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• driving as a crime of violence.
• driving as a crime of violence.
• Those are just a few of the enumerated crimes that would be listed as crimes of violence.
• They commit a crime. It’s assigned to a judge. So that’s purely—” “They commit a crime.
• Like any other crime. Okay, thank you. Like any other crime. Okay, thank you.

Bills: HR115, HR116, HR117, HR118, HR112, HR113, HR114, HCR51, HCR52, SCR18, SCR20, SB14, SB76, SB118, SB142, SB156, SB170, SB197, SB234, SB258, SB287, SB288, SB313, SB315, SB393, SB396, SB426, SB427, HCR7, HB76, HB84, HB132, HB181, HB210, HB250, HB265, HB275, HB291, HB322, HB342, HB457, HB475, HB477, HB486, HB616, HB635, HB639, HB690, HB740, HB757, HB761, HB766, HB774, HB808, HB855, HB866, HB872, HB883, HB886, HB903, HB949, HB962, HB996, HB1003, HB1036, HB1054, HB1071, HB1076, HB1078, HB1113, HB1132, HB1146, HB1232, HB1233, HR15, HR20, HCR14, HCR6, HCR19, HCR10, HR74, HCR26, HCR35, HB98, HB108, HB131, HB151, HB161, HB288, HB294, HB305, HB310, HB320, HB336, HB380, HB392, HB403, HB420, HB459, HB476, HB540, HB615, HB631, HB637, HB648, HB665, HB682, HB789, HB813, HB815, HB835, HB870, HB905, HB915, HB933, HB938, HB987, HB1040, HB51, HB82, HB143, HB145, HB160, HB180, HB192, HB393, HB430, HB445, HB506, HB515, HB521, HB565, HB590, HB614, HB638, HB670, HB672, HB685, HB692, HB752, HB773, HB781, HB799, HB860, HB874, HB887, HB917, HB937, HB956, HB965, HB972, HB977, HB982, HB1006, HB1010, HB1044, HB1072, HB1088, HB1179, HB1200, HB81, HB400, HB154, HB410, HB463, HB827, HB868, HB952, HB953, HB140, HB750, HB911, HB52, HB961, HB399, HB401, HB901, HB9, HB58, HB193, HB284, HB570, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB733

Keywords: Kappa Alpha Psi, fraternity, Louisiana, commemoration, community engagement, recognition, state championship, basketball, sports achievement, school commendation, commendation, athletics, team sports, youth, community recognition, water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee

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• But quantum computers are a billion times a billion faster than your classic computer.
• When I say change the world of computing, I'm referring to the fact that quantum computers require orders
• While not replacing them, quantum computers can add new computing capabilities.
• While not replacing them, quantum computers can add new computing capabilities that do more with less
• and cooling computers.

Summary: The Assembly Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee met in person and established quorum after beginning briefly as a subcommittee. The committee adopted its rules and then heard several bills focused on economic recovery, housing, technology, retail theft, and utility infrastructure. AB 265 (Caloza) would create a $100 million state-funded small business and nonprofit recovery program for organizations affected by declared emergencies; it drew broad support from small business, nonprofit, chamber, city, and community groups, with no opposition voiced. AB 797 (Harabedian) proposed a zero-cost state financing structure using CRA-backed securities to help community nonprofits buy wildfire-damaged properties at fair market value and prevent predatory investor purchases; it was presented as a community stabilization tool and received support from the California Community Foundation, with no opposition. AB 940 (Wicks/Ellis) would establish quantum innovation zones to strengthen California’s quantum computing economy, and AB 949 (Shiavo) would create a retail theft grant program for small businesses to fund security improvements and theft prevention measures; both bills were supported by business and university witnesses, though one member said they would not vote for AB 949 due to concerns about broader crime policy. AB 1347 (Carrillo) proposed a pilot program to speed utility interconnections in priority growth regions, including allowing developers to trade expedited connections for upfront infrastructure cost recovery and use microgrids in some cases; it had no opposition in the hearing. Committee members generally expressed support for the bills, especially those aimed at disaster recovery and small business resilience. Questions on AB 940 focused on where quantum innovation zones might be located and how local governments and universities would coordinate; the author and witnesses said the zones should be open statewide and could build on existing research centers such as Berkeley, Stanford, Caltech, UCSB, UCLA, and UCSC. On AB 797, members discussed the need to protect homeowners from below-market offers after wildfires. On AB 949, the author emphasized that modest grants could help small businesses make security upgrades and prevent repeated theft losses. The committee voted to send AB 265, AB 797, AB 940, AB 949, and AB 1347 forward, generally on party-line or near-unanimous votes, with the bills reported out of committee and placed on call as needed. The consent calendar, including AB 254, AB 415, AB 655, AB 1232, AB 1254, AB 1477, and HR 27, was also approved. The hearing adjourned at 10:33 a.m.

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• And that's retail crime. The emphasis in the past several years has been organized crime.
• Or so, when you authorized the organized crime by multi-organized crime task force, we stood up two units
• And so, the same thing with sex crimes cases.
• I guess controversial crimes are a little bit lower.
• We no longer lease computers. And we've outright bought our computers that we use.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Given the unfortunate statistics of commission of these crimes in the Commonwealth, we believe we are
• Given the unfortunate statistics of commission of these crimes in the Commonwealth, we believe we are
• Given the unfortunate statistics of commission of these crimes in the Commonwealth, we believe we are
• </c><00:35:22.680><c> forensic</c> detective and a computer forensic detective and a computer forensic
• </c><00:35:30.560><c> etc</c> think cell phones laptops computers etc think cell phones laptops computers

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:19 Auditor of Public Accounts 00:01:07 Office of Secretary of State 00:10:22 Kentucky State Treasury 00:17:51 Office of Attorney General 00:28:50, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government met for its first meeting and heard budget-related presentations from the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Secretary of State, with the Treasurer beginning a presentation at the end of the transcript. Auditor Allison Ball reviewed her office’s 2024 and early 2025 work, including hundreds of county and state audits, several special examinations, and ongoing reviews such as the kinship care funding issue, the Kentucky Department of Education audit, and the Jefferson County Public Schools audit. She said her office is focused on waste, fraud, abuse, and legal compliance, and asked the committee to consider future budget changes, including aligning her appropriation with restricted funding and restoring a stronger performance-audit function. She also highlighted audits that exposed serious problems, including the Department of Juvenile Justice review, and said those reports are intended to serve as models for other entities to avoid similar failures. Secretary of State Michael Adams said his office is self-sustaining through fees and does not need tax dollars, but asked for greater access to its own revenues and more flexibility in using them. He highlighted the Safe at Home address confidentiality program, saying recent changes expanded protections for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, and that the program has grown rapidly while remaining funded by offender fines. Adams also urged lawmakers to again adjust county election funding for inflation, noting the current per-voter and per-precinct amounts were set decades ago. In questioning, Representative Hart asked whether the Safe at Home program was self-funding; Adams replied that it covers only about 10% of its operating cost and said the best solution would be to let the office use more of the revenue it already collects rather than rely on tax dollars. Treasurer Martin Medcafe, introduced with staff member Russell Weber, praised the General Assembly’s fiscal discipline and described the Treasury’s work in managing state funds. He reported strong results from the Unclaimed Property Fund, saying the office returned $35.5 million to Kentuckians in its first year and $3.8 million in the first month of the current year, and said the State Investments Commission generated $682 million in returns last year. He also highlighted financial literacy efforts through the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission and said the Treasury is helping manage opioid settlement funds, which are now earning up to $200,000 per month through investment. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• The FBI annual internet crime report lists over 9,300 reports of real estate-related cybercrime nationally
• A lot of people who are older didn't grow up with the computer industry, so they don't use computers
• One of the things I read is that you probably missed the FBI annual internet crime report listed 9,300
• reports of real estate related cyber crimes nationally, $173 million.
• I know we're not getting an NDI for all new computer systems in 115 counties.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2103, sponsored by Representative Amato, which would strengthen penalties and procedures related to property fraud and notary fraud. Amato described cases of fraudulent deed filings and home title theft, saying the bill would raise penalties for filing false documents, increase penalties for notary misconduct and seal misuse, require signage warning of penalties, and create a clearer expedited judicial review process for victims. Testimony from the Recorder’s Association, Missouri Bankers Association, land title interests, and a public advocate generally supported the bill as a needed deterrent, while noting that no measure would stop all fraud. Witnesses said recorders already offer property alert systems in many counties, but emphasized that the bill would improve enforcement and victim remedies. No opposition testimony was offered, and the hearing was closed. The committee then heard House Bill 2423, sponsored by Vice Chair Oehlerking, which would update the fee structure for the Division of Finance, a fee-funded agency that regulates banks and non-bank consumer credit companies. Oehlerking and the Division’s commissioner said current statutory fees are outdated and no longer cover oversight costs, especially as online lending has changed the industry; the bill would let the director adjust fees within capped ranges, create a consumer licensing fund, and exempt small and independent lenders from the increase. Bankers, installment lenders, and consumer credit groups supported the measure, saying it would help retain experienced examiners and keep the agency properly funded. One public advocate opposed the bill as another fee burden likely to be passed on to consumers. No vote was taken. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2473, sponsored by Representative Voss, which would clarify how real estate brokers may handle interest earned on escrow or trust funds. Voss said the bill is a cleanup measure from a prior session and would allow brokers to keep and withdraw interest earned on client funds within 30 days, while maintaining the prohibition on commingling personal funds with client money beyond the existing $1,000 allowance. A witness from the public advocate’s office supported the bill in principle but argued for tighter limits on personal funds in broker accounts and suggested the interest should belong to the property seller. Another member raised a possible wording change to “transfer” rather than “withdraw,” but the sponsor said the term was intended broadly. The hearing closed without opposition testimony or action.

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• </c> have suffered the most heinous crime have suffered the most heinous crime against<00:15:02.000><
• ><c> policy</c> our email and computer policy our email and computer policy is<00:52:27.520><c> old.
• Madam Chair, is there a way that I can hook up my computer? Can I hook up my computer?
• Can I hook up my computer? I do not know Can I hook up my computer?
• a crime, it also enhances and a crime, it also enhances and strengthens<01:26:45.920><c> whistleblower

Bills: HF3643, HF4470, HF4462, HF4366, HF4172, HF3629, HF4356, HF3093

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, HF4470

Transcript Highlights:

• We keep talking about whether a computer can drive the truck or not.
• I'm sure a computer can drive the truck.
• Computers are not always right. They're close, and I got to say that.
• Maybe these computer cars can. Real quick, maybe. Oh, sorry.
• violent hate crimes.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House Bills 2069 and 2208, which would create a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles in Missouri. Bill sponsors Rep. Brandon Phelps and Rep. Mayhew argued the bills would modernize the state, improve safety, attract economic development, and allow autonomous ride-hailing services to operate under rules covering titling, registration, insurance, law enforcement interaction, and emergency procedures. Members questioned the sponsors extensively about safety data, data privacy, liability, insurance, law enforcement protocols, rural broadband, local control, and whether the language could also apply to commercial trucks; sponsors said the framework was intended to be broad, but that commercial deployment would be addressed through Department of Public Safety rules and future regulation if needed. Waymo representatives testified in support, saying the company already operates driverless service in several major cities, is mapping St. Louis, and has safety data showing fewer collisions than human drivers. They said the company uses cameras, lidar, radar, remote assistance, and redundancy systems, and that it keeps only necessary data while using privacy protections such as face-blurring and data-wiping policies. They also said the vehicles are designed to recognize emergency scenes and nonfunctional intersections, and that they worked with city officials during a San Francisco power outage that delayed some vehicles. Supporters including Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Americans for Prosperity said autonomous vehicles could reduce impaired-driving crashes, improve transportation access, and encourage innovation. Opposition came primarily from Teamsters representatives, who argued the bill’s language could open the door to autonomous commercial trucks and threaten trucking jobs, fuel-tax revenue, and roadside businesses. They said human drivers are still needed to inspect equipment, respond to changing weather and road conditions, and handle emergencies that a computer may miss, and they questioned the accuracy of claims about a truck-driver shortage. A firefighter/emergency responder also testified against the bill, saying expanded driverless taxi operations could create risks for first responders and the public unless emergency-response protections are stronger. No vote was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• We did hear my bill last year to fund crime victim services.
• place to go when they are experiencing violence and crime.
• Crime victim services coalitions and our Crime victim services coalitions and our member<01:40:09.200
• </c> computer terminal. computer terminal.
• </c> uh victims of the uh underlying crimes uh victims of the uh underlying crimes for<02:26:50.200><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> cause that the person committed a crime cause that the person committed a crime um<00:03:22.879>
• </c><00:03:50.879><c> was</c> be a reasonable belief that a crime was be a reasonable belief that a crime
• Um, I'm not sure what the crime.
• </c> enforcement talk about to fight crime enforcement talk about to fight crime the<00:24:19.440><c>
• </c> amendment just says committed a crime amendment just says committed a crime and<00:31:46.080><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• with law enforcement, prosecutors, and retailers to address the problem of organized retail crime in
• the state. ...to address the problem of organized retail crime in the state.
• Similarly, advanced computing is an area of opportunity.
• We are uniquely positioned to be the Silicon Valley of quantum computing.
• Maryland recently committed $1 billion to develop quantum. computing, and Illinois has committed $500

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• physical presence of that grandchild and the voice to try and convince them to commit a financial crime
• Do your updates, your home computers—all of those things are pervasive.
• and convince them to commit a a to try and convince them to commit a a financial<00:08:32.120><c> crime
• /c><00:08:32.680><c> theft</c><00:08:33.399><c> through</c><00:08:33.640><c> Swindle</c> financial crime
• or theft through Swindle financial crime or theft through Swindle and<00:08:34.599><c> to</c><00:08:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It was subject to computer fraud and abuse. That is 1030, 20701.
• It's a federal crime.
• That is a crime. It is not a glitch. This individual lives in Africa.
• That's a crime. I saw the name on that. That's Lydia something. No, that's just That's a crime.
• That in itself is a crime, according to the hobble.

Bills: SB1037, SB1040, SB1259, SB1281

Keywords: elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway, tabulation equipment, secretary of state, certification, decertification, HAVA, Help America Vote Act, ballot images, audit logs

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• These crimes have real consequences.
• We are seeing that organized crime... Young boys for money.
• completely computer-generated images.
• I oversee our computer crimes unit. And I want to thank you also.
• I oversee our computer crimes unit. And I want to thank you also.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• </c> right to compute to average citizens. right to compute to average citizens.
• Thank you. commit a crime, right? When you use a commit a crime, right?
• </c> run software on your own computer. run software on your own computer.
• </c> computational resources. computational resources.
• </c> Not bad at all. computing too much. Not bad at all. computing too much.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We're a crime-free city now, but we still need this exorbitant amount of judges to tackle the crime that's
• “What do I think has caused the reduction in crime?
• Well, you know, I think we have seen a national reduction in crime.
• So in Orleans Parish, somebody goes on a crime spree.
• dockets are Revised Statute 14 crimes of violence.

Bills: HB141, HB178, HB179, HB187, HB188, HB527, HB782, HB911, HB916

Keywords: court proceedings, transcription, criminal law, recording, judicial discretion, court reporters, record retention, criminal cases, civil cases, legal proceedings, judicial administration, Louisiana Supreme Court, court reporting services, digital reporting, remote proceedings, virtual courts, court reporter fees, judicial district, statewide revision, costs

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• tablet gaming system or a to a computer tablet gaming system or a to a computer tablet gaming system
• such as this so I committing uh crimes such as this so I committing uh crimes such as this so I am no
• that's anybody committing anous crimes that's anybody committing anous crimes that's not it but when
• officers that know something about crime officers that know something about crime and know something
• I I think it was put in a crime I I think it was put in a crime I I think it was put in a committee

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• And if there's crimes... That should be allowed so that we can protect children.
• our officers, you know, investigate crimes there.
• Our officers, you know, investigate crimes there.
• And that gets put in the computer.
• The make of the vehicle was, what time, what area, and that gets put in the computer.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5995, SB5831, SB6134, SB6136, SB6137, HB2689, SB5922, SB5944, SB5957, SB5988, SB5994, SB6011, SB6065, SB6103, SB6151, SB6244, SB5420, SB5868, SB6044, SB6132, SJM8002, HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6137, SB6244, SB5420, SB5868, SB6044, SB6132, SJM8002

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives

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• He's trying to sort his computer out. I gotcha. Well, good morning.
• And that little check box, 'Have you ever been convicted of a crime?'
• In the nursing profession, there is a box, but it does not say crime. It says felony.
• It may be somebody that has never been convicted of a crime before.
• Just so you know, the timer that's on display seems to not be responding to my computer, so I'm using

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1023, which would require optometrists to conduct eye exams according to community standard of care at a recommended one-year interval, while allowing prescriptions to be extended up to two years or shortened based on risk factors. The sponsor described it as a compromise to reduce confusion and align prescription validity with medical judgment. The Arizona Optometric Association supported the bill, saying it codifies best practice and gives clearer standards for patients and practitioners. The committee voted 7-0 to give SB 1023 a do pass recommendation. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1013, a merit-based public hiring bill that would prohibit state and local public employers from using hiring or personnel policies based on race, ethnicity, sex, or national origin, while preserving compliance with anti-discrimination laws. An amendment was offered and adopted to clarify that the bill would not limit voluntary veterans’ preference employment policies. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill ensures public jobs are awarded based on qualifications, experience, and merit, and several witnesses testified in favor, including representatives from Do No Harm. Opponents argued the bill could undermine diversity efforts and existing equity-focused hiring practices, and several members raised concerns about the veterans’ preference language and the definition of merit. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment and then voted 4-3 to give SB 1013, as amended, a do pass recommendation.

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• Good afternoon, and welcome to today's hearing on crimes.
• Commit a crime, yes. Okay. Thank you. Commit a crime, yes. Okay. Thank you.
• That no process in a group and in that group who has committed a crime, and for that crime, condemn a
• We create crimes, we add time, we take away time, and sometimes we get rid of crime. ...we create crimes
• intent of a crime and be involved.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with procedural remarks and acknowledgments of Rosh Hashanah, followed by testimony on several criminal justice bills before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. A major focus was S. 1061, the “Raise the Age” bill, which would gradually move 18- to 20-year-olds into the juvenile justice system. Supporters included youth and young adult advocates, former juvenile court Judge Jay Blitzman, ACLU and CPCS representatives, Roca, United Way, Citizens for Juvenile Justice, and Senator Brendan Crichton. They argued that young adults are still developmentally immature, that juvenile court services improve education and rehabilitation, and that adult-system involvement leads to higher recidivism and racial disparities. Committee members asked practical questions about how the bill would work, and witnesses explained that it would expand access to juvenile court diversion, probation, and DYS services for the covered age group. The chairs also noted a notice issue, clarifying that the hearing had been posted seven days in advance rather than the usual ten. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to revise accomplice and joint venture murder liability and sentencing. Representative Sam Montaño and Senator Liz Miranda supported the reform, arguing that current law can impose life sentences on people with limited or no knowledge of a killing and that the doctrine contributes to racial bias and disproportionate punishment. A law professor, a former defendant, and advocates from the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls described cases where people were punished far beyond their actual role and said the bill would better align charges and sentences with individual culpability. Related testimony also supported a proportionality-focused reform to reduce the harshness of joint venture sentencing. Several other public safety and criminal justice bills drew testimony. Senator Robin Kennedy supported a bill redefining strangulation in domestic violence law, saying the current “substantial pressure” standard is too vague and that strangulation is often lethal without visible injury. District Attorney Ryan and a retail business executive backed a bill on organized retail theft, saying it would give prosecutors more flexible charging options and better address coordinated theft rings. Representative Vieira and the family of Kiana Barros urged action on Kiana’s Law, which would improve restraining-order notification and enforcement after Barros’s daughter was killed after an order was not served. The hearing also included support for the HALO Act, which would create a 25-foot safety zone around first responders and penalize harassment or obstruction, and for a bill to enhance courthouse security by creating specific protections for judges and their families. No votes were taken during the hearing."} 0}]}

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• This is an image of a Zebra mobile computer.
• It also has powerful computational techniques that it uses to mine that information.
• People, most of whom are not suspected of any crime, retain the data for months, years.
• I know that we all want to solve crimes and seek justice for victims, and data is evidence.
• I know that we all want to solve crimes and seek justice for victims, and data is evidence.

Keywords: 988, house, all