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• But the less people means there'll be smaller boxes, meaning there'll be a smaller impact.
• "Well, if it was up to me, I'd say we'd put each one of the boxes in a hat.
• "Well, if it was up to me, I'd say we'd put each one of the boxes in a hat.
• <01:21:49.040> that<01:21:49.360> we're are we choosing this box that we're are we
• Our smaller counties may have a smaller box that was randomly selected, and it may just take a minute

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• That way we don't box ourselves in to just small modular reactors...
• That way we don't box ourselves in to just small modular reactors.
• But I think we should not box ourselves in to that.
• And, like, I'm just saying if we just box ourselves in for small modular reactors...
• If we just said civilian nuclear power, we wouldn't be boxed in for just small modular reactors.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• There's a 'Yes' box and a 'No' box.
• There's only one other statement in that box that says 'Please note below.'
• If jury service is a joke and they check the 'No' box for citizenship on their jury summons, they are
• must send a confirmation notice to a voter if their registration address is a commercial post office box
• We have seen ballot boxes at recounts. This is a Dallas County recount.

Bills: HB1968, HB2279, HB2739, HB2803, HB3909, HB3918, HB4253, HB4475, HB5115, HB5430

Keywords: election services, contracting, political subdivisions, county elections, election code, voter registration, citizenship status, election law, cancellation, disqualification, Texas Election Code, voter identification, registration, election integrity, identification documents, election, watcher, polling place, removal, Texas Elections Code

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• you've got a Domino's delivery driver, and he's parked in front of a house, but he's got 10 pizza boxes
• The kid walks up, reaches through the window, and takes a pizza box out of that car.
• Yeah, steal a pizza box. The intent to commit an offense there, yeah, steal a pizza box.
• Sheriff Gautierry is correct on what we call on-view arrest, relatively simple cases like his pizza box
• Sheriff Gautierry is correct on what we call on-view arrest, relatively simple cases like his pizza box

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee held its first meeting of 2025, took roll, confirmed a quorum, and heard member introductions before turning to an informational panel on how a criminal case moves through Florida’s system. The chair emphasized respectful committee process and introduced staff, then invited the panel to explain the path from arrest through prosecution, first appearance, arraignment, discovery, trial, plea negotiations, and sentencing. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri described law enforcement discretion, probable cause, misdemeanor and felony arrest rules, pre-arrest diversion, jail operations, and the statewide uniform bond schedule. He also discussed jail overcrowding, supervised release, mental health and substance abuse issues in jails, and the need for better case management and diversion resources. Judge Frank Allman explained first appearance, bond setting, arraignment, trial procedures, plea colloquies, and sentencing under Florida’s punishment code, including downward departures and victim impact statements. State Attorney Jack Campbell outlined charging decisions, the higher proof burden prosecutors must meet, coordination with law enforcement, Baker Act proceedings, victim notification, informations versus grand jury indictments, and the role of diversion and treatment courts. Public Defender Matthew Mets described indigency screening, discovery, the growing volume and technical complexity of evidence, mitigation work, and the importance of treatment-based resolutions. Members asked about time-served credit for supervised release, mental health recidivism, homelessness enforcement, ICE holds, and sentencing discretion; no votes were taken and the meeting ended after the informational presentation and discussion.

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• <00:10:43.720> check<00:10:43.960> all<00:10:44.080> the<00:10:44.160> boxes
• <00:10:44.600> there, Did we check all the boxes there, Did we check all the boxes there,

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So this large white box is the county line of County A, which is a metro county, and the small red box
• So this large white box is the county line of County A, which is a metro county, and the small red box
• So County A in red is a metro county, and the red box is the contributor located in that county.
• and this contributor is now the the box and this contributor is now the the box that's<00:50:05.960
• <00:50:55.960> is<00:50:56.079> the Metro County and the red box is the Metro County

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Say a parent has checked a box saying that they understand that the library gives notices to the legal
• The bill also tries to define sex by sex organs, which often do not fit in traditional boxes.
• But instead, it is about creating narrow boxes that people have to fit into, and if you don't fit in
• those boxes, you're left out to suffer.
• boxes, you're left out to suffer.

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 186, which would require social media platforms to verify users are 18 or older before allowing account creation. Invited witnesses in support, including Mary Elizabeth Castle and David Dunmoyer, argued the bill would protect children from harmful algorithms, addictive design, bullying, sexual exploitation, and mental health harms, and emphasized parental rights and the idea that minors should not enter binding contracts with platforms. Committee members questioned them about how algorithms work, whether parents could realistically monitor content, and whether the bill would still allow educational use; the witnesses said the bill was narrowly aimed at harmful social media use and not educational content. Public testimony on HB 186 was largely in opposition, though several student witnesses said they supported the bill’s goals but wanted the age lowered to 16 or the bill amended to allow parental consent or joint accounts. Opponents argued the bill would be ineffective because teens could bypass age checks, would cut off access to educational tools, school communications, recruiting and NIL opportunities, and would burden free speech and privacy. Some witnesses also said social media helps teens with mental health, community, and creative or professional opportunities, while others warned the bill could disproportionately harm disabled and marginalized users. After public testimony closed, HB 186 was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 5138, which Chairman Hughes said would respond to a court ruling limiting the Attorney General’s authority to prosecute election crimes unless invited by local prosecutors by changing the statute to require AG prosecution. Public testimony on HB 5138 was brief and opposed by at least one witness who argued it would further erode local control and expand state preemption. The bill was left pending after testimony. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3225, a library bill aimed at keeping sexually explicit books and materials out of children’s sections in municipal libraries and requiring age verification for checkout, including digital access, with parental consent and other revisions added in the House. Supporters said the bill would protect children from explicit material and keep such content in adult sections, while opponents argued it would amount to censorship, be costly and difficult to implement, and could be used to target LGBTQ+ or other marginalized content. Library workers, parents, students, and advocates testified that existing library sections already separate age-appropriate materials and that the bill could reduce access to books, burden libraries, and infringe on parental choice and free expression.

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• So, if I have an insecticide box on my planter, and that's how we did it before we had treated seeds,
• we're just going to put this in the box now, run it down the furrow, and all of the weeds and everything
• My planter still has a 1977 model planter with insecticide boxes on it.
• :55.760> planter<00:39:56.560> has<00:39:56.800> insecticide<00:39:57.520> boxes
• 1977 model planter has insecticide boxes 1977 model planter has insecticide boxes on<00:39:58.079

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I think this is a kind of out-of-the-box thinking that we need to do. I'm just not...
• The creativity, I love the thinking outside of the box.
• I am fully aware, but I believe that would be a better approach in thinking outside the box that would
• Like I said, anything that we can do to think outside of the box to recruit medical providers to New
• When is it going to the big box stores?

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• We don't have big box stores. We have big mining companies. We don't have big box stores.
• done great since the mid-'80s, and they've rolled their levies back to nothing because they've got big box
• actually do anything for the environment, doesn't, you know, is only there so you got to check some fake box
• anything for the environment, doesn't, you know, is only there so you got to, you know, check some fake box

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• But there was a county where, while they were trying to test, they had title boxes for their vehicle
• in the same room because we all don't just have a room for stuff, and they were going through her boxes
• 12:38.839> her stuff, and they were going through her stuff, and they were going through her boxes
• 41.040> have<00:12:41.200> to<00:12:41.360> hire<00:12:41.800> somebody boxes
• So now we have to hire somebody boxes.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The conference committee met on Senate File 2028, an elections-related bill concerning public logic and accuracy testing of voting equipment. The House explained its changes: extending notice from two to four days, removing language that limited the number of people in the room so the testing could be more open to the public, and adding language about resealing equipment after testing. The Senate side said the bill was largely technical but focused on balancing transparency with security and suggested a middle-ground notice period and a minimum number of people in the room rather than an open-ended crowd size. County clerks Mary Langford and Julie Freeze testified in support of maintaining strong security and discretion during testing. They said clerks already notify party chairs and candidates through email, social media, and other means, and argued that two days’ notice is workable because election logistics can change at the last minute due to weather, missing materials, or equipment issues. They emphasized that testing should remain public, but that clerks need flexibility to manage room size and protect equipment and chain of custody, especially in smaller or more secure spaces. Other members discussed whether the bill should be delayed, but witnesses said clerks would continue to make testing publicly available even without the bill and that the Senate version better preserved the balance between visibility and security. The committee ultimately moved to the Senate position, and the conference committee report passed on a roll call vote with all members voting aye, including Representatives Lock, Lucas, and Yen, and Senators Dockter and Erlandson; Senator Keiser was recorded as no.

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• HR number 677 by Dutton in memory of former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman.
• Uh, and I was on the other side of town and I happened to Talked to the Brody, the boxing coach, and
• And so he and I used to laugh and talk about that's how he first got interested in boxing.
• Uh, and he would tell the story that, um, I taught him how to box and, um, that was only partially true
• because I told, uh, all of them wanted to hit the boxing, hit the speed bag, and I said, you have to

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• IS THIS SO WE CAN START SELLING GALLONS AND GALLONS OF WINE IN BOXES? IS THAT WITH THE INTENT IS?
• THE INTENT IS NOT NECESSARILY TO SELL IN BOXES.
• IF YOU PREFER YOUR WINE IN BOXES, YOU ARE WELCOME TO BUY YOUR WINE IN BOXES BUT THIS IS TO ALLOW RECYCLEABLE
• CONFORMS THE SENATE BILLS HOUSE COMPANION BILL ALLOWS FOR WINE DELIVERY AND ANY CONTAINER INCLUDING BOXES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, what you're talking about is the charity box, let's say a thrift store or...
• A charity box, let's say a thrift store or someone else has a box out there, and then an individual is
• So if they are within 30 feet... ...the charity box, that's that belongs to the charity or the thrift
• before I got here, but just reading it, I would think that says if it's within 30 feet of the charity box

Bills: SB76, SB35, SB116, SB119, SB118, SB129, SB32, SB31, SB115, SB75, HB27, HB40

Keywords: jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, SB116, machine gun conversion devices, switches, pistol conversion device, auto sear, firearm accessories, machine gun, automatic weapon, semiautomatic pistol, gun control

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• Box 40910, Olympia, Washington, 9850. On the screen there, J-LARC at leg.wa.gov.
• Box 40910, Olympia, Washington, 9850. Olympia, Washington, 98504. Again, that's P.O.
• Box 40910, Olympia, Washington, 98504.

Summary: At the June 4, 2025 JLARC I-900 Subcommittee hearing, the State Auditor’s Office presented a performance audit on Washington’s child support insurance intercept law. The audit reviewed the mandatory reporting system for insurance claims tied to past-due child support, noting that collections increased after the law took effect in 2022, but that some eligible claims still are not being reported. Auditors said DCS learns about roughly 1 in 10 claims through other channels, and that insurers may miss reporting because they are unaware of the law, make administrative errors, or misunderstand the $500 threshold and timing requirements. The audit recommended that the Office of the Insurance Commissioner help educate insurers by adding information to its website and sharing insurer contact contacts with DCS, and also recommended that the Legislature amend the law to create monitoring and enforcement authority. The auditor said neither DCS nor OIC currently has authority to monitor compliance or take action against noncompliant insurers, though other states use insurance regulators or market conduct exams for this purpose. Committee members asked about possible coordinated enforcement between DSHS and OIC, which the auditor said was beyond the scope of the audit but could be considered by the Legislature. An OIC representative said the commissioner is willing to help educate insurers, post information on the OIC website, and share contact information with DSHS, and that the agency is open to further discussion. No public testimony was offered, and no votes or formal committee actions were taken at the hearing.

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• number one number two number two boxes number one number two number four<02:06:02.840> and<02
• Of course, you see on here, right, number six box check is to take weapons.
• he checked off husband and every box he checked off saying<02:07:43.920> that<02:07:44.079>
• So we thought that this was the way because, you know, we checked off box 1, 2, 4, and 15, um, but it
• We shouldn't put the onus on the victim to check the box.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 146, which would require longer retention and quicker disclosure of certain video recordings from traffic stops and similar motor vehicle violations when a citation is disputed. The prime sponsor described the bill as a response to a constituent who challenged a speeding ticket but could not obtain a cruiser video before it was deleted under the current 30-day retention practice. Supporters argued the bill is about fairness and access to potentially exculpatory evidence, and one member suggested a simple 60-day retention period might avoid confusion over different timelines. The sponsor also noted that the bill would not affect criminal cases and that victims and complainants should have access to the same evidence as law enforcement when a recording is relevant to a defense. Major Brendan Davey of the New Hampshire State Police testified in opposition. He said the proposal would create a different discovery standard for one type of evidence, could discourage agencies from adopting body-worn or cruiser cameras, and would add cost and administrative burden. He explained that the State Police already retain routine traffic-stop videos for at least 30 days, but keep videos much longer when complaints or possible litigation are involved, and said the current system balances efficiency with accountability. He also argued the underlying speeding case did not make the trooper video directly material to the citation, though he acknowledged the legislature could choose a longer blanket retention period if it wished. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 638, which would allow people serving life without parole sentences to become eligible for a parole hearing at age 60 after serving at least 18 years, provided they have had no major conduct violations in the prior 10 years. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give a narrow second look to a small number of elderly prisoners, citing the high cost of incarceration and the health challenges of aging in prison. He emphasized that the bill would not automatically release anyone, would not apply to capital murder convictions under RSA 630:1, and would still allow victims to participate in the parole process. Testimony on HB 638 was mixed. Alexander Bailey, a survivor of violent crime and domestic violence advocate, supported the bill, saying many survivors favor rehabilitation, second chances, and restorative justice, and that people in prison often age faster and face serious health and safety problems. Another supporter, Russell Roy, began offering a personal story about crime, addiction, and violence in Concord, but the transcript cuts off before his full remarks. Committee members asked about why age 60 was chosen, how released individuals would support themselves, and whether victims or families would be consulted; the sponsor said 60 was meant to limit eligibility and reflect the health realities of prison, and that parole boards already consider support networks and victim input. No action or vote was taken in the hearing.

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• , Mississippi was a boxing destination.
• <00:53:40.000> back<00:53:40.240> to uh is to bring uh MMA and boxing back to uh is
• Uh we now have uh a boxing destination.
• Uh, there's a bare-knuckle boxing event at the Hard Rock at over 1,000. People attend that.
• And so it's a a boxing commissioners.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 409, 22 January, 2026; 1:30 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee first heard from the Mississippi Auctioneer Commission, which requested level funding. PJ Lindsay reported the agency granted 29 new auctioneer applications and 9 new firm applications, received 3 complaints, resolved 1, signed 1 consent order, and issued 1 suspension. Members questioned the commission about its cash balance, reserve levels, and a large variance between prior spending and the FY26 request; staff explained the difference was tied to technology and contractual costs, including planned computer system updates and out-of-state conference travel for board members. The commission also noted that auctioneering oversight is important because an estimated $4.5 billion will flow through Mississippi escrow accounts in 2025. The Board of Optometry then presented its budget and organizational changes. Board leaders said the board had transitioned away from a state employee model to a management company arrangement with JBAR/Cornerstone, which they said saved about $43,000 and improved service and efficiency. They described the creation of a licensing database and a new back-end system, and said the board was generally seeking level funding with a small increase for computer equipment tied to the new system. Committee members asked about the impact on PERS contributions, the former employee’s retirement, the board’s cash balance, lease arrangements, and whether licensees had complained; the board said the change required legislative approval, the former employee retired, the cash balance was about $399,900, and service complaints had decreased. The Mississippi Board of Licensure for Engineers and Surveyors reported a busy FY2025, including moving most licensure applications online, accepting supporting documents by email, expanding K-12 and college outreach, hosting student interns, visiting ABET-accredited schools, decoupling the surveyor exam registration process, and awarding about $400,000 in grants to engineering programs. The board said it licenses about 15,000 engineers and surveyors plus 8,500 interns, with most registrants from out of state, and that its fees are among the lowest nationally. For the budget, the board requested level funding overall but also sought a new investigator position, 5% salary progressions, increased travel funding for national meetings and STEM outreach, more contractual money for internships and IT modifications, additional supplies, and restoration of a $600,000 grant program that is funded every other year to support university and community college engineering and surveying programs. The board said its operations are supported by fees and that its cash balance is about $1.6 million.

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• those boxes, but we're missing a very important box that's causing Kentucky to be left behind.
• <00:50:14.559> 1 at the If you look at the boxes 1 at the If you look at the boxes 1 through
• , but we're missing a very boxes, but we're missing a very important<00:50:21.440> box<00:50:21.760
• And if we can make that box number 10.
• <01:27:18.400> all student enrollment, that's the box all student enrollment, that's the box

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 0:25 Approval of Minutes – 3-50 2025 RS SB 253 – 4:25 Computer Science and AI Literacy – 27:36 Fayette County School District Budget Update – 51:46 Adjournment – 2:09:46, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including roll call, introductions, and approval of the previous meeting minutes by voice vote. It then heard a presentation on SB 253, focused on expanding support for teacher apprenticeship and teaching-and-learning pathways. Senator Hickman and staff from the Kentucky Department of Education and Nelson County Schools described how the program uses dual credit, work-based learning, and registered apprenticeship to help students earn an associate degree in high school and continue toward a teaching degree. They said the goal is to address the teacher shortage by creating a sustainable pipeline into the profession. Witnesses emphasized that the main barrier is cost. Mary Taylor said Kentucky’s youth apprenticeship model has been successful in other fields and that education should be added as an in-demand sector, but an associate degree alone will not solve the teacher shortage because teachers still need a bachelor’s degree and certification. Laura Arnold of Nelson County Schools described the district’s Lead Nelson program, saying the district has invested more than $800,000 since 2021, currently has 37 students in the pathway and seven committed apprentices, and spends about $85,000 per apprentice from freshman year through certification. She said district staffing, planning, and university partnerships are also significant hurdles. Members asked about job guarantees, tenure, and retirement; Arnold said employment is performance-based and retirement issues are being considered. Senator Hickman said the bill would use lottery funds to help cover tuition and dual credit costs so more districts can participate, noting that a prior version died because of a high fiscal note. Representative Payne and Representative Tipton praised the program but stressed the need for funding and noted inconsistencies between statute and budget language on Work Ready Kentucky and dual credit support. Representative Tipton also cautioned that lottery revenue may not keep pace with demand and said the General Assembly may need to make broader funding decisions. After the apprenticeship discussion, the chair moved the committee to the next agenda item on computer science and AI literacy, where Code.org began a presentation on the importance of computer science for all students.

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• As venues, we sell tickets, we staff the box office, we handle the rope lines, we book and promote the
• They would line up at the box office and buy tickets for some of the biggest acts for reasonable prices
• Imagine if you showed up to the box office and the person in front of the line...
• Imagine if you showed up to the box office and the person in front of the line went up, bought all of
• I don't normally serve on this committee, so kind of out of the box of participating.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The 2001, 2003 COLAs that were unfunded, the red boxes, those are ones that were passed and put into
• uh those are ones that were uh boxes uh those are ones that were uh passed<00:37:19.599> and<
• Now, the blue boxes, those are pay raises. Those are just pay raises.
• So these<00:38:04.720> blue<00:38:04.960> boxes<00:38:06.160> are<00:38:07.040><
• Then the orange boxes, as you see, those are the just about economic changes.

Bills: SB344, SB344

Keywords: Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, monuments, historic preservation, memorial buildings, memorial schools, memorial streets, architecturally significant buildings, public property, waiver process, Committee on Alabama Monument Protection, Attorney General, civil penalty, historic marker, renaming, relocation, removal, public memorials, heritage preservation, state historic preservation fund, governmental entity