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• all the known retailers associated with couriers, and a number of them have either voluntarily surrendered

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• In September of 2024, we had a gun incident that resulted in a death in Maryville High School.
• What details do you have on the gun incident in September 2024?
• , five box cutters, two mace, 44 knives, 12 guns, an airsoft gun, and other dangerous items, 13.
• One taser gun, five box cutters, two mace, 44 knives, 12 guns, an airsoft gun, and other weapons, dangerous
• One of my questions was, how many kids withdrew from Maryville after the incident with the gun?

Summary: The committee first heard an update on Topok Elementary School District’s long-running noncompliance with Arizona’s Uniform System of Financial Records. The Auditor General’s office explained the USFR noncompliance process and reported that Topok had made substantial progress, correcting many deficiencies in areas such as open meeting law, procurement, payroll, attendance reporting, property control, and information technology. The district’s superintendent and staff described the corrective actions they had taken, the use of outside consultants, and their plan to maintain compliance through stronger leadership, training, and consistent procedures. Members praised the district’s progress and asked about the remaining deficiencies and the status of the 3% state-aid withholding, which the Auditor General said would be addressed by the State Board of Education. The committee then considered a request for a fourth school safety special audit, tied to concerns raised by Representative Martinez about Phoenix Union High School District and school violence response practices. The Auditor General said the proposed audit would be a new topic focused on policies and procedures for responding to credible threats of violence and allegations of staff misconduct affecting student safety, and could include Phoenix Union in the sample. Representative Martinez described a fatal 2024 shooting, weapons incidents, and concerns about district oversight. The committee approved the motion 10-0. Next, staff presented the fiscal years 2027-2028 school district performance audit schedule, describing 26 randomly selected school districts and career and technical education districts, plus 84 planned follow-ups. The Auditor General said the schedule is intended to shorten the average time between audits and that the school audits division is now fully staffed. Members asked about county coverage and the inclusion of ESA accountability, but the schedule was ultimately presented for review rather than approval. The committee also heard a detailed federal compliance audit presentation on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) administered by DES. The Auditor General reported repeated findings involving missing provider documentation, questioned costs, and FFATA reporting errors, including a 2024 sample that led to questioning $2.88 million in costs. The office recommended stronger documentation, record retention, reporting procedures, and staff training; DES concurred and said it would correct the findings in 2026. Members discussed the limits of the single-audit scope, the possibility of a broader special audit, and the federal government’s recent actions on CCDF oversight in other states. Finally, the committee considered and discussed a special audit request for CCDF that would broaden review to provider oversight, licensing, site visits, and billing accuracy across multiple state agencies, with estimated costs of $547,000 to $625,000 and a projected report date of July 31, 2027.

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• , on this bill, which we feel on this side really infringes on our Second Amendment rights and puts gun
• President, on gun shows.
• So I asked, and I still haven't found anything, talking to some gun store owners, well, what guns...
• And I still haven't found anything talking to some gun store owners.
• Well, what gun store owners or gun stores are we talking about? Tell us who they are.

Keywords: 996, all

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• classroom at Brown University with a gun classroom at Brown University with a gun in<01:40:52.000
• In Texas, for example, the gun owner must have a license to carry, but only in a gun-free zone.
• In Texas, in Texas, for example, the gun In Texas, in Texas, for example, the gun owner<01:49:58.320
• to carry, but only in a gun-free zone. to carry, but only in a gun-free zone.
• so-called gun-free zones. so-called gun-free zones.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I had her shooting a gun at eight. Okay. That's really dangerous.
• I had her shooting a gun at eight. Okay. That's really dangerous.
• I had her shooting a gun at eight. Okay. That's really dangerous.
• at each other, loaded pointing uh guns at each other, loaded guns,<01:07:40.400> if<01:07:40.720
• However, if should be issued for a gun.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• People, adults, are giving these kids guns.
• People, adults, are giving these kids guns.
• Adults are giving these kids guns.
• Adults are giving these kids guns.
• Adults are giving these kids guns.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:09 State of the Judiciary: 00:02:33 The Corrections - KCTCS Reentry Program: 00:49:44 Update on 2022 RS SB 90: 01:27:49, 958, all

Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met with a quorum, approved the October 8, 2025 minutes, and welcomed guests including Marshall County Attorney Jason Darnall. The main topic was juvenile interrogation, with a presentation from Kentucky Youth Advocates by Courtney Downs and Shannon Moody. They said their organization is supporting a 2026 Blueprint priority requiring children to consult with an attorney before waiving Miranda rights, and they emphasized research on adolescent brain development, susceptibility to peer pressure and impulsive decision-making, and the risk of false confessions. They cited National Registry of Exonerations data showing high rates of false confessions among exonerated youth, especially younger children, and described approaches in other states such as Maryland’s Child Interrogation Protection Act, Indiana’s statute allowing certain adults to waive rights in some circumstances, and laws in other states requiring recording of interrogations or limiting deceptive tactics. Members asked about trauma and adverse childhood experiences, whether the proposal would require attorney consultation in every juvenile interview, whether parents could instead be the ones consulted, and how such a rule would affect law enforcement investigations and juvenile accountability. Senator Carroll and others raised concerns about feasibility, delays, and whether juveniles might avoid accountability if attorneys are required before questioning. The presenters responded that they were focused on ensuring children understand their legal rights, that some states use age- or offense-based limits, and that parent consultation is another model used elsewhere, though they said a lawyer is best suited to explain legal rights and process. Members also discussed the role of the Department of Public Advocacy and whether legislative action or court decisions should address the issue. The council did not take final action on the policy, but requested additional materials, including the text of laws from Maryland, Indiana, and North Carolina, for further review.

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• were injured from gun violence.
• More than cars, more than sickness, guns.
• Gun violence has become the communities.
• more than sickness, guns. more than sickness, guns.
• handle guns. handle guns.

Keywords: 958, all

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• , you need a gun.
• , you need a gun.
• need a gun, you need a gun. need a gun, you need a gun.
• that gun or if I own that gun.
• that gun or if I own that gun.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a color guard presentation by Colorado Military Academy cadets and the pledge led by Olivia and Owen Curry. After roll call established a quorum, members approved the journal of Friday, March 6, 2026, as corrected. Several committees then announced upcoming hearings, including Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources; State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs; and Finance. The chamber then took up House Joint Resolution 1020, designating March 8, 2026, as International Women’s Day in Colorado. The resolution praised women’s contributions across history and society, highlighted Colorado’s early adoption of women’s suffrage, and recognized trailblazing women in the General Assembly. Sponsors and supporters spoke at length about women’s leadership, economic and civic contributions, and the need to continue advancing equality. The resolution also drew recognition of women and advocacy organizations present in the chamber. Representative Bradley and other Republican members criticized the resolution as partisan and said Republican women were not included in drafting or sponsoring it. They argued the measure should have been more inclusive and should have better reflected women’s roles in the home and the broader bipartisan history of women’s history observances. Bradley announced she would vote no. In response, Representative Ricks said an amendment would be accepted from the minority caucus to address concerns about traditional roles of women, and he moved Amendment L002 for consideration.

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• The bill before you today is being promoted by out-of-state gun lobbyists.
• groups, return with new gun bills.
• <00:16:06.560> lobbyist The out of state gun lobbyist The out of state gun lobbyist organizations
• and for Wyoming, not for out-of-state gun lobbyists.
• Uh, I happen to be a member of Wyoming Gun Owners.

Bills: SF0101

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

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• Now we got gun violence, rape, human trafficking, drugs, all kind of stuff going down.
• <00:32:13.120> Now<00:32:13.360> we<00:32:13.519> got<00:32:13.679> gun
• Now we got gun violence, number three.
• So in which case then health care facilities will not be under the gun from CMS because it's Schedule
• facilities will not be under the gun facilities will not be under the gun from<00:54:17.680>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 3025, relating to medical debt, with multiple organizations and individuals, including the Office of Wellness and Resilience, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Queens Health Systems, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Aloha Care, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction, Hawaii Data Collaborative, and Hawaii Appleseed, all speaking in support. No opposition was heard, and the member present had no questions. The committee then took up SB 3199, which would establish a mental health emerging therapies task force. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with speakers including veterans, clinicians, researchers, and advocacy groups describing personal experiences with PTSD, depression, traumatic brain injury, and treatment-resistant conditions, and arguing that Hawaii should prepare for regulated access to emerging therapies such as MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and ibogaine. The Department of Health and some medical organizations provided comments, and one opposition witness was called but not present. The chair noted broad support, especially from veterans, and no vote was taken during the excerpt. The final measure discussed was SB 3324, relating to Medicaid. The Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, Aloha Care, and numerous care-provider and aging/disability organizations testified in support, while one witness was in opposition and several others offered comments. The discussion then moved to SB 2563, relating to homelessness, where the Department of the Attorney General offered comments on specific sections and recommended adopting suggested amendments if the bill proceeds. Additional testimony on SB 2563 began with support from several individuals, including Shelby Pikachu, who emphasized the severity of homelessness and related social problems in the community.

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• tons of guns in the name of protection, you know, to their collection. guns is is we wanted a cap because
• So, you want to put guns in? >> No, I didn't say that. >> Okay.
• So to answer your question, Senator, the guns were included.
• Um, it was the reading of the whole committee that guns would be included.
• I think the key is probably about guns.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And if we, if we didn't have security in our courthouses, the number of guns, weapons, knives that would
• We file on every case where a gun was discharged at someone.
• We're juvenile gun cases. 11 juvenile homicide cases have been referred.
• The Dho won't take you unless you have a gun crime right now.
• This time maybe I'll add a gun into the equation and he shoots it out a window, kills somebody.

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• We need to address gun violence.
• We need to address gun violence.
• Gun violence is a us are safe, too.
• not access to these guns and the velocity of these guns, we wouldn't probably be having these terrible
• not access to these guns and the velocity of these guns, we wouldn't probably be having these terrible

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Can you please tell me what a gun silencer does for the sport of hunting?
• And we're back to the guns. You know, if people want to buy guns, they can buy guns.
• But what we are saying in this legislation is that we're encouraging you to go buy guns.
• And we're back to the guns. You know, if people want to buy guns, they can buy guns.
• Senator Polsky: ...go have fun, go buy guns. A silencer?

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Once he went to get it, he saw the gun Once he went to get it, he saw the gun Once he went to get it,
• at people in the street, point his gun at people in the street, point his gun at people in the police
• the gun. back and had his hand on top of the gun.
• He had on top of the gun. So I asked him, "What do you the gun.
• Um somebody, but he had a gun for sure. Um somebody, but he had a gun for sure.

Bills: HB265, HB146, SB254, HB202, HB3, HB42, SB18

Keywords: resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, SB254, Alabama, statute of limitations, civil procedure, civil action, sex offense, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, survivor rights, tolling, disability, minor plaintiff

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• /c><00:16:07.759> possession<00:16:08.240> of<00:16:08.399> a<00:16:08.639> gun
• <00:16:09.360> That's Representative Pinto: Was in possession of a gun.
• significantly longer guideline sentence because, in fact, they've got a violent felony involving a gun
• significantly longer guideline sentence because, in fact, they've got a violent felony involving a gun
• cases um in minimums in 56% of all gun cases um in Henipin<00:17:31.360> County<00:17:32.160>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3380, a bill by Representative Hudson aimed at repeat violent felony offenders who use firearms. Hudson said the bill would require aggravated sentencing, up to the statutory maximum, for people convicted of three or more violent felonies involving firearms, with no probation, parole, early release, or work release. He argued the measure was needed because repeat offenders cycle through the system and because downward departures are too common, especially in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Dave Zimmer, a former law enforcement officer and public safety policy fellow, testified in support, saying the bill would tighten loopholes, restore consequences for repeat violent offenders, and help victims of violent crime. Representative Pinto questioned the bill’s need and structure, asking for specific examples of the problem and raising concerns about separation of powers, the breadth of the lookback into prior convictions, and whether the bill actually required a full maximum sentence or could be satisfied by only a small upward departure. He also noted that sentencing departures are public and can be challenged. Representative Mohler similarly pressed for clarification on the statistics Hudson cited, referenced sentencing guidelines data showing different departure rates across counties, and said departures can sometimes reflect victim preferences or evidentiary difficulties. Hudson responded that the bill was simple, that any ambiguity about firearm involvement would likely not count, and that the point was to ensure sentences could not go down for repeat armed violent offenders. After discussion, the chair announced that an amendment, DE2, was out of order. The committee then laid House File 3380 over, and the meeting adjourned.

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• That includes a gun sale tax holiday.
• More guns is not better, in my opinion.
• We want more guns. Let's store them safely.
• In fact, President Trump abolished the Office of Gun Safety and Prevention.
• So it's okay to shoot a gun at a drone if it's over your property. Is that correct?

Summary: The committee heard and voted on a long agenda of criminal justice, public safety, victims’ rights, and related bills. SB 984 on aggravating factors in capital cases was reported favorably after debate over its focus on religious, school, and government gatherings; the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops opposed expanding the death penalty, while supporters said it was about accountability rather than deterrence. CS for SB 1140 creating a Hillsborough County substance abuse pilot program for offenders, CS for SB 1180 broadening child sexual image protections, CS for SB 10 compensating Sidney Holmes for a wrongful conviction, CS for SB 500 creating a Spectrum Alert system for missing children with autism, and SB 1054 on tampering with electronic monitoring devices all passed favorably, with the substance abuse bill drawing supportive testimony about treatment and recovery and the Holmes bill receiving emotional support from Holmes himself. The committee also approved SB 1072 on expedited DNA testing grants, CS for SB 240 on domestic and dating violence victims, CS for SB 494 creating a statewide animal abuse database, and CS for SB 1422 on unmanned aircraft over critical infrastructure and weaponized drones. SB 240 drew extensive testimony from advocates describing a feasibility study for a discreet emergency alert system and the need to align domestic and dating violence protections; SB 494 drew strong support from animal welfare groups and county officials who described local registries and the link between animal abuse and violence toward people, while members discussed whether the bill should also bar known abusers from adopting animals. SB 1422 passed after questions about “reasonable force” against drones and concerns about firearms use, with the sponsor saying the bill was meant to protect privacy and property rights. Additional measures reported favorably included SB 1268 updating Department of Law Enforcement statutes and increasing reimbursement for retired police dogs, CS for SB 1344 revising juvenile status-offender procedures, CS for SB 1252 creating a feasibility study for a statewide pawn data database, CS for SB 1386 increasing penalties for assault and battery on utility workers, CS for SB 1084 strengthening sexual cyber harassment laws for intimate and digitally forged images, CS for SB 1654 revising sex offender/predator registration and reporting rules, CS for SB 1650 expanding the vexatious litigant law, and CS for SB 1652 creating a public records exemption for stricken court filings. The final and most heavily debated bill, CS for SB 1284 on wrongful death of an unborn child, drew extensive testimony from supporters who framed it as recognizing unborn life and opponents who warned it could be used to harass abortion patients, providers, and supporters and could increase malpractice exposure; the sponsor said the bill would allow parents to recover damages while protecting mothers and lawful medical care. The transcript ends before the roll call on SB 1284 is completed, but the committee had already reported the other measures favorably by recorded votes, generally along party lines with broad support from members present.

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• So, if you dump the gun that overcome.
• They said, well, I was acting self-defense, but I don't have the gun anymore.
• They said, well, I I was dumped the gun.
• Is there a thought that the gun anymore.
• , dear friend of mine, Greg Gun, dear friend of mine, Greg Gun, who<01:16:13.199> was<01:16

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Because if a reinforce it with a gun.
• guys with guns. guys with guns. That<01:12:51.920> is<01:12:52.159> coercion.
• Right now, the won't need a gun.
• somebody with a gun. somebody with a gun.
• good idea, it's not going to need a gun. good idea, it's not going to need a gun.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, events at the Capitol, and recognitions, including Music Therapy Day, Black History Month activities, adoptable puppies, and a Colorado Agricultural Forum. Members also celebrated Representative Story’s birthday and recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its long-running support of arts, culture, science access, and economic impact in Colorado. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, designating February 20, 2026, as Colorado FFA Day, by a vote of 64-1 with one excused. The chamber then moved to special orders for several bills. The first major bill considered was House Bill 1017, which would prohibit insurers from receiving criminal restitution unless they are direct victims. Sponsors argued the bill prioritizes human victims, prevents restitution from becoming an unpayable burden on low-income defendants, and clarifies the law in response to court concerns and stakeholder feedback. Opponents argued it would shift costs to taxpayers and policyholders and could increase civil litigation and insurance premiums. An amendment, L005, was adopted to clarify the bill’s scope, and the bill then passed as amended. The House also took up House Bill 114, concerning minimum lot size and local land-use rules. An amendment, L002, was offered to prohibit certain local lot frontage, setback, open-space, or coverage requirements that would effectively prevent construction of a single-family home on a 2,000-square-foot residential lot. Supporters framed the measure as protecting housing access, while opponents argued it would override local land-use decision-making and public hearing processes. The transcript ends during debate on a substitute motion related to the amendment, before final action on House Bill 114 is shown.

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• A lot of folks have guns in their vehicles and things like that.
• A lot of folks have guns in their vehicles and things like that.
• They have their gun in the back of their pickup truck on their gun rack.
• to convene a work group to develop policy and legislative recommendations to establish the Virginia Gun
• establishing a work group that will present policy recommendations toward establishing the Virginia Gun

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Reconvened Session, 976, house, all