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• It predates me. Any other questions? Okay. Thank you, folks. Thanks to that panel.

Committee: House Health Care & Wellness

Keywords: 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><03:28:50.800><c> sexual</c><03:28:51.200><c> orientation</c><03:28:52.560><c> um</c> about sexual
• sexual orientation um about sexual sexual orientation um national<03:28:53.359><c> origin</c><03:28:
• Curriculum related to race, related, um, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity
• </c> national origin, religion, sexual national origin, religion, sexual orientation,<03:46:06.000><c
• Violent pro-Hamas campus occupations have occurred all around us, including in this state.

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And sexual assault. >> Okay. Um, thank you. Just clarify that.
• &gt;&gt; Yes.<00:51:13.119><c> And</c><00:51:13.359><c> and</c><00:51:13.599><c> sexual</c><00:51:13.920
• And and sexual assault. Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes. And and sexual assault. Yes.
• that was successful in the world was the fact that we could outthink the elements and outthink the predators
• We could outthink the predators.<01:03:42.880><c> This</c><01:03:43.039><c> is</c><01:03:43.200><c> our

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• and viable investigative leads for local, state, and federal law enforcement as they investigate violent
• I'd like to encourage the committee to avoid obscuring the fact that violent criminals are far more likely
• I'd like to encourage the committee to avoid obscuring the fact that violent criminals are far more likely
• Minnesota already has extensive criminal laws addressing violent offenses, illegal firearm possession
• </c><00:19:29.280><c> offenses,</c> laws addressing violent offenses, laws addressing violent offenses

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Boyd, relative to public records and personal information of victims of sex offenses, to create the Sexual
• Boyd, relative to public records and personal information of victims of sex offenses, to create the Sexual
• What this does is address one of the worst and most violent crimes you could commit against the elderly
• is to ensure that if you create, disseminate, or possess artificial intelligence of a child in a sexual

Bills: HR72 , HR73 , HR74 , HR75 , HR76 , HR77 , HR78 , HR79 , HR80 , HR81 , HR82 , HR83 , HCR36 , HCR37 , HCR38 , HCR39 , HCR40 , HCR41 , HB368 , HB433 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1019 , HB1020 , HB1021 , HB1022 , HB1023 , HB1024 , HB1025 , HB1026 , HB1027 , HB1028 , HB1029 , HB1030 , HB1031 , HB1032 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1035 , HB1036 , HB1037 , HB1038 , HB1039 , HB1040 , HB1041 , HB1042 , HB1043 , HB1044 , HB1045 , HB1046 , HB1047 , HB1048 , HB1049 , HB1050 , HB1051 , HB1052 , HB1053 , HB1054 , HB1055 , HB1056 , HB1057 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1060 , HB1061 , HB1062 , HB1063 , HB1064 , HB1065 , HB1066 , HB1067 , HB1068 , HB1069 , HB1070 , HB1071 , HB1072 , HB1073 , HB1074 , HB1075 , HB1076 , HB1077 , HB1078 , HB1079 , HB1080 , HB1081 , HB1082 , HB1083 , HB1084 , HR70 , HR71 , HCR35 , HB31 , HB326 , HB1013 , HB1014 , HB1015 , HB1016 , SB192 , SB196 , SB198 , SB203 , SB204 , SB214 , SB216 , SB257 , SB291 , SB383 , HB13 , HB23 , HB25 , HB32 , HB41 , HB42 , HB90 , HB120 , HB121 , HB122 , HB127 , HB138 , HB139 , HB141 , HB179 , HB187 , HB213 , HB247 , HB286 , HB332 , HB344 , HB357 , HB367 , HB370 , HB462 , HB505 , HB527 , HB537 , HB605 , HB680 , HB681 , HB725 , HB780 , HB782 , HB847 , HB892 , HB911 , HB916 , HB1012 , HR15 , HR20 , HCR14 , HB53 , HB57 , HB64 , HB102 , HB106 , HB111 , HB137 , HB152 , HB155 , HB177 , HB238 , HB256 , HB258 , HB337 , HB359 , HB363 , HB386 , HB434 , HB546 , HB557 , HB584 , HB661 , HB697 , HB726 , HB727 , HB747 , HB756 , HB758 , HB759 , HB765 , HB767 , HB825 , HB858 , HB930 , HB941 , HB957 , HB964 , HB58 , HB69 , HB93 , HB166 , HB199 , HB201 , HB202 , HB218 , HB223 , HB224 , HB231 , HB235 , HB246 , HB338 , HB349 , HB352 , HB379 , HB405 , HB429 , HB535 , HB547 , HB577 , HB588 , HB626 , HB636 , HB652 , HB653 , HB669 , HB688 , HB691 , HB721 , HB738 , HB806 , HB851 , HB857 , HB861 , HB889 , HB904 , HB907 , HB908 , HB929 , HB1009 , HB868 , HB119 , HB140 , HB739 , HB842 , HB875 , HB919 , HB61 , HB185 , HB233 , HB613 , HB848 , HB52 , HB228 , HB289 , HB735 , HB796 , HB722 , HB284 , HB301 , HB827 , HB953 , HB901 , HB9 , HB46 , HB193 , HB400 , HB436 , HB468 , HB570 , HB582 , HB733 , HB746 , HB923 , HB952

Keywords: HR72, House Resolution 72, Sophia Patout, Layla Porter, St. Amant High School, Future Farmers of America, FFA, Coastal Restoration Heroes, coastal restoration, Louisiana coast, coastal land loss, wetlands, saltmarsh, barrier island, West Grand Terre Island, Restore or Retreat Inc., smooth cordgrass, Spartina alterniflora, black mangrove, Avicennia germinans

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• first responders are increasingly asked to do more: respond to more disturbing calls, deal with more violent
• Officers are 25 times more likely to die of cardiac disease than from the violent actions of a suspect
• pension for police officers, firefighters, and certain emergency medical personnel who are injured in violent
• They respond to violent incidents, public safety threats, and mental health emergencies on our college

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a wide range of bills affecting public safety and public sector employees, with most of the discussion focused on expanding occupational presumptions and retirement protections for police, firefighters, correction officers, court officers, and other public employees. Testifiers from the Legislature, police and fire unions, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, PERAC, and the AFL-CIO generally supported bills covering cancer presumptions, contagious disease presumptions, Parkinson’s disease for firefighters, PTSD-related disability and death, and equity for post-certified police officers under the Heart Law. Several speakers emphasized that these conditions are linked to long-term occupational exposure, that current law leaves out agencies such as UMass police, Environmental Police, DMH police, and other state or campus police, and that the bills would correct gaps in existing benefits and presumptions. Representative Colleen Garry and Senator Joan Lovely spoke in support of expanding the Heart Law and cancer presumption protections, while Representative and Senator sponsors for the firefighter and PTSD bills described the health risks faced by first responders and urged favorable reports. PFFM and MassCOP representatives argued that firefighters and police officers face toxic exposures, infectious disease risks, and chronic stress, and cited studies and other states’ laws in support of the measures. PERAC testified that the PTSD accidental disability bill would clarify confusing case law and update filing requirements so traumatic incidents can be used in applications even when PTSD develops later, while still requiring medical review and retirement board approval. Additional testimony came from correction officers and trial court officers seeking comparable disability and pension protections, including a bill to extend a 100% disability pension to correction officers injured in violent attacks and a bill to treat court officers more like police and firefighters when injured in the line of duty. The committee asked a few clarifying questions, including about whether the PTSD bill would address post-retirement claims and about the impact of excluding “forgotten” police agencies. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee ultimately adjourned after hearing all scheduled testimony.

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• intelligence desk, a team of four analysts whose main goal is to detect, investigate, and disrupt violent
• We've thwarted violent neo-Nazis, ISIS-inspired individuals, and other variants of anti-Semites with
• but rather on credible threats that meet a higher threshold, including an explicit expression of violent
• synagogues, schools, and community centers, and they are increasingly targets of harassment, vandalism, violent

Committee: Senate Aging (Special) Committee

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• These are not violent crimes against people or those sort of things, if that makes sense.
• These are not violent crimes against people or those sort of things, if that makes sense.
• </c> you know crime these are not violent you know crime these are not violent crimes<01:14:36.320><c
• </c> and they may end up becoming a violent and they may end up becoming a violent situation.<01:14:57.280
• </c><01:15:18.640><c> crime</c><01:15:19.440><c> but</c> isn't necessarily a violent crime but isn't

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> This bill will not deter violent This bill will not deter violent offenders,<01:34:39.040><c> but
• At a time when violent crime continues to plague Colorado, this bill highlights the misguided policy
• At a time when violent crime a firearm.
• </c> failure to meaningfully confront violent failure to meaningfully confront violent crime.
• </c> ...ones going out and committing violent crimes with firearms.

Keywords: 981, all

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• </c><01:16:34.239><c> I</c><01:16:34.560><c> previously</c> serious and violent crimes.
• I previously serious and violent crimes.
• And also, as a person who has experienced violence and sexual assault, I am also here to say that I believe
• And also, as a person who has experienced violence and sexual assault, I am also here to say that I believe
• And also, as a person who has experienced violence and sexual assault, I am also here to say that I believe

Bills: HB1531

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: emergency announcements, American Sign Language, accessibility, public safety, broadcast media, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1913, which would create a mental health coordinator position within the Office of Veteran Services for the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home and appropriate funds for it. Supporters said veterans, especially on the neighbor islands, need more mental health access and coordination. Several witnesses, including Sean Sonatada and Tom Driscoll, supported the intent but urged amendments to broaden the position beyond one facility and make it a statewide resource. Committee members questioned whether the bill would duplicate existing services at the veterans home and whether the position would be reimbursable through federal VA funding; testimony indicated the state would appropriate the money, while existing home services are already covered through current staff and federal reimbursement structures. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 9, which would designate Hawaii as a Purple Heart state. Testifiers generally supported the measure as a way to honor wounded veterans and their families, though one member asked what benefits the designation would confer. Witnesses clarified that the bill was mainly symbolic and did not appear to create new benefits, and one testifier noted Honolulu County had already adopted a similar Purple Heart designation. The committee then took up House Bill 1628, which would establish a compassionate release protocol for certain seriously ill or debilitated incarcerated persons. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Hawaii Paroling Authority opposed the bill, arguing that an existing administrative process already works, that the bill could improperly extend eligibility to people serving life without parole or mandatory minimum sentences, and that it lacked victim and family input and sufficient resources. In contrast, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission strongly supported the bill, saying it would reduce the high cost of incarcerating people with complex medical needs, ease burdens on staff and the prison population, and better reflect human dignity. The commission described having seen severe suffering and deaths in custody and said compassionate release is warranted in some cases. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• They will begin to have paranoid delusions, hallucinations, and some of them become violent.
• and an additional assessment to be levied beginning January 1, 2027, on each person convicted of a sexual
• and an additional assessment to be levied beginning January 1, 2027, on each person convicted of a sexual
• and an additional assessment to be levied beginning January 1st 2027 on each person convicted of a sexual
• offense for deposit in the fund to defray the cost 21st, 27 on each person convicted of a sexual offense

Bills: SB1041 , SB1050 , SB1131 , SB1138 , SB1249 , SB1267 , SB1272 , SB1317 , SB1461 , SB1488 , SB1504 , SB1517 , SB1523 , SB1580 , SB1582 , SB1584 , SB1585 , SB1602 , SB1630 , SB1654 , SB1672 , SB1673 , SB1718 , SB1761 , SB1819 , SB1826 , SB1827

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, veterans, lifetime pass, state parks, Arizona, access, disabled veterans, cardiac arrest, defibrillators, school safety, emergency response, CPR training, Arizona education funding, automated license plate readers

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• While they are relatively rare compared to other violent crimes, Their impact is immediate, devastating
• Statewide data shows that violent crime remains nearly 10% higher than before the pandemic.
• Statewide data shows that violent crime remains nearly 10% higher than before the pandemic.
• Sheriff Cooper yesterday talking about the early release of an elderly gentleman who violently kidnapped
• we have partnered with the Office of Emergency Services with grants to perform unified response to violent

Summary: The committee held a hearing on active and mass shootings in California, focusing on prevention, response, training, communications, and gaps in preparedness across law enforcement, schools, campuses, fire, EMS, and state agencies. Opening remarks emphasized the frequency and impact of gun violence, the need for faster coordinated response, and the importance of learning from recent tragedies such as the Stockton-area mass shooting described by Sheriff Patrick Withrow. The first panel included representatives from police, sheriff, and campus public safety agencies, who discussed incident command, interoperable communications, next-generation 911, threat assessment, emergency notification systems, and the value of joint drills and cross-agency planning. Witnesses also highlighted differences in training and authority across jurisdictions, especially for private university public safety departments versus public campus police. Campus representatives said they rely heavily on municipal law enforcement for armed response, while also using run-hide-fight protocols, text alerts, surveillance, and threat assessment teams. Members raised concerns about standardized training, after-action reviews, mental health resources, school resource officers, and whether campus safety plans and drills are sufficiently consistent or workable. Sheriff Withrow argued that early intervention and accountability are being weakened by well-intentioned laws, while other witnesses stressed prevention through relationships, diversion, and coordinated support services. The second panel from Cal OES, the Department of Education, POST, and EMSA described statewide systems and standards. Cal OES outlined its Reduce the Risk initiative, gun violence restraining orders, mutual aid, unified command, after-action reporting, and nonprofit security grants. The Department of Education explained California’s statutory school safety framework, annual safety plans, regulated armed assailant drills, and local flexibility, while acknowledging compliance gaps and the need for more mental health support. POST described the new requirement for 16 hours of standardized active shooter training for recruits and ongoing local training options. EMSA explained its role in medical response and terrorism training standards. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• And in fact, the hunting that our children are taught comes from video games or violent Hollywood movies
• And in fact, the hunting that our children are taught comes from video games or violent Hollywood movies
• And in fact, the hunting that our children are taught comes from video games or violent Hollywood movies
• And in fact, the hunting that our children are taught comes from video games or violent Hollywood movies
• And in fact, the hunting that our children are taught comes from video games or violent Hollywood movies

Keywords: HB 312 continued 00:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 25:16 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 27:27 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 28:33 ConC/Rules Report 33:45 Adjournment 35:21, 958, all

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• This is our responsibility that predates statehood.
• The University of Minnesota is a land grant institution that predates our state.
• Minnesota is a land grant<00:32:12.840><c> institution</c><00:32:13.640><c> that</c><00:32:14.000><c> predates
• </c><00:32:14.560><c> our</c> grant institution that predates our grant institution that predates our

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But this is a bill the claims predator or claim sharks, as it's sometimes called, looking to address
• <00:38:09.119><c> bill</c><00:38:09.680><c> the</c><00:38:09.920><c> claims</c><00:38:10.400><c> predator
• </c><00:38:10.800><c> or</c><00:38:11.040><c> claim</c> a bill the claims predator or claim a bill the
• claims predator or claim sharks<00:38:11.760><c> as</c><00:38:12.000><c> it's</c><00:38:12.160><c> sometimes
• come up with language that works to do the things that we need to do to protect veterans from claim predators

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of Texas to change the Constitution so that after these officers have risked their lives to take violent
• criminals off the streets, our judges are empowered to take violent criminals off the streets, that
• our judges are empowered and even required to keep those violent criminals in custody as they await a

Bills: SB26 , SB28 , SJR36 , SB26 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

Summary: The House and Senate met in joint session under HCR 5 to hear an address from Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick introducing him. The session included recognition of the justices, judges, law enforcement officers, and interpreters present, and it also marked the formal completion of the joint session once the address ended. Chief Justice Blacklock said the state of the judiciary is strong, while paying tribute to former Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and thanking Governor Abbott for his appointment. His remarks focused on judicial administration and public safety, including a call for a 30% increase in district judge salaries, which he argued is needed to attract and retain qualified judges. He also urged support for law enforcement, backed efforts to keep violent offenders in custody pending trial, and said the court is gathering data to identify underperforming judges and use constitutional remedies where necessary. Blacklock emphasized that Texas courts should interpret statutes and the constitution according to text and original meaning, rejecting the “living constitution” approach. He highlighted reforms to improve efficiency and reduce litigation costs, including changes to docketing practices, civil procedure, and the regulation of legal services, and he urged the State Bar to remain politically neutral. He also discussed family law and child welfare, arguing for stronger legal representation for parents and suggesting repeal of Family Code subsection O, which he said can unfairly lead to termination of parental rights. The joint session concluded after his remarks, and the House stood at ease as guests departed.

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• KRS 202C, which was created just a few years ago, deals with people who have very violent crimes that
• </c><00:04:55.680><c> crimes</c><00:04:55.919><c> that</c><00:04:56.080><c> they've</c> have very violent
• So 202C people who've been alleged to have committed very violent crimes. 202A, it can be anybody in
• So 202C people who've been alleged to have committed very violent crimes. 202A, it can be anybody in
• </c> have been charged with very violent have been charged with very violent crimes.<00:19:35.280><c>

Committee: House Health Services

Keywords: 00:00:06 - Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:23 - Review of Referred Administrative Regulations 00:02:00 - Discussion of 26RS HB 485 01:00:40 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 485 01:03:25 - Adjournment, 958, all

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• and CSU systems with respect to their processes for investigating and responding to allegations of sexual
• years as an FBI agent, including undercover assignments in domestic terrorism, investigating targeted violent

Committee: Joint Joint Legislative Audit

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee because it initially lacked a quorum, heard a status update from State Auditor Grant Parks, and reviewed several new audit requests. Parks reported that 10 previously requested audits were underway, with most expected to be released in spring/summer and one pesticide audit still pending; he also noted ongoing litigation with Huntington Beach over a 2024 audit. He said the office had grown to just over 200 employees and could start about five new JALAC audits between April and July. The committee also noted that one Prop. 28 request was being held and one PUC-related request was moved off consent to the regular calendar. Senator Cervantes presented an audit request on California fusion centers, arguing they operate with little public oversight and may collect, share, and store sensitive information without adequate transparency or safeguards. Supporters, including former FBI agent Mike German and ACLU California Action, said fusion centers function as secretive intelligence-sharing hubs that can produce inaccurate or biased reports and may undermine privacy and civil liberties. Parks said the audit would examine the State Threat Assessment Center and two local fusion centers, focusing on oversight, legal authority, data quality, unauthorized disclosure controls, use of private vendors, funding, and performance metrics, while warning of likely access and public-disclosure limitations. The request drew sharp opposition from Assembly Member DeMaio, who called it a politicized “witch hunt,” but public comment included support from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Senator Allen then presented an audit of the Public Utilities Commission’s enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for customer-sited solar and storage projects. He and witnesses said utilities have repeatedly missed deadlines, causing long delays and added costs for schools, nonprofits, and other customers; CPUC staff responded that the commission adopted timelines and compliance benchmarks in 2020, publishes quarterly data, and is already pursuing the issue through workshops and an open proceeding. Parks said the audit would assess CPUC monitoring, enforcement tools, and reasons for utility noncompliance. Public comment was mixed, with solar advocates supporting the request and PG&E objecting on process grounds and arguing the commission’s ongoing proceeding should address the issue. Senator Perez, with Senator Fong, requested an audit of Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 corridor property sales and affordable housing program. They described tenant complaints about mold, pests, deferred maintenance, inconsistent pricing and eligibility information, and possible failures to inform residents of purchase rights; Caltrans said it is working to complete sales and has already closed 59 properties since fiscal year 2024-25. Parks said the audit would examine compliance with the Roberti Act, pricing, appraisals, communications, rent accounting, property maintenance, and follow-up on prior recommendations. Finally, Senator Umberg requested an audit of the Orange County Board of Education, citing transparency, litigation spending, charter authorization, procurement, and whistleblower concerns; after quorum was established, Parks said the audit would review Brown Act and Public Records Act compliance, public resource use, contracting, litigation costs, charter oversight, and retaliation complaints.

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• Amberly's Place serves child abuse victims, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking
• , elder abuse, and other violent crimes through a coordinated multidisciplinary team response.

Bills: SB1161 , SB1215 , SB1270 , SB1400 , SB1537 , SB1538 , SB1580 , SB1584 , SB1627

Committee: House Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Keywords: appropriation, public safety, Yuma County, funding exemption, family advocacy center, firefighters, occupational disease, workers compensation, cancer presumption, police officers, hazardous duty, SB1270, Arizona retirement system, public safety personnel, defined contribution plan, correctional officers, corrections officers, retirement contributions, supplemental contributions, retention incentive

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• Chairman, and with these three things, the Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence will be in
• SB 1474 will undoubtedly lead to more deadly interactions with these masked, armed, violent people who

Keywords: 1182, all