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• young person simply trying to enjoy their college experience should have to experience that level of terror
• young person simply trying to enjoy their college experience should have to experience that level of terror
• young person simply trying to enjoy their college experience should have to experience that level of terror

Summary: The committee first took up HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill restores the rights of adults 18 and older, emphasizing constitutional rights, military service, voting, jury duty, and parental responsibility. Opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates and several members, cited Parkland and the recent FSU shooting, argued that people under 21 are still developing and more impulsive, and said the current law helps protect public safety. After extensive debate and public testimony on both sides, the committee voted 11-5 to report HB 133 favorably. The committee then considered PCS for HB 35, which adds driving without a valid license to the offenses that can lead to habitual traffic offender designation and is named Isaiah’s Law in memory of a child killed by an unlicensed driver. Supporters said it addresses repeat dangerous conduct and should help prevent similar tragedies. One member questioned whether it was a knee-jerk response, while others said it was a reasonable accountability measure. The PCS passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 245, which updates Florida law to use more accurate terminology for child sexual abuse material rather than “child pornography,” and includes related technical corrections. The sponsor said the change better reflects the seriousness of the crime and asked whether the bill also covered AI-generated material; the sponsor said the statute already addresses such references. After a technical amendment was adopted, the bill passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. The chair also reminded members to maintain respect toward public witnesses and each other before adjourning the meeting.

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• That is so terrorizing to students who leave the house in the morning and watch as ICE films them at
• That is so terrorizing to students who leave the house in the morning and watch as ICE films them at
• in my head as you said it was members on this committee, um, unfortunately know firsthand of the terror
• Whether intended or not, our government's actions are terrorizing our students.
• Whether intended or not, our government's actions are terrorizing our students.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It is about preventing extreme masking that is causing terror in our communities.
• The level of terror... ...or now in Libya or South Sudan.
• The level of terror being inflicted on communities in California is extraordinary, and law enforcement
• We have seen across the state, and especially in Los Angeles, ICE terrorize our communities.
• You're not terrorizing our community. And I get that. But this bill's bigger than just you.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, with extensive testimony on firearms regulation, disability and sexual assault, mental health diversion, emergency response, and law enforcement masking. SB 704 by Senator Arreguín would require firearm barrels to be purchased through licensed dealers with a background check, as a response to the rise in ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms; supporters said barrels are a key component of untraceable guns, while opponents argued the bill burdens lawful gun owners and does little to stop criminals. SB 258 by Senator Wahab would eliminate the remaining spousal rape exception for victims unable to consent because of disability; supporters called it a needed closure of an archaic loophole, while disability-rights advocates opposed it unless amended, warning it could worsen misunderstandings about capacity to consent and harm disabled people’s autonomy. After debate, SB 258 passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with several members voting aye and the bill held on call. Senator Umberg presented SB 398, which closes a loophole in the law prohibiting paying or offering money or other value to induce someone to vote or register to vote; there was little opposition, and the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations and was held on call. He also presented SB 27, a CARE Court cleanup measure that would allow certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial to be routed into CARE Court and would expand eligibility to some people with mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would improve access to treatment and reduce unnecessary incarceration, while county behavioral health directors and disability advocates warned it could blur the line between voluntary civil treatment and coercive criminal proceedings and expand CARE Court beyond its intended scope. SB 27 passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 36 from Senator Umberg, a price-gouging measure tied to wildfire-related emergency conditions that also expands search-warrant authority for certain misdemeanor investigations. Public defenders opposed the search-warrant expansion as unnecessary, while a late supporter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office spoke in favor; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and held on call. SB 571 by Senator Arreguín would increase penalties for impersonating emergency personnel and related conduct during disasters; supporters cited post-fire looting and impersonation, while opponents argued longer sentences do not deter crime and that existing law is sufficient. The bill passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and was held on call. Finally, Senator Wiener presented SB 627, which would prohibit law enforcement from wearing extreme masks except in limited circumstances, aimed largely at masked federal immigration enforcement operations. Supporters said masked, unidentified officers create fear and undermine trust, while law enforcement groups argued the bill wrongly sweeps in local officers, is too broad, and should instead target federal agents or impersonators. Testimony was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SB 627 is shown here.

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• agonizing day at Santa Fe High School, the frantic search for our children, amidst the chaos and terror
• compelling prostitution, sexual performance of a child, employment, harmful to, uh, children, all the terrorism
• Which are now classified as terror organizations by the Trump administration.
• And, and I'm glad that you reminded me, um, Representative Canales, it also does not cover terrorism.
• I think Title 12 is, is all terrorism acts in the second page of the committee substitute.

Bills: HB259

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation

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• cannot give up in this institution is our obligation to keep the American people safe, safe from terrorism
• SAFE FROM TERRORISM, SAFE FROM GANG VIOLENCE, SAFE FROM FENTANYL.
• As a native New Yorker and veteran of the global war on terrorism, he has a profound respect and understanding
• never to forget and promised to honor the victims and heroes that gave everything in the face of terror
• MORNING NEVER TO FORGET AND PROMISED TO HONOR THE VICTIMS AND HEROS THAT GAVE EVERYTHING IN THE FACE OF TERROR

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues.
• In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues.
• 36.640> civilians<03:56:37.279> with to terrorize Ukrainian civilians with to terrorize
• terrorism.
• , tolerate Iran's support of terrorism, tolerate Iran's support of terrorism, its<04:50:29.440>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• In this time of heightened anxiety about terrorism and such, the people need reassurance that you will
• It's very clear that the ICE agents that we have seen terrorizing our communities are very poorly trained
• , to unlawful in some cases, racist, and designed not to make our community safer, but to instill terror
• , to unlawful in some cases, racist, and designed not to make our community safer, but to instill terror
• If this isn't state terror, I don't know what else to call it.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on several public safety bills, with testimony first on S.2681, Colby’s Law, which would establish safety standards for BMX and motocross tracks. Supporters, including the family of a child killed at a track, argued the bill is needed because some tracks lack basic protections such as barriers, emergency plans, on-site medical staff, and adequate track maintenance. A motocross track representative opposed the bill as overregulation that could impose major costs and argued existing safety efforts and voluntary safety committees are preferable. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on S.2680, which would expand emergency preparedness requirements around aging nuclear power plants and nuclear waste sites from a 10-mile to a 50-mile radius. Supporters from Cape Cod Downwinders, Massachusetts Peace Action, physicians, and other advocates said current law is outdated and insufficient, citing risks from radioactive waste storage, limited federal oversight, and the need for broader evacuation and emergency planning. Testifiers urged the bill’s passage, and no action was taken. A major portion of the hearing focused on the Protect Act, H.5158, dealing with limits on cooperation between state/local agencies and federal civil immigration enforcement. Sheriffs testified about how ICE detainers and notification requests work in practice, emphasizing discretion, public safety, and the difference between sentenced prisoners and pretrial detainees. Supporters from labor, education, and health care groups said immigrant communities are living in fear and asked for stronger protections, including bans on 287(g) agreements and clearer limits on ICE activity in schools, hospitals, and other sensitive locations. The hearing also included testimony on H.4697 regarding training and certification of constables and civil deputy sheriffs, with the Hampshire County sheriff saying sheriffs are already working with POST and MPTC on training standards and that the bill may be duplicative.

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• So it looks like then you outline the consequences for terrorizing and the consequences for menacing.
• They're trying to terrorize me.
• Gregory Brown, as part of a campaign of terror in October 1998, traveled from Baton Rouge to Clinton,
• Brown, as part of a campaign of terror in October in 1998, traveled from Baton Rouge to Clinton. of a
• campaign of terror in October 1998, traveled from Baton Rouge to Clinton, Louisiana to rob a reputed

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• So it looks like then you outline the consequences for terrorizing and the consequences for menacing.
• They're trying to terrorize me.
• Gregory Brown, as part of a campaign of terror in October 1998, traveled from Baton Rouge to Clinton,
• Brown, as part of a campaign of terror in October in 1998, traveled from Baton Rouge to Clinton. of a
• campaign of terror in October 1998, traveled from Baton Rouge to Clinton, Louisiana to rob a reputed

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 137, which would strengthen penalties for knowingly making threats against schools, school activities, students, or school employees. The author said the bill responds to repeated false threats that disrupt schools, frighten families, and divert law enforcement, and it adds education and parental acknowledgment requirements. Members discussed possible juvenile consequences such as public service or physical work at schools, and the bill drew support from law enforcement, district attorneys, and Catholic bishops. It was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 321 followed, addressing Louisiana’s Safe Harbor law by expressly exempting minors from prostitution offenses and treating them as trafficking victims rather than offenders. The author, clergy, trafficking advocates, and a survivor testified that children involved in commercial sex are typically coerced, groomed, or controlled by traffickers, often family members or caregivers, and should receive protection and services instead of arrest. Witnesses described statewide advocacy and crisis-response services created in 2022, and committee members asked about prosecution of perpetrators and the prevalence of trafficking in rural areas. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then approved House Bill 1246, a response to a fatal drunk-driving crash involving Jada Bright, which would allow law enforcement to keep intoxicated offenders in jail if they are not safe to release. An amendment was adopted to clean up the language, and the bill was reported favorably. House Bill 1104, creating a misdemeanor for possession of motor vehicle key-programming or emulating devices used to steal cars, also passed favorably with support from prosecutors and police. House Bill 552, a cleanup measure replacing references to intoxication with impairment in prior drug-related statutes, was reported favorably as well. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 310, which would require random reassignment when a defendant waives a jury trial in districts with more than two judges, unless the prosecutor agrees otherwise. Supporters said it would prevent judge shopping and address concerns about unusually high acquittal rates before particular judges, while opponents argued it raises due process concerns and effectively lets prosecutors choose the judge. Despite the opposition, the bill was reported favorably. The last major item was House Bill 1107, dealing with post-conviction death penalty cases involving claims of intellectual disability; the bill would set a 75 IQ threshold and create procedures for Atkins claims. Supporters said it would bring finality to long-pending capital cases and follow U.S. Supreme Court guidance, while opponents argued it would be unconstitutional under Atkins, Moore, and Hall because intellectual disability cannot be reduced to a single number. After extensive testimony and debate over amendments, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably.

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• Senators, Texas law today protects sensitive information related to terrorism, but it does not specifically
• So it's about safeguarding Texas and our nation from foreign threats and from terrorism, and I move suspension
• Marco Rubio recently made headlines when he began to rescind the visas of individuals suspected of terrorism
• could already kick a student out, American citizen or non-citizen, if they're engaged in supporting terrorism
• For engaging in supporting terrorism. I apologize, I mean to speak over here. No, go ahead.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, heard an invocation, dispensed with the previous journal, and received a House message. Members also recognized Dr. Namita Bardwaj as doctor of the day. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 554 honoring Christopher “Chris” Jake Stone of Santa Fe for his heroism during the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, with several senators and the lieutenant governor offering remarks about his sacrifice and the ongoing impact on his family and community. The Senate also signed a number of bills and resolutions and adopted Senate Resolution 533 recognizing the Texas Legislative Internship Program class, with multiple senators highlighting individual interns and the program’s role in developing future public servants. The floor then took up and passed several bills, often by suspending the regular order and the three-day rule. These included HB 1639 on a study of cancer incidence among female firefighters; HB 102 granting early registration for students in military-related programs; HB 4325 increasing civil penalties for barratry; HB 5342 creating a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline trust fund and related funding study; HB 3370 allowing late timberland appraisal applications after an owner’s death; HB 3376 requiring certain guardians to complete dementia/Alzheimer’s training; HB 132 extending confidentiality protections to information about hostile acts by foreign adversaries; and HB 1978, which sought to restrict ERCOT interconnections, but its motion to pass to engrossment failed on a 20-11 vote. Additional measures passed included HB 511 on unsolicited voter registration mailings, HB 2187 on nurse staffing, retaliation, and overtime protections, HB 2510 creating offenses for unlicensed assisted living operations, HB 694 on DFPS notification timelines, HB 1893 making license plates in law-enforcement video nonconfidential for public information requests, HB 2733 updating barratry and solicitation laws for digital communications, HB 4506 allowing opt-in electronic zoning notices, HB 3751 transferring a TxDOT property to DPS, HB 3033 creating a grant program for nonprofits supporting injured or killed DPS employees, HB 4273 on Medicaid fraud prevention and eligibility verification, HB 3211 on vision care benefits, HB 4529 exempting certain DoD-certified child care facilities from state licensure, HB 2522 easing fingerprinting requirements for certain vehicle dealers, HB 4219 tightening public information request response requirements, and HB 4783 requiring a report on opioid antagonist programs. The Senate also received a House message noting passage of SB 9, and a nominations committee report was announced for future consideration.

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• Senator John Hickinlooper said that ICE was a reign of terror.
• Senator John Hickinlooper said that ICE was a reign of terror.
• We heard references to the Gestapo, a reign of terror.
• We just heard it's no reign of terror.
• After terrorizing too many Americans.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

Bills: HB1322, HB2015, HB2933, HB2941, HB2959, HB2977, HB2981, HB3040, HB3055, HB3062, HB3087, HB3115, HB3134, HB3244, HB3297, HB3298, HB3299, HB3304, HB3319, HB3321, HB3322, HB3323, HB3345, HB3407, HB3471, HB3497, HB3500, HB3505, HB3544, HB3581, HB3648, HB3755, HB3764, HB3765, HB3767, HB3906, HB3974, HB3982, HB4104, HB4105, HB4106, HB4107, HB4108, HB4126, HB4130, HB4139, HB4144, HB4170, HB4202, HB4226, HB4227, HB4236, HB4260, HB4343

Keywords: domestic violence, offenders registry, public safety, law enforcement, victim protection, conviction records, landlord, tenant rights, rental agreement, housing safety, tenant protections, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting

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• In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues.
• These are acts of terror, pure and simple.
• WORSE STILL, THE ACT OF TERRORISM WAS ENTIRELY Preventable.
• Last week I introduced a bipartisan resolution denouncing this heinous anti-Semitic terror attack in
• This anti-Semitic terror attack was disgusting, and this type of hate has no home in Colorado and As

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We're looking at things such as persistent and severe ridiculing, terrorizing, bullying, isolating, ongoing
• impact on a child's emotional well-being could be examples like persistent and severe ridiculing, terrorizing
• <00:11:31.000> bullying<00:11:31.519> isolating<00:11:32.519> we're uh terrorizing
• bullying isolating we're uh terrorizing bullying isolating we're looking<00:11:33.120> at<00:
• <00:12:16.399> bullying severe ridiculing terrorizing bullying severe ridiculing terrorizing

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met on House Bill 553, which concerns the definitions of child abuse and neglect in RSA 169-C, including psychological maltreatment and the rebuttable presumption of harm. The chair and members emphasized that the bill is intended to clarify definitions rather than create punishments, and they discussed concerns that had arisen after the bill’s earlier drafting. Representative Eimon stated his view that the bill is constitutional, citing case law, and members noted that amendment 114 would restore language refined by the prior study committee and address trauma-informed wording, especially around substance use disorder and newborns. A major portion of the discussion focused on whether the bill could be read to treat ordinary parental discipline or disagreements with a child—such as grounding, taking away car keys or a phone, or refusing gender-affirming care—as abuse or neglect. DCF Deputy Director Jen Ross explained that screeners look at the nature of the allegation and whether the parent’s conduct is likely to cause serious psychological or emotional harm; she said routine discipline or prudent parenting would not be screened in, while persistent ridiculing, terrorizing, bullying, isolating, threats, or similar conduct could qualify. She also said that denial of gender-affirming care, by itself, would not be treated as neglect, but the agency would consider the full context and any resulting harm or need for mental health care. DCF General Counsel Susan Larby added that the legislature’s earlier definition of psychological maltreatment and related policy already focus on pervasive emotionally abusive behavior, and that the bill is meant to make the statute more understandable and transparent, not to change the core neglect standard. She and other speakers said the goal is to identify serious harm and provide services, not to remove children for ordinary parental decisions. Lisa Massio of the Office of the Child Advocate said the bill and related placement language are intended to preserve family unity and fill gaps where courts have interpreted neglect too narrowly or inconsistently. Members also discussed a proposed concise analysis from Representative Maral and asked about CPSW qualifications and training; DCF said staff generally have backgrounds in human services, social work, psychology, or education and receive a 12-week Core Academy on policy, law, investigations, and family engagement. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and members indicated they wanted to continue refining the amendment before sending anything to the Office of Legislative Services.

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• But at the center of that is these guns that make these mass casualty events more deadly and are terrorizing
• But at the center of that is these guns that make these mass casualty events more deadly and are terrorizing
• But at the center of that is these guns that make these mass casualty events more deadly and are terrorizing
• But at the center of that is these guns that make these mass casualty events more deadly and are terrorizing

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They're the largest perpetrator of terrorism in the world.
• relative to China's involvement in supporting the war in Ukraine, supporting Iran and its support of terrorism
• regime with over $100 billion that they have used therefore to go out into the Middle East and foment terrorism
• Terror and insecurity.

Keywords: committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy

Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.

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• Legislature with clarity and conviction, underscoring the stakes facing Israel and the need to confront terrorism
• Legislature with clarity and conviction, underscoring the stakes facing Israel and the need to confront terrorism

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Students are afraid to go to school for fear ICE agents are witnessing further terror.
• And I saw kid after kid coming out of that school just absolutely in tears, terrorized.
• And I saw a kid after kid coming out of that school just absolutely in tears terrorized.
• And we have federal agents that are terrorizing them, that are making that nearly impossible.
• And we have federal agents that are terrorizing them that are making that nearly impossible.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Some of it to fund terrorism in 2025. Uh, over $350 million of cash left.
• Let's stop funding terrorism and seeing Minnesota tax dollars going overseas for nefarious reasons, and
• Some of it to fund terrorism in 2025. Uh, over $350 million of cash left.
• Some of it to fund terrorism in 2025. Uh, over $350 million of cash left.
• Some of it to fund terrorism in 2025. Uh, over $350 million of cash left.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, pledge, and roll call, confirmed a quorum, and then moved through routine business including first reading and referral of Senate File 5019 to the Health and Human Services Committee, along with referral of Senate resolutions 73 to 75 to Rules and Administration. Senator Westrom’s motion to withdraw Senate File 3893 from Finance, give it a second reading, and place it on general orders was adopted. The chamber then took up House File 3556, which renames Minnesota’s Community Solar Garden Program as the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. Senator Hoffman presented the bill as a tribute to Speaker Melissa Hortman’s role in creating and advancing community solar in Minnesota, with Senator Marty and others supporting the recognition. The bill was read a third time and passed on final passage by a vote of 59-7, with the title agreed to. Senate File 1251 followed, a bipartisan bill to remove the June 2026 sunset on crossbow use during archery season and make the allowance permanent. Senator Pa and supporters cited a DNR study showing no negative impact on deer or turkey populations and argued the change would improve participation among women, youth, and older hunters. An A3 technical amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 67-0. The Senate then considered Senate File 3868, a bill to ban cryptocurrency kiosks in Minnesota due to fraud concerns. The author and supporters described widespread scams targeting seniors and others, citing losses in Minnesota and national fraud data. An A2 amendment requiring lawful-presence verification for foreign remittance transfers was ruled not germane, and the chair’s ruling was upheld on a 34-33 appeal. Debate then began on an A3 amendment related to cash transfers through airports, with members arguing over germaneness and the scope of the fraud-prevention bill.

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• So it is designed to counter it for criminal and/or terrorism use of drones.
• For criminal and/or terrorism use of drones.
• have troopers from our bomb squad, since a lot of this would involve the use of explosives in a terrorism
• A lot of this would involve the use of explosives in a terrorism attack, as well as Kansas City police
• ultimately arrest, if appropriate, if we have bad actors who are deploying drones to do some criminal or terrorism

Keywords: 959, house, all