Video & Transcript Research : 'Judiciary Committee'
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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Information Technology Oversight Committee (11-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- Are there any more questions or comments from our committee members?
- committee schedule actually comes out. committee schedule actually comes out.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony from Michael McCurley, president of Zo Education and a senior vice president with Zo Group, about the company’s role in providing broadband and managed network services to Kentucky schools. He said Zo Education serves all Kentucky K-12 public school districts in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, offering more bandwidth at lower cost than the prior provider and also providing cybersecurity and network protection. He emphasized that reliable connectivity is essential for instruction, testing, remote coursework, and school administration.
McCurley also addressed the ongoing contract dispute involving the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and Open Fiber Silicom, saying Zo Education is not a party to the litigation but is concerned about possible disruption to schools and students. In response to committee questions, he said the company incurred unexpected costs when it had to reroute connections and build alternate network paths, including one school move that cost more than $50,000 to serve a site generating under $2,000 per month. He said outages and incidents are more frequent when Kentucky Wired access is unavailable, and that Zo could not have bid at its current price without access to Kentucky Wired.
Committee members discussed the broader implications of the dispute and the state’s broadband structure. Senator Williams said the committee’s priority is avoiding disruption to students and noted concerns about infrastructure purchases and upgrades tied to the network, saying he had not seen clear contractual support for some of the expenditures. He also referenced a future audit and said the committee should preserve options and taxpayer funds. The committee then reviewed its report to LRC, including changes related to infrastructure purchases and water asset management technology, and agreed to submit the report without a committee vote. The chair announced the next meeting would be in January, with no December meeting scheduled, and the committee adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 6th, 2026 at 04:27 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Hello, good afternoon, committee members.
- Hello, good afternoon, committee members.
- Okay, we're going to go to our committee.
- Chair and members of the committee.
- Chairman and members of the committee, we do.
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, uh, committee members, I thank you for accommodating us on a little earlier time this morning
- Thank you, committee. >> Senator Smith, would you like to recognize one more?
- I would also say it's important for us to keep in mind that those of us on this committee are not Gen
- We're up against the clock on the Banking and Insurance Committee meeting.
- Uh, members, as I said, Senator Chap, we will have the bill back in committee next week to vote.
Keywords:
military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, judicial compensation, salary adjustments, district attorneys, Judges, local officials, computer science, education reform
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee and chair.
- Chairman and the committee.
- Thank you, committee.
- I would ask the committee to.
- Thank you, committee.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, HB28, public testimony, committee decorum, bill substitute, legislative process
Summary:
The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education (2-5-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee, committee, committee. Uh, as soon as everyone takes their seats, we'll proceed.
- I'd like to introduce my vice chair for this committee, Mike Klein.
- Good morning, committee. My name is Antonia Leade. I'm director at Equal First Aid.
- If I can please have a moment, I will show the committee what a LifeVac is.
- representative there's also a committee representative there's also a committee sub<00:13:33.320
Keywords:
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Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 44, “Landon’s Law,” sponsored by Rep. Candy Massaroni. The bill would allow schools to keep anti-choking devices such as LifeVac on hand while limiting liability. Testimony from Equal First Aid and LifeVac emphasized that choking is a leading cause of death for children, that the devices are noninvasive and FDA-registered, and that updated Red Cross guidance allows their use when standard rescue protocols fail or are not feasible. Lauren McCubbins, Landon McCubbin’s mother, gave emotional testimony about her 8-year-old son’s death from choking at school and urged the committee to give schools an added rescue option. Members asked questions about how the device works, whether the Heimlich maneuver remains part of the protocol, and whether the bill is limited to LifeVac or applies to similar devices. The bill was reported favorably, with a roll call vote showing unanimous support from members present.
The committee then heard a bill sponsored by Rep. J. Baker aimed at reducing administrative burdens in schools and supporting teacher recruitment and retention. The measure would lengthen the required evaluation cycle for tenured teachers from every three years to every five years, provide teachers a copy of their employment contract upon request, streamline professional development provisions, update continuous school improvement plan filing requirements, restore schools’ ability to use Title II funds for certain programs after an unintended consequence of prior legislation, and require KDE to review reporting requirements and eliminate those not required by law. Rep. Baker said the bill was developed with teachers and administrators through a working group and is intended to reduce “check-the-box” tasks so educators can focus on instruction. Amanda Butler of Spencer County Schools and other educators testified that the changes would save time, preserve funding for mentor and induction programs, and reduce repetitive paperwork. Rep. Fleming asked for clarification on the longer evaluation cycle, and an educator witness explained that each evaluation involves pre-observation, observation, and post-observation time and that districts would still retain flexibility to evaluate more often if needed. No final vote on this bill was included in the transcript excerpt.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- of who is the executive committee.
- The committee is really responsible for in that.
- Also, the committee will report to the legislative finance committee. they need to meet these needs.
- Also, the committee will report to the legislative finance committee on how the implementation of the
- The committee voted to approve the funding formula.
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 22nd, 2026 at 02:01 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, members of the committee. Good afternoon, Mr. Chair, members of the committee.
- Chair and committee members.
- I'm asking for, we're as a committee, after questions from every committee member who's interested in
- Chair, members of the committee.
- So I guess I would just ask the committee that if the committee decision is to not fund that from recurring
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 22nd, 2026 at 11:06 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , then the House Judiciary Committee.
- Committee and then the House Judiciary Committee.
- Committee, then the House Judiciary Committee.
- Then the House Judiciary Committee.
- , then the House Judiciary Committee. and Indian Affairs Committee, then the House Judiciary Committee
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, members of the committee, thanks for having us.
- Chair, and members of the committee.
- Members of the committee, my name is David Kiston.
- Questions from committee members. Senator Trujillo, Mr.
- Chair and members of the committee.
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 20th, 2026 at 04:16 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Study Committee.
- Chair, committee, there are four phases.
- Chair, members of the committee? Mr.
- Chairman and Representative Herrera, so the Senate Rules Committee is the only Standing Committee of
- I move that the committee approve House Bill 1.
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, committee. And thank y'all for getting up early for one bill and coming down here.
- Thank you, committee. And thank y'all for getting up early for one bill and coming down here.
- Thank you, committee. up a little bit. Uh the only changes up a little bit.
- >> Any questions any committee members? >> Any questions any committee members?
- Thank you chairman.<00:10:10.320>
Thank <00:10:10.480>you <00:10:10.640>committee.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and the nomination of Kashyap Patel, of Nevada, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Departmen Feb 13th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- So our next meeting, last week, committee Democrats exercised their right under the committee rules to
- Before we even had a hearing, committee members called Mr.
- After receiving a pardon from President Trump, Reffitt attended Kash Patel's Senate Judiciary Committee
- Patel's testimony before this committee.
- So this is what we're doing to the FBI right now. was asked in committee and he was asked after committee
Bills:
SB331
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion
Summary:
In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Joint Meeting of Senate Local Government & House State and Local Government (3-1-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdibkIEv6bw, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This is a Joint meeting of the House Standing Committee on Local Government and Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government.
Meeting Start: 00:00
Roll Call: 00:36
Discussion and Update on Federal Grants: 01:54
Motions that 2023 Block Grants Meet Criteria: 11:13, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
2023 House Impeachment Committee - UPON ADJOURNMENT - (1-5-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtqIVkI_vOY, 2026-06-21T07:17:02+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00
ROLL CALL 00:11
DISCUSSION ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE 01:16
RULES & ASK FOR MOTION TO ADOPT THE RULES.
RECEIVED 2 IMPEACHMENT PETITIONS & DISCUSSION WILL BE UPCOMING.
VOICE VOTE ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE RULES.
ORDERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION 01:54, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 April 13, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tKnr5jEGCc, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Monday, April 13, 2020
You can view department plans, documents, committee reports, meeting agendas, links, resources, and agendas here at https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/specialcommittee.aspx?comm=scovid&year=2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of
Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and
timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
11:30 a.m. Office of the Governor
Ms. Linda Chu Takayama, Chief of Staff
12:00 p.m. Office of Enterprise Technology
Mr. Douglas Murdock, Chief Information Officer
12:45 p.m. Department of Taxation
Ms. Rona Suzuki, Director
1:30 p.m. Department of Human Resources Development
Mr. Ryker Wada, Director
Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely
via video or teleconference.
The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 53 on Oahu and will go out
live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels.
No public testimony will be accepted.
Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Monday, April 13, 2020
If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to
waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov.
-End of Agenda-, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Let's go ahead and get rolling.
- Welcome to the Senate Judiciary Committee, and thank you for being here. Thank you, sir.
- Good morning, welcome to Judiciary. Good morning, welcome to Judiciary. My name is Candace Brown.
- members of the Judiciary.
- Thank you, committee members.
Keywords:
jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, SB116, machine gun conversion devices, switches, pistol conversion device, auto sear, firearm accessories, machine gun, automatic weapon, semiautomatic pistol, gun control
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Thu Feb 11, 2021 @ 9:00 AM , 10:45 AM & 11 AM
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTxhQTonAbM, 2026-07-02T01:22:30+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, With joint hearings (tentative times)
Committee of Water and Land at 10:45 AM
Committee of Transportation at 11:00 AM
Hearing Agendas affiliated with this live stream:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_02-11-21_.HTM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-WAL_02-11-21_.HTM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-TRN_02-11-21_.HTM, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And so representatives of the members of the committee...
- Military and Veterans Affairs committees kind of changed.
- And so Representative Owen chairs the House Committee and Senator Bass chairs the Senate Committee.
- "Good morning, Chair and members of this committee.
- I've been on that committee for eight years.
Keywords:
legal representation, attorney general, elected officials, defense, legislative acts, judicial review, judiciary, election, judges, 19th Judicial District Court, East Baton Rouge, precincts, coroner, retention, body, mortuary, investigation, missing persons, Amber Alert, Endangered Missing Child Advisory
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard a series of Senate and House bills, mostly dealing with courts, veterans, public safety, and licensing. Early actions included favorable reports on SB 317, which adds the House and Senate Military and Veterans Affairs committee chairs to the Louisiana Military Advisory Council, and SB 357, which updates court administration and appellate e-case management provisions, cleans up outdated language, and revises reimbursement and security rules. SB 232, funding the judges’ supplemental compensation fund, was amended and reported favorably, and SB 421, modernizing electronic records terminology and safeguards, was also reported favorably. Several House bills were voluntarily deferred, including HB 1190, HB 1097, and later HB 374-1.
The committee then took up SB 208 on veterans’ services, which was presented as a response to the earlier court ruling striking down Act 479. The bill seeks to regulate unaccredited “claim shark” businesses that charge veterans for disability-claim assistance, while exempting federally regulated accredited agents. Testimony from the Department of Veterans Affairs supported the bill as a way to protect veterans from predatory practices, while an opposing witness argued the issue is preempted by federal law and should be left to Congress or the pending Fifth Circuit appeal. Despite the objection, the bill was reported favorably.
Members also advanced SB 510, which would restrict access to certain licensed establishments that sell hemp-based intoxicating products, especially bar-like venues where minors can currently enter; Alcohol and Tobacco Control explained the bill’s purpose and scope. HB 302, by Representative Chasson, was discussed as a measure to prohibit vape sales near schools, with testimony from public health and ATC witnesses noting the need to align the bill with existing licensing and local-ordinance authority; the committee moved it favorably after discussion. Finally, SB 34, creating “Brian’s Call” emergency alerts for missing children and adults with developmental disabilities, drew extensive emotional testimony from families and disability advocates and was reported favorably, as was SB 164, which adds public works employees to the definition of first responders. The committee adjourned after reporting HB 597, which restructures judicial compensation rules and eliminates the commission after a delayed effective date, and after deferring HB 374-1.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Public Safety Committee Meeting - 2025-03-28
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the committee.
- Welcome to the committee, Director Cook.
- Chair and committee members.
- As you know, DPS has divisions that fall within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
- Welcome to the committee.
Bills:
HF2432
Keywords:
HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board