Video & Transcript Research : 'life without parole'
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AL
Transcript Highlights:
- But without the use of force, so for many reasons, there again, I urge the members to vote no.
- How do I substantiate my claim without access to the information necessary to make it...?
- . officers without closing the courthouse door to address true wrongdoers.
- It will also mandate that the Board of Pardons and Paroles issue...
- This simply gives Pardons and Paroles the... ...gives Pardons and Paroles the ability to do that.
Keywords:
habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, expungement, criminal records
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 2nd, 2026 at 06:40 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Keywords:
parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement, training requirements, mental health, domestic abuse, child abuse, public safety, crisis intervention, auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, pediatric palliative care
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 2nd, 2026 at 03:24 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Keywords:
parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement, training requirements, mental health, domestic abuse, child abuse, public safety, crisis intervention, auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, pediatric palliative care
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- She's the parole board director.
- are serving life sentences.
- in other people's brains, their life with parole eligibility at 30 years.
- So forgive me if when I say 30 years to life on the bottom of page one, or it says, you know, parole
- or 40 years to life.
Keywords:
SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records, health care providers, repeal, New Mexico, pregnancy termination, abortion data, state reporting requirements, confidentiality, reproductive health, parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Rader, AshDM's consent to work from committee sub without objection. That will be the one.
- Senator Rader, AshDM's consent to work from a committee sub without objection.
- Center, when guard Ashingham's consent to work from committee sub without objection.
- I believe at some point on just idal without having to have a.
- Can just correct that without having to do a back and forth because it is again just a title that is
Bills:
HB1082, HB1638, HB3040, HB3269, HB3278, HB3298, HB3587, HB3996, HB4113, HB4140, HB4226, HB4236, HB4301, HB4324, HB4339, HB4342, HB4352, SB1082
Keywords:
child custody, joint custody, best interest of the child, guardian ad litem, domestic violence, substance abuse, Governmental Tort Claims Act, definitions, torts, political subdivisions, governmental immunity, medical providers, sex offenders, safety zones, minors protection, loitering restrictions, criminal penalties, arrest warrant, criminal procedure, telephonic communication
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 23rd, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Bills:
HB91, HB123, HB167, HB255, HB264, HB321, HB884, HB955, HB967, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB985, HB994, HB1005, HB1104, HB1107, HB1109, SCR3
Keywords:
criminal procedure, disclosure, criminal records, witness protection, trial rights, electronic monitoring, GPS ankle monitor, ankle bracelet, pretrial release, post-conviction supervision, bail monitoring, house arrest, corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, prosecuting authority, court reporting, provider registration, LCLE, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Without objection, the Amendment is adopted. Back when the bill is amended, you're recognized.
- Is there an objection to Adopting the committee's substitute without objection, that'll be order.
- What is 'without lawful excuse'? Thank you for the question.
- Provided any person obligated to make child support payments who willfully and without lawful Excuse
- There is a clause that says without excuse.
Bills:
HB3765, HB4324, HB3678, HB4170, HB3495, HB3040, HB3062, HB4140, HB4106, HB4109, HB4104, HB3581
Keywords:
property rights, forfeiture, noncitizen, land ownership, felony, public safety, criminal procedure, sentence modification, resentencing, judicial review, postconviction relief, district attorney, prosecutor, victim rights, victim notification, Department of Corrections, inmate rehabilitation, sentencing reform, life without parole, nonviolent offense
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 14th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Keywords:
parole eligibility, juvenile offenders, rehabilitation, first-time offenders, reentry programs, substance abuse treatment, education programs, emergency responders, law enforcement, obstructing traffic, public safety, penalties, parole, criminal justice, release extension, prison reform, autopsy, criminal evidence, photographs, court proceedings
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Using deepfake technology, the chair moves that House Bill 449 without amendments be reported favorably
- Okay, Representative Louderback moves that House Bill 1713 without amendments be reported favorably to
- OK, Representative Louderback moves that House Bill 1871 without amendment be reported favorably to the
- House Bill 2180 without amendments be reported favorably to the full House with a recommendation that
- The chair moves that House Bill 2282, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full House with
Bills:
HB867, HB1347, HB1801, HB1820, HB2197, HB2617, HB3110, HB3166, HB3330, HB4237, HB4342, HB4629, HB4933, HJR148
Keywords:
criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- To be clear, these aren't being done without warrants.
- ...get parole or what kind of sentence a jury can render.
- No parole, this simply says, whatever you assess, there's no parole. That's all it does. OK.
- At 19 years old, we should start life, we should be enjoying life, having dreams, going to college, fulfilling
- Do we lock them up for life?
Bills:
HB867, HB1347, HB1801, HB1820, HB2197, HB2617, HB3110, HB3166, HB3330, HB4237, HB4342, HB4629, HB4933, HJR148
Keywords:
criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- either, you know, I think we should be evaluating what that cost is, what the product life is, what
- You cannot get into these stores without giving a license. I don't look anywhere near 18 years old.
- The light of my life; I will do anything for these kids.
- Right now, the parole board serves at the will of the governor.
- To remove parole board members, right now the parole board serves at the will of the governor.
Keywords:
cannabis, cannabis packaging, cannabis labeling, cannabis regulation, Cannabis Control Division, adulterated cannabis, artificial color additive, food dye, youth appeal, minor appeal, child-resistant packaging, black-and-white packaging, edibles, product labeling, consumer protection, marijuana, hemp, dispensary, licensed cannabis business, cannabis manufacturer
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So anyone who is injured through a medical malpractice claim has access to care throughout their life
- Without a cap, I do not believe it will change the litigation environment in the state significantly
- What changed my life wasn’t punishment.
- And then if you are in prison, you parole out, you're on parole, you're told again, do not possess a
- And then if you are in prison, you parole out, you're on parole, you're told again, do not possess a
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine optimizing longevity from research to action. Feb 12th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Aging (Special) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Living a long and healthy life is something that is very important to me.
- Simply life choices can mitigate, in some cases, completely prevent these illnesses.
- And you can, you know, if you start any time in your life, you can change your life.
- It takes between 3 to 10 years off of life expectancy.
- But without a defined regulatory pathway, progress is slowed.
Summary:
The committee meeting was marked by discussions surrounding health policies aimed at enhancing the lifespan and quality of life for the community members. The chairperson initiated the session with personal reflections on the importance of extending not just the years of life but also the quality of those years, especially from the perspective of parents and grandparents. Members engaged in thoughtful dialogue regarding potential legislative measures that could address public health in a more holistic manner, emphasizing the need for community outreach and effective health education programs.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 31st, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Bills:
HB54, HB55, HB125, HB133, HB158, HB161, HB168, HB169, HB191, HB245, HB280, HB296, HB399, HB821, HB995
Keywords:
parole, rehabilitation, mental health, substance abuse, criminal justice reform, alternative sentencing, juror confidentiality, public records, criminal procedure, privacy, court disclosure, sex offender, sex offense, child predator, registry, registration, notification, supervised release, probation and parole, juvenile offender
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP-WAL Joint Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 8:45 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Spending most of my life in and around the ocean, not once have I heard of or seen people talking about
- You should not pass legislation without doing your homework.
- should not pass legislation without should not pass legislation without doing<00:59:28.000>
your - So I guess my question is: how do you expect the board to make this determination on this issue without
- So I guess my question is: how do you expect the board to make this determination on this issue without
Bills:
HB2101
Keywords:
aquatic life, commercial aquarium purposes, Hawaii, environmental protection, sustainability, Native Hawaiian values, marine resources, 910, house, all
Summary:
The joint committees on Energy and Environmental Protection and Water and Land heard testimony on House Bill 21101, which would ban or otherwise end commercial aquarium collection. Chairs opened the hearing with a short time limit for testimony and noted they would move to decision-making before the next committee meeting. The Department of Land and Natural Resources said it appreciated the bill’s intent and stood on written testimony, while the Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported the measure as part of its legislative package, citing community calls to ban the practice. Many other organizations and individuals also testified in support, including environmental, Native Hawaiian, and community groups, with arguments focused on reef protection, public trust, cultural concerns, and the view that the trade is extractive and not sustainable.
Supporters repeatedly cited declines in yellow tang and other reef fish, especially on West Hawaii and Oahu, and argued that reef recovery has not occurred where collection pressure existed. Several testified that legal aquarium collection has not occurred in West Hawaii since 2017 or on Oahu since 2021, and that the state should not reopen an industry that has been effectively shut down for years. Others said the program is fiscally inefficient because permits generate little revenue compared with the cost of administering and enforcing the program, and that aquaculture or other alternatives could provide jobs without removing wild fish. Native Hawaiian speakers and civic club representatives emphasized traditional and customary practices, community stewardship, and the need to protect resources for future generations.
Opposition testimony came from aquarium fishers and related advocates who argued the fishery has been shown sustainable, that the EIS process was completed, and that the bill would unfairly target one user group over another. They said the trade provides livelihoods for local families, that management is solid, and that the legislature should not ban a fishery after requiring compliance with environmental review. Some opponents also argued that fish populations have increased in recent years and that the issue reflects broader user conflict rather than science. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the chair continued taking testimony, including on Zoom, as time allowed.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Health & Social Services, February 11, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 11, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
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our would not be here today without our would not be here today without our - Without services like ours, like you’ve just heard, many of the individuals we serve would go without
- of my life.
- There's even other groups that you wouldn't think are for life, but they're for life.
- it would be pro-life versus pro death. it would be pro-life versus pro death.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary (7-15-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- They can do what they need to do without leaving DPA.
- life outside of incarceration and sober. life outside of incarceration and sober.
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0:00:04 Call to Order
0:00:50 Dept for Public Advocacy
0:51:31 Life Learning Center
1:21:06 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary heard testimony from the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) on attorney compensation and alternatives to incarceration. Because the committee lacked a quorum, the chair skipped formal roll call and minutes approval, then invited DPA Public Advocate Damon Preston, Deputy Public Advocate Melanie Lowe, and alternative sentencing worker Cena/Tina Mills to present. Preston said DPA is fully state-funded, has 698 funded positions, and was near full staffing with 673 filled positions and 42 new law graduates expected to join in August. He argued that DPA’s resources lag behind those of prosecutors, noting that local prosecutorial offices receive substantially more total funding and have additional revenue sources beyond the state budget.
Preston focused on salary disparities and turnover. He said DPA trial-office attorneys total about $26 million in salaries, compared with about $41.9 million for prosecutors on publicly listed state funding, and estimated that more than 100 additional prosecutors are paid through other sources, bringing total prosecutor compensation to a little over $50 million versus DPA’s $26 million. He said starting DPA attorney pay is $58,200, experienced attorney pay averages about $73,000, and that these levels are too low given law school debt and the state’s constitutional obligation to provide defense counsel. He also said DPA attorney turnover is about 20%, median service time before separation was 15 months in 2024, and exit interviews often cite salary as the main reason for leaving. He gave examples of former DPA attorneys moving to prosecutor offices for raises ranging from 12% to 50%.
Committee members asked about how often defendants are represented by private counsel versus DPA and how that affects workload. Preston said a 2017 study found about 50% of misdemeanor cases and about 75% of circuit court cases were handled by DPA, with DPA handling most of the most labor-intensive cases. He said DPA will step aside when a defendant hires private counsel or is found ineligible, and he acknowledged the system historically erred by denying counsel in some cases, though he said the current concern is whether DPA is now appointed too broadly. Members requested updated trend data on appointments over the past decade. Preston also described DPA’s pay scale and said the agency’s compensation structure makes retention difficult.
Mills then described DPA’s alternative sentencing worker program, which she said has operated for about 20 years and has received national recognition. She shared a case example involving a client named Patrick, who faced a prison sentence on a possession charge and was referred to a horse-based treatment and certification program in Shelbyville. She said the client wanted treatment and a fresh start, a bed became available, and she and the client’s attorney presented an alternative sentencing plan to the court. The presentation was interrupted briefly by a technical issue, but the testimony continued.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- given to proponents and opponents of parole leave of an inmate to authorize non- Leave of an inmate
- It artificially extends the hearing without meaning to. So, uh, Vice Chair, you're recognized.
- could be saying is... parole.
- And it has been brought up that the parole board and of... brought up that the parole board and of course
- I think to answer your question that we'd still leave that up at the parole board.
Keywords:
real estate, disclosures, equitable interest, disciplinary actions, Alabama Real Estate Commission, parole procedures, advocacy, parole board, victim representation, inmate rights, HB397, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax, tax relief, senior exemption, elderly homeowners, retiree exemption, disability exemption, blind exemption
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- without the possibility of parole, will have the ability to petition the judge to hear their case and
- without the possibility of parole.
- He wasn't... he didn't pull the trigger; he was just on the scene and he got life without... and you
- He is actually serving a life sentence, not a life without parole, for having three thefts and two counts
- without the possibility of parole.
Keywords:
habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, SB47, Alabama