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• Approach crime with that lack of thought.
• over non-violent crimes.
• Average for crime.
• If you've got a crime bill, I'm going to ask you.
• To imprison more people for more crimes.

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• We were isolated, manipulated, and aware of our rights to report a crime.
• When reporting crime feels more dangerous than the crime itself, we cannot claim our communities are
• When police or court officers crime is a civil immigration arrest.
• When victims don't report crimes, perpetrators remain free.
• They volunteer, report crime, or go to a school event and build a better life.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on the Safe Communities Act, House 2580 and Senate 1681, along with related proposals to limit local and state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, prohibit 287(g) agreements, and expand legal defense for immigrants. Most testimony came from advocates, attorneys, labor leaders, health care professionals, educators, and community members who argued that fear of ICE discourages immigrants from reporting crimes, seeking medical care, attending school, or cooperating with courts, and that a clear statewide policy would improve public safety, due process, and trust in institutions. Several speakers described personal or client experiences involving domestic violence, trafficking, workplace abuse, or children affected by deportation, and many emphasized economic harms to workers, families, and small businesses. Health care witnesses said immigration enforcement is causing patients to miss appointments, avoid emergency rooms, and delay preventive care, with resulting public health consequences. Labor and education representatives said immigrant workers and students are increasingly fearful, and that the state should not allow local police to act as ICE agents or enter 287(g) agreements. ACLU and coalition witnesses cited examples they said showed existing or recent collaboration between local agencies and ICE, including courthouse alerts, vehicle stops, and use of municipal spaces, while also arguing that the bill would still allow cooperation on criminal matters and public safety emergencies. One witness opposed the bill, arguing that serious criminal offenders should be deported and defending ICE’s role. Committee members asked several questions about whether the harms described were widespread or anecdotal, and about the distinction between assisting ICE in civil immigration arrests versus responding to violent or public safety emergencies. Witnesses said the bill was aimed at civil immigration enforcement, not criminal investigations or emergency situations. At the end of the hearing, a committee member requested a study on immigration enforcement’s effect on emergency room wait times, and the committee then adjourned without taking a vote on the legislation.

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• It would include the federal crime history, the state crime history, and those types of things.
• For committing violent crimes.
• In other words, if you're accused or charged with committing a crime, particularly these crimes that
• They may not have actually committed a crime.
• These aren't gotcha crimes.

Bills: SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SJR5, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1762, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, SCR25, SB687, SB1332, SB2185, SB552, SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SJR5, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1762, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40, HCR118, HR559, HCR59, HCR135, HCR141, HCR46, HCR109, HCR10, SCR25, HB2525, HB142, HB140, HB29, HB451, HB3809, HB3307, HB 1130, HJR1, HB9, SB17, SB260, SB509, SB1506, SB1637, SB2308

Keywords: Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A, bail training, Article 17.024, Article 15.17, local administrative judge, State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Office of Court Administration, county courts, criminal justice, criminal jurisprudence, judicial qualifications

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• from victim survivors directly, that the majority of crimes, more than half of violent crimes, over
• , Center, the Minnesota Alliance on Crime, Center, the Minnesota Alliance on Crime, Kata,<00:01:53.040
• far too many crimes that go unreported. far too many crimes that go unreported.
• , And even when you do report a crime, And even when you do report a crime, which<00:05:00.240>
• We will still go after soft on crime.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:41:54.079> and 2,894 for homicide related crimes and 2,894 for homicide related crimes
• As far as the crime element, I agree with Attorney Binet that if someone commits a crime, they should
• So I'm not saying there aren't people who are undocumented who commit crimes, but their crime rate is
• So I'm not saying there aren't people who are undocumented who commit crimes, but their crime rate is
• crime any crime crime crime uh<02:18:21.639> and<02:18:21.920> were<02:18:22.120> who

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Hand-in-hand with the crime increase and things that are happening within the state.
• The current staffing level of the Computer Crimes Investigation...
• The victims in all these different crimes that are taking place.
• And I'm here to discuss the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
• We've seen that the backlog in crime laboratories bringing out evidence.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• for those who are impacted by crimes for those who are impacted by crimes Those<02:50:54.800>
• > who<02:50:56.319> face Those who commit crimes those who face Those who commit crimes
• crime guns and in other crimes crime guns and in other crimes at<03:19:47.080> nin<03:19:
• <03:20:15.399> gun agency and that they submit crime gun agency and that they submit crime
• are believed to be involved in a crime are believed to be involved in a crime it<03:25:11.120>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The CHP Oakland Crime Suppression Unit has 1,580 arrests, including 447 felony arrests; 2,883 stolen
• As the state police, the California Highway Patrol's Computer Crimes Investigation Unit identified a
• In recent years, the Computer Crimes Investigation Unit has significantly heightened its focus on the
• We've seen that the backlog in crime laboratories bringing out evidence.
• Is that the same type of laboratories and crime labs that we're talking about here?

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Public Safety heard several items focused on youth safety and law enforcement resources. The committee first took up tribal youth diversion programs, with the Legislative Analyst’s Office describing the Tribal Youth Diversion Grant Program and its two cohorts of grantees funded through the Board of State and Community Corrections. Tribal representatives from the Yurok Tribe and San Pasqual Band of Indians testified that diversion, tribal courts, school partnerships, mentoring, and culturally grounded services helped reduce truancy and justice-system involvement, but that short-term funding interruptions and limited capacity prevented them from serving all youth in need. Committee members discussed the importance of early intervention, tribal-state court collaboration, and possible misidentification of Native youth in the justice system. The committee then heard the California Highway Patrol’s overview of surge operations supporting local crime suppression, including organized retail theft. CHP reported that its surge teams have been used in response to mutual aid requests and cited arrests, stolen vehicle recoveries, and firearm seizures in Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Bernardino. Members asked about demand for these operations and whether CHP could meet requests without affecting other duties; CHP said requests have increased and are accepted when resources allow. The committee also heard CHP’s request for a $5 million General Fund augmentation and 12 positions for its Computer Crimes Investigation Unit to make child sexual abuse material and human trafficking investigations a higher priority. CHP cited rising cybertip volumes, a case involving AI-generated CSAM, and the need for more investigators and forensic capacity. A larger portion of the hearing focused on the Internet Crimes Against Children task forces and a separate $5 million ongoing General Fund proposal for Cal OES to continue the program. Task force commanders from Sacramento, San Diego, Silicon Valley, and Fresno described rapidly growing cybertip volumes, heavy caseloads, forensic backlogs, and the need for training and equipment for affiliate agencies statewide. They emphasized that the ICAC model relies on local partnerships, deconfliction, and subject-matter expertise to identify victims, execute warrants, and rescue children, and they gave examples of cases that led to arrests and child rescues. Members generally supported the work but raised questions about overlap between CHP and ICAC efforts, the need for broader statewide collaboration, and whether more resources should be directed to task forces and victim services. A public commenter also urged expansion of homeless youth exploitation services and the California Youth Crisis Line.

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• Cargo theft is no longer random or opportunistic crime.
• It does not create new crimes or penalties.
• Fifteen of the 23 crimes within the DCAC statute are sexual crimes—dangerous sexual crimes against children
• These crimes include second-degree murder. Or younger.
• This is for dangerous crimes against children.

Bills: SB1048, SB1071, SB1092, SB1314, SB1391, SB1400, SB1401, SB1452

Keywords: juvenile services, Coconino county, rehabilitation, detox center, financial appropriation, Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, appropriations, salary increase, corrections, public safety

Summary: The committee heard several public safety and appropriations-related bills. SB 1452 would create a cargo theft task force in the Attorney General’s Office to coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement on cargo and freight theft; the sponsor and trucking industry supporters described cargo theft as a rapidly growing, organized crime problem, and the bill received a 7-0 do pass recommendation. SB 1048 would appropriate $36 million to Coconino County for a new juvenile court services facility and conversion of the existing detention center into a detox/sobriety/crisis recovery center; some members objected to directing a large sum to one county, but it passed 4-3. SB 1092 would prohibit early termination of probation or earned-time/work-time credit for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children, including retroactive application to current lifetime probationers; the sponsor argued it would prevent offenders from being released from supervision, while opponents raised concerns about judicial discretion and overbreadth, and it passed 4-3. The committee also approved SB 1391, which directs AZ POST to create a pilot law enforcement stress management and mental wellness training program with a $950,000 appropriation and a sunset date in 2029. Supporters, including law enforcement trainers and family members, said the program would address cumulative stress, suicide prevention, and resiliency before crises occur; it passed 7-0. SB 1401, a special license plate bill creating a golf tournament charity plate and fund to support youth athletic programs in Tucson, also passed unanimously after testimony from the Tucson Conquistadors. SB 1314 sought unspecified appropriations for salary increases for probation officers, corrections staff, juvenile corrections officers, and DPS employees. Supporters from the Fraternal Order of Police and agency representatives argued that pay raises were needed to address vacancies, turnover, and retention, while some members expressed concern about the open-ended cost and broader budget pressures; it passed 5-1 with one not voting. The committee then took up SB 1071, which would repeal the Arizona Rangers’ statutory framework; testimony sharply divided over accountability, transparency, training, and the organization’s public service role. Rather than vote, the chair held the bill for further discussion and possible amendment. Finally, the committee heard SB 1400, which would allow law enforcement agencies to establish confidential wellness and peer support counseling programs for employees exposed to trauma; supporters said confidentiality is needed to encourage officers to seek help, and the bill was presented for further consideration.

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• team, and I've prosecuted other violent crimes.
• Thank you for your time. arrest Ian for the crimes he committed arrest Ian for the crimes he committed
• a crime or seeking services to address trauma or harm.
• process for immigrant victims of crimes process for immigrant victims of crimes um<01:37:08.719>
• , what is the crime rate among that specific population.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And so what this does is it creates a tier system based on the crime.
• Tier 2 would be mid-level crimes, and those have a 25-year registration, and then the higher-level crimes
• or some of the current crimes in the wrong tier, and so that was replaced.
• That particular crime is a new crime that would require registration. It does not currently. Okay.
• The intention was more to require registration of that particular crime.

Keywords: 996, all

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• These are not incidental crimes.
• Yes, it is true that there are folks who have committed serious crimes, heinous crimes, and the parole
• board likely would demonstrate who have committed serious crimes, heinous crimes, and the parole board
• They've been convicted of the crime.
• Victims to these crimes and some very horrific crimes.

Summary: The Senate returned from recess and first handled routine calendar matters, laying several bills on the table or over in their order without objection. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 1400, which addresses sentencing for second-degree murder in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Commonwealth v. Lee decision. Senator Street offered an amendment to replace mandatory life without parole with parole eligibility after 25 years and individualized review, but the Senate tabled the amendment by a 26-24 roll call. The bill then advanced to final passage after extended debate over whether it adequately met the court’s constitutional ruling and how it would affect victims, culpability, and retroactivity. It initially passed 31-19, then after reconsideration and a correction to one member’s vote, passed 30-20 and was sent to the House. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 1212, which tightens the handling of sexual assault evidence kits by removing discretionary language that had contributed to inconsistent testing practices. Supporters said it would improve statewide consistency, preserve a survivor’s right to decline testing, and help reduce the rape kit backlog. The bill passed unanimously, 50-0, and was sent to the House. The chamber then moved through additional calendar items, including re-referrals of several House bills to Appropriations and multiple bills being passed over. Later, the Senate took up House Bill 1667 on a supplemental calendar after suspending the rules. The bill became the vehicle for several amendments tied to affordability and tax policy. Senators adopted a back-to-school sales tax holiday amendment, a data-center tax exemption repeal amendment, and a school-choice-related amendment transferring EITC provisions and increasing scholarships by $25 million. Other proposed amendments, including a digital advertising tax and a combined reporting corporate tax reform, were tabled. After further debate on the bill’s impact on electric bills, data centers, and the state budget, House Bill 1667 was agreed to as amended and the Senate recessed.

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• It's a crime of opportunity.
• It's a crime of I can't speak to that.
• These wage theft crimes would fall under that and provide our expertise in investigating these crimes
• these crimes. these crimes.
• ...complete the crime or the alleged crime anyway.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Seen a new trend in financial crimes which were large scale fuel thefts.
• So Texas has taken the lead on tackling organized financial crimes.
• I'm Captain Jeff Headley with the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center.
• For organized crime.
• This bill is critical to Texas's fight against organized financial crime.

Bills: HB201, HB272

Keywords: disabled veteran, partially disabled veteran, veterans property tax exemption, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, surviving spouse, appraisal district, Tax Code, local government revenue, homestead portability, service-connected disability, veteran benefits, Texas property tax, residence homestead, disability rating, disaster response, financial assistance, helicopter, municipalities

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• assault advocates, general crime assault advocates, general crime advocates,<00:05:17.360> child
• And then we have an important bill related to solving crimes.
• And then we have an important bill related to solving crimes.
• And then we have an important bill related to solving crimes.
• We have an important bill related to solving crimes.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Back, the legislature has by statute determined certain crimes that are disqualifiers like gun crimes
• But you know who didn't commit crimes and violate other people's rights?
• eliminate the community crime and violence prevention account.
• The Healthy Community Initiative's Crime Community Crime Intervention and Prevention Project works directly
• I must go to public safety; I must go to law enforcement and crime prevention.

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• You don't see a massive spike in crime since they implemented that whatsoever.
• Tracking all of our movement all the time would cut down on a lot of crime.
• You don't see a massive spike in crime since they implemented that.
• Tracking all of our movement all the time would cut down on a lot of crime.
• of those crimes, you need that closure and you deserve that closure.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 86, which would extend and expand the CAEATFA sales and use tax exclusion program through 2031, raise the annual cap from $100 million to $200 million, and add fusion energy. Supporters, including the State Treasurer and industry and labor representatives, cited billions in clean-tech investment, job creation, and environmental benefits; county groups opposed the bill over local revenue losses. The committee approved SB 86 on a 12-0 roll, holding the roll open for additional members. The committee then heard SB 545, which would require Go-Biz to study economic development opportunities along the California high-speed rail corridor, including land value, development incentives, and public-private partnerships. Labor, Fresno’s mayor’s office, and other stakeholders supported the bill as a way to spur corridor development and future funding opportunities, while one business group moved from opposition to neutral after amendments. The bill passed on a 9-1 vote, with the roll held open. Members next considered SB 63, a Bay Area transit funding measure authorizing a regional revenue measure to support transit operations amid looming fiscal shortfalls. The author and witnesses described severe service cuts that could follow without new funding, while committee members raised concerns about the bill’s structure, county participation, polling, and whether other revenue options should be considered. The bill advanced on a 9-3 vote, with the roll held open, and the committee also approved SB 263, directing a state study of tariff impacts on California’s economy and supply chains, on an 11-0 vote. Finally, the committee heard SB 661, which would redirect aviation-related tax revenues back to airports for aviation purposes and bring the state into compliance with federal requirements; testimony focused on airport modernization, rural access, and allocation formulas, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• In April of Retail Crime Association.
• <00:47:16.880> If different crimes related to that. If different crimes related to that.
• in these just horrible horrible crimes. in these just horrible horrible crimes.
• employment who was convicted of a crime employment who was convicted of a crime has<00:58:35.760
• were previously convicted of a crime. were previously convicted of a crime.

Bills: HF2354, HF3407, HF4359, HF4192, HF3356, HF3695, HF1597, HF3155, HF3871, HF4437, HF4446, HF3990

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints

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• Agricultural crimes are no different.
• more reporting of crimes we encourage more reporting of crimes we need<01:06:47.400> more<01:
• crimes establishes the Hawaii<01:08:20.000> agricultural<01:08:20.839> crimes<01:08:21.359
• > Council Hawaii agricultural crimes Council Hawaii agricultural crimes Council expands<01:08:
• agricultural crimes and what those<01:09:22.719> agricultural<01:09:23.319> crimes<01:09

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This bill does not allow a person to go free for their crime.
• My family has been a victim of crime before.
• Because I, too, have been a victim of crime, and very many of my friends have been victims of crime.
• Each prosecutor's office decides which crimes.
• To protect the victims of these awful crimes.

Bills: HB 1194, HB 1221, HB1738, HB1913, HB2177, HB2178, HB2180, HB2229, HB2282, HB2448, HB2492, HB2777, HB2984, HB3357, HB3553, HB3602

Keywords: emergency protection order, protective order, magistrate, criminal procedure, victim safety, family violence, domestic violence, stalking, assault, magistrate's order, temporary protection, court order duration, defendant restrictions, Article 17.292, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, emergency restraining order, victim protection, firearm restriction, pretrial intervention, reimbursement fee