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• We don't have a clearly defined legal education classification, which affects direct eligibility for
• So currently the lack of formal classification creates barriers for students and schools alike.
• education classification education classification which<01:37:42.159> affects<01:37:43.040
• barriers for classification creates barriers for students<01:39:40.320> and<01:39:40.560>
• And the first on this second page is establishing a formal statutory classification.

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• it will allow them to charge a felony it will allow them to charge a felony quicker<01:08:35.400
• of some amount of drugs in a felony of some amount of drugs in a felony amount,<01:16:23.800>
• to get into felony. to get into felony.
• into a felony that way? into a felony that way?
• double felony or the double misdemeanor. double felony or the double misdemeanor.

Keywords: 916, all

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• So, um, the penalty for this is a felony. >> Um, well, it's not our amendment.
• Uh, class D felony for presenting a false warrant CDL.
• What's the need of making it a felony?
• Just because that making it a felony?
• going to a felony?

Bills: SB205, SB242, SB205, SB242

Keywords: appropriation, education funding, priority schools, Alabama education, State Department of Education, codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, underground damage prevention, notification system, construction safety, infrastructure, commercial driver license, English proficiency, work authorization, impoundment, false documentation, 1136

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• And as a result of was a class C felony.
• If you cause physical injury, it would result in a C felony, same as it does now.
• It could be sentenced to a Class C felony under criminally negligent homicide.
• , that makes it a B felony to cause an injury as a result of a DUI.
• It makes it an incentive to go ahead and kill them because it's a C felony instead of a B felony.

Bills: SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, HB132, HB37, HB13, HB54, HB126, HB7, SB30, HB188, HB189, HB26, HB264, HB288, HB248, HB249, HB227, HB228

Keywords: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery

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• That would have made him a felony back in the day.
• I completely agree that felonies should be for intoxicated manslaughter.
• Making a 0.15 a felony will ruin more lives than it will deter.
• Keep felonies for everything else, but please do not make 0.15 a felony for a first DWI. A felony.
• You're only giving an incentive to take a misdemeanor into a felony."

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• County assessors determine the classification, the use, if you're familiar with that property tax classification
• We've got, I think, somewhere around 55 classification rates, a lot of different types of property, whether
• There's a lot of different classifications, so it's the county assessors and auditors that are trying
• the use uh if you're classification the use uh if you're familiar<00:07:18.199> with<00:07:18.319
• You can use this example if you extrapolate it to other classifications, too.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I do know an individual who, at 19, was convicted of a felony.
• I do know an individual who, at 19, was convicted of a felony.
• <00:19:12.240> and >> any any felony any level of felony and >> any any felony
• it takes care of all class D felonies it takes care of all class D felonies except<00:19:45.760>
• 20:54.080> keep<00:20:54.720> that felony charge, would that keep that felony charge, would

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:03 Roll Call 00:00:10 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 00:02:21 Discussion of the Restoration of Voting Rights 00:06:34 Discussion of the Application of NTI Days for Schools Designated by County Clerks as Polling Locations for Elections 00:25:20 Approval of Minutes from July 29, 2025 Meeting 00:32:22 Adjournment 00:32:49, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up two fire commission regulatory amendments. Bruce Roberts, director of the Fire Commission, explained that one amendment updates financial disclosure reporting rules to align with changes to KRS 95A.55, including revised definitions, reporting requirements, and moving compliance reviews from every four years to an annual basis. The second amendment changes the deadline for fire departments to submit state aid documentation from July 31 to September and adds flexibility for departments affected by natural disasters by allowing a waiver process for missing, lost, or damaged documents. The committee approved the agency amendment by motion, second, and voice vote with no opposition. The main policy discussion centered on a proposed constitutional amendment to restore voting rights for people convicted of felonies after they complete their sentence and probation/parole. Senators Hickden and Herren said the proposal would restore only voting rights, not citizenship or the right to run for office, and would still exclude certain offenses such as treason, bribery in an election, sex offenses, violent offenses, and offenses against a child. They argued that Kentucky is one of only three states without automatic restoration, that the current governor’s executive order is temporary, and that the issue should be settled by constitutional amendment. Members asked about the relationship to expungement, costs, and whether election-related crimes should be included among the exceptions; the sponsors said expungement is separate and that they were open to refining the language. Several members voiced support, and the sponsors said they hoped to continue working on the proposal before the next session. The committee also discussed a practical issue involving schools used as polling places and conflicts with KDE testing days. The chair raised the possibility of adjusting testing schedules or using NI days at affected schools, while members noted that county clerks already have authority to use tax-funded buildings for elections and that schools have long been used because of ADA accessibility. Some members suggested a simpler fix would be to prevent KDE testing dates from overlapping with election dates, rather than changing NI-day rules or limiting clerks’ authority. The committee then approved the minutes and adjourned.

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• So what we're trying to do is limit those videos that they still retain their data classification under
• under 13825 with body classification under 13825 with body cams<00:08:44.279> and<00:08:44.480
• very clear that the data classification very clear that the data classification Remains<00:10:17.079
• <01:15:13.560> of<01:15:13.760> data regarding the classification of data regarding
• the classification of data which<01:15:14.320> is<01:15:14.480> also<01:15:14.719>

Bills: HF1855, HF102, HF1082, HF1354, HF2184, HF1792, HF2296, HF2429, HF2543, HF2566

Keywords: veterans, benefit services, accreditation, consumer protection, civil penalties, disclosure requirements, HF102, Sibley County Road 166, Freedom Drive, Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota transportation bonds, bonding bill, capital investment, road extension, highway access, intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisition, water main, sewer improvements

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• But, of course, that nonpublic classification remains with us, and we protect that data.
• so we can look at any classification so we can look at any notu<00:18:44.000> data<00:18:44.600
• remains with us and we classification remains with us and we protect<00:19:39.080> that protect
• Senator Carlson, so our section of law talks about the data classification of this, so it's under 3.97
• Chair, so our section of law talks about the data classification of this, so it's under 3.97, and the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate File 563, a bill to change the board makeup of the Northern Koochiching Area Sanitary District. Senator Hild said the proposal had been heard the previous year and had broad support from local officials and stakeholders. Cali Briggs, the district’s executive director, explained that the board structure no longer reflected current populations and sewer service patterns: International Falls now holds six of eight seats after earlier consolidations, while East Koochiching has grown through sewer expansions and should receive additional representation. The bill would reduce the board to seven members, with International Falls having three seats, East Koochiching two, Rainier one, and one at-large member chosen by the board. The committee raised no substantive objections, and Senator Gustafson moved the bill to pass and go to general orders; the motion prevailed. Members then briefly joked about the topic and moved on to an overview from the Office of the Legislative Auditor. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall described the office as a nonpartisan legislative branch agency serving both chambers, with a mission of strengthening oversight, promoting accountability, and producing objective, useful reports. She outlined the office’s structure, including financial audits, program evaluations, and a growing special reviews unit, and explained the Legislative Audit Commission’s role in appointing the auditor and selecting program evaluation topics. Randall also emphasized the office’s broad access to records and data, its independence, and its responsibility to protect nonpublic information. Randall answered questions about the office’s authority over entities such as the University of Minnesota, explaining that OLA has audit authority there but often relies on the university’s internal audit function and can also conduct special reviews and program evaluations. She noted that public employees are required to cooperate and that subpoenas are available if needed, though the office prefers to maintain cooperative relationships. Special Reviews Director Katherine Tyson then described how her unit handles complaints and allegations involving misuse of public funds, data, or noncompliance with law, including preliminary assessments, communications with complainants and agencies, and deeper reviews when warranted. She said allegations and reports have increased steadily, with 481 received from 2020 through 2024 and nearly 10 per week on average last year, contributing to a heavier workload for her small team.

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• We have a class two classification that can use a throttle assist to achieve up to 20 mph, and we have
• > uh with pedal assist we have a class two uh with pedal assist we have a class two uh classification
• that can um use a classification that can um use a throttle<00:30:21.120> assist<00:30:21.480
• um what we do see um and classification um what we do see um and we<00:31:16.240> have<00:31:
• system that exceed the classification system that exceed the power<00:31:27.039> or<00:31:27.279

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• crews within the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to a permanent firefighter employment classification
• crews within the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to a permanent firefighter employment classification
• seasonal firefighter positions within the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to a permanent classification
• seasonal firefighter positions within the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to a permanent classification
• legislature's intent to transition the remainder of the seasonal firefighter positions to a permanent classification

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Can it happen to first degree felonies? Second degree felonies eventually?
• Once the arrest is made it's on your record forever and is a felony.
• And if they were, at this time the penalty is not a felony.
• We would prefer this be corrected before it becomes a felony.
• Jonathan: ...here intends to create a felony over.

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• In the federal courts, it's a felony.
• In the talk about nonviolent felonies.
• Violent felon, it's a felony. Federal law, it's a felony on either count.
• Violent felon, it's a felony. Federal law, it's a felony on either count.
• Violent felon, it's a felony. Federal law, it's a felony on either count.

Bills: SF0101

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

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• Thankfully, the perpetrators both have felony convictions right now.
• felony convictions on the other because there were two perpetrators.
• <00:03:15.560> convictions<00:03:16.400> on they couldn't get felony convictions on
• they couldn't get felony convictions on Sybil Sybil Sybil or<00:03:18.800> other or other or
• on one felony convictions on one and<00:03:26.280> one<00:03:26.600> felony<00:03:27.120

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have felonies, often categorized as straight felonies, serious, violent felonies.
• evidence should come to light, that would raise an argument that a wobbler that was charged as a felony
• , Their desire that they do not want to see us water down felonies to misdemeanors, that they do not
• take not just weeks, but months to get to trial. ...for trial, because many felony cases take not just
• Schultz, why do you believe this is a felony as opposed to a misdemeanor?

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through routine procedural business, including dispensing with the reading of the prior journal, re-referring several bills, and approving committee scheduling requests. There was also a point of order from Assemblymember DeMaio asking about a possible Governor’s message regarding Medi-Cal, but the chair said no formal message had been received at the desk. The main floor debate centered on AB 321 by Assemblymember Schultz, the Better Informed Decisions Act, which would allow courts to consider reducing certain “wobbler” offenses from felonies to misdemeanors later in the criminal process if new evidence emerges. Supporters argued it would improve fairness, transparency, and efficiency by letting judges make better-informed decisions; opponents said it would weaken felony accountability and conflict with voter intent on public safety. The bill passed on a 46-5 vote. The Assembly also adopted ACR 47 by Assemblymember Chen, declaring March 16–22 as National Surveyors Week, with 63 co-authors added and the resolution adopted by voice vote. AB 387 by Assemblymember Alanis, which expands jury duty exemptions to include probation officers, passed 64-0. On the consent calendar, ACR 46, HR 9, HR 22, and SCR 17 were adopted with unanimous votes, and the Assembly adjourned until Monday, March 17 at 1 p.m.

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• And stalking behavior when there is a protective order is a Class D felony on the first offense.
• And stalking behavior when there is a protective order is a Class D felony on the first offense.
• And stalking behavior when there is a protective order is a Class D felony on the first offense.
• And stalking behavior when there is a protective order is a Class D felony on the first offense.
• <00:21:38.320> stalking<00:21:39.320> 25 it's felony stalking 25 it's felony stalking

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met for its first meeting, established a quorum, welcomed new members and guests, and announced that committee rules would be sent out later. The committee then took up House Bill 38, sponsored by Representative Tipton, which would increase the penalty for repeated violations of an order of protection. Under the committee substitute, a third violation of the same protective order could be charged as a Class D felony instead of a Class A misdemeanor. The substitute was adopted by voice vote. Representative Tipton said the bill was prompted by a constituent’s experience with repeated abuse and violations of protective orders, and he argued the change was needed to better protect the public. Maryanne Pratt testified in support of the bill, describing a long history of domestic violence, repeated violations of protective orders, stalking through calls and social media, and her fear for her safety. Several members expressed support and praised her courage. Questions focused on whether the bill would cover social media contact and on the committee substitute’s language requiring the same victim and same order. Representative Burke raised concern that the same-victim language could allow an abuser to victimize multiple partners without triggering the felony provision. Tipton said the original bill was broader, that the change was added because of concerns about reverse protective orders, and that the issue might be revisited in the Senate. Scott West, speaking for the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, said the bill addressed some concerns but warned that the third-offense trigger could be based on technical contempt findings rather than violent conduct, and he noted that stalking already can be charged as a felony in some cases. The discussion continued on those concerns, but no final action on the bill beyond adoption of the committee substitute was taken in the portion provided.

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• <00:40:46.079> of insurers about the classification of insurers about the classification of
• Section two outlines the classification Section two outlines the classification of<00:41:07.920>
• The data classification provisions are consistent with existing data classification for similar data
• classification provisions are consistent classification provisions are consistent with<00:43:52.880
• with existing data data classification with existing data data classification for<00:43:54.960><

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• to a second-degree felony when used to commit a dangerous crime.
• Today I'm presenting House Bill 653, aggravating factors for capital felonies.
• monitoring device related to a first-degree felony. ...creates one first-degree felony for tampering
• with an electronic monitoring device related to a first-degree felony, a first-degree felony, a first-degree
• felony, punishable by a term of years not exceeding life, a life felony, or a capital felony, basically

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a large agenda of bills, mostly in the criminal justice, courts, civil procedure, and family/consumer protection areas. Early measures included CS/HB 1161 on removing altered sexual depictions posted without consent, HB 403 modernizing LLC law to allow protected series LLCs, CS/HB 97 on service of process in protection proceedings for vulnerable adults, and HB 813 as the state courts package addressing duty judges, arbitrator compensation, and notarization by judges. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 403 and HB 813 amended. The committee also heard and advanced CS/HB 947 on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, which drew substantial opposition from insurers, business groups, and defense-oriented witnesses, while the sponsor argued it would let juries hear all relevant evidence; it passed 19-3. Members also approved CS/CS/HB 615 allowing electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices by email, after an amendment requiring opt-in language and written notice to update an email address; tenant advocates still raised concerns about eviction-related notices and receipt verification. HB 663 increased penalties for using tracking devices or apps to commit dangerous crimes and passed unanimously. CS/HB 385 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code and passed unanimously after a conforming amendment. CS/HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, increased penalties for aggravated animal cruelty and was supported by law enforcement and animal welfare groups; it passed unanimously. Later in the meeting, the committee approved HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders after the sponsor withdrew an amendment that would have changed the deadline from six hours to six business hours, following concerns that the delay could be too long for urgent orders. CS/HB 1099 gave law enforcement discretion in arrests involving individuals with significant medical conditions in facilities and passed unanimously. HB 653 added aggravating factors for capital felonies involving assassinations or attempted assassinations of heads of state; it drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and passed 20-2. CS/HB 59 expanded wrongful incarceration compensation by extending the filing deadline, removing the clean-hands bar, and allowing exonerees to choose between civil suit and the state claims process; it passed unanimously. PCS/HB 777 increased penalties for in-person luring or enticing of children and barred certain age-based defenses, passing unanimously. Finally, CS/HB 437 increased penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices; two amendments softened the bill by clarifying juvenile treatment and giving judges limited discretion to avoid automatic revocation of pretrial release, and the bill passed 21-1 before the meeting adjourned.

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• an AR-15 and they were spraying bullets everywhere, that that individual would be charged with a felony
• we sponsored legislation and we were able to make fleeing from a law enforcement officer a Class D felony
• enforcement officers, realizing, I guess, the penalty now that they would face, and that being a felony
• I don't know what the— is that a Class D felony, or it begins at a Class D felony depending on the pursuit
• Class D felony depending on the pursuit and the outcome of the pursuit.

Summary: The committee first heard from Arkansas State Police Director Mike Hager and other agency leaders about vehicle pursuits and tactical vehicle interventions (TVIs, formerly PIT maneuvers). Hager said Acts 734 of 2020 and 82 of 2022, which increased penalties for fleeing in a vehicle, along with a public campaign and work with prosecutors, helped reduce pursuits by 29% from 2023 to 2025, or 180 fewer pursuits last year than in 2023. He said the agency also added 120 troopers during that period and that the goal is to protect innocent civilians, officers, and suspects. Members asked about where pursuits occur most often, prosecution practices, the possibility of making fleeing charges non-pleadable like DWI, and a recent mistaken TVI incident involving the wrong vehicle; Hager said no one was injured in that incident and called it inexcusable. The committee also discussed the Arkansas State Police Foundation. Hager explained that the foundation is a private support group made up largely of businesses and citizens that raises money for trooper-family scholarships, emergency relief for troopers affected by disasters or family hospitalizations, and facilities and training support, including the driving track. He said he was not aware of any lobbying activity by the foundation and praised its staff and leadership for supporting the agency beyond what the state budget can provide. Next, Director Chris Chapman of the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training described the state’s decertification and officer accountability process. He said every separation from an agency must be reported, and if an officer leaves under circumstances that may warrant decertification, the file is flagged so any future hiring agency must be told the full history before the officer can be added to a roster. Chapman said the commission has increased decertification requests from 158 in the prior three years to 256 in the last three years, with 147 officers currently pending hearings, and that the backlog has been reduced from about four and a half years to about a year and a half. Members asked about resignations during investigations, appeal rights, citizen complaints, and FOIA access to decertification records; Chapman said those matters can trigger review, appeals go to circuit court, and the records are generally public. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after discussion of a possible future committee visit to a fish hatchery in Lonoke County.

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• and set criteria for classification and set criteria for determining<00:33:46.919> when<00:33
• so that we can figure out a classification whereby certain maybe non-public trust uses might be cut
• so that we can figure out a classification whereby certain maybe non-public trust uses might be cut
• so that we can figure out a classification whereby certain maybe non-public trust uses might be cut
• so that we can figure out a classification whereby certain maybe non-public trust uses might be cut

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. On HB 211 relating to stream maintenance, DLNR supported the intent but requested amendments to clarify that responsibility for removing abandoned property rests with the entity that has jurisdiction or ownership of the stream, and asked for appropriations to help cover cleanup costs. Members discussed existing county authority to clean streams and then seek reimbursement from private owners, and the City and County of Honolulu’s written testimony was noted as arguing the bill conflicts with a federal court stipulation requiring notice and storage of personal property before disposal. On HB 502 relating to land use, OPSD and the Land Use Commission supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the short timeline and the need for rule changes, with OPSD recommending a more permanent county plan-based district boundary amendment process instead of a temporary one. The Department of Agriculture asked counties to make concurrent revisions to ordinances and rules affecting agricultural land partitioning. Testimony also noted the bill is aimed at legacy agricultural subdivisions and would require Land Use Commission rulemaking. On HB 510 relating to declaration of water shortage and emergency, DLNR and the Board of Water Supply strongly supported the measure, saying it would give CWRM a more timely tool to respond to emergencies outside designated water management areas and would require rulemaking, permit classifications, and criteria for declaring shortages. In response to opposition concerns from the Land Use Research Foundation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, DLNR said the rulemaking process would allow public input and that permit classifications could help balance agricultural and other water uses. On HB 511 relating to public lands, DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported removing the survey requirement before setting aside public lands between state agencies, saying it would speed Act 90 transfers and save time and money, though one testifier cautioned against misuse of agricultural lands. No votes were taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting.