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• Those are defining fraud in chapter 256B and including a reference to illegal remunerations, clarifying
• c><00:40:59.440> a<00:40:59.680> reference<00:40:59.920> to<00:41:00.240> illegal
• and including a reference to illegal and including a reference to illegal remunerations, remunerations
• Can you talk a little bit about that because I know there are some pieces here around felony for illegal
• pieces here around felony for illegal pieces here around felony for illegal kickbacks<01:15:38.159

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The money should be on the front end to stop any bad people with intent that are doing things illegally
• ,<01:21:25.800> fraudulently,<01:21:26.720> we doing things illegally, fraudulently
• , we doing things illegally, fraudulently, we can<01:21:27.080> get<01:21:27.280> it<01
• 01:30:06.680> of which uh came near the threshold of which uh came near the threshold of illegality
• Only three of the charter illegality.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Under current law, we have a blanket statement that says all gambling is illegal unless legalized by
• <00:39:35.480> unless<00:39:35.880> legalized all gambling is illegal unless legalized
• all gambling is illegal unless legalized by<00:39:36.600> the<00:39:36.720> state.
• It is exempt from the overall, overarching statement that all gambling is illegal in the state of New
• <00:40:20.200> in statement of all gambling is illegal in statement of all gambling is illegal

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• They have illegal possession of a firearm. The second is opportunity.
• threat level, the possession.<00:12:34.480> They<00:12:34.639> have<00:12:34.959> illegal
• They have illegal possession possession.
• They have illegal possession of<00:12:35.680> a<00:12:35.920> firearm.
• of stolen stolen firearms or illegal of stolen stolen firearms or illegal firearms.<00:30:03.760

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, confirmed a quorum, and heard several ceremonial recognitions, including an invocation by seminarian Benjamin Oler and a resolution honoring Taiwan’s ambassador, Alexander Ui Tore, for strengthening Maryland’s partnership with Taiwan. Senators also welcomed the day’s doctor, Dr. Larry Green, AFCEA Central Maryland chapter members, Chesapeake Bay Foundation student leaders, and Salisbury University students visiting for committee work. On legislation, the chamber referred Senate Bill 995 on cannabis licensing, labor peace agreements, and collective bargaining rules to the Rules Committee, and a bond initiative for New Market Town Hall to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 241, which would automatically restore voter registration for individuals released from state correctional facilities; the committee amendments were adopted without objection, and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 323, the Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Youth Charging Reform Act. One amendment to keep first-degree assault in automatic adult charging was offered and debated at length, with supporters arguing the offense is extremely serious and should begin in adult court, and opponents saying the bill allows judges to make individualized decisions and aligns Maryland with other states and federal juvenile practice. The amendment failed by a 27-vote negative roll call. A second amendment from the minority whip sought to exclude firearm-in-drug-crime offenses and firearm use with felony drug convictions from automatic juvenile court treatment; the sponsor argued these offenses involve serious armed drug activity and should remain in adult court, while the bill’s supporters emphasized juvenile services and judicial discretion. The transcript cuts off before the vote on that second amendment.

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• And they have successfully, because it costs a lot to go to court, canceled grants I think illegally
• to many NOS's many think illegally to many NOS's many companies<00:33:58.240> many<00:33:58.559
• One of them is the, we think, and we are in a lawsuit around this, illegal federal overstretch by the
• /c><00:35:11.520> federal<00:35:12.000> overstretch<00:35:13.119> by this uh illegal
• federal overstretch by this uh illegal federal overstretch by the<00:35:13.520> federal<00:35

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The bill is unnecessary because I don't think it would be illegal for a project like this to be developed
• :33:02.719> like<01:33:02.960> this<01:33:03.199> to<01:33:03.360> be illegal
• for a project like this to be illegal for a project like this to be developed<01:33:04.000> now
• Crease identified, possibly this may be illegal now to be honest with you.
• now to be possibly this may be illegal now to be honest<01:36:19.520> with<01:36:19.679> you

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• During the Vietnam War, the U.S. dropped more than 2 million tons of bombs and waged illegal warfare
• more than 2 million tons of bombs and more than 2 million tons of bombs and wage<01:20:04.440> illegal
• Warfare in LA and wage illegal Warfare in LA and Cambodia<01:20:08.080> this<01:20:08.239>
• <01:37:12.280> immigrant<01:37:12.920> who<01:37:13.080> was by a Cuban illegal
• immigrant who was by a Cuban illegal immigrant who was here<01:37:13.719> and<01:37:13.920>

Bills: HF1051, HF16

Keywords: sacred communities, micro units, religious institutions, housing regulations, homelessness, conditional use permits, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, sanctuary city, noncooperation ordinance, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal immigration authorities, deportation, undocumented immigrant, undocumented person, immigration status data, data sharing, preemption, local government

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• have without drawing the eye of folks who are going to point at us and say we are doing something illegal
• have without drawing the eye of folks who are going to point at us and say we are doing something illegal
• For example, the staff services, it's not illegal to use those staff service the fund Bond Fund for staff
• For example, the staff services, it's not illegal to use those staff service the fund Bond Fund for staff
• to use those staff it's not illegal to use those staff service<01:10:58.239> the<01:10:58.400

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees first heard House Bill 229, which would establish a statewide speed restriction for motor vehicles under certain circumstances. Testimony on the bill was limited and came in support from the City and County of Honolulu’s transportation services, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. No one testified in opposition, and there were no questions. The committees then took up House Bill 860, which would grant immunity from liability to the state or counties when they repair or maintain a street whose ownership or jurisdiction is disputed between them. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Land and Natural Resources submitted written testimony, and the Hawaii State Association of Counties, Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee, Hawaii County Council member Heather Kimble, and the Iolani Homestead Community Association for Justice testified in support. The Ho Association for Justice opposed the bill, arguing the immunity was too broad and that the issue had already been addressed by prior legislation. In discussion, members raised concerns about liability and asked whether a different approach, such as extending the 2017 law transferring Oahu roads in limbo to the counties, would be acceptable; county representatives said that path could be considered if immunity were removed. House Bill 1161, which would authorize counties to use a road usage charge mechanism similar to the state’s, drew support from the Department of Transportation, the Energy Office, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, several county and city offices, and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. Rental car companies and industry groups supported the concept but asked for amendments, including a flat fee instead of a per-mile charge, relief for plug-in hybrid vehicles, and a delayed implementation date. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii also supported relief for hybrids. Members questioned the rental car representatives about the flat-fee proposal, and they said a per-mile charge would be difficult to calculate and pass on to customers. At the end of the joint agenda, the committees deferred decision-making on HB 1161 to Tuesday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m., and the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee also deferred the three measures to that date and time. The Transportation and Culture and the Arts committee then began hearing House Bill 925, which would create a Performing Arts Special Fund, and House Bill 1378, which would establish a Performing Arts Grants Program and Special Fund and revise the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts’ responsibilities and funding sources. HB 925 received support from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and written support or comments from DBEDT, the Hawaii Arts Alliance, and others. HB 1378 drew extensive testimony and discussion focused on preserving arts funding while addressing concerns about the use of Works of Art Special Fund dollars for positions and programming. The Governor’s office said it supported the intent but had concerns; the Attorney General warned that the bill’s cap and transfer provisions were unclear and could affect the tax-exempt status of bond-funded dollars; and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts opposed the measure, urging an audit, tracking of deposits, and a shift of positions and programs to general funds instead of changing the law. The chair explained that the bill was intended to protect arts funding while tightening the legal guardrails around bond-financed dollars and preserving federal support, and asked testimony to focus on new points as the hearing continued.

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• please join more fully in the fight against wasteful, fraudulent, and in some cases often hidden illegal
• 01:38:37.920> cases<01:38:38.840> often<01:38:39.280> hidden<01:38:39.639> illegal
• and in some cases often hidden illegal and in some cases often hidden illegal uses<01:38:40.679>
• 50.360> and levels of economic incompetencies and levels of economic incompetencies and illegalities
• that it makes us Wonder How illegalities that it makes us Wonder How Deep<01:38:53.840> The<01

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met on February 11 and began with introductions from members and staff, who shared brief personal and district facts. Chair Jim Nash then outlined the committee’s goals for the session, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation, the need to address a looming structural deficit, and the committee’s role in moving legislation forward. The committee also reviewed its rules for the year. The main item was House File 3, authored by Chair Nash and referred to Ways and Means. The bill would require the Office of the Legislative Auditor to produce an annual report tracking whether agencies have implemented prior audit and evaluation recommendations, with the goal of improving internal controls, transparency, and accountability and helping legislators make funding decisions. Nash described the bill as a preventative measure to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, and said it was modeled in part on practices used in Colorado. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall testified that the office already produces similar update reports but lacks resources to independently verify many agency responses; she said the bill would provide a framework for more regular reporting and discussion, not a “shame tool.” Ranna Lee of Americans for Prosperity testified in support, saying the bill would increase accountability and transparency for how public agencies manage taxpayer resources. A letter from the Minnesota Council on Nonprofits was also noted in support. Representative Clardy offered the A7 amendment to add an appropriation matching the fiscal note; Nash accepted it, saying savings could be found later in the process. The committee approved the A7 amendment by voice vote. During discussion, Representative Quam supported the bill’s focus on accountability, and Representative Freiberg questioned the Legislative Auditor about the office’s expertise on a specific ambulance-services recommendation in the report. Randall responded that the office’s staff are policy research generalists who use standards, best practices, interviews, surveys, and site visits to develop recommendations, and that the goal is to prompt further discussion rather than require blind acceptance. The transcript ends during that exchange, with no final committee vote on House File 3 shown.

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• support of 3497, and we really think it's an important step to rein in landlord collusion, which has illegally
• So to be clear, like was mentioned before, price fixing is already illegal under the Federal Sherman
• It almost sounds reasonable, but if it's already illegal, then somebody explain to me why this software
• information and coordinating decision-making is already... ...and coordinating decision-making is already illegal

Keywords: 1146, all

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• opinions whereby they stated the taking of or the use of running waters of the state would be an illegal
• what concerns me is that whoever's in that position could change their mind tomorrow and make it illegal
• That's illegal right now? If you don't have a hunting license, yeah.
• That's illegal right now? If you don't have a hunting license, yeah.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• It is currently illegal in the state of Minnesota for local and state level law enforcement to wear masks
• It<00:03:36.720> is<00:03:36.959> currently<00:03:37.519> illegal<00:03:37.840><
• in<00:03:38.000> the<00:03:38.159> state<00:03:38.319> of It is currently illegal
• in the state of It is currently illegal in the state of Minnesota<00:03:39.040> for<00:03:39.440

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House took up a motion to suspend the rules and recall House File 3412 from the Committee on Public Safety, Finance, and Policy so it could receive second and third readings and be placed on final passage. The bill, authored by Representative Finnegan, would prohibit law enforcement officers in Minnesota, including local, state, and federal agents, from wearing masks while on duty, with limited exceptions. Supporters argued the measure would increase transparency, accountability, and public trust, and said masked officers create fear and resemble “secret police,” especially in the context of recent immigration enforcement actions. They also said the state has authority to regulate this area and that the bill would not interfere with essential law enforcement duties. Opponents said the bill was poorly written, unnecessary, and politically motivated, and argued that current and pending laws already address officer identification and badge numbers. Representative Nathe said the bill would allow protesters or rioters to wear masks while restricting law enforcement, and urged a no vote. Representative Roach said the term “secret police” was a made-up political phrase and defended masked ICE agents as necessary for officer safety because they deal with dangerous criminals and could be doxed or targeted. Several members spoke in favor of the motion, including Representatives Curran, Sencer-Mura, and Pinto, who emphasized the importance of public trust and shared personal stories about children, family experiences, and encounters with masked federal agents. They described immigration enforcement incidents involving children and families as frightening and said officers should be identifiable when interacting with the public. The debate included a brief exchange between Representatives Pinto and Roach about whether masked law enforcement should be considered “secret police.” The transcript ends during that discussion and does not include the final vote or disposition of the motion.

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• The most egregious blunders that have occurred in Prattville are first illegally firing the previous
• have occurred in Prattville<00:33:29.440> are<00:33:29.760> first<00:33:30.480> illegally
• <00:33:30.960> firing Prattville are first illegally firing Prattville are first illegally

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• there's a means, motive, and opportunity to do things that are inappropriate, unethical, or even illegal
• :04:50.000> even are inappropriate, unethical or even are inappropriate, unethical or even illegal
• 51.280> this<00:04:51.440> bill<00:04:52.320> attempts<00:04:52.639> to illegal
• So what this bill attempts to illegal.

Keywords: Consideration of HB 10 -- 00:03:22 Consideration of HB 456 -- 00:20:47 Consideration of HB 480 -- 00:31:24, 958, all

Summary: The House State Government Committee met and first considered House Bill 10, sponsored by Rep. Hodgson, as amended by a committee substitute. The bill was described as a transition-period ethics and accountability measure for statewide executive offices. It would require preservation of certain records such as emails and texts related to appointments, permits, pardons, contracts, and settlements; create whistleblower immunity for people providing credible evidence of wrongdoing; add extra review for large settlements and certain no-bid contracts; and extend probation periods for some employees who move back into merit positions near an administration change. Members raised concerns about constitutional issues, the Attorney General’s role, the whistleblower immunity provision, and the impact on merit-system employees and subject-matter experts. The committee substitute was adopted, the bill passed the committee 16-0 with four members passing, and a title amendment was also adopted. The committee then took up House Bill 456, sponsored by Rep. Freeland and presented with Deputy State Treasurer Russell Weber. The bill would designate the fourth week of September as Unclaimed Property Week, remove the requirement that the state treasurer live in Franklin County, allow mineral proceeds such as unpaid royalties to be reported as unclaimed property, and require more complete reporting information from holders. Supporters said the changes would help publicize unclaimed property and improve the return of funds to Kentuckians, noting that the office has returned about $88 million so far. Questions focused on why the residency requirement existed, whether the new week would limit claims, and whether the bill treated all constitutional officers consistently. The sponsor said the week was only promotional and claims could still be filed year-round. During discussion of House Bill 456, the chair asked the sponsor to look into a past $250,000 embezzlement reference mentioned in debate. The bill was then put to a roll call vote and passed the committee with 16 yes votes and four pass votes, and the committee moved a title amendment as well.

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• And the news story reads, "ICE blasts Prince George's County after illegal immigrant convicted of stabbing
• 00:09:18.880> after blasts Prince George's County after blasts Prince George's County after illegal
• immigrant<00:09:20.240> convicted<00:09:20.640> of<00:09:20.800> stabbing illegal
• immigrant convicted of stabbing illegal immigrant convicted of stabbing is<00:09:22.320> released

Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, February 2, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House took up House Bill 444, Public Safety, Immigration Enforcement Agreements Prohibition, which would end 287(g) agreements and related formal understandings with federal immigration authorities. The main debate centered on whether the bill would interfere with the transfer of detainees to ICE and whether counties should be required to give advance notice before release. The sponsor argued the bill should be amended to require 48-hour notice and transfer of convicted detainees, saying it would protect public safety while respecting detainee rights. Opponents said the amendment was unnecessary because notice is already given in practice and that the bill would not allow holding anyone beyond a court-ordered release time. Members discussed a recent news story about a Prince George’s County detainee who was released after serving time and later picked up by ICE, using it as an example of why clearer procedures were needed. The floor leader and other opponents responded that the person had been released by court order and that the proposed amendment would not have changed that outcome. A delegate from Prince George’s County said the county followed standard correctional procedures, checked for detainers, notified ICE, and could not lawfully hold the person once the judge ordered release. A delegate from Baltimore County argued that formal agreements and MOUs with ICE are necessary because informal arrangements are inconsistent and detainers are often ignored; another member cited Baltimore County detainer statistics to support that point. The first amendment to HB 444 was put to a roll call vote and failed, with 36 votes in the negative. After that, a second amendment was offered that would ban arrest quotas, drone use in law enforcement, warrantless unmanned aerial surveillance, and no-knock warrants. The sponsor described it as a civil-liberties measure aimed at preventing quota-driven policing and intrusive surveillance. The transcript ends while that second amendment is being introduced and explained, before any final action on it is shown.

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• The second is, stemming the flow of illegal drugs and really destructive community-destroying drugs like
• And investing in addressing the fentanyl crisis, illegal drug trade, and our mental and behavioral health
• that many community members are upset about when it comes to homelessness in a city are things like illegal
• being left too often in medicine cabinets, etc. and wind up in other people's hands, and 4 out of 5 illegal

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• They're getting these guns illegally.
• or attempts to lure or entice a child in person into a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for an illegal
• legislation increases the penalty for offenses of luring or enticing a child under the age of 12 for an illegal
• It makes it illegal to purchase, possess, manufacture, or distribute a license plate obscuring device

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee heard a series of bills, beginning with HB 759, which would lower Florida’s minimum age to purchase or transfer firearms from 21 to 18. The bill drew strong opposition from gun-violence prevention groups, Parkland survivors and families, and several members who argued the current law was enacted after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting and should not be reversed. Supporters, including gun-rights advocates and some members, argued 18-year-olds are legal adults who serve in the military, vote, and should have full Second Amendment rights. After debate, the committee voted 13-5 to report HB 759 favorably. The committee then unanimously approved HB 431, extending Level 2 background screening requirements for youth athletic coaches through July 1, 2026, and HB 231, which keeps certain medical examiner information confidential, both with little opposition. It also approved HB 663, increasing penalties for unlawfully using tracking devices or apps in furtherance of dangerous crimes, after adopting a technical amendment, and HB 845, which clarifies the intake process for Veterans Treatment Court and removes Veterans Hall of Fame language from the bill. Each of those measures passed without recorded opposition. Members also approved PCS for HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, which creates a sentencing multiplier for aggravated animal cruelty cases. The bill was presented as a response to a high-profile dog abuse case and was supported by animal welfare and law enforcement groups; members cited animal cruelty as a predictor of broader violence. The committee then approved HB 1021, allowing active law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at sporting events, after debate over identification, venue procedures, and whether the bill should extend more broadly; it passed 16-1. Finally, HB 653, adding aggravating factors for capital felonies involving the assassination or attempted assassination of a head of state, was reported favorably after brief discussion about federal penalties and deterrence. The transcript ends as the committee begins hearing HB 6025, a repeal bill related to emergency restrictions on firearms during local states of emergency, but the discussion is cut off before action is taken.

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• Pregnancy discrimination has been illegal in Minnesota since 1977, and it can include an employer denying
• having better inclusive policies. pregnancy discrimination has been pregnancy discrimination has been illegal
• <00:20:41.200> in<00:20:41.360> Minnesota<00:20:41.919> since illegal in Minnesota
• since illegal in Minnesota since 1977<00:20:44.159> and<00:20:44.280> it<00:20:44.400>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . >> I understand what the previous speaker is saying, but due to illegal drugs, we understand the paraphernalia
• So, again, we're allowing, not allowing, but we are making provisions for people continue to do illegal

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• You see, once upon a time, a previous owner of the site had operated this landfill illegally for years
• department has the ability to identify, investigate, and prosecute the owners of sites disposing waste illegally

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee met to hear Senate Bill 1586, sponsored by Senator Ben Brown, which would address abandoned, ownerless landfills in Missouri. Brown described a constituent’s discovery of contamination near an abandoned landfill in St. Clair and argued the state has at least 29 similar sites, creating risks to water supplies and public health. He said the bill evolved through multiple versions and now keeps the solid waste districts intact while redirecting 10% of tipping fees to fund environmental studies, investigation, remediation, and management of ownerless landfills. The bill also would clarify seller disclosure requirements by requiring written, dated notice delivered by mail. Members questioned the fiscal impact and whether the 10% diversion would effectively amount to a larger share of district revenues. Brown said he was open to further discussion but emphasized the need to fund at least initial studies and to create an interim committee for broader stakeholder input next year. Supportive testimony came from University of Missouri engineering dean Marisa Crusoe, who said the bill provides both a clearer regulatory framework and a stable funding stream, and that studies are a necessary first step to determine cleanup costs and potential reuse of the sites. Opposition testimony came from solid waste district representatives, including Chris Busson, Diana Bryant, and Lacey Miller. They argued the districts already perform important recycling and household hazardous waste functions, that the proposed cut would significantly reduce local programs and staffing, and that DNR already has authority to address abandoned landfills. They also said the districts are subject to oversight and that the system has generally worked, while warning that consolidation or funding cuts would harm local recycling, grants, and hazardous waste services. No vote was taken, and the hearing concluded without further business.