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• As they serve out their sentences in the Texas communities, ensuring that their activities of release
• Approximately 70% of persons sentenced to death in their initial capital habeas procedure.
• The sentence structure also plays a role into this, and so we have indeterminate sentence offenders,
• Indeterminate sentence offenders, and those indeterminate sentence offenders are rising as far as numbers
• We have a minimum, but we try and engage.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I talked about about the fact that the 25% that you said that the city was going to have to have minimum
• It allows the person who's been convicted to petition to have their sentencing revisited.
• Convicted person to petition to have their sentencing revisited, taking into account facts that may not
• That's the minimum. One called in sick, and they still opened the pool. That's the minimum.
• But to have a statute that says you have to do six months in jail and a misdemeanor minimum is beyond

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So to the extent that this bill clarifies for the Hawaiian people what our minimum safeguards are, I
• <00:10:22.720> safeguards and they clarify minimum safeguards and they clarify minimum safeguards
• <00:10:46.560> safeguards<00:10:47.080> are,<00:10:47.200> I what our minimum
• safeguards are, I what our minimum safeguards are, I believe<00:10:47.520> it's<00:10:47.640>
• We'll also take the Attorney General's amendment to amend the sentence beginning on page two, line 11

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Housing, meeting jointly with the Committee on Health and Human Services, heard testimony on Senate Bill 2787, which would expand use of the rental housing revolving fund to provide loans or grants for purchasing rental units, and Senate Bill 2957, which addresses tenant displacement and relocation protections, as well as Senate Bill 2866, which would make the state rent supplement program for kupuna permanent and appropriate funds for it. Testimony on SB 2787 included support from DHHL, HHFDC, AARP Hawaii, and others, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying language and standards for grants, and the Tax Foundation questioned whether grants fit the revolving-fund structure. On SB 2957, supporters including OHA, PACT, medical-legal advocates, and tenant representatives emphasized relocation hardships from the KPT redevelopment, language access, and the need for clearer minimum safeguards; the Attorney General suggested defining “comparable units” and correcting a drafting error. On SB 2866, HPHA, Catholic Charities, AARP, the Executive Office on Aging, and others supported making the kupuna rent supplement program permanent to prevent homelessness among low-income seniors. During discussion on SB 2957, members questioned HPHA and tenant counsel about the KPT low-rise relocation process and what “comparable housing” meant in practice. HPHA said all tenants were relocated, but counsel described disputes over comparability, disability and family-size issues, and at least one offered unit that was not livable. For SB 2787, members questioned DHHL about why it sought funding from the rental housing revolving fund rather than other sources; DHHL said it was still exploring options and had mostly used its funds for infrastructure, with only a small portion used as revolving funds. The chair expressed concern about relying on scarce housing funds and urged more efficient use of DHHL’s existing resources. In decision-making, the committees voted to pass SB 2957 with amendments and SB 2866 with amendments. For SB 2957, the amendments would replace the bill with a working group on tenant displacement and relocation, include a blank appropriation and defective date, and request $75,000 for the working group; the motion was adopted unanimously by the members present, with Senator Favela excused. For SB 2866, the amended version would include a blank appropriation, defective date, and committee report language noting requests for $110,160 for two HPHA public housing specialist positions and $2.16 million for the state rent supplement program; this motion was also adopted, with Senator Favela excused. After the joint hearing adjourned, the committee returned to the housing-only agenda and continued discussion of SB 2787 before moving on to SB 3089, which would amend the down payment loan assistance program for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers; testimony on SB 3089 was beginning when the transcript ended.

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• <00:58:49.680> or is a mandatory 10day sentencing or is a mandatory 10day sentencing or holding
• <01:33:58.639> statutory and establishing the minimum statutory and establishing the minimum
• California's minimum fine that as well.
• five section 286-61. establish a minimum five section 286-61. establish a minimum five of<01:
• And then just clarifying the minimum And then just clarifying the minimum fine<01:35:02.000>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation heard several vehicle and traffic safety measures. HB 2347, which would require the director of transportation to adopt rules allowing mobile vehicle safety inspections, drew support from DOT and individual testifiers who said it would add convenience and efficiency for passenger vehicle owners. Committee members questioned how home or driveway inspections would handle safety standards such as headlight checks and whether added convenience would come with higher costs; DOT also said it would follow up on inspection fees and audit procedures. HB 182, which would exempt motorcycles and passenger cars from safety inspections, received opposition from DOT, the Hawaii Police Department, and the City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services, with Grassroot Institute in support. HB 2022, which would equalize county and state annual vehicle registration fees, was opposed by the Hawaii Transportation Association because it would raise costs that would likely be passed on to consumers. The committee also took testimony on HB 1708, which would make operating a vehicle under the influence at a high intoxication level a class C felony and add probation requirements. Prosecutors, police, DOT, and the Honolulu customer services department supported the bill, while the Public Defender’s Office opposed it, arguing that it would increase court workload, require more defense resources, and create collateral consequences, including possible immigration impacts. Several witnesses and members discussed a proposed HD1 that would change the bill to a graduated penalty structure, making a first offense a misdemeanor and a second offense a felony, while also addressing deferred pleas and DUI deferrals. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill’s intent but warned that Oahu lacks a reliable electronic or telephonic warrant system, which could lead to more refusals and additional court impacts. HB 2086, which would amend negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers, received support from DOT, county prosecutors, police, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office. Honolulu’s prosecutor supported the bill but recommended against the attached HD1, saying the current drafting better preserves negligent injury as a lesser included offense and avoids blending it with a separate statutory scheme. HB 2154, which would create a framework for intelligent speed assist technology and require a report to the legislature, was supported by DOT, county police, Smart Start LLC, AAA Hawaii, and others, with the Alliance for Automobile Innovation offering comments and proposed amendments. A testifier described the bill as a way to prevent repeat speeding by limiting vehicles from accelerating beyond the speed limit. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the excerpt.

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• the following: "Members shall be provided with a minimum of two weeks' notice before the formal business
• Members shall be provided with a minimum of two weeks' notice before the formal business matters delineated
• And I would say at a bare minimum, in every single district in this Commonwealth, the expectation from
• Don't we think, reasonably, at a bare minimum, we can give a 12-hour window from committees to be able
• And immediately repeat this cycle again and again, and I quote again from the law itself, sentence three

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first took up House Bill 58, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The chamber adopted a further amendment offered by Rep. Michael Witts of Boston, then concurred with the Senate as amended after a roll call vote of 128-23. The House then moved to the orders of the day and considered the proposed permanent joint rules for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2026 / Senate No. 18), with Rep. Moran of Brighton presenting the package as a set of transparency and process reforms, including joint committee procedures, a 60-day reporting deadline, public posting of summaries and testimony, and revised formal session timing. A series of minority amendments offered largely by Rep. Jones of North Reading and others were debated and repeatedly rejected, including proposals to require roll call votes for post-July 31 formal business, require two weeks’ notice for such sessions, publish State Auditor audits on the legislative website, require SJC advisory opinions on constitutional disputes, extend poll windows to two hours, require advance notice of electronic polls, and lengthen amendment filing deadlines. Supporters argued these changes would improve transparency, accountability, and member access; opponents said they would slow the legislative process and reduce flexibility. Most of these amendments failed on roll call votes by margins of 128-23 or similar, while a technical amendment from Rep. Galvin was adopted. The House then adopted the joint rules package by roll call, 128-23. The chamber also adopted the House rules package for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2024) after debate led by Rep. Galvin of Canton, who emphasized modernization, online transparency, in-person participation, and an outside audit and EEO officer. Additional minority amendments on committee reporting, timing of formal business, and poll procedures were debated and defeated, while one technical amendment was adopted. The House later returned to the issue of legislative audits, rejecting an amendment to require House audits by the State Auditor after a lengthy debate over Question 1, separation of powers, and the scope of the auditor’s authority. The session ended with a memorial tribute to former Rep. Carol Doherty and an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m.

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• audit reporting is that students who were initially eligible for the scholarships dropped below the minimum
• GPA or dropped below the minimum credit hour requirements. ...below the minimum credit hour requirements
• Three cases were dismissed, and 20 cases resulted in a conviction and a court-ordered sentence.
• Three cases were dismissed and 20 cases resulted in a conviction and a court-ordered sentence.
• release, 12 defendants received probation only, and four defendants received a suspended imposition of sentence

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Next up is the New Mexico Sentencing Commission, Agency Code 354.
• Earlier here today, for FY 27, the New Mexico Sentencing Commission requested a $445,000 increase in
• So is the Sentencing Commission, I'm confused, asking for additional positions? Mr.
• What do research scientists do at the Sentencing Commission? Mr.
• The statute that's in play says that each race... track must run a minimum of 17 race days.

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• the minimum and maximum is.
• So does that also include if someone is receives a suspended sentence or a deferred sentence that they
• So, in someone were to receive a deferred sentence, what is the maximum potential sentence that someone
• Basically, what it does is it creates a felony with a maximum sentence, not a drug Court sentence, prison
• sentence of seven years.

Bills: SB1936, SB1612, SB1543, SB1260, SB1988, SB1859, SB2041, SB1257, HB4272, HB3277, HB3148, HB3651, HB3323, HB4287, HB4105, HB3304, HB3345

Keywords: forfeiture, criminal offenses, law enforcement, Class D1 offenses, property seizure, SB1612, mandatory reporting, violent injury reporting, gunshot wound, stab wound, poisoning, burn injury, explosive injury, medical reporting, healthcare providers, law enforcement notification, evidence preservation, patient video records, confidentiality waiver, misdemeanor penalty

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• bills on fentanyl, with some changes to reduce the number of years for the minimum for both bills and
• <00:24:22.240> was<00:24:22.640> significantly to be sentenced was significantly to
• And then on page one, line 22, it adds the sentence, or it is known to the...
• Those words were sentences, and then the word is known. Pardon me. miss?
• example those those words were sentences example those those words were sentences and<00:31:40.240

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• to ensure that we are focusing on the... jails that are in most need of assistance in meeting the minimum
• These are individuals that have been sentenced. They are waiting at the county jail for transport.
• And once they have discharged their sentence, it will release them back into the community.
• What really those folks that have been presumably charged, tried, convicted, sentenced, are ready to
• I know you can do a pro in absentia or something there where you do your sentence through the jail, but

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• HB 27 is simply this: it deletes a sentence from our Constitution.
• We're just deleting a sentence.
• So by deleting this sentence, we are now able, if we do pay off debt again, which is a great thing—we
• And on A3, the sentence, 'The provisions of this paragraph shall apply to auctions conducted pursuant
• to charge more than the statutory minimum, statutory baseline.

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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• On the other side, we made the minimum mandatory no longer minimum mandatory.
• On the other side, we made the minimum mandatory no longer minimum mandatory.
• On the other side, we made the minimum mandatory no longer minimum mandatory.
• On the other side, we made the minimum mandatory no longer minimum mandatory.
• On the other side, we made the minimum mandatory no longer minimum mandatory.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So then the language would read, equip or furnish heat at the minimum temperature.
• equip or furnish heat at the minimum equip or furnish heat at the minimum temperature.<00:21:29.120
• Thank you sentence there. Senator Lero. Thank you Mr.<00:22:28.799> Chair.
• <00:33:38.240> And minimum and that we need to do more.
• And minimum and that we need to do more.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• He was sentenced to three years in TDC, less than three years.
• They'll serve out a short sentence, like three weekends, and they're out of jail.
• If he receives a prison sentence, right?
• Once sentenced to stay in jail, the case is closed, and courts do not monitor rehabilitative progress
• They can check a box that says that this person is being sentenced today that they If they earn it in

Bills: HB1482, HB2017, HB2103, HB2341, HB2756

Keywords: community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation

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• <00:19:01.960> were time and 69% of all sentences were time and 69% of all sentences were
• It's not a mandatory jail sentence; it's just the possibility, right?
• <00:39:29.800> or time well if you adopt the minimum or time well if you adopt the minimum
• We already have minimum penalties for child sex trafficking in law.
• that is built into an in person sentence that is built into an in person sentence to<00:55:22.039

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Those sentences to my mind don't seem to go together.
• Those sentences to my mind don't seem to go together.
• Those sentences to my mind don't seem to go together.
• Those sentences to my mind don't seem to go together.
• Those sentences to my mind don't seem to go together.

Bills: HF500, HF718, HF1096, HF1246, HF1469

Keywords: nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, workforce development, job training, economic stability, low-income, career pathways, education funding, Summit Academy, employment, STEM programming, GED preparation, Neighborhood Development Center, NDC, small business, entrepreneurship, business training

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• And that is why I ask that that sentence remain in the bill. Additional debate.
• They failed to keep their minimum 60% involvement.
• So perhaps you can finish this sentence for me. If 50% don’t show up, this happens.”
• And the sentence right above that, as the court already determined, of SB 256, and the sentence right
• And what is that minimum threshold for involvement?

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief introduction of the doctor of the day before moving to the special order calendar. The chamber first took up several claims bills, including SB 6/HB 6507 for relief of L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, which was described as compensation for severe injuries after DCF returned the child to unsafe parents; the House bill was substituted and passed 34-0. SB 26 for the estate of Mark Legata, involving catastrophic injuries tied to FDOT negligence, was also substituted with the House version and passed 35-0. SB 42/HB 47 on specific medical diagnoses and child protective investigations passed 34-0 after supporters said it would require child protection teams to consider certain medical conditions that can mimic abuse. Later, SB 1002 on child welfare passed 37-0 after sponsors said it clarifies that parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect and allow earlier court intervention and services, while not changing parental rights law. The Senate then considered education and health-related measures. SB 206/HB 851 on students with autism spectrum disorder was amended to the House bill and passed 35-0; the sponsor said it expands teacher preparation, requires autism-related training, creates a loan forgiveness program, and adds salary supplements for teachers with autism endorsements. SB 556/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 36-0 and would allow students with disabilities to use Special Olympics participation to satisfy PE requirements, while also fixing a marching band credit issue. SB 688 on naturopathic medicine passed 33-3, reestablishing licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors. SB 878/HB 1347 on clinical laboratory personnel passed 37-0 to address staffing shortages by aligning Florida more closely with federal CLIA standards. SB 914/HB 867 on dry needling by occupational therapists passed 37-0, clarifying authority for that treatment. SB 530 on state lotteries passed 36-0 with updates to operations, security, and retailer rules. SB 964/HB 6011 on financial disclosures and gifts/honoraria passed 36-0 after an amendment restored a percentage-based reporting option. The chamber also approved several government-administration and public-records measures. SB 326/HB 131 on curators of estates passed 36-0, updating probate rules for temporary court-appointed curators. SB 758/HB 625 on the Justice Administrative Commission passed 37-0 after an amendment broadened the judicial member to a judge or senior judge rather than only a circuit judge. SB 830 on public records passed 31-5, creating exemptions for the personal information of county and city managers and certain family members. The Senate also passed SB 21/HB 218 on land use regulations, which preserves hurricane-recovery restrictions in affected counties while lifting them later for unaffected counties, and the sponsor thanked colleagues for helping address unintended consequences from prior law. SB 354 on Blue Ribbon Projects was debated extensively over concerns about local control, conservation protections, and vague standards; after a late amendment excluding data centers from commercial areas, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than passed. Finally, SB 1632/HB 1471 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles and domestic terrorist designations drew significant debate over references to Sharia law, religious freedom, notice, and due process; one amendment striking Sharia references failed, and a second amendment with broader revisions was under discussion when the transcript ended.

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• He was sentenced to 3 years in TDC. Less than one year after he was out.
• Once sentenced to state jail, the case is closed, and courts do not monitor rehabilitating progress.
• Uh, and what happens is originally in state jails, a district judge could sentence somebody to state
• Yes, my understanding is current law is if a judge say somebody, a judge sentences somebody today for
• If they check the box at court time, at the sentencing time.

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• He said that in the post-World War II movement, the minimum program was adopted, and that the minimum
• postw World War II movement, the minimum postw World War II movement, the minimum program<01:21:
• may also be revoked for anyone who has been sentenced to probation or suspension of the sentence and
• to probation or suspension of sentenced to probation or suspension of the<06:21:22.798> sentence<
• Uh the minimum fine for a dumping.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened, confirmed a quorum, received an invocation from Dr. Lenon Duncan, and led the pledge of allegiance. Routine business followed, including unanimous consent to dispense with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including a governmental affairs representative, a doctor of the day and medical student, a county leadership group, agricultural youth council participants, a former senator’s spouse, and MSMS students. The chamber then took up several appropriations and finance measures. Senate Bill 2189, the transfer bill for state funds and agency budget setup, passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2190 increased the Working Cash Stabilization Reserve Fund minimum balance from 10% to 15% of general fund revenue; supporters said it would strengthen the state’s fiscal position, and it passed by morning roll call after no questions. Senate Bill 2480, a capacity project bill providing $265 million from CAPEX to MDOT for highway projects in Madison and Rankin counties and initial work on Highway 90, was amended to make it effective upon passage and then passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2832 extended the railroad tax credit repealer to 2029, and Senate Bill 2847 required state and local tax calculations to round to the nearest nickel in response to the federal penny phaseout; both passed by morning roll call. The Senate also approved Senate Bill 2191, which expands the purposes for which municipal use tax funds may be spent to include sidewalk repair and building acquisition/rehabilitation, after questions about municipal and subdivision sidewalks. Senate Bill 2885 created the Mississippi Work and Save Program, a voluntary retirement savings option for small employers and employees, with the sponsor emphasizing that participation is optional and that the program is intended to help workers without access to retirement plans; it passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2834, the omnibus tag bill, and Senate Bill 2838, the omnibus qualified resort area bill, were each amended with committee substitutes and passed by morning roll call. Later, the Senate suspended the rules and took up a large block of resolutions and commemorative measures, including sympathy and congratulatory resolutions, arts awards, sports championships, and other recognitions, along with House concurrent resolutions and two House bills designating observances. The transcript ends while the clerk is reading the long list of titles in the block.

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• The first will be a minimum of 20 days.
• A second offense would be a minimum of 45 days, and the third offense a minimum of 90 days and not more
• of 45 days and the third offense minimum of 45 days and the third offense a<00:05:48.479> minimum
• And that would be the simple bill, really short and sweet in two sentences. Correct?
• And that would be the simple bill, really short and sweet in two sentences. Correct?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all