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• But there are no bulk searches.
• But there are no bulk searches, there are no queries.
• temporary pain as we try to get ourselves back into structural balance, and make the decisions based on relative
• temporary pain as we try to get ourselves back into structural balance, and make the decisions based on relative
• Now, relative to today's hearing and the matters before you all, I want to call that as you work to preserve

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So when the Bar publishes that I have discipline, it will be on the first page of internet search results
• An internet search for my name will result in very few hits.
• This bill will unfortunately, but undoubtedly, make college campuses a place that is currently relatively
• Campuses are relatively safe. That's a myth. And then the person said, should...
• Campuses are relatively safe. That's a myth.

Summary: The committee began with lengthy testimony and affidavits criticizing the Arizona State Bar, with speakers alleging selective discipline, due process problems, and retaliation against attorneys who take controversial cases. Committee members questioned the witnesses and discussed whether the bar and court system properly oversee attorney discipline, but no action was taken on that testimony. The committee then considered several election-related bills. SB 1037 would impose stricter security requirements on voting and tabulating equipment, including no internet access, tamper-proof seals, chain-of-custody documentation, nonstop video at accounting centers, and criminal penalties for violations; it passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1038 would require rapid public release of cast vote records, but an amendment changed the timing and transmission process; the amended bill passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1040 would expand public access to voter registration rolls through an internet portal and a read-only format; it also passed 4-2 with one not voting. The committee next approved SB 1039, which would allow attorneys who prevail in bar discipline matters to seek damages for reputational harm and lost earnings; it passed 4-2 with one not voting after extensive discussion about bar procedures, interim suspension, and whether attorneys can practice while under investigation. SB 1053, reducing concealed carry permit fees for Arizona residents, passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1057, requiring ballot paper fraud-countermeasure features, also passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1060, removing a voting exemption for U.S. citizens who have never resided in the United States, passed 3-2 with two not voting. The committee then heard SB 1061, which would lower the fentanyl threshold for enhanced sentencing from 200 grams to 9 grams; testimony focused on whether the bill would sweep in users as well as dealers, but the transcript ends before a vote is taken.

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• It'll give us greater flexibility and greater search. in the event we are entering into contracts for
• Completing the intake and began searching for a bed around 7 a.m.
• Consider the emotional impact. situations where relatives received calls from health care offices about
• Relatives of patients who have passed away may refill controlled substance medications.
• Not only for the potential distant relatives or acquaintances, but also the communities where these individuals

Bills: SB500 , SB719 , SB912 , SB1232 , SB1467 , SB1777 , SB1864 , SB2023 , SB2119 , SB2458

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: SB 500, Texas adoption law, Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child-placing agency, prospective adoptive parents, adoption records, confidential information, nondisclosure agreement, child history report, health history, social history, educational history, genetic history, termination of parental rights, permanency plan, single source continuum contractor, privacy, redaction

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• As new parents, as chronically ill and disabled workers, and as children caring for aging relatives,
• Representatives, I just, you know, we're debating what the definition of tax is, and so I just did a Google search
• When you Google search, it says the definition of a tax is a compulsory charge or compulsory contribution—mandatory
• I've searched for it online. I've looked at your website. I've looked at all the press releases.

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

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• In April of this year, the task force executed a search warrant and found over 50 of these devices in
• So if I inherit a firearm from a relative, if my grandfather passes me one down and it's been modified
• So if I inherit a firearm from a relative, if my grandfather passes me one down and it's been modified
• just to do being invasively searched just to do their<01:18:22.960><c> job.
• or have a search warrant for blood<01:25:58.000><c> test</c><01:25:59.040><c> and</c><01:25:59.199><

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:07 26RS BR 8 - AN ACT relating to machine gun conversion devices: 00:01:33 Department of Public Advocacy Update: 00:51:33 26RS BR 126 - AN ACT relating to boating under the influence: 01:23:46 26RS BR 60 - AN ACT relating to grooming: 01:33:23, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the August 29 minutes, and then heard testimony on a bill relating to machine gun conversion devices, often described as Glock switches or auto sears. Representative Jason Nemis presented the bill with Louisville police Chief Paul Humphrey and Lt. Drew Fox, arguing the measure would mirror existing federal law, make possession of these devices unlawful under Kentucky law, and give state and local law enforcement authority to seize and prosecute them without relying solely on federal agencies. They said the devices are small aftermarket or 3D-printed parts that convert semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons and emphasized that the bill would not affect lawful gun ownership. The presenters cited rising seizures and public-safety concerns, saying LMPD and Jefferson County seizures increased sharply from 2023 to 2024 and that the average age of possession had dropped. They argued the devices are used offensively, are inaccurate and dangerous, and have been linked to violent crime. Two Alabama legislators, Representatives Philip Ensler and Russell Bedsole, testified in support based on Alabama’s recent enactment of a similar law. They said local police and prosecutors there had been unable to act effectively because the devices were handled mainly by federal authorities, and they described bipartisan support, immediate enactment, and reported confiscations after passage. Members asked about the bill’s penalty level, the source and manufacture of the devices, the scope of the definition of “conversion device,” and whether the bill could create constitutional problems given ongoing federal litigation over machine gun restrictions. The sponsors said the penalty would be a Class C felony and that the bill was intended to cover only the device attached to the firearm, not tools like 3D printers. They acknowledged that if federal machine gun laws were ultimately struck down, the state law would also be unenforceable. Some members supported the bill as common-sense public safety legislation, while Representative Roberts opposed it on Second Amendment grounds, arguing Kentucky should focus on expanding gun rights rather than adding restrictions already covered by federal law.

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• We also are the lead for aviation search and rescue.
• We are able to deliver major programs like DMV and aeronautics with a relatively small portion of our

Summary: The committee first approved the January 20 minutes without objection. It then received a lengthy update from Idaho Transportation Department Director Scott Stokes, who described ITD’s responsibilities, staffing, budget sources, major highway and bridge projects, winter maintenance, DMV and aeronautics services, and the department’s safety and innovation efforts. He emphasized the department’s focus on operating, preserving, restoring, and expanding the transportation system, and answered questions about funding growth, freeway and work-zone safety, emergency repairs, and workforce needs. Members then considered several RS drafts for introduction. RS 32984 would eliminate the requirement to display vehicle registration stickers, with the sponsor citing reduced cost and redundancy; it was introduced. RS 32869 would allow parents to teach driver’s education even in urban districts, restoring flexibility after prior changes; it was introduced after discussion about safety and possible fiscal effects tied to Idaho Digital Learning Alliance enrollment costs. RS 32834 would consolidate proof-of-identity and DMV registration processes for out-of-state customers; it was introduced. The committee also heard RS 32841 C1, a cleanup bill to streamline distribution of vehicle registration fees and taxes and to raise the annual transfer for local bridge inspections from $175,000 to $300,000 to help draw down federal matching funds. After questions about the funding flow and match requirements, the committee voted to introduce the measure. The meeting then adjourned.

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• We also are the lead for aviation search and rescue.
• We are able to deliver major programs like DMV and aeronautics with a relatively small portion of our

Committee: House Transportation and Defense

Keywords: 989, all

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• House Resolution 43 by Assemblymember Ward and others relative to lesbian, gay, bisexual.
• You need not search hard to find the intersectionality. of black and LGBTQ struggle, protest, and resistance

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• HB 3014 was written to address a high-tech crime that is relatively new and not adequately addressed
• likely to be involved with is that we are going to follow this backtrack a group, and then serve search

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:

• HB3014 was written to address a high-tech crime that is relatively new and not adequately addressed in
• would be likely to be involved with, we are going to follow this back, track a group, and then serve search

Bills: HB3014 , HB3109 , HB3126 , HB3474 , HB3594

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Keywords: gift card fraud, counterfeit gift card, gift card tampering, gift card theft, prepaid card, stored value card, retail fraud, financial crimes, consumer protection, organized retail crime, gift card skimming, magnetic stripe, chip card, redemption information, gift card packaging, Penal Code, felony theft, state jail felony, third-degree felony, second-degree felony

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• At the county level, alternatives assessment, the search for safer alternatives, is required, and there
• We are still in a transitional period relative to the full vision of the SPM Roadmap and the goals in
• We are still in a transitional period relative to the full vision of the SPM roadmap and the goals in
• at this in a variety of different ways about how we think about our role as the oversight agency relative
• at this in a variety of different ways about how we think about our role as the oversight agency relative

Summary: The joint Assembly and Senate hearing examined whether California’s pesticide program is meeting its public-protection goals, with opening remarks from committee chairs emphasizing the state’s large pesticide use, the need to transition toward sustainable pest management, and ongoing oversight including a state audit of DPR and county agricultural commissioner enforcement. The hearing also referenced recent concerns in Ladera Ranch about childhood cancer cases and the need for transparent investigation and community access to information. Panel one focused on human health and the regulatory framework. Dr. Anna Maria Mora described long-running CHAMACOS research showing widespread pesticide exposure in farmworker families, links to neurodevelopmental, respiratory, liver, and cardiometabolic harms, and greater impacts on children facing social adversity. She urged biomonitoring, better linkage of exposure data to health outcomes, regulation of chemical classes and mixtures, stronger buffers around homes and schools, and more community-based research. Professor Tim Malloy explained California’s two-tier system of DPR registration and county permitting, said the state’s program is strong but falls short on cumulative exposure analysis and alternatives assessment, and argued that DPR and counties need better tools, training, and funding to implement legally required protections. Committee members asked about biomonitoring, class-based regulation, and how to make pesticide data more usable for the public. Panel two brought testimony from environmental justice and farmworker advocates, who argued that California remains behind other jurisdictions by allowing highly hazardous pesticides, including 1,3-dichloropropene and paraquat, and by relying on a funding structure tied to pesticide sales. Witnesses said DPR often moves too slowly on reevaluations, rarely assesses combined exposures, and does not adequately account for health, environmental, and social costs or conflicts of interest involving pest control advisors. They also described inconsistent county-level implementation, weak outreach, and confusion over whether DPR or county agricultural commissioners are responsible for enforcement, and urged faster phaseouts, tiered fees, stronger local protections, and clearer accountability. Panel three represented regulated entities and agricultural stakeholders, who supported the goals of safer pest management but stressed that California’s registration process must be more predictable, transparent, and timely. They said AB 2113’s staffing and timeline reforms were important, but backlog and delays still hinder access to newer, lower-risk products and can hurt both consumer and agricultural uses. Agricultural witnesses also emphasized the need to invest more in pest prevention, invasive species detection, extension support, farmer training, and practical incentives for sustainable pest management. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with members pressing witnesses on timelines, implementation, funding, and the division of responsibility between DPR and county agencies.

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• At the county level, alternatives assessment—the search for safer alternatives—is required, and there
• In closing, I want to just offer four general principles, I think, that could guide our search for improving
• Certainly they make the decision, but the guidance—the kind of how do you figure out the relative trade-off
• We are still in a transitional period relative to the full vision of the SPM Roadmap and the goals in
• We are still in a transitional period relative to the full vision of the SPM roadmap and the goals in

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• part of the state, a brand new business coming in, and I'm sure that that amendment came into with relative
• And you can search those records and then take that information and even just do a simple Google search
• The changes are relatively benign relative to the introduced version.
• The changes are relatively benign relative to the introduced version.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• So at rural hospitals that have limited patient volumes and relatively low reimbursement per patient,
• </c> potentially in search of other work. potentially in search of other work.
• </c> actually charging lower prices relative actually charging lower prices relative to<00:49:48.319>
• I would say the literature on CON laws and rural areas is relatively thin, unfortunately.
• </c> areas is relatively thin unfortunately. areas is relatively thin unfortunately.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Select Subcommittee first took up adoption of three previously prepared nonpartisan committee summary reports dated October 15, November 13, and November 21. Senator Rasmusson objected to the lack of advance notice about the day’s testifiers and criticized the practice of having nonpartisan staff summarize what he described as a partisan agenda. The chair responded that the committee’s purpose is to gather information, not hear bills, and that the summaries were intended as neutral resources for the Senate. Senator Coopek moved adoption, the motion was opposed by Rasmusson and another member, and the motion passed. The committee then turned to the day’s hearing on federal impacts on Minnesota, with the chair focusing on federal funding threats and the effect of congressional budget actions on health care, especially in greater Minnesota. The first presentation came from the Minnesota Department of Health on the state’s rural health transformation work. Assistant Commissioner Carol Broom introduced the team and described the rural hospital transformation program as a major opportunity to invest in rural health, while acknowledging longstanding challenges such as demographics, transportation barriers, and the financing of care. Nitha Moibi outlined the state’s rural health chart book and data showing an aging population, workforce shortages, and many health professional shortage areas, and described proposed strategies including workforce pipelines, bridge payments for low-volume birth hospitals, telehealth access points, mental health urgent care, and chronic disease prevention. Acting Assistant Commissioner Anna Ashby of the Minnesota Management and Budget office explained the state’s application to CMS for the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in federal law and awarded Minnesota just over $193 million for federal fiscal year 2026. She said the application was shaped by public comments, stakeholder meetings, and legislative outreach, and included initiatives on preventive care, workforce, care access, behavioral health, and provider financial stability. She also reviewed implementation constraints, including a January 30 revised budget deadline, limits on administrative spending, restrictions on using funds to offset Medicaid losses, and the need to show measurable progress to remain eligible for future funding. The presentation noted that most year-one funding would go to rural hospitals, with additional support for federally qualified health centers, community mental health centers, tribal partners, and technical assistance.

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• So, unless you're selling the home, and then sometimes that could also be missed in the title search,
• So, unless you're selling the home, and then sometimes that could also be missed in the title search,
• So, unless you're selling the home, and then sometimes that could also be missed in the title search,
• So, unless you're selling the home, and then sometimes that could also be missed in the title search,
• So, unless you're selling the home, and then sometimes that could also be missed in the title search,

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• buyer's lender is going to require a title search.
• When you're refinancing, the lender is going to require a title search.
• when you're refinancing the search when you're refinancing the lender<00:24:52.240><c> is</c><00:24:
• during the course of that title search during the course of that title search<00:24:56.399><c> you'll
• you'll see a mortgage that's on search you'll see a mortgage that's on record<00:24:59.360><c> that<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 437, which would change New Hampshire law on undischarged mortgages by creating a shorter period after which certain old mortgages would be treated as unenforceable. Prime sponsor Representative Bill Boyd said the bill was developed with input from bankers, lawyers, realtors, the Attorney General’s office, and the Banking Department, and he noted a drafting correction needed on line 18. He explained that the proposal would replace current law with a new framework modeled partly on Massachusetts, including a five-year expiration after a stated maturity date and a 35-year period for mortgages without an expiration date. Supporters said the bill would help clear obsolete title defects, reduce costly quiet-title litigation, and make real estate transactions easier for consumers, attorneys, and conveyancers. Representative Mary Hakken-Phillips, Susan Cole of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, and Michelle Coffin all testified in support, describing the bill as a consumer protection measure. They said undischarged or improperly discharged mortgages often surface during title searches, causing delays, legal expenses, and failed or delayed closings. Coffin and Hakken-Phillips emphasized that many of these cases involve old, effectively obsolete mortgages and that the current process often requires expensive court action even when no one contests the title. Cole described a recent transaction in which a title defect caused a buyer to walk away and later restart the financing process, creating costs for both buyer and seller. A committee member asked about notice to mortgage holders; the response was that the lender bears responsibility for recording and extending the mortgage, and that due process rights would remain if a lender later contested the discharge. Ryan Hill of the New Hampshire Bankers Association said the banking industry had reviewed the bill and was generally comfortable with it, while requesting a delayed effective date so members would have time to adjust their recording practices. He said the bill’s January 1, 2028 effective date reflected that request. After closing the hearing on HB 437, the committee opened a hearing on House Bill 721, the Gold and Silver Legal Tender Act. Representative Juliet Harvey-Bolia introduced it as a bipartisan economic justice bill intended to recognize gold and silver as legal tender, protect against inflation, and address concerns about trust, taxes, and government taking. She argued that gold is a stable store of value and discussed tax treatment in neighboring states, federal history, and digital gold platforms. The hearing on HB 721 was still in progress when the transcript ended, with the chair limiting questions because of time.

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• House Bill 484 by Representative Newell provides relative to the New Orleans Regional Business Park.
• Okay. relative to the New Orleans Regional Business Park. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members.
• Now this... we're going to read in House Bill 1080 by Representative Phelps provides relative...
• House Bill 326 by Chairman Muscarello provides relative to the police chief of the village of Tickfaw
• House Bill 793 by Chairman Muscarello provides relative to recorded instruments affecting subdivisions

Bills: HR217 , HB66 , HB204 , HB208 , HB326 , HB472 , HB483 , HB484 , HB793 , HB1051 , HB1080 , HB1087 , HB1111 , HB1215 , SB78 , SB148

Committee: House Municipal

Keywords: rent stabilization, affordable housing, cost burdened, Louisiana housing, housing policy, emergency rental protections, Alexandria, municipal ordinances, administrative adjudication, code enforcement, housing violations, building codes, zoning, nuisance ordinances, vegetation ordinances, sewerage, drainage, licensing, permits, local government

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• to find a lot of unlicensed illegal cannabis dispensaries online, including doing a simple Google search
• While the inspection volume is relatively flat, our seizure volume is going much higher.
• As far as CDTFA retaining the $5 million, yes, revenues have grown a lot relative to costs.
• It's not very cost-effective relative to other approaches the state could undertake.
• Relative to the one that goes to $23 million, then $17 million. Can you just elaborate?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Okay, we're going to start off with House Bill 226 relative to use of drug checking equipment.
• </c><01:23:57.280><c> So</c> amounts in uh in relative size. So amounts in uh in relative size.
• </c> seems like this this is a bill in search seems like this this is a bill in search of<01:44:34.159
• Uh it's relative to a re-refer motion.
• HP 226 relative to the use of 18. Okay.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It should be a relatively painless process. That's groundbreaking.
• We’re also asking for a case file number to justify the search query.
• Many of your agencies have conducted searches on behalf of ICE, mainly located in Los Angeles County,
• Orange County, and San Diego, including Riverside County, carrying out searches on behalf of Customs
• So SB 435 ensures that the rights consumers have relative to their sensitive personal information always

Summary: The committee heard several AI- and consumer-protection-related bills, with extensive testimony from authors, supporters, and industry opponents. SB 53 by Senator Wiener would create transparency requirements for large AI developers, including disclosure of safety and security protocols, reporting of critical safety incidents, whistleblower protections, and the CalCompute public cloud. Supporters said it is a narrower, transparency-based follow-up to last year’s vetoed AI safety bill, while opponents argued it still relies too much on company size, could expose trade secrets, and should be narrowed further. The committee approved SB 53 on a do-pass-as-amended vote to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members. SB 766 by Senator Allen would codify the FTC’s Cars Rule and create a three-day cooling-off period for certain used-car purchases, along with stronger disclosure rules on pricing, add-ons, and government affiliation claims. Supporters said it would save consumers money and time and help buyers avoid bad deals, while dealer and industry groups said amendments addressed many of their concerns. Several former opponents moved to neutral, and the committee passed SB 766 unanimously as amended to Appropriations. SB 7 by Senator McNerney would regulate automated decision-making systems in employment by requiring notice, human review for discipline and termination, and limits on predictive behavior analysis. Labor and consumer advocates supported the bill as a safeguard against biased or overly automated workplace decisions, while employer and industry groups raised concerns about scope, notice burdens, and the predictive-analysis ban. The committee passed SB 7 to Appropriations on a 4-2 vote, with the roll held open. SB 833, also by Senator McNerney, would require human oversight of AI used in critical infrastructure, along with training and system assessments; it drew limited opposition focused on scope, and the committee passed it as amended to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote, also holding the roll open. Later, the committee took up SB 11, which would address AI-generated voice, image, and video cloning and deepfakes by clarifying likeness protections, requiring consumer warnings, and addressing misuse and evidence tampering. Supporters framed it as a targeted response to nonconsensual deepfakes, while industry groups said recent amendments improved the bill but still had concerns about penalties and warning language. The committee also heard SB 720, the Safer Streets Act, which would let cities opt into a revised red-light camera system that shifts from driver to owner liability, removes facial identification, makes violations civil rather than criminal, and directs revenue toward transportation safety projects; the author presented the bill, but the transcript ends before any final action on SB 720.