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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25 - Part 1
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I've worked in the security industry for nearly 14 years.
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issues handled a large range of security issues handled a large range of security - , and to secure convictions, which we also do.
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we do and to secure convictions which we do and to secure convictions which we also
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 29th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I also appreciate the attention to food security in this bill.
- Approximately $200 million in total funding secured for housing production.
- to border.
- You have to secure those so they don't blow away, but once you secure them, that's considered part of
- to border.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And so what we're doing to secure that is our contractual relationships that we have on the front end
- And so, what we're doing to secure us.
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question Um, why securization is a question Um, why securization is a question - But having this in place is good security for those people. Representative Holland said it best.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Proposed grant program aims to help solve more gun crimes 4/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That coordination helps secure scenes, preserve evidence, and increase the likelihood of solving cases
- They don't care about what the border is. They don't care if they're going to other cities.
- They don't care about what the border is. They don't care if they're going to other cities.
- They don't care about what the border is. They don't care if they're going to other cities.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- If we go back security, and uniformity.
- We cross borders everywhere.
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in um when they could cross the border in um when they could cross the border - We cross borders everywhere.
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guard, woman's restroom by a security guard, woman's restroom by a security
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- border of Iowa, and the western border of Wisconsin, I found that in just 18 months no fewer than 27
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Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present, approved the January 21, 2025 minutes by voice vote, and then took up House File 7, which was recommended to pass and be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee. The chair also reminded attendees about decorum rules in the committee room. House File 7 was described by the author as a public safety package combining 12 provisions from prior Republican-authored bills, aimed at supporting law enforcement, reducing violent crime, and increasing accountability in the criminal justice system.
The bill’s main provisions discussed included tougher penalties for aggravated fleeing, making it a crime to be in a stolen vehicle, allowing tracking devices on stolen vehicles even when occupied, increasing penalties for blocking highways and critical infrastructure, and increasing penalties for assaulting peace officers. The author also highlighted provisions on sex trafficking, predatory offender registration, and greater public disclosure of bail payments, case dismissals, sentencing reductions, and sentencing guideline changes. Testifying in support were Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher, MPPOA President Shane Mey, and Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Executive Director Jeff Potts, all of whom argued the bill would help officers address auto theft, fleeing suspects, and assaults on law enforcement. They cited increases in assaults on officers and high numbers of stolen vehicles and fleeing cases, and said the bill would improve safety and transparency.
Witnesses generally supported the bill’s approach but suggested some refinements, including adding language for additional aggravating factors in officer assault cases and considering similar treatment for corrections officers. Sheriff Fletcher also urged reconsideration of the recently enacted raise-the-age changes, arguing they could limit law enforcement’s ability to respond to younger offenders involved in stolen vehicles. No opposition testimony or final vote on House File 7 was recorded in the excerpt beyond the motion to pass and re-refer it.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- conflicts with regional groundwater management, and unintended consequences for Texas' long-term water security
- But I'm actually a neighbor to Medina County, like right on the border, spend a lot of time out there
- I have a lot of interest in this and what you're...” “...like right on the border, spend a lot of time
- responsibly, but we need the tools to ensure that our growth is sustainable, and that starts with securing
- It's cost effective, environmentally sound, and it gives us local control over our own water security
Keywords:
water rights, Texas Water Trust, water bank, environmental conservation, water quality, instream flows, aquifer, water injection, Edwards Aquifer, environmental regulation, groundwater, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water conservation, drought, utility regulation, water use restrictions, Public Utility Commission, civil penalties, drought contingency, environmental protection
Summary:
The Committee on Natural Resources met with a quorum present and first took up several pending bills for reconsideration and committee substitute adoption. House Bill 2692, relating to codification and clarification of local laws concerning the San Antonio River Authority, was reported favorably to the full House and sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars by an 11-0 vote. House Bills 1407, 1520, 1535, 2970, 4153, 291, 3663, and 3915 were also reconsidered or laid out as pending business, with committee substitutes adopted where needed and each bill reported favorably, generally by unanimous vote, to the full House and then to Calendars or Calendars/Calendars-related referral as applicable.
The committee then heard House Bill 4530, which would expand the Texas Water Trust framework to include groundwater rights, require Texas Water Development Board review and approval of groundwater dedications, and notify local groundwater districts when groundwater rights are placed in the trust. The bill’s author and witnesses from the Environmental Defense Fund, The Nature Conservancy, and Chispa Texas supported the measure as a conservation tool and a way to create a clear process for voluntary donations; a Texas Water Development Board witness testified neutrally. The bill was left pending.
House Bill 4931, relating to an aquifer storage and recovery project in Medina County, drew support from the author, the Medina County judge, and a regional water alliance witness, who described severe stress on the Edwards Aquifer, low levels at Medina Lake, and the need for a local water-supply tool. The bill was left pending. House Bill 5559, which would clarify enforcement of drought contingency plans for investor-owned water utilities and involve the PUC in model plan development, received support from groundwater district representatives but also concerns from water company and utility witnesses about enforcement authority, approval procedures, and potential conflicts with existing obligations to provide continuous service; the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. House Bill 5560, which would raise the maximum civil penalty for certain groundwater conservation district enforcement actions from $10,000 to $25,000 per violation, prompted debate over whether current law is already sufficient; supporters said the higher cap would better deter overpumping, while opponents argued existing penalties are already severe. That bill was also left pending, and the committee adjourned subject to call of the chair.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- and apply for their social security and apply for their social security benefits or to get question
- I just social security office would be. I just social security office would be.
- Thank you so very security department. Thank you so very security department.
- I mean, help me over across the border. I mean, help me over across the border.
- I border Tennessee. in Lardell County. I border Tennessee. in Lardell County. I border Tennessee.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Community Affairs Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Pizzo: WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO SECURE DEBT FOR CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT, ARE THEY USING THE CREDIT RATING OR
- THE SECURITY, WE HAVE JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH, IN NORTH MIAMI BEACH.
- THE SECURITY IN THE BUILDING IS PAID FOR BY NORTH MIAMI BEACH. THAT'S PAID FOR BY US.
- CITIZENS ARE BEING HARASSED BY PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS.
- WHICH WAS GOING TO GO ON THE BORDER, THIS IS SPECIFIC TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And yet here again we are trying to pass another hurdle, and we're calling it national security, but
- The question was, oh, do we have anything to consider national security?
- And then finally, it does an analysis of the project's negative impact on national security.
- Members, I'd like to remind the members that the Committee on Border Security will convene to consider
- I'd like to remind the members that the Committee on Border Security will convene to consider Senate
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, received a House message announcing passage of H.B. 500, and a gubernatorial nomination for the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority Board. The chamber adopted several resolutions, including SR 409 recognizing Blue Ribbon Lobby Day, SR 402 honoring the discovery of the woolly devil plant at Big Bend National Park, and recognitions for Operation Christmas RGV and Wilson County Day. The Senate also heard an announcement that the Committee on Senate Nominations action report had been placed on members’ desks.
The body then took up and passed several bills. SB 2365 was passed to prohibit personal wireless communication devices by public school students during instructional time, with exceptions for health, special education, and safety needs. SB 1869 was passed to reaffirm the DSHS commissioner’s authority over controlled-substance schedule changes without rulemaking or judicial review. SB 1124 was passed to revise criminal discovery procedures in response to the Heath decision, with supporters saying it preserves exculpatory evidence protections while limiting suppression of inculpatory evidence when the defense already knew of it. SB 1758 was passed to create a Grayson County pilot study and temporary permitting hold concerning a cement kiln/quarry near a semiconductor wafer facility, and SB 2078 was passed to regulate composting in certain counties, after a clarifying amendment.
The Senate also passed SB 33, barring governmental entities from transactions that support abortion assistance or out-of-state abortion procurement; SB 34, expanding wildfire preparedness measures, studies, equipment databases, and rural fire department funding; SB 1208, increasing the penalty for interference with public duties from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony; SB 1030, removing the maintenance, repair, and overhaul tax for general aviation; SB 505, creating processes to address election irregularities; SB 2411, updating the Business Organizations Code and changing filing-method requirements; and SB 1333, addressing unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, or conveyance of real property. Most measures advanced on voice vote or recorded roll call after motions to suspend the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule, with several members raising questions or objections, especially on the criminal justice, abortion, and public duties bills.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Conservation Feb 10th, 2026 at 09:05 am
Senate Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- That way, you can secure that site, you can monitor that site, and all of the waste material is in one
- In addition to the health and climate concerns of allowing microgrids to secure their energy from any
- It also borders the district that's represented by Senator Hamblen.
- What they are planning on doing is have security, one person for security, and they will have two people
- All the microgrids will probably be around our borders and they will access that power as well.
Keywords:
nuclear energy, renewable energy, sustainability, carbon emissions, energy regulation, microgrid, zero carbon resources, Public Regulation Commission, energy generation, electric utilities, motor vehicle manufacturers, licensing, dealers, franchise agreements, consumer protection, water supply, sewage improvements, environment, funding, Mora County
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Dean Sauer, of Missouri, to be Solicitor General of the United States, and Harmeet Dhillon, of California, and Aaron Reitz, of Texas, both to be an Assistant Attorney General, all of the Department of Justice. Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- You fought to secure the border, to hold big tech accountable, to protect integrity at the ballot box
- demonstrated a terrific ability to, number one, fight for my legislative agenda, including efforts to secure
- the border, to protect children from online harm, to grow our economy, and to bring justice to victims
- Or like senior DOJ leaders in national security posts, have been reassigned.
- I've led efforts to protect voters' access to the polls and the security of our elections, the freedom
Keywords:
Department of Justice, nominations, Assistant Attorney General, civil rights, enforcement, committee discussion
Summary:
The meeting covered important discussions surrounding key nominations in the Department of Justice, specifically for the roles of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and the Office of Legal Policy. Various committee members took turns to express their views on the nominees, emphasizing the implications of their potential confirmation on civil rights enforcement in the country. Alongside the committee discussion, the nominees provided insights into their professional backgrounds and how their experiences align with the responsibilities of the positions for which they have been nominated.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Reed Rubinstein, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the nominations of David Perdue, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the Peopl Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That means that reciprocity in the U.S. security should be considered in all dealings with China and
- I will support our strategy to lead with diplomacy, to ensure our own national and economic security
- and economic security issues can be taking place.
- as part of their broader civil-military fusion strategy to threaten our economic security.
- . interests and national security interests?
Keywords:
committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy
Summary:
The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard, of Hawaii, to be Director of National Intelligence; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SH-219. Jan 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Council, and the Homeland Security Council for all intelligence matters related to national security
- worst national security failures, 9/11.
- This is a national security imperative.
- Issues with regard to national security?
- Committee security and Ms.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- and um I see a lot of my fellow security and um I see a lot of my fellow reps<00:04:18.359>
there - border of Iowa, and the western border of Wisconsin, I found that in just 18 months, between January
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of to include just the Eastern borders of to include just the Eastern borders - of Iowa and the the northern border of Iowa and the Western<00:46:00.160>
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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 1st, 2026 at 01:15 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And you see what they've done to children and women—not just this side of the border, by the way, but
- I talked to the Department of Homeland Security here. In New Mexico and in D.C. as well.
- And here we are, border state, and they're coming right through here.
- This piece of legislation applies to the coyotes bringing people across the border in groups.
- I was on the border last summer down in the Santa Teresa area, listening to our Border Patrol and some
Keywords:
sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, individualized treatment, investigational treatment, health care, life-threatening illness, patient rights, physician recommendation, informed consent, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, child protection, prosecution, crime amendments, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- about I just want to say thank you to the chairs and members of the committee for your efforts to secure
- It is going to help create opportunities for homes from border to border across the state of Minnesota
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Why doesn't the border regions reserve?
- is the border [clears throat] regions?
- Anybody from the border regions regions? Anybody from the border regions here? here? here?
- biases right for um and other security biases right for um and other security issues.<01:46:34.560
- We're the weakest link in the cyber security chain in general.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Starting several months after the horrific separations at the border that we saw in 2018, I began getting
- I now have legal permanent residence, but I once also crossed the border.
- I was an unaccompanied minor when I crossed the border into the United States from Mexico.
- I wasn't captured at the border nor had to face removal proceedings through the years.
- Starting in 2026, landlords can charge rent, a refundable security deposit, and a small set of lawful
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 1521, the Judiciary Committee’s civil law omnibus measure. The bill makes a number of minor, mostly clarifying changes, including repealing obsolete Government Code provisions, allowing juvenile courts to hear petitions to establish records of birth, death, or marriage, requiring notice of probate petitions to the Department of Child Support Services, and correcting typos in existing law. It had no opposition and was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations, though it was later placed on call pending additional votes.
Members then heard AB 57, which would reserve at least 10% of California’s Home Purchase Assistance Program funds for descendants of formerly enslaved people. The author and supporters framed it as a reparative, race-neutral-by-lineage effort to address historic housing discrimination and the racial wealth gap, while opponents argued it was an unconstitutional racial proxy and should instead be based on individual injury. The bill drew strong support and opposition testimony, was amended, and was approved on a do-pass as amended vote to Appropriations, then placed on call.
AB 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act, was heard next. The bill would expand and standardize caregiving and guardianship tools for families facing immigration-related separation, including broader use of caregiver authorization affidavits, recognition of non-relative extended family caregivers, and a new short-term guardianship process that preserves parental rights. Supporters said it would reduce trauma and help children remain with trusted caregivers; there was no opposition testimony. The committee approved it on a do-pass to Human Services vote and placed it on call.
The committee also heard AB 392, which would address non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit media by requiring uploader consent certifications, faster takedown procedures, and civil remedies against uploaders and hosting sites. A survivor testified in support, and members discussed implementation details and possible amendments; the bill was moved on a do-pass as amended basis to Appropriations and placed on call. AB 692, which would prohibit employer “stay-or-pay” debt agreements that require workers to repay training or other costs if they leave or are terminated, also advanced despite opposition from business and industry groups concerned about impacts on signing bonuses and voluntary training programs. It was sent to Appropriations on a do-pass as amended vote and placed on call, along with AB 1234, a wage-claim enforcement bill aimed at reducing Labor Commissioner delays and adding consequences for employers who fail to participate in the process. The committee also heard AB 394, which expands protections for transit workers and allows transit agencies to seek restraining orders against violent riders; it received broad support, some concern about system-wide bans, and was discussed with amendments that preserved judicial discretion.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- An essential guardrail to further secure economic stability and ensure fair employer-labor practices
- We want to make sure that we have enough security on site, that we're not assaulted in the workplace,
- We want to make sure that we have enough security on site, that we're not assaulted in the workplace,
- nursing homes from pcas to security nursing homes from pcas to security guards<00:40:26.200>
- I'm speaking today for the heart of the Range, I border that community, but we are all one North.
Keywords:
unemployment benefits, iron ore mining, economic support, workforce development, Minnesota, unemployment insurance, deferred resignation, employment, worker rights, benefits eligibility, Ellsworth Independent School District, ISD 514, school construction, school renovation, sales tax exemption, use tax refund, construction materials, HVAC replacement, boiler replacement, window replacement