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• The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary and Public Safety is back in session.
• Of course, I'm the Commissioner of Public Safety at DPS, under the umbrella of DPS falls a lot of other
• Of course, the Oklahoma Highway Safety is under us.
• After years of doing that, it becomes not only a public safety issue but also an officer safety issue
• Obviously, somebody could come in and cause harm, but that's where we'd like the additional safety.

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• Members of the committee, House Bill 7013 is related to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
• businesses and creates clear success and helps businesses understand the permitting, zoning, and safety
• Esposito: The inspection process is not affected, so the safety is not a concern because there is still
• I do not think this is logical in terms of safety.
• The big thing we must understand about the permitting process often is permitting doesn't equate safety

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• </c><00:01:39.840><c> Probably</c> public safety and educators.
• Probably public safety and educators.
• And on the public safety side, they are almost completely concluded.
• :03:15.599><c> are</c><00:03:16.000><c> almost</c> public safety side, they are almost public safety
• </c><00:04:22.479><c> and</c> agreement between public safety and agreement between public safety and

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• House File 124, an act relating to public safety.
• House File 124, an act relating to public safety.
• House File 1355, an act relating to occupational safety.
• The message is signed Michael safety.
• The Brady and Joseph Anderson safety bill is important to get it done. This is the final version.

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• No one should fear for safety when getting to work or school or anywhere else that they're going.
• My name is Darryl Jamil, senior Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management for CAP Metro.
• While operating a, a modern, efficient and accessible transit system, CAP Metro emphasizes safety.
• I appreciate this opportunity, uh, to share my thoughts on transit safety today.
• And the problem with that is it's a public safety issue.

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• devices to monitor their immediate safety and well-being, we should have... ...safety devices to monitor
• AB 1650 is about safety, transparency, and accountability.
• I serve as Senior Policy Counsel at Everytown for Gun Safety.
• It is a public safety issue.
• But increasingly, this work is putting our own safety at risk.

Summary: The committee heard several immigration-, health-, food access-, and tribal-rights-related bills. AB 1725 would require disclosure of oil wells near homes and sensitive sites and stronger methane monitoring; supporters described health and safety harms in communities near wells, while apartment, realtor, building, and chamber representatives opposed or sought amendments, arguing the bill should better target the responsible industry and fit existing disclosure processes. AB 1650 would require privately rented or leased vehicles used by government agencies for enforcement to be clearly identifiable and equipped with safety lighting; supporters, including immigrant-rights advocates and local officials, said unmarked vehicles create fear and confusion during ICE operations, while the chamber sought clarification and noted exemptions for ordinary undercover law enforcement. AB 1857 would prohibit grocery restrictive covenants that keep new supermarkets from opening after a store closes, with supporters framing it as a food-access and anti-hunger measure; grocers and retailers raised concerns but said amendments addressed many issues, and the committee moved the bill forward as amended to Appropriations on a recorded vote, with all members present voting aye except one absent member and the bill placed on call. The committee also heard AB 1876, which would codify federal health-care nondiscrimination protections in state law. Supporters from Equality California, Disability Rights California, Planned Parenthood, and other health groups said it would preserve coverage protections for LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and other protected classes amid federal rollbacks; opponents argued it would entrench gender-affirming-care standards and criticized the underlying medical framework. The bill passed to Appropriations on a recorded vote, with most members voting aye and one no vote, and was placed on call. AB 1908 would allow public entities to use judgment obligation bonds to finance self-funded victim compensation funds; Los Angeles County said the bill would fill a financing gap for faster compensation, and the committee advanced it on a recorded vote and placed it on call. AB 1881, the California Indian Freedom Act of 2026, would protect California tribes’ access to sacred sites and traditional practices on state public lands and require meaningful consultation; it drew extensive support from tribal leaders and Native organizations, while cities, counties, utilities, builders, and business groups were opposed unless amended, largely seeking clarification and narrowing. The bill was amended to focus on state public lands and passed to Appropriations on a recorded vote, then placed on call. Later, AB 2465 would bar businesses that profit from private detention facilities or contract with immigration-enforcement agencies from receiving state grants, loans, or tax credits and create an immigrant resilience fund. Supporters said the state should not subsidize businesses tied to immigration raids and detention; opponents, including the chamber, bankers, and contractors, raised vagueness and scope concerns, especially over what contracts would be covered. Members said they supported the concept but wanted the bill tightened, and it passed to Revenue and Taxation on a recorded vote with one no vote and was placed on call. The committee then heard AB 2662, which would create a formal state process to monitor and report on federal immigration enforcement actions and their impacts; supporters from legal aid and health centers said raids have chilled access to work, schools, clinics, and naturalization, and the bill was presented as a modest accountability measure. The transcript cuts off before any vote on AB 2662. The committee also approved a consent calendar of several bills and resolutions, sending some to Appropriations and others to the floor.

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• Our number one priority is enhancing public safety.
• We have a category for safety to improve safety for Texans, yes sir, that's correct.
• Martin, Texas Department of Public Safety.
• creating a levee safety program, so we recognize those.
• Safety, levee safety programs, I think would be worth the committee's time, and we're happy to help with

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• They're tools we rely on for planting on time, managing crops, safety, and harvesting at peak conditions
• House File 3566 is about safety, accountability, and protecting the people who grow food.
• ,</c><00:03:47.400><c> accountability,</c><00:03:48.600><c> and</c> is about safety, accountability,
• and is about safety, accountability, and protecting<00:03:49.200><c> the</c><00:03:49.280><c> people<
• Chair, and um this is not the Public Safety Committee, and I think the bill is being laid over.

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• It would update the requirements for school safety plans to align with those new definitions.
• This bill gives clarity to educators so they're not afraid to act when safety is at risk, and so they
• At its core, House Bill 120 is about safety, dignity, and prevention.
• When the medical community speaks with one voice about patient safety. I hope that we.
• The next thing is that laser surgery is highly regulated under a comprehensive safety framework.

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• We're supportive of public safety.
• To adopt funding and then really the flexibility to fund community safety in the way that works best
• for them, and what they need best for community safety in their community.
• So it was kind of a holistic approach to public safety, community safety, and community support.
• So it was kind of a holistic approach to public safety, community safety, and community support.

Summary: House and Senate Democratic leaders held a post-sine-die press availability to describe a difficult 2025 session and the major budget and policy outcomes. They said the state faced a $16 billion operating shortfall and an $8 billion transportation gap, along with inflation, slowing revenue, federal uncertainty, and a new governor. Despite that, they said the chambers reached balanced operating and transportation budgets while trying to avoid harming vulnerable residents or overburdening working families. The leaders highlighted several priorities they said were advanced: increased school funding, including about $1.4 billion more for special education; housing measures such as rent stabilization, parking minimum reforms, lot-splitting, and middle-housing enforcement; and public safety funding, including a $100 million one-time law-enforcement appropriation requested by Governor Ferguson. They also discussed a community reinvestment approach and said local governments would have more flexibility to fund community safety. They acknowledged that balancing the budget required painful cuts and tradeoffs, including delays to child support pass-through payments and TANF benefits, reduced support for higher education and student aid, higher child-care copays and fewer child-care slots, closure of one prison and four reentry centers, and reductions in managed care payments. They also said the tax package included modest business tax increases, including a surcharge on some large businesses and sales tax changes for certain services, and that a wealth tax remained alive for future sessions even though it was not part of this year’s budget. Much of the discussion focused on the new governor’s role and whether there was tension over his review of the budget and bills. Leaders said communication with the governor and his staff had improved over the session, that they expected him to carefully review the legislation, and that they were not reading anything into his absence from the press conference. They repeatedly emphasized bipartisan and bicameral collaboration, and several speakers described the session as one of the most challenging they had experienced, citing the budget gap, federal uncertainty, and recent personal losses in the Legislature.

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• Today we will have a bill heard in the Public Safety Committee, House File 16.
• and in many cases these communities are low-income communities with other legal immigrants whose safety
• said we are going to primarily deal with violent criminal offenders, so it'll be heard in Public Safety
• Its second stop will be Government Operations, and I anticipate a very robust discussion in Public Safety
• <00:01:41.320><c> is</c><00:01:41.479><c> put</c><00:01:41.640><c> at</c> immigrants who uh their safety

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• Curious about how the manufacturers of these UTVs feel about the safety of their products on the road
• They also say that they have serious safety concerns from their trade association about allowing these
• Unlike cars and trucks, UTVs do not meet federal safety standards, and allowing UTVs on roadways falsely
• Safety is top priority for Honda and the development of I'll read a quote out of the Honda letter: “Safety
• The sides of a vehicle provide the best option for safety.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered two bills. The first, CS for SB 88 by Senator Wright, would create a framework for local governments to allow or prohibit utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on certain low-speed roads, define UTV equipment and driver requirements, and make violations noncriminal traffic infractions. An amendment was adopted to correct the insurance requirement to match automobile-style minimums of $10,000 personal injury and $10,000 property damage liability. Testimony on SB 88 was divided. The Florida Justice Association and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association opposed the bill, arguing UTVs are designed for off-road use, do not meet federal safety standards, and could increase crash risk on public roads; Honda’s letter was cited as opposing road use. Supporters, including the sponsor and agencies waiving in support, argued the bill would address an existing loophole, provide insurance and licensing requirements, and help rural users and law enforcement by creating a clear legal pathway. Senators raised concerns about nighttime visibility, taillight spacing, speed limits, and whether the bill should be more restrictive, but the committee ultimately voted to report CS for SB 88 favorably. The committee then heard SB 274 by Senator Arrington, which designates a portion of International Drive in Orange County as Harris Rosen Way in honor of hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen. The sponsor and several senators praised Rosen’s business success, philanthropy, and support for education, cancer research, veterans, and the Central Florida community. There was no opposition, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• It's fire safety.
• It's fire safety.
• It's fire safety.
• Lithium batteries are a safety.
• </c> from a fire safety standpoint. from a fire safety standpoint. Yep. Yep. Yep.

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• Since this bill doesn't establish safety standards, right?
• This bill doesn't require establishing safety standards or doesn't ask the state agency to adopt safety
• safety measures.
• We have to watch out for public safety.
• And that obviously has a huge impact on safety.

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• to be used for the school safety and threat identification pilot program.
• program to the school safety interoperability fund in FY 2027.
• program to the school safety interoperability fund in FY 2027.
• program to the school safety interoperability fund in FY 2027.
• Six removes the school safety and threat identification pilot program.

Summary: The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations. The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.

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• As a community member, I believe... ...this risks public safety.
• And it reads that the Department of Public Safety shall maintain and monitor.
• What department within the public safety is going to be in charge of this?
• This change does not weaken child safety. They strengthen it.
• , staff safety, school safety overall perspective.

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2415, which would regulate kratom by treating certain synthetically derived compounds as narcotic drugs, raising the minimum sale age to 21, and penalizing sales of products exceeding a 400 parts per million cap. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill targets dangerous synthetic or highly concentrated kratom while preserving natural leaf products; testimony included a woman describing kratom addiction and treatment, family members describing harm from 7-OH products, and law enforcement and Attorney General’s Office support. Opponents, including criminal justice advocates, warned the bill could sweep in users and create harsh felony penalties, while some speakers urged a full ban and others defended natural kratom as distinct from synthetic products. The committee adopted the Wynn amendment and then gave HB 2415, as amended, a do-pass recommendation by a 6-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2870, which would prohibit more than one Level 2 or Level 3 registered sex offender from residing in the same home unless they are related by blood, marriage, or adoption. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by a neighborhood case involving multiple sex offenders in one residence and argued it was aimed at residential homes, not supervised group homes. Supporters described fear and disruption in their neighborhoods, while opponents argued the bill would reduce already limited housing, make supervision harder, and potentially force people onto the streets; some also raised due process and recidivism concerns. After discussion about possible amendments and the distinction between group homes and unsupervised residences, the committee approved HB 2870 with a do-pass recommendation by a 6-3 vote. Next, the committee heard HB 2413, which requires GPS or electronic monitoring for registered sex offenders who are homeless or lack a permanent address until they obtain one. Supporters said the bill would close a gap because transient registrants are only required to check in every 90 days, leaving law enforcement without regular location information; a policy analyst said monitoring could be implemented through existing systems, though costs and administration would vary. Opponents argued the bill raises due process and equal protection concerns, duplicates existing reporting requirements, and could impose costs on people trying to stabilize their lives. The committee passed HB 2413 on a 5-4 vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 2720, which increases the penalty for purchasing prostitution to a class 6 felony and directs a $200 assessment to the anti-human trafficking fund, with an amendment clarifying the affirmative defense for trafficking victims and restricting use of the assessment to trafficking services. Supporters, including the sponsor, prosecutors, Phoenix police, and a city council member, said the bill targets buyers who drive demand and exploitation. Opponents from criminal justice and anti-violence groups argued the bill could still ensnare trafficking victims and sex workers, especially because the affirmative defense may be hard to assert in practice. After adopting the amendment, the committee gave HB 2720, as amended, a do-pass recommendation by an 8-0-1 vote.

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• So you see the safety was considered.
• I've heard arguments about public safety.
• I've heard arguments about public safety.
• </c> public safety and federal compliance. public safety and federal compliance.
• </c> water management is a core public safety water management is a core public safety function.<01:26

Bills: SF0099, SF0116, SJ0006

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• AB 1650 is about safety, transparency, and accountability.
• These operations have raised serious concerns about oversight and safety.
• As a result, many judges and their families fear for their safety.
• Rewan Johnson, Everytown for Gun Safety, in support.
• First, SB 623 offers safety protections.

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• We have impacts on safety, productivity, and employee morale.
• We have impacts on safety, productivity, and employee morale.
• An approach also supported by the National Transportation Safety Board.
• We absolutely support online safety audits for chatbots.
• Very quickly, we absolutely support online safety audits for chatbots.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on privacy, accessibility, labor, and public safety. AB 1798 by Assemblymember Wilson would bar life and disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information, including direct-to-consumer test results, in underwriting. Supporters argued the bill would protect privacy and encourage genetic testing, while insurers opposed it as unnecessary and said genetic data should be treated like other predictive health information. The bill passed the committee on a 7-0 vote and was held open for absent members. AB 2190 by Assemblymember Wallace would create website accessibility standards based on WCAG guidelines and add affirmative defenses intended to reduce serial litigation while improving access for people with disabilities. Disability advocates supported the measure as a needed civil-rights update, while business groups warned it could increase liability and create unclear compliance obligations. The bill passed 9-0 and was sent to Appropriations. AB 2721 by Assemblymember Carrillo would require hotels to post notice when they know or should know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ICE are using the premises, with supporters saying workers and guests deserve transparency and safety. Hotel and business groups opposed it, citing privacy, liability, and concerns about interfering with federal operations. The committee voted 6-2 to pass the bill to Appropriations, with the roll left open. AB 2027 by Assemblymember Ward would restrict employers from using worker data to train AI systems that replace workers and limit sharing of worker data for automation; labor groups supported it and business and public-sector groups opposed it as too broad. The bill passed 7-2 to Appropriations, with the roll left open. The committee also heard AB 1837 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, which would extend and tighten privacy rules for transit agencies’ use of forward-facing cameras to enforce bus-lane violations; supporters said the cameras improve transit flow and safety, and the bill was presented with amendments, though no final vote is reflected in the transcript excerpt.

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• Safety and technological innovation.
• We look forward to hearing about traffic safety and technological innovation.
• We'll talk about street analytics and road safety.
• Then I'm going to wrap up talking about quick build and road safety equipment, and some new traffic safety
• It just gives us another tool to help with traffic safety.

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