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• </c><01:20:10.239><c> The</c> "Well, new element of the crime. The "Well, new element of the crime.
• So, thank you. harm and or suicide, or any crime of harm and or suicide, or any crime of violence<04:
• It's just a computer. It's just bits and bytes, right?
• It's just it's just a computer. had. It's just it's just a computer.
• </c><05:00:55.440><c> and</c> of protections on um computers and of protections on um computers and iPhones

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 146, which would remove the requirement that a medical examiner physically view a body before issuing a cremation certificate. The prime sponsor, Sen. Suprentice, and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jenny Duval explained that the bill would not change the death certificate process or the existing waiting period before cremation; it would only eliminate the in-person viewing step. They said the current review of death certificates already catches the vast majority of cases that should be reported to the medical examiner, and that the physical view changes outcomes in less than 1% of cremation cases. The witnesses emphasized that the bill is intended to improve efficiency and reduce delays for families and funeral homes, while freeing deputy medical examiners to focus on homicides, suicides, accidents, and unexpected natural deaths. Dr. Duval cited an example where review of a death certificate, not the body, uncovered a long-ago strangulation-related homicide, arguing that the key safeguard is review of records and cause of death, not the physical view. She also said the change would save travel time and some costs for the department. Committee members asked about how death certificates list primary and contributing causes of death, whether the low percentage of findings means the current process has a deterrent effect, why cremation is treated differently from burial, and whether identification concerns are adequately addressed. The sponsors responded that identification is handled earlier by hospitals, families, and funeral directors, and that any questionable identification would already fall under medical examiner jurisdiction. They also said the bill would not alter the two-day cremation delay or other existing safeguards. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• He understands how to go in and build computational algorithms. He understands where he...
• reform that provides for compassionate treatment of prisoners, responds to the needs of victims of crime
• Many of these young people committed crimes out of necessity or out of normalcy based on how or where
• My only offense was being a knucklehead and refusing to go to my room while utilizing a computer in the
• Under Texas law, it was considered a crime of moral turpitude. Now, I'm a lawyer.

Bills: HB1511, HB1831, HB1988, HB2147, HB2234

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, 1184

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• they are from a school situation or any other situation, to help compensate. ...Victims of these crimes
• I sat in front of my board members and told them that this person was arrested for a violent crime and
• The grading process of written questions will alleviate concerns regarding computer grading.
• Beyond the computers, are there any written versions of these for younger kids?
• I have it on my computer to email. Okay, well you can submit that to the committee as well.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• So if two people are arrested for the same same crime, the public defender can't represent both due to
• </c><00:20:43.039><c> the</c><00:20:43.200><c> same</c><00:20:43.600><c> same</c><00:20:43.919><c> crime
• ,</c><00:20:45.120><c> the</c> arrested for the same same crime, the arrested for the same same crime
• This is the employee labor relations board moving into and making sure their computers are done.
• </c> computers are done. computers are done.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It adds several crimes.
• And so, like I, I kind of understand the big picture, the crimes you have in here are pretty big crimes
• I understand the big picture; the crimes you have in here are pretty big crimes.
• It's more a penalty issue of jumping a petty misdemeanor crime into a racketeering crime.
• Um, it is a crime here that leads to or is usually involved in a lot of other crimes.

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• And as a teacher who actually teaches with computer codes, this is a slippery slope we're going down
• That's some of the concerns I have as a computer programmer leveraging the data that's out there.
• And the interesting thing about our computers and the Internet, when you click on it, it's in your computer
• We need to be actually These witch-hunting episodes into people's computers, into their lives.
• So let's make it about actions and not about, we clicked on a file and now it's in my computer.

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6170, SB6176, SB6182, SB6335, SB5647, SB6047, HB2367, HB2606, SB5998, SB6005, SB6003, SB6129, SB6225, SB6228, SB6231, SB6061, SB6234, SB6170, SB6176, SB6182, SB6335, SB5647, SB6047, HB2367, HB2606, SB6129, SB6228, SB6231, HB2235, HB2272, HB2340, HB2543, HB2554, HB2632, HB2464, HB2619

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, contracting rules, state highway construction, procurement limits, state regulations, infrastructure funding, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law

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• those who manipulate public contests face consequences. offenses that match the seriousness of the crime
• If the crime is punishable as a misdemeanor, then the minimum term of confinement for the offense is
• If the crime is punishable as a felony of the first degree, the punishment for that offense may not be
• More than half of the country's states already provide enhanced penalties for violent crimes against
• I'm not too computer-savvy on that little thing. Okay. Yes. All right. Thank you, sir.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Item E on page 25 is a request from OPM for the reinstatement of a labor market rate at the crime lab
• The request will allow the crime lab to pay up to $300,000 to medical examiners working within the facility
• Item E on page 25 is a request from OPM for the reinstatement of a labor market rate at the crime lab
• The request will allow crime lab to pay up to $300,000 to medical examiners working within the facility
• They're requesting one clinic director, one communication specialist, a computer support technician,

Summary: The committee met and took several budget-related items out of order. It first approved a revised Auditor’s Office letter and amendment that reduced requested salary and match increases to 10 percent for operations and UCP, and then approved a revised Lieutenant Governor’s Office request that kept positions at line-item maximums while revising regular salary and match appropriations to a total increase of $99,876. Both items passed without objection. The committee then considered a member amendment from Senator Rice to Senate Bill 30 affecting the Governor’s Office. The amendment would eliminate one Governor senior advisor position, reducing authorized positions from 59 to 58 and cutting regular salaries and matching funds by a total of $264,895. Senator Rice argued the change was warranted because of concerns about former Corrections Secretary Joe Profury’s conduct, transparency, and refusal to appear before Joint Performance Review. Members debated the relevance of the amendment to current duties, whether the governor could still hire the individual in another role, and whether a Board of Corrections member could speak. After discussion, the committee rejected the amendment on a roll call vote. Under regular business, the committee approved an OPM request to reinstate a labor market rate at the crime lab so it can recruit two medical examiners, with pay up to $300,000 for those positions. Members also approved Arkansas State University-Jonesboro’s request for 11 positions tied to the new veterinary medicine school, including clinic, lab, communications, mental health, and administrative roles. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Next item, B2, is a letter from Department of Public Safety, State Crime Lab.
• “So if a parent, student, if they request a computer, would that be like an approved use for these funds
• So certainly computers and those type of supplemental items that would enhance a student's education
• So if we have a system or a pattern of a family or a student buying multiple computers, that would flag
• G3 is a letter from Public Safety, State Crime Lab.

Summary: The committee met to consider a series of temporary appropriation requests, reserve fund transfers, federal grant appropriations, and review items. Early items included a $32 million appropriation and matching reserve transfer for the Department of Education’s educational freedom account program, a $476,000 request for the State Crime Lab, and a $90,000 assessment coordination request from DFA. Members asked questions about the assessment contract costs, and the item was approved. The committee also approved a $1 ARPA return to the CDC and a Department of Human Services reallocation package that moved general revenue and positions among divisions to meet client needs. The most extensive discussion centered on a $32 million restricted reserve transfer for the educational freedom account program. Members questioned the growing number of participating students, the program’s long-term funding needs, and safeguards against improper purchases. Agency representatives said about 44,000 students were being funded, that reimbursements and marketplace purchases are reviewed, and that reporting and audit controls are in place, though not every instance of fraud can be prevented. The committee approved the transfer after discussion. Members also approved smaller cash and federal grant items, including funding for a teacher shortage data dashboard, All Kids Bike grants, crime lab outsourcing, veterans cemetery operations, and a podiatric medicine licensing investigation fund. The most contentious item was a $7 million federal Forest Legacy grant request for Central Arkansas Water and the Department of Agriculture to acquire land in the Maumelle watershed, including acreage in Perry County and Pulaski County. Members debated water quality, development pressure, property tax impacts, local support, and whether Perry County had been adequately consulted. Agency and company representatives argued the acquisition would protect drinking water, preserve forested watershed land, and support recreation, while some legislators emphasized the county’s tax and development concerns. Senator Davis moved to defer the item to the full Legislative Council and to request removal of the Perry County portion; that motion passed. The committee then reviewed the remaining items, including a Veterans Affairs pay plan request, and adjourned.

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• will connect to the state system and send that along. ...and the truck's computer will connect to the
• That means it solved crimes at a worse rate for both violent crimes and property crimes in 2024 than
• Law enforcement agencies across the state and nation have used ALPR data to solve crimes.
• They solve crimes, apprehend criminal suspects, and we continue to do so today.
• Other crimes are not even reported within 30 days.

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.

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• And I don't think we should be being soft on crime when we see the crime increasing in our communities
• And I don't think we should be being soft on crime when we see the crime increasing in our communities
• And so I think that when crime is up, or especially juvenile crime is up, we can still be rehabilitative
• less soft on the increasing crime.
• My concern is that the legislature continues to go softer on crime as we have increasing crime rates.

Summary: The committee began with a public hearing on Substitute House Bill 1592, which would change how state public defense funds are distributed and, in the substitute version, keep current law on state funding responsibility while revising the allocation formula. Staff explained the bill would shift county and city distributions to a pro rata, caseload-based model, allow very low-density counties to request OPD to provide some or all public defense services, require additional data collection and reporting, and direct OPD to study caseload reductions and retention. Representative Peterson said the bill is meant to create a better structure for future state support of indigent defense without the very large cost of the original proposal. Testimony from counties, cities, OPD, defenders, and local officials was strongly supportive, emphasizing a statewide public defense crisis, rising local costs, staffing shortages, and the need for a fairer funding model. The committee then heard Substitute House Bill 1742 on environmentally sustainable urban design and Substitute House Bill 1906 on water system regulation and water rates. HB 1742 would create a center in Ecology to promote sustainable urban design, fund design competitions and grants, and establish an advisory council; the sponsor said the bill reflects a desire to support a pilot project through alternative funding, and there was no public testimony. HB 1906 would require more planning and notice for Group A water systems, add customer notice and right-of-first-refusal provisions for some ownership changes, and direct the UTC to consider external funding sources, capital planning, and rate smoothing when setting water rates. Water utility and PUD witnesses supported the goal of improving transparency and consolidation of failing small systems, while noting the substitute reduced some fiscal concerns. The committee also heard HB 2248 on Secretary of State corporate and charity filings, HB 2438 creating the SEED scholarship for early childhood education students, and HB 2515 addressing emerging large energy use facilities such as data centers. HB 2248 would redirect part of annual filing fees to the Secretary of State revolving fund, require initial reports from nonprofits and LLPs, and change trademark certificate procedures; the fiscal note showed modest revenue losses, and the division supported restoring the fee split for operational funding. HB 2438 would transfer $10 million annually from the GET account to fund scholarships and wraparound services for early childhood education degree seekers, with testimony from early learning advocates and a student describing workforce shortages and personal financial barriers. HB 2515 drew extensive testimony both for and against: supporters said it would protect ratepayers, water resources, and grid reliability by requiring tariffs, reporting, clean-energy requirements, and a fee on large energy users; opponents argued it singled out data centers, could hurt investment and jobs, and included unrelated labor and procurement provisions. After public testimony, the committee moved into executive-session briefing on several bills and amendments, including HB 1903 on statewide low-income energy assistance, HB 1909 on a court unification task force, HB 1982 on vacating certain convictions tied to treaty Indian rights, HB 2034 on LEOFF Plan 1 retirement changes, HB 2105 on employer notice of federal I-9 audits, HB 2210 on ranked-choice voting, HB 2215 on Climate Commitment Act fuel supplier obligations, and HB 2271 on post-consumer recycled content requirements. Staff summarized proposed substitutes and amendments, with several changes aimed at reducing or shifting fiscal impacts, narrowing agency duties, or striking provisions entirely.

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• Kevin, I have to hook up your computer. All right. Actually, here now that we're...
• We all have seen that the increase in what's happening with our phones, with our computers, with DNA
• uh with DNA years ago with our computers uh with DNA years ago with a<00:59:03.480><c> DNA</c><00:59
• It could be a crime of dishonesty. It could be a crime of falsehood.
• It could be a crime of dishonesty. It could be a crime of falsehood.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• in. confessed to the crime, but a twist in the case incompetent to stand trial.
• I think I've proven why computers are better than humans. Mr. Speaker, I move passage.
• Members, House Bill 2596 strengthens protections for crime victims by expanding access to protective
• House Bill 3185 by Metcalfe relating to the investigation of certain cyber crimes.
• I speak 26-3 by Perry, really, in the computation. of the cost of goods sold by television and radio

Bills: HB14, HJR31, HB43, HB18, HB 106, HB36, HB26, HB149, HB 121, HB206, HB136, HB3114, HB2733, HB1732, HB3700, HB467, HB 1130, HB1846, HB1442, HB 1147, HB2176, HB2701, HB805, HB2890, HB 1154, HB1644, HB2118, HB1718, HB2488, HB2596, HB1971, HB2468, HB484, HB2578, HB3204, HB 1041, HB307, HB685, HB1710, HB538, HB2525, HB3125, HB2027, HB2894, HB3077, HB3684, HJR99, HB1399, HJR5, HB1330, HB2110, HJR2, HJR6, HB1587, HB14, HJR31, HB43, HB18, HB 106, HB36, HB26, HB149, HB 121, HB206, HB136, HB3114, HB2733, HB1732, HB3700, HB467, HB 1130, HB1846, HB1442, HB 1147, HB2176, HB2701, HB805, HB2890, HB 1154, HB1644, HB2118, HB1718, HB2488, HB2596, HB1971, HB2468, HB484, HB2578, HB3204, HB 1041, HB307, HB685, HB1710, HB538, HB2525, HB3125, HB2027, HB2894, HB3077, HB3684

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, farm products, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, agriculture, Texas Constitution, livestock, producer, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services

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• For example, it occurred in 22% of the homicides, 42% of the sex crimes, 62% of kidnapping crimes, 21%
• ,</c><00:10:30.160><c> 62%</c> homicides in 42% of the sex crimes, 62% homicides in 42% of the sex crimes
• 33.839><c> of</c> of kidnapping crimes, 21% of of kidnapping crimes, 21% of intimidation,<00:10:35.360
• The incidents continued to drive their violent crime rates.
• </c><00:22:54.320><c> by</c> state's overall total person crimes by state's overall total person crimes

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:01 Kentucky’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative – Domestic Violence: 00:02:00 Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act: 00:46:41, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary approved the minutes from its July 24, 2025 meeting and heard an announcement about a lunch sponsored by the Kentucky State Buildings and Trades Council on forming a blue-collar caucus. The main presentation came from the Council of State Governments’ Justice Center on the Kentucky Justice Reinvestment Initiative’s domestic violence work, which was described as a multi-year effort begun in 2023 to analyze data and interview stakeholders across the state. Presenters reported that domestic violence is widespread in Kentucky, with about half of adults experiencing some form of violence or stalking in their lifetimes, and that an average of about 22,000 IPV incidents occurred annually from 2018 to 2022. They said domestic violence is a major driver of violent crime, accounting for about 48% of person offenses over a six-year period, and is linked to significant shares of homicides, sex crimes, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and simple assault. They also said reported incidents and arrests have risen in recent years, that protective-order violations and convictions have increased, and that Kentucky ranks near the bottom among surrounding states in the share of victim compensation for domestic-violence-related claims. Law enforcement survey results showed strong adoption of model policies and guidance, but limited use of screening tools for serious injury risk. The presenters emphasized that domestic violence also places heavy demands on law enforcement, courts, and corrections, citing roughly 30,000 law-enforcement responses in 2022 and noting that more than a third of people entering DOC custody and nearly a third under supervision had DV-related histories. They said a small group of repeat offenders drives ongoing harm and that targeted interventions could reduce recidivism. They highlighted a North Carolina example in which focused intervention reduced IPV-related homicides and calls for service, and they referenced Kentucky’s 2020 assessment recommendations on training, language access, protective-order service, and coordination with victim services and batterer intervention providers. They estimated that a 25% reduction in reported DV incidents could prevent nearly 5,000 victimizations annually and reduce DOC commitments and costs substantially. Committee members asked about the relationship between civil domestic violence petitions and companion criminal cases, and the presenters said they would check whether the data could answer that question. Members also discussed recent Kentucky legislation, including Senate Bill 319 on crime victims compensation and House Bill 38, which made a third domestic violence offense a Class D felony. Several members thanked the presenters and advocates, and one member raised concerns about service of process and recent violent incidents involving domestic violence-related warrants, prompting discussion of dedicated service units in larger jurisdictions and the resource limits faced by smaller agencies.

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• In modern life... ...none are specifically suspected of committing a crime.
• So we'll give them their computer, give them access to their applications, whatnot.
• So we'll give them their computer, give them access to their applications, whatnot.
• My computer microphone's been acting up lately.
• And so all of cloud computing exists because of an overbuilt telecommunications infrastructure.

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The committee held a series of informational briefings on information management and technology issues. It first heard from ACLU representatives on data privacy, who argued that Oregon should strengthen protections against private data brokers, government purchases of personal data, reverse warrants, automatic license plate readers, and local police surveillance. They urged data minimization, limits on data sales and retention, and broader transparency and accountability measures. Members asked about practical uses of license plate readers, state sales of data, and how Oregon’s approach compares with other states; the presenters said similar proposals have been adopted elsewhere, including data minimization in Maryland and a state version of the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act in Montana. The committee then received a detailed update from the Department of Administrative Services and Enterprise Information Services on licensing system modernization for 14 boards and commissions with the most immediate need. DAS said it is seeking a shared procurement approach through an RFP that would create either one scalable system or two tiers of systems, depending on agency needs and security requirements, with contracts expected by September. Committee members emphasized the need for a more unified, user-friendly statewide login and service experience for businesses and residents, and raised concerns about small agencies “figuring it out on their own” without sufficient cybersecurity or technical expertise. EIS said it is overseeing the investment review, security and architecture review, and future implementation planning, and noted that multiple agency requests may still come back to the legislature in the next session. The committee also discussed a revised cybersecurity incident notification concept. Staff explained that the earlier bill had raised stakeholder concerns, so the co-chairs directed further interim work with the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council and other local government and K-12 stakeholders. The goal is a narrower, voluntary “911-style” notification process that would let public bodies alert peers and potentially receive assistance after cyber incidents; a temporary voluntary process is being tested now, with a work group developing language for possible 2027 consideration. Finally, the committee heard updates from the new state chief data officer on data governance, data sharing, geospatial work, and the state transparency website, followed by a briefing on data centers from NCSL and the Technology Association of Oregon. The data officer described efforts to expand data inventories, data governance plans, data literacy, and interagency sharing, along with statewide aerial imagery, geospatial standards, and the open data portal. The data center discussion focused on national and state trends, including rapid growth in data centers, rising electricity and water demand, and legislative responses such as new rate classes, reporting requirements, and cost-allocation rules to protect ratepayers. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

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• Madam Chair, Assembly Bill 4542 makes it a fourth-degree crime to engage in certain tracking and location
• Let me say that again: not violence, not obstruction, not threats, but a crime if you cause reputational
• This committee is being asked to approve legislation that creates new crimes and new civil liabilities
• Instead, they hand their prices to a shared computer program.
• More than 30 years ago, the major airlines found out that using one shared computer system to signal

Keywords: 1146, all

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• We work alongside crime survivors with almost 15,000 members of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice
• Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, Financial Crimes Intelligence Center.
• crimes, and financial data theft.
• I confessed to my crimes and a year later I was given the punishment for my crimes which was a total
• So they commit other crimes and get sent back to prison.

Bills: HB200

Keywords: HB 200, emergency communication, backup communications, satellite phone, portable satellite equipment, radio, floodplain, 100-year floodplain, FEMA, natural disaster, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, vulnerable populations, children, elderly, seniors, people with disabilities, care facilities, residential care, assisted living

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• And I don't think we should be being soft on crime when we see the crime increasing in our communities
• And I don't think we should be being soft on crime when we see the crime increasing in our communities
• And I don't think we should be being soft on crime when we see the crime increasing in our communities
• less soft on the increasing crime.
• My concern is that the legislature continues to go softer on crime as we have increasing crime rates.

Bills: HB2104, HB1903, HB1909, HB1982, HB2034, HB2105, HB2210, HB2215, HB2271, HB2345, HB2355, HB2384, HB2389, HB2397, HB2418, HB2429, HB2442, HB2479, HB2481, HB2681, HB2688, HB2714

Keywords: aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, energy assistance, low-income, utility costs, state program, energy affordability, court unification, task force, Washington courts, judicial administration, court reform, access to justice, local court rules, uniformity, centralization, rural courts

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• While this on its own is a horrible act, we know that it is rarely an independent crime.
• While this elusive crime can take place anywhere, it is most common in crowded and hectic environments
• order to ensure that they get the help that they need and they do not fall victim to the further crimes
• While this elusive crime can take place anywhere, it is most common in crowded and hectic environments
• order to ensure that they get the help that they need and they do not fall victim to the further crimes

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month ceremony. Members adopted House Resolution 35 recognizing May as AAPI Heritage Month, with extensive floor remarks from caucus leaders and members highlighting AAPI history, contributions, and solidarity with other communities. The chamber then honored 14 AAPI honorees from across the state, including public servants, advocates, artists, health professionals, and community leaders, before moving to the regular file. On the floor, the Assembly passed a series of bills on social media harms to minors, labor privilege, foster care family-finding, low-impact camping areas, student body association governance, drink-spiking prevention at music festivals, behavioral health access, greenhouse gas recapture, physical therapy access, housing enforcement, insurance licensing, density bonus clarification, water district proxy voting, park district updates, secured transactions, and property tax relief during emergencies. Most measures passed with broad or unanimous support; notable votes included AB 2 on social media platform accountability passing 59-0, AB 1109 on union communications privilege passing 45-4, AB 409 on student body association open meetings passing 55-6, AB 518 on low-impact camping passing 55-0, AB 668 on drink-spiking protections passing 72-0, AB 348 on behavioral health access passing 69-0, AB 663 on HFC recapture passing 71-0, AB 574 on physical therapy access passing 68-0, AB 712 on housing enforcement passing 57-1, AB 943 on insurance pre-licensing reform passing 63-0, AB 87 on density bonus law clarification passing 63-0, AB 523 on Metropolitan Water District proxy voting passing 62-1, AB 769 on park district code cleanup passing 68-0, AB 771 on secured transactions passing 69-0, and AB 1416 on property tax installment deferrals passing 66-0. The Assembly also took up AB 446, the Surveillance Pricing Protection Act, which would prohibit businesses from using personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service. Supporters described the practice as predatory and discriminatory, while noting ongoing concerns about preserving legitimate discounts and loyalty programs. The bill was presented as a consumer protection measure aimed at preventing hidden price discrimination and reducing cost-of-living pressures. The transcript ends amid repeated and partially duplicated readings of AB 446, without a final vote shown for that item.

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• We heard this yesterday in Crime and Prevention and Crime and Public Safety, and while I appreciate the
• Crime and Public Safety.
• We've heard this in your Committee on Crime and Public Safety.
• We've heard this in your Committee on Crime and Public Safety.
• We heard this bill in your Committee of Crime Prevention.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House established a quorum and first heard remarks from Debbie Huang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Denver, who thanked Missouri lawmakers for their annual Taiwan resolution and emphasized Taiwan’s democratic values, economic partnership with the United States, semiconductor and AI cooperation, and concerns about China’s pressure on Taiwan. After that, the chamber moved into House Bills for Perfection and Formal. Several bills were perfected and amended with broad support. House Bill 311 would place bail bonds oversight under the existing board for private investigators and fire investigators, add bail bondsmen to the board, and increase training and oversight; it passed its committee stages and was perfected. House Bill 3009 would clarify Missouri law for nonprofit pharmacies and emergency medication access, and amendments were adopted to update out-of-state pharmacy accreditation rules and expand pharmacists’ scope of practice, including immunizations and certain medication dispensing; the bill was perfected as amended. The House also adopted amendments on a package of public safety measures, including a sex offender registry-related vehicle for Senate Bill 982 and related corrections, a “Mason’s Law” measure to flag drivers with disabilities or communication impairments in law enforcement systems, a hands-free cell phone law fix, increased Highway Patrol equipment purchasing authority, psilocybin language for first responders and veterans, an AI-related bill creating remedies for AI-generated explicit material and closing child pornography loopholes, gift card fraud penalties, tougher drug trafficking thresholds, and “Melanie’s Law” on ignition interlock and DUI penalties. Members also debated and adopted a domestic violence registry amendment and a boiler/fire safety standards amendment, while one amendment on commercial driver English-language requirements and penalties drew extended debate over enforcement and carrier responsibility. House Bill 368 and 3049 were later committed to Legislative Review after amendments, and House Bill 2741 on CDL English proficiency and penalties was taken up with amendment debate continuing at the end of the transcript.