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• It separates them from their weapon. And the weapon would be their weapon.
• And the weapon would be their weapon. And the weapon would be maintained it. That's right.
• retrieve their weapon. back and retrieve their weapon. back and retrieve their weapon.
• and they get their weapon and weapon and they get their weapon and weapon and they get their weapon
• , are they holding a weapon of weapon, are they holding a weapon of weapon, are they holding a weapon

Bills: HJR 4 , HJR 6 , HB 195 , HB 13 , HB 143 , HB 135

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• So, Madam Chair, Representative Reed, it doesn't actually require a deadly weapon, right?
• Representative Reed, you mentioned hands could be a deadly weapon.
• I would assume a car could be a deadly weapon. A car could be a deadly weapon, yes, Madam Chair.
• And I actually shouldn't say, I guess, hands could be a deadly weapon.
• Certainly, a car can be used as a deadly weapon.

Bills: HB9 , HB50

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: Immigrant Safety Act, immigration detention, civil immigration violations, ICE, federal immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, public bodies, local government, sheriff's department, school district, higher education, deputization, 287(g), 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 C.F.R. 287.7, intergovernmental services agreement, detainer, immigration cooperation, public property, attorney general enforcement

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• It's the most powerful weapon. Right now in our country, language is the most powerful weapon. Mr.
• So it's a weapon.
• I think that would be a good idea because they all seem to be a violent weapon.
• But if we're going to talk about weapons, the weapons we have are guns that we don't really need to bring
• I don't know why we're talking that drugs were weapons.

Bills: HB2665 , HB2904 , HB2917

Committees: House Public Safety & Law Enforcement , House House Public Safety & Law Enforcement Committee of Reference

Keywords: manslaughter, suicide encouragement, assisted suicide, online harassment, social media, text messaging, directed communication, minor suicide, youth suicide prevention, criminal liability for speech, online bullying, free speech, homicide, class 2 felony, Cade's Law, Arizona criminal law, sovereignty, border security, health crisis, drug cartels

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• weapon now?
• You know, like we've now let someone who was a danger at the time keep their weapons.
• So we're going to let you keep those weapons.
• So we're going to let you keep those weapons.
• About that time, I heard a weapon clear leather.

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety

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• ,</c><00:15:19.360><c> large</c> ordinance banning assault weapons, large ordinance banning assault weapons
• I got a... weapons has on the bodies of children. weapons has on the bodies of children.
• </c> testifiers how our fear of weapons testifiers how our fear of weapons creates<00:16:14.800><c> mental
• A couple of years ago, I heard a library director enumerate a long list of weapons that she has seen
• </c><00:35:08.240><c> and</c> about issues around assault weapons and about issues around assault weapons

Bills: HF3351

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: firearms, guns, gun control, gun safety, local control, home rule, preemption, municipal regulation, county regulation, city ordinances, zoning, firearm dealers, gun dealers, ammunition, carry permits, permit to carry, pistols, Saturday night special, metal-penetrating bullets, public safety

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• </c> semi-automatic military-style weapons semi-automatic military-style weapons and<00:04:53.120><c>
• </c><00:07:52.479><c> Uh</c> cost for the uh assault weapon ban.
• Uh cost for the uh assault weapon ban.
• There's the assault weapons bill from me. That was Senate File 3655.
• So, I I addressing the assault weapons.

Committee: Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:

• believe that both pieces enacted would allow for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the proliferation
• It also can be weaponized as an aerosol.
• ><01:14:11.600><c> be</c> into food and water it also can be into food and water it also can be weaponized
• ><c> aerosol</c><01:14:13.440><c> 2</c><01:14:13.719><c> milligrams</c><01:14:14.719><c> of</c> weaponized
• as an aerosol 2 milligrams of weaponized as an aerosol 2 milligrams of fentanyl<01:14:15.719><c> is<

Summary: The joint Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committees heard HB 756 HD1, a measure on flavored tobacco products. Supporters included the Attorney General, Department of Health, Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, youth advocates, public health groups, and Kaiser Permanente. They argued flavored tobacco and menthol are used to attract and addict young people, cited rising youth and young adult vaping rates, and pointed to public health harms and evidence from other states that flavor restrictions reduced e-cigarette sales. The Attorney General requested oral amendments to correct a statutory reference, repeal a county preemption provision so counties could enact stricter flavor bans, and restore appropriations, positions, and the original effective date. Opponents, including retail and wholesale businesses, argued the bill would hurt small businesses and state tax revenue, push sales to the black market, and remove a harm-reduction option for adult smokers; they urged stronger enforcement instead of a ban. After testimony, the committees took up amendments and recommendations. The chair proposed correcting the statutory citation to HRS 26-38, adopting a Department of Health amendment on disposal of electronic smoking devices and e-liquids as hazardous waste, and noting the appropriations, FTE, and effective date in the committee report. Members then voted to pass HB 756 HD1 with amendments in both committees, with the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee recording one member as supporting with reservations. The transcript then moved to HB 806, relating to fireworks, which would appropriate funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oʻahu to enforce fireworks laws. The Department of Law Enforcement and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying undercover enforcement is costly and additional funding is needed. A community testifier also supported stronger enforcement, citing illegal aerial fireworks, noise, and impacts on pets and kupuna. No final vote on HB 806 was shown in the excerpt. The Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee also heard HB 438, which would create a Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation in immigration court for income-qualified individuals. Support came from civil rights, legal aid, ACLU, and law school clinic representatives, who said counsel is needed to ensure due process and fair access to justice, especially because immigration proceedings can lead to deportation and family separation. Opposition testifiers argued taxpayer-funded counsel for people in immigration proceedings is inappropriate, unlawful, or unfair to citizens and legal residents. One law school representative suggested a technical amendment to broaden language about training and education. The excerpt ends before a final vote on HB 438 is shown.

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• Those concealed carry laws are not about keeping people from the ability to carry a weapon.
• Those concealed carry laws are not about keeping people from the ability to carry a weapon.
• Those concealed carry laws are not about keeping people from the ability to carry a weapon.
• </c> handle, aim, and deploy the weapon handle, aim, and deploy the weapon responsibly. responsibly.
• In fact, I've sponsored an assault weapons ban.

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• The arbiter of who's weaponized and who's not.
• Senator, it was about the weaponized bureaucracy that, unfortunately...
• Get to woke and weaponized.
• It's 104 pages of details to end woke and weaponized government.
• I mean, you can say it's not woke and weaponized, or you can tell me why it's woke and weaponized.

Committee: Senate Senate Budget

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• He needed to retreat before he could break out that weapon for self-defense.
• He needed to retreat before he could break out that weapon for self-defense.
• He needed to retreat before he could break out that weapon for self-defense.
• He needed to retreat before he could break out that weapon for self-defense.
• He needed to retreat before he could break out that weapon for self-defense.

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• If they choose to not allow you because they personally don't like weapons, that's okay according to
• They don't have to go to these restaurants and choose the ones that allow people to carry weapons.
• House Bill 259 addresses this by removing it from the list of prohibited weapons.
• Do you expect the Supreme Court to make these weapons legal across the country?
• The general zero tolerance policy we have in the education code allows them to prohibit weapons.

Bills: HB259 , HB 1128 , HB1337 , HB1506 , HB1794 , HB2215 , HB2470 , HB2771 , HB2882 , HB2993 , HB3053 , HB3428 , HB3669 , HB3789 , HB3924 , HB4201 , HB4675 , HB259

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety, Texas law, short-barrel, law enforcement, election judges, concealed handgun, polling places

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• And the city can choose to ban weapons.
• So, that's the kind of the ban weapons.
• Um but bring their weapons in with them.
• Paul likely has a no weapons allowed for employees.
• Paul likely has a no weapons allowed for employees.

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:

• Faced with many people, excuse me, who have concealed weapons.
• No weapon, and it magnifies by saying a stick or any weapon while in the school's precincts.
• Change that before we allow individuals to get on campus and have these weapons when even you believe
• You don't need ACC... change that before we allow individuals to get on campus and have these weapons
• Housing, married housing, and they cannot have a weapon in their home to protect themselves.

Committee: House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several Senate bills and one House bill. SB 1039 would allow attorneys prevailing in disciplinary matters to recover lost earnings and seek reputational harm damages from the State Bar; SB 1148 would require the Arizona Supreme Court to directly license attorneys rather than delegate that function; both received due pass recommendations. SB 1061, lowering the fentanyl enhanced-penalty threshold from 200 grams to 9 grams, also passed after opposition from the ACLU and defense counsel argued it would sweep in personal-use cases and increase incarceration, while supporters said it targets trafficking. SB 1068, which limits campus firearm restrictions for concealed-carry permit holders, passed over strong opposition from gun-safety advocates and university faculty, and SB 1069, removing suppressors from the definition of prohibited weapons, also passed despite concerns about public safety and prohibited possessors. The committee then approved SB 1099, which sets statutory elements for defamation claims based on whether the plaintiff is a private or public figure and whether the matter is of public or private concern. The ACLU opposed it, warning that codifying defamation law could chill speech and conflict with evolving First Amendment precedent; supporters said it largely codifies existing case law and adds an internet-related limitation period. SB 1271, barring municipalities from penalizing businesses for legitimate emergency calls unless there is a pattern of false or frivolous reports, passed unanimously after testimony that some cities were discouraging 911 calls for theft and other incidents. The committee also passed SB 1127, requiring mandatory reporters with direct knowledge of child abuse or neglect to report immediately and personally to DCS. Phoenix Children’s Hospital and DCS supported the bill but asked for clarification so medical emergencies would not be disrupted, and members discussed possible amendments. SB 1426, changing forcible detainer procedures by removing the written demand-to-vacate requirement and expediting claims, passed despite landlord-group concerns that it could affect holdover tenant cases. Finally, SB 1448, as amended, passed to expand aggravated assault protections to utility, telecommunications, video service, and related workers; supporters cited rising threats and assaults, while opponents argued existing assault laws already cover the conduct and the bill is overly broad.

Transcript Highlights:

• This criminal classification is modified by changing the word weapons and explosives to the singular,
• only a weapon or explosive, in order to be classified as trafficking a weapon if the person is trafficking
• Only a weapon or explosive in order to be classified as trafficking a weapon if the person is trafficking
• It also adds a definition for discharging a weapon from a motor vehicle.
• Discharging a weapon from a motor vehicle includes discharging a weapon from the immediate area of a

Summary: The caucus meeting began with introductions from pages and interns, followed by a procedural reminder from Rhonda about caucus consent and third-read consent calendars. She explained that bills coming out of rules can be placed on consent if they are not amended, and that pulling a bill from consent means members should be prepared to speak to it on the floor. The meeting then moved through a long Minority Caucus calendar of bills, with staff giving brief descriptions and members frequently noting bills for no further comment, pulling several from consent, or stating opposition. The bills discussed covered a wide range of topics, including appropriations and federal monies (HB 2148), a Buffalo Soldiers memorial (HB 2062), school library funding restrictions (HB 2008), prayer at public school governing body meetings (HB 2110), school safety administration (HB 2142), parental rights and social transitioning notifications (HB 2249), insurer assessments (HB 2091), agricultural property classification and inspection rules (HB 2104 and HB 2105), firefighters’ workers’ compensation status (HB 2138), truth-in-taxation bond notices (HB 2289), tax filing penalties (HB 2016), engineer and architect reciprocity (HB 2122), felony murder involving an unborn child (HB 2043), body concealment and related felony classifications (HB 2044), domestic violence order-of-protection service rules (HB 2048), mandatory reporting for partial-birth abortions (HB 2074), unlawful flight sentencing enhancements (HB 2108), weapons trafficking penalties (HB 2131), fentanyl sentencing thresholds (HB 2132), drive-by shooting definitions and forfeiture (HB 2045), probation review notices for sex offender hearings (HB 2046), venue changes in superior court when judicial employees are parties (HB 2126), and child support for pre-born children (HB 2144). Water-related bills included snowpack augmentation funding (HB 2024), WIFA grant disclosures (HB 2029), removing water conservation education as an eligible use (HB 2030), stormwater recharge mapping with an appropriation (HB 253), cesspool remediation assistance (HB 2096), groundwater pumping limits in INAs (HB 2097), Colorado River litigation funding (HB 2116), and natural resource board changes and education funding (HB 2117). Election-related measures included moving the primary date and adjusting cure periods and observer rules (HB 2022), and a proposed constitutional amendment on citizenship, ID, foreign contributions, early voting, and mail voting (HCR 2001). The committee also heard two memorials urging federal terrorist designations for the Muslim Brotherhood and CARE (HCM 2001 and HCM 2002). Members and staff offered substantive objections to many bills, often arguing they were anti-student, anti-abortion, overly punitive, unfunded mandates, or unfair tax policy. Several bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2008, HB 2110, HB 2142, HB 2249, HB 2043, HB 2074, HB 2108, and HB 2144. Supportive remarks were also made for some measures, such as the cesspool remediation bill, which was noted as having unanimous support, while other bills were flagged for stakeholder meetings or future amendments. The meeting ended with announcements recognizing members’ birthdays and noting Muslim Day at the Capitol, followed by adjournment.

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• for both seen and unseen weapons.
• for both seen and unseen weapons.
• ,</c> has a concealed weapon, has a concealed weapon, the<00:13:36.280><c> system</c><00:13:36.760><c
• </c> detect if you have a weapon on you. detect if you have a weapon on you.
• </c> weapons detection frequently. weapons detection frequently.

Bills: HF3753 , HF4299 , HF4700 , HF4282 , HF4139 , HF3530 , HF4031

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: school safety, threat assessment, pilot project, education, real-time monitoring, public safety, HF4299, school safety specialists, Minnesota School Safety Center, appropriation, general fund, fiscal year 2026, school security, school violence prevention, student safety, Department of Public Safety, school resource support, education funding, peace officer, training reimbursement

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• We have weapon system safety rules.
• Because to be convicted of aggravated burglary, you have to enter with a weapon or grab a weapon when
• He does not have a weapon nor grab a weapon, does not touch her, and does not rob her.
• Deadly weapon means any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, any weapon which is capable...
• Deadly weapon means any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, any weapon which is capable of producing

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Rabbi Jack Stocker for New Mexico’s first Jewish Community Day at the legislature, and then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance, Spanish pledge, flag salute, and national anthem. Early floor business included unanimous-consent approvals for cameras on the floor and in the gallery, a relaxed dress code for guests, and an excuse for Senator Hickey. Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth noted it was the last day for bill introductions and reviewed the day’s observances and receptions, including Multiple Sclerosis Advocacy Day, Jewish Community Day, Santo Domingo Pueblo Day, Lincoln County Day, and UNM Day. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to honoring the Artesia Bulldogs football team, recognized for winning another state championship and for their long record of success. Senators and coaches praised the team’s resilience, community support, and the role of local fundraising and school support in sustaining athletic excellence. The Senate also observed a moment of silence for New Mexico State Police Officer Darien Jarrett on the fifth anniversary of his death in the line of duty, with Senator Brantley speaking about Jarrett’s service and the impact of his loss on law enforcement and the region. The chamber then celebrated UNM Day with a formal certificate recognizing the University of New Mexico’s role as the state’s flagship university, its enrollment, degrees awarded, research, patents, health sciences, and hospital services. Multiple senators spoke in support, emphasizing UNM’s impact on education, health care, public service, first-generation students, and athletics, and several introduced guests from UNM programs and leadership. The Senate also read and adopted a certificate recognizing Dr. V. Sue Cleveland for 32 years leading Rio Rancho Public Schools, with members praising her role in building the district and supporting its growth and success. Later, the Senate recognized Valencia County Day and Hidalgo County Day, with senators highlighting each county’s history, economic development, agriculture, transportation, and community identity, and introducing local officials, business leaders, and youth honorary lieutenant governors. Additional floor remarks honored nurses and health care professionals tied to Lincoln County Day and related observances, with senators introducing guests from nursing, education, and hospital settings and emphasizing the importance of the nursing workforce and rural health care.

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• bill we have is, uh, parole obviously are governed by violent, nonviolent crimes, uh, crimes with a weapon
• bill we have is, uh, parole obviously are governed by violent, nonviolent crimes, uh, crimes with a weapon
• bill we have is, uh, parole obviously are governed by violent, nonviolent crimes, uh, crimes with a weapon
• bill we have is, uh, parole obviously are governed by violent, nonviolent crimes, uh, crimes with a weapon
• </c><00:10:40.320><c> at</c><00:10:40.720><c> 25</c> a weapon at 25 a weapon at 25 50<00:10:42.640><c

Committee: Joint Corrections

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• Yes, I believe there was one used in the Santa Fe shooting. along with another weapon as well.
• This law, there's a variety of reasons. reason why someone may have a weapon that may measure shorter
• You may have a weapon that's of this length. There's a variety of reasons why that's the case.
• These weapons are more dangerous than a pistol or any other weapon.
• And you're going to make it easier for young men to go off and conceal more of these weapons in their

Bills: SJR27 , SJR39 , SB22 , SB33 , SB34 , SB37 , SB209 , SB310 , SB326 , SB505 , SB605 , SB618 , SB732 , SB762 , SB769 , SB783 , SB819 , SB825 , SB870 , SB964 , SB1030 , SB1080 , SB1085 , SB1099 , SB1124 , SB1208 , SB1233 , SB1314 , SB1320 , SB1333 , SB1398 , SB1405 , SB1541 , SB1567 , SB1596 , SB1598 , SB1625 , SB1646 , SB1662 , SB1750 , SB1758 , SB1791 , SB1804 , SB1810 , SB1818 , SB1838 , SB1855 , SB1869 , SB1951 , SB2024 , SB2077 , SB2078 , SB2252 , SB2253 , SB2368 , SB2411 , SB2420 , SB2425 , SB2569

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, veto override, legislature power, governor, Texas Constitution, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department

Transcript Highlights:

• Unfortunately, the current language in 18-3302 prohibiting concealed weapons in courthouses has created
• I said, let's see here, Idaho Code 18-3302C prohibiting carrying weapons in a courthouse has created
• Studies show aggravated assaults increase in public buildings where weapons are allowed.
• It is equivalent to allowing weapons in schools, but not in the classrooms.
• Chairman and committee, so I'm all for the Second Amendment and carrying your weapons and concealed weapons

Committee: House State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• There is no reason to have concealed weapons on college campuses.
• weapons, out into our schools and universities.
• There is no reason to have concealed weapons on college campuses.
• weapons, out into our schools and universities.
• Madam Chair members, SB 1069 prohibited weapons, muffling device repeal.

Summary: The committee heard a long series of Senate bills, mostly on third-read consent, covering education, public safety, health, courts, labor, and water. Several bills were briefly explained and then pulled from consent for further discussion, including measures on public records review standards (SB 1078), sexually explicit materials in schools/libraries (SB 1435 and SB 1567), burial costs in death cases (SB 1135), military flags in HOAs/COAs (SB 1184), court-ordered treatment guardianship (SB 1243), standardized state hiring (SB 1665), released-time religious instruction (SB 1741), firearm safety instruction in schools (SB 1424), student participation in extracurriculars after certain convictions (SB 1475), Celebrate Freedom Week (SB 1572), federal scholarship-granting organizations/vouchers (SB 1142), immigration-related arrest notifications (SB 1055), defamation standards (SB 1099), peace officer certification for military police veterans (SB 1107), mandatory reporting of child abuse/neglect directly to DCS (SB 1127), attorney licensing and discipline issues (SB 1148 and SB 1039), concealed weapons on college campuses (SB 1068), and firearm muffling devices/silencers (SB 1069). Members also raised constitutional, policy, and school-safety concerns on several of these bills, while supporters emphasized alternative pathways for students, veterans, and workers, and tighter reporting or licensing rules. Other bills were described without extended debate, including claims against the state for unpaid contracted services (SB 1097), workers’ compensation death benefits for surviving spouses who remarry (SB 1136), burial expense increases (SB 1135), state agency web pages for internal guidance (SB 1586), court-ordered treatment procedures and service of process in mental health cases (SB 1113), medical examiner authorization (SB 1123), tribal MOUs with DCS (SB 1125), controlled-substance scheduling conformity with federal classifications (SB 1188), EMT personal information protections (SB 1193), mammography notice updates (SB 1318), assisted-living referral disclosures (SB 1477), accommodation school GED instruction for 11th graders and students over 16 (SB 1166), credit enhancement board continuation (SB 1422), school district and charter school obligations related to religious release time (SB 1741), school firearm safety instruction (SB 1424), and school civics/freedom-week instruction (SB 1572). The committee also heard bills on CPA certification pathways (SB 1181), insurance adjuster licensing (SB 1415), county voter-registration rules online (SB 1040), campaign address privacy (SB 1259), federal land acquisition notification (SB 1281), water supply/demand assessments (SB 1202), environmental compatibility for power plants and small modular reactors (SB 1418), and groundwater recovery rules (SB 1785). The meeting ended with announcements and a brief recognition of Rep. Stephanie Hamilton with an “Affordability Award.” No final votes are shown in the transcript excerpt; instead, many bills were either left on consent, pulled for later discussion, or flagged for closed caucus. The chair then asked guests to leave so members could hold a closed caucus.