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• Cope, uh, Madam Chair, Representative Robbins, the funds in the local Housing Trust Fund are not restricted

Bills: HF1746, HF2585, HF1159, HF2574, HF2839, HF157, HF158, HF160, HF338, HF512

Keywords: Oakdale, tax increment financing, local government, funding, urban development, tax increment, St. Paul, redevelopment, housing authority, housing trust fund, low-income housing, property taxation, Minnesota statutes, vacant property, housing, commercial to residential conversion, Minneapolis, urban redevelopment, public parks, tax capacity

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• Senate Bill 1316 applies the same advertising restrictions that prohibit the advertising... within a
• But I think if we track the restrictions that we have now for minors' exposure to tobacco products, we
• Strict 21 years of age and older restrictions enforcement, e-cigarette regulatory parity with tobacco
• I think advertising restrictions are wonderful, but I think we need to remove of that 1997 criteria.
• Data collection and having appropriate restrictions to social media are a few examples of the manner

Bills: SB30, SB517, SB1313, SB1314, SB1316, SB1541, SB1698, SB1845, SB1860, SB2420, SB2429, SB 30

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections

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• it by giving victims an equal and stronger voice in ensuring their trauma is not compounded by a restricted
• This is particularly heinous as victims are already in a vulnerable and restricted environment with limited

Bills: SB251, SB608, SB487, SB535, SB761, SB955, SB957, SB958, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120

Keywords: criminal law, magistrates, Bell County, judicial authority, legal framework, evidence collection, sexual assault kits, reporting, law enforcement, transparency, confidentiality, victim protection, stalking, indecent assault, invasive visual recording, criminal justice, privacy rights, SB 535, Texas criminal procedure, rape shield

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• </c> important steps to reduce firearm important steps to reduce firearm related<00:09:15.920><c> harm
• </c> firearm death and injury prevention. firearm death and injury prevention.
• ,</c> recognize that death by firearm, recognize that death by firearm, homicide<00:25:58.240><c> or<
• </c> restricting a constitutional right. restricting a constitutional right.
• Rachel Wigert. targeting firearm manufacturers and targeting firearm manufacturers and retailers,<00:

Bills: HF3668, HF2779, HF2771

Keywords: gun violence, public health, Department of Health, prevention, criminal justice, health care transparency, ownership disclosure, control reporting, health care consolidation, private equity, management services organization, MSO, provider organization, health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, hospital system, affiliate reporting, financial disclosure, public reporting, market concentration

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• Red and blue states have decided that it is safer for everyone if people are not bringing firearms there
• </c><00:08:52.240><c> And</c><00:08:52.399><c> I</c><00:08:52.640><c> would</c> bringing uh firearms
• And I would bringing uh firearms there.
• </c><00:08:57.279><c> restrictions</c><00:08:57.839><c> in</c><00:08:58.080><c> sensitive</c> be restrict
• restrictions in sensitive be restrict restrictions in sensitive areas<00:08:59.600><c> and</c><00:08

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• The courts are recognizing this unfair restriction.
• </c> already legally allowed to own a firearm already legally allowed to own a firearm are<00:03:24.720
• “The act of carrying a firearm is covered by the plain text of the Second Amendment.
• </c><00:07:41.520><c> is</c> adults the act of carrying of firearm is adults the act of carrying of firearm
• </c><00:07:54.840><c> for</c> to carry a concealed firearm for to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:06 SB 75: 00:01:05 Discussion in Opposition to SB 75: 00:11:00 SCR 89: 00:26:30 HB 38: 00:34:51 HB 201: 00:50:16, 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 75, sponsored by Senator Reed, which would lower Kentucky’s concealed carry age from 21 to 18. The bill’s supporters, including Taylor McKe of the NRA, argued that 18- to 20-year-olds are legal adults who should have equal Second Amendment rights, noting they can vote, serve in the military, and otherwise be treated as adults. Supporters also cited court decisions and historical arguments, while opponents, including Kathy Hobart and Chuck Eddie, warned that the bill would increase gun violence and put more guns in the hands of young people without adequate training. Senator Carol said he opposed the bill because the brain is not fully mature until about age 25 and called the measure irresponsible; Senator Denine said he would pass the bill but wanted training requirements added; Senator Thomas also opposed it on public safety grounds; and Senator Wheeler supported it as a parity and self-defense measure for law-abiding young adults. After debate, the committee voted on SB 75 and reported it favorably with the expression of opinion that it should pass. The roll call reflected a mix of support and opposition, with several members explaining their votes. Supporters emphasized self-defense, constitutional rights, and consistency with adult responsibilities, while opponents focused on youth violence, public safety, and the lack of a training requirement. The committee then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 89, sponsored by Senator Jimmy Higdon, which would direct the establishment of a Kentucky Restoration of Voting Rights Task Force. Higdon described it as a typical interim work group and said it would include five House and five Senate members. Discussion broadened to expungement and restoration issues, including marijuana-related convictions and other records that members said should be reviewed in light of changing laws. Chair Storm noted he had filed a separate expungement task force resolution and suggested the measures could be coordinated. The resolution was moved, seconded, and the roll was called, with Senator Thomas later explaining support for treating older marijuana convictions more equitably in light of current law.

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• </c> leaving an unsecured firearm, does it? leaving an unsecured firearm, does it?
• Firearms are not um talismans.
• Firearms are not um talismans.
• Firearms are not um talismans.
• Firearms are not um talismans.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• registries or using merchant category codes to distinguish firearm retailers from other merchants.
• merchant category codes to distinguish firearm retailers from other merchants.
• If you purchase a firearm with a credit card, they can track you, and that's wrong.
• not a firearms bill.
• Arizona law already prohibits the state from keeping a registry of privately owned firearms or firearms

Bills: SB1049, SB1053, SB1058, SB1093, SB1160, SB1211

Keywords: spousal maintenance, court guidelines, self-sufficiency, financial support, marriage dissolution, concealed carry, gun permits, firearms training, public safety, criminal history checks, local recognition, firearms, merchant codes, financial privacy, Second Amendment, data protection, riot, planning, racketeering, criminal conspiracy

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• AB 1316, Addis, hunting licenses and firearm information: hold in committee.
• AB 1078, Berman, firearms: do pass out on a B roll call.
• AB 383, Davies, firearm prohibitions: do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 1127, Gabriel, firearms: do pass out on a B roll call.
• AB 1006, Ramos, concealed carry firearms: holding committee.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 23, 2025 suspense hearing and opened by emphasizing the difficult budget environment, rising costs for constituents, and the need to make tough choices. The chair said many bills would be held, amended to reduce costs, or made two-year bills because the state could not afford broad program expansions this year. The committee also noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later that day. The committee then acted on a large suspense file, taking up hundreds of Assembly bills across topics including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, climate, water, transportation, elections, and technology. Many bills were held in committee, while many others were approved with cost-saving, clarifying, or author’s amendments. Examples included measures on CalABLE, Covered California enrollment, wildfire and insurance issues, reproductive health, school and college programs, prison and juvenile justice matters, AI and data privacy, and local government and utility regulation. Several bills were converted to two-year bills to continue discussion. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly voted on bills by A roll call or B roll call, often with Republicans not voting on amended measures. Some bills were advanced with notable amendments, such as narrowing scope, removing appropriations, delaying implementation, or striking costly provisions. The committee also approved a number of committee bills and omnibus measures, including emergency management, judiciary, insurance, and water-related bills. At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved 435 bills to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass as amended, and adjourned the meeting.

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• You have before you House Bill 2521, which relates to firearms background checks.
• You have before you House Bill 2521, which relates to firearms background checks.
• Just look at Waspix's own firearm crime report.
• PLAs increased construction costs by restricting competition.
• House Bill 2515 tilts too far towards restriction.

Bills: HB2521, HB2249, HB1796

Keywords: firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity, information technology, IT contracting, data center, systems integration, network engineering

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• Firearms may be stored for up to one year and returned upon request.
• 60-day period for them to pick up the firearm if they wish to.
• upon returning or when destroying a firearm, to properly update the automated firearm system.
• Temporary firearm storage in California is currently too inconsistent, while licensed firearm dealers
• Three said that they would store firearms at about $50 a month.

Summary: The committee heard a large public safety agenda and began by announcing several bills off calendar and limiting testimony to two witnesses per side. The first major item was AB 2698, which would authorize local governments to create youth court diversion programs for first-time juvenile offenders. The author and supporters, including Bakersfield Police Department representatives and a student participant, described the program as restorative, record-clearing, and successful in Bakersfield. Opponents argued it was not true diversion because it occurs after adjudication, could widen system involvement, and should instead be replaced by pre-arrest community-based diversion. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to Appropriations, but remained on call with some members not voting. The committee also adopted a consent calendar of ten bills without opposition. The committee then heard AB 1959, which would create a narrow exception allowing resentencing in adult court for certain violent juvenile offenders in a case arising from the Santana High School shooting. The author, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, and a survivor/city councilmember argued the bill would close a loophole that could lead to resentencing and early release despite parole denials. Several organizations registered opposition or opposed unless amended, but many noted they were reviewing the amended version. The bill was moved due pass as amended to Appropriations and remained on call. AB 1628, extending California’s safe surrender window for newborns from 72 hours to 30 days, drew broad support from the author, firefighters, medical and child welfare groups, and no opposition; it was moved due pass to Human Services and remained on call. The committee also approved AB 1974, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to create voluntary temporary firearm storage programs. The author and supporters from San Francisco law enforcement, Giffords, and gun safety groups said the bill would expand safe storage options during crises and in custody disputes; there was no opposition, and it passed due pass as amended. AB 2297, requiring restitution in diversion cases, drew support from the author, district attorneys, and victims’ advocates, while opponents argued it was duplicative, could burden low-income participants, and might undermine diversion success. After discussion about restitution law and ability to pay, the bill passed due pass. Finally, AB 2438, which would require people sentenced to more than six years to serve in state prison rather than county jail, drew support from the author and Riverside County Sheriff Bianco, who said realignment had overcrowded county jails and strained resources. Opponents warned it could worsen state prison overcrowding and conflict with realignment’s purpose. The chair recommended no, and the bill was moved due pass and re-refer to Appropriations, remaining on call.

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• home placement from the background check fee for the purchase or transfer of a firearm.
• currently serving military members from the background check fee for the purchase or transfer of a firearm
• are victims of domestic violence from the background check fee for the purchase or transfer of a firearm
• We don't want anybody to go a different direction when obtaining a firearm.
• As we know, less restrictive alternatives for sexually violent predators—these are the people who have

Bills: HB2159, HB2251, HB2521

Keywords: preK, education funding, childcare, youth development, state budget, climate change, commitment act, emission reductions, sustainability, environmental policy, firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, 904, all

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• You have before you House Bill 2521, which relates to firearms background checks.
• By way of background, the firearm background check program was established by the legislature in 2020
• Just look at Waspix's own firearm crime report.
• PLAs increased construction costs by restricting competition.
• House Bill 2515 tilts too far toward restriction.

Summary: The committee first suspended the five-day notice rule and then heard House Bill 2521 on firearm background check fees. Staff explained that the bill would remove the $18 fee cap and allow Washington State Patrol to set fees based on actual program costs, which could be about $33 to $35 per check. Supporters said the change was needed to keep the background check system operating and avoid delays and layoffs; opponents argued it would burden lawful gun owners and amount to an unconstitutional tax or barrier to a constitutional right. No vote was taken in the hearing. Members then heard Substitute House Bill 2475 on language-accessible public programs, which would direct the Office of Equity to develop uniform language-access guidelines, address interpreter and translator shortages, and require agency implementation reporting. Testimony was strongly supportive, emphasizing the need for consistent access for limited-English-proficient residents and the benefits for schools, families, and state services. The committee also heard Second Substitute House Bill 2479 on wage recovery, which would create a wage recovery fund to provide partial advance payments to low-wage workers with meritorious unpaid wage claims and adjust wage penalty provisions. Employers, labor advocates, and legal services representatives largely supported the bill as a bipartisan, worker-protection measure funded by penalties rather than the general fund. The committee next took up Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1960 on renewable energy tax incentives, which would replace existing property tax and excise tax provisions with a new state and local renewable energy excise tax structure and related grant programs for local governments and tribes. Counties, utilities, developers, and tribal representatives generally supported the bill’s goal of stabilizing tax treatment for renewable projects, though several witnesses said they wanted amendments to address rates, timing, and late-stage project impacts. The committee also heard Substitute Senate Bill 5932 on alternative jet fuel incentives, which would change the timing and duration of existing tax preferences; supporters said it would provide certainty for emerging sustainable aviation fuel projects, while one refinery sought clarification and a broader county threshold. Later, the committee heard Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2238 on statewide food security, directing the Department of Agriculture to monitor food system performance and develop a statewide food security strategy. Agricultural groups, grocers, anti-hunger advocates, and farmers supported the bill as a coordination effort to improve food access, affordability, and supply chain resilience. The committee then heard Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1903, which would create a statewide low-income energy assistance program through the Department of Commerce; supporters said it would address growing unmet need and complement existing utility programs, while opponents said it did not address the root causes of rising energy costs. Finally, the committee heard Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2416 on waste-to-energy facilities under the Climate Commitment Act and Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2515 on large energy-use facilities (data centers), both of which drew mixed testimony centered on balancing emissions, ratepayer impacts, reliability, and environmental or tribal concerns. No final votes were taken in the hearing.

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• significantly reduces the risk of suicide and firearm-related injury. ...in crisis and a firearm, even
• 60-day period for them to pick up the firearm if they wish to.
• upon returning or when destroying a firearm, to properly update the automated firearm system.
• Temporary firearm storage in California is currently too inconsistent, while licensed firearm dealers
• Three said that they would store firearms at about $50 a month.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• and they can do an illegal act with that firearm.
• I'm aware that we restricted it In several places, yes. Follow up, thank you.
• What this bill basically does is if you buy, if you purchase a Firearm from a firearm manufacturer and
• the firearm.
• or stolen firearms.

Bills: HB3419, HB4153, HB3430, HB3791, HB3277, HB4119, HB4408, HB3905, HB3968, HB3835, HB3386, HB2650, HB3742, HB3588, HB3748, HB4303, HB4311, HB3028, HB4428, HB4429, HB4132, HB1889, HB3265, HB1739, HB4434, HB3313, HB3852, HB4263, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3420, HB2116, HB2206, HB3625, HB2939, HB3721, HB1823, HB2425, HB4440, HJR1087, HB4003, HJR1077, HB1770, HB1675, HB3627, HB3891, HJR1067, HB3462, HJR1053, HJR1054, HJR1044, HB3472, HB1225, HJR1019, HB4145, HJR1081, HB1746, HJR1069, HJR1050, HB1638, HB3327, HJR1055, HB3127, HB4488, HB2955, HB3781, HB3783, HB3802, HB2471, HB2937, SCR16, HB2960, HB3466, HB3262, HB3269, HB3152, HB4140, HB4142, HB3148, HB3378

Keywords: corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, driver license, reading proficiency, minors, education requirements, alternative testing, attendance, remedial reading, public school, oath of enrollment, court financial obligations, cost hearing, payment plan, community service, court compliance program, debt relief

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• risk by either prohibiting a person from owning, possessing, or selling firearms. or receiving a firearm
• , or requiring them to surrender firearms.
• I am alive today. because I did not have access to a firearm.
• Suicide by firearm is almost always deadly.
• Nine out of of 10 firearm suicide attempts resulting in death.

Bills: SB29, SB406, SB447, SB875, SB893, SB1033, SB1346, SB1362, SB1539, SCR22, SB 29

Keywords: business organization, internal management, corporate governance, partnerships, liability reduction, birth certificate, biological sex, gender identity, health and safety, sex assignment, SB 875, Texas, independent school district, ISD, school board trustee, superintendent, campus administrator, electioneering, political signs, early voting

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• Tasks such as using firearms or detaining people, unless they are trained and certified.
• It seeks to restrict how police departments can use their volunteers.
• These prohibitions additionally include a couple of things that are overly broad that might restrict
• These prohibitions additionally include a couple of things that are overly broad that might restrict
• This will restrict their ability to correct their own record.

Bills: SB5865, SB5880, SB5912, SB5855, SB6011, SB6009, SB5868, SB5974

Keywords: garnishment, debt, form standardization, financial protection, legal processes, toxicology testing, laboratories, accreditation, public health, standards, indigent defense, task force, criminal justice, legal aid, public defense, face coverings, law enforcement, public safety, civil liberties, court security

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• help them find out whether the firearm had been stolen or whether the firearm had been involved in other
• </c><03:16:02.920><c> if</c> an abandoned or discarded firearm if an abandoned or discarded firearm if
• </c> solve gun crimes and prevent firearm solve gun crimes and prevent firearm trafficking<03:19:10.560
• in them and uh so there's a lot firearms in them and uh so there's a lot of<03:24:43.960><c> firearms
• </c> casings or they would submit the firearm casings or they would submit the firearm and<03:29:48.439

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• amendment provides an exception to the prohibition on law enforcement agency volunteers carrying firearms
• We did do, the staff did an analysis of whether there are any restrictions. Okay, thank you.
• We did do, the staff did an analysis of whether there are any restrictions on our state and local law
• We do have volunteers in a number of jurisdictions who are legally authorized to carry firearms because
• And that, to me, is just as important as somebody having a firearm if you're taking somebody's freedom

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• amendment provides an exception to the prohibition on law enforcement agency volunteers carrying firearms
• amendment provides an exception to the prohibition on law enforcement agency volunteers, carrying firearms
• We did do, the staff did an analysis of whether there are any restrictions. Okay, thank you.
• We did do, the staff did an analysis of whether there are any restrictions on our state and local law
• And that, to me, is just as important as somebody having a firearm if you're taking somebody's freedom

Summary: The House Community Safety Committee met on February 24, 2026, for executive action on several bills, with no public hearings. The chair announced that action on Substitute Senate Bill 5067 would be deferred. The committee then considered bills dealing with fabricated depictions of minors and sexual exploitation (SSB 5105), worship-place protections and related civil remedies (SSB 5436), toxicology testing by certified laboratories (SSB 5880), reckless driving and speeding in construction zones (ESB 5890), human trafficking prevention and remedies (SSB 5936), law enforcement leadership and sheriff eligibility/background checks, volunteers, and specially commissioned officers (SSB 5974), and missing persons alerts and law-enforcement search tools (ESSB 6070). Several bills had amendments, including a striking amendment to SSB 5436 and a striking amendment plus multiple amendments to SSB 5974; ESB 5890 also received an amendment lowering the construction-zone threshold to 20 mph over the limit when workers are present. Members generally supported the bills but raised concerns on several measures. On SSB 5436, members discussed balancing protection of worshippers with constitutional protections for peaceful protest and concerns about law enforcement access in emergencies; the committee adopted the striking amendment and then advanced the bill. On SSB 5974, members debated background-check timing, due process, vacancy triggers, and whether election-related requirements for sheriffs were constitutional; some amendments were adopted and others rejected before the bill advanced. On ESSB 6070, members discussed the new Ebony and Purple Alerts, existing alert systems, and concerns about surveillance tools and privacy, with some members supporting the bill “with concerns.” Human trafficking testimony and comments emphasized holding accountable businesses that knowingly facilitate trafficking. Final actions taken included reporting out SSB 5105, SSB 5436 as amended, SSB 5880, ESB 5890 as amended, SSB 5936, SSB 5974 as amended, and ESSB 6070, all with due pass recommendations. The committee also adopted amendments to SSB 5436 and several amendments to SSB 5974, while rejecting others. The chair thanked members and staff, canceled the committee’s next scheduled meeting, and announced this was the committee’s last meeting of 2026 before adjournment.