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• We know these actors have been poking around in critical infrastructure and attempted to interfere in
• infrastructure and around in critical infrastructure and attempted<00:04:58.400><c> to</c><00:04:58.600><c> interfere
• /c><00:04:59.280><c> in</c><00:04:59.400><c> our</c><00:04:59.720><c> Minnesota</c> attempted to interfere
• in our Minnesota attempted to interfere in our Minnesota elections<00:05:00.759><c> in</c> elections
• takes a chainsaw to the governor’s ability to keep Minnesotans safe in an emergency, and that is reckless

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> reckless driver. reckless driver.
• I’m here today to speak to you about reckless endangerment.
• What HB 266 does is it doesn’t change the original crime of reckless endangerment.
• Uh what HP266 reckless endangerment.
• </c><00:21:15.200><c> It</c> crime of reckless endangerment. It crime of reckless endangerment.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• care, and this exception only applies to criminal negligence, not to the intentional, knowing, or reckless
• chilling to imagine that there are people on our roads capable of doing that—people with such recklessness
• : knowingly discharges... is a firearm in the direction of a habitation, building, or vehicle is reckless
• knowingly discharges a firearm in the direction of a habitation, building, or vehicle and... is reckless
• If you knowingly discharge a firearm in the direction of someone's vehicle and are reckless as to whether

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• driving conviction, which is a conviction for reckless driving where there is some intoxication.
• You talked about a wet reckless.
• Maybe... ...reckless, right? It's over 100. They're driving recklessly, perhaps speeding.
• Do you have the process for reckless driving? It's the same process.
• These are reckless drivers who consciously decide to disregard lives on our roads.

Summary: The joint Senate Public Safety and Transportation hearing focused on DUI, impaired driving, traffic violence, speed management, and how criminal and administrative systems interact. Chairs Jesse Arreguín and Dave Cortese said the hearing was intended to inform upcoming legislation and noted that no bills would be acted on that day. They emphasized the scale of roadway deaths and serious injuries, the need for a holistic Safe System approach, and the importance of hearing from law enforcement, researchers, victims’ advocates, judges, and DMV officials. The first panel reviewed current DUI law and research. Thomas Nozowitz of the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code outlined California’s DUI penalties, including escalating misdemeanor and felony consequences, ignition interlock device requirements, license suspensions, Watson advisories, and homicide-related offenses. Stephanie Doherty of the Office of Traffic Safety described statewide crash trends, the role of alcohol, drugs, speed, and vulnerable road users, and the state’s Safe System and safety corridor efforts. Dr. Julia Griswold of UC Berkeley presented research supporting systemic interventions such as self-explaining roads, safer speed limits, speed safety cameras, ignition interlocks, sobriety checkpoints, and treatment for chronic offenders; she also noted that many DUI fatalities involve first-time offenders and that punitive measures alone have limited effect on high-risk drivers. Members pressed witnesses on ignition interlocks, speed governors, DUI treatment, diversion, and whether current penalties are strong enough. Several senators, including Archuleta and Blakespear, argued for stronger immediate consequences and better use of in-car technology, while witnesses said chronic offenders often need treatment and that some existing programs may be underused or inconsistently effective. The discussion also touched on data gaps, the need to distinguish alcohol- from drug-involved crashes, and the possibility of allowing diversion for some first-time DUI cases while preserving consequences for repeat offenses. The second panel addressed DMV and court processes. DMV Director Steve Gordon said the department handles mandatory, court-ordered, and administrative actions, and that recent process changes have reduced DMV hearing delays from roughly 170 days to under 70 days in many cases. Judge Lisa Rodriguez explained that county-by-county court practices, case filing delays, sentencing timelines, and paper or mixed electronic systems can slow reporting to DMV, especially for misdemeanors and felonies. She said courts are reviewing reporting requirements, training, and case-management coding to improve transmission of DUI orders, while DMV said it is open to simplification and better coordination but is constrained by aging systems and the motor vehicle account’s financial limits. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• special councils, on a case-by-case basis and make sure that if there's something statutorily that interferes
• Members, this is not just a risky proposal, but it is a reckless one, one that will ultimately shift
• Members, this is reckless. We can do better. Vote no on this H.J.R. Representative Gantt.
• Members, this is not just a risky proposal, but it is a reckless one.
• Members, this is reckless. We can do better. Vote no on this H.J.R. Representative Gant?

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• upon a morally blameworthy failure to appreciate a substantial and unjustifiable risk, whereas recklessness
• Um, and this exception only applies to criminal negligence, not to the intentional, knowing or reckless
• It's chilling to imagine that there are people on our roads capable of such recklessness and harm.
• someone knowingly discharge a firearm in the direction of a habitation building or vehicle and be reckless
• If you, if you knowingly discharge a firearm in the direction of someone's vehicle and are reckless as

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• person is guilty of a misdemeanor if such person operates a small unmanned aircraft system that interferes
• The other thing it does, it's a misdemeanor, Class A misdemeanor, to interfere or disrupt the flight
• A thing it does it's a misdemeanor Class A misdemeanor<00:17:52.240><c> to</c><00:17:52.440><c> interfere
• /c><00:17:53.000><c> or</c><00:17:53.160><c> disrupt</c><00:17:53.760><c> the</c> misdemeanor to interfere
• or disrupt the misdemeanor to interfere or disrupt the flight<00:17:54.240><c> of</c><00:17:54.360><

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Do you believe we should pursue recklessness standard or annoying standard and the pros and cons?
• I absolutely believe a recklessness standard is superior to a knowing standard.
• One red herring that's out there is recklessness. some very low standard that will somehow expose these
• Anybody who says that recklessness is an easy standard to make, I invite you, please come to my criminal
• That is the definition of recklessness in the criminal context, and it can be used in other contexts

Keywords: child safety, Big Tech, CSAM, legislation, online exploitation, bipartisan, social media

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the pressing issues surrounding child safety online, with a particular emphasis on recent legislative efforts aimed at curbing child sexual exploitation and harmful content accessible through social media platforms. Senators engaged in a heated discussion regarding the implications of Big Tech's lobbying efforts against vital bills such as the Stop CSAM Act and the Kids Online Safety Act. Noteworthy testimonies highlighted real-life impacts of online dangers, including tragic cases of child exploitation and drug-related fatalities linked to social media interactions. The bipartisan nature of the committee's commitment to address these issues showcased a collective determination to make the digital environment safer for the younger generation.

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• And drivers have a duty to drive with regard for safety and be liable for reckless behavior.
• And drivers have a duty to drive with regard for safety and be liable for reckless behavior.
• I understand the reluctance to interfere in corporate matters.

Keywords: 981, all

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• This bill appears to be a reckless attempt by the... ...safe for public health and the environment.
• This bill appears to be a reckless attempt by the oil and gas industry to bypass and override the scientific
• water, which is challenging because there is a lot of stuff in there and some of those things can interfere

Summary: The committee met to hear House Bill 207, as amended, which would direct the Water Quality Control Commission to adopt rules for permits allowing certain beneficial uses of treated produced water, including industrial, commercial, energy-related, infrastructure, pilot project, and other approved uses. Representative Brown presented the bill as a science-driven response to New Mexico’s water scarcity, citing the state’s 50-year water plan and research from the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium. The committee adopted an amendment requiring the rules to be informed by credible scientific data and other evidence, including consortium research, before moving to public comment. Supporters argued the bill would create a regulated framework for reuse of treated produced water, preserve scarce freshwater, and support economic development, construction, and energy-related uses. Testimony in favor came from the bill sponsor, the consortium’s Dr. Zach Stoll, the chair of the Water Quality Control Commission, business and industry representatives, local economic development officials, and some residents. They emphasized recent peer-reviewed studies, pilot projects, and the need for the commission to act on updated science. State agencies, including the Environment Department, said the amended bill addressed some of their concerns and kept the focus on science-based rulemaking. Opponents said the bill would override the Water Quality Control Commission’s prior findings and force approval of uses that remain scientifically unproven and potentially harmful. Many speakers from environmental groups, acequia and agricultural organizations, faith groups, and local residents warned about unknown contaminants, risks to groundwater, crops, roads, and human health, and the possibility of spills or long-term environmental damage. Several argued the bill would politicize a technical process and create liability or cleanup burdens for the public. No vote on final passage was taken in the portion provided; the committee recessed briefly after public comment and then returned to sponsor remarks and questions.

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• So, a trigger is not reckless. It's not fiscally irresponsible.
• So, a trigger is not<00:28:38.320><c> reckless.
• It's not fiscally not reckless.
• We were just trying to set directions, Senator, and it wasn't reckless.
• And it wasn't like this is reckless. It's not happening tomorrow.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference on HB 155 continued discussion of a compromise over business tax relief, small-business filing thresholds, and nursing home funding. Representative Sweeney proposed raising the filing threshold to $400,000 and creating a trigger for future Business Enterprise Tax reductions if business tax revenues produce a $200 million biennial surplus, with the Department of Revenue Administration commissioner able to exclude one-time or non-sustainable funds. Supporters said the proposal would provide a clear policy direction, immediate relief to about 4,500 small and micro businesses, and a future path back to the BET’s original 0.25% rate. Opponents, led by the Senate side, argued the trigger language was premature, better handled in a budget year with more revenue data, and inappropriate to decide in a short conference committee meeting. The Senate also emphasized that the tax policy should not be locked in without a fuller public process, while House members argued the trigger would not take effect until a future biennium and was therefore a prudent way to signal New Hampshire’s direction on taxes. A separate point of discussion involved nursing homes: the House said its report would include $2.5 million for nursing homes with non-lapsing language, and senators stressed the importance of that funding for the health care system and county property taxpayers. One senator warned that triggers could encourage revenue underestimation and noted bond rating concerns about a structural deficit. Several motions were made to accept the Senate position with the $400,000 threshold and related amendments, but the first motion failed on a party-line style split, with the Senate voting yes and the House voting no. A second House motion to accede to the Senate position while also including the nursing home funding, the threshold increase, and the future trigger language was also rejected by the Senate. The meeting ended with the report filed without agreement on the trigger language, and the transcript then notes a separate reconvened committee of conference on HB 751 being postponed until 12:30 the next day.

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• uh, make sure that Minnesotans are safe, uh, from<00:05:08.440><c> lawless,</c><00:05:08.919><c> reckless
• agents that have from lawless, reckless agents that have come<00:05:10.280><c> into</c><00:05:10.560
• But when we have seen the reckless shootings and assassination, a church killing of children, a killing
• Um, I think they were reckless and lawless and they came here and they killed people.
• and think they were reckless and lawless and they<00:20:01.320><c> came</c><00:20:01.520><c> here</c

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy said the 2026 session ended with major accomplishments despite frustration over what did not pass. She highlighted a $1.2 billion bonding bill, housing and rental investments, property tax reductions, support for HCMC and distressed hospitals, public safety and crime victim funding, IT modernization, and fraud-prevention measures. She also said the Senate pushed a tab fee holiday, though she criticized Republicans for delaying its start until January, and described the session as focused on a “fair deal” for Minnesotans facing higher costs. Murphy said some of the most difficult work involved human services and fraud oversight. She said lawmakers created an independent inspector general office, funded the Attorney General’s Medicaid fraud unit, added training and electronic visit measures, and included payment-withholding language with due-process protections and continuity-of-care safeguards. She said the Senate tried to balance fraud enforcement with preserving access to Medicaid-funded services, and emphasized that legislators must continue oversight and follow audit recommendations. She also expressed deep disappointment that a comprehensive gun violence prevention package did not pass the House, saying it included prevention, intervention, harm reduction, school safety, and mental health provisions. She said the package was rejected by House Republicans and that she would keep fighting for it. On immigration enforcement, she said the Senate proposed protections against ICE actions but could not get them enacted. She also discussed campaign strategy, saying Democrats would defend frontline seats and emphasize health care, housing, jobs, and affordability, while continuing to support roads, bridges, and transit.

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• misdemeanor diversion doesn't necessarily waive the fact that there was repetitive, dangerous, and reckless
• We have to think about the fact that there are victims in people's negligence and in their recklessness
• being restorative, then we have to think about what we do to ensure that we are disincentivizing reckless
• bills, because it's just really not fair to the families and the people who are losing people to reckless
• But if you're doing something reckless, you didn't intend for that person to die, which is very different

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• simply a bill that brings, I think it's a glitch bill, that brings in conformity a second-degree reckless
• envisioned for situations where perhaps somebody is charged with a DUI and then it's bound down to a reckless
• specifically delineates that it's for cases in which there's a breakdown so that it's not utilized in a reckless
• It's for cases in which there's a breakdown, so that it's not utilized in a reckless where there's perhaps
• So when it gets reduced down to six months, that you can only give if it's a second-degree reckless driving

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. HB 91, by Reps. Rayner and Jacques, would align probation rules for certain misdemeanor reckless driving cases involving controlled substances with existing DUI law, allowing up to 12 months of probation in those cases. The bill was described as a technical “glitch” fix and as supporting both accountability and treatment; it drew one supportive public appearance and passed 17-0, reported favorably. HB 113, by Rep. Chamberlin, sought to increase penalties for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. Members raised concerns about unmarked vehicles, jurisdictional markings, and whether the bill could apply to drivers who slow down or stop for safety reasons when unsure a vehicle is police. Chamberlin said he was open to clarifying language and other amendments. A strike-all amendment was adopted that increased the penalty for fleeing in a patrol vehicle with lights and sirens from a third-degree to a second-degree felony, revised offense severity rankings, and added a 1.5 sentencing multiplier for second or subsequent offenses. The amended bill received supportive public testimony and passed 16-1, with Rep. Hart voting no, and was reported favorably as amended. HB 195, by Rep. Chambliss, would require the Department of Corrections to coordinate with professional boards under DBPR so inmates completing classes tied to licensure can receive credit toward those licenses after release. Supporters said the bill would help rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and give returning citizens a better path to employment. The bill had no amendments, received supportive public testimony, and passed unanimously 17-0, reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• And I've made the case session after session that legislative interference often makes things harder
• interference often makes things<03:01:44.960><c> harder</c> things harder for our public schools rather
• I hear much more extreme words regarding reckless spending, complete dysfunction, and even accusations
• :07:59.200><c> words</c><03:08:00.640><c> uh</c><03:08:00.800><c> regarding</c><03:08:02.080><c> reckless
• </c> extreme words uh regarding reckless extreme words uh regarding reckless spending,<03:08:03.680><

Keywords: 958, all

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• life was cut short in a tragic accident caused by a drunk driver, a painful reminder of how one reckless
• of how one reckless choice can shatter<00:19:27.440><c> lives.
• They have a right to spend, to save, and to manage their money free from surveillance or interference
• </c><02:35:42.240><c> A</c><02:35:42.560><c> CBDC</c> surveillance or interference.
• A CBDC surveillance or interference.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• with the physician patient interfere with the physician patient relationship<01:41:15.679><c> under<
• She asked whether the bill would interfere with that process.
• with that process and then interfere with that process and then secondarily<03:13:29.239><c> if</c><
• </c> one would that one would they interfere one would that one would they interfere with it<03:13:41.960
• </c><05:19:12.600><c> actions</c> scarred for life by The Reckless actions scarred for life by The Reckless

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee opened with a brief prayer for Representative Grossman’s son, Oscar, who was reported to be in critical condition after a traumatic fall. The committee then took up House Bill 430, which would reduce DHHS retention of unfounded abuse and neglect reports from 10 years to 3 years. Prime sponsor Chairman James Spain argued that 10 years is excessive and burdens families with a long-lasting stigma, while emphasizing that founded reports and reports with reasonable concern would still be retained indefinitely. Committee members questioned whether longer retention helps identify malicious reporting or patterns of abuse, and whether parents understand the distinction between unfounded and unfounded with reasonable concern. The Office of the Child Advocate and DCF opposed the bill. Child Advocate Cassandra Sanchez said historical reports are important for identifying patterns, reviewing critical incidents, and understanding family dynamics, and that screened-out and unfounded reports can be essential context when later reports arise. She also noted that the records are highly confidential and not publicly accessible. DCF General Counsel Susan Larabe added that the bill could create inconsistencies by retaining screened-out reports longer than unfounded reports, and explained that unfounded reports can be used in court and in administrative reviews when there are multiple prior reports. The committee discussed how other states handle retention, with testimony that some keep records indefinitely and others for long periods. The hearing on HB 430 concluded, and the chair said the bill would not be executed until early March, leaving time for amendments. The committee then opened House Bill 187, concerning restraining orders sought by a parent on behalf of a minor child. Prime sponsor Representative Mike Belcher said the bill is intended to correct a gap in the law so children can access the same restraining-order protections adults can, through a parent or guardian, and framed it as an equal-protection issue. Members questioned why the proposal was placed in the child abuse and neglect statute rather than the civil restraining-order statutes, and whether it should instead be handled as a broader civil-law fix. Alanda Peterson, who said she created Jade’s Law, testified that the original wording was meant to protect all children, not just those harmed by family members, and supported expanding the language. The hearing continued with additional discussion of the bill’s scope and purpose.

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• Um what's it's frequently called a wet reckless.
• In other words, you can have a reckless operation that had nothing to do with a DUI. Correct.
• In other words, you can have a reckless operation that had nothing to do with a DUI. Correct.
• In other words, you can have a reckless operation that had nothing to do with a DUI. Correct.
• </c> would put that to say, hey, a reckless would put that to say, hey, a reckless operation<04:21:24.960

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused primarily on House Bill 1087 and House Bill 123, both related to firearms. HB 1087 was introduced as a Second Amendment measure, but after questions from the chair and discussion with law enforcement, the sponsor agreed it should be set aside and referred to a study committee for further review, rather than advanced as written. The New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association testified in opposition to the bill as written, while also indicating support for the sponsor’s proposed amendment or a study approach. The bulk of the discussion centered on HB 123, which would require the return of firearms after a not guilty verdict or dismissal. The sponsor and several members described the bill’s purpose as speeding up the return of property, but law enforcement and judicial branch witnesses raised concerns about federal law, the need to ensure a person is still legally eligible to possess firearms, and the bill’s 24-hour return requirement. Witnesses from the State Police and judicial branch explained the current process, including background checks through the state police gun line, and said the existing procedure already aims to return firearms promptly while allowing time to verify disqualifying information. Members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, including removing language that would bar background checks and instead tying return of firearms to completion of the check within a set time frame. Judicial branch and State Police witnesses said a process that requires a background check and return within a reasonable period, with notice if there is a delay or denial, would better address safety and legal concerns. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would continue working on the language before executive session.

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• do what he wanted to do already to come into the state of Minnesota and level violent, sometimes reckless
• do what he wanted to do already to come into the state of Minnesota and level violent, sometimes reckless
• do what he wanted to do already to come into the state of Minnesota and level violent, sometimes reckless
• do what he wanted to do already to come into the state of Minnesota and level violent, sometimes reckless
• ,</c><00:08:58.720><c> and</c> violent, sometimes reckless, and violent, sometimes reckless, and sometimes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> Three racing arrests, 29 reckless Three racing arrests, 29 reckless driving<00:37:22.680><c> arrests
• motorists and do the right with reckless motorists and do the right thing<00:38:56.400><c> with</c><
• So, uh, to have a vehicle be forfeited because of one person in the household's uh reckless mistakes,
• And because, you know, I was reckless and it was my fault, I didn't blame anybody.
• And because, you know, I was reckless and it was my fault, I didn't blame anybody.

Keywords: 912, senate, all