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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> our public safety system. our public safety system.
- </c> choose between safety and deportation. choose between safety and deportation.
- </c> safety net for victims and survivors. safety net for victims and survivors.
- </c> safety so thank you. safety so thank you. Thank<01:02:06.760><c> you.</c> Thank you.
- I think that's important for public<01:25:34.760><c> safety.</c> public safety. public safety.
Keywords:
public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in honor of uh three public safety in honor of uh three public safety officers<00:02:37.040><c>
- Strengthening the privacy and the safety of public safety officers is not only a matter of policy.
- It's about safety.
- Peace officers and safety officers.
- It allows public safety solution.
Keywords:
public safety officer, peace officer, correctional officer, law enforcement, police privacy, officer safety, doxxing, personal information, data privacy, government data practices, private data, internet posting, online disclosure, residential address, phone number, email address, family member protection, child safety, school information, public records
TX
Bills:
SB 30, SB 517, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 1698, SB 1845, SB 1860, SB 2420, SB 2429
Keywords:
gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, vaping regulation, manufacturer compliance, directory listing
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- There's important public safety and privacy concerns that should be balanced here.
- Washington State plays an important role in providing sanctuary to people seeking safety here.
- Privacy and public safety are not at odds here.
- Privacy and public safety are not at odds here.
- ALPRs are a very effective tool to do more with less to preserve public safety.
Bills:
SB6011
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, with most of the time spent on two major privacy/data measures and a medical debt bill. On ESSB 5925, the Attorney General’s office sought expanded civil investigative demand authority for investigations involving constitutional violations and certain statutes. Staff and the sponsor said the Senate version was narrowed from the House bill and was meant to improve civil rights and wage-theft enforcement efficiency. Supporters from the AG’s office said the bill would provide needed investigative tools; opponents, including sheriffs, prosecutors, and conservative groups, argued it gave the AG too much pre-litigation power, lacked sufficient judicial safeguards, and could be used against elected officials, agencies, and private citizens. The committee also heard ESSB 6002 on automated license plate readers, with the sponsor and privacy advocates emphasizing regulation, retention limits, and restrictions on sharing, while law enforcement and city representatives argued the bill needed technical fixes and broader crime coverage to remain workable.
The committee then took testimony on ESSB 5993, which lowers interest on medical debt to 1% for certain debts incurred after December 31, 2026, while preserving current rules for written agreements and charity-care-related protections. The sponsor and supporters, including AARP, patient advocates, and individuals with serious medical debt, said the bill would reduce financial harm and bankruptcy risk without meaningfully affecting repayment. Hospitals, collectors, physicians, and dentists opposed the bill, arguing it would not cover administrative costs, could pressure providers toward cash-only models or higher prices, and might reduce access to care, especially for small or rural practices. The committee also heard SB 5720, a consumer debt default judgment bill based on a uniform act, which the sponsor said was the product of stakeholder work and intended to improve notice and protections before default judgments; the collection industry testified in support. ESSB 5837, making technical revisions to adult guardianship and supported decision-making provisions, was presented as a cleanup bill with no substantive change to minors’ guardianship rules, and SB 6011 would extend Court of Appeals bailiffs’ authority to conduct threat assessments and access certain criminal history information, modeled on existing Supreme Court authority. No votes were taken in the transcript, and the hearing concluded with the bills left for further committee action.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 10, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Bills:
HB0032
Keywords:
English proficiency, commercial drivers, vehicle operation, traffic safety, penalties, 916, all
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 10, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- forever about chameleon carriers and some of the games they are playing to subvert the industry and the safety
- the industry playing to to uh subvert the industry and<00:16:03.839><c> the</c><00:16:04.079><c> safety
- standards</c><00:16:04.800><c> that</c><00:16:05.040><c> are</c><00:16:05.199><c> in</c> and the safety
- standards that are in and the safety standards that are in place.<00:16:06.160><c> I</c><00:16:06.480
Bills:
HB0032
Keywords:
English proficiency, commercial drivers, vehicle operation, traffic safety, penalties, 916, all
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Gun Violence Apr 14th, 2025 at 01:04 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- More gun safety laws are. That's why we're here today.
- you for having me here today to speak about why these bills are the absolute antithesis of public safety
- And while I have served on the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee, I want to address the issues
- Safety Committee for three sessions.
- They deserve simple, sensible gun safety legislation like better background checks, like raising the
Keywords:
gun violence, legislation, public safety, firearm access, community advocacy, testimony, survivors
Summary:
The committee meeting was dominated by discussions surrounding gun violence legislation and the implications of proposed bills aimed at easing access to firearms. Numerous advocates and survivors of gun violence shared their emotional testimonies, expressing concerns about the safety of children and communities in the aftermath of tragic incidents. Notable speakers included representatives and community leaders who condemned the proposals that would allow younger individuals to obtain handguns and reduce restrictions on firearm carry in schools. The meeting concluded with a rallying call for lawmakers to prioritize public safety over the interests of gun lobbying groups.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine children's safety in the digital era, focusing on strengthening protections and addressing legal gaps. Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- roughly a year ago when we brought CEOs from some of the largest social media companies to discuss safety
- Bauckham spent 30 years in as a leader in the non-profit sector, championing online safety.
- We must prioritize our children's safety and support those who protect them above all else.
- My name is Stephen Balcom, and I'm the founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute.
- It is challenging to get the balance between safety, privacy, and effectiveness right.
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the pressing issues surrounding child safety online, with a particular emphasis on recent legislative efforts aimed at curbing child sexual exploitation and harmful content accessible through social media platforms. Senators engaged in a heated discussion regarding the implications of Big Tech's lobbying efforts against vital bills such as the Stop CSAM Act and the Kids Online Safety Act. Noteworthy testimonies highlighted real-life impacts of online dangers, including tragic cases of child exploitation and drug-related fatalities linked to social media interactions. The bipartisan nature of the committee's commitment to address these issues showcased a collective determination to make the digital environment safer for the younger generation.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> public safety concerns. public safety concerns.
- It removes unnecessary barriers while keeping strong safety guard rails in place.
- /c> unnecessary barriers while keeping unnecessary barriers while keeping strong<00:22:07.840><c> safety
- </c><00:22:10.559><c> It</c> strong safety guard rails in place.
- It strong safety guard rails in place.
Bills:
HB1688, HB2386, HB1691, HB1680, HB2516, HB1993, HB2442, HB1510, HB1958, HB1915, HB1692, HB1524, HB1884, HB1523, HB2213, HB2186, HB2163, HB1908, HB1910
Keywords:
general excise tax, aircraft maintenance, tax exemption, aviation industry, economic competitiveness, water carriers, automatic adjustment mechanism, regulatory compliance, rate adjustments, public utilities commission, Hawaii Revised Statutes, biosecurity, community outreach, transportation rates, vehicle ownership, salvaged vehicles, insurance settlement, electronic signatures, administrative efficiency, vehicle transfer
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 2699, which would create a youth transit program within DOT and a special fund tied to the environmental response/energy/food security tax fund. The chair described support from several agencies but also noted Attorney General concerns about whether the special fund met statutory criteria, DOE comments requesting a July 1, 2026 effective date, and broader funding concerns because the bill would draw from general fund resources. The chair recommended deferral, saying the measure involved significant long-term costs and needed more work on a funding mechanism. The committee deferred the bill.
The committee then heard SB 3182, relating to administrative license revocation procedures. HDOT supported the measure, while the Judiciary opposed the bill as written, citing operational, staffing, fiscal, and mailing burdens from requiring ADLRO to mail all case documents to every respondent within five days. Judiciary said it handles about 3,000 to 4,000 DUI cases annually and would need additional staff and certified-mail costs. Prosecutors from the state and county supported a proposed SD1 version, saying it would address backlog concerns and help DUI enforcement by creating a presumption of revocation. The committee ultimately recommended support and passage of SD1.
The committee also heard SB 3313 on interisland air service stability and transformation. The Attorney General warned the bill could be preempted by the federal Airline Deregulation Act and raised constitutional concerns about a local-hire provision. DOTAX said the program would be complicated to administer and suggested third-party certification. No action was taken in the excerpt. The committee then heard SB 3337, which would eliminate state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for motor vehicles; HDOT opposed it, while DOTAX provided comments and the Hawaii Transportation Association supported it. The transcript then moved to SB 2896, lowering the minimum age for commercial driving from 19 to 18. HDOT supported the bill, the Hawaii Transportation Association strongly supported it and suggested added training requirements, and an Operating Engineers representative supported the concept but urged that young drivers be tied to apprenticeship or other structured training programs. No vote was shown in the excerpt.
Finally, the committee heard SB 2400, which would exempt wing-in-ground craft from the Hawaii Waters Act and define those craft in law. The PUC supported the bill’s intent, and Regent Craft testified in strong support, describing sea gliders as all-electric vessels that could improve interisland access, resiliency, and decarbonization while using existing harbor infrastructure. HTDC and several other groups also supported the measure. Members asked about infrastructure, ports, weather operations, and Coast Guard jurisdiction, and the witness said operators would decide harbor locations and that the company had identified multiple possible ports. No final committee action was included in the excerpt.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- "Lawsuits will reduce these companies from prioritizing safety." "You're recognized?"
- Administration recommendation, a 2020 National Transportation Safety Board recommendation.
- We spent a lot of time after Hurricane Ian with the CFO, fire marshal, and public safety officials on
- So our issue was really, and NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the fire
- We have a lot of great tow truck companies and understand that we're putting more safety standards on
Keywords:
electric vehicle, EV, battery fire, lithium-ion battery, towing, wrecker service, vehicle storage, submerged vehicle, saltwater damage, fire marshal, fire safety, tow yard, impound, storage fee, administration fee, local ordinance, county ordinance, municipal ordinance, insurance coverage, motor vehicle insurer
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. Senator Harrell described the bill as a framework for vertiports and eVTOL aircraft, but an amendment removed the sales tax exemptions and narrowed the sovereign immunity provisions to vertiports co-located at airports. Supporters said the bill would help Florida lead in emerging aviation technology, while opponents and some members raised concerns about safety, local control, and extending immunity to unproven facilities. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
The committee also considered SB 260 on storage of damaged electric vehicles. The bill, as amended, would allow local governments to set a daily administrative fee of up to three times the normal rate for storing EVs with visible battery damage or saltwater intrusion, reflecting fire-safety spacing requirements. Testimony from insurers, towing interests, and fleet operators focused on whether the fee was justified, whether cleanup language could lead to cost shifting, and whether more data reporting should be required. The amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably.
Members then approved SB 1352, which creates a secure online portal for license plate seizures and related DMV functions, preserves disabled veterans’ plate designations, prohibits license plate covers that obscure plates, and routes online license and ID renewals through county tax collectors. SB 1370 was also reported favorably; it closes a loophole so drivers who never obtained a license can still face habitual traffic offender penalties after repeated offenses. Finally, the committee took up SB 1220, a broad FDOT transportation package. After amendment, it retained provisions on trails, SunTrail, seaports, airports, drone delivery, autonomous vehicle protections, and FDOT coordination on federal funding, while removing the digital driver’s license provision and the rapid rail compact language. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Keywords:
school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, DUI, driving under the influence, drunk driving, license suspension, driver's license revocation, ignition interlock, interlock device, breathalyzer, alcohol offense, impaired driving
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Government Modernization and Technology Apr 6th, 2026
Government Modernization and Technology
Bills:
SB1521
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI, companion AI, AI companion, virtual companion, chatbot regulation, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, content moderation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, crisis intervention, mental health claims, romantic AI, emotional dependence, app store
Summary:
The Government Modernization and Technology Committee met with quorum and heard Senate Bill 1521, presented by Representative Maynard. The bill is a child-protection measure aimed at conversational AI systems that simulate human companionship or emotional attachment. Maynard explained that, unlike a related House bill that bars minors from social AI companion systems entirely, SB 1521 would allow minors to use broader AI systems but require disclosures that they are interacting with an AI, not a human, and require safeguards against sexual conversations and encouragement of self-harm, including suicide prevention features.
Representative Alonso Sandoval asked how the bill would interact with the earlier House-passed measure. Maynard clarified that the House bill applies narrowly to social AI companions, while SB 1521 applies more broadly to general-purpose systems such as ChatGPT or Gemini. He emphasized that the bill does not prohibit minors from using those systems, but requires reasonable protections and notice to minors.
After the presentation and brief discussion, the committee moved to a due pass recommendation, with no further questions or debate. The vote was opened and closed, and the bill passed the committee 7-0. The meeting then adjourned with no other agenda items.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides a safe space for those officers to work and for those public safety officials to do the job
- So let's look at this in the eyes of a public safety officer.
- They need to get out of that scene and let Public Safety do their job. We're not...
- Let Public Safety do their job. We're not, you know, we're talking about interfering here.
- But the purpose of the bill is to protect public safety while they're doing a lawful government... ..
Keywords:
criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, HB224, Alabama, obstructing governmental operations, first responder, emergency responder, police, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, public safety, harassment, interference with emergency personnel, crime, Class A misdemeanor, emergency scene
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Public safety will now come to order.
- House Bill 1250 creates a public safety.
- Bluejay is a public safety initiative designed to improve the safety, interactions, and outcomes of traffic
- And when I read the bill, it talked about safety barriers our...
- It's all about communication leading to safety. With that, Mr.
Bills:
HB1002, HB1250, HB2710, HB3008, HB3045, HB3086, HB3595, HB3678, HB3695, HB3831, HB4107, HB4408
Keywords:
stalking, victim notification, law enforcement, harassment, penalties, criminal justice, protection orders, local law enforcement, Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund, grants, state funding, law enforcement technology, Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act, emergency communications, public safety radio, statewide radio systems, land mobile radio, interoperability, Project 25, P25
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 1250 creates a public safety technology revolving fund.
- Blue Jay is a public safety initiative designed to improve the safety interactions and outcomes of traffic
- And when I read the bill, it talked about safety barriers.
- This bill doesn't have anything that I can see about safety barriers.
- It's all about communication leading to safety. With that, Mr.
Bills:
HB1002, HB1250, HB2710, HB3008, HB3045, HB3086, HB3595, HB3678, HB3695, HB3831, HB4107, HB4408
Keywords:
stalking, victim notification, law enforcement, harassment, penalties, criminal justice, protection orders, local law enforcement, Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund, grants, state funding, law enforcement technology, Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act, emergency communications, public safety radio, statewide radio systems, land mobile radio, interoperability, Project 25, P25
Summary:
The Public Safety Committee met and first held House Bill 3045. It then heard and passed several bills, beginning with HB 1250, which creates a public safety technology revolving fund for Attorney General grants to support the Blue Jay pilot program, a voluntary traffic-stop safety app. Members questioned whether the fund would actually be financed this year and how municipalities would be selected; the author said no funding source was yet identified and the bill was only creating the fund. HB 1250 passed 8-0.
The committee also passed HB 2710, creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act and a 15-member board to develop a strategic plan for improving emergency radio communications among state, local, and tribal agencies. The author explained the bill was meant to address communication gaps and interoperability problems, with no fiscal impact. HB 3831, dealing with Oklahoma Task Force One, drew extensive discussion over its funding structure and blank appropriations language. The bill would place the urban search and rescue team in state law and seek a reliable funding source; members discussed the team’s statewide disaster response role, its Tulsa and Oklahoma City bases, and a carve-out excluding wildland firefighting. It passed 8-0.
Other measures approved included HB 4408, which sets a protocol for calculating and directing savings from State Questions 780 and 781 into the proper drug diversion account; HB 1002, requiring law enforcement to inform stalking victims about certified domestic violence program advocates; HB 3008, extending the sunset date for the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence to 2031; HB 3086, requiring the Department of Corrections director to keep the Board of Corrections informed about budgets and inmate deaths; HB 3595, creating a DPS revolving fund for counties and municipalities to buy vehicle-barrier equipment to prevent crowd-vehicle attacks; HB 3678, expanding electronic-harassment protections for public officials to include municipal officials and school board members; HB 4107, establishing penalties for unauthorized activation or misuse of emergency warning sirens; and HB 3695, revising the definition of great bodily injury in a DUI-related context. HB 3595 passed 6-1 and HB 4107 passed 6-2; the other bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously after brief questioning and debate.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026 at 04:35 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- I do have a question about the Department of Public Safety.
- There are published reports that the Department of Public Safety has already received about $7 million
- was wondering whether this budget would Perhaps deduct $45 million from the Department of Public Safety
- Umm, circling back to the $10 million in school safety funds, does that appropriation still incorporate
- My question has to do with the county community safety investment fund.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- agreements with 287g programs with different state organizations, including the Department of Public Safety
Bills:
SB1177
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Rules REVISED: Link added Mar 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Judicial and public safety are approving the rules submitted by February 1st due date for the agencies
Keywords:
judicial rules, public safety, state agencies, permanent rules, legislative approval, 914, all
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- And we're simply wanting law enforcement community to have all the tools in our power to provide safety
Bills:
SF0101
Keywords:
Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- point where we could lose rights, and they would sit there and go, "Oh, well, it's in the name of safety
Bills:
SF0101
Keywords:
Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all