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• He's going to file his motion to dismiss.
• He's going to file his Brady motion, and he's going to also file... ...and he's going to also file, if
• Y'all should have the amendment in your file. Okay, are there any questions?
• He couldn't get his money back, so he filed for bankruptcy.
• What you can do is file a lien with the FAA, just like you would file in probate court if you worked

Bills: SB156 , SB134 , SB108 , SB47 , SB88 , SB89 , SB106 , SB18 , SB9 , HB38 , HB54

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, expungement, criminal records

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• ><c> a</c><00:04:31.280><c> growing</c> House File 3698 addresses a growing House File 3698 addresses
• House File 3698 uses repeatedly.
• :38.319><c> rights</c><00:07:38.639><c> while</c> File 3698 respects creators rights while File 3698
• :22.960><c> dollars,</c> File 3698 protects taxpayer dollars, File 3698 protects taxpayer dollars, restores
• </c><00:50:06.079><c> audio</c> screen versus the digital file audio screen versus the digital file audio

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We will begin by hearing bills on file.
• , due pass to Appropriations; File Item 4, AB 2003, due pass as amended to Appropriations; File Item
• File Item 6, AB 2067, due pass. File Item 7, AB 2107, due pass.
• File item 2, AB 1665: Lowenthal. Aye. File item 11, AB 2316: Lowenthal. Aye. AB 2316. Lowenthal.
• File item 2, AB 1665. Bonta. Aye. 9-0, the bill is out. File item 11, AB 2316. Bonta.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee first heard two bills. AB 1665 by Assemblymember Pacheco would require school sports coaches to complete approved mental health training. Supporters said coaches are trusted adults who are often first to notice student-athlete distress, and a witness described personal experience with body image and disordered eating pressures in athletics. There was no opposition, and the bill was moved out of committee on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations, ultimately passing 9-0 after add-on votes. AB 2316 by Assemblymember Hoover would allow charter schools to apply for the same financial hardship relief in the state school facilities program that traditional districts can seek. Supporters argued this would improve parity and help smaller and low-income charter schools access permanent facilities; some initially opposed agencies said their concerns were addressed by amendments. The bill also passed unanimously, 9-0, to Appropriations. The committee then took up a consent calendar containing 12 additional measures, including bills on education funding, facilities, and other school-related matters, plus a resolution. Those items were approved on a 7-0 vote, with the roll left open for add-on votes. After the bill hearing portion was recessed and later reconvened, additional members added votes to AB 1665, AB 2316, and the consent calendar, bringing each to 9-0. The committee then held an informational hearing on state-level education governance, centered on Governor Newsom’s proposal to restructure the California Department of Education and the role of the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction, with AB 2117 serving as a policy vehicle carrying the same language and no action to be taken. Testimony came from the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Education Commission of the States, and former CDE chief deputy Richard Zager. Witnesses reviewed the history of California’s governance structure, compared it with other states, and discussed accountability, legislative oversight, and the role of the superintendent under the proposal. Committee members raised concerns about preserving checks and balances, the fiscal implementation plan, county-office relationships, and whether the superintendent’s role would be reduced too far; no vote was taken at the informational hearing.

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• Without objection, show the late-filed amendment introduced.
• Without objection, show the late-filed amendment introduced.
• Late-filed amendment barcode 673-850 by Senator Graal.
• Should have the late-filed amendment introduced.
• Without objection, show the late-file amendment.

Summary: The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions and introductions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and a moment of silence for Pope Francis. The chamber then took up a motion to reconsider the prior day’s failed vote on CS for SB 1080 (local government land regulation), which was adopted without objection, and moved into the special order calendar. A series of bills were debated and mostly passed, often after substituting House companions. Measures approved included funding for expedited DNA testing grants, additional aggravating factors in capital cases, fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients, commuter rail indemnification, migrant vessel disposition, specialty license plates, an Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign, relocation of the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University, charter school changes, sexual offender registration updates, utility worker assault/battery penalties, juvenile justice revisions, student mental health outcome reporting, foster home licensure transfers, water access facilities, Florida Virtual School changes, school readiness resources for children with disabilities, sexual images/child exploitation penalties, tampering with electronic monitoring devices, certified recovery residences, the FSU Election Law Center, the Office of Faith and Community, and bonuses for county tax collector/property appraiser employees. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, benefits for certain officers injured in the line of duty, school social workers, and brownfields. Debate centered on public safety, health care access, education, recovery housing, and government administration. Some of the most substantive discussion came on the Office of Faith and Community bill, where an amendment to bar political activity by office staff was offered and defeated after extended debate over election-related communications and the proper scope of existing ethics laws. The certified recovery residences bill also drew extensive support and testimony about addiction recovery and housing stability. Most bills passed on strong bipartisan votes, with a few receiving notable opposition, including the charter schools bill, the aggravating factors bill, and the Office of Faith and Community bill.

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• Late-filed amendment barcode 8435850 by Senator Gruters.
• If you filed an amendment to the original bill, make sure you file it now to the amendment.
• You're not supposed to be able to file income taxes.
• Show that late-filed amendment. Thank you. That late-filed amendment introduced without objection.
• Late-filed amendment introduced.

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then read an amended joint proclamation expanding the special session call to include financial penalties for government officials, criminal penalties for offenses committed by illegal aliens, and programs and appropriations to support law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. No committee reports, governor’s messages, or House messages were on the desk before the chamber moved to the special order calendar. The main item was Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 2B, the immigration bill, along with a late-filed strike-all amendment by Senator Gruters. Gruters said the amendment aligned terminology with federal law, increased penalties for crimes by unauthorized aliens, added transnational crime organizations to gang definitions, required stronger participation in the federal 287(g) program, created financial penalties for noncompliance, offered a $1,000 bonus for officers assisting ICE in large operations, directed more information-sharing with federal agencies, and barred DHSMV from issuing licenses or IDs to unauthorized aliens. He framed the bill as supporting President Trump’s immigration agenda and focusing on criminal illegal aliens rather than street-level enforcement. A long question-and-answer period followed, with Senators Polsky, Pizzo, Smith, Jones, Roscoe, Berman, and others pressing the sponsor on scope, legality, costs, and implementation. Questions focused on whether the bill would require participation beyond jails and detention centers, whether schools or churches could be affected, liability and immunity for local agencies, the size and purpose of the proposed appropriations, and the impact on undocumented students receiving in-state tuition waivers. Gruters and Senator Fine said the 287(g) provisions were intended to apply to jails and detention facilities, that green-card holders and lawful residents would not be affected, and that the tuition waiver repeal would end discounted tuition for students in the country illegally while not affecting their ability to attend. Fine also defended the mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses committed by illegal immigrants, acknowledging it would likely be challenged in court but arguing the bill was designed to test and advance the policy. No final vote or other action on the bill is reflected in the excerpt.

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• Committee on Rules reports recommending the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions filed
• partnership between the Province of Quebec and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and resolutions filed
• And resolutions filed by Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston and other members of the House, congratulating
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Madero of Boston and
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Madero of Boston and

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports. It adopted resolutions honoring the partnership between Quebec and Massachusetts and congratulating Lynx Incorporated on its 75th anniversary. The House also adopted orders extending the reporting deadlines for the Judiciary Committee, the Revenue Committee, and related current House documents, and approved special procedures for consideration of House No. 5151, the energy, affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness bill. The chamber then acted on two local bills. It passed to be enacted House No. 4272, authorizing the town of Hudson to grant an additional off-premises wine and malt beverages license, and Senate No. 1898, authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in Plainville. At the end of the session, the House adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. in formal session and then adjourned. A Democratic caucus was announced for noon in rooms A1 and A2.

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• Second reading of House files. House File number 3321. Second reading. Introduction of bills.
• The following House files have been offered for introduction today.
• The House files will be given their first reading.
• Introduction of first reading of House Files 3327 through 3329.
• First reading House Files 3327 through 3329. Announcements.

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• We will not be taking up Senate File 1832, the Workforce Finance bill.
• We will take action on House File 2442.
• We will now take up House File 2442.
• I will make a motion to move House File 2442 to the general register as amended.
• House File 2442 as amended is recommended to be placed on the general register.

Bills: SF1832 , HF2440 , HF2442

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, labor market, employment, funding, data analysis, climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy

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• Representative Hansen moved House File 1482 be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee, and I would
• So House File 1482 is approved as amended. Representative Hansen, thank you. Mr.
• With that, Representative Hansen renews his motion that House File 1482 be laid over for possible inclusion
• uh Hansen renews his motion<00:02:40.360><c> that</c><00:02:40.519><c> house</c><00:02:40.720><c> file
• </c><00:02:41.840><c> be</c><00:02:42.400><c> laid</c><00:02:42.720><c> over</c> motion that house file

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Dolly was here to advocate on behalf of Senate File 2939, which would enact the Home Care Stability and
• 00:07:18.120><c> bill</c><00:07:18.440><c> called</c><00:07:18.720><c> Senate</c><00:07:19.000><c> File
• </c><00:07:19.200><c> 4222,</c> there is a bill called Senate File 4222, there is a bill called Senate
• The bipartisan<00:17:02.839><c> bill,</c><00:17:03.200><c> Senate</c><00:17:03.480><c> file</c><00:17
• :03.760><c> 5032,</c><00:17:05.240><c> would</c> bipartisan bill, Senate file 5032, would bipartisan

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Representative Overdorf: Representative Skidmore, so essentially, yes, you could file a police report
• So one section involves, you know, 10 files or more, so that it can be any child.
• Every state attorney's office, a case comes then before filing each year.
• Representative Gottlieb: What is the reason for filing? Chair: You're recognized.
• It gets filed on every single case and then they can have contact whenever they want.

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• The Department of Corrections shares a file each month with the names of all individuals.
• The Department of Health provides a monthly file with names of those who have Died in Minnesota.
• The Department of Public Safety provides a monthly file with names of non-citizens in Minnesota.
• If confirmed, the records are merged so that there is only a single record on file.
• To the Social Security Death Master File, the record would be marked as deceased.

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

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• And then we'll talk about a related bill, Senate File 2259.
• And then we'll talk about a related bill, Senate File 2259.
• file file 22 22 22 59<00:11:39.880><c> I</c><00:11:40.360><c> think</c><00:11:41.360><c> sort</c><00
• </c> you Senate file you Senate file 2259<00:13:33.639><c> um</c><00:13:33.800><c> to</c><00:13:34.000
• And so with that, members, I ask you to support this bill, Senate File 2259.

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, Senate File health, and well-being.
• <00:10:49.040><c> 4003,</c> File 4003, File 4003, a<00:10:50.720><c> seemingly</c><00:10:51.200><c> simple
• Um, you have Senate File 4060.
• Senate File 4060 is labor costs.
• </c> Chamber respectfully oppose Senate File Chamber respectfully oppose Senate File 460<01:06:17.280

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> like to make a motion to move House File like to make a motion to move House File 3698 3698 3698
• Today I'm speaking on behalf of House File 3698.
• I'd ask you to support House File 3698.
• House File 3698 is Minnesota's version House File 3698 is Minnesota's version of<00:12:58.639><c> this
• </c> policy bill before us, House File 3730. policy bill before us, House File 3730.

Bills: HF3698 , HF3067 , HF3730

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

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• Senate File 90 as amended.
• </c> a roll call vote on Senate File 90. a roll call vote on Senate File 90.
• </c><01:37:03.440><c> 72,</c> I stand in support of Senate File 72, I stand in support of Senate File
• Will you do a roll call vote on Senate File 72? >> This is a roll call vote for Senate File 72.
• </c> on Senate File 72? on Senate File 72?

Bills: SF0035 , SF0090 , SF0072

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• uh</c> rate both pre-filing and post filing uh rate both pre-filing and post filing uh of<00:54:36.319
• </c><04:20:19.040><c> the</c> the office uh the time of filing the the office uh the time of filing the
• When you file and you're wrapped into that TurboCourt and Odyssey system for filing, it's pretty darn
• When you file, and you're wrapped into that TurboCourt and Odyssey system for filing, it's pretty darn
• That's very helpful. filings in the Superior Court System filings in the Superior Court System since<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met for its first meeting of the new session with opening remarks, member introductions, and a discussion of committee logistics. Members described their backgrounds and priorities, including criminal justice, right-to-know and privacy issues, domestic violence, death-with-dignity legislation, abortion, firearms, landlord-tenant policy, housing, and technology/privacy concerns. The chair noted there were already 34 bills assigned to the committee and expected more, and said the committee would likely continue to have a heavy workload this session. The chair also outlined how the committee would operate: meetings would generally be on Wednesdays, with possible Mondays as needed; hearings would not require a quorum, but executive sessions would; and members were asked to provide updated phone numbers and email addresses, especially cell numbers. He explained that the committee would continue its practice of seating members in a mixed partisan arrangement to encourage communication, and that the new clerk had joined the committee. A significant portion of the meeting focused on procedures for executive sessions and meeting times. The chair said the committee would follow the traditional rule allowing executive sessions on bills heard that day if proper notice was given, but he would avoid taking up controversial matters without full attendance. Members then discussed whether meetings should start at 9, 9:30, or 10 a.m., with concerns raised about long commutes, evening obligations, and winter driving after dark. No formal vote was taken in the portion provided, but the chair indicated he would try to accommodate the committee’s preference while balancing the workload.

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• There is a provision in here that the state income tax filing date moves.
• They file their taxes with the expectation of being able to utilize that credit.
• Yeah, I understand that, but I guess how are you going to file for that refund?
• Right now, I file my S-Corp, but in addition to that, I file a pass-through entity return.
• So whenever, now, when I file it, So whenever, now, when I file my personal return, then I have a, I

Committee: House Ways and Means

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 994, which would extend taxpayer protection from penalties and interest when a taxpayer claims a tax credit that has reached its cap and then receives a Department of Revenue notice for underpayment. Senator Henderson said the bill mirrors existing language for the Champion for Children tax credit, would require payment within 60 days to avoid penalties and interest, and includes technical fixes for the beginning farmer tax credit and school-district reporting. The bill drew support from Missouri Soybean, Feeding Missouri, Missouri Farm Bureau, and Missouri Corn Growers, while the State Public Advocate initially objected to tax credits generally but said he would support the bill once he understood it did not create a new credit. No vote was taken. The committee then heard House Bill 1743, which would bar courts from depriving individuals of property for failure to pay property taxes, with the sponsor arguing that tax sales disproportionately harm low-income and elderly homeowners. Members raised concerns about weakening tax collection and the impact on local taxing districts, while the sponsor said liens and wage garnishment would still be available and that the bill was aimed at protecting homeownership. The Missouri County Collector’s Association opposed the bill, saying tax sales are rare, payment plans are common, and redemption periods already provide protection. The bill was left at hearing with no action. House Bill 2461, presented with nearly identical companion language from another member, would extend and expand Missouri’s donated food tax credit through 2032, raise the cap for food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters, and create a separate bucket for food banks. Sponsors and Feeding Missouri said the credit is expiring, demand for food assistance is high, and food banks need access to the program to leverage corporate donations; they also discussed a possible amendment to preserve eligibility if the individual income tax is eliminated. The State Public Advocate opposed the bill as another tax credit cost, but the Department of Revenue said the bill would streamline administration and had no fiscal impact. The committee also heard House Bill 3405, which would reclassify the SALT parity pass-through entity provision as a deduction rather than a tax credit for reporting purposes; the sponsor and Department of Revenue said this would improve clarity and reduce administrative burden without changing revenue, and business groups supported it. No votes were taken on any of the bills.

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• state hospital in large part, or UNMH in large part, that if they want to engage in AOT, they must file
• So the court's jurisdiction is invoked when the charges are filed. So that is, then we set a trial.
• When something is filed, such as criminal cases, it goes into our case management system.
• Because at least then they can say, 'I tried, I filed a motion, I tried to hold them.'
• Any citizen can file a complaint against me or any lawyer.

Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• So for today, we do have eight bills on the file. We will hear bill presentations in file order.
• on the file.
• on the file.
• We will start with bills on file order.
• Next, we have file item number four, Assembly Bill 482.

Summary: The Assembly Agriculture Committee met as a subcommittee at first because a quorum was not yet present, then adopted its committee rules for the 2025-2026 legislative session by a 5-0 vote. The committee heard a series of agriculture-related bills, with most measures receiving broad support and moving forward. AB 1142 by Assemblymember Hoover would raise the fee thresholds for small public horse events that are exempt from equine medication monitoring rules; supporters said the current limits are outdated and hurt small riding clubs, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 411 by Assemblymember Papin would allow ranchers to compost livestock carcasses on-farm; supporters cited cost, environmental, and predator-control benefits, while rendering industry representatives asked for amendments to protect existing services and limit the bill’s scope. The bill passed to Natural Resources. AB 482 by Assemblymember Solache would modernize the California Table Grape Commission law and raise assessment caps without increasing assessments themselves; it passed to Appropriations. AB 312 by Vice Chair Alanis would shorten the holding period for ag theft property from six months to three months; it also passed to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 937 and AB 947 by Assemblymember Connolly. AB 937 would make technical changes to the Organic Transition Pilot Program to improve access to organic transition support, with testimony from a farmer who said the program helped him pursue organic certification; the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 947 would expand and refine technical assistance under the Healthy Soils/Climate Smart Agriculture programs, including training, grant writing, matching funds coordination, equipment sharing, and outcome monitoring; supporters said the changes would help small and organic producers access state climate programs, and it also passed to Appropriations. AB 1486, presented by the chair, would use Proposition 4 funding to start grants for public postsecondary agricultural research farms focused on climate resiliency; members praised the role of CSU and UC research farms, and the bill passed to Natural Resources as amended. The most extensive discussion centered on AB 928 by Assemblymember Rogers, the California Cockfighting Cruelty Act. Supporters argued the bill would help law enforcement target cockfighting and rooster trafficking, reduce avian disease risks, and protect public health and animal welfare; opponents, including poultry hobbyists, breeders, and 4-H-related participants, said it would overreach into lawful poultry keeping and harm heritage-breed and youth programs, urging instead that cockfighting penalties be increased to a felony. Committee members echoed concerns about unintended impacts on legitimate poultry owners and requested continued work on exemptions and language. The bill passed to Judiciary on a 5-2-1 vote, with one no vote and one abstention, and the chair noted that further committee review would continue as the bill advances.