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• trooper has retired, and so what this would do is simply allow vendors to use the National Insurance Crime

Bills: HB1411 , HB2980 , HB3015 , HB3147 , HB3277 , HB3323 , HB3443 , HB3882

Committee: Senate Aeronautics and Transportation

Keywords: True Grit Trail, Oklahoma, tourism, signage, Department of Transportation, state parks, historical sites, economic development, motor vehicles, insurance, registration, verification, law enforcement, electronic credentials, Service Oklahoma, digital identification, data protection, driver's license, special license plates, Route 66

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• between detection, defense, and prosecution, turning cyber attacks from faceless assaults into solvable crimes

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• It's likely we'll be giving those priorities in an effort to develop a crime package on the House side

Committee: House House Judiciary

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• In 2024, that office closed 20 major crimes, including such crimes as aggravated felonious sexual assault
• In 2024, that office closed 20 major<01:54:37.360><c> crimes,</c><01:54:38.239><c> including</c><01:54
• :38.560><c> such</c><01:54:38.800><c> crimes</c><01:54:39.040><c> as</c> major crimes, including such
• crimes as major crimes, including such crimes as aggravated<01:54:39.599><c> felonious</c><01:54:40.159

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• That's been combined with the Financial Crimes Unit within the BCA and is now part of a larger fraud
• and financial crimes unit.
• ><00:15:21.680><c> unit</c><00:15:21.959><c> within</c><00:15:22.160><c> the</c> um Financial CRI crimes
• unit within the um Financial CRI crimes unit within the BCA<00:15:22.759><c> and</c><00:15:22.920><c
• c> um</c><00:15:26.600><c> and</c><00:15:27.160><c> we</c><00:15:27.320><c> can</c> and financial crimes

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You know, we do this for crime victims.

Committee: House House Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee took up SB 1074 first, a bill requiring that if a teacher removes a student from class under student conduct rules, an administrator may only return the student to the classroom after giving the teacher a written certification authorizing readmission and describing any disciplinary action taken. Senator Kavanaugh said the bill was intended to reduce teacher burnout by improving transparency and making teachers feel supported when they refer students for discipline. The bill drew opposition from the Arizona Education Association, which argued it was a repeated solution to a problem that does not address the underlying need for behavioral, emotional, and academic supports. The association also said students should not be treated like criminals and noted FERPA limits what administrators can share. The Arizona Charter Schools Association also opposed the bill, saying classroom discipline decisions should be left to individual schools rather than mandated by statute. Support came from Superintendent Horn’s office, which cited ADE teacher retention and recruitment surveys showing student behavior, lack of administrative support, and dissatisfaction with administration as major reasons teachers leave. After testimony on SB 1074, the committee moved to recess for five minutes by a 6-4 vote, and then adjourned for the afternoon before taking further action on the remaining bills.

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• All right, here's the gavel. reruption of crime okay committee again the motion is to approve rules docket

Committee: House Business

Summary: The committee first approved the February 11 minutes as written. It then took up Rules Docket 24-2801-2501 from the Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board, presented by John Price of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. The rule changes would add a definition and inspection requirements for mobile establishments, remove references to deregulated makeup artistry and makeover/glamour photography businesses, and update related language. The board said mobile establishments would be licensed under existing establishment licenses and tracked internally, not as a new license type. A major part of the discussion focused on proposed fee increases of 16% to 28%, including an individual renewal fee rising from $25 to $30. Price said the board has had no fee increase since 2018, has a very low cash balance, and needs the increase to meet statutory cash-balance expectations by 2027. Members questioned the need for the increase, citing recent expenditure growth, one-time costs such as the new licensing system and inspector vehicles, and whether those costs might ease in future years. Price responded that costs continue to rise, including fuel and personnel expenses, and that the board has grown from about 28,000 to 31,000 licensees. Members also asked whether mobile establishments would increase inspection costs; Price said they should not, because inspectors would work from a two-week appointment window rather than traveling to fixed facilities. After discussion, the committee approved the docket by voice vote. One member also praised the department for withdrawing a confusing guidance document after meeting with stakeholders. The committee then adjourned.

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• All right, here's the gavel. reruption of crime okay committee again the motion is to approve rules docket

Committee: House Business

Keywords: 989, all

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• Let me be clear, this is not about being soft on crime.

Bills: HB2814 , HB4477 , HB5084 , HB5108 , HB5127 , HB5383 , HB5611 , HB5663 , HB5664 , SB1563 , HB2668 , HB3841 , HB4114

Committee: House S/C on County & Regional Government

Keywords: juvenile justice, release documents, children, identification, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, civil service, staffing requirements, local government, positions exemption, Texas legislation, fireworks, Lunar New Year, retail permits, public safety, Texas law, holiday sales, HB 5108, deaths in custody, custodial death, jail death

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• juvenile system pay dividends when those kids become adults, when they are no longer committing new crimes

Committee: House S/C on Juvenile Justice

Summary: The Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice met briefly for an introductory session and did not take any witness testimony. The chair said the committee would incorporate testimony already heard earlier in the day from the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee and would focus in future meetings on bills referred to the subcommittee, possible work sessions, and learning more about TJJD, the DOJ report, and juvenile issues such as determinate sentencing. Members used the meeting to share opening remarks about their goals and backgrounds. Vice Chair Jones said she hoped to bring a different perspective based on her experience practicing law with both adults and children. Representative Lauderback said his decades of criminal justice experience would help improve the juvenile system, and Representative Rideau emphasized the difficult nature of the issues and the need to ensure agencies have the tools they need while juveniles receive proper representation. The chair stressed that juvenile justice is rehabilitative and that the committee’s work could reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for youth who later enter the adult system. Representative Wu urged the committee to look at best practices from other states rather than relying on tradition, noting that new approaches can benefit children and save money over time. The meeting ended with the chair saying the committee would reconvene the following week and adjourning at 1:50 p.m.

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• government. ...and local law enforcement to protect our communities from illegal immigrants who committed crimes

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• If ICE is going after people who have committed crimes and going after criminal activity for potential
• Good evening, Chair and members, Naomi Padron, on behalf of the Computer and Communications Industry

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on child safety, immigrant community transparency, agricultural land security, consumer protection, estate transfers, detention commissary pricing, and public works wage enforcement. SB 1234 would require fentanyl to be included in drug tests ordered by juvenile courts for parents or guardians in dependency cases; the author said it was a narrow child-safety measure, and there was no opposition. SB 1257 would require the Attorney General to publish annual reports on immigration enforcement incidents at designated safe locations; supporters said it would improve accountability and document fear in immigrant communities, while questions centered on how the data would be collected and concerns were raised about sanctuary policies. SB 1176 would bar foreign adversary entities from buying or controlling California agricultural land; supporters framed it as a national security measure, while committee members pressed the author on enforcement, who would verify buyers, and possible discriminatory application. The bill was moved on a 2-4 vote and placed on call after the author said he would work on clarifying responsibility and nondiscrimination concerns. The committee also heard SB 1146, which would require clear disclosure when AI-generated or altered images, audio, or video are used in health-related advertisements depicting health care providers. The California Medical Association and California Dental Association supported the bill, saying it would curb deceptive deepfake ads and protect consumers; it passed unanimously, 7-0. SB 988 would restrict assignment of benefits in auto glass claims, require claim numbers and itemized estimates, and update repair disclosure rules to curb overbilling and steering; supporters said it would protect consumers and stabilize insurance costs, while independent glass shop concerns about steering and market concentration were discussed. The bill passed 7-0, with one member abstaining because of a conflict. SB 1288, presented on behalf of Senator Laird, would require financial institutions to make good-faith efforts to notify beneficiaries of non-probate assets and would simplify access requirements, especially for nonprofits. Supporters described long delays and burdensome account-opening requirements; SIFMA and the California Bankers Association opposed the bill unless amended, citing conflicts with federal and industry obligations and concerns about retroactive burdens. The bill passed 8-0. SB 941 would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost; supporters said detainees often pay excessive prices for basic necessities, and the bill passed 8-0. Finally, SB 909 would raise and index public works contractor fees and penalties and dedicate more penalty revenue to enforcement; labor supporters said stronger funding is needed to address wage theft and backlogs, while contractors warned of uncapped costs and reduced transparency. The discussion continued with questions about enforcement and whether stronger penalties or license restrictions would better deter repeat violators.

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• If ICE is going after people who have committed crimes and going after criminal activity for potential
• Good evening, Chair and members, Naomi Padron, on behalf of the Computer and Communications Industry

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• facility in Eunice, New Mexico, fully funding that project; an additional $1.1 million for a Realtime Crime
• Speaker and gentlemen, while Kelly is looking through her computer...

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• Back in the early 2010s, when juvenile crime was declining in most places, Monterey County was experiencing
• a sharp increase in youth crime and gang involvement that was spilling into County was experiencing
• a sharp increase in youth crime and gang involvement that was spilling into schools and their community
• a sharp increase in youth crime and gang involvement that was spilling into County was experiencing
• a sharp increase in youth crime and gang involvement that was spilling into schools and their community

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Have they committed any crimes that, or been adjudicated, have they been found guilty of any crimes that
• Have they committed any crimes that, or been adjudicated, have they been found guilty of any crimes that
• Have they committed any crimes that, or been adjudicated, have they been found guilty of any crimes that

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The speaker said that any serious crimes that occur in Durham are handled by the civil authorities.
• They said that serious crimes in Durham or Plymouth or Keen would be turned over to civil authorities
• , say, sexual assault on campus and gets administrative punishment but does not get referred for a crime
• /c><02:57:26.319><c> referred</c><02:57:26.720><c> for</c><02:57:26.960><c> a</c><02:57:27.200><c> crime
• </c> does not get referred for a crime. does not get referred for a crime.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee took up several school building aid bills. HB 295, which would make school building aid program funds non-lapsing, drew debate over whether the program is effective and whether funds should be allowed to carry forward. Supporters argued the program is underfunded and that even small leftover amounts should remain available for building aid; opponents said non-lapsing funds limit future budget flexibility and that the program creates winners and losers. The committee voted 4-3 to recommend HB 295 inexpedient to legislate (ITL). The committee then considered HB 366, which would increase school building aid for eligible projects and include retroactive funding for projects completed in the past. The motion to ITL was supported on the grounds that retroactive payments would be unfair to districts still waiting in line and that the legislature should focus on future projects. Supporters of the bill said the increase was modest and that districts that built during a prior moratorium on aid were left with long-term fiscal burdens. The committee again voted 4-3 to recommend ITL. The discussion also broadened into special education funding and a retained bill, HB 742, concerning catastrophic special education aid and the source of funding. Members debated whether the education trust fund should cover the aid and whether the committee should act now or wait for a separate commission studying special education costs. Several members emphasized that special education costs are rising, that more data is needed on student identification and funding formulas, and that the commission’s report may provide better guidance. The chair said the subcommittee’s recommendations would go to the full committee, and the next meeting was expected to be rescheduled from November 4 to later that week because of election-related conflicts.

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• or who's been convicted of committing an escape or aggravated DUI or one of a long list of other crimes
• </c><00:05:46.400><c> is</c> or one of a long list of other crimes is or one of a long list of other
• crimes is not<00:05:47.039><c> eligible</c><00:05:47.600><c> for</c><00:05:47.919><c> administrative<
• This bill, if signed into law, would bring closure for the alleged victims of crime.
• This bill, if signed into law, would bring closure for the alleged victims of crime.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I think that's the idea, is that you potentially could create a crime from a candidate who had no intention
• of actually committing a crime, right?
• I think that's the idea, is that you potentially could create a crime from a candidate who had no intention
• of actually committing a crime, right?
• of actually committing a crime, right?

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• pleasantly shocked, but I've met other people who had no idea that you threatened somebody, that's a crime
• pleasantly shocked, but I've met other people who had no idea that you threatened somebody, that's a crime
• :09:07.920><c> a</c> that you threatened somebody, that's a that you threatened somebody, that's a crime
• 09:09.760><c> it</c><03:09:09.920><c> because</c><03:09:10.240><c> she</c><03:09:10.560><c> was</c> crime
• And she knew it because she was crime.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 69, which would require local school boards to publicly vote on whether to accept or reject charitable gifts or donations, prompted by a case in which a church offered to pay off school lunch debt but the offer was refused and families were sued instead. Senator Keith Murphy said the bill is intended to force transparency and public accountability in similar situations, while acknowledging that boards may still reject gifts with strings attached or for ethical reasons. Members raised questions about anonymity, privacy, and whether school boards already have authority to address meal debt before litigation. Murphy said the bill was aimed at cases where money is refused and families are sued, and he said he would accept amendments to make the vote requirement apply to both accepted and rejected gifts. The hearing on the bill was then closed. The committee then took up Senate Bill 206, which requires public schools to adopt policies limiting student cell phone use during the school day. Trisha Milo, presenting for Senator Rashardi, said the bill is meant to improve focus, reduce distraction and cyberbullying, and create more consistent policies across districts, while still allowing exceptions for medical, disability, language support, and instructional needs. Committee members questioned whether districts would retain flexibility, whether the bill should apply to charter schools and other devices, and whether the annual policy-update requirement and enforcement language were too prescriptive. Milo said districts would still have flexibility in how they write their policies and that she would seek clarification from the senator on several drafting questions. Becky Wilson of the New Hampshire School Boards Association testified in support of the general concept of a cell phone policy, saying many districts already have some form of policy, though not all do, and that existing sample policies are outdated. She said the annual update requirement would likely be burdensome and that the enforcement language seemed intended to ensure administrative involvement rather than teacher discipline, but she suggested the wording may need revision. Members also discussed whether very small districts or districts without schools should be covered and whether the bill should better distinguish between classroom enforcement and student discipline. The chair closed the hearing on Senate Bill 206 after no further testimony, and the committee moved on to the next bill.