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• Um, Committee.
• this bill going to Judiciary? this bill going to Judiciary?
• Would this also have judiciary, you know, issues for the judiciary?
• Would this also have judiciary, you know, issues for the judiciary?
• Would this also have judiciary, you know, issues for the judiciary?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Final thing that I'll mention: the Joint Judiciary Committee, when they considered this bill as a committee
• The Judiciary Committee during the interim stripped that appropriation out in favor of having that go
• Final thing that I'll mention: the Joint Judiciary Committee, when they considered this bill as a committee
• Final thing that I'll mention: the Joint Judiciary Committee, when they considered this bill as a committee
• Final thing that I'll mention: the Joint Judiciary Committee, when they considered this bill as a committee

Bills: SF0010, SF0005

Keywords: mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, bankruptcy, hospital, county, healthcare, financial stability, 916, all

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• So I understand that, but I don't want other committees to deal with judiciary issues and I don't like
• So I understand that, but I don't want other committees to deal with judiciary issues and I don't like
• want other committees to deal with<00:30:57.560> judiciary<00:30:58.240> issues<00:30:58.640
• It is not within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• judiciary committee. Thank you, Mr. judiciary committee. Thank you, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Judiciary likes them in terms of they do Judiciary likes them in terms of they do work<00:08:37.399><
• They take a job away from the Judiciary that the Judiciary also does, right.
• judici Judiciary judici Judiciary would<00:12:00.760> make<00:12:01.120> sure<00:12
• And maybe the Judiciary and the Judiciary, the— all three. Okay, sounds good. All right, thank you.
• <00:16:21.639> Jud<00:16:22.360> all Judiciary and the Judiciary the Jud all Judiciary

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up a House Bill 2 amendment to remove a bail-related section that had already passed in another bill and was now considered duplicative. Members discussed the earlier change to how bail commissioners are reimbursed, concerns that the Judiciary was losing money collecting the fees, and whether the magistrate-related language would still be needed. They noted the bill had already crossed over to the Senate, that the section was obsolete, and that any remaining issue about magistrates’ five-year terms might need to be raised with the Criminal Justice Committee. Amendment 997H, deleting section one, was moved, seconded, and adopted unanimously. The committee then reviewed a package of HB 1 position transfers involving the Department of Environmental Services, Fish and Game, and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Staff explained that several positions were being shuffled to correct position numbers and align permitting functions, including one Fish and Game position moving back to Fish and Game, one DEES position remaining funded after ARPA money ends, and adjustments to hours for permitting and environmental services positions. Members discussed whether the Fish and Game position had been intended to be temporary, but ultimately agreed to accept the first four Environmental Services items and the last two Natural and Cultural Resources items as a package; that motion passed unanimously. They then also accepted sections 2 through 8 of HB 1 with the related amendments and footnote language. The committee next turned to dredge-and-fill fee changes in section 11, where one member objected to a 50% fee increase for seasonal docks, arguing it could discourage permitted work and might apply to repairs that only require notification. Staff said the increase was intended to help cover the cost of additional positions in future biennia, but members decided to hold that section for more information, including how many seasonal dock repair fees are actually collected. Finally, the committee began discussing HB 215 and a proposed tipping-fee/surcharge structure to make a solid waste accounting unit self-funded, with members saying the fee could offset about $2.9 million in general fund costs and support the grant program, but no final action was taken on that item in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Senate resolution 3 committee reports Senate resolution 3 committee reports committee<00:22:32.240>
• > the on the merits committee recommends the on the merits committee recommends the following.
• <00:23:42.080> recommends on the merits the committee recommends on the merits the committee
• Bill 1068 be referred to the committee Bill 1068 be referred to the committee of<00:23:48.880>
• Tomorrow, the Joint Technology Committee is meeting, and we will be covering judiciary requests for JBC

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and approved the March 3, 2026 journal as corrected. Committee reports were then read, including finance recommendations to amend and advance Senate Bill 117 to Appropriations and House Bill 1115 to the Committee of the Whole with a consent-calendar recommendation, while Senate Bill 86 was postponed indefinitely. The State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee reported several appointments for placement on the consent calendar and confirmation, including members of the Board of Commissioners of Veterans Community Living Centers and the State Personnel Board. The chamber also received committee recommendations to advance Senate Bill 87 and House Bill 1068 with favorable recommendations. Senate Resolution 004, concerning recognition of October 26 as Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado, was introduced and laid over until Friday, March 6, 2026. The general order second reading calendar was also laid over until Thursday, March 5, 2026. Several members made announcements about upcoming committee hearings, including Education, Health and Human Services, Transportation and Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Judiciary, Joint Budget Committee, and Capital Development. The Senate welcomed visiting groups and honored First Tee Colorado and Faith Miller, Miss Southern Colorado, during personal privilege remarks. The body then adopted a motion to recess until 11:00 a.m. later that day.

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• These will be referred to the Committee on Rules.
• House Bill 37 referred to Judiciary. House Bill 377 referred to Judiciary.
• House Bill 1616 referred to Judiciary. House Bill 1944 referred to Judiciary.
• Senate Bill 1377 is re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
• Be re-refered to the Committee on Appropriations.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer by Senator Anthony H. Williams and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received gubernatorial communications and a long list of newly referred Senate and House bills and resolutions. The chamber approved the April 22, 2026 journal by a 49-0 vote. Senators also introduced guests, including a high school senior advisory council visiting with Senator Malone and a young guest welcomed by Senator Costa. On the floor, several bills were taken up and either set aside or advanced. Senate Bill 1377 and Senate Bill 482 were re-referred to Appropriations, Senate Bill 906 was re-referred to Rules and Executive Nominations, and Senate Bills 1133, 1334, and 1368 were also sent to Appropriations. Senator Dush requested a conflict-of-interest ruling on an amendment to Senate Bill 469; the chair ruled no conflict existed and required him to vote, and the amendment was adopted. The Senate also took Senate Bill 127 from the table and placed it on the calendar. The Senate then considered Supplemental Calendar Number One. Senate Bill 362 received a technical amendment and was advanced; Senate Bill 1183 passed 50-0; Senate Bill 1352, which would allow qualifying substance use disorder treatment providers to receive two-year licenses, passed 45-5 after supportive remarks from Senators Brooks, Tartaglione, and Street; and House Bill 1877, codifying the Pennsylvania seal of biliteracy, passed 50-0 after Senator Lindsey Williams described its student-led origins. The session ended with committee announcements for the next day and Senator Tartaglione’s petition urging a floor vote on the House-passed minimum wage bill, House Bill 2189.

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• All right, reports of standing committees.
• Judiciary and Elections. SB 1426, lawful occupants, forcible entry, detainer.
• Judiciary and Elections. SB 1426, lawful occupants, forcible entry, detainer.
• Judiciary and Elections. SB 1428, Board of Supervisors membership. Government.
• Judiciary and Elections. SB 1437, public records format fees. Government.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Um, and members, if you are not on the Judiciary Committee, you're welcome to join us for that or any
• Um, and members, if you are not on the Judiciary Committee, you're welcome to join us for that or any
• Um and members, if you are not on the<00:34:54.079> judiciary<00:34:54.639> committee,<
• 00:34:54.960> you're<00:34:55.119> welcome the judiciary committee, you're welcome the
• judiciary committee, you're welcome uh<00:34:56.320> uh<00:34:56.480> to<00:34:56.720><

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal from the prior day. Members then adopted House Joint Resolution 1001, which set the officers, employees, and positions for the second regular session of the 75th General Assembly, and House Resolution 1001, which solidified House staff titles and positions. After that, House staff were invited to the well and sworn in, with members offering thanks and applause. The chamber also adopted House Joint Resolution 1003, recognizing January as National Blood Donor Month in Colorado. The resolution highlighted the need for blood donations, especially during winter shortages, and urged citizens, businesses, and organizations to support blood drives. Floor remarks from both majority and minority leaders emphasized the importance of donating blood, including the special need for type O and O-negative donors, and noted a blood drive taking place that day with a friendly House-Senate competition. Members then confirmed Assistant Majority Leader Bacon’s appointment to the Legislative Audit Committee by recorded vote. The House also laid over the balance of the calendar until the next day and made several announcements, including upcoming Judiciary and Transportation SMART Act presentations, recognition of visiting schoolchildren, birthday celebrations for Representatives Suckla and Michael Carter, and reminders about the National Western Stock Show and related fundraising. The House ultimately recessed for the day.

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• >> Chair, members of the committee, I can take a stab at it, but I'm not Judiciary Counsel.
• <01:12:41.280> on and referred to the Committee on and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
• This bill also needs to go to the Judiciary Committee.
• Senate File 4242 is passed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
• to the Committee on Judiciary. to the Committee on Judiciary.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Committee on Judiciary.
• Any committee report? >> Yeah. >> And the judiciary committee report. Oh, yes. I remember.
• In the judiciary committee, we amended the bill to be clearer on the expectations of the effective date
• I move Senate Bill 169 and the Judiciary Committee report. >> Okay.
• Committee report. >> Is there any further discussion on the Judiciary Committee report?

Keywords: 981, all

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• for bringing it forward in committee.
• R for bringing it forward in committee R for bringing it forward in committee same<00:05:14.199>
• Chairman and members of the committee.
• fuel tax credit um that committee did fuel tax credit um that committee did change<00:29:16.480> the
• Wednesday uh and pass it to Judiciary Wednesday uh and pass it to Judiciary where<00:37:00.400><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Thank you, committee members.
• We've all been committee members.
• Judiciary that it was actually fixed. Judiciary that it was actually fixed.
• Chair and members of the committee. committee. committee.
• and referred to judiciary. and referred to judiciary.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.
• I renew my motion to recommend that House File 3827 be referred to the Judiciary Committee.”
• the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.
• I renew my motion to recommend that House File 3825 be referred to the Judiciary Committee.
• The motion carries, and House File 3825 is re-referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Bills: HF3489, HF3990, HF3825, HF3826, HF3827, HF3822

Keywords: grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension

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• I did serve on Judiciary Committee, and we did have a bill last session where we were raising some limits
• That's a study from 2334, and it's in the Judiciary Committee. Senator Myrdal. Thank you.
• It's brain twisting to try and figure that out, because as you well know, from our Judiciary Committee
• That's a study from 2334, and it's in the Judiciary Committee. Senator Myrtle.
• It's brain twisting to try and figure that out, because as you well know, from our Judiciary Committee

Summary: The committee approved the March 12, 2026 minutes and granted the Board of Medicine an extension of time to implement rule changes tied to House Bill 1620/1622, which concern North Dakota’s entry into the physician assistant licensure compact. The Board said it is waiting on compact rules, especially fee structures, before finalizing its own rules. The committee then took up extensive Office of Management and Budget personnel rule revisions, covering salary administration, recruitment, leave policies, funeral leave, service awards, appeals, and shared leave. OMB said the changes modernize HR practices and implement recent legislation, including new hire leave and enhanced annual leave for hard-to-fill positions; the committee raised concerns about the subjectivity and fairness of the hard-to-fill leave provisions, but no action was taken against the rules. The North Dakota Lottery presented emergency and regular rule changes, including updates tied to the Millionaire for Life game and miscellaneous clarifications. The Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology described rule updates that add speech-language pathology assistants to the rules, ease continuing education requirements for out-of-state applicants, expand temporary licensure, and clarify supervision standards. The State Electrical Board reviewed numerous code updates, including changes to electrical and fire alarm standards, receptacle labeling, countertop receptacles, and a major new conveyance/elevator inspection program added by the Legislature; the board said it is preparing to begin inspections by August 1. The Industrial Commission’s Geological Survey Division presented new rules implementing House Bill 1459 on critical minerals in coal-bearing formations, including permit, reporting, confidentiality, and royalty-related provisions. The committee asked about confidentiality of exploration data and drilling depth. The Public Employees Retirement System outlined rule changes implementing several bills affecting defined benefit, public safety, defined contribution, insurance, deferred compensation, and retiree health credit programs, and noted possible future proposals to add state EMS or create a LOSAP-style plan. The Department of Health and Human Services presented substance use disorder voucher rules implementing House Bill 1012, including allowing individuals to apply directly and setting reimbursement procedures; the rules were expected to have a $250,000 general fund impact already included in the budget. The longest discussion involved the Gaming Commission rules. Members questioned whether the commission had authority to raise poker tournament buy-ins from $300 to $1,500, viewing it as an expansion of gaming rather than a mere clarification. After debate, the committee voted to void that specific rule section for lack of statutory authority. The rest of the gaming rules covered higher raffle limits from House Bill 1192, the change from “bar” to “alcoholic beverage establishment,” veterans’ organization proceeds, credit ticket voucher kiosks, online raffles, and advertising restrictions; the presenter said several public comments led to revisions or withdrawals of proposed language. The meeting ended with discussion of upcoming Ethics Commission travel-reporting rules and scheduling the next committee meeting in September.

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• Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
• Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
• Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
• Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
• Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Keywords: 977, all

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• My name is Ben member of the committee.
• <00:15:35.920> may for any questions that the committee may for any questions that the committee
• This is DJ Ostraki here for committee.
• concerns expressed by the judiciary concerns expressed by the judiciary about<00:19:21.120> the
• /c><00:21:12.880> maybe judiciary raised concerns that maybe judiciary raised concerns that maybe

Bills: HB2227, HB1775, HB1560, HB1642, HB1647, HB2003, HB1640, HB2198

Keywords: eviction, housing stability, tenant screening, court records, writ of possession, foreclosures, public sale, eligible bidders, housing, downpayment, judicial foreclosure, digital financial assets, consumer protection, financial kiosks, refunds, transaction security, HB1642, Hawaii, cryptocurrency ATM, crypto ATM

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 5, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 227 relating to eviction records. Supporters, including the Public First Law Center and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, argued the bill would help people who prevail in eviction cases avoid long-term housing harm from online court records, while the Public First Law Center said keeping records off eCourt Kokua would not violate the First Amendment because the records would still be available in person. Members discussed access-to-justice concerns, and a witness said legal aid attorneys could still access the records through the attorney-only Jeff’s system and the court’s access-to-justice room. The chair also asked about precedent, and a witness cited a Hawaii Supreme Court case as supporting removal from the online database rather than sealing records entirely. The committee then took up HP 1775 relating to foreclosures, but the transcript only shows in-person opposition comments from the Hawaii State Bar Association Collection Law Section, the Hawaii Credit Union League, and the Hawaii Bankers Association. The credit union and banking groups said they had concerns about broader negative impacts on mortgage lending and other requirements, but no detailed discussion or action was captured before the committee moved on. The next measure, HB 1560 relating to consumer protection, drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and cryptocurrency companies including Coinflip and America Digital, which said they already use wallet-pinning and other safeguards to prevent fraud. AARP Hawaii did not take a formal position but said the bill addressed a real problem, noting that Hawaii residents, especially in Kona, had lost more than $920,000 in 2024 to cryptocurrency ATM scams and arguing that stronger oversight was needed. The committee also heard HB 1642, which would ban cryptocurrency kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the ban as the best way to protect consumers from fraud, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed it, arguing kiosks provide cash-based access to crypto, especially for unbanked or underbanked consumers, and that targeted regulation would be better than an outright ban. AARP Hawaii took no formal position but strongly emphasized the harm caused by scams, saying victims are often frightened into acting quickly and that kiosk transactions currently lack enough friction or intervention. Finally, HB 1647, also on consumer protection, would impose liability on host businesses that provide space for crypto kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection warned small businesses might not understand the liability, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed the bill, saying it would unfairly shift enforcement duties to host stores and could discourage businesses from hosting kiosks, effectively creating a de facto ban. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• House Bill 3289 by the lady from Dunklin was approved in the House Judiciary Committee 8 to 0.
• So, gentlemen, this came through the Judiciary Committee, and there was a House Committee sub, and we
• Judiciary Committee and there was a House Committee sub, and we added all kinds of provisions to it.
• So you presented this bill, didn't you, initially in the Judiciary Committee?
• So you presented this bill, didn't you, initially in the Judiciary Committee?

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Substitute for House Bill 38 do pass and then be referred to the Judiciary Committee.
• , ordered printed, and referred to the House Health and Human Services Committee, then the House Judiciary
• Speaker and gentleman, there was discussion in the House Judiciary Committee as to whether or not six
• , then the House Judiciary Committee.
• Your House Judiciary Committee will meet at 4:15 in Room 309.

Bills: HB111, HJR1, HB61, HB8, HB30, HB43, HB156, HJM2, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB70, SB3, HJM3

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• First up on the SB decision-making only agenda—I'm sorry, I forgot to mention this—it’s the Judiciary
• Committee, by the way.
• Um, a bill that we passed a couple of years ago that was primarily aimed at the Judiciary.
• database for campaign committees. database for campaign committees. um<00:03:38.480> a<00
• I after reviewing it, it the judiciary.

Bills: SB2731, SB2830, SB2914, SB3072

Keywords: sentencing, nonviolent offenses, misdemeanor, prison reform, criminal justice, public servant, misconduct, statute of limitations, fraud, abuse of authority, breach of trust, lawmaker safety, political violence, confidentiality, personal information, Hawaii Revised Statutes, theft, mandatory sentencing, felony, prison

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met on a decision-making agenda and considered four Senate bills. SB 2731 would cap misdemeanor jail terms at 364 days and allow people previously sentenced to one year to seek modification; the chair recommended passage with amendments limiting the change to nonviolent offenses, and the measure was adopted with one no vote. SB 2830 would extend the statute of limitations for misconduct-in-office offenses by public servants to allow prosecution during service and for 10 years afterward; members discussed tightening the definition of misconduct in office while leaving the public servant definition unchanged, and it was adopted with amendments. SB 2914, which would prohibit public disclosure of legislators’ personal contact information and certain voter and campaign records, was deferred because the chair believed existing law already covered much of the issue and wanted to see how that law works over time. SB 3072 would require a mandatory 12-month minimum sentence for first-degree theft involving property or services valued over $250,000; the committee recommended passage with amendments clarifying that the sentence could be imposed as a condition of probation or before parole, and it was adopted with the vice chair voting with reservation. The committee then adjourned.

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• I move that the Senate bills numbers 1210 to 1584 pass first reading by title and be referred to committee
• Senate concurrent resolution numbers 2 through 7 for referral to committee, so ordered. to committee
• Senator Dort Mr President I to committee Senator Dort Mr President I second<00:02:21.560> the<
• so ordered Madam clerk committee so ordered Madam clerk referrals<00:02:36.599> and<00:02:36.879
• Senator, your Committee on Higher Education is holding an informational briefing following up on the

Keywords: 912, senate, all