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• Additionally, we sued the FBI and Justice Department on multiple topics concerning the weaponization
• And USAID having no FOIA capability, because it is essentially in the process of destruction, is hardly

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• It's been 100 days of chaos, destruction, and heartbreak, and Democrats are fighting back.
• of destruction, chaos, and heartbreak. of destruction, chaos, and heartbreak.
• <08:20:57.040> of<08:20:57.360> our absolute destruction of our absolute destruction
• <08:52:44.240> Instead<08:52:44.638> of weapon is present.
• Instead of weapon is present.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• obtaining and misusing weapons. obtaining and misusing weapons. exempting<01:36:13.120> any
• <01:49:42.880> or states ban carrying concealed weapons or states ban carrying concealed weapons
• There's no mention of weapons.
• cover the militia mentor storing weapons cover the militia mentor storing weapons in<01:52:20.080
• destruction of the Armenians?" destruction of the Armenians?"

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Bills: SB372, SB1224, SB1232, SB1264, SB1330, SB1381, SB1441, SB1450, SB1589, SB1618, SB1936, SB1980, SB2011, SB2030

Keywords: SB372, firearms, gun rights, lawful carry, concealed carry, open carry, handgun license, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, weapons policy, gun law, school safety, private school, public school, college campus, university campus, technology center, courthouse, government buildings, municipal buildings, county courthouse

Bills: SB82, SB78, SB4, SB6, SB62, SB66, SB77, SB63, SB79, SB53, SB55, HB14

Keywords: SB82, warrant recall, outstanding warrants, stale warrants, misdemeanor warrants, Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor, municipal magistrate, circuit court clerk, criminal procedure, court administration, docket cleanup, warrant audit, law enforcement notification, domestic violence, sex offense, weapons offense, deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, felony-related charges

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• We cannot claim to value privacy while using it as a veil to conceal the destruction of innocent human
• procedures safely, ethically, and without fear that patients' private medical information could be weaponized
• In an era of weaponization of data collected and used against patients, getting gender-affirming care
• Unfortunately, one that we have seen weaponized is the law enforcement exception, where foreign law enforcement

Bills: HB195, HB279, SB30, HB234, HB292, SB100, SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records

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• And And And there's<00:22:23.840> a<00:22:23.880> destruction<00:22:24.800> or<00
• :22:25.080> there's there's a destruction or there's there's a destruction or there's something
• It's the potential of someone coming onto someone's ranch with a deadly weapon and not knowing what the
• <00:42:36.640> and someone's ranch with a deadly weapon and someone's ranch with a deadly
• weapon and not<00:42:37.440> knowing<00:42:37.880> what<00:42:38.080> the<00:42:

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 83, which would require hotel keepers to give adequate notice of service disruptions to guests and third-party vendors. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill but asked for amendments to restore remedies and add a nonwaiver provision, arguing that without penalties the measure would lack consequences and that consumers should not be able to waive the notice rights. Supporters, including Unite Here Local 5 and individual testifiers, said guests deserve transparency and meaningful recourse when disruptions occur, especially for labor disputes, construction, or other service interruptions that affect the experience they paid for. Hotel industry representatives, including the American Hotel and Lodging Association, the Hawaii Hotel Alliance, and hotel workers/testifiers, opposed the bill in its current form while offering amendments. They said the measure was too broad, difficult to implement, and could interfere with collective bargaining, third-party booking systems, and existing contracts. They also argued that some disruptions are not easily known in advance and that the bill unfairly singles out hotels compared with other industries. One testifier emphasized that notice should be required only for actual, known disruptions rather than potential events, and another raised concerns about applying the bill to properties not directly involved in a labor dispute. After the SB 83 testimony, the committee moved on to SB 2798, which would make permanent and expand statewide the agricultural enforcement pilot program created in 2025 and rename it the agricultural enforcement program. The chair introduced the measure and called on the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity as the first testifier, but the transcript excerpt ends before testimony or any vote on SB 2798.

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• We cannot legislate in a vacuum or ignore how these laws will be weaponized against peaceful protesters
• The fact of the matter is it's a facilitator of death and destruction.
• The fact of the matter is it's a facilitator of death and destruction.
• This is full-scale weaponization of the Attorney General's Office for harassment. Right.

Bills: HB2109, HB2168, HB2198, HB2226, HB2415, HB2440, HB2665, HB2805, HB2811, HB2825, HB2857, HB2874, HB2966, HB4067, HB4117, HCR2001, HCR2016, HCR2051

Keywords: distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, public nuisance, nuisance abatement, abatement action, injunction, superior court, attorney general, county attorney, city attorney, board of supervisors, obscenity, obscene materials, adult materials, pornography, schools, parks

Summary: The committee approved the minutes and announced several bills would be held at the sponsors’ request, including HB 4117, HCR 2016, HCR 2051, and HB 2415. It then took up HB 2811, which would expand obstructing governmental operations to include knowingly interfering with a lawful arrest and make that conduct a felony. Supporters, including a county attorney representative, argued the bill closes a loophole and protects officers from third-party interference during arrests, while opponents from criminal justice and civil liberties groups said existing laws already cover the conduct and warned the bill could chill First Amendment activity such as filming police or protesting. The committee debated whether the bill duplicated resisting arrest and hindering prosecution statutes, then passed HB 2811 on a 3-2 vote with one member not voting. The committee next heard HB 2665, which would create a manslaughter offense for an adult who intentionally gives advice or encouragement through a directed communication to a minor to die by suicide, including via social media or text. Representative Carter and family members of suicide victims described the bill as a response to online encouragement and a way to hold people accountable when minors are clearly urged toward suicide. The committee then passed HB 2665 unanimously, 6-0 with one not voting. It also approved HB 2857, allowing the Department of Corrections to store inmate medical records electronically and dispose of paper copies, by a 5-1 vote. The committee then passed HB 2226, which requires courts to ask about veteran status at initial appearance, notify prosecutors, and connect veterans to services and possible treatment court referrals; an amendment shifted the service-notice duty from prosecutors to the court. Supporters said the bill helps identify veterans with PTSD or other needs and can reduce recidivism, and it passed 6-0. HB 2168, which would require county board approval before the Attorney General could bring a public nuisance action in superior court, drew sharp disagreement over the AG’s use of nuisance litigation against businesses such as dairies, industrial plants, and rail projects; supporters framed it as local control and opposition to overreach, while opponents said it would weaken accountability and protect corporate interests. The committee passed HB 2168 on a 3-2 vote with two not voting. Finally, the committee heard HB 2966, which would bar early termination of lifetime probation for dangerous crimes against children and apply that restriction retroactively. Supporters argued it would keep serious child offenders on supervision and protect victims, while opponents, including survivors and defense advocates, said DCAC is a sentencing enhancement rather than a standalone offense, that the bill removes judicial discretion, may raise ex post facto concerns, and could sweep in lower-level online conduct. The bill passed 4-2 with one not voting. The committee then began hearing HCR 2001, a voter referral to end early voting the Friday before Election Day, require government-issued ID for voting, and restrict mail ballot procedures; the sponsor said it would improve election integrity and speed results, while opponents argued it would burden voters and reduce access. The transcript cuts off during testimony and debate on that measure.

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• AS CRITICAL AND PROHIBITS THE POSSESSION OR ALTERING OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT WITH AN ATTACHMENT OF WEAPONS
• FELONY FOR SUCH ALTERATIONS AND CREATES A FIRST DEGREE FELONY FOR AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT CARRYING A WEAPON
• OF MASS DESTRUCTION.
• EIGHTEEN USC SECTION 32 ON THE DESTRUCTION OF AIRCRAFT AND DRONES ARE CONSIDER AIRCRAFT SUBSECTION LETTER

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• But that's where we have masked men and military weapons today.
• You guys Passed that law in the last legislative session banning those weapon conversion devices.
• He's been charged with Battery, possession of a handgun, negligent use of a deadly weapon, aggravated
• We've certainly tried to figure out how to target the weapons which are deadly weapons that could, as
• A perfect example of that would be the Glock switch, which is a weapon.

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• We didn't want his weapons taken; all we wanted was to make sure there was no contact at all, that he
• <02:07:11.679> and weapons and weapons and so<02:07:15.360> so<02:07:16.360> this
• I take them very serious, you know, when I hear somebody that has weaponized a restraining order.
• I take them very serious, you know, when I hear somebody that has weaponized a restraining order.
• I take them very serious, you know, when I hear somebody that has weaponized a restraining order.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We keep hearing about the so-called NYSERDA memo, which I would characterize as Governor Hochul's 'weapons
• of mass destruction' moment.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silent reflection, approval of the prior journal, and several ceremonial introductions. Senator Mayer welcomed students and alumni from the New York Alliance for Early College Pathways, highlighting early college opportunities for high school students. Senator Zellner introduced members of the Buffalo Professional Firefighters Union Local 282 and honored fallen Buffalo firefighter Jayson Arno, with remarks praising firefighters’ service and sacrifice. The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 1489, commemorating the 182nd anniversary of Dominican Republic independence. Senator Sepúlveda presented the resolution and spoke about Dominican history, sovereignty, the Dominican diaspora in New York, and the role of Consul General Jesús Vásquez Martínez. Senators Jackson, Weber, Bailey, and others spoke in support, emphasizing the contributions of Dominican New Yorkers. The resolution was adopted and opened for co-sponsorship. The Senate next moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills on insurance, public health, education, social services, tax, penal law, and workers’ compensation. Several bills were approved by wide margins, including measures related to vaccination policy and education law; Senator Weik opposed the public health/vaccination bill, while Senator Mayer defended it as science-based. Senator Fernandez explained and secured passage of a workers’ compensation bill that would raise a pre-authorization threshold, clarify medical treatment guidelines, and restore access to out-of-network providers for injured workers. The only contentious item was Calendar 117, a bill amending the Executive Law related to climate resilience and the Office of Resilience. Senator Walczyk offered an amendment to repeal the statewide cap-and-invest program, but the chair ruled it nongermane; the Senate upheld that ruling on a 21-aye vote. Senators Harckham, Borrello, Krueger, Lanza, Martins, and Gianaris spoke at length on climate policy, energy costs, and the bill’s merits. The bill ultimately passed 51-9. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, March 5 at 11:00 a.m.

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• Our understanding from law enforcement was that if he brandished his weapon and pointed it at the kids
• the applicable retention period has expired, the entity storing the evidence may proceed with its destruction

Bills: SB614, SB872, SB1199, SB1212, SB1278, SB1573, SB1588, SB1602, SB1660, SB1704, SB1723, SB1833, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2146, SB2177, SB2373, SB2460, SB2785

Keywords: forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law

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• coming back to the school, and our understanding from law enforcement was that if he brandished his weapon
• the applicable retention period has expired, the entity storing the evidence may proceed with its destruction

Bills: SB 614, SB 872, SB 1199, SB 1212, SB 1278, SB 1573, SB 1588, SB 1602, SB 1660, SB 1704, SB 1723, SB 1833, SB 1858, SB 1946, SB 2009, SB 2146, SB 2177, SB 2373, SB 2460, SB 2785

Keywords: forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law

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• When one state can weaponize the Clean Water Act to stop a pipeline that would allow citizens in other
• the Clean Water Act to stop a weaponize the Clean Water Act to stop a pipeline<00:31:05.279> that
• The GOP is ignoring that fact and weaponizing false claims to weaken state and tribal authority.
• But my House Republican or destruction.
• It's been weaponized. We need to expedite this. As Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We urge the committee to focus on disaster relief instead of creating a new disaster in this destructive
• The vote is our most powerful non-violent weapon, one that immigrants and the founders of our country
• And now we're down this path of destruction.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• <00:18:11.280> we<00:18:11.520> see hydroelectric dam destruction we see hydroelectric
• dam destruction we see happening.<00:18:12.559> Keeping<00:18:12.880> even<00:18:13.120
• Taylor Green, spent thousands of dollars buying Tesla stock this year and then tried to weaponize the
• this year and then tried to weaponize this year and then tried to weaponize the<02:19:30.639>
• weaponization in the last 50 plus years. weaponization in the last 50 plus years.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• That legislation led to the destruction of tribal nations all throughout the state and almost wiped out
• Intimidated law firms into extortionate deals and weaponized Intimidated law firms into extortionate
• deals and weaponized federal agencies to persecute law firms.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, adopted the previous day’s journal, and handled several procedural motions, including suspending rules to allow committee notices and moving some bills and items on and off the file. Members also introduced a number of guests and fellows on the floor, including Equality California Comcast Fellows, tribal youth visitors, interns, local officials, and community representatives. On the floor file, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1216 (TK-12 omnibus education technical changes), AB 377 (high-speed rail), and AB 951 (health care coverage), and adopted ACR 103 declaring July 14-18, 2025 as California Western Monarch Protection Week. The body also adopted AJR 18, a resolution calling for an official legislative apology to California Native Americans for historic injustices and affirming support for healing and reconciliation, and ACR 71 designating a portion of State Route 101 as the Little Saigon Freeway. Each of these measures drew supportive remarks from multiple members, and co-author rolls were opened before final adoption. The Assembly also adopted SCR 66 proclaiming Law Day, after a lengthy partisan debate over the rule of law, executive power, and recent federal and state actions; the resolution was ultimately adopted by voice vote after 51 co-authors were added. Members then adopted SJR 3 urging Congress to reverse SNAP cuts and protect CalFresh benefits, with debate focused on food insecurity, fraud, work requirements, and the impact on low-income Californians; the resolution passed with 69 ayes and no noes after 70 co-authors were added. SB 757, authorizing local governments to use nuisance abatement liens or special assessments to collect abatement costs, also passed 68-0, and ACR 94 on anti-microbial resistance was adopted on the consent calendar. The session concluded with adjournments in memory honoring Jane Day, agricultural leader John C. Harris, and Willie Earl Arno, followed by announcements of committee meetings and the schedule for the next floor session. The Assembly adjourned until Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 9 a.m.

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• Local governments and agencies to provide weapons lockers or other secure weapon storage.
• It does not apply for the temporary secure storage of weapons if it's prohibited in certain buildings
• Party, and that doesn't change with what weapon you use, whether you're using surgical tools, a drug,
• A fetus in someone's belly before a meal would try and weaponize the very suffering that you inflict
• Senate Bill 6 would compound trauma, erode privacy, and weaponize the legal system. ...against those

Bills: SB10, SB16, SB6, SB 6, SB 10, SB 16

Keywords: trafficking, prostitution, affirmative defense, victims, criminal justice reform, victim rights, criminal justice, judicial reform, court procedures, mental health services, criminal penalties, court security, SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life

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• They call fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. I disagree. Fentanyl is a weapon.
• A weapon of mass destruction? I disagree. Fentanyl is a weapon of mass death.
• THC is a weapon of mass destruction, causing chemical injuries to the brain and the body.
• Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon times three.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all