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• Other legislation before us is aimed at improving our criminal justice system, target oil... ...and better
• system. to improve the statistical transparency of our jails and inmates who are housed out of state
• The different state agencies that have command or jurisdiction over this area.
• TJJD system entirely. The bill also prohibits TJJD from releasing youth from a state facility.
• They circumvent the system, and they cause the death of another person.

Bills: SB 476, SB 664, SB 745, SB 826, SB 989, SB 1080, SB 1171, SB 1320, SB 1437, SB 1727, SB 1809, SB 2289, SB 2320

Keywords: education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A

Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.

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• To be clear, an algorithm in social media is an artificial intelligence system.
• Children in the foster system deserve the best efforts to ensure safety, placement, stability. and keep
• The current That system of prior authorizations is not just inefficient, it's harmful.
• commanders of an active fire before tapping into public water sources.
• The LA Department of Water and Power saw a demand that was over 400% greater than the system was built

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The Microsoft Windows 1.0 operating system was launched.
• Nintendo's NES gaming system created long lines at stores, and the Teddy Ruxpin Talking Bear was the
• to membership of the Public Employees Retirement System, Public Safety Retirement Plan.
• I just don't think that there should be a degree of autonomy with the private and public school system
• SB 2112 is a concrete step toward preventing placement crisis events in our child welfare system.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The North Dakota House convened with prayer, roll call, and recognition of guests and student visitors, then moved through a long calendar of resolutions and bills. Early in the session, members honored Mandan High School’s e-sports team for state championships and recognized House Minority Leader Zachary Ista’s birthday. The House then passed HCR 3037 unanimously, urging mandatory reporting requirements for public officials, after committee support and remarks emphasizing accountability in public office. The chamber then considered numerous Senate amendments and final-passage votes on bills covering ambulance service grants (HB 1597), Public Service Commission records and open meetings (HB 1110 and HB 1063), squatter/trespass law (HB 1305), nonconforming structures in local governments (HB 1500), academic tenure policy (HB 1437), retirement eligibility for correctional officers and state radio dispatchers (HB 1274 and HB 1419), a Medicaid dental study (HB 1567), above-ground fuel storage tank regulation (HB 1058), gaming site authorization procedures (HB 1615), an oil extraction tax incentive outside the Bakken and Three Forks formations (HB 1483), and simple assault protections for hospital workers (HB 1341). Most of these measures passed, though HB 1231, which would have created a study on early discontinuation of sex offender registration, failed on final passage. A major point of debate was Senate Bill 2354, which would restrict student use of personal electronic devices during the school day in public and nonpublic schools, with exceptions for medical and special education needs and annual reporting on impacts. Supporters argued it would improve focus, behavior, and mental health, while opponents raised concerns about private-school regulation, logistics, liability, and duplication with a similar bill. The House passed SB 2354, and also passed SB 2112, which temporarily authorizes the Life Skills and Transition Center to serve certain non-eligible youth in crisis, despite objections that the facility should remain focused on developmental disabilities and concerns about repeating past institutional problems. The House also debated and rejected HB 1300 on legislative term limits after extensive discussion about whether the Senate’s date change altered the effect of the voter-approved measure. The session ended with announcements, committee notices, and adjournment until April 8, 2025.

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• </c><00:22:30.200><c> a</c><00:22:30.440><c> year</c> system system how many hours a year system system
• </c> internal impacts there were a system internal impacts there were a system that<01:01:49.640><c>
• That's our state system.
• So that rides on the radio system.
• There are county systems; it's our state system, which we just talked about.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met with New Hampshire DOT Commissioner Bill Cass and Finance Director Danielle Shandra to review the agency’s FY 2026 budget. Cass gave a high-level overview of DOT’s mission, organization, funding structure, and staffing trends, noting the agency has about 650 employees across five divisions. He said the Governor’s recommended FY 2026 budget totals $95.99 million, essentially flat from FY 2025, with funding primarily from Turnpike funds, Highway funds, federal sources, and a small General Fund share for non-highway units. Members asked about how Turnpike and Highway funds are treated in state accounting, and DOT explained that while they are enterprise funds restricted to their purposes, they are considered unrestricted from the statewide perspective and are appropriated through the budget process. A major topic was staffing and budget targets. DOT said its full-time staffing level has remained relatively flat since 2014 even as vehicle miles traveled increased and vacancies rose. To meet budget targets, the department unfunded seven permanent positions and nine temporary full-time positions, and later noted additional reductions in Finance, including the elimination of two full-time positions, reduced print shop equipment purchases, and deeper cuts to overtime, temporary help, equipment, and supplies in FY 2027. DOT also explained that it shifted funding for one unmanned aerial system position from General Funds to Highway Funds, saying the change was workable because the position supports highway-related work and federal-aid-eligible activities. Members asked for clarification on the state transit operating match, and DOT explained that the Legislature had previously provided about $1.8 million annually in General Funds to help local transit agencies meet federal match requirements, but that funding was not included in this budget. DOT said that could reduce the ability to draw down some federal transit funds, though the impact may not be immediate because those funds can be used over several years. The department also described its unmanned aerial system program, saying it has been used for about five years for mapping, survey work, construction oversight, and storm damage assessment, and that it now has about five drones and two full-time positions supporting the program. DOT said it is expanding cross-training so more employees can operate drones without adding positions. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• These students are in Tallahassee for the Florida College System Activities Association Conference, where
• they are advocating for college affordability and funding for the Florida college system, privacy, safety
• Senators, please join me in welcoming the Florida College System Student Government Association Executive
• Miami-Dade County has admitted fault in the incident and settled with Mr. Correa without a trial.
• But today I wanted to share that we have a surgical smoke evacuation system in the building.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• "At the same time, I think that we should be honest about the larger system that we've built today.
• "At the same time, I think that we should be honest about the larger system that we've built today.
• "At the same time, I think that we should be honest about the larger system that we've built today.
• "At the same time, I think that we should be honest about the larger system that we've built today.
• </c><00:36:41.200><c> also</c> state employees retirement system also state employees retirement system

Bills: HR11, HB1872, HB2171, HB2161, HB2416, HB2518, HB2617, HB2159, HB2606, HB2362, HB2385, HB2476, HB1923, HB2444, HB1608, HB1967, HB1968, HB2502, HB1782, HB2357, HB2445, HB1870, HB1838, HB2137, HB2208, HB2458, HB1972, HB2007, HB2160, HB2343, HB2315, HB2505, HB1857, HB469, HB1452, HB814, HB1621, HB1880, HB1831, HB1572, HB2119, HB2139, HB2459, HB2194, HB2561, HB2017, HB1931, HB1700, HB1719, HB1726, HB1737, HB1742, HB2049, HB2383, HB2116, HB2446, HB2249, HB2255, HB2320, HB2360, HB2581, HB2443, HB1531, HB2622, HB9, HB2290, HB2291, HB2235, HB2263, HB2498, HB1579, HB1728, HB1900

Keywords: 808 Elite, youth football, American Youth Football National Championships, AYF, Hawaii football, youth athletics, sports recognition, commendation, House resolution, student-athletes, sportsmanship, teamwork, state pride, Hawaii youth sports, national championship, early learning, apprenticeship, child care, education funding, workforce development

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• in historic disaster response efforts, including adapting lessons learned from the Oso landslide incident
• Please join me in welcoming Major General Gent Welsh, the Adjutant General, and Command Chief Master

Bills: HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1604, HB1798, HB1002, HB1065, HB1155, HB1269, HB1916, HB2120, HB2123, HB2158, HB2178, HB2264, HB2309, HB2411, HJM4004

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

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• in historic disaster response efforts, including adapting lessons learned from the Oso landslide incident
• Please join me in welcoming Major General Gent Welsh, the Adjutant General, and Command Chief Master

Bills: HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1604, HB1798, HB1002, HB1065, HB1155, HB1269, HB1916, HB2120, HB2123, HB2158, HB2178, HB2264, HB2309, HB2411, HJM4004

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, a National Anthem performance, and a prayer offered by Washington Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Cole. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 4675, honoring the Washington National Guard for its service in emergencies, search and rescue, disaster response, and military readiness. Members spoke in support, highlighting the Guard’s history, its role in recent flood and landslide responses, and the sacrifices of service members and their families. The resolution passed by voice vote, and Guard leadership and members present in the galleries were recognized. The House also recognized Congressman Dan Newhouse in a point of personal privilege, with remarks praising his service in state and federal office and his ties to agriculture. The chamber then moved to the Fourth Order of Business and debated a motion to suspend House rules to send two initiatives to the Education Committee for prompt public hearings. Supporters argued the Constitution requires precedence for initiatives and that the House should hear them promptly; opponents argued the Constitution allows the Legislature to take no action and that the motion was unnecessary. The motion to suspend the rules failed on a recorded vote, 38 yeas and 57 nays, with three excused. Next, members debated the routine motion to refer the bills, memorials, measures, and resolutions on the introduction sheet to committee. Some members again argued the two initiatives should be given priority and public hearings before other business, while others supported normal referral of the day’s measures. The motion passed on a recorded vote, 57 yeas and 38 nays, with three excused. Committee reports were then accepted and referred as designated, and the House adjourned until Thursday, January 29 at 10:30 a.m.

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• A lot of times when we have a bad incident, everybody on that incident fills out that first contact form
• A lot of times when we have a bad incident, everybody on that incident fills out that first contact form
• when we have a bad incident we everybody on<02:28:32.600><c> that</c><02:28:32.760><c> incident</c><02
• </c> years annually so it's a healthy system years annually so it's a healthy system right<03:30:01.640
• </c><03:48:33.720><c> and</c> have ever had to the legal system and have ever had to the legal system

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• described<00:02:17.040><c> it</c><00:02:17.120><c> as</c><00:02:17.200><c> a</c><00:02:17.280><c> systemic
• </c><00:02:17.880><c> effort</c><00:02:18.760><c> that</c> described it as a systemic effort that described
• it as a systemic effort that she<00:02:19.200><c> said</c><00:02:19.560><c> she'd</c><00:02:19.800><
• , or um as you that chain of command, or um as you said,<00:19:07.560><c> above</c><00:19:07.880><c>
• Randall described it as a “systemic effort” and said she had never seen that in nearly three decades

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ,</c><00:04:53.240><c> which</c> The third is integrated systems, which The third is integrated systems
• ><c> staff,</c> command staff, executive command staff, command staff, executive command staff, and<02
• . command. command.
• It's the vehicle radar system.
• It's a one-time request for system.

Keywords: 916, all

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• </c><00:37:10.280><c> Uh</c> system. Mahalo. Thank you very much. Uh system. Mahalo.
• </c><01:21:04.960><c> Most</c> system of nominating judges. Most system of nominating judges.
• I don't think it's a good system.
• I don't think it's a good system.
• I don't think it's a good system.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the confirmation of Kursha Kauahi Kani Mililani Durrant to the District Court of the First Circuit, but announced it would not vote until April 2. The chair also noted a backup plan if Zoom failed. Testimony was limited to two minutes per speaker. The hearing focused on Durrant’s qualifications, judicial temperament, and readiness for the bench, with no opposition presented. Support came from the Office of the Public Defender, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, Native Hawaiian Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, Hawaii Women’s Lawyers, and numerous individuals. Witnesses described Durrant as highly experienced in both criminal and civil practice, including district, family, circuit, appellate, ICA, and Supreme Court work. Several speakers emphasized her legal reasoning, mentorship, civility, cultural grounding, and ability to listen and treat litigants with dignity. Personal supporters also highlighted her public service, hula background, and character. Committee members questioned Durrant about how she would approach district court cases involving repeat offenders, mental illness, substance abuse, houselessness, and diversion. Durrant said she would follow the law, consider the full range of sentencing factors, and use available probation, diversion, and treatment options where appropriate. She said she would be committed to using legislative tools such as Act 26 and other diversion powers, and to looking beyond advocacy toward practical justice and reducing recidivism. She also said her clerkship with Judge Marsha Waldorf, including exposure to drug court and mental health court, shaped her approach to problem-solving on the bench.

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• ,</c> and in a separate in incident, and in a separate in incident, constitutional<00:09:16.160><c> observers
• ,</c><00:09:25.440><c> seven</c><00:09:26.080><c> agents</c> And in another uh incident, seven agents
• And in another uh incident, seven agents surrounded<00:09:26.959><c> an</c><00:09:27.200><c> observer
• It is national and it is systemic. And in the state of Illinois, we know this pain, too.
• It is national and it is systemic. And in the state of Illinois, we know this pain, too.

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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• And like many innocent people, they do believe in the justice system.
• They believe that they will be system.
• </c><03:40:13.439><c> Um</c><03:40:13.760><c> because</c> you know, different commands.
• Um because you know, different commands.
• They may have uh, circuit systems.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The witness continued that the consultation system is broken here in the United States.
• </c> children and changing these systems children and changing these systems that<00:30:45.520><c> are
• </c><00:47:24.000><c> of</c> We're operating on broken systems of We're operating on broken systems of
• > operation</c><01:09:48.759><c> that</c> have a snow command operation that have a snow command operation
• > 14th, but additional incidents that have 14th, but additional incidents that have recur-<01:33:07.040

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There are issues with the system.
• The system in Maryvale was horrific.
• Now, As a lack of having these types of systems. Now, we have a system downstairs that protects us.
• I learned this a long time ago in the military: when in command, command.
• She assumed command.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Oklahoma Memorial Hospital on the day of the Murrah building bombing and during multiple tornado incidents
• The farm system in Elgin is Thriving both in wrestling and football and baseball, and they're doing an
• This bill does not make our state safer, It does not make our healthcare system stronger, and it does
• You're making Oklahoma have a a whole other system of medical training and medical providers.
• There are consequences to violating the Ten Commandments.

Bills: HB1168

Keywords: abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, methotrexate, pro-life, pro-choice, reproductive health, unborn child, trafficking, felony, contraception, pharmacist, pharmacy, Title 63, Oklahoma statutes, abortion pill, drug distribution, criminal penalty

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• It creates a flag in the system for X amount of dollars.
• And it's just a simple comparison of what's in the system and what's actually getting paid into the system
• And it's just a simple comparison of what's in the system and what's actually getting paid into the system
• It will not be part of the new system. Okay. Okay.
• So, for a court system and for the families. So that'd be a positive.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• or who are affected by the juvenile justice system or who are adjacent to the juvenile justice system
• I don't want to brag about our youth system.
• It's caused by the second incident.
• This is harsher than the adult system.
• These kids are not ready for a system that is failing. They are in one failing system.

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• ,</c><00:25:19.520><c> and</c> the teachers retirement system, and the teachers retirement system, and
• </c> maintain critical administrative systems maintain critical administrative systems to<00:25:30.880
• </c><00:29:41.520><c> by</c> and Technical College System by and Technical College System by providing
• </c><00:56:26.319><c> at</c> subsidizing our education system at subsidizing our education system at
• . incident. incident.

Keywords: Several minutes after the convene vote and before the introduction failed to properly steam. This version was pulled from a local back up., 958, all

Summary: The House convened with 97 members present, declared a quorum, approved excusing absent members, and suspended the rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The journal for February 25, 2026 was approved. The clerk also reported that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 98 and 122 and requested concurrence. The House then received second-reading reports on a range of bills, including measures on prison educational programs, respiratory care, dietitians, wildlife depredation, temporary structures, military families, civil rights, local boards of education, light pollution, controlled-substance prescribing licenses, youth health services, class sizes for exceptional children, the athletic trainer compact, limited commercial driver’s licenses, and Senate Bill 145 relating to the Department of Agriculture and Alcohol Beverage Control. Committee reports moved several bills forward, including the main budget bills House Bill 500 and House Bill 504, along with measures on workforce investment, data centers, domestic violence, guardians ad litem, domestic relations, health delivery and “food is medicine” initiatives, state personnel, open records, and fish and wildlife resources. House Bill 500 and House Bill 504 were taken from the Rules Committee and placed on the orders of the day. House Bill 500, the executive branch budget bill, was then taken up for third reading and explanation. Members presented extensive floor explanations of House Bill 500 and House Committee Substitute 1, describing it as a “good first draft” of the executive budget. Supporters said the proposal emphasizes restrained spending growth, base reductions with exemptions for key areas, employee salary increments, and deposits to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund for future one-time investments. They highlighted funding for K-12 education, postsecondary aid and workforce training, Medicaid and behavioral health, public health infrastructure, pensions, veterans, public safety, economic development, tourism, and state technology and facility maintenance. The budget substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the discussion continued with detailed descriptions of the bill’s provisions; no final passage vote was shown in the excerpt.