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• for all denials, and that only fosters inherent consistency, transparency, and public trust in a judicial
• Chair and members, House Bill 1765 limits the use of no-knock warrants by requiring higher judicial review
• You need judicial authority of a judge who's actually a lawyer unless it's a really small town.
• You need judicial authority of a judge who's actually a lawyer unless it's a really small reserve for

Bills: HB115

Keywords: public funds, lobbying, political subdivision, government spending, transparency, HB 115, taxpayer-funded lobbying, local government lobbying, county association dues, municipal lobbying, lobbyist registration, Chapter 305, Government Code Section 556.0056, Local Government Code Section 89.002, county government, city government, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, state association of counties, sheriffs association

Summary: The Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence reconvened with a quorum present and announced it would likely not vote that night because of confusion over the bill list; members were told a definitive list would be circulated the next morning and a formal meeting would be scheduled later. The chair then heard a series of bills, generally taking testimony and leaving each pending without action. House Bill 1847 would set maximum caseload standards for private attorneys handling indigent criminal appointments through the Texas Indigent Defense Commission; House Bill 2417 would expand compensation eligibility for some wrongfully imprisoned people; House Bill 2813 would require earlier and more specific victim notice of scheduled court proceedings; and House Bill 2309 would expand state and local authority in certain civil asset forfeiture cases involving human trafficking, health care fraud, and organized crime. Each bill was laid out by its author or a member, with no opposition witnesses registered, and each was left pending. The committee also heard House Bill 4733, which would require sealing records for people acquitted of charges when they were not convicted on the related allegation; House Bill 2328, which would modernize expunction service by encouraging electronic notice, setting a standardized fee when electronic service is unavailable, extending clerk retention of expunction orders, and preserving certain mental health commitment orders; and House Bill 115, which would revise Texas’s “junk science” post-conviction writ law by providing counsel, changing the relief standard, requiring written decisions, and easing procedural barriers. Testimony on HB 2328 was mixed: county clerks supported the bill as a cost-saving modernization, while legal advocates warned that permanent retention of expunction orders could undermine true expunction and create privacy risks. HB 115 drew support from innocence and defense organizations, with some concern about a provision affecting subsequent writs. All were left pending after testimony. Later, the committee heard House Bill 2046, which would allow affirmative family-violence findings for any Penal Code offense rather than only Title V offenses; testimony from a Dallas County prosecutor and a committee member emphasized that family violence can involve arson, burglary, fraud, and other non-Title V conduct, and the bill was left pending. House Bill 1765 would tighten restrictions on no-knock warrants by requiring higher-level approval, judicial review, and identifiable officers; members discussed the dangers highlighted by the Harding Street raid and similar incidents, and the bill was also left pending. The meeting ended with the chair noting that some bills had been removed from the agenda at the author’s request and that members should be prepared to finalize the vote list the next day.

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Keywords: 912, senate, all

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

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• I want to tie it specifically to some of the experience ...number of sessions.
• I want to tie it specifically to some of the experiences I've had in my district with farms because I
• I also wanted to say that, in my own experience in these last days since the gentleman filed the amendment
• In my own experience in these last days since the gentleman filed the amendment, there have been very
• provision about where money bills can originate, and therefore, most recently, in a 2015 Supreme Judicial

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate resumed debate on An Act Fostering Agricultural Resilience in Massachusetts and considered a series of amendments focused on farm economics, land preservation, energy, labor, and agricultural education. Senator Tarr’s Amendment 5, allowing local-option tax exemptions for newly constructed farm buildings for up to five years, was adopted by a roll call vote of 38-0. Several other Tarr amendments were debated but not adopted, including proposals on APR criteria and climate resilience, a one-stop permit and grant portal, a foreign-ownership farmland registry, horse-riding instructor licensing, expanding farm-based renewable energy, a farm stand waiver process, non-agricultural conversion notice requirements, and a health and wellness amendment. Senator Mark’s Amendment 20, creating a Massachusetts Food Tourism Task Force to support marketing and procurement of agricultural goods, was adopted. Senator Gomez’s Amendment 41 on farmworker fairness and wage protections was withdrawn after discussion, with Senators Eldridge and Comerford speaking in support of continued work on the issue. Senator Fattman’s Amendment 34, directing a study of agricultural schools and regional workforce needs, was adopted by roll call vote 37-0. The chamber also took up several procedural matters and extension orders. The Senate adopted a Ways and Means amendment and then ordered the agricultural bill to a third reading before passing it to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 39-0. Separately, the Senate adopted extension orders for the Committee on Revenue and the Committee on Financial Services, with Senators Eldridge and Feeney explaining the need for additional time on revenue and financial services bills; Senator Tarr raised concerns about the scope and duration of some of the extensions. The Senate also approved an extension for a financial technology services bill. In addition to legislative action, the Senate observed a moment of silence in memory of Mark K. Harris after a motion by Senators Collins and Miranda, and recognized guests for Youth Mentoring Day and the Mass Mentoring Program. The chamber also passed a memorial overpass designation for U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torville and a local alcohol-license bill for the town of Topsfield. The session concluded with an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m., with the adjournment also dedicated to the memory of Mark K. Harris.

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• While the second unit may have experience as much as the 30% cost savings from the first and one in in
• National Environmental Policy Act action of Idaho National Labs demonstration of my correct reactors experiments
• The first experiment will start as early as spring of 2026.
• regulatory body that oversees the commercial nuclear fleet in the U.S. they're primer, primary licensing experience
• It's, you know, is about a 10th of the size, perhaps with the >> light water reactor judicial reactor

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• the obsolete provisional license for out of state speech language pathologists waiting to take the judicial
• And I'll share a personal experience.
• we resolve that sort of if, you know, blood thin physician says no, I just want to Share that in experience
• Texas come from different walks of life, but I think that with our collective Expertise, lived experiences
• In where I land, um, with, you know, the personal and professional experiences I have, but again, thank

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• It was right on and it elucidated what we needed to know, as you each bring different experience to this
• The experiences I have seen from victims of transnational oppression here in Texas and around the country
• They have training and experience and then they go on to serve.
• treating those patients, as provided, when you have to deal with the entirety of the medical system and judicial
• That people experience, and I would say in this chamber right now, in the gallery, around the floor,

Bills: SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753, HB45

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health

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• And whereas Bernalillo County provides funding and staff support to the 2nd Judicial District's criminal
• Her experiences are extensive, serving as an official at meets ranging from summer league, high school
• His experiences continue to grow along with the credentials.
• She has experience managing budgets exceeding $400 million in organizations with over 100 personnel.
• Also, I hope everyone in the Senate really understands the experience and expertise that she brings.

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• the operation and administration of, and practices and procedures related to, proceedings in the judicial
• Proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court The following motion in writing

Summary: The Senate was called to order and the Secretary read two first-reading measures that were referred to the State Affairs Committee. Senate Bill 10 by Parker would create an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution. Senate Bill 16 by Hughes concerns a broad range of judicial branch operations and procedures, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors. After the bills were read, a written motion was offered by Senator Zaffirini to recess the Senate until 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 8. No objection was raised. The Senate then recessed until the stated time.

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• For example, pharmaceutical companies where someone is talking about their experience, and currently
• Where someone is talking about their experience, and currently I think it's a real person.
• As AI pours into every aspect of our lives, it is important to learn from our experience with social
• These administrative subpoenas do not require judicial approval or probable cause, yet they can be used

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard a long agenda focused largely on AI-related consumer protection, child safety, and privacy bills. Members first adopted the consent calendar, then took up SB 1050, which would require disclosures when advertisements use AI-generated or synthetic performers. Supporters, including SAG-AFTRA, Common Sense Media, and labor groups, said consumers should know when an ad depicts a non-human performer and that the bill protects both consumers and workers. Opponents from TechNet, the Motion Picture Association, broadcasters, and business groups argued the bill was too broad, lacked a deception standard, could burden accessibility uses and short audio ads, and created litigation risk. The committee voted the bill out on a party-line-leaning roll, with several members noting concerns but supporting continued work on the measure. The committee also approved SB 1111, which creates liability and remedies for non-consensual digital replicas using a person’s voice or likeness, and SB 1146, which targets deceptive AI-generated health advertisements that depict synthetic health care providers. Both measures drew support from consumer, labor, medical, and child-safety advocates and faced no formal opposition. Members emphasized the need to prevent deepfake abuse, especially in health-related ads where consumers could be misled into trusting fake doctors or medical endorsements. Several child- and privacy-focused bills were also heard and advanced. SB 867 would place a four-year moratorium on AI chatbot-powered toys for children, with supporters warning about harmful content, addictive design, and privacy risks; some opposition raised definitional concerns and asked for clearer standards. SB 1247 would give child influencers the right to delete monetized content posted during their minority, and it moved forward without opposition. SB 1000 updated California’s AI Transparency Act to align content provenance rules with newer technology and international standards, with support from Google and Adobe and no opposition. Finally, SB 957 would require social media companies to notify users when the federal government seeks their data through administrative subpoenas, give users time to challenge the request, and report disclosures; supporters framed it as a First Amendment and due process protection, while one member opposed it as an overreach against federal law enforcement. All of the measures discussed were reported out of committee, with several rolls left open for absent members.

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• opportunity to provide students with educational opportunities through paid work-based learning experiences
• with this bill is allowing victims the opportunity who have not been able to sort of have their experience
• Representative, what has been the experience in the Los Angeles School District, for instance, when they
• General's designee, the Commission shall refer suspected crimes to the District Attorney of the relevant judicial

Bills: HB97, HB280, HB183, HB151, HB202

Keywords: Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma, child safety, training and education, healthcare funding, youth internships, workforce development, education, grant funding, employment, drinking water, water quality, environment, public health, water filtration, private well testing, federal funding, childhood sexual abuse, time limitations, civil actions

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• We still have a few of the most experimented with.
• This program partners with universities to provide students with hands-on regulatory experience.
• where individuals can being to create the talent pipeline, where individuals can gain practical experience
• And the adjudication of disputes program consists of a jays judicial assistance and some staff positions

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• The Commissioners, Navy rated securities attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience and a published
• U.S. with the SEC and then assistant state attorney for the Office of State Attorney attempt to Judicial
• financial analyst and author is a chartered financial analyst and the significant global investment experience
• management and he's one of the only 2 state treasures with Institutional Investment Management experience

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The proposed CD1 would move the chapter to Division 4 of the HRS, which is related to courts and judicial
• The proposed CD1 would move the chapter to Division 4 of the HRS, which is related to courts and judicial
• The proposed CD1 would move the chapter to Division 4 of the HRS, which is related to courts and judicial

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I've had kind of a unique experience the last eight years because I live with a city counselor.
• As it is, about a fourth of all DLAs have a high school diploma and maybe some college experience.
• Some DLAs have really no outside experience coming into the position; others have 40 years of experience
• So, education experience, skills, etc.
• We don't want them simply to come in and put government experience on their resume and then leave.

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• So thank you for sharing your experience.
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• inside is my experience with um with<01:52:27.280> law<01:52:27.520> enforcement.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This PCS ensures the safety and integrity of the judicial system by protecting court officials from intimidation
• impartiality and independence of the courts, ensuring accountability for those interfering with judicial
• Interfering with judicial processes.
• After a judicial finding of a violation, they were punished with a short stay in jail.
• Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the state attorney and chief judge of the 13th Judicial

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, and local government bills. Early measures included HB 743 on social media use by minors, which would require platforms to provide access to parents and law enforcement with a warrant; PCS for HB 1049 on protection of court officials; PCS for HB 491 restricting warrantless government use of AI cameras to detect concealed firearms; and HB 1053, an FDLE agency bill that removed obsolete provisions, renamed a program, combined reports, expanded security-related definitions, and added support for retired police dogs. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 1053 adopted as amended after some questions about eliminating the Victim and Witness Protection Review Committee and related reporting changes. The committee also approved HB 4075, a Leon County local bill capping reimbursement for inmate medical transport and care at Medicare-based rates, and HB 1095, a Hillsborough County pilot program for probationers with substance-abuse conditions that uses frequent testing and short jail sanctions for violations; both were reported favorably as amended. Several bills focused on law enforcement and public safety. HB 1129 clarified that victims’ identifying information, including names, is protected from public release under Marsy’s Law, and its amendment added a 72-hour confidentiality period for law enforcement officers involved in critical incidents, with possible extension if safety concerns remain; the bill passed favorably as amended. PCS for HB 1371 addressed a range of protections and tools for law enforcement and first responders, including limits on vehicle kill switches, funding for critical infrastructure mapping, a 25-year minimum for attempted first-degree murder of specified justice personnel, and procedures after exposure to bodily fluids; it was reported favorably. HB 857 increased penalties for assault or battery on utility workers and was also approved. HB 317 required written, sworn complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers, imposed penalties for false complaints, and limited the use of unsubstantiated investigations in personnel files; it passed despite opposition from some law enforcement groups and support from others. The committee spent substantial time on HB 903, a corrections bill that would tighten inmate complaint procedures, authorize tracking of inmate movement, adjust execution-related provisions, streamline mental health and competency processes, and change contracting authority for prison services. Members raised concerns about costs, civil rights, and the statute of limitations, but the bill was reported favorably as amended by a 14-3 vote. HB 181 on objective parole guidelines, which would require the Commission on Offender Review to incorporate vocational, educational, and self-betterment programming and provide its statistical analysis to legislative leaders, drew strong support from criminal justice reform advocates and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved HB 1455 on repeat sexual offenders, which creates mandatory minimum sentences for subsequent specified sexual offenses and bars gain time or discretionary early release; an amendment increased one mandatory minimum from 10 to 20 years for selling or buying minors for sexually explicit conduct. Throughout the meeting, several bills drew testimony from law enforcement, industry, advocacy groups, and members of the public, with votes generally favoring the measures.

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• c> I'd like to offer an amendment that would strip out one of the resolve clauses that addressed judicial
• line that the Senate rejects any attempt to abandon or ignore the decisions reached by those in the judicial
• while I've got plenty of thoughts on whether or not the executive branch ought to be complying with judicial
• Senator Papus. ...rejects any attempt to abandon or ignore the decisions reached by those in the judicial
• while I've got plenty of thoughts on whether or not the executive branch ought to be complying with judicial

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• WE HAVE A SLIVER OF FUNDING THERE, 1.2 MILLION WHICH IS THE JUDICIAL QUALIFICATION COMMISSION AND THEY
• ARE THE COMMISSION THAT INVESTIGATES ALLEGATIONS OF JUDICIAL MISCONDUCT.
• LASTLY THERE IS JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION WHICH INCLUDES ALL THESE ENTITIES WHO ESSENTIALLY SERVE THE JUDICIAL
• WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL REACHES THEIR 25, 20 OR 30 YEAR MANDATORY SET BY THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM THE COMMISSION
• AND ARE GENERALLY NOT AWARE THAT CHILDREN ARE TREATED FAR DIFFERENTLY BY JUDICIAL CIRCUITS, COUNTIES,

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The amendment leaves no room for judicial interpretation as to what the definition of appeal might be
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• Finally, mandatory minimums strip the judicial branch of its discretion.
• <05:53:05.360> All judicial branch of its discretion.
• All judicial branch of its discretion.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Moreno in South Texas to participate in a ride-along, hear from Border Patrol agents, and experience
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