Transcript Highlights:

• acceptable methods of delivering notice to include email and text message in addition to registered mail
• And in fact, $716 million of cryptocurrency in 2023 was stolen from elderly victims going through the

Bills: HB75 , HB108

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: building standards, youth camps, floodplains, safety regulations, environmental policies, drainage utilities, flood management, land use regulation, county authority, drainage fees

Summary: The committee heard a series of criminal justice and public safety bills, with most measures focused on tougher penalties, victim protections, and procedural changes. Bills discussed included HB 75, requiring magistrates to make written findings when denying probable cause despite believing an arrestee committed an offense; HB 413, limiting pretrial detention so it cannot exceed the maximum jail term for the charged offense, with competency-related exceptions; HB 1422, expanding sexual assault survivor protections and increasing penalties for certain sexual offenses and voyeurism; HB 2073, increasing penalties for violating protective orders or bond conditions while armed; HB 2593, raising indecent assault penalties against elderly or disabled victims; HB 108, enhancing punishment when body armor is used during violent crimes; HB 3816, expanding cruelty-to-livestock offenses to include unlawful controlled-substance administration; HB 2854, requiring parole officers to notify hospitals or law enforcement when violent parolees visit hospital premises; HB 1871, increasing punishment for attempted capital murder of a peace officer and making such offenders ineligible for parole; HB 3463, clarifying notice methods in theft-of-service cases; HB 2348, allowing video-recorded depositions of elderly or disabled witnesses; HB 2594, expanding venue options for cybercrime and digital theft prosecutions; HB 2761, clarifying that children cannot be deemed to consent to prostitution-related offenses; HB 3185, authorizing administrative subpoenas in cybercrime investigations; HB 2017, increasing penalties for certain intoxication manslaughter cases involving undocumented immigrants with prior DWI convictions; HB 2306, making certain trafficking offenses ineligible for parole; HB 1607, allowing a rear-only license plate when a vehicle lacks a front bracket; HB 1828, creating a legislative leave pool for TDCJ correctional officers; and HB 3664, requiring prospective grand jurors to complete training and proposing additional changes to grand jury procedure in a future substitute. The committee also took up HB 3073, the Summer Willis Act, which would clarify consent in sexual assault law and address intoxication-related incapacity; the committee substitute narrowed the language to situations where the perpetrator knows the other person cannot consent because of intoxication or impairment, while removing withdrawal-of-consent and “reasonably should know” language from the House version. Several bills were laid out with committee substitutes adopted, including HB 3463, HB 2594, HB 3073, and HB 3073’s substitute, and most bills were left pending after no invited or public testimony or after hearing testimony. Public testimony was especially extensive on HB 3073, with survivors, advocates, and prosecutors supporting broader consent language, while some prosecutors said the substitute was an improvement but still favored the House version’s broader protections. HB 3664 drew significant opposition from district attorneys, who argued that mandatory transcription or recording of grand jury testimony would be costly, chill grand juror questioning, and complicate timely presentations; concerns were also raised about new-evidence requirements and grand jury shopping. No final votes were taken on the bills discussed in the transcript, and the committee recessed partway through to return to the floor before continuing its hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Collision reports are extremely useful tools when solving crimes, from stolen vehicle recovery to missing
• Transportation Code protects some airport customer identifying information as a U.S. information such as mailing

Bills: HB2007 , HB2863 , HB2921 , HB3331 , HB3332 , HJR144 , HB3514 , HB3528 , HB3720 , HB3751 , HB3859 , HB3947 , HB4148 , HB4346 , HB4880 , HB5603 , HB4337

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, vehicle title, revocation, hearing process, Transportation Code, county assessor-collector, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, vehicle regulation, transportation, steel industry, state fees, safety standards

Transcript Highlights:

• Hurley The People's Republic of China has built too many companies using stolen American technology.
• However, on March 24th, the same employees received a second e-mail from HUD stating that HUD would not

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Keywords: legislation, housing affordability, financial regulation, public testimony, accountability, oversight

Summary: The meeting involved significant discussions around key legislative proposals, primarily focusing on various bills such as HB2 and SB5. The committee examined the implications of these bills on issues like housing affordability and financial regulation. Notable members engaged in debates, providing differing perspectives on the potential economic impacts of the proposed bills. The meeting witnessed public testimony, which included a call for accountability in government actions and oversight of current financial policies. Members echoed concerns about following through on commitments to address critical issues affecting everyday Americans.

Transcript Highlights:

• In 2024, we sent our findings to AG Forla twice, and during that time, once in April by certified mail
• In 2024, we sent our findings to AG Forla twice, and during that time, once in April by certified mail
• that allows law enforcement agencies to determine whether or not the firearm is stolen.
• Possession of a stolen firearm carries a penalty equivalent to a Class A felony.
• Possession of a stolen firearm carries a penalty equivalent to a Class A felony.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The suspect fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, triggering a high-speed pursuit through Atoka County.
• The suspect fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, triggering a high-speed pursuit through Atoka County.
• Armed with an AR-15, the suspect leapt from the stolen vehicle and fled into a nearby tree line, where

Bills: HB4139 , HB4143 , HB4144 , HB3974 , HB3303 , HB3790 , HB3697 , HB3262 , HB4226 , HB2936 , HB3322 , HB4296 , HB3278 , HB4202 , HB3648 , HB3500 , HB3037 , HB3428 , HB3257 , HB3432 , HB3043 , HB3044 , HB3078 , HB3940

Keywords: home warranty, service contracts, transparency, insurance regulation, consumer protection, motor vehicles, traffic collisions, car accident, auto accident, crash report, collision report, property damage threshold, Department of Public Safety, DPS, law enforcement reports, insurance claims, financial responsibility, uninsured motorist, private property accidents, public roadway

Summary: The House convened, the roll was called, and the chamber proceeded with opening formalities including an invocation by Chaplain Ronnie Wilson and the Pledge of Allegiance. The chaplain’s message focused on valuing each person’s unique contribution, making the most of each opportunity, and remembering members and families who have experienced loss, including a tribute to Harvey. The House also briefly stood at ease for announcements and administrative matters, including reassignment of measures and scheduling notices. A special floor presentation honored law enforcement officers and first responders involved in a dangerous May 30 pursuit in Atoka County. Representative Eves described how officers from the Atoka Police Department, Stringtown Police Department, and the county sheriff’s office responded to a theft, pursued an armed suspect, and risked their lives to protect a trapped family of five and other citizens. Members gave the officers a standing ovation in recognition of their courage and service. Additional announcements included a reminder about the Civil Judicial Area Committee meeting, introductions of guests in the gallery, birthday wishes for Representative Hasenbeck’s daughter, and notice of a Veterans Military Caucus/committee. No substantive legislation was debated or voted on in the portion provided. The House then adjourned until Monday, February 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Stolen and Ogden very similar.
• Stolen and Ogden very similar.
• Stolen and Ogden very similar.
• Stolen and Ogden very similar.
• Stolen and Ogden very similar.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the May 12 minutes, then deferred item 285 on the routine personal service contract green list for Western Kentucky University to the July 2026 meeting. It also noted that several deferred university contracts had been withdrawn by the institutions, and then approved the remaining agenda items without objection, including personal service contracts, amendments, memoranda of agreement, Kentucky Entertainment incentive agreements, deferred items, and corrections, except for items pulled for further review. The main pulled item was a Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts contract supporting Fayette District Court’s juvenile treatment court through Fayette County Public Schools. Court officials explained that the program, created under Supreme Court rules in 2022, serves court-connected juveniles with mental health and related needs, operates at the courthouse, and uses a school-employed program manager funded through a pass-through arrangement with Fayette County Public Schools and the Urban County Government. They said the program has had over 100 referrals, accepted about half, and had at least 25 successful graduates, with 11 high school graduates among participants. Members asked about who pays for drug screens, family involvement, and what counts as successful completion; the officials said the Urban County Government’s Division of Youth Services pays for drug screens and services, and that parents must participate in classes and support services. The committee then approved the contract review, with some members explaining their votes in support and one member emphasizing the committee’s role in reviewing contracts in the public interest. The committee also reviewed two Auditor of Public Accounts contracts. The auditor’s representative said contract 11, with Vantage Point Solutions, will examine the Kentucky Communications Network Authority/Kentucky Wired network for $700,000, well below the $1.5 million appropriated, and that a report is expected before the 2027 regular session. Contract 12 funds a special examination of investment managers used by Kentucky’s retirement systems, prompted by a Legislative Oversight and Investigations request to assess whether investments tied to ESG factors are consistent with fiduciary duties; the representative said the retirement systems have been cooperative and that findings are expected on a similar timeline, with some flexibility built into the deadline. After questions about the Texas litigation referenced in the explanation, the committee approved both auditor contracts without objection.

Transcript Highlights:

• Second, it makes it illegal to possess the stolen data, which will also close a loophole that was previously
• In reality, the money was stolen from the victim before they ever left the store, for billions—and I
• So simply possessing that stolen number is all that we need.
• could have it where law enforcement gets involved up front, at the retailer, as the cards are being stolen

Bills: HB3014 , HB3109 , HB3126 , HB3474 , HB3594

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Keywords: gift card fraud, counterfeit gift card, gift card tampering, gift card theft, prepaid card, stored value card, retail fraud, financial crimes, consumer protection, organized retail crime, gift card skimming, magnetic stripe, chip card, redemption information, gift card packaging, Penal Code, felony theft, state jail felony, third-degree felony, second-degree felony

Transcript Highlights:

• Then in August of 2002, there was conviction for the charges of receiving stolen property, operating
• a chop shop, possession of stolen or altered vehicle parts, and burglary residential, for a term of 15
• ><c> possession</c><01:03:36.799><c> of</c><01:03:36.960><c> stolen</c><01:03:37.280><c> or</c> chop
• shop, possession of stolen or chop shop, possession of stolen or altered<01:03:37.839><c> vehicle</c>
• In February of 2005, she was convicted in Alcorn County on charges of two counts of receiving stolen

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 25 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• state lines stealing various merchandise by presenting counterfeit checks they are alleged to have stolen
• And when that translates, OK, for a stolen car or for a DUI, but it doesn't always translate for child
• The DUIs don't go to trial very often, and some, you know, stolen car may not go to trial, but those
• They're being stolen by defense attorneys. They're being stolen by the feds.
• He drove to Ada, having never been there before, with no family connections, in a stolen vehicle tried

Committee: House A&B Judiciary Subcommittee

Keywords: 914, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If it's more than the cost of the certified mail, you have to get certified mail.
• If it's more than the cost of the certified mail, you have to get certified mail.
• If it's more than the cost of the certified mail, you have to get certified mail.
• If it's more than the cost of the certified mail, you have to get certified mail.
• People miss the mail. Sometimes you don't necessarily get the regular mail.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• What they received in return was their property stolen and seized by the Mexican government.
• ><c> seized</c><00:41:21.280><c> by</c><00:41:21.440><c> the</c><00:41:21.599><c> me</c> property stolen
• and seized by the me property stolen and seized by the me Mexican<00:41:22.560><c> government.
• </c><00:42:04.160><c> I</c><00:42:04.480><c> urge</c><00:42:04.640><c> my</c> stolen American property
• I urge my stolen American property.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, March 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• that try to carve out any Second Amendment considerations relative to the theft, the possession of stolen
• that try to carve out any Second Amendment considerations relative to the theft, the possession of stolen
• Cook. ...you will see, you know, any number of crimes associated with the possession of stolen firearms
• Cook. ...you will see, you know, any number of crimes associated with the possession of stolen firearms
• of this crime. ...you will see, you know, any number of crimes associated with the possession of stolen

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• our law enforcement unit, in the last year we've found, I believe, over 200 semis that have been stolen
• I believe over 200 semis that have been stolen now at those interdiction stations.
• We have found over 200 semis that were stolen in the last 12 months.
• Again, in the last 12 months, I think we have found over 200 stolen semi-trailers.
• protect our citizens from all types of activities, from human smuggling to fruits and vegetables to stolen

Summary: The committee received an overview from Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including staffing, licensing, forestry, law enforcement, and consumer services. He emphasized agriculture as a major economic driver and a national security issue, arguing that Florida should protect farmland, aquifer recharge areas, and the wildlife corridor through the Rural and Family Lands program. He said the program is cost-effective because the state buys development rights rather than land outright, keeps land on local tax rolls, and helps preserve farmland in perpetuity. He also highlighted the Fresh From Florida marketing program, increased social media reach, and the department’s efforts to reduce vacancies and improve pay and efficiency. Members asked about nutrient management, citrus disease, housing, disaster recovery, wildfire prevention, interdiction stations, and concealed carry permitting. Simpson said SB 1000 and updated best management practice manuals, informed by University of Florida research, are helping agriculture use less water and fertilizer, and he described citrus greening as having devastated the industry while noting research, replanting programs, and CUPS as possible paths to recovery. On housing, he argued that allowing H-2A farmworker housing on farms would ease pressure on the broader housing market, and on disasters he described a zero-interest loan program for farmers affected by hurricanes and other events. He also detailed wildfire preparedness improvements, including upgraded helicopters, dozers, drones, and prescribed burns. The commissioner said ag interdiction stations are catching stolen semis, drugs, human trafficking, and other illegal activity, and that the department wants more technology, including X-ray scanning, to inspect more trucks. He also discussed concealed carry administration, saying the department cleared a large backlog and that constitutional carry reduced but did not eliminate permit demand because permits still provide reciprocity and other benefits. Members generally praised the department’s work, expressed support for rural land protection, Fresh From Florida, water-quality improvements, and foreign-interference concerns, and the meeting ended with no formal votes or other committee action beyond adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm mailing from Harris County.
• And when you get three times the amount back that was stolen, plus somebody's staring down a 10-year
• we can put that into our mobile app feature to where we can try to limit SNAP benefits that may be stolen
• we'll have limits on benefits that would be in the system. try to limit SNAP benefits that may be stolen
• You used to mail a 20-page paper packet down to your local county office.

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They're using stolen intellectual property, frankly.
• It's stolen.
• It's stolen. It's intellectual property theft. But that's where it's being programmed.
• He was murdered with a gun that was stolen from the same illegal casino that no one reported to law enforcement

Committee: Senate Regulated Industries

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries heard a presentation from the Florida Gaming Control Commission on illegal gambling in Florida. Executive Director Ross Marchman described the commission’s role, the limited number of legal slot-machine locations in the state, and the prevalence of illegal casinos, including “fish tables” and other machines found in strip malls, gas stations, and back rooms. He said the commission has received thousands of complaints, conducted 88 operations, seized thousands of machines and millions in cash and other property, and is currently storing large amounts of seized evidence at significant cost because the cases and appeals are still pending. Marchman argued that illegal casinos are tied to broader criminal activity, including robberies, drug trafficking, human trafficking, firearms offenses, and even murders, and said the current penalties are too weak because most gaming offenses are second-degree misdemeanors. He and members discussed the need for stronger deterrents, better resources, and possible changes to the law, including whether evidence could be reduced to samples rather than retained in full. Senators also asked about cease-and-desist letters to online gaming operators, the role of manufacturers and landlords, and how the commission distinguishes legal amusement machines from illegal slot machines. Daniel McGinn, speaking as an individual, supported the commission’s concerns and said prior enforcement efforts were limited by the statutory scheme. He referenced the Gator Coin case and explained that operators often use licensing agreements and repeated cash-split arrangements to keep machines in circulation. He urged legislative action, noted a gap in the statute regarding private rights of action, and warned against creating carve-outs that could raise constitutional or compact issues. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the presentation and questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• Whoever has had their identity stolen is on the hook.
• Whoever has had their identity stolen is on the hook.
• Whoever has had their identity stolen is on the hook.
• Whoever has had their identity stolen is on the hook.
• Those people then are stolen identities.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Three of the items could not be physically located, and none of these had been documented as lost, stolen
• Was it stolen? Do we know? We believe it to be stolen. Okay.

Committee: All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES

Summary: The committee first approved the prior meeting minutes and then heard audit reports from Mr. Bullington. Four reports without findings were filed without objection. The Department of Human Services FY24 report contained three findings: suspected fraud involving disaster food assistance and Medicaid benefits by employees, a delayed notification of a forged and cashed state warrant for nearly $610,000, and several fixed-asset and sales-tax errors. DHS officials said they had referred the benefit fraud cases to prosecutors, recovered some restitution, and would change internal procedures so accounts payable staff report such incidents directly to the chief fiscal officer. Committee members questioned the missing assets, the warrant delay, and the tax issue, and the report was deferred to the next meeting so DHS could return with written policy changes. The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism FY24 report had two findings: the loss of nearly $3,500 in museum receipts, believed to be theft at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, and issues with change funds at Daisy State Park and War Memorial Stadium. Agency officials said they had implemented new controls, including a point-of-sale and reservation system for museum rentals and more frequent reconciliation of change funds. Members asked about the criminal case, the statute of limitations, bond board reimbursement, and whether the employee’s final paycheck could be withheld. Mr. Bullington later reported that the prosecutor’s office said the Parks and Tourism investigation remained open and that additional information had been requested from the agency. The committee then deferred that report as well, and adjourned after setting the next meeting for February 12, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• So this first quarter of this year, we've not seen a whole lot of petroleum products, oil being stolen
• There are people that have stolen vehicles, created false paperwork, and are moving, you know, There
• are people that have stolen vehicles, created false paperwork, and are laundering money and crude.
• Oftentimes, you're going onto a site and seeing that something is stolen; it could be well after the
• fact that it's stolen.

Committee: House Energy Resources

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• 03.960><c> from</c><00:18:04.160><c> illegally</c><00:18:04.679><c> defacing</c><00:18:05.200><c> stolen
• </c> criminals from illegally defacing stolen criminals from illegally defacing stolen firearms<00:18
• and obtained firearms that were stolen and obtained on<00:18:25.200><c> the</c><00:18:25.280><c> black
• </c><00:40:45.320><c> if</c> to say, "Oh, they were stolen." if to say, "Oh, they were stolen." if they're
• There is no delineation at all in the amounts stolen.

Bills: HF2354 , HF3407 , HF4359 , HF4192 , HF3356 , HF3695 , HF1597 , HF3155 , HF3871 , HF4437 , HF4446 , HF3990

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints

Transcript Highlights:

• We all care deeply that not a single tax dollar is wasted, abused, or stolen.
• uh</c> Now, do I agree with the sentiment that we all want to prevent taxpayer dollars from being stolen
• dollars we all want to prevent taxpayer dollars from<00:09:25.040><c> being</c><00:09:25.200><c> stolen
• think</c><00:09:26.240><c> that</c><00:09:26.480><c> that</c><00:09:27.040><c> uh</c> from being stolen
• I think that that uh from being stolen?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House debated a motion to suspend the rules so House File 3843 could be recalled from committee and given second and third readings for final passage. The bill, carried by Representative Baker and supported by Representative Niska, would create a subcommittee of the governor’s workforce development board to vet nonprofit and other applicants for workforce development dollars, with the legislature retaining final authority. Supporters argued the proposal would add an extra layer of scrutiny, reduce fraud risk, and help prevent problems like those highlighted in recent reporting and past nonprofit funding scandals. Supporters repeatedly tied the bill to concerns about fraud in state grantmaking, citing the Feeding Our Future scandal and other nonprofit cases as examples of why more oversight is needed. Representative Baker said the committee process can be overwhelmed by many direct-appropriation requests at the end of session, and that a board-based vetting process would help identify red flags. Representative Enen and Representative Schultz also backed the motion, saying the bill would improve accountability and protect taxpayer dollars. Representative Pinto opposed the urgency motion, saying he supports moving toward more competitive grants but not adding another layer of bureaucracy without a fiscal note or fuller committee process. He argued the bill would not do what supporters claimed and that the legislature already makes funding decisions. After debate, the House took a roll call vote on the motion to suspend the rules. The motion failed by one vote, 67 yeas to 66 nays.