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• You can waive your constitutional rights online.
• SB 532 of 2023 was amended and sent elections and constitutional amendments to do just that.
• Crucial amendments.
• Now that this amendment is included in the excellent committee amendments, along with a link to the latest
• close to agreement on amendments and that those amendments will be taken at the next available opportunity

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And that is a clear violation of due process and constitutional rights.
• of due process and constitutional of due process and constitutional rights.<00:36:27.280> He<
• It's a 14th Amendment clause that any person is afforded due process. >> Okay.
• And having the 14th Amendment, having the Fourth Amendment that says that citizens and non-citizens alike
• > having<01:44:51.360> the having the 14th amendment, having the having the 14th amendment

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the impact and legality of federal immigration enforcement efforts in Hawaii, with Chair Carl Rhodes framing it as the sixth and final interim briefing in a series on the rule of law and local effects of federal actions. He said the discussion would focus on due process concerns, questioning and detention of citizens and lawful immigrants, free speech issues, and pressure on state and local law enforcement, and noted the issues may be revisited in the 2026 regular session. There was no public testimony or committee vote; only invited speakers presented. Dr. Amy Agayani opened by arguing that immigrants are integral to Hawaii’s history, economy, and communities, and contrasted that with what she described as harmful narratives portraying immigrants as criminals. She cited figures that one in five Hawaii residents is foreign-born, that immigrants make up about 20% of the labor force and over 27% of entrepreneurs, and that roughly 40,000 people in Hawaii are undocumented, many of whom may have pathways to legal status but face language, information, and court barriers. She also said federal enforcement has expanded beyond undocumented immigrants to include citizens and lawful residents, and warned that attacks on birthright citizenship and visa categories could affect many families. Matina Mock of the legal clinic emphasized the complexity of immigration law and the severe lack of legal representation, noting a nationwide backlog of 11.3 million immigration-related applications and 3.4 million court cases, plus about 1,400 pending immigration cases in Honolulu with only two immigration judges. She said Hawaii has only six or seven nonprofit immigration legal service providers, and that represented clients are far more likely to obtain relief. Mock described a recent case involving a lawful student visa holder who was transferred among multiple federal facilities before being brought to Honolulu without clear notice, which she said illustrated due process violations. She also said ICE activity in Hawaii has sharply increased, with about 150 arrests from January to July 2025, a 380% increase over the same period in 2024, and that many detainees have no criminal record. Stephanie Haro Sevilla and another clinic fellow described 2025 enforcement as a major shift driven by a January executive order, the end of prior limits on arrests in sensitive locations, and arrest quotas they said require 3,000 arrests per day nationwide. They said this has led to arrests without warrants or probable cause, broader targeting of people with minor offenses or no criminal history, and the use of resources from other federal agencies and local law enforcement for civilian immigration enforcement. They also said the federal detention center in Honolulu is holding roughly 40 to 80 civilian detainees on any given day, often in conditions they characterized as prison-like, and warned that the current escalation could eventually affect lawful permanent residents and naturalized citizens. The speakers urged the public to support immigrant-rights advocates and local protective policies and funding measures.

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• to adopt the amendment and committee to adopt the amendment and then<00:01:13.360> proceed<00
• The chair asked whether there was an amendment, and it appeared there was a DE1 amendment.
• The amendment was adopted.
• The amendment was adopted.
• The amendment was adopted.

Bills: HF1027, HF101, HF1021

Keywords: mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds

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• could pass an additional provision relative to sports betting, because as you'll remember, the constitutional
• amendment that passed cannot be touched without going into the Constitution and amending those provisions
• another tax relative to sports betting, as well as reduce some of the things that were in the constitutional

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee on Crime and Public Safety heard testimony on Senate Bill 1652, which would create a permanent office in the Missouri Department of Public Safety focused on missing and murdered African-American women and girls. Senator Angela Mosley said the office would review cold cases, improve data collection, support community organizations, and include a proposed Phoenix Alert for missing persons. Supporters, including family members and advocates, described long-standing disparities in how missing Black women and girls are treated, said cases are often mislabeled as runaways, and argued the state needs dedicated staff and resources. Some members raised questions about whether the office should serve all missing persons and about the bill’s estimated cost and staffing, but the bill was generally supported in testimony and no vote was taken in the hearing. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1572, sponsored by Senator Mike Henderson, which would change the membership structure of the St. Louis Police Retirement System board. The bill would stagger the mayor’s two appointments and require the three elected board members to be active commissioned officers elected by active members of the system, with travel time provided for board duties. Henderson said the change was prompted by a prior quorum problem caused by vacancies and illness. The St. Louis Police Retirement System and related city stakeholders supported the bill, describing it as a technical fix to avoid future quorum failures. The measure had already passed the Senate 31-0 and was reported to have passed the House pension committee unanimously. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3533, which would raise casino admission fees and gaming taxes and direct additional revenue to state funds, including natural resources, historic preservation, education, and the Gaming Commission. The sponsor framed it as a revenue measure, while the Missouri Gaming Association opposed it, arguing the bill would significantly increase costs on casinos, could reduce reinvestment, and might require voter approval for some sports betting-related changes. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce also opposed the bill in principle, saying it did not want to pick winners and losers through targeted tax increases. No action or vote was taken during the hearing, and the committee adjourned after the HB 3533 testimony.

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• The New Mexico Green Amendment proposes a constitutional amendment to enshrine the right to clean and
• The New Mexico Green Amendment is a significant step towards establishing a constitutional duty on all
• I am the Vice President of amending our state constitution.
• meets a legal constitutional threshold.
• passes constitutional muster.

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• Item number five on the agenda: Human Trafficking Amendments.
• All those in favor of passing out Human Trafficking Amendments... We're good.
• This one is the Criminal Use of Cryptocurrency Amendments.
• I'd move that we favorably recommend criminal penalty amendments. That's in order.
• Okay, the first bill, item number eight, is School Security Amendments.

Keywords: 985, all

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• I think this is a very simple constitutional bill.
• Chairman, there is an amendment I can explain. Mr.
• The amendment is adopted. Vice Chair, please move the bill as amended. Mr.
• Oh, sorry, I was just on 2075 as amended, so the question before you is that House Bill 2075, as amended
• Chairman, there is an amendment I can explain. No need; that amendment will be withdrawn. Yes, sir.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The ABA, the Florida Constitution... Sure.
• I am here in opposition to the amendment that was added. It's on page 237, section 8.
• We don't have an amendment on this bill. I thought you had 1279?
• We don't have an amendment on this bill. Would you like to speak on the bill?
• I thought it was an amendment at it.

Summary: The committee first took up PCS for HB 1503, which would require general education courses that use technology to provide students opportunities to build digital literacy, including instruction on applications of artificial intelligence and related topics such as software engineering, computer networks, database systems, and cybersecurity as applicable to the course. It would also require high school computer science courses offered by school districts to include instruction on AI. There was no public testimony or debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote. The committee then considered PCS for HB 1279, an education bill that the sponsor said was intended to improve consistency, oversight, and transparency while putting Florida students first. The bill drew extensive questioning and opposition over provisions affecting university admissions and funding, including a 95% Florida-resident first-time-in-college enrollment target tied to preeminent funding, a cap on nonresident students from any one country, standardized GPA weighting, limits on institution-wide graduation requirements, and changes related to accreditation references and other education programs. The sponsor argued these changes would open more seats for Florida students, preserve academic rigor, and align statutes with existing regulations and court action, while opponents said the bill would harm university competitiveness, research, revenue, faculty recruitment, and access for international and nontraditional students. Public testimony on HB 1279 was largely opposed. Speakers included a student advocate, a dental hygiene representative concerned about dual regulation of expanded-function dental programs, and faculty representatives from FSU and FAMU who warned the bill would politicize admissions and curriculum, reduce competitiveness, and create negative fiscal impacts. During debate, supporters emphasized taxpayer investment in Florida students and the need to prioritize in-state applicants, while opponents argued the bill would weaken the state university system and undermine its national standing. The committee reported PCS for HB 1279 favorably by a 12-5 vote.

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• as amended by conference.
• And four nays, the bill is repassed as amended by conference, and its title is agreed to.
• Reading Senate File Number 2298 as amended by conference. Third reading is amended by conference.
• Beliefs of not just the Minnesota Constitution, but the Constitution of the United States, and that's
• The bill is repassed as amended by conference and its title is agreed to.

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• Yes, I do have the A3 amendment.
• amendment I do have an oral Amendment amendment I do have an oral Amendment after<01:08:55.239><
• call it a more reassuring oral Amendment call it a more reassuring oral Amendment and<01:09:42.679
• <01:12:43.199> CNN discussions on the oral Amendment CNN discussions on the oral Amendment
• moves at Senate file uh 304 as amended moves at Senate file uh 304 as amended uh<01:51:19.239>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Amendment is adopted. Item number one is adopted.
• For me, it's either in the statute or in the Constitution.
• Now that has to maybe possibly amend some returns or go forward.
• amendment was coming forth.
• So if you're in doubt about that amendment, please help.

Summary: The Revenue Estimating Conference met with four members present and first approved the prior meeting minutes and recognized the FYI end-of-balance of $577,077,871 as nonrecurring revenue. The main business was revising the state revenue forecast for FY 2026, FY 2027, and the long-range outlook. The Division of Administration recommended a $113 million reduction to the FY 2026 State General Fund forecast and a $104 million reduction for FY 2027, citing weaker-than-expected individual income tax collections, softer corporate income tax receipts, and some weakness in general sales tax, partly offset by stronger motor vehicle sales tax and higher mineral-related revenues tied to oil prices. The Legislative Fiscal Office presented a somewhat different but broadly similar forecast, with modest net increases to the general fund bottom line in the current year and next year, emphasizing caution on income and corporate taxes and more optimism on sales, severance, royalties, and some other revenue streams. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on the causes of the income tax shortfall, especially withholding and refund patterns after tax changes that lowered rates. Department of Revenue officials explained that withholding tables had been set with a cushion that may be producing larger refunds, and said changing the tables could quickly reduce overwithholding, though the effect would take time to show up. Members also discussed corporate collections, the lingering effects of the franchise tax repeal, the role of settlements and audits, and the extent to which collections are voluntary versus enforcement-driven. The Department of Revenue said corporate collections still had key filing and estimated-payment milestones ahead in May and June, and that refund and audit activity related to the former franchise tax would continue for some time. The conference then adopted the Division of Administration’s FY 2026 forecast, the FY 2027 recurring forecast, and the long-range forecast, along with the proposed inflation rates for the Millennium Trust and parish severance allocation. Members also adopted the incentive expenditure forecast, noting that the reported amount is only the REC-reported portion and that larger tax exemption amounts come off the top before appropriations. The Treasurer reported a General Fund cash balance of about $404.1 million as of May 5, 2026, and an interfund borrowing base of about $9.18 billion, saying cash levels were similar on average to the prior year. The meeting ended with a note that another REC meeting might be needed depending on the May 16 election, and the conference adjourned without objection.

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• report of the conference committee on House File 2432 be adopted and that the bill be repassed as amended
• on other bills regarding some amendments on other bills regarding a<00:10:37.640> registry<00
• House File 2432, as amended by conference.
• <00:30:12.720> and<00:30:12.960> we<00:30:13.200> all defend our constitution
• and we all defend our constitution and we all understand<00:30:14.080> here<00:30:14.240>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I have an author's amendment.
• This bill as amended This bill is amend This bill as amended is<00:07:30.560> modeled<00:07:30.880
• bill as amended by the DE1. bill as amended by the DE1.
• constitutional rights and it is wrong. constitutional rights and it is wrong.
• The A1 amendment is adopted. Rep. Mura, to your bill as amended.

Bills: HF3435, HF3409

Keywords: school access, school site, school district, charter school, federal agents, DHS, Department of Homeland Security, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, CBP, Customs and Border Protection, USCIS, immigration enforcement, judicial warrant, student privacy, school safety, sanctuary schools, warrant requirement, federal warrant, school grounds

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• The university scrutinized our constitution simply because we... ...used the word conservative.
• The beauty of the Texas Constitution, that's the way it's set up.
• Please vote no on SB37 or at least amend it to reduce the harm it will cause in its current form.
• I ask the committee to consider clarifying amendments; they're on the paper I gave to you. on page 10
• , line 13, and on page 12, line 2, just to reinforce their constitutional right.

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction, 1184, house, all

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• This says amendment to SB 88-FN.
• <00:46:37.800> and I brought forward the amendment and I brought forward the amendment and
• <01:18:21.760> this<01:18:22.160> um they amended this um they amended this um this
• Yes, I also like to offer an amendment Yes, I also like to offer an amendment to Do you want to
• I agree with the amendment, too.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I move Amendment L003 to the amendment.
• an amendment. an amendment.
• >> Amendment L06, amended. >> Amendment L06, amended.
• . amendment. amendment.
• <03:21:11.040> Pass amended. Senate 158 is amended. Pass amended. Senate 158 is amended.

Keywords: 981, all

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• appropriate time to offer an amendment appropriate time to offer an amendment um<00:40:28.520>
• <00:42:35.200> was amendment was amendment was drafted<00:42:37.319> um<00:42:38.319>
• All right, so I guess the vote first will be on Amendment 0842, whether to adopt that amendment.
• had been assuming that this amendment had been assuming that this amendment dealt<01:07:31.200><
• All right, then on the bill as amended, so it would be OTPA on House Bill 587 with Amendment 0843.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313 and, on motion by Representative Perez, voted to retain the bill because members felt it needed further work and was not ready for final action. The motion passed 18-0, and no further action was taken on the bill. House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure, was then discussed; supporters said it addressed a real problem and should move forward, while opponents raised concerns that it was too broad, could affect criminal cases, and might create procedural complications. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and it was placed on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved OTP, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0, and the bill was also placed on consent. The committee then turned to House Bill 509, which would require reporting on forfeitures. Supporters argued the information was useful for future legislation, while opponents said the reporting would be costly, duplicative, and potentially split data across fiscal years. The committee voted 11-7 to recommend OTP, with a minority of members opposed. House Bill 520, authorizing Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued DOE needed the same tools other agencies have, while opponents said DOE already had access to needed information, the Attorney General could handle subpoenas, and the bill would create an unbalanced process and raise due process and student-record concerns. Representative Tur offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena power from DOE hearing officers to the Attorney General; after debate, the amendment failed 10-8. The transcript cuts off as the committee begins the roll call on the underlying bill after rejecting the amendment.

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• bill is still it's still in the amended bill is still it's still in the amended bill.<00:17:51.520
• Do you want to speak on the amendment or the actual bill? Yes, sir. The amendment.
• Um, so we do support the amendment.
• Um, so we do support the amendment.
• Uh, a a flex support the amendment.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We need to attach the amendment, please, sir. Okay. They're printing an amendment. Oh, okay.
• Okay, let me offer up these amendments, 3713. Curry, could you tell us what this amendment does?
• Could you tell us what this amendment does?
• Amendment number 3713, the first two amendments are technical.
• As amended. As amended. Appropriate time. Okay. As amended. As amended. Okay.

Bills: HB27, HB143, HB205, HB308, HB311, HB417, HB430, HB562, HB812, HB1129

Keywords: inmates, department of public safety, per diem, local correctional facilities, jail funding, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation, hazardous waste, cleanup fund, environmental protection, state treasury, Consumer Price Index, law enforcement, firefighters, health insurance, survivors benefits, Lafayette

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• Uh, the amendment, yeah, which what is the amendment number? Is it 114? Yeah, 114.
• redo and have one seamless amendment, correct?
• I I or we just have to do an amendment I I or we just have to do an amendment yeah<00:08:26.639>
• haven't voted on the other amendment haven't voted on the other amendment that<00:09:03.560>
• redo and have one one seamless Amendment redo and have one one seamless Amendment correct<00:09:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met on House Bill 553, which concerns the definitions of child abuse and neglect in RSA 169-C, including psychological maltreatment and the rebuttable presumption of harm. The chair and members emphasized that the bill is intended to clarify definitions rather than create punishments, and they discussed concerns that had arisen after the bill’s earlier drafting. Representative Eimon stated his view that the bill is constitutional, citing case law, and members noted that amendment 114 would restore language refined by the prior study committee and address trauma-informed wording, especially around substance use disorder and newborns. A major portion of the discussion focused on whether the bill could be read to treat ordinary parental discipline or disagreements with a child—such as grounding, taking away car keys or a phone, or refusing gender-affirming care—as abuse or neglect. DCF Deputy Director Jen Ross explained that screeners look at the nature of the allegation and whether the parent’s conduct is likely to cause serious psychological or emotional harm; she said routine discipline or prudent parenting would not be screened in, while persistent ridiculing, terrorizing, bullying, isolating, threats, or similar conduct could qualify. She also said that denial of gender-affirming care, by itself, would not be treated as neglect, but the agency would consider the full context and any resulting harm or need for mental health care. DCF General Counsel Susan Larby added that the legislature’s earlier definition of psychological maltreatment and related policy already focus on pervasive emotionally abusive behavior, and that the bill is meant to make the statute more understandable and transparent, not to change the core neglect standard. She and other speakers said the goal is to identify serious harm and provide services, not to remove children for ordinary parental decisions. Lisa Massio of the Office of the Child Advocate said the bill and related placement language are intended to preserve family unity and fill gaps where courts have interpreted neglect too narrowly or inconsistently. Members also discussed a proposed concise analysis from Representative Maral and asked about CPSW qualifications and training; DCF said staff generally have backgrounds in human services, social work, psychology, or education and receive a 12-week Core Academy on policy, law, investigations, and family engagement. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and members indicated they wanted to continue refining the amendment before sending anything to the Office of Legislative Services.