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• And for some, it means navigating institutions that were never designed with their safety or dignity
• I can tell you that his heart to protect children, and being in the public safety position that he is
• , has really been evident to what public safety should be about.
• And you truly are an exceptional Public Safety Chair. Thank you.
• Behind every statistic is a child whose safety, dignity, and future are at risk.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• out a disciplinary action, as we understand this bill, which is highly problematic from a workplace safety
• they're not, at some point we're going to have to discipline because we don't want that to cause a safety
• We want to make sure there's workplace safety in all of our workplaces.
• Right now, we do not have the data needed to really prepare our safety net, to prepare our workforce
• A park ranger's job is to serve our communities by reporting the truth about safety hazards.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on workplace technology, labor protections, and data center oversight. SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026, would require human review before automated systems are used in discipline, termination, or deactivation decisions and would ban predictive behavior analysis in the workplace. Labor groups, worker advocates, and privacy organizations supported the bill, arguing AI can be biased and should not make life-changing employment decisions without human judgment. Business groups opposed it, saying it was broader than prior versions, could interfere with workplace safety tools, and should not include a private right of action or cover independent contractors. After discussion about due process and accountability, the bill passed the committee 3-1 and was sent to the Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection. SB 978, the Data Center Community Accountability Act, would require data centers to pay upfront for new transmission or distribution infrastructure, create a separate rate structure so costs are not shifted to other ratepayers, and include skilled-and-trained labor standards for construction. Supporters said the bill would protect ratepayers, create good construction jobs, and encourage zero-carbon energy development. Opponents, including the Data Center Coalition and Silicon Valley Leadership Group, argued the CPUC already has ongoing proceedings on these issues and warned the bill could single out one industry and discourage investment. The committee members emphasized labor standards and community concerns, and the bill passed 3-0 to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, would expand WARN-style notice requirements for layoffs caused by AI or automation, require reporting to workers, local government, and EDD, and give displaced workers first consideration for other openings. Supporters said the bill responds to rapid AI-driven layoffs and would provide needed transparency and data. Opponents said the definitions were too broad, the notice requirements too burdensome, and the bill conflicted with existing WARN law; they also objected to the private right of action and inclusion of independent contractors. The committee discussed amendments clarifying that an employee may still be discharged for reasonable and substantiated cause during the notice period. The bill passed 3-1 to the Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection. The committee also approved SB 1032, which would create a licensing and regulatory framework for temporary staffing agencies, and SB 1046, which would direct Cal/OSHA to develop standards to protect lifeguards and park rangers from transboundary pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. SB 1032 drew support from labor and enforcement advocates who said it would help stop staffing fraud, while staffing firms argued the bill was vague and could burden legitimate small businesses; it passed 3-1 to the Senate Committee on Judiciary. SB 1046 was supported by park workers and community groups describing health impacts from pollution and passed 4-0 to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The committee also took up a consent item, which passed 4-0, and then adjourned.

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• by</c><00:06:25.680><c> deterring</c><00:06:26.160><c> members</c><00:06:26.639><c> of</c> public safety
• by deterring members of public safety by deterring members of immigrant<00:06:27.440><c> communities
• Where's the safety in that? It's common sense, man.
• Where's<00:18:44.240><c> the</c><00:18:44.559><c> safety</c><00:18:45.120><c> in</c><00:18:45.520><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The PUC also enhanced School, health, and safety.
• Broadband is an essential service necessary for work, receiving health care, education, public safety
• Public safety, civic engagement, and simply living in today's world.
• It's making sure that we're performing our carrier oversight to support public safety, the resilience
• It's making sure that we're performing our carrier oversight to support public safety, the resilience

Committee: House Communications and Conveyance

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Because I am absolutely convinced that safety and nuclear development are not mutually exclusive.
• My specialty in that field is called health physics, but it really has its radiation safety.
• of our people and the safety of our environment of this state.
• animal care laws in the state of Idaho, and then an ordinance concerning public health or public safety
• So this really allows local control when it comes to issues of public health, public safety, animal care

Summary: The Senate met with all 35 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the corrected journal. Several guests and school groups were recognized throughout the day, and the chamber later paused for an Idaho Day celebration featuring historical remarks, music, and presentations on Idaho history and agriculture. In floor action, the Senate adopted House Concurrent Resolution 24 honoring fallen firefighters Battalion Chiefs Frank Harwood and John Morrison, Jr., and recognizing the recovery of Engineer David Tisdell. It also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 120 encouraging advancement of used nuclear fuel reprocessing in Idaho and supporting the state’s role at the Idaho National Laboratory, and Senate Joint Memorial 112 urging Congress to pursue a balanced budget amendment and fiscal discipline. The Senate then introduced several new bills, including measures on appropriations, administrative rules, elections, pharmacy benefit managers, utilities, abortion trafficking, educator disclosure, and whistleblower protections. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1241, as amended, which protects working animals and clarifies its applicability; supporters described it as preserving Idaho’s agricultural and Western heritage while preserving local authority over health, safety, and animal care. The Committee of the Whole later considered Senate Bills 1224, 1326, and 1340, adopted amendments to each, and reported them back without recommendation, while several other bills were held in place or reported as progressing. The Senate adopted the committee report and then adjourned until the next day.

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• Because I am absolutely convinced that safety and nuclear development are not mutually exclusive.
• My specialty in that field is called health physics, but it really has its radiation safety.
• of our people and the safety of our environment of this state.
• animal care laws in the state of Idaho, and then an ordinance concerning public health or public safety
• So this really allows local control when it comes to issues of public health, public safety, and animal

Keywords: 989, all

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• And the compromise with the bifurcated speed limit was simply safety.
• And the compromise with the bifurcated speed limit was simply safety.
• We've got to stop the congestion on our freeways because it's a safety hazard.
• It's not because cars are... ...on our freeways because it's a safety hazard.
• It's about safety, 100%.

Keywords: 989, all

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• A car that has multiple substantial defects that affect the operability or safety of their vehicle.
• We are the safety net for this diverse geographic area serving the San Juan Islands in western Skagit
• The majority of those cuts were made in public safety departments, including corrections.
• bill will hit... ...and all those who work in our local public safety facilities with this bill will
• , depression, and keep on going. high stress, safety, concern, depression, and keep on going.

Bills: HB2689 , SB5832 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5988 , SB6151

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Working Connections Child Care, child care subsidy, subsidized child care, Washington DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, low-income families, child care providers, licensed child care centers, family child care, market rate survey, subsidy rates, income eligibility, state median income, SNAP, Basic Food, collective bargaining, provider reimbursement, daily payment, half-day care, partial-day care

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• When we talk about the safety of cattle in Sonora, I do want to highlight that they're not only screw
• And so in addition to that, or yeah, safety.
• We have the safety inspection system. We have the proper reviews. We have the infrastructure.
• We have the safety inspection system. We have the proper reviews. We have the infrastructure.
• We have the safety inspection system. We have the proper reviews. We have the infrastructure.

Committee: House House International Trade Committee of Reference

Summary: The House Committee on International Trade held its first meeting of the session with member introductions and opening remarks emphasizing Arizona’s interest in foreign relations, border commerce, and collaboration with trading partners, especially Mexico. Chair Tony Rivera noted the state’s trade offices in Mexico and framed the committee’s work as a way to strengthen Arizona’s international relationships. Staff were introduced, and members were reminded of amendment deadlines, though no bills were heard. The committee then heard a presentation from the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District. Chamber representatives described Nogales as a major gateway for trade, tourism, agriculture, and logistics, and said the region is investing in entrepreneurship support, bilingual business resources, digital and e-commerce training, and workforce development tied to mining and logistics. They also highlighted tourism promotion efforts and said infrastructure, housing, and pedestrian access at the ports of entry are major needs. Committee members asked about regulatory and infrastructure improvements, housing and health-care challenges, and tourism data. Greg Lucero of the provisional community college described the district’s unusual status, its contract with Pima College to provide instruction, and the impact of South32’s mining project on enrollment and workforce training demand. He said the district is focusing on AI, advanced manufacturing, trades, and ESL support, while working toward accreditation. Members asked about industry partnerships, certificate timelines, and programs tied to Arizona-Mexico trade. The committee also heard from Cattlemex, T4 Ranch, Arizona Cattle Feeder Association, and J.M. Fletcher Cattle Co. on the closure of the U.S.-Mexico border to live cattle imports because of New World screwworm concerns. Testimony argued that Sonora cattle are safe, that Arizona ports are strategically important, and that reopening the ports would support feedlots, packing plants, jobs, and lower beef prices. Witnesses urged a state-by-state USDA reopening, especially for Sonora, and said Arizona should not be penalized for outbreaks elsewhere in Mexico. Members asked about industry support, the effect of grazing restrictions, the future of Arizona’s livestock sector, and whether a Sonora-specific carve-out could be safely implemented. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• track the plates of individuals that have committed violations and crimes, presenting serious public safety
• issues, most assuredly in finding... ...serious public safety issues, most assuredly in finding missing
• I want to go back to what Representative Woods was saying that I believe this could put public safety
• That’s how we provide safety.” “Yes. And that’s the way the system works.
• That’s how we provide safety.

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• THE USE CASES THAT YOU HAVE HEARD HERE HOW DO WE USE AI IN PUBLIC SAFETY?
• WE ARE USING IT IN OUR CAMERA SYSTEM AND FINANCE EDUCATION AREA AND OUR PUBLIC SAFETY AREA IT'S USING
• YOU TALKED ABOUT SAFETY AT SCHOOL AI PUBLIC SAFETY AND I THINK THAT IS IMPORTANT.
• HOW DO WE USE THIS TOOL FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BECAUSE THAT IS ALWAYS A CONCERN. >> Speaker: OBVIOUSLY AT
• THOSE ARE TWO EXAMPLES AND I WOULD LOVE TO GO INTO MORE I KNOW THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY

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• Exhaustion explaining on how the Jewish homeland is fundamentally tied to our safety because there is
• These statistics underscore an urgent need for enhanced road safety safety measures.
• Assembly Bill 596 by Assemblymember McKenna, an act relating to occupational safety.
• Thus, it poses a direct safety risk and helps maintain California's leadership in worker health and safety
• Budget subcommittee six, on public safety in capital room 447.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This blatant disregard for law and for student safety...
• This blatant disregard for law and for student safety. In an attempt to cover up the abuse.
• This blatant disregard for law and for student safety shows exactly why we need Senate Bill 1224.
• I felt unprotected walking through school, and safety was never a concern of mine until these photos
• I felt unprotected walking through school, and safety was never a concern of mine until these photos

Committee: Senate Education K-16

Summary: The Senate Education K-16 Committee heard several bills focused on school finance, transparency, student safety, and educator misconduct. SB 843 by Senator Kolkhorst would create a centralized TEA database for school bond elections, tax rates, and project details; supporters said it would improve transparency for taxpayers, while members discussed the fiscal note and suggested adding charter schools. SB 1224 by Senator Sparks would require superintendents to report alleged romantic, sexual, or abusive conduct between staff and students directly to law enforcement within 48 hours, with penalties for failure to report; testimony from advocates and survivors strongly supported the bill and urged that it also apply to private and charter schools. SB 747 by Senator Paxton on behalf of Senator King would require school district policies addressing AI-generated sexually explicit images of minors as cyberbullying and direct the School Safety Center to develop guidance; the committee heard emotional testimony from a student victim and discussed school authority to discipline off-campus conduct and the role of cell phones. The committee also heard SB 1636 by Senator Hinojosa, which would limit use of interest and sinking tax revenues to debt service for voter-approved capital projects and not deferred maintenance; school finance witnesses raised concerns that the bill’s language could restrict needed facility maintenance spending and asked for a clearer definition of deferred maintenance. SB 2185, also by Senator Hinojosa, would expand access to the bilingual education allotment for dual-language programs; district officials and educators testified in support, saying it would remove barriers to funding and better support bilingual instruction. SB 604 by Senator West would require the Permanent School Fund Corporation to publicly track bonds backed by the state guarantee program that are downgraded to speculative or junk status, with West arguing the information would provide an early warning sign of district financial distress. Across the hearing, much of the testimony centered on student protection and accountability in schools. Multiple witnesses described educator misconduct cases, failures to report abuse, and the need for outside law enforcement involvement rather than internal district investigations. Committee members repeatedly discussed extending reporting and safety requirements to private and charter schools, and several witnesses urged independent oversight. No bills were voted out; each measure heard was left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• So thank you so much for putting public safety in the forefront and bringing forward this bill.
• Police and fire work together for public safety, each with a different specified role, complementing
• The bill exempts units containing a majority of public safety employees from certain provisions and has
• require the lab portion of driver's education, it lays a strong foundation for improving roadway safety
• and reducing insurance rates for lays a strong foundation for improving roadway safety and reducing

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee heard a long agenda of bills covering education, public safety, local government, labor relations, and foreign policy. Early measures included HB 1055, which would support Florida State University’s Election Law Center; CS/HB 4073, a Leon County local bill updating career service rules for sheriff’s office employees; CS/HB 253, creating penalties for license plate obscuring devices and misuse of emergency-style lights; and HB 293, codifying the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s Office and creating a liaison and advisory council. Members raised questions on academic freedom in HB 1055 and on church-state concerns and oversight in HB 293, but both bills advanced after supportive testimony from university, faith-based, and law enforcement representatives. The committee also approved HB 4029, a local bill for the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, and HB 889, requiring classroom driver education for minors before licensure, with supporters emphasizing roadway safety and teen crash reduction. The committee then took up PCS/HB 731, which would require standardized testing for admission to health-related degree programs at state universities. The sponsor argued the bill would ensure qualified applicants and objective admissions standards, while several members and public witnesses raised concerns that it would duplicate existing requirements like the MCAT and create unnecessary barriers; the bill still passed, though with several no votes. HB 1519, expanding Florida’s anti-BDS law to cover academic boycotts, nonprofits, local governments, and certain grants, drew strong support from Jewish organizations and strong opposition from speakers who argued it chilled free speech and punished criticism of Israel. After an amendment narrowing and clarifying parts of the bill, it passed favorably as a committee substitute. The most contentious debate came on HB 1387, a major overhaul of Public Employees Relations Commission procedures and public-sector union rules. Supporters said the bill would streamline PERC processes, improve fairness, and address cases where unions were certified with very low participation; opponents, including teachers and labor advocates, said it weakened collective bargaining and public employee rights. After a strike-all amendment and extensive testimony, the bill passed as a committee substitute. The committee also approved HB 351, which adds extreme speeding to reckless driving and increases penalties, after removing impoundment language in an amendment, and PCB GOS 25-07, preserving a public records exemption for minors seeking judicial waiver of parental notice/consent for abortion. The meeting adjourned after all measures were reported favorably.

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• And then thirdly is the whole idea of safety and resiliency.
• Safety, resiliency, and, you know, the future for our economy on the West Coast.
• What is the safety, you know, when we have the outer and the inner safety pull-offs or whatever we call
• And that creates safety challenges.
• So you ought to be eliminating some of those interchanges for safety.

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The committee first received an informational update on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project from Carly Francis and Travis Brower. They described the project’s purpose as improving seismic resilience, safety, freight movement, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian access across the Columbia River, and said the updated cost estimate is $13.2 billion to $14.4 billion for the full corridor. They explained the increase from the 2022 estimate as driven by construction inflation, a more conservative inflation curve, schedule delays, more detailed engineering, and risk modeling. They also outlined the funding plan, including $2.1 billion in federal funds, $1 billion each from Oregon and Washington, and $1.5 billion in projected toll revenue, and said they are working to obligate federal funds by the end of September. The panel described a first funded phase that would include the bridge, highway connections, tolling infrastructure, bridge removal, and transit design, with light rail to Vancouver still intended but dependent on additional funding. Members questioned the risk of losing federal transit funds, whether bridge design decisions were being made with legislative input, and whether the space reserved for light rail could be used for buses if transit funding does not materialize. The committee then heard testimony on maintaining Oregon’s existing roads and bridges from representatives of Knife River, the Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon, and CRH. Witnesses said pavement and bridge preservation is severely underfunded, with ODOT needing about $400 million per year for pavement preservation but receiving roughly $100 million annually. They showed examples of deteriorating highways such as U.S. 97 and I-84 and argued that delaying maintenance leads to much higher reconstruction costs, more safety risks, and higher user costs. Knife River described layoffs and reduced work in Oregon because of limited preservation funding, while witnesses also said rising wages, equipment costs, fuel, and permitting delays are increasing project costs. Committee members asked about the role of prevailing wage, diesel equipment, hauling distances, and whether preservation work could be prioritized more effectively. Finally, economist Joe Cortright presented on recent ODOT megaproject cost overruns. He said Oregon has experienced persistent overruns driven by overly optimistic revenue forecasts, heavy reliance on debt, consultant costs, inflation above forecast, and projects that have become much larger in scope than originally presented. He cited major increases in the Interstate Bridge, Rose Quarter, and Abernathy Bridge projects and argued that some designs are far wider and more expensive than necessary. Cortright said better accountability, clearer priorities, and more disciplined project sizing are needed, and committee members pressed him on why agencies proceed with larger designs even when consultants recommend narrower, less expensive alternatives.

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• Private contract security guards are an essential component to our public safety I'm here this morning
• Private contract security guards are an essential component to our public safety framework.
• Private contract security guards are an essential component to our public safety framework.
• Legal protection without accountability leads to a breakdown in public safety. without accountability
• We are asking the committee to protect public safety in our state and vote no on HB 71.

Bills: HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB244 , HB306 , HB366 , HB446 , HB473 , HB514 , HB1043 , HB1082 , SB127

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Keywords: armed security, liability, concealed carry, self-defense, security officers, property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, term limits, governor, Louisiana constitution, elections, gubernatorial, constitutional convention, delegates, state election, ratification

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• s mission, the safety of our nation's law enforcers, and ultimately our national security.
• s mission, the safety of our nation's law enforcers, and ultimately our national security.
• S MISSION, THE SAFETY OF OUR With this, I yield back. Mr. Green: Mr.
• PUTTING THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF OUR COMMUNITY, OUR TAXPAYERS, OUR CITIZENS, AT RISK.
• and the safety and well-being of our communities is never the answer.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• One person's actions should not compromise the safety of whole families. We ask...
• One person's actions should not compromise the safety of whole families.
• We don't want them there, and they added no value to our community safety.
• So I don't think that it adds any value to public safety.
• My career centered on safety prohibit coercion in health decisions.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing began with opening remarks from the House and Senate chairs outlining procedures for a large public hearing with more than 100 witnesses on 64 legislative proposals. They explained time limits, rules for in-person and virtual testimony, written testimony procedures, and the committee’s reporting deadline. Testimony then moved through a series of juvenile justice, child protection, and civil liberties bills, with witnesses generally urging favorable reports or, in one case, opposing expanded juvenile court transparency and child advocate access to records. Several witnesses supported bills aimed at juvenile justice reform. Representative Hendricks backed H. 1744 to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking, citing federal findings of child labor in seafood processing and calling for stronger penalties and a ban on minors working in such facilities. Senator Gomez supported S. 1131 and S. 1121 to reduce juvenile fees, fines, restitution burdens, and bail-related costs, arguing they worsen racial and economic disparities. Senator Crean and other advocates supported S. 1051/H. 1695 to expand juvenile diversion eligibility, while multiple witnesses from juvenile justice and immigrant advocacy groups supported H. 1657/S. 1058 to expand juvenile expungement and to limit sharing juvenile fingerprints with federal authorities, describing recent ICE detentions of Chelsea students and the resulting fear in immigrant communities. Witnesses also supported H. 1918/S. 1240 to narrow the youthful offender statute, raising the minimum age and reducing mandatory adult-style penalties for youth. The committee also heard testimony on child safety and bodily autonomy bills. Middlesex District Attorney Marion Ryan supported H. 1752 to protect children left in extreme temperatures, explaining it would create civil penalties, allow emergency responders to remove children from cars without liability, and add criminal penalties when serious injury results. Representative Thurber and Senator O’Connor testified for H. 2011/S. 1227, a bill prohibiting coercion or mandates for health-related interventions, including vaccinations, and allowing legal remedies for violations. Senator Jalen supported S. 1136/H. 1847 to prevent false confessions by requiring recording of interrogations and banning deceptive tactics, and several innocence-project and legal-services witnesses described wrongful convictions tied to false confessions and coercive interrogations. Another major topic was H. 1626, which would require age verification for pornographic content and launch an education campaign about online sexual exploitation; Representative Cruz and survivor Udoz Wallace testified in support, describing nonconsensual image sharing and deepfake harms. Not all testimony was supportive. The Committee for Public Counsel Services opposed S. 1035, which would increase transparency in juvenile court proceedings, and H. 1689, which would expand the child advocate’s access to confidential juvenile records, arguing both would undermine privacy and trauma-informed protections for children and families. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the session consisted of opening remarks and public testimony on the listed bills.

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• House Bill 7, an act relating to school bus safety.
• House Bill 188, an act relating to public safety.
• House Bill 67, an act bus safety.
• House Bill relating to public safety.
• </c><01:19:46.960><c> right</c> Ten Commandments of gun safety right Ten Commandments of gun safety right

Keywords: 958, all

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• So this bill has everything to do with the health and safety of West Virginia.
• The results are delayed reporting, delayed accountability, and delayed safety.
• This is a different matter because it involves issues revolving around public safety very often.
• And that can create a safety factor and risk for those victims.
• So, I mean, the deliberate disregard for safety of others is one of the elements of the crime?

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 994, senate, all