Video & Transcript Research : 'prosecuting authority'

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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Local and County Government Apr 7th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Local and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • outside of the amendment process, but is it possible to get a printed copy of that amendment and to the author
  • property owner calls and reports one of these things, if they're answering the call, if they are prosecuting
  • when a city encounters some individual in distress, and they determine we're not going to arrest or prosecute
  • Thank you, and thank you to the author for assisting me.
  • If you look at the list of authors in the House, in This kind of reads like a who's who of experts of
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • together by the Texas Department of Public Safety for those individuals or organizations that are authorized
  • Access to that system is provided if somebody requests authorization to access it as a law enforcement
  • Senator Birdwell's SB2201 will enhance a useful resource for tracking, preventing, and combating. and prosecuting
  • Members, this is a bill we heard relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling
  • contracts with companies of foreign adversaries, certain information and communications technology, authorizing
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/17/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • particularly in the water remediation area, that this additional resources will go to actually prosecuting
  • Second, the bill provides clear authority for enforcement in serious situations when a property has a
  • Second, the bill provides clear authority for enforcement in serious situations when a property has a
  • Chairman, these districts have taxation and bonding authority after they're created, correct?
  • And they sometimes get people who aren't necessarily authorized to sign contracts.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Preview of the Senate’s 2026 Session – Majority Leader Erin Murphy Feb 16th, 2026

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and we believe those people should be prosecuted.
  • Um, and we believe those people should be prosecuted.
  • Um, and we believe those people should be prosecuted.
  • I'm worried people should be prosecuted.
  • <00:08:42.560> since about the ability to prosecute since about the ability to prosecute since
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • Attorney General has power to prosecute Attorney General has power to prosecute and<00:04:09.440
  • <00:08:11.840> Senate<00:08:12.120> file >> Uh you've also authored Senate file
  • >> Uh you've also authored Senate file 3859,<00:08:13.480> which<00:08:13.640> would
  • So that end, you've authored Senate File 4749, which is bipartisan, and it's a task force on housing
  • So that end, you've authored Senate File 4749, which is bipartisan, and it's a task force on housing
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 21st, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Additionally, Senate Bill 2637 creates a civil penalty for violations of this rule and authorizes the
  • This is a main author is Senator Cesar Blanco that we are proud to carry over here on the house.
  • I really want to thank Senator Blanco for authoring this good faith bill to protect Texans.
  • So what this will do is it'll allow the local county attorney and district attorney also the authority
  • to move forward with prosecuting these.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 21st, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • control over the 10-mile zone off its coast, an important expression of our state constitutional authority
  • Additionally, Senate Bill 2637 creates a civil penalty for violations of this rule and authorizes the
  • This is... the main author is.
  • I really want to thank Senator Blanco for authoring this important bill to protect Texans.
  • to move forward with prosecuting these cases.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Additionally, for prosecution purposes, having correct identification is truly important.
  • Next we have Kauai County prosecuting attorney on Zoom. Not present.
  • 00:44:23.640> attorney have Kauai County prosecuting attorney have Kauai County prosecuting attorney
  • Police Department and prosecuting attorney should be changed to law enforcement agency and prosecuting
  • Police Department and prosecuting attorney should be changed to law enforcement agency and prosecuting
Keywords: 910, house, all
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.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion

Transcript Highlights:
  • But if the official's actions were authorized by federal law, they're still not immune from prosecution
  • Another option would be to potentially authorize or require state and local officers to require authorization
  • .” “...or require state and local officers to require authorization.
  • “And so letting them require authorization and having officers require authorization from the federal
  • It doesn't mean that September 8 was the end of your work authorization.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on responding to federal immigration enforcement in Massachusetts, with opening remarks from Sen. Liz Miranda and Rep. Bud Williams emphasizing fear in immigrant communities, recent ICE operations, and the need to learn from advocates and affected residents rather than debate individual bills. The hearing was organized around three topics: detention, arrests, and surveillance, with members repeatedly asking what the legislature can do to improve transparency, legal access, and oversight. On detention, Leah Hastings of Prisoners’ Legal Services said most people end up in ICE custody through contact with the criminal legal system and argued that state carceral systems are deeply intertwined with immigration enforcement. She described conditions at Plymouth County House of Correction and Burlington ICE holding as concerning, citing limited medical care, disability accommodations, solitary confinement, retaliatory transfers, and poor attorney access. Hastings said Massachusetts should reduce funding for sheriffs and the Department of Corrections, ban intergovernmental service agreements and 287(g) agreements, and invest instead in housing, treatment, and other community supports. Members also discussed ICE reimbursement, the immigrant legal defense fund, and the need for more immigration attorneys. On arrests and enforcement tactics, David Albright of JALSA said federal immigration enforcement has been expanded by major new funding and incentives, including higher payments for 287(g) and bed contracts, and he noted that most ICE detainees nationally do not have criminal records. He said Massachusetts has one 287(g) agreement with the Department of Corrections and one IGSA with Plymouth County, and that ICE also uses Burlington, Hanscom, and informal local collaboration in places such as Milford and Auburn. Danny Tampona of Neighbor to Neighbor and the LUCE Rapid Response Network described more than 10,000 hotline calls from 46 cities and towns, with arrests often involving masked agents, surveillance of workers and families, traffic stops, broken windows, and arrests at check-ins or schools; he said the network is concentrated in places including Everett, Chelsea, Lynn, New Bedford, Milford, Marlboro, Framingham, and Springfield. He urged legislation requiring clear identification for law enforcement, limits on surveillance technologies, and stronger legal defense resources. On surveillance, Joshua Dancoff of Citizens for Juvenile Justice argued that current state policies allow broad sharing of fingerprints and surveillance data with ICE, including through BRIC, the Massachusetts Fusion Center, and municipal police policies. He cited cases in Chelsea and Everett where children were taken from police custody into ICE custody and said many departments automatically share arrest fingerprints and other information with federal authorities. He recommended limiting fingerprint sharing, restricting surveillance databases and task-force participation, and curbing police and sheriff collaboration with ICE even where no formal 287(g) exists. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for more immigration lawyers, possible bar advocate-style funding for immigration defense, and legislative action to prevent further collaboration and deportation infrastructure.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Juvenile Justice Apr 7th, 2025

S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • bill or resolution currently being Chair Cook: The Chair lays out House Bill 31 and recognizes its author
  • There's the authority, as you know, within all agencies including TJJD to do a 10 percent to move around
  • I believe that Special Prosecutions Unit should have access to the units to serve in various roles.
  • But we think giving Special Prosecutions Unit...
  • This is not mandatory and the court retains sole authority to transfer a youth to prison.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (05/04/2026)

Transcript Highlights:
  • The only cost would be fines and fees if someone had to be prosecuted.
  • If they fail to prosecute a homicide, I'm sure it's being done for good reason, like they don't have
  • <00:51:11.120> a<00:51:11.720> homicide, uh prosecute a homicide, uh prosecute a homicide
  • And it authorizes the commission to establish an advisory commission on the issue.
  • And it authorizes on the effects of AI.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 FN, which expands prosthetic device insurance coverage from children to individuals over 19, with limits on activity-specific devices and one device every five years. Members noted an indeterminate fiscal impact beginning in fiscal year 2028, but speakers said the bill addressed a gap in current coverage and had already been supported unanimously in policy. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass. Next, Senate Bill 534 FN, dealing with compliance with foreign influence and funding restrictions for political expenditures and contributions, was discussed and then approved. Supporters said it clarifies that the restrictions apply to local elections and constitutional amendment questions as well as state and federal elections, and that enforcement costs would be minimal absent violations. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass. The committee then considered Senate Bill 538, extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects. Members discussed a proposed amendment to align the bill with related conference committee language in HB 221 and to address projects already in the pipeline, but the amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. The underlying bill was then recommended ought to pass on a 9-0 vote. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 541 FNA, which reallocates existing capital funds for regional drinking water infrastructure in southern New Hampshire, including PFAS-related work and the southern regional waterline project; after discussion of funding sources and project impacts, it was approved 9-0. Finally, the committee began work on Senate Bill 557 FN, which would prohibit liquor commission licensees from selling or allowing certain kratom products. Representative Sweeney offered an amendment intended to narrow the bill to target semi-synthetic and synthetic kratom products while preserving lawful natural products, and members discussed enforcement scope and fiscal impact. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on the amendment or bill.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Press Conference 3/19/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • A shout-out to Senator Putnham, the author of SF1894, the Senate companion.
  • A shout-out to Senator Putnham, the author of SF1894, the Senate companion.
  • A shout-out to Senator Putnham, the author of SF1894, the Senate companion.
  • Subdivision just now and the co-authors Subdivision just now and the co-authors who<00:04:16.799
  • charge a fee for preparing prosecuting charge a fee for preparing prosecuting and<00:20:35.280><
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so by law and by constitutional principles, we can't prosecute them any longer once the judge says
  • And so by law and by constitutional principles, we can't prosecute them any longer once the judge says
  • them any longer once we can't prosecute them any longer once the<00:26:28.760> judge<00:26:29.160
  • And I think though that's where the prosecution and the defense, they could work on maybe some plans
  • and the defense, they could prosecution and the defense, they could work<00:30:45.280> on<00:
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on draft constitutional amendment language from Representative Holland to create universal pre-trial release except in certain circumstances and eliminate cash bail. Representative Holland said the proposal is intended to make Minnesota’s pre-trial system fairer and more equitable by basing detention decisions on public safety and due process rather than a person’s ability to pay, and noted that a separate bill would later provide the detailed framework for an intentional release-and-detention system. He emphasized that no action would be taken at this hearing. Testifiers in support included Joshua Page of the University of Minnesota and the Pre-Trial Justice Minnesota Coalition, Alicia Gransee of the ACLU of Minnesota, Jess Palia of Violence Free Minnesota, and Ramsey County Attorney John Choi. Supporters argued that cash bail creates unequal treatment, contributes to racial disparities, harms families and communities, and does not reliably improve court appearance or public safety. They cited research and coalition findings about high pre-trial detention rates, overrepresentation of Black and American Indian Minnesotans, the impact of detention on housing and employment, and the need for courts to use individualized risk assessments, conditional release, and services instead of money-based release decisions. Palia focused on domestic violence cases, saying cash bail can pressure survivors to pay for abusers’ release and that current hearings often give little time to victim safety concerns. During member questions, concerns were raised that the amendment could remove an important tool for judges in the middle range of cases. Choi responded that conditional release and other protections could still be built into implementing legislation, and Page said detention would become an option but many cases would still involve conditional release and support services. He also argued there is no evidence that money itself motivates court appearance and said cash bail often shifts costs to low-income family members, especially women of color. The hearing ended without any vote or formal action, with members and testifiers noting that further legislation and discussion would follow if the amendment advances.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Mar 20, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • We were told that there would be prosecution. They would investigate.
  • > would<00:16:37.519> be were told that there would be were told that there would be prosecution
  • prosecution. They would investigate. prosecution. They would investigate.
  • comes to legislative solutions, LRB would be better suited since they have that general grant of authority
  • <00:31:21.520> to have that general grant of authority to have that general grant of authority
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce heard three resolutions focused on condominium management, insurance, and landlord-tenant issues. For HCR 24/HR 23, which sought a follow-up Sunrise review of condominium association managers, Hawaii Realtors and the Real Estate Commission supported the measure, while several condo owners and advocates described alleged embezzlement, misconduct, and lack of accountability in association management. The Real Estate Commission suggested using a more current bill, HB 1312, as the basis for the review. In decision-making, the committee adopted an HD1 to direct the auditor to conduct a Sunrise analysis on HB 1312 instead of the older cited bills, and the measure passed with amendments by unanimous votes, with one member excused. For HCR 85/HR 79, which asked the Insurance Commissioner to study alternative insurance models for condominium associations and unit owners, the acting insurance commissioner said the division supported the concept but warned the study could be costly and time-sensitive, estimating roughly $1.5 million based on the breadth of the requested work. A committee member and the commissioner discussed whether the scope could be narrowed, and the commissioner said a narrower study could reduce costs. The committee ultimately deferred the measure for possible revision and future discussion. For HCR 158/HR 153, which proposed an Attorney General-led working group to improve landlord-tenant code provisions, the Attorney General’s office said another agency with housing expertise would be better suited to convene the group and suggested LRB for legal research support. Hawaii Realtors supported the idea but said the chairing agency could be changed, while Maui Tenants and Workers Association urged stronger tenant representation and warned against framing the effort in a way that favors investors over tenants. A mediator also noted procedural gaps in court filing requirements for tenants and landlords. In decision-making, the committee adopted an HD1 to shift the convening role from the Attorney General to the judiciary, narrow the scope, and make technical changes; the amended resolution passed unanimously, with one member excused.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 6, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're simply using our Article One authority to reflect the Gulf's importance to our country.
  • We're simply using our Article<02:23:06.880> One<02:23:07.040> authority<02:23:07.439><
  • c> to<02:23:07.600> reflect<02:23:07.840> the Article One authority to reflect the
  • And I know, for example, you all had to prosecute MS-13, Congressman, not when you were back prosecuting
  • <04:38:24.561> Eastern you were back prosecuting in the Eastern you were back prosecuting
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 22nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and co-authors from HB 5247.
  • They are an authority figure.
  • They have that authority, and now that authority will be paired with the authorization by the legislature
  • Acceptable to the author and the Senate.
  • SB1212 by Paxson, relating to the prosecution.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) May 8th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 612, relating to the authority of certain conservation reclamation
  • Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 612, relating to the authority of certain conservation reclamation
  • Senate Bill 517, relating to gambling criminal offenses and a defense to prosecution for a gambling offense
  • Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 517, relating to gambling criminal offenses and a defense to prosecution
Bills: HJR98, HJR99, HB29, HB136, HB142, HB166, HB353, HB1399, HB2000, SJR59, SCR19, SB128, SB261, SB317, SB383, SB393, SB397, SB466, SB517, SB571, SB612, SB705, SB715, SB731, SB748, SB801, SB867, SB913, SB945, SB946, SB986, SB1013, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1117, SB1181, SB1250, SB1263, SB1285, SB1444, SB1483, SB1528, SB1553, SB1556, SB1608, SB1723, SB1858, SB1946, SB1957, SB1986, SB1999, SB2043, SB2056, SB2082, SB2105, SB2133, SB2138, SB2177, SB2203, SB2221, SB2311, SB2334, SB2337, SB2340, SB2373, SB2417, SB2446, SB2452, SB2477, SB2532, SB2565, SB2587, SB2615, SB2622, SB2633, SB2637, SB2681, SB2713, SB2717, SB2781, SB2782, SB2835, SB2841, SB2857, SB2891, SB2943, SB2994, SB2995, SB3016, SB3047, SB3057, SB3059, SJR3, SB5, SB72, SB509, SB616, SB963, SB985, SB1143, SB1172, SB1267, SB1271, SB1273, SB1759, SB1786, SB2361, SB1025, SB1080, SB1245, SB1355, SB1422, SB1, SB260, SB1506, SB1637, HJR98, HJR99, HJR2, HJR1, HB1109, HB1392, HB22, HB3093, HB517, HB1130, HB142, HB1689, HB2018, HB136, HB2884, HB1393, HB2730, HB1399, HB1244, HB467, HB331, HB2559, HB29, HB26, HB166, HB353, HB2000, HB2756, HB3248, HB3513, HB3204, HB3135, HB3012, HB2763, HB2523, HB2457, HB2415, HB2198, HB2143, HB1708, HB1672, HB767, HB1327, HB2723, HB451, HB140, HB109, HB3096, HCR6, HCR12, HCR29, HCR50, HCR55, HCR56, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR74, HCR78, HCR80, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SB2023, SB1957, SB2615, SB2138, SB3016, SB1999, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB2681, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1013, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB715, SB1640, SB2538, SB1449, SB1181, SB1359, SB410, SB1234, SB2926, SB2972, SB2841, SB1856, SB1528, SB1373, SB672, SB2891, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB1285, SB1454, SB2520, SB1237, SB1586, SB2819, SB629, SB2342, SB2903, SB2477, SB3029, SB375, SB777, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2965, SB2521, SB2165, SB2501, SB2452, SB2835, SB1602, SB1704, SB1723, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2177, SB2460, SB2785, SB2373, SB867, SB1608, SB640, SB1698, SB383, SB705, SB748, SB1117, SB2340, SB2680, SB2994, SB2747, SB1950, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB3059, SB2782, SB2781, SB2637, SB2633, SB2337, SB2334, SB1861, SB2043, SB1367, SB946, SB945, SB2857, SB128, SB571, SB1263, SB3058, SB612, SB2221, SB2587, SB2044, SB2363, SB2713, SB2311, SB1986, SB2565, SB2943, SB1888, SB2417, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SB3036, SB3057, SB3056, SB3043, SB3037, SB3050, SB3063, SB3047, SB3035, SB2446, SB466, SB2611, SB2794, SB2105, SB2017, SB1790, SB1778, SB1730, SB2995, SB2847, SB205, SB2619, SB1903, SB203, SB3061, SB1581, SB2600, SB2799, SB2790, SB2688, SB2515, SB1230, SB876, SB2522, SB2639, SB2137, SB2519, SB2403, SB2459, SB3051, SB2655, SB2251, SB2764, SB2878, SB1884, SB111, SB582, SB2617, SB1835, SB2751, SB2959, HB206, HB1238, HB1089, HB2890, HB9, HB2081, HB4215, HB2970, SB2063, SB1400, SB2058, SB2260, SB2928, SB1310
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Elections Committee Jul 16th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senators, authors to come and present your bills.
  • Obviously, thank the author for the work.
  • And we are now waiting for our final author, Senator Perez.
  • Okay, we have our final author here.
  • I compliment the author for coming forward with this bill.
Keywords: 988, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Feb 6th, 2026 at 05:05 pm

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Upon the condition, the data shall not be used for other than statistical purposes unless so authorized
  • In the recent challenge to that statute and the authority to regulate abortion in State ex rel.
  • professionals at risk of physical violence and professional prosecution.
  • It also expressly authorizes parole board members to receive per diem reimbursement for closed parole
  • The Training Council already has that authority. So anyway, I'm talking this bill too much.
Bills: SB30, SB43, SB50, SB136
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 12th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Author, if that's okay. Thank you. Members, are there other questions? Okay, thank you.
  • Members, any other questions for the bill author? Okay. Let's get to your panel of witnesses.
  • We met about this, and they authorized us to come.
  • And I haven't heard of any private process servers being prosecuted.
  • I encourage you to make contact with the author of the bill.