Transcript Highlights:

• He said all they have to do is show possession.
• Now, when after they get possession, maybe they can make the claim.
• But this would say, hey, we've been in possession. They paid for the land.
• They've been in possession of the land. This is not a land grab.
• They've been in possession of the land. They've been in possession of a<01:11:31.920> land.

Bills: HB348, HB106, HB347, HB54, SB118, SB167, SB195, HB260, HB263, HB328, HB348, HB106, HB347, HB54, SB118, SB167, SB195, HB260, HB263, HB328

Keywords: bail reform, illegal aliens, violent offenses, pretrial detention, flight risk, court hearings, doxing, personal identifying information, harassment, online safety, law enforcement, public servants, penalties, consumer protection, illicit material, private rights, digital privacy, nonconsensual distribution, incarceration, pregnancy

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• that my understanding of the Guard/reserves out there today is that many Guard and reserve units possess
• some of those unique capabilities that both the reserve and the Guard in this instance the Guard possess
• some of those unique capabilities that both the reserve and the Guard in this instance the Guard possess
• A National Guard unit somewhere possesses a capability that is needed overseas.
• A National Guard unit somewhere possesses a capability that is needed overseas.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hybrid public hearing on seven House bills and seven Senate bills related to the Massachusetts National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserves. Opening remarks covered hearing procedures, livestreaming, testimony limits, and expected reporting dates, and chairs noted the committee’s focus on Guard and Reserve issues. Testimony then moved through several bills, including S. 2465 to expand the National Guard welcome-home veterans bonus to all deployed Guard members regardless of residency, H. 3876/S. 2462 to authorize military-style headstones for long-serving or deceased Guard members, and S. 2482/H. 3833 to establish a Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem. Supporters of the bonus and headstone bills argued they would correct inequities and better honor service; Senator Lovely described the museum proposal as a way to preserve the Guard’s history in Salem and potentially support federal funding for the project. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 3829/S. 2471, the “Defend the Guard” proposal that would bar Massachusetts National Guard deployments into active combat absent a formal congressional declaration of war. Supporters argued the bill would restore constitutional war powers, reduce repeated undeclared deployments, and protect Guard members’ mental health and state readiness. Opponents, including retired Guard leaders and current service members, warned it could conflict with federal law and Title 10 authority, undermine federal funding and training, and harm readiness, force structure, and unique Guard capabilities. Committee members repeatedly questioned the bill’s legal authority, constitutional basis, and practical effects under the Supremacy Clause and Title 10, and several witnesses were asked to submit additional written legal support. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3831, which would extend Chapter 115 benefits to currently serving Guard and Reserve members who do not meet federal veteran-status thresholds, and on related proposals to clarify Guard command structure and the duties of the Adjutant General. Supporters said these changes would improve access to benefits, reduce confusion in the chain of command, and strengthen discipline and responsiveness. Separately, the National Guard Association of Massachusetts backed H. 3860/S. 2458, the Guard Enlistment Enhancement Program, as a recruiting tool, while opposing the Defend the Guard bills. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• ,<00:14:49.440> or against owning, possessing, or against owning, possessing, or controlling
• It's already illegal to simply possess a ghost gun.
• <00:21:48.480> The<00:21:48.720> other simply possess a ghost gun.
• The other simply possess a ghost gun.
• It's already illegal to simply possess a ghost gun.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs met on March 19, 2025, and heard testimony on several firearms-related bills. HB 125 would require firearm sellers or transferors to provide buyers notice about secure storage laws, expand secure-storage requirements, and clarify criminally negligent storage. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Department of Education supported the bill. The Office of the Public Defender raised constitutional concerns under District of Columbia v. Heller and suggested narrowing the bill so a firearm need not be made inoperable when the lawful owner is home. Supporters, including Brady, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, veterans, and other advocates, said secure storage would reduce accidental shootings, youth access, theft, suicides, and school shootings. Opponents argued the bill was redundant, could criminalize victims of theft, and imposed strict liability. The committee noted 24 individuals in support and 103 in opposition. The committee also heard HB 137, which would impose a mandatory prison term for violent felons who violate firearm or ammunition possession prohibitions. DLE, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, and the Hawaii County Prosecutor supported the measure, arguing it targets repeat offenders and strengthens public safety. The Office of the Public Defender opposed mandatory sentencing, saying judges already have discretion to impose lengthy sentences and that mandatory terms can be inappropriate in some cases. The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for use of a ghost gun in a felony. DLE and the Honolulu Prosecutor supported it, while the Public Defender and several opponents said parts of the bill were redundant or could create definitional problems; the committee recorded five supporters and 70 opponents. HB 995 would amend deadlines for annual firearms carry reporting by the Attorney General and county police chiefs. The Attorney General’s office and HPD supported the bill, with the Attorney General asking for more time for police departments to submit complete data and for the April 1 deadline to be removed. The committee also heard HB 664, which would create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention, a grant program, a resource bank, and a special fund. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended consolidating the new office’s duties with the existing Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission to avoid duplication and possibly repealing the existing commission statute. DLE supported HB 664, while the Tax Foundation objected to the special fund. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• There's no delays, and then 7 days after that the court would issue the writ of possession.
• would issue the rid of possession. would issue the rid of possession.
• Uh, and the last of that paragraph, it says, "The writ of possession shall immediately be issued and
• So that just tightens up any court that might be sitting on not issuing the writ of possession after
• day 90, you get the rid of possession. day 90, you get the rid of possession.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But in essence, the bill before you today creates a simple possession misdemeanor crime for possession
• So, in essence, this would be a new crime, misdemeanor of simple possession of an emulator device.
• Amendment 4 strikes the word 'possess' from the introduction of the crime.
• the rest of the amendments merely strike the word 'possession' from the bill.
• The rest of the amendments merely strike the word 'possession' from the bill.

Summary: The committee first handled several housekeeping items, voluntarily deferring HB 123, HB 255, and HB 994 without objection. It then took up SCR 3 by Senator Brock Myers, which would delay and revise implementation of a state police rule affecting criminal history background checks for licensed ambulance personnel and certain health care workers. After adopting Amendment Set 434 to remove a provision involving parish and local law enforcement checks, the committee reported SCR 3 as amended favorably. The committee also heard HB 978 by Rep. Lecombe, which as amended raises the population threshold for municipalities required to remit certain special costs to the District Indigent Defender Fund from under 5,000 to under 9,000; with support from the town of Addis and related stakeholders, the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee then considered HB 967 by Rep. Moore, which sought to remove language limiting parole eligibility for certain pre-July 2, 1973 life-sentenced offenders to those who had pleaded guilty, thereby allowing a small group of elderly inmates convicted at trial to seek parole consideration. Supporters argued the bill would only create an opportunity for review, not release, and cited rehabilitation and fairness concerns; opponents, including district attorneys and corrections officials, argued the 2022 law already addressed the intended group and that the current bill would reopen cases involving serious violent crimes. After extended debate, the motion to report HB 967 favorably failed on an 8-3 vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 1107 by Rep. Melerine, a bill on determining intellectual disability in capital cases. The bill, as amended, raised the burden of proof to clear and convincing evidence, set an IQ threshold framework, required expert reports and Daubert-type reliability review, and limited the article to post-conviction capital cases. The Attorney General’s office and district attorneys supported the bill as a way to create clearer procedures and speed resolution of Atkins claims, while criminal defense lawyers, disability advocates, clergy, and medical experts opposed it as inconsistent with current clinical standards and potentially unconstitutional, warning that rigid IQ cutoffs and presumptions could wrongly expose people with intellectual disabilities to execution. The transcript ends during closing remarks on HB 1107, with no final committee vote shown.

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• A lot of times they may be in possession of these products.
• But again, I'm, I prosecute people for possession of marijuana.
• It just says the possession of hemp products, work-in-progress product.
• Why should I be locked up for 180 days for merely possessing this?
• Why should I be locked up for 180 days for merely possessing this?

Summary: The House Committee on Public Health heard House Bill 5, a proposal to ban THC products outside the Texas Compassionate Use Program while allowing non-intoxicating CBD and CBG products under tighter regulation. Chair Van Deaver gave a lengthy background on the 2018 federal Farm Bill and Texas’s 2019 hemp law, arguing that the lack of guardrails allowed a large, unregulated THC market to develop. HB 5 would impose licensing fees, product registration, testing and inspection requirements, and restrictions intended to keep products away from children. Invited witnesses from law enforcement strongly supported the bill. Steve Dye of the Texas Police Chiefs Association and Brian Hawthorne of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas argued that THC consumables are widely mislabeled, often far more potent than advertised, and linked to youth access, impaired driving, and organized crime. Both said regulation would be ineffective and would amount to legalization, while a ban would be easier for officers to enforce. They also emphasized support for the Texas Compassionate Use Program and said medical THC should remain available. Dr. Peter Stout of the Texas Association of Crime Lab Directors and Alice Amelot of Texas DPS testified as resource witnesses about forensic testing. They said current lab resources are already stretched thin, that quantitative testing for THC and related cannabinoids is expensive and time-consuming, and that a ban would simplify enforcement because labs could focus on presence/absence testing rather than concentration. Amelot said DPS labs are neutral on the bill but explained that mislabeled products and inaccurate certificates of analysis are common. Committee members asked about traffic safety, impairment, youth use, and the costs of enforcement and lab testing; witnesses repeatedly said the bill would reduce complexity for law enforcement but that any approach would still require more resources for labs.

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• the Pathways for Alabama Computer Science... ...Pathways for Alabama computer science program or possesses
• And then Kathleen in the grant program is... ...Kathleen in the grant program is the only one that possesses
• By the way, I'm the only one that possesses any of the knowledge..." ...one that possesses any of the
• Oftentimes, work develops into persons who become absolute experts in the field, and they are the ones who possess

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• enter the 10th day of the government shutdown, remind us if we have all faith and give all our possessions
• all<00:05:04.479> our have all faith and give all our have all faith and give all our possessions
• <00:05:07.039> Without possessions to feed the poor.
• Without possessions to feed the poor.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, October 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• In 2025 alone, my agency sees 697 illegally possessed firearms, and a great number of those were stolen
• I think 20 years ago, the biggest debate on this bill had to do with people possessing a gun in their
• a gun in their car and moving possessing a gun in their car and moving it<00:20:41.840> to<00
• , in their vehicle while possession, in their vehicle while they're<00:34:25.839> picking<00:34
• possession and and so that it is safe to possession and and so that it is safe to give<00:45:08.240><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• those<00:05:03.280> things<00:05:03.520> in<00:05:03.759> his<00:05:04.000> possession
• ,<00:05:04.720> his<00:05:04.960> or those things in his possession, his or those things
• in his possession, his or her<00:05:05.360> possession<00:05:06.160> at<00:05:06.400><
• <00:05:07.600> And<00:05:07.840> we<00:05:08.080> see her possession at the
• And we see her possession at the time.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:05 Attendance Roll Call: 00:09 HB 456 Discussion: 02:05 HB 456 Vote: 07:00 HB 136 Discussion: 07:54 HB 136 Vote: 09:36 HB 448 Discussion: 10:28 HB 448 Vote: 13:26 HB 220 Discussion: 14:12 HB 220 Vote: 17:14 HB 213 Discussion: 18:17 HB 213 Vote: 19:19 HB 518 Discussion: 20:23 HB 518 Vote: 23:03 HB 600 Discussion: 24:05 HB 600 Vote: 25:17 Adjournment: 26:32, 958, all

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• was heard here in transportation, um, somewhat mistakenly because it wasn't technically in our possession
• committee report going to the floor and then being taken up and the bill actually getting into the possession
• committee report going to the floor and then being taken up and the bill actually getting into the possession
• committee report going to the floor and then being taken up and the bill actually getting into the possession
• committee report going to the floor and then being taken up and the bill actually getting into the possession

Bills: HF3919, HF3791, HF1781, HF3908, HF4233, HF3966, HF3430

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, security, protective services, state officials, Capitol complex, state patrol, public safety, legislative protection, threat assessment, transportation, electronic attestation, traffic signals, accident reporting, legislative routes, agricultural aircraft

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:09:35.600> of<00:09:35.760> a involving the possession of a involving the possession
• In this capacity, I appear today in support of House File 3380, the lawful possession of firearms by
• <01:28:48.880> used<01:28:49.040> a accomplice had in possession used a accomplice
• had in possession used a firearm.<01:28:50.159> This<01:28:50.400> could<01:28:50.560><
• With that, I'll stop. in possession a firearm is very in possession a firearm is very difficult.<01:41

Bills: HF1567, HF2809, HF3380

Keywords: public safety officer, peace officer, correctional officer, law enforcement, police privacy, officer safety, doxxing, personal information, data privacy, government data practices, private data, internet posting, online disclosure, residential address, phone number, email address, family member protection, child safety, school information, public records

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• is going to give a chance to somebody who's had a felony event in their past, it's somebody who possesses
• is going to give a chance to somebody who's had a felony event in their past, it's somebody who possesses
• is going to give a chance to somebody who's had a felony event in their past, it's somebody who possesses
• is going to give a chance to somebody who's had a felony event in their past, it's somebody who possesses
• is going to give a chance to somebody who's had a felony event in their past, it's somebody who possesses

Keywords: Economic and Workforce Development - Room 409, 31 March, 2026; 9:30 A.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee considered the Lieutenant Governor’s appointment of Charles Tyler Norman to the board of MAG Core, formerly the Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation, to fill a vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2028. Members described the board’s role in prison-based workforce training and noted that most of its membership is made up of state officials, with only a few outside appointees. Norman said he has a long business background, has served on other state boards, and supports public service and workforce development, including prison work programs. Several senators used the nomination to raise broader concerns about the effectiveness of prison workforce training and whether MAG Core should continue as a separate entity or be folded under Accelerate Mississippi. The chair said he was frustrated with workforce outcomes for incarcerated people, including the implementation of presumptive parole and the value of some training credentials, and stressed that any program should be profitable and not burden taxpayers. Norman agreed that workforce training should be practical and tied to real trades, said he has hired felons and believes in second chances, and said he would bring committee suggestions back to the board. A senator asked about a 2008 derogatory incident in Norman’s background report; Norman acknowledged it as a college misdemeanor and said it was the only such issue. Another senator asked about the board’s composition and diversity, and staff said one remaining outside member is a governor’s appointee, later identified as Ronnie McNeil from the faith-based community. The committee then adopted a motion to report the nomination out with a do advise and consent recommendation, and Norman was reminded to keep his statement of economic interest current.

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• H. 1914, An Act Relative to a Temporary Possession Ban of Animals for Animal Abusers.
• Animal possession ban laws restrict access to and ownership of animals for those who are responsible
• Animal possession ban laws restrict access to and ownership of animals for those who are responsible
• I am testifying in support of H. 1914, An Act Relative to the Temporary Possession Ban of Animals by
• I understood that this would allow for possession or removal of an animal in a civil matter, and one

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy public hearing on a wide range of civil actions, labor, consumer protection, and animal welfare bills. Chair Lydia Edwards and Representative Michael Day opened with strict testimony rules and time limits, then heard from legislators and advocates on measures including animal-abuser pet ownership bans (S. 1207/H. 1914), a name-change privacy bill (S. 1045/H. 1973), tort claims reform (H. 1724), law enforcement council coverage under the Tort Claims Act (S. 1199), civil rights and qualified immunity-related proposals (H. 1641), employee free speech/captive audience restrictions (S. 1078/H. 1653), consumer protection and civil rights jurisdiction expansion (S. 1041), private right of action for wage theft (H. 1916), gun-owner liability insurance (H. 1836), pseudoephedrine sales tracking (S. 1243/H. 1581), prepaid legal services plans (H. 1612), structured settlement protections (H. 1863), third-party litigation financing disclosure (H. 1861), antitrust reform for small businesses and workers (S. 1038/H. 1982), legal notices in online-only newspapers (S. 1279/H. 1632), and several animal cruelty and protection bills including H. 1938, H. 1949, S. 1277/H. 1934, and H. 1764. Testimony was largely supportive from bill sponsors and advocacy groups, with repeated themes of protecting vulnerable people and animals, improving access to justice, and updating outdated laws. Supporters of the animal bills argued for stronger possession bans, broader cruelty citations, and civil removal tools to prevent repeat abuse; opponents or conditional supporters raised due process and enforcement concerns, especially around warrantless seizures and requiring retail or shelter staff to check registries. On the labor and consumer side, supporters said the antitrust bill would curb monopoly power and help small businesses and workers, while opponents warned it could destabilize competition and burden successful firms. The employee free speech bill was backed as a response to captive audience meetings, and the wage-theft bill was presented as a way to let workers or organizations pursue claims when individual employees are afraid to come forward. Several public officials and association representatives testified on the law enforcement and civil rights bills. Chiefs of police supported adding law enforcement councils to the Tort Claims Act, saying it would close a liability gap for regional mutual-aid collaborations. But police representatives opposed changes to the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act and qualified immunity-related provisions, arguing the federal system already provides a workable forum and that expanding liability could increase costs, reduce morale, and worsen recruitment and retention. On the consumer/civil rights bill, Senator Collins and a veteran described an out-of-state assault case that they said showed the need for Massachusetts to let residents seek redress at home when rights are violated elsewhere. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing itself; the committee mainly received testimony and questions. Several witnesses indicated they had submitted written testimony or proposed amendments, and some bills drew requests for favorable reports while others were explicitly opposed unless amended.

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• THE BILL HAS A 20 MINIMUM MANDATORY OF POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY FOR VIC COMES UNDER 12, RIGHT?
• I'M WONDERING WHY FOR POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY WOULD HAVE A DIFFERENT MINIMUM MANDATORY.
• I AM FOR THE BILL I WOULD JUST LIKE -- I'M SURE YOU'RE AMENABLE TO MAKE POSSESSION OF SOME RECORDING
• BEACH, THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH AND TOWN OF PALM BEACH ALL PAST DECLARATIONS BANNING THE SALE AND POSSESSION
• THIS REMOVES AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL PROHIBITION ON THE SALE, DISPLAY, POSSESSION OF GUNS AND AMMUNITION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• 1205, by Hinojosa, relating to the attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing
• cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession
• HB 1258, by Bella Montgomery, relating to public school policies regarding student possession of personal
• HB 1270, by M.S.A., relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain
• referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Livestock HB 1270 by MSA relating to the unlawful possession

Summary: The House met to read a large slate of newly filed bills and resolutions and refer them to committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including health care and insurance, public education, elections, criminal justice, public safety, taxes, transportation, agriculture, environmental regulation, higher education, housing, and local government. Several proposals focused on abortion and reproductive health, firearms, voter registration and ballot access, school curriculum and accountability, property tax and homestead issues, and state contracting and agency oversight. A number of constitutional amendments were also filed, including proposals on initiative and referendum, veto override authority, vaccination refusal, parental rights in education, gun rights, Medicaid expansion, and various tax exemptions. No substantive debate, testimony, or votes occurred during this portion of the meeting; the clerk simply read the bills and resolutions and announced their committee referrals. The list included both general legislation and joint resolutions, with many items sent to standing committees and several to subcommittees. The House then adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

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• A minor in possession.
• A minor in possession under Florida Statute 790, you know, a minor in possession of a firearm is a misdemeanor
• There is no exception for a minor in possession of a firearm.
• with a mandatory minimum prison term of three years for selling, manufacturing, delivering, or possessing
• with a mandatory minimum prison term of three years for selling, manufacturing, delivering, or possessing

Bills: S0050, S0052, S0432, S0436, S0524, S0536, S0590, S0676

Keywords: veterans, treatment court, nonviolent felony, probation, mental health, places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493, Class G license, Class C license, security services

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several criminal justice bills. SB 50 on Veterans Treatment Courts was amended to clarify that entry into the program requires approval of the state attorney and to make the bill prospective only. Supporters, including veterans advocates and crime survivors, argued the bill would expand access to treatment-focused diversion for veterans with nonviolent charges and service-related trauma. The committee adopted both amendments and reported the bill favorably. SB 52, which creates an exemption from security licensing requirements for unpaid armed volunteers providing security at places of worship, also drew support from law enforcement and faith leaders who said it would clarify a legal gray area for churches; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered SB 436 on felony battery and prison release reoffender enhancements. An amendment was adopted to align felony battery involving injury to law enforcement with the bill’s intent to address the disparity between battery on an officer and resisting with violence. Members discussed concerns about mandatory minimums and the scope of the enhancement, including how it might apply in cases involving older prior offenses or mental health crises, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably. SB 676, which creates graduated penalties for adults who involve minors in animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties for related conduct, was supported by animal welfare advocates and reported favorably and unanimously. Later, the committee approved SB 536 on criminal gang members after adopting an amendment clarifying the definition of gang-related conduct and requiring multiple criteria for gang membership. Members raised concerns about social media, neighborhood association, juvenile application, and overbroad labeling, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at gang-related criminal activity and recruitment, not innocent association. The committee also reported favorably SB 432 on controlled substances, which adds concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I and creates penalties for xylazine products that resemble candy or food and for trafficking in xylazine; SB 524, an FDLE bill updating duties related to medical examiners, training, and complaint service procedures; and SB 590, which tolls the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the crime is known to law enforcement. All of these bills were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after a final vote correction was entered for SB 524.

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• for other illegal activities, including drug proliferation, theft, human trafficking, and illegal possession
• If someone is in possession of a dubbed bird, there's only one reason: cockfighting.
• Currently, there is little deterrence for offenders who are arrested for possessing or training cocks
• Again, none of these crimes are addressed in the penal code, and the use or possession of these devices
• This bill is not about... restricting gun access or gun rights or even just possession or exhibition

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, to prohibit a person from receiving stolen... person from receiving stolen, possessing, concealing
• And unless a person has a special permit issued by federal law to prohibit the person from possessing
• And again, these are weapons that would already be deemed illegal on the federal level to possess, of
• In this, it does say that it would be illegal to possess stolen ammunition, right? Yes. Okay.
• That when you get the ammunition and or the gun, or the person who's in possession thereof, most of that

Bills: SB210, SB292, HB360, HB233, HB66, HB356, HB164, HB238, HB209, SB223, HB307, SB210, SB292, HB360, HB233, HB66, HB356, HB164, HB238, HB209, SB223, HB307

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, drug courts, accountability, veterans, mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, criminal justice, court intervention, elder abuse, financial exploitation

Transcript Highlights:

• So It's a simple possession that we're looking at. Thank you for that question.
• No, it could be part of the simple possession aspect, but you would also have to prove intent of the
• So, isn't it already illegal to Possess or distribute medication without a prescription.
• So, why isn't this similar to the laws we have around possessing oxycodone or hydrocodone?
• as it would pertain to possession and trafficking. Thank you for that question.

Bills: HB1168

Keywords: abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, methotrexate, pro-life, pro-choice, reproductive health, unborn child, trafficking, felony, contraception, pharmacist, pharmacy, Title 63, Oklahoma statutes, abortion pill, drug distribution, criminal penalty