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• respond, just to your point, a great point, Senator King, and I do want to say that I do have a judicial
• reform bill that is tied to the judicial pay raise, by the way.
• So this is not a judicial issue. This is a funding issue by local government.
• Because it undermines due process, the presumption of innocence and judicial discretion, it would keep
• We also ask the bill to define the word pending because the judicial interpretation of pending is the

Bills: SB9, SB1047, SB1048, SJR17, SJR49, SB40, SJR1, SJR5, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 1

Keywords: bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking

Bills: HB1937, HB2153, HB3674, HB2978, HB3885, HB3671, HB3261, HB3021, HB3029, HB4274, HB3701, HB3076, HB2299, HB3852, HB3244, HB3345, HB3114, HB3764, HB4144, HB3304, HB2939, HB4227, HB3262, HB2941, HB3498, HB4343, HB4425, HB3386, HB3087, HB3062, HB3431, HB4141, HB3581, HB4237, HB2960, HB3645, HB3648, HB3974, HB3045, SCR18, HCR1024, SJR39, SJR49, HB4486, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142, HB1823, HB4476, HB3378, HB3880, HB3031, HB3369, HB3429, HB3657, HB4215, HB3624, HB1170

Keywords: HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board

Bills: SB1636, SB1584, SB1730, SB1255, SB1627, SB137, SB2062, SB1470, SB1284, SB1632, SB1594, SB2045, SB1251, SB1884, SB1250, SB1630, SB1262, SB1374, SB1292, SB1432, SB1199, SB1790, SB1481, SB1614, SB1734, SB1437, SB1489, SB1718, SB1778, SB1327, SB1372, SB1403, SB1937, SB277, SB2131, SB1749, SB1348, SB1469, SB2018, SB1931, SB1530, SB2155, SB2030, SB1926, SB2170, SB2151, SB2166, SB1213, SB1381, SB1824, SB1876, SB1728, SB1582, SB1286, SB1386, SB1708, SB1618, SB2106, SB1471, SB2139, SB2154, SB1619, SCR15, HB2786, HB2787, SB1525, SB2011, SB2159

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, sexual assault, evidence kits, DNA testing

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• Um a court order or judicial warrants.
• consent, court order, judicial warrant. consent, court order, judicial warrant.
• <00:56:52.040> for a judicial warrant. Senator Limmer. for a judicial warrant.
• Subdivision seven is a discussion about judicial notice.
• Uh and that's about judicial notice.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But right of a right of judicial remedy, section 14. This will surely go to court.
• <00:33:49.200> remedy,<00:33:50.080> section of a right of judicial remedy, section
• of a right of judicial remedy, section 14. 14. 14.
• ,<02:14:49.360> legislative<02:14:50.079> or state or local, judicial, legislative
• of able to have judicial interpretation of of<02:24:54.319> the<02:24:54.479> law.

Keywords: 958, all

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• applies in judicial foreclosures. applies in judicial foreclosures.
• Because of must be conducted judicially.
• that it's available in a judicial that it's available in a judicial foreclosure.<01:27:37.520>
• use the postponement tool in a judicial use the postponement tool in a judicial foreclosure.<01:
• So besides um in a judicial foreclosure.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• um adding judicial um adding judicial official<01:34:38.480> to<01:34:38.719> the<
• 01:34:39.360> judicial<01:34:40.320> doxing official to the judicial doxing official to
• the judicial doxing provision.
• it's they are a judicial officer, but it's they are a judicial officer, but they<01:35:59.520> have
• it in in more judicial it in in more judicial foreclosures,<03:17:40.640> I<03:17:40.880>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• um in response to uh the Judicial um in response to uh the Judicial Department<03:47:15.320>
• We urge is upon request from judicial.
• It maintains the requirement for judicial approval, but 16 or 17 to marry with judicial 16 or 17 to marry
• It does eliminate judicial discretion.
• onto the executive branch, the judicial onto the executive branch, the judicial branch,<04:18:30.960

Keywords: 981, all

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• If you don't have the resources to access our judicial system today, whether it's a car wreck or a killing
• The judicial removal provision allows for judicial removal to really any...
• Injunction that allows for judicial removal. That's federal. That's federal. Correct. Today, right?
• I mean, it's federal case law that applies and so it's available today in this judicial context.

Bills: HB1022, HB2856, HB3114, HJR5, HB6, HB120, HB210, HB1458, HB1188, HB3126

Keywords: HB 1022, Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College, Texas State University System, Education Code, higher education, course levels, upper-level college, lower-division courses, community college-style courses, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Board of Regents, academic programs, university expansion, HB 2856, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, clinical training placements, clinical rotations

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• with providing and upholding justice and our court system, it ensures the safety integrity of the judicial
• penalties for violations and ensures accountability for individuals who attempt to interfere with judicial
• And then we also tightened up some of the definitions, including bodily injury, harass defining judicial
• So security for not just judges but for hearing officers magistrates and for the other quasi judicial
• officers performing hard work around the state to within the judicial system is greatly appreciated.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• When asked about the qualifications of the receiver, the explanation was that, as is currently done with
• <01:54:49.560> what<01:54:49.760> are<01:54:49.800> the<01:54:50.120> qualifications
• <01:54:51.280> of<01:54:51.720> the who what are the qualifications of the who what
• are the qualifications of the receiver<01:54:52.720> of<01:54:52.880> the<01:54:53.280
• <02:02:35.800> that the process or the qualifications that the process or the qualifications

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And so there's credentialing and then there's qualifications.
• And I'm just going to qualifications.
• The temporary eligibility for renewal for Tier 2 licenses under the old qualifications expires at the
• <01:29:49.440> expires<01:29:49.840> at<01:29:50.000> the the old qualifications
• expires at the the old qualifications expires at the end<01:29:50.159> of<01:29:50.320> this

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Sections 78 and 48 modify positive support professional and positive support analyst required qualifications
• > required and positive support analyst required and positive support analyst required qualifications
• . qualifications. qualifications.
• These are the substance use disorder treatment program and service changes and provider qualification
• changes and provider qualification changes and provider qualification changes.<00:27:22.480>

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• Our main focus was to designate as regionally significant facilities that met those qualifications in
• Our main focus was to designate as regionally significant facilities that met those qualifications in
• Our main focus was to designate as regionally significant facilities that met those qualifications in
• Our main focus was to designate as regionally significant facilities that met those qualifications in
• Our main focus was to designate as regionally significant facilities that met those qualifications in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ones that are going to make sure that the landowners that have requested the licenses meet the qualifications
• They'd validate that they've satisfied the qualifications that their request could be granted.
• 21:06.960> the validate that they've satisfied the validate that they've satisfied the qualifications
• > that<00:21:08.720> their<00:21:08.960> request<00:21:09.280> could qualifications
• that their request could qualifications that their request could be<00:21:09.679> granted.

Keywords: 916, all

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• It delays judicial review and it increases transport costs.
• Lastly, the bill establishes procedures, timeframes, and requirements for hearings regarding judicial
• Specifically, the bill outlines a more detailed. related to judicial review for court ordered mental
• Lastly, the bill establishes procedures, timeframes, and requirements for hearings regarding judicial
• to make sure that timelines and the conversation... ...are required to be had whenever there's a judicial

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2307, as amended, which would require the Department of Health Services to contract with out-of-state secure mental health facilities when Arizona beds are unavailable for certain involuntary commitment cases involving defendants found dangerous and incompetent. The sponsor and supporters framed it as an emergency stopgap to prevent individuals who are deemed non-restorable from being released because Arizona lacks secure behavioral health beds, while opponents argued it would raise due process, disability rights, family access, and cost concerns, and questioned whether the state could even implement such interstate placements. After debate, the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and advanced HB 2307 on a 6-5 due pass vote. The committee then heard House Bill 2083, which updates diabetes-related coverage language in health plans to include newer devices and supplies such as continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and smart insulin pens. Supporters said the bill modernizes outdated statutes and improves access and outcomes for people with diabetes, while an insurer representative offered soft opposition, warning that writing these items into statute could create a state mandate and potential cost exposure, especially if the language is read to include GLP-1 medications. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and moved HB 2083 forward on an 11-1 due pass vote. Next, House Bill 2673 was heard, addressing mental health screening and treatment for incarcerated people. The sponsor said the bill was being reworked into a study committee concept after stakeholder feedback, but the underlying proposal would require prompt evaluation of prisoners showing mental disorder symptoms and faster referral for treatment. A family member testified about her son’s severe deterioration in jail and death, while an attorney opposed the bill as overbroad and legally problematic. Despite the sponsor’s indication that the bill would become a study committee, the committee voted 12-0 to give HB 2673 a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced House Bill 2923, which revises timelines, procedures, and notice requirements for judicial review of court-ordered mental health treatment; supporters said it clarifies outdated language and improves communication with families, while opponents argued it shifts burdens onto patients and could prolong confinement. HB 2923 also received a 12-0 due pass vote.

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• They're all four full-time currently under the judicial branch, as the statute is currently written.
• <00:45:01.920> branch<00:45:02.400> as currently under the judicial branch as currently
• under the judicial branch as the<00:45:03.040> statute<00:45:03.440> is<00:45:03.680><
• And then from there, um, for example, my salary or the other salaries are tied to judicial branch labor
• branch labor grades are tied to judicial branch labor grades and<00:45:52.079> steps.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on June 20, 2025 and first approved the May 16 minutes and the non-removed items on the consent calendar. It then took up a Health and Human Services item for $5 million in additional nursing facility payments (FIS 25158). HHS explained the transfer was for private and county nursing facilities and was the third and final transfer in FY25, funded through federal matching dollars, county cap funds, and general funds. Members asked about the size of the transfer, whether it signaled future shortfalls, and how projections were developed; HHS said the request reflected updated estimates and that they did not expect similarly large transfers going forward. The committee adopted the item. The committee also considered an ARPA-related item to remove a line from a funding request because the issue had been resolved and the positions/funds were no longer needed. Members approved the item with that line removed. Commissioner Caswell then answered questions about ARPA spending authority, saying remaining projects must be expended by December 31, 2026 and that the item was intended to preserve authority for ongoing capital projects; any unspent funds would revert to the federal government. Members noted the recurring nature of these ARPA adjustments and the need to keep tracking deadlines. The Department of Corrections presented several items, including a $10 million request tied to staffing shortages and overtime costs, plus additional corrections-related funding items. Interim commissioner John Skipa said 18 employees had received preliminary layoff notices pending final budget approval. He and staff said the overtime need was driven by staffing shortages, later collective bargaining pay increases, and double-time compensation for uniform officers forced into overtime; they also said one housing unit section had been closed to reduce staffing pressure. In response to questions about morale and operational risk, Skipa said the department was under strain, that leadership was in transition, and that staffing or budget reductions could create litigation risk. The committee also heard about the Site Evaluation Committee’s budget shortfall, which was attributed to fewer new facility applications but continued casework and public engagement, and approved that item. Finally, members discussed a YDC claims administration item, questioning the role and cost of the Verald Dana consultant; staff said the firm handles intake and processing of claims for the Attorney General’s office and had been involved since the claims process was created. Several items were adopted after brief discussion.

Bills: SB2256, SB2053, SB2090, SB2169, SB2245, SB2519, SB2765, SB3055, SB3102, SB3118, SB3144, SB3248, HCR43, HCR69, HCR188, HB2300, HB1605, HB2094, HB1166, HB1970, HB1969, HB2050, HB2165, HB2271, HB2338, HB2339, HB1972, HB2208, HB2310, HB1801, HB2498, HB2443, HB1976, HB2246, HB2319, HB1541, HB2606, HB2343, HB1853, HB1840, HB1785, HB1952, HB2551, HB2171, HB1661, HB1802, HB1663, HB1838, HB1960, HB1815, HB2599, HB1769, HB2315, HB1860, HB1891, HB2104, HB2158, HB389, HB1510, HB2089, HB2090, HB2099, HB1516, HB1548, HB1481, HB2452, HB2329, HB2275, HB1658, HB2272, HB2273, HB2276, HB2335, HB1656, HB2207, HB2289, HB1854, HB2581, HB20, HB2296, HB1707, HB2297, HB1890, HB2241, HB2474, HB1740, HB2472, HB1688, HB2345, HB2546, HB1574, HB1546, HB2218, HB1163, HB1523, HB2021, HB1524, HB2020

Keywords: Brother Joseph Dutton, Kalaupapa, historic recognition, observance, Hawaii history, salvage vehicles, vehicle title transfer, electronic signatures, insurance, administrative efficiency, child custody, mental health, evaluations, licensed counselors, family court, SB2245, Hawaii ethics, revolving door, state employee ethics, cooling-off period

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• Uh just to for the judicial branch.
• But I have on the judicial branch.
• <00:47:32.560> branch forward if say if uh the judicial branch forward if say if uh the judicial
• Judges are part of the judicial branch.
• So that I wonder how it judicial branch.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The bill gives the commission clear authority to set board size, qualification, term length, and appoint