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• In doing so, SB 1684 pushes schools to punish and exclude students to protect themselves.
• students get what constitutes a serious injury due to bullying in doing so SB 1684 pushes schools to punish
• Was the kid punished? What's going on? Keep them in the dark. That causes alienation and burnout.
• If students break the rules, they should get some sort of punishment, or maybe the punishment involves
• That's the quickest part of here's what the punishment is, but it could take a while to get to that point

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The individuals most likely to be punished under this legislation are not the ones breeding, dumping,
• The individuals most likely to be punished under this legislation are not the ones breeding, dumping,
• And when we punish compassion, we are not protecting our communities.
• And when we punish compassion, we are not protecting our communities.
• And when we punish compassion, we are not protecting our communities.

Bills: HB1621, HB1880, HB1831

Keywords: pesticides, environmental impact, agriculture, 1,3-dichloropropene, chlorpyrifos, land management, wastewater compliance, state funding, survey issues, 910, house, all

Summary: The joint committees on Agriculture and Food Systems and Energy and Environmental Protection heard three bills. HB 1621 would create a conservation, agriculture, and soil health incentive program under the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, with annual reporting and funding. Testimony was broadly supportive from the Climate Commission, University of Hawaiʻi, Hawaii Farmers Union, White Alliance for Progressive Action, and the Farm Bureau, and the bill was described as a way to advance soil health and support producers. HB 1880 would prohibit, beginning in 2027, the use of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene (such as Telone). The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity offered written comments, Hawaii Farmers Union supported the ban citing drift and health concerns, and the Farm Bureau opposed it, arguing growers need such tools; the bill also drew discussion about crop rotation and other pest-management practices. HB 1831 would authorize funding to address survey deficiencies and wastewater compliance issues on certain non-agricultural parklands; the Attorney General’s Office warned the bill as written may violate the U.S. Constitution’s contract clause and suggested revisions, while the department and Farm Bureau supported the measure’s intent. The committees later took up decision-making and voted to pass all three measures with amendments, with the effective dates changed to July 1, 3000 and HB 1831 amended to reflect the Attorney General’s suggested changes. The Agriculture and Food Systems committee then heard HB 1572, which would establish a four-year restorative aquaculture development program to streamline permitting, expand infrastructure and workforce capacity, create pilot sites, and convene an advisory council. The Attorney General noted a technical issue about whether council members would be compensated, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Farmers Union all expressed support for streamlining aquaculture and promoting restorative aquaculture. Members asked about the bill’s focus on restorative aquaculture, and the department said the program would give the area dedicated resources and a framework. The committee also heard HB 219, which would temporarily reestablish the coffee berry borer pesticide subsidy program and manager position; the department, Waimea Coffee Association, Farm Bureau, and Farmers Union supported it. HB 2139 would fund University of Hawaiʻi research on treatment methods for the Queensland longhorn beetle. Testimony from DLNR, the invasive species council, university researchers, farmers, and the Farm Bureau emphasized the beetle’s spread and damage to trees and crops, and described nematode biocontrol as promising but labor-intensive and in need of more research and scaling. Members asked whether the funding was for research rather than a position, whether the current nematode approach is sufficient for large orchards, and whether other controls are being explored; the response was that the bill funds testing and that more work is needed, including local production of nematodes if the method proves effective.

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• agree that excessive speeders should I agree that excessive speeders should be<00:39:23.840><c> punished
• My concern is the be punished. My concern is the forfeiture. forfeiture. forfeiture.
• that one person, but when you start punishing the family by removing their ability to work or to go
• Uh, reckless mistakes, which I do believe should be held accountable, and there should be punishment
• And I'd like to punish the people that are the ones that are in the act of it.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• And I guess the point is prison, to a large extent, is about punishment.
• extent the point is is prison to a large extent is<00:53:55.400><c> about</c><00:53:55.839><c> punishment
• </c> is about punishment is about punishment uh<00:53:57.319><c> there's</c><00:53:57.480><c> no</c><
• And I think as a society, yes, there are absolutely horrible crimes that people need to deserve punishment
• for um but I know deserve punishment for um but I think<00:58:25.440><c> everyone</c><00:58:25.839><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• At the same time, we don't want to unfairly punish reputable retailers or small businesses who have lawfully
• This is an all-or-nothing approach that punishes contractors who experience delays and minor administrative
• License Board, but that process emphasizes the procedural nature of this issue and does not alter the punishment
• Punishment fits the crime, not in this case.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a long agenda of licensing, consumer protection, and sunset-review bills. Early items included SB 1148, which would let aspiring security guards complete all required training before a guard card is issued; SB 342, which would soften the penalty for contractors who were licensed during part of a project but had a brief lapse; and several sunset bills for boards and bureaus, including the Board of Registered Nursing (SB 1302), the Board of Naturopathic Medicine (SB 1303), the Respiratory Care Board (SB 1304), the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (SB 1363), and the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SB 1368). The committee also heard SB 1311, which makes various updates to DCA boards and programs, and SB 1314, which restricts new tobacco retailers from locating within 600 feet of schools or daycare centers and bans nitrous oxide sales and related paraphernalia. Testimony was generally supportive on the training, sunset, and licensing cleanup bills, though several measures drew “opposed unless amended” or neutral positions over scope and implementation details. On SB 1314, supporters including prosecutors and school administrators argued it would reduce youth exposure to tobacco, while gas station, convenience store, cigar lounge, pharmacy, and business groups raised concerns about impacts on existing businesses, transferability of tobacco licenses, and possible de facto limits on future stations; some public health groups shifted to neutral after amendments. On SB 1302, nursing groups supported the board sunset bill, while the California Medical Association objected to allowing out-of-state nurse practitioner transition-to-practice experience to count without a California attestation process. On SB 1304, health facilities and long-term care groups supported the board extension but sought broader clarification so LVNs could perform respiratory tasks consistently across settings. After quorum was finally established, the committee voted to send the consent calendar bills SB 1376, SB 1391, SB 1416, and SB 1315 to Appropriations, and then approved SB 342, SB 1148, SB 1302, SB 1303, SB 1304, SB 1311, SB 1314, SB 1363, and SB 1368, all moving forward to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 1314 passed with some no votes, while the other measures advanced with broad support. The hearing ended after additional members were added on the record and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• At the same time, we don't want to unfairly punish reputable retailers or small businesses who have lawfully
• This is an all-or-nothing approach that punishes contractors who experience delays and minor administrative
• License Board, but that process emphasizes the procedural nature of this issue and does not alter the punishment
• Punishment fits the crime, not in this case.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• While this is favored or disfavored, it's a punishment and it's trying to regulate a business out by
• So I see it punishing the wrong people and not really fixing where... a debate. Thank you, Mr.
• So I see it punishing the wrong people and not really fixing where. "...want to.
• So I see it punishing the wrong people and not really fixing where we see the main issue, which is at

Bills: SB1302, SB1389, SB1401, SB1776, SB1809, SB1858, SB1985, SB2053, SB2148

Keywords: income tax, tax rates, revenue certification, Oklahoma Tax Commission, state budget, education, tax credit, school choice, private school, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, insurance, taxation, premium, home office credit, healthcare, teacher tax credit, income tax credit

Summary: The Revenue and Taxation Committee met and considered several bills. Senate Bill 1776, by Senator Pugh, would create a $10,000 refundable tax credit for teachers with seven consecutive years of service, as part of a teacher retention strategy; after questions about the seven-year threshold, it passed 8-3. Senate Bill 1858, by Senator Frix, would create a new TIF district financing option allowing developers, rather than cities or counties, to borrow against projected TIF revenues; the committee adopted an amendment changing a filing provision from “may” to “shall,” and the bill passed 7-4. Senate Bill 1985, by Senator Guthrie, would let state retirement systems consider limited investments in regulated digital assets, capped at 5% and narrowed to large-market-cap assets; the committee added an amendment inserting “in” to clarify the language, and the bill passed 9-2. The committee then rejected Senate Bill 1302, by Senator Kirt, which would repeal the “path to zero” trigger tied to future income tax cuts; it failed 2-9 after debate over fiscal stability and tax relief. Senate Bill 1809, by Senator Hamilton, would raise the homestead exemption from $1,000 to $5,000; members debated its impact on local governments and school funding, but it passed 9-2. Senate Bill 1401, by Senator Rader, was amended to adjust the insurance premium tax rate from 1.96% to 2.16% and eliminate the home office premium tax credit; the bill was laid over after concerns about its fiscal impact. Finally, Senate Bill 2053, also by Senator Rader, would allow cities and counties to impose up to a 10% excise tax on medical marijuana dispensaries by local vote, with OTC handling collections and enforcement; supporters framed it as local control and a way to offset public safety costs, while opponents argued it unfairly targeted dispensaries and consumers. The bill passed 7-3. The committee then adjourned and announced it would meet again the following Monday after floor activity.

Transcript Highlights:

• A split-second misjudgment could be punished the same as a planned death.
• A split-second misjudgment could be punished the same as a planned, pre-planned death.
• A split-second misjudgment could be punished the same as a planned in.
• A split-second misjudgment could be punished the same as a planned, pre-planned death.

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee met to consider three bills. HB 199, relating to Veterans Court, was presented as a repeat measure aligning Veterans Court procedures with mental health and drug court laws and allowing post-adjudicatory referrals. A technical amendment was adopted, numerous witnesses waived in support, and the bill passed unanimously 17-0. The committee then took up HB 45, which would add public swimming pools and public bathing places to existing sex offender residency, work, volunteer, and visitation restrictions. The sponsor argued it would protect children and apply only to specified sex offenses. Several members and public witnesses raised concerns that the bill’s definitions were overly broad, could effectively ban registrants from much of Florida, and could increase homelessness and make offenders harder to track. An amendment narrowing the bill’s scope and definitions was adopted after debate, and the bill passed 11-5 as amended. Finally, HB 17, the Jason Rayner Act, was heard to clarify that force may not be used to resist an arrest by an officer acting in the performance of official duties, retain good-faith language, add manslaughter to offenses requiring a life sentence when reclassified, and increase the severity level for battery on a law enforcement officer. The sponsor said the bill was intended to strengthen protections for officers; opponents argued it could sweep in accidental or less culpable conduct, while supporters said existing law already covered serious cases. A clarifying amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 16-0 as amended. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is in no way, shape, or form a bill that is punishing the doctors or our medical staff whatsoever
• If you want less of something, you punish it.
• If you want less of something, you punish it.
• And there's enough things that are punishing about the practice of medicine right now.

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee considered one bill, HB 603, which would repeal section 768.21(8), the Florida medical negligence wrongful death exception often referred to by supporters as the “Free Kill” law. The sponsor argued the current statute unfairly bars certain families—especially adult children or parents of unmarried adults without minor children—from recovering non-economic damages when a loved one dies from medical negligence, while such damages are available in other wrongful death cases. Supporters, including family members, AARP, and some legal advocates, testified that the law is discriminatory and denies equal access to justice for grieving families and vulnerable adults. Opponents, including physicians, hospital and insurer representatives, and business groups, argued that repeal would increase malpractice exposure, raise premiums, worsen access to care, and accelerate physician retirements or departures from Florida. Several urged that if the bill moves forward, it should be paired with caps on non-economic damages to balance the impact on the health care system. Supporters countered that negligence must still be proven, that the law creates unequal treatment, and that existing tort reforms have not lowered premiums. The sponsor closed by rejecting claims that the bill is “jackpot justice” and emphasizing that families deserve court access and accountability. After debate, the committee voted on HB 603 and passed it 16-2. The meeting then adjourned.

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• or trespass upon a residential dwelling. ...and intentionally causes $1,000 or more in damages, punishable
• that is required: the legislature initially provided that false statements in that affidavit are punishable
• I believe, and I leave it to the members of this committee, that the intent was to punish someone as
• I believe, and I leave it to the members of this committee, that the intent was to punish someone as

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and Senator Thompson excused. The committee first considered Senate Bill 48 by Senator Garcia on judicial sales and procedures. Garcia explained a delete-all amendment that would create clearer statewide procedures for alternative judicial sales, increase transparency, remove bidding credits, extend sale timelines, and add oversight for auctioneers and escrow agents to prevent fraud and collusion. After no questions or opposition, the amendment was adopted, Senator Pasadoma said the rewrite addressed many of his concerns, and the committee then voted CS for SB 48 favorably with unanimous yes votes from members present. The committee then received a presentation from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office on the effectiveness of Florida’s recent anti-squatting law, House Bill 621/SB 888. Presenters described several cases in which deputies used the new process to remove unlawful occupants, including a false landlord report, a long-term fake lease situation, and a more recent unlawful occupancy case. They said the law has helped protect property owners and potential victims, but suggested technical changes: clearer authorization for deputies to enter and use force if needed, and a fix to the affidavit penalty provision because false statements are currently being charged as false reports rather than perjury under the existing wording. The Florida Bar also presented on its role in regulating lawyers, lawyer advertising, and the unlicensed practice of law. Bar leaders explained that the Bar operates under the Florida Supreme Court’s authority, is funded by member fees, and handles complaints through a multi-step process involving intake, branch offices, grievance committees, referees, and final Supreme Court review. They described advertising review procedures, discipline statistics, consumer assistance, the Clients’ Security Fund, and enforcement against unlicensed practice. Senators asked about the Legislature’s authority over lawyer advertising, the prevalence of legal ads, the role of public members on grievance committees, and how those members are selected and used.

Transcript Highlights:

• THIS BILL PUNISHES YOUNG PEOPLE FOR DARING TO DREAM AND DARING TO BE BETTER.
• THIS IS NOT ABOUT PRIORITIZING FLORIDA KIDS BUT RATHER PUNISHING PEOPLE FOR THINGS OUTSIDE OF THEIR CONTROL
• THEY HAVE COME UP TO THE PIPELINE AND, SO, WHY ARE WE ONCE AGAIN PUNISHING STUDENTS WHO CONSIDER THEMSELVES

Transcript Highlights:

• bill that not only explicitly prohibits state courts from reviewing its constitutionality, but also punishes
• SB 2880 is not about punishing Big Pharma.
• Instead of trying to punish anyone assisting women in obtaining some autonomy over their bodies, we should

Transcript Highlights:

• Possible, you know, punishing what punishment those members should receive if they're acting in concert
• But from an evidentiary standpoint, it would probably only come in during the punishment phase.

Bills: SB2199, SB2200, SB2201, SB2949, SB2332

Keywords: overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route

Transcript Highlights:

• I don't want to punish a hardworking mom or dad or, or whatever.
• And like I said, I don't, I'm not trying to punish these kids or punish parents or anything.

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• Bill SB3031 by Huffman relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault.
• He's asking that you only punish if you're a good shot.
• I'm asking that you punish if you're a bad shot, but you tried to shoot the car.
• We should stop the bad behavior using the punishments we have currently in place.
• But she's trying to make it a first-degree felony, and I disagree with the level of punishment.

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB10, SB2581, SB2570, SB3031, SB24, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SCR5, SCR32, SB4, SB23, SB1762, SB34, SB60, SB706, SB1814, SB1220, SB523, SB565, SB1253, SB840, SB764, SB2383, SB2155, SB1535, SB1423, SB1566, SB1804, SB1728, SB1816, SB1952, SB75, SB2068, SB1455, SB213, SB627, SB2037, SB670, SB896, SB917, SB1184, SB971, SB1255, SB1261, SB1283, SB991, SB1733, SB21, SB231, SB739, SB1252, SB1371, SB646, SB3, SCR27, SB552, SB1405, SB1948, SB243, SJR1, SB31, SB33, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB10, SB2581, SB2570, SB3031, SB24, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SCR5, SCR32, SB546, SB647, SB648, SB1493, SB1709, SB2001, HB5669, HB3115, HB5655, HB5675, HB5689, HB5690, HB5653, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB2775, HB33, HB 12, HB148

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• They must have been charged with an offense punishable by a life sentence.
• And that is a treatment, not punishment.
• No one should be punished for actions they had no ability to discern.
• No one should be punished more severely because they also have a disability.
• No one should be punished for actions they had no ability to discern.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• ,</c> choose hope over permanent punishment, choose hope over permanent punishment, we<00:54:12.960><
• It's true, and they need to be punished for that.
• It's true, and they need to be punished for that.
• It's true, and they need to be punished for that.
• </c> It's true and they need to be punished It's true and they need to be punished for<02:15:59.040><

Keywords: 981, all

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• </c> become a class A misdemeanor, punishable become a class A misdemeanor, punishable by<00:40:09.839
• And the only punishment for first-degree murder is life without parole. Correct. Thank you.
• Um, and that child was consequently punished by being suspended and transferred to a different school
• Punished by being suspended and transferred to a different school where he had to finish sixth grade.
• </c><02:14:36.719><c> from</c> one who was blamed and punished from one who was blamed and punished from

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• sent back to the committees because one of the discrepancies in this committee was that corporal punishment
• And one more thing: the corporal punishment is removed out of the bill.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Government Efficiency met in executive session to consider Senate Bill 889, with discussion focused on combining SB 889 with SB 890 as cleanup legislation. Members explained that the House committee substitute would restore language on corporal punishment and remove proposed language related to horse wagering/pari-mutuel betting, which the Rules Chair had requested be taken out. Several members asked for clarification on the horse betting language, and it was explained that removing the restriction could expose Missouri to litigation similar to a Michigan case involving Twin Spires. During discussion, one member objected to the repeated committee referrals and said the floor should decide the issue, while another noted long-standing efforts to address horse racing language. After debate, the committee adopted the House Committee substitute and then voted on the House Committee substitute for Senate substitute for Senate Bill 889. The motion to do pass prevailed by a vote of 9 ayes, 5 noes, and 1 present. The committee then adjourned, concluding the hearing on Government Efficiency.

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• This legislation aims to effectively punish violent and habitual youth inmates while providing treatment
• Punished too little, and they've gotten away with it. Punished too much...
• Punished too little, and they've gotten away with it. Punished too much, and they're angry.
• One is punishment, one is the hope of reform, and the other one is to keep the rest of us safe.
• Going to the adult system and punishing me didn't fix this for me. It didn't heal me.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all