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• I'm the Special Counsel for Criminal Practice and Policy with the King County Department of Public Defense
• each case would consider: the input, of course, of the victim, obviously of the prosecutor, of the defense
• each case would consider the input, of course, of the victim, obviously of the prosecutor, of the defense
• I am probably a rare defense attorney in that I think supervision can be really, really helpful for my
• The commission also conducted a survey of judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys to better understand

Summary: The House Community Safety Committee met on January 29, 2026, and announced it would not hold executive session that day because of the large number of public hearing sign-ups; those executive sessions were pushed to the following Monday. The committee first heard House Bill 2558, relating to the mental health sentencing alternative (MHSA). Staff explained that the bill narrows eligibility to people diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, adds restrictions for certain domestic violence and prior violent offense cases, requires more detailed DOC reports, lengthens some community custody terms, mandates regular progress hearings, and shifts assessment work to contracted providers. The sponsor said the bill is intended to refocus the program on people whose offenses are tied to serious mental illness and to reduce misuse in domestic violence and other violent cases. No public testimony was taken on HB 2558 that day, and the hearing was held open for later testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 2217, which would replace the current first-time offender waiver with a pretrial deferral option and a suspended sentence option for eligible first-time felony defendants. Supporters, including public defense, immigration advocates, judges, economists, and the Sentencing Guidelines Commission, argued the bill would create a meaningful rehabilitation pathway, reduce recidivism, improve employment outcomes, and avoid the long-term harm of an immediate felony conviction. They also said the deferred-adjudication structure could help immigrants avoid immigration consequences and would better incentivize restitution and compliance. Opponents, including sheriffs, prosecutors, and victim advocates, raised concerns about expanding eligibility to offenses such as assault 2 and robbery 2, the meaning of “violent offense,” the possibility of judicial diversion without prosecutor consent, and the impact on victims and public safety. After testimony, the sponsor said she would remove the bill’s strong presumption in favor of relief, and the committee closed the public hearing on HB 2217. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2641, the “ICE Out Act of 2026,” which would bar Washington law enforcement agencies from hiring people who were sworn ICE officers after January 20, 2025, with the restriction applying prospectively beginning October 1, 2026. The sponsor said the bill was meant to protect communities and prevent hiring officers associated with federal immigration enforcement practices she described as harmful. The committee then heard House Bill 2648, which would require state and local officers who encounter suspected ICE employees conducting immigration enforcement to activate body and dash cameras, report the encounter, and document it, while providing state indemnification for officers acting in good faith. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency and protect communities and officers; the Washington State Patrol said many of the practices already align with its policies. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs expressed concerns about added reporting requirements, possible effects on federal-local cooperation, and asked for changes to soften mandatory language and strengthen indemnification. The committee ended the hearing without further testimony and adjourned, noting executive sessions on about a dozen bills would occur the following week.

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• have some common vulnerabilities, the consequences if those vulnerabilities materialize, and the defenses
• that we currently have in place to control, mitigate, or eliminate that risk. risk in terms of defenses
• We may need to use AI to strengthen our defenses, so it's a very interesting balancing act.
• understanding, most of the states, because I interact with my counterparts in other states, take a very defensive
• So we have to keep a defensive posture but also be ready to make some offensive postures as well.

Committee: House Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

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• The House Permanent Standing Subcommittee on Defense and Veterans Affairs will now come to order.
• of a long-term aerobatic box registered with the FAA and designated for use by the Department of Defense
• To aerobatic training by a person who contracts with the US Department of Defense for aviation services
• maintain safety and the integrity of certain aerobatic boxes that have contracts with the Department of Defense
• Also, we received information from the Department of Defense for veterans that, that want to have their

Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

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• I also want to point out that Environmental Defense Fund supports the bill. And obviously, V.
• I also want to point out that Environmental Defense Fund supports the bill. And obviously, V.
• a list of organizations, if you'll bear with me for a moment, including 350 Humboldt, Brightline Defense
• of a list of organizations, if you'll bear with me for a moment, including 350 Humbold, Brightline Defense
• , Californians for Disability Rights, the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice, Defense

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on grid reliability, affordability, clean energy infrastructure, and industrial decarbonization. AB 222, by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, would require more data reporting on data centers and aim to prevent ratepayers from bearing related grid costs; supporters said better information is needed to plan for rapidly growing electricity demand from AI and data centers, while opponents warned about privacy, security, trade-secret, and cost-shifting concerns. The bill passed the committee on a 13-4 vote, with the roll left open for absent members. AB 941, by Assemblymember Bonta, would impose a 270-day timeline for CPUC review of priority transmission projects to speed clean-energy infrastructure buildout. Supporters argued that transmission delays are slowing California’s climate goals and raising costs, while opponents raised concerns about CEQA process, staffing, and prioritization. The bill passed 15-0. AB 1191, by Assemblymember Tangipa, would make existing large hydroelectric facilities eligible for the Renewable Portfolio Standard; supporters framed it as a way to lower rates and ease affordability pressures, while opponents said it would undermine the purpose of the RPS by substituting existing resources for new renewable development. That bill failed on a 4-11 vote. AB 1280, by Assemblymember Garcia, would expand state grant programs to support thermal energy storage projects for industrial decarbonization. Supporters said it would help modernize manufacturing, cut pollution in disadvantaged communities, and preserve jobs, with broad support from environmental and clean manufacturing groups and no opposition testimony. The bill passed 17-0. AB 1117, by Assemblymember Schultz, would require the CPUC to offer optional dynamic electricity rate tariffs for customers to shift usage away from peak periods; supporters said it could lower bills and improve grid efficiency, while utilities said they were not opposed to the concept but wanted more flexibility and time in the regulatory process. That bill passed 14-0. The committee also approved its consent calendar and other noncontroversial items, with several measures moving forward unanimously.

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• This compact is a priority item of the Department of Defense.
• Uh, in Texas, the compact was created through a cooperative agreement between the Department of Defense
• And because of 11, we have significant defense industries that are located.
• It's either, did you support Department of Defense. Compact requests or did you not? Yes or no?
• you consider All that we have in Texas and our focus to serve this nation and the larger national defense

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

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• imagine having worked for the FBI all your life, taken an oath that you're ready to give your life in defense
• our intelligence community. of each one have sent powerful signals that they are shutting down our defenses
• During a different hostage rescue mission, former Defense Secretary Mark Esper and said Kash Patel lied
• he has served as a federal prosecutor and a public defender and a chief a staffer the Secretary of Defense
• And when he's confronted with this during the committee, he gives us the novel defense, we doesn't include

Bills: SB331

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• </c><03:55:44.040><c> off</c> year 2025 National Defense off year 2025 National Defense off authorization
• My bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to update the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
• My bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to update the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
• The Secretary of Defense to update the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to require the
• act these Defense authorization act these constraints<04:07:01.479><c> recognize</c><04:07:02.040><c

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• In addition, the Safer Skies Act, which is part of the National Defense Authorization Act, provides new
• The Safer Skies Act, which is part of the National Defense Authorization Act, provides new authority
• You're not going to hear a prosecutor very often say this, but investment in our defense counsel would
• And you think if you had defense representation pre-grand jury that a lot of those... ...defense representation
• As you were saying, I'm thinking we're playing defense, trying to stop the bad guys, but the offense

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• They arose from lots of concerns tied to safety, crime, hunting, communal defense, and slavery.
• "Usually necessary for self-defense. Madam President, have you ever been in a gunfight?"
• But the FBI believes there could be between half a million and two million self-defense uses a year —
• Are you looking for self-defense or are you looking to go hunt big game or a little game?
• These are citizens who are trusted by this nation with its defense.

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, offered an invocation, and handled several announcements and courtesy motions, including excusing some members and relaxing the dress code. The chamber then adopted committee reports on several bills, including Senate Bill 50, Senate Bill 30, and Senate Bill 43. It then moved to third reading of Senate Judiciary Committee substitute for Senate Bill 17, the “Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act.” SB 17 was read at length and explained by Senator O’Malley and co-sponsor Senator Bergman as a gun crime prevention measure aimed at dealer security, employee training, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, inspections, and a ban on future dealer sales or transfers of certain firearms and accessories, including high-capacity magazines, .50-caliber rifles and cartridges, gas-operated semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines, and machine guns. Supporters argued the bill targets the retail-to-criminal pipeline, improves accountability, and would help reduce gun trafficking and violence. Opponents argued it infringes on constitutional rights, would not stop criminals from obtaining guns, and would burden law-abiding citizens and dealers. The chamber then debated Floor Amendment No. 1 by Senator Brantley, which would have struck Section 7, the portion banning certain weapons and devices. Supporters of the amendment said Section 7 was the most constitutionally vulnerable part of the bill and would likely be litigated, while opponents said the section was central to the bill’s purpose and consistent with Second Amendment case law. The amendment failed on a roll call vote, 15-22. A second amendment by Senator Block, which would have exempted certain under-21 employees from the bill’s age restriction if they were military members, veterans, or had completed hunter safety or 4-H programs, was then taken up and debated, with supporters emphasizing military training and youth firearms education as evidence of responsibility.

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• Members AB 372 would provide funding for wildfire defense and protection and high fire risk and very
• Assembly Bill 690 bans fee and per case contracts for indigent defense services, thereby ensuring that
• defense attorneys are fairly compensated based on the actual work that they perform.
• We all know that the current public defense system in California is severely underfunded and creates
• Oklahoma, South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Wyoming allow for an affirmative defense for survivors.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Thank you, Madam national defense. Thank you, Madam President. President. President.
• Defense-related materials have historically been a major source of PFAS contamination nationwide.
• </c><05:42:53.920><c> Defense</c><05:42:54.480><c> related</c> are not minor uses.
• Defense related are not minor uses.
• </c> In fact, it was Department of Defense In fact, it was Department of Defense PAS<05:43:05.040><c>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Look what's going on across the hallway: Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth has been credibly
• </c> across the hallway Secretary of Defense across the hallway Secretary of Defense Nomine<00:41:21.480
• The victim was attacked by her abuser, and she fought back in self-defense.
• The police write a report describing how the victim hit her abuser in self-defense.
• That so-called admission in the police report that she responded in self-defense to hit her abuser is

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• of those who risk their lives in defense of our<02:51:27.279><c> freedoms.
• </c> rights education and defense fund. rights education and defense fund.
• </c> defense of freedom. defense of freedom. the<04:23:05.279><c> type</c><04:23:05.520><c> sacrifice
• Um, we're also looking at potentially a trillion-and-a-half-dollar defense budget increase.
• </c><04:53:35.680><c> budget</c> trillion half dollar defense budget trillion half dollar defense budget

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• funds from that program, it required that you have been in the system, so to speak, doing immigration defense
• With me to testify and support today is Jackie Gonzalez, co-executive director of Immigrant Defense Advocates
• My name is Jackie Gonzalez, co-ED of Immigrant Defense Advocates, and I’m here to urge the state to continue
• to help pitch this fellowship, the first state-sponsored program of its kind to increase removal defense
• At its core, it was a very simple premise: access to due process and quality legal defense should not

Committee: Senate Human Services

Summary: The committee adopted the consent calendar and then heard several bills on child care, aging, child welfare, food access, and youth services. SB 1200 by Sen. Menjivar would redefine infant and toddler age categories in child care licensing to allow providers to serve children beginning at 18 months in the toddler category, with supporters saying it would increase capacity and help family child care businesses stay open; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 971 by Sen. Choi would authorize counties to offer optional adult education and technology training programs for adults 55 and older through local partnerships; supporters said it would reduce isolation and improve digital literacy, and it passed 4-0 to the floor. SB 1234 by Sen. Alvarado-Gil would require fentanyl to be included in court-ordered drug testing in dependency cases, with testimony from an angel family and law enforcement about child deaths and exposure risks; it passed 4-0 to the floor. The committee also heard SB 1109 by Sen. Alvarado-Gil, which would require additional state review for short-term residential therapeutic programs in very small rural counties or facilities with repeated serious citations. The author and county officials from Alpine County argued that rural counties lack the hospitals, schools, and 24-hour emergency response needed to safely support these placements, while providers opposed the bill as overly broad and potentially destabilizing to STRTP capacity. After the author accepted committee amendments, members voted 4-0 to send the bill to Appropriations as amended. SB 961 by Sen. Ashby would require students applying for financial aid to be notified that they may also be eligible for CalFresh; student and advocacy witnesses described widespread food insecurity on campuses, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1099 by Sen. Gomez Reyes, which clarifies local governments’ authority to provide state or local public benefits to all residents under PRWORA-related exemptions; supporters said it would reduce legal uncertainty for local safety-net services, and the bill was voted 2-0 with the remaining members absent, leaving it on call. SB 1190 by Sen. Grove would create a licensing and regulatory framework for youth transport companies that move minors to out-of-state residential facilities; survivors testified about traumatic transports, supporters called for basic guardrails, and the bill passed 4-0 to Public Safety. Finally, SB 1325 by Sen. Jones would create a narrow pathway for Feeding San Diego to participate in CalFood, with supporters saying it would expand hunger relief in San Diego County and opponents warning it could divert limited food bank resources; the discussion focused on broader funding concerns, and no final vote was recorded in the excerpt.

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• funds from that program, it required that you have been in the system, so to speak, doing immigration defense
• With me to testify and support today is Jackie Gonzalez, co-executive director of Immigrant Defense Advocates
• My name is Jackie Gonzalez, co-ED of Immigrant Defense Advocates, and I'm here to urge the state to continue
• to help pitch this fellowship, the first state-sponsored program of its kind to increase removal defense
• Access to due process and quality legal defense should not depend on income or zip code.

Summary: The committee first adopted a 4-0 consent calendar for SB 1345, SB 1410, and SB 1421. It then heard SB 1200 on child care, which would redefine infant and toddler age categories so providers could count 18- to 24-month-olds as toddlers without changing ratios. The author and family child care providers said the bill would better reflect child development, improve reimbursement, increase capacity, and help keep family child care businesses open; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee next approved SB 971, a permissive framework for counties to offer senior education and technology training through local public health systems and community partners. Supporters said it would help older adults with digital literacy, fraud awareness, health, and social connection, while remaining optional and locally tailored. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 4-0 to the floor. The committee also passed SB 1234, which requires fentanyl to be included in court-ordered drug testing in dependency cases when drug testing is already ordered. The author, an angel family member, and a sheriff’s office witness described child deaths and fentanyl exposure risks; the bill passed 4-0 to the floor. SB 1109, dealing with oversight of short-term residential therapeutic programs in small rural counties, drew substantial testimony. Supporters from Alpine County argued that two facilities there strain local emergency response and that annual review should be triggered by repeated serious citations or placement in counties lacking basic infrastructure. Opponents said the bill was too broad and could destabilize needed placement capacity. After discussion, the author accepted committee amendments, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations as amended. The committee also passed SB 961, which would notify financial aid applicants that they may be eligible for CalFresh; students and advocates said it would reduce food insecurity and improve college success, with no opposition, and it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. Later, SB 1099, clarifying local governments’ authority to provide state or local public benefits to all residents under federal PRWORA exemptions, was heard and supported by local government attorneys; it was held on call after a 2-0 roll. SB 1190, creating licensing and safety rules for youth transport companies used in out-of-state residential placements, was supported by survivors and advocacy groups, with some support-if-amended testimony; it passed 4-0 to the Public Safety Committee. Finally, SB 1325, a narrow San Diego County measure to allow Feeding San Diego to participate in Cal Food under specific conditions, drew support from the author and Feeding San Diego but opposition from the California Association of Food Banks, which argued it would shift limited resources and add administrative burden. The transcript ends during committee discussion on SB 1325, before a final vote is shown.

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• -52 bombers and our nuclear command systems, it is believed that these actors were assessing our defensive
• I met Colonel Waller last year when he briefed our committee on Homeland Defense about these particular
• Air Force in the Joint Electromagnetic Defense Task Force, and one of the chief concerns of that joint
• task force... ...magnetic defense task force.
• He worked in, I'm going to miss say where he worked, but I know he worked for the Department of Defense

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Summary: The committee began by deferring six bills en bloc, then took up House Bill 1103, which would exempt certain industrial facility construction or improvement projects—especially aerospace-related facilities—from some local permitting requirements. Supporters said the goal was to reduce red tape and help Louisiana compete with states like Texas and Florida for aerospace investment, while members raised concerns about safety, home rule authority, and whether fewer permits could reduce oversight. The bill was reported favorably. Members then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 1212, which would require utilities to assess large electric transformers for vulnerability to electromagnetic threats and report findings to GOSEP, with a public version of the report. The sponsor and a retired Marine officer argued the bill was a limited “scoping” measure to identify vulnerabilities to solar storms or EMP attacks and estimate hardening costs; they said the current federal standard is too low and that protection technology exists. Committee members and utility representatives questioned whether the bill duplicated existing federal/NERC requirements, whether the information could create security risks if disclosed, whether the PSC had already studied the issue, and whether the costs would be passed to ratepayers. The PSC said it had previously opened a docket and studied EMP/physical security issues but never issued a final recommendation. After discussion, the sponsor agreed to defer the bill, and the committee deferred HB 1212. The committee then reported several technical or narrower bills favorably: House Bill 241 updated bank records disclosure citations and replaced a reference to the defunct Office of Thrift Supervision with the CFPB; House Bill 1091 shifted local fire departments to direct reporting into the federal emergency response system; and House Bill 1027 extended existing liability protection for real estate agents to licensed appraisers regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detector compliance in one- and two-family homes. Finally, House Bill 1096, dealing with electrical cooperative bylaws and board authority versus member approval, was introduced with testimony from cooperative representatives explaining it was intended to restore member control or allow cooperatives to opt out of the 2012 change that had expanded board authority. The transcript cuts off before final action on HB 1096.

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• copy of videotape statements of protected persons, generally children, in forensic interviews, to defense
• And Madam Chair, I'll also submit that I spoke to the Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
• They can get it from the criminal defense bar, or whoever that lawyer may be, but to ask under our public
• Dennis was speaking in opposition from Gianna Wheat, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Gianna Wheat with Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, present in support, not wishing

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee first handled several criminal justice bills related to evidence, juror privacy, probation, and sex offender supervision. HB 95, by Rep. Lecombe, updates an older statute to allow electronic access to videotaped forensic interviews of protected persons for prosecutors, defense counsel, courts, and other authorized persons; it was reported favorably. HB 55, by Rep. Villio, prohibits public disclosure of juror identifying information such as names, addresses, and contact information; after testimony from District Attorney Tony Clayton about juror harassment and intimidation, the committee adopted a small amendment removing outdated language and reported the bill favorably with amendments. HB 125, by Rep. Horton, revises supervised release for certain sex offenders to address jurisdiction and notification issues, especially when violations occur outside Louisiana; after testimony from DOC and probation and parole officials and a witness describing victim-protection monitoring, it was reported favorably with amendments. HB 158, also by Rep. Horton, increases the maximum custodial treatment period for technical probation violations from 90 to 180 days, but witnesses raised concerns that the language was too broad and could impose extra jail time beyond treatment; the author agreed to work on clarifying language before floor debate, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 169, by Rep. Horton, makes probationers or parolees responsible for extradition costs if they are able to pay, and it was reported favorably. The committee then considered HB 133, by Rep. Newell, which strengthens penalties and treatment requirements for battery of a school teacher and related offenses. A large amendment package was adopted to add aggravated battery and second-degree battery involving students or school employees, define terms, require counseling and evaluations in certain juvenile cases, and adjust juvenile disposition provisions. Teachers and supporters testified about assaults in schools and the need to protect educators, while district attorneys warned that some of the amended language—especially the shift to “serious bodily injury” and some definitional changes—could make prosecutions harder or create unintended constitutional issues. Rep. Newell agreed to continue working with prosecutors to tighten the language before the bill reaches the floor, and HB 133 was reported favorably as amended. Later, the committee heard HB 821 by Rep. McFarland, which moves the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools from GOSEP to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement; the change was described as largely administrative and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also took up HB 399 by Rep. Zerang, which extends the terminally ill/incapacitated inmate release window from 60 to 120 days. Secretary Gary Westcott and DOC officials explained that the program is tightly vetted, applies to inmates who are truly at end of life, and includes victim notification and maximum supervision; supporters, including medical and faith-based witnesses, emphasized dignity, hospice care, and the practical need for more time to complete release planning. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, HB 296 by Rep. Knox repeals the inactive Reentry Advisory Council and the Offender Rehabilitation Workforce Development Act, and HB 168 by Rep. Freiburg creates a transitional reentry program for female parolees within six months of release; both were presented as public-safety and reentry measures, with strong support from reentry advocates, business groups, and faith-based organizations, and both were reported favorably.

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• copy of videotape statements of protected persons, generally children, in forensic interviews, to defense
• And Madam Chair, I'll also submit that I spoke to the Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
• They can get it from the criminal defense bar, or whoever that lawyer may be, but under our public records
• Dennis was speaking in opposition from Gianna Wheat, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• We do have one red card." "...one red card from Gina Wheat, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense

Bills: HB54 , HB55 , HB125 , HB133 , HB158 , HB161 , HB168 , HB169 , HB191 , HB245 , HB280 , HB296 , HB399 , HB821 , HB995

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Keywords: parole, rehabilitation, mental health, substance abuse, criminal justice reform, alternative sentencing, juror confidentiality, public records, criminal procedure, privacy, court disclosure, sex offender, sex offense, child predator, registry, registration, notification, supervised release, probation and parole, juvenile offender

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• House Bill 679 by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee, an act relating to defense of self
• public assemblies on roads, amending Section 20-202A, Idaho Code, to revise a provision regarding defense
• To provide for actions by the Attorney General; to provide for violations; to provide for defenses; to
• , providing legislative intent, repealing Section 19-5908, Idaho Code, relating to capital crimes defense
• , providing legislative intent, repealing Section 19-5908, Idaho Code, relating to capital crimes defense

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and then held a memorial program honoring former Idaho legislators and public servants, including tributes to Frank Brunel, Jeannie Givens, Carl Shirtliff, Wendy Ungrich Kachetti, Ron Vieselmeyer, and Gail Wilde. Speakers highlighted their careers, community service, family lives, and contributions to Idaho, and the chamber observed the memorial with music and remarks about public service and legacy. After the memorial, the House received messages from the Senate and reported several committee actions. Committee reports moved a number of bills and resolutions to calendars or other committees, and the House introduced a large slate of new bills covering state budget/logo restrictions, elections, telecommunications, broadband, water, fish and game, trapping, self-defense and public assemblies on roads, child abuse interview recording, criminal procedure, parental rights, sex offender residency, sheriff reimbursement, masking during crimes, bribery and nepotism, artificial intelligence procurement, airbags, administrative subpoenas, attorney general duties, child protection, election interference, voting rights, divorce and custody attorney fees, unauthorized employment, rental application fees, commercial code changes, professional licensing, land use, building codes, land division, HOA dissolution, programmable money, school start dates, civics education, and health insurance cost-sharing. The House then took up third-reading votes on three bills. House Bill 576, concerning the Idaho Consumer Asset Recovery Fund and limiting coverage to Idaho residents or former Idaho residents at the time of purchase, passed 53-14. House Bill 577, which removes the requirement to replace license plates every 10 years so long as they remain legible and readable, passed 66-1. House Bill 632, expanding whistleblower protections and setting a timeline for legislative information requests, passed 68-0. House Bill 607, dealing with separate restroom, shower, and locker room access in government buildings and public accommodations, generated extended debate over privacy, safety, enforcement, and business costs, but no final vote was reached in the portion provided.

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• We have defensible space, and it's a different situation.
• We're going to set up two more remote panels, starting with Kat Kelly from the Animal Legal Defense Fund
• My name is Kat Kelly, and I am here on behalf of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
• Great from Port Ludlow, Kat Kelly from the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and Dizzy Bach from Sailor Sea
• I am here on behalf of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and I urge you to reconsider your support and instead

Bills: HB2131 , HB2221 , HJM4009 , HB2619

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: sea lion, predation control, salmon preservation, fishing industry, voluntary donations, ungulate, wildlife conservation, ecosystem management, population sustainability, environmental impact, wildfire, federal response, community protection, natural resources, firefighter safety, agriculture, regulations, farming, compliance, economic impact