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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not aware of that. Oh, Casey Soort, Deputy General Counsel.
- I'm not aware of that being what was discussed.
- I think most folks are not aware that half of my budget goes to counties.
- Yes, sir, I think most folks are not aware that half of my budget goes to counties.
- I am not aware of any systemic challenges. You said you're not seeing anything like that, are you?
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency Mar 25th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- And just so the committee is aware, some of the good ideas didn't require statutory change.
- Because I think that's important for us to think about, be aware of.
- I'm not aware of how often that happens.
- And you’re going to have to do things like we’re doing now, aware...
- It's an awareness, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement change management system.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (10/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Having had my share of high-conflict cases in the past, as I'm sure you're aware, we already have the
- Having had my share of high-conflict cases in the past, as I'm sure you're aware, we already have the
- Having had my share of high-conflict cases in the past, as I'm sure you're aware, we already have the
- the judges are aware of their criminal<00:42:31.920><c> behavior.
- </c> therefore help the family court be aware therefore help the family court be aware that<00:43:01.599
Summary:
The subcommittee on Family Court reviewed several previously distributed reports, including a comparison of family court structures in other states and a report on improving New Hampshire family court pre-trial and mediation practices. The main new topic was a report on the intersection of domestic violence and family courts in New Hampshire, with members discussing how domestic violence cases in superior or district court can overlap with custody matters in family court and how courts may not be aware of related proceedings in other venues.
Members discussed RSA 490-D:2 and related statutes, noting that family courts have original jurisdiction over certain abuse, neglect, and domestic violence matters, with concurrent jurisdiction in some protective-order cases. The discussion focused on practical problems such as confidentiality in domestic violence cases, limited access to case information by nonparties, and the need for courts to better communicate about companion cases. Suggestions included a shared or unified database, expanded lethality assessments for law enforcement, and a requirement that criminal courts report domestic violence convictions or protective-order violations to family court so judges are aware of the full case context.
The subcommittee also discussed ways to help self-represented litigants, including better education at first appearance, clearer guidance about raising protective orders or criminal charges at hearings, daily docket review by clerks, and a possible “lawyer for the day” program modeled on Massachusetts. One member raised the idea of a family safety docket, while another noted that New Hampshire already has a complex case docket for high-conflict matters and that cases generally stay with one judge when possible. No votes were taken, and the chair said the subcommittee would continue reviewing materials and could return to work next year, with possible bill amendments to follow.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, I believe they are made aware of the plan, but they're not trained in it.
- They were aware of a lot of this information. They were on alert.
- It's raining, but he is not aware of anything crazy going on.
- He sends it to all the members of a family: be aware.
- We're aware of it. Okay.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/16/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I really want to understand because like if I'm not aware of this organization given the work that I
- Representative Greenman said, "Uh, chair and members, part of the reason you may not be aware of them
- Um this I I wasn't aware of Minnesota.
- Um this I I wasn't aware of this<00:48:08.960><c> in</c><00:48:09.200><c> state</c><00:48:09.440><c>
- </c> just wanted to note that I became aware just wanted to note that I became aware of<00:53:56.000>
Bills:
HF3732
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- That adds time, introduces the possibility of error, and limits shared awareness.
- A unified awareness platform would change that.
- platform</c> awareness.
- A unified awareness platform awareness.
- ,</c> have to be told, they have to be aware, have to be told, they have to be aware, they<00:49:08.760
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Budget Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But we've tried to do every awareness thing we can.
- And that is something that we are aware of.
- The witness said he was not aware of any.
- So they're aware of it.
- So they're aware of it.
Summary:
Attorney General Catherine Hanaway presented the Office of the Attorney General’s FY 2027 budget request and outlined her office’s priorities: reducing violent crime, targeting illegal and unregulated activities she described as a “vice squad” focus, protecting Missourians from fraud, and improving the office’s legal work. She highlighted major cases and enforcement efforts, including litigation over insulin pricing, Dollar General pricing practices, a criminal prosecution in Hermann, the Jackson County assessment dispute, and a new lawsuit involving Misha’s board policy. Committee members asked about cybercrime enforcement, cooperation with federal authorities, VLTs, ballot and referendum litigation, and the office’s approach to diversity-related legal issues. Hanaway said cybercrime and no-call enforcement rely heavily on multi-state and federal cooperation, and she emphasized that many cases begin with citizen reports.
Members also questioned the cost and scope of ongoing election-related litigation, including redistricting and referendum cases, and Hanaway said her office is defending the laws and ballot processes as required. She estimated roughly $600,000 in staff time over about six months for the referendum/redistricting work combined. Several members raised concerns about the Misha lawsuit and whether similar statutory provisions elsewhere in state government could raise the same legal issues; Hanaway responded that the case involved a board rule, not a statute, and turned on whether the requirement functioned as a quota. The committee also discussed child sexual exploitation, human trafficking, Medicaid fraud, and the use of outside counsel and pro hac vice fees. Hanaway said the office is using non-GR funds where possible and is not requesting pay increases this year.
The Missouri Office of Prosecution Services then presented its budget. Officials explained that MOPS trains and supports prosecutors statewide, including on DWIs, child sex cases, and new prosecutor training, and that its budget request matches the governor’s recommendation. Members asked about support for local prosecutors, the nine counties without elected prosecutors, and the new conviction integrity unit; staff said the unit’s positions were shifted between line items and that the office can help answer prosecutorial questions through its general counsel. The committee then moved to the Department of Public Safety budget. DPS reviewed funding for crime victims notification, law enforcement recruitment and retention, drug task forces, academy scholarships, Blue Star grants, local crime prevention, school safety, World Cup security, 988 trainings, wastewater testing in schools, and other programs. Members asked about the $59 million federal FIFA World Cup grant, school safety app funding, and wastewater testing participation; DPS said the World Cup funds require no state match, the app funding is being phased out, and schools opted into the testing program. The committee recessed before finishing the DPS book, with plans to return later.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 24th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- As you're no doubt aware, please...
- I'm not aware of any other letter, though, personally myself. I'm not either.
- Are you aware that members of our body testified under oath?
- I think we're all aware that this is very complicated work.
- I'm not aware. So there may be? I'm not aware. I don't know, okay.
Committee:
House Congressional Redistricting, Select
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there plans in the works to look at these facilities that you're aware of?
- I am aware of the bamboo, clumping bamboo.
- <00:13:03.360><c> of</c><00:13:03.680><c> I</c><00:13:03.760><c> am</c><00:13:03.920><c> aware</c><00
- of I am aware of uh the bamboo aware of I am aware of uh the bamboo clumping<00:13:07.480><c> Bamboo
- I am not aware of what those discussions would look like.
Committee:
House Higher Education
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education heard several measures focused on health, environment, and research. HB 970 would allow chiropractic students to participate in clinical practice under direct supervision; the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic offered comments and asked for a delayed implementation date until July 2027 to allow time to adopt rules, while the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the bill. Members also discussed that there are currently no chiropractic schools in the state.
The committee then heard HB 1185, which creates a plant-based building materials working group, and HB 1337, which establishes an endemic plant seed bank pilot program. Supporters of HB 1185 said the bill could help create green jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing materials such as bamboo, hempcrete, and bio-cements, with questions raised about in-state processing. For HB 1337, witnesses supported the goal of preserving endemic species but said a large-scale refrigerated storage and seed-production facility would be needed; one witness estimated startup costs of about $6 million for one island and noted existing seed banks are small-scale and not designed for reforestation.
HB 1300 would fund a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center multi-ethnic cohort study on cancer disparities among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Filipinos, and Asians, including environmental and social factors such as proximity to landfills. The Cancer Center, ACS CAN, and labor representatives supported the bill, emphasizing health disparities and concerns about landfill exposure; committee members asked about federal funding, and the Cancer Center said it would pursue NIH, private, and foundation support, with the state share described as $500,000 per year for two years. HB 736 would create a wastewater technology testing pilot program at the Water Resources Research Center; supporters said it could help certify cheaper alternatives to costly cesspool and septic upgrades, and the Department of Health supported the measure. The committee also heard HB 531, which authorizes special license plates for the Cancer Center; supporters said it would raise visibility and funds, and the Cancer Center estimated revenue would likely be under $100,000. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation May 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not aware that any departments that are focused on workers are doing this.
- I am aware that... ...workers are doing this. We did do some research.
- And then I am aware of Caltrans.
- But frankly, I'm not aware of where specific... ...of one of my colleagues, but frankly, I'm not aware
- So I just wanted to make sure that you're aware of that. Sure.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-15 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And are you aware..."
- And are you aware, of the child can bring a wrongful death action.
- I'm not aware of that changing any policy that's in place regarding campus carry.
- None that I'm aware of. Representative Eskamani: Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker.
- It's a free system, so the bill analysis is the studies that I'm aware of, and I'm not aware of any others
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I am not aware of that, but I am not the special education coordinator there, so I feel like I would
- I am not aware of any, but I'd ask—no, I'm not aware of any either. Okay, thank you.
- of any but I'd ask that's I am not aware of any but I'd ask that's you<00:28:32.760><c> to</c><00:28
- :33.120><c> no</c><00:28:33.240><c> I'm</c><00:28:33.360><c> not</c><00:28:33.480><c> aware</c><00:28
- either you to no I'm not aware of any either okay<00:28:35.600><c> thank</c><00:28:36.159><c> you</c
Committee:
Senate Education
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 78 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House bill designating Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, House No. 3388.
- An act designating Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, House No. 3388.
- An act designating Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, House No. 3388.
Summary:
The House took up several committee reports and adopted a series of congratulatory resolutions, including recognition of the Monson Lions Club’s 70th anniversary, the town of Groveland’s 175th anniversary, and James McLaughlin’s retirement from the Franklin Fire Department. The chamber also considered two emergency preambles for sick leave bank bills and adopted both, for James Caruso of the Department of Transportation and Carlos Borges of the Department of Correction. A separate bill dissolving the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation was passed to be enacted.
The Rules Committee reported and the House adopted orders extending reporting deadlines for the Housing Committee and the Environment and Natural Resources Committee. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee then listed a number of bills for House consideration, including measures on the Gloucester Fisheries Commission, a special mayoral election in Methuen, assault and battery on a transit worker, retirement benefits for Levera Gilbert and Leo McCaskill, Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, recall elections in Berlin, special police officer age limits in Weston, moderator terms in Holden, legal notices in Hingham, and support orders for adult children in need of support. The House suspended Rule 7A, ordered these bills to a third reading, and later passed several of them to be engrossed.
On third reading, the House passed to be engrossed bills increasing the income limit for Ipswich’s senior tax deferral program, adjusting Springfield’s local property tax assessment rules, and amending the Seacon town charter. The Seacon bill was amended by substitution before passage. The two sick leave bank bills for Caruso and Borges were then passed to be enacted. The House also adopted an order to adjourn to meet the following Tuesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 20 Mar 2nd, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- commending the New England Hemophilia Association for its recognition of March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness
- The House bill making August 10 as Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts, House No. 5028, and the
- An act making August 10 as Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts, House No. 5028, and an act relative
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
Transcript Highlights:
- These efforts, together, indicate the committee is already well aware of the importance of strong data
- I know I want technology to work very well, but I'm also very, very aware of the risks that it poses.
- That gave me the somber awareness that my data is being shared and sold without my consent.
- I am very aware of how easily identifiable I am because of my physical appearance and the work I do.
- You’re aware of the work that’s been done in Connecticut a few years ago.
Summary:
The committee hearing focused on a package of Massachusetts privacy and technology bills, especially measures to ban the sale of location data, establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, and regulate biometric recognition and surveillance pricing. Chairs and sponsors argued that self-regulation has failed, that data brokers and large tech companies routinely collect and monetize sensitive information, and that state action is needed because federal protections are weak or absent. Several speakers tied the bills to reproductive health, gender-affirming care, domestic violence, children’s data, and other sensitive uses of location and biometric information.
Supporters included legislators and advocates who backed H. 86/S. 197 (Location Shield), H. 78/S. 45/H. 104/S. 29 (comprehensive privacy bills), H. 99/S. 47 (surveillance pricing in grocery stores), and H. 36/S. 36 (biometric recognition accountability). They emphasized data minimization, bans on selling sensitive data, consumer rights to access, delete, and opt out, and in some cases a private right of action. Several witnesses said Massachusetts should lead or align with other states, while others argued that stronger protections are needed because data can be weaponized by stalkers, anti-abortion actors, abusive partners, insurers, or law enforcement.
Industry and coalition witnesses urged the committee to favor a more standardized, interoperable framework modeled on laws already adopted in other states, warning that novel definitions, data-minimization rules, and private rights of action could create compliance burdens, confusion, and costs for businesses, including small businesses. They argued that entity-level exemptions for sectors already covered by federal laws like HIPAA or GLBA promote consistency, and that Attorney General enforcement is preferable to private lawsuits. Committee members questioned witnesses on patchwork concerns, the scope of exemptions, and whether the proposed bills would harm or help consumers and small businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; written testimony was noted as due later, and the committee continued taking testimony from multiple panels and virtual witnesses.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Yes, I am aware of that. Yes, I am aware of that. >> Thank<01:05:34.640><c> you.
- of</c><01:06:09.000><c> uh</c> I'm not aware of uh I'm not aware of uh there<01:06:09.800><c> being<
- Um, are you aware of any municipalities that Are you aware of any municipalities that have requested
- I'm aware of one case.
- </c> I'm aware of a lot of these issues. I'm aware of a lot of these issues.
Committee:
House Transportation
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee Mar 24th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So I think the last one that we're aware of is in 2018.
- I wasn't aware that there was a statute that required us as a board to do that.
- I wasn't aware that there was a statute that required us as a board to do that.
- None that I'm aware of. I mean, again, it's not something I'd be adverse to.
- Or you weren't aware of it happening either?
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So I think the last one that we're aware of is in 2018.
- So I think the last one that we're aware of is in 2018.
- I wasn't aware that there was a statute that required us as a board to do that.
- None that I'm aware of. I mean, again, it's not something I'd be adverse to.
- But yes, we were made aware of this, I think, back last year towards the end of the fiscal year, and
Summary:
The Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee met to receive a series of audit presentations, beginning with approval of the prior meeting minutes and a review of the state’s annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2025. The State Auditor’s Office and the Office of Management and Budget reported a clean opinion on the state’s financial statements and described continued growth in net position, strong general fund balance, and significant Legacy Fund investment income. Committee members asked about how the report reflects long-term finances and how North Dakota compares with other states, and OMB noted that the ACFR is based on audited actual results rather than budget forecasts.
The committee then heard the North Dakota University System audit, which also received a clean opinion but included four findings: misreporting of Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund construction money, insufficient monitoring of service organizations, improper bank reconciliations at several campuses, and investment/cash recording issues at Bismarck State College. University System officials agreed with the findings and said corrective actions were underway, including internal review of bank reconciliations and greater use of shared services. Members also questioned practices such as campus use of certificates of deposit and whether repeated findings were being adequately addressed.
Additional audits were presented for the State Fair Association, State Auditor’s Office, Workforce Safety and Insurance, Housing Finance Agency, Housing Incentive Fund, Job Service North Dakota, the Retirement and Investment Office, PERS, the Center for Distance Education, the Securities Department, the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents, the Ethics Commission, and the Office of Administrative Hearings. Most received clean opinions with no findings; exceptions included a repeat component-unit issue at the State Fair Foundation, a securities personnel-evaluation finding, and a Housing Finance Agency finding involving a late return of escrow surplus. The committee also discussed broader oversight issues, including the need for independent auditing of the Ethics Commission, possible legislative changes to give the State Auditor more subpoena power and independent legal counsel, and future work on data analytics, cybersecurity reviews, and audit capacity. The meeting recessed for lunch after these discussions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/04/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So, their awareness of what the industry truly is is lacking.
- So, they do get earlier exposure to that opportunity and more awareness.
- So, their awareness of what the industry truly is is lacking.
- So, they do get earlier exposure to that opportunity and more awareness.
- Um, I don't know that that was intended maybe that way, but uh, I just want you guys to be aware that
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 34 (2-25-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:30:50.799><c> and</c> is designed to increase awareness and is designed to increase awareness
- ><c> signs</c><00:31:01.919><c> and</c> raising awareness to the signs and raising awareness to the signs
- It's a great bill that brings awareness to this specific type 1 diabetes problem.
- had to become aware, had to become aware had to become aware, had to become aware of<00:33:54.640><c>
- </c><00:34:19.359><c> for</c><00:34:19.599><c> the</c> continues to bring awareness for the continues