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• Judicial and public safety are approving the rules submitted by February 1st due date for the agencies

Bills: HJR1086, SB392

Keywords: judicial rules, public safety, state agencies, permanent rules, legislative approval, 914, all

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• And we're simply wanting law enforcement community to have all the tools in our power to provide safety

Bills: SF0101

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

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• point where we could lose rights, and they would sit there and go, "Oh, well, it's in the name of safety
• and expertise and the ability to use equipment and funding and the criminal justice system on the national
• um the the criminal justice system on um the the criminal justice system on the<00:47:31.680> national
• level to uh leave it in the the national level to uh leave it in the hands<00:47:35.040> of<00
• I'm a national director with Gun Owners of America. I do live in Johnson County, Wyoming.

Bills: SF0101

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

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• This will include um continued use of the programs, technologies, and education to improve patient safety
• technologies, and education to improve technologies, and education to improve patient<00:03:08.800> safety
• <00:03:10.319> Page<00:03:10.720> three patient safety and services.
• Page three patient safety and services.

Bills: SF0121

Keywords: pharmacy, collaborative care, healthcare, prescriptions, patient safety, Wyoming Pharmacy Act, 916, all

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• That was a message from a hundred national and local Jewish organizations about this hearing.
• She's a legal fellow at the National Jewish Advocacy Center, New York City.
• My name is Adela Kochav and I am a legal fellow at the National Jewish Advocacy Center.
• And finally, don't discard the 2023 National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
• This is the rabbi at the university saying, your school will not protect your safety.

Keywords: anti-Semitism, hate crimes, college campuses, civil rights, public safety, protests, intimidation

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the nation. Among the discussions, members expressed concerns about the disturbing acts of hate witnessed on college campuses, with instances of harassment and intimidation targeting Jewish students being highlighted. High-profile incidents, including vandalism and the display of extremist symbols, prompted urgent calls for investigations and measures to protect civil rights. The importance of moral clarity in confronting such hate crimes was emphasized as well, outlining the responsibilities of leaders to ensure safety and uphold justice.

Bills: SB 30, SB 517, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 1698, SB 1845, SB 1860, SB 2420, SB 2429

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, vaping regulation, manufacturer compliance, directory listing

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• our public safety system. our public safety system.
• safety net for victims and survivors. safety net for victims and survivors.
• House File 2099 invests in public safety, ensuring every county, tribal nation, and city of the first
• nationally at 62%.
• I think that's important for public<01:25:34.760> safety. public safety. public safety.

Bills: HF1082, HF2099, HF4177, HF2742

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability

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• in honor of uh three public safety in honor of uh three public safety officers<00:02:37.040>
• Strengthening the privacy and the safety of public safety officers is not only a matter of policy.
• It's about safety.
• It allows public safety solution.
• less than half the national average. less than half the national average.

Bills: HF1567, HF2809, HF3380

Keywords: public safety officer, peace officer, correctional officer, law enforcement, police privacy, officer safety, doxxing, personal information, data privacy, government data practices, private data, internet posting, online disclosure, residential address, phone number, email address, family member protection, child safety, school information, public records

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• The nationally recognized model codes are developed by public safety officials from around the country
• This is why courts in Hawaii treat the building codes as public safety standards.
• the council that produces these national model building codes.
• <01:18:23.440> safety building codes as public safety building codes as public safety standards
• <01:18:36.159> When national model building codes. When national model building codes.

Bills: HB1991, HB1776, HB1897, HB1900

Keywords: liquor tax, alcohol, inflation adjustment, small craft breweries, public health, tenant rights, housing stability, landlord-tenant code, eviction prevention, multilingual resources, condominium, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, attorneys' fees, common expenses, construction defects, building code, statute of repose, statute of limitations

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1991, which would change Hawaii’s liquor excise tax structure to an ABV-based system. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii took no position and stood on written comments. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and an individual testifier who described surviving a drunk-driving crash, argued that higher alcohol taxes reduce alcohol-related harms, save lives, and generate additional state revenue. The public health witness cited alcohol-related harms as a major preventable cause of death and said the tax increase would have only a small annual cost for most consumers. Most industry testimony was in opposition. Representatives of Lanikai Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, the Wine Institute, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association said the bill would sharply raise taxes on beer and wine, squeeze already thin margins, and threaten local jobs and businesses. They argued Hawaii producers already face high costs for labor, energy, shipping, and compliance, and said an ABV-based tax would be difficult to administer, would require additional testing and labeling work, and could reduce consumer choice. Several industry witnesses urged lawmakers to instead adopt a small-producer or class 18 carveout, with one suggesting a cap tied to 60,000 barrels. Committee members questioned the brewers about alcohol content testing, labeling, and whether smaller producers already measure ABV. Witnesses said many local producers do not certify ABV for in-state sales, that yeast and fermentation can vary by batch, and that an ABV-based system could require more testing than current practice. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• from the Christmas ornament store. to the tree, and it's almost as if we're trying to take the penal code
• Lastly, HB 214 amends the penal code to expand the offense of firearms smuggling to include the smuggling
• very appropriate as the, as the House bill. 214 was originally filed, pretty much moved the penal code
• Um, the penal code, of course, requires a, a, uh, uh, mens rea that is, is, uh, a mental state that's
• threat, but frankly anything in the penal code is supposed to be a public safety threat.

Bills: HB 214

Keywords: Texas Women's Privacy Act, HB 214, sex-segregated facilities, bathroom bill, restroom access, locker room, changing room, shower room, single-sex spaces, gender identity, transgender, biological sex, women's privacy, public facilities, state agency, political subdivision, correctional facility, prison housing, jail housing, family violence shelter

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• However, it was missing, uh, a, a point that we're just adding to this, to, to the code.
• It amends Article 550.005 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow individuals who received deferred
• And then if we go, go to, and, OK, you do have the code in front of you. Um, Ms.
• Yeah, so I don't, I, again, I'm, I'm not terribly familiar with this part of the code.
• I think I don't know if that would work in this part of the code.

Bills: HB207, HB235

Keywords: HB 207, Texas Government Code, Section 411.201, license to carry, LTC, handgun license, concealed carry, federal judge, immigration judge, immigration court, U.S. immigration court, judicial security, firearm carry permit, Texas handgun license, federal judiciary, HB235, Texas, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, disabled veteran

Bills: HB3940, HB3078, HB3043

Keywords: Oklahoma National Guard, compensation, education assistance, career technology, military benefits, veterans, donations, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, state agency, executive branch, HB3043, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits, paid leave, paid holidays

Bills: HR201

Keywords: congratulatory resolution, education, principal, teacher of the year, school leadership, Hawaii National Distinguished Principal, Masayuki Tokioka Award, United States Senate Youth Program, student delegates, public schools, charter schools, Hawaiʻi Department of Education, Hawaiian language immersion, Native Hawaiian education, K-12, student leadership, civic engagement, Freshman Academy, teacher recognition, principal recognition

Bills: HB 1026, SCR37

Keywords: transportation, Farm-to-Market Road, highway designation, Texas Transportation Commission, state highway system, SCR 37, Senate Concurrent Resolution, Panama Canal, Texas ports, port infrastructure, maritime trade, shipping lanes, supply chain resilience, global commerce, exports, LNG, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, refined petroleum, agriculture

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• The feds will award one of these across the nation.

Bills: HR1041, SB137, SB1255, SB1226, SB1238, SB1258, SB1325, SB1460, SB1543, SB1730, SB1921, SB1733, SB1216, SB1256, SB1061, SB1534, SB1873, SB1653, SB540, SB1948

Keywords: electronic monitoring, Department of Corrections, criminal justice, rehabilitation, public safety, medical parole, compassionate release, incarcerated, medical conditions, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, motor vehicle, accident, notification, liability, civil action, gender neutral, domestic abuse, domestic violence, assault and battery, strangulation

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• He's retired from the US Air Force with more than 26 years of... ...service to our nation, beginning
• have tennis professional social workers, social worker students, and faculty from the Oklahoma's nationally
• He is a liction... and a four-time national champion in showing cattle.
• She is a congressional champion and national qualifier.
• As I present to you, Chanelrey, she's a doctor at the Tallahanna Hospital, Choctaw Nation Hospital.

Bills: HR1041, SB137, SB1255, SB1226, SB1238, SB1258, SB1325, SB1460, SB1543, SB1730, SB1921, SB1733, SB1216, SB1256, SB1061, SB1534, SB1873, SB1653, SB540, SB1948

Keywords: electronic monitoring, Department of Corrections, criminal justice, rehabilitation, public safety, medical parole, compassionate release, incarcerated, medical conditions, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, motor vehicle, accident, notification, liability, civil action, gender neutral, domestic abuse, domestic violence, assault and battery, strangulation

Bills: SB319

Keywords: hazardous duty, Barbour County, court costs, law enforcement, public safety, 923, senate, all

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• For safety reasons, standing or sitting in walkways or aisles, or anything that obstructs the view of
• Um, troopers and House security personnel are present to ensure everybody's safety.
• has emphasized that in the first year the majority will go to hospitals because we are community safety
• has emphasized that in the first year the majority will go to hospitals because we are community safety
• compact must pass the same national compact must pass the same national council<01:09:55.120>

Bills: HF1925

Keywords: nurse licensure, multistate license, healthcare, public safety, interstate compact, nursing regulation, 1183, house

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• health officer in the in the National health officer in the in the National Guard<00:29:03.520><
• staff with absolutely no public safety staff with absolutely no public safety purpose.<01:10:04.960
• <01:22:44.159> in<01:22:44.880> um it and lead the nation in um it and lead the nation
• <02:19:53.920> risk research shows that public safety risk research shows that public safety
• Um that being said, community safety.

Bills: HB1531

Keywords: emergency announcements, American Sign Language, accessibility, public safety, broadcast media, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1913, which would create a mental health coordinator position within the Office of Veteran Services for the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home and appropriate funds for it. Supporters said veterans, especially on the neighbor islands, need more mental health access and coordination. Several witnesses, including Sean Sonatada and Tom Driscoll, supported the intent but urged amendments to broaden the position beyond one facility and make it a statewide resource. Committee members questioned whether the bill would duplicate existing services at the veterans home and whether the position would be reimbursable through federal VA funding; testimony indicated the state would appropriate the money, while existing home services are already covered through current staff and federal reimbursement structures. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 9, which would designate Hawaii as a Purple Heart state. Testifiers generally supported the measure as a way to honor wounded veterans and their families, though one member asked what benefits the designation would confer. Witnesses clarified that the bill was mainly symbolic and did not appear to create new benefits, and one testifier noted Honolulu County had already adopted a similar Purple Heart designation. The committee then took up House Bill 1628, which would establish a compassionate release protocol for certain seriously ill or debilitated incarcerated persons. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Hawaii Paroling Authority opposed the bill, arguing that an existing administrative process already works, that the bill could improperly extend eligibility to people serving life without parole or mandatory minimum sentences, and that it lacked victim and family input and sufficient resources. In contrast, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission strongly supported the bill, saying it would reduce the high cost of incarcerating people with complex medical needs, ease burdens on staff and the prison population, and better reflect human dignity. The commission described having seen severe suffering and deaths in custody and said compassionate release is warranted in some cases. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• In 2021, the legislature passed SB 2022, which required equipping all Texas Department of Public Safety
• highway patrol vehicles with bullet-resistant glass and front door panels to increase officer safety
• The grant program would be administered by the Governor's Office of Public Safety, Criminal Justice Division
• This legislation aims to enhance officer safety and reduce fatalities caused by gunfire during patrols

Bills: HB2217

Keywords: law enforcement, bullet-resistant, grant program, safety equipment, peace officers, 1185, senate, all