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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 22nd, 2026 at 02:41 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Good morning, Chief Justice. Good morning, Chief Justice Lee.
  • And I want to echo what our Chief Justice said and really thank all of these individuals.
  • Chair, members of the committee, David Jablonski, Deputy Chief of Staff at Project ECHO, and I am not
  • Jablonski, Deputy Chief of Staff at Project ECHO. And I am not Dr. Carla Thornton. I apologize.
  • Chairman, if I may add to your point, I invited our chief of staff, Adrian Avila, to the meeting.
Bills: HB1
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 22nd, 2026 at 02:01 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We could refer it to the Attorney General or State Police or the local police department.
  • All right, well, great to see you, Madam Chief of Staff.
  • Chair, Madam Chief, that was great.
  • Chair, I'm Christian Myers, Chief Actuary at the OSI.
  • My chief actuary and the chief adjuster frankly talk every day, so I think there's more clarity in what's
Bills: HB1
NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 22nd, 2026 at 09:36 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • the current capital landscape and some updates on policy initiatives that LFC undertook during the interim
  • that are Challenges in this program that we've talked about a lot, and that we did some work this interim
  • Okay, moving on to some policy issues that we took up this interim that will be before you this session
  • So we've been working with HED throughout the interim to reboot it. And we have a new version.
  • One of the initiatives the committee took up this interim was they asked LFC and DFA staff to collaborate
Bills: HB1
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 20th, 2026 at 04:16 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Section seven, the House Chief Clerk and House Leadership Office.
  • Section eight the Senate Chief Clerks and the Senate Leadership Offices.
  • I am not sure what additional expenses the Senate Chief Clerk has. over the House Chief Clerk, and we
  • And one of the questions that I have is about the interim work.
  • committees as opposed to having drafters doing interim committees.
Bills: HB1
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 7th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • She's the chief of staff of the Sewer and Water Board.
  • And I have with me today the, not quite new, but almost new, Chief of Police for the City of St.
  • Todd Morris, Chief of Police for the City of St.
  • George, recently retired as a major of the Chief of Sheriff's Office as Chief of Detectives and Special
  • It basically abolishes the police chief for the village of Edgefield.
Summary: The committee on local and municipal affairs met on May 7, 2026, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up a series of local bills. HB 362 creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish was reported favorably without objection. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew questions about whether it targeted a specific entity and about how long an entity should be out of good standing; the committee adopted an amendment changing the trigger to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would give the Orleans Parish City Council more authority over the Sewer and Water Board. The sponsor, Council President J.P. Morrell, and Representative Hilfordy argued the bill would move New Orleans toward a more local, responsive public-works model and help address long-standing dysfunction. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified that it supported increased local control but urged a formal study or transition plan so the city would document the future governance structure. Despite those concerns, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying ownership of assets and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills and other local measures. SB 348, allowing third-party administrative support for motor vehicle enforcement, and SB 444, granting expropriation authority for certain public projects, were reported favorably. SB 485, transferring insurance premium tax authority to the City of St. George, was initially amended but then reconsidered; the amendment was stripped and the bill was reported favorably. HB 990, concerning Jefferson Parish and unpaid water/sewer bills on multifamily properties, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish property-tax rebates, HB 664 raising parish ordinance fines, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief for the Village of Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil-service pay restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 updating a crime prevention district fee, HB 368 raising fines for improper demolition of historic properties, and HB 441 returning Sewer and Water Board employees to city civil service were all reported favorably, most without objection. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete 16 hours of annual training, was amended to add continuing legal education and national conferences and then reported as amended. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2026-04-16

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • It'll include sheriff's people, police, county people.
  • It'll include sheriff's people,<00:34:40.079> police,<00:34:40.639> uh<00:34:40.879>
  • <00:34:42.480> Um<00:34:43.280> and people, police, uh county people.
  • Um and people, police, uh county people.
Bills: HF3874, HF962
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

State of the Judiciary Address 01-23-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Attorney Ken Sorenson; and members of the law enforcement community, including county chiefs of police
  • county Chiefs of police and Prosecuting county Chiefs of police and Prosecuting attorneys<00:18:
  • important responsibility I have as chief important responsibility I have as chief justice<00:47:
  • I've had wonderful mentors since becoming a judge, in particular Chief Judge Jim Burns and Chief Justice
  • working with many outstanding Chief working with many outstanding Chief Judges<00:50:58.799>
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/14/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chief Deputy Jeff Nunum, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, Mr.
  • I would just echo the sentiments of Chief Deputy Nuneum.
  • We've also a speaker, Deputy Chief Nune, could you come up, please.
  • When the police tell you to stop, you stop. This bill is a simple bill.
  • When the police tell you to stop, you stop. Period. End of story.
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.
HI
Bills: SB2057
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met on Thursday, March 5, for a series of decision-making agendas and considered a long list of Senate bills. Early measures included SB 2151, which clarifies state and local authority during emergencies and revises the definition of “emergency”; the committee agreed to restore the broader, long-used definition and add a sunset date, then passed the bill with amendments. SB 3055, concerning false impersonation of an employee organization representative, was amended to remove liquidated damages and passed. Several technical or conforming bills also advanced, including SB 3067, SB 3077, SB 3131, SB 3134, SB 3144, SB 3152, SB 3154, and SB 3249, with most passed with technical amendments or unamended; some members noted reservations on SB 3249. The committee also took up bills affecting public safety, health, and education. SB 3083 was amended to narrow notice requirements for protective orders involving military-affiliated individuals to a designated military security force, and SB 3118 on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children passed as is. SB 3134 modernized emergency medical services statutes, while another SB 3134 item addressed dangerous intoxication and civil protective custody. SB 3262, requiring the Hawaii State Teachers Board to submit nominees to the Board of Education, was amended to include a defective effective date. SB 3315, allowing a one-time medical cannabis purchase while registration is pending, was also amended to a delayed effective date and passed. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on law enforcement and immigration-related proposals. SB 3322, which restricts facial coverings by law enforcement, requires visible identification, and sets agency policies on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, was amended to remove an affirmative defense, make the penalty a misdemeanor, and incorporate exceptions for undercover work and related preparation; it passed with one no vote. SB 3251, barring certain former ICE and Border Patrol personnel from employment in specified state agencies, was narrowed to apply to those with more than 90 cumulative days of such work during a defined period and passed with reservations. SB 2057, a reconsideration measure limiting use of state personnel and funds to assist federal immigration agents beyond their authority, was further amended to clarify definitions, protect First Amendment activity, and preserve cooperation required by federal law; it then passed without objection. The committee adjourned after adopting each measure considered.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Public Safety Committee Meeting - 2026-03-25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/5/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and I will pause now and ask Chief Um, and I will pause now and ask Chief Judge<00:11:31.279
  • And the chief of police parked his personal pickup truck at the bottom of the judge's driveway so nobody
  • And the chief of police parked his personal pickup truck at the bottom of the judge's driveway so nobody
  • <00:20:17.039> concerned the chief of police was so concerned the chief of police was so concerned
  • <00:20:24.320> police easy to find. and the chief of police easy to find. and the chief of
Bills: HF3874, HF3875, HF3378
Summary: The committee approved the March 3 minutes and then heard a presentation from the Minnesota Judicial Branch on House File 3874, which was laid over for possible inclusion in a finance bill. State Court Administrator Jeff Shorba and Chief Judge Michael Fritz testified in support of a supplemental funding request focused on judicial branch safety and security, along with funding to cover the employer share of Minnesota Paid Leave costs. Shorba said the branch is seeking help because it did not receive funding for paid leave in the last session and is having to hold positions open to absorb the cost. The safety and security request included five parts: personal data protection for judges and court administrators, home security, two additional staff positions for threat assessment and coordination, security for the chief justice at public events, and a revived courthouse security grant program for counties. Testimony emphasized rising threats and incidents involving judges and court staff, including examples of doxing, home surveillance, and threats involving litigants, and cited increases in reported incidents, threats, and disturbances. Fritz said the branch’s current response system is stretched and that more law-enforcement-trained staff would improve coordination and response. Members questioned why the judicial branch should receive state funding for paid leave when private employers must absorb the cost, and Shorba responded that the branch was excluded from end-of-session funding decisions and that the mandate should be funded for all branches of government. Members also asked about the threat-response process and whether local law enforcement should be used more directly. Another concern raised was whether State Patrol troopers assigned to judicial security would have the training needed for criminal-code enforcement, and Shorba said the branch is discussing that issue with the State Patrol. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.