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• conditions, at least one audible emergency surface signaling device, and then on top of that a dive computer
• conditions, at least one audible emergency surface signaling device, and then on top of that a dive computer
• conditions, at least one audible emergency surface signaling device, and then on top of that a dive computer
• top of that signaling device and then on top of that a<00:53:29.599><c> dive</c><00:53:29.920><c> computer
• so that they can a dive computer so that they can understand<00:53:31.559><c> where</c><00:53:31.760

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> as important as adults in crimes. as important as adults in crimes.
• or of a violent crime.
• </c> felony crime or of a violent crime. felony crime or of a violent crime.
• </c> a crime happened. a crime happened.
• ,</c> statute of limitations for sex crimes, statute of limitations for sex crimes, which<01:31:53.560

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It doesn't create any new crimes.
• Any crime carrying more than one year in jail, you lose your gun rights.
• Any crime carrying more than one year in jail, you lose your gun rights.
• or sex crimes, and I welcome this board's questions.
• Our list of crimes of violence changes fairly frequently in this state.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• The "shall" will be applicable to the violent crimes that are listed there in the amendment.
• So what this does is if you commit a crime against a minor, it's upgraded.
• So this is just essentially an enhanced penalty from having committed another crime.
• Currently, it's a crime to possess one of these, but this takes it a step further.
• SB108 is going to provide for the establishment of a new crime in the state of Alabama.

Bills: HB2, HB43, HB49, HB94, HB137, HB156, HB200, HB250, HB3, HB42

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, out-of-state warrants, law enforcement, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, tax exemption, seafood, retail sales

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• When they reoffend or commit a new crime, this is a way to hold them accountable.
• Dwight Hudson, present in support, Right on Crime, does not wish to speak.
• I serve as the state director for Right on Crime here in Louisiana.
• And in that... ...solutions resulting in less crime, fewer victims, and safer communities.
• Smart on Crime.

Summary: The committee first handled several criminal justice bills related to evidence, juror privacy, probation, and sex offender supervision. HB 95, by Rep. Lecombe, updates an older statute to allow electronic access to videotaped forensic interviews of protected persons for prosecutors, defense counsel, courts, and other authorized persons; it was reported favorably. HB 55, by Rep. Villio, prohibits public disclosure of juror identifying information such as names, addresses, and contact information; after testimony from District Attorney Tony Clayton about juror harassment and intimidation, the committee adopted a small amendment removing outdated language and reported the bill favorably with amendments. HB 125, by Rep. Horton, revises supervised release for certain sex offenders to address jurisdiction and notification issues, especially when violations occur outside Louisiana; after testimony from DOC and probation and parole officials and a witness describing victim-protection monitoring, it was reported favorably with amendments. HB 158, also by Rep. Horton, increases the maximum custodial treatment period for technical probation violations from 90 to 180 days, but witnesses raised concerns that the language was too broad and could impose extra jail time beyond treatment; the author agreed to work on clarifying language before floor debate, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 169, by Rep. Horton, makes probationers or parolees responsible for extradition costs if they are able to pay, and it was reported favorably. The committee then considered HB 133, by Rep. Newell, which strengthens penalties and treatment requirements for battery of a school teacher and related offenses. A large amendment package was adopted to add aggravated battery and second-degree battery involving students or school employees, define terms, require counseling and evaluations in certain juvenile cases, and adjust juvenile disposition provisions. Teachers and supporters testified about assaults in schools and the need to protect educators, while district attorneys warned that some of the amended language—especially the shift to “serious bodily injury” and some definitional changes—could make prosecutions harder or create unintended constitutional issues. Rep. Newell agreed to continue working with prosecutors to tighten the language before the bill reaches the floor, and HB 133 was reported favorably as amended. Later, the committee heard HB 821 by Rep. McFarland, which moves the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools from GOSEP to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement; the change was described as largely administrative and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also took up HB 399 by Rep. Zerang, which extends the terminally ill/incapacitated inmate release window from 60 to 120 days. Secretary Gary Westcott and DOC officials explained that the program is tightly vetted, applies to inmates who are truly at end of life, and includes victim notification and maximum supervision; supporters, including medical and faith-based witnesses, emphasized dignity, hospice care, and the practical need for more time to complete release planning. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, HB 296 by Rep. Knox repeals the inactive Reentry Advisory Council and the Offender Rehabilitation Workforce Development Act, and HB 168 by Rep. Freiburg creates a transitional reentry program for female parolees within six months of release; both were presented as public-safety and reentry measures, with strong support from reentry advocates, business groups, and faith-based organizations, and both were reported favorably.

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• is up for certain offenses or when and if a crime spike happened.
• But in most cases, juvenile crime has gone down.
• With more serious crimes coming into our care.
• And these, or some of these crimes, for auto theft, for crimes with firearms and more serious crimes,
• But it needs to be based on the nature of their crime.

Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee held a work session on juvenile rehabilitation trends and then a hearing on Senate Bill 6062. The work session featured a national overview from NCSL, DCYF updates on Green Hill, Harbor Heights, and community transition services, and local/community perspectives from Pierce County, Team Child, and Northwest Credible Messengers. The national presentation described broad juvenile justice trends, including limits on extreme sentencing, expanded diversion and due process protections, reduced fines and fees, record clearing, and changes in juvenile court jurisdiction. Committee members asked about juvenile crime trends and overcrowding, and the presenter noted that crime has generally decreased overall since 2020, though some offenses have risen in some places and overcrowding remains an issue in certain states. DCYF reported on its behavior management system, Harbor Heights opening as relief for overcrowding, Green Hill population pressures, and expansion of community transition services. Officials said the behavior management system is intended to improve safety, consistency, and restorative accountability, while Harbor Heights has added programming and family engagement but still faces space, IT, and medical-infrastructure challenges. Green Hill leaders said reduced population has improved stability, programming, and use-of-force outcomes, but overcrowding remains a concern. DCYF also highlighted an ombuds process, family listserv updates, staffing changes, and a proposed budget request for additional JR capacity and staffing. Pierce County described its long-running detention reform work, reduced average daily detention population, and plans for a new juvenile justice center, while Team Child and Northwest Credible Messengers emphasized community-based supports, culturally responsive services, healing-centered engagement, and reentry planning. Senate Bill 6062 was then briefed as a measure revising juvenile sentencing and JR placement rules. The bill would require courts to grant suspended disposition alternatives in eligible cases unless the court finds community supervision would not adequately protect the community, expand eligibility for certain sentencing alternatives, require midpoint review hearings, and set rules for transfers from JR to DOC when facilities exceed 105% of rated bed capacity. The committee also voted to waive the five-day notice rule for hearings on Senate Bills 6319 and 5979, and that motion passed. During public testimony on SB 6062, youth from Green Hill supported the bill and asked for clearer standards around DOC transfers, while DCYF supported efforts to reduce JR population but said the bill needs stronger emergency transfer language to address overcrowding at Green Hill. Committee members and the bill sponsor emphasized rehabilitation, individualized sentencing, and the need to balance community safety with better placement and services for youth.

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• Because that's where the money is,' the biggest number of people who are victims of these financial crimes
• Those crimes are prosecuted right now if they can't actually find the person to start with.
• Those crimes are prosecuted right now if they can't actually find the person to start with.
• Those crimes are prosecuted right now if they can't actually find the person to start with.
• , and this kind of financial crime doesn't stop the crime.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I do understand the situation with crime, but if we're going to look at crime, let's look at it for everybody
• . ...crime, let's look at it for everybody.
• They're already on edge. crimes.
• leading up to the petty crimes leading up to the worst crime.
• But still, more crime than anybody else.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• . crimes. crimes.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Someone commits a crime. &gt;&gt; Someone commits a crime.
• </c> is a crime, right? is a crime, right? &gt;&gt; It<00:21:28.480><c> can</c><00:21:28.559><c> be.
• , whether it be a very serious crime or...”
• , whether it be a very serious crime or...”

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• And fourth, it requires the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy, or OCVA, to inform victims and survivors
• And fourth, it requires the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy, or OCVA, to inform victims and survivors
• The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy, or OCVA, would inform victims and survivors in felony cases about
• It's unreasonable and it's a disservice to victims of serious violent crime.
• It's unreasonable and it's a disservice to victims of serious violent crime.

Summary: The House Community Safety Committee met in executive session on February 2, 2026, to consider several bills. Staff summarized bills on reentry and earned release time (HB 1239), assault with sexual motivation (HB 2310), extraordinary medical placement (HB 2490), Office of Independent Investigations reporting rules (HB 2508), stalking supervision (HB 2510), nitrous oxide restrictions (HB 2532), and inmate funds/indigency thresholds (HB 2539). HB 2220 was bumped to the next day, and the committee later deferred action on HB 2490. On HB 1239, the committee considered multiple amendments. Amendments to require additional community custody supervision, reduce the earned release increase for serious violent and Class A sex offenses to 20%, and bar earned release from being used if parole is later established were all rejected. Amendments excluding sexual motivation enhancements from earned release calculations and adding a second DOC pilot program for incarcerated survivors at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton were adopted. The committee then reported out the amended substitute bill on a 5-4 vote, with members debating public safety, victim impacts, sentencing fairness, and DOC workload. HB 2310, which elevates fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation to a Class C felony for offenders with specified criminal history, was reported out unanimously. HB 2508 was amended to narrow immediate reporting requirements for non-deadly force incidents and in-custody deaths, then passed unanimously. HB 2510, requiring DOC supervision for people convicted of stalking in community custody, also passed unanimously. HB 2532 passed unanimously after an amendment adding a veterinary-care exception to the nitrous oxide offense. HB 2539, which raises the inmate indigency threshold to $100 and, in the substitute, removes the telephone-services deduction exemption, passed on a 6-3 vote. The committee adjourned after stating it would return the next day to act on the remaining bills.

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• According to the Uniform Crime Reporting System, the arrest rate for violent crimes in New Mexico has
• From 2010 to 2022, there was a 61% decline in the arrest rate for violent crimes.
• The FBI is discussing the violent index crimes.
• Violent crimes are down. So, can we take that from this?
• And so this does show that arrests for violent crimes are going down.

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• scenes and helping solve crimes.
• Crimes get solved.
• Crime reduction—where is the judiciary at this hearing?
• Reducing crime, that surely is the goal of our civilized society, should be—” “Crime, that surely is
• prevent crime in our local communities.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met to continue its review of the county sheriffs’ role in corrections, reentry, and public safety. After approving the prior meeting minutes, the sheriffs completed a lengthy presentation describing how their offices provide regional jail services, women’s programming, mental health and substance use treatment, reentry support, community partnerships, and auxiliary public safety functions such as BCI work, TRIAD, Meals on Wheels, and event support. They emphasized that services are tailored to local needs, that women’s facilities are designed to keep mothers close to family and support reunification, and that programming, housing, and job placement are central to reducing recidivism. They also discussed challenges including K2/synthetic drugs in facilities, gang classification and separation, and the difficulty justice-involved people face obtaining IDs and birth certificates, especially for people from Puerto Rico. Commission members generally praised the sheriffs’ work and asked for more detail on how regional women’s facilities operate, how community-provider cuts might affect reentry services, how no-cost phone/tablet communication is balanced against programming time, and what the most essential programs are if funding is reduced. The sheriffs said programming must come first, identified mental health, substance use treatment, domestic violence programming, and housing/job placement as critical, and explained that community organizations and the Registry of Motor Vehicles are key partners in reentry. They also described their approach to gang management through classification, separation, and information sharing, and noted that the Registry has become more flexible but Real ID requirements have made documentation barriers more significant. The commission chair stressed that the purpose of the study is collaboration and improving system performance, not an adversarial effort against the sheriffs or a decarceration debate. Members noted that future meetings would hear from probation in June and the Department of Correction in July, and that the commission would continue gathering information before deciding on next steps. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• The issues, it was not profitable, and it was crime.
• And I just think that, you know, the crime problems, yes.
• Well, you reduce the number of staff, you're going to open the door for more crime. All right.
• And they are fed up with all the crime.
• Well, I don’t think— I think it’s the city’s responsibility to address crime in the community.

Bills: SB5379, SB6106, SB6147, SB6180, SB5927, SB6287

Keywords: interest arbitration, parks and recreation, public employees, labor relations, employee rights, laid-off employees act, WARN notice, mass layoff, business closure, plant closing, worker adjustment and retraining notification, employment security department, employee notice, layoff notice, worker protections, job loss, employment loss, public records exemption, privacy, employee names and addresses

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• Specifically, those engaged in war crimes and the rights of Indigenous communities.
• The law prescribes which crimes qualify as the most serious offenses.
• So you listed a couple of except for crimes, murder, violence, sex crimes.
• I'm a former crime victim advocate.
• I served victims of all imaginable and unimaginable crimes in King County for my career.

Summary: The committee began with a work session from the State Investment Board, where staff described the board’s structure, $230 billion in assets under management, and its mandate to maximize returns at a prudent level of risk for pension and other state funds. They reviewed long-term performance, noting strong historical returns and explaining that the board generally invests public equities passively through low-cost index funds. Members also discussed sustainability practices, including ESG integration, proxy voting, climate and DEI blueprints, and the board’s view that divestment or asset-class restrictions can reduce returns and increase costs. Senators asked about deferred compensation, legislative influence over investment policy, and digital assets; staff said the board is slow-moving and that any major change would be studied carefully. The public hearing then focused on SB 5439, which would prohibit new thermal coal investments beginning in 2026 and require full divestment by 2030, with limited exceptions. Supporters argued coal is a poor long-term investment and a major climate and health risk, and several said the bill still gives the board flexibility to retain holdings in companies transitioning to clean energy. The committee also heard testimony on SB 6109, which would bar investments in private detention facilities and require divestment by 2030; supporters said state money should not profit from immigrant detention, while staff confirmed the board currently holds a small investment in Geo Group. SB 6304 would require responsible investment principles for the State Investment Board, including consideration of human rights, environmental degradation, corruption, and related risks, along with proxy voting guidelines and annual reporting. Testimony in favor emphasized ethical investing, climate risk, and avoiding complicity in human rights abuses, while board staff had earlier said they view such decisions through an investment-risk lens rather than a values-based lens. The committee also heard Substitute SB 5945, which would exclude most offenses committed before age 18 from counting as strikes under the state’s persistent offender law and would allow retroactive resentencing for affected people, with exceptions for first- and second-degree murder and serious sex offenses. Staff said the substitute would likely affect fewer cases than the original bill, with estimates ranging from about 10 to 24 resentencings. Public defense, prosecutors, and sheriffs’ representatives raised concerns about workload, victim impacts, and retroactive application, while supporters and pro bono providers said they were prepared to help with resentencing and reentry support. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• is up for certain offenses or when and if a crime spike happened.
• But in most cases, juvenile crime has gone down.
• And these, or some of these crimes, for auto theft, for crimes with firearms and more serious crimes—absolutely
• But it needs to be based on the nature of their crime.
• I've been a crime victim advocate for many years in King County.

Bills: SB6062

Keywords: juvenile justice, criminal offense, minors, rehabilitation, legal provisions, 904, all

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• . >> Wait, it was surprising to know that when I owned my computer company, I had a data center that
• >> Sure. >> Senator, go ahead. >> Wait, it was surprising to know that when I owned my computer company
• They use a ton of computers and servers, and to do that they need to be cooled.
• </c><01:06:24.960><c> and</c><01:06:25.520><c> uh</c> They use a ton of u computers and uh They use a
• ton of u computers and uh servers<01:06:26.720><c> and</c><01:06:27.039><c> to</c><01:06:27.280><c>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• At the same time, I think they and I would say it would be lovely to have specialized computer software
• At the same time, I think they and I would say it would be lovely to have specialized computer software
• At the same time, I think they and I would say it would be lovely to have specialized computer software
• One of the statements is about specialized computer equipment, and that's an issue because it complicated
• um equipment and and those are computer um equipment and and those are that's<00:25:22.240><c> an</c

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and 45 to 60 days after that for renewals of policies, and that was based on your upgrade of the computer
• please don't hold me to it, but I've heard that it can cost alone just to add that product to your computer
• Let's say my computer is ready to write that, but there's also other hurdles and difficulties, as Terry
• Just to recap: $500,000 to a million dollars for the computer system, about a year from when you start
• </c> million dollars to for the computer million dollars to for the computer system<00:58:18.440><c>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This is not soft on crime. It purpose. This is not soft on crime.
• And it more than likely was not a property crime. It was a crime against a person.
• And it more than likely was not a property crime. It was a crime against a person.
• </c> crime as a serious problem in Minnesota. crime as a serious problem in Minnesota.
• </c> training and crimes related uh or crimes training and crimes related uh or crimes motivated<01:58

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• for your business getting hit by crime.
• Again, there's a lot in this bill, given the crime wave, that we should support.
• But I would encourage us all to focus on the root cause, which is that crime wave.
• You know, at some point, someone pays the price of a crime wave.
• But at some point it costs us in the state budget in the form of crime. It costs our constituents.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met and announced that, under its suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense because each had a fiscal impact. The chair also reminded attendees to submit position letters in advance for inclusion in the bill analysis. A quorum was established and the committee then heard six bills, all of which drew support testimony and no opposition testimony in the room. AB 814 would exempt law enforcement pensions from state income tax to encourage retired peace officers to remain in California and support recruitment and retention. AB 918 would create a targeted income tax exemption for pay earned by local first responders deployed under mutual aid during declared emergencies, with supporters saying it would help sustain disaster response and reward extraordinary service. Both bills were backed by police and public safety organizations and were referred to suspense. AB 976 would create a nonrefundable tax credit for small retailers in disadvantaged communities to help pay for security equipment in response to retail theft and violence; members discussed whether the bill should be broader and how it related to Proposition 36 and crime policy. AB 984 would allow state tax deductions for contributions to CalABLE accounts, with testimony from CalABLE representatives and families describing the program as an essential savings tool for people with disabilities. AB 1282 would create a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses up to $5,000 through 2030, and AB 838 would raise California’s renter’s tax credit from $60/$120 to $2,000 for eligible filers. Each of these bills was also referred to the suspense file, and the committee then adjourned.