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• House File 689 strengthens enforcement efforts and ensures workers receive fair compensation.
• Where I work, we do administrative subpoenas; we send it in.
• The county I work in, law enforcement, does the administrative subpoenas, and I don't know if this would
• So this bill doesn't mean that law enforcement would not be doing it.
• subpoena has been administered to fight the subpoena.

Bills: HF2233 , HF1999 , HF1995 , HF1614 , HF2781 , HF1775 , HF1316 , HF2127 , HF2521 , HF689 , HF2380 , HF1273

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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• </c><00:52:17.599><c> in</c><00:52:17.760><c> the</c> issuance of subpoenas in the issuance of subpoenas
• </c> find everybody else could be subpoenaed. find everybody else could be subpoenaed.
• ,</c><01:03:42.799><c> you</c> person asking for the subpoena, you person asking for the subpoena, you
• </c> sure you understand that with subpoena sure you understand that with subpoena power,<01:04:51.760

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• And that enforcement gap actually hurts workers, undercuts honest contractors, and costs taxpayers lost
• :35.519><c> hurts</c> that enforcement gap actually hurts that enforcement gap actually hurts workers
• I'm a deputy director with the Department of Law Enforcement.
• I'm a deputy director with the Department of Law Enforcement.
• leadership service. statewide law enforcement leadership statewide law enforcement leadership roles<

Bills: SB2141 , SB2593 , SB2824 , SB2135 , SB2115

Committee: House Labor

Keywords: retirement, law enforcement, pension, public safety, employee contributions, Law Enforcement Standards Board, LESB, civil service exemption, collective bargaining exemption, law enforcement certification, police standards, law enforcement training, officer certification, training and curriculum coordinator, lead investigative agent, administrative manager, administrator, Hawaii HRS 76-16, Hawaii HRS 139-3, personnel exemption

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• The second provision that we object to is the two-tiered enforcement of the skilled and trained workforce
• The two-tiered enforcement of the skilled and trained workforce mandate that Mr. Fuentes discussed.
• The DLSE is not involved in any of those enforcement activities.
• It's a subpoena, which is the formal court order. Yes.
• , what are the requirements for a subpoena to be issued?

Committee: Senate Education

Bills: HB415 , HB419 , SB219 , SB170 , HB415 , HB419 , SB219 , SB170

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: police abuse registry, law enforcement registry, officer assault, assault on police, resisting arrest, battery on law enforcement, law enforcement injury fund, Back the Blue Act, Attorney General, clemency, pardon, commutation, rehabilitation costs, medical costs, public safety, criminal records, background checks, registry removal fee, privacy, due process

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• support the enforcement of federal immigration laws. 287(g) program and support the enforcement of federal
• This requires state and local law enforcement agencies to train officers on immigration enforcement and
• Law enforcement and immigration enforcement have different goals.
• Train their officers to be members of ICE and enforce federal law that they should not be enforcing because
• who actually has it, I think the choice of law enforcement and all of those who serve us in law enforcement

Bills: SB1047 , SB1365 , SB1474 , SB1618 , SB1620

Committee: Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Keywords: National Guard, active duty, combat, Arizona, declaration of war, state law, military service, property tax, exemptions, veterans, disabilities, widows and widowers, Arizona Revised Statutes, immigration enforcement, local law enforcement, federal cooperation, law enforcement training, public safety, telecommunications, utility relocation

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• the legislature with subpoena power.
• I think it's a lot easier to cooperate and provide information than it is to receive a subpoena.
• the legislature with subpoena power.
• Negotiations and contract development should result in a contract that is clear and enforceable.
• The enforcement should be part of the beginning of this.

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight

Summary: The committee met to discuss MassDOT’s unsuccessful service plaza procurement, with Chair Montigny opening by stressing the committee’s investigative role, its refusal to take lobbyist calls or meetings, and its willingness to use subpoena power if needed. He said the committee was focused on understanding how the bid process unfolded, why the selected bid was far above the low bid, why the Capital Programs Committee did not vote on the matter, and what ex parte communications occurred. He also framed the issue as broader than one contract, criticizing procurement practices generally and noting future hearings on quasi-public entities and the Convention Center. Commonwealth Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro testified that his office would issue an investigatory letter on the service plaza procurement in the coming weeks. He said the procurement was a major one—18 locations, nearly $1 billion in value, and a 35-year term—and that his office had reviewed the process, its design, and execution. Shapiro emphasized that the OIG looks beyond fraud to the totality of a procurement and contract management, and he outlined best practices for large public procurements: clear planning, transparent solicitation terms, defined evaluation criteria and weights, limited and explicit non-negotiable terms, conflict-of-interest controls, and strong contract management after award. He said the Commonwealth was fortunate the procurement was canceled because a contract of that size and duration should mitigate risk factors. Committee members then pressed Shapiro on broader procurement reform, including how to handle subjective criteria versus objective price comparisons, how to prevent ex parte communications, whether selection committees should be treated as public bodies subject to open meeting and records laws, and whether agencies should use outside experts or dedicated staff for major negotiations. Shapiro responded generally that agencies must define objectives and scoring before bids are opened, use forms that allow apples-to-apples comparisons, ensure boards understand their oversight duties, and think about enforcement and contract management from the start. The hearing ended with the chair saying the committee would continue its work and would hear from the Secretary of Transportation at a later date; the meeting adjourned at 4:12.

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• When their information is subpoenaed. We urge you to pass. Thank you. All right, we'll go online.
• Unless your wife has authority to issue a subpoena for some...
• Unfortunately, one that we have seen weaponized is the law enforcement exception, where law enforcement
• Unfortunately, one that we have seen weaponized is the law enforcement exception, where boring law enforcement
• HB 292 codifies into state law federal protections that are not being enforced.

Bills: HB195 , HB279 , SB30 , HB234 , HB292 , SB100 , SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264

Committee: House House Judiciary

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 195, which would protect the personal assets of certain health care providers from collection in medical malpractice judgments. Supporters said the bill would help recruit and retain physicians, especially in high-liability fields like obstetrics, while opponents argued broader malpractice reform should focus on insurance and legal representation. Members discussed whether the bill’s definition of “independent provider” matched existing law, and the committee adopted a friendly amendment to add osteopathic physician. HB 195 then passed on a 9-0 vote. The committee then heard House Bill 279, a health care privacy and safety measure for reproductive and gender-affirming care. The sponsor said it would strengthen protections for sensitive health information, limit geofencing around clinics, allow providers to keep personal addresses confidential, and remove provider names from medication abortion packaging. Supporters framed it as a privacy and safety bill; opponents said it would weaken parental access, create confusion for emergency physicians, and shield abortion access. After extensive questions about HIPAA, emergency care, and data collection, the bill passed 6-3. Senate Bill 30, which would repeal the requirement that induced abortions be reported to the state registrar, drew similar testimony. The sponsor and supporters argued the reporting requirement is outdated, medically unnecessary, and exposes providers to surveillance and possible out-of-state targeting; opponents said the data supports transparency and public health oversight. Members questioned what data would be lost and how the state currently uses the reports. SB 30 passed 6-3. The committee also heard House Bill 234 on fentanyl definitions, with law enforcement and business groups supporting clearer criminal penalties; members and the sponsor worked through possible amendment language to better align the bill with existing controlled-substance definitions, and the discussion was continued for a revised draft. Finally, House Bill 292, the New Mexico Prison Rape Elimination Act, received broad support from advocacy groups and passed the committee substitute 7-0.

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• Um, also gives the ability where a law enforcement officer, because he's a sworn law enforcement officer
• </c> because he's a sworn law enforcement because he's a sworn law enforcement officer,<00:11:06.200>
• </c> about they're a sworn law enforcement about they're a sworn law enforcement officer.<00:16:50.040
• don't subpoena don't I don't subpoena I don't subpoena magistrates<00:23:44.440><c> cuz</c><00:23:44.600

Committee: House Judiciary

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• Steel, we would like a subpoena for medical records or cell phone records."
• At that point in time, I have to go out, prepare a subpoena, and then issue that subpoena.
• 08.399><c> for</c><00:15:09.519><c> medical</c> would like a subpoena for medical would like a subpoena
• </c> a subpoena and then issue that subpoena. a subpoena and then issue that subpoena.

Committee: House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

• The second provision that we object to is the two-tiered enforcement of the skilled and trained workforce
• The DLSE is not involved in any of those enforcement activities.
• It's a subpoena, which is the formal court order. It's a subpoena, which is a formal court order.
• , what are the requirements for a subpoena to be issued?
• As these subpoenas are going through, I just want to make sure that, you know, as you carry...

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The committee heard several education-related bills. SB 1154 would allow community college districts to use best-value procurement for public works projects over $1 million. The author and community college supporters argued it would give colleges flexibility similar to K-12, UC, and CSU and help avoid delays and costly change orders. Contractors and electrical subcontractors opposed the bill, saying its skilled-and-trained workforce requirement and safety provisions would narrow competition and disadvantage small and nonunion firms. The bill passed the committee on a due-pass vote and was placed on call. SB 1347 would clarify that stock albuterol may be stocked in all public schools, including preschool programs. The author and a physician testified that the bill would remove confusion in existing law and improve access to emergency asthma medication for students. School nurses, respiratory care advocates, and small school districts supported the measure, and there was no opposition. The bill passed unanimously on a due-pass to the floor vote and was placed on call. SB 1222 would create a pilot program to designate a lead county office to help regions struggling with career technical education implementation. Supporters said many students remain disconnected from school and work and that the bill would spread proven regional CTE practices. Some committee members questioned whether another pilot was needed, arguing existing CTE programs need more funding and fewer new structures, while the author and sponsor said the bill would build regional capacity and share successful models. The bill passed to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call. SB 1378 would create a California Excellence in Service Learning Designation Program to recognize schools and districts with strong service-learning programs. Supporters said it would validate existing work and encourage civic engagement, while one member raised concerns about adding more designations and workload for schools. The bill passed as amended to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call. SB 1048 would create a Seal of Climate Literacy for high school students demonstrating climate science knowledge through coursework and hands-on learning. Supporters, including the Department of Education and climate education groups, said it would align students with growing clean-energy careers; some members cautioned against adding more curriculum-related seals and noted equity and implementation concerns. The bill passed to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call. Later, SB 1101, the Higher Education Data Sharing Transparency Act, was presented. It would require CSU, community colleges, independent colleges, and request UC to notify students, faculty, and staff when their personal information is shared with federal agencies such as the Office for Civil Rights, and to limit disclosure to what is legally required. Supporters said recent federal investigations and subpoenas have created fear and a lack of transparency on campuses. Committee discussion focused on subpoena authority, constitutional limits, and whether notice should be required; one member said she would abstain because of legal concerns, while another said the bill would continue to be examined in the next committee. The transcript ends during discussion of SB 1101 before a final vote is recorded.

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• Very briefly, administrative subpoena.
• c><00:14:08.639><c> be</c> administrative subpoena can typically be administrative subpoena can typically
• So, I and law enforcement reimbursement.
• </c><00:21:48.320><c> agencies</c> reimburse local law enforcement agencies reimburse local law enforcement
• </c> local law enforcement partners. local law enforcement partners.

Bills: HF4075 , HF3826 , HF3825 , HF3827 , HF3459 , HF3711 , HF4200 , HF3908 , HF3712

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:

• For the subpoena power, we're asking for similar subpoena power that county attorneys have when they
• </c><00:12:04.240><c> financial</c> have equal power to subpoena financial have equal power to subpoena
• </c> fraud enforcement policy. fraud enforcement policy. Right?
• and that would be the law enforcement and that would be the law enforcement<01:26:45.800><c> person<
• </c><01:26:46.600><c> So,</c> enforcement person right there. So, enforcement person right there.

Committee: Senate Human Services

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• We actually sent out subpoenas, but I can only think of one time that was done.
• So people that have been subpoenaed. Somebody that's been formally subpoenaed.
• And if they formally choose not to come by a subpoena, that's a different story.
• I mean, is this more of an enforcement thing?
• And if they were enforced, they would stop doing it.

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Summary: The committee took up several House bills dealing mainly with ethics, elections, and legislative procedure. HB 858 by Rep. Riser, creating a public records exception for GPS data on wildlife and aquatic life held by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, was reported favorably without objection. HB 661, which expands existing nepotism exceptions to allow school board members and superintendents to hire immediate family members as paraprofessionals and janitors, drew support from members concerned about staffing shortages in schools; the Ethics Administrator noted the board’s concern that repeated exceptions erode the nepotism rules, but the bill was still reported favorably without objection. HB 359, a cleanup bill on the death of a non-major-party primary candidate, was also reported favorably without objection. HB 258, which clarifies that volunteer firefighters are not subject to dual office-holding restrictions and allows retired judges to serve on certain boards while still being available for ad hoc judicial service, passed on an 8-4 roll call vote. Rep. Newell’s HB 705, which would strengthen contempt of the legislature penalties and add provisions addressing disorderly conduct and interference with legislative proceedings, generated the most debate. Members raised concerns about the proposed jump in fines from $1,000 to $50,000, due process, and the breadth of language that could be read to cover ordinary advocacy or passionate testimony. After discussion, the author agreed the bill needed more work, and it was voluntarily deferred in committee. The committee also heard HB 177, allowing retired court reporters to return on a contractual basis to address shortages, which was amended and then reported favorably without objection. HB 238, which would remove a waiting period and population-based restriction for former school board members or certified psychologists to return to work in school districts, prompted a lengthy debate about the judiciary and per diem rules because of related ethics concerns raised in the discussion; the author ultimately asked to voluntarily defer the bill, and the committee agreed. Finally, HB 398, which would cap lodging, meal, and incidental expense reimbursements for state officials and employees at GSA rates and limit emergency exceptions, drew sharp opposition from several members and a retired judge who argued the current judicial per diem is reasonable and tied to safety and travel needs. The author said he would work on amendments and voluntarily deferred HB 398. The committee then began discussion of HB 752, which would move the timing of regular legislative sessions into joint rule and change the session start/end dates, with the author explaining it was intended to give the Legislature more flexibility without needing constitutional amendments.

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• If legislator, retired law enforcement.
• My job in law enforcement is dangerous.
• </c> on traffic stops for law enforcement. on traffic stops for law enforcement.
• </c> my job in law enforcement is dangerous. my job in law enforcement is dangerous.
• </c> more dangerous for the law enforcement more dangerous for the law enforcement officer<00:10:49.279

Bills: HB88 , HB314 , SB46 , HB332 , HB86 , HB363 , HB88 , HB314 , SB46 , HB332 , HB86 , HB363

Committee: House Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: driver license, English examinations, language requirement, immigration, testing standards, motor vehicles, window tint, law enforcement, prosecutors, vehicle regulations, medical condition, communication, first responder, invisible disabilities, anaphylaxis, day care centers, training, child safety, healthcare, parole

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• Again, we're also working with law enforcement, our public safety department, and local law enforcement
• Our subcommittee also has subpoena power and legal authority.
• So, as we continue to formally commence this subcommittee subpoenas will very likely be issued for those
• We will not only be scrutinizing and reviewing all available documentation for subpoenas to be promulgated
• So, again, the committee will begin issuing subpoenas to these persons of interest without delay.

Committee: House House House Investigatory Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:

• We actually sent out subpoenas, but I can only think of one time that was done.
• So people that have been subpoenaed. Somebody that's been formally subpoenaed.
• And if they formally choose not to come by a subpoena, that's a different story.
• I mean, is this more of an enforcement thing?
• And if they were enforced, they would stop doing it.

Bills: HB177 , HB210 , HB238 , HB258 , HB307 , HB359 , HB398 , HB661 , HB705 , HB752 , HB858

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: court reporter, official court reporter, courts, judicial system, ethics, post-employment restrictions, cooling-off period, two-year waiting period, rehiring, reemployment, contractual services, former public employee, public employer, Louisiana ethics law, R.S. 42:1121, Act 532, lobbying, public service, statewide officials, compensation

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• We have entered the practice of broad, unscoped subpoenas.
• We request the information from the licensee before ever sending a subpoena.
• We only send a subpoena if they fail to respond to the request for information.
• We have entered the practice of broad unscoped subpoenas.
• We only send a subpoena if they fail to respond to the request for information.

Committee: Joint Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Summary: The committee first heard a follow-up on the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic Examiners special audit. The Auditor General’s contractor reported that the board has made progress on most of the 28 recommendations from the 2024 audit, with 25 in process and three not yet implemented. Remaining concerns included complaint investigations not being resolved within 180 days, continued open meeting law compliance problems, and failure to consult the Attorney General’s open meeting law experts. The follow-up also identified new issues with posting disciplinary/non-disciplinary actions and maintaining a complete public records request log. Board staff said they had adopted new complaint timelines, subpoena limits, conflict-of-interest procedures, public meeting guidance, training, and a new licensing platform, and they described efforts to professionalize investigations and improve transparency. Members pressed the board on open meeting violations, complaint backlogs, lobbying activity, and the resignation of the board chair, while the executive director said the audit findings were being treated as a roadmap for reform. The committee then received the January 2026 Arizona school district financial risk analysis. The Auditor General’s office said the number of highest-risk districts rose from two to nine, and districts approaching highest risk increased from seven to nine. The report highlighted common risk factors such as declining student counts, budget reserve problems, use of capital funds for operations, and weakening general fund positions. Tucson Unified was used as an example of a highest-risk district, with declining enrollment, reserve declines, and capital funds redirected to operations; Scottsdale Unified was cited as approaching highest risk. The office explained its web-based dashboard, district action plans, and ongoing outreach to affected districts. Sierra Vista Unified School District superintendent Terry Romo then presented the district’s response to its financial risk designation. She said she inherited the problems, quickly developed an action plan, and is working to stabilize enrollment, reduce staffing through attrition, close an elementary school, freeze nonessential spending, tighten purchase controls, and renegotiate or cancel high-cost contracts. She also said the district is redirecting DAA funds, considering sale or lease of property, and improving communication with families through letters, videos, and enrollment outreach. Committee members questioned the district about declining enrollment, school safety, academic performance, and the pace of corrective action, while Romo emphasized that the district is trying to protect both students and finances and avoid returning to the high-risk list.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have ended the practice of broad, unscoped subpoenas.
• We only send a subpoena if they fail to respond to the request for information.
• We have entered the practice of broad unscoped subpoenas.
• We only send a subpoena if they fail to respond to the request for information.
• You stated that you hired a retired law enforcement officer to do investigations.

Committee: Joint Joint Legislative Audit Committee

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• Look, I've been subpoenaed in states that have a shield law, and I've been subpoenaed in states that
• I've been subpoenaed in states that have a shield law, and I've been subpoenaed in states that don't
• Look, I've been subpoenaed in states that have a shield law, and I've been subpoenaed in states that
• I've been subpoenaed in states that have a shield law, and I've been subpoenaed in states that don't
• It never allowed me to enforce the SDC decision.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Summary: The committee opened with procedural guidance for a very large hearing, explaining testimony limits, written testimony procedures, and rules for maintaining order. Members then heard testimony on a wide range of bills, including proposals to define antisemitism using the IHRA definition, regulate facial recognition technology, restrict weaponized robotics and drone use, expand protections for journalists’ confidential sources, address access to decedents’ email accounts, and create or adjust rules around municipal enforcement and animal cruelty fines. Several sponsors and advocates asked for favorable reports, and committee members asked clarifying questions on implementation, costs, and how the bills would interact with existing law. On facial recognition, sponsors and advocates described the technology as a threat to privacy, due process, and civil liberties, and urged adoption of the Special Commission’s recommendations, including warrant requirements, notice to defendants, and limits on untargeted surveillance. Support came from legislators, the ACLU, CDT, EFF, and a UMass professor, while committee members asked about current state law and municipal bans. On robotics, Senator Moore and industry witnesses from MassRobotics, Boston Dynamics, and AUVSI supported a bill prohibiting weaponized robots and requiring warrants for certain law enforcement uses, describing it as a public-safety and trust-building measure. On the shield law bill, newspaper publishers, journalists, NEFAC, and the Reporters Committee argued Massachusetts needs statutory protection for confidential sources, citing costly subpoenas and chilling effects on reporting. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to expand the right of publicity to cover image and voice, with SAG-AFTRA members supporting protections against AI-driven exploitation and some discussion about viral content and consent. Another bill would allow limited access to a decedent’s email accounts, with one witness describing a family’s inability to use a deceased relative’s email to notify friends. The committee then took testimony on psilocybin-related bills: supporters described medical and personal benefits and argued for narrow decriminalization or study, while an opponent warned of public-health risks, impaired driving, and youth exposure; the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society supported limited, safety-based decriminalization. Finally, the committee heard strong support for a “safe reporting” bill for sex workers and trafficking survivors, with advocates saying immunity would encourage victims and witnesses to report crimes without fear of arrest, and members raised questions about how the immunity would work in practice.