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• investigate the feasibility of dissolving portions of the department of mental health and substance abuse
• I mean that's a legitimate concern Or an opinion the way I look at it we're talking about life preventing
• It prohibits premiums from tying payments to certain contract Conditions, prevents them from being forced
• So, is this preventing the payer from being the payee also? Thank you. Any further Questions?

Bills: SB667, SB904, SB1344, SB1380, SB1423, SB1425, SB1484, SB1500, SB1502, SB1503, SB1555, SB1561, SB1562, SB1565, SB1572, SB1644, SB1749, SB1833, SB2007, SB2044, SB2074

Keywords: chiropractic, licensure, animal chiropractic, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, licensing requirements, gender transition, gender-affirming care, transgender, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, hormone therapy, sex reassignment, transition surgery, Medicaid, public funds, state facilities, state hospital, Oklahoma, intersex, DSD

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• investigate the feasibility of dissolving portions of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• It prohibits PBMs from tying payments to certain contract conditions, prevents them from being forced
• So is this preventing the payer from being the payee also? Yes. Thank you. Any further questions?
• It prohibits PBMs from tying payments to certain contract conditions, prevents them from being forced
• So is this preventing the payer from being the payee also? Yes. Thank you. Any further questions?

Bills: SB667, SB904, SB1344, SB1380, SB1423, SB1425, SB1484, SB1500, SB1502, SB1503, SB1555, SB1561, SB1562, SB1565, SB1572, SB1644, SB1749, SB1833, SB2007, SB2044, SB2074

Keywords: chiropractic, licensure, animal chiropractic, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, licensing requirements, gender transition, gender-affirming care, transgender, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, hormone therapy, sex reassignment, transition surgery, Medicaid, public funds, state facilities, state hospital, Oklahoma, intersex, DSD

Summary: The committee heard and advanced a large number of health-related bills, with much of the agenda focused on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulation, Medicaid administration, and health-system cleanup measures. Bills passed included HB 1344 on insulin affordability and state support for low-cost biosimilar insulin manufacturing; HB 1380 requiring the Health Care Authority to check death records to disenroll deceased Medicaid recipients; SB 2007 and SB 2074, both PBM-related measures addressing pharmacist reimbursement, dispensing fees, appeals, and penalties; SB 1572 creating a feasibility study on reorganizing the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and temporarily allowing the Health Commissioner to serve in a dual role; and SB 1555 updating the definition of intellectual disability to match the federal definition. Members also approved several bills eliminating or repealing outdated councils and programs, including SB 1423 ending the Hospital Advisory Council, SB 1425 repealing the Health Care Workers and Educators’ Assistance Program and Health Care Workforce Resources Center, and SB 1502 eliminating the Alzheimer Dementia Disclosure Act Advisory Council. Other measures passed included SB 1561 changing EMS discipline to a progressive system, SB 244 and SB 667 making chiropractic language and training cleanup changes, SB 1749 on LP gas inspections for food trailers, SB 1484 requiring more detailed medical information for infant and child death investigations, SB 1562 clarifying hospice patient protections, and SB 1644 creating reporting related to alpha-gal to support possible research funding. The most debated bill was SB 1503, which would expand the Choosing Childbirth Act so nonprofits without an Oklahoma physical address could receive grants to connect women seeking abortions with pregnancy resources. Members questioned whether grant dollars and salaries would stay in Oklahoma, whether reporting and accountability would be sufficient, and whether Oklahoma-based providers could do the work instead. The bill passed 5-2 after the sponsor said he was open to amendments and oversight. SB 1833, codifying a SNAP waiver restricting candy and soft drink purchases, and SB 904, modifying the use of certain state funds and facilities for medical procedures, also drew questions and passed on divided votes. The meeting ended after all listed bills were heard and voted on, with most measures passing unanimously or by wide margins.

Bills: HB3840, HB3431, HB4422, HB4117, HB4300, HB4298, HB2984, HB3344, HB2979, HB2980, HB3662, HB4107, HB3082, HB2997, HB3083, HB3055, HB2951, HB3469, HB3173, HB3287, HB2947, HB3784, HB3901, HB4275, HR1031, HB4359, HB4115, HB3467, HB2978, HB3026, HB3032

Keywords: foreign ownership, land acquisition, military installation, critical infrastructure, affidavit requirements, state law, penalties, Attorney General, foreign ownership of land, foreign adversary, foreign government adversary, foreign government enterprise, foreign government entity, foreign terrorist organization, specially designated national, SDN, FTO, critical minerals, land ownership, real property

Bills: HB3840, HB3431, HB4422, HB4117, HB4300, HB4298, HB2984, HB3344, HB2979, HB2980, HB3662, HB4107, HB3082, HB2997, HB3083, HB3055, HB2951, HB3469, HB3173, HB3287, HB2947, HB3784, HB3901, HB4275, HR1031, HB4359, HB4115, HB3467, HB2978, HB3026, HB3032

Keywords: foreign ownership, land acquisition, military installation, critical infrastructure, affidavit requirements, state law, penalties, Attorney General, foreign ownership of land, foreign adversary, foreign government adversary, foreign government enterprise, foreign government entity, foreign terrorist organization, specially designated national, SDN, FTO, critical minerals, land ownership, real property

Summary: The House convened with a roll call, prayer by Chaplain Ronnie Wilson, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Representative Littrell. The chamber then heard several introductions and recognitions, including guests from members’ districts, the Lady Hornets championship team, and Doctor of the Day Dr. Ahmed Aziz, an internal medicine hospitalist from the Edmond/Deer Creek area. The main legislative action was consideration of House Joint Resolution 1031 by Representative Tammy West, a resolution recognizing Rose Day 2026 and honoring the sanctity of life. West moved adoption of the resolution, and the House approved it by recorded vote, 72-16. After the resolution passed, the body moved to announcements and introductions. The floor leader then offered a motion to adjourn, and the House agreed to adjourn until Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

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• It just prevents anybody from dressing as the opposite gender. ...from reading to kids.
• the provision. of a very successful bill we passed in the 87th Legislature, Senate Bill 23, which prevented
• It won't solve everything, but it's a vital first step in preventing these tragedies.
• You know, we know no one wants to prevent wildfires more than we do.

Bills: SB34, SB75, SB330, SB1535, SB18, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

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• The work we do is informed by the safe system approach, which recognizes that preventing deaths requires
• Prioritizing that we're preventing serious and fatal injuries.
• there's really a data-driven roadmap for you to look at how crashes are happening and how we can prevent
• serious crashes, using the safe system approach framework, we can focus on effective approaches to prevent
• serious crashes, using the safe system approach framework, we can focus on effective approaches to prevent

Bills: SB6131, SB6155, SB6238, SB5824, SB6110, SB5839, SB6032, SB6148

Keywords: traffic safety, roadway fatalities, Washington traffic safety commission, policy update, road safety, accident prevention, disability, parking privileges, accessibility, special parking, local government, oil tankers, restricted waters, environmental safety, maritime regulations, state law, fifth-wheel, travel trailers, vehicle regulation, transportation

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held work sessions on two major WSDOT corridor projects. Brian White updated members on the U.S. 12 Walla Walla corridor, saying seven of eight phases are complete and phase 8 would finish the 11-mile project by adding a separated four-lane facility, new interchange work near Italia, and a jurisdictional transfer of the old highway back to Walla Walla County. He said the project has a large funding gap, but the state, local partners, and a $110 million federal Rural Surface Transportation grant are being used to try to piece together a buildable segment for 2027. Shar Kay then briefed the committee on the North Spokane Corridor, describing seven of eight highway miles open, major recent and ongoing construction, and the remaining I-90 connection work. She said the project is on track for design completion in 2027 and final completion around 2030, but faces risks from tight construction space, labor and consultant constraints, utility issues, and federal review of revised access plans. Committee members praised both projects and the community engagement around them. The committee also heard a presentation from the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council. Karen Mesmer summarized the council’s 2025 report and 2026 priorities, emphasizing that pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities remain too high and that the council is using a safe system approach to recommend changes in speed management, road design, land use, vehicle size, micromobility policy, driver education, and post-crash care. She highlighted concerns about toxicology delays, data quality, and the need for more targeted recommendations next year. In public hearings, the committee heard Senate Bill 6131, which would expand the Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s fatal crash review work by designating it a public health authority, allowing limited access to health information for traffic safety research, and creating a confidential fatality review committee. Supporters said the bill would help identify common contributing factors in roadway deaths while protecting sensitive information; a media representative said the bill preserved public access limits and was negotiated to avoid closing records that are currently open. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6155, which would extend disability parking privilege renewals from every five years to every 20 years and remove the need for a new health care practitioner signature at renewal; supporters said this would reduce burdens on people with permanent disabilities, while one testifier warned it could increase fraud. Senate Bill 6238, on oil tanker escort requirements in restricted waters, would set tug escort horsepower at 3,000 or 5% of tanker deadweight tonnage, whichever is greater; the Board of Pilotage said the change would align statute with existing practice and rulemaking. In executive session, the committee advanced several bills. It passed SB 5746 on EV charging infrastructure property crime, SB 5824 on fifth wheel travel trailer length, SB 6110 on e-bikes and e-motos after rejecting an amendment to add several agencies to the work group, SB 5839 on county ferry district authority, and SB 6148 on extending regional transit authority bond terms up to 75 years, despite one member calling it a bad idea. The committee then adjourned after signing committee reports.

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• If the load is being covered, it must be securely fastened to prevent any other hazard.
• I'm just wondering if you actually create this, will you name it Prevent-a-Dent? Well, I could.
• And I just ask you to approve this bill as a way to prevent the slow death of the program.
• And I just ask you to approve this bill as a way to prevent the slow death of the program.
• Expanding the Commission's access to this data will strengthen Washington's ability to prevent future

Bills: HB2109, HB2139, HB2192

Keywords: vehicle loads, public highways, transportation, road safety, infrastructure, HB2139, snowmobile registration, snowmobile fee, vehicle license fee, registration fee, Department of Licensing, RCW, vehicle registration, winter recreation, off-road vehicle, moped, motorcycle, trailer, recreational vehicle, vintage snowmobile

Summary: The House Transportation Committee held a work session featuring a National Conference of State Legislatures briefing on declining gas tax revenues and alternative transportation funding tools. Doug Schenkel and Lexi Elio described trends in state motor fuel tax revenue, rising construction costs, and the growing impact of more fuel-efficient and electric vehicles. They reviewed state responses such as indexed gas taxes, electric vehicle and hybrid fees, road usage charges, transportation network company fees, retail delivery fees, and per-kilowatt-hour charges on non-residential EV charging. Members asked follow-up questions about Virginia’s mileage-based fee program, enrollment rates, and whether states had reduced gas taxes when adopting road usage charges; the presenters said they would follow up with more information. The committee then heard a staff presentation comparing Washington’s transportation budget and system with Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, highlighting Washington’s large ferry system, fish passage obligations, and unusually high debt service. Members asked about the Climate Commitment Act’s effect on fuel taxes, debt service interest, and whether Washington’s roadwork costs differ from other states, and staff said they could provide additional detail later. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2109, which would allow vehicles being towed on trailers to use a covering to contain mud, rocks, or other debris instead of requiring the vehicle tracks or undercarriage to be cleaned first. Staff said the bill would not affect the existing six-inch freeboard rule for loads and noted modest fiscal impacts for the State Patrol and WSDOT. Representative Dent and a constituent testified in support, explaining that tracked construction equipment is difficult and time-consuming to clean before transport. No opposition testimony was presented, and the bill was left at public hearing. Next, the committee heard House Bill 2139, a request bill from State Parks to raise snowmobile registration fees from $50 to $75 and vintage snowmobile fees from $12 to $18. Supporters, including State Parks, DNR, a county commissioner, and several recreation advocates, said the increase was needed to maintain snow parks, grooming, sanitation, and safety, and that the program had seen declining registrations and rising costs. Opponents argued that many snowmobiles are unregistered, enforcement is weak, and the fee increase could further reduce compliance; they also questioned why sales tax revenue and administrative costs were not being redirected differently. State Parks said it had already reduced services at some snow parks, was exploring more targeted enforcement, and had surveyed users, with a majority favoring a fee increase. The committee then received a briefing on House Bill 2192, which would update the Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s role by formally authorizing it to function as a public health authority, collect and analyze health care and crash data, convene a confidential fatality review committee, and review a broad range of records related to traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Staff said the commission already performs similar work and reported no fiscal impact.

Bills: HB 186, HB 201, HB 229, HB 796, HB 1506, HB 2702, HB 2885, HB 3225, HB 3909, HB 4285, HB 5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

Bills: HB1012

Keywords: health and human services, DHHS, appropriations, biennial budget, behavioral health, substance use disorder, opioid settlement, medical assistance expansion, Medicaid, basic care, long-term care, child care assistance, early childhood care, child care provider payments, guardianship, conservatorship, housing loan fund, disability services, extraordinary medical needs, community health trust fund

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Human Services Division met to consider House Bill 1012, the Department of Human Services budget, and reviewed three previously made amendments: correcting a reference to $30 million underfunding, changing “human service centers” to “behavioral health clinics,” and revising section 31 language so the department would review medical assistance services and report findings and recommendations rather than directly implement adjustments. The committee also discussed whether to include funding related to two other bills with fiscal impacts, House Bill 1485 (personal needs allowance) and House Bill 2399 (PRTF reimbursement), noting those measures may go to conference committee and that appropriations could be added there instead of in HB 1012. The committee agreed to proceed with HB 1012 and members noted provider inflation questions would be raised later in full committee. The division then approved a due pass recommendation on the amendments to HB 1012 and, after a roll call vote, approved HB 1012 as amended on a 4-1 vote, with Senator Mathern voting no. Senator Davison was named as carrier. Members also discussed House Bill 1577, involving wastewater project financing and possible amendments related to a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota for specific projects, and House Bill 1619, for which additional amendments were expected before full committee action. The meeting ended with general thanks and adjournment.

Bills: SB 623, SB 1266, SB 1310, SB 1373, SB 1580, SB 1952, SB 2032, SB 2269, SB 2544, SB 2653, SB 2796

Keywords: pharmacist, vaccine administration, COVID-19, exclusive authority, healthcare, Medicaid, provider enrollment, credentialing, administrative burden, Texas Health and Human Services, senior retirement communities, emergency response, residential safety, contract provisions, health and safety regulations, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges

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• Are there things that are preventing them from being able to access those resources? Right?
• Veteran Program provider training program, rural community and faith-based partnerships, our suicide prevention
• Well, with the long-term suicide prevention plan that is a five-year plan outlined, if this bill passes
• This is all good, but it's good to see a veteran suicide prevention action plan codified and added in
• The VA spends $571 million a year on its veteran suicide prevention and awareness campaign.

Bills: HCR92, HB 114, HB561, HB 1171, HB1894, HB2026, HB2143, HB2337, HB2564, HB114

Keywords: Tuskegee Airmen, commemoration, African American history, civil rights, military recognition, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, defense, grants, local government, economic support, community development, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, state land use

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• group many years ago—I just throw 20 out there—who actually set up the process to deal with dropout prevention
• This bill will circumvent that system, preventing health officials from knowing when and where those
• a certain religious understanding of a text that has been hodgepodged together and linguistically abused
• Linguistically abused and has no place in our public schools. Thank you.

Bills: HB266, SB85, SB166, HB266, SB85, SB166

Keywords: education, diploma, adult education, dropout prevention, nontraditional high school program, driver's license eligibility, vaccination exemption, religious exemption, medical exemption, vaccine mandate, testing requirement, public schools, K-12, students, parents, guardians, higher education, college enrollment, university attendance, public institutions of higher education

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• </p> <p>So typically, that's going to be they harmed their abuser, they killed their abuser, those types
• So in a situation where you have a domestic abuse survivor who has killed their abuser, the crime victim
• in that criminal case is the abuser.
• So in a situation where you have a domestic abuse survivor who has killed their abuser, the crime victim
• in that criminal case is the abuser.

Bills: HB75, SB134, SB201, SB258, SB288, SB313, SB320, SB321, SB325, SB339, SB345, SB393, SB422, SB440, SB470, SB487, SB523

Keywords: HB75, Act 963, gaming, casino gaming, promotional play, promotional wagers, slot machine proceeds, net gaming proceeds, gross revenue, taxable revenue, gaming operators, gaming tax, Louisiana gaming, gaming revenue deduction, casino tax, gaming promotion, revenue cap, pilot program, child sexual abuse materials, sexting

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• But the strangulation in my mom's life was not the first abuse she endured.
• But the strangulation in my mom's life was not the first abuse she endured.
• Domestic abuse is a plague that affects all of our communities.
• Domestic abuse is a plague that affects all of our communities.
• If you abuse an animal, the maximum is 15 years.

Bills: HB36, HB52, HB56, HB68, HB92, HB119, HB140, HB147, HB160, HB171, HB289, HB351, HB552, HB784

Keywords: HB 36, Act 780, Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District, juvenile justice, juveniles, Evangeline Parish, regional district, board of commissioners, commission membership, Louisiana juvenile law, R.S. 15:1109, R.S. 15:1109.1, parish governance, district boundaries, local government, HB 52, Act 192, Louisiana criminal procedure, misdemeanor jury trial, six-person jury

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• “I had a lady from Mandeville come see me last year as we were working on a task force for elderly abuse

Bills: HB489, HB545, HB555, HB583, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB814, HB913, HB952

Keywords: transfer on death, TOD, beneficiary designation, investment accounts, brokerage accounts, securities, nonprobate transfer, estate planning, succession, probate, community property, forced heirship, financial advisor, broker-dealer, custodian, transfer agent, banking, wealth transfer, inheritance, Louisiana Revised Statutes

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• the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the department of mental Health and substance abuse
• Speaker, on the Oklahoma State Department of mental health and Substance abuse were had originally thought
• the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the Department of mental health and substance abuse

Bills: HCR1026, SB1130, SB1134, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1142, HR1049

Keywords: light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare

Bills: HCR1026, SB1130, SB1134, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1142, HR1049

Keywords: light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare

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• the House, and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• On the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, where it originally thought
• the House, and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Bills: HCR1026, SB1130, SB1134, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1142, HR1049

Keywords: light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare

Summary: The House reconvened after a quorum call and took up several Senate bills with joint committee reports, mostly involving health and human services funding. SB 1130, relating to University Hospitals authority, passed 74-12 and its emergency clause also passed. SB 1134, funding the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority, passed 75-14 with the emergency clause approved. SB 1131, appropriating ARP interest funds to address a Rogers County gap for the Office of Juvenile Affairs, passed 81-10 and the emergency clause passed. SB 1132, reappropriating ARPA funds for rural hospital rebuild programs under the State Department of Health to avoid federal clawback, passed 82-10 with emergency approval. SB 1133, involving the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and repurposing interest funds for a Norman building project, passed 68-24 and its emergency clause also passed. SB 1142, appropriating ARPA funds to the Department of Human Services consistent with pandemic relief recommendations, passed 68-21 and the emergency clause was adopted. The House also considered H.R. 1049, a resolution designating May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Representative Newton summarized asthma’s impact in Oklahoma and nationally, including child health effects and recent deaths in the state, and moved adoption by unanimous consent. The transcript ends with announcements and adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.

Bills: HCR1026, SB1130, SB1134, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1142, HR1049

Keywords: light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare

Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions and presentations. Members honored Vice Admiral Jeff Trusler as Veteran of the Week, recognized the Prague Kolache Festival royalty and candidates, unveiled an artwork for the Capitol’s Hall of Heroes, and introduced the Doctor, Psychologist, and Nurse of the Day, along with the OSBI cold case team. The House also adopted HCR 1026, a resolution tied to Earth Day and “Lights Out Day” in Oklahoma, aimed at reducing light pollution and protecting migrating birds. A major portion of the meeting consisted of farewell remarks from Representatives Mike Osborne and Kevin West. Both reflected on their years of service, thanked family, staff, colleagues, and constituents, and emphasized themes of public service, hard work, conviction, and working across differences. Osborne’s remarks focused on freedom, immigration, service, and doing good in public life, while West stressed standing on principle, listening to others, and choosing courage over convenience. After the presentations and personal privilege speeches, the House moved into consideration of legislation. Chairman Caldwell presented the joint committee report on Senate Bill 1130, relating to the University Hospitals Authority, saying it would help ensure Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma have one of the world’s leading pediatric cardiology units. The transcript ends as members begin considering the bill, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• Communist Party reaches here within the United States and abuses the Chinese diaspora, whether or not
• HB 275 strengthens accountability when domestic abuse occurs in the presence of a child.
• When a child witnesses or is present for abuse, the trauma becomes lifelong.
• When abuse occurs in front of a child, the distinction matters.
• I've worked directly with patients for treating HIV as well as HIV prevention.

Bills: HCR7, HB76, HB84, HB132, HB265, HB275, HB322, HB635, HB808, HB883, HB1054

Keywords: juvenile justice, electronic monitoring, annual report, supervision outcomes, data transparency, inmate release, notification, law enforcement, victims, public safety, hit-and-run, crime of violence, felony, sentencing, battery, sound, intentional harm, physical pain, hearing impairment, video voyeurism