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• behavior and illegal immigration here in the state of Minnesota.
• families and not incentivizing illegal families and not incentivizing illegal behavior<00:07:10.520
• 00:07:12.080> in behavior and illegal immigration here in behavior and illegal immigration here
• No, this would be for MinnesotaCare payments for illegal immigrants in Minnesota.
• <00:15:06.399> immigrants<00:15:06.759> in illegal immigrants in illegal immigrants in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• At the end of the day, it is still illegal gambling.
• With our gaming compact and the laws we already have in Florida, illegal slots are illegal slot machines
• slot machines are illegal slot machines.
• Okay, they are selling cigarettes illegally behind the bar. That's illegal. Do we stop there?
• That is still illegal gambling.

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• Governor Newsom and the 3-to-1 Democrat ratio state legislature from thinking up more and more laws and dumping
• Governor Newsom and the 3-to-1 Democrat ratio state legislature from thinking up more and more laws and dumping
• Governor Newsom and the 3-to-1 Democrat ratio state legislature from thinking up more and more laws and dumping
• So, with that, I yield back. thinking up more and more laws and thinking up more and more laws and dumping
• dumping them on the backs of our people? dumping them on the backs of our people?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:12:36.880> immigrants be illegal immigrants be illegal immigrants is<00:12:38.720>
• illegally, but that's a civil violation. illegally, but that's a civil violation.
• But listen, we need to—illegal is illegal.
• illegal immigrants come that way. illegal immigrants come that way.
• illegally breaking the law. illegally breaking the law.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Reverend Dr. Patrick Claybourne of Bethl AM Church in Baltimore, introduced by the senator from the 40th district, who highlighted the church’s long history, community work, scholarships, food pantry, school partnerships, and a planned rise center. The Senate journalized the invocation and then recognized several guests, including the Bethesda Roosters U16 rugby team, which was congratulated for winning the Maryland state title and the 2025 National U16 Championship, and members of the Joint Veterans Committee of Maryland. The chamber also welcomed a Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board appointment letter, which was referred to the Executive Nominations Committee, and later a delegation from the Ghana Parliament legislative staff visiting with the Department of Legislative Services and NCSL representatives. The main floor business centered on Senate Bill 1, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings. The minority whip argued against the bill, saying it was unenforceable, an improper use of legislative time amid other state crises, and could create a system where local officers detain federal officers for a civil violation; he also said officers mask themselves because of threats and doxxing. Senators in support argued the bill was needed to address masked ICE agents, protect public safety, and respond to concerns about civil rights abuses and intimidation. After debate and vote explanations from senators, including one emphasizing immigrant heritage and another supporting the bill as a protection measure, SB 1 passed with 31 affirmative votes. The Senate then passed Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill on alcoholic beverages related event promoters permits, by unanimous affirmative vote. It next took up Senate Bill 245, an emergency bill prohibiting immigration enforcement agreements. The minority leader questioned whether the bill would eliminate formalized 287(g) agreements and replace them with county-by-county policies, arguing that this could reduce uniformity, weaken safety, and create a patchwork of local practices. The bill’s sponsor responded that counties would still be bound by constitutional and legal limits, that the agreements provide minimal training and resources, and that the state should stop formally cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The sponsor also said the bill would not increase profiling and that public safety would remain intact. The debate continued with concerns about Montgomery County’s evolving policy and the impact on smaller counties, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 245.

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• Yeah, it's illegal. It's illegal to block the street. Right? It's illegal sidewalk.
• <00:30:45.000> illegal. be Right. illegal. be Right. illegal.
• it's already illegal. it's already illegal.
• illegal to block the street. illegal to block the street. Right?
• <00:31:02.760> It's<00:31:02.920> illegal Right? It's illegal Right?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 2809 was taken up, and Representative Hudson moved the bill with a recommendation to the General Register. The committee adopted the author’s amendment A1, which changed the effective date from 2025 to 2026. Hudson described the bill as a narrow prohibition on protests at or around a person’s dwelling, arguing that homes deserve special protection from coercive or intimidating conduct and citing Supreme Court precedent on focused residential picketing. He said the bill would not apply to residences that also function as businesses or public meeting places and emphasized that it would apply equally to private citizens and public officials. Several members raised constitutional and drafting concerns. Representative Curran said the bill appeared too broad and could sweep in lawful expressive activity, including people standing on their own property with signs, and questioned whether it would survive constitutional scrutiny. Representative Pinto argued the bill either duplicates existing criminal laws or goes beyond the conduct Hudson described, stressing that the law should focus on conduct rather than the label of protest. Representative Bentele and Representative Hollins asked for clearer definitions of “protest,” “residence,” and whether the bill would reach sidewalks, streets, Airbnbs, and other public or mixed-use spaces. Representative Watson noted existing laws on targeted residential picketing, harassment, and stalking and asked what gap the bill was meant to fill. Hudson responded that the bill was intended to address coercive, disruptive activity and said he was open to amendments to clarify that constitutionally protected activity in places where a person has a right to be would not be affected. He argued that current laws are not always enforced consistently and that the bill would clarify legislative intent for law enforcement and prosecutors. The discussion ended without a final vote on the bill itself, after members and the author indicated a willingness to continue working on the language.

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• Of course it is illegal.
• It is illegal. I don't understand.
• , and you are trying to get around what is illegal.
• That way you can make money off of something that is illegal.
• and shaping anti-illegal immigration policies.

Summary: The committee first took up PCS for HB 1137, which would codify a long-standing DBPR rule allowing alcohol distributors to deduct excise tax for broken or spoiled products. The sponsor said the rule had been nullified for lack of statutory authority, and industry representatives waved in support. The bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. Members then approved PCS for HB 797 on nonprofit corporations, described as a broad update to the nonprofit statute that tracks prior for-profit corporation changes and model act language. A technical amendment was adopted, and testimony from the Florida Nonprofit Alliance and a Bar business law section representative was supportive. The bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee also passed CS for HB 679 on trademark registration, which updates the state trademark system to align with federal classifications and create an online application; an amendment extending the implementation date was adopted before the bill passed. The committee next heard several bills related to licensing and regulation. CS for HB 1433 would create an optional high school financial literacy course focused on property and casualty insurance and allow graduates to satisfy pre-licensure requirements for an entry-level license; it passed with support from insurance and free-market groups. HB 929 clarified local permitting for tiki huts, including electrical and plumbing permits, decks, fasteners, and setbacks, and passed without opposition. HB 99 exempted certain underwriting managers handling limited reinsurance business from reinsurance intermediary manager licensing requirements and also passed. A major portion of the meeting focused on gambling enforcement in the strike-all for CS for CS HB 155, which would strengthen penalties for illegal gambling operations, expand oversight of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, clarify fantasy sports and internet sports wagering language, and allow destruction of seized slot machines. Supporters argued the bill would help shut down repeat illegal internet cafés and related criminal activity; one homeowner group opposed it. The committee adopted the strike-all and the bill passed, with several members speaking in favor and a few voting no. The committee also passed HB 1307 on unauthorized aliens after adopting a strike-all that clarified provisions affecting licensing, housing assistance, workers’ compensation, employment enforcement, and related financial services; the bill drew substantial opposition testimony about language barriers and immigrant families, but also support from proponents citing public safety and victim stories. Later, the committee approved DS for HB 387, which would restrict the use of ADS-B aviation data for automatic billing at airports while preserving landing fees and safety functions. It passed after supportive testimony from a private pilot. HB 865, as amended, would require professional management for community associations above a higher budget threshold, add timeshare-specific language, and impose additional licensing and insurance requirements for managers; supporters cited fraud and lack of enforcement in large associations, while one member opposed it as government overreach. The bill passed with one recorded no vote. Finally, the committee passed PCS for HB 885, a transportation facility designation bill naming several roads and bridges, and began debate on CS for HB 33, which would designate a portion of SR 895 near FIU as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and also codify a Donald Trump boulevard designation. That bill prompted sharp debate, with supporters praising Kirk’s influence and opponents objecting to honoring a non-Floridian and to his public statements; the transcript ends during that debate.

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• rapes Patty Marin told how an illegal rapes Patty Marin told how an illegal alien<00:28:14.240><
• <00:29:11.840> alien just 7 months later the illegal alien just 7 months later the illegal
• incapacitated in April 2024 an illegal incapacitated in April 2024 an illegal alien<00:29:42.320
• The Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act makes crystal clear that illegal aliens who
• The Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act makes crystal clear that illegal aliens who

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• federal government's open border policies under Joe Biden have caused an unprecedented increase of illegal
• Combating illegal immigration; B. Condominium regulation; C.
• President's reference: Fiscal Policy. ...entitled an act relating to combating illegal immigration.
• Senate Bill 14A, a bill to be entitled an act relating to combating illegal immigration.
• I want criminal illegal immigrants to be deported efficiently and effectively, and the best way to do

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Secretary then read Governor DeSantis’s proclamation calling the Legislature into special session from January 27 to January 31, 2025, limited to five subjects: combating illegal immigration, condominium regulation, agricultural relief after natural disasters, replenishing the My Safe Florida Home Program, and changes to the citizen initiative petition process. The chamber read the filed bills within the call, including several Senate bills on illegal immigration and petition process issues, all referred to Fiscal Policy. A motion was adopted to send any bills filed outside the call to the Rules Committee to determine whether introduction was warranted. The Senate President then discussed President Trump’s immigration executive orders and said Florida would align with federal efforts while preserving the Legislature’s constitutional role. He announced that Senator Gruters would sponsor legislation to implement Trump’s border and immigration plan, including funding to reimburse law enforcement costs and incentives to recruit more officers. He said the bill would be posted, referred to Appropriations later that day, and heard on the floor the next day. The session then adjourned sine die by motion without objection, with senators told the chamber would reconvene momentarily for the special session.

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• funded health care for illegal funded health care for illegal immigrants. immigrants. immigrants
• uh uh healthc care benefits for illegal uh uh healthc care benefits for illegal immigrants?
• But by coming here illegally, by coming... ...illegal alien. That is so offensive to me.
• money on health care for illegal aliens. money on health care for illegal aliens.
• illegally. So state residency, Mr. illegally. So state residency, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• aliens is itself illegal.
• This bill does not argue that providing services to illegal aliens is itself illegal.
• This bill does not argue that providing services to illegal aliens is itself illegal.
• This is about illegal immigrants, illegal aliens specifically.
• immigrants illegal aliens about illegal immigrants illegal aliens specifically<04:39:36.240> as

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing and then an executive session on HB 650, a housekeeping-style bill from the Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds. Testimony explained that the bill would remove references to two already-repealed dedicated funds, split the state parks dedicated fund so Cannon Mountain winter activities would be tracked separately from the rest of the parks system, and place a $1 million cap on the robotics education fund so excess money would revert to the general fund. Supporters said the changes were mainly administrative but would improve accounting and avoid timing issues; committee members asked about a typographical error in the bill text and whether the measure was more than housekeeping. The committee later voted 16-0 to recommend HB 650 ought to pass, and then placed it on the consent calendar. The committee also opened a public hearing on HB 585, which would revise the property tax exemption for religious organizations. Representative John Janigian, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to help small churches and other religious groups that own parsonages or worship buildings but no longer have a resident pastor, allowing them to rent space or use property for church purposes without losing the exemption so long as the money is used for church operations, maintenance, or outreach. He described his Salem church’s parsonage being taxed after it was no longer occupied by a pastor, and said the bill would prevent similar burdens on small congregations. Former Representative Betty Gay testified in support, describing prior assessor actions in Salem that taxed church land and buildings very aggressively, while a Municipal Association representative testified in opposition. Committee members raised questions about how terms such as “regularly recognized and constituted denomination” would be defined, whether the bill could be applied consistently to larger denominations with multiple parishes, and whether legislative research should review past treatment of similar cases.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, Senator Epstein, it's not illegal to be left-handed.
• She said, in her words, it's illegal. It's a civil offense.
• , many of whom are dangerous criminal illegal aliens.
• That's illegal, okay? Another one: ER overcrowding. ...who they're serving. That's illegal, okay?
• There's also significant... ...illegal aliens.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call showing 27 present, and approval of the prior journal. Members then introduced guests, including representatives of the Arizona Fair Association, Mohave County Parks and Fair officials, a constituent guest, a candidate shadowing a senator, Father David Myers, and the Doctor of the Day. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered three bills. SB 1268/HB 2792, a veterans property tax exemption cleanup measure, was explained as clarifying that the exemption applies to a primary residence and jointly owned property for spouses; it received a due pass recommendation and later passed 29-1 with an emergency clause. SB 1051, requiring hospitals to collect and report patient immigration-status information tied to public spending, drew extensive debate over privacy, public health, cost, and immigration enforcement; supporters framed it as accountability for taxpayer spending, while opponents called it discriminatory and harmful to care-seeking, and it passed 17-13. SB 1316, creating a process for Arizona rural health transformation funds and requiring public hearings and JLBC involvement, was defended as a transparency measure for a $167 million federal rural health award; opponents argued it added bureaucracy and could delay rural care, but it passed 17-13. After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the Senate took up third readings. HB 2792 passed 29-1 with an emergency clause, SB 1123 passed 29-1, SB 1125 passed 30-0, SB 1145 passed 29-1, SB 1316 passed 17-13, and SB 1051 passed 17-13. Several members explained votes, with repeated arguments over immigration, public health, transparency, and the role of JLBC. The Senate then announced committee meetings for the next day and adjourned until February 11, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

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• <00:10:34.240> aerial now a large focus is on illegal aerial now a large focus is on illegal
• Enforcement formed their uh illegal Enforcement formed their uh illegal fireworks<00:26:52.720><
• <00:43:04.760> fireworks establishes the illegal fireworks establishes the illegal fireworks
• The definition of fireworks should be updated to classify illegal fireworks as illegal explosive ordinance
• The definition of fireworks should be updated to classify illegal fireworks as illegal explosive ordinance

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on three fireworks-related bills. On SB 1226, which would create a shipping container inspection program and require Department of Law Enforcement reporting, the Department of Law Enforcement supported the measure, while the Attorney General recommended deleting references to explosives to avoid a single-subject constitutional issue and noted possible federal limits on military involvement. Harbor users raised concerns about logistics, delays, and cost, and HPD supported the bill; members also discussed how inspections would work and whether DLE would coordinate with county and federal partners. No vote was taken during the testimony portion. On SB 32, which would sharply restrict consumer fireworks by requiring permits for cultural use, repealing the general holiday exceptions, and imposing a $25 permit fee, the State Fire Council supported the bill as a public safety measure but said it was willing to work on problematic language. The Office of the Public Defender opposed it, arguing the bill’s use of “culture” could create constitutional and discrimination problems because permit decisions would effectively define culture. Fireworks retailers and other opponents said the bill would push consumers toward illegal fireworks and hurt lawful sales, while supporters said it would reduce injuries, fires, and respiratory harm. Members questioned whether the permit fee was new, whether the bill would affect commercial display companies, and whether permit caps should be added. On SB 1324, which expands fireworks offenses, increases penalties for injuries or death, creates new criminal offenses and an infraction adjudication system, and appropriates funds, the Attorney General strongly supported the bill and said it would give law enforcement and prosecutors better tools, while DLE said the current weight-based definitions make prosecutions difficult and labor-intensive. DLE also said disposal of seized fireworks is expensive and hazardous, and suggested violators should bear more of that cost. HPD and the Maui County prosecutor supported the bill, but some opponents argued it would overcriminalize conduct and create constitutional issues; a commercial pyrotechnics company asked for amendments to preserve lawful display work. Members asked about the appropriation, enforcement challenges, and whether existing exceptions would still allow commercial shows. The hearing ended with no final decision reported in the transcript.

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• It protects the illegal alien.
• IT PROTECTS THE ILLEGAL ALIEN.
• Many of whom came here illegally.
• That's already illegal.
• Now, he was in this country illegally.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with routine proceedings, approval of the prior day’s journal, and several motions to restore previously passed bills to the third-reading calendar. Senate Print 2436A, an amendment to the Administrative Code of New York City, and Senate Print 7160, an amendment to the Elder Law, were both reconsidered and restored to the calendar by roll call. Amendments were also received on Senate Print 9960, which retained its place on the third-reading calendar. The chamber then paused to honor Madeline Wilson on her 100th birthday and Marilyn D. Mosley through previously adopted resolutions, with family members and guests recognized on the floor. The Senate also welcomed Columbia Kicks Cancer, a student-run East Greenbush fundraising team that raised more than $239,000 for blood cancer research and care. The Finance Committee reported Senate Print 9005C, a budget bill amending Chapter 268 of the Laws of 1996, directly to third reading, and the Senate accepted the report and the message of necessity. The bill was then taken up on the controversial calendar, leading to extended debate on Part LL, which focused on limits on state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, including 287(g) agreements, informal cooperation, masking rules for law enforcement, sensitive locations such as polling places, and the creation of an Office of Immigration Trust within the Attorney General’s office. Supporters argued the bill would keep state and municipal employees focused on their own duties, protect constitutional rights, and prevent New York resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement; they also said it would not bar all cooperation or prevent local police from responding to crime. Opponents argued it would hinder public safety, restrict law enforcement cooperation, and interfere with local discretion, while some raised concerns about constitutional issues and the practical effects on sheriffs, county jails, and police agencies. The debate also included a separate provision creating a civil cause of action for constitutional-rights violations by federal, state, or local officials, which supporters described as an accountability measure. Members further discussed the masking section, with supporters saying it applied broadly to officials and was intended to withstand constitutional scrutiny, while opponents cited a recent Ninth Circuit ruling striking down a similar California law. The Office of Immigration Trust and its complaint/referral process were also examined, including the role of the Governor and the State Education Department in reviewing alleged violations. No final vote on the controversial calendar bill was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• Let's move on to our next item on the illegal gaming in current status. Okay.
• So, like, that's not being tracked, and actually, um, the industry of illegal gaming is producing 700
• I I think it's of illegal activity?
• We should reach out to each administration on how much they actually allocate for illegal gaming.
• That way, allocate for illegal gaming.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• <00:01:56.000> And illegal in the state of Wyoming. And illegal in the state of Wyoming.
• So, my guilty of illegal gaming.
• investigate and enforce illegal investigate and enforce illegal gambling.<00:41:27.440> So,
• It is illegal to gamble in the illegal.
• It's illegal that way.

Bills: SF0044, SF0046

Keywords: gambling, lotteries, raffles, social relationships, charitable gaming, gaming, liquor establishments, skill based amusement games, regulations, age restrictions, 916, all

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• And make no mistake, What they're selling is illegal today.
• It was illegal Tuesday. It's illegal today. It will be illegal next week under federal law.
• Under federal law, it's illegal.
• Then why has everybody that's going into a store found illegal products?
• It's illegal. Yes, we can. Hey, look, we had a great session.

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• How hard is it to say that you would refuse an illegal order?
• But then the illegal conduct.
• Illegal, clearly illegal. He did the same thing at the National Labor Relations Board.
• And what he is doing is illegal.
• Illegal.

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• Again, the health care that I just talked about a moment ago for those that are here illegally.
• That they don't want to make any type of movement on the insurance for illegal immigrants.
• That they don't want to make any type of movement on the insurance for illegal immigrants.
• That they don't want to make any type of movement on the insurance for illegal immigrants.
• They insurance for illegal immigrants.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This was an accident caused by a drunk driver who was here illegally.
• Uh, so are illegal aliens criminals when they cross the border?
• They came here illegally, right? They don't have a driver's license.
• So, you're committing multiple crimes if you come here illegally? Correct.
• That same circumstance is, except this guy wasn't an illegal alien.

Bills: HB1482, HB2017, HB2103, HB2341, HB2756

Keywords: community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation

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• illegal and This rampant illegal and unconstitutional<00:09:44.160> activity<00:09:44.520>
• here illegally. here illegally.
• or they they cross the border illegally. or they they cross the border illegally.
• in my mind illegally. in my mind illegally.
• illegally illegally to<01:19:54.560> be<01:19:54.680> gone.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all