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• Just days ago, the Department of Homeland Security posted social media messages featuring members of
• requires the Department of Homeland Security to maintain an accurate and more detailed online detainee
• I want to echo something you said that I often remind my colleagues in Homeland Security as they continue
• We must end immigrant detention and we have to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security that, under
• And if there's a Democrat in the White House and if there's a weak secretary of homeland security like

Bills: HR915 , HB7401 , HB2478 , HR1381

Keywords: Holodomor, Ukraine famine, 1932-1933 famine, genocide recognition, Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin, collectivization, grain confiscation, human rights, Ukraine, Ukrainian people, Russian aggression, Vladimir Putin, foreign affairs, sense of the House, commemorative resolution, historical remembrance, Soviet repression, Kremlin denial, Ukraine sovereignty

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• All right, welcome back to the Military Affairs and Border Security Committee.
• I worked at ASU, all focused on national security priorities for the state of Arizona.
• And the National Guard exists first to defend our homeland, to secure our borders, to protect our communities
• Defending our nation, defending our homeland. Mr. Chair. Yes, Senator. Excuse me, Mr.
• Because there have not been investigations into those killings thus far.

Summary: The committee first approved the February 9, 2026 minutes and then took up SB 1618, which restructures the Military Affairs Commission to add governor-appointed defense and industry experts, expand advisory participation, require more frequent meetings and reporting, and create a commission fund. The sponsor and a witness from the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center said the bill would modernize Arizona’s approach to retaining and attracting military missions and defense-related business. After adopting a Gowan amendment, the committee voted 6-1 to give SB 1618 a do pass recommendation as amended. The committee then heard SB 1047, the “Defend the Guard” bill, which would bar deployment of the Arizona National Guard into active combat without a congressional declaration of war. Supporters, including veterans and activists, argued it would restore constitutional limits and protect Guard members from unauthorized foreign wars. Opponents, including a retired National Guard officer, warned it could harm readiness, create tension with the Pentagon, and risk federal funding or missions. The committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1047 a do pass recommendation. Next was SB 1474, which preempts state and local restrictions on cooperation with federal immigration authorities, requires immigration-enforcement training, and, under amendment, requires county sheriffs to enter 287(g) agreements with ICE by January 1, 2027. The sponsor said the bill would improve cooperation and enforcement consistency, while opponents—religious leaders, public servants, and others—argued it would expand federal immigration enforcement, increase fear in communities, and burden local agencies with an unfunded mandate. After a lengthy and contentious debate, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1474 a do pass recommendation as amended. Finally, the committee considered SB 1620, which changes Arizona Space Commission membership by reducing governor appointments, adding the lieutenant governor as chair, and making legislative and executive leaders nonvoting advisory members. The commission chair said the changes would align Arizona with other states and improve structure and continuity. The bill passed 5-1 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then heard SB 1365, a strike-everything amendment removing the income cap for disabled veterans’ property tax exemption on a primary residence; members discussed whether very high-income veterans should still qualify, but agreed the bill would help disabled veterans. The committee adopted both amendments and gave SB 1365 a do pass recommendation.

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• All right, welcome back to the Military Affairs and Border Security Committee.
• Without objection, the Military Affairs and Border Security Committee minutes of February 9, 2026, are
• And the National Guard exists first to defend our homeland, to secure our borders, to protect our communities
• Because there's not been investigations on those killings. Thank you.
• People become afraid to call for help, report crimes, or cooperate with investigations.

Bills: SB1047 , SB1365 , SB1474 , SB1618 , SB1620

Committee: Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Keywords: National Guard, active duty, combat, Arizona, declaration of war, state law, military service, property tax, exemptions, veterans, disabilities, widows and widowers, Arizona Revised Statutes, immigration enforcement, local law enforcement, federal cooperation, law enforcement training, public safety, telecommunications, utility relocation

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• Departments of Justice and Homeland Security developed a national network of approximately 80 intelligence
• Departments of Justice and Homeland Security developed a national network of approximately 80 intelligence
• So I would urge my colleagues, this is not the time to politicize when Homeland Security is being stretched
• So I would urge my colleagues, this is not the time to politicize when Homeland Security is being stretched
• There's no investigation.

Committee: Joint Joint Legislative Audit

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee because it initially lacked a quorum, heard a status update from State Auditor Grant Parks, and reviewed several new audit requests. Parks reported that 10 previously requested audits were underway, with most expected to be released in spring/summer and one pesticide audit still pending; he also noted ongoing litigation with Huntington Beach over a 2024 audit. He said the office had grown to just over 200 employees and could start about five new JALAC audits between April and July. The committee also noted that one Prop. 28 request was being held and one PUC-related request was moved off consent to the regular calendar. Senator Cervantes presented an audit request on California fusion centers, arguing they operate with little public oversight and may collect, share, and store sensitive information without adequate transparency or safeguards. Supporters, including former FBI agent Mike German and ACLU California Action, said fusion centers function as secretive intelligence-sharing hubs that can produce inaccurate or biased reports and may undermine privacy and civil liberties. Parks said the audit would examine the State Threat Assessment Center and two local fusion centers, focusing on oversight, legal authority, data quality, unauthorized disclosure controls, use of private vendors, funding, and performance metrics, while warning of likely access and public-disclosure limitations. The request drew sharp opposition from Assembly Member DeMaio, who called it a politicized “witch hunt,” but public comment included support from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Senator Allen then presented an audit of the Public Utilities Commission’s enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for customer-sited solar and storage projects. He and witnesses said utilities have repeatedly missed deadlines, causing long delays and added costs for schools, nonprofits, and other customers; CPUC staff responded that the commission adopted timelines and compliance benchmarks in 2020, publishes quarterly data, and is already pursuing the issue through workshops and an open proceeding. Parks said the audit would assess CPUC monitoring, enforcement tools, and reasons for utility noncompliance. Public comment was mixed, with solar advocates supporting the request and PG&E objecting on process grounds and arguing the commission’s ongoing proceeding should address the issue. Senator Perez, with Senator Fong, requested an audit of Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 corridor property sales and affordable housing program. They described tenant complaints about mold, pests, deferred maintenance, inconsistent pricing and eligibility information, and possible failures to inform residents of purchase rights; Caltrans said it is working to complete sales and has already closed 59 properties since fiscal year 2024-25. Parks said the audit would examine compliance with the Roberti Act, pricing, appraisals, communications, rent accounting, property maintenance, and follow-up on prior recommendations. Finally, Senator Umberg requested an audit of the Orange County Board of Education, citing transparency, litigation spending, charter authorization, procurement, and whistleblower concerns; after quorum was established, Parks said the audit would review Brown Act and Public Records Act compliance, public resource use, contracting, litigation costs, charter oversight, and retaliation complaints.

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• What about the Department of Homeland Security?
• So, if Department of Homeland Security, ATF, any other component part, you can communicate with.
• Department of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security ATF ATF ATF any<02:48:10.640><c> other
• </c><03:33:18.160><c> Security</c> the Department of Homeland Security the Department of Homeland Security
• </c> Department of Homeland Security. Department of Homeland Security.

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• </c><00:28:06.399><c> Security,</c> enforcement, Homeland Security, enforcement, Homeland Security, human
• Um, our partners at Homeland Security in New Hampshire and other agencies working to address human trafficking
• Um, our partners at Homeland<01:11:24.320><c> Security</c><01:11:24.640><c> in</c><01:11:24.800><c> New
• </c><01:11:24.960><c> Hampshire</c><01:11:25.280><c> and</c> Homeland Security in New Hampshire and Homeland
• He wasn't able to be here, but if you do have questions for him from the Homeland Security perspective

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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• The use of a secure electronic ballot return portal would greatly increase the security of ballots being
• It's about balancing access and security.
• briefings that we receive from Homeland Security.
• briefings that we receive from Homeland Security.
• Records related to actual security breaches are not shielded.

Bills: SB6081 , SB5902 , SB6034 , SB6035 , SB5892 , SB5973

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: SB 6081, Washington privacy, sex designation, gender marker, nonbinary, transgender, vital records, birth certificate, death certificate, fetal death, stillbirth, driver license, ID card, Department of Licensing, public records exemption, confidential records, record sealing, data sharing, government records, privacy

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• So, just to remind the committee, Department of Homeland Security, this legislation is actually weaker
• Escalation and the funding for Department of Homeland Security is now been increased by almost 10fold
• And I think especially with the 2025 Department of Homeland Security removing the protected status from
• And I think especially with the 2025 Department of Homeland Security removing the protected status from
• </c> with the 2025 Department of Homeland with the 2025 Department of Homeland Security<00:33:16.240>

Bills: HB1838 , HB1870 , HB2445 , HB2540 , HB1886 , HB1839 , HB2269 , HB1939 , HB2037 , HB1635 , HB1941 , HB1576 , HB2568 , HB2267 , HB2590 , HB2266 , HB2597 , HB2499 , HB2500 , HB2502 , HB2607 , HB2137 , HB2357 , HB1782

Committee: House Economic Development & Technology

Summary: The committee opened testimony on House Bill 1838, relating to visas. Testifiers from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the legal clinic, the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the ACLU, CARES, and immigrant-rights groups strongly supported the bill, saying it would bring Hawaii into compliance with federal law, standardize and speed up certification for U and T visa applicants, and better protect survivors of crime and trafficking. Supporters emphasized that delays in certification can leave eligible survivors waiting years for federal visa access and can undermine public safety by discouraging victims from reporting crimes. The chair announced there were 103 testimonies in support and one in opposition, and the committee then moved on without taking a vote on the bill in the hearing. The committee next heard House Bill 1870, concerning protected locations and immigration enforcement. Testimony from the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, ACLU of Hawaii, educators, students, and community advocates supported limiting immigration enforcement at schools and other essential-service sites, arguing that families should be able to access education, health care, shelters, libraries, and social services without fear. The Department of Education said it had already issued guidance in March 2025 for how staff should respond when law enforcement comes onto campus, and the Public Charter School Commission noted implementation would need to occur at the school level. Testifiers said the bill would create standardized protocols and protect students and families from fear and disruption; the chair reported 142 testimonies in support, one in opposition, and five comments. The committee then took up House Bill 2445, relating to student safety and law enforcement on campus. The Department of Education again said it had already rolled out statewide guidance and described its process for staff to notify administration, verify law enforcement identification and purpose, and route matters through the complex area superintendent and attorney general, while noting emergencies would be handled differently. A committee member questioned whether the procedures were sufficiently standardized and whether staff were trained for unusual situations. Student and community testifiers supported the bill, saying schools should remain safe havens and that clear procedures are needed if federal immigration enforcement appears on campus. The Department of Law Enforcement testified in opposition to parts of the measure, raising concerns about masking requirements, vehicle markings, officer safety, doxxing, retaliation, costs, and possible supremacy-clause conflicts, and suggested more exemptions and a compromise approach. The chair reported 106 testimonies in support, two comments, and no opposition for the bill before moving on to the next measure.

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• of the Department of Homeland parts of the Department of Homeland Security<00:11:07.360><c> that</c>
• <00:21:16.880><c> Security</c> Homeland Security Homeland Security lie<00:21:19.520><c> them</c><00:21
• Every Republican in this House voted to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security.
• Republican in this House voted to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security.
• </c><00:54:12.720><c> Security</c><00:54:13.040><c> say</c> And then ICE and Homeland Security say And

Bills: SB4138 , HB4638

Keywords: SB4138, S. 4138, Public Law 119-80, Captain Cody Khork, Cody Khork, United States Army, Army promotion, posthumous promotion, honorary promotion, major, military honors, veterans, memorial recognition, 10 U.S.C. 1563a, notice requirement waiver, Congressional tribute

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• responses, and those types of things, out of fear that these drones might have an impact on our national security

Bills: HB4193

Committee: House State Powers

Keywords: procurement, foreign adversaries, national security, state contracts, compliance

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• HB 816 is a Homeland Security Protection bill.
• There's 10 staff that are dedicated to cyber assurance within the governor's office Homeland Security
• There's 10 staff that are dedicated to cyber assurance within the governor's office Homeland Security
• And through that meeting, we had GOSEP, Homeland Security, and the FBI.
• And through that meeting, we had GOSEP, Homeland Security, the FBI, and experts from around the country

Bills: HCR11 , HB153 , HB278 , HB424 , HB454 , HB455 , HB687 , HB816 , HB833 , HB942 , HB1053 , HB1097 , HB1147 , HB1148 , HB1190 , SB75 , SB85 , SB197 , SB200 , SB217

Committee: House Judiciary

Summary: The committee first adopted a three-minute rule for the rest of the meeting by a 9-3 vote. It then took up SB 217, which would reorganize Orleans Parish courts by reducing judgeships in criminal, juvenile, traffic, and municipal courts and, through an adopted amendment, creating one civil district court with 13 judges and allowing hearing officers. Senator Morris argued the changes were based on caseload comparisons and population data; opponents from the Urban League and ACLU said the bill was driven by power rather than efficiency, relied on incomplete or inconsistent data, would strain the courts, and would reduce minority representation on the bench. The committee reported the bill favorably as amended by an 11-4 vote. The committee next considered SB 197, which would reduce the number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal by two. Senator Morris again cited filings and caseload comparisons, while opponents argued the bill ignored the intensity and complexity of appellate work, could increase backlog and costs, and would disproportionately affect Black women judges. The bill was reported favorably by an 11-4 vote. The committee also adopted HCR 11, expressing support for the Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard and the Youth Challenge Program, and reported favorably SB 85, creating an insurance fund for retired St. Charles Parish sheriff’s employees. Several other measures were advanced with little or no opposition. HB 833 created the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force and was amended to add representatives from the coroners’ association, a survivor appointed by STAR, and a licensed clinical social worker; it was reported favorably. HB 816, with a technical correction, prohibited foreign adversaries from acquiring property near military installations and was reported favorably. HB 1053, dealing with definitions for dealers and retail dealers and allowing certain businesses to serve complimentary alcoholic beverages under agreed-upon floor amendments, was reported favorably. HB 153, as amended, removed the Office of Debt Recovery from the bill and limited it to prohibiting reporting certain criminal fines and fees to credit bureaus; it was reported favorably. SB 75, on cybersecurity reimbursement and baseline standards for local governments after cyber incidents, was reported favorably after testimony from GOSEP and others. SB 200, allowing expropriation of land near military bases owned by foreign adversaries when a court finds a threat to public health and safety, was also reported favorably after extensive testimony and discussion. Finally, HB 454, the Gracie Claire Rushing Act on chain of custody for human remains and internal organs, was converted into a substitute bill, adopted, and then introduced for further discussion, with the sponsor describing it as a transparency and accountability measure for grieving families.

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• For the Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety.
• Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety. And Veterans Affairs.
• Refer to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs.
• Magnolia referred to the Committee on Homeland Security Public Safety and Veterans Affairs HCR 12 by
• For the costs incurred in securing the southern border, I refer to the Committee on Homeland Security

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• underneath it the Bureau of Narcotics, the Bureau of Investigations, the Mississippi Office of Homeland
• Security, and our Forensics Lab.
• , the Mississippi Office Investigations, the Mississippi Office of<00:19:14.000><c> Homeland</c><00:19
• </c> of Homeland Security, and our Forensics of Homeland Security, and our Forensics Lab.<00:19:16.640
• It was three Homeland, I can't remember.

Committee: Joint Judiciary, Division B

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• c><00:02:12.400><c> all</c><00:02:12.640><c> attendees,</c> security, and comfort of all attendees, security
• :38.480><c> personnel</c> troopers and house security personnel troopers and house security personnel
• </c><00:03:19.519><c> that</c> security staff really appreciate that security staff really appreciate
• </c> appreciate it and I believe our security appreciate it and I believe our security staff<00:03:28.159
• So the idea here is very security.

Bills: HF2825

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: expungement, criminal justice, background check, security industry, private detective

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• The bill authorizes the Attorney General to issue civil investigative demands when investigating violations
• The Senate bill does not authorize use of civil investigative demands for investigating peace officer
• The bill authorizes the Attorney General to issue civil investigative demands when investigating violations
• The Senate bill does not authorize use of civil investigative demands for investigating peace officer
• As a result, our investigations can take much longer and be more costly than if we had the proper investigative

Bills: SB6011

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: court security, bailiffs, threat assessment, judicial safety, law enforcement

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• Homeland from Chinese influence I'm Homeland from Chinese influence I'm proud<00:10:46.279><c> to</c>
• In fact, in August of 2017, Homeland Security Investigations issued an intelligence bulletin warning
• </c> fact in 20 in August of 2017 Homeland fact in 20 in August of 2017 Homeland Security<04:13:17.920
• ><c> investigations</c><04:13:18.640><c> issued</c><04:13:19.000><c> an</c> Security investigations issued
• an Security investigations issued an intelligence<04:13:19.840><c> bulletin</c><04:13:20.560><c> warning

Bills: HR758 , HR856 , HR153 , HR872 , HB1515

Keywords: fencing, youth development, underserved communities, athletics, Peter Westbrook, scholarships, academic achievement, SNAP, nutrition assistance, contingency funds, government shutdown, hunger prevention, vulnerable populations, federal funding, condolences, aviation safety, transportation disaster, victims support, first responders, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

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• Security officials investigating the fraud in Minnesota today. non-emergency medical transportation
• </c><01:34:00.440><c> Security</c> federal Department of Homeland Security federal Department of Homeland
• Security officials<01:34:01.600><c> investigating</c><01:34:02.680><c> the</c><01:34:02.840><c> fraud
• </c><01:34:47.280><c> Security</c><01:34:47.640><c> agents</c> those those Homeland Security agents those
• those Homeland Security agents have<01:34:48.040><c> not</c><01:34:48.240><c> left</c><01:34:48.440>

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

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• Then they shut Homeland Security down and they held not only TSA agents and Coast Guardsmen hostage,
• c> Security</c><02:00:42.159><c> down</c> Then they shut Homeland Security down, and they held not only
• And the only way we turned Homeland Security back on is they wanted to cut them out of the equation.
• is national security.
• Number one, election<02:43:17.600><c> security.</c> election security. election security.

Bills: HCR89 , HB1722 , HB7283 , HB8205 , HB7008 , HB8800

Keywords: Iran, war powers, War Powers Resolution, hostilities, military force, Congressional authorization, declaration of war, AUMF, foreign policy, national security, self-defense, U.S. Armed Forces, Middle East, executive war powers, troop withdrawal, intelligence sharing, counterintelligence, diplomatic facilities, regional security, anti-war resolution

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• I'm senior analyst with the Center for Security Policy, a national security think tank with the mission
• We must stop them to secure our children's future. There are...
• issues, and as a security issues...
• Citizen legislator on national security issues.
• So this bill encourages Congress to pass a bill that they are investigating, that they're investigating

Bills: HB2009 , HB2022 , HCM2001 , HCM2002 , HCM2004 , HCR2001 , HM2001 , HM2004

Committees: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference

Keywords: campaign contributions, foreign contributions, constitutional amendments, public disclosure, Arizona Revised Statutes, elections, voter registration, provisional ballots, primary election, voter participation, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress, Arizona, domestic security, CAIR, terrorist organization

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• And so I will call up our Employment Security Department.
• Zeitland, the chief of staff, and Josh Dye, our government relations director for the Employment Security
• the record, my name is Dan Zeitlin, and as Cammy said, I'm the chief of staff at the Employment Security
• Have you, as you guys are investigating, I think we'd want to know if this seems like a pattern or if
• Again, Josh Die for the Employment Security Department.

Bills: SB6014 , SB5972 , SB5869 , SB5874

Committee: Senate Labor & Commerce

Keywords: pregnancy accommodations, pregnant workers, workplace accommodations, reasonable accommodation, undue hardship, lactation, breastfeeding, express milk, maternity leave, childbirth, pregnancy discrimination, employment law, labor and industries, L&I, confidential records, public records exemption, health care certification, workplace standards, employee rights, employer obligations