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• Very well done, Miss Wilson. Okay, Miss Stringy.
• Well done, Miss Strangy. Members, any questions for either Miss Wilson or Miss Stringy on the bill?
• Well done, Miss Strangy. questions. Well done, Miss Strangy.
• person designated as the contact person person designated as the contact person for<01:17:47.679
• Miss<02:12:31.679> Wilson. Miss Wilson. Miss Wilson.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's the reason only one person in the grand jury has to sign the four-person— they're signing as nine
• That's the reason only one person in the grand jury has to sign the four-person— they're signing as nine
• That's the reason only one person in the grand jury has to sign the four-person— they're signing as nine
• That's the reason only one person in the grand jury has to sign the four-person— they're signing as nine
• That's the reason only one person in the grand jury has to sign the four-person— they're signing as nine

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met for its third meeting of the 2026 session and considered three bills. House Bill 50, relating to the removal of persons unlawfully occupying real property, was presented by Rep. Emily Callaway, who said it built on last session’s House Bill 10 addressing squatter-related criminal trespass and noted positive implementation feedback from law enforcement. The committee took no substantive testimony against the bill and passed it 16-0, reporting it favorably. House Bill 249, relating to involuntary commitment, was introduced by Rep. Mitch Whitaker and would expand current involuntary commitment provisions to include sexual abuse in the first degree. Whitaker and Commonwealth’s Attorney Jackie Steel argued the change was needed because some defendants charged with sexual offenses not currently covered could otherwise be released without treatment or supervision, creating a public safety risk. Rep. Burke passed on the vote to continue the conversation but said he expected to support it on the floor. The committee passed the bill 15-0 with one pass and reported it favorably. House Bill 305, relating to grand jury service, was presented by Rep. Candy Maserone and supported by Sheri Ballard, who described the impact of the Crystal Rogers case and said secretly recorded grand jury testimony had gone unaddressed because the statute of limitations was too short. The committee substitute extended the limitations period for secretly recorded grand jury testimony to 10 years, set a five-year period for unrecorded communications, and added discovery-related language. Jackie Steel supported the bill but asked for an exemption or clarification so prosecutors could perform grand jury duties without risking felony charges; members discussed secrecy, witness safety, and obstruction concerns. The committee adopted the substitute and passed HB 305 17-0, reporting it favorably as the Crystal Rogers Act.

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• I missed in person. We have Christian Houghton, still on Senate 115. Excuse me. Thank you.
• I missed in-person. We have Christian Houghton, still on Senate 115. No? Okay.
• youth who went missing from care.
• youth who went missing from care.
• Not just for me, but for every young person.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered a wide range of child welfare, family support, and human services bills. Testimony strongly supported a guaranteed cash stipend for young adults aging out of foster care (S.161), with the Attorney General’s Office, youth advocates, and foster care providers describing high rates of homelessness and poverty after exit from care. Providers also urged action on a resolve to study the foster care liability insurance crisis (H.197/S.1280), saying premiums and coverage losses are forcing program cutbacks and could reduce foster care capacity statewide. Another major topic was a direct care worker medication administration program registry (H.237/S.162), which supporters said would help recruit and train workers, especially bilingual staff, to address workforce shortages in human services. Several bills focused on child protection and child welfare system practices. Supporters of H.267/S.145 called for advance notice to children’s attorneys when placements or other major events change, arguing that timely communication is essential to prevent unnecessary disruption and improve advocacy. Testimony also backed legislation to formally recognize and strengthen children’s advocacy centers and the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance (H.233/S.112), with prosecutors and CAC leaders describing the trauma-informed model as a longstanding, effective response to child abuse and trafficking. A bill to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet (S.115) drew support from advocates who said cross-agency coordination is needed to align policy and funding for children’s well-being. The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing safety, equity, and family support. Senator Lovely and survivors supported S.152, which would create a civil cause of action for sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority or trust, with witnesses describing grooming and power imbalances in schools and youth-serving settings. H.274, a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, was supported by advocates who said it would add anti-discrimination protections and voting and privacy rights amid rising criminalization of homelessness. H.272/S.171 to protect maternal health received support from Rep. Montaño, MLRI, and a physician, who said the bills would make cash assistance available earlier in pregnancy and remove the medical-verification barrier. H.4216 on equitable hair care for children in state custody was supported by social workers and advocates who said hair care is tied to identity, dignity, and mental health. H.255 on empowering early educators drew testimony about barriers faced by renters and condo owners trying to open home-based child care programs. H.217, concerning resources and support for pregnant and parenting families, drew testimony from anti-abortion pregnancy resource center advocates. No votes were taken during the hearing, and several bills had no one signed up to testify or were deferred when witnesses were unavailable.

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• This measure prohibits a person from lending a firearm to a person who does not have a firearm permit
• Major Carlen Lao: The person lending it would be for a certain time frame, and then the person taking
• Please proceed, Miss Tang.
• Please proceed, Miss Tang.
• > I marriage is personal very personal and I marriage is personal very personal and I will<01:29:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on February 19, 2025, and first heard House Bill 150, which would prohibit lending a firearm to someone who does not have a firearm permit or a registered firearm. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, though HPD said enforcing any time limit on a loaned firearm would be difficult. Several members of the public opposed the measure, arguing it would interfere with lawful lending for hunting, competitions, training, military-related use, and family situations, and could create unintended criminal liability. One supporter said the bill would strengthen gun safety and encourage more responsible ownership. No vote was taken during the testimony portion described. The committee then heard House Bill 186, which would make harassment by stalking a class C felony. The Office of the Public Defender requested deferral, arguing the bill would remove a misdemeanor option that can help deter escalation and could be unnecessarily severe and burdensome. Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying stalking can be a precursor to more serious violence. The Hawaiʻi State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney raised concerns about how the new felony would fit within the existing grading scheme, noting that aggravated harassment by stalking and first-degree terroristic threatening are already class C felonies. April Bautista testified in strong support, describing her own experience with domestic violence and stalking and urging passage of the bill. Committee members discussed whether other penalty structures might be possible, but no final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee also heard House Bill 991, which would delete the term “agent of the contractor” from criminal history record check provisions to comply with FBI requirements. The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center supported the bill with comments, explaining that the FBI had found the term too broad for fingerprint-based background checks tied to access to federal tax information. In addition, House Bill 995 was introduced, changing deadlines for annual firearms carry reporting; the Department of the Attorney General supported it, saying the revised deadlines would allow a more complete report, and HPD was also heard on the measure. The transcript ends before any votes or final committee actions on these bills.

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• So, Miss Coleman Madison or is adopted.
• Did you say that and I missed<00:14:40.959> it? missed it? missed it?
• kind of personally had a not personal kind of personally had a not personal experience<00:22:25.039
• by an appellet court or if the person by an appellet court or if the person has<00:24:09.919>
• >> got to miss more. >> got to miss more.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• providing the service is not related to the person receiving the service. first you are Miss Craftsman
• for individuals under 18 when the person for individuals under 18 when the person providing<00:15
• Thank you, Miss Grafstrom. Any questions for Miss Grafstrom? And, Mr.
• <00:21:38.360> uh something that I think was missing uh something that I think was missing
• <01:12:02.480> over have Miss hegland over have Miss hegland over Zoom<01:12:05.400> oh

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Miss<00:47:24.720> Abd<00:47:25.119> Holden. Miss Abd Holden. Miss Abd Holden.
• Miss<00:53:12.880> Hall. Miss Hall. Miss Hall.
• Miss Heiser, you were next. Miss Heiser, you were next.
• Miss<01:21:16.239> Abd<01:21:16.560> Holden, Miss Abd Holden, Miss Abd Holden, >
• So I would agree, agree, agree, Miss<01:38:17.920> Heiser. Miss Heiser. Miss Heiser.

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• <00:05:21.600> I<00:05:21.720> am person I am person I am today<00:05:23.440> egg
• <00:13:56.480> Sarah over to my first testifier Miss Sarah over to my first testifier Miss
• <00:13:58.639> dorick dornick C certainly uh Miss dorick dornick C certainly uh Miss dorick
• institution but how do you personally institution but how do you personally feel<00:20:22.159>
• <00:37:01.599> Forbes that we have at the table Miss Forbes that we have at the table Miss

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Anyway, it's been a pleasure serving with you and I will miss you and miss all the rest of the members
• For a personal reason, I would have. For a personal reason, I would have.
• miss you and miss with you and I will miss you and miss all<00:26:08.920> the<00:26:09.000>
• to see a young person to see a young person not<00:27:13.440> not<00:27:13.680> the
• person person seeing<00:27:17.120> what<00:27:17.400> we<00:27:17.640> do<00:27

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Number one is be a good person.
• We miss you so much.
• We miss him dearly.
• so I don't miss anybody.
• so I don't miss anybody.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened for an opening-day floor session marked by ceremonial activities, including the invocation, posting of the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and musical performances. Members also welcomed the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jason Jamison, and a large number of special guests, dignitaries, family members, and community leaders. The Speaker delivered extended remarks about Arizona’s history, the responsibilities of legislators, and the importance of civility and respect in the chamber. Guest speakers included ASU football coach Kenny Dillingham and University of Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd, both of whom spoke about leadership, culture, teamwork, and the role of athletics in uniting and retaining talent in Arizona. The House then took up organizational business. Members adopted amendments to the House rules for the 57th Legislature, Second Regular Session, and then adopted the amended rules as the governing rules for the session. The chamber also approved an emergency declaration for bill readings, allowing bills, resolutions, and memorials to be read by number and short title only. The Speaker announced two new standing committees for the session: Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, chaired by Representative Justin Wilmeth, and Rural Economic Development, chaired by Representative Teresa Martinez. A House Organizational Committee was appointed to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready for business and to join a committee to notify the Governor. A lengthy portion of the meeting was devoted to points of personal privilege, during which many members introduced family members, constituents, local officials, educators, business leaders, veterans, and advocacy groups. Several members highlighted issues such as water security, affordability, education, health care access, reentry services, veterans’ citizenship, and support for working families. The session concluded with the House recessing and then reconvening for the formal start of legislative business, including committee membership changes and the first reading of a large slate of bills covering elections, taxes, education, health, water, transportation, public safety, and other topics.

Transcript Highlights:

• >> Miss, was that to Miss Cox or to Miss Wolf? Sorry. >> Yes.
• >> One other follow question for for Miss >> One other follow question for for Miss
• c> Miss >> Miss, was that to Miss Cox or to Miss >> Miss, was that to Miss Cox or to
• Miss Oh,<00:24:51.200> Miss<00:24:51.679> Wolf?
• Oh, Miss Wolf? Sorry. Oh, Miss Wolf? Sorry.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• that trust for that person.
• We don't miss that opportunity. We don't miss that kid to engage in services.
• We don't miss that opportunity. We don't miss that kid to engage in in services.
• Why did you miss your appointment?
• We have one person, I believe.

Summary: The first meeting of the Human Trafficking and Emergency Department Task Force focused on implementing Act 267, which created the body to develop a statewide human trafficking protocol to be incorporated into Louisiana’s sexual assault response plans. Chair Rep. Kelly Hennessy Dickerson and Office of Human Trafficking Prevention Director Mary Kate Andropont emphasized that the goal is a practical, transferable, survivor-centered protocol that can be adapted across regions and health systems. The task force also noted its timeline: use today’s presentations and member feedback to draft a protocol before the next meeting, then refine it into a final version. Presenters from hospitals, SANE programs, and advocacy organizations described current practices and gaps. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport’s Operation Rahab and FMOLHS’s human trafficking policies highlighted staff education, badge buddies, anonymous admissions, hotline and law enforcement reporting, and coordination with community partners. SANE and forensic nursing presenters described red-dot privacy alerts, trauma-informed interviewing, and the need to train all hospital staff, not just ED clinicians, because trafficking victims may present repeatedly or in non-ED settings. LaFASA described statewide advocacy and legal support, while Unbound Now and BCFS/Common Thread explained Louisiana’s juvenile trafficking response under Act 662, including 24/7 crisis response, relational advocacy, and care coordination for minors. Members repeatedly raised the lack of safe housing, transportation, and placement options after identification, especially for adults, male survivors, and adults with special needs. Several presenters said that identifying victims is only the first step and that Louisiana still lacks enough resources for discharge and long-term stabilization. The task force also discussed the need for broader training across emergency departments, residency programs, nursing, housekeeping, maintenance, student health, mental health, and law enforcement, with members stressing that protocols should be clear, trauma-informed, and usable statewide. No votes were taken; the main action was to gather testimony, identify gaps, and begin drafting the statewide protocol.

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• pools, the people who are in them, Miss pools, the people who are in them, Miss High.
• <01:18:27.520> High more questions uh for um Miss High more questions uh for um Miss High
• > treatment has gone to in-person treatment has gone to in-person treatment um<01:37:16.719>
• <01:46:20.960> so support versus when they've missed so support versus when they've missed
• Thanks, Miss teams are are formed. Thanks, Miss Kyell. Kyell. Kyell.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I rise on personal privilege.
• We will miss you. I will miss you. Aloha, my friend, until we meet again.
• and the honor to know her personally. and the honor to know her personally.
• family and we shall be surely missed. family and we shall be surely missed.
• She'll<00:44:01.040> be<00:44:01.200> missed, She'll be missed, She'll be missed, but<00

Bills: HB20, HB276, HB644, HB812, HB816, HB916, HB1131, HB1247, HB1518, HB1525, HB1537, HB1541, HB1546, HB1553, HB1562, HB1565, HB1566, HB1576, HB1577, HB1591, HB1605, HB1612, HB1613, HB1614, HB1618, HB1620, HB1650, HB1656, HB1658, HB1661, HB1664, HB1668, HB1676, HB1707, HB1711, HB1713, HB1715, HB1718, HB1727, HB1749, HB1756, HB1774, HB1776, HB1801, HB1802, HB1805, HB1813, HB1815, HB1831, HB1838, HB1853, HB1854, HB1859, HB1863, HB1871, HB1872, HB1918, HB1920, HB1952, HB1965, HB1966, HB1967, HB1969, HB1972, HB1973, HB1974, HB1975, HB1980, HB1985, HB2005, HB2023, HB2031, HB2033, HB2062, HB2113, HB2114, HB2116, HB2138, HB2139, HB2156, HB2158, HB2159, HB2171, HB2208, HB2268, HB2270, HB2272, HB2273, HB2276, HB2289, HB2310, HB2315, HB2335, HB2338, HB2339, HB2340, HB2343, HB2361, HB2384, HB2387, SB2338, SB2431, SB2438, SB2593, SB2907, SB2671, SB2321, SB3084, SB2401, SB3033, SB2972, SB3032, SB2806, SB3014, SB2108, SB2981, SB2973, SB2423, SB2078, SB2322, SB2397, SB2896, SB2088, SB2347, SB2408, SB2970, SB2851, SB2713, SB2697, SB2312, SB2192, SB2363, SB2530, SB3028, SB2024, SB3007, SB2599, SB2596, SB2662, SB2930, SB3334, SB2378, SB3019, SB3231, SB2240, SB2372, SB2175, SB2046, SB2298, SB2922, SB2835, SB3263, SB2174, SB2128, SB2006, SB2489, SB3134, SB2982, SB2425, SB2849, SB2797, SB2795, SB2575, SB2521, SB2765, SB2386, SB2852, SB2022, SB2117, SB2277, SB2387, SB2688, SB2885, SB3132, SB3219, SB2169, SB2591, SB2090, SB2983, SB888, SB3249, SB2611, SB2429, SB2463, SB3154, SB3131, SB3152, SB3315, SB2448, SB2054, SB2140, SB2520, SB2377, SB2986, SB2010, SB2189, SB2026, SB3010, SB2818, SB2002

Keywords: lava insurance, homeowners, insurance market, subsidy, Hawaii, condominiums, annual report, filing fee, real estate, developer, residency, property regime, PFAS, single-use plastics, environmental health, food ware, pollution reduction, local produce, agriculture, Hawaii Revised Statutes

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• So statistically, we are missing students in our state.
• I don't ever want to say that no test has ever missed anyone.
• And that was missing from the statute before, right? Right.
• And that was missing from the statute before, right? Right.
• It's more efficient for the person and for the school that's going to hire that person, but also that

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• um while I invite to the table Miss um while I invite to the table Miss Evelyn<00:01:33.200>
• time thank you very much Miss time thank you very much Miss hendle<00:25:42.000> welcome<
• I want to just say thank you so much to Miss Taylor, Miss Cole, Miss Howard, and Miss Kimbell for coming
• I want to just say thank you so much to Miss Taylor, Miss Cole, Miss Howard, and Miss Kimbell for coming
• > Miss uh Miss Cole uh Miss Howard uh and Miss uh Miss Cole uh Miss Howard uh and Miss Kimbell

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It modifies the definition of missing children and endangered persons in Minnesota.
• <00:42:21.040> And<00:42:21.200> I'm vulnerable person goes missing.
• And I'm vulnerable person goes missing.
• missing.
• If missing goes missing. can I say it? If missing goes missing.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'd like to make a point of personal privilege here.
• In addition, we noted missing receipts from the Parks Department's main office, the J.C.
• In addition, we noted missing receipts from the Parks Department's main office, the J.C.
• In addition, we noted missing receipts from the Parks Department's main office, the J.C.
• I didn't get a chance to hug, and I miss most of y'all. Some of y'all are new.

Summary: The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee approved the February 13 minutes and then heard several committee reports. The executive committee report noted that audit and special reports were scheduled for presentation, one requested report remained outstanding, and staff was asked to review selected Benton County circuit court case transfers. The committee also received and adopted reports from the counties and municipalities committee, the education committee, and the state agencies committee. Those reports covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, education audit reports, and state agency findings such as duplicate vendor payments, collateral issues, record-keeping problems, and vehicle log deficiencies. In each case, the committee voted to file or adopt the reports, with some reports deferred for follow-up or for officials to appear at a later meeting. A major portion of the meeting focused on the City of Pine Bluff’s 2024 financial audit. Auditors said the city received a clean opinion overall, but management letter findings identified serious issues in the mayor’s office, Parks and Recreation, and the finance department. The Parks and Recreation finding involved $179,629 in manual receipts that could not be traced to city deposits, missing receipts from several facilities, $48,415 in unallowable purchases, $13,000 in questionable purchases, altered invoices, unapproved vendors, and missing equipment; those matters were referred to the prosecuting attorney, attorney general, Governmental Bonding Board, and Arkansas State Police. The finance finding cited weak cash-receipting and bank-reconciliation procedures and late or missing deposits. City officials, including the mayor, finance director, and parks director, testified that the problems predated the current administration and said they had taken corrective steps. They described hiring a forensic audit firm, creating or updating standard operating procedures, improving receipting and deposit processes, adding procurement oversight, and moving Parks and Recreation to electronic or system-based receipting. Committee members questioned the officials about oversight, nonprofit relationships, and whether theft or system failures were to blame. After discussion, the committee voted to file the Pine Bluff report. The next meeting was announced for June 4-5, 2026.

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• In 2023, Winona County responded to a missing person call.
• Miss Primo. we take that up? Miss Primo.
• Miss Primo. jurisdiction on this matter? Miss Primo.
• Miss Primo. can supplement the answer. Miss Primo.
• Thank you, Miss Dailyy. Uh, questions. Thank you, Miss Dailyy.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Miss Nona U, Mr.
• It goes to Commerce, is my understanding. champan and Miss Johnson champan and Miss Johnson so<00:12:
• <00:20:04.360> Johnson is is sort of passed but Miss Johnson is is sort of passed but Miss
• Uh, so thank you again personally, Miss Norma Miller, back behind me, um, because of her I'm now gamefully
• Uh, so thank you again personally, Miss Norma Miller, back behind me, um, because of her I'm now gamefully

Keywords: 1187, senate, all