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• and deadly force.
• and deadly force.
• and deadly force.
• and deadly force.
• Seeing none... ...and kind of invoked as an excuse to use excessive force and deadly force.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: On the deferred agenda, the Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs took up SB 1364, which makes emergency appropriations for law enforcement personnel costs, and SB 1452, which relates to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. The chair recommended both measures pass with amendments, including technical corrections and a committee-report effective date of July 1, 2077. For SB 1364, the amendments included specified general fund and transfer fund amounts for DAGS, the Judiciary, and the Department of Law. For SB 1452, the chair said the bill was being corrected to fix a drug-name error that had been replicated from a federal mistake. Both recommendations were adopted by vote, with Senator Dort excused. The committee then discussed SB 1612, a joint measure on fitness to proceed that would require and appropriate funds for a five-year pilot program involving the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Health, with interim and final reports to the Legislature. Testimony was mixed: the Judiciary and Department of Health were supportive, while the Office of the Public Defender and the Disability Rights Center opposed it, arguing it conflicted with best practices and the Clark consent order, and that people found not fit to proceed must be sent to the state hospital. DCR said its main concern was that the bill would still require patients to be housed in its facilities, which it said are not rehabilitative and are already strained by staffing shortages and limited access. The bill’s author argued the proposal was meant to create joint custody and reduce the high cost of state-hospital placement, but the committee did not take final action in the portion provided. In the joint hearing with Health and Human Services, the committees heard SB 1322, a broad rewrite of the state mental health code. The Attorney General supported the measure as a comprehensive cleanup and modernization effort, but many testifiers raised concerns. Queen’s Health System and Hawaii Health Systems Corporation supported the concept but warned about emergency-room impacts and asked for amendments; IHS supported the bill with a caveat about assisted community treatment procedures; and the Public Defender, Disability Rights Center, and others opposed parts of it, citing due process, privacy, HIPAA, counsel rights, liability immunity, and the reduction of an involuntary-treatment panel from three clinicians to one psychiatrist. The hearing also covered SB 951 on child protection, where the Department of Defense supported the bill and proposed technical amendments and MOUs with military components to clarify reporting and coordination procedures; DHS and the Attorney General said they were still working through possible changes. Finally, SB 228 on excited delirium was heard, with the Public Defender and Disability Rights Center supporting the bill and arguing the term has been misused and that better police de-escalation training is the real solution.

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• It's killing over 70,000 Americans a year and it's flooding into our communities with deadly force.
• force.
• We know where it's coming deadly force.
• <05:24:21.120> labor, that forced sterilization, forced labor, that forced sterilization,
• Air Force.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Tom was truly a force for good. He will be missed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I yield back.
• of evil overcome the forces of good and the decency of the American people.
• LET THE FORCES OF EVIL OVERCOME THE FORCES OF GOOD AND THE DECENCY OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
• But leadership is not just about titles and task force forces. It's about action.
• But leadership is not just about titles and task force forces. It's about action.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And if this bill forces black trans women to use a space...
• Anyone safer will only pour gasoline on an already deadly fire.
• Do we really want to force teachers to become gender police?
• Vote no on this bill and do not force children to become mothers.
• They are deadly, and we have seen them.

Bills: SB 8, HB7, HB15, HB 265, HCR 13, SB 8, HB 7, HB 15, HB 265, HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

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• If changing the time twice a year is so deadly and such an outdated relic, why haven't we fixed it yet
• For Congress to force Hoosiers to go to work and school in the dark only to accommodate barbecues in
• They wouldn't have the option to continue the deadly twice yearly switching.
• And if standard time was made permanent, they would feel forced to do it in the morning, but they have
• So we'd be forcing people all winter to go to work in the dark really affecting their productivity and

Keywords: daylight saving time, Sunshine Protection Act, health impacts, clock change, legislative discussion

Summary: The committee meeting was dedicated to discussing significant legislative topics, focusing particularly on the implications of daylight saving time (DST). Senator Scott advocated for the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round. He emphasized the negative health impacts associated with DST, including increased risks of heart attacks and accidents immediately following the time changes. Various witnesses provided personal testimonies and expert opinions, highlighting the confusion and health disruptions caused by the current time change practices.

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• You are forcing law-abiding, family-owned gun stores to choose between complying with unconstitutional
• First, I was asking if it includes force or coercion. Madam Chair, sorry. Does it not?
• It could also include use of force or coercion that results in personal injury to a victim.
• another felony or when the perpetrator is armed with a deadly weapon.
• during the use of force or coercion, or they're armed with a deadly weapon.

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

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• China's Coast Guard harasses Philippine forces.
• . force.
• The technology that has been forced to transfer through corporate deals made in China.
• So if Ukraine is forced to surrender...
• Those products could not even be imported to the U.S. under the forced labor prevention act.

Keywords: committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy

Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.

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• The collapse of the forces.
• Moore, for five minutes. was a force to be reckoned was a force to be reckoned with,<00:21:43.919>
• In March, Islamic forces attacked churches, desecrated cemeteries, and forced Christian women to adhere
• <00:28:25.039> a 2014, ISIS overran Kar Akos, forcing a 2014, ISIS overran Kar Akos, forcing
• It's about forcing a control.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Again, forcing families to choose between their personal convictions and beliefs and their children's
• This bill, you know, as the governor put it out, I feel that it's more focusing about COVID, forcing
• But now you're having the churches to be forced in that direction, having the schools to be forced in
• <01:08:21.880> direction schools to be forced in that direction schools to be forced in that direction
• Air Force.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Space Force. Jeff, you're the first person I've met from Space Force, so nice to meet you.
• Uh, Jeff O., Director of Emergency Management from the New Boston Space Force Station, with me today.
• Jeff you're the first person I've force Jeff you're the first person I've met<00:28:18.240> from<
• <00:28:30.640> station from the New Boston space force station from the New Boston space force
• <01:49:01.199> substance or take it it it is a deadly substance or take it it it is a deadly

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• have concern for some of the side effects and who and in case of those side effects that could be deadly
• It is not deadly. The folks with the mutation certainly metabolize in a slower manner.
• It's just that we don't like being forced to put stuff in our food.
• So, the bill does not force any pharmacy closures.
• The bill forces the industry out of vertical integration.

Bills: HB3552, HB2984, HB4124, HB3934, HB3448, HB3131, HB4200, HB4201, HB3011, HB1912, HB3380, HB3881, HB3538, HB3851, HB3907, HB4430, HB4431, HB4457

Keywords: childcare, differential pricing, Department of Human Services, child care subsidy, licensed providers, emergency legislation, child care, subsidy program, annual report, program integrity, overpayments, ivermectin, over-the-counter medication, pharmacy immunity, healthcare access, FDA approval, prescription, public health, dentistry, licensing

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• a prostitute, and then forced a prostitute and sell her own children.
• a prostitute, and then forced a prostitute and sell her own children.
• I'm advocating for those that are being forced into this.
• There is no magic force field that keeps guns from coming onto our college campuses.
• They had the force field. But our 12 state universities in Florida do not.

Summary: The committee took up a full agenda of criminal justice and related bills, beginning with SB 1180 on AI-generated sexual images. Senator Gates explained the bill was prompted by an Escambia County case involving deepfake pornography created from images of teenage girls, and a student victim testified in support. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Members then approved SB 500, creating a Spectrum Alert system and related training for missing children with autism; SB 726, making swatting offenders liable for prosecution, investigation, and restitution costs; and SB 494, which would create a statewide animal abuse database, after extensive support testimony from shelters, law enforcement, and animal welfare advocates. SB 964, revising objective parole guidelines to account for rehabilitation and program participation, also passed after testimony from supporters of parole reform and compassionate release. The committee next approved SB 1344, a juvenile justice cleanup bill with a delete-all amendment that updated truancy, CINS, detention risk assessment, and other juvenile justice provisions. SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding and allowing impoundment of involved vehicles, was reported favorably after limited opposition and support from law enforcement-related groups. SB 1136, increasing penalties for offenses involving minors and clarifying that ignorance of a victim’s age is not a defense, also passed after testimony from law enforcement supporters and two speakers opposed. SB 1660, on prostitution, drew the most extensive public comment: the sponsor said it was intended to distinguish trafficking victims from willing participants and shift penalties toward buyers and facilitators, while survivors, prosecutors, and advocates debated whether the substitute amendment would improperly criminalize prostituted persons; the committee ultimately adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then approved SB 1828, making trespass at large ticketed events and certain secured locations a felony, with discussion focused on crowd control and public safety at major events. SB 1386, increasing penalties for assault and battery on utility workers and adding propane workers through an amendment, passed with broad support. SB 612, closing a loophole so minors who distribute deadly drugs like fentanyl can be charged with murder in certain cases, was reported favorably after testimony from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and opposition from civil liberties groups. SB 814, which would allow firearms on college campuses and at school-sponsored events, drew strong opposition from students and faculty and was reported unfavorably. Finally, the committee began SB 1604 on corrections with a delete-all amendment that addressed filing deadlines for DOC-related claims, execution-method language, tracking devices, involuntary treatment, and parole-related statutory cleanup; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• It would allow the bond investors to take over the facility and potentially The forced relocation of
• Additionally, we're a federally deputized task force officers. through the FBI.
• We work through the Southern New Mexico Safe Streets Gang Task Force Initiative.
• And again, that's part of the FBI task force that we're attached to that has helped facilitate that.
• task force that we're a part of.

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• dangerous weather and especially deadly dangerous weather and especially deadly events<00:16:26.680
• It's a deadly problem. It endangers not only the public but responders.
• Trooper Laan was forced to use deadly force against Ricky Cobb when he attempted to flee from a lawful
• Trooper Laan was forced to use deadly force against Ricky Cobb when he attempted to flee from a lawful
• mandated training which is use of force mandated training which is use of force training<01:39:29.040

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Supporters of this bill are forcing Texas to ignore the advice of medical experts.
• Silent is deadly.
• Neither of my children should be forced to risk their lives.
• Riley Gaines was forced to share a trophy with Will Thomas.
• The consequences of that can be truly deadly.

Bills: HB229, HB229, HB3990, HB5082, HB5510

Keywords: HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district

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• essentially defend themselves against the ...to be able to essentially defend themselves against a deadly
• reduced, more affordable rate. at a much-reduced, more affordable rate that creates a threat of equal force
• This is only in the unlikely event that someone shows up with a deadly weapon seeking to do damage so
• While in a gun-free zone, children are essentially defenseless from a person intent on harm using any deadly

Bills: HB372, HB414

Keywords: HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, courts, and family law. House Bill 141, with House Amendment 1, would require the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to create a firearm responsibilities notice for firearm purchasers through licensed dealers, covering Delaware gun laws, safe storage, lost/stolen reporting, straw purchases, suicide prevention, and other safety responsibilities. Testimony from the NRA, Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Moms Demand Action, the Coalition for Safer Delaware, and Delaware State Police was uniformly supportive, emphasizing education, standardized dealer practices, and potential evidence for straw-purchase prosecutions. No committee questions were raised, and the bill was moved forward after public comment. House Bill 326 would create a new offense for theft by impersonating a family member, aimed at scams involving spoofed calls, texts, or online messages that pressure victims to send money. The sponsor described the bill as a response to increasingly sophisticated fraud enabled by artificial intelligence, and noted that a House amendment removed an original mandatory minimum jail term, leaving sentencing to the courts. No public testimony was offered on the bill. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150 would prohibit civil arrests inside courthouses and certain Department of Labor proceedings, with the sponsor arguing that such arrests deter people from coming to court or seeking protection; the bill would allow criminal arrests and civil arrests only with advance written notice. No testimony was taken on that measure. Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Responders Act, would create a narrowly tailored offense for intentionally approaching within 25 feet of first responders at emergency scenes after crossing a barrier or ignoring warnings, if done to interfere, threaten, or harass. Supporters, including police, fire service, and sportsmen’s groups, said it would protect responders and preserve emergency operations, while the Office of Defense Services opposed it on First Amendment and overbreadth grounds, arguing existing laws already cover much of the conduct. Senate Bill 304 would amend Delaware’s safe school zone law to allow private schools to use trained, vetted sentries or similar security arrangements; supporters said it would give smaller private schools an affordable safety option, while the sponsor said the bill needed more work and should not move forward yet. The committee also heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 314, which would clarify how courts handle evidence that a sexual assault complainant previously made a false allegation; DOJ and ODS said the substitute reflects a consensus approach, and YWCA Delaware supported it as a survivor-protective reform. Finally, Senate Bill 343 would expand methods for serving child support respondents in Family Court by authorizing service through certified mail and carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx, addressing cases where people avoid in-person service using doorbell cameras and other technology. The Division of Child Support Services supported the bill as a practical update that would improve timeliness while preserving proof-of-delivery safeguards. At the end of the meeting, a motion was made and seconded, and the chair adjourned the session.

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• Shield them of the US armed forces.
• So God, we ask that other evil forces.
• Healthy Task Force is because guess<01:03:47.520> what?
• and are deadly. and are deadly.
• <01:26:20.639> they harm, the danger, the deadliness they harm, the danger, the deadliness

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened, opened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. The House clerk then announced that the House had passed several bills and requested concurrence. The chamber also received second-reading reports for a number of bills and resolutions, which were referred to the Rules Committee, and committee reports from the Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee and the Judiciary Committee recommending passage of several measures. New resolutions were also introduced, including one honoring Michael Mingi, Amanda Maize, and Senator Maize Bledsoe, and another designating March 31, 2026, as Kentucky Transitional Science Day. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 145, relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The chamber concurred in House Committee Substitute 1 and House Floor Amendment 1, then passed the bill as amended by a roll call vote of 35 yeas and 2 nays. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 59, relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and resources. After adopting Senate Committee Substitute 1, members debated whether the bill’s enforcement provisions were needed to prevent public funds from being used to influence ballot questions; supporters cited prior school-related advocacy, while one opponent raised concerns about possible uneven treatment of schools receiving federal funds. The bill passed 28-9. Finally, the Senate took up Senate Bill 137, relating to a provisional license to practice medicine. Supporters described Kentucky’s physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued the bill would help recruit foreign medical graduates by allowing a path to licensure based on prior residency and work experience. A floor amendment was offered to preserve standards by emphasizing U.S. residency pathways and cautioning against lowering the standard of care, but the amendment was withdrawn after discussion. The bill remained under consideration at the end of the transcript.

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• This bill would prohibit carrying a deadly weapon either out in the open or concealed within 100 feet
• This bill would prohibit carrying a deadly weapon either out in the open or concealed within 100 feet
• possession of dangerous weapon or deadly possession of dangerous weapon or deadly weapon<05:10:05.080
• weapons are designed to take that force weapons are designed to take that force and<06:56:30.760
• multiplier, I mean, you don't need to use one of these items to be a force multiplier.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• With the known deadliness of these substances, anyone who willingly distributes to another is completely
• latest DEA laboratory testing for 2024 indicates that five out of 10 pills contain a potentially deadly
• This bill targets the worst of the worst, those fueling violence through deadly drugs and guns, illegal
• Local 589 is working closely with MBTA leadership and has formed an employee assault task force.
• In varsity baseball, high schools are forced to schedule games on Saturdays and maybe even Sundays in

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a wide range of Judiciary Committee bills, with much of the testimony focused on criminal justice, public safety, and civil asset forfeiture reform. Several lawmakers and advocates supported bills to increase penalties or create new offenses related to assaults on sports officials, assaults on transit workers, reckless discharge of firearms, fires and explosives, pill press machines, and drug-induced homicide. Testifiers described rising harassment and violence against youth sports officials and transit workers, as well as the fentanyl overdose crisis and the need for stronger tools to prosecute dealers whose conduct leads to death. Supporters of the sports-official and transit-worker bills emphasized declining referee availability and repeated assaults on commuter rail and MBTA workers. District attorneys also backed bills on reckless firearm discharge and fires/explosives, saying current law does not adequately address dangerous conduct that endangers bystanders. The committee also heard testimony on several proposals related to youth diversion and prison mitigation. Supporters of the youth court justice fund bill said youth courts are peer-led diversion programs with strong compliance and low recidivism, and argued for a stable funding source rather than annual earmarks. A representative from Bridgewater supported a prison mitigation fund for municipalities that host state prisons, saying the costs of public safety and emergency services are not fully covered. On gun policy, testimony split between supporters of a bill to ban in-state manufacture of assault-style rifles for civilian sale and opponents or skeptics of other firearm-related measures, including a bill on collateralizing firearms and a bill to increase penalties for drug trafficking combined with illegal firearm offenses. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to civil asset forfeiture reform. Advocates from the ACLU, CPCS, the Boston Bar Association, the Institute for Justice, and others supported bills to increase the burden of proof, improve transparency and reporting, require counsel, and limit or eliminate the current practice of directing forfeiture proceeds to law enforcement. They argued the current system creates perverse incentives, lacks adequate due process, and is insufficiently transparent. District Attorney Paul Tucker defended current forfeiture practices, saying his office has reporting and oversight, uses the funds for investigations and community programs, and warned that reducing forfeiture revenue would hinder crime fighting. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; the chairs repeatedly thanked witnesses and indicated the bills would remain under consideration.

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• Optometric Practice Task Force. Optometric Practice Task Force.
• We also increase funding for the Cyber Resilience Task Force.
• In the the Cyber Resilience Task Force.
• deadly weapons. deadly weapons. Thank<01:00:45.520> you,<01:00:45.560> Mr.
• , Commercial Motor Vehicle Task Force, Commercial Motor Vehicle Task Force, Senator<01:05:01.560>

Keywords: 958, all