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• especially not Houston County.
• The bill expands the SER law from 33 to 74 counties, allowing a landowner, landowner in these counties
• This bill addresses the structure and the authority of the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation
• Any questions for the, for the author? Don't go too far. Yes sir.
• the vacancies filled by those same county judges.

Bills: HB 937, HB 2078, HB 2080, HB 3322, HB 3350, HB 4212, HB 4630, HB 4896, HB 4951, HB 5348, HB 5675, SB 565, SB 971, SB 1662, SB 2124

Keywords: special districts, notice requirements, Water Code, government transparency, public meetings, meeting notice, transparency, public engagement, notice, elections, groundwater management, water conservation, joint planning, environmental impact, desired future conditions, groundwater, conservation district, environmental quality, regulatory review, water utility

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• When it's allowed, I'd like to co-author with you.
• I would love to be added as a co-author.
• I want to thank the author for bringing this bill.
• I'd like to thank the author and the opposition.
• , in South County and Santa Clara County, of an ICE detention facility being built with very little accountability

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The governor has legislative authority.
• And so we partnered with the county to move into a county location that is a significantly more accessible
• Now, we also audit 77 counties every two years on a cycle. $5 billion flows through county government
• County governments are audited every two years, and larger counties are audited every year.
• I cover 3 counties.

Keywords: 914, all

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• with a co-author from the least one bill with a co-author from the other<00:01:59.920><c> party.
• > bills</c><00:02:05.600><c> are</c> And when sole authored bills are And when sole authored bills are
• ><c> on</c><00:02:14.480><c> at</c> bipartisan authors co-authors on at bipartisan authors co-authors
• </c> could be the chief author of that bill. could be the chief author of that bill.
• and Ramsey County.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Attorney's Office went out of their way to thank Carver County law enforcement authorities for their
• By inference, you would imagine Carver County was one of the ten or more counties involved.
• authority; this is unclear.
• of the County Auditor.
• Carver County.

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• So we're addressing that by extending the sanctioning authority up to 30 days.
• And it's important to have by extending the sanctioning authority up to 30 days.
• authorities does not mean that a crime committed.
• And in fact, I’ll use Thurston County as a perfect example.
• of the children sentenced as adults in King County were children of color.

Summary: The committee began with a Department of Corrections update focused on agency culture, staff safety, reentry, and health services. Secretary Tim Lang highlighted DOC’s “Washington Way” approach, expanded visitation reforms, safety summits, community-corrections sanction changes, education and transportation improvements, partial confinement expansion, and efforts to increase volunteer and peer-led programming. Assistant Secretaries Danielle Armbruster and David Flynn described progress on Pell Grant implementation, reentry transportation, partial confinement, behavioral health standards, HIPAA compliance, the 1115 Medicaid waiver, telehealth expansion, and budget requests for opioid use disorder treatment, close-custody capacity, and staffing relief. Members asked about veterans’ units, telehealth for substance use treatment, women’s placement on the east side, correctional industries, and firefighting training. The new Office of Correction Ombuds director, Jeremiah Bourgeois, then outlined the office’s mission and limited resources, saying he would focus on the most serious complaints and continue building accountability with DOC. He described recent OCO reports, including findings of excessive force at the women’s prison, and said DOC had agreed to implement all recommendations. He also noted a new process for referring possible criminal misconduct to DOC leadership and law enforcement. Committee members praised the DOC-OCO partnership and Bourgeois’s appointment. The committee then heard Senate Bill 5895, which would add a new basis for extraordinary medical placement when DOC cannot meet an incarcerated person’s basic medical care needs. Senator Saldana said the bill is intended to provide a compassionate, workable path for people with serious or end-of-life medical needs while maintaining public safety. Testifiers in support included family members, Disability Rights Washington, and the League of Women Voters, who said the current EMP process is too restrictive and rarely results in release. DOC testified that it supports the EMP framework but has concerns about the bill’s definition of “basic medical care.” A former DOC physician suggested extending the qualifying time period and adding “approximately” to the language. The committee also heard Senate Bill 5873, which would expand escorted leaves of absence to include reentry-focused outings and broaden the family definition for funeral or bedside visits. Senator Wilson said the bill is meant to support a “slow release” and better prepare people for community reentry. DOC supported the concept, and witnesses from public defense, DOC reentry, and Amend said escorted reentry outings are consistent with evidence-based and international correctional practices. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 5945, which would limit persistent offender sentencing to convictions occurring after age 18 and require resentencing for affected people. Supporters argued the bill aligns with youth brain-development research and would address racial disparities; opponents, including prosecutors, victim advocates, and sheriffs’ representatives, said it would reopen painful cases, undermine finality, and impose costs. The hearing on that bill was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• Or we authorize what we can spend money on.
• Let me just say, I'm from Orange County.
• In Palm Beach County, every piece of property is owned by the School Board of Palm Beach County, the
• They can be under Charlotte County School District, School District of Charlotte County, multiple, multiple
• One such bill authorized the Board of Public Instruction, akin to the modern-day county school board,

Summary: The House convened with a prayer, pledge, quorum call, and recognition of Officer Cody Popple of the FSU Police Department for his actions during the April campus shooting. Members also observed a moment of silence for former Lee County Judge John Carlin. The Rules and Ethics Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and the Speaker outlined the final week of session, noting that budget negotiations were still ongoing and that the House would continue taking up Senate bills and returning messages. The chamber then considered a series of mostly technical or sunset-review bills, including SB 100, SB 104, and SB 102 on the Florida Statutes, all of which passed unanimously. Several Open Government Sunset Review bills were also approved, extending or preserving public records and meeting exemptions for the Public Service Commission, the Department of Military Affairs, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, cybersecurity records, emergency shelter information, conviction integrity units, the Florida Gaming Control Commission, and school testing materials; most passed with little opposition, though SB 7006, SB 7026, and SB 7022 drew some dissenting votes. The House also passed SB 7016 on small business loan records, SB 7008 on gaming commission records, SB 7000 on emergency shelter information, and SB 7004 on conviction integrity unit records. Members then moved into farewell remarks and recognitions, including an extended farewell speech by Representative Hart-Lowman reflecting on her service, family, district, and policy priorities such as criminal justice, housing, health care, and labor issues. The House also recognized visiting students from Osceola County and other guests in the galleries. Later, the House took up more substantive measures. SB 7040 recreated the emergency preparedness and response trust fund; after a lengthy debate over an amendment to let the fund expire and a strike-all restoring the House position, the bill passed 82-25. The chamber then passed CS/CS/SB 302 on coastal resiliency, CS/CS/SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits, and CS/SB 474 on military affairs, all with broad support. The final portion of the transcript shifted to SB 488 on Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, where members debated vehicle registration requirements, license plate frames, and related amendments, including provisions for disabled veterans and dealer allocation rules, before the transcript ended mid-debate.

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• County boards in Minnesota have the authority to select and appoint a medical examiner except in Hennepin
• County.
• County boards in Minnesota have the authority to select and appoint a medical examiner except in Hennepin
• County.
• County boards in Minnesota have the authority to select and appoint a medical examiner except in Hennepin

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Doug Ricks, Senator District 34, Rexburg-Madison County.
• So with that, it's just permissive authority. It doesn't require them to do anything.
• Are you nervous at all that one person could have the authority to invest money that way? Mr.
• And then in the '70s, President Reagan authorized a study to be done, or actually Congress authorized
• So, you know, if this went into play, then cities and counties would not be able to do that.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee heard a series of RSs and bills, most of them introduced with motions and unanimous voice votes. Topics included a resolution recognizing Idaho rangelands and pastoralists; a fee-increase proposal to raise Idaho State Patrol trooper pay; penny-rounding guidance for cash transactions in light of the federal penny shortage; a replacement bill related to state universities; and a measure limiting the governor from reappointing a rejected appointee to the same position for 12 months while requiring timely filling of vacancies. The committee also advanced measures on wildlife crossings, accessory dwelling units, twin homes/duplexes in single-family zones, starter-home subdivisions, teacher career ladder credit, gifting five acres to immediate family on farms, countywide highway district elections, and memorials recognizing Taiwan and Italy. One wildlife-crossings item was not acted on after a drafting issue was raised, as it appeared to be in the wrong resolution format. The committee then heard two bills from Senator Hart on precious metals. Senate Bill 1338 would give the state treasurer permissive authority, with advisory board approval, to invest Idle Money’s Fund in gold or silver bullion stored in a class-one vault; Hart argued the transaction and storage costs were comparable to Treasury bills and that bullion could diversify state investments. The bill drew some skepticism, but it received a due-pass recommendation to the floor with no recorded opposition. Senate Bill 1323 would add enforceable gold-clause contract language to Idaho law so private contracts specifying payment in gold or silver bullion could be enforced by Idaho courts; it also received a due-pass recommendation. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 1299, which would prohibit government from requiring digital ID and preserve physical ID as valid for government purposes. Sponsor Tammy Nichols said the bill was a proactive privacy measure and would not ban voluntary digital ID, but would prevent mandates and phone access requirements. Senators questioned the civil penalties and whether the bill might affect future DMV or local-government digital ID systems; Nichols agreed to send the bill to the amending order to address one provision. The committee voted to send SB 1299 to the 14th order for possible amendment, and then adjourned.

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• </c> County as the floor leader. County as the floor leader.
• . authorization. authorization.
• </c> have to contact the county have to contact the county superintendent?
• County. County.
• Thank you, Senator County. &gt;&gt; Excellent. Thank you, Senator County.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• , and Howell and Shannon counties, is otherwise known as God's country.
• The only other thing I'd say back to the local electeds is that in my county, in Jefferson County, in
• So that really wasn't a problem in Miller County.
• He invoked Miller County, so that forced me into an inquiry.
• But just for a small county like Miller County to be able to rely on, or at least have access to, the

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I do oppose the current bill as authored. Thank you. Hi, my name is Ted from Orange County.
• So again, I want to thank the author of this bill, the lead author of this bill, and all of you for your
• So again, I want to thank the author of this bill, the lead author of this bill and all of you for really
• Stacey Heaton with the Rural County Representatives of California, representing 40 rural counties statewide
• County that was an emergency, and almost all wildfires are declared emergencies, the entire County of

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Moving on, I see the author present. Moving on to file item number five, AB 2193.
• We'd love to be a co-author if you have me. Happy to add you. Thank you. All right.
• And so I want to thank you for bringing this bill forward and happy to be a co-author.
• It was in San Mateo County and Marin County. That's got a bunch of schools, middle school.
• We're just giving local people the authority to make these decisions as they see fit.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Initially, when this was charged, or he spoke to the county attorney in Olmsted County, where I am from
• </c> charged or uh he spoke to the county charged or uh he spoke to the county attorney<00:02:04.399>
• </c><00:04:01.760><c> Attorneys</c> from the Minnesota County Attorneys from the Minnesota County Attorneys
• </c> thank the sheriff's and the county thank the sheriff's and the county attorneys<00:26:27.919><c>
• </c> conversations with the county attorneys. conversations with the county attorneys.

Bills: HF3465, HF3782, HF4075, HF391, HF3946, HF2976, HF3350

Keywords: theft, vulnerable adults, public safety, penalties, Minnesota statutes, chemical irritants, law enforcement, transparency, building owners, tenant rights, notification, remediation, firearm restrictions, domestic violence, court orders, criminal convictions, firearms prohibition, gun surrender, order for protection, protective order

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• And we are now authorized in that capacity.
• And we are now authorized in that capacity.
• What about local law enforcement, local counties, local police departments?
• It's not like you're just grabbing them or doing anything without any authority.
• But Lake Frierson up in Craighead County—that's a fishing game lake.

Summary: The committee first heard from Arkansas State Police leadership about the agency’s role in federal immigration enforcement. Colonel Mike Hager said State Police has completed 287(g) training for all but 12 officers and is authorized to assist ICE in limited circumstances, but is not an immigration enforcement agency. He emphasized that troopers only make immigration-related notifications after lawful stops or arrests for other offenses, and that the agency uses discretion and chain-of-command approval for any planned operation. Members asked about how immigration status is determined, whether stops are tracked, whether local agencies are participating, and whether there are costs or reimbursement mechanisms; Hager said the agency began tracking encounters in September and had 48 detentions since then, most tied to other criminal violations such as DWIs or domestic violence. He also said there were no current planned immigration operations beyond assisting federal partners. The committee then received an update from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Doug Schoenrock on wildlife management areas, waterfowl habitat, and related infrastructure. He reported that most moist-soil units and green tree reservoirs were flooded or near normal, with one new pump not yet operational and a vandalized Ed Gordon/Point Remove pump back in service since December. He also said the Lake Conway dam and water-control work were progressing, with a public meeting scheduled at Mayflower High School. Questions followed about dock removal notices, maintenance on other water-control structures, and a recent fatal boating accident at Baumito WMA, which Schoenrock described as a high-speed collision in flooded timber and said the agency was working on a safety memorial effort with the victim’s widow. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on duck season, drought conditions, and criticism of the Flyway Federation’s push to restrict hunting over standing corn. Schoenrock said Arkansas remains the nation’s top duck-hunting destination, but drought and warm weather have reduced water availability and caused ducks to move north; he cited survey numbers showing 1.4 million ducks in the state at the end of December but a much lower January count. He argued that standing corn is legal and that federal habitat and water policy, not Arkansas law, drives long-term duck populations. Members raised concerns about changing migration patterns, the role of private clubs, federal regulation, and the possible effects of wind turbines and solar panels on waterfowl; Schoenrock and Commissioner Chris Caldwell said the commission is studying those issues, including a University of Arkansas at Monticello project on avoidance behavior, and that no immediate regulatory changes were announced. The committee took no formal vote and adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• I mean, if someone’s not authorized and they’re going in, then that...
• Law enforcement officer is defined as a general authority Washington peace officer, a limited authority
• Law enforcement officer is defined as a general authority Washington peace officer, a limited authority
• You have authority to restrict liberty, to detain, use force.
• You have authority to restrict liberty, to detain, use force.

Summary: The House Community Safety Committee held public hearings on several bills. House Bill 2203 would create the offense of reckless interference with emergency operations for driving on a roadway known to be closed due to hazardous conditions, with gross misdemeanor penalties, a possible Class C felony enhancement if a rescue leads to injury or involves a minor or vulnerable adult, license suspension, and emergency-response cost recovery. The prime sponsor described recent flooding rescues in Orting as the impetus, and local police support emphasized responder safety and limited resources. The Sentencing Guidelines Commission opposed the felony section, saying the conduct did not warrant felony treatment and recommending a traffic infraction for the first level and a gross misdemeanor for the second. House Bill 2293 would bar Washington law enforcement agencies, the Criminal Justice Training Commission, and related personnel from training with foreign militaries, intelligence agencies, or security services, or funding travel for that purpose. The sponsor said civilian policing should not be trained like military service and argued officers should be trained under U.S. constitutional standards. Opponents from the sheriffs and police chiefs association argued the bill was too broad and unclear, could block valuable counterterrorism and best-practice training, and might need exemptions for Canada, Mexico, and other legitimate international partnerships. Members discussed possible amendments and clarification language. House Bill 2165 would create a new gross misdemeanor for false identification as a peace officer, covering possession or creation of realistic badges, insignia, or other items identifying someone as an officer when they are not commissioned, while preserving defenses for honorary, reserve, posse, and protected expressive uses. The sponsor and governor’s office said current law is too limited because it often requires an active impersonation before enforcement can occur; law enforcement groups supported the goal but raised concerns about definitions, vehicle markings, federal-agent coverage, and whether the offense could be plea-bargained away. House Bill 2173 would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public, with exceptions for undercover work, SWAT protective gear, and medical or environmental masks, and would allow civil suits for violations. Supporters said the bill promotes transparency and trust and responds to concerns about masked immigration enforcement; opponents warned it could expose officers to doxxing, create liability and recruitment problems, and raise constitutional issues, especially as applied to federal officers. No votes were taken on any of the bills during the hearing.

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• County Sheriff.
• County Sheriff.
• County Sheriff.
• vessels in San Juan County, and surveying forage fish eggs in Snohomish County.
• vessels in San Juan County, and surveying forage fish eggs in Snohomish County.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Now, there are federally authorized... The bill authorizes this.
• I think now we call these emerging counties or a middle-sized, mid-sized county.
• There are, in our county, nine retailers—more stores, because I understand in a county our size the same
• So 179 working with 254 counties, with typically five county judges in each county.
• So 179 working with 254 counties with typically five county judges in each county.

Bills: SB 5, SB 11, SB 12

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 5, which Senator Perry described as a ban on intoxicating THC consumer products while preserving legal CBD, CBG, hemp seed, hemp seed protein powder, and hemp seed oil products. Perry argued that most retail THC products are already illegal under federal law, that the industry has used loopholes and misleading labeling to sell high-potency products, and that regulation would be ineffective because chemists can quickly alter formulations. He also said the bill would steer people with medical needs toward the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T-Cup), which he and other supporters described as the proper physician-guided alternative. Committee members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the distinction between legal hemp-derived products and intoxicating THC products, and Perry said the bill would not touch non-consumable hemp uses such as fiber and clothing. Invited testimony came from law enforcement and medical witnesses who supported the bill. Texas Police Chiefs Association representative Steve Dye, Kaufman County District Attorney Early Wiley, and Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne all said regulation would be too costly, too complex, and ultimately unenforceable, while a ban would be clearer and easier to enforce. They cited overloaded DPS labs, the need for expensive private testing, limited police and prosecutor resources, and the difficulty of keeping up with constantly changing cannabinoids and out-of-state products. Hawthorne and Wiley described raids and investigations involving warehouses, retail stores, cash seizures, and products they said were marketed to young people and often mislabeled or imported from other states. They also said the bill would help law enforcement by creating a clearer legal line and protecting legitimate CBD/CBG businesses. Dr. Lindy McGee, speaking for the Texas Medical Association and Texas Pediatric Society, testified that retail THC products pose serious risks to children and adolescents, including addiction, impaired brain development, psychosis, suicide attempts, self-harm, accidental toddler ingestions, and possible long-term cognitive effects. She said there is no effective medication treatment for THC addiction comparable to nicotine cessation tools, and she supported restrictions such as child-resistant packaging, no marketing to minors, and age limits, while opposing criminal penalties for possession by minors. Senators asked follow-up questions about brain development, memory, dementia risk, pregnancy, and cardiovascular effects. No vote was taken during the portion provided, and the committee continued with invited testimony and questions.

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• Line 19 is the County Feedlot.
• County boat launch. launch. launch.
• </c> hunt deer within that county. hunt deer within that county.
• Cass County.
• expedited</c> And it authorizes an expedited And it authorizes an expedited permitting<00:36:11.040><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , for the county of Maui and the county of Hawaii.
• </c> those two counties for the county of those two counties for the county of Maui<00:21:21.080><c>
• and</c><00:21:21.440><c> the</c><00:21:21.640><c> county</c><00:21:21.919><c> of</c><00:21:22.080><c>
• Moving on to our next testifier: Hawaii Tourism Authority, with comments.
• Dan Alo, interim CEO and president of the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, with most witnesses either supporting the bills or offering technical concerns and suggested amendments. On SB 338, testimony came from the Department of Taxation, Tax Foundation of Hawaii, and Surpac, and the bill later moved forward with amendments. On SB 558, testimony was largely in support from the Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Local Food Coalition, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the Agribusiness Development Corporation, which described the measure as supporting rural jobs, food-system development, and use of off-grade agricultural products. ADC requested flexibility for neighbor-island siting and funding allocations, while the committee also discussed whether the bill’s language should be made more general and whether it could raise constitutional concerns about overly specific site designations. The bill was advanced with amendments and a noted appropriation allocation of $350,000. The committee also heard SB 186, which drew support from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Public Health Institute, DED, ADC, AAHU RC&D, and the Hawaii Youth Food Council. Supporters said the measure would improve coordination among agencies on food systems, help address food security and the state’s 30% by 2030 farm-to-school goal, and create a more organized statewide food systems effort. SB 328 received support from the Department of Taxation and Hawaii Farm Bureau, with Farm Bureau describing it as a way to repurpose existing dairy infrastructure to revive hog production and support livestock and farm-to-school goals; the Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed the measure as a potentially narrow industry incentive that could unfairly benefit a specific taxpayer and said a direct appropriation would be more transparent. SB 89 was described by Hawaii Farm Bureau as a labeling measure intended to protect the integrity of a culturally relevant local product, though the group raised concerns about wording and implementation timing. Later, SB 742 received support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaii System, Hawaii KidsCAN, the Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative, and the State Commission on the Status of Women. Testifiers said the bill would improve cross-agency data sharing, support workforce and education planning, and create public-facing dashboards; the Commission on the Status of Women asked to be included in the working group or as an advisory member. In decision-making, the committee adopted amendments and advanced SB 338, SB 558, and SB 1186. For SB 1186, the chair’s recommendation added three positions, specified committee-note funding amounts for those positions and operating funds, and revised working-group membership to have co-chairs appoint five members with relevant experience and expertise.