional ceremonial remarks and recognition of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members in the gallery. Throughout the meeting, most measures advanced with unanimous or near-unanimous support, while SB 234 generated the most substantive disagreement and was set aside for later consideration.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/16/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- :52.800><c> disqualifying</c> been convicted of a disqualifying been convicted of a disqualifying offense
- </c> offense that is listed in our statute. offense that is listed in our statute.
- Rather than solely targeting violent criminals, Senate File 3661 expands criminal law to regulate the
- Minnesota already has extensive criminal laws addressing violent offenses, illegal firearm possession
- </c><02:03:27.599><c> offenses,</c> laws addressing violent offenses, laws addressing violent offenses
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in the county within which any offense in the county within which any offense set<03:31:16.640><
- The bill allows this process to be implemented when the materials are offensive to minors.
- </c> materials are offensive to minors. materials are offensive to minors.
- </c><04:18:12.159><c> desure</c><04:18:12.720><c> is</c> that or whatever the offense desure is that
- or whatever the offense desure is are<04:18:14.479><c> not</c><04:18:14.640><c> best</c><04:18:14.960
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice May 6th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Domestic battery, violation of a protective order, stalking, and other felony offenses.
- Domestic battery, violation of a protective order, stalking, and other felony offenses.
- Whittington, why it wouldn't be a constitutional offense?
- For more serious offenses, yes, they do have grand juries, but it is not for every offense.
- It came back as the lesser-included offense of second-degree murder, the lower charge.
Bills:
HCR50 , HB123 , HB219 , HB251 , HB404 , HB769 , HB1065 , SB58 , SB81 , SB92 , SB97 , SB141 , SB156 , SB181 , SB207 , SB396 , SB410
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, GPS ankle monitor, ankle bracelet, pretrial release, post-conviction supervision, bail monitoring, house arrest, corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, prosecuting authority, court reporting, provider registration, LCLE, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, data privacy, personal information, cybersecurity, confidentiality, monitoring violations
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 26th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- HB12 by Shaheen relating to the duty of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed
- constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the Attorney General to prosecute a criminal offense
- It excludes more serious 3G offenses such as murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, and robbery while still
- Statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.
- Procedures with respect to those offenses.
Bills:
HB8 , HB12 , SB 3 , HJR1 , SB 11 , SB 16 , SB 14 , HB 8 , HB 12 , SB 3 , HJR 1 , SB 11 , SB 16 , SB 14
Keywords:
HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Secondly, the bill creates a criminal offense of real property theft and real property fraud.
Bills:
SB2 , SB3 , SB5 , SB9 , SB10 , SB14 , SB16 , SB34 , SB18 , SB 2 , SB 3 , SB 5 , SB 9 , SB 10 , SB 14 , SB 16 , SB 18 , SB 34
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Another definition of offenses against public administration allows the DPS... ...to assist or take over
- It does not raise penalties or create new offenses; it simply ensures that existing laws are applied.
Bills:
HB198 , HB303 , HB1535 , HB2742 , HB3305 , HB3348 , HB3505 , HB3711 , HB4753 , HB2715 , HB21 , HB30 , HB21 , HB198 , HB303
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening, fire protection personnel, local government, political subdivision, Texas Commission on Fire Protection, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA standards, occupational medical examination, public safety, firefighter health, cancer prevention, annual health screening, confidential medical exam, pulmonary function test, electrocardiogram, chest x-ray, blood test
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- These constraints were seen as tools to combat violent crime, especially in response to figures like
Bills:
HB 551 , HB 1281 , HB 1378 , HB 1617 , HB 2868 , HB 2881 , HB 3374 , HB 4439 , HB 4726 , HB 4732 , HB 4878 , HB 4914 , HB 4921 , HB 4958 , HB 5200 , HB 5318 , HB 5360 , HB 5402 , HB 5568 , HB 5573 , HB 5623 , HJR 218
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- These constraints were seen as tools to combat violent crime, especially in response to figures like
Bills:
HB551 , HB 1281 , HB1378 , HB1617 , HB2868 , HB2881 , HB3374 , HB4439 , HB4726 , HB4732 , HB4878 , HB4914 , HB4921 , HB4958 , HB5200 , HB5318 , HB5360 , HB5402 , HB5568 , HB5573 , HB5623 , HJR218
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Fri Feb 13, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a civil offense.
- Um, sometimes very minor offenses.
- If it's your first offense, second offense, generally no. Absolutely not.
- If it's your first offense, second<00:43:11.119><c> offense,</c><00:43:12.160><c> generally</c><00:43
- > that</c> offense, second offense even, that offense, second offense even, that you're<00:43:40.079>
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1768, which would prohibit state and county law enforcement agencies and officials from entering into federal immigration-enforcement agreements under 8 U.S.C. 1357(g) and from assisting in certain immigration enforcement actions except in limited circumstances. The Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and the ACLU of Hawaiʻi all testified in strong support, arguing the bill would protect due process, reduce fear in immigrant communities, preserve trust in local police, and keep local resources focused on public safety. Testifiers said cooperation with immigration enforcement can chill court attendance, crime reporting, and cooperation with police, and they emphasized that the bill would not stop federal enforcement or affect other deputization agreements for environmental or other criminal matters. Committee members asked whether any 287(g) agreements currently exist in Hawaiʻi; testifiers said they were unaware of any and believed the bill would maintain the status quo. No vote was taken in the portion provided.
The committee then took up House Bill 1548, which would reduce the maximum sentence for misdemeanors from one year to 364 days and allow people previously sentenced to one year to seek sentence modification. The Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Legal Clinic, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the ACLU of Hawaiʻi, and the William S. Richardson School of Law immigration clinic all supported the measure, saying the one-day change could prevent severe immigration consequences such as detention, removal, and bars to relief that can be triggered by a sentence of 365 days or more. Testifiers stressed that the bill would not change criminal liability or public safety, but would align Hawaiʻi law with similar reforms adopted in other states. Members questioned whether the change would affect citizens or create an automatic immigration process; witnesses responded that the issue is the federal immigration consequence tied to the maximum sentence, not actual time served, and that citizens would not face that consequence. The transcript ends during continued discussion of HB 1548, with no final vote shown.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- :17.680><c> assault</c> could have someone violently assault could have someone violently assault another
- </c> eligible on the escape offense. eligible on the escape offense.
- </c> they're eligible on the new offense. they're eligible on the new offense.
- ,</c><02:51:32.680><c> which</c> of Parole sees those offenses, which of Parole sees those offenses,
- </c> uh marked as a as a personal offense uh marked as a as a personal offense with<02:51:36.960><c>
Committee:
Joint Judiciary
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- : $100 for first vicious offense, $400 for second or subsequent offense.
- um $100 for first vicious offense um $100 for first vicious offense<00:42:07.520><c> $400</c><00:42:
- $400 for second or subsequent offense $400 for second or subsequent vicious<00:42:10.160><c> offense
- ><c> a</c> offense when is a offense when is a dog<00:59:43.359><c> taken</c><00:59:44.039><c> away</
- </c><01:00:25.119><c> $400</c> $100 for the first vicious offense $400 $100 for the first vicious offense
Summary:
The committee held a work session on a bill arising from the Lee case involving animal seizures and humane society involvement. Members and the commissioner discussed concerns about due process, lack of clear notice to animal owners, the need for owners to understand when they are surrendering ownership, and whether humane agents should have additional training or certification. Several members also questioned the role of the NH SPCA and humane societies, the absence of oversight, and whether there was any financial or policy conflict in their involvement. The commissioner said the Department of Agriculture does not have a direct relationship with humane societies, but does coordinate with police on seizures, and noted that problems tend to arise when agencies do not consult the department first.
Testimony and discussion focused on possible fixes to the bill, including clearer written notice of rights, requiring a third-party qualified veterinarian or other neutral evaluator, establishing the condition of animals at the time of seizure for later court proceedings, and possibly using teleconferencing with a veterinarian in limited circumstances. Some members suggested the bill may need a broader study committee, while others said it should be amended now rather than delayed. The chair said the bill would be worked on further and sent to the subcommittee for more detailed review.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 250, which would allow local governing bodies to regulate dog muzzling. Representative Jodi Newell testified that the bill was intended to let municipalities respond to dangerous dogs, citing Keene’s attempt to require muzzling after a serious incident but lack of clear authority under current law. Deborah LeBlanc also testified about a dog attack that seriously injured her dog and said a muzzle requirement could have prevented the attack. Committee members asked about the incident, existing dog-control laws, and whether the dog had been leashed; the discussion suggested the bill was meant to clarify local authority over muzzling as a public safety measure.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- As a teacher whose career ended due to the violent actions of a student, I can attest that this is necessary
- 25:03.640><c> the</c> teacher whose career ended due to the teacher whose career ended due to the violent
- 25:04.600><c> a</c><00:25:04.640><c> student,</c><00:25:05.520><c> I</c><00:25:05.640><c> can</c> violent
- actions of a student, I can violent actions of a student, I can attest<00:25:06.160><c> that</c><00:
- And I get it for sexual offense or kidnapping or assault with use of a weapon, possession of firearm,
Committee:
Senate Education