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• Police chiefs and sheriffs will tell you that there are still challenges in finding enough deputies,
• the statutory language will open that door more, and I can tell you in conversations I've had with sheriffs
• we really want to, we believe this is a good resource and an opportunity to be good partners with sheriffs

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• capital offense category, by putting it here, after extensive conversations with Hillsborough County Sheriff
• On behalf of Sheriff Chad Kronister and the nearly 4,000 men and women of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's
• I want to take a moment to personally thank Sheriff Kronister and his entire team of dedicated professionals

Summary: The committee took up a full agenda of criminal justice and related bills, beginning with SB 1180 on AI-generated sexual images. Senator Gates explained the bill was prompted by an Escambia County case involving deepfake pornography created from images of teenage girls, and a student victim testified in support. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Members then approved SB 500, creating a Spectrum Alert system and related training for missing children with autism; SB 726, making swatting offenders liable for prosecution, investigation, and restitution costs; and SB 494, which would create a statewide animal abuse database, after extensive support testimony from shelters, law enforcement, and animal welfare advocates. SB 964, revising objective parole guidelines to account for rehabilitation and program participation, also passed after testimony from supporters of parole reform and compassionate release. The committee next approved SB 1344, a juvenile justice cleanup bill with a delete-all amendment that updated truancy, CINS, detention risk assessment, and other juvenile justice provisions. SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding and allowing impoundment of involved vehicles, was reported favorably after limited opposition and support from law enforcement-related groups. SB 1136, increasing penalties for offenses involving minors and clarifying that ignorance of a victim’s age is not a defense, also passed after testimony from law enforcement supporters and two speakers opposed. SB 1660, on prostitution, drew the most extensive public comment: the sponsor said it was intended to distinguish trafficking victims from willing participants and shift penalties toward buyers and facilitators, while survivors, prosecutors, and advocates debated whether the substitute amendment would improperly criminalize prostituted persons; the committee ultimately adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then approved SB 1828, making trespass at large ticketed events and certain secured locations a felony, with discussion focused on crowd control and public safety at major events. SB 1386, increasing penalties for assault and battery on utility workers and adding propane workers through an amendment, passed with broad support. SB 612, closing a loophole so minors who distribute deadly drugs like fentanyl can be charged with murder in certain cases, was reported favorably after testimony from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and opposition from civil liberties groups. SB 814, which would allow firearms on college campuses and at school-sponsored events, drew strong opposition from students and faculty and was reported unfavorably. Finally, the committee began SB 1604 on corrections with a delete-all amendment that addressed filing deadlines for DOC-related claims, execution-method language, tracking devices, involuntary treatment, and parole-related statutory cleanup; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• Sheriff, uh, thank you very much for that question, and I appreciate your acknowledgement of the complexity
• Sheriff, uh, thank you very much for that question, and I appreciate your acknowledgement of the complexity
• Sheriff, uh, thank you very much for that question, and I appreciate your acknowledgement of the complexity

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . >> Eric Hall: GREAT QUESTION AND I APPRECIATE THE PARTNERSHIP WE HAVE WITH THE SHERIFF IN YOUR AREA
• THAT'S WHY THE SHERIFFS SAID THE ONLY REASON THE SHERIFFS AND STATE ATTORNEYS ARE UPSET BUT IT IS A MAJOR

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Funds are at the rate we are filling them in now, paying for parts of their sheriff.
• Members, Senate Bill 2118 is a request bill from the Oklahoma Sheriffs Association.
• I don't see any here that there's any kind of cap on the types of profits that the sheriffs can charge
• filling in their roads funds at the rate we are filling them in now, paying for parts of their sheriff
• Members, Senate Bill 2118 is an Oklahoma Sheriffs Association request bill.

Bills: SB65, SB248, SB330, SB378, SB844, SB1330, SB1410, SB1475, SB1476, SB1565, SB1618, SB1623, SJR39, SJR47, SB2084, SB1655, SB1679, SB2174, SB1775, SB1873, SB1204, SB1884, SB1916, SB1937, SB1447, SB1500, SB2007, SB2074, SB1944, SB2018, SB1984, SB2026, SB2045, SB2049, SB2062, SB2112, SB2118, SB2127, SB2134, SB2135, SB2139, SB2154, SB1195

Keywords: SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid

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• Sheriff Foster began his career in 1994, advancing from the rank of deputy to captain.
• Since taking office, Sheriff Foster worked to improve the Fredericksburg Sheriff's Office by updating
• Foster for his dedication to Sheriff Foster for his dedication to ensuring<02:00:02.080> our<
• Your mayor, city councilors, schoolboard members, county supervisors, sheriff, district attorney.
• , members, county supervisors, sheriff, members, county supervisors, sheriff, district<03:16:07.040

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So if the public saw a sheriff or your department officer, they would be able to request the same type
• So if the public saw a sheriff or your department officer, they would be able to request the same type
• <00:32:32.760> HPD<00:32:33.480> and<00:32:33.639> the you know our sheriffs
• Ideally, we would hope to have deputy sheriffs available to protect the building.
• would hope to have Deputy sheriffs would hope to have Deputy sheriffs available<01:07:04.680>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Finance received an informational briefing from the Department of Law Enforcement on its priorities following the January 1 transfer of law enforcement assets into the department, including the sheriff’s division, narcotics enforcement, criminal investigations, homeland security, and the inspector general’s office. DLE said its goals are to improve public safety, accountability, communications, training, and standards. The department outlined planned initiatives such as stronger federal partnerships, narcotics and gun-violence enforcement, an agricultural crime unit, traffic and commercial vehicle enforcement, an explosive/fireworks enforcement section, gun buybacks, new police facilities in the airport area, Aahu, and the leeward side, a state training center, upgraded law-enforcement IT, and efforts to narrow salary gaps with county departments to improve recruitment. A major portion of the discussion focused on illegal fireworks enforcement after the recent explosion tragedy. DLE said its current task force is small and relies on ad hoc support from HPD, the Attorney General’s office, criminal investigations, and sheriffs, which is not sustainable. The department requested eight FTEs for the effort—one administrator, two clerical staff, and six investigators—plus funding for a laboratory, equipment, storage, disposal, vehicles, safety gear, and a criminalist. DLE said the explosive enforcement section would use an existing facility and that the initial lab startup cost is about $2 million. Members asked for follow-up materials, and DLE said it would send the explosive enforcement forms and additional details to the Finance and Judiciary chairs. Members also questioned staffing vacancies, interagency coordination, and whether new specialized units could be filled. DLE said it has about 119 vacancies and that recruitment is hindered by a roughly $28,000 starting pay gap with county police departments; academy classes are down to about 12 to 14 recruits. The department said it is streamlining hiring, using QR-code recruitment, and hopes specialized units will attract applicants. On coordination, DLE said it works closely with HPD and other agencies on operations such as fireworks enforcement and public events, and that DOCARE remains a case-by-case partner but is not currently moving into DLE. The committee also received updates on the Silver Alert program, which is nearing rollout with county MOUs and a coordinator expected later in the month, the special duty officer program, which is being moved to a web-based vendor-managed system at no cost to the department, and the SaferWatch school safety system, which is being deployed statewide with annual software costs of $3,500 per school in the first year and $2,500 thereafter. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• But instead, those professional officers like sheriff, police officers, the county registrar, and the
• Um, but instead those professional officers like sheriff, police officers, and the county registrar and
• Um, but instead those professional officers like sheriff, police officers, and the county registrar and
• adds another section to make Belknap County the same thing, moving the professional officers of the sheriff

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• . >> Thank you, Sheriff, for your work on this. I will be supporting you in passing this out.
• >> Thank<00:55:42.079> you,<00:55:42.240> Sheriff,<00:55:42.480> for<00:55
• :42.640> your<00:55:42.800> work<00:55:42.960> on >> Thank you, Sheriff, for
• your work on >> Thank you, Sheriff, for your work on this.<00:55:43.520> U<00:55:43.839

Bills: HB1849, HB2000, HB1753, HB1511, HB276, HB1513, HB2188, HB1876

Keywords: licensing, professional license, individual taxpayer identification number, immigration, state residency, right to repair, wheelchairs, consumer protection, repair providers, device documentation, HB1753, Hawaii Social Media Data Deletion Act, social media, account deletion, data deletion, privacy, consumer privacy, personal information, sensitive personal information, data retention

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 10, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills. HB 1849 relating to licensing drew comments from DCCA’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division and the Hawaii Real Estate Commission, both of which stood on written testimony. The Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights testified in strong support, emphasizing that some immigrants, including DACA recipients, are already contributing in Hawaii and that the state should help create pathways for them to remain and advance professionally. No vote or final action was taken on HB 1849 during the portion shown. The committee then heard HB 2000, the wheelchair right-to-repair bill. Encart opposed the measure, arguing that repair delays are largely driven by insurance prior authorization and that wheelchair repairs involve FDA-regulated medical devices where improper repairs could create health risks. Peter Fritz testified in support, saying the bill was modeled on similar laws in other states and that he had personal experience through his sister’s use of a wheelchair. Members questioned whether repairs done outside insurer networks might not be reimbursed, and Fritz said that was a concern but that the need for timely repair outweighed it. The committee also discussed HB 1753 on social media, where DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill but suggested an amendment to the definition of personal information. On HB 1511 relating to consumer protection, DCCA’s Insurance Division supported the bill, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association offered comments seeking to preserve legitimate manufacturer and dealer communications about vehicles, warranties, recalls, and related services. The committee also took up HB 276 HD1 and HB 1513 on condominiums. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission offered comments on HB 276 HD1. For HB 1513, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority supported the bill, but DCCA’s Insurance Division opposed it, warning that diverting HHRF funds could weaken reinsurance arrangements and raise premiums for consumers who rely on the fund. Members questioned whether the proposed condo loan program would need HHRF money and whether the amounts in the bill were necessary, and the division said it opposed using HHRF for that purpose. The committee also heard HB 2188 on housing, where OCP supported the measure and the Hawaii Association of Realtors raised concerns about conflicts with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the use of tenant screening reports, noting that a working group is already addressing landlord-tenant issues. Members asked OCP to research how other states handle similar laws and whether additional language is needed to avoid federal conflict. Finally, on HB 1876 relating to mental health, the Department of Health’s Adult Mental Health Division supported the bill but said it remains opposed to harmful, non-evidence-based treatment modalities; Pride at Work Hawaii also testified in strong support. No final votes or committee decisions were reported in the excerpt.

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• The chief deputy of your sheriff's department serves at the pleasure of the sheriff, the elected official
• ><00:29:25.360> pleasure<00:29:25.840> of<00:29:26.000> the<00:29:26.240> sheriff
• , serves at the pleasure of the sheriff, serves at the pleasure of the sheriff, the<00:29:26.960>

Bills: SB115, SB131, SB93, HB319, HB163, HB268, SB115, SB131, SB93, HB319, HB163, HB268, HB181, HB153, SB132, SB26, SB189, SB196, HB140, SB197, HB117

Keywords: SB115, Alabama, impersonating a peace officer, peace officer, law enforcement impersonation, police impersonation, unauthorized police officer, fake cop, certification revoked, certification suspended, Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, APOSTC, Class C felony, law enforcement hiring, appointment of officers, federal law enforcement, arrest authority, public order, criminal offenses, Judiciary Committee

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• I saw an example of that yesterday, some of you probably read about in the news with our former sheriff
• 12.959> former read about in the news with our former read about in the news with our former sheriff
• <00:15:14.560> Um<00:15:14.800> he<00:15:15.120> theoretically sheriff Mark
• Um he theoretically sheriff Mark Brave.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• My son is a sheriff-certified diver, and I used his stuff, and there's gauges, and I was in like four
• My my son is a sheriff<00:42:22.480> certified<00:42:22.960> diver<00:42:23.440> and
• <00:42:24.079> I<00:42:24.319> used<00:42:24.560> his sheriff certified diver
• and I used his sheriff certified diver and I used his stuff<00:42:24.960> and<00:42:25.200>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And what the, what the sheriff is going to say here in a minute, I've already forewarned everybody, these
• Um, Houston County Sheriff and also representing himself against House Bill 3445, Greg Jones, General
• Uh, Zachary Benge, uh, Houston County Sheriff, Houston representing Houston County Sheriff's Office,
• Um, as the sheriff of Houston County, our office, uh, has received, we've received calls daily, um, with

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• And with this, what the sheriff is going to say here in a minute, I've already forewarned everybody.
• Zachary Benj, Houston County Sheriff, and also representing. against House Bill 3445, Greg Jones, General
• Zachary Benj, Houston County Sheriff, representing the Houston County Sheriff's Office. Your...
• As the Sheriff of Houston County, our office has received calls daily regarding the broadband company

Bills: HB3445, HB3448

Keywords: telecommunications, electric cooperative, rights-of-way, infrastructure, provider access, right-of-way, pole attachment, regulatory access, 1184, house, all

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• elections to appeal changes made to his or her budget that mirrors the appeal process for local sheriffs
• process that we're trying to mirror for the clerks and supervisors that we already have in place for sheriffs
• occurred, related to clerks and supervisors, they have an additional avenue of appeal similar to the sheriffs
• , the way the sheriffs do now, to be able to pursue an additional hearing and a review by the Administrative

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1134, which would extend and clarify the use of qualified private providers and computer-based tools in the building permit and inspection process for residential solar energy systems. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long delays in solar permitting and make the process faster and cheaper; Senator Pizzo questioned whether the problem was limited to specific local governments, and a late-filed amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted. After brief testimony from an industry representative supporting the measure, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. Next, the committee considered SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats and new development. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would bar fee collection if the local government fails to act within five business days. County representatives said they wanted to keep working on the bill and raised concerns about the private-provider language and the short deadlines, while several senators discussed whether the process should be handled earlier on the front end. The committee then reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1738 on transportation concurrency, which would let counties that previously opted out of concurrency opt back in by maintaining current levels of service. SB 1080, a local government land regulation bill, was described as a measure to speed development approvals by setting stricter timelines, limiting repeated information requests, and imposing penalties for noncompliance; local-government testimony opposed it as a loss of local control, while builders supported it. After debate, SB 1080 was reported favorably. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members discussed possible adjustments to avoid burdening county budget negotiations. Finally, the committee took up SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, policies, programs, offices, or contracts, and would expose officials to misfeasance/malfeasance claims and local governments to lawsuits. The sponsor said the amendment removed retroactive language, delayed the effective date, and added definitions and contract-certification requirements, but many senators and public speakers argued the bill was overbroad, vague, and would chill local efforts such as Black History Month, women-owned business programs, minority contracting, and community outreach. Supporters said it would ensure merit-based government action and consistency with state standards. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition testimony and debate over its scope and potential conflict with federal and state law.

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• Now, and, and I represent 12 rural counties and if I ask each and every one of my sheriffs, uh, what
• Having to stand before a commission that has 9 appointed members, uh, 2 sheriffs, a county judge, county
• Uh, I, I couldn't hazard a guess at the moment, but I can find out from our jailer or from the sheriff
• When it comes to public safety, our sheriff department is faced with challenges of staffing.

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• We were told by the Hennepin County sheriff investigator that the worst part was that Dom never dipped
• minutes we were told by the hennipen minutes we were told by the hennipen county<00:24:27.039> sheriff
• <00:24:27.679> investigator<00:24:28.480> that<00:24:28.640> the county sheriff
• investigator that the county sheriff investigator that the worst<00:24:29.320> part<00:24:30.000

Keywords: 1183, house

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• 20:54.080> a<01:20:54.320> police,<01:20:54.719> patrolman,<01:20:55.280> sheriff
• , marked as a police, patrolman, sheriff, marked as a police, patrolman, sheriff, deputy<01:20:56.480
• Neither do FBI agents, U.S. marshals, sheriffs, judges, prosecutors, and politicians.
• I have worked on building relationships with my police chief and with my sheriff.
• And you know, chief and with my sheriff.

Bills: HF3433, HF3402, HF3412, HF3405, HF3404

Keywords: assault weapons, semi-automatic rifle, military-style firearm, gun ban, firearms regulation, gun control, public safety, BCA, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, background check, transferee permit, private gun sale, waiting period, felony possession, gross misdemeanor, AR-15, AK-47, Uzi, TEC-9, high-capacity magazine

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• Many members have probably heard from their county sheriffs and from local hospitals about the stress
• , from local hospitals county sheriffs, from local hospitals about<01:03:11.680> the<01:03:12.000
• Uh, Senator Hoffman, I just wanted to get your thoughts on some of the concerns that the sheriffs and
• I think this $75 million that were put into Miller gets to the point that the sheriffs are doing the
• <03:09:02.399> and concerns that Minnesota's sheriffs and concerns that Minnesota's sheriffs

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• HB 2270, County Seal Authority, Sheriff Posse. HB 2324, Fire Code, Municipality, County Buildings.
• that's been put into this, and I've been to the coordinated reentry area up in Yavapai County with the sheriff

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recognized guests including the doctor of the day, visiting family members, and representatives from the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Surgeons demonstrating Stop the Bleed techniques. Members also acknowledged a St. Patrick’s Day visit by the Speaker of the Irish Parliament and adopted a proclamation honoring Irish heritage and the Arizona-Ireland relationship. In Committee of the Whole, senators considered and advanced several bills. SB 1046, relating to information technology, was amended and given a do-pass recommendation. SB 1066, concerning civil liability and fraudulent scientific research, was amended with a floor amendment limiting liability for certain researchers, universities, and registered drug manufacturers, then advanced. SB 1332, relating to light rail expansion participation, was amended after debate over transit policy and state versus local control, and also received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1286, on veterinary prescriptions, was amended to adjust electronic prescribing timeframes for flea/tick and antimicrobial drugs and then advanced. On third reading, the Senate passed SB 1009 on school curriculum and AED training, SB 1086 on the Arizona health care cost and payment system, SB 1317 appropriating money to the Attorney General for a coordinated jail reentry program, SB 1580 appropriating money to the Department of Administration, SB 1582 funding school safety, SB 1709 on probation for dangerous crimes against children, SB 1550 appropriating money to the state treasurer, SB 1761 appropriating money to the University of Arizona, SB 1046, and SB 1286. Several members explained votes, including support for reentry programming and school safety, and opposition based on concerns about funding sources, judicial discretion, or program effectiveness. The House requested reconsideration of HB 4027 and HB 2444, and the Senate then recessed, received a list of bills for first reading and committee referral, announced committee meetings for the next day, and adjourned until March 17, 2026.