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• and in particular nuclear weapons.
• We will never have a nuclear weapon.
• attempts to rebuild their weapons attempts to rebuild their weapons program,<02:03:30.080> and
• <02:03:34.880> They're weapons. Yet, they continue. They're weapons. Yet, they continue.
• nuclear weapon. Can't let that happen. nuclear weapon. Can't let that happen.

Keywords: Presidential address to the Joint Session of the United States Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Unsecure weapons. We're lucky this time.
• And when our weapon accountability.
• In February, a unsecured weapons.
• Unsecure weapons. We're safety crisis. Unsecure weapons.
• He kept a large store of weapons in his He kept a large store of weapons in his home<00:34:51.919>

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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• And if I know that the Supreme Court has ruled that any weapon can be a weapon within the meaning of
• people can use, chemical weapons, but yet we still make it illegal to have the weapon that David used
• 15:47.239> of can be a weapon within the meaning of can be a weapon within the meaning of the<
• people can use chemical electric weapons people can use chemical weapons<03:15:57.640> but<03
• for the argument that bringing weapons for the argument that bringing weapons is<03:26:56.239>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• clarify because you and I spoke about this last year, but it actually permits or lets them give their weapon
• So they don't have to give their weapon; it just allows a mechanism. >> Right.
• So they don't have to give their weapon; it just allows a mechanism. >> Right.
• So they don't have to give their weapon; it just allows a mechanism. >> Right.
• So they don't have to give their weapon; it just allows a mechanism. >> Right.

Bills: HB10, HB33, HB35, HB42, HB74, HB102, HB107, HB10, HB33, HB35, HB42, HB74, HB102, HB107

Keywords: body-worn cameras, dashboard cameras, law enforcement, public disclosure, investigation, transparency, juveniles, nonviolent offenses, intervention program, juvenile detention, youth services, volunteer firefighters, cancer compensation, death benefits, line of duty, first responders, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice

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• to regulate firearms on campus by prohibiting them from banning the lawful possession of concealed weapons
• and members, Senate Bill 1069 removes firearms suppressors from Arizona's definition of prohibited weapons
• calendar and with that I'm available for any questions questions for staff seeing none 1069 madam weapon
• members Senate bill 1069 removes firearms oppressors from Arizona's definition of prohibited weapons
• on the third read consent calendar with that I'm available for any questions questions prohibited weapons

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Republican caucus reviewed a long list of Senate bills and one House concurrent memorial, most of them described as third-read consent items. Topics included claims against the state, CPA licensing, creditor assignments, insurance adjuster licensing, school equivalency instruction, extending a credit enhancement board, firearm safety instruction in schools, student eligibility restrictions for school activities, Celebrate Freedom Week, release-time courses, voter registration roll access, campaign and disclosure mailing addresses, federal land designation tracking, public records review standards, workers’ compensation burial and death benefits, condominium flag displays, restrictions on sexually explicit material in schools and libraries, agency guidance posting, standardized state hiring, mental health court-ordered treatment procedures, autopsy supervision, tribal MOUs, controlled substance scheduling, emergency medical technician data privacy, dense breast tissue notice repeal, assisted living referral agency requirements, attorney disciplinary claims, fentanyl penalties, campus firearms rules, suppressors, defamation standards, mandatory reporting, attorney licensing, emergency service fee limits, forcible detainer changes, utility worker assault penalties, water basin reporting, small modular nuclear reactors, water recovery assumptions, ICE notification after arrests, military police certification pathways, and scholarship organization tax credits. Most bills were presented without debate and were noted as available for questions, with no votes taken in the caucus itself. A few items drew discussion. On SB 1040, members asked what information would be redacted from voter registration rolls; staff said existing statutory redactions such as voter registration numbers, ID numbers, Social Security numbers, and other personal identifying information would remain. SB 1193 prompted comments that EMT data being open source was surprising and that the issue might be expanded to paramedics. SB 1243 was described as strengthening guardian notification rights in court-ordered treatment, and SB 1318 was characterized as a cleanup measure to remove redundant state notice requirements for dense breast tissue. The most extended exchange came on SB 1148, which would require the Arizona Supreme Court to directly license attorneys rather than delegate that function to another organization; members asked whether the bill was shifting responsibility away from the State Bar, and staff explained that the court already has the duty but currently staffs part of the process out. SB 1418, which limits county regulation of certain small modular nuclear reactor projects, drew criticism from one member who argued it would reduce local control. The caucus also heard a sponsor presentation on H.C.M. 2009 urging Congress and the President to amend the Antiquities Act, compensate states for subsurface minerals, and streamline mining permits, with the sponsor emphasizing Arizona’s mining history and the need to access mineral resources more easily.

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• . weaponization. weaponization.
• Just it's a very subjective minimal standard combined with the risk of weaponization, as Representative
• Just it's a very subjective minimal standard combined with the risk of weaponization, as Representative
• Just it's a very subjective minimal standard combined with the risk of weaponization, as Representative
• Just it's a very subjective minimal standard combined with the risk of weaponization, as Representative

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They turn these weapons in to be destroyed or sold by the Kentucky State Police.
• a different statute, but they are fully sworn officers and fully certified, and they do turn many weapons
• Airport police departments are not allowed to participate in grant funding when they turn their weapons
• They turn these weapons in to be destroyed or sold by the Kentucky State Police.
• They are fully sworn officers and fully certified, and they do turn many weapons in to the State Police

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection convened with a quorum, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, and briefly discussed the ongoing flooding in eastern Kentucky. Members and the chair asked for prayers for affected families, first responders, utility workers, and others dealing with the disaster. The chair also reminded members about Military Kids Day on Tuesday, February 25 at 9:00 a.m. The committee then took up House Bill 234. Sean Butler, executive director of the Kentucky Police Chiefs Association, testified that the bill would fix an omission in current law so airport police departments can participate in grant funding when they turn in firearms for destruction or sale through the Kentucky State Police, as other departments already can. He said airport police are fully sworn and certified officers but were left out because they fall under a different statute. After questions, the committee voted on the bill and it passed with favorable expressions, advancing to the House floor. The chair said the second bill would not be considered that day because of unresolved issues and would be brought back later. A member also asked to register attendance before the meeting concluded.

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• <00:18:26.799> the depending on what type of weapons the depending on what type of weapons
• A meaningful line for what weapon categories are allowed does need to be drawn.
• season, though there are better weapon options for youth during those times.
• <00:26:11.039> options will remain as legal weapon options will remain as legal weapon options
• <00:26:16.320> options though there are better weapon options though there are better weapon

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So to stop anti-Semitism, our communities and country must stop the sale of weapons to Israel.
• So to stop anti-Semitism, our communities and country must stop the sale of weapons to Israel.
• The word anti-Semitism is quickly becoming weaponized and used to chill free speech.
• The word anti-Semitism is quickly becoming weaponized and used to chill free speech.
• The word anti-Semitism is quickly becoming weaponized and used to chill free speech, and I reject any

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission held a public comment hearing as it continued work toward a November 30 statutory deadline for its final report. The co-chairs reviewed logistics for the hybrid format, two-minute testimony limit, respectful conduct, and the plan to alternate between in-person and virtual speakers. The commission approved the minutes from its previous September 8 meeting by motion and vote, with no nays. Much of the testimony focused on how the commission should define antisemitism, especially whether to adopt the IHRA definition and whether it improperly conflates antisemitism with criticism of Israel or Zionism. Many speakers, including Jewish educators, rabbis, academics, students, and legislators, described personal experiences with antisemitism and urged the commission to address hate while protecting free speech, academic freedom, and the ability to criticize Israeli government policy. Several called for the commission to reject or narrow the IHRA definition and instead consider the Jerusalem Declaration or other frameworks that distinguish antisemitism from anti-Zionism. Others emphasized that antisemitism should be addressed alongside racism, Islamophobia, white nationalism, and other forms of bias, and some urged broader anti-bias training in schools. A smaller number of speakers supported stronger action against antisemitism in schools and public institutions, including concerns about antisemitic materials in education and about organizations or events they viewed as promoting hate. A recurring theme was the conflict in Gaza and its impact on the debate: some speakers condemned Israel’s military actions as genocide, apartheid, or colonialism and said criticism of those actions should not be treated as antisemitic, while others defended Israel, rejected genocide claims, and argued that anti-Israel activism can fuel antisemitism. Several speakers also raised concerns about campus discipline, union materials, and state facility rentals, and one speaker asked that state resources not be used by groups they viewed as inciting hate. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the prior minutes and hearing public testimony.

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• Lethal weapons offer a way to de-escalate effectively without resorting to deadly force.
• good, is that officers are... ...have a curriculum for some of these weapons.
• We don't want to be encouraging officers to use these weapons recklessly.
• Most specifically, if we're going to set a standard for these weapons and train on them, that standard
• If using force under Texas Penal Code Chapter 9, the officer's use of the less lethal force weapon was

Bills: HB1455, HB1777, HB2101, HB2136, HB2609, HB3142, HB3552, HB3846, HB4155, HB4514, HB4879, HB4995, HB5014, HB5139, HB5228, HB5436, HCR40

Keywords: mental health, jail diversion, law enforcement, reporting requirements, criminal justice, data collection, criminal justice reform, intellectual disability, mental illness, data reporting, public safety, reporting, substance abuse, sex offender, driver's license, identification, gunshot detection, unreported gunshots, municipal police, crime investigation

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• So let's say they're working with DEA and the situation arises where they need to take weapons.
• DEA and the situation arises where they need to take weapons. Are they okay to do that? >> Mr.
• provided the weapon. provided the weapon.
• offenses with ancillary weapons offenses with ancillary weapons violations, violations, violations
• <01:15:50.640> I such prosecution includes weapons. I such prosecution includes weapons.

Bills: HB0130, HB0147

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, 916, all

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• I'll be a no until we can say with certainty that people that have guns and deadly weapons are trained
• I'll be a no until we can say with certainty that people that have guns and deadly weapons are trained
• I'll be a no until we can say with certainty that people that have guns and deadly weapons are trained
• I'll be a no until we can say with certainty that people that have guns and deadly weapons are trained
• <00:16:22.000> are<00:16:22.320> trained, guns and deadly weapons are trained, guns

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 306, sponsored by Representative Michael Meredith with the Kentucky Chamber, which would define “workplace” and clarify threatening behavior in workplace violence/trespass cases. Supporters said the bill would better address repeated threats or trespass incidents at workplaces and strengthen penalties for subsequent offenses; one member questioned whether adding language could weaken existing protections, while another asked whether it would cover hospital workplace violence. The bill passed on a roll call vote, 15-0 with one pass, and was reported favorably. The committee then considered House Bill 312, sponsored by Representatives Savannah Maddox and Josh Bray, to allow law-abiding Kentuckians ages 18 to 20 to obtain a provisional concealed carry license with background check, training, and proficiency requirements. Supporters argued the bill recognizes adults’ rights and adds safety through training, while opponents raised concerns about putting more guns in younger people’s hands and public safety/self-harm risks. Several members explained yes votes as supporting training and constitutional rights, and the bill passed 15-3 with no passes, reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 320 on human trafficking, presented by Representative Jason Neimus with a title amendment adopted at the start. Three students from Sager Heart Model School explained their project and urged equalizing penalties for committing and promoting human trafficking, saying the current law treats promotion less severely. A Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers representative warned the statute could be too broad and sweep in solicitation cases, urging a carve-out or narrower language; members discussed possible wording changes, including removing “patronize” and reconsidering mens rea language. The sponsor said the bill was intended to make penalties equal for those who promote trafficking, not to address broader definitional issues. The bill passed unanimously, 18-0, and was reported favorably.

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• to include discharging a weapon from the immediate area of the vehicle.
• In addition, the bill removes the requirement that trafficked weapons need to be trafficked for financial
• gain to fall within the definition of weapons trafficking.
• Madam Weapon members, House Bill 2131 prohibits those who trafficked more than three weapons or explosives
• gain to fall within the definition of weapons trafficking.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The meeting covered a long list of House bills, mostly on third-read consent calendars, spanning appropriations, elections, education, public safety, water, taxation, and criminal law. Early discussion focused on HB 2148, which would give the legislature authority to appropriate non-custodial federal funds, described by the sponsor as a transparency measure. Other measures discussed included HB 2091 on insurance-related assessment limits, HB 2122 on reciprocity for BTR-related professions, HB 2138 clarifying firefighter workers’ compensation coverage, and HB 2008 barring public school libraries from using public money to pay library professional associations. HB 2110, removed from consent, would allow school governing body members to pray at meetings, with members noting Supreme Court precedent supporting such prayer. Several bills addressed school safety and parental rights. HB 2142 would create a School Safety Center at the Arizona Department of Education and allow up to 10% of school safety program funds for administration, with supporters citing an audit and lack of oversight. HB 2249 would expand the Parents’ Bill of Rights to require notice if a school employee facilitates social transitioning of a minor and to provide broader access to educational records, with penalties discussed for violations. HB 2074 would add mandatory reporting for anyone in a medical facility who knows a partial-birth abortion is occurring, and HB 2144 would allow child support calculations to begin during pregnancy based on a confirmed pregnancy test and related DNA testing provisions. The committee also took up election-related measures. HB 2022 would make permanent changes tied to the federal Electoral Count Act, including moving Arizona’s primary earlier to preserve military and overseas voting access, while keeping petition dates valid and preserving existing deadlines for candidates. HCM 2001 urged federal designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and HCM 2002 supported a separate congressional effort involving CARE and related federal review and designation processes; members debated the distinction between direct designation and a request for federal investigation. HCR 2001 proposed a constitutional amendment to limit voting to U.S. citizens, require government ID to register, prohibit foreign contributions, and end early voting by the Friday before an election. Water, land use, and tax bills were also reviewed. Measures included HB 2024 on snowpack augmentation as a water supply development project, HB 2029 and HB 2030 tightening how Water Conservation Grant Fund money is used, HB 2053 appropriating $100,000 for updated stormwater recharge mapping, HB 2096 expanding revolving fund uses to address cesspools, HB 2097 capping groundwater withdrawal in irrigation non-expansion areas, and HB 2116 funding potential Colorado River litigation. On the tax side, HB 2016 would remove late-filing penalties when no tax is due, HB 2104 and HB 2105 would protect agricultural property owners from repeated reclassification and require notice of inspections, and HB 2289 would update truth-in-taxation examples to reflect higher home values. The committee also heard bills on criminal penalties and other matters, including HB 2043 on felony murder involving an unborn child, HB 2045 on discharging a weapon near a vehicle, HB 2131 and HB 2132 on weapons trafficking and fentanyl penalties, and HB 2062 authorizing a Buffalo Soldiers memorial in Wesley Bolin Plaza.

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• cautious with my particular weapon. cautious with my particular weapon.
• , precautions with my particular weapon, precautions with my particular weapon, >> right?
• y'all bring your weapons. y'all bring your weapons.
• <01:25:50.960> or it's with a dangerous weapon or it's with a dangerous weapon or instrument
• used a dangerous instrument or weapon. used a dangerous instrument or weapon.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Members, House File 3357 is the bill to prohibit weapons on Minnesota State Capitol grounds, with exceptions
• House File 3357 is the bill to prohibit weapons on Minnesota State Capitol grounds, with exceptions for
• With weapon screening in place, bad actors carrying dangerous weapons cannot enter the core buildings
• With weapon screening in place, carry.
• > dangerous<00:04:21.320> weapons bad actors carrying dangerous weapons bad actors carrying

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 3357, a bill to prohibit weapons on Minnesota State Capitol grounds, with exceptions for official protective personnel. The bill’s author and co-author argued it was needed to create a safer environment for legislators, staff, and the public in light of recent threats and violence, including the killing of Speaker Emerita Hortman and other threats directed at members. Supporters said the Capitol should be a place for discussion, not guns, and emphasized the emotional and safety concerns faced by lawmakers, especially women. Opposition testimony came from the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, which argued the bill would burden peaceable permit holders rather than violent criminals. Opponents said permit holders are highly vetted, commit crimes at very low rates, and should not be forced to choose between First and Second Amendment rights at the Capitol. Several Republican members echoed those concerns, saying the bill would create a confusing patchwork, fail to address threats outside the building, and infringe on lawful self-defense rights. One member also raised concerns about threats against legislators and questioned whether the bill’s assumptions about permit holders were supported by verifiable data. The discussion became contentious at points over procedure and interruptions, with the chair reminding members about decorum and allowing a roll call vote after repeated requests. The committee then voted 6-7, with one excused, against the motion to re-refer the bill to Public Safety. As a result, the motion did not prevail and House File 3357 was laid over.

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• So F-16s are one of our two major weapons systems that we train aircrew for.
• Of note, the Italians just got weapons on their Reapers; they do have a Reaper fleet.
• We got them trained up on how to use weapons with their newly acquired weapons system, or at least weapons
• on their weapons system, and then sent them off.
• There are three ranges to drop weapons, which is excellent.

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• And, but I... ...would have a concealed weapon. But I don't know.
• He should wait until, you know, until he pulled his hands out of his pocket with a weapon.
• They're not able to bring a weapon there.
• to an area that you're not supposed to have a concealed weapon as a citizen.
• They include legal limitations on use of weapons, handling a weapon, safety and maintenance.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• For example, 4603, which is the places weapons prohibited, does not apply to judges, prosecutors, law
• And, and then some prosecutor wants to go after them because they had to use their weapon in the line
• It's been completely weaponized. And will continue to occur unless this bill passes.
• And that's why it's been weaponized, because these charges where they can't meet the elements of the
• could be involved in and the perceptions of a, of an individual officer's, um, idea that uh a weapon

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• This change would add the word 'intentionally' to the rule prohibiting the display of deadly weapons
• We don't allow weapons to be carried into our courtrooms.
• We don't allow weapons to be carried into our courtrooms.
• We don't allow weapons to be carried into our courtrooms.
• We don't allow weapons to be carried into our courtrooms.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Speaker, Colonel Shaw, who was given the very, very best weapons to defend us on foreign soil, lost his
• bullets while defending ROTC cadets at Old Dominion University under a policy that denied him any weapons
• speaking to his legacy, his courage, to the fact that we armed him as a nation with the very best weapons
• You guys would make those weapons illegal, too.
• If Iran had had nuclear weapons If Iran had had nuclear weapons on all those missiles they've got over

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all