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• 03.680> do<00:04:03.760> you I think unfortunately this taxpayer-funded health care for illegal
• the first year, and we're just a little over 3 months into the program and there's more than 20,000 illegal
• the program and there's more than into the program and there's more than 20,000<00:04:54.639> illegal
• <00:04:56.160> So, 20,000 illegal immigrant enroles.
• So, 20,000 illegal immigrant enroles.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:21:23.239> and here legally who is here illegally and here legally who is here illegally
• I support stopping illegal practices.
• Have the relevant staff been spoken to, and have illegal activities been identified?
• I support stopping illegal practices.
• Have the relevant staff been spoken to, and have illegal activities been identified?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• While this bill is not making ACR illegal, we are making it to where the consumer must opt in versus
• <00:03:30.080> ACR While this bill is not making ACR While this bill is not making ACR illegal
• :03:32.319> it<00:03:32.560> to<00:03:32.720> where<00:03:32.959> the illegal
• , we are making it to where the illegal, we are making it to where the consumer<00:03:34.239> must

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:28 HB 692 Discussion: 01:11 HB 692 Voting: 05:01, 958, all

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• affected the lives of two Orange County residents. and the families of two teens were killed by an illegal
• Oscar Edwardo a twice-deported Mexican illegal immigrant had a lengthy rap sheet prior to I can't read
• so for that, I urge others to vote no. clarify for point of own personal privilege that it's not illegal
• Anybody can be part of this system and it's not just illegal immigrants.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• What you just described is already illegal and actionable.
• And it's usually for illegal conduct.
• And it's usually for illegal conduct.
• I currently do not sell harmful materials to minors because it is already illegal.
• What HB 1375 intends to outlaw is already illegal, and we obey that law.

Bills: HB2242, HB2446, HB2799, HB4502, HB2920, HB2790, HB5620, HB5060, HB5076, HB5080, HB5081, HB5128, HB5130, HB3847, HB5116, HB2969, HB4546, HB4202, HB5624, HB3964, HB4803, HB872, HB4775, HB4777, HB4961, HB5570, HB2988, HB4260, HB1375, HB5009, HB5411, HB5134, HB4388, HB3095, HB1387

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.

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• ICE is dealing with illegal immigrants.
• ICE is dealing with illegal immigrants.
• ICE is dealing with illegal immigrants.
• ICE is dealing with illegal immigrants.
• If an illegal order is sent down by the federal government, if we believe it's illegal, the only way

Bills: HB0130, HB0147

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, 916, all

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• under state law until the not illegal under state law until the 2025<01:31:21.240> legislature
• Would it be possible just to pass one bill that said anything that's illegal under federal law can also
• murder under federal law and illegal to commit murder under state law.
• that's illegal under federal law<01:42:06.600> can<01:42:06.800> also<01:42:07.080>
• > commit under federal law and illegal to commit under federal law and illegal to commit murder

Keywords: 1183, house

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• warning of people being abducted by armed masked agents, of bystanders being harassed, sometimes illegally
• warning of people being abducted by armed masked agents, of bystanders being harassed, sometimes illegally
• Montanans have faced illegal detention, assault, intimidation, threats, and the destabilization of our
• <00:25:17.039> detention, motans have faced illegal detention, motans have faced illegal detention
• bravely testify about the illegal bravely testify about the illegal invasion<00:29:26.880> of

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting was a multi-state press event and hearing focused on alleged federal immigration enforcement abuses in Minnesota and other states. Minnesota lawmakers and invited legislators from Montana, Illinois, North Dakota, Tennessee, and elsewhere described ICE and Border Patrol activity as warrantless, masked, and violent, citing detentions of residents and U.S. citizens, school lockdowns, hospital disruptions, chemical munitions, and the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Brady. Speakers said the actions were terrorizing immigrant communities, communities of color, Native Americans, and families, and argued that the federal government was using Minnesota as a testing ground for broader authoritarian overreach. Several lawmakers tied the situation to constitutional and civil-rights concerns, saying the conduct violated protections related to due process, free speech, and equal treatment. They urged state and federal officials to resist cooperation with ICE, protect schools, hospitals, churches, and courthouses as safe spaces, and support sanctuary policies. One speaker said Minnesota had never before needed a select committee on federal impacts, but that the current situation justified it; another said a coalition of 27 states was coordinating 85 bills to require coordination with local law enforcement, increase transparency, protect against warrantless arrests and racial profiling, and impose consequences for federal misconduct. During the press question period, lawmakers from North Dakota and Tennessee said similar enforcement activity was spreading beyond Minnesota, including reported abductions in Fargo and a large federal presence in Memphis that had led to deportations and business closures. Illinois lawmakers said their state had already passed sanctuary laws and would continue pushing back. The event ended with calls for continued organizing, state-level legislation, and collective resistance to federal immigration enforcement practices described by speakers as unlawful and abusive.

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• Namely, we passed Prop. 36 to make crime illegal again.
• Namely, we passed Prop. 36 to make crime illegal again.
• Namely, we passed Prop. 36 to make crime illegal again.
• Is it rational to make it illegal to automate a port?
• it illegal to automate a<04:31:58.800> port?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• 1980—they had school police officers, but then they brought in regular Brockton PD because of some illegal
• Enforcement can include removing illegal work, such as illegal apartments and businesses, and often lead
• We are called out to illegal lodging houses, drug or grow houses, spaces used for illegal uses such as
• gambling, prostitution, and everything under the sun, including illegal daycares.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a wide range of retirement classification and benefit bills affecting municipal and state employees. Much of the hearing focused on proposals to move various workers from Group 1 to Group 2 or Group 4, including municipal building officials (H. 2776), MassDOT highway workers (H. 2908/Sousa’s Law), DCF attorneys (H. 2771), probation officers, licensed electricians, drinking water operators (H. 3000/S. 1834), MWRA non-clerical workers (S. 1803), transitional parole officers (H. 2878), Plymouth BCI criminal investigator officers (H. 2975/S. 1863), Beverly fire alarm operators/public safety telecommunicators (S. 1876), Massport pipefitters and refrigeration technicians (H. 2788/S. 1829), and other public safety or hazardous-duty classifications. Witnesses generally argued that their work is physically dangerous, understaffed, or comparable to already higher-classified employees, and several said the changes would help recruitment and retention with little fiscal impact because the affected groups are small. The committee also heard testimony on H. 4508, a home rule petition to grant a disability pension to Boston principal Patricia Lampron. Supporters, including Representative Dan Hunt, Boston city councilors, and Lampron herself, described a severe 2021 assault at the Henderson Inclusion School that left her with lasting physical and psychological injuries and forced her into early retirement. They urged the committee to advance the bill quickly. One witness, Pamela McLaughlin, testified in opposition, arguing the bill would set the wrong precedent and describing alleged prior misconduct by Lampron, and asked that the bill be sent to study. Several witnesses and committee members asked brief questions, mainly about the scope of the bills, whether certain workers were already in higher groups, and the fiscal or precedent concerns. No votes were taken during the hearing. At the end, the chairs announced that testimony was complete, asked whether anyone else wished to speak, and then the committee voted to adjourn.

Transcript Highlights:

• And although it's illegal in Minnesota for any law enforcement entity to use these databases for civil
• So, that's jurisdictionally how you can do this illegally because you can't regulate federal officers
• and myself included have had our driver's license data, our driver's license plate data, accessed illegally
• <00:13:52.079> in<00:13:52.240> the plate data accessed illegally in the plate data
• accessed illegally in the state<00:13:52.480> of<00:13:52.639> Minnesota<00:13:53.040>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: At a morning press conference, lawmakers and advocates discussed a bill by Rep. Tabke aimed at tightening Minnesota’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR) laws. Speakers argued that license plate data is being misused, especially in connection with immigration enforcement and “Operation Metro Surge,” and said motorists expect privacy for the personal information tied to their plates. Several individuals described incidents in which they believed federal agents used ALPR data to identify their homes, photograph their houses, or otherwise intimidate them after they had observed ICE activity. John Beler of the ACLU of Minnesota said ALPR systems capture plate numbers, time, date, and location, and that private vendors and out-of-state agencies can access the data with little oversight. He cited public records showing large numbers of searches, including one metro agency with about 425,000 searches in six weeks and another with nearly 100 searches explicitly for civil immigration enforcement. He said the bill would prohibit sharing ALPR data outside Minnesota unless authorized by a court order or judicial warrant, require data-sharing agreements among agencies, require signage for private ALPR use, and bar sale or transfer of the data without consent or legal process. In response to questions, speakers said the bill is intended to regulate local law enforcement and private vendors rather than federal agencies directly, by limiting how data is shared and accessed. They compared the issue to prior bipartisan concerns about driver’s license lookups and said they hoped the measure would advance out of judiciary later that morning and then to public safety, though they said they could not guarantee support or passage.

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• Cole, it's clear that you have vast experience addressing the plague of illegal drugs facing our country
• I anticipate that type of push into the violent criminal illegals if we are asked to assist under our
• and dispense marijuana inside the boundary, but they're an island around states where everything is illegal
• they can grow it here and sell it in the boundary without having gone through a territory that's illegal
• have, they're in the letter, but at what point would moving massive amounts of marijuana through an illegal

Keywords: fentanyl crisis, DEA, drug trafficking, public safety, Judea Serrata, Terrence Cole, judicial security, social media, drug prevention

Summary: The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.

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• Russia illegally developed INF-range systems, now used for nuclear coercion and intimidation.
• capabilities to speak authoritatively and directly to those who seek to enter the United States illegally
• great power competition around the world, and conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, to flows of illegal
• Let me move on, because in addition to dismantling AID... which I believe has been done in an illegal
• If somebody asks you to do something you believe is illegal, would you resign?

Keywords: Senator Flinstone, HB22, SB4, amendments, public testimony, legislation, environmental impact, economic implications

Summary: The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.

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• with respect to marijuana, low-level adult use of the exact same molecule in the same quantities is illegal
• It cannot logically be legal and illegal at the same time.
• And to me, it doesn't make sense that a molecule of THC is legal if it comes from this plant and illegal
• They're illegal.

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB9, SB42, SB15, SB5, SB11, SB12, SCR1

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• And as a reminder, we're only here because the GOP chose to seize power unconstitutionally and illegally
• to seize power<00:01:39.000> unconstitutionally<00:01:39.920> and<00:01:40.079> illegally
• power unconstitutionally and illegally power unconstitutionally and illegally rather<00:01:41.280

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: Legislative leaders held a brief media availability focused on ongoing negotiations between House Republicans and House Democrats over a governing agreement. The speakers said they had met for several hours that morning, described the talks as making substantial progress, and said the number of unresolved issues had narrowed significantly. They declined to discuss specifics, but emphasized that both sides had moved from their initial positions and that nonpartisan staff were helping with the talks. The discussion also touched on a federal funding pause announced by the Trump administration. Democrats said the federal action underscored the need to return to the Capitol and hold hearings on impacts to public safety, veterans, schools, and health care, while noting the potential effect on Minnesota could be as much as $1.9 billion a month. They said the federal issue was separate from the House negotiations, though they hoped for a governing agreement so lawmakers could address it together. In response to questions about whether there had been real traction, the leaders said the talks had seen dark moments but that continued meetings and the narrowing of issues were meaningful signs. They expressed optimism that an agreement could be reached this week, with one leader framing each passing day as one less day of GOP-only governance potential. No votes or formal actions were taken during the availability.

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• Meanwhile, this budget protects and expands services for illegal immigrants.
• Assembly Member Tangipa: A hundred million more for illegal immigrant legal services, $11 billion for
• illegal immigrant health care, while they blocked even a modest increase in the monthly fee from $30
• The only people who can be happy about this budget are illegal immigrants, criminals, and apparently
• This amendment would not eliminate all health care coverage for illegal immigrants.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, observed a moment of silence for the fatal B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base, and proceeded with routine procedural business, including re-referrals of numerous Senate bills to different committees and several rule suspensions to allow bills to be heard or moved. Assembly Member DeMaio attempted to amend and then return AB 109 to the Senate to add health care premium reductions, but the motions were ruled out of order and his request to suspend the rules failed on a 13-45 vote. The main floor action was on AB 109, the 2026-27 state budget. Assembly Member Gabriel presented the budget as balancing fiscal responsibility with protections for health care, schools, housing, wildfire prevention, and the safety net, while opponents argued it raised costs, underfunded education and public safety, and relied on gimmicks. Supporters emphasized investments in hospitals, Medi-Cal, IHSS, child care, food banks, housing, and reserves, and repeatedly defended the budget’s approach to Proposition 36 funding and prison closures. After extensive debate, the Assembly voted to concur in the Senate amendments to AB 109, and the bill was immediately transmitted to the Governor. Later, the Assembly took up SCR 89 on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Members from several caucuses spoke in support, arguing DEI is central to equal opportunity, civil rights, and California’s identity, and warning against federal efforts to roll back such programs. Assembly Member DeMaio spoke in opposition, saying DEI treats people differently based on immutable characteristics. The transcript ends during that debate, with the resolution still under consideration.

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• In Minnesota law, it's already illegal.
• You can't promise to win something that you already, it is already illegal to offer directly.
• In Wisconsin, it was likely illegal. In Pennsylvania, it was likely illegal.
• Here in Minnesota, we're going to say it is illegal to offer a million dollars, to offer $500,000, to
• Do you consider that as being illegal if your language passes? Representative Greenman. Mr.

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• While it's not illegal, it's immoral, and that's why we're voting no. Thank you. Thank you.
• While it's not illegal, it's immoral, and that's why we're voting no. Thank you. GM 689.
• While it's not illegal, it's immoral, and that's why we're voting no. Thank you. Thank you.
• While it's not illegal, it's politics.
• While it's not illegal, it's immoral<00:09:42.880> and<00:09:43.120> that's<00:09:43.360

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with all 25 members present, approved the prior day’s journal, and heard several introductions, including visiting staff, guests, and Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, who was recognized for her work with the food bank and noted as acting governor that week. The chamber also received House communications returning several Senate concurrent resolutions adopted unamended, and one House-amended resolution, SCR 192, was taken up. Senator Wakai moved to disagree with the House amendments to SCR 192, the motion was seconded and carried, with conferees to be named later. Standing committee reports were then taken up, including reports 1931 to 1939 for one-day notice and report 1940 for adoption, which was adopted without objection. The Senate then considered a series of advice-and-consent nominations, beginning with education-related appointments. Senators spoke in support of nominees to the Hawaii Teachers Standards Board, the State Board of Education, and the School Facilities Authority Board, while Senator Awa and others raised objections to several nominees, arguing that campaign donations by some appointees created the appearance of “pay to play.” Despite those objections, the nominations were ultimately confirmed. The chamber also confirmed Dwight Takamini as chair of the Hawaii Labor Relations Board after strong support from multiple senators who cited his labor, legislative, and public service background. The Senate next confirmed Christine Sakuda as chief information officer for the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, with supporters emphasizing her IT leadership and public service and noting she is the first female and Native Hawaiian to hold the post. The chamber also confirmed Kahuanoi AD Jackson as judge of the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit and Sonia H. Toma as judge of the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, with senators highlighting their prosecutorial and public service experience and the favorable testimony received in committee. After these confirmations, senators introduced the new appointees and their families in the gallery. Later, the Senate adopted additional standing committee reports on House concurrent resolutions and passed SB 849 HD2 on final reading, relating to wildlife conservation, by unanimous consent. The body also reconsidered and reversed earlier disagreement on House amendments to SB 116 and SB 946, agreeing that the amendments were technical and giving one-day notice for final reading. The meeting concluded with a late introduction of the Honokaʻa Jazz Band, which was praised for its national recognition and community service, and senators invited members to a later concert in the rotunda.

Transcript Highlights:

• If we're going to prevent deadly incidents involving illegal fireworks like this one, we're going to
• I'm speaking to you all now, the people of Hawaii: please strongly consider moving away from illegal
• In 2023, we established the illegal fireworks task force to identify and disrupt supply chains of these
• Our efforts to expand the health care workforce, stop illegal guns, take fireworks off the streets, and
• uh the healthcare Workforce stop illegal uh the healthcare Workforce stop illegal guns<00:38:17.480

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• New Hampshire law properly prohibits illegal night hunting.
• <00:56:02.559> If with the illegal nightighheim. If with the illegal nightighheim.
• I know that you want to show the kids the deer, but this is illegal.
• It's illegal for these reasons, and you can't do that, and they back out of the field and go on.
• these is illegal. it's illegal for these is illegal. it's illegal for these reasons<01:03:16.000

Keywords: 1189, house, all