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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/14/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is, I agree with Chair Wynn, this is a drug of mass destruction.
  • drug addicts who are the ones that are selling for their personal use, right?
  • , drugs, drugs on their face, but then oftentimes you see what's behind it: disorderly conduct, aggravated
  • You know, 90-plus percent of those cases are going to be drug-related.
  • It will not stop drug dealers.
Bills: HB2043, HB2044, HB2108, HB2131, HB2132
Keywords: felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, abandonment, concealment, dead body, class 5 felony, criminal offense, unlawful flight, eluding police, fleeing law enforcement, police pursuit, vehicle pursuit, reckless endangerment, felony enhancement, class 4 felony, class 2 felony
Summary: The Judiciary Committee first conducted a sunset review of the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board. The board’s executive director described its history, membership, and recent work on civil rights issues such as human trafficking remedies, service animals, hate-based crimes, housing, disability access, and rural concerns. With no opposition and no further questions, the committee voted to recommend continuing the board for eight years. The committee then heard HB 2131, which would make weapons and explosives trafficking involving three or more items a prison-mandatory offense and remove the financial-gain requirement from the trafficking definition. Support came from the sponsor, the Attorney General’s Office, and county law enforcement, who said the bill targets criminal syndicates and would not affect lawful gun dealers or private sales. Some members raised concerns about limiting judicial discretion and the effect on plea negotiations, but the bill received a do-pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote with one present. Next, HB 2132 proposed lowering the fentanyl trafficking threshold for enhanced penalties from 200 grams to 100 grams. Law enforcement and county attorneys argued the change would better address mid-level dealers and the volume of fentanyl seen in their counties, while opponents and some members warned it could sweep in addicted users and rely too heavily on mandatory minimums instead of treatment. Testimony also highlighted county reentry and treatment programs, especially Yavapai County’s “Reach Out” model. The committee approved the bill 7-2. The committee also considered HB 2108, which increases penalties for unlawful flight when the conduct is especially dangerous, including when it causes serious injury, involves a child, or occurs during a DUI. Law enforcement supported the bill as a public-safety measure, while an opponent argued it could worsen tensions and discourage compliance with police. Members also raised concerns about unmarked vehicles and public fear. The bill received a 6-3 do-pass recommendation. Finally, HB 2044, as amended, would increase penalties for abandoning or concealing a dead human body when done to conceal a crime or when the offender caused the death. Supporters said it closes a gap in statute exposed by recent cases, while opponents warned the language could be overbroad and potentially reach unintended situations; the committee adopted an amendment and then approved the bill 6-3.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Judiciary REVISION 2: SB1379 - Removed Mar 31st, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Criminal Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • This makes some modifications to drug court eligibility. You have questions?
  • Eligible to participate in the domestic violence treatment program authorized by the drug court program
  • I would find it hard to support having those individuals participate in that program through a drug court
  • So, I think that those individuals can get help but through separate means outside of the drug court
  • modifications for the interlock process for individuals who are on bail rather for driving under the influence
Bills: SB137, SB1216, SB1226, SB1238, SB1255, SB1256, SB1258, SB1325, SB1460, SB1543, SB1730, SB1733, SB1921
Keywords: electronic monitoring, Department of Corrections, criminal justice, rehabilitation, public safety, SB 1216, drug court, drug courts, Oklahoma drug court, eligibility, substance abuse treatment, addiction, diversion program, criminal justice reform, probation violation, revocation, intermediate revocation facility, plea agreement, speedy trial waiver, preliminary hearing waiver
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nominations of Reed Rubinstein, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser, Mike Huckabee, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to the State of Israel, and Kevin Cabrera, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, all of the Depar Mar 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Foreign Relations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Additionally, more must be done to counter China's influence in Latin America.
  • Considering the PRC's influence in the region.
  • A lot of these drugs that are coming in go through the Darien Gap.
  • Again, that's not just migration, but that's drugs as well.
  • And he said all the options are on the table, right, regarding the Chinese influence in Panama.
Keywords: Israel, Hamas, Panama Canal, U.S. foreign policy, terrorism, diplomacy, Chinese influence
Summary: The committee meeting was focused on various key issues, including the implications of recent violence in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy in relation to Israel and Panama. Members discussed the need for diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Israeli officials following the recent attack by Hamas. Governor Huckabee emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and reiterated the need for accountability for terrorist organizations involved in violent acts against civilians. Senators shared their concerns regarding the ramifications of U.S. actions in Panama and the presence of Chinese influence, highlighting the significance of the Panama Canal in terms of trade and security.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 2nd, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: Elected and Community Members Condemn Attacks on U.S. Department of Education Mar 24th, 2025 at 10:03 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • billions of extra dollars from the government every single year and jacks up your prices for prescription drugs
  • billions of extra dollars from the government every single year and jacks up your prices for prescription drugs
Keywords: public education, Department of Education, funding, Trump, Kassar, Elon Musk, education policy, youth advocacy, billionaire influence
Summary: This was a press conference organized by student advocates and Texas Democratic lawmakers to oppose efforts by the Trump administration and allies to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and to criticize Texas voucher proposals. Speakers argued that the department and its Office for Civil Rights are essential for enforcing civil rights protections, supporting special education, Title I, Pell Grants, career and technical education, and other federal education programs. They said eliminating the department would weaken oversight, shift power to states that have a poor record on student protections, and harm marginalized, low-income, disabled, and rural students. Congressman Greg Casar framed the issue as a transfer of public money from schools to billionaires, tying the department fight to federal budget and tax-cut debates and to Texas voucher efforts. State Representative Gene Wu said Texas public education is already near collapse and warned that losing federal support would worsen school closures, staffing shortages, and class-size increases. Representative Gina Hinojosa highlighted Texas’s past special education cap and attacks on Section 504, and said she filed bills to route federal block grants directly to schools if federal policy changes move forward. Representative Vicki Goodwin said the state should fund schools rather than vouchers and noted underfunding of special education and inflation pressures. Round Rock ISD trustee Melissa Ross and Texas AFT president Zef Capo emphasized that federal oversight protects students and that Texas has a history of underfunding and mishandling special education, meals, and other services. The final speaker, Westwood High School senior Eliza Abert, said the loss of federal education support would most harm low-income and middle-class students and called on attendees to oppose the changes. No votes were taken; the event ended with a call for public pressure on lawmakers and continued advocacy.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Safety Apr 7th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • to be a companion to 780 to take the dollars that were saved from 780 and put into an account for drug
  • This is simply an extension of the sunset for the board of tests for alcohol and drug influence to 2031
  • The only similarities is that they have to do with driving under the influence resulting in great bodily
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, alcohol testing, drug influence, public safety, Board of Tests, accident response, motor vehicle, fire department, fee prohibition
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider S.527, to require the Federal Trade Commission to study the role of intermediaries in the pharmaceutical supply chain and provide Congress with appropriate policy recommendations, S.1040, to amend the Federal Trade Commis Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:15 am

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • They'll help make prescription drugs more affordable.
  • Hopefully, transparency driving down the cost of prescription drugs.
  • The fact is drug prices are too high.
  • The Drug Competition Enforcement Act would prohibit product hopping.
  • drug dealer. manufacturer from offering patients a far more affordable generic version of the drug.
Bills: SB1040, SB1041, SB1095, SB1096, SB1097, SB527
Keywords: drug competition, product hopping, generic drugs, biosimilars, federal regulations, FTC Act, patent, biological products, healthcare access, affordable prescriptions, Medicare, Federal Trade Commission, sham petitions, competition, public health, unfair competition, healthcare, pharmaceutical, antitrust law, pay-for-delay
Summary: The meeting focused on addressing the high cost of prescription drugs and the abusive practices that contribute to elevated prices affecting American families. Several bills were presented, including proposals to end pay-for-delay deals and to enhance transparency in the operations of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The discussion was notable for its emphasis on consumer protection and ensuring that cheaper generic drugs reach the market more effectively. Members expressed frustration over past attempts to pass similar legislation stalling in the Senate, leading to renewed efforts to push these bills forward.
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:15 am

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're involved in drugs, fentanyl. Extortion, kidnapping, drugs, intimidation, money laundering.
  • I'm claiming that... ...in terms of drug dealing? Sorry to interrupt you, sir.
  • What would you do as head of the EEA to stop or stymie that kind of influence?
  • How does this diversion of resources help us fight drugs in our communities?
  • And so many times violent crime is tied to drug trafficking.
Keywords: fentanyl crisis, DEA, drug trafficking, public safety, Judea Serrata, Terrence Cole, judicial security, social media, drug prevention
Summary: The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.
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AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 18th, 2026

Ethics and Campaign Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • influence the public on an issue involving public policy.
  • influence the public on an issue involving public policy.
  • influence the public on an issue involving public policy.
  • influence the public on an issue involving public policy.
  • local or state politics or influence local or state politics or influence<00:05:38.880> the<00
Bills: HB358, HB358
Keywords: juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, foreign influence, political activity, transparency, registration, civil penalties, hostile foreign principals, state ethics, 1136, house, all
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Local and County Government Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Local and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Both of those would fit this definition, and they would not influence the neighbors.
  • Senate Bill 1775 clarifies that for any traffic, alcohol, or drug-related offenses with a penalty established
  • not listed in state law at $200 for traffic-related offenses, $800 for alcohol-related offenses, and drug-related
  • I am was I'm just reading about alcohol-related or drug-related penalties.
Bills: SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080
Keywords: municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider S.331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and the nominations of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Deputy Attorney General, and Abigail Slater, of the Distr Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:15 am

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's the deadliest drug in American history.
  • It's actually used by people who are using drugs to test their drug beforehand.
  • To see, am I really taking an Adderall or whatever the drug that again is illegal.
  • Chairman, of wanting to defer to states, but in the area of drug enforcement and drug definition and
  • drug scheduling, that really is very much a federal function.
Bills: SB331
Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, S-331, Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, fentanyl crisis, public testimony, drug legislation, bipartisan support
Summary: In this committee meeting, the focus was primarily on S-331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis. The bill's key components include making permanent the class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, confirming existing sentencing penalties, and easing registration requirements for scientific research on Schedule I substances. Numerous parents shared heartbreaking testimonies about their losses due to fentanyl, which fueled an urgent call to pass the legislation without alterations. The committee members engaged in passionate discussions highlighting the urgency of the situation as overdoses continue to claim American lives.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Administrative Rules

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Apr 7th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Administrative Rules

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 32 Mar 31st, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 31 Mar 30th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Committee, February 23, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • distributing methamphetamine or controlled substance and scheduled one or two, which is a narcotic drug
  • is a narcotic drug for a person<00:02:21.280> under<00:02:21.680> 18<00:02:22.160>
  • ...other drugs, you know, it's being combined with other drugs.
  • to, how do we prove that the person who sold the drug knew that there was a fentanyl mixture?
  • He may be in court right now drug cases.
Bills: SF0009
Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, minors, drug distribution, enhanced penalties, 916, all
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/9/26

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The organization must keep records even for drugs that it does not accept.
  • The organization must keep records even for drugs that it does not accept this.
  • That pain led me straight to alcohol and hard drugs. By the time I was 17, I was lost.
  • Let me straighten alcohol and hard drugs.
  • It's not about drugs; it's about medicine.
Bills: HF3454, HF3917, HF2906, HF3832, HF3769
Keywords: social work, licensure, employment titles, health occupations, professional standards, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances, psilocybin, psilocin, psychedelic, psychedelic medicine, hallucinogen, mushrooms, magic mushrooms, therapeutic use
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MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Drug Policy - Room 409, 26 February, 2026; 2:30 P.M.

Drug Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We will now call the meeting of the Senate Drug Policy Committee to order.
  • So, so these are all Schedule One drugs? >> Correct.
  • Senator Fillingane. >> Drug would be available for?
  • And so, like these other drugs, they will simply be listed, and those providers could choose based on
  • And so, like these other drugs, they will simply be listed, and those providers could choose based on
Keywords: Drug Policy - Room 409, 26 February, 2026; 2:30 P.M., 925, all
Summary: The Senate Drug Policy Committee met to consider two bills. For House Bill 417, which updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act by adding substances to Schedule I, committee counsel explained that a strike-all was needed because the House version relied on outdated correspondence. Anna Catherine Lambert of the Mississippi State Department of Health said the department updates the language each year by matching Mississippi law to the DEA’s Federal Register, including salts, isomers, and related forms of newly scheduled substances. She noted the additions largely fall into three broad categories, including fentanyl derivatives, phenidates, and tazenes. Senators asked about the number of compounds and the need to list each derivative form. The committee moved to adopt the strike-all and then the title sufficient do pass strike-all, and the bill was reported. The committee then took up House Bill 563, which would allow Mississippi law to conform automatically if psilocybin is scheduled by the federal government before the next legislative session. The chair described psilocybin as a mushroom-derived compound being studied in clinical trials for treatment-resistant depression, and noted that an email from Veterans Exploring Treatment Options supported the legislation. Members discussed that the bill would prevent delay if federal scheduling occurs and asked about the conditions for which the substance might be used; the response mentioned treatment-resistant depression, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder, and other mental health indications. Senator Blackmon made a lighthearted comment about possible amendments, but no amendments were adopted. The committee approved the motion for title sufficient to pass, and House Bill 563 was reported.