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• and true coordinated criminal theft and enterprises.
• It's what the statute calls a retail theft enterprise.
• enterprise theft level operations. enterprise theft level operations.
• And thanks to a retail theft enterprise.
• to pursue the misdemeanor theft. to pursue the misdemeanor theft.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• appeal timeline. issues such as crimes like embezzlement, issues such as crimes like embezzlement, theft
• ,<00:09:01.960> bribery,<00:09:02.600> falsification<00:09:03.320> of theft, bribery
• , falsification of theft, bribery, falsification of records,<00:09:03.880> and<00:09:04.040>
• Not just those areas that fall into and define really are definable as that theft or misuse of services
• theft or misuse of services. theft or misuse of services.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• with the felony motor vehicle theft with the felony motor vehicle theft exception<02:36:21.359><
• In the House, they ran an amendment that increased the penalty for wage theft.
• If they commit wage theft three times in five years, the penalty will go up 10%.
• Ask for support. wage theft. Um, if they commit wage wage theft.
• with wage theft. Ask for support. with wage theft. Ask for support.

Keywords: 981, all

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• AB 1941, Mark González, organized metal theft, do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 1941, Mark González, organized metal theft, do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 208, Sharp-Collins, retail theft, do pass. That's out on a B roll call.
• AB 1727, TAWA, DNA theft, held in committee. AB 1872, Tau, false reporting, do pass.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Let's talk about wage theft here in the state of Florida. Okay.
• Let's talk about wage theft here in the state of Florida, okay, or over, like, in general.
• So wage theft is a widespread problem in the U.S.
• There are a lot of bad actors, as was illustrated with the numbers that I just told you about wage theft

Summary: The committee first took up HB 455, a local bill for the City of Lake Wales that would allow open containers in a downtown arts district. The sponsor said the city had invested heavily in the area and wanted to support business growth. An amendment clarified that the allowance was intended for cups, not bottles taken from restaurants, and the bill was then adopted favorably without opposition. Members then heard HB 1049 on building permit requirements, which would remove permits for certain work under $7,500 and for battery or backup power systems, while also preempting local governments from adding extra permitting rules. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying modular homes on RV lots, and another addressing contractor “splitting” of projects to avoid the threshold and requiring five years of record retention. County and local-government groups raised concerns about inspections and permitting, while several business and advocacy groups supported the bill. It passed favorably. HB 1175, dealing with safety design standards for office surgery suites, was presented as a measure directing the Florida Building Commission and State Fire Marshal to establish new standards to improve safety and efficiency. There was no amendment or public testimony, and it passed favorably. The committee then spent extensive time on HB 221, which would let workers waive the state minimum wage for certain work-based learning, internship, or pre-apprenticeship positions for up to nine months, later narrowed by amendment to 252 days, or 126 days for minors with parental consent, and defining the program as structured learning. Supporters framed it as a way to expand apprenticeships and help small businesses offer training opportunities; opponents argued it would create free or subminimum labor, invite abuse and coercion, and raise constitutional concerns. Despite strong opposition testimony from labor, civil rights, and policy groups, the bill passed favorably after debate. The committee also heard HB 4035, a Palm Beach County local bill requiring applicants for a certificate of competency to pass the licensing exam before applying to the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The sponsor said it would streamline and modernize the process, and members discussed it briefly in support. The transcript ends before the final action on that bill is fully shown.

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• This is a theft. This should not be used for this building.
• This is a theft. This should not be used for this building.
• This is a theft. This should not be used for this building.
• This is a theft. This should not be used for this building.
• This is a theft. This should not be used for this building.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard from the Minnesota Department of Administration on the governor’s capital budget requests. Commissioner Tamara Grundal described the state’s deferred maintenance backlog, saying Minnesota owns more than 4,800 buildings across 19 agencies, with an estimated replacement value of $11.2 billion and about $2.2 billion in deferred maintenance. She urged continued bonding support for asset preservation, CAPRA emergency repair funding, Capitol Complex security upgrades recommended by the ACAS advisory committee, and a budget-neutral account to help leverage federal funds for renewable energy storage and electric vehicle projects at state facilities. Members asked follow-up questions about prior security spending and CAPRA use. The commissioner said some 2018 security funds were used for items such as bollards, projectile-resistant glass, key card readers, and security kiosks, but specific details would be provided offline. On CAPRA, staff said recent projects included public safety upgrades, correctional facility repairs, water main and sewer work, roof repairs, lift station repairs, and boiler and steam trap replacements. The commissioner said the account has recently been used heavily, with about $1.9 million remaining, and estimated a typical target range of roughly $3 million to $5 million based on past spending and expected emergencies. A staffer said they did not know whether bonds had been issued ahead of time to fund the reserve and would follow up. The committee then heard from the Department of Public Safety on BCA capital projects. Commissioner Bob Jacobson and Superintendent Drew Evans said the governor’s proposal includes a new Southern BCA regional office and laboratory in Mankato, expansion of BCA regional office and lab space, and a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters using trunk highway cash. Evans said the Mankato project is needed because of growth in DNA analysis, digital evidence, controlled substances, cyber tips, and sexual assault kit testing, and because the current St. Paul facility is over capacity. He said the new regional facility would improve turnaround times, reduce travel for scientists and law enforcement, support training, and improve evidence intake and crime scene response in southern Minnesota. Senator Pappas questioned the increase in the Mankato project cost from about $48 million to $68.6 million. Evans said the increase was driven by rising construction costs and additional specialized laboratory and support-space needs identified during design work with the Department of Administration. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• I am the wage theft manager of our Wage Theft Division in the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.
• In 2024, the Attorney General's Office received 696 complaints relating to wage theft in general.
• In 2024, the Attorney General's Office received 696 complaints relating to wage theft in general.
• In 2024, the Attorney General's Office received 696 complaints relating to wage theft in general.
• In 2024, the Attorney General's Office received 696 complaints relating to wage theft in general.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Conversely, states with weak safe storage laws face a near 18 times increase in gun theft.
• <00:07:15.919> from statistically significant gun theft from statistically significant gun
• theft from cars<00:07:16.400> has<00:07:16.639> led<00:07:16.880> to<00:07:17.120
• c><00:08:04.080> increase<00:08:04.400> in<00:08:04.800> gun<00:08:05.039> theft
• 18 times increase in gun theft. 18 times increase in gun theft.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , retail theft—everything.
• See, one of the issues that we're facing now along the border is that there has been an increase in theft
• You talked about the oilfield theft.
• A lot of the oilfield theft, they don't even know that it was stolen.
• Colonel, going back to oil theft, we passed legislation addressing that issue in 2017, and if I recall

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard a presentation from the Legislative Budget Board on the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Article 5 budget. LBB recommended $3.7 billion in all funds for 2026-27, a 5.2 percent decrease from the base, while FTEs would rise by 856.7. Major items included funding for driver license services, DPS facilities, troopers and recruit schools, crime labs, vehicle and aircraft operations, border security, and rider changes. The committee also reviewed DPS exceptional items not included in the recommendation, including additional staffing, technology, and facility requests. Members focused heavily on driver license operations, criticizing long wait times, call abandonment, and repeated staffing increases without clear process improvements. LBB said the agency’s call-answer rate was about 9 percent in fiscal 2024, with average hold times around 34 minutes, later reduced to roughly 22-25 minutes. Senators questioned whether more FTEs alone would solve the problem and urged a broader efficiency study and better use of technology. DPS officials said they were pursuing process changes, including appointment-system upgrades, online pre-population of forms, and remote issuance options, while noting that Real ID requirements and population growth continue to drive demand. DPS leadership then outlined the agency’s priorities: completion of the Williamson County training academy, recruitment and retention of troopers, capital needs for vehicles and aircraft, and expanded responsibilities at the Capitol complex and the Alamo. Officials said the new trooper funding would help address staffing shortages, public safety, and border operations, and that overtime and deployment patterns had been adjusted to reduce burnout and improve flexibility. They also discussed Operation Lone Star, saying DPS spending is largely overtime, travel, and fuel, and that the agency continues to coordinate with federal partners while awaiting clarity on possible federal reimbursement for border security costs. Senators also raised concerns about oilfield theft, cartel activity, high-speed pursuits, bilingual pay, and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and DPS said it would follow up on some of those issues.

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• At the age of 14, he was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, which is basically theft.
• In 2014, he was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, which is basically theft by another
• On April 22, 2021, he was arrested for theft of a motor vehicle and two counts of aggravated assault
• juvenile, aggravated flight from an officer, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, another car theft
• juvenile, aggravated flight from an officer, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, another car theft

Bills: HB1011, SCR11, SB41, SB49, SB107, SB123, SB224, SB292, SB425, SB479

Keywords: tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, SB49, Louisiana elections, party primary, primary elections, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, school board elections, election law, candidate qualification, ballot access

Summary: The House and Governmental Affairs Committee heard Senate Bill 123 by Sen. Morris, a proposed constitutional amendment to create a legislative-address process for removing certain judges for cause, with the governor certifying removal after a legislative vote and Senate trial. The bill was presented as a way to address perceived gaps and ambiguity in the current Constitution between impeachment provisions and the Judiciary Commission’s authority over judicial discipline. The committee also adopted a technical amendment (Amendment Set 4708) that renumbered paragraphs for clarity. Sen. Morris and supporters argued the measure is needed because current mechanisms have not adequately held judges accountable in serious cases. They cited several criminal cases, especially involving juveniles and electronic monitoring failures, and said the bill would provide a last-resort remedy for gross misconduct, incompetence, or malfeasance. Multiple family members of murder victims testified in support, including Anna Carter, James Carter, and Tracy Carter, who described the death of Jacob Carter and said the case showed a failure of oversight and accountability. Reverend Rodney Wood also spoke in support, describing another case he believed reflected a grave injustice. Committee members raised concerns about separation of powers, due process, political misuse, and whether the bill would reach beyond judges to district attorneys. Some questioned the mechanics of the proposed process, the role of the governor, the Senate trial, and whether the Judiciary Commission and existing impeachment provisions should instead be strengthened or clarified. The ACLU testified in opposition, saying the bill had technical inconsistencies in its vote threshold language, could be addressed by testing existing impeachment authority first, and should not single out judicial discretion while excluding DA discretion. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• You're also looking at fire and theft. These days. You're also looking at fire and theft.
• You're also looking at fire and theft. these days. You're also looking at fire and theft.
• You don't have to physically protect it against fire and theft and all those things.
• So although there were worries about fire and theft and insurance and safekeeping, that's just not really

Bills: HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB416, HB482, HB610, HB749, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB979, HB992, HB1193

Keywords: survivor benefits, law enforcement, reserve officer, auxiliary officer, public safety, phased retirement, Teachers Retirement System, faculty retention, administrative fees, public postsecondary education, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, judicial salaries, judges, judiciary compensation, cost of living adjustment, COLA

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met on April 21, 2026, and advanced a series of bills, many with amendments to address fiscal concerns. Early actions included HB 350, which would extend the French immersion school Ecole Pointe-au-Chien from fourth through eighth grade; members emphasized the importance of preserving French language and culture in Terrebonne Parish, adopted an amendment making the bill subject to appropriation, and reported it favorably as amended. HB 749, dealing with the Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority’s administration of ABLE, START, and START K-12 savings programs after the LOSFA cyber incident, was amended to make provisions effective upon contract execution and then reported favorably. HB 979, which raises the survivor benefit for law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty from $250,000 to $350,000, drew support from the governor’s office and law enforcement groups; members discussed fiscal impacts and inflation, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also advanced HB 42 creating a phased retirement option for public postsecondary employees in the Teachers’ Retirement System, and HB 12 extending survivor benefits to reserve officers killed in the line of duty, both reported favorably after supportive testimony from law enforcement representatives. The committee then took up HB 324 on judicial salaries. Chairwoman Villio proposed making the 2024 and 2025 supplement stipend permanent and adding COLAs, but Vice Chairman Zeringue offered an amendment to remove future COLAs after members clarified which year’s increase was already funded in the judiciary budget. After discussion about long-term state obligations and judicial compensation levels, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 205, which revises compensation for election commissioners, generated extensive testimony from clerks of court and the Secretary of State about staffing shortages, 19 years without a raise, and the need to recruit and retain poll workers; the bill was amended to allow local governing authorities to supplement pay by up to $100 per election and was reported favorably. Members also approved HB 325, which revises TOPS Tech eligibility and, through amendment, allows part-time students to qualify beginning in 2026-2027 using excess TOPS funds; HB 807, creating a Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to help recruit technical instructors; and HB 222, requiring Medicaid coverage for dental procedures needed before certain medical treatments, with supporters arguing it could prevent more expensive emergency care. Later, the committee reported favorably HB 992, requiring student identification numbers for children in certain early childhood programs, after the Department of Education said it could implement the change without additional staff or cost. HB 821, moving the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement Administration, was amended with technical changes and reported favorably as amended. Finally, HB 797, creating the Bayou Gold Program to certify certain gold storage and custody standards, was amended to move the program into Title 51 and to tie standards to recognized industry benchmarks such as COMEX and the London Bullion Market Association; the bill drew at least one opponent after an initial supportive presentation and was still under consideration when the transcript ended.

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• This adds language into the organized This adds language into the organized retail<00:03:31.480> theft
• 32.560> so<00:03:32.720> there<00:03:32.880> are<00:03:33.000> folks retail theft
• bill and so there are folks retail theft bill and so there are folks that<00:03:33.440> are<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• involved ATM skimming, malware attacks, point of sale skimming, organized check forgery, identity theft
• This is not a theft driven by need, but rather than a theft driven by greed.

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• It's human trafficking, assault of a police officer, identity theft, and cruelty to animals.
• the Health Care Heroes still have not been made aware of the original breach of exposure to identity theft
• when we expose their Social Security numbers, driver's licenses, and personal addresses to identity theft

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• protection of family life, property, and human dignity aligns with the Commandments against murder, theft
• have influenced the development of laws that govern society, including the prohibition of murder, theft
• The prohibition of murder, theft, and so on and so forth has influenced cultural aspects, art, and literature

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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• New Mexico clearly has a problem with auto theft.
• LPR readers really make a game-changer for auto theft.
• Also, just as Captain Gore mentioned, we have one of the highest rates of auto theft, and this is a valuable

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• theft; otherwise it's treated as an attempt.
• <00:26:49.080> statute<00:26:50.080> sometimes the current theft statute sometimes
• value for it to be a completed theft value for it to be a completed theft otherwise<00:26:54.120
• <00:29:45.320> crimes same penalties for other theft crimes same penalties for other theft
• above $1,000 Etc that may you know theft above $1,000 Etc that may well<00:37:36.800> be<00:37

Keywords: 1183, house

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• AND THAT IS THEFT OR SHARING OR SELLING. BAD THINGS.
• THE LAW REQUIRES MTC TO REPORT WHEN THERE ARE THEFTS FROM THEM. THE DIVERSION.
• THERE HAVE BEEN SOME IN THE NEWS WHERE THEFTS OCCURRED.
• >> Chair Burton: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> TYPICALLY IN THEFT WE GET THAT FROM THE COMPANY ITSELF SAYING

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And I'll just say this is about bike theft.
• And I'll just say this is about bike theft, and there are supposed to be serial numbers on bicycles so

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection met for its third meeting of the 2026 session and considered seven bills. The agenda focused on consumer fraud and disclosure issues, including bicycle serial numbers to deter theft, 45-day notice before credit card account closures, prohibiting hospitals and health care providers from storing credit card information without consent, gas station assistance for disabled motorists, deletion of financial information after cancellation of automatic renewals or continuous services, protections for private education loan borrowers and co-signers, and notice of the right to place a security freeze when a consumer credit report is accessed. Several sponsors and members described the bills as responses to constituent complaints or practical consumer-protection concerns. Senator Myrie noted support for the credit card notice bill but raised concerns about fraud-related account shutdowns and possible amendments; one member said she would vote no on that bill but was open to further discussion. Other bills drew little or no debate, with members generally describing them as common-sense protections or overdue disclosures. The private education loan bill was described as increasingly urgent due to federal changes affecting student loans. The committee voted to advance all seven bills. Some were reported to the calendar, while others were reported to first reading or to another committee, depending on the bill. The meeting concluded after the final vote, with the chair noting that vote sheets were available for absent members.

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• Open carry broadcasts vulnerability, inviting preemptive strikes or theft, especially for women who may
• Open carry broadcasts vulnerability, inviting preemptive strikes or theft, especially for women who may
• Open carry broadcasts vulnerability, inviting preemptive strikes or theft, especially for women who may
• Open carry broadcasts vulnerability, inviting preemptive strikes or theft, especially for women who may
• death rates in Kentucky are higher Open carry broadcasts vulnerability, inviting preemptive strikes or theft

Keywords: HB 312 continued 00:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 25:16 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 27:27 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 28:33 ConC/Rules Report 33:45 Adjournment 35:21, 958, all

Summary: The House took up House Bill 312, which would expand concealed carry rights to 18- to 20-year-olds. Debate focused heavily on gun violence, public safety, constitutional rights, and whether the bill would make schools, parks, and other public places less safe. Opponents argued that young people are not ready for the responsibility, cited recent shootings and gun deaths in their districts, and said families had not asked for this bill. Supporters said 18- to 20-year-olds already may possess firearms, that concealed carry is safer than open carry for law-abiding adults, and that the bill includes training and background-check provisions. Several members also discussed differences between rural and urban gun culture and whether crime trends were related to constitutional carry laws. During floor discussion, members exchanged questions about crime rates since constitutional carry was enacted, with a sponsor responding that crime had decreased in the Commonwealth. Other members raised concerns about suicide, mental health, and the impact on students and women, while supporters emphasized self-defense and constitutional rights. After debate, the House voted on HB 312 and passed it 73-17. The bill was then clinched. After HB 312, the House handled routine business. Members moved House Resolutions 30, 33, and 7 from committee to the floor, and several committee schedule announcements were made, including possible changes due to weather. The Committee on Committees reported referrals for a number of bills to standing committees, and the Rules Committee posted House Bills 134 and 306 for the regular orders on Monday, January 26, 2026. The House then adjourned until 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026.