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• Cars are rolling computers these days. They're very complex.

Bills: HB345, HB721, HB2580, SB815, HB3057, HB4603, HB3233, SB495, HB3863, HB3914, HB4570, HB5099, HB5173, SB458

Keywords: insurance, appraisal process, disputed losses, residential property, policyholder rights, insurer obligations, natural disasters, appraisal expenses, umpire selection, policyholder, insurer, umpire, claims management, health care, cost disclosure, benefit plan, administrators, traumatic brain injury, health benefit plans, insurance coverage

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• </c><00:51:30.720><c> of</c> that this is actually a crime of that this is actually a crime of possession
• </c><01:04:17.960><c> against</c> domestic disputes, crimes against domestic disputes, crimes against
• </c> those crimes in? those crimes in?
• </c> crime committed. crime committed.
• crime crime a<02:19:20.360><c> victim</c><02:19:20.719><c> rights</c><02:19:21.360><c> center</c> I

Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 957, house, all

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• The governor opposed this effort to make crime illegal again in California.
• </c> rampant crime continue." rampant crime continue."
• Namely, we passed Prop. 36 to make crime illegal again.
• Namely, we passed Prop. 36 to make crime illegal again.
• Namely, we passed Prop. 36 to make crime illegal again.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• What crime has an element of use, What crime has an element of use, attempted<03:21:11.920><c> use,</
• </c> use it in the commission of a crime use it in the commission of a crime statutoily<03:21:46.319>
• where the victim is a person or crimes where the victim is a person or sex<03:26:35.279><c> crimes</
• </c> well because again, nonviolent crimes well because again, nonviolent crimes where<03:27:21.680><
• </c> example, we didn't include any crimes example, we didn't include any crimes against<03:27:28.000

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• A lot of that is AI, data center, cloud computing, all of those things.
• And I'm hesitant to even use the word computing and AI because I think the war is really on all large
• We've talked a lot about AI data centers and compute.
• reduce... ...most common incentives, and they significantly reduce the cost of purchasing servers, computers
• The bill would establish new eligibility requirements for sales tax exemptions on computer equipment

Summary: The committee met at the Coteau Freedom Mine in Mercer County, approved the June 2 minutes, and heard an overview of the mine from Coteau Properties president Andrew Hawbaker. He described the Freedom Mine’s production history, customer mix, safety record, reclamation practices, workforce, community involvement, and economic impact. Members asked about how long land stays in production before reclamation, how quickly it returns to agriculture, labor shortages, groundwater impacts, and which skilled trades are hardest to fill. Hawbaker said the mine typically disturbs land for three to five years, reclamation returns much of the land to agricultural use, and the biggest hiring challenges are electricians, welders, mechanics, operators, engineers, and accountants. The committee then heard from Public Service Commission Chairman Randy Christman on coal mining reclamation. He reviewed the history of North Dakota and federal reclamation laws, the PSC’s permitting and inspection authority, bonding requirements, contemporaneous reclamation standards, and how the state handles topsoil, subsoil, drainage, and revegetation. He emphasized that North Dakota’s program is well regarded, with frequent inspections and no corrective-action issues in recent federal reviews. Christman also discussed problems caused by federal coal ownership that can delay mine plans, and he answered questions about reclamation timing, wildlife easements, wind and pipeline reclamation, and whether similar bonding concepts could apply to data centers. In the afternoon, the committee received an update from Lignite Energy Council President and CEO Jonathan Fortner on the lignite industry. He highlighted the industry’s long-term role in providing reliable electricity, jobs, and tax revenue, along with North Dakota’s low electricity rates and strong grid reliability. Fortner discussed severance and conversion tax revenues, federal regulatory changes, litigation over EPA rules, carbon capture, critical minerals, and the potential for large-load customers such as data centers to support new coal generation. He said the industry sees a window of opportunity for growth and expressed support for new large-load development, while noting that diversified energy companies are also pursuing natural gas and other resources. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and adjourning for the tour.

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• Human cell-based tests and advanced computer models can deliver results in hours or days, while animal
• Through sophisticated computer modeling, in vitro testing, and microdosing with human volunteers, we
• methods include sophisticated analytical techniques, databases, organ-on-a-chip models, microdosing, computer
• there have been great strides made in recent years in non-animal alternatives such as organoids and computer
• there have been great strides made in recent years in non-animal alternatives such as organoids and computer

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered a wide range of animal, wildlife, hunting, and environmental bills. Early testimony focused on deer management, with Rep. Markey urging creation of a deer commission to address crop damage, vehicle collisions, and Lyme disease, and Sen. Durant supporting bills to allow Sunday bow hunting, expand crossbow use, and reduce the 500-foot dwelling restriction for archery hunting. Supporters framed these measures as practical wildlife-management tools, while questions centered on how they would differ from existing Fish and Wildlife authority and whether they would allow hunting closer to residences. Later, Rep. Sena also spoke in support of a bill to increase protected wildlife management areas and another to require non-lead ammunition, arguing both would benefit biodiversity and reduce environmental harm. A substantial portion of the hearing addressed animal welfare and commerce. Multiple witnesses supported bills to ban or phase out the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops, arguing that pet stores rely on puppy mills and obscure the source of animals, while opponents said the bills would hurt responsible breeders, small businesses, and consumer choice. The committee also heard strong testimony for bills to ban the sale of cats and dogs in pet shops, with supporters citing sick animals, consumer deception, and the need to cut off the puppy mill supply chain. In a separate animal-testing segment, witnesses backed bills requiring non-animal testing methods for cosmetics and household products, saying alternatives are more accurate and humane; biomedical research representatives opposed those bills and a related research-animal measure, warning of unintended restrictions on research institutions and arguing animal models remain necessary for many studies. The committee also heard testimony on horseshoe crab conservation, with supporters of H. 898 urging an end to taking horseshoe crabs for bait because of population declines, shorebird impacts, and the species’ importance to biomedical science. On wildlife trafficking, witnesses backed bills to ban intrastate sales of ivory and rhino horn, saying Massachusetts should close loopholes that aid poaching and align with federal law and other states; one antique dealer testified in support, saying he avoids such items and still sees them in the marketplace. Additional testimony supported bans on fur products from factory farms and on force-feeding birds for foie gras, with advocates emphasizing cruelty, public health, and environmental concerns. The hearing was lengthy and heavily attended, with the chairs repeatedly limiting testimony to three minutes and inviting written submissions; no committee votes or final actions were taken during the transcript excerpt.

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• flash, in the repair field, is called flash, but reprogram the shift points on the transmission computer
• flash, in the repair field, is called flash, but reprogram the shift points on the transmission computer
• the shift reprogram the shift points on the shift the<01:06:50.240><c> the</c><01:06:50.400><c> computer
• for</c><01:06:50.920><c> the</c><01:06:51.079><c> transmission</c><01:06:51.599><c> so</c> the the computer
• for the transmission so the the computer for the transmission so now<01:06:51.920><c> they</c><01:06

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 1484 on transit-oriented development and HB 157 on transportation. For HB 1484, testimony included a request from the Hoi Community Development Authority to be removed from the measure while offering to assist if the transit-oriented development law is implemented, along with testimony in opposition and support from several individuals. The committees later recommended HB 1484 be passed with amendments, including an HD1, a defective date, deletion of a reference to section 225 on page 11, adoption of H-CDA’s proposed amendment, and related committee report changes. The vote was adopted in both committees, with Representatives Cochran and Lee excused and Representative Mora voting with reservations. HB 157 concerned the transfer and acceptance of roads in the Villages of Kapolei. HHFDC supported the bill’s intent and explained that the roads were originally self-permitted, the city had not accepted dedication, and HHFDC has been maintaining and upgrading the roads under an MOA that requires improvements to city standards before transfer. Testimony from the Villages of Kapolei Association and others described ongoing problems with non-emergency police services, illegal parking, abandoned vehicles, and the need for city enforcement on roads that are open to the public. Committee members asked about the current holdup, the possibility of transferring roads in segments, and whether a cash settlement could resolve the issue; HHFDC said it was working in segments and that the city had mentioned a $60 million figure. The committees then recommended HB 157 pass with amendments, noting they were awaiting an Attorney General opinion on authority to compel the transfer and that the matter would continue to the Committee on Water and Land. The Transportation Committee also heard several additional bills. HB 1083, concerning vessels in state commercial harbors, drew support from the Department of Transportation and some industry groups and opposition from charter operators; HB 1159, which would require compliance with harbor master evacuation orders and increase penalties, drew DOT support and opposition from multiple vessel operators, who argued the bill was too broad and should define emergencies more clearly and use tiered penalties. HB 58, limiting civil liability for firefighting at commercial harbors, received DOT and Maritime Group support. HB 1165, on county disposal of ocean-bordering property and state highway acquisition, received DOT support. HB 938, a broad motor vehicle franchise and EV-related bill, drew support from the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association and the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, but strong opposition from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Tesla, Rivian, Scout Motors, and others; opponents argued it would restrict direct-to-consumer EV sales and innovation, while dealers said the bill was too broad and needed further stakeholder work. No final votes were taken on the Transportation Committee’s remaining measures in the portion provided, and the joint hearing was adjourned after decision-making on HB 1484 and HB 157.

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• I cross borders to commit these crimes.
• The They are crimes against humanity.
• ,</c><03:13:55.200><c> giving</c> working to address these crimes, giving working to address these crimes
• ><c> are</c> These crimes against humanity are These crimes against humanity are unimaginably<03:15:39.760
• It's a crime violation of human rights. It's a crime against<04:08:21.040><c> humanity.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• claim was for an individual that had been locked up for eight years and then exonerated from his crimes
• claim was for an individual that had been locked up for eight years and then exonerated from his crimes
• claim was for an individual that had been locked up for eight years and then exonerated from his crimes

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It is not going to excuse their crimes. It is not going to give them any time.
• Representative Blackman: It is not going to excuse their crimes.
• referral pipeline to immigration enforcement, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and violent crimes
• SB 1055 makes people afraid to report crimes and seek help.
• This objectively means more crime goes unreported and unsolved.

Bills: SB1032, SB1055, SB1107

Keywords: corrections oversight, funding, state budget, criminal justice, reform, immigration enforcement, law enforcement, illegal aliens, state legislation, civil penalties, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy

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• Yep, who has my wonderful counterpart in crime. Thank you.
• Yep, who has my wonderful counterpart in crime.
• Even if you committed a heinous crime, like murder, in the situation we have, they cannot be charged
• Even if you committed a heinous crime, let's say murder, like in the situation we have, they cannot be
• The alternative is to let them on the streets, where they could potentially commit more crimes and not

Keywords: 1182, all

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• In the Senate, Senate Bill 1232 as amended by the Judiciary, Rules Committee, an act relating to crime
• victims, relating to distribution of monies received as a result of the commission of crime, to establish
• In the Senate, Senate Bill 1232 as amended by Judiciary Rules Committee, an act relating to crime victims
• Rules Committee and act relating to crime victims relating to distribution of monies received as a result
• of the Commission of Crime to establish provisions regarding proceeds derived from criminal notoriety

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard a prayer and pledge, approved the corrected journal, and received communications including a temporary substitute appointment for District 20. The chamber also received and referred several memorials, committee reports, and House messages, including House bills 551, 526, and 544 and House Joint Memorial 11. Numerous visitors were recognized in the gallery, including Idaho Farm Bureau members and other guests. In the 10th order, the Senate confirmed several gubernatorial appointments after debate and roll-call or voice votes. Brett Thomas was confirmed to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, Erica Malman to the Idaho Personnel Commission, Michael Kennedy to the Idaho Judicial Council, and Representative John Weber to the State Insurance Fund Board. The appointment of Dr. Karen Cabell was held for one legislative day, and Robert Cuyo’s appointment was also held for one legislative day. The Senate also adopted House Joint Memorial 10, which urged Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to favor sugar over artificial sweeteners in school nutrition standards; supporters argued sugar is a real food and important to Idaho’s economy. During first reading, the Senate introduced a slate of bills covering transportation, veterans, state employment, retirement, housing, land use, and the parental choice tax credit, along with House bills and memorials sent over from the House. In second reading, several bills were advanced to the third reading calendar. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 1233, the Constitutional Courts Act, which would bar state courts from enforcing religious or cultural law that does not conform to the U.S. and Idaho constitutions. Supporters said it simply reaffirmed constitutional supremacy, while opponents raised concerns about targeting religion, legal risk, and constitutional challenges. The bill failed on a 15-19 roll call vote, with one absent and excused. The Senate then moved to miscellaneous business, made announcements, and adjourned until the next day.

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• this crisis, and what it will do, it will strengthen protections against elder fraud and financial crimes
• Protective Services, as we do now, but it will also require them to report it to the FBI's Internet Crime
• Complaint Center. ...but it will also require them to be reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint
• abuse and fraud to the appropriate federal entities dedicated really to combating these cyber-related crimes
• All of our major prosecutorial offices have financial crimes units.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• SB 99 adds to that list, requiring a court to search the National Crime Information Center system to
• commander has an interest, incentive, and obligation really under the military to make sure that crimes
• a couple would come in to see me because one of them, and it could be either one, was accused of a crime
• Why add another crime to our books when we already know prohibition has never worked?
• But if it comes to the floor as a crime, I'm not interested in making it a crime.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety heard two bills. SB 99 by Senator Blakespear, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, would improve coordination between civilian and military law enforcement in domestic violence cases involving military protective orders (MPOs). The bill would require courts to check for MPOs in the NCIC system when considering restraining orders, allow MPOs to be admissible evidence, require civilian officers to notify military law enforcement of possible MPO violations, and allow local agencies to enter MOUs with the military. Supporters said the bill would close jurisdictional gaps that can leave survivors unprotected; the ACLU opposed it unless amended, citing due process concerns because MPOs are issued by commanders without court process. The committee discussed amendments to make notification and MOU provisions less automatic and to broaden local agency participation, then passed SB 99 to Judiciary on a 5-0 vote. SB 758 by Senator Umberg, as amended, would make the sale or distribution of products with unnaturally concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) a misdemeanor and would restrict nitrous oxide sales by tobacco retailers while preserving legitimate culinary and medicinal uses. Supporters, including local governments, law enforcement, and public safety advocates, described widespread misuse of nitrous oxide and 7-OH, especially among youth, and cited poisonings, injuries, and deaths. Opponents argued the bill would criminalize adults using kratom-related products for pain relief or harm reduction, questioned the scientific evidence, and urged a regulatory or public health approach instead of prohibition. Committee members largely agreed the issue raised public health questions and supported moving the bill forward with amendments; SB 758 passed to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote.

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• If there's a city crime, that's not a state crime, if it's a city ordinance or something, because there's
• If there's a city crime, that's not a state crime, if it's a city ordinance or something, because there's
• It helps us find evidence of a very heinous crime.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 556, which would raise the state reimbursement rate paid to counties for housing state-committed inmates and parole violators in county jails from the current $55 for the first seven days and $75 thereafter to a flat $80 per day. The sponsor and county officials argued counties are subsidizing the state because actual jail costs are higher, with testimony citing average county costs around $106 to $120 per inmate per day and about $15 million in annual county subsidy statewide. Several sheriffs and county representatives said the bill would help but would not fully cover costs, and they also noted counties lose jail space and programming capacity when state inmates remain in local facilities. Questions focused on programming, liability, and where the additional $3.1 million fiscal impact would come from. A motion to hold the bill until February 25 failed 5-8, and the committee then advanced H 556 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee next considered House Bill 602, which would bar Idaho courts from applying foreign law when it conflicts with fundamental rights or public policy, while carving out exceptions for certain entities, preexisting contracts, religious exercise, and treaties. The sponsor and a supporting witness said the bill is intended to ensure American and Idaho law govern Idaho courts and to prevent foreign legal systems from overriding constitutional rights. Members raised questions about possible conflicts with U.S. treaties and prior international family-law issues, and the bill’s proponents said those concerns were addressed by the bill’s exceptions. After testimony from the Idaho Family Policy Center in support, the committee voted to send H 602 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 654, which would add electronic storage detection dogs to the statutory definition of police dogs protected under Idaho’s law against killing or mistreating police dogs. The sponsor and Idaho Attorney General’s Office testified that these dogs are trained to detect a chemical compound associated with electronic storage devices and are used in investigations, especially child exploitation cases, to locate hidden devices such as flash drives, phones, and cameras. Supporters said the dogs have already been deployed successfully and help protect children and assist investigations. The committee then voted to send H 654 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.

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• you stated, like if somebody decides to sell their car to invest in their child, to me that's not a crime
• What crimes have been committed against children?
• that one so I'm chair and representative you made a statement that this was to protect children what crimes
• of these events, certainly to be able to provide an opportunity for justice for survivors of these crimes
• and to look at what the legislature must do to... ...of these crimes and to look at what the legislature

Keywords: 996, all

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• who's 18, if they commit a... ...took into consideration that somebody who's 18, if they commit a crime
• I am always open to conversations that increase penalties for violent crimes, regardless of the age,
• I think that our prosecutors in the state have discretion to make those charging decisions when crimes
• In fact, any sexualized depiction of a minor is a crime, and we must call it what it truly is.
• Using accurate terminology reinforces that this material is a serious crime against a child, and that

Summary: The committee first took up HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill restores the rights of adults 18 and older, emphasizing constitutional rights, military service, voting, jury duty, and parental responsibility. Opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates and several members, cited Parkland and the recent FSU shooting, argued that people under 21 are still developing and more impulsive, and said the current law helps protect public safety. After extensive debate and public testimony on both sides, the committee voted 11-5 to report HB 133 favorably. The committee then considered PCS for HB 35, which adds driving without a valid license to the offenses that can lead to habitual traffic offender designation and is named Isaiah’s Law in memory of a child killed by an unlicensed driver. Supporters said it addresses repeat dangerous conduct and should help prevent similar tragedies. One member questioned whether it was a knee-jerk response, while others said it was a reasonable accountability measure. The PCS passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 245, which updates Florida law to use more accurate terminology for child sexual abuse material rather than “child pornography,” and includes related technical corrections. The sponsor said the change better reflects the seriousness of the crime and asked whether the bill also covered AI-generated material; the sponsor said the statute already addresses such references. After a technical amendment was adopted, the bill passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. The chair also reminded members to maintain respect toward public witnesses and each other before adjourning the meeting.

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• The Office of Election Crimes and Security is continuing to pursue violations of the Election Code.
• The Office of Election Crimes and Security is continuing to pursue violations of the Election Code.
• We are doing that work, and when I tell people all the time, when we think of election crimes and fraud
• Can you talk about, when you mentioned the Office of Election Crimes and Security, I know that when they
• I mean, we do not have guns and badges at the Office of Election Crimes. We investigate.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and heard a presentation from the Florida Commission on Ethics on several proposed legislative changes. The commission asked for changes to the Whistleblower Act to better cover ethics complaints, a public records exemption for commissioners’ and staff members’ sensitive personal information, an expanded gift-disclosure family definition to include foster relationships, and a first-time waiver of fines for late financial disclosure filers. Staff also requested technical fixes, including treating a timely postmarked appeal as filed on time, clarifying Form 6 filing requirements for appointees to elected seats, extending ethics-training requirements to municipal appointees filling unexpired terms, and clarifying where Form 10 gift disclosures are filed. Commission staff reported high electronic filing compliance rates, the rollout of automated fines, and an average of 92 days for completed preliminary investigations in 2025. They also updated the committee on two federal court challenges involving the in-office lobbying ban and the Form 6 requirement for elected municipal officers. The committee then heard from Secretary of State Cord Byrd, who outlined preparations for the 2026 election cycle and several policy proposals. He discussed work with new supervisors of elections, ongoing election-crimes enforcement, cooperation with federal agencies on citizenship verification, and data-sharing agreements with other states. Byrd also proposed a statewide pre-certification audit system with grants for smaller counties, a more streamlined process for checking voter citizenship status after registration, and a modernization fix for voter records affected by randomized driver’s license numbers. Members asked about special elections, election-crimes investigations, returning-citizen voting determinations, chain-of-custody procedures, and interstate data-sharing agreements. Byrd said special election timing is controlled by the governor, the elections-crimes office investigates but does not arrest, returning-citizen applications are resolved within 90 days, and he is confident in current chain-of-custody practices. The committee also considered gubernatorial nominations. By unanimous vote, members approved a block of nominees, then separately took up Joshua Kellum’s nomination to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The committee heard sworn public testimony from Robin Blevins, who urged rejection of Kellum’s appointment and criticized his background and past involvement in FWC-related advocacy. After brief discussion, the committee voted unanimously to approve Kellum’s nomination as well.

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• asking is that in the places where this measure has Been enacted, has it resulted in a reduction in crime
• It also makes it so that there's a certain list of crimes which begins on page three, such as somebody
• As relates to, there has been no increase in crime. Excuse my voice.
• That and also, in some cases, it shows that crime rates have been reduced.

Bills: SB1288, SB1705, SB1878, SB2019, SB2118

Keywords: emergency management, federal funding, disaster relief, cost sharing, public assistance, bail reform, public funds, nonprofit organizations, political subdivisions, injunctive relief, criminal procedure, surety bond, judicial discretion, uniform bond schedule, liability insurance, judgments, insurance fund, Oklahoma, county sheriff, commissary

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• there were some rumors online that almost every person in the state of Florida would be committing a crime
• is the age and the amount of trafficking going on - labor trafficking, sex trafficking, organized crime
• What we are getting at here is if crimes are committed with vehicles and we run those tags and it happened
• the house only to find 113 people registered to an address, I would be pretty mad as a victim of a crime