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• This seems like, you know, really a kind of Judiciary issue, maybe even more than an education policy
• This seems like, you know, really a kind of Judiciary issue, maybe even more than an education policy
• This seems like, you know, really a kind of Judiciary issue, maybe even more than an education policy
• This seems like, you know, really a kind of Judiciary issue, maybe even more than an education policy
• around age appropriate Health topics around age appropriate Health topics which<00:47:29.440><c> promote

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 669, sponsored by Representative Smith, which was presented as a response to a September shooting incident in his district that led to school closures and missed instructional days. Smith said the bill was intended to help school districts recover lost days caused by extraordinary emergencies and not to set a broad precedent. Members asked whether districts had adjusted calendars to make up time, and Smith said many had already extended days or moved calendars into June. The committee then voted to pass House Bill 669, with all members present voting yes. The committee next heard House Bill 621, as amended by a committee substitute that removed a homeschooling-related section and left only the school-threat provisions. The bill would allow courts to impose a fine on parents when a child is adjudicated for terroristic threatening if law enforcement incurred excessive costs, and it would require a mental health assessment for the child. Representative Duvall and Officer Steve Chappelle supported the measure, arguing that online school threats spread fear, disrupt attendance, pull law-enforcement resources from other schools, and should create more parental accountability. Representative Riley also supported the accountability goal, citing lost instructional time and a recent student suicide tied to online issues. Several members raised concerns about the bill’s scope and due process. Representative Josh Callaway questioned why this offense should be the starting point for parental fines and warned about a slippery slope in holding parents liable for children’s crimes. Representative Willner said the bill seemed more like a judiciary issue, questioned whether punishment can make parents better parents, and asked about diversion programs and the meaning of the detention language. Representative Tipton pointed to existing statutes on mental health assessments and terroristic threatening penalties, and said the committee substitute would alleviate many concerns. Scott West, speaking for Kentucky Policy and the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, argued that the mandatory detention language would remove judicial discretion and that the parental fine provision could conflict with existing due process protections requiring notice, a hearing, and a finding that lack of supervision was a substantial factor in the child’s delinquency. The transcript does not show a final vote on House Bill 621 in the portion provided.

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• </c> appropriately and to maintain decorum. appropriately and to maintain decorum.
• Madison role, where the judiciary is their role is to weigh the constitutionality of laws?
• as the next &gt;&gt; Um, this goes to Judiciary as the next step. step. step.
• </c> referred to the judish- judiciary referred to the judish- judiciary committee,<01:24:15.240><c>
• </c> referred to Judiciary Committee. referred to Judiciary Committee. &gt;&gt; What?

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:11:54.800><c> Next</c> committee number one judiciary. Next committee number one judiciary.
• So, I think something I would like to hear from either the bringer or some folks on the judiciary is
• </c> this charge if appropriate. this charge if appropriate.
• Reading clerk. >> Senate File 8 sponsored by Judiciary: Absconding for criminal purposes.
• Representative Washut, Chairman. judiciary dooms referred Senate file 9 judiciary dooms referred Senate

Keywords: 916, all

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• to my colleagues in the Legislature, to our Governor, to all executive branch government, to our judiciary
• , especially our judiciary, and to all agencies across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• The subcommittee shall receive and respond as appropriate to any matters referred to it by the vice chair
• The subcommittee shall receive and respond as appropriate to any matters referred to it by the Senate

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate met briefly, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by remarks from a senator from Worcester and Hampshire criticizing state immigration and court policies. He argued that Massachusetts has not done enough to prevent dangerous individuals from being released or entering the Commonwealth, cited several criminal cases involving immigrants, and urged changes to state law and court practices regarding federal immigration detainers and information-sharing. The chamber then took up an order from the senator from Middlesex and Norfolk establishing a temporary Senate Committee on Rules until a permanent committee is appointed. The order created a nine-member committee, with two minority appointments, and a subcommittee to handle matters referred to it, including issues related to Chapter 250 of the Acts of 2024. The Senate suspended the rules, adopted the order, and printed related communications from the Senate President and minority leader announcing committee appointments. Finally, the senator from Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth offered an adjournment order setting the Senate’s next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The order was adopted, and the Senate adjourned accordingly.

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• I chair the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee in the House, and I am grateful to have my vice
• Johnson at DCR to Judiciary and Judge Johnson. It's resources.
• Johnson at DCR to Judiciary us from Mr.
• </c> what's happening with the judiciary. what's happening with the judiciary.
• </c> appropriate for diversion efforts. appropriate for diversion efforts.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Our comments note that the Tax Department is the appropriate institution to monitor this program, as
• they may not have the institutional expertise and another department would likely be more appropriate
• Our comments note that the Tax Department is the appropriate institution to monitor this program, as
• they may not have the institutional expertise and another department would likely be more appropriate
• expertise and another department would likely be more appropriate.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held decision-making on SB 146, SB 147, and SB 1166. SB 146 and SB 147, both relating to condominiums, were recommended to pass with amendments. The committee adopted amendments based on testimony from Anne Anderson, including mediator/arbitrator qualifications, clarifications about disputes involving managing agents, small claims timing, lien rights, and refund determinations by an early neutral evaluator. For both bills, the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050 for further discussion. Each measure was adopted with no objections. SB 1166, relating to insurance, was also passed with amendments. The committee removed language that would have required insurers to bring claims and condition rates on doing so, replacing it with encouraging language. The amended bill adds a private cause of action against responsible parties, authorizes insurer actions under certain conditions, defines terms tied to climate-related events and fossil fuel products, and requires HPIA to report to the insurance commissioner on whether it exercised direct action rights. The effective date was likewise deferred to July 1, 2050, and the measure was adopted without objection. The committee then heard SB 985, relating to consumer protection and gift card fraud, and SB 1525, relating to electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. SB 985 drew support from a consumer fraud victim and others who said gift card scams disproportionately harm kupuna, while the Retail Merchants of Hawaii opposed the bill’s packaging/display requirements and suggested stronger penalties instead. The committee voted to pass SB 985 with amendments, deferring its effective date to July 1, 2050, and noted it would move on to Judiciary next. SB 1525 drew significant opposition from the Attorney General’s office, Department of Taxation, Department of Health, and public health groups, who argued it conflicted with federal tobacco law, was hard for Tax to administer, and would not effectively remove unauthorized vape products. After testimony, the committee recommended deferral of SB 1525 without objection.

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• Speaker, is it appropriate &gt;&gt; Mr.
• </c> housing and making an appropriation. housing and making an appropriation.
• Members, take your seats. the bill appropriates $2.5 million the bill appropriates $2.5 million for<02
• </c> for the members of the House Judiciary for the members of the House Judiciary Committee.<05:10:30.878
• </c> together on the House Judiciary together on the House Judiciary Committee,<05:12:39.600><c> and<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> progresses slowly and with appropriate progresses slowly and with appropriate medical<00:18:07.039
• </c> adequacy appropriations. adequacy appropriations.
• </c> respond appropriately. respond appropriately.
• </c><07:01:12.240><c> Having</c> members of the judiciary. Having members of the judiciary.
• . appropriations. appropriations.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:20:28.480><c> Thank</c> welcome back to Senate Judiciary.
• Thank welcome back to Senate Judiciary. Thank you,<00:20:28.799><c> Mr.
• Welcome back to Senate Judiciary. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Committee members.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Welcome back to Senate Judiciary. &gt;&gt; Welcome back to Senate Judiciary.
• </c> lawyers and and Senate Judiciary lawyers and and Senate Judiciary Committee<00:54:58.480><c> even

Bills: SB255 , SB199 , SB47 , HB605 , HB216 , HB621 , HB148 , HB389 , HB509 , HB248 , SB255 , SB199 , SB47 , HB605 , HB216 , HB621 , HB148 , HB389 , HB509 , HB248 , SB336 , SB293 , SB43 , HB420 , HB60 , HB188 , HB106 , HB105 , HB11 , SB336 , SB293 , SB43 , HB420 , HB60 , HB188 , HB106 , HB105 , HB11

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: SB255, cannabinoid, hemp, hemp-derived THC, THCa, delta-8 THC, HHC, CBD, THC, novel cannabinoid products, hemp products, intoxicating hemp, delta-8, retail license, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture and Industries, testing and labeling, third-party laboratory, product safety, public health

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• Also would like to add that it passed on consent out of Judiciary this morning.
• This bill was dual referred and was passed out today to us from the Assembly Committee on Judiciary.
• Motion is due pass as amended and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations. Baines? Aye.
• method works well for a provider that can keep using it, this bill simply expands choice and, where appropriate
• The motion is due pass as amended and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations. Baines? Aye.

Committee: House Aging and Long-Term Care

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I was certainly asked for an aye vote when appropriate. Thank you.
• I was certainly asked for an aye vote when appropriate. Thank you.
• The motion is due pass to the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
• The motion is due pass to the Senate Committee on Judiciary.
• The motion is due pass to the Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Committee: Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• consent to re-refer SB 623, Umburg, from the Housing and Community Development Committee to the Judiciary
• Judiciary Committee to set SB 623, Umburg, for their hearing on Tuesday, June 23; and Appropriations
• I think that they are quite appropriate.
• I want to start first I think that they are quite appropriate.

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several Senate bills, notices for committee hearings, and a successful motion to suspend rules so ACA 20 could be taken up later in the week. The chamber also recognized former Assembly Member Christina Garcia and later moved into a Pride Month observance. The main ceremonial item was House Resolution 115 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward opened on the resolution, and multiple members from different caucuses spoke in support, highlighting Pride history, LGBTQ+ rights, and the contributions of LGBTQ Californians. Assembly Member DeMaio offered supportive remarks while noting policy differences, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 53 co-authors were added. The Assembly then held a Pride honoree ceremony recognizing 15 individuals and groups for contributions to the LGBTQ community. On the floor file, members also adopted several resolutions by voice vote after adding co-authors: ACR 187 on Men’s Mental Health Month, ACR 157 marking the 50th anniversary of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, ACR 222 declaring Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, and ACR 224 recognizing Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day. Each drew personal testimony from members about the underlying issues, including suicide prevention, caregiving and dementia, mining reclamation, and harms to youth from social media. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 46 on mental health diversion by a 51-1 vote, and later adopted the consent calendar 66-0. The House adjourned until June 25, 2026, at 9 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• Protection Committee to notice SB 574 Umburg for their July 1 hearing, pending receipt from the Judiciary
• The Judiciary Committee to set SB 623 Umburg for their hearing on Tuesday, June 23, and the Appropriations
• I think that they are quite appropriate. I want to start first.
• I think that they are quite appropriate.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We have testimony and support from the judiciary.
• &gt;&gt; Uh, is Judiciary here? &gt;&gt; Uh, is Judiciary here? &gt;&gt; No. &gt;&gt; No.
• </c> &gt;&gt; We've actually worked with the judiciary &gt;&gt; We've actually worked with the judiciary
• So we just want to make judiciary to do.
• </c> reflect the language that the judiciary reflect the language that the judiciary and<00:25:33.120

Bills: SB3240

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: defense, workforce development, local business, manufacturing, federal funding, economic resilience, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety-related measures and indicated at the outset that, because of short notice, the bills would likely be deferred to the later decision-making agenda. On SB 2645 relating to fire prevention, the bill would restructure the process for selecting the State Fire Marshal and make related changes to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Governor’s office, the State Fire Marshal’s office, the Hawaii State Fire Council, DLNR, Maui Fire Department, AIA Hawaii State Council, and others testified, with DLNR supporting most of the bill but opposing the provision changing the marshal’s nomination process to a governor appointee. In questions, members reviewed the relationship between the State Fire Council, the commission, and the marshal, and the Governor’s office clarified that it supported the overall intent but wanted the commission to remain the sole appointing entity. The bill was not voted on in the hearing. The committee then heard SB 3083 relating to protective orders, with support from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the judiciary, the Hawaii National Guard, the Military and Community Relations Office, DBED, and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Members focused on whether the draft reflected language worked out with the judiciary and whether the bill addressed a previously identified gap in implementation. The Military and Community Relations Office said it had worked with the judiciary on amendments and wanted to ensure the statute created a collaborative process with installation partners and law enforcement. The witness also said the draft appeared to reflect the agreed language, though he noted there were multiple bills moving and that technical amendments might still be needed. No action was taken during the hearing. SB 608 relating to veterans’ rights and benefits drew both support and opposition. Support came from the Hawaii Office of Veterans Services, Veterans Benefits Guide, Aloha Independent Living Hawaii, and individual veterans and service members, who argued the bill would improve access to claims assistance and provide choice and faster help for veterans. Opposition came from the VFW Department of Hawaii and the Veterans Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, which argued the bill should be amended to align with federal law, especially on accreditation and fee caps. Testimony and questioning centered on whether third-party claims assistance should be regulated, whether fee caps are preempted by federal law, and whether there was evidence of fraud tied to non-accredited representatives. Supporters said the bill would help veterans navigate a slow system, while opponents said accredited representatives are accountable and that the bill should be narrowed. The committee also heard SB 2054 relating to public safety, which would prohibit the Hawaii National Guard from deploying to assist federal troops, federal law enforcement, or other states’ National Guard units in Hawaii when the governor objects. The Hawaii National Guard opposed the bill, while the ACLU of Hawaii, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and numerous other organizations and individuals supported it, arguing it would protect civil liberties and prevent federal overreach. The hearing ended without a vote or final action on these measures.

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• House Bill 2245 is additionally referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
• House Bill 2245 is additionally referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
• , federalism, military, and appropriations; HB 4022, public works; HB 4023, ethnic studies, education
• Second reading of bills continued: HB 2960, behavioral health; HB 2983, appropriation; HB 2984, sales
• First reading of bills: H.B. 2960, Veterans Court Fund grant program, Appropriations.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Jimmy Sade as Doctor of the Day. Members also read a proclamation honoring law enforcement officers involved in rescuing an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation, with several members praising interagency cooperation and the officers’ actions. The chamber then handled routine business, including committee substitutions, referral of HB 2245 to Appropriations, and first and second readings of numerous bills covering topics such as energy, taxes, education, health, public safety, commerce, and elections. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered HB 2096, HB 2173, HB 2451, and HCR 2001. HB 2096, HB 2173, and HB 2451 were all recommended do pass. HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on election requirements, drew extensive debate over voter ID, citizenship verification, foreign funding restrictions, and changes affecting early voting and mail ballots. A sub-floor amendment to HCR 2001 passed 32-26, and the resolution then received a do-pass recommendation in Committee of the Whole. HB 2121 was retained on the calendar. On third reading, HB 2010 passed 59-0 on digital consumer licensing disclosures; HB 2132 passed 59-0 on drug offenses; HB 2155 passed 57-2 on continuing the Arizona Beef Council; HB 2178 passed 51-9 on state agency medical credential requirements; HB 2310 passed 59-0 on employment relationships; and HB 2395 passed 59-0 on a Department of Education-related fitness/PE reporting measure. HCR 2001 then passed the House 32-27 and was sent to the Senate. The House also adopted the Committee of the Whole report, referred the passed measures to engrossing, and later adjourned until Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

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• I move the amendment in Judiciary in my name to HB 2044 be adopted.
• I move that the Livingston Appropriation Amendment to House Bill 2418 be adopted.
• The Appropriations Committee amendment was withdrawn. All those in favor say aye.
• Excuse me, would you like to move the Appropriations Committee amendment?
• There is an appropriation for fiscal year 26 for $250,000 dollars.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Welcome, everyone, to the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee.
• With the judiciary being the third co-equal branch of the Idaho government, I take this role seriously
• The judiciary, or the judicial branch of government, tends to get, whether at the federal or state level
• I think that's an appropriate place, and however the legislature sets the laws to be governed, the judges
• The Chair finds that factual corrections are appropriate.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Rules

Keywords: 989, all

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• conduct this hearing efficiently while ensuring everyone the opportunity to observe and participate appropriately
• participate</c> opportunity to observe and participate opportunity to observe and participate appropriately
• . appropriately. appropriately.
• There is not a provision when both the judiciary and the BCA agree a record was sealed in error to be
• There is not a provision when both the judiciary and the BCA agree a record was sealed in error to be

Bills: HF4075 , HF3826 , HF3825 , HF3827 , HF3459 , HF3711 , HF4200 , HF3908 , HF3712

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: firearm restrictions, domestic violence, public safety, court orders, criminal convictions, identity theft, subpoena authority, fraud, statute of limitations, financial crime, victim notification, expungement, criminal justice, plea agreements, minor victims, identification protection, stalking, crime data, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, law enforcement grants

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• Then it went to a Senate Appropriations Committee.
• Speaker, your Judiciary Committee, Representative Koppelman, Chairman, Mr.
• Section 4 is an appropriation for the operation of the Gaming Commission of $25,000.
• In the 2023 session, $15 million was appropriated for the same uses.
• I said that the appropriations for this are $99,500. Mr.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up several procedural motions, including suspending House rules for three legislative days and replacing conference committee members on Senate Bill 2282 and SCR 4007. The chamber also recognized visiting student groups from Grafton/Pleasant Valley and Shiloh School. Later, the House agreed to several conference committee reports and moved a number of measures through final passage or final disposition. House Bill 1428, which would have created a sales tax exemption for clothing sold by thrift stores or nonprofit corporations, drew extensive debate over tax policy, revenue loss, and possible conflicts with streamlined sales tax rules. Supporters argued it would help lower-income shoppers and nonprofit thrift stores, while opponents said it created an unfair advantage and could reduce state and local revenue. The conference report was adopted, but the bill ultimately failed on final vote, 37-54. House Bill 1440, relating to cigar lounges, was amended in conference and then passed 75-17. House Bill 1460, concerning adult foster care for private-pay adults, electronic monitoring, and a legislative study, was also adopted and passed overwhelmingly, 91-1. The House then passed Senate Bill 2224, which revises gaming commission structure and gaming stamp requirements, adds Attorney General enforcement provisions, and includes a $25,000 general fund appropriation, by a vote of 88-0. Senate Bill 2327, which expands uses of the agriculture diversification and development fund and appropriates $15 million to it, passed 74-17 after a member was excused from voting due to a personal interest. Senate Bill 2267, creating a regulatory framework for on-site wastewater treatment systems and shifting licensing authority to the Department of Environmental Quality, passed 82-10, and Senate Bill 2276, addressing joint water resource boards for cross-county projects, passed 90-1. The most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 2160, which would move the state employee health plan from grandfathered status to a non-grandfathered ACA-compliant plan and appropriate about $6.6 million for the transition. Supporters said it would give the PERS board more flexibility, expand preventive and other benefits, and potentially slow premium growth without charging employees premiums. Opponents warned it could raise out-of-pocket costs, add mandated benefits, and shift costs to employees, while also arguing the bill had not been adequately studied. After extended debate, the House passed SB 2160 by a vote of 55-37. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments to House Bill 1318, a pesticide labeling bill, and placed it on final passage, but the transcript ends before the final vote on that measure.

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• Committee on Judiciary after consideration on the merits recommends the following: Senate Bill 115 be
• </c><00:33:47.279><c> with</c><00:33:47.519><c> favorable</c> on appropriations with favorable on appropriations
• on</c><00:34:17.520><c> the</c> Judiciary after consideration on the Judiciary after consideration on
• </c><00:34:23.040><c> with</c> the committee on appropriations with the committee on appropriations with
• <00:34:50.000><c> with</c><00:34:50.240><c> favorable</c> appropriations with favorable appropriations

Keywords: 981, all