Transcript Highlights:

• When leaders of the Oath Keepers, a domestic violent extremist group, were prosecuted for seditious conspiracy
• Martin, attended an event with Mahel Cusinelli, members of the Oath Keepers, and other January 6th offenders
• that day were, of course, the president. pardons of 1,550 people, including hundreds of those who violently
• They are pardoning violent criminals who attack cops.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: nomination, Patrick Davis, Assistant Attorney General, Ed Martin, January 6th, public testimony

Summary: This meeting focused primarily on the nomination of Patrick Davis to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs. Members discussed Mr. Davis's qualifications and experience, emphasizing his commitment to effectively serving the American public and working collaboratively with Congress. The committee also briefly revisited the nominations of John Eisenberg and Brett Shumate but decided to hold them over until the next meeting. Additionally, concerns regarding the nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia were raised, particularly regarding his past statements and conduct related to the January 6th insurrection and its aftermath. The discussion highlighted the importance of reviewing Mr. Martin's responses to various questions before proceeding with a vote on his nomination.

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• Just one example was the Trump pardons of the violent offenders from January 6, which we were told would
• How violent are the people he pardoned?
• We've seen such an uptick in violent crime.
• Meanwhile, the President, we know, has pardoned all of these violent felons.
• Put the violent January 6th insurrectionists behind bars.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• Um, and there are specific statutes that, uh, give us the authority to investigate the violent crimes
• Uh, and there are specific statutes that, uh, give us the authority to investigate the violent crimes
• Diversion probation for juveniles is typically for first-time offenders or low-level misdemeanor crimes
• Diversion probation for juveniles is typically for first-time offenders or low-level misdemeanor crimes
• juvenile crime and I understand violent juvenile crime and I understand but<04:13:34.800><c> uh</c><

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Tribal Relations

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• And how do you handle juvenile offenders?
• I think he should be a registered sex offender.
• And how do you handle juvenile offenders?
• I think he should be a registered sex offender.
• Like, it's not just a label of a sex offender or, you know, prison time.

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee first deferred HB 374 without objection. It then heard SB 46, which creates the crime of unlawful operation of a group home aimed at protecting vulnerable adults living in unsafe, unlicensed residences where operators control residents’ assets. The Attorney General’s office described severe neglect and exploitation in some homes, while the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center opposed the bill over concerns it could create confusion, criminalize legitimate recovery or disability housing, and chill protected housing arrangements. After discussion, including assurances that the bill was narrowly targeted at bad actors, the committee reported SB 46 favorably. The committee next took up HB 276, which sets a statewide minimum bail amount for certain sexual offenses against minors. Testimony from a victim’s mother and an anti-trafficking expert supported the bill as a way to keep dangerous offenders detained and protect children, while members debated whether the original $50,000 minimum was too low and could be treated as a benchmark. The committee amended the bill in committee to raise the minimum to $1 million and to add human trafficking involving a victim under 18 to the covered offenses, then reported HB 276 favorably as amended. Members then heard SB 42 and SB 110, both addressing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. SB 42 expands the definition of child sexual abuse material to include digital and AI-generated depictions, while SB 110 prohibits using a child’s image to train AI to produce such material. The Attorney General’s office and survivor advocates supported the measures as necessary updates to keep pace with technology and protect children; the committee reported both bills favorably. HB 998, dealing with forensic medical exams and reimbursement for domestic violence victims, especially strangulation cases, was also heard and amended to remove human trafficking references and set implementation steps; advocates said the bill would improve evidence collection and reimbursement, and it was reported favorably with amendments. Finally, the committee heard SB 51 on fraudulent representation of military service or awards, which was supported as a tool to address stolen valor and was reported favorably, and HB 323 on notification and reporting of inmate deaths, which was presented as a transparency measure after a family testified about learning of a relative’s death from the news rather than the facility.

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• extreme mass deportation machine violent extreme mass deportation machine that<00:32:05.279><c> has<
• Donald Trump promised to target violent felons who are here illegally.
• </c> Donald Trump promised to target violent Donald Trump promised to target violent felons<00:33:09.200
• I don't think there's an endless list before they just don't want to offend their radical base. Mr.
• </c> before they just don't want to offend before they just don't want to offend their<00:48:06.240><

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• </c> situations that could lead to violent situations that could lead to violent outcomes.<00:30:15.919
• </c> increases the potential for violent increases the potential for violent outcomes. outcomes. outcomes
• The offender knew where stalking order.
• Police are focusing on offender accountability.
• Police are focusing on offender accountability.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• Also, the reduction of the probation terms for non-violent Class C felonies from 4 years to 3 years.
• Also, the reduction of the probation terms for non-violent Class C felonies from 4 years to 3 years.
• Also, the reduction of the probation terms for non-violent Class C felonies from 4 years to 3 years.
• We believe that criminal justice reform must not only serve the interest of offenders, but must also
• What, um, is there a way to differentiate between violent and non-violent for misdemeanor convictions

Bills: SB2041

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The committees heard SB 2041, which would repeal the Land Court, transfer its functions to the Bureau of Conveyances, and create a working group to recommend implementation. DLNR and Judiciary stood on their written testimony, while Realtors supported the bill and one testifier raised concerns about the loss of judicial authority, title disputes, adverse possession, and possible effects on Kuleana lands. Members questioned whether property could be deregistered and what the legal consequences would be, and the Bureau of Conveyances said deregistration is already available but burdensome. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by both committees. The Judiciary Committee then heard SB 2247, which restricts certain governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed executive branch employees from participating in campaign fundraising. The State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill as a way to curb pay-to-play concerns and the appearance of undue influence, and several advocacy and civic groups also testified in support, with one person opposing. The committee agreed to amend the bill so the restrictions apply only after confirmation and continue until the person leaves the covered position. The committee voted to pass SB 2247 with amendments. Finally, the Judiciary Committee heard SB 2143, which would make the Attorney General the interim Chief Election Officer if that office becomes vacant until the Elections Commission appoints a replacement. Supporters argued the bill would provide continuity, prevent delays in certifying election results, and protect election integrity; opponents argued it would politicize the office, create a conflict of interest, and was unnecessary because current law already provides a process for filling vacancies. Testimony was extensive and sharply divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript provided does not include a final vote or action on SB 2143.

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• Reach research shows a strong link between animal abuse and other violent crimes, including domestic
• requirements for objective for guidelines, development established by the Florida Commission on Offender
• For the past 7 years, I've been a pro representative before the Florida Commission on Offender Review
• After 2 years, only one name appeared and because offenders simply expunge the records, there was no
• And many of even alleges students are violent, Spencer hateful and that there dangers other students

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• It is the law to register as a sex offender and do so on time.
• or for failure to register as a kidnapping offender.
• sex offenders.
• Sexually violent predators on McNeil Island are sexually violent predators, and they're already subject
• General offender profile studies note that many Washington sex offenders, especially child molesters,

Summary: The committee first heard Substitute House Bill 1128, which would create a Child Care Workforce Standards Board within the Department of Labor and Industries to study child care workforce conditions and make recommendations on employment standards. Staff explained that the proposed second substitute narrows the board’s role from setting enforceable standards to making recommendations, with estimated ongoing costs for L&I staffing and smaller costs for board member stipends and possible DCYF support. Supporters, including child care providers, SEIU 925, and labor representatives, said the bill would help address understaffing, low wages, and retention problems; opponents, including child care industry groups and private schools, argued it duplicates existing work, adds bureaucracy, and creates unfunded costs. No vote was taken in the hearing. The committee then heard Second Substitute House Bill 1634, which would direct OSPI and ESDs to develop a technical assistance and training framework to help schools coordinate student behavioral health supports. Staff said the bill aligns with the Washington Thriving Strategic Plan and could largely be implemented with existing work and limited additional costs, though DOH would need some support. Testifiers from behavioral health and school counseling fields described severe youth mental health needs and urged passage, and OSPI said the work is doable with current resources. The committee also heard Substitute House Bill 2636, which would create a public education review advisory council to recommend K-12 policies and funding provisions for JLARC review; staff described JLARC, OSPI, and State Board costs, and no public testimony was offered. The committee next heard House Bill 1316, which would expand the Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness program so additional university campuses can access funding. The sponsor said the program has strong retention outcomes, and student advocates testified that campuses such as UW Bothell need access to already appropriated funds for emergency aid, food pantries, and case management. Staff then briefed Substitute House Bill 2474, which would allow the Student Achievement Council Tuition Recovery Trust Fund to be used for refunds tied to broader consumer protection violations, with no expected fiscal impact; there was no testimony. The committee also heard Substitute House Bill 2365 on digital equity, which would expand the Broadband Office’s role, revise the digital equity forum, and rename the grant program; supporters emphasized rural access, affordability, and the loss of federal digital equity funding, while staff estimated significant Commerce staffing costs and some additional agency impacts. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2401, creating a Washington State Boys and Men Commission contingent on non-state funding, with staff outlining OFM startup and fundraising costs and an estimated operating budget if fully funded. Supporters said boys and men face mental health, education, and mentorship gaps and that the commission would improve coordination; the bill drew testimony from rural school leaders, nonprofit advocates, and community members. The committee then heard Substitute House Bill 2475 on language access, which would require the Office of Equity to develop uniform language-access guidelines and a report on interpreter and translator shortages; staff said the office could absorb the work but other agency and local government impacts were uncertain. Substitute House Bill 2517, on permitting for high-capacity transit, would let regional transit authorities apply for permits earlier and streamline land-use processes; Sound Transit and the sponsor said it would speed delivery of major projects, while staff estimated Commerce technical-assistance costs and possible local government impacts. The last bill heard was Substitute House Bill 2145 on the 340B drug pricing program, which would bar manufacturers from restricting contract-pharmacy access and require reporting to DOH; supporters said it protects safety-net providers and patient services, while opponents warned of higher costs for employers, state health plans, and litigation burdens. No final committee action or votes were recorded in the transcript.

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• Um, this is a bill that deals with registered sex offenders loitering in areas that are frequented by
• Um, if a registered sex offender is a level two or tier three under RSA 6515.
• Um and and I sex offender to go outside.
• And it's just we need to do what we need to do to stop this before it gets more and more violent.
• And it's just we need to do what we need to do to stop this before it gets more and more violent.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:

• We are ensuring that victims of juvenile offenders have the same opportunity to have their voices heard
• I have seen firsthand the truth in these numbers. or know how long an offender engages in this behavior
• because too many end with the offender escalating to an.
• And a short stint in custody isn't going to deter that offender.
• Victim...violent crime is both a personal... and a public safety issue, and by continuing to improve

Bills: SB251 , SB608 , SB487 , SB535 , SB761 , SB955 , SB957 , SB958 , SB988 , SB990 , SB1019 , SB1021 , SB1120

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:

• A lot of offenders don't want us to know their address.
• A lot of offenders don't want us to know their address.
• These are people who are very violent or have a history of violence.
• These are people who are very violent or have a history of violence.
• These are people who are very violent or have a history of violence.

Bills: HB389 , HB1166 , HB1510 , HB1541 , HB1605 , HB1661 , HB1663 , HB1678 , HB1769 , HB1785 , HB1801 , HB1802 , HB1815 , HB1824 , HB1838 , HB1840 , HB1853 , HB1860 , HB1891 , HB1952 , HB1960 , HB1969 , HB1970 , HB1972 , HB1976 , HB2050 , HB2094 , HB2104 , HB2158 , HB2165 , HB2171 , HB2208 , HB2246 , HB2271 , HB2300 , HB2310 , HB2315 , HB2319 , HB2338 , HB2339 , HB2343 , HB2443 , HB2498 , HB2551 , HB2599 , HB2606 , SB17 , SB83 , SB99 , SB148 , SB411 , SB709 , SB847 , SB874 , SB888 , SB1032 , SB1166 , SB2001 , SB2014 , SB2031 , SB2041 , SB2050 , SB2057 , SB2061 , SB2074 , SB2075 , SB2089 , SB2095 , SB2101 , SB2102 , SB2108 , SB2109 , SB2110 , SB2125 , SB2135 , SB2138 , SB2140 , SB2146 , SB2151 , SB2152 , SB2175 , SB2203 , SB2239 , SB2246 , SB2247 , SB2253 , SB2261 , SB2268 , SB2271 , SB2272 , SB2320 , SB2340 , SB2347 , SB2353 , SB2363 , SB2367 , SB2372 , SB2376 , SB2386

Transcript Highlights:

• All our clients are sexually violent predators, all have been convicted of at least two sexually violent
• We provide not only the sex offender treatment that's provided up there, but the general... with GED.
• offenders.
• The sex offender civil commitment program for the for the state for us at this point, so she is very
• We've got, when we're talking about more violent... Offenses going up there.

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article II

Transcript Highlights:

• do you have concerns that your mission, rehabilitation, and preventing, as much as we can, repeat offenders
• Yeah, but you could create, for example, the most dangerous people—I don't want to say offenders because
• </c><00:49:17.920><c> want</c><00:49:18.000><c> to</c><00:49:18.079><c> say</c><00:49:18.240><c> offenders
• </c> people I don't want to say offenders people I don't want to say offenders because<00:49:18.800><
• So people that are C5 dangerous serious<00:49:42.000><c> offenders</c><00:49:42.559><c> that</c><00:49

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:

• It simply recognizes that domestic violent cases are different.
• Voting no is a decision to take that discretion away even in these cases with victims and violent offenders
• Voting no is a decision to take that discretion away even in these cases with victims and violent offenders
• </c> domestic violent cases are different. domestic violent cases are different.
• </c><01:27:42.800><c> offenders.

Transcript Highlights:

• At present, the only two exclusions from the program are offenders who are not eligible for parole and
• offenders convicted of a capital or a class A felony.
• inmate had previously been convicted of two or more offenses that would classify him or her as a violent
• > or</c><00:08:22.160><c> her</c><00:08:22.319><c> as</c><00:08:22.560><c> a</c><00:08:22.720><c> violent
• felon under KRS him or her as a violent felon under KRS 439.3401 or<00:08:28.879><c> that</c><00:08:

Transcript Highlights:

• Since the repeal of our juvenile curfew law, counties across Texas have reported an uptick in violent
• Intervening before these kids commit a violent crime that they will regret for the rest of their lives
• unlawful possession, as well as unauthorized use of stolen vehicles, with juveniles as suspects, offenders
• Yet, he had very good outcomes for young people who had more to lose, like those with violent offenses
• crimes, including involuntary manslaughter, whether it’s impaired driving leading to... fatalities or violent

Bills: HB1511 , HB1831 , HB1988 , HB2147 , HB2234

Committee: House S/C on Juvenile Justice

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><02:20:20.880><c> es</c><02:20:21.080><c> like</c> not to offend es like not to offend es like burglary
• </c><06:07:03.600><c> mentally</c> acts committed by the violently mentally acts committed by the violently
• </c><06:08:16.520><c> aggressions</c> act out their violent aggressions act out their violent aggressions
• <06:08:53.520><c> mentally</c> violently mentally violently mentally ill<06:08:55.440><c> please</c><
• </c> work on the real problem of violently work on the real problem of violently mentally<06:09:07.320

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:

• Research shows a strong link between animal abuse and other violent crimes, including domestic violence
• For the past seven years, I've been a parole representative before the Florida Commission on Offender
• ... ...that status offenders require different treatment than delinquent youth.
• After two years, only one name appeared because offenders simply expung the records.
• Because offenders simply expunge the records. There was no accountability.

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee took up a full agenda of criminal justice and related bills, beginning with SB 1180 on AI-generated sexual images. Senator Gates explained the bill was prompted by an Escambia County case involving deepfake pornography created from images of teenage girls, and a student victim testified in support. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Members then approved SB 500, creating a Spectrum Alert system and related training for missing children with autism; SB 726, making swatting offenders liable for prosecution, investigation, and restitution costs; and SB 494, which would create a statewide animal abuse database, after extensive support testimony from shelters, law enforcement, and animal welfare advocates. SB 964, revising objective parole guidelines to account for rehabilitation and program participation, also passed after testimony from supporters of parole reform and compassionate release. The committee next approved SB 1344, a juvenile justice cleanup bill with a delete-all amendment that updated truancy, CINS, detention risk assessment, and other juvenile justice provisions. SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding and allowing impoundment of involved vehicles, was reported favorably after limited opposition and support from law enforcement-related groups. SB 1136, increasing penalties for offenses involving minors and clarifying that ignorance of a victim’s age is not a defense, also passed after testimony from law enforcement supporters and two speakers opposed. SB 1660, on prostitution, drew the most extensive public comment: the sponsor said it was intended to distinguish trafficking victims from willing participants and shift penalties toward buyers and facilitators, while survivors, prosecutors, and advocates debated whether the substitute amendment would improperly criminalize prostituted persons; the committee ultimately adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then approved SB 1828, making trespass at large ticketed events and certain secured locations a felony, with discussion focused on crowd control and public safety at major events. SB 1386, increasing penalties for assault and battery on utility workers and adding propane workers through an amendment, passed with broad support. SB 612, closing a loophole so minors who distribute deadly drugs like fentanyl can be charged with murder in certain cases, was reported favorably after testimony from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and opposition from civil liberties groups. SB 814, which would allow firearms on college campuses and at school-sponsored events, drew strong opposition from students and faculty and was reported unfavorably. Finally, the committee began SB 1604 on corrections with a delete-all amendment that addressed filing deadlines for DOC-related claims, execution-method language, tracking devices, involuntary treatment, and parole-related statutory cleanup; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• That means it solved crimes at a worse rate for both violent crimes and property crimes in 2024 than
• I respectfully, but seriously, oppose this protection of violent offenders, because that's what it will
• These violent offenders don't deserve this kind of protection.
• Violent offenders don't deserve this kind of protection, which is what this bill— I don't think that's

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee met first as a subcommittee due to the lack of a quorum, then later obtained a quorum and took up several bills. The committee heard SB 1064, which would reduce the frequency of Clean Truck Check testing for low-use heavy-duty vehicles; supporters said it would ease burdens on rural agricultural businesses, while clean air advocates opposed it as weakening an important emissions program. The bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The committee also heard SB 1174, which would give Caltrans bid preferences to construction firms with employee stock ownership plans; supporters argued it would build worker wealth and improve project quality, while contractor groups opposed it as likely to raise costs and reduce competition. That bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The consent calendar items SB 607, SB 962, and SB 990 were also approved. The committee then heard SB 1279, which would allow Long Beach to place additional speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway. Long Beach officials and several safety and advocacy groups supported the bill, citing high fatality rates and repeated pedestrian crashes on that corridor, while some members raised concerns about fines, affordability, and whether cameras would address pedestrian-related collisions. The bill passed as amended to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1213, the Clean Truck Transportation Act, would require more price transparency for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission truck incentives and direct agencies to explore alternative financing tools; supporters said it would improve affordability and competition, while one manufacturer and the trucking association raised implementation concerns. It passed to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would tighten rules for automated license plate reader use by limiting retention to 30 days, requiring audits and training, and restricting access and hot list use. Privacy advocates supported the bill as overdue accountability, while law enforcement groups argued the retention limit would hinder investigations and that some technical definitions needed work. The bill passed to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1315, dealing with advanced driver assistance systems, would prevent automakers from disabling a consumer’s ability to drive their own vehicle through software updates and would encourage DMV testing questions about ADAS responsibilities; after amendments, industry opposition softened and the bill passed to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Finally, SB 1246, on autonomous vehicle emergency response, would require U.S.-based remote drivers, quicker on-scene response, and better coordination with local agencies; first responders and labor groups supported it, while AV industry groups remained opposed unless amended. The bill passed to the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee. The transcript ended as the committee began hearing SB 1250, a planning bill to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation asset management, with the sponsor and supporters explaining it would improve safety and habitat planning without mandating specific projects.