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AZ
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/16/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- These include patterns of controlling behavior that haven't crossed into criminal conduct, harassment
- These include patterns of controlling behavior that haven't crossed into criminal conduct, harassment
- </c> that haven't crossed into criminal that haven't crossed into criminal conduct,<01:18:03.679><c>
- conduct.
- conduct.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the firm administrator, and we are a criminal defense firm.
- I am the firm administrator, and we are a criminal defense firm.
- The presupposition was that this was all lawful conduct.
- The presupposition was this was all lawful conduct.
- We shouldn't criminalize things when people don't have that criminal mind.
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from Jessica Spencer on cannabis, criminal justice, and mental health. She argued that marijuana products have become far more potent over time, that high-potency THC and hemp-derived products are widely available in Florida, and that daily or near-daily use can contribute to addiction, psychosis, and other mental health problems, especially for adolescents. She also said cannabis is linked to violent crime and suicide in some cases, urged more prevention funding in schools, stronger regulation of Delta-8 and similar products, better law enforcement and regulatory oversight, expanded treatment and diversion options, and more expungement opportunities for simple possession. Senators questioned her about potency data, testing methods, and whether she was claiming causation in violent cases; she said she was and noted she had worked on the No on 3 campaign while still favoring decriminalization of simple possession rather than full legalization.
The committee then took up several bills. CS/SB 150, “Trooper’s Law,” was amended and reported favorably; it makes extreme animal cruelty during a declared emergency a third-degree felony, inspired by the rescue of a dog during Hurricane Milton. SB 234, the Jason Rayner Act, was reported favorably after debate over its changes to self-defense language and mandatory life imprisonment for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer; supporters said it closes a loophole exposed in the Rayner case, while opponents raised concerns about unintended consequences and mandatory sentencing. CS/SB 138, “Trenton’s Law,” also passed after amendment; it increases penalties for repeat DUI/vehicular homicide offenders and adds language on intoxicating substances, with supporters citing the death of Trenton Stewart and opponents warning about cannabis impairment standards and first refusal penalties.
SB 130, dealing with compensation for wrongful incarceration, was reported favorably. The bill removes Florida’s “clean hands” bar, extends the filing deadline from 90 days to two years, and allows exonerees with factual innocence findings to pursue compensation and civil remedies. Support came from innocence and civil liberties advocates. The committee also received a law enforcement presentation from Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Channing Taylor on impaired driving enforcement, DRE training, and crash data, emphasizing that drug impairment—especially cannabis—plays a major role in fatal crashes and that officers rely on observation and field testing because roadside chemical testing is limited.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part I) May 21st, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, the criminal side? Yes, that's...
- From a criminal perspective. So I'm catching what you're pitching.
- Therefore, it doesn't have to be completely criminal, but parallel to conduct under the following provisions
- Because that's criminal, the words that are being used in that context relate more to the criminal side
- I'm speaking for the civil side, not the criminal side.
Bills:
HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147
Keywords:
child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (3-11-25) - Upon Adjournment
Transcript Highlights:
- It stays the same as criminal mischief.
- Um, and then if they do $500 or more, that says criminal mischief is a Class D felony.
- It stays the same as criminal mischief.
- Um, and then if they do $500 or more, that says criminal mischief is a Class D felony.
- By use of criminal contempt proceedings, if necessary.
Keywords:
This meeting will take place upon adjournment of the Senate Chambers. There is not an exact time for this meeting therefore a placeholder time for the live stream has been set for 4:00PM est.
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:20
HB 10: 00:00:47
HB 399: 00:03:40, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up two House bills. House Bill 10, relating to the rights of real property owners, was presented as a response to squatting. The sponsors said it would create a streamlined process to remove unauthorized occupants from real property, define “squatter” in statute, and keep existing criminal mischief penalties aligned for damage to property. After a motion and second, the bill was approved and reported favorably with the expression that it should pass.
The committee then heard House Bill 399, relating to interference with legislative proceedings. The sponsor and the Senate Sergeant at Arms said the bill is intended to protect the General Assembly’s ability to conduct business by penalizing obstructing or impeding legislators or legislative employees and disruptive conduct in legislative spaces, while still allowing protest. They emphasized that the measure would give the legislative branch protections similar to those already available to the executive and judicial branches, and that arrests would be made only at the call of leadership or a committee chair.
Members voted to advance House Bill 399 after discussion. One senator explained that while he supported moving the bill forward, he was concerned the language could be broad enough to cover peaceful demonstrations, such as teachers rallying at the Capitol, and said he would need more time before deciding how to vote on the floor. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably with the expression that it should pass, and then adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/31/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> higher class directly in our criminal higher class directly in our criminal laws<01:15:35.760><c
- conduct.
- </c><01:20:35.800><c> this</c><01:20:35.960><c> Bill</c> criminal conduct so last year this Bill criminal
- ><c> of</c><01:21:11.960><c> it</c> changed it uh the Criminal part of it changed it uh the Criminal
- </c> to constitute allegations of criminal to constitute allegations of criminal conduct<01:32:13.360
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Executive director of Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and we show you, uh, OK, and we show you
- I'm the executive director for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
- Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
- We often get confused with being with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
- Start by beginning by with talking about the criminal division of our offices.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Fraud Committee Meeting - 2025-04-28
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It plays an important and defined role in criminal prosecution.
- Instead of primarily only homicides, in the last two years we've been also able to take criminal sexual
- I'm proud to say that in the last five years, we've helped 39 counties prosecute more than 100 criminal
- concerning conduct to help detect and correct potential concerns.
- To make sure your donation dollars are working as they should, to assist in the criminal prosecutions
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- These criminals are making choices that put us all at risk.
- The criminal that That committed this crime, and I say criminal because he was a criminal.
- We show you registered as the first assistant criminal district attorney.
- The current pro law is a quarter-time offense, and they also get good conduct time.
- At this time, the chair calls up Allen Place, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:11:19.760><c> disposition</c> separately from the criminal disposition separately from the criminal
- <00:11:27.360><c> convicted</c> criminally convicted criminally convicted but<00:11:29.839><c> you</c
- Um that part of a a criminal case.
- </c><01:05:43.440><c> uh</c> investigating and doing criminal uh investigating and doing criminal uh
- </c> grand jury, but those are criminal grand jury, but those are criminal rules. rules. rules.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> conduct is prohibited. conduct is prohibited.
- The subject matter of federal criminal law requires that the conduct being proscribed be tethered to
- certain specific principles forbidding criminal conduct that is clearly harmful to everyone.
- </c><03:30:19.600><c> conduct</c><03:30:20.560><c> that</c><03:30:20.880><c> is</c> forbidding criminal
- conduct that is forbidding criminal conduct that is clearly<03:30:21.520><c> harmful</c><03:30:22.560
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> persons in other than criminal matters. persons in other than criminal matters.
- </c> criminal record. criminal record.
- </c> Criminal Justice Data Center. Criminal Justice Data Center.
- criminal criminal criminal history<00:49:34.480><c> information</c><00:49:35.000><c> due</c><00:49:35.120
- criminal behavior and stop the criminal criminal behavior and I<00:52:57.920><c> think</c><00:52:58.120
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several Senate bills. On SB 2530, relating to campaign contributions, the State Procurement Office suggested clarifying that contractor disclosure information be submitted within 30 days of a fully executed contract, while the Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill but asked that the restriction on contributions by officers be expanded beyond compensated officers. Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action supported the measure and urged keeping the Senate language, arguing it better addresses contractor influence, while no other testifiers appeared.
On SB 2970, relating to standards of conduct, the State Ethics Commission supported the bill and proposed amendments to consolidate the new language into existing Chapter 84 contract provisions and use “department head” instead of “director.” The State Procurement Office supported the measure but recommended closing a perceived loophole by limiting the covered contracts to those under $10,000. No opposition testimony was offered.
The committee then heard SB 2919, which would fund one full-time Deputy Public Defender position focused on immigration-related advice under Padilla v. Kentucky. The Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Coalition for Immigrants’ Rights, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, explaining that the position would help public defenders advise clients about immigration consequences of criminal cases, not provide immigration representation. Members asked several questions about the scope of the position and whether it could assist with citizenship; testimony clarified that it would not handle civil immigration matters. The bill was also described as creating a statewide consistent resource for the public defender system.
Finally, on SB 2446, relating to the judiciary, the Intermediate Court of Appeals supported adding a seventh associate judge position but noted the court has only recently been fully staffed at six judges and has improved output through internal changes. The chair emphasized that the bill authorizes the position without funding and encouraged the judiciary to return later if appropriations are needed. The committee also began hearing SB 2730, a criminal justice reform bill on warrantless arrests and citations. OHA supported reducing unnecessary arrests but objected to making citations visible on criminal records; the Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill, citing law enforcement flexibility, identification concerns, and possible litigation costs; and the Judiciary requested a later implementation date and suggested changes to citation-resolution language. The transcript ends while testimony on SB 2730 was still underway.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct
- The committee will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct
- Let's conduct the roll.
- So I bring that up to say this is not criminalizing someone who's unhoused.
- Let's conduct the roll call on AB 394 by Assembly Member Wilson.
Summary:
The Assembly Public Safety Committee met to consider several bills, with six measures approved on consent, including bills on background checks, female offender prison facilities, a juvenile justice hunger survey, protective orders and firearms, a youth offender camp pilot, and peace officer behavioral health training. AB 710 and AB 848 were pulled by the authors. The committee also took up AB 458, AB 394, AB 1094, AB 1092, and AB 1036, with extensive testimony on each.
AB 458, by Assembly Member Stephanie, would require state agencies purchasing firearms, ammunition, or accessories to vet vendors for compliance with firearms laws and procurement standards. Supporters, including Brady and the California Police Chiefs Association, said taxpayer funds should not go to dealers with serious violations; opponents argued the bill added burdens and vague standards. The committee approved the bill as amended and sent it to Appropriations. AB 394, by Assembly Member Wilson, would expand protections for transit workers and riders by broadening enhanced battery penalties, clarifying who may seek temporary restraining orders in the transit context, and making those orders system-wide. Transit agencies, labor groups, and law enforcement supported the bill, while public defender and civil liberties groups raised concerns about vagueness, duration, and impacts on access to transit. The committee passed AB 394 to Judiciary as amended.
AB 1094, by Assembly Member Baines, would raise the minimum parole eligibility term for child torture convictions involving a child under 14 in the perpetrator’s care or custody from seven years to 20 years. Prosecutors, sheriffs, and police groups supported the bill, citing the severity of the abuse and the need to protect child victims; opponents argued the parole system already screens for risk and that harsher sentences do not improve public safety. The committee approved the bill as amended to Appropriations. AB 1092, by Assembly Member Castillo, would extend concealed carry weapon license renewals from two years to four years; supporters said it would reduce costs and administrative burdens, while the chair and others opposed it as unnecessary. The committee ultimately voted the bill down. AB 1036, by Assembly Member Schultz, would expand post-conviction discovery access for people convicted of felonies with sentences of one year or more, including Brady materials and jury selection notes. Innocence organizations and defense groups supported it, while district attorneys opposed the broader discovery obligations; the committee passed it to Appropriations as amended.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- It also had codes of conduct and safety measures.
- It also had codes of conduct and safety measures.
- It's simply a line. ...for survival conduct unless there is a real alternative available.
- Criminalization does not reduce homelessness.
- Boise already prevents criminalization when no shelter exists.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um that you can criminal trespass.
- </c> restricted to certain code of conduct restricted to certain code of conduct violations.<00:57:48.319
- </c> around the um code code of conduct around the um code code of conduct investigatory<00:58:22.960
- The code of conduct guides the 2011.
- </c> of conduct. It makes a lot of sense. of conduct. It makes a lot of sense.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- First, the law enforcement officials conduct a criminal investigation of the alleged perpetrator, and
- So what if there's not already a criminal investigation?
- of the felony criminal cases that come through my county.
- When a CPS investigation and a criminal investigation are being conducted at the same time, it's important
- That's why I do criminal law. I don't do it either.
Bills:
HB 741, HB 1199, HB 2070, HB 2402, HB 2542, HB 2665, HB 2789, HB 3096, HB 3396, HB 3595, HB 3747, HB 4116, HB 4127
Keywords:
child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- First, the law enforcement officials conduct a criminal investigation the alleged perpetrator, and at
- County, so I review all the felony criminal cases or half of the felony criminal cases that come. through
- The Cass County Criminal District Attorney's.
- A CPS investigation and a criminal investigation are being conducted at the same time.
- That's why I do criminal. I don't do it either.
Bills:
HB741, HB 1199, HB2070, HB2402, HB2542, HB2665, HB2789, HB3096, HB3396, HB3595, HB3747, HB4116, HB4127
Keywords:
child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- If there's any criminal activity, obviously that would fall under criminal code.
- We don't want criminal matters to be delayed. This will ensure that that doesn't happen.
- a small but, I think, important gap, ensuring that criminal conduct is promptly reported while the commission
- We don't want criminal matters to be delayed. This will ensure that that doesn't happen.
- a small but, I think, important gap, ensuring that criminal conduct is promptly reported while the commission
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee opened by unanimously agreeing to print two RS resolutions, including one directing the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop proposed school funding formula legislation, with both measures expected to return for full committee hearings later. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1290, the PROM Act, which would create a voluntary social access pass for homeschool students to attend school-sponsored social and cultural events such as dances and college fairs without enrolling. Senator Cole and supporters said the bill would promote community integration and preserve homeschool autonomy, while opponents from Homeschool Idaho argued it was an unnecessary state mandate, could create administrative burdens, and might blur the line between homeschool and public school participation. Committee members raised concerns about fees, liability, discipline, field trips, and whether the bill could be used to access activities beyond its intended scope. After discussion, the committee voted to hold SB 1290 at the call of the chair for further work on amendments and language.
The committee then considered House Bill 608, a clarification bill for the Public School Facilities Cooperative Funding Program. The sponsors explained that the bill would streamline eligibility rules, clarify state supervision and repayment provisions, and make it easier for districts with unsafe facilities to access funding, especially in cases where bonds fail or districts cannot afford them. No one testified in opposition, and the committee voted to send HB 608 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 635 followed, requiring the Professional Standards Commission to report complaints involving suspected criminal conduct to law enforcement while leaving its existing licensing and ethics role unchanged. The sponsor said the bill simply clarifies reporting obligations; the committee passed it to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 636, which would allow school districts and charter schools to use remaining school district facility fund dollars for lease-purchase agreements after bonds and levies are paid. The sponsor and West Ada Superintendent Derek Bubb said the change would align the statute with existing facility funding language, support debt reduction, and give districts more flexibility to address growth and maintenance without increasing taxpayer burden. The committee approved HB 636 and sent it to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. The meeting adjourned after announcing the next committee meeting would be held Monday at 3 p.m.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/29/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:41:32.640><c> justice</c> of the criminal justice of the criminal justice system<00:41:35.280
- </c> reach than DCF does the the criminal reach than DCF does the the criminal justice<00:41:50.160><
- the criminal code are inconsistent.
- Is SP 23 a criminal law? Yes.
- </c><01:47:14.280><c> law</c> things is it s sp23 is a criminal law things is it s sp23 is a criminal
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- These performance audits were conducted solely and independently by the State Auditor's Office under
- The Criminal Justice Training Commission administers this law.
- Having conducted this audit, we found that while the commission has developed most required trainings
- We conducted this audit because of stakeholders' concerns.
- We were using performance management standards for conducting a project.
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee subcommittee heard three State Auditor’s Office performance audits: implementation of the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act, Washington’s digital equity planning, and the Department of Commerce’s Digital Navigator Program. In the law enforcement training audit, the State Auditor found the Criminal Justice Training Commission had developed most required training content but had not developed all required topics, lacked a systematic project management approach, and had weak tools to ensure participation and compliance. Auditors said most officers had not completed the required 40 hours, patrol tactics training was a major bottleneck, and the Commission’s reporting did not clearly show statewide compliance. The Commission said it generally agreed with the recommendations and had begun implementing some changes. Committee members raised concerns about staffing, liability, incentives, and whether the law had enough enforcement “teeth.”
In the digital equity audit, auditors said Washington lacked a comprehensive, unified statewide plan, a designated leader, and reliable funding for digital equity efforts. They said existing plans were fragmented, with the NTIA-approved plan the most complete but no longer fully funded after federal changes. The State Auditor recommended the legislature establish oversight authority and require a lead organization to coordinate and evaluate statewide digital equity efforts and develop a unified plan. The Department of Commerce and Office of Equity agreed with the need for clearer leadership and coordination, and a public witness described ongoing coalition and local planning work. Committee members asked about best practices from other states and whether the auditor could provide additional research on coordination models.
In the Digital Navigator Program audit, the State Auditor concluded Commerce did not consistently follow core grant-management practices, including competitive award processes, vetting of grantees, clear contracts, performance monitoring, and reimbursement controls. Auditors said Commerce expanded grants without a new competition, lacked adequate documentation and reporting, and paid out millions without sufficient support; they also cited management decisions that overrode staff concerns. Commerce said it had already begun major contract-management reforms, created a new contracts and compliance structure, and was working on risk assessments, documentation standards, and staff training. Members pressed Commerce on accountability, possible recoupment of improper payments, ethics issues, and whether the agency had clear performance metrics for the program. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended after public testimony and committee discussion.