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• The amendment also specifically excludes certain crimes from eligibility for misdemeanor designation.
• The amendment also specifically excludes certain crimes from eligibility for misdemeanor designation:
• That's the death penalty for raping a 13-year-old and under.
• Would they face the same penalty or not if they committed a homicide?
• or under the disorderly conduct section as a misdemeanor.

Bills: HB2244, HB2364, HB2573, HB2749, HB2862, HB2870, HB4117, HCR2004

Keywords: evictions, judgment satisfaction, tenant rights, landlord obligations, court procedures, abortion-inducing drugs, medical abortion, pharmaceutical regulation, felonies, state law, DUI, ignition interlock, substance abuse treatment, driving privileges, alcohol education, felony conviction, misdemeanor designation, court judgment, criminal justice reform, rehabilitation

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• And so if the penalty for absconding is a misdemeanor because the criminal stops right at that felony
• And so if the penalty for absconding is a misdemeanor because the criminal stops right at that felony
• And so if the penalty for absconding is a misdemeanor because the criminal stops right at that felony
• And so if the penalty for absconding is a misdemeanor because the criminal stops right at that felony
• And so if the penalty for absconding is a misdemeanor because the criminal stops right at that felony

Bills: SF0007, SF0008, SF0009, SF0010

Keywords: theft, penalties, larceny, criminal offense, felony, Wyoming, absconding, law enforcement, criminal justice, fentanyl, controlled substances, minors, drug distribution, enhanced penalties, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, 916

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• Right, but there are no penalties for them meeting or missing deadlines.
• I am also providing the penalty guidelines in Chapter 3 for you.
• don't issue the maximum penalty.
• The maximum penalty should be high enough to deter non-compliance.
• It's not going to put anybody out of business to make the maximum penalty higher.

Bills: HB2766, HB2891, HB3334, HB3791, HB3911, HB4021, HB4041, HB4042, HB4384, HB4426

Keywords: inactive wells, oil and gas regulation, environmental protection, Railroad Commission of Texas, well plugging, Railroad Commission, penalties, violations, pipeline safety, civil penalties, criminal penalties, wildfire prevention, oil and gas, safety inspections, administrative penalties, excavation, notification, utilities, underground facilities, regulatory compliance

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• So there are no penalties for department heads. The penalty that we have right now is...

Bills: HR9, HR15, HB202, HB206, HB338, HB379, HB547, HB691, HB843, HB861, HB908

Keywords: human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, voter identification, election integrity, federal elections, public confidence, election security, SAVE America Act, Louisiana, election fraud, job advertisement, salary transparency, civil service, employment notification, applicant rights, legislative attendance, task force

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• So, any person commits a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of not less than one year or a fine of
• or damages and shall be liable to the state for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more
• or damages and shall be liable to the state for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more
• </c><00:48:49.200><c> because</c> moot right that the the penalty because moot right that the the penalty
• </c> these civil penalties these civil penalties um<01:28:05.040><c> to</c><01:28:05.360><c> be</c><01

Bills: SF0087, SF0088, SF0092

Keywords: felony, law enforcement, police officer, criminal penalties, public safety, sex offender, child care facility, residency restrictions, criminal law, sex offenders, child care facilities, legislation, false claims, civil penalties, state accountability, whistleblower protection, fraud prevention, 916, all

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• House Bill 2167 also requires the Attorney General to pay a civil penalty that is three times the amount
• And finally, the bill directs the Attorney General to pay any damages and civil penalty awarded pursuant
• House Bill 2167 also requires the Attorney General to pay a civil penalty that is three times the amount
• And finally, the bill directs the Attorney General to pay any damages and civil penalty awarded pursuant
• to this act from monies in the Attorney General's General Operating Fund. ...and civil penalty awarded

Bills: HB2167, HB2168, HB2169, HB2171, HB2790, HB2905, HCM2005

Keywords: attorney general, nuisance action, consumer fraud, damages, civil penalty, public nuisance, nuisance abatement, abatement action, injunction, superior court, county attorney, city attorney, board of supervisors, obscenity, obscene materials, adult materials, pornography, schools, parks, residential district

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• This would simply say that it would be more than a misdemeanor if that cleanup arose to a certain level

Bills: HB2992, HB3183, HB3464, HB4170, HB4338

Keywords: HB2992, Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma utilities, ratepayer protection, data centers, artificial intelligence computing, AI data centers, cryptocurrency mining, large load customer, electric rates, utility tariffs, cost causation, rate design, public power utility, municipal utility, electric cooperative, investor-owned utility, load growth, interconnection

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• This would simply say that if that cleanup arose to a certain level, it would be more of a misdemeanor

Bills: HB2992, HB3183, HB3464, HB4170, HB4338

Keywords: HB2992, Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma utilities, ratepayer protection, data centers, artificial intelligence computing, AI data centers, cryptocurrency mining, large load customer, electric rates, utility tariffs, cost causation, rate design, public power utility, municipal utility, electric cooperative, investor-owned utility, load growth, interconnection

Summary: The committee first handled several executive nominations. It unanimously advanced Richard Allier to the Environmental Quality Board, Kevin Foreman to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, Gary Keel to the Air Quality Advisory Board, Megan Langley to the Oklahoma-Arkansas River Compact Commission, Jacob Bull to the Air Quality Advisory Council, and Tommy Colwell to the Oklahoma Mining Commission. In each case, the nominating senator described the appointee’s background and qualifications, and the committee voted to send the nomination to the full Senate without opposition. The committee then considered House Bill 2992, with Senator Green offering a technical amendment to correct drafting errors. The amendment passed 8-0, and the bill itself passed 9-0. Green said the measure would require large-load data centers and crypto mining facilities to pay their share of electric infrastructure costs so those costs would not be shifted to other ratepayers. Senator Boren asked whether municipal utilities and co-ops would be affected, and Green responded that the bill was aimed at the corporate shareholder utility model. House Bill 4338 was also heard and passed, though the roll call showed one no vote. Green explained that the bill concerns produced water and would create a framework for extracting elements from it, with House changes clarifying that it is not retroactive, adjusting flexibility for the produced water unit size, and allowing processing of brine before corporation approval. The committee also advanced House Bill 417, which addresses theft of copper fittings on oil rigs and related cleanup damage by making certain conduct a misdemeanor; it passed 10-0. The meeting ended after the committee approved the remaining nominations and adjourned.

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• My client signed it under penalty of perjury. The opposing party said it was incorrect.
• Any violations of these requirements would be a class one misdemeanor.
• For the purpose of this rule, an undesignated class six felony is considered a misdemeanor conviction
• Finally, the bill allows a filing officer to waive any penalties from a candidate's failure to file a
• Also of importance, this bill permits filing officers to waive any associated penalties accrued as a

Bills: SB1003, SB1006, SB1029, SB1037, SB1038, SB1039, SB1040, SB1053, SB1057, SB1060, SB1061, SB1068, SB1069

Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security

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• And the penalty involved is...
• And the penalty involved is that the violations are classified as a class A misdemeanor for each separate

Bills: HB162, HB376, HB425, SB96, HB426

Keywords: homelessness, homeless individuals, unsheltered, transient, shelter, encampment, street outreach, relocation, displacement, law enforcement, municipal government, county government, local government, interjurisdictional transport, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalties, public safety, social services, Alabama Code 15-20A-4, environmental regulation

Bills: HB39, HB227, HB930, HB 1078, HB39, HB227

Keywords: highway designation, veteran recognition, commemorative, transportation, Brazoria County, Texas National Guard, combat duty, military activation, state requirements, emergency response, active combat duty, military service, Congressional action, Governor responsibilities, Congressional declaration, state law, conflict, armed forces, congressional approval, war declaration

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• Senate File 9, fentanyl to minors enhanced penalties.
• a controlled substance from a 19-year-old to a 17-year-old would not be subject to the enhanced penalties
• that would apply the enhanced penalties that would apply if<00:01:24.640><c> that</c><00:01:24.960><
• , then we think the legislation penalties, then we think the legislation is<00:05:41.039><c> worth</c
• </c> understand of the additional penalties understand of the additional penalties that<00:19:13.679>

Bills: SF0009

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, minors, drug distribution, enhanced penalties, 916, all

Bills: HB0032

Keywords: English proficiency, commercial drivers, vehicle operation, traffic safety, penalties, 916, all

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• He clarified that it is not the out-of-service penalty if they are not a CVSA level one or level three
• Holly responded that federal law would be the out-of-service penalty.
• If you come back and you’re caught again in Wyoming, you get that same $1,000 penalty, but then there
• ,</c><00:20:09.760><c> but</c><00:20:10.000><c> then</c> that same $1,000 penalty, but then that same
• $1,000 penalty, but then there's<00:20:10.559><c> more</c><00:20:10.960><c> teeth</c><00:20:11.200><

Bills: HB0032

Keywords: English proficiency, commercial drivers, vehicle operation, traffic safety, penalties, 916, all

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• And so the first offense raises the statutory penalty structure from $28.75 to $115, with incarceration

Bills: HB351

Keywords: vehicle security circumvention device, car theft, auto theft, key fob hacking, relay attack, key programming device, car key emulator, vehicle immobilizer bypass, automotive security, locksmith, motor vehicle dealer, repossessor, law enforcement, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Delaware Title 21, criminal offense, misdemeanor

Summary: The Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee met in hybrid format but did not have a quorum, so it held approval of the May 13 and June 10 minutes. The committee heard House Bill 351, sponsored by Senator Brown, which would update Delaware law on vehicle security circumvention devices. The bill would criminalize the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of devices used to bypass keyless entry and push-to-start vehicle security systems, while exempting certified users such as locksmiths, mechanics, dealerships, repossession agents, and law enforcement. Senator Brown said the measure is intended to address modern vehicle theft methods and increase penalties for first and repeat offenses. Testimony in support came from Howard Handler of the National Insurance Crime Bureau and Sergeant Mike Ripple of the Delaware State Police. Handler said Delaware has seen more than 1,600 vehicle thefts in 2025 and that organized theft rings increasingly use key programming and relay devices, often in under a minute. Ripple said the devices are easily purchased online, are being used in Delaware and nearby states, and have contributed to a sharp rise in auto thefts, especially involving certain makes such as Jeeps, Hondas, and Toyotas. Committee members asked about enforcement, online sales restrictions, and whether similar laws in other states have been effective; witnesses said the technology is new and that comparable laws have been enacted in states such as New Jersey and Michigan, though no effectiveness data was available. During public comment, Robert Overmiller spoke in favor of the bill, saying criminals will always find ways to exploit new technology. Several committee members indicated support for the measure, but no vote was taken because the committee lacked a quorum. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.

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• This limits the maximum term of imprisonment for misdemeanor offenses punishable by up to, or not exceeding

Bills: SB2731, SB2830, SB2914, SB3072

Keywords: sentencing, nonviolent offenses, misdemeanor, prison reform, criminal justice, public servant, misconduct, statute of limitations, fraud, abuse of authority, breach of trust, lawmaker safety, political violence, confidentiality, personal information, Hawaii Revised Statutes, theft, mandatory sentencing, felony, prison

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met on a decision-making agenda and considered four Senate bills. SB 2731 would cap misdemeanor jail terms at 364 days and allow people previously sentenced to one year to seek modification; the chair recommended passage with amendments limiting the change to nonviolent offenses, and the measure was adopted with one no vote. SB 2830 would extend the statute of limitations for misconduct-in-office offenses by public servants to allow prosecution during service and for 10 years afterward; members discussed tightening the definition of misconduct in office while leaving the public servant definition unchanged, and it was adopted with amendments. SB 2914, which would prohibit public disclosure of legislators’ personal contact information and certain voter and campaign records, was deferred because the chair believed existing law already covered much of the issue and wanted to see how that law works over time. SB 3072 would require a mandatory 12-month minimum sentence for first-degree theft involving property or services valued over $250,000; the committee recommended passage with amendments clarifying that the sentence could be imposed as a condition of probation or before parole, and it was adopted with the vice chair voting with reservation. The committee then adjourned.

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• </c> the DA is pursuing the death penalty the DA is pursuing the death penalty and<00:12:10.240><c> if
• </c><00:12:21.200><c> automatically</c> to get the death penalty automatically to get the death penalty
• </c> penalty cases in my career. penalty cases in my career.
• </c> you would in any other uh death penalty you would in any other uh death penalty case,<00:13:44.000
• </c><00:18:25.679><c> at</c> that I have for the death penalty at that I have for the death penalty at

Bills: HB41, HB149, SB230, SB87, SB169, SB238, SB233, HB72, HB41, HB149, SB230, SB87, SB169, SB238, SB233, HB72

Keywords: sexual offenses, penalties, rape, sodomy, criminal justice, Judicial Branch, Alabama State Bar, legal profession, commissioners, government agency, campaign finance, security measures, candidates, elected officials, legislative protection, civil procedure, statute of limitations, real estate appraisers, legal complaints, appraisal board

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• So are House bills that enhance penalties for endangering a child, elderly person, or disabled?
• House Bill 166 brings in the penalty group 1B.
• To that existing statute, penalty group 1B is fentanyl and other related opiates.
• It allowed municipalities to enact a civil penalty.
• This would be a Class C misdemeanor. And I do have a resource witness here, which is Sargent.

Bills: HB166, HB2000, HB3248, HB3513, SB155, SB1659, SB1730, SB1778, SB1790, SB1848, SB2017, SB2105, SB2794, SB2917, HB2756, HB353, HB166

Keywords: child endangerment, controlled substances, penalty group, elderly protection, disabled individual rights, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, defense, peace officers, local government, security, juvenile board, Moore County, appointments, juvenile justice, county legislation, dangerous dogs

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• The language expands, the penalties grow, and the provisions escalate.

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• </c><00:52:20.559><c> Um</c> penalty. I assume that's the reason. Um penalty.
• , including agency fines and penalties, including agency fines and misdemeanor<00:57:21.680><c> charges
• That's why we didn't see opposition when you have criminal penalties and no civil penalties.
• That's why we didn't see opposition when you have criminal penalties and no civil penalties.
• That's why we didn't see opposition when you have criminal penalties and no civil penalties.

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all