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• Does it cover changing a phone number?
• Does it cover changing a phone number?
• </c> phone number? phone number?
• </c> phone number. phone number.
• </c> getting a new phone number and I would getting a new phone number and I would tend<02:39:50.000>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That agency number is 2025-5. All right.
• And I expressed a number of concerns.” “With EEC. And I expressed a number of concerns.
• The people who were planning to attend this retreat were, number one, myself; number two, Mr.
• Powers; number three, Daniel Rubin; number four, Addie Michelson.
• And the phone call was him, you know, saying something along the lines of, hey, I just got a phone call

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The hearing concerned a Legislative Ethics Board complaint against Representative Tara Simmons in Washington State OAH Docket 401-645. The judge outlined the process, the two issues on appeal—whether Simmons violated RCW 42.52.020 and RCW 42.52.070, and, if so, what penalty should apply—and admitted a number of exhibits by stipulation or prior ruling, while taking one exhibit under advisement pending an offer of proof. The board also moved to sequester witnesses, which was granted, and the judge deferred ruling on a motion to exclude three defense witnesses until after hearing the board staff’s case. Opening statements followed, with staff alleging Simmons used her position to benefit an outside organization and to secure special privileges, and the defense arguing the conduct was lawful, technical in nature, and consistent with prior ethics guidance. Board staff then called Kimberly Gordon, an attorney and founding board member/treasurer of American Equity and Justice Group (AEJG), as its first witness. Gordon testified that AEJG used data dashboards to make justice-system data more accessible, received state proviso funding sponsored by Simmons, and also received two donations from Simmons—$10,000 and $40,000. She said the first donation was intended to help hire Antoine Coleman, whom Simmons had recommended and who was later identified as Simmons’s romantic partner, and that AEJG returned the $10,000 and declined the $40,000 after concluding there was a potential conflict of interest. Gordon also testified that AEJG believed Simmons’s involvement in the organization and her communications about Coleman created ethical concerns. Gordon further testified about a second proviso intended to expand AEJG’s work into education data and its subcontract with Equity in Education Coalition (EEC). She said EEC did not perform the expected deliverables, prompting repeated communications with the Administrative Office of the Courts and a meeting involving Chris Stanley, where AEJG raised concerns that EEC was not complying and that Simmons had intervened in the dispute. According to Gordon, Stanley ultimately directed the parties to rewrite the subcontract and continue, but AEJG later moved forward largely without EEC’s assistance. The board staff introduced AEJG’s complaint and related timeline exhibits during her testimony. After direct examination, the hearing recessed for lunch, and cross-examination by Simmons’s counsel began when the hearing resumed.

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• We rank number three in the numbers of victims of human trafficking.
• We rank number three in the number of runaway tweens, runaway teens in the state of Florida.
• phones.
• Improvement number one.
• If you call Voices or you call my phone, a lot of people in my community have my personal number during

Bills: S0164, S0656, S0892

Keywords: wrongful death, unborn child, civil liability, medical provider, parental rights, habitual felony offenders, violent crimes, enhanced penalties, criminal justice, recidivism, 999, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation from State Attorney Catherine Fernandez-Rundle on human trafficking in Florida, especially in Miami-Dade. She described trafficking as a modern form of slavery driven by money, emphasized that most victims are local girls and young women ages roughly 14 to 24, and said recruitment increasingly occurs online. She highlighted several cases, including one that led to a law restricting tattooing minors without adult consent, and discussed Miami-Dade’s task force, shelter and medical partnerships, hotel and business training, and public awareness campaigns tied to major events like the Super Bowl and upcoming World Cup. Members asked about information-sharing with other states, school-based trafficking, warning signs, and technology used to identify online exploitation; Fernandez-Rundle said more training and better interstate communication are needed. The committee then took up CS for SB 656, which Senator Bradley said would codify FDLE’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Funding Program and rename and expand the online sting operations grant program to better support investigations, training, technology, and personnel. The bill drew supportive comments from Senator Wright, and it was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote. The committee also passed SB 892 by Senator Martin, which streamlines the designation process for habitual and violent felony offender classifications by clarifying clemency-related procedures and notice requirements; it too was reported favorably unanimously. The committee spent substantial time on SB 164 by Senator Grall, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow parents to recover civil damages for the death of an unborn child at any stage of development. The sponsor said the bill is intended to recognize unborn children in civil law and align with existing statutory definitions, while opponents argued it is effectively a personhood bill that could affect abortion access, IVF, miscarriage care, and liability exposure for doctors, friends, family members, and businesses. Supporters from pro-life groups urged broader language and stronger protections, while opponents included medical, civil liberties, domestic violence, and reproductive rights advocates who warned of chilling effects on health care and possible abuse by rapists or abusive partners. The bill was not reported out during the portion provided, and the discussion ended with additional public testimony still pending.

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• Um, I guess I'm kind of curious, uh, a work phone number to me does not seem as closely imminent, uh,
• </c><00:37:04.000><c> number</c> a work phone number a work phone number to<00:37:05.200><c> me</c><00
• Senator Latz: >> Well, Madam Chair, Senator Limmer, there are chambers phone numbers available and I
• phone numbers available and are chambers phone numbers available and I<00:40:07.640><c> believe</c><
• </c> law office that lists chambers phone law office that lists chambers phone numbers<00:40:17.800><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Your phone rings, it looks like a local number, maybe even your own area code, and then you pick up the
• phone, it's not a neighbor, it's a scam.
• Your phone rings, it looks like a local number, maybe even your own area code, and then you pick up the
• phone, it's not a neighbor, it's a scam.
• That is set number 4,002.

Summary: The House Committee on Commerce met on Wednesday, April 22, with a quorum present and heard several bills. HB 1195, relating to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission, was amended with technical changes and a fee-related amendment tied to student athlete agents, then reported favorably. Members asked about criminal penalties and whether the bill would affect prison athletic events; the author said he would follow up on those questions. HB 798, the Broadband and Cable Price Notice Act, was amended to clarify definitions, federal compliance, notice requirements, and severability, then reported favorably after extensive debate over whether providers already give adequate notice, whether a separate notice is necessary, and whether the bill would be preempted by federal law. Charter Communications testified in opposition, saying the bill was duplicative and would add costs, while the author argued it was needed to ensure clear, conspicuous notice of price increases and cancellation rights.

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• You can see, and these numbers are, I got these numbers from the state department last week, and FY26
• or play a scratch ticket on my phone.
• Here, but the number of licenses went down.
• Access is always number one.
• The numbers are our best estimate.

Keywords: 914, all

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• of driver's licenses or the number of license plates they have matches the number of license plates
• The number of decals they have matches the number of decals they have to be sure that they're actually
• Last year, we answered 91% of all incoming phone calls.
• So, a licensed operator may have 20 different phone numbers they have to call to get some answers from
• So, that's when he had the 350 number when a full number of FTEs that were transferred over.

Keywords: 914, all

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• But you never have to hand your phone over to anyone.
• or do not want phones capable of this.
• </c><00:18:42.799><c> that</c> phones don't want to have phones that phones don't want to have phones
• </c><00:21:01.799><c> a</c> like representative tapki is phoning a like representative tapki is phoning
• </c><00:30:51.640><c> number</c> her address her uh not her phone number her address her uh not her phone

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The phone number can be some number. It won't be my cell number.
• It's not going to cost the state to buy state cell phones. It's just some number.
• It's not going to cost the state to buy us state cell phones. It's just some number.
• Nobody knew my cell phone number. It was a Google number.
• So who would be the keeper of these phone numbers?

Summary: The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on April 23 and advanced several bills dealing with judicial vacancies, travel reimbursement, election administration, public records, and board transparency. Senate Bill 397 by Chairman Reese was reported favorably without objection; it allows the Supreme Court to reappoint a retiring judge on an ad hoc basis to finish cases or provide urgent coverage, while not changing other laws that prevent a judge from returning to the same seat after retiring or resigning. House Bill 398 by Representative Zerang was reported as amended after the committee adopted a new amendment removing lodging from the bill, leaving only meal reimbursement limits tied to the federal GSA rate. House Bill 1201 by Representative Ilk was also reported favorably; it would create per diem pay for legislators doing legislative business outside session and raise statewide elected officials’ salaries using a formula tied to university president pay. The committee deferred Senate Bill 41, which would have extended the deadline for public bodies to publish open-meeting minutes from 20 to 45 days, after the author said he wanted more time to work with opponents. Senate Bill 289 by Senator Abraham, which would have created public-records exceptions for certain university searches, research, and donor information, drew substantial questioning and testimony from the press and members; after amendments narrowed the scope, the committee ultimately held the bill for further work rather than voting it out. Senate Bill 47 by Senator Mizell, as amended, was reported favorably; it requires public boards and commissions to provide contact information, including at least two contacts, a mailing address, email addresses, a website if available, and a phone number, without requiring public funds for member phones. On election-related bills, Senate Bill 248 by Chairman Miller was reported favorably as amended. It allows precincts with fewer than 20 eligible voters to be consolidated with another precinct at the same polling place when both use the same ballot, with Secretary of State Landry saying it would preserve voter privacy, reduce costs, and be seamless for voters. Senate Bill 210 by Senator Klein-Peter was also reported favorably; it increases the number of election commissioners allowed in closed party primaries to match staffing needs created by the new system. Senate Bill 106 by Senator Klein-Peter, which makes certain crime-scene photos, audio/video recordings, and digital images nonpublic except by court order or clerk access, was reported favorably after a roll-call vote of 8 yeas and 2 nays. House Bill 906 by Representative Billings was reported favorably as amended; the amendments let party state central committees decide whether unaffiliated voters may participate in party primaries, require notice to the Department of State, and make participation rules consistent across the party’s related races, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The committee also deferred Senate Bills 218 and 220 to the following week before adjourning.

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• </c><00:08:14.919><c> one</c> that it could also be number one that it could also be number one enjoined
• </c><00:08:16.560><c> ruled</c> enjoined and number two probably ruled enjoined and number two probably
• </c> statutory language that was uh number statutory language that was uh number one<00:10:06.480><c>
• And number two, there's with by Alec.
• And one of his number he gave solutions.

Keywords: Judiciary, Division A (Part 2) - Room 409, 3 March, 2026; 4:15 P.M., 925, all

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• Because I think we've seen such attrition in the number of beds.
• We've attrition in the number of beds.
• 00:09:50.240><c> 81</c><00:09:50.720><c> that</c> clarify, Adam's number of 81 that clarify, Adam's number
• That 4,400 number. >> And this might be a hard question. >> I don't know. What is the number?
• That 4,400 number. >> And this might be a hard question. >> I don't know. What is the number?

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services heard a presentation on Kentucky personal care homes from representatives of the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities, Management Systems of Kentucky, and Elder Care Partners. Witnesses described personal care homes as a lower-cost, 24/7 residential option for adults with serious mental illness who do not qualify for nursing home care but need structured support, medication assistance, meals, housekeeping, transportation, and supervision. They said the homes are regulated by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, are not Medicaid-funded, and rely on a state supplementation rate of about $50.70 per day, which they argued no longer covers operating costs because of rising food, labor, insurance, and maintenance expenses. The presenters said the sector has shrunk significantly over time, citing a drop from 64 homes in 2002 to 34 today among the homes serving this population, with 30 closures over 23 years and two more closures since August. They argued that the closures have contributed to homelessness, hospital overcrowding, and longer stays in psychiatric hospitals, and they gave examples of residents who had spent many months in hospitals before stabilizing in a personal care home. One provider also described spending more than $800,000 on capital improvements after acquiring Kentucky facilities and said reimbursement is too low to sustain safe operations. They asked for an incremental reimbursement increase over two years and said they have also proposed an assisted-living model for people with mental illness. Members asked about staffing, reimbursement, and the number of people still needing placement. The presenters said there is no requirement for licensed or certified staff in these facilities, though some homes use medication technicians and occasional LPNs. They estimated they are currently serving about 2,000 residents and said they receive roughly 30 referrals for every one person admitted, with many referrals involving people whose needs exceed the personal care home level. Senator Meredith and Representative Fleming said any funding request would need documentation of savings and corresponding budget offsets, while Representative Duval expressed support and asked about possible staffing and program improvements. The witnesses also compared Kentucky’s flat-rate reimbursement to a more individualized reimbursement model in Minnesota, saying a needs-based system would better match staffing and reduce hospitalizations.

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• We have Watches, we have cell phones in that.
• We shouldn't have these phones in their hands.
• Sir, do you have a phone? A cell phone? I definitely do. Do you have an iPhone or...
• So, how do you figure out what that number is?
• is the correct number.

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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• Thank you. has a number of has a number of uh<00:23:43.600><c> major</c><00:23:44.080><c> problems</c
• We need to double that number.
• </c><06:01:14.878><c> One</c> Belltobell cell phone policies. One Belltobell cell phone policies.
• Is this phone use? It doesn't say.
• </c> reduce the distraction that cell phones reduce the distraction that cell phones and<06:03:30.798

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• There's a new phone number that we have here at the Nevada Legislature.
• That new number to call is area code 669-906-833. Again, that's 669-906-833.
• Broadcasting, can we go to the phone lines in support of Assembly Bill 534?
• Las Vegas Broadcasting, can we go to the phone lines in support of Assembly Bill 534?
• So, broadcasting, can we go to the phone lines for neutral testimony on Assembly Bill 534?

Keywords: 909, all

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• cell phones on the base?
• cell phones on the base?
• But those young soldiers, they barely can pay their phone bill if they have a phone that actually works
• Is it based on number of hours or is it based on total number of files processed? Mr. Chairman, Ms.
• Because I know your phone number, I can clone your phone with this phone.

Bills: HB2006, HB2165, HB2245, HB2348, HB2806, HB2901, HB2902, HCR2016

Keywords: sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair

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• And I expressed a number of people. with EEC. And I expressed a number of concerns.
• What was the page number? Just one moment. Mr. McKinley, what was the page number on that exhibit?
• The people that were planning that we needed to attend this retreat were, number one, myself, number
• Powers, number three, Daniel Rubin... Powers. Number three, Daniel Rubin, one of our employees.
• Exhibit number 22—is this page one?

Summary: The hearing opened in a Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings matter involving Legislative Ethics Board complaint 2025-5 against Representative Tara Simmons. The ALJ outlined the process, the issues on appeal, and the burden of proof, which centered on whether Simmons violated the Ethics Act by using her legislative position for others’ benefit and by holding outside employment that conflicted with her duties, and what sanction would be appropriate. Several exhibits were admitted by stipulation or without objection, while Exhibit 2 was initially held for later ruling but was ultimately admitted after testimony from the witness who prepared it. The board also granted a motion to sequester witnesses and took under advisement a motion to exclude three defense witnesses until after the staff case-in-chief. In opening statements, board staff alleged Simmons violated RCW 42.52.020 and RCW 42.52.070 by sponsoring a proviso that benefited her outside employer, Equity and Education Coalition (EEC), by using campaign surplus funds to help hire a friend, by intervening in a dispute over the proviso-funded work, and by sending text messages to influence others. Staff said it would seek penalties of up to $5,000 per violation plus costs. Defense counsel argued the allegations were technical ethics issues, denied Simmons profited personally, and contended the proviso funding her employer was permitted under prior board guidance; counsel also argued the campaign donation and later contract dispute were lawful and context-dependent. The first witness, Kimberly Gordon of American Equity and Justice Group (AEJG), testified that AEJG received state proviso funding and donations from Simmons, including $10,000 and later $40,000, which Gordon said were intended to fund the hiring of Antoine Coleman, Simmons’s romantic partner. Gordon said AEJG returned the donations and terminated Coleman after learning of the relationship and potential conflict of interest. She also testified about a later 2024 proviso involving EEC, a subcontract between AEJG and EEC, and a dispute over EEC’s performance under that subcontract. Gordon said AEJG raised concerns with the Administrative Office of the Courts, met with contract manager Chris Stanley, and ultimately rewrote the subcontract after Stanley, allegedly after speaking with Simmons, directed them to do so. The hearing then recessed for lunch, and cross-examination of Gordon was set to continue afterward.

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• BPS will go to the phone line.
• BPS will go to the phone line. Anyone in Vegas? BPS will go to the phone line. Thank you, Chair.
• BPS, is there anyone on the phone line?
• We’ll go to the phone lines for support for AB 226. Thank you, Chair.
• Seeing no one in Vegas, is there anyone on the phone line in neutral?

Keywords: 909, all

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• Now that you have moved that to 60 days, I'm curious where that number came from.
• number.
• This will be a number just assigned to you.
• To be able to utilize a phone number that isn't 911, so if their abuser takes their phone, they don't
• here from that number, it's going to be a problem.

Summary: The Senate Criminal Justice Committee met with a quorum present and took up several bills, beginning with SB 350 on public records for crime victims. Senator Graal explained that the bill clarifies victim privacy protections under the Florida Constitution and extends temporary confidentiality to the identity of an officer involved in a use-of-force incident for 72 hours, with a possible 60-day extension by written agency findings. Supporters including Marcy’s Law representatives and the Florida PBA said the measure protects victims and officers while preserving public access, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 296 and SB 298, both by Senator Berman. SB 296, as amended, directs a feasibility study for a secure web-based silent alert system for domestic violence victims and expands Florida’s address confidentiality program to dating violence victims. SB 298 similarly extends address confidentiality protections to dating violence victims. Both bills received supportive testimony from advocates, including survivors and organizations such as Florida NOW and the Alliance for Safety and Justice, and both were reported favorably. Members also approved SB 398, which replaces references to “child pornography” in Florida statutes with “child sexual abuse material,” and SB 168, which expands public nuisance law to include gambling houses and increases enforcement tools such as penalties, attorney fees, and foreclosure on unpaid fees. SB 54, as amended, was also reported favorably; the amendment broadened the bill’s scope from “mass shooter” to “violent offender,” clarified medical examiner duties, and added reporting requirements related to toxicology and psychotropic substances. The most debated measure was SB 156, the Jason Raynor Act, which would revise resistance-to-arrest provisions and add an automatic life sentence for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer. Law enforcement groups supported the bill, but the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and some senators raised concerns about removing judicial discretion and eliminating language about unlawful arrests. After debate, the committee reported SB 156 favorably, with Vice Chair Smith voting no. Several other members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on multiple bills before adjournment.

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• With that, we are going to move to the phone lines.
• Anyone on the phones in opposition?
• Anyone on the phones in opposition?
• We'll start in our physical locations and then move to the phones.
• So, A.B.H., do we have anyone on the phone lines?

Keywords: 909, all

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• When the survivor gets a new phone number because the person who assaulted them won't stop texting, the
• advocate might not be there to remind them to give that new phone number to the detective.
• </c> When the survivor gets a new phone When the survivor gets a new phone number<00:26:12.280><c> because
• </c> remind them to give that new phone remind them to give that new phone number<00:26:20.840><c> to
• </c> number to the detective. number to the detective.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all