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• Representative Butler, if you would. Yes.

Bills: HB491, SB85

Keywords: HB491, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school lunch, cafeteria, artificial dyes, food additives, food coloring, synthetic dyes, Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, Yellow Dye No. 6, Blue Dye No. 1, Blue Dye No. 2, Green Dye No. 3, school fundraising, vending, snacks

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• I pray the delivery be marked by civility, compassion, deep commitment to the common good.
• Madam Speaker, I move that further proceedings under the roll call be dispensed with and that the Sergeant
• Majority Leader Nisa moves that further proceedings under the roll call be dispensed with and that the Sergeant
• Motion... ...call will be dispensed with and that the Sergeant at Arms will be instructed to bring in
• The Sergeant at Arms will bring in the absent members. for e e e e All members are present.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House convened with a prayer by Chaplain Keith Beckwith of the Minnesota National Guard, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call. An initial quorum was not present with 65 members, so a call of the House was ordered and the Sergeant at Arms was instructed to bring in absent members. After members were secured, a quorum was established with 67 members present. The House then approved the Journal of the preceding day without objection and proceeded to the introduction of bills. House Files 1 through 10 were introduced and given first reading. No substantive debate on the bills is included in the transcript excerpt. During announcements, Majority Leader Nisa moved that when the House adjourned it would reconvene at noon on Monday, January 20, 2025, and that motion prevailed. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn, and the chamber stood adjourned until Monday, January 20, 2025, at noon.

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• The clerk will read where Staff Sergeant Bobby Joe Floyd honorably served the United States Army from
• basic training and advanced individual training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and where Staff Sergeant
• Staff Sergeant Bobby Joe Floyd was recognized with an honorable discharge in the National Defense Service
• And whereas, following his service to our country, Staff Sergeant Bobby Joe Floyd dedicated more than
• Sergeant Bobby Joe Floyd, sincere commendations, and directs that this citation be presented.

Bills: HR1037, HR1043, SB1491, SB1451, SB1286, SB1581, SB1521, SB201, SB1290, SB169, SB1377, SB1991, SB1346, SB1509, SB1928, SB2028, SB2071, SB2110, SB2117, SB2127, SB2134, SB722, SB3

Keywords: National Poetry Month, poetry, education, cultural celebration, arts and humanities, child abuse, prevention, community support, family safety, child welfare, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, voter registration, election integrity, Secretary of State, cancellation of registration, gender neutrality

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• It is a day marked by silence, by reverence, and deep gratitude.
• And whereas This roll of honor includes US Army Staff Sergeant Felix A.
• Including United States Army Staff Sergeant Felix Berrios of Houston. He joined the army in 2009.
• His family said Staff Sergeant Berrios spent every spare moment that he had with his 10 year old son
• Staff Sergeant Felix A. Berrios, United States Army. Special Warfare operator, 2nd Class, Nathan G.

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• The Sergeant-at-Arms will prepare the chamber and bring the absent members.
• Flora, Fong, Gabriel, Gallagher, Garcia, Gibson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark Gonzalez, Hadley.
• following officers were also present Russell C Tomas minute clerk and Cheryl R Kraft deputy chief sergeant
• I request ACR 10 Mark Gonzales to the rules committee. Without objection.
• David served 12 years on the Vacaville City Council and another 12 as mayor, leaving an indelible mark

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• I'd like to recognize my Vice Chair, Paul Mark, Senator Paul Mark, and again thank everyone for joining
• I myself have been struck rear-ended by a drunk driver while in my fully marked State Police cruiser.
• I myself have been struck rear-ended by a drunk driver while in my fully marked state police cruiser.
• Mimi Chesna, mother of Sergeant Michael Chesna, said, 'I have given the biggest gift to the Commonwealth
• I'm currently a sergeant with the Boston Police Department, a proud FOP member, as well as the founder

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Summary: The hearing focused on a broad package of traffic and roadway safety bills, with repeated emphasis on work zone safety, the Move Over law, automated enforcement, and protections for pedestrians, cyclists, and roadside workers. MassDOT Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver strongly supported a bill allowing MassDOT vehicles to use blue flashing lights in limited work-zone settings, arguing that blue lights reliably slow drivers and could help address a rise in work-zone crashes and fatalities. District Attorney Marion Ryan, State Police representatives, and police association leaders supported a separate Move Over bill that would raise penalties for repeat violations and add an education component, citing officers and workers killed or injured roadside and saying the goal is deterrence and safer driver behavior rather than revenue. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to automated enforcement bills for speed and red-light violations, including proposals for school zones, work zones, and broader local options. Senator Brownsberger and Senator Jalen argued that automated enforcement is needed because speeding and red-light running remain common while police traffic enforcement has declined, and they described the bills as civil, opt-in tools that issue tickets to vehicles rather than drivers. Supporters from WalkMass, T4MA, Safe Roads Alliance, MassBike, Medford officials, and other advocates cited fatal pedestrian crashes, neighborhood speeding, and the need to protect vulnerable road users, while also pointing to privacy and equity safeguards in the bills such as limits on photographs, data retention rules, public reporting, and local approval processes. Several local and advocacy witnesses backed targeted camera programs. Senator Lovely and Representative Cruz supported a Salem school-zone camera bill, describing repeated violations around schools and buses. Medford officials and school-safety advocates supported a similar statewide camera bill, citing recent pedestrian deaths and dangerous cut-through traffic. AAA Northeast and the Massachusetts Aggregate and Asphalt Pavement Association also supported targeted enforcement in work zones and school zones, while urging public education and warning periods. Some witnesses raised concerns about the color of lights for highway workers, with State Police representatives preferring green over blue to avoid confusion with law enforcement, and committee members asked about constitutional issues, surchargeability, and possible targeting concerns. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Clerk will activate the Chief Sergeant-at-Arms' roll call in the halls.
• The clerk will activate the Chief Sergeant-at-Arms' roll call in the halls.
• The Chief Sergeant-at-Arms' roll call is now in progress. Duel, aye. Caldwell, Trey, aye.
• Sergeant-at-arms, now it's roll call. No discussion or debate.
• Sergeant-at-arms announced roll call in the halls. Roll call is now in progress. Okay, aye.

Keywords: 914, all

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• From the oversight commission, we have Coordinator Kristen Johnson and Chair Mark P. Patterson.
• Hello, my name is Mark Patterson, chair of the Hawaiʻi Correctional System Oversight Commission.
• On our commission, we have Mark Patterson, Mark Browning, Ronnie Bara, Martha Torne, and Mike Town.
• > Ronnie have Mark Patterson Mark Browning Ronnie have Mark Patterson Mark Browning Ronnie Bara
• Even a sergeant, once a person makes sergeant, the salary goes from $69,576 to only $82,248.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• <00:03:49.840> by McCutchen's life has been marked by McCutchen's life has been marked by
• He is the guest of Representative Standridge and Representative Mark Gidley.
• <01:33:56.080> Let's<01:33:56.239> give Representative Mark Gidley.
• Let's give Representative Mark Gidley.
• Representative Travis Hendricks, current police sergeant with Birmingham Police.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Julia Kramer, the Mark Takai JVEF Outstanding Civilian Contributor Awardee. Dr.
• Uh Sergeant Akers, if you could please stand to be recognized. Senator DeCourt. Mr.
• Mahalo, Sergeant Akers, and please give a round of applause for her guests. Thank you. Mr.
• <00:12:04.560> Mahalo,<00:12:04.960> Sergeant Cole, and Elaine Perry.
• Mahalo, Sergeant Cole, and Elaine Perry.

Bills: HB1800, HB2095, HB1158, HB1518, HB1752, SCR23, SCR24, SCR25, SCR26, SCR27, SCR28, SCR29, SCR30, SCR31, SCR32, SCR33, SCR34, SCR35, SCR36, SCR37, SCR38, SCR39, SCR40, SCR41, SCR42, SCR43, SCR44, SCR45, SCR46, SCR47, SCR48, SCR49, SCR50, SCR51, SCR52, SCR53, SCR54, SCR55, SCR56, SCR57, SCR58, SCR59, SCR60, SCR61, SCR62, SCR63, SCR64, SCR65, SCR66, SCR67, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR71, SCR72, SCR73, SCR74, SCR75, SCR76, SCR77, SCR78, SCR79, SCR80, SCR81, SCR82, SCR83, SCR84, SCR85, SCR86, SCR87, SCR88, SCR89, SCR90, SCR91, SCR92, SCR93, SCR94, SCR95, SCR96, SCR97, SCR98, SCR99, SCR100, SCR101, SCR102, SCR103, SCR104, SCR105, SCR106, SCR107, SCR108, SCR109, SCR110, SCR111, SCR112, SCR113, SCR114, SCR115, SCR116, SCR117, SCR118, SCR119, SCR120, SCR121, SCR122

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• Thank you to our sergeants and thank you to our custodial staff.
• Will the sergeants... Properly sustained.
• You've made a mark on my life, and I'm glad that mark on my life, and I'm glad that you've been a part
• Before Mark was a senator, before Mark was a representative, he's been a successful business person.
• And everybody knows I talk about being family here, but I think Mark is family here, but I think Mark

Keywords: 981, all

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• You, O God, made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows the time of its setting.
• LE YOU, O GOD, MADE THE MOON TO MARK THE SEASONS AND THE SUN KNOWS THE TIME OF ITS SETTING.
• The silent champions of the Clerk's Office, the stalwart sentries of the Sergeant at Arms staff and the
• THE STALWART SENTRIES OF THE SERGEANT OF ARMS STAFF AND THE CAPITOL POLICE.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Sergeant Hossford is recognized. Sergeant Hossford is recognized. Mr. Speaker, the Florida Senate.
• Sergeant. Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen. Yes, Mr. President. Sergeant Kelly is recognized. Mr.
• Sergeant Kelly is recognized. Mr. Speaker, the Lieutenant Governor and the Cabinet of Florida.
• Sergeant Hossford is recognized. Mr. Speaker, the Supreme Court of Florida.
• This year marks the commemoration of America's 250th birthday.

Summary: The Florida House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After opening formalities, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the appointment of a committee to notify the Governor that the Legislature was ready, the chamber recognized special guests and then received Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis. In his address, the Governor reviewed what he described as seven years of major accomplishments in Florida, emphasizing fiscal restraint, tax relief, economic growth, education reforms, environmental restoration, disaster response, public safety, and immigration enforcement. He highlighted a larger rainy day fund, reduced debt, record job and business growth, universal school choice, higher teacher pay, Hope Florida, Everglades restoration, stronger hurricane response, and tougher laws on crime and illegal immigration. He also warned about property tax burdens, called for a constitutional path to property tax relief, urged informed consent in medical policy, and raised concerns about artificial intelligence. The Governor pointed to several bills already filed and urged lawmakers to send him legislation eliminating DEI in local government, further discouraging illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking the spread of Sharia law. He closed by asking the Legislature to continue advancing his agenda. After the address, the joint session voted to dissolve.

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• Sergeant Hossford is recognized. Sergeant Hossford is recognized. Mr. Speaker, the Florida Senate.
• Sergeant. Excuse me. Ladies and gentlemen. Yes. Mr. President. Sergeant Kelly is recognized. Mr.
• Sergeant Kelly is recognized. Mr. Speaker, the Lieutenant Governor and the Cabinet of Florida.
• Sergeant Hossford is recognized. Mr. Speaker, the Supreme Court of Florida.
• This year marks the commemoration of America's 250th birthday.

Summary: The House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the customary opening, prayer, pledge, and motions to notify the Governor, the Governor and First Lady were received and the Governor delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record and outlining priorities for the coming session. The Governor highlighted what he described as major accomplishments over the past seven years, including stronger state reserves, debt reduction, tax relief, economic growth, school choice expansion, higher teacher pay, civics education, higher education reforms, Everglades restoration, hurricane response improvements, public safety measures, and immigration enforcement. He also discussed affordability concerns, especially rising local property taxes, and urged lawmakers to pursue a ballot measure for property tax relief. He called for legislation on informed consent in medical decisions, regulation of artificial intelligence, and bills already filed on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking Sharia law. No substantive votes were taken on legislation during the address. After the Governor concluded, the joint session approved a motion to dissolve, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Sergeant Hossford is recognized. Sergeant Hossford is recognized. Mr. Speaker, the Florida Senate.
• Sergeant. Excuse me. Ladies and gentlemen. Yes. Mr. President. Sergeant Kelly is recognized. Mr.
• Sergeant Kelly is recognized. Mr. Speaker, the Lieutenant Governor and the Cabinet of Florida.
• Sergeant Hossford is recognized. Mr. Speaker, the Supreme Court of Florida.
• This year marks the commemoration of America's 250th birthday.

Summary: The transcript is of a Florida Legislature joint session convened to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the House and Senate were received, a committee was appointed to notify the Governor that the joint session was ready, and the Governor and First Lady were introduced. The Senate President presided, a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were offered, and the joint session then recessed to await the Governor’s arrival. Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record over the past seven years. He highlighted fiscal restraint, larger reserves and rainy-day funds, debt reduction, tax cuts, business and job growth, school choice expansion, education reforms, higher teacher pay, civics initiatives, environmental restoration efforts in the Everglades, hurricane response improvements, public safety and immigration enforcement, and opposition to DEI and other ideological policies. He also urged lawmakers to send him bills on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and addressing what he described as the creep of Sharia law. The Governor additionally called for property tax relief through the constitutional amendment process and for legislation emphasizing informed consent in medical decision-making. He warned about risks posed by artificial intelligence and said new technologies should align with American values. No substantive votes were taken on policy matters during the session; after the Governor’s remarks, the joint session adopted a motion to dissolve.

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• First, I just want to say thank you to our Sergeant-at-Arms, State Patrol, and Capitol Security for their
• June of 2025 when our own Minnesota state legislator, Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark
• Thank you to our Sergeant-at-Arms, State Patrol, and Capitol Security for their tireless vigilance, their
• June of 2025 when our own Minnesota state legislator, Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark
• June of 2025 when our own Minnesota state legislator, Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House File 3791 was laid over for possible inclusion later, with Rep. Green and Rep. Noor presenting it as a response to rising threats against Minnesota elected officials and public officers. They cited increased threat reports, the June 2025 killings of Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman and her husband, the shootings of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, and other recent threats as evidence that current protective resources are insufficient. The bill would create a state officials protective services unit within the State Patrol, provide security and threat-assessment services for principal state officials, and require reporting on credible threats. Rep. Noor said the proposal would be triggered by leadership when there is a credible threat, would include legislators and constitutional officers, and would be funded at about $3.98 million in FY 2027 with an ongoing base of $3.25 million, with some ability to contract with local law enforcement for support in official-capacity situations. Members raised concerns about scope, jurisdiction, and cost. Rep. Olsen argued the bill was not narrow enough and worried it could allow Capitol Security to provide home or event security too broadly, rather than limiting the work to the Capitol and catastrophic incidents. Rep. Joy offered an A1 amendment to use existing funds instead of adding new spending, saying local sheriffs and police already handle many situations. That amendment failed on a voice vote. Rep. Olson then moved an A2 amendment focused on clarifying who should be in charge of protection at home and how local law enforcement would be involved; discussion centered on whether Capitol Security, State Patrol, or local agencies should lead response and how credible threats would be determined. Supporters of the bill, including Rep. Green and Rep. Muir, said the events of June 14 showed the need for a dedicated, coordinated protective service and that local responses were uneven across jurisdictions. Rep. Muir described delayed or inconsistent police responses after the attacks and said lawmakers need a more reliable system to keep members and their families safe. Rep. Keagle also testified about personal threats and harassment at home, including a prank pizza delivery that made her fear someone knew when she was home. The committee did not take final action on the bill beyond laying it over, and the A1 amendment failed; discussion on the A2 amendment and the bill’s details continued.

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• As you came into the hearing room today, the sergeants directed your attention to the rules for public
• The sergeants will help you, so please feel free to step up to the mic in line.
• Mark Diaz, clinical professor, UC Davis, in support.
• My name is Mark Diaz, clinical professor, UC Davis School of Medicine, in support. Thank you.
• Mark Gonzalez. Dixon present. Fong here. Fong present. Mark Gonzalez. Krell. Pacheco.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on June 24, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum and began by hearing presentations only. SB 308 was presented as a bill to streamline fiscal reporting for California community colleges by combining two overlapping annual audit reports into one. SB 895, the California Science and Health Research Bond, drew extensive testimony from the authors and many supporters, who argued it would help offset federal research cuts, protect California’s science infrastructure, support jobs, and preserve life-saving research in areas such as cancer, HIV, Parkinson’s, ALS, climate resilience, and quantum computing. The bill was described as a bond measure that would require a three-party agreement and was sent to suspense. After quorum was established, the committee took up the consent and suspense calendars. Several bills were approved on consent, including SB 308 and a large group of other measures, while the suspense calendar was deemed approved, including SB 895 and other bills listed by the chair. Public comment on SB 895 continued for a long period, with many researchers, students, labor representatives, university officials, and patient advocates speaking in strong support and urging the bill be moved to the floor. The committee also heard SB 1350, which would expand green hydrogen by allowing renewable portfolio standard credits for certain hydrogen use in power generation; the author and supporters said it would help clean energy development, create jobs, and support projects like ARCHES and Element. Later, SB 1306 was presented to align California law with federal exemptions for certain chemical mixtures containing GBL used in semiconductor manufacturing research. The author and SEMI’s representative said the bill would reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, avoid disrupting semiconductor supply chains, and not change rules for pure GBL. The bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with one no vote and one not voting. The hearing then adjourned.

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• Good afternoon, Jared Storm, District 23, which is Butler, Saunders, and Colfax County.

Keywords: 956, all

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• My name is Sean Butler. I'm the executive director for the Kentucky Police Chiefs Association.

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Summary: The House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection convened with a quorum, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, and briefly discussed the ongoing flooding in eastern Kentucky. Members and the chair asked for prayers for affected families, first responders, utility workers, and others dealing with the disaster. The chair also reminded members about Military Kids Day on Tuesday, February 25 at 9:00 a.m. The committee then took up House Bill 234. Sean Butler, executive director of the Kentucky Police Chiefs Association, testified that the bill would fix an omission in current law so airport police departments can participate in grant funding when they turn in firearms for destruction or sale through the Kentucky State Police, as other departments already can. He said airport police are fully sworn and certified officers but were left out because they fall under a different statute. After questions, the committee voted on the bill and it passed with favorable expressions, advancing to the House floor. The chair said the second bill would not be considered that day because of unresolved issues and would be brought back later. A member also asked to register attendance before the meeting concluded.

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• It's Clifton Davis versus Sergeant Greg Rosensky. Mr.
• So could the sergeant face any kind of penalties, repercussions, or whatever, from the outcome?
• Only punitive damages would come from Sergeant Rosinski directly.
• Mark, you want to come to the table?
• Mark White, Arkansas Teacher Retirement. System.

Summary: The committee first reviewed litigation reports from the Department of Labor and Licensing involving wage claims brought under the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act. Members questioned the department’s authority, jurisdiction, use of attorney fees and costs, and whether defendants had to be licensed. The department explained it has long enforced wage and overtime laws, that the claims were small-dollar cases handled by investigators and counsel, and that one case had been paid and dismissed while others were unresolved or had service issues. The committee voted to review or batch-file the labor cases after discussion. The University of Arkansas System then reported three pending lawsuits: an age- and race-discrimination claim by a tenured professor that was resolved early; an ADA/FMLA retaliation claim by a former employee that survived in part on a motion to dismiss and was moving into discovery; and a Section 1983 claim against a UAMS sergeant arising from a parking-ticket dispute, with the university explaining that only punitive damages could create personal exposure for the officer. The committee reviewed each report and voted to accept them. The Department of Finance and Administration presented a proposed tax settlement reducing a sales-and-use tax assessment from about $48,000 to $20,000 and waiving interest and penalties, which the committee approved for review. The Claims Commission then presented several claims: an unpaid salary differential for a Department of Health employee, reissued warrants, unpaid DHS bills, and multiple negotiated settlements involving ATRS, UAMS, Arkansas State Police, and ARDOT. Members approved or affirmed most of these items, including a $65,000 settlement in the Tetronics/ATRS matter, a $150,000 medical-negligence settlement, and several vehicle-accident settlements. The most extended debate involved a tax-delinquent property sale claim by Sharon Greer and relatives. The claimant argued they were not properly notified and sought the $4,200 excess from the 2009 sale. Land Commissioner counsel explained the excess had escheated to the county after the statutory claim period expired, while members debated sovereign immunity, standing, heirs, and whether the committee could or should award money anyway. The committee ultimately chose to hold the matter over for further review in a future joint session rather than decide it immediately. The committee also heard appeals from dismissed claims, including a UAMS medical-negligence claim, a land-sale notice claim, a pothole claim against ARDOT, and a judicial-immunity claim against the Court of Appeals; most dismissals were affirmed, and the Simpson matter was held over for additional review after the claimant testified.