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• And I got a notification that my insurance was expired.
• I know the system...
• I know the system. It works. A lot of people don't know the system.
• And I just want to remind you that it's not about a perfect system.
• Your horn, your mirrors, seatbelts, your exhaust system.

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• inefficiencies and gaps in the restitution process by creating a clearer and more victim-centered system
• People with IDD are disproportionately represented in the criminal legal system, not because they are
• more likely to commit crimes, but because of systemic barriers that increase their risk of involvement
• Once in the system, individuals with IDD are more likely to face exploitation, isolation, and a lack
• The Texas prison system is increasingly unsustainable in its current form.

Bills: HB153

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• UAVs, including systems capable of striking U.S. targets and allies in the region.
• The Houthis had this information, could reposition their defensive systems.
• Gabbard, of a weapon or weapons system? I don't recall specific weapons systems being named.
• I'm not talking about specific any weapon. or weapon system?
• I don't recall specific names of systems or weapons being used or named within the.

Keywords: national security, cyber threats, civil liberties, transnational crime, FISA Section 702, public-private partnership, intelligence community, Annual Threats Hearing

Summary: The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.

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• We've upgraded the microphone and sound system in the room here.
• We've upgraded the microphone and sound system in the room here.
• It's just that for us to really be able to design a system for safety for folks, we need to be looking
• It's just that for us to really be able to design a system for safety for folks, we need to be looking
• It's just that for us to really be able to design a system for safety for folks, we need to be looking

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee began with resolutions HCR 93 and HR 85, which ask the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, in collaboration with the Department of the Attorney General, to form a working group and report on ways to strengthen protections for survivors of image-based sexual abuse. The Attorney General’s office said it could support the effort as legal counsel to the commission but preferred not to be an active working-group member, and suggested the Legislative Reference Bureau could instead conduct a nationwide study for stakeholders. The Commission on the Status of Women supported the resolutions but urged broader scope to include prevention and intervention, expanded stakeholder membership, keeping the Attorney General involved, and adjusting the report deadline. Testimony in support also came from the Emoa Alliance, which emphasized the prevalence and harms of image-based abuse and the need for stronger protections. Members asked questions about current criminal and civil remedies, reporting barriers, and whether the commission could administer the effort without the Attorney General; no votes were taken on the resolutions during the excerpted discussion. The committee then heard HCR 113 and HR 106, supporting the Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group’s request for more resources and a timeline extension to fiscal year 2026-2027. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs testified in support, saying Native Hawaiian culture, traditional knowledge, and cultural expressions are increasingly being commercialized and exploited without adequate protection, and that the working group needs more time, resources, and community consultation to complete its work. The committee noted six supporters and no opposition or comments. The hearing also covered HCR 193 and HR 183, which would establish a court security and Department of Law Enforcement capacity working group to address staffing shortages and the use of private security at state courts. The Judiciary supported the intent, asked that the working group supplement rather than replace its budget request, and proposed allowing the chair to add members with relevant experience. In response to questions, Judiciary said it has requested $3.25 million for armed private security, which it said would cover about 18 contracted individuals, though with significant company overhead. The committee then moved through several bills: SB 2667, which restricts certain commercial vehicles and trailers from the far-left lane on multi-lane roads, received support from the Department of Transportation; SB 2851, which allows deaf vehicle owners to register a deafness designation for law enforcement access, drew testimony in support; SB 2521, which updates emergency vehicle rules and exempts EMS personnel from CDL requirements, received testimony from Honolulu Emergency Services; and SB 2466, which would make the Chief Elections Officer terminable only for cause, drew support from the League of Women Voters and opposition from Hawaiian Islands Republican Women, who argued the change could reduce accountability and create election disruptions if litigation over termination occurs.

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• It creates a licensing system for distributors and manufacturers of alternative nicotine products so
• As an OBGYN, I can tell you that our system is under a In our state.
• As an OBGYN, I can tell you that our system is under extreme strain.
• It's a system that benefits certain schools while shutting out thousands.
• It's a system that benefits certain schools while shutting out thousands of Arizona graduates.

Bills: HB2072, HB2251, HB2279, HB2308, HB2323, HB2342, HB2400, HB2408, HB2456, HB2660, HB2697, HB2868, HB2873, HB2877, HB2910, HB2946, HB2955, HB2991, HB4001, HB4010

Keywords: Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, midwifery, medication administration, healthcare, patient safety, advisory committee, licensed midwives, river trips, liability, outfitter, Grand Canyon, negligence, risk management, contractual waiver, dental practice, business registration

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• Now, I passed a bill a number of years ago that allowed for your permit to carry to constitute notification
• light rail stops stops stops in<01:06:21.839> the<01:06:22.000> whole<01:06:22.160> system
• in the whole system. in the whole system.
• permit to carry to be<01:09:16.960> to<01:09:17.359> constitute<01:09:17.920> notification
• notification here at Capitol<01:09:19.520> grounds.

Bills: HF3477, HF3480, HF3781, HF3357, HF3737, HF3664, HF3621

Keywords: civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment

Summary: The committee first attempted to approve minutes from February 24 and March 3, but members identified multiple spelling errors in names, so approval was held and the motion withdrawn. The committee then took up House File 3477, a bill by Representative Long proposing a civil remedy for constitutional violations by government actors, including federal actors. An author’s amendment (A4) was adopted to remove a subdivision and clarify retroactivity. In discussion, members raised concerns about Supremacy Clause and immigration-related issues; the author responded that the bill applies evenly to state and federal actors and is meant to enforce constitutional rights, not immigration law. After debate, the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register failed on a 6-7 vote, with one member excused. The committee next heard House File 3480, authored by Representative Howard, which would commission an independent economic impact study of Operation Metro Surge. An A2 amendment was adopted to add a dollar amount for the study and clarify timing. Representative Howard said the study would help the legislature understand statewide impacts and noted reported harm to businesses, child care, schools, and local governments. Testimony in support came from Laura Santiago, reading a statement from Christopher Gomez of Willmar, who described ICE agents entering his family’s restaurant, the detention and deportation of family members, and resulting business losses. Rachel Ser, Minneapolis emergency management director, cited a preliminary city assessment estimating major impacts including food insecurity, lost wages, business revenue losses, hotel cancellations, and rental assistance needs. Some members questioned the cost and usefulness of the study, while others said suburban and greater Minnesota communities also wanted the data. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the bill.

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• So we have about 52,000 kids in our public school system as we speak today, with 45 public schools.
• But again, with modern-day technology and the computer systems, we know if we’ve had contact with that
• But again, with modern-day technology and the computer systems, we know if we've had contact with that
• I know we've also had some success in working with local emergency rooms and the medical system because
• We, and I am a little biased, we in Florida are one of the most robust transportation systems, not only

Summary: The committee held a panel discussion on micro-mobility device regulation and enforcement, focusing on e-bikes and e-scooters. Sheriff Robert Hardwick and Chief Jamie Cruz described serious injuries involving children, including crashes at high speeds, and argued that current law is outdated because it folds e-bikes into the bicycle statute. They urged a separate statewide framework with clearer age limits, licensing or training requirements, helmet rules, and penalties for modifying devices to go faster. Both also emphasized that parents should bear responsibility and that enforcement should include education, progressive discipline, and, if needed, civil citations. FDOT District 6 Secretary Daniel Iglesias and DHSMV representative Lonnie Groner said their agencies are prioritizing education, outreach, and better data collection. They noted that micromobility devices are increasingly common, create safety and accessibility issues on sidewalks and shared-use paths, and are difficult to track because crash reports often do not identify them consistently. Members discussed whether motorized devices should be barred from sidewalks, whether riders should be licensed and insured, and how enforcement could be made uniform statewide. The panel also said manufacturers have not been meaningfully engaged and that local approaches vary widely. The committee then heard 2026 legislative priorities from FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue and DHSMV Executive Director Dave Kerner. Perdue outlined FDOT’s large five-year work program, ongoing congestion-relief projects, investments in ports, airports, rail, workforce, heavy equipment, facilities, and cybersecurity, and the need to do more with flat revenues. Kerner summarized DHSMV’s agency bill priorities, including requiring a Florida address and proof of residence for vehicle registration, updating identification requirements, aligning tank vehicle and motor carrier rules with federal standards, improving IFTA administration, raising the crash-report damage threshold, and allowing electronic notices. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• involved in identifying technological solutions. to essentially unify disparate content management systems
• into one system.
• I have notifications in my Feds calendar, in my personal calendar, and in my work calendar, as well as
• will help roll out some of the new features and improvements that we're working on with the filing system
• There was one that requires some minor changes to the filing system to do more redactions of addresses

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• interested parties reported that variations in the paperwork led to delays in firearm prohibition notifications
• “People who in some cases may have protection under the federal immigration system.
• An affirmative defense for trafficking victims is crucial because it prevents the criminal justice system
• Without it, the legal system risks punishing the very people it should be protecting.
• The legal system risks punishing the very people it should be protecting. Thank you for your time.

Summary: The Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence met with a quorum and heard a series of Senate bills, generally receiving sponsor explanations and, in most cases, no public testimony. SB 2595 would create a Class B misdemeanor for harassing, threatening, or intimidating someone while intentionally concealing identity with a mask, with broad affirmative defenses for legitimate mask use; SB 1980 would increase penalties for assaulting peace officers, parole officers, and community supervision officers and add related presumptions and interference protections; and SB 1896 would require magistrates to issue emergency protective orders in certain family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and aggravated cases, with law enforcement required to provide needed information. All three were left pending. The committee also heard SB 955, which increases trafficking of persons from a second-degree to a first-degree felony when the victim was recruited from a correctional facility, and SB 614, which would let the Texas Forensic Science Commission refer dismissed complaints to the Office of Capital and Forensic Writs when they reference a prior FSC report; both were left pending. Members then heard several forensic and criminal procedure bills. SB 1372 would resolve a discovery/access conflict involving the DPS crime lab portal by limiting portal access to defense attorneys rather than defendants directly, prompting questions from members about access for pro se defendants; DPS’s chief crime lab witness testified neutrally. SB 1936 would change the LSD “abuse unit” definition for unmarked/unperforated paper from a square-measurement method to a 10-milligram weight standard, and SB 1937 would require a subject matter expert from the testing lab to participate in pretrial meetings in capital cases involving biological evidence to help identify viable testing and conserve resources. SB 2580 would lower the population threshold for sheriff’s departments to independently use tracking equipment and access certain communications from 3.3 million to 500,000, expanding the authority beyond Harris County; it was described as a public safety and emergency response measure and left pending. The committee also considered SB 2798, which would extend the statute of limitations for certain financial crimes from three years to seven years, with testimony from a Montgomery County assistant district attorney supporting the change because fraud is often discovered late. SB 1099 would increase penalties for felony offenses committed by undocumented or unauthorized aliens, but drew strong opposition from the Texas Civil Rights Project, which argued immigration is a federal matter and that the bill would create difficult and potentially unfair status determinations for local courts; members raised concerns about the lack of an expert-testimony requirement. SB 1278 would create an affirmative defense to prostitution prosecution for trafficking victims compelled by their traffickers to commit the conduct, and testimony from advocates and a member’s personal account emphasized the coercive, traumatic nature of trafficking; members discussed whether the defense should be narrower or framed as mitigation, and the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 127 would extend the statute of limitations for failure to report or conceal child abuse, with members discussing mandatory reporting duties and the need to allow more time for delayed discovery of cover-ups; it too was left pending before the committee adjourned.

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• LAST SPEAKER WHO SPOKE FROM HER PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF BEING A STUDENT AND HOW SHE WAS ABUSED IN THE SYSTEM
• MAY BE SENATOR COLLINS THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ADD TO THIS LEGISLATION THAT THERE WOULD BE A NOTIFICATION
• BUT ULTIMATELY TAKING PART IN OUR DEMOCRACY AND IN OUR SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT.
• , MAYBE WE CAN TALK LATER OR MAYBE YOU KNOW NOW BUT HOW DO YOU IMPLEMENT I GUESS THE VERIFICATION SYSTEM
• DO YOU IMPLEMENT I GUESS THE VERIFICATION SYSTEM, MAKING SURE TO PARENT OR GUARDIAN ACCESSING THIS. >

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• know, the fact of the matter is Florida is one of only 10 states that currently requires print notification
• or, you know, frustration from this legislature because they are so in favor of the voucher school system
• are, I think, being very consistent when we talk about giving kids opportunities in our education system
• But this isn't about the education system this. in our education system.
• But this isn't about the education system. This is about intercleat. This is about sports.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee considered a long agenda of claims bills, housing and business measures, and court-administration legislation. It reported favorably several claims bills, including SB 20 for J.N., a minor, SB 14 for the estate of Pennial Janvier, SB 10 for Sidney Holmes, SB 8 for Marcus Button, SB 22 for Eric and Jennifer Miles, and SB 26 for Kristen and Leah McIntosh. Members also approved SB 520 on curators of estates, SB 386 on self-storage lien-sale notices, SB 362 on reusable tenant screening reports, SB 316 creating series LLCs in Florida, and SB 1650 and SB 1652 on vexatious litigants and related public-records issues. SB 248, expanding eligibility for private school and homeschool students to participate in FHSAA sports at public schools, also passed after amendment. Most of the claims bills were described as settled cases with amounts above sovereign-immunity limits, and several senators spoke in support of compensating victims of catastrophic injury or wrongful conviction. SB 10 drew comments about the 34 years Sidney Holmes spent incarcerated after a wrongful conviction, and SB 8 prompted discussion about the long delay in resolving Marcus Button’s injuries from a 2006 school-bus crash. SB 26 was presented as an uncontested claim arising from a DACS employee’s fatal crash that severely injured two teenage girls, and the committee adopted an amendment placing funds for the minor claimant into trust. The policy bills drew more substantive debate. SB 386 would let self-storage operators use websites instead of newspaper ads for lien-sale notices, with newspaper representatives opposing the change and storage-industry witnesses supporting modernization and lower costs. SB 362 would let renters reuse tenant screening reports for 30 days, with the sponsor saying it would reduce repeated application fees. SB 316 would authorize series LLCs while adding record-keeping protections, and SB 1650/1652 would broaden Florida’s vexatious-litigant rules and create a public-records exemption for certain stricken filings. SB 248 passed over concerns from private-school and public-education witnesses about instructional time, funding, and fairness in athletic participation. All measures were reported favorably, with recorded votes ranging from 7-2 on SB 248 to unanimous or near-unanimous support on the other bills.

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• areas' known historic, cultural, and archaeological resources, and establishes procedures and notification

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• I APPRECIATE THE QUESTION PROPERTY APPRAISERS MAIL NOTIFICATIONS TO PROPERTY OWNERS THEY KNOW HAVE BEEN

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Notification must occur before a school conducts its own investigation, and it also protects confidentiality
• overseeing the school land, and it's very important that how you oversee it funds well the school systems
• help SCLO in their efficiency and proficiency in managing state land that is that affects our school systems

Bills: SB843, SB1733, SB1476, SB1237, SB1410, SB1894, SB1272, SB1204, SB1721, SB1725, SB1735, SB1337, SB1339, SB1461, SB1975

Keywords: school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights

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• The estimated savings to Florida's child welfare system is approximately 52 million dollars per year.
• You could set up a system for extensions by the board by a board vote with you.
• it works so well right and provides so many resources and could be an immense but tdt the tax, the system
• In addition, the bill requires AHCA and DCF to develop a process to facilitate required notifications

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Members, let me... and I apologize, we just received notification that our audio for this broadcast has
• Once we started utilizing our online auction system, we were able to sell them by pallet loads, which

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• limit development within our state parks and also ensures that the general public have proper notification
• , which produce a majority of the phosphate used in America, is the backbone of the American food system

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met for its first meeting of session and heard four bills. HB 209, the State Parks Preservation Act, would limit development in state parks and require stronger public notice and participation for land management plan changes. Members discussed protections for cabins and existing lodging, and an amendment aligned the bill with the Senate and clarified conservation-based recreational uses. Support came from Audubon Florida, Nature Conservancy, and others, and the bill was reported favorably with committee substitute after a unanimous roll call. HB 143 would create a Florida Resilient Buildings Tax Credit for new construction and retrofits that meet LEED-based resiliency standards, with a new advisory committee under DBPR to help administer the program. An amendment moved the process under DBPR, added UCF and FIU to the advisory council, and made technical conforming changes. The bill drew supportive testimony from a Boca Raton city council member and was reported favorably with committee substitute, with one no vote. HB 295 would direct DEP to develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan based on its 2020 recycling report, including education, market development, and recommendations for statutory changes. Testimony emphasized that the plan would be voluntary and would not impose costs or mandates on homeowners or businesses. The bill passed without amendments and was reported favorably. HB 585 would let owners of former phosphate mining lands record notice and obtain a Department of Health radiation survey to support a narrow defense against strict liability claims; an amendment clarified the notice content and limited the definition to mined lands, not gyp stacks. The bill drew extensive questions about notice, radiation thresholds, disclosure to buyers, and liability scope, but supporters from Mosaic, the Florida Chamber, and a health physicist argued it would improve transparency and help redevelop lands. It was reported favorably with committee substitute, with one soft yes and one no vote.

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• we can begin to use as a systemic we can begin to use as a systemic reduction<00:42:07.440> in
• We haven't seen significant system changes.
• We haven't seen significant system changes.
• We haven't seen significant system changes.
• We haven't seen significant system changes.

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• Um, so briefly, this bill under our current system, social media platforms have 35 days to respond to
• They use accounting software, payroll software, scheduling platforms, point-of-sale systems, customer
• management tools, cybersecurity products, design programs, inventory systems, and basic productivity
• What kind of tax system are we trying to build?
• That means higher costs for accounting platforms, payroll systems, project management software, cyber

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• are making sure that if there is a an issue that comes up, we're expanding our law enforcement notification
• If they're part of this, it's part of the overall system and to make sure that they are extended the
• That will hopefully work on both sides because we want to system the where everybody's protected that
• The a unique telephone number, the system promises quicker time responses and real-time data sharing
• There is no automatic system.

Keywords: 999, senate, all