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• That the prosecuting attorney then has original jurisdiction in juvenile court, which I don't think it
• It probably should continue and put a time period for which the prosecuting attorney has to bring the
• If somebody wants to walk in on a Thursday in front of the judge and the prosecuting attorney and say
• I'm the Cole County Prosecuting Attorney here for the Missouri Prosecutors Association.
• The bill requires the prosecuting attorney notify the J.O. within 14 days.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Attorney, former U.S. Attorney Luger, talked to us about.
• Luger</c> attorney, former US attorney Luger attorney, former US attorney Luger talked<01:23:56.560><
• Here we are going years later to get to the final stage of prosecution by the attorney general's office
• </c> prosecution by the attorney general's prosecution by the attorney general's office<02:00:41.280>
• ><c> US</c><02:11:44.320><c> attorney</c><02:11:44.639><c> generals</c> two now attorney US attorney

Bills: HF3043, HF2891

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud, 1183, house

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• the prosecution of criminals in our communities.
• We have a number of attorneys that work.
• I'm the elected district attorney for Galveston County.
• , we are not like personal injury attorneys, wills and estates attorneys. is where we're equal.
• District Attorney, Brett Ligon.

Bills: SB330, SB663, SB1020, SB1152, SB1164, SB1896, SB2111, SB2196, SB2383, SB2581, SB2797, SB2798, SB2371

Keywords: county funding, prosecutors' offices, elections, law enforcement, local government, community supervision, budget approval, corrections department, strategic plan, judicial oversight, SB 1020, Texas, personal bond office, pretrial release, electronic monitoring, GPS monitoring, global positioning system, bond conditions, probation, parole

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• prosecuting the case.
• , and other staff members of district attorney, criminal district attorney, and county attorney offices
• of a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney, or a justice of the peace or
• Passage of this bill will help district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, county attorneys, JPs
• Attorney or Attorney General to bring murder charges on me again.

Bills: HB200

Keywords: HB 200, emergency communication, backup communications, satellite phone, portable satellite equipment, radio, floodplain, 100-year floodplain, FEMA, natural disaster, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, vulnerable populations, children, elderly, seniors, people with disabilities, care facilities, residential care, assisted living

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• First as a state attorney in Palm Beach County for 12 years and then as an assistant United States attorney
• Or the case of Robert Solove, who in 2021 I prosecuted and created CSAM.
• This is parallel to the related criminal statutes that I prosecuted under.
• We can't prosecute our way out of the problem. The reports are coming in.
• Attorney 's Office in Minnesota has prioritized combating child sexual exploitation online.

Keywords: Stop CSAM Act, child exploitation, online safety, reporting requirements, tech accountability, NCMEC, survivor support, legislative testimony

Summary: The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.

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• Uh, it's been a very, I mean prosecuted people that needed to be prosecuted and uh made decisions based
• Oftentimes the prosecution doesn't know.
• During the prosecution phase, my entire identity was exposed.
• , I didn't need an attorney.
• Dean Thompson, is, does, is this attorney on what uh Rep Little asked, is this attorney like if like

Bills: HB47

Keywords: HB 47, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem taxes, property tax, voter-approval tax rate, tax rate election, taxing unit, injunction, taxpayer rights, property owner, local government finance, tax refund, attorney's fees, court costs, voter-approved tax increase, tax reform, municipal taxes, county taxes, school district taxes, bond election

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• Today, the prosecutors have to tell... us who is the attorney on record.
• My name is Staley Heatley, and I am the Wilbarger County Attorney.
• I've only been county attorney for a few months now.
• First, the bill narrows the definition of what the state is to just the prosecuting attorney and the
• I'm a policy attorney with the Texas Civil Rights Project.

Bills: SB552, SB1099, SB1124, SB1208, SB1372, SB1506, SB1667, SB1804, SB1806, SB1870, SB1936, SB1937, SB2180, SB2405, SB2569, SB2570, SB1646

Keywords: community supervision, criminal justice, illegal alien, deferred adjudication, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, SB 1099, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigration status, felony sentencing enhancement, criminal penalty increase, Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, affirmative finding, judgment finding, deportation, public safety, immigration enforcement, sentencing reform, felony offense

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• The Attorney General's office would manage those things today.
• <00:03:59.400><c> and</c> prosecute and prosecute and um<00:04:00.879><c> make</c><00:04:01.000><c> sure
• Attorney General's office to um uh Attorney General's office to um uh develop<00:15:12.800><c> the</c
• Those crimes are prosecuted right now if they can't actually find the person to start with.
• We do prosecute these types of criminals.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Legislative Audit was requested by the prosecuting attorney to do an investigative report on this matter
• This finding was referred to the prosecuting attorney. I'm very sorry, I misheard that. Thank you.
• The next report was referred to the prosecuting attorney and attorney general, and it was for Boonville
• attorney or the attorney general.
• attorney or the attorney general.

Summary: The committee met to review education audit reports and adopted the minutes. Legislative Audit reported 103 education audits total, with 89 having no findings and 14 containing findings. The committee first heard from Camden Fairview School District, which had findings for spending operating funds on an end-of-year employee banquet and for unauthorized credit card charges. District officials said they had implemented stronger internal controls, stopped using the affected card, and would limit future events to comply with state law and constitutional requirements. Members questioned the district about prior practices, donated funds, and how teacher appreciation could continue without using operating funds; the report was filed as reviewed. The committee then reviewed Forest City School District, which had a finding for spending $33,000 in operating funds on an off-campus end-of-year celebration and entertainment event. District representatives said the money came from a long-standing Pepsi-related donation fund, but acknowledged confusion over whether it should be treated as operational funds and said they would stop using it that way and provide training to staff and the board. Members discussed whether the funds were private donations or operating funds, the lack of a formal board vote, and whether the event was intended to recognize staff and growth; the report was filed as reviewed. The committee also received notice of more serious findings that were referred to the prosecuting attorney and attorney general, including Conway School District for misuse of district funds and resources by former maintenance employees, Magnolia School District for undeposited activity funds, Westside School District for undocumented and personal credit card charges, and Boonville School District for paying a board member’s son in excess of the statutory limit without an approved exemption. The remaining eight reports with findings were filed en masse as reviewed, and the 89 reports with no findings were also filed en masse. The committee adjourned after noting that most districts reviewed had no findings.

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• I wanted to add just one item to this: Legislative Audit was requested by the prosecuting attorney to
• This finding was referred to the prosecuting attorney. I'm very sorry, I misheard that. Thank you.
• The next report was referred to the prosecuting attorney and attorney general, and it was for Boonville
• attorney or the attorney general.
• All right, members, without any questions, But has not been referred to prosecuting attorneys.

Summary: The committee met to review education audit reports and heard responses from several school districts with findings. Camden Fairview School District was cited for using operating funds for an end-of-year employee awards banquet and for unauthorized credit card charges that caused a small loss; district officials said the current administration had strengthened controls, stopped the banquet practice, and improved monthly credit card reconciliation. Members questioned whether the prior officials were still employed, whether the credit card issue was an outside hack, and how teacher appreciation could continue without using district funds. Forest City School District was cited for spending about $33,000 on an off-campus staff celebration and entertainment event; district representatives said the money came from long-standing Pepsi-related donation funds, that the event was intended to recognize staff and growth, and that they would change practices and receive training going forward. Members discussed whether those funds were private donations or operational funds, and staff said the district’s accounting treatment made them subject to the constitutional restriction at issue. The committee also reviewed several other findings. Conway School District was referred for an ongoing investigative report involving misuse of district funds and resources by former maintenance employees. Magnolia School District had undeposited activity funds totaling more than $21,000, tied to a resigned high school secretary and sponsor receipts not deposited. Westside School District had about $30,000 in credit card charges lacking documentation or business purpose, including charges by the superintendent, personal purchases, and items shipped to personal addresses; the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney. Boonville School District was cited for paying a board member’s son more than the statutory limit for seasonal groundskeeping without the required exemption, and DESE later denied the exemption request. After discussing those cases, the committee filed the remaining eight findings en masse and then filed the 89 reports with no findings. Members noted that most school districts audited had clean reports and encouraged districts to continue good practices while learning from the findings discussed.

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• Legislative Audit was requested by the prosecuting attorney to do an investigative report on this matter
• This finding was referred to the prosecuting attorney. I'm very sorry, I misheard that. Thank you.
• The next report was referred to the prosecuting attorney and attorney general, and it was for Boonville
• attorney or the attorney general.
• Thank you. but has not been referred to prosecuting attorneys.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• I'm a victim rights attorney.
• I'm a volunteer attorney with Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice. We do support this bill.
• I know we had another attorney speak about Show Low.
• , or city attorneys as appropriate."
• So that's just what I wanted to clarify: when it says just the attorney, it means just the attorney,

Bills: HB2028, HB2047, HB2136, HB2244, HB2364, HB2406, HB2415, HB2557, HB2573, HB2589, HB2720, HB2749, HB2825, HB2861, HB2862, HB2870, HB2970, HB4070, HB4117, HCR2004, HCR2051

Keywords: community restitution, homelessness, indigence, court assessments, monetary obligations, forcible entry, detainer, writ of restitution, criminal trespass, judgment enforcement, civil terrorism, disorderly conduct, vandalism, political activism, public order, subversion, government security, evictions, judgment satisfaction, tenant rights

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• attorneys, and county prosecuting attorneys are allowed to conceal carry in the duties of their job.
• But when it's talking about those, it actually includes the prosecuting attorney and any assistant prosecuting
• and the assistant prosecuting attorneys as well as the circuit attorneys for the work that we do and
• prosecutors and local assistant prosecuting attorneys, I think we resolve some of those issues.
• tagline like it does for the prosecuting attorneys and everybody else that's listed there.

Summary: The committee first met in executive session, laying over H.J.R. 153 and H.J.R. 119, then unanimously advanced HB 2904 after adopting a committee amendment and substitute. HB 2904 passed 13-0. The committee also adopted a substitute for HB 2933 and sent that bill do pass by a vote of 11-3. The committee then moved into regular session and heard HB 2266, which would add the attorney general and staff, or as members suggested possibly assistant attorney generals, to the list of officials authorized to concealed carry while performing duties. The sponsor and an assistant attorney general testified that the bill was intended to protect AG staff who travel and work in courthouses and hotels; some members raised concerns about the breadth of the term “staff,” and one witness urged clearer limits and identification safeguards. No vote was taken on HB 2266 in the portion provided. The committee then heard HB 2207 and HB 2233 together, both aimed at restructuring Missouri’s electric industry to allow competitive generation while keeping transmission and distribution regulated. The sponsors argued that competition would lower costs, improve reliability, spur innovation, and let customers choose suppliers, while preserving PSC oversight of the grid and default service. Supporters, including a market think tank and retail energy advocates, said competitive states have seen more generation investment and that private generators bear their own risk rather than ratepayers. Opponents, including Evergy, argued deregulation has not delivered promised savings, can increase fraud and consumer confusion, and would force divestment of utility generation assets without clear guardrails. Members pressed witnesses on comparisons to Illinois, Texas, Pennsylvania, legacy costs, divestment mechanics, and whether the PSC would still set generation-related rates; witnesses disagreed sharply on the likely effect on residential prices and on whether the bill’s structure was sufficiently specific.

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• Law enforcement officers prosecution. Law enforcement officers prosecution.
• You exempt people from prosecution. You exempt the president prosecution.
• Remember, they're already prosecuted. Remember, they're already prosecuted.
• A lot of attorneys here that's just not of attorneys here that's just not of attorneys here that's just
• And um the district attorneys association voted to support attorneys association voted to support attorneys

Bills: HB265, HB146, SB254, HB202, HB3, HB42, SB18

Keywords: resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, SB254, Alabama, statute of limitations, civil procedure, civil action, sex offense, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, survivor rights, tolling, disability, minor plaintiff

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• attorneys? attorneys?
• </c> attorney for review. attorney for review.
• </c> about two prosecutions. about two prosecutions.
• And the last question: The state law requires that county attorneys investigate and prosecute voter registration
• functions and duties of a county attorney," which certainly would include not pursuing a prosecution

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm a victim rights attorney.
• I am a pro bono victims' rights attorney.
• I'm a volunteer attorney with Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice. We do support this bill.
• , or city attorneys as appropriate.
• So that's just what I wanted to clarify: when it says just the attorney, it means just the attorney,

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee approved the minutes from its March 18, 2026 meeting and then took up a long agenda of bills and a clemency nomination. HB 2825, as amended, was heard first. The bill would replace criminal enforcement tools for nonpayment of fines, fees, restitution, and surcharges with a civil collection process, including a required summons and civil default procedures. Supporters said it would streamline restitution collection and reduce costs, while opponents argued it would weaken victims’ rights and remove effective enforcement leverage. The committee adopted the Rogers amendment and passed the bill 5-2. The committee also confirmed Neil McDowell to the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency by a 6-0 vote after hearing his background in corrections and his plans to help the board function efficiently. The committee then passed HB 4070, as amended, 5-2. That bill bars incorporation of corporations whose officers, directors, or trustees have been convicted of sex trafficking or human trafficking, and expands civil liability to those who facilitate trafficking. Supporters framed it as a corporate accountability tool to deter trafficking, while the ACLU opposed it as overbroad and potentially sweeping in people not intended to be covered. HB 2720, which increases penalties for paying or agreeing to pay for sexual conduct and adds a fee to support anti-trafficking services, also passed, 4-3. Supporters, including survivors and law enforcement, said it targets demand and helps victims; opponents warned it could criminalize victims and lacked sufficient safeguards. The committee heard several additional bills. HB 2047 would raise trespass penalties after eviction-related writs of restitution from third-degree to first-degree trespass; the sponsor and constables said it would improve scene safety and encourage law enforcement response. HB 2136 would create new crimes for “civil terrorism” and “subversion” and increase penalties for certain highway obstruction; the ACLU argued it would punish protest and speech critical of government. HB 2406 would make images and recordings of abused children and deceased minors confidential, limit dissemination, and impose civil and criminal penalties for misuse; supporters said it would prevent re-victimization and reduce trauma, while defense and media concerns were raised about access. HB 2415, dealing with kratom and 7-OH products, drew sharply divided testimony over whether the bill is a needed safety regulation or an overbroad ban that could push users to illicit drugs; the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill.

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• More just to help you, I was a prosecuting attorney.
• Many thanks to the District Attorney Association for those amendments in concurrence with the Attorney
• General’s Office, Attorney General Murrill, and on each side of me are Attorney General staffers and
• the Attorney General’s Office, Attorney General Murrill, and on each side of me are Attorney General
• So I’d like to turn it over to our assistant attorney general, Andrea Quick, who prosecutes these types

Bills: HB53, HB57, HB64, HB100, HB102, HB106, HB111, HB137, HB152, HB155, HB337, HB957

Keywords: racketeering, gambling crimes, law enforcement, public safety, criminal justice, temporary restraining orders, abuse prevention, evidence, court procedures, legal protections, felony speeding, traffic laws, penalties, elderly, infirmities, abuse, neglect, crime of violence, criminal liability, caregiver

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• Second, the Attorney General plays an important role in criminal prosecution, both in supporting county
• attorneys with criminal prosecution and appeals on their request and in sharing original jurisdiction
• attorneys with criminal prosecution and appeals on their request and in sharing original jurisdiction
• both in supporting criminal prosecution both in supporting County<00:03:50.200><c> attorneys</c><00:
• </c> attorneys they may ask us to prosecute attorneys they may ask us to prosecute it<01:09:54.760><c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That includes 11 investigators and three attorneys to prosecute Medicaid fraud cases.
• > fraud</c> attorneys to prosecute Medicaid fraud attorneys to prosecute Medicaid fraud cases.<00:29:
• </c> in our current Attorney General. in our current Attorney General.
• </c> We will never prosecute them. We will never prosecute them.
• We prosecute? Any need to can fire? We prosecute?

Bills: HF4338

Keywords: human services, medical assistance, Medicaid, provider enrollment, provider revalidation, fraud prevention, program integrity, background study, background check, fingerprinting, licensing, license revocation, payment withholding, payment suspension, prepayment review, postpayment review, surety bond, compliance training, case management, targeted case management

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• Pamela Hicks, I'm a volunteer attorney with the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
• So you mentioned hindering a prosecution, which absolutely prosecutes the same type of behavior that
• I am very appreciative to the People's Attorney General for using the people's attorney general for using
• So our Attorney General...
• Pamela Hicks, a volunteer attorney with Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice.

Summary: The committee first approved prior minutes and announced several bills were being held at sponsors’ request, including HB 4117 and several House concurrent resolutions. It then heard HB 2811, which would expand obstructing governmental operations to include knowingly hindering a lawful arrest by a third party and make it a felony. Supporters, including a county attorney’s office representative, argued it would close a loophole and protect officers during arrests; opponents from criminal defense and civil liberties groups said it duplicated existing resisting arrest and hindering prosecution laws and could chill First Amendment activity such as filming police. After debate over prosecutorial discretion and constitutional concerns, the committee recommended HB 2811 do pass by a 3-2 vote with one member not voting. The committee next considered HB 2665, a “Cade’s Law” proposal to treat intentionally providing advice or encouragement through directed online communication to a minor to die by suicide as manslaughter. The sponsor and family members of suicide victims described the bill as a response to social media-driven encouragement of self-harm and urged stronger accountability. The bill drew no opposition testimony in the excerpt and passed with a 6-0 vote, with one member not voting. The committee then heard HB 2857, allowing ADCRR to store inmate medical records electronically and dispose of paper copies, which passed 5-1 after testimony from the department’s medical provider about space and efficiency. HB 2226 followed, requiring courts to ask about veteran status at initial appearance, notify prosecutors, and connect veterans with Arizona Department of Veterans Services and treatment or diversion options; an amendment shifted the notice duty from prosecutors to courts. The sponsor and veterans’ advocates said the bill would help identify veterans with PTSD or other needs and reduce recidivism, and the committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill unanimously, 6-0. The committee then took up HB 2168, which would require county board approval before the Attorney General could bring a public nuisance abatement action in superior court. The sponsor argued the AG had overreached in cases involving a dairy, an aluminum plant, and a rail line, while opponents said the bill would weaken statewide enforcement and protect corporate polluters; the bill passed 3-2 with two not voting. Finally, the committee heard HB 2966, which would bar early termination of lifetime probation for dangerous crimes against children and apply that restriction retroactively. Supporters framed it as protecting children and ensuring offenders serve full probation terms, while survivors, defense attorneys, and the Sex Offender Management Board’s concerns were cited in opposition, with critics warning about loss of judicial discretion, constitutional issues, and reduced incentives for compliance. The bill passed 4-2 with one not voting. The last item in the excerpt was HCR 2001, a voter referral measure to end early voting on the Friday before Election Day, require government-issued ID for voting, and prohibit foreign contributions; an amendment removed the early-voting cutoff and some ID-related provisions while adding on-site tabulation language and other changes. The sponsor argued it would improve election security and speed results, while counties and other opponents raised cost, implementation, and access concerns, especially around on-site tabulation and mail voting. The testimony portion of HCR 2001 was underway when the excerpt ended.