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TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so what do trial courts do when that happens?
  • They can play this in court.
  • So, what happens if the court rules that it's burdensome?
  • If they ever saw it in a court, how do you deal with that?
  • They don't want the accountability.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's about efficiency, accountability, and empowerment.
  • The goal here is really just something of accountability, and when people know there's zero accountability
  • and when people know there's zero accountability unfortunately just something of accountability and
  • The record of accounts must provide secure access to the account, and a COA or an HOA must make good
  • Supreme Court says?
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> and our annual operating budget accounts and our annual operating budget accounts for<00:03:44.480
  • that person accountable for the holding that person accountable for the day-to-day<00:42:28.200><c>
  • Chair. accountability and ensuring that uh the accountability and ensuring that uh the board<00:46:43.680
  • Court every time that they gave a civil Court every time that they gave a civil commitment<01:19:00.760
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Elect Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • The state of Minnesota was challenged in court and was held to be unconstitutional in the District Court
  • That is exactly what has happened in the District Court in Minnesota, and so the...
  • We agree and understand we are bound by courts, at least in this district.
  • There's a district court ruling...
  • That said, a court.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A hundred days of courtroom drama with courts, the district appellate court, and even the Supreme Court
  • Court orders are being ignored.
  • Court orders are being are tanked.
  • </c> hold those in power accountable. hold those in power accountable.
  • And now he is openly defying court orders, including Supreme Court orders.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 4th, 2026

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm going to hold him accountable.
  • We had a split Supreme Court.
  • And certainly, if the court comes in and makes a decision that impacts the law, we'll follow that court
  • And certainly, if the court comes in and makes a decision that impacts the law, we'll follow that court
  • And basically, the court case continues.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Rabbi Jack Stocker for New Mexico’s first Jewish Community Day at the legislature, and then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance, Spanish pledge, flag salute, and national anthem. Early floor business included unanimous-consent approvals for cameras on the floor and in the gallery, a relaxed dress code for guests, and an excuse for Senator Hickey. Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth noted it was the last day for bill introductions and reviewed the day’s observances and receptions, including Multiple Sclerosis Advocacy Day, Jewish Community Day, Santo Domingo Pueblo Day, Lincoln County Day, and UNM Day. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to honoring the Artesia Bulldogs football team, recognized for winning another state championship and for their long record of success. Senators and coaches praised the team’s resilience, community support, and the role of local fundraising and school support in sustaining athletic excellence. The Senate also observed a moment of silence for New Mexico State Police Officer Darien Jarrett on the fifth anniversary of his death in the line of duty, with Senator Brantley speaking about Jarrett’s service and the impact of his loss on law enforcement and the region. The chamber then celebrated UNM Day with a formal certificate recognizing the University of New Mexico’s role as the state’s flagship university, its enrollment, degrees awarded, research, patents, health sciences, and hospital services. Multiple senators spoke in support, emphasizing UNM’s impact on education, health care, public service, first-generation students, and athletics, and several introduced guests from UNM programs and leadership. The Senate also read and adopted a certificate recognizing Dr. V. Sue Cleveland for 32 years leading Rio Rancho Public Schools, with members praising her role in building the district and supporting its growth and success. Later, the Senate recognized Valencia County Day and Hidalgo County Day, with senators highlighting each county’s history, economic development, agriculture, transportation, and community identity, and introducing local officials, business leaders, and youth honorary lieutenant governors. Additional floor remarks honored nurses and health care professionals tied to Lincoln County Day and related observances, with senators introducing guests from nursing, education, and hospital settings and emphasizing the importance of the nursing workforce and rural health care.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And declaratory relief is when you ask a court to say that a...
  • their attorney's fees and court costs, is that correct?
  • Of the abortion industry to hold traffickers accountable.
  • The US Supreme Court said that rapists don't deserve the death penalty.
  • We're going to go to the Supreme Court if they haven't been resolved.
Bills: HB7 , SB 8 , HB7 , SB 8
Committee: House State Affairs
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> locally, but we never account for that. locally, but we never account for that.
  • </c> alongside accountability. alongside accountability.
  • </c> going right to a court for resentencing. going right to a court for resentencing.
  • . courts. courts.
  • </c> act that brought them before the court. act that brought them before the court.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Jan 13th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is about accountability.
  • You have accountability and transparency.
  • You have accountability and transparency.
  • wrong, and I want to hold them accountable.
  • , account. individuals can snap people away without a name or a face to hold accountable accountability
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.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Education Funding (02/04/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Next, in 2021, the New Hampshire Supreme Court unanimously remanded to the trial court to determine if
  • ><c> quote</c> the trial court to determine if quote the trial court to determine if quote the<01:19:
  • </c> conille versus the state also the court conille versus the state also the court found<01:21:06.520
  • </c> should we o be considering the account should we o be considering the account um<05:05:13.240><c
  • I mean, that’s accountability.
Summary: The Education Funding Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 193, which limits the maximum credits per course eligible for the Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Program. Representative Ladd said the bill clarifies that eligible courses may not exceed four credits and was requested by the community college system. Representative Earth offered an amendment to make the bill effective on passage, which the committee adopted 18-0. The committee then approved HB 193 as amended by an 18-0 OTPA vote and placed it on the consent calendar. The committee next retained HB 295, concerning School Building Aid program funds, after Representative Spillsbury said the building aid bills were complex and needed more work. The motion to retain passed 18-0, with the chair explaining that retained bills can be revisited later and that related language could be moved among building aid bills. HB 354 was not acted on because the chair said the Department of Education and others had suggested possible changes that should be worked out first. HB 366, another school building aid bill, was also retained 18-0 for the same reasons as HB 295. The committee then considered HB 494, which funds the math learning communities program. Representative Earth offered an amendment to flat-fund the program, reducing the proposed increase by a net $50,000 and keeping funding at current levels for the biennium. After discussion about budget pressures and the program’s role in supporting math instruction and professional development, the amendment passed 18-0, and the bill as amended was approved 18-0 and placed on consent. Finally, the committee took up HB 515, which would repeal charter public school eligibility for state school building aid. Representative Popovici-Muller moved inexpedient to legislate, arguing charter schools should not be treated differently from other public schools, while Representatives Luno and Damon opposed the motion, saying charter schools differ in governance and financial risk and should not receive limited state building aid. The motion failed 10-8, so HB 515 was sent to the regular calendar. The committee assigned Representative Damon to the minority report and Representative Popovici-Muller to the majority report, with a noon deadline the next day. The committee then began HB 716, an appropriation for the dual and concurrent enrollment program. Representative Ladd described the program as a successful affordability measure that saves families money and supports college access. Representative Earth offered an amendment to flat-fund the program at current levels, reducing the proposed increase by $500,000 in each year of the biennium. Shannon Reed of the Community College System said the change could limit enrollment or the number of funded courses, though students could still take additional courses at their own expense. Representative Ladd explained the program’s tuition structure and said the funding would help meet demand; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 716.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • The court, including our very own, the courts protect the weak from the powerful, the people from harm
  • and court staff, justices, judges, and court CEO and court staff, justices, judges, and court executives
  • Remote proceedings have been universally praised by both court staff and court users as both time and
  • Through your visits to our courts, you will also see and hear from dedicated judges, court executive
  • counsel programs for our Courts of Appeal and the California Supreme Court.
Summary: The California Legislature met in joint convention for the annual State of the Judiciary address, with judges and justices from across the state in attendance along with Governor Newsom and other statewide officials. The opening included prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the formal introduction of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the California Supreme Court justices. Speakers emphasized the importance of judicial independence, the courts’ role in protecting rights and democracy, and the value of collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches. Chief Justice Guerrero focused on the state of the judicial branch, beginning with budget pressures from prior cuts and noting partial restoration in the governor’s proposed budget, while urging continued stable funding for courts, court-appointed counsel, and judgeships in high-need counties. She highlighted the expansion and benefits of remote proceedings, ongoing judicial vacancies, workload growth, and efforts to improve data collection and case-weighting. She also discussed implementation of the CARE Act, the court interpreter workforce pilot, CASA and kin-first child welfare efforts, courthouse security and facilities projects, and the judiciary’s work on generative AI guardrails. A major portion of the address addressed the recent problems with the California bar exam and broader State Bar oversight. Guerrero said the court would pursue remedies for examinees harmed by the failures and would strengthen admissions oversight, including the role of the Committee of Bar Examiners. She also reiterated support for pro bono legal services and discussed immigration-related courthouse access, citing state laws limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement in courthouses. The convention concluded after remarks thanking the judiciary and Legislature, and the joint session adjourned without any recorded votes or formal legislative action.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 20126, many employee conflicts, appear or court. Judiciary and elections.
  • The repeal does not eliminate accountability, even with repeal of the state prohibition.
  • They're legal guardians, guardians that the court puts on.
  • So on public notices, they are the cornerstone of democratic accountability.
  • And Senator Kavanaugh gave an example of a court case talking about it.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • : three US circuit courts (fourth, seventh, and eighth) and six US district courts.
  • We account for about 10% to 15% of it.
  • accounts.
  • And so, you know, I think that's one thing to take into account: there is a direct expense to be accounted
  • The court has long held, for over 100 years, both by the Texas Supreme Court and affirmed by the Court
Bills: SB5 , SB11 , SB12 , SB 5 , SB 11 , SB 12
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • , Court of Appeals, and District Court judges.
  • ,</c><00:04:58.400><c> Court</c><00:04:58.560><c> of</c> and judges, Supreme Court, Court of and judges
  • </c> accountability of the governor. accountability of the governor.
  • And they want accountability. accountability. accountability.
  • . accountable. accountable.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Apr 20th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • past couple of years, our Religious Freedom Restoration Act, to bring our laws in line with Supreme Court
  • The interest earned on these accounts is also exempt from income tax.
  • Because that same thing, somebody could move $100,000 from one account over to another one and get a
  • So is this somewhat modeled off of the health savings accounts and high deductible, high plans?
  • I would say, but there's a couple counties which have been to court, and they have lost on those cases
Bills: HB1590 , HB1242 , HB3818 , HB4305
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Senate in Session Apr 28th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Constitutional rights and access to the courts.
  • We want to make sure our bad officers are held accountable.
  • Oftentimes when you see them in court for their first appearance...
  • Their circumstances can be disproven in court.
  • Florida Supreme Court, this end of the death penalty is unconstitutional.
Bills: SCR46 , SB31 , SB39 , SB227 , SB330 , SB401 , SB407 , SB467 , SB482 , SB500 , SB506 , SB512 , SB527 , SB584 , SB619 , SB636 , SB646 , SB647 , SB648 , SB659 , SB663 , SB715 , SB732 , SB758 , SB801 , SB816 , SB847 , SB870 , SB884 , SB1020 , SB1055 , SB1065 , SB1137 , SB1169 , SB1181 , SB1283 , SB1383 , SB1395 , SB1410 , SB1433 , SB1490 , SB1558 , SB1574 , SB1626 , SB1666 , SB1718 , SB1727 , SB1756 , SB1757 , SB1845 , SB1924 , SB1964 , SB1972 , SB2018 , SB2031 , SB2075 , SB2076 , SB2080 , SB2111 , SB2117 , SB2154 , SB2161 , SB2173 , SB2206 , SB2225 , SB2253 , SB2268 , SB2314 , SB2322 , SB2351 , SB2371 , SB2476 , SB2533 , SB2540 , SB2570 , SB2589 , SB2623 , SB2658 , SB2660 , SB2692 , SB2693 , SB2717 , SB2722 , SB2753 , SB2779 , SB2877 , SB2880 , SB2900 , SB2920 , SB3031 , HJR4 , SB5 , SB260 , SB1786 , SJR3 , SJR18 , SB1 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SJR84 , SJR59 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SCR46 , SCR48 , SCR19 , SB2023 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB1502 , SB507 , SB1026 , SB1433 , SB1434 , SB1376 , SB1585 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1163 , SB619 , SB1122 , SB732 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB261 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB529 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB1999 , SB511 , SB2309 , SB510 , SB1924 , SB2253 , SB2018 , SB2206 , SB584 , SB1085 , SB1490 , SB2314 , SB2046 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB1524 , SB1137 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB1558 , SB884 , SB227 , SB517 , SB1200 , SB1410 , SB1626 , SB1845 , SB1863 , SB2681 , SB2200 , SB2199 , SB1757 , SB2050 , SB2458 , SB2201 , SB1055 , SB2660 , SB2662 , SB1065 , SB801 , SB2533 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB648 , SB647 , SB512 , SB1721 , SB2268 , SB2366 , SB1013 , SB2692 , SB2570 , SB2797 , SB2111 , SB2371 , SB2383 , SB646 , SB1169 , SB1754 , SB1718 , SB2779 , SB2004 , SB1756 , SB2119 , SB527 , SB2322 , SB2448 , SB1777 , SB1283 , SB407 , SB2392 , SB2076 , SB2786 , SB3031 , SB2877 , SB2876 , SB2284 , SB2225 , SB1540 , SB2920 , SB2929 , SB1395 , SB1972 , SB2540 , SB2742 , SB2595 , SB2217 , SB2117 , SB715 , SB2330 , SB1964 , SB1383 , SB500 , SB1640 , SB2001 , SB2080 , SB2722 , SB506 , SB2514 , SB2623 , SB2658 , SB1574 , SB2900 , SB2753 , SB2398 , SB401 , SB1241 , SB2927 , SB2173 , SB2538 , SB898 , SB467 , SB1449 , SB2529 , SB1531 , SB2846 , SB2476 , SB2031 , SB986 , SB1181 , SB2075 , SB2154 , SB2864 , SB31 , SB2880 , SB1359 , SB2386 , SB771 , SB2844 , SB2550 , SB1351 , SB1423 , SB1931 , SB2245 , SB2589 , SB2707 , SB2807 , SB2351 , SB410 , SB659 , SB816 , SB2776 , SB2693 , SB2580 , SB1980 , SB1886 , SB1234 , SB739 , SB482 , SB456 , SB127 , SB1666 , SB2843 , SB2801 , SB800 , SB2055 , SB784 , SB2986 , SB735 , SB1012 , SB324 , SB2926 , SB2938 , SB2007 , SB2138 , SB1242 , HJR4 , HB135 , HB 1109 , SCR30 , SCR3 , SB2615 , SB1049 , SB2310 , SB1224 , SB2972 , SB1568 , SB2841 , SB2885 , SB3016 , SB2858 , SB2610 , SB2139 , SB1856 , SB2035 , SB2308 , SB2306 , SB2041 , SB1528 , SB1681 , SB1141 , SB2401 , SB2530 , SB2375 , SB547 , SB1266 , SB1373 , SB1467 , SB2069 , SB2269 , SB2480 , SB2544 , SB672 , SB904 , SB2695 , SB2891 , SB2422 , SB2543 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB2539 , SB2532 , SB2925 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB2203 , SB457 , SB2357 , HCR35 , HCR64 , SB227 , SB401 , SB512 , SB527 , SB648 , SB1490 , SB1558 , SB1574 , SB1626 , SB1756 , SB1924 , SB1964 , SB2018 , SB2031 , SB2111 , SB2117 , SB2206 , SB2570 , SB2658 , SB2692 , SB2900 , SB3031 , SB407 , SB1395 , SB1433 , SB1718 , SB2322 , SB2877 , SR453 , SR461 , SJR86 , SB3060 , SB3061 , HB18 , HB26 , HB36 , HB37 , HB48 , HB 126 , HB150 , HB252 , HB503 , HB517 , HB581 , HB742 , HB754 , HB972 , HB 1024 , HB 1041 , HB 1089 , HB1442 , HB1562 , HB1633 , HB1689 , HB1690 , HB1696 , HB1718 , HB1732 , HB1741 , HB2103 , HB2216 , HB2733 , HB2884 , HB2986 , HB3700 , SB1888 , SJR86 , SB3060 , SB3061 , HB18 , HB26 , HB36 , HB37 , HB48 , HB 126 , HB150 , HB252 , HB503 , HB517 , HB581 , HB742 , HB754 , HB972 , HB 1024 , HB 1041 , HB 1089 , HB1442 , HB1562 , HB1633 , HB1689 , HB1690 , HB1696 , HB1718 , HB1732 , HB1741 , HB2103 , HB2216 , HB2733 , HB2884 , HB2986 , HB3700 , SB1888
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Human Services Dec 5th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Administrative Offices of the Courts, Washington State Center for Court Research.
  • arm of the courts, the AOC.
  • When they leave the courts, they leave the courts. All right, thanks so much.
  • Juvenile Court Administrators...
  • services from the courts.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on the effects of H.R. 1 on Washington’s Medicaid, developmental disability, long-term care, and food assistance systems, followed by a separate discussion of juvenile rehabilitation caseloads and placement capacity. DSHS officials said HR1 could affect home equity rules, immigration-related eligibility, work requirements for some expansion-population enrollees, and provider taxes, while also creating a future opportunity for a new 1915(c) waiver. Advocates and providers warned that any state response that cuts home and community-based services would worsen already thin provider networks, increase waiting lists, push more people into hospitals or out-of-state placements, and strain families and workers. A pediatric behavioral health expert and a supported living provider said Medicaid reimbursement is already too low and further reductions would threaten outpatient, residential, and inpatient services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and severe behavioral needs. The committee then turned to SNAP and the state food assistance program. DSHS said HR1 would tighten work requirements and exemptions, end some immigrant eligibility for the federal program, eliminate the SNAP education program, raise state administrative costs, and eventually require Washington to share in benefit costs based on its error rate. Officials estimated large numbers of residents could lose or see reduced benefits, with significant added state costs. Anti-hunger advocates, a food bank director, and a SNAP recipient described the program as essential for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities, and said the changes would increase paperwork, reduce benefits, and worsen food insecurity while also harming local food economies. Testimony emphasized that food banks cannot replace SNAP and that work requirements may be difficult to meet for caregivers, people with disabilities, and those facing child care or transportation barriers. In the juvenile justice portion, the Caseload Forecast Council presented the JR forecast, which is currently mostly flat through the end of the biennium but expected to grow modestly over the longer term. Members discussed how policy choices, including the 2019 JR-25 law, have increased lengths of stay for adult-sentenced youth in JR, while diversion and other reforms have affected regular JR trends. A court researcher explained the data available to help forecast admissions and noted ongoing efforts to improve data sharing with JR, AOC, and county systems, though staffing and system-lag issues limit how quickly data can be produced. Juvenile court administrators and DCYF officials described the community-based juvenile justice continuum, rising complexity in the JR population, overcrowding at Green Hill and placement constraints at Echo Glen and Harbor Heights, and the need for more flexible community transition and mental health capacity. No votes were taken.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 16, February 27, 2026-PM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • less than $1 million for account two, and a little over $1.5 million for account three, for a total
  • one of 2.6 the planning bill of account one of 2.6 million,<00:47:43.760><c> account</c><00:47:44.240
  • 00:47:47.680><c> little</c> a million, and account three a little a million, and account three a little
  • Uh we have one in Park account two.
  • </c> in the court. in the court.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Mar 11th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • What our offices provide is the the collection services on the court order.
  • The substitute. caretaker in that court order with them. OK, so if someone else.
  • The latest court decision to have addressed this is out of New York.
  • And it's the Massachusetts Supreme Court decided it in 2024.
  • The contractual nature of a compact controls over unilateral action by the court.
Bills: HB26 , HB140 , HB141 , HB142 , HB215 , HB26 , HB140 , HB141 , HB142 , HB215