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• knows that people are seeing what his administration and the Republican Congress are doing, and they hate
• radical and illegal redistricting scheme is all about Donald Trump not being held accountable for his crimes
• Hate what is happening. Republicans and Democrats alike.

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• who's 18, if they commit a... ...took into consideration that somebody who's 18, if they commit a crime
• I am always open to conversations that increase penalties for violent crimes, regardless of the age,
• I think that our prosecutors in the state have discretion to make those charging decisions when crimes
• I hate that we do this every year. So please vote no on this. Thank you. Any further debate?
• In fact, any sexualized depiction of a minor is a crime, and we must call it what it truly is.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill restores the rights of adults 18 and older, emphasizing constitutional rights, military service, voting, jury duty, and parental responsibility. Opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates and several members, cited Parkland and the recent FSU shooting, argued that people under 21 are still developing and more impulsive, and said the current law helps protect public safety. After extensive debate and public testimony on both sides, the committee voted 11-5 to report HB 133 favorably. The committee then considered PCS for HB 35, which adds driving without a valid license to the offenses that can lead to habitual traffic offender designation and is named Isaiah’s Law in memory of a child killed by an unlicensed driver. Supporters said it addresses repeat dangerous conduct and should help prevent similar tragedies. One member questioned whether it was a knee-jerk response, while others said it was a reasonable accountability measure. The PCS passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 245, which updates Florida law to use more accurate terminology for child sexual abuse material rather than “child pornography,” and includes related technical corrections. The sponsor said the change better reflects the seriousness of the crime and asked whether the bill also covered AI-generated material; the sponsor said the statute already addresses such references. After a technical amendment was adopted, the bill passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. The chair also reminded members to maintain respect toward public witnesses and each other before adjourning the meeting.

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• Crime is not a concern in Singapore.
• Crime is not a concern in Singapore.
• Crime is not a concern in Singapore.
• crime, which was already microscopic. crime, which was already microscopic. it's<00:55:35.920>
• Obviously a very increase in crime?

Bills: HB1952, HB1951, HB1929, HB2497, HB2208, HB2572, HB1953, HB2551, HB2549, HB1737, HB1628, HB1769, HB2493, HB2264, HB1997, HB2168, HB2427, HB1805, HB2180, HB2184, HB2219, HB2469, HB2233, HB2519, HB2141, HB1904, HB2201, HB2410, HB2007, HB2385, HB2444, HB2349, HB2235, HB1872, HB2416, HB2291, HB2292, HB2263, HB2359, HB2455, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB1648, HB2164, HB2323, HB1825, HB2172, HB1888, HB2005, HB2387, HB2358, HB2119, HB2276, HB2472, HB1714, HB2325, HB1541, HB1960, HB2140, HB2315, HB2367, HB2388, HB1696, HB2333, HB2138, HB2332, HB2283, HB2059, HB2057, HB2589, HB2417, HB2337, HB1588, HB2217, HB2020, HB1915, HB1742, HB2026, HB1965, HB1546, HB2360, HB1563, HB1749, HB2614, HB1511, HB1753, HB1849, HB1641, HB2161, HB2194, HB1721, HB2284, HB2188, HB1897, HB1880, HB1573, HB1876, HB20, HB2137

Keywords: HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species

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• And then if those individuals were arrested for certain crimes that are disqualifying—these crimes are
• And then if those individuals were arrested for certain crimes that are disqualifying—these crimes are
• And then if those individuals were arrested for certain crimes that are disqualifying—these crimes are
• And then if those individuals were arrested for certain crimes that are disqualifying—these crimes are
• And then if those individuals were arrested for certain crimes that are disqualifying—these crimes are

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

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• SB 17 is a gun crime prevention bill.
• SB 17 is a gun crime prevention bill.
• pipeline rather than random crime.
• SB 17 recognizes that most traced gun crimes, crime guns, are bought in state.
• Four or five traceable guns linked to New Mexico crimes were purchased. used in crimes.

Bills: SB48, HB250, SB17

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation

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• An act relating to crimes and punishments.
• When they commit a crime, they can go over the court system and be adjudicated as an adult at any age
• Another quote: I don't want that kind of problem or hate in our community. There's no place for it.
• It's hate. It's rhetoric.
• My life has never been improved by being mean or hateful. To a trans person.

Bills: SB1687, HB1687, HB4431, HB2894, HB2979, HB3262, HB3298, HB3369, HB3431, HB3462, SB1226, SB1876, SB1916, SB1920, HB3467, HB3498, HB3500, HB3521, HB3581, HB3650, HB3673, HB3764, HB3767, HB3781, HB3800, HB3831, HB3834, HB3941, HB2749, HB3970, HB3972, HB3979, HB3980, HB3981, HB3996, HB4095, HB4104, HB4191, HB4248, HB4298, HB4338, HB4427, HB4428, HJR1023, HB3660, HB3718, HB4326, HB3443, HB3880, HB3649, HB3000, SB1651, SB504, SB372, SB1326, SB1633, SB248, SB1242, SB1238, SB423, SB1989, SB1286, SB904, SB1213, SB1216, SB1827, SB65, SB1390, SB259, SB1944, SB540, SB2139, SB346, SB1595, SB1400, SB1555, SB1209, SB2110, SB1670, SB1061, SB2104, HR1057, SB1946, SB1734, SB1316, SB1360, SB1557, SB1684, SB2049, SB1410, SB2011, SB1437, SB1204, SB1732, SB1775, SB2084, SB1380, SB1572, SB1772, SB1224, SB710, SB1338, SB1266, SB1303, SB1307, SB1562, SB1794, SB1191, SB1983, SB1832, SB1448, SB1534, SB1593, SB1597, SB1630, SB1489, SB1726, SB1796, SB1806, SB1877, SB1451, SB1553, SB1632, SB1423, SB1425, SB1502, SB2180, SB1725, SB2182, HB3003, HB3004, HB4434, HB4324, HB4342, HB2137, HB4432, SJR50, SJR52, SJR53

Keywords: driver licenses, exam proctor, Service Oklahoma, commercial training, background checks, advance directive, advance health care directive, health care proxy, medical power of attorney, durable power of attorney for health care, living will, surrogate decision-maker, default surrogate, health care agent, capacity determination, supported decision making, mental health directive, psychiatric advance directive, end-of-life care, life-sustaining treatment

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• I was incarcerated for 30 years for a crime I did not commit.
• After filing a crime I did not commit.
• Is that grounds consistent with innocence or is that DNA that's not even germane to the crime scene?
• that's not even germanine to the crime that's not even germanine to the crime scene?
• to use the term, but an adversarial hate to use the term, but an adversarial process<00:36:42.400>

Bills: HB1997, HB2343, HB2566, HB2493

Keywords: students with disabilities, individualized education programs, emergency plans, evacuation procedures, support services, Hawaii education law, HB2343, Maui State Veterans Home, veterans home, veterans, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, Alzheimer's care, respite care, assimilate, transfer deadline, Act 99, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1997, which would require IEPs for students with disabilities to include individualized emergency accommodations and evacuation supports. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended amendments to explicitly include students with Section 504 plans and to change references from “department schools” to “public schools” so charter school students are covered. Testimony in support came from disability advocates and several individuals, including Peter Fritz, who said emergency evacuation planning should be made explicit because it is not clearly required by federal law, and Ka Swan, who emphasized student safety during emergencies. No vote or final action was taken on the bill in the transcript. The committee then took up House Bill 2343, relating to the Maui State Veterans Home. The measure would repeal a deadline for transferring the home to a state agency with a Maui affiliation and instead require the transfer to occur as soon as practicable. The Department of Defense, the Office of Veterans Services, HHSC Oahu Region, and several individuals testified in support. Committee members asked whether a more definite deadline should be used, but the department said the open-ended language was preferable because the Maui entity is not yet ready and Oahu is currently providing oversight. No vote or final action was recorded. House Bill 2566, authorizing special license plates for Hawaii Civil Air Patrol members, was also heard. The City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services testified in opposition, while Johnny Perry testified in support. The committee did not take a vote in the transcript. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2493 on wrongful imprisonment compensation procedures. The Attorney General’s office opposed the bill, arguing it would create an automatic payment mechanism without a sufficient finding of actual innocence, could trigger payments within five days of dismissal, and raised concerns about insufficient time for prosecution review and about funding and appropriation issues. Supporters, including people who said they had been wrongfully convicted and later found actually innocent, argued the bill would reduce delays and help released individuals survive while awaiting compensation. Judiciary staff requested technical amendments and said operational details still needed review. Members questioned the AG about the meaning of “actual innocence,” burden shifting, and whether the bill would better define the standard, but no vote or final action was taken.

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• , enhancing Florida law enforcement crime databases, law enforcement mental health and wellness, and
• Next, we have criminal alien detection and crime suppression.
• There's different types of crimes that occur within those organizations.
• You also have organized schemes to defraud and different types of crimes that they're involved with.
• My question for you is, I hate these silly nicknames. I apologize.

Summary: The committee received a presentation on the Governor’s fiscal year 2026-2027 public safety budget, which totals $8.2 billion for the public safety silo and includes funding for the Departments of Law Enforcement, Juvenile Justice, and Corrections, along with courts and legal affairs. The Governor’s Office highlighted recurring reductions and vacancy eliminations, while agency heads outlined their major requests: FDLE sought funding for fentanyl enforcement, career offender registry staffing, alert-system upgrades, alcohol testing modernization, officer wellness, criminal intelligence, and immigration-related intelligence work; DJJ requested money for the Florida Scholars Academy, uniforms, residential services, a new Broward detention center, and facility maintenance; and DOC requested major increases for officer pay, additional staff, facility construction and maintenance, communications upgrades, inmate health care, pharmaceuticals, and food service. Members questioned FDLE about immigration enforcement and public records burdens, and DOC about staffing, capacity, mental health services, contraband, housing, and whether prison beds were being used for immigration detainees. Public testimony also urged better prison conditions and basic necessities for incarcerated people. The committee then took up and reported favorably CS/SB 156, the Jason Rayner Act, which would strengthen penalties and clarify that a person may not resist an officer with violence when the officer is performing official duties. An amendment conforming the bill to House language was adopted, and the bill passed with Senator Smith voting no. The committee also adopted an amendment and reported favorably CS/SB 54, which concerns use of substances affecting cognitive function and limits certain medical-record disclosures to information relevant to investigations of violent offenders; Senator Smith voted no on that measure as well. Next, the committee considered Senator Berman’s bills on domestic and dating violence. CS/SB 296 would direct a study of a secure web-based alert platform for victims, including a discreet phone-number/code system and geolocation support, and would expand the Address Confidentiality Program to dating-violence victims. The bill drew emotional support testimony from survivors and advocates describing the dangers victims face when trying to leave abusive situations, and it was reported favorably. Its companion, CS/SB 298, would extend public-records protections in the Address Confidentiality Program to dating-violence victims; it was also reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• A crime was mostly used by the board people.
• And then lastly, on the screen for crimes against children, And then lastly, on the screen for crimes
• Florida's crime data collection has mostly been unchanged.
• According to the crime definitions provided by the National ucr program.
• This includes data on use of force law enforcement officers killed or assaulted hate crimes, domestic

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Monitoring does not prevent the crime.
• They may know where he is, but the crime is still committed.
• If I can appeal to your common sense, let's be smart on crime.
• What if the next crime is a murder or something really tragic?
• They really don't do anything to reduce crimes.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I have statistics that IRPOs don't reduce violent crime.
• We're actually bent on committing that crime. So who, who?
• It took an additional crime to pursue the necessary punishment for another crime.
• Children are particularly vulnerable for those kinds of crimes.
• We should be tough on crime.

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• To victims of crime. Previously, TDCJ distributed funds directly.
• crimes.
• crimes as well.
• And you commit the same crime again and you're reincarcerated.
• So depending upon whether that particular crime that you're, you're speaking of is a guideline crime,

Bills: HB153

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• And ask yourselves, do you really want to lead with hate or love in your heart?
• remember that in 1985, this legislature gave the Attorney general authority to prosecute election crimes
• Uh, that's who was in charge when the attorney general was given authority to prosecute election crimes
• Many times election crimes are seen as vague or, or fleeting or, or not real.

Bills: SB 10, SB 8, SB 15, SB 12, SB 6, SB 13, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, election laws, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, criminal prosecution, jurisdiction, hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids

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• Clear, it is not about hate. It is not about fear. And it's not right-wing talking points.
• Hi, my name is Anna Martinez, and I strongly oppose these hateful bills. Thank you.
• I'm the mom of two daughters, and I strongly oppose this hateful, disgusting bill. Thank you. Mr.
• This is not hateful or unkind; this is reality.
• I strongly oppose this vile, disgusting, and hateful bill. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The crime was never solved.
• Um a carjacking ensued in 2021 a crime.
• > American<00:58:24.000> colonies hated rits spurred the American colonies hated rits spurred
• and surveiled as suspects of a crime and surveiled as suspects of a crime that<01:08:05.680>
• ,<01:27:02.159> the am suspected of committing a crime, the am suspected of committing a crime

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee continued its hearing on enforcement and compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, first taking additional public testimony from Melissa Zimmerman and Matt Senot of the East Side Corridor residents in Owatonna. They described submitting roughly two dozen data requests across several government entities related to a proposed highway project, saying some agencies responded but others did not, and that even after they substantially prevailed in a data practices complaint and the court imposed a maximum civil penalty, they still did not receive meaningful access to the records. Zimmerman said the lack of access harmed their ability to comment on the project’s environmental review, and both witnesses argued that the law needs stronger enforcement, realistic timelines, better communication, and more accessible remedies for requesters who cannot afford repeated litigation. They also raised practical barriers such as inaccessible file formats, missing software on a county-provided laptop, and the need for electronic delivery options. The committee then heard from Eric Johnson of Anoka County, who testified about Chapter 13 issues involving third-party polygraph data used in probation monitoring. He argued that when the state relies on third-party-generated summaries, the responsible authority’s obligations for access, retention, and correction are unclear, and there is no effective remedy when the third party does not respond. Johnson said the county directed him to seek raw data from the third party, which had not responded, and he warned that short retention periods can make data subject rights unenforceable if the records are destroyed before a request is resolved. Members asked about statutory citations and retention schedules, and several commented that the issue may warrant review of data-retention rules. During member discussion, legislators broadly agreed that the Data Practices Act’s enforcement mechanisms are not working well enough and that many requesters cannot afford to pursue administrative or court remedies. Co-Chair Scott suggested staff compile the testimony into a report to identify possible legislative fixes, while Senator Lucero said there may be some “low-hanging fruit” that could be addressed quickly in the short session. The chair also floated the idea of involving the Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution in a mediation role to improve communication and reduce gridlock, though members noted that any process would still need to produce results consistent with the law. The committee then moved on to its next agenda item, a discussion of the BCA Fusion Center and its annual reporting requirements.

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• And I hate to interrupt you this quick, but um these guys are handing out the amendment.
• And what I and you people actually cut the checks and stuff, so I hate to throw something in front of
• So, I hate to do something implemented.
• So, I hate to do something to<00:52:16.400> further<00:52:16.720> impede<00:52:17.200><
• Um but I what's some kind of a crime.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I don't know who's going to ever pay the price for these crimes, frankly, but the lawyer who gave the
• So I got used to the 'I hate your bill.' I'm like, okay, but let's talk about it.
• So I got used to the I hate your bill. I'm like, okay, but let's talk about it.
• It's not a crime to be in a gang.
• Gangs are punished, or if you commit a crime while in a gang, there's a criminal enhancement.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.

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• It retains all the features that law enforcement needs to fight crime with license plate reader data,
• It retains all the features that law enforcement needs to fight crime with license plate reader data,
• precludes it, but I have one of these cameras pointed at the entrance to my neighborhood to fight crime
• as<00:30:57.440> KYTC<00:30:58.399> and<00:30:58.559> I<00:30:58.720> hate
• to speak for them and as KYTC and I hate to speak for them but<00:31:00.000> is<00:31:00.159>

Keywords: 958, all

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• Christian Cochran, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Right on Crime, waving in support.
• Georgia passed the law recognizing domestic violence as extenuating circumstances in certain crimes.
• Who have been convicted of a crime, and not all sex offenses are created equal, that we are going to
• Number one, make that a crime or make it a more egregious crime than prohibiting them from being near
• All of us should be protected from the heinous crimes that can be committed.

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.

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• of thing um if I've committed the crime of thing um if I've committed the crime physically<02:26
• While with the major crime unit, I was strictly crime scenes.
• > was<04:05:18.120> strictly with the major crime unit I was strictly with the major crime
• would uh be of the opinion that a crime would uh be of the opinion that a crime has<05:31:47.320
• committed or that evidence of a crime committed or that evidence of a crime exist<05:31:51.600><

Keywords: 1189, house, all