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• But this is a way of speeding this process up to get it done. Thank you.
• But this is a way of speeding this year.
• But this is a way of speeding this process<00:16:27.040> up<00:16:27.600> to<00:16:27.920
• Now they're saying we're in violation.
• So now, is there a variance violation.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Do you think the listing of people or facilities that you found guilty of violations has been sufficiently
• We're also looking at whether or not it can be used to sort of speed up how we identify disease outbreaks
• Supreme Court ruled that this law violated the First Amendment.
• that is a use of state resources, enabling... ...of it still violates that is a use of state resources
• But if there's a complaint brought that that facility was in violation of one of the DHS regulations,

Keywords: 1182, all

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• There is an inherent difference between boys and girls, including muscle strength and speed.
• This bill also violates Title IX.
• This bill also violates Title IX.
• This bill also violates Title IX.
• This just screams HIPAA violations.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um I don't I don't know why violation.
• on the second violation. on the second violation. $500<03:04:17.920> if<03:04:18.160>
• ><03:04:34.080> a<03:04:34.160> thousand violation, it could be a thousand violation, it
• So, um, with that, >> I have an amendment. violation and all of a sudden that violation and all of a
• If it's the third violation, they $500.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the journal, and received a series of committee and conference committee reports. Committee reports advanced several bills, including House Bill 106 from Education; House Bills 1312 and 1322 from Judiciary; Senate Bill 172 from Transportation and Energy; and a large group of bills from Appropriations, many of which were sent to the Committee of the Whole, some placed on the consent calendar. The chamber also received a conference committee report on House Bill 1410, the state budget bill, which was later taken up for repassage. A special order consent calendar was then considered and adopted, advancing Senate Bills 154, 156, and 157. Those bills were described as dealing with Colorado Channel Authority Board appointments, State Workforce Development Council practices, and abandonment of a town with critical water infrastructure. The Committee of the Whole report on those bills was adopted, and they were ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage. The Senate also adopted the first conference committee report on House Bill 1411, which concerns health insurance benefits for certain low-income individuals who are ineligible for medical assistance due to immigration status and adjusts appropriations. The report was adopted 34-0, and the bill was repassed 32-2. House Bill 1410, the long bill, was then adopted from conference committee and repassed after extended debate on funding for the ID community and related developmental disability and transition funding; the final repassage vote was 23-11. During debate, senators discussed the difficulty of the budget decisions and the need to revisit the issue with better information in the interim. Later, the Senate considered Senate Bills 17, 45, and 91 in Committee of the Whole. SB 17, concerning out-of-network health care dispute resolution, received committee amendments and was adopted. SB 45, concerning workforce development opportunities in Colorado’s nuclear sector, was amended to include a one-year sunset if funding is not raised for the School of Mines program, then adopted. SB 91, concerning exclusion of certain printed news deliverers from employee definitions in labor and employment law, drew debate: supporters said it would help preserve local newspapers and independent contractor delivery models, while opponents argued it would weaken worker protections and favor large newspaper owners. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on SB 91.

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• Chair, in order to speed things up, I'm happy to make a motion to retain HB 74.
• <01:19:13.920> things<01:19:14.120> up um Mr chair in order to speed things up um Mr
• chair in order to speed things up I'm<01:19:14.480> happy<01:19:15.120> to<01:19:16.120
• HB 376 is clarifying language so that the release of library card user information is clearly in violation
• that libraries are trusted to safeguard personal data, and releasing this information would be a violation

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had already been reported out unanimously. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by a 16-0 roll call and placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, concerning local records, was reopened because of a fiscal note amendment; the committee adopted Amendment 2025-0087 unanimously and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0. Because HB 164 goes to Finance, it will not go on consent, and the chair asked for the updated report that night. The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. Representative Manos moved inexpedient to legislate, arguing the resolution overreached because disparate impact is a judicial doctrine and the legislature cannot bind the courts. Representative Cordelli also supported ITL, citing drafting problems and the need for substantial revision, including an outdated reference to the New Hampshire governor. The committee voted 15-2 to ITL the resolution, and it was placed on consent; the chair asked for the report by the end of the day and noted there would be no minority report. Finally, the committee discussed HB 111, which extends the right-to-know ombudsman position. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to address concerns raised in testimony about discouraging use of the office and shifting attorney-fee burdens; the amendment was adopted 16-1. The committee then voted 15-2 to ought to pass as amended. Supporters said the ombudsman saves money by reducing court filings and should be continued, while opponents argued the office needs restructuring and that additional funding was not justified. The bill will go to Finance, and the chair requested the report by the end of the day. The committee also began discussion of HB 66 and related bills on right-to-know access, with the chair outlining a proposed amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• But I don't think that speed is always the answer. I think quality care is the answer.
• But I don't think that speed is always the answer. I think quality care is the answer.
• But I don't think that speed is always the answer. I think quality care is the answer.
• Representative Woods: But I don't think that speed is always the answer.
• Representative Woods: But I don't think that speed is always the answer.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And in theory, if there's a violation, then would pursue that violation.
• Unfortunately, as I mentioned, If there's a violation, then would pursue that violation.
• It's a violation.
• would pursue that violation.
• is when they have more than six sets of violation that's one of the violations is when they have more

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several bills focused on health care access, oversight, and affordability. The first major item was SB 306 by Senator Becker, a prior authorization reform bill. Becker and supporters, including the California Medical Association and California Hospital Association, argued that prior authorization delays care, adds administrative burden, and can lead to serious patient harm. The bill was substantially amended late in the process to have DMHC and CDI identify services and drugs to exempt from prior authorization based on utilization data, with safeguards for fraud, waste, abuse, and patient safety. Health plans and insurers opposed the measure as written, saying prior authorization remains an important utilization-management tool and raising concerns about the 90% threshold, drug inclusion, and how modifications are counted. The committee also heard SB 35 by Senator Umberg, which would let cities or counties inspect unlicensed sober living homes if DHCS does not act promptly on complaints. Supporters said the bill would address weak enforcement and protect residents, while one behavioral health directors group opposed it unless amended. Members generally supported the measure, citing problems with unlicensed facilities and the need for local enforcement backup. The committee then heard SB 62, which would codify California’s updated essential health benefits benchmark if approved by the federal government. Senator Wiener said the package would add hearing aids, durable medical equipment, and infertility treatment including IVF, acknowledging that premiums could rise but arguing the benefits were worth it. Health Access California and other advocates supported the bill, while the California Family Council opposed it. The committee also took up SB 596 by Senator Menjivar, which would tighten the rules for hospitals claiming an on-call list as a defense to nurse staffing ratio penalties. Supporters, including nurses and SEIU, said hospitals have used vague or ineffective on-call practices to avoid accountability and that the bill would improve enforcement and patient safety. Hospital groups opposed it, arguing that staffing is highly dynamic, that hospitals need flexibility to manage acuity and emergencies, and that the bill could increase costs and interfere with collective bargaining arrangements. Finally, the committee heard SB 40 by Senator Wiener, the Insulin Affordability Act, which would cap insulin copays at $35 for a 30-day supply and restrict step therapy unless a plan covers at least one insulin in each drug type. Supporters, including physicians, diabetes advocates, nurses, students, and patient groups, said insulin is life-saving and too often unaffordable, forcing patients to ration or choose between medication and basic needs. There was no formal opposition testimony, though one member questioned why insulin remains so expensive. The committee also began discussion of SB 363, but the transcript cuts off before that bill’s full presentation or any action on the measures. No votes are recorded in the portion provided, and several bills were noted as consent items earlier in the hearing.

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• We call it a speed bump for scammers to slow them down. What does it look like?
• another committee coming in to use this room at 1 o'clock, so if we could just kind of pick up the speed
• Hochul's signature, Senate Bill 1104A, it also clearly specifies the amount for bond, registration, and violation
• Yet this year, four courts in other states found that these apps appear to be offering loans in violation

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several financial services bills, with the main focus on cryptocurrency kiosk regulation, financial literacy, and earned wage access. Legislators and witnesses described widespread crypto-related scams targeting older adults, often involving impersonation, urgency, spoofed phone numbers, and rapid transfers through kiosks that are difficult to trace or recover. Supporters of the kiosk bills said Massachusetts needs licensing, registration, transaction limits, warning notices, receipts, refund protections, and other safeguards; some also urged a “pause” or hold on transactions to give victims time to reconsider and allow law enforcement to intervene. The Attorney General’s office, AARP, local law enforcement, and several prosecutors and sheriffs backed the consumer-protection approach, while Bitcoin Depot supported a narrower regulatory framework but opposed low fee caps and strict daily limits, arguing they would function like a ban and reduce legitimate use. Witnesses from Waltham police, Middlesex and Essex County law enforcement, and the AG’s office said crypto scams are growing quickly, losses are often unrecoverable once funds move, and current tools are limited. They described cases involving elderly victims losing thousands of dollars, and said warnings alone are not enough because scammers keep victims on the phone and guide them through the process. Some witnesses said a temporary hold or refund mechanism has worked in at least one case, while others emphasized that transaction limits and visible disclosures could reduce harm even if they do not stop fraud entirely. The AG’s office also said it would submit written opposition to separate earned wage advance legislation, while DailyPay testified in support of that bill, saying earned wage access helps workers bridge short-term gaps without debt or credit reporting. The committee also heard support for mandatory financial literacy education from Representative Jim Hawkins, who said high school students need instruction on credit, debt, and inflation before they enter adulthood. In addition, the committee took testimony on litigation financing bills from insurance industry representatives, who argued for disclosure and regulation of predatory litigation lending and warned about foreign interference and reduced plaintiff recoveries. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; members asked questions throughout, and the chair noted the need to move testimony along because of time constraints.

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• Without stronger penalties, we are outpaced by traffickers who adapt their methods with alarming speed
• and providing the courts with stronger tools to hold sex offenders accountable for intentional violations
• occurring under the duties performed by a veterinarian or their help under Chapter 801 exceeds, if not violates

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• support for House Bill 2270, which pertains to the disclosure of information regarding collision violation
• House Bill 2270 seeks to address this issue by... accident train crews' names from collision or violation
• make that decision: well, I'm going to go jam on my brakes to try and get 20 miles an hour under the speed

Bills: HB767, HB 1242, HB1373, HB1404, HB1708, HB1936, HB2041, HB2198, HB2270, HB2315, HB2415, HB2427, HB2455, HB2457, HB2522, HB2523, HB2686, HB2763, HB2775, HB2944, HB3034, HB1683, HB1695

Keywords: highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road

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• <03:49:34.159> of<03:49:34.279> the it's it's clearly a violation of the it's it's
• Build them into any rent increases that would be violating the statute.
• being violated for their search<04:16:58.000> and<04:16:58.439> seizure<04:16:59.439><
• Line 25, it says the court shall, if they're found in violation, the court shall declare the land as
• <04:52:15.798> the they're find found in violation the they're find found in violation the

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Additionally, homeowners often face unexpected increases, disproportionate fines for minor violations
• The impact of the violation on the community requires that if a boarding process involves ongoing fines
• , such as a daily fine for ongoing violations, it must set a reasonable maximum cap. to prevent excessive
• I mean, most of us probably violate.
• Anything you can do to speed it up, sir, but please state your name.

Bills: SB434, SB844, SB898, SB1177, SB1214, SB1454, SB1920, SB1927, SB1935, SB1965, SB2010, SB2046, SB2068, SB2073, SB2183, SB2260, SB3034, SB907

Keywords: SB 434, Harris County Hospital District, hospital district police, peace officers, commissioned officers, law enforcement authority, Health and Safety Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, public safety, hospital security, county hospital district, local government, Texas criminal procedure, district police, armed security, SB 898, low income housing tax credits, LIHTC, affordable housing, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

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• it to mean that that teenage girl who went down the block and opened three doors would have have violated
• But since you asked about the student example, you're right, they're not necessarily up to speed on the
• Educators hold positions of trust and authority, and when that trust is violated, it can have lifelong
• It feels more like a personal violation. It feels more like a personal violation, um, with that.
• It is a personal violation. Let me get you to stop and just your position on the bill.

Bills: HB268, HB305, HB307

Keywords: gun show, firearm sales, criminal background check, firearm regulation, gun show promoter, election procedures, voter registration, residence requirements, change of address, voter eligibility, youth camp, flood safety, life jackets, grant program, flotation devices

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• Uh, any operator of a commercial vehicle who violates this subsection will be fined $1,000 and shall
• ,<00:09:28.880> we're<00:09:29.120> going pulled over for a violation, we're going
• pulled over for a violation, we're going to<00:09:29.440> verify<00:09:29.839> they<00:
• Uh, they have a little laminated sheet that goes over speed limit signs and everything like that.
• laminated sheet that goes over speed laminated sheet that goes over speed limit<00:10:20.640>

Keywords: 916, all

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• Any violation of this section is a... Class B misdemeanor.
• satisfy requirements for maintaining board certification, or if their certification is revoked for violation
• in Senate Bill 2207 right now that allows for recognition of a professional code of conduct or a violation
• Speed. Sometimes we have information the state medical boards may not have.
• ultimately, we might take that certificate away even though they're not really in a disciplinary violation

Bills: SB2024, SB227, SB268, SB1467, SB1580, HB5537, SB1313, SB1677, SB918, SB331, SB2207, SB2721

Keywords: e-cigarettes, marketing prohibition, youth protection, criminal penalties, public health, school funding, education reform, state budget, property taxes, equity in education, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, death records, vital statistics, healthcare, trauma facility, Medicaid

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• to $30,000 per day per violation and $3 million total.
• They must show contact information, dust reduction measures like speed limits, coverage of dusty materials
• So on page 10, the subnet calls for fines up to $3 million without specifying what constitutes a violation
• Consult EPA or NMED civil penalty policy for the size of violators' calculations for language if you
• It seems like we're doing more enforcement, we may be finding more violations, and we probably need to

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• And so, again, that probably will come in as a factor as to wrongful termination if it is a violation
• according to the violation thereof.
• If somebody was exceeding their speed limit through a school zone, they were maybe for in their 3rd or
• according to violation thereof.
• If somebody was exceeding their speed limit through a school zone, they were maybe for...

Bills: SB65, SB248, SB330, SB378, SB844, SB1330, SB1410, SB1475, SB1476, SB1565, SB1618, SB1623, SJR39, SJR47, SB2084, SB1655, SB1679, SB2174, SB1775, SB1873, SB1204, SB1884, SB1916, SB1937, SB1447, SB1500, SB2007, SB2074, SB1944, SB2018, SB1984, SB2026, SB2045, SB2049, SB2062, SB2112, SB2118, SB2127, SB2134, SB2135, SB2139, SB2154, SB1195

Keywords: SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid

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• So I can tell you, as it is written with the 75, House Bill 1107 violates the holding of Moore and is
• 1107 violates the holding of Moore and is unconstitutional.
• A violation of one of the conditions of parole has occurred.
• A violation of one of the conditions of parole has occurred.
• So what about somebody who's violated their conditions of parole more than once?

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 137, which would strengthen penalties for knowingly making threats against schools, school activities, students, or school employees. The author said the bill responds to repeated false threats that disrupt schools, frighten families, and divert law enforcement, and it adds education and parental acknowledgment requirements. Members discussed possible juvenile consequences such as public service or physical work at schools, and the bill drew support from law enforcement, district attorneys, and Catholic bishops. It was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 321 followed, addressing Louisiana’s Safe Harbor law by expressly exempting minors from prostitution offenses and treating them as trafficking victims rather than offenders. The author, clergy, trafficking advocates, and a survivor testified that children involved in commercial sex are typically coerced, groomed, or controlled by traffickers, often family members or caregivers, and should receive protection and services instead of arrest. Witnesses described statewide advocacy and crisis-response services created in 2022, and committee members asked about prosecution of perpetrators and the prevalence of trafficking in rural areas. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then approved House Bill 1246, a response to a fatal drunk-driving crash involving Jada Bright, which would allow law enforcement to keep intoxicated offenders in jail if they are not safe to release. An amendment was adopted to clean up the language, and the bill was reported favorably. House Bill 1104, creating a misdemeanor for possession of motor vehicle key-programming or emulating devices used to steal cars, also passed favorably with support from prosecutors and police. House Bill 552, a cleanup measure replacing references to intoxication with impairment in prior drug-related statutes, was reported favorably as well. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 310, which would require random reassignment when a defendant waives a jury trial in districts with more than two judges, unless the prosecutor agrees otherwise. Supporters said it would prevent judge shopping and address concerns about unusually high acquittal rates before particular judges, while opponents argued it raises due process concerns and effectively lets prosecutors choose the judge. Despite the opposition, the bill was reported favorably. The last major item was House Bill 1107, dealing with post-conviction death penalty cases involving claims of intellectual disability; the bill would set a 75 IQ threshold and create procedures for Atkins claims. Supporters said it would bring finality to long-pending capital cases and follow U.S. Supreme Court guidance, while opponents argued it would be unconstitutional under Atkins, Moore, and Hall because intellectual disability cannot be reduced to a single number. After extensive testimony and debate over amendments, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably.

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• penalties for non-compliance, or furthermore whether business can face private lawsuits for alleged violations
• Trade Practices Act, where any remedy would be addressed by the courts, even a perceived technical violation
• , which is the ethical review of a trial, so that we are fast because in the pharmaceutical world, speed
• are guilty of a misdemeanor offense upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $500 for each violation
• are guilty of a misdemeanor offense, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $500 for each violation

Summary: The committee took up several House measures. HCR 66, as amended, asked Louisiana Economic Development and the Governor’s Office of Rural Development to study rural parish assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities, and it was moved forward without objection. HB 387, a clarification to allow the fire marshal’s office to review architectural and engineering plans equally, also passed favorably without objection. HB 1223, which would have LED promote Louisiana’s clinical trial capacity and adjust internal review board processes, was amended and moved favorably. HB 950, aimed at helping older adults recognize and avoid fraud through materials and resources from the Office of Elderly Affairs, was reported favorably. HB 975, a routine measure to recreate the Public Service Commission, was also reported favorably. HB 1186, which would create a more uniform statewide building code and licensing system for inspectors, was amended and moved favorably. HB 1222, described as a Grocery Initiative Act to let LED identify ways to address food deserts and food insecurity, was introduced near the end of the meeting. The most extensive debate centered on HB 617, a consumer transparency bill requiring mandatory fees to be included in upfront pricing. The author said the bill was intended to curb hidden fees and help consumers compare prices, with examples such as hotel resort fees and automatic restaurant service charges. Supporters argued it would improve transparency, while opponents from grocery, restaurant, hotel, housing, retail, and business groups said the bill was too broad, vague about terms like “total price,” unclear on enforcement and penalties, and could create compliance burdens and litigation risk, especially for small businesses. Housing advocates opposed the bill’s housing carve-out, arguing it could weaken renters’ ability to bring unfair-practice claims. Senator Morris moved to defer HB 617, and the committee agreed without objection. The committee also heard lengthy testimony on HB 797, which would create a Bayou Gold certification for certain transactional gold vendors that meet state-defined standards such as segregation, insurance, and nearby storage. The sponsor said the goal was to give consumers confidence and encourage vendors to keep gold closer to Louisiana, while critics argued the program would amount to a state endorsement of private companies, create misleading consumer impressions, and expose the state to confusion or liability. The bill drew opposition from the Sound Money Defense League and others, but the committee ultimately reported HB 797 favorably, with the understanding it still had to go to Finance. HB 1228, a hearing-aid cleanup bill updating definitions, contracts, testing periods, and licensing rules, was also moved favorably without objection.

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• Very grounded but yet a high-speed, low-drag lawyer, and I think to myself, this guy's gonna be special
• What probable cause do we have to find out or to go and then open someone's mail, so to speak, and violate
• There are consequences to violating the Ten Commandments.
• There are consequences for violating our purpose given to us by our creator.
• I will stop short of sin and violating the constitution. That's it.

Bills: HB1168

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