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• It is very hard for survivors to trust persons with authority, such as prosecuting attorneys.
• It is very hard for survivors to trust persons with authority, such as prosecuting attorneys, who work
• And they face prosecution.
• Prosecutions. This bill seeks to add human trafficking to these exceptions.
• I'm comfortable with the narrowest... ...to assist in civil prosecution.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• , prosecution, prosecution purposes.
• To see the individual prosecuted and convicted. And I, I, I can.
• and creating a method to be able to prosecute these crimes.
• Right now deed fraud is, is, is prosecuted under traditional theft statutes.
• Uh, notaries can be prosecuted.

Bills: SB15

Keywords: real property, fraud, theft, elderly, disabled, statute of limitations, criminal offense, property rights

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• protecting the interests of the United protecting the interests of the United States<00:07:11.120
• surroundings, directly impacting unit surroundings, directly impacting unit cohesion,<00:08:52.399
• Um, I'm here in support of HB 369 relative to misdemeanor sexual assault prosecutions.
• the<01:06:41.440> information intelligence unit, uh, the information intelligence unit
• Human trafficking prosecution relies heavily on victim input.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And when supported by case law, prosecutes lawyers.
• We prosecute lawyers for misconduct, and we also prosecute non-lawyers when they engage in the unlicensed
• So every penny that goes into prosecuting both the lawyers and non-lawyers engaged in the unlicensed
• If there is serious misconduct, it will be fully investigated and prosecuted.
• If there is serious misconduct, it will be fully investigated and prosecuted.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and Senator Thompson excused. The committee first considered Senate Bill 48 by Senator Garcia on judicial sales and procedures. Garcia explained a delete-all amendment that would create clearer statewide procedures for alternative judicial sales, increase transparency, remove bidding credits, extend sale timelines, and add oversight for auctioneers and escrow agents to prevent fraud and collusion. After no questions or opposition, the amendment was adopted, Senator Pasadoma said the rewrite addressed many of his concerns, and the committee then voted CS for SB 48 favorably with unanimous yes votes from members present. The committee then received a presentation from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office on the effectiveness of Florida’s recent anti-squatting law, House Bill 621/SB 888. Presenters described several cases in which deputies used the new process to remove unlawful occupants, including a false landlord report, a long-term fake lease situation, and a more recent unlawful occupancy case. They said the law has helped protect property owners and potential victims, but suggested technical changes: clearer authorization for deputies to enter and use force if needed, and a fix to the affidavit penalty provision because false statements are currently being charged as false reports rather than perjury under the existing wording. The Florida Bar also presented on its role in regulating lawyers, lawyer advertising, and the unlicensed practice of law. Bar leaders explained that the Bar operates under the Florida Supreme Court’s authority, is funded by member fees, and handles complaints through a multi-step process involving intake, branch offices, grievance committees, referees, and final Supreme Court review. They described advertising review procedures, discipline statistics, consumer assistance, the Clients’ Security Fund, and enforcement against unlicensed practice. Senators asked about the Legislature’s authority over lawyer advertising, the prevalence of legal ads, the role of public members on grievance committees, and how those members are selected and used.

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• She prosecutes everybody. Why can't the Attorney General do this job? She can.
• But right now, she can prosecute somebody right now. No, she can't.
• Otherwise, she has no authority to prosecute someone.
• You know, inherently, you're not really trusting that the local DA can prosecute the case, right?
• And again, it's just right... ...this prosecution. And again, it's just right for abuse.

Bills: HR9, HB709, HB1011, HB1057, HB1186, HB1245, HB1247, SB49, SB425, SB479

Keywords: human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, Uniform Construction Code, building code, construction code, inspector licensing, building inspectors, plans examiners, public inspector, private inspector, private inspector company, building official, code enforcement, Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission, state fire marshal, International Building Code, International Residential Code

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• That recommendation includes three additional FTEs in our Internal Control and Accountability Unit, four
• So happy to talk about the work of that unit and how we can increase that in the rest of fraud.
• That's why this MAP Act provides funding for nine new staffers for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
• In that same time, the unit has won 53 million in restitution and recoveries.
• We investigate and prosecute Medicaid provider fraud.

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• Today hundreds of Fellowship Bible churches exist across the United States.
• I agree with you with to prosecution as a former prosecutor having prosecuted possession of marijuana
• So you believe that prosecution alone is the most effective.
• Removal of these DEI units will increase because of that.
• Well, we achieved. incredible improvements over time without DEI units.

Bills: SCR5, SCR13, SB3, SB6, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB24, SB35, SB57, SB65, SB112, SB284, SB290, SB388, SB400, SB402, SB412, SB495, SB499, SB502, SB509, SB621, SB706, SB740, SB815, SB842, SB854, SB875, SB893, SB917, SB974, SB1025, SB1061, SB1073, SB1106, SB1268, SB1281, SB1300, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1451, SB1555, SB1902, SJR36, SJR12, SCR13, SCR25, SCR5, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SB495, SB412, SB10, SB18, SB565, SB372, SB842, SB765, SB62, SB19, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB13, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB1061, SB15, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB499, SB621, SB974, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB17, SB1119, SB1505, SB12, SB24, SB57, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1268, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SJR57, SCR8, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415

Keywords: SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming, education K-16, State Affairs, Texas Legislature, public school tribute, water rights

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• Every single member in this body took an oath to defend. the Constitution of this state and the United
• We remain steadfast and united in affirming the values of religious freedom that are foundational to
• Senate bill 412 secretary will read the caption committee Senate Bill 412 relating to defenses to prosecution
• Bill 412 ensures children are protected from sexualization and harmful materials and abusers are prosecuted

Bills: SCR5, SCR13, SB3, SB6, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB24, SB35, SB57, SB65, SB112, SB284, SB290, SB388, SB400, SB402, SB412, SB495, SB499, SB502, SB509, SB621, SB706, SB740, SB815, SB842, SB854, SB875, SB893, SB917, SB974, SB1025, SB1061, SB1073, SB1106, SB1268, SB1281, SB1300, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1451, SB1555, SB1902, SJR36, SJR12, SCR13, SCR25, SCR5, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SB495, SB412, SB10, SB18, SB565, SB372, SB842, SB765, SB62, SB19, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB13, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB1061, SB15, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB499, SB621, SB974, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB17, SB1119, SB1505, SB12, SB24, SB57, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1268, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SJR57, SCR8, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415

Keywords: SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming, education K-16, State Affairs, Texas Legislature, public school tribute, water rights

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• You could prosecute fewer things. You could make fewer things crimes.
• We have three specialized units that focus on financial exploitation.
• We have a specialized unit in the DFW area, one in Houston, and then we have a unit that is split between
• Ferrell, who testified earlier, to prosecute that crime.
• Moore has no chance of prosecuting this at her office, right?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It took another three to see the individual prosecuted and convicted.
• We are prosecuting and creating a method to be able to prosecute these crimes.
• Right now, all deed fraud is prosecuted under traditional theft statutes.
• Are y'all prosecuting the notaries also?
• Parts of that question: notaries can be prosecuted.

Bills: SB15, SB 15

Keywords: real property, fraud, theft, elderly, disabled, statute of limitations, criminal offense, property rights, law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, 1185, senate, all

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• I have been the lead of our drug prosecution unit for the last 5 years.
• <00:28:38.960> unit<00:28:39.200> for lead of our drug prosecution unit for lead of
• our drug prosecution unit for the<00:28:39.520> last<00:28:39.679> 5<00:28:40.000>
• ,<00:57:31.359> and result of arrest, prosecution, and result of arrest, prosecution, and
• county attorneys um, prosecuting county attorneys um, prosecuting trespass.<01:53:03.520> Seeing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• is former state trust land, the owner or operator of the proposed non-thermal electric generating units
• Dangerous because it absolutely leaves the door open for political prosecutions.
• Or the actual violation of a state statute to be prosecuted in Arizona.
• So again, the conduct outlined in this bill can already be prosecuted in Arizona.
• The sponsor has been told that the conduct can be prosecuted in Arizona.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• they're going to be prosecuted. they're going to be prosecuted.
• Um, neither one of them were willing to prosecute him for years out of fear of being harmed.
• Um, neither one of them were willing to prosecute him for years out of fear of being harmed.
• Prosecuting attorneys in Cheyenne say that it was the turnover during an election.
• 03:02:53.200> say prosecuting attorneys in Cheyenne say prosecuting attorneys in Cheyenne say

Keywords: 916, all

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• attorney general's office is prosecuting attorney general's office is prosecuting from<00:16:17.680
• We could have prosecuted this. I get it.
• And under the WMA, the first prosecution And under the WMA, the first prosecution for<02:42:50.560
• 02:42:56.560> was person being prosecuted there was person being prosecuted there was somebody
• <02:43:04.720> under There's only been 150 prosecutions under There's only been 150 prosecutions

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
• Then it would allow the prosecution to pursue the death penalty in those cases.
• of civil or criminal laws or the rules within the prosecuting attorney's scope of authority.
• The thrust of this bill is that prosecuting attorneys... bill is that prosecuting attorneys should be
• attorney's... law within the prosecuting attorney's scope of authority.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• <00:07:55.520> these enforcement partners to prosecute these enforcement partners to prosecute
• the final investigation and prosecution. the final investigation and prosecution.
• <00:24:56.480> prosecuting<00:24:57.200> Medicaid you, in prosecuting prosecuting Medicaid
• you, in prosecuting prosecuting Medicaid fraud<00:24:58.480> in<00:24:58.640> the<00:24
• <00:58:41.520> of Medicaid laws and full prosecution of Medicaid laws and full prosecution

Keywords: 1183, house

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• trafficking by providing comprehensive services, investigating traffickers and solicitors, and prosecuting
• And prosecuting offenders.
• All three of the last popes and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have publicly decried
• Through the prosecution of the trafficker.
• So from the moment we identify them all the way through to the prosecution and after, we have some of

Bills: HCR3028

Keywords: human trafficking, victim services, re-entry programs, legislative study, public safety, mental health, law enforcement, 908, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it. The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.

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• Next, we have Daniel Hugo, Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.
• that about two years ago in the United that about two years ago in the United States<01:21:22.360
• the first time okay so across the United the first time okay so across the United States<01:21:29.360
• <01:29:11.560> of the rationality of the prosecution of the rationality of the prosecution
• <01:29:24.280> or for a criminal act all prosecution or for a criminal act all prosecution

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered House Bill 279 and House Bill 392, both relating to firearms. HB 279 would restrict carrying or possessing firearm parts except at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container, define firearm parts and prohibited persons, and increase penalties for violations. The Department of Law Enforcement strongly supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole involving disassembled or “ghost gun” parts and help law enforcement charge people who carry weapons in pieces. Most public testimony opposed the measure, with speakers arguing it was unconstitutional, vague, hard to enforce, and would burden lawful gun owners, gunsmiths, and firearm dealers; several also said existing laws already cover the conduct. One supporter, Dennis Dunn, said additional firearm security could reduce theft and suicides. The chair noted the committee had received 270 testimonies on HB 279, with 39 in support, 234 in opposition, and one comment. The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for using a ghost gun in a felony. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported the bill, saying unserialized firearms are difficult to trace and that prosecutors need clear laws to address them. Supporters argued the measure would help prevent untraceable weapons from circulating and align penalties with other firearm offenses. Opponents, including several gun owners and association representatives, said the bill was unnecessary because existing state and federal laws already prohibit unserialized firearms, and warned it could create confusion, criminalize lawful owners of antique or self-built firearms, and be difficult to administer. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

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• But what they'll do, they'll take a mobile unit, park it.
• The mobile unit, is that 24/7? Yes, ma'am, that's correct.
• Yes, ma'am, that's our goal, is to get prosecution.
• So our goal is to prosecute them.
• Well, if they are captured using from this mobile unit, there should be a prosecution. Am I right?

Summary: The committee first received a report on the executive protection detail, which was filed without questions. Members were then given a long advance list of House and Senate bills ready for consideration, followed by several amendment requests from agencies. The committee adopted amendments for the Auditor of State to increase special deputy expense allowance, the Administrative Office of the Courts for court interpreters and substitute court reporters, and several other items including local sales tax refunds, county property tax redistribution, and local law enforcement funding. It also held one amendment on House Bill 1034 and moved a Northwest Arkansas Community College cash fund increase tied to tornado-related campus repairs. The committee then considered a series of member amendments and appropriation items, including increases for the Public Defender Commission and deputy prosecuting attorneys to cover higher bar license fees, and a $12 million federal appropriation-only item. A lengthy discussion followed on a proposal from Senator Wallace and Representative Tosh to fund a pilot program for prison cell-phone detection/jamming technology at two correctional facilities. Sponsors and Department of Corrections officials said the system would target illegal contraband phones, would be procured through an RFP, and would be a two-year pilot; members raised questions about legality, cost, scope, data, and whether the department should use existing budget authority. The committee ultimately advanced the item by motion. The committee also took up an amendment from Senator Caldwell for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, seeking a $4 million appropriation increase. Testimony emphasized that the division’s extension offices and research functions are underfunded, that salaries are not competitive, and that the request would help with staffing and flexibility; other members questioned why the division needed more appropriation authority when it already had room under current limits and noted that the request exceeded the higher education board’s recommendation. The amendment was adopted after extended debate. Finally, the committee began acting on governor’s letters, adopting amendments for a $150 million increase to the homestead property tax credit, a $23,000 reallocation for the Insurance Department’s conference costs, $100,000 for property appraisal review work, $1.5 million for career and technical education professional development, $300,000 for DFA regulatory federal spending, $5 million for Inspector General fraud investigations, a consolidation of appraiser/abstractor/home inspector appropriations, deletion of a completed Fort Chaffee readiness center appropriation, and a revised reappropriation for corrections capital projects that would add special language restricting use of the $73.7 million prison-expansion reappropriation. The committee also heard a summary of a supplemental appropriations package involving fund transfers for pregnancy resource centers, senior centers, assistance grants, used tires, and UAMS pregnancy/stroke programs.

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• And referred to the prosecuting attorney and the Attorney General's office.
• It's also been referred to the prosecuting attorney in the AG's office.
• This report has been filed with the prosecuting attorney in the AG's office.
• This finding has been referred to the prosecuting attorney in the AG's office.
• This finding has been referred to the prosecuting attorney in the AG's office.

Summary: The committee approved the February 12 minutes and received updates on delinquent municipal water and sewer reports for 2022 and 2023, noting continued progress toward compliance and reinstatement of turnback funds for several cities. It also deferred several matters to the June 4 meeting, including Fargo’s municipal accounting noncompliance report, Jericho’s street-fund misuse issue, Biggers and Holly Grove deferred reports, and a group of private water and sewer reports lacking proper responses. Members then heard and filed a detailed report on the City of Strong, which involved repeat findings on undeposited receipts, improper use of solid waste funds, unsupported spending, late payroll tax payments, accounting control problems, and fund balance issues. Mayor Darrell Howell described corrective steps, including new internal controls, outside CPA assistance, repayment of misapplied funds, budget amendments, and efforts to address the findings; the committee commended the city’s efforts and filed the report. The committee also filed reports on Thornton Waterworks, Calhoun County, Salem, Briarcliffe, Compton Water Association, Montgomery County Regional Public Water Authority, Camden, Johnson County, and Sparkman, while deferring several private water reports and other unresolved items. A major portion of the meeting focused on the Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District and other regional solid waste districts. The audit found issues in Pulaski County involving unapproved payroll items, missing credit card documentation, unapproved contracts, vehicle and cell phone documentation problems, lack of competitive bidding, and weak internal controls; members questioned the district’s practices and deferred the report to June while requesting district representatives appear. The committee also reviewed a statewide report on six regional solid waste management districts, with findings in Pulaski, Faulkner, and Benton counties and no findings in three others; that report was likewise deferred for Pulaski County questions. The meeting ended after a lengthy discussion with Cross County Rural Water System about overdue audit posting, water quality problems, grant-funded improvements, board notice practices, and the broader challenges facing rural water systems, after which the committee filed the report and adjourned.