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• commend Livingston Parishariff, Jason Ard, and his law enforcement team for work in stopping child predators
• I'm also replacing sexually explicit with the established legal definition of material harmful to minors
• On page three, I think it's three, lines 10 and 11, where we're removing sexually explicit material,
• I'm also replacing sexually explicit with the established legal definition of material harmful to minors
• On page three, I think it's three, yes, three lines 10 and 11, where we're removing sexually explicit

Bills: HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HR19, HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR28, HR29, HR30, HR31, HR32, HR33, HR34, HR35, HR36, HR37, HR38, HCR15, HCR16, HCR17, HCR18, SCR10, HB115, HB208, HB465, HB964, HB965, HB966, HB967, HB968, HB969, HB970, HB971, HB972, HB973, HB974, HB975, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB78, HB112, HB148, HB149, HB190, HB221, HB346, HB354, HB355, HB356, HB358, HB384, HB427, HB657, HB675, HB716, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB901

Keywords: St. Joseph's Day, Saint Joseph's Day, St. Joseph's Altar, Italian American, Italian heritage, Italian immigrants, Louisiana culture, New Orleans, Sicilian heritage, Catholic, Feast of Saint Joseph, cultural resolution, heritage caucus, legislative caucus, ethnic heritage, jazz history, Italian Louisiana, immigrant contributions, cultural recognition, House Resolution 40

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• AB 379 is a vital step forward in a fight against commercial sexual exploitation.
• Under this bill those predators will be charged with a felony and held accountable.
• Personally, as a child, I was a victim of sexual assault. I faced my. I faced my predator in court.
• We're helping victims and holding predators accountable.
• I have voted to support victims and survivors and create stronger. consequences for predators.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> But not everyone on the registry would by any means be a sexual predator.
• </c> by any means be a sexual predator. by any means be a sexual predator.
• It's not about sexual predators. It's about those offenders listed on the sex offender registry.
• It's not about sexual predators. It's about those offenders listed on the sex offender registry.
• It's not about sexual predators. It's about those offenders listed on the sex offender registry.

Keywords: 916, all

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• They have arrested an illegal El Salvadorian alien convicted of sexual assault on a child.
• Talk about all of those violent offenders who were arrested. And what did they get?
• Talk about all of those violent offenders who were arrested. And what did they get?
• Talk about all of those violent offenders who were arrested. And what did they get?
• Talk about all of those violent offenders who were arrested. And what did they get?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Alcohol is often an aggravating factor in cases of sexual violence.
• This is, all of these changes are related. ...sexual abuse of a minor.
• Childhood sexual abuse is unlike almost any other crime.
• Why should survivors of childhood sexual abuse be treated any differently?
• to survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• Courts have dismissed cases involving harassment and stalking, sexual exploitation, child sexual abuse
• contacted, groomed, given a fake prescription pill that unknowingly contained fentanyl, and then was sexually
• He was a predator on Instagram, and like too many parents, I learned after my child was gone that the
• If we cannot access accurate records showing a person's sex, we cannot track violent male offenders who
• Pacific Islander or whoever may sort of feel like a target at that time, identifying your gender, sexual

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> they have, like if there's a predator they have, like if there's a predator and<00:13:21.040><c>
• crimes, specific violent crimes.
• </c> making those exceptions for violent making those exceptions for violent crimes,<01:14:25.199><c>
• specific</c><01:14:25.679><c> violent</c><01:14:26.080><c> crimes.
• But I I crimes, specific violent crimes.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• Lowe said critics claim her book is sexually explicit or pornographic, but it is not.
• Lowe said her novels are all about young people coming to terms with their sexual identity.
• Um, sexual... ...diseases, which we all really want for our children.
• Sexual violence, normalization, distorted gender roles, developmental risks.
• I've dedicated myself to preventing child sexual abuse, and I can tell you this: exposure to sexually

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on several bills related to access to library materials, including measures addressing book bans and censorship in public and school libraries, as well as legislation on digital library collections and e-book licensing. Committee leaders said testimony would be limited to three minutes and encouraged written submissions. Early testimony from Chair Brian Murray highlighted H. 3595, which would address challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections by limiting restrictive publisher-library contract terms, protecting patron confidentiality, and creating a special legislative commission to study the issue. A large number of legislators, librarians, authors, students, publishers, and advocacy groups testified in support of the free expression bills, including H. 3594 and S. 2328, arguing that book challenges in Massachusetts disproportionately target LGBTQ+ and BIPOC titles and that librarians and educators need protection from retaliation and harassment. Witnesses described local incidents of book removals, threats, and pressure campaigns, and several said the bills would create transparent challenge procedures, keep materials available during reviews, and ensure decisions are made by trained professionals rather than political actors. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s office also submitted support, and multiple speakers cited national trends and Massachusetts-specific censorship attempts. Testimony on the digital access bills emphasized that e-books and audiobooks are essential for readers with disabilities, homebound patrons, students, and others who rely on accessible formats, but that current licensing terms are far more expensive and restrictive than print purchasing. Library representatives said libraries spend millions on digital content, face long wait times for popular titles, and often must repeatedly re-rent the same materials. Legal and library experts supported the proposed commission as a practical step toward fairer licensing and stronger bargaining power for libraries. The hearing ended after extensive testimony; no votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

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• </c> of a near decade of childhood sexual of a near decade of childhood sexual abuse<00:44:47.599><c>
• Speaker, I rise today to oppose the GOP Child Predator Empowerment Act.
• In fact, it puts all women and girls in danger of sexual abuse.
• </c> against the GOP child predator against the GOP child predator empowerment<03:09:45.000><c> act</
• </c> the Republican child predator the Republican child predator empowerment<03:22:54.560><c> act</c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• He was a violent serial predator.
• He was a violent serial multiple others.
• He was a violent serial predator.<00:49:24.640><c> He</c><00:49:24.880><c> had</c><00:49:24.960><c> a
• He had a wife and a son and a predator.
• And I think this is an violent crime.

Keywords: Reupload to restore attendance roll call Roll Call 00:00:00 Approval of Minutes from September Meeting 00:00:24 Presentation of the Kentucky Association of Counties Legislative Platform for the Upcoming 2026 Session 00:01:48 Discussion of Legislation Concerning Firefighter Death Benefits 00:35:43 Discussion of DNA Collection in Jails for Felony Arrests 00:45:52 Discussion of Federal Immigration Law Enforcement 00:54:18 Adjournment 01:15:39, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for its sixth meeting, established a quorum, and approved the minutes from the October 21 meeting. The main agenda item was a presentation from Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) leaders and county officials on jail funding and jail-system reform. Speakers said county jail costs have reached crisis levels, citing large and rising general-fund subsidies in counties such as Hardin, McCracken, and Warren, and noting that county general-fund contributions to jail funds have increased by 76% since 2019. KACo outlined a three-part legislative approach for the upcoming session: incentivizing regional jails, clarifying responsibility for pre-trial felony detainees, and redefining the model for housing state inmates in county jails. On regional jails, they proposed one-time state construction funding, statutory changes to allow former county jails to serve as 96-hour holdover facilities, broader participation of jailers on regional jail authority boards, an increased supplement for closed county jails, and a one-time payment for counties that close local jails and join regional facilities. Union County Judge Adam Onan described his county’s savings from contracting with Webster County and said regionalization can reduce costs where feasible. Harlan County Judge Executive Dan Mosley focused on pre-trial felony detainees, saying counties bear the full cost of housing people awaiting trial for long periods, sometimes years, and that pre-trial time is later credited toward state sentences. He argued the state benefits from that credit and referenced prior bills that would have reimbursed counties for time-served credit. Shelley Hampton then proposed replacing the current per diem model for state inmates with contracts requiring the Department of Corrections to pay actual housing costs and to support programming such as substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral programming, re-entry services, workforce training, and academics. No votes were taken on the jail proposals, and the meeting ended with the presentation and discussion of the county recommendations.

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• It commits a violent act.
• So if you have a suspect of, let's say, a violent sexual crime, you just need one swab, and then if it's
• crime, sexual assault?
• crime, and particularly violent gun crime.
• Violent crime and particularly violent gun crime, there are so many different interventions that we could

Summary: The committee convened with a quorum present and heard a presentation from FDLE Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard on homicide investigations, blood evidence, toxicology, medical records, and mental health records. Pollard explained that autopsy toxicology and medical examiner records are often critical in death investigations, but access to hospital blood tests, medical records, Baker Act records, and substance abuse treatment records is restricted by Florida law, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2, usually requiring subpoenas, court orders, or consent. He also noted that autopsy reports are generally public, while photographs are confidential, and that medical examiners can access relevant prior medical history of decedents. Members questioned Pollard about what toxicology panels include, whether medications can be tested for, and whether medical examiner reviews can help determine if a deceased person had stopped taking prescribed psychiatric medication. Pollard said toxicology can include alcohol, drugs, and specific medications when relevant, but routine access to living suspects’ medical information is limited. He also discussed FDLE’s behavioral threat assessment work and said investigators may follow leads involving mental health treatment or facility releases when relevant to a case, though he could not speak to regulatory follow-up. The committee also discussed risk protection orders, with Pollard saying FDLE has used them effectively and that they can help prevent violence and connect individuals to services. The discussion then shifted to FDLE laboratory turnaround times and public safety impacts. Pollard said the average DNA turnaround time was 208 days for some cases, while sex assault kits are prioritized and generally remain under 90 days, with rush cases sometimes completed within 24 hours. He said backlog is tied to staffing and analyst capacity, and that faster processing is especially important in unsolved violent and sexual assault cases because delays can leave offenders on the street. The committee also noted that increased toxicology demands would affect toxicology staffing and workload, though not DNA processing. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

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• Next, we'll take Up Tab 17 CS for SB 716, on sexual offenses by persons per previously convicted of sexual
• Lastly, this bill states, sexual offenders or predators of prior convictions or education withheld for
• This introduces the term sexual exploitation to mean sexual battery, the offense sexual offense to what
• sexual battery cases.
• Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault in Minnesota, the Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• that 16 and 17 year olds, minors of any age in the state of California that are contacted for their sexual
• SB 145 would allow a predator to molest a child as young as 14 years of age and avoid mandatory sex offender
• Number one, we're not going to protect 16 and 17-year-olds from predatory sexual violence.
• The law should treat all sex predators who solicit minors the same as a felony.
• You have an 18-year-old approaching a 17-year-old to engage in sexual activity.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• How are we defining violent crime?
• Gross sexual imposition.
• The DOCR internally considers that violent on their side, but then they get up and say, well, violent
• , which the Attorney General says is a violent crime, which the DOCR says is a violent crime, which I
• And so if you can't manage that population, you're talking about what's violent, what's not violent,

Keywords: 908, all

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• Sexual abuse leaves lasting trauma for survivors and for entire communities.
• SEXUAL ABUSE LEAVES LASTING TRAUMA FOR SURVIVORS, AND FOR ENTIRE COMMUNITIES.
• His sexual conduct was intentional to infect more and more women. That's what he did.
• This is a pro-sexual predator bill and anti-woman bill, and I cannot believe that something like this
• THIS IS A PRO SEXUAL PREDATOR BILL, AND ANTI-WOMAN BILL, AND I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT SOMETHING LIKE THIS

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s journal and proceeded to a lengthy third-reading calendar. Early business included several motions to discharge Assembly bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, along with a few bills laid aside for the day. The chamber also recalled two bills from the Assembly, restored one bill to the Third Reading Calendar after reconsideration, and received amendments on two other bills without changing their calendar status. The Senate then took up a large number of bills across topics including labor, energy, insurance, consumer protection, environmental conservation, health, banking, elections, public service, education, workers’ compensation, criminal justice, local government, and tax law. Most measures passed with broad support, though several drew recorded opposition. Notable debate included Senator Mayer’s explanation for a bill intended to prevent treatment-court participants, including veterans, from losing their driver’s licenses twice after completing diversion programs; Senator Ryan’s support for a bill expanding prosecutors’ ability to treat repeat sexual abuse as persistent abuse; and a sharp exchange on a bill repealing New York’s HIV/STI criminalization law, with Senators Borrello and Chan opposing it and Senator Salazar defending the repeal as necessary to reduce stigma and protect survivors. The chamber also adopted and recognized several resolutions and guest presentations. Members welcomed the Tri-Valley Secondary School girls cross country champions, Miss America Cassie Donagan and Miss New York Teen Nadia Anwar, and the Hudson High School varsity boys basketball team. Later, the Senate took up a resolution proclaiming May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Month, with multiple senators speaking in support of greater awareness, reduced stigma, and improved care for pregnant and postpartum New Yorkers. At the end of the session, the sponsors opened the day’s resolutions for co-sponsorship, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, June 1 at 12 noon, with intervening days designated as legislative days.

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• Those are incredibly violent offenses.
• , the most violent offenders.
• for a violent offense.
• for a violent offense.
• And I committed another violent offense.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• How are we defining violent crime?
• The DOCR internally considers that violent on their side, but then they get up and say, well, violent
• do 85%, except they had a definition of violent crime that included many offenses for which violent
• , which the Attorney General says is a violent crime, which the DOCR says is a violent crime, which I
• , which the Attorney General says is a violent crime, which the DOCR says is a violent crime, which I

Summary: The committee opened with a moment of silence for a deceased member, then approved the April minutes and heard a presentation from HHS on the Diversion Task Force and related youth services grants. Chelsea Florey described the $750,000 one-time appropriation from HB 1012, the five awarded grants, and how programs in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Minot are using the funds for youth diversion, including school-based groups, physical activity, and services for problematic sexual behavior. Members raised concerns about staffing shortages, family engagement, service silos, and whether diversion eligibility rules are too rigid; Florey said the task force is focused on better coordination, broader education about available services, and possible changes to diversion criteria, with the Children’s Cabinet likely to drive broader recommendations. The committee then received a North Dakota Lottery biennium report from Director Thomas Lawler, who reviewed the lottery’s history, games, retailer commissions, player programs, and revenue distribution. He reported about $67 million in ticket sales for the 2023-2025 biennium, about $16.2 million transferred overall, including roughly $13.6 million to the general fund, plus transfers to drug task force and compulsive gambling funds. Members asked about the compulsive gambling allocation and whether it is set by statute. Next, the Department of Corrections presented on criminal justice data sharing and reentry. Adam Anderson explained that jails, courts, DOCR, HHS, and other entities use separate systems with limited interoperability, making real-time communication largely manual. He outlined possible hub or point-to-point IT solutions, but noted cost, vendor, identifier, and data-definition challenges. Robin Schmolenberger followed with an update on a Medicaid data exchange project between DOCR and HHS to suspend and reactivate inmate Medicaid coverage automatically and improve care coordination, with full bi-directional exchange expected in fall 2026. The committee also heard from county representatives on 24-7 sobriety program fees and an AG opinion allowing local sheriffs to use cheaper testing options when courts waive fees. Finally, the North Dakota Racing Commission reviewed a troubling audit. Bruce Johnson acknowledged serious findings involving overspending from the promotion fund, missing grant documentation, a reversed decision on breeders fund eligibility, and repeated procurement violations. He said the commission has begun corrective actions, including monthly tracking of the promotion fund cap, stricter grant documentation, written procurement procedures, and clearer eligibility rules in condition books. Members pressed him on how the overspending occurred, whether the commission board would impose consequences, and whether statutory clarification is needed on the promotion fund limit and related spending rules.

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• range of different issues, including human trafficking, internet crimes against children, Complex violent
• that have addicted our children. endangered their mental health and, most disturbingly, allowed predators
• shocking to members of the committee Nearly 100,000 children per day, every single day, are exposed to sexual
• harassment and targeting for sexual exploitation on the platform For those of you who are wondering

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• It's simply About violent offenders.
• violence and of violent crimes.
• violence and of violent crimes.
• sexual violence and<00:34:40.840><c> and</c><00:34:40.960><c> of</c><00:34:41.040><c> violent</c><00:
• </c><00:59:31.440><c> It</c> violent crime. That gets reported. It violent crime.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• One in six women today and one in 33 men will experience sexual assault in their lifetime.
• Many times what happens is that less than 5% of sexual assault victims report the crime.
• Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force.
• Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force. What does that mean?
• Violent felons are out on the street. They’re killing women. They’re killing children.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard the daily invocation, approved the previous day’s journal, and received a House message announcing passage of H.C.R. 54, which authorizes the legislature to adjourn for more than three days during a specified period. The chamber then took up several recognitions, including Senate Resolution 8 honoring Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Advocacy Day, a recognition of the Texas A&M University System Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council, a delegation from Dimmit County, and the doctor of the day, Dr. Hosey Hinojosa. The main floor business centered on Senate Resolution 15, commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the start of Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week. Senators King, Menendez, Bettencourt, Perry, Hughes, Hinojosa, Campbell, Hall, Cook, Paxton, West, Parker, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Holocaust history, the rise of anti-Semitism, the importance of education, and solidarity with Israel. The resolution was adopted without objection, and Senator Bettencourt moved to add all senators’ names. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 17, recognizing Sexual Assault Survivors Day, with remarks focused on the prevalence of sexual violence, underreporting, support for survivors, and the need for prevention and stronger systems of response. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 14 in memory of Brazoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Jesse Vargas, who was killed in the line of duty, with Senators Middleton and Huffman highlighting his service and using the occasion to call for tougher measures against violent offenders. Additional resolutions SR 3, SR 4, SR 5, SR 6, SR 7, SR 11, and SR 12 were adopted together, and SR 54 granting permission for adjournment for more than three days was approved by a 31-0 roll call vote. The chamber also recognized Leadership Frisco Class No. 28 and later honored former Senator Dr. Joe J. Bernal and, upon adjournment, Sergeant Mark Allen Butler of the Navasota Police Department. The Senate adjourned until 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in memory of Deputy Vargas and Sergeant Butler.