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CA
Transcript Highlights:
- forget out of sight out of mind for those 300 plus kids that are still outside of our state's care custody
- Putting the negative a decrease for some students relative to others is putting them at a disadvantage
Committee:
House Education
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 18th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- were issued, will be granted written permission to leave only after agreeing to be released into the custody
- 2W25 in the back hall to sign a written form acknowledging that they are being released into the custody
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a new contract for custodial services for their campuses.
- This is for custodial services.
- This is for custodial staffing and services for University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana.
Committee:
All ALC-REVIEW
Summary:
The committee met to review a supplemental agenda item, procurement rule revisions, methods of finance, discretionary grants, contracts, reports, and a member disclosure. The supplemental agenda was accepted, and the Office of State Procurement’s rule revisions were approved after Jessica Patterson explained they were driven by 2025 legislative changes, including Act 782, CASO Consulting recommendations, and updates to sole source, bid, protest, and debarment provisions. The methods of finance and discretionary grants were also approved, covering a range of university capital projects, health and human services grants, historic preservation awards, and tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
The committee then reviewed RFQs and six ratifications. The ratifications included a Workforce Connections payment to ACT WorkKeys for services provided during a contract gap, a Department of Health ratification for water-leak repairs, a large Department of Public Safety ratification for Motorola’s Arkansas Wireless Information Network upgrade, a Veterans Affairs HVAC ratification, an ADFA medical services ratification, and a UA Little Rock painting contract ratification. Members questioned the Public Safety ratification at length about why the expired Motorola contract was not caught sooner and why it took months after discovery to come forward; agency officials said the work was tied to bond funding and was not tracked in ASIS, and the chair urged agencies to develop better monitoring procedures.
The committee approved a large slate of construction, intergovernmental, out-of-state, and in-state contracts, including many recurring service agreements for DHS, higher education institutions, corrections, health agencies, and state support functions. Several members asked about specific contracts, including aerial application services for correctional farms and a Southern Arkansas University custodial contract, and staff or agency representatives provided brief explanations. The meeting concluded with review of reports and approval of a member disclosure involving Representative Andrew Collins’ investment interest in a company leasing property to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a new contract for custodial services for their campuses.
- This is for custodial services. 69 is the University of Arkansas with Deloitte, and this is to support
- This is for custodial staffing and services for the University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana. 81 is the
Committee:
All ALC-REVIEW
Summary:
The committee met to review a supplemental agenda, procurement rule revisions, methods of finance, discretionary grants, contracts, and a member disclosure. The Office of State Procurement presented rule changes tied to 2025 legislative changes, including Act 782, with updates to sole-source definitions, unrealistic bids, protest requirements, debarment procedures, and recodification references; the committee voted to accept the supplemental agenda and approve the rules. Members also approved eight methods of finance covering university repairs, equipment replacement, property purchase, and capital projects, along with a large slate of discretionary grants for courts, health, DHS, historic preservation, and tobacco prevention programs.
The committee then reviewed RFQs and six ratifications. The ratifications included a Workforce Connections payment to ACT WorkKeys, Department of Health costs from an ice-storm-related water leak, a large Department of Public Safety ratification for Motorola’s Arkansas Wireless Information Network upgrade, Veterans Affairs HVAC and medical-service payments, and a UA Little Rock painting contract. The Department of Public Safety ratification drew extended questioning about why the expired Motorola contract had not been renewed sooner and why the issue took months to reach the committee; agency officials said the project was bond-funded, had not been tracked in ASIS, and involved ongoing negotiations and system updates. Despite concerns, the committee approved the ratifications.
Members also reviewed a long list of construction, intergovernmental, out-of-state, and in-state contracts, including numerous university, DHS, health, corrections, and state agency agreements. Several contracts were discussed in more detail, including an SAU custodial contract question about sales tax and transparency reporting, and Department of Corrections aerial application contracts for Tucker and Cummins farms, which officials said served separate facilities in different parts of the state. The committee approved the contract lists, reviewed reports, and accepted a disclosure from Representative Andrew Collins regarding his investment interest in a company leasing property to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services before adjourning.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Sep 29th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- So people who have been sentenced to a year or more are in the custody of the Department of Corrections
- Not only was our client held unlawfully, but even after his release from custody was ordered by the district
- court, he was transported for many miles... ...from custody was ordered by the district court.
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Summary:
The Tribal Relations Committee held a work session on the Keep Washington Working Act, hearing first from the Office of the Attorney General and then the Office of the Governor, followed by testimony from the ACLU of Washington, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, and One America. The Attorney General’s office described the 2019 bipartisan law as limiting state and local involvement in federal immigration enforcement, emphasizing privacy, minimal data collection, model policies for agencies, and the distinction between immigration status information and other personal data. The office said the law has not been challenged in Washington, noted similar laws in other states, and explained that agency attorneys coordinate to provide consistent guidance and defend the law in court when needed.
The governor’s office said Keep Washington Working is being implemented across state agencies through case-by-case review of data-sharing requests, coordination with the Attorney General and privacy offices, and a new executive order creating an immigration sub-cabinet and reinforcing data privacy and community engagement. Officials pointed to federal funding exceptions, including Medicaid and other programs where data must be shared to receive funds, and said the state has challenged federal grant conditions in court. In response to questions, the governor’s office said it believes the statute is consistent with federal law, applies broadly to all Washingtonians, and is being monitored for unnecessary data sharing, including at the Department of Licensing.
Advocates and the ACLU argued that Keep Washington Working is grounded in the anti-commandeering doctrine and is intended to keep state resources focused on state purposes rather than federal civil immigration enforcement. They said the law helps maintain trust so residents will seek police, fire, health, and licensing services without fear, but warned that federal enforcement and data-sharing practices are still harming communities, including people with lawful status and families separated by detention. Several speakers said the law is strong but could be improved through stronger enforcement, more consistent implementation across agencies and contractors, and possibly a private right of action. No votes or formal actions were taken; the chair closed by inviting follow-up on implementation challenges and possible legislative improvements.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Sep 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So people who have been sentenced to a year or more are in the custody of the Department of Corrections
- Not only was our client held unlawfully, but even after his release from custody was ordered by the district
- court, he was transported for many miles... ...from custody was ordered by the district court.
Summary:
The Tribal Relations Committee held a work session on the Keep Washington Working Act, hearing first from the Office of the Attorney General, then the Office of the Governor, and finally advocates from the ACLU of Washington, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, and One America. The Attorney General’s office described the 2019 bipartisan law as limiting state and local involvement in federal civil immigration enforcement, emphasizing minimal data collection, privacy protections, definitions in the statute, model policies for agencies, and the role of court orders and federal funding exceptions. Committee members asked about consistency in legal guidance, possible federal challenges, and whether the law has been litigated in Washington or elsewhere; the office said it has not been challenged in Washington and cited similar laws in other states that have been upheld or dismissed in litigation.
The governor’s office said the administration is implementing the law across agencies through case-by-case review of data-sharing requests, coordination with the Attorney General and privacy officials, and a new executive order creating an immigration sub-cabinet to improve agency coordination and community input. Officials said the state will continue to protect immigrant communities, avoid using state resources for civil immigration enforcement, and comply with federal funding requirements where necessary, citing Medicaid and other programs as examples. They also discussed recent court rulings in Washington that blocked federal grant conditions tied to immigration enforcement and said agencies are being trained to review data privacy and sharing practices.
Advocates argued that Keep Washington Working is grounded in anti-commandeering principles and is meant to ensure state resources are used for state purposes, not federal immigration enforcement. They said the law helps immigrant communities trust police, schools, and public services, but warned that data sharing and aggressive federal enforcement are eroding that trust and harming families. The panelists described cases involving alleged unlawful local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, family separation, detention, and due process concerns, and suggested possible improvements such as stronger enforcement mechanisms, a private right of action, and broader limits on data sharing. No votes or formal actions were taken; the committee closed the hearing after members thanked the presenters and invited follow-up on implementation issues and potential legislative changes.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a lot at stake—child custody, things like that.
- probation officer to lawfully place a tracking device or application. on a person within their care, custody
- my opportunity to better understand who would be responsible for those Individuals that are in our custody
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 15, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um we're certainly mindful<04:11:01.120><c> of</c><04:11:01.359><c> the</c><04:11:01.600><c> relative
- </c><04:11:02.000><c> economic</c> mindful of the relative economic mindful of the relative economic
- Um, no cell block, and so the individuals, the defendants who are brought in custody, remain in a van
- defendants who are there that custody defendants who are there that day.<04:19:28.080><c> So</c><04:
- higher um parking fee and a relatively higher um parking fee for<06:01:30.798><c> commercial</c> for
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/23/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- At this time, I will open the public hearing on House Bill 139, relative to the official designation
- to the maximum amount of relative to the maximum amount of disaster<00:58:41.880><c> relief</c><00:58
- to waiver from property taxes relative to waiver from property taxes for<05:55:38.360><c> disabled</
- </c><06:08:51.478><c> to</c> session on House Bill 101 relative to session on House Bill 101 relative
- have custody of all monies<06:21:01.878><c> in</c><06:21:02.040><c> the</c><06:21:02.200><c> fund</c
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 22nd, 2026 at 11:06 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Santa Fe, and Eddy Counties, providing that the pilot program will serve eligible children in state custody
- Health Care Authority to contract for services to develop alternative placements for youth in state custody
- neglected child in the Abuse and Neglect Act, providing for taking a newborn into temporary protective custody
- Temporary protective custody under certain circumstances, declaring an emergency.
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
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Jan 19th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Medical-Legal Death Investigation System: Lessons Learned from Death in Custody*.
- Inquests are often done in cases involving in-custody or law enforcement deaths.
- “Most likely law enforcement-involved in-custody death, maybe in a jail or a prison.
- “Most likely law enforcement-involved in-custody death, maybe in a jail or a prison.
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
freight rail, rail corridor, short-line railroad, rail-dependent uses, industrial land use, growth management act, GMA, comprehensive plan, transportation element, land use planning, local government, county planning, city planning, critical areas, agricultural lands, forest lands, mineral resource lands, urban growth area, development regulations, notice on permits
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 16th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- distribute abortion medications for the benefit of any person regardless of whether they are in DOC custody
- distribute abortion medications for the benefit of any person regardless of whether they are in DOC custody
- these doses in the care of the Department of Corrections when there is under 1,000 women currently in custody
- these doses in the care of the Department of Corrections when there is under 1,000 women currently in custody
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
patients' rights, healthcare information, medical confidentiality, health data security, healthcare access, abortion, medications, reproductive health, access, healthcare, PANDA, PANS, treatment access, mental health, legislation, preventive services, state authority, definitions clarification, public health
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- officer, and an employee of a jail, correctional, or detention facility who is responsible for the custody
- officer, and an employee of a jail, correctional, or detention facility who is responsible for the custody
- peace officer, an employee of a jail, correctional, or detention facility who is responsible for the custody
- peace officer, an employee of a jail, correctional, or detention facility who is responsible for the custody
Summary:
The House Community Safety Committee held public hearings on several bills. House Bill 2203 would create the offense of reckless interference with emergency operations for driving on a roadway known to be closed due to hazardous conditions, with gross misdemeanor penalties, a possible Class C felony enhancement if a rescue leads to injury or involves a minor or vulnerable adult, license suspension, and emergency-response cost recovery. The prime sponsor described recent flooding rescues in Orting as the impetus, and local police support emphasized responder safety and limited resources. The Sentencing Guidelines Commission opposed the felony section, saying the conduct did not warrant felony treatment and recommending a traffic infraction for the first level and a gross misdemeanor for the second.
House Bill 2293 would bar Washington law enforcement agencies, the Criminal Justice Training Commission, and related personnel from training with foreign militaries, intelligence agencies, or security services, or funding travel for that purpose. The sponsor said civilian policing should not be trained like military service and argued officers should be trained under U.S. constitutional standards. Opponents from the sheriffs and police chiefs association argued the bill was too broad and unclear, could block valuable counterterrorism and best-practice training, and might need exemptions for Canada, Mexico, and other legitimate international partnerships. Members discussed possible amendments and clarification language.
House Bill 2165 would create a new gross misdemeanor for false identification as a peace officer, covering possession or creation of realistic badges, insignia, or other items identifying someone as an officer when they are not commissioned, while preserving defenses for honorary, reserve, posse, and protected expressive uses. The sponsor and governor’s office said current law is too limited because it often requires an active impersonation before enforcement can occur; law enforcement groups supported the goal but raised concerns about definitions, vehicle markings, federal-agent coverage, and whether the offense could be plea-bargained away. House Bill 2173 would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public, with exceptions for undercover work, SWAT protective gear, and medical or environmental masks, and would allow civil suits for violations. Supporters said the bill promotes transparency and trust and responds to concerns about masked immigration enforcement; opponents warned it could expose officers to doxxing, create liability and recruitment problems, and raise constitutional issues, especially as applied to federal officers. No votes were taken on any of the bills during the hearing.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 12th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Children are in our custody... ...children are in our custody, cannot advocate for themselves.
- My oldest child was removed from our custody at just seven months old based on a misdiagnosis from a
- Without ours, we would have lost custody of our son permanently.
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first heard SB 624, which would codify DCF’s current practice of allowing batterers intervention programs to offer supplemental faith-based activities so long as participation is voluntary. The bill drew support from faith-based and family organizations, which argued it would restore access to effective rehabilitation options and remove discriminatory barriers. SB 624 was reported favorably after a roll call vote.
The committee then heard SB 42, which would require child protective investigators and child protection teams to rely on qualified medical professionals when a child has a documented pre-existing diagnosis or when a parent requests an exam, and would require clearer notice to parents and custodians at the start of an investigation. Testimony overwhelmingly came from parents, advocates, and disability rights representatives describing cases in which medically complex children were allegedly misdiagnosed as abuse victims and families were separated unnecessarily. Members expressed sympathy and support, and SB 42 was reported favorably.
Next, the committee considered CS/SB 578, creating an Alzheimer’s disease awareness initiative within the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection, brain health education, research updates, and clinical trial awareness, with outreach focused on older adults and at-risk populations. An amendment was adopted to place the campaign within the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative. A caregiver testified about the need for public education and early diagnosis, and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee also took up SPB 7018, a committee bill on child welfare that would extend the definition of “visitor” for foster homes to reduce repeated background checks, make the Step Into Success foster youth workforce pilot permanent and statewide, and create a program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare to catalog best practices among community-based care lead agencies. The bill was approved as a committee bill and reported favorably. Finally, the Department of Children and Families presented its 2025-26 final funding methodology and rates report for community-based care. Members questioned the proposed tiered model, including insurance costs, risk corridors, prevention funding, performance measures, and regional funding disparities. No vote was taken on the presentation, but members discussed the possible need for follow-up legislation and additional stakeholder input.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 12th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Children are in our custody.
- Children are in our custody and cannot advocate for themselves; we must do it for them.
- My oldest child was removed from our custody at just seven months old based on a misdiagnosis from a
- Without ours, we would have lost custody of our son permanently.
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Keywords:
child protection, medical records, investigation, abuse, neglect, healthcare, Child Protection Team, diagnosis, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimers, dementia, related dementias, brain health, early detection, caregiver support, elderly affairs, Department of Elderly Affairs, Department of Health, public health outreach, memory loss
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, you may notice the relatively low general fund share of the savings in provisions number one and
- , we anticipate additional resources and system changes associated with validating caretaker and relative
- monthly, and certain where you're seeing updated information quarterly, et cetera, and you're pinging relatively
- agency that blocks health care workers from providing care and delays the care of sick people in ICE custody
- agency that blocks healthcare workers from providing care and delays the care of sick people in ICE custody
Committees:
House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Keywords:
physician assistants, licensure compact, medical services, multistate practice, patient care access, healthcare workforce, military families, adverse actions, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, HB 2233, rural health transformation, rural health transformation program, AHCCCS, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, JLBC
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 29th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- If he had been in custody for violating the terms of his release, that murder would have never occurred
- He'd been serving a juvenile life sentence that would have kept him in custody until he was 21.
- Banks's criminal record continued while he was in custody.
- In 2022, while in custody, he escaped from the juvenile justice center and, while still in custody, he
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, SB49, Louisiana elections, party primary, primary elections, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, school board elections, election law, candidate qualification, ballot access
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- many cases, the only nexus between the county and the victims' unfortunate harm is that they were in custody
- foster youth and youth in juvenile rehabilitation, many of whom have suffered greatly while in state custody
- of sexual abuse that typically occur in foster care, detention centers, and other state or county custodial
- cases of sexual abuse typically occurs in foster care, detention centers, and other state or county custodial
- So this bill would allow any incarcerated individual in the custody of the Department of Corrections
Committee:
Senate Law & Justice
Keywords:
tort claims, state liability, Washington law, government accountability, legal process, parole, criminal justice reform, felony, recidivism, rehabilitation, public safety, personality rights, right of publicity, publicity rights, name image likeness, NIL, deepfake, AI-generated content, digital impersonation, forged digital likeness
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- them on amendments that will ensure detainees receive all appropriate resources and care while in custody
- In 2025 alone, at least 31 people died in ICE custody.
- In 2025 alone, at least 31 people died in ICE custody, the highest number in two decades, and deaths
- Since the beginning of this administration, dozens of people have died in ICE custody, the deadliest
- In 2025 alone, at least 31 people died in ICE custody, the highest number again in two years.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills focused on wildfire resilience, land use, and local government authority. SB 911 would require notification to fire agencies when a home in a high fire severity zone is sold under an agreement to complete defensible space compliance; the California Association of Realtors said it would drop opposition if the bill is amended to use the preliminary change of ownership report, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 994 would bar local officials from entering nondisclosure agreements that prevent them from sharing information with the elected decision makers of their jurisdiction; supporters framed it as a transparency measure, and it passed 4-0 as amended. The consent calendar, including SB 958 and several other bills, was also adopted 4-0.
The committee then took up SB 1041, which would expand PACE financing for wildfire home-hardening improvements statewide and add consumer protections, hardship provisions, and reporting requirements. Supporters, including Renew Financial and Cal Fire Local 2881, argued it would help homeowners finance fire-resistant roofs, vents, and other upgrades. Opponents, including homeowner advocates, county tax collectors, mortgage lenders, and consumer groups, warned that PACE has a history of contractor abuse, high costs, liens that survive bankruptcy, and risks to vulnerable homeowners. After extended debate, the bill advanced 3-2 to Appropriations and remained on call.
SB 1075 would require local governments in AB 617 communities to consider air-quality impacts and community emissions reduction plans when approving certain commercial and industrial projects. Environmental justice supporters said the bill would help implement long-promised pollution reductions in heavily burdened communities, while business, local government, planning, and industry groups argued it duplicated CEQA and existing permitting processes, created litigation risk, and could deter investment and jobs. The bill passed 3-2 and remained on call. SB 958, relating to the Midway Rising redevelopment project in San Diego, was presented as a path for a long-planned housing and entertainment project with at least 4,250 homes, including 2,000 affordable units, and it passed 3-0 to Appropriations.
Finally, SB 1182 would require local governments to consider insurance availability in safety planning for development in high fire hazard areas. The author said the bill responds to rising insurance costs and the Fair Plan’s growth, while supporters said it would better align land-use decisions with wildfire risk. Opponents and some committee members argued the bill was too vague, could burden cities, and would not solve the underlying insurance market problem. The discussion was ongoing when the transcript ended.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- have it and so this will give them the opportunity to opt back in if they choose to stay in state custody
- A lot of kids won't participate in it, they're they've probably had their fill of being in state custody
- To my knowledge, there is one inmate that is in Department of Corrections custody for the crime of DUI
- the oh the incident that was the Inspiration for the bill, not the target of the bill, is in DOC custody
- , and so this simply changes the, for lack of a better word, the venue of custody to a different venue
Bills:
SJR47 , SB1491 , SB1579 , SB1806 , SB1552 , SB483 , SB63 , SB137 , SB346 , SB514 , SB1344 , SB1360 , SB1380 , SB1437 , SB1189 , SB1217 , SB1221 , SB1262 , SB1272 , SB1325 , SB1339 , SB201
Keywords:
voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter