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• u the AG's ability to issue a penalty u the AG's ability to issue a penalty from<03:47:09.600>
• Any action seeking a civil penalty.
• penalty goes into that fund that is used specifically for immigrant legal defense.
• penalty goes into that fund that is used specifically for immigrant legal defense.
• <04:39:38.320> already<04:39:39.600> written penalties already written penalties already

Keywords: 981, all

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• Is there a penalty for that violation?
• And this doesn't include any of those penalties. Thank you.
• And this doesn't include any of those penalties.
• I could do this, but this might be the penalty.
• penalty.

Summary: The Judiciary Interim Committee met to begin its study of charitable gaming and the ownership of alcoholic beverage establishments by licensed charitable gaming organizations, a study directed by Senate Bill 2334. Legislative Council gave an overview of the constitutional and statutory framework for charitable gaming, site authorizations, rent limits, proceeds, and recent legislative changes. The Attorney General’s Gaming Division then clarified the financial flow of gaming, explaining that in fiscal year 2025 North Dakota had about $2.5 billion in gross gaming proceeds, with roughly 88-90% paid back in prizes and about $256 million available to organizations after taxes; most of that activity came from electronic pull tabs. Members asked for more detail on winnings, replays, rent, and the breakdown of manufacturer/distributor revenues, and the AG’s office agreed to provide supplemental information. The committee also heard from the League of Cities and the Association of Counties about local site authorization. Cities said they have a limited role in approving gaming sites, can adopt policies after public hearing, may charge up to $100, and can set certain conditions, including local nexus requirements, but cannot require donations or force a specific charity or site. The League said it had worked with stakeholders on a model policy to provide more consistency, though members raised concerns that local requirements could become too restrictive for charities serving broader areas. Counties said the issue is mostly a city matter, with little county involvement beyond minimal site fees and general site approval. The North Dakota Gaming Alliance testified in support of the study and provided IRS-related material suggesting charities may use asset diversification, while emphasizing it had not taken a position on whether charities should own bars. Members questioned whether bar ownership is being used for site stability or to channel charitable gaming dollars, and whether city policies might disadvantage charities with broader missions. The committee also discussed the relationship between gaming organizations, manufacturers, and distributors, including restrictions on incentives and interference, and asked for more information on those entities and their ownership. Later in the meeting, the Racing Commission gave its regular update on live racing, pari-mutuel wagering, ADW providers, purse and promotion funds, a new TRPB contract, and concerns about cease-and-desist actions from other states. Finally, the State Hospital superintendent briefly reported on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s support services, including the SORT team, training, and security assistance for the hospital campus.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:31:26.240> Death predator death penalty bill. Death predator death penalty bill.
• penalty being on the table is an option. penalty being on the table is an option. Mhm. Mhm.
• Without a death penalty, using a death penalty.
• Without a death penalty, using<00:47:52.800> a<00:47:52.960> death<00:47:53.119> penalty
• discretion not to give the death penalty discretion not to give the death penalty throughout<01:

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Louisiana already has serious penalties for drug offenses.
• Louisiana already has serious penalties for drug offenses.
• The stiffer the penalty, the less inclined people are to participate in that behavior.
• You did start off your comments suggesting that it's common sense that stiffer penalties lead to less
• other... ...penalty structure just for that.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Four have imposed criminal penalties and many other states Four have imposed criminal penalties, and
• There are legitimate uses that must be exempted if any schedule, additional scheduling, or penalties
• So before we get onto the scheduling and penalties conversation, any comments, feedback on this?
• So before we get onto the scheduling and penalties conversation, any comments, feedback on this?
• So then the question of classifying and additional penalties, our primary recommendation is that, in

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The special commission on xylazine met virtually to review and discuss the first draft of its final report. Chair Mindy Domb opened the meeting, confirmed quorum, and the commission approved the minutes from its December 11 public meeting. Staff then walked commissioners through the proposed report structure, including background on xylazine as both an FDA-approved veterinary drug and an illicit drug supply contaminant, as well as appendices for public meeting materials and public resources. The commission discussed findings and recommendations for several working groups. For oversight and enforcement, members focused on licit versus illicit sources of xylazine, noting that the illicit supply is typically obtained through online vendors rather than diverted from veterinary use. Recommendations included better storage and reporting practices in authorized settings, review of manufacturing and distribution information, and focusing enforcement on fentanyl trafficking and large-scale xylazine importation rather than personal possession. Commissioners also discussed whether xylazine should remain in Schedule 6 or be subject to additional penalties, and several members emphasized the need for coordination, information-sharing, and possibly a DPH task force or advisory body to monitor emerging drug threats. For outreach and treatment, staff summarized strong existing programs such as drug checking, wound care education, naloxone distribution, mobile and low-threshold care, and self-directed wound kits, while noting gaps including the lack of an FDA-approved reversal agent for xylazine, difficulty distinguishing xylazine from other exposures, and uneven access by geography, insurance, and audience. Commissioners stressed the need for provider education, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, family support networks, and first responders, and for clear guidance on wound care and when more intensive treatment is needed. The education and training section identified first responders, clinicians, non-clinicians, and people who use drugs and their families as key audiences for tailored, stigma-free materials, with emphasis on real-time, centralized data, naloxone and breathing support, recognition of overdose versus xylazine exposure, and adapting materials as the drug supply changes. The meeting ended with discussion of next steps: staff will circulate a revised draft by March 2, the commission will meet again on March 9 to consider the report and recommendations, and an additional late-March meeting was reserved if needed before the statutory deadline.

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• There's also misdemeanor penalties for violations of these rules. Thank you.
• There's also misdemeanor penalties for violations of these rules.
• This is for those cameras that are... ...penalties that are there now will sustain.
• I also see that we need to clarify where the civil penalty of $75 goes.
• I also see that we need to clarify where the civil penalty of $75 goes.

Bills: SB1010, SB1024, SB1205, SB1232, SB1366, SB1552, SB1624, SCM1002, SCM1006, SCR1004

Keywords: Charlie Kirk, Loop 202, Arizona highways, transportation, renaming, roadable aircraft, registration, vehicle title, license plates, aviation safety, motor vehicle booting, private property, fees, dispute process, regulations, outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting

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• This is a civil penalty that this bill addresses. The first offense would be a $300 offense.
• Uh, one other thing, and uh, in closing, the civil penalty, if the civil penalty was imposed and they
• This is a civil penalty that offender.
• This is a civil penalty that uh<00:12:38.800> that<00:12:39.120> this<00:12:39.440>
• <00:13:33.600> was penalty, if the civil penalty was penalty, if the civil penalty was imposed

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 06:11 Orders of the Day 06:59 HB 7 07:15 HB 48 17:57 HB 266 20:32 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 22:33 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 31:03 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 33:29 ConC/Rules Report 36:49 Floor Amendments 37:57 Adjournment 38:24, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, approved the prior journal, and received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 18 and 132 and requested concurrence. The chamber also suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. Later, the Committee on Committees and Rules reported referrals of several bills and resolutions to standing committees and posted House Bills 49, 66, 139, and 313 for future consideration. The main floor action centered on House Bill 7, relating to school bus safety. The bill would create a voluntary, violator-funded stop-arm camera program for school buses, with civil penalties of $300 for a first offense and $500 for repeat offenses, due process appeal rights, and possible registration consequences for nonpayment. Members from both parties spoke in support, including one member who described being injured after getting off a school bus. The House passed HB 7 by a vote of 78-15. The House also passed House Bill 48, which updates and modernizes statutes governing the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy without expanding scope of practice, and House Bill 266, which adds audiologists and speech-language pathologists as eligible credentials under the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund. Both bills passed unanimously, 95-0. The chamber then handled motions and announcements, including withdrawal of House Bill 105, notice of several committee meetings, and a resolution recognizing the last day of February as a day to honor Black women; that resolution was introduced and discussed but no final vote was taken in the transcript. The House adjourned until 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

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• This actually imposes a criminal<00:13:16.880> penalty.<00:13:18.000> Yeah.
• criminal penalty. Yeah. criminal penalty. Yeah.
• /c><00:13:30.800> you<00:13:31.040> have<00:13:31.200> to there's a criminal penalty
• And I think we could maybe look at penalties when we're at the judiciary committee.
• when we're at maybe look at penalties when we're at the<00:20:21.840> judiciary<00:20:22.600>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But if we're going to add all of the<01:35:41.840> penalties the penalties the penalties uh<01
• being done under pretty strict penalties being done under pretty strict penalties so<01:41:03.119
• He said the penalties or remedies here look like a $1,000 statutory penalty, attorney's fees, and then
• > penalty,<01:53:15.199> attorney's $1,000 statutory penalty, attorney's $1,000 statutory
• <01:55:14.400> we over, it's a replica of a penalty we over, it's a replica of a penalty we

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• if exposed to criminal or civil penalty if exposed to criminal or civil penalty if they act if they
• tied to this why do there's no penalties tied to this why do there's no penalties tied to this why do
• uh adding more penalties uh adding more penalties uh punishment it going to cost more but punishment
• on it or try sentence the uh penalties on it or try sentence the uh penalties on it or try to reduce
• there's a when when a person is penalty there's a when when a person is penalty there's a when when

Bills: HCR 21, HCR 22, HCR 23, HCR 24, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27, HCR 31, HCR 41, HCR 42, HCR 43, HCR 44, HCR 45, HCR 52, HCR 53, HCR 66, HCR 67, HCR 73, HR 8, HR 10, HR 13, HR 20, HR 21, HR 50, HR 59, HR 61, HR 71, HR 74, HR 79, HR 84, HR 86, HR 90, HR 91, HR 102, HR 103, HR 107, HR 113, HR 125, HR 126, HR 132, HR 142, HR 145, HR 149, HR 150, HR 152, HR 167, HR 179, HR 181, HR 183, HR 186, HR 192, HR 196, HR 199, HR 207, HR 211, HR 212, HR 213, HR 216, HR 249, HR 256, HR 259, HR 261, HR 263, HR 272, HR 281, HR 285, HR 294, HR 295, HR 300, HR 305, HR 311, HR 313, HR 315, HR 316, HR 323, HR 331, HR 339, HR 340, HR 346, HR 349, HR 352, HR 357, HR 358, HR 360, HR 363, HR 374, HR 377, HCR 20, HCR 28, HCR 30, HCR 32, HCR 49, HR 14, HR 15, HR 19, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 29, HR 47, HR 48, HR 55, HR 56, HR 66, HR 85, HR 92, HR 93, HR 95, HR 96, HR 140, HR 155, HR 164, HR 204, HR 241, HR 242, HR 250, HR 253, HR 260, HR 262, HR 265, HR 279, HR 310, HR 312, HR 328, HR 332, HR 359, HR 362, HR 367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• Last year, we passed legislation to provide stronger penalties for individuals who intentionally damage
• In the case of battery, it increases the penalty from a misdemeanor of the first degree to a felony of
• This legislation allows the jury to consider more circumstances when deciding the penalties for those
• However, we oppose the bill because it expands the death Penalty.
• We would urge that the death penalty is not a solution to the social crisis in which individuals on the

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Nevertheless, we oppose the death penalty as a remedy.
• We oppose the death penalty as a remedy for this crime. The ends do not justify the means.
• This legislation increases the penalty for offenses of luring or enticing a child under the age of 13
• This legislation increases the penalty for offenses of luring or enticing a child under the age of 13
• HB 437 increases the penalties for cutting off an electronic monitoring device.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a large agenda of bills, mostly in the criminal justice, courts, civil procedure, and family/consumer protection areas. Early measures included CS/HB 1161 on removing altered sexual depictions posted without consent, HB 403 modernizing LLC law to allow protected series LLCs, CS/HB 97 on service of process in protection proceedings for vulnerable adults, and HB 813 as the state courts package addressing duty judges, arbitrator compensation, and notarization by judges. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 403 and HB 813 amended. The committee also heard and advanced CS/HB 947 on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, which drew substantial opposition from insurers, business groups, and defense-oriented witnesses, while the sponsor argued it would let juries hear all relevant evidence; it passed 19-3. Members also approved CS/CS/HB 615 allowing electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices by email, after an amendment requiring opt-in language and written notice to update an email address; tenant advocates still raised concerns about eviction-related notices and receipt verification. HB 663 increased penalties for using tracking devices or apps to commit dangerous crimes and passed unanimously. CS/HB 385 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code and passed unanimously after a conforming amendment. CS/HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, increased penalties for aggravated animal cruelty and was supported by law enforcement and animal welfare groups; it passed unanimously. Later in the meeting, the committee approved HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders after the sponsor withdrew an amendment that would have changed the deadline from six hours to six business hours, following concerns that the delay could be too long for urgent orders. CS/HB 1099 gave law enforcement discretion in arrests involving individuals with significant medical conditions in facilities and passed unanimously. HB 653 added aggravating factors for capital felonies involving assassinations or attempted assassinations of heads of state; it drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and passed 20-2. CS/HB 59 expanded wrongful incarceration compensation by extending the filing deadline, removing the clean-hands bar, and allowing exonerees to choose between civil suit and the state claims process; it passed unanimously. PCS/HB 777 increased penalties for in-person luring or enticing of children and barred certain age-based defenses, passing unanimously. Finally, CS/HB 437 increased penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices; two amendments softened the bill by clarifying juvenile treatment and giving judges limited discretion to avoid automatic revocation of pretrial release, and the bill passed 21-1 before the meeting adjourned.

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• This increases the penalty for a third or subsequent offense of excessive speeding to a Class C felony
• We accept some of the suggested amendments from the AG, which will clarify the Class C penalty language
• language on pages four and five penalty language on pages four and five by<00:03:02.680> specifying
• course penalty as is not<00:03:16.000> authorized<00:03:16.480> under<00:03:16.720>
• It establishes penalties, enforcement, and appeal procedures.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee took up a series of Senate bills and generally advanced most of them, often with technical or substantive amendments. SB 15 on the definition of historic property was amended to narrow the definition to properties at least 50 years old that are culturally significant or otherwise significant for Hawaii Register purposes, and it passed. SB 97 on excessive speeding was amended to clarify felony penalty language, license revocation timing, and fingerprinting procedures, and passed. Other bills passed as is or unamended included SB 145 on water shortages, SB 108 on accessible parking enforcement, SB 660 on hospitality anti-harassment measures and panic buttons, SB 1662 on landlord application fees and tenant screening reports, SB 1421 on Department of Health provider arrangements, SB 1439 on DOH nuisance authority, and SB 1452 updating controlled substances law. SB 1454 on wage payment violations passed with technical amendments only, while SB 1481 on motorcycle instruction permits was deferred as not ready. Several bills received more substantial changes. SB 253 on condominium association budget summaries was amended to require a single document and to shift the standard to substantial compliance; it passed. SB 371 on critical infrastructure damage was amended to remove a section affecting manslaughter law and to apply specifically to broadband and cable networks; it passed. SB 984 on water pollution liability for large landowners was advanced with a defective date. SB 1517 on public land leases for recreational residential use was amended to change the lease term to five years and add a defective date. SB 1074 on temporary continuation of challenged activities during environmental review was significantly amended to limit the provision to currently authorized activities, add a one-year limit with possible court extension, and clarify other terms; it passed. SB 1322 on emergency mental health transport was amended to restore provider-initiated transport language, require notice and coordination, remove special immunity provisions, and clarify court-ordered treatment procedures; it passed. The committee also passed SB 1496 on disability access to information in public accommodations, with a request that the committee report discuss the Roe v. St. Pizza case and the distinction between physical and digital accommodations. SB 1255 on Uniform Information Practices Act record retention was deferred as not ready. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted that both agendas were completed and the committee adjourned.

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• SB 1427, E-Verify program, license penalty appointment. SB 1449, asbestos program.
• SB 1566, malicious delay enforcement penalty. Government.
• SB 1617, campaign finance penalties, suspensions, terminations. Judiciary and elections.
• SB 1617, campaign finance penalties, suspensions, terminations. Judiciary and elections.
• SB 1624, photo rate enforcement civil penalty. Public Safety.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I would like to know about... ...the penalty of perjury.
• There are penalties under state and federal law.
• Aren't there penalties right now if someone wants to do that? Penalties for registering?
• I don't believe there are penalties for registering.
• We have penalties.

Bills: HB2442, HB3697, HB4288, HB5256, HB5337, HB5362, HJR161

Keywords: HB 2442, Texas Election Code, Election Code Section 84.001, early voting, ballot by mail, mail ballot, absentee voting, runoff election, primary runoff, general runoff, voter application, election administration, county election officials, opt-out, voter choice, mail voting, ballot application, voting by mail, Election Code, size requirements

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• There's a penalty when you register twice. I just wanna let you know. So that's OK.
• I'll pay the penalty. And then that I, um, just teasing, by the way.
• HB 5115 enhances the penalty to a second-degree felony.
• Something needs to be kept in mind with these, uh, these increasing penalties.
• The increase in penalties here though are not for people like that.

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• <00:04:54.160> for concerns it increases the penalty for concerns it increases the penalty
• <00:05:17.720> on situation it increases the penalty on situation it increases the penalty
• But we do believe that penalties like this, that stiffen the penalties for those who decide to flee,
• But we do believe that penalties like this, that stiffen the penalties for those who decide to flee,
• But we do believe that penalties like this, that stiffen the penalties for those who decide to flee,

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present, approved the January 21, 2025 minutes by voice vote, and then took up House File 7, which was recommended to pass and be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee. The chair also reminded attendees about decorum rules in the committee room. House File 7 was described by the author as a public safety package combining 12 provisions from prior Republican-authored bills, aimed at supporting law enforcement, reducing violent crime, and increasing accountability in the criminal justice system. The bill’s main provisions discussed included tougher penalties for aggravated fleeing, making it a crime to be in a stolen vehicle, allowing tracking devices on stolen vehicles even when occupied, increasing penalties for blocking highways and critical infrastructure, and increasing penalties for assaulting peace officers. The author also highlighted provisions on sex trafficking, predatory offender registration, and greater public disclosure of bail payments, case dismissals, sentencing reductions, and sentencing guideline changes. Testifying in support were Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher, MPPOA President Shane Mey, and Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Executive Director Jeff Potts, all of whom argued the bill would help officers address auto theft, fleeing suspects, and assaults on law enforcement. They cited increases in assaults on officers and high numbers of stolen vehicles and fleeing cases, and said the bill would improve safety and transparency. Witnesses generally supported the bill’s approach but suggested some refinements, including adding language for additional aggravating factors in officer assault cases and considering similar treatment for corrections officers. Sheriff Fletcher also urged reconsideration of the recently enacted raise-the-age changes, arguing they could limit law enforcement’s ability to respond to younger offenders involved in stolen vehicles. No opposition testimony or final vote on House File 7 was recorded in the excerpt beyond the motion to pass and re-refer it.

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• <00:16:00.520> and language like tougher penalties and language like tougher penalties and
• penalty.
• we're establishing the same penalties we're establishing the same penalties under<00:25:34.080><
• Uh if it's going to be more penalty.
• penalties put on anybody? penalties put on anybody?

Bills: HF4338

Keywords: human services, medical assistance, Medicaid, provider enrollment, provider revalidation, fraud prevention, program integrity, background study, background check, fingerprinting, licensing, license revocation, payment withholding, payment suspension, prepayment review, postpayment review, surety bond, compliance training, case management, targeted case management

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• "We should also increase those penalties to a felony level for knowingly introducing this into a DOC
• Sheriff Weise: Increasing penalties for introducing dangerous weapons and illicit substances ensures
• It would actually have a higher penalty, though, for introducing beer or alcohol into a prison right
• It would actually have a higher penalty, though, for introducing beer or alcohol into a prison right
• <01:05:37.039> though actually have a higher penalty though actually have a higher penalty

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Subdivision 4 on line 318 lists the penalty and then refers to the general penalty section in chapter
• Subdivision 4 on line 318 lists the penalty and then refers to the general penalty section in chapter
• Subdivision 4 on line 318 lists the penalty and then refers to the general penalty section in chapter
• Subdivision 4 on line 318 lists the penalty and then refers to the general penalty section in chapter
• Subdivision 4 on line 318 lists the penalty and then refers to the general penalty section in chapter

Keywords: 1187, senate, all