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  • It updates the health and safety code to modify how penalties are assessed for violations at chemical
  • Could I also add, there are a number of communities who are working with law enforcement to rather than
  • Enforcement right now and trying to assist these patients. Madam Chair. Yes.
  • Last year, Senator Whitmire had some concerns about law enforcement. in jail, and this bill had his blessing
  • For example, what law enforcement enforcement entity will respond to safety and security incidents at
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 31st, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We work with every major Texas law enforcement agency, as well as law enforcement across the country
  • We must do something to help our law enforcement by clearly defining this new and growing crime.
  • Law enforcement, it's a model we're used to. I think it's a smart way to combat gift card fraud.
  • Law enforcement that are in the know call this "gift card draining."
  • The scratch-off material covering the Activation code is then removed.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Mar 17th, 2025

Public Health

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  • Let me find the words here. under the health and safety code that just says this case information is
  • It's in the code that's under HHSC. OK. And then, would HHSC?
  • In my area, in Fort Worth, we have the HOPE Center, and the law enforcement have... become acquainted
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

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  • They care about law enforcement. They care about their needs.
  • Law enforcement, 43 years old. And he's about to retire.
  • Law enforcement is experiencing a staffing crisis.
  • That means that we really can't support our cities and counties when it comes to law enforcement.
  • The food tax goes directly to law enforcement; it doesn't go anywhere else.
Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 1630, which would direct AHCCCS to seek federal approval for a home- and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with quarterly implementation updates, stakeholder input, and a cap on enrollment. The sponsor and advocates from Arizona Mad Moms argued the bill would create an assisted-living-style Medicaid option for the most disabled SMI individuals, improve continuity of care, and reduce state general fund costs by shifting some expenses to federal Medicaid funding. Access testified neutral, estimating a total fiscal impact of $27.7 million, including $5.83 million general fund, and explained the need for CMS approval. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the initial cap to 250 members, changing reporting frequency, and adjusting eligibility and expansion conditions, then passed SB 1630 as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1131, which originally required school districts and charter schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans and appropriated $1 million for implementation. An amendment replaced the mandate with a reporting requirement on AED counts, CPR/AED-trained staff, and whether schools have a plan, while keeping a grant component for AEDs and prioritizing rural schools. The American Heart Association supported the amended approach as a way to gather baseline data and target resources, and members discussed AED training, school preparedness, and whether the funding should favor rural or high-population schools. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1131 as amended on a 9-1 vote, with Senator Kuby voting no and several members explaining concerns about funding and priorities. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1582, which concerned the school safety interoperability fund. An amendment shifted the appropriation from the Department of Education to the Department of Administration and allocated funds to specific county sheriff offices for continuing operation and maintenance of existing interoperability systems, while narrowing the program to public safety agencies and school districts and requiring twice-yearly testing. Sheriffs, a county school superintendent, and the Arizona Sheriffs Association described the systems as useful for drills and real emergencies, improving communication between schools and first responders; one speaker noted the program had been used in drills and at least one live deployment. Some members questioned the audit findings, the focus on rural counties, and whether the program was a good use of funds, while supporters emphasized its value for school safety. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1582 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1504, which would change retirement rules for Tier 2 and Tier 3 public safety personnel by allowing earlier normal retirement and shortening the COLA waiting period, with an amendment exempting the changes from the statutory pre-funding requirement. Supporters from firefighter and police groups said the bill would improve recruitment and retention and let employees receive earned benefits sooner, while city, county, and taxpayer representatives warned it would add substantial unfunded liabilities and undermine the 2016 pension reforms. Actuarial testimony estimated significant costs, including tens of millions in annual or upfront impacts depending on how the change is funded, and members debated whether the amendment would shift costs onto future taxpayers or simply spread them over time. The transcript ends during continued testimony and discussion on SB 1504, before a final vote is reached.
OK
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  • It is to be reported to law enforcement, and law enforcement is very much involved in these proceedings
  • Law enforcement is involved in these proceedings as well. No further questions.
  • level 5 officers as determined by the applicable Oklahoma law enforcement pay structure.
  • House Bill 4203 by Schreiber of the House and Haste of the Senate, an act relating to building codes.
  • bill House Bill 4203 by Schreiber of the House and Haste of the Senate, an act relating to building codes
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

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  • Law enforcement often does not prioritize these responses or just simply doesn't act.
  • So just giving law enforcement the tools they need to keep our community safe. Thank you. Mr.
  • What you have is an issue of law enforcement declining to prosecute it.
  • Law enforcement already has jurisdiction to prosecute that exact scenario that we have.
  • So someone called law enforcement.
Summary: The committee heard several bills dealing with criminal penalties, probation, record sealing, fraud jurisdiction, reproductive coercion, and family court evidence. HB 2047 would elevate trespass after service of a writ of restitution from third-degree to first-degree criminal trespass; supporters, including the Arizona Constables Association, said the current misdemeanor classification leads law enforcement to deprioritize unsafe eviction-related situations. The bill passed with a do pass recommendation on a 6-2 vote. HB 2136 would create offenses for civil terrorism and subversion, expand racketeering predicates, and increase penalties for certain coordinated disorderly conduct and highway obstruction; supporters said it targets organized intimidation and violent disruption, while opponents from the ACLU and immigrant-rights groups argued it is vague, viewpoint-discriminatory, and would chill protest. After extensive debate over January 6th, ICE protests, and Arizona protest examples, it also received a do pass recommendation, 6-3. HB 2970 would clarify that Arizona can prosecute fraudulent schemes and artifice even if every act occurred outside a single county or subdivision, so long as there is an Arizona nexus. The sponsor said local law enforcement and the FBI often decline smaller mortgage-fraud cases because the bank is out of state; opponents said existing law already provides jurisdiction and warned of forum shopping. The bill passed 6-3. HB 2411 would make secretly administering abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman without her knowledge or consent a class 2 felony; supporters framed it as a protection against coercion and abuse, while opponents said existing assault laws already cover the conduct and warned about unintended effects on access to miscarriage care. It also passed 6-3. HB 2198 would allow people convicted of petty offenses to petition to seal their records immediately after completing their sentence. Supporters described it as a cleanup measure to extend sealing relief to minor offenses like truancy or low-level misdemeanors, and the bill passed unanimously. HB 2966 would prohibit early termination of probation for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children; the sponsor argued that child victims should not have to repeatedly return to court, while opponents raised ex post facto concerns, juvenile-offender issues, and resource burdens. After testimony from victims, defense advocates, and the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, it passed 5-4. Finally, HB 2662 would tighten expert-evidence standards in parenting-time cases involving alleged domestic violence or abuse by requiring qualified experts, empirically supported methods, and excluding polygraph-type evidence; the sponsor and a domestic violence advocate said it would reduce reliance on junk science in family court.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Jan 20th, 2026

Transportation

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  • And maybe we could talk about those stops and some enforcements for drivers, maybe.
  • I mean, your bill is basically about traffic and infractions and enforcement.
  • And to follow up on that, will law enforcement receive any guidance when it comes to enforcement as far
  • So, as far as enforcement is concerned, the police officers—how will they enforce or know that this individual
  • is going over that 10-mile-per-hour speed limit, and how would the officer enforce that?
Bills: S0382, S0654, S0684, S0880, S1080
Summary: The Transportation Committee met with a quorum and first took up SB 654 on traffic infraction enforcement, which would standardize procedures for red-light, school-zone speed, and school bus camera enforcement. The bill would allow clerks to retain 10% of penalty revenue, permit virtual hearings, require records retention, limit surveillance/data use, tighten school-zone flashing-light requirements, and add school board approval and reporting requirements for school bus camera programs. An amendment clarified reporting periods and which entity receives liability-transfer affidavits. Members raised questions about information-sharing, facial recognition, school-zone warnings, and school bus stop safety, but the committee accepted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered SB 1080, which was amended by a delete-all to address FDOT direct payments to first-tier subcontractors and takeover agreements involving sureties and replacement contractors. The amended bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved a slate of appointments in tabs 1 through 6 by one vote. Next, the committee heard SB 382 on electric bicycles and scooters. A strike-all amendment shifted the bill away from immediate enforcement changes and instead created an e-bike task force, required crash data collection and reporting, and retained rules requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, provide audible signals, and limit speed near pedestrians. Members discussed enforcement practicality, access concerns for riders who rely on e-bikes, and the need for public education and transparency. The amended bill was reported favorably. The committee then reported favorably SB 684, which removes certain signature requirements for electronic odometer disclosures in total-loss vehicle and vessel insurance transactions, and SB 880, which creates a new license plate for the Miami Northwestern Alumni Association. The meeting ended after all items were approved and the committee adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/14/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so what that looks like, and of course, I am all about enforcing what needs to be enforced, but this
  • And so what that looks like, and of course, I am all about enforcing what needs to be enforced, but this
  • And it supports law enforcement. It supports law enforcement. I know...
  • It supports law enforcement. It supports law enforcement. I know you’ve had a chance to read it.
  • I’ve been a law enforcement officer for 18 years.
Summary: The Judiciary Committee first conducted a sunset review of the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board. The board’s executive director described its history, membership, and recent work on civil rights issues such as human trafficking remedies, service animals, hate-based crimes, housing, disability access, and rural concerns. With no opposition and no further questions, the committee voted to recommend continuing the board for eight years. The committee then heard HB 2131, which would make weapons and explosives trafficking involving three or more items a prison-mandatory offense and remove the financial-gain requirement from the trafficking definition. Support came from the sponsor, the Attorney General’s Office, and county law enforcement, who said the bill targets criminal syndicates and would not affect lawful gun dealers or private sales. Some members raised concerns about limiting judicial discretion and the effect on plea negotiations, but the bill received a do-pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote with one present. Next, HB 2132 proposed lowering the fentanyl trafficking threshold for enhanced penalties from 200 grams to 100 grams. Law enforcement and county attorneys argued the change would better address mid-level dealers and the volume of fentanyl seen in their counties, while opponents and some members warned it could sweep in addicted users and rely too heavily on mandatory minimums instead of treatment. Testimony also highlighted county reentry and treatment programs, especially Yavapai County’s “Reach Out” model. The committee approved the bill 7-2. The committee also considered HB 2108, which increases penalties for unlawful flight when the conduct is especially dangerous, including when it causes serious injury, involves a child, or occurs during a DUI. Law enforcement supported the bill as a public-safety measure, while an opponent argued it could worsen tensions and discourage compliance with police. Members also raised concerns about unmarked vehicles and public fear. The bill received a 6-3 do-pass recommendation. Finally, HB 2044, as amended, would increase penalties for abandoning or concealing a dead human body when done to conceal a crime or when the offender caused the death. Supporters said it closes a gap in statute exposed by recent cases, while opponents warned the language could be overbroad and potentially reach unintended situations; the committee adopted an amendment and then approved the bill 6-3.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

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  • The alignment with existing law updates the Health and Safety Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure
  • laws on hospital district property, reducing dependency on external law enforcement.
  • Additionally, it will decrease the burden on local law enforcement resources.
  • We see some of the need in our community, and we know that this law enforcement...
  • As you guys know, ESDs are governed by local government code 775.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/18/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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  • ago to allow law enforcement to put tracking devices on a vehicle that was reported stolen.
  • ago to allow law enforcement to put tracking devices on a vehicle that was reported stolen.
  • <00:03:37.120> to with authorizing law enforcement to with authorizing law enforcement to
  • <00:26:55.200> to to allowing them a law enforcement to to allowing them a law enforcement
  • arrest is made um but law enforcement arrest is made um but law enforcement cannot<00:42:23.319>
Bills: HF7
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And when you have enforcement, whether law enforcement or other enforcement to look for crimes, fraud
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Bills: HF1, HF2
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Members, I think, obviously, I haven't spent many years in law enforcement.
  • Families of missing persons met with law enforcement, provided DNA family reference samples, and provided
  • Can we anticipate that more law enforcement would be trying to participate in this program for public
  • This is available for local law enforcement to help them with their technology needs.
  • So, it's municipal, county, it, it's all law enforcement entities. Abel, is that correct?
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, just quickly, are there any major deviations from the Uniform Code with what we're not at all
  • Members, uhh B1739 reinstates the half-pay provision of Ohler's the state law enforcement retirement
  • By 30%, and reinstating half pay now allows troopers and other state law enforcement officers to be competitive
  • HB2206 allows newly hired school resource officers to participate in the Oklahoma law enforcement retirement
  • system, aligning them with other law enforcement personnel.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

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  • The law enforcement shall be immediately notified of any violation involving sexual activity, sexual
  • mechanisms where a current law does not have criminal enforcement mechanisms?
  • This is writing criminal enforcement.
  • Page two, no public bodies, nor members, officers, or staff of a public body, nor any law enforcement
  • In 2009, House Bill 2013 became law and prohibited law enforcement from charging accident response fees
OK
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  • So, effectively, our House law enforcement or Capitol law enforcement could sort of make a list of who's
  • Amendment submitted by Representative Worthen. ...Enforcement Commission, comma.
  • My next question is really about the idea of enforcement.
  • My next question is really about the idea of enforcement.
  • Therefore, this may be hard to enforce.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Apr 23rd, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

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  • Uniform Building Code to serve an expired term ending July 1, 2028. Thank you, Mr. Chair, members.
  • carry the nomination of Michohoy from Jins, Oklahoma, as a member of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code
  • you are recognized for the nomination of Christina Selby of Duncan to the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code
  • you were recognized for the nomination of Zachary Tippett of Norman to the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code
  • House Bill 4203 simply directs the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission to explore guidelines that
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