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• Probation And parole had they? The ones who bring, yes, yes, probation and parole, possibly.
• There's a list of them, but I know detention officers are one of Them and the abuse and probation parole

Bills: HB9 , HB50

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: Immigrant Safety Act, immigration detention, civil immigration violations, ICE, federal immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, public bodies, local government, sheriff's department, school district, higher education, deputization, 287(g), 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 C.F.R. 287.7, intergovernmental services agreement, detainer, immigration cooperation, public property, attorney general enforcement

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• Under current law, individuals who inherit a property that is held in probate have found themselves unable
• Who inherit a property that is held in probate have found themselves unable to possess the property under
• This measure will clarify that the Prop. 19 calendar year for individuals who are undergoing a probate

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard a series of tax-related bills, with several measures referred to suspense and a few advancing. SB 284 would clarify Proposition 19 rules for inherited family homes in probate, including when the one-year residency clock starts and whether title consolidation among siblings triggers reassessment; supporters included the California Association of Realtors, while county assessors opposed the sibling-transfer language as creating ambiguity. The bill was sent to suspense. SB 863 was taken up on the consent calendar and passed 6-0 to the Assembly floor. SB 333 would let San Luis Obispo County voters consider raising a local tax rate limit to fund transportation projects; supporters said it would help the county become self-help for major road needs, while opponents argued it would make it easier to raise regressive sales taxes. The committee approved the bill 5-2, as amended with a five-year sunset. SB 376, which clarifies that charitable remainder trusts are not treated as incomplete gift non-grantor trusts for California income tax purposes, drew support from the California Lawyers Association and no opposition, and passed 5-2 to Appropriations as amended. The committee also heard SB 591, which would replace steep penalties for failing to use electronic funds transfer with fixed penalties of $100 for a first violation and $500 thereafter; supporters said current penalties can be excessive and out of proportion, and the bill was sent to suspense. SB 419 would partially exempt hydrogen fuel from the state sales and use tax while leaving the existing road fee in place; supporters said it would help hydrogen adoption and parity with other clean fuels, while one environmental group opposed unless amended, and the bill went to suspense. SB 587 proposed a state tax credit for local sales tax paid on manufacturing equipment to encourage investment and jobs; it had broad business support and no opposition, but was also sent to suspense. SB 710 would extend and update the property tax exclusion for solar installations, with broad support from clean energy and local government groups and some opposition from large energy consumers; it too was referred to suspense. Finally, SB 663 would extend deadlines and exemptions for wildfire victims and certain nonprofit and disabled veteran properties; it received support from assessors and committee members but was also sent to suspense for further work.

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• Secretary: Senate Bill 878, a bill to be entitled an act relating to probation for misdemeanor offenses
• Florida law, someone who commits a crime while under the influence of alcohol could have a prolonged probation
• Secretary: Senate Bill 878, a bill to be entitled an act relating to probation for misdemeanor offenses

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• I am the presiding statutory probate court judge here in the state of Texas elected by the 24 statutory
• probate courts, whether they be Democrat or Republicans, to represent their interests.
• We've done a good job with this, and like I say, we do, the statutory probate course do about 70% of

Bills: SB 53 , SB53 , SB125 , SB315 , SB379 , SB457 , SB541 , SB599 , SB896 , SB921 , SB963 , SB1038 , SB1084 , SB1330 , SB1461

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

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• I HAVE AN INCREDIBLE RESPECT FOR THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF PROBATION TWO CORRECTIONS STAFF, TWO OFFICERS
• AND AND WOMEN OF PROBATION TWO CORRECTIONS STAFF, TWO OFFICERS AND DETECTIVES IN THESE COMMUNITIES.
• BABY SYNDROME AT THE TIME OF BIRTH IN FLORIDA, PROUD I GOT THAT PAST BUT THE MAN WHO KILLED HER GOT PROBATION

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• short facilities, we're short classroom space, and without all three of those things and adequate probation
• short facilities, we're short classroom space, and without all three of those things and adequate probation

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation met with a quorum present and took up a vote-only agenda on a large set of budget issues across corrections, public safety, judiciary, labor, and transportation. One public commenter, Edward Hasbrook of the Identity Project, opposed the DMV state-to-state Real ID proposal, arguing that uploading driver data to the AMVA/Spex database would expose Californians’ information to federal and out-of-state access and should be removed from the budget for fuller consideration. The committee then voted on multiple grouped items in Part A, Part B, and Part C, generally adopting staff recommendations. Most votes passed with either unanimous support or two-to-one margins, with Senator Seyarto occasionally voting no or not voting. The actions were described as reflecting the Senate’s budget plan and were intended to be folded into the broader budget agreement. In closing comments, the chair and members highlighted several issues they want to continue pursuing in negotiations, including privacy and security concerns with the Real ID state-to-state system, rehabilitation and reentry programming, workforce training, and expansion of the Wildfire Mitigation Grant Program. Senator DeRazzo also emphasized support for justice-system programs, public defenders, trauma recovery centers, and workforce initiatives, while Senator Seyarto stressed transportation funding, court capacity for Prop. 36 implementation, and broader workforce and business development. The chair thanked public participants, staff, consultants, sergeants, and the Department of Finance and LAO, and the subcommittee adjourned.

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• 1317, appropriation coordinated; SB 1332, light rail expansion; SB 1429, boarded record; SB 1544, probation
• appropriation school safety; SB 1585, sex offenders fund; SB 1709, dangerous crimes against children probation

Summary: The Arizona House convened with prayer, the pledge, approval of the March 18, 2026 journal, and the introduction of Doctor of the Day Dr. Bradley Butler. Members also welcomed several guest groups, including carpenters, local officials from Show Low, Down Syndrome Day advocates, and Giffords Courage Fellows. The House read and adopted a proclamation designating March 19, 2026 as ALS Awareness Day, with Representative Selina Bliss introducing ALS Society members and several Arizonans living with ALS to speak to the issue. The chamber then considered House Resolution 2007 honoring the life of Sheila Jean Mattox, also known as Ginger Mattox. The resolution was unanimously adopted, and members observed a moment of silence. Representative Marcus and others offered remarks about Mattox’s community service and her impact in Phoenix’s FQ Story neighborhood, and family and friends were recognized in the gallery and on the floor. The House moved into Committee of the Whole to consider House Bill 2680. The bill received a Commerce Committee amendment and a floor amendment, both adopted without recorded opposition, and the committee then recommended the bill do pass as amended. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and referred HB 2680 as amended to engrossing. Later, HB 1004 was withdrawn from the Education Committee and additionally referred to Judiciary. The House also received various Senate messages and committee reports, announced upcoming meetings and caucus events, and adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026.

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• 1317, appropriation coordinated; SB 1332, light rail expansion; SB 1429, boarded record; SB 1544, probation
• 1582, appropriation school safety; SB 1585, sex offenders fund; SB 1709, dangerous crimes children probation

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• I know this is in a civil case, a family law case, or a probate case that voluntary trial resolution
• Ranking Member Rayner: I guess my specific question: if a lawyer was appointed in a probate matter, Ranking

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• It also reported 63 students on academic probation.
• Students actually are on academic probation.

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• notification process for serving administrative complaints on certified law enforcement, correctional probation
• notification process for serving administrative complaints on certified law enforcement, correctional probation

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice heard and approved several bills. SB 504 and its related public records bill SB 506, both by Sen. Burgess, would allow local governments to authorize code enforcement officers to use body cameras under standardized policies and create a public records exemption for certain recordings; members raised questions about disclosure and when cameras may be used, and both bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 32 and SB 210 by Sen. Sharif, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and extending public records protections to petitions under that injunction category. Supporters included law enforcement, women’s advocacy groups, and justice organizations. The committee then favorably reported SB 676 by Sen. Arrington, which creates a graduated penalty structure for adults who involve minors in certain animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties related to fighting or baiting animals. SB 432 by Sen. Yarbrough was also approved; it adds certain concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I, exempts FDA-approved veterinary xylazine products, creates penalties for candy-like xylazine products, and establishes trafficking penalties for xylazine. Sen. Osgood spoke in support of the bill, emphasizing the dangers of adulterated street drugs for people with substance use disorder. Finally, the committee approved SB 524 by Sen. Simon, which makes a series of technical and administrative changes affecting the Medical Examiners Commission, district medical examiner appointments, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and notice procedures for administrative complaints. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement appeared in support. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• trusted agent working with this population, as well as integrating across systems, whether it be probation
• continue to work with crime and other agencies of trusted partners that work with DEED as well, probation
• continue to work with crime and other agencies of trusted partners that work with DEED as well, probation
• </c><00:57:43.520><c> Child</c><00:57:43.839><c> Protection</c> whether it's probation Child Protection
• whether it's probation Child Protection or<00:57:44.440><c> that</c><00:57:44.599><c> matter</c><00:

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

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• court to the circuit from the probate court to the circuit court.<00:49:29.599><c> So</c><00:49:29.920
• </c> complex cases much more than the probate complex cases much more than the probate court.<00:49:54.559
• And I'm going to tell you how well I know he's the expert because he's my former probate judge, okay?
• </c> expert because he's my former probate expert because he's my former probate judge,<01:01:06.559>
• Probate. It's a necessary part.

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber received several House messages referring local bills to the Committee on Local Legislation, including measures affecting Lawrence, Clayurn, Limestone, Shelby, and Alabaster. The Senate also recognized guests in the gallery, including local leaders, law enforcement officials, and a Jackson County Junior Leadership group. During personal privilege remarks, Senator Figures offered a tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., highlighting his civil rights legacy, political influence, and impact on Black voter participation and representation; the Senate observed a moment of silence. Senator Smitherman also thanked her for the remarks. The Senate then adopted Senate Joint Resolution 47, mourning the death and celebrating the life of John J. Guthrie Jr., and Senate Joint Resolution 48, commending Tommy Jax for emergency actions to help a sick child. The Senate considered numerous confirmations from the Committee on Confirmations, all receiving favorable reports and being confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls, including Walter Bracie and Eric Bone to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, Morgan Garner and Susie Beal to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, and Joe Brown, Brian Williams, James Spears, Charles Hedrickk, and Kathy Pierce to the Alabama Board of Polygraph Examiners. Committee reports also advanced several bills, including local legislation and county/municipal government measures. On the floor, the Senate adopted a special order calendar and passed or adopted several bills: SB 239 on child custody jurisdiction enforcement, SB 190 on a sales tax exemption for an ocular eye service company, SB 252 on Governor’s Mansion Authority employees and leave benefits, SB 170 on health savings account regulatory coordination, SB 210 on the chiropractic board, SB 242 on commercial driver’s licenses, and SB 70 on crimes and offenses. SB 247 on insurance was carried over at the sponsor’s request for further work, and SB 83 on guardianships and conservatorships was taken up with discussion of a committee amendment to clarify removal of proceedings from probate to circuit court and notice requirements; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• need protective care, and oftentimes, for whatever reason, the grandparent will be told to go to probate
• They go through probate court, and they do not receive the assistance of the foster care system because
• As soon as they sign probate guardianship papers, the children are...
• As soon as they sign probate guardianship papers, the children are seen as safe.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several tax and revenue measures, beginning with SB 1329 on solar property tax assessment. The author and solar industry witnesses argued the bill would create a uniform statewide method, provide certainty for developers, and exclude tax credits and other intangibles from valuation; county assessors and several counties opposed it, saying it would reduce assessed value and depart from market-based appraisal. The bill was moved to Appropriations on a 2-0 vote and placed on call. The committee also heard SB 1406 to close the “Montana tax loophole” used to avoid California vehicle taxes, with support from the California Teachers Association and no registered opposition; it passed 2-0 and was placed on call. SB 984, conforming California law to the federal tipped-income deduction, drew support from the restaurant industry, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, and enrolled agents, and passed 3-0 to Appropriations, on call. Later, the committee considered wildfire- and energy-related tax credits. SB 1084 would create a fire-safe home tax credit for home hardening and defensible space improvements; supporters said it would reduce wildfire losses and insurance costs, and it passed 3-0 on call. SB 1118 would provide credits for backup generators and solar battery systems in high fire-threat areas; the author framed it as a resilience measure for households and small businesses, but members raised concerns about cost, diesel use, and whether the credit would reach lower-income households. The bill was moved 1-0 and placed on call, with the chair and other members noting unresolved budget and policy concerns. SB 1424, expanding a partial sales tax exemption to zero-emission vehicle refueling equipment, received support from hydrogen and electric transportation groups and passed 4-0 on call. The committee also advanced SB 1249, a senior tax deduction for taxpayers ages 86 to 90, with support from LeadingAge California and senior advocates; members noted it was narrowly targeted and passed 4-0 on call. SB 1113, conforming California tax law to the federal tonnage tax regime for U.S.-flag international shipping companies, drew support from maritime industry groups and opposition from ILWU over the fiscal impact; it passed 4-0 on call. SB 1137, the Medical Expense Deduction Act, would allow a targeted deduction for medical expenses for lower-income taxpayers; supporters said it would help families facing high out-of-pocket costs, and it passed 4-0 on call. Finally, SB 1415 would extend a partial welfare property tax exemption to mixed-income housing that includes moderate-income units; supporters said it would help finance “missing middle” housing, while assessors and housing stakeholders requested amendments and guardrails. The bill was also moved forward on a committee vote and placed on call.

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• need protective care, and oftentimes, for whatever reason, the grandparent will be told to go to probate
• They go through probate court, and they do not receive the assistance of the foster care system because
• As soon as they sign probate guardianship papers, the children are seen as safe.
• As soon as they sign probate guardianship papers, the children are seen as safe.

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

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• clerks across the state due to the fact that it's much easier for attorneys and those who are in a probate
• c> uh</c><00:33:42.080><c> in</c><00:33:42.399><c> in</c><00:33:42.640><c> a</c><00:33:42.799><c> probate
• </c><00:33:43.279><c> case</c><00:33:43.600><c> for</c> who are uh in in a probate case for who are uh
• in in a probate case for instance<00:33:44.799><c> to</c><00:33:45.039><c> get</c><00:33:45.200><c>

Committee: House Judiciary

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• We transitioned to on probation pro to a mobile Online visit. These are for low-level offenders.
• The offenders love it, and plus, like anything else, it also has efficiencies for our probation Parole
• Projects for 27 are continued transition to mobile check-in access for probation and parole visits.
• So, those that are the fenders under probation and parole are really receptive to this.

Committee: House Public Safety

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• These are the kids who have been arrested, that are on probation.
• So, they are on probation, and they come to the youth service agencies for counseling.
• Their probation officers, with OJA? I mean, let them come into school and...
• We work with the probation officers closely. We're daily on the phone with them.

Committee: House Common Education

Summary: The committee held an interim study on how to educate and support students with severe violent or disruptive behavior while protecting classmates, teachers, and school staff. Members framed the issue as one involving students who have often experienced trauma and may be removed from class through suspension, expulsion, or juvenile placement, but who still need a meaningful path back to school. Several legislators shared personal experiences as former educators or administrators and emphasized that schools need clearer criteria for removal and return, along with stronger support for families and staff. Dr. Michelle Butler, an alternative education director, testified that Oklahoma’s current alternative education system is not designed to serve students removed for major discipline issues because placement is generally voluntary and programs are built around students who need a different learning environment, not punitive removal. She argued for early intervention, stronger attendance enforcement, trauma screening, teacher training, and a regional or cooperative model that would combine credentialed educators, social workers, therapists, and family counselors. She also described existing programs such as Trace Academy, Rogers County Youth Services diversion programs, and the limitations of virtual-only models and current funding, saying the system lacks sufficient resources and staffing. Representatives and senators asked about funding, staffing, credentials, and whether statutes should be changed to prevent alternative education dollars from going to programs that do not provide direct services. Other testimony came from Family and Children’s Services and Mid-Del Youth and Family Services, both of which described embedded school-based mental health, crisis response, intensive outpatient services, family engagement, and juvenile diversion programs. Witnesses stressed that wraparound services, school-community partnerships, and a bridge back to the home school are essential, and that many students and families need mandatory or strongly supported participation rather than purely voluntary help. The study concluded with members noting possible next steps, including expanding or supplementing alternative education, improving early intervention, and examining participation requirements and transition supports; no votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the presentations.

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• That section of law was not in the original bill, but it extends probation from 90 days to six months
• correct, it is a 'may,' but the judge may order services or program participation as a condition of probation
• currently in statute, and I think that that's just a little nudge to ensure that someone's not put on probation
• Steinborn, I appreciate that because the assumption is that the juvenile I was extended to six months probation

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• officer in the state who every probation officer in the state who prepares<00:32:49.519><c> felony</
• in probation, but on the lower end for incarcerations.
• um and I think we're fifth in probation um and I think we're fifth in probation<01:51:59.560><c> um<
• um but um on the lower end for probation um but um on the lower end for incarcerations<01:52:04.400>
• </c><01:52:11.960><c> part</c> to help with the probation part to help with the probation part especially

Bills: HF2432

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy