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• Wade, California must ensure that its laws are clear, consistent, and enforceable...
• Civil rights codes, education codes—27 years, scores of bills—and yet men are still not women.
• Preserving our families by enforcing ICWA, whether in the child welfare system or the probate code, must
• By enforcing ICWA, whether in the child welfare system or the probate code, must continue to be our collective
• Three other children were removed by law enforcement, and yet my son remained.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• a senior, it's even harder to find housing, especially in our older housing stock that is really not
• Housing, especially in our older housing stock, is really not accessible or adaptable.
• So as we're updating housing and rehabbing housing, this is a way that we can make sure that more housing
• I've formerly been the fire marshal for the city, which is charged with enforcing the state fire code
• of the state fire code, which they are not authorized to enforce.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint Committee heard testimony on several bills focused on accessibility, fire safety, and transportation safety. House 2569, expanding adaptable housing for people with disabilities and seniors, drew broad support from Rep. Christine Barber, disability advocates, and members of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Witnesses said the bill would close gaps in the Architectural Access Board’s authority, require more adaptable housing in rehabs and older conversions, and extend accessibility requirements to employee-only work areas. They emphasized the shortage and cost of accessible housing, the benefits for aging in place, and the risk of institutionalization when accessible units are unavailable. The committee also heard strong support for House 2577, which would allow local fire departments to inspect and enforce fire code compliance in state-owned buildings. Rep. Robert Cataldo and Boston Fire Chief Pat Ellis described this as closing a long-standing loophole that leaves state properties outside local fire-code enforcement, despite the hazards posed by aging state buildings and life-safety systems. Fire service representatives also supported bills to create a statewide technical rescue system under the Department of Fire Services, standardizing training, equipment, funding, and coordination across regional rescue teams, and they backed related fire-safety measures including sprinkler-related legislation and professionalism measures. Rep. James O’Day testified for House 2676, which would require window screens to prevent child falls, arguing it is a common-sense safety measure and noting recent fatal incidents. Ann Shuey and John Kalura testified for House 2601, which would require motor coach passengers to wear seat belts, citing a family tragedy, low seat-belt use, and research showing signage can improve compliance. Steven Poglisi of NAGE supported House 2568, requiring carbon monoxide alarms in public buildings, describing a past CO exposure incident involving a union member. The committee took no votes on the bills during the hearing and adjourned after testimony concluded.

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• House Republicans want to competitive.
• enforcement and a state law enforcement enforcement and a state law enforcement perspective,<00:
• uh federal uh immigration enforcement uh federal uh immigration enforcement has<00:20:45.360>
• the the making aligning our tax code the the making aligning our tax code with<00:21:13.280>
• House floor. House floor.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House Republican leaders outlined their agenda for the tied legislative session, saying their priorities are to stop fraud, make Minnesota more affordable, safer, and more competitive, and reduce mandates while raising education standards. They highlighted several planned bills, including an independent inspector general (HF 1), a “Fraud Isn’t Free” measure to impose consequences on agencies and commissioners that allow fraud, and statutory guidelines for high-fraud-risk programs. They also said they want to lower health care costs through a permanent reinsurance program and cost defrayal for new mandates, study property tax increases, conform state tax law to federal changes on tips, overtime, and scholarship tax credits, and avoid any tax increases. On public safety, Republicans said they will pursue tougher penalties for repeat offenders and repeat gun crimes, judicial accountability, and a school safety package that would support public and nonpublic schools, school safety personnel, and facility improvements. In education, they emphasized school choice tax credits, reading proficiency, and curriculum focused on basic academic fundamentals. They also said they want to protect and expand mining, reform permitting, end the nuclear moratorium, and make the state more attractive to businesses. On housing, one member said they are working on a more targeted affordable housing package rather than a broad sweeping bill. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on immigration and cooperation with federal authorities. Republicans said they want a statewide framework for local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, referencing House File 16 and saying they are open to changes and bipartisan work. They argued that local and state cooperation would improve safety and prevent situations where criminal suspects are released into the community. They also said Democrats have blocked similar efforts in committee and on the House floor. In response to questions, leaders said there is no current appetite for sports betting, bonding will be discussed but there are no promises, and they do not support the 2024 omnibus bill model. They said they are not interested in vaccine mandates, but will consider Medicaid funding impacts and other health-related proposals if bills are introduced. They also said election integrity measures such as voter ID, provisional ballots, and voter-roll cleanup will remain priorities. Throughout, leaders said they expect a bipartisan process in the tied House and expressed hope that both parties can work together on some issues.

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• With the current code that we have now?
• Century Code provisions.
• However, enforcement mechanisms exist within the property tax code more generally, which seek to prevent
• The law enforcement isn't helping us. They're enforcing the law.
• I mean, we were trying to enforce some type of criminal enforcement; that would be overstepping, but

Summary: The committee was called to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were offered, and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Members then received a memo summarizing major audit items and began hearing audit presentations from the State Auditor’s Office and private auditors on a range of state agencies and organizations. Several audits were reported as clean, including the Bank of North Dakota, the North Dakota Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the Office of the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation’s flexible transportation fund, Lake Region State College, and the Department of Environmental Quality. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association also received an unmodified opinion, though repeat findings were noted for limited segregation of duties and financial statement preparation due to its small staff. The Council on the Arts audit found two findings: payroll charged to federal awards without adequate timekeeping records, and unallowable expenditures from a restricted cultural endowment fund. The Department of Public Instruction audit identified unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, though additional testing showed the funds were used for their intended purpose. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which identified four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating limit, grant conditions not being met, improper Breeders Fund awards, and improper procurement for advertising services. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson acknowledged complacency and weak controls, said the agency would tighten procedures, and explained that the commission had since worked with procurement and would follow the rules more closely. Auditors also explained that the commission would now be audited every two years because of the findings. Another major discussion involved the University of North Dakota School of Law, where auditors found a lack of documentation supporting admissions decisions for post-baccalaureate programs. UND officials said they remain in good standing with the American Bar Association but agreed better documentation and tools are needed; the committee pressed for more transparency and follow-up on admissions criteria. The committee also received an update on Dakota College at Bottineau, where Minot State University reported that bank reconciliations had been brought current after a significant backlog and would now be maintained through shared services. Members requested a written follow-up report on the issues and corrective actions. Finally, the North Dakota Fair Association explained that its foundation has been dissolved and remaining funds were transferred to another nonprofit for continued support of the state fair, and the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, saying the reported amount was about $1.1 million from a partial district survey and that debt remains a local issue, though it could be revisited if school meal funding changes.

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• Bridgio said that if the Internal Revenue Code changes and workforce housing, affordable housing, and
• Uh, you keep mentioning code enforcement. Where do you see code enforcement?
• <02:43:17.920> enforcement also serves as a code enforcement also serves as a code enforcement
• a building inspector/code enforcement a building inspector/code enforcement officer<02:50:16.960
• Um, we do have a building inspector code enforcement officer.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Anyone present wish to testify on behalf of the House, for or against House Bill 2017?
• House Bill 1828 is pending.
• House Bill 3664 amends the Government Code to require a prospective grand juror, before the... ...before
• House Bill 3664 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to... ...require each person who is presented to
• House Bill 2017 by Hagenbueh. That's six ayes, one nay. House Bill 2017. Okay, House Bill 2017.

Bills: HB75, HB108

Keywords: building standards, youth camps, floodplains, safety regulations, environmental policies, drainage utilities, flood management, land use regulation, county authority, drainage fees, 1185, senate, all

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• House committees are subject to the same rules of decorum that govern House proceedings.
• House Bill 2413 is pending. Is there any objection? Hearing none, House Bill 2413 is left pending.
• As I said, 90% of my house district is unincorporated and has no law enforcement. with the presence outside
• House Bill 594.
• House Bill 3355 amends the local government code in regards to the disposal of county surplus or salvage

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• develops and enforces construction-related health and safety codes for the construction of buildings
• The Construction Codes and Licensing Division develops and enforces construction-related health and safety
• enforces Division develops and enforces Division develops and enforces construction<00:22:15.520
• , which includes the building code itself, the mechanical code, the energy codes, accessibility, and
• <00:59:22.599> are on code adoption uh before the codes are on code adoption uh before the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee met under a new Senate power-sharing arrangement with co-chairs, began with member and staff introductions, and then received a jurisdiction overview from Senate counsel. The overview explained that the Labor Committee’s jurisdiction has not changed from the previous biennium and covers fair labor standards, minimum wage, workers’ compensation, occupational safety and health, and related agencies and boards such as the Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Mediation Services, PERB, and the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. It also noted that some topics, including paid leave, fall under other committees, while earned sick and safe time remains within Labor and Industry jurisdiction. Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach and Josiah Moore then gave a detailed Department of Labor and Industry presentation. They reviewed the department’s funding sources, emphasizing that workers’ compensation funds and construction codes/licensing revenues make up most of the budget, while the general fund is a small share. They described the department’s major divisions, including workers’ compensation, construction codes and licensing, labor standards, nursing home workforce standards, and OSHA consultation and compliance, and highlighted practical examples of their work. Examples included return-to-work assistance for an injured worker, compliance training that reduced penalties for self-insurers and claim administrators, and use of the Special Compensation Fund when an employer lacked workers’ compensation insurance. The labor standards section highlighted enforcement actions involving unpaid overtime, pregnancy and parental leave retaliation, wage deductions, and child labor violations, along with totals for 2024 collections and inquiries. The presentation also noted the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s adopted rules, the expansion of construction licensing exams statewide, and OSHA consultation programs such as Min-SHARP and MINSTAR, including a Minnesota employer that recently achieved MINSTAR status. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• The House will be in order. The Chair lays before the House a communication from the Speaker.
• The House will be in order.
• Law enforcement officers uphold public safety by enforcing laws and maintaining order.
• Code.
• As transportation, healthcare, housing, law enforcement; who the perpetrators of fraud are; what stolen

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I know the House prefers to handle that in committee.
• furnace his or her office in state house furnace his or her office in state house located<00:13:
• Sometimes four-digit zip code, anyway.
• Sometimes four digit zip code anyway.
• So the hope is to code to to get it in.

Bills: HB358, SB92, SB194, SB230, HB358, SB92, SB194, SB230

Keywords: juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, SNAP, nutrition assistance, benefits theft, state reimbursement, food security

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• The House will come to order.
• HB 1701 by Flores relating to the administration enforcement of fire code referred to the Committee on
• The new HUD Code manufactured housing, refer to the Committee on Land Resource Management, HB 1836 by
• , Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law for the Committee on Intergovernmental
• The house will stand at ease until 2:00 p.m. Monday.

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• The Chair moves that House Bill 2692 as substituted be reported favorably to the full House with the
• The Chair moves that House Bill 1520 be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation
• The Chair moves that House Bill 3663 be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation
• Members, House Bill 5559 Chair: relates to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and
• Under Chapter 36 of the Water Code, groundwater conservation districts enforce their Chair: rules by

Bills: HB 4530, HB 4931, HB 5559, HB 5560

Keywords: water rights, Texas Water Trust, water bank, environmental conservation, water quality, instream flows, aquifer, water injection, Edwards Aquifer, environmental regulation, groundwater, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water conservation, drought, utility regulation, water use restrictions, Public Utility Commission, civil penalties, drought contingency, environmental protection

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• They're not in the same housing units. They're in different housing units. Right.
• They're in different housing units. They're in different housing units.
• house other inmates with our inmates. house other inmates with our inmates.
• building code council.
• codes. So I'm unknown. Thanks. Okay. codes. So I'm unknown. Thanks. Okay.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard three resolutions first. STR 32/SR 18 asked the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to work with the Department of Transportation to use inmate work furlough programs for state roadway and highway maintenance. Testimony was generally supportive of the intent, but the Correctional System Oversight Commission raised concerns about using work furlough for maintenance and emphasized that participants should be paid at least minimum wage, be able to meet restitution and support obligations, and not have their release timing affected. The measures were later recommended and adopted by both committees with no amendments in the joint portion. STR 199/SR 179 concerned increased caution regarding foreign infrastructure. There was no public testimony. In decision-making, the committees split the measures: STR 199 was deferred because of a similar measure, while SR 179 was passed with amendments. The amendments were described as clarifying Hawaii’s goals of self-sufficiency, local self-reliance, and self-determination, and encouraging scrutiny by departments and agencies to reduce dependence on imports. STR 231/SR 207, which would direct DOT to install electronic equipment at state airports and harbors to scan for illegal fireworks, drew mixed testimony, including support from the Oahu Filipino Community Council and comments from Matson Navigation. DOT said it supported the intent. The committees adopted amendments to address Matson’s concerns by moving inspections to a place outside the immediate loading and unloading area, and both committees passed the measures as amended. The Public Safety and Military Affairs committee then took up additional resolutions. STR 113/SR 94, designating Hawaii as a Purple Heart state on August 7, 2025, received no testimony and was not discussed further. STR 204/SR 164, asking the Department of Law Enforcement for information on disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosive fireworks and similar hazardous materials, also drew no testimony in the excerpt. STR 107/SR 88, urging military branches in Hawaii to provide hurricane-resistant shelters for active and retired personnel and families, likewise received no testimony. STR 148/SR 119, supporting construction of a floating dry dock at Pearl Harbor, drew broad support from industry, military, and state economic development representatives. STR 149/SR 120, creating a vegetation management working group to address wildfire risk, received extensive testimony in support and comments, with speakers from DCCA, PUC, Hawaiian Electric, IBW 1260, Hawaiʻi Telecom, and Kamehameha Schools discussing wildfire hazards, responsibility for vegetation near utility infrastructure, and the need to include workers and landowners in the process. STR 126/SR 105, calling for an incremental reduction in the number of inmates housed in private out-of-state facilities, prompted a lengthy discussion with DCR. The director said Hawaii’s out-of-state incarceration is driven by overcrowding and security needs, not a quota, described the per-person-per-day cost of CoreCivic housing, noted that Hawaii pays about $96 per inmate per day out of state versus about $37 in-state, and said the department is working on a master plan and future facility needs. The committee also discussed the need for a new prison and possibly a new jail. The excerpt ends with the committee still in discussion, without showing a final vote on STR 126/SR 105.

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• The statute governing the administrative enforcement is found in Chapter 32 of the Human Resources Code
• is in chapter 36 of the Human Resources Code.
• Because there isn't... parent in the house, or there isn't a house, or there's not a gas, or there's
• Our enforcement actions serve three purposes.
• It wouldn't be one code wrong.

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• As part of there are law enforcement duties of the bill.
• It creates a sense the multiplier for Flynn were talking to law enforcement enforcement officer to the
• Is it going to be somebody in law enforcement?
• Code 3, 7, 0, 3, 0, 4, by Senator Collins.
• Code 2 isn't 9, 3, 5, 2, by Senator Avila.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• House Committees are subject to the same rules of decorum that govern the House proceedings.
• Currently, Chapter 2258 of the Government Code governs the enforcement of prevailing wage laws. and publicly
• If there's no objection, House Bill 4536. House Bill 4536 be left pending. Is there objection?
• House Bill 2892. Thank you, Mr.
• House Bill 5435 is left pending. We're very... All right. Chair lays out House Bill 5269.

Bills: HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40

Keywords: power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties

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• the house and other attachments.
• And to the extent possible, this fine line between enforcement, you know, you talked about enforcement
• through Public Resource Code 4291.
• It kept houses from burning right next to a house that was on fire just because they were hardened.
• It kept houses from burning right next to a house that was on fire just because they were hardened.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• enforcement of the state fire code. enforcement of the state fire code.
• EDNA as you approve, and the House and Senate approve what is our state building code.
• that don't have code enforcement today. that don't have code enforcement today.
• The inconsistency of code enforcement across the state fire and building is something we've been working
• The inconsistency of code enforcement across the state fire and building is something we've been working

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting opened with brief remarks honoring Harry Bean after his death on February 14, with members describing him as a larger-than-life figure, a valued colleague, and a friend whose conversations and presence will be missed. The committee then moved to vehicle title bills, beginning with HB 1421, which would change title exemptions for older motor vehicles. DMV witnesses explained the fiscal note was based on 2024 new title applications for vehicles in the affected age range and represented a high-end estimate; members discussed whether the bill would actually be revenue-neutral because reduced title revenue would be offset by reduced staffing work. There was also clarification that the bill applies to cars and regular trucks, not heavy trucks or tractor trailers, and that owners could still obtain titles if they met proof-of-ownership requirements. Members noted antique cars would largely be unaffected because they are already exempt. HB 1421 was moved on an OTP motion and passed 9-8. The committee next considered HB 1466, a related title bill narrowed to boat trailers. Members again raised concerns about lost revenue, but the sponsor and DMV witness said the fiscal note was a high-water estimate and that the bill would likely be close to a wash because the department would save on title-processing costs. The witness also explained that VIN verification, when needed, can be done by local police or a dealership, but not for every trailer title. Members discussed the low value and infrequent resale of older boat trailers, and the bill was described as a practical policy change. HB 1466 was moved OTP and passed 8-0. Finally, the committee discussed HB 1483, which would create a special ham radio operator plate with a lightning bolt symbol and call sign. The sponsor explained an amendment was needed because the bill had mistakenly referred to a House and Senate Ways and Means Committee; the fix would treat the plate under existing vanity plate law. DMV witnesses said the plate would be optional, would require legislative approval, and would function like other special decal plates, which are generally limited to nonprofit-related or legislatively authorized uses. Members asked whether the plate would generate revenue, and DMV confirmed vanity plates carry an added fee that does produce revenue. Discussion focused on the plate’s practical purpose for identifying ham operators, especially in emergencies, and on whether it might set a precedent for other special-interest plates.

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• HB 5166 by Bryant, relating to housing provisions for property, is also mentioned.
• A quorum is present in the House and gallery.
• The party is at the door of the house.
• As you go forward pursuing your dream of law enforcement experience...
• The House stands adjourned pending the reading and referral of bills.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• measures, House Bill 1460 and House Bill 1248.
• Rollerblading to her father's house, or from her father's house to her mother's house in the morning.
• Well, because I actually want law enforcement to enforce it.
• Well, because I actually want law enforcement to enforce it.
• The House will be on the House will be on the Senate. Motion carries.

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Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Representative Hoverson offered remarks recognizing World Autism Day, and the House then handled conference committee motions on several bills, including House Bills 1460 and 1248 and Senate Bills 2262, 2070, 2294, and 2297, with the Speaker appointing members to each conference committee. The chamber also set aside Senate Bill 2200 for re-referral to Appropriations and moved to amendments on Senate Bill 2128, which was the main subject of the day. Senate Bill 2128, a major criminal justice and corrections bill, drew extensive debate over truth-in-sentencing, mandatory minimums, parole, transitional facilities, work release, electronic monitoring, and the fiscal impact of longer incarceration. Division A of the amendments removed mandatory minimums for resisting arrest and felony simple assault while keeping consecutive-sentence language; supporters said this preserved judicial discretion and reduced costs, while opponents argued it weakened public safety. Division A was adopted 70-23. Division B proposed broader changes to preserve transitional programming, add penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring and escape, limit some work-release restrictions, create a parole board study, and fund electronic monitoring with a $600,000 appropriation. Supporters framed it as a compromise that balanced rehabilitation and public safety; opponents said it undercut the bill’s intent and left dangerous offenders with too much access to transitional release. Division B failed on a 46-46 tie. The House then took up the bill itself, with the Judiciary Committee reporting a do-not-pass recommendation as amended, and debate continued over whether the amended bill should advance, with members split between concerns about victims and public safety versus rehabilitation, prison capacity, and recidivism.