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• I am heartened by the mission of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission, and I'll close with this
• We can make our streets safer, we can protect our police officers, but there has to be a will that's
• The College Station Police Department stopped their pursuit at that point, but Navasota PD continued
• Senator Kochorst: ...shared time between the Police Department and Sheriff's Department, serving as a
• Senator Kochorst: ...Montgomery County was so strong in helping the Navasota Police Department.

Bills: SJR36 , SR8 , SR14 , SR15 , SR17 , HCR54

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• So that's an area of money if that wouldn't be General Fund that the commission could turn to, you know
• . ...about like we're hitting these great areas of needs.
• In Lake County, we're a population of about 67,500 people, 68,000, very rural, big lake in the middle
• Big lake in the middle of it. Very hard to get around.
• of extreme success and some areas of limited success.

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• I'm I'm the chairman of the Ada County Commission.
• I didn't know that until I came to the commission.
• We inspect the jails, they jail every quarter. ...like I entered the commission.
• Sheriff, if you get a comment, I'm not sure that's your area, but... Well, Mr.
• Very Lake Caribou Teton, a little bit of Bonneville, and Bannock County.

Committee: House Judiciary, Rules and Administration

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• So that's an area of money that, if that wouldn't be general fund, the commission could turn to, you
• So that's an area of money that, if that wouldn't be General Fund, the commission could turn to, pursuant
• we're hitting these great areas of needs.
• In Lake County, we're a population of about 67,500 people, 68,000, very rural, with a big lake in the
• Big lake in the middle of it. Very hard to get around.

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations from the Department of State Hospitals (DSH), the Commission for Behavioral Health, and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on budget proposals and implementation updates. DSH outlined its proposed 2026-27 budget, including funding for patient operating expenses, IST solutions savings, conditional release program costs, LPS bed allocation changes, electrical infrastructure projects at Napa and Patton, SB 380 transitional housing feasibility work, and expanded dental services at Metropolitan and Patton. DSH also reported that it has met court-ordered IST treatment benchmarks in the Stiavedi v. Clinton case, with average time to initiate treatment down to about five days and pending placements reduced to roughly 250, while noting that Proposition 36 could increase referrals and SB 1323 may divert some individuals earlier into community-based treatment. Members asked about rising outside hospitalization costs, Medicare enrollment, the timing and structure of capital projects, and whether IST solution funds are being fully used; DSH said the savings reflect slower-than-expected ramp-up of community programs and that the Central California FACT replacement program is still on track for January 2027 activation. The Commission for Behavioral Health described its role under the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), including data, evaluation, grantmaking, technical assistance, and transparency work. It highlighted the new statewide Innovation Partnership Fund, a five-year, $20 million-per-year program with small and large grant categories; the first RFA drew strong interest, with more than 400 questions and over 1,000 bidders’ conference participants. The Commission also discussed a proposed extension to spend down about $4.1 million remaining for the Alcove Youth Drop-in Center grants so sites can finish implementation and Stanford can complete the final evaluation. Members asked about grant duration, whether projects can be renewed, what qualifies as innovation, and whether the fund could support service delivery rather than awareness campaigns or training; the Commission said awards are expected to be three-year contracts and that proposals must be new or meaningfully expanded approaches that support BHSA priority populations. DHCS reviewed major behavioral health changes under CalAIM and BH Connect, including peer support, mobile crisis, contingency management, traditional health care practices for tribal members, updated specialty mental health access criteria, and new substance use treatment standards based on ASAM’s fourth edition. DHCS reported strong contingency management results, with more than 13,000 members served and 95% testing negative for stimulant use during treatment, and said 21 Indian health care providers have been approved to offer traditional health care practices. It also described BH Connect initiatives such as the $1.9 billion access reform and outcomes incentive program, workforce investments, evidence-based practice expansion, IMD participation by four counties, and transitional rent services. On BHSA implementation, DHCS said it is not tracking individual county contract cuts but is monitoring county plans and statewide outcomes, while stakeholders raised concerns about local prevention and service gaps. DHCS also outlined its H.R. 1 implementation strategy, including outreach, streamlined renewals, exemptions for disabled, substance use, and medically frail individuals, and proposed clinic navigator and outreach funding; it said it has not yet produced a focused estimate of H.R. 1 impacts on behavioral health populations. The discussion ended with DHCS noting that B-CHIP bond funding has supported 437 infrastructure projects, creating 546 new or expanded facilities and more than 9,500 residential beds across the state.

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• </c><00:20:08.159><c> to</c> was to create a new commission to was to create a new commission to recommend
• But what’s not a crime is to go into the police station and knowingly make a false police report about
• </c> particular location in a police particular location in a police department<00:36:44.520><c> and<
• </c> additionally most of the the police additionally most of the the police departments<00:37:54.319
• </c><03:43:15.120><c> police</c><03:43:15.479><c> officers</c> firefighters and police police officers

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• I travel in my area, 40 miles south of Joplin.
• I can speak to highly populated areas.
• I know that when we conduct our enforcements, again, not in a rural area but in a major populated area
• People are going 85 and 90 in those areas.
• So Green Valley is part of my area.

Committee: House Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation met on Senate Bill 1408, which would allow Missouri to raise the maximum speed limit on rural interstates from 70 to 75 miles per hour. Senator Berger, the bill sponsor, argued the change would better match neighboring states, improve traffic flow, and reflect modern vehicle safety technology. Several members supported the idea as a practical adjustment, while others questioned whether the time savings were worth the safety tradeoff, raised concerns about driver behavior, truck speed governors, road design, fuel use, and the possibility that higher posted limits would lead to even faster driving. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including a motorist advocate and some committee members, said 75 mph is common in surrounding states and worldwide, that most crashes are caused by inattention rather than speed alone, and that MoDOT should be able to set limits based on engineering and traffic conditions. Opponents included a Hazelwood police lieutenant, AAA, the Missouri Insurance Coalition, and MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger. They argued that higher speeds increase crash severity and fatalities, that Missouri’s roads and traffic volumes differ from flatter neighboring states, and that the bill could disproportionately affect young and older drivers as well as roadside workers. MoDOT said its data shows speed is a major factor in fatal crashes and cited fatality increases in Arkansas and Kansas after those states raised rural interstate limits. Committee members also debated whether the bill actually mandates 75 mph or merely authorizes MoDOT to set it where appropriate. MoDOT and AAA said any increase should be tied to engineering studies and roadway-specific analysis, while supporters argued the department already has that discretion and that the bill simply removes an outdated cap. No vote was taken in the excerpt. After closing the hearing on SB 1408, the committee moved on to House Bill 3447, a towing and recovery bill that would require more insurance for large commercial vehicles, improve notice and dispute procedures, and address abandoned vehicles; testimony on that bill began with the sponsor and representatives from the towing and trucking industries.

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• Holy Spirit, be our internal compass when we face gray areas.
• As in 1450, public and police collected bargaining. Government.
• Asp. 498, Hopiton, Special Police Extension. ATT. ATT.
• Now, I don't want people using lethal force ever, ever against a police officer, but police officers,
• puts police at harm.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions, including Arizona agricultural producers and suppliers and sixth graders from James W. Rice Elementary School. The chamber then moved through a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bill references and committee reports, with no substantive debate on those items recorded in the transcript. The main floor action centered on Senate Resolution 1036, which was converted from a concurrent resolution to a Senate resolution and brought forward under a suspension of rules. The resolution condemned Attorney General Chris Mays for public comments about the use of force and law enforcement, and called on her to retract, clarify, and resign. Senators debated whether the resolution was a necessary public safety response or a politically motivated stunt, with supporters arguing Mays’ remarks endangered officers and opponents saying the resolution misquoted her and was being rushed without committee review or public input. A floor amendment was adopted, and after extended debate the Senate passed SR 1036 on a 17-13 vote. After the resolution vote, the Senate briefly returned to personal privileges, including an introduction of visitors connected to civics education, and then recessed and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026. The transcript does not show any other bill final actions beyond the SR 1036 vote and the routine referral and reporting of other measures.

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• So, um... ...one particular area where this is allowed.
• I'm also going to have our mayor here in the commission on Lake Park, where we're with the Town of Lake
• And our police, we pay $3.5 million. Our fire rescue is $3.89 million.
• First Amendment right as a commission.
• Things have to transition into other areas, sir. So that is problematic for us.

Summary: The committee took up several claims bills first and reported both favorably without debate. SB 20, relating to relief of J.N., a minor, would pay the remaining $400,000 of a $600,000 settlement after an 11-year-old was injured on a Hillsborough County sidewalk with a known defect; SB 14, relating to the estate of Pineal Januier, would authorize payment of the remaining $1.7 million of a $2 million settlement after a drowning at a Miami Beach youth center pool. Both bills were supported by the sponsors and the Senate Special Master’s favorable recommendations, and both passed on roll call votes. The committee then considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, SB 1512, both by Senator Avila, which would create a new property tax benefit for owners who lease a non-homestead residential property for more than six months in order to encourage more affordable rental housing. Local governments, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties opposed the proposal, warning of major revenue losses, impacts on public safety and services, and uncertainty for local budgets; several senators also questioned whether landlords would pass savings on to renters and whether the measure would worsen density and parking issues. Despite the opposition, both measures were reported favorably after the sponsor said the bills would be refined and revised. SB 674, by Senator Wright, was reported favorably with support from property appraisers who said it would let them budget and pay hiring or retention bonuses, similar to authority already given to tax collectors, to help compete for specialized staff. CS for CS SB 268, by Senator Jones, also passed after an amendment adding congressional members; the bill would create a public-records exemption for certain home-address information for elected officials, and debate centered on balancing transparency with safety after members described death threats and harassment. The committee then approved SB 100, by Senator Fine, which would bar government buildings from displaying flags representing political viewpoints and allow active or retired military or National Guard members to use reasonable force to stop desecration of the U.S. flag; the bill drew extensive opposition from transparency, civil rights, and LGBTQ advocates who argued it was vague, unconstitutional, and aimed at pride flags, while supporters said government should not endorse political messages. Finally, CS for SB 1664, by Senator Trumbull, was reported favorably after a strike-all amendment. The bill would require voter reapproval every eight years for certain local discretionary taxes, including tourist development taxes and some local option taxes, unless pledged to revenue bonds. Cities, counties, tourism groups, and the lodging industry opposed it, saying the measure would create uncertainty, threaten tourism marketing and beach restoration funding, and make long-term infrastructure and debt planning difficult. Senator Trumbull argued the proposal simply gives voters a recurring chance to decide whether they still support the taxes and the projects they fund.

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• Witnesses disappear or avoid police.
• Section 11, Special Commission.
• and the lack of police response.
• So that's a huge, huge impact area.
• , and urban areas across the state.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy public hearing on a wide range of civil rights, immigration, hate crimes, and reparations bills. Chair Edwards and Chair Day opened with strict testimony rules, including two-minute limits, written testimony options, and decorum requirements. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell testified in strong support of S. 1126/H. 1920, the Combating Hate in the Commonwealth bill, saying Massachusetts needs stronger tools to address rising hate and bias incidents. Her Civil Rights Division chief explained that the bill would give the division civil investigative demand/subpoena power, expand civil rights enforcement, close loopholes in the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, add protected classes to the hate crimes law, and require better hate-crime data reporting. The committee also heard support for H. 1954 on access to counsel in immigration proceedings, H. 4684 on law enforcement identification and public trust, and H. 1927 to exonerate individuals accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. Several bills focused on discrimination and civil rights enforcement. Supporters of S. 1248 on organizational standing said fair housing nonprofits need explicit authority to bring discrimination complaints in their own names, especially as federal protections are under attack. On H. 1246, advocates urged adding sex and gender as protected classes in the hate crimes statute, arguing women are not protected under current state law. H. 1820 drew testimony for protections against height and weight discrimination. H. 1995 would regularize sentencing for hate crimes by requiring diversity awareness training for both convictions and continuances without a finding, and H. 1056/H. 1589 would broaden hate-crime victim standing and require restitution to be used to repair harm. H. 1886 would clarify that defense-based social service staff are exempt from mandated reporter obligations when working under attorney-client privilege. The committee also heard testimony on H. 1889/S. 1064, a bill to eliminate disparate impact. Environmental justice advocates, fair housing attorneys, and community members argued that neutral policies can still produce discriminatory outcomes and that Massachusetts should allow state-court claims and a private right of action to address them. Committee members raised concerns about litigation floodgates, punitive damages, and the scope of protected classes, while supporters said the bill would mainly target systemic harms and injunctive relief. Additional testimony supported H. 1922/S. 119, the Fair Investment Act, which would create civil rights protections in venture capital and other investment settings for founders and investors, especially women and minority entrepreneurs. The hearing also included testimony on H. 1683, the Sex Trade Survivor Act, which would expand vacatur and expungement relief for trafficking survivors, remove archaic offenses from the code, and create an interagency commission; supporters emphasized reducing barriers to housing, employment, and reentry. Finally, the committee heard extensive support for H. 1753/S. 1181, establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. Testifiers described the state’s history of slavery, redlining, and ongoing racial disparities, and urged the committee to report the bill favorably. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• This is for services for the Lake Chicot Campground.
• Number 24, the Division of State Police with UA Fayetteville.
• Number two, Public Defender Commission with Joseph Matthew Sanders.
• Number two, Public Defender Commission with Joseph Matthew Sanders.
• Those vendors are in two separate areas of the state. Okay.

Committee: All ALC-REVIEW

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• But we are still lacking in other areas.
• Superior School District and Lake Superior Ambulance Service.
• </c> at Lake County Ambulance Service. at Lake County Ambulance Service.
• </c><00:20:16.840><c> Superior</c> just want to highlight Lake Superior just want to highlight Lake Superior
• ><c> Superior</c> School District and Lake Superior School District and Lake Superior Ambulance<00:20

Committee: Senate Education Policy

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• Senate Bill 1771 is a Workforce Commission bill.
• The Workforce Commission already is empowered to collect certain data about workforce.
• The Workforce Commission already is empowered to collect certain data about workforce.
• This simply recreates the Fire Marshal Commission.
• This simply recreates the Fire Marshal Commission.

Bills: SB1265 , SB2154 , SB1286 , SB1365 , SB1491 , SB1525 , SB1581 , SB1775 , SB1810 , SB1884 , SB2118 , SB2174 , SB1771 , SB1805 , SB1916

Committee: House Government Oversight

Keywords: municipal ordinances, local government, ordinance publication, posting requirement, public notice, municipal law, city ordinances, town ordinances, county government, newspaper publication, effective date, Oklahoma statutes, 11 O.S. 14-106, ordinance notice, government oversight, municipalities, city government, town government, property maintenance, nuisance abatement

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• We know there's more work to be done in these areas.
• I also got a violation for being at a lake with my ex-girlfriend at the time.
• They've increased spending on administrators, investment portfolios, and policing.
• That's why we're proud to support the Commission on the Status of Boys and Men of Color.
• This commission gives the infrastructure to actually change outcomes.

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• As we start to do the implementation work around MRA, we’re looking at Shakopee and Moose Lake as our
• As we start to do the implementation work around MRA, we’re looking at Shakopee and Moose Lake as our
• As we start to do the implementation work around MRA, we’re looking at Shakopee and Moose Lake as our
• </c> those who use violence against police those who use violence against police officers<00:46:19.280
• </c><01:14:27.440><c> should</c> opinion that this commission should opinion that this commission should

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

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• We have an excellent hospital in the area in case that's needed as well.
• I'm the chief of police for the city of Ridgecrest.
• the chief police of Ridgecrest.
• , because it is a clear area that needs attention.
• I've never seen a police officer move a big rig, ever.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on local transportation funding, roadway safety, e-bike regulation, veterans’ parking access, high-speed rail reporting, autonomous vehicle oversight, and wildlife-vehicle collision planning. SB 1408 would authorize Contra Costa County to place a countywide transportation sales tax measure on the ballot; supporters said it would continue funding highways, transit, bike/pedestrian projects, and paratransit, while CalTax opposed it over affordability and tax burden concerns. SB 990 would allow targeted Caltrans business-logo signage for Ridgecrest along Highway 395; supporters framed it as a rural safety and economic access measure, and there was no opposition. SB 1167 would tighten consumer protections by clarifying what qualifies as a legal e-bike and requiring clearer labeling and disclosures; supporters included bicycle advocates, medical groups, local governments, and auto clubs, while no opposition testified. SB 1034 would make it easier for disabled veterans rated permanent and total by the VA to obtain disabled parking placards, with strong support from veterans’ organizations and no opposition. SB 1177 would require the High-Speed Rail Project Update report to continue including additional information on revenue options, timelines, and international comparisons; the City of Burbank opposed, while the sponsor argued the bill preserves a historical record and transparency. SB 1246 would impose new remote-operations, response-time, and manual override requirements on autonomous vehicles; first responders and labor groups supported it, industry and business groups opposed it as duplicative of recently enacted law and DMV rules, and the committee discussed possible amendments and coordination issues. The committee also considered SB 1279, which would extend Long Beach’s speed camera pilot to Pacific Coast Highway; supporters cited fatal crash data and pedestrian safety, while the CHP association moved from opposition to neutral after discussions. The committee then took up SB 1250, a planning bill to integrate wildlife-vehicle collision mitigation into transportation planning, with the author emphasizing targeted crossings and fencing at known hotspots. Several consent items were approved on a 10-0 vote, and SB 1246 was reported out 7-2, while other bills were held on call pending quorum or later action.

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• Um, the power line runs from the Ray Lake area into Fort Washakie, and because of the age of the power
• Um, the power line runs from the Ray Lake area into Fort Washakie, and because of the age of the power
• The power line runs from the Ray Lake area into Fort Washakie, and because of the age of the power line
• . areas. areas.
• </c> in the area. in the area.

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Tribal Relations

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• our police officers.
• I have the largest OHV area in all of California. I also have the third largest OHV area as well.
• It is huge, huge vast land areas.
• A statewide decontamination standard for watercraft, that's boats going from lake to lake, creating reciprocities
• Yet in these cities, the commission often can be seen treating built-out urban areas as if they were

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• Uh, if you have a military base in your area, it certainly helps in helping those spouses come in and
• Uh, if you have a military base in your area, it certainly helps in helping those spouses come in and

Bills: SB63 , HB156 , HB289 , SB80 , SB84 , SB63 , HB156 , HB289 , SB80 , SB84

Committee: Senate Healthcare

Keywords: immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, out-of-state warrants, criminal procedure, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, Marshall County, TVA, Tennessee Valley Authority, in-lieu-of-taxes, payments distribution, local legislation, school funding, education finance

Bills: SF15 , SSB1035 , SSB1083 , SSB1090 , SSB1084

Committee: Joint State Government

Keywords: real estate, broker license, salesperson license, licensing, license application form, Iowa Real Estate Commission, professional licensing, broker-to-salesperson, salesperson-to-broker, license effective date, license renewal, occupational licensing, real estate regulation, administrative procedure, Iowa lottery, lottery, lotto, on-line lotto, self-service kiosk, instant tickets

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• got together at the home of Samuel Rowe in East Texas and they asked to be settled in the Big Sandy area
• . when he was a police commissioner in New York City.
• So community-oriented policing was actually...
• by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, formally recognizing...
• One of the things she was attempting to accomplish was to bring higher education. to the Dallas area,

Bills: SJR1 , SB9 , SB40 , SJR36 , SJR1 , SJR5 , SB9 , SB40