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• Madam President, this bill is about providing an exception to township supervisors when, in the cities
• It's very common each spring, early summer, for township supervisors to go out and survey the roads to
• Madam President, this bill is about providing an exception to a township supervisors. advisors.
• When in exception to township supervisors.
• So it's very common each spring, early summer for township supervisors to go out and survey the roads

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, pledge, roll call, and a quorum present, then approved a motion to lay over House Bill 1525 for one legislative day. It also voted not to concur with House amendments on Senate Bills 2294, 2297, 2070, 4017, and 2262, appointing conference committees for each. The chamber then took up a series of House bill amendments and final-passage votes. On amendments, the Senate adopted changes to House Bill 1229 on fleeing law enforcement and driving-record transparency after debate over insurance impacts and public safety; House Bill 1510 on teacher retention, on-site child care, and licensure study language; House Bill 1160 to restrict student personal electronic devices during instructional time; House Bill 1429 to address drone harassment and stalking of animals; House Bill 1203 to harmonize medical marijuana provisions; House Bill 1600 to create a UND immigration clinic with reporting requirements; House Bill 1130 to broaden K-12 funding formula changes and reduce state fiscal impact; House Bill 1279 to modify the coal conversion tax exemption; House Bill 1442 to adjust membership and scope of a state task force; and House Bill 1464 to convert a maternal care services proposal into a study and remove the appropriation. The Senate rejected an amendment to House Bill 1022 concerning the Retirement and Investment Office bonus program, then passed the bill. It also passed House Bill 1234 on a $90 million transfer to reduce PERS liability, while rejecting a floor amendment to it. On final passage, the Senate passed House Bills 1008 (Public Service Commission budget), 1218 (temporary moratorium and study on economic analysis for drain projects), 1234 (PERS funding transfer), 1146 (PERS defined contribution cleanup and emergency clause), 1355 (expanded notice for administrative rulemaking), 1470 (Game and Fish fee changes and guide/outfitter updates), 1029 (Capital Grounds Planning Commission duties), 1017 (Game and Fish budget), 1374 (township supervisor open-meeting exemption for on-site inspections), and 1064 (NC-SARA membership and distance education regulation). It defeated House Bill 1583 on false political advertisements with civil-action language and House Bill 1393 on earned wage access provider regulation. The transcript ends as the Senate begins consideration of House Bill 1326 on self-defense and unlawful firearm possession by felons.

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• We had one supervisor supervisor supervisor uh<01:02:23.760> for<01:02:24.079> volunteers
• Two of those volunteer supervisors.
• <01:03:03.440> with<01:03:03.760> funding supervisors were uh hired with funding supervisors
• uh additional supervisors. uh additional supervisors.
• That includes guardians ad litem supervisors, managers, and administrative staff.

Bills: HF2825

Keywords: expungement, criminal justice, background check, security industry, private detective, 1183, house

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• And later to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in 1982, which was just recently filled with another
• supervisor during a special election.
• We have Monica Montgomery-Step, who serves on the Board of Supervisors. We have Dr.
• Of former San Diego City Councilmember and County Supervisor Leon Williams.
• As we heard, the first black city council member of San Diego, the first black county supervisor, but

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Of supervisors voted to opt in. And so we have this very, very heavily negotiated expenditure plan.
• And what will happen is any county transportation authority or board of supervisors can lodge a complaint
• And we'll have ample opportunity, first of all, for its board of supervisors or SamTrans or its CTA to
• And we'll have ample opportunity, first of all, for its board of supervisors or Sam-Trans or its CTA
• And the other agencies have appointed boards that are made up of mayors, councilmembers, and supervisors

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard SB 63 by Senator Wiener, as amended and coauthored by Senator Arreguín, a Bay Area transit funding measure intended to avert major service cuts at BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit. The authors said the region faces a fiscal cliff and that without new revenue, BART could collapse and other systems could face severe reductions. They described the bill as the product of extensive negotiations among the five Bay Area counties and transit operators, with San Mateo and Santa Clara counties opting in during the process. Much of the discussion focused on accountability and governance. Supporters said the bill includes some of the strongest oversight provisions in recent memory, including a third-party efficiency review and ad hoc adjudication committees that can withhold a portion of funding if operators fail to correct problems. Assembly Member Papin and Assembly Member Lackey argued the measure amounts to a taxpayer bailout with insufficient representation and too much control left to MTC, while the authors responded that the bill gives affected counties direct complaint and enforcement authority and that MTC must follow the ad hoc committees’ recommendations. Several members asked about complaint procedures, withholding thresholds, opt-in/opt-out issues, and whether the funding would return to the source counties if withheld. Testimony in support came from SPUR, Caltrain, MTC, the Bay Area Council, BART, SamTrans, VTA, San Francisco MTA, transit coalitions, environmental groups, local governments, and labor. Supporters emphasized the risk of severe service cuts, the importance of preserving recent investments such as Caltrain electrification, and the need for regional self-help. There was no registered opposition witness, though some members spoke against the bill. The committee ultimately voted 11-5 to pass SB 63 as amended to the floor, with the committee amendments also removing urgency language.

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• Coming from the Board of Supervisors in San Francisco, we have an incredible Department of Elections
• So we've heard concerns from the Merced County Board of Supervisors about local control and cost.
• My name is Josh Pedrozo, chairman of the Merced County Board of Supervisors.
• On behalf of the Merced County Board of Supervisors I am here to express opposition to Assembly Bill
• It is something that, you know, your comments having come from the Board of Supervisors I want to look

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And so this particular Yuma County supervisor writes both.
• Yuma County has submitted a proposal to the County Supervisors Association for consideration.
• And so this is from Jonathan Lyons, supervisor in Yuma County.
• My name is Caitlin King, and I'm here on behalf of the County Supervisors Association in support of SB
• During the 2025 CSA policy summit, where supervisors from around the state gathered to identify issues

Bills: SB1137, SB1200, SB1419, SB1447, SB1560, SCM1004

Keywords: underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire, locator strip, interactive positive response system, landlord duties, apartment community, mobile home park

Summary: The committee heard several water and energy-related measures. SB 1200, as amended, addressed Arizona Department of Water Resources treatment of certain “conduit lakes” in active management areas, allowing some existing lake systems to continue using groundwater mixed with effluent for irrigation or landscaping purposes. ADWR testified in opposition to the amendment’s policy implications and enforcement concerns, while HOA, homebuilder, and resident witnesses argued the bill would grandfather existing communities, avoid costly system redesigns, and reflect prior agency practice. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then passed SB 1200 on a 6-3 vote. SB 1419, dealing with residential rooftop solar installations, was amended to add consumer-protection and disclosure requirements, including roof inspection and installation standards, clearer contract disclosures, and contractor responsibilities. County and industry witnesses said the bill was the product of a lengthy stakeholder process aimed at addressing misleading sales practices and installation problems, though some technical issues were still to be resolved on the floor. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1419 on a 6-1 vote with two members present and one absent. SB 1447, which extends Pinal AMA groundwater withdrawal fee provisions and related fund deadlines, was supported by irrigation and agricultural interests as a way to finance local infrastructure and conservation during Colorado River uncertainty; it passed 7-1 with one present and one absent. SB 1560 raised the maximum single loan amount from the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund from $3 million to $20 million. WIFA said the current cap was too low for larger rural water projects and that the change would better match demand without harming the fund’s revolving nature; the bill passed 8-1 with one absent. The committee also approved SCM 1004, urging Congress to clearly define EPA powers and duties, despite some members saying it was unnecessary or backward-looking; it passed 6-2 with one absent. The meeting then adjourned.

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• congratulations, or an award bestowed on the officer, and periodic evaluations of the officer by a supervisor
• I need to know who your supervisor is, so I gave him my cell phone number because I work for myself.
• Another time, instances when days off sometimes can be alarming for a supervisor.
• I was a patrol supervisor when I left AP.
• We want law enforcement to document those, but this is a gray area here when supervisors, let's say in

Bills: SB 15

Keywords: law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, 997, house, all

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• AND SPECIFICALLY ALLOWS THE CLERK OR SUPERVISOR MIRRORS THE APPEAL PROCESS FOR LOCAL SHERIFFS.
• AND SPECIFICALLY ALLOWS THE CLERK OR SUPERVISOR TO APPEAL THEIR BUDGET TO THE COMMISSION WITHIN 30 DAYS
• THE MENSTRUATION COMMISSION MAY ADOPT THE BUDGET PROPOSED BY THE CLERK OR SUPERVISOR.
• THIS IS THE SAME PROCESS WE ARE TRYING TO MIRROR FOR THE CLERKS AND SUPERVISORS WE HAVE IN PLACE SO IT
• I AM THE ORANGE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER SUPERVISOR FOR DISTRICT 5 SO EASTERN ORANGE COUNTY.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• John Waters from the Government Relations Unit, supervisor for the Department of Natural Resources.
• From that day, the safety supervisor had gone to the wrong house, and it was a Friday.
• Who is the safety supervisor? I just have to kill. Switch out. My air tank will be right back.
• And the safety supervisor, who was a kid himself, was in the water gathering weeds.
• The supervisor never even got in the water to look for Brady that day.

Bills: HF1355, HF78, HF1846, HF1225

Keywords: commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF78, Minnesota veterans, veteran retreats, Camp Bliss, Walker, Independent Lifestyles Inc., Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs grant, general fund appropriation, family members, spouse, domestic partner, children, therapy, transportation

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• Or when they do it, then another officer or supervisor can swear in front of them and turn it in and
• >> It could be a supervisor, it could be somebody else in the department.
• bonds and cash bonds taken by supervisor bonds and cash bonds taken by supervisor at<00:37:39.320
• , you know, if you tell your supervisor no, I'm not going to sign to that.
• you know, if you tell your supervisor you know, if you tell your supervisor no,<00:44:04.040>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Rebecca Murray from General Counsel of the Secretary of the Commonwealth and former supervisor of public
• Additionally, the supervisor has seen a considerable rise in requests for public records appeals.
• In 2017, there were 117 petitions to the supervisor for additional time to respond to the request or
• volume and complexity of public records requests to RAOs and public records appeals before the supervisor
• language they built in the records access officer petitions, so the custodians can petition the supervisor

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with committee chairs explaining the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions’ role under Article 48 and outlining the process for initiative petition 25-14, H5-004, an act to improve access to public records. The first panel consisted of subject-matter experts. William Clark of the National Conference of State Legislatures gave an overview of public records laws across states, noting that all states have some form of open-records law but that exemptions for legislatures vary widely. He discussed common legislative exemptions, legislative privilege, and court cases showing that outcomes often turn on specific constitutional and statutory language. Rebecca Murray, General Counsel for the Secretary of the Commonwealth, described Massachusetts public records trends, saying state agency requests and appeals have risen sharply since the 2017 law update, with 2025 setting a record for appeals. She said the initiative would extend the public records law to the General Court and the Governor’s Office and add exemptions specific to those offices, while also noting resource concerns from the growing volume of requests and appeals.

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• Signed, Vice Chair of the County Board of Supervisors Monica Montgomery Steppe. Thank you so much.
• Supervisors Monica Montgomery Steppe. Great. Thank you so much. Thank you very much.
• We're not mandating that on any county or Board of Supervisors if we approve the bill.
• , I feel like the board A dozen years on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, I feel like the
• A few years ago, as a county supervisor, I met up with two members of the DOJ whose responsibility it

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee met on June 16, 2026, with a quorum present and first approved a consent calendar containing several bills, while a number of other measures were pulled and set for later hearings. The committee then heard AB 1662, which would require notice to the DMV when a defendant receives diversion in certain driving-related cases so DMV points can still be assessed. The author and supporters, including police chiefs, road safety advocates, district attorneys, cities, and AAA, said the bill closes a loophole identified in reporting on dangerous drivers; one opposition witness from the Western Center on Law and Poverty objected. The bill was moved on a due pass recommendation to Transportation and kept on call. The committee next heard AB 1741, which would allow sexual battery committed during an unlawful residential intrusion to be charged as a wobbler. The author and supporters, including district attorneys, sheriffs, and victim advocates, argued current law leaves a gap when an intruder sexually touches a victim in a home without meeting other felony elements. Public defenders opposed, saying existing burglary, attempted rape, and other statutes already cover the conduct and warning the bill was overbroad. The bill passed on a due pass as amended recommendation to Appropriations. AB 2760 followed, allowing counties with an Office of Inspector General to expand oversight to probation and animal control. The author and a San Diego supervisor’s letter framed it as optional local oversight to address capacity limits, while probation chiefs and Fresno County opposed, citing existing oversight and concerns about duplication and confidentiality. The bill passed to Local Government, with some members voting no. The committee then heard AB 1753, the Survivor Pathways to Safety Act, which would strengthen firearm relinquishment and protection-order enforcement, expand remote hearing access, and add certain offenses to firearm prohibitions. Supporters, including Giffords, prosecutors, police chiefs, emergency physicians, and victim advocates, said it would make restraining orders more effective and close enforcement gaps; gun rights groups opposed on due process and Second Amendment grounds. The bill passed to Judiciary. AB 1743, by Assembly Member Wicks, would allow local governments and certain universities to request firearm trace data from DOJ for research and policy analysis. Supporters said the data would help identify trafficking patterns and improve evidence-based policy, while NRA and gun rights groups warned about privacy, misuse, and stigmatizing lawful dealers. The bill passed to Appropriations. Later, the committee heard AB 2164, the Care Without Fear Act, which would strengthen California’s shield-law protections for abortion providers by limiting extradition cooperation and extending reciprocal protections to providers from other shield states. Health care and reproductive rights groups supported it; the California Family Council opposed, raising concerns about abortion and gender-affirming care. The bill passed to Judiciary. AB 2664, the Safe Worship Zone Act, would create an eight-foot personal buffer within 100 feet of a place of worship’s entrances and exits to prevent harassment or intimidation. Jewish organizations and the ADL supported it as a response to harassment at synagogues and other houses of worship, while the ACLU, CAIR, and others opposed on First Amendment grounds and urged narrower alternatives. The bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 2122 would prohibit bench warrants for Vehicle Code infractions and allow noncustodial warrants for other infractions; the author and supporters said it would reduce criminalization of poverty and unnecessary arrests, while the transcript cuts off during support testimony and no vote is shown in the excerpt.

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• So, um, and we also have, you know, supervisors and managers to help if there's a question.
• supervisors? supervisors? Um Um Um uh<00:15:48.880> three.
• <00:15:53.840> who then we have two working supervisors who then we have two working supervisors
• supervisor, basically. supervisor, basically.
• if they need me to do supervisor if they need me to do anything<01:20:14.240> else.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Clifton Wilson, on behalf of the Kern County Board of Supervisors, in respectful opposition.
• With me today in support, I'm honored to have Supervisor Katrina Foley from Orange County.
• Supervisor, you have two minutes. Thank you, thank you, Chairman.
• Clifton Wilson on behalf of the Board of Supervisors for the counties of Humble, as well as Mendocino
• Thank you, Supervisor, for testifying in support of it.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard several Senate bills focused on workforce training, public safety, health, and consumer protection. SB 1203 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would expand and modernize private security guard training, especially de-escalation training, and drew strong support from security workers and labor groups who described dangerous encounters and inadequate preparation. Opponents, including security firms and business groups, argued the bill would impose major costs, create staffing shortages, and push employers toward unregulated alternatives. The committee ultimately voted to pass the bill to Labor and Employment, with some members noting support contingent on future amendments about training capacity. SB 936 by Senator Blakespear would restrict retail sales of larger nitrous oxide canisters while preserving legitimate medical, culinary, and automotive uses. Supporters, including Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, counties, public health groups, waste agencies, and law enforcement organizations, said misuse of nitrous oxide is causing addiction, impaired driving, neurological harm, and disposal hazards. There was no organized opposition on the record, and the committee passed the bill to Public Safety. SB 1271 by Senator Reyes would require the Medical Board to collect data on licensed midwives’ capacity to serve as preceptors and train new students, with the information reported to the Legislature. Supporters said California’s midwifery pipeline is strained, especially in rural and birth-desert areas, and that more data is needed to expand training access. The committee passed the bill to Health. SB 903 by Senator Padilla would prohibit AI chatbots from being advertised or used as therapists without appropriate licensed-professional oversight and informed consent, and would reinforce confidentiality and patient-protection rules. Testimony centered on the death of a teenager after extensive interactions with an AI chatbot, with supporters urging stronger guardrails and opponents asking for amendments; the committee passed the bill to Privacy and Consumer Protection. The consent calendar item, SB 1165 by Senator Caballero, was also approved and sent to Revenue and Taxation.

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• Supervisor for County of Lake in California. Thank you, ma'am.
• Supervisor Peysko.
• Madam Supervisor.
• So my question, I want to come to you, Supervisor, sorry, Supervisor Peiske.
• Supervisor Peyska and Mr. Gordon, let me ask you about this.

Keywords: homeowners insurance, natural disasters, insurance costs, climate change, disaster preparedness, federal policies, bipartisan solutions

Summary: The meeting reviewed critical issues surrounding the rising costs and accessibility of homeowners insurance across the United States, particularly in light of increasing natural disasters linked to climate change. Members engaged in extensive discussions regarding the implications for families and the economy, citing significant increases in premiums and decreasing availability of policies in high-risk areas. Supervisor Peysko highlighted the direct impact of federal policies on local communities, emphasizing the growing burden on homeowners as they face skyrocketing insurance costs amidst a backdrop of environmental challenges and regulatory constraints. The committee expressed a unified call to action for bipartisan solutions, focusing on improving building codes and enhancing disaster preparedness measures.

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• It's done at the Super Supervisor level.
• Do you remember any time in which you had a boss or a supervisor that was not willing to let you have
• Do you really see a problem with flexibility with supervisors and being able to manage this?
• Were you a supervisor? Yes, sir, I was a manager for... more than 35 years.
• If you're a good supervisor, you're a good supervisor. If you're not, you shouldn't be there.

Bills: HB3146, HB3719, HB3895, HB3923, HB4748, HB4751, HB4936, HB4952, HB4990, HB4991, HB5061, HB5196, HB5238, HB5246, HB5487

Keywords: State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative hearings, contested case, contested case hearing, administrative law judge, ALJ, final decision, proposed decision, agency hearing, hearing continuance, rescheduling, Texas administrative law, Government Code Chapter 2001, workers' compensation, Department of Human Resources, Texas Labor Code, Transportation Code, Agriculture Code, Insurance Code

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• In Vermont, I worked as a correctional officer, caseworker, casework supervisor, probation and parole
• I worked as a correctional officer, caseworker, casework supervisor, probation and parole officer, and
• have worked in the Superior Court, juvenile court, district court divisions, currently a regional supervisor
• I went right from my assistant chief to regional supervisor.
• For those... regional supervisor and I've had a very excellent career in Massachusetts Saturday will

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 20th hearing of the 194th General Court to consider late-filed bills, with testimony limited to three minutes and written testimony accepted by email or mail. The committee heard several retirement-related bills and requests for creditable service or retirement adjustments, including H5246 for Jason Mitrecy, who sought credit for prior Vermont correctional service toward his Massachusetts Probation Service retirement, and a Beverly police chief retirement bill supported by Rep. Hannah Bowman and Chief John Lachillard, who asked to remain in service a bit longer and noted the bill had been updated to include age and health-exam language. The committee also heard from Danny DeLorati, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Judges Conference, in support of H5359/S3800, which would allow judges to receive military creditable service under the same terms as other state employees. He explained that the State Retirement Board had previously denied such credit to judges under existing law, and argued the change would correct an inequity for veteran judges. Committee members generally expressed support, emphasizing the need to get the language right and noting the bill’s broad veteran coverage. Finally, Alex Seminello testified about a dispute with the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System over buying back eight years of Rhode Island service after MTRS had initially approved the transaction and accepted more than $100,000 in transferred funds. He said he retired based on that approval, later learned the credit would not be honored, and was left with a much lower pension than expected. Senator Montigny then spoke in strong support of the petition. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned the meeting at the end.

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• Additionally, the bill requires county boards of supervisors, other officers in charge of elections,
• The Board of Supervisors, that's already in the law; that's how that works.
• And as regards to the Board of Supervisors, they're in agreement with the 30 days or less.
• We tried to see if the Board of Supervisors could help us out, and they told us it's the law.
• We tried to see if the board of supervisors could help us out. And they told us it's the law.

Bills: SB1018, SB1037, SB1568, SB1687, SB1825, SCR1001

Keywords: foreign law, Sharia law, cultural practices, women's rights, marriage laws, domestic violence, honor killings, Arizona legislation, elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway

Summary: The committee first considered SB 1018, which would expand Arizona’s foreign law statute to expressly include Sharia law and certain foreign religious or cultural laws or customs that condone practices such as honor killings or other conduct violating criminal law. The sponsor said the bill was meant to strengthen enforcement against foreign, private, or religious adjudications that violate constitutional rights, while opponents, including the ACLU, argued it was unconstitutional, singled out Islam, and was part of a broader anti-Muslim effort. After extended debate, the committee approved SB 1018 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard SB 1568, requiring election systems and software clocks to be set to accurate time and verified during logic and accuracy, compatibility, and security testing. Supporters said accurate timekeeping is important for chain of custody and election integrity; county representatives opposed the bill as impractical because some equipment is not connected to the internet, batteries can drain, and different time zones in Arizona complicate compliance. The bill passed 4-3. Next, SB 1687 proposed moving primary elections to the Tuesday before Memorial Day, adjusting nomination paper filing windows, and changing the date used to calculate required petition signatures. A Marquez amendment dealing with Clean Elections timing and funding was offered but defeated. The sponsor said the bill would reduce extreme heat burdens and improve participation; county officials were neutral but noted timing changes would require broader cleanup. The committee then approved SB 1687 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also considered SB 1825, which changes how precinct committeeman vacancies are filled by giving legislative district chairs or county chairs authority depending on the situation and requiring action within 30 days. Supporters said it would streamline a slow, opaque process and improve local control; opponents warned it could concentrate power and be abused. An amendment limiting the bill to counties over 500,000 people was adopted, and the bill passed 4-1 with one present and one absent. Finally, the committee revisited SB 1037, which imposes security requirements on voting and tabulating equipment, including no internet connectivity, user logins, chain-of-custody controls, and continuous video recording at counting centers. An amendment broadened the bill to cover election management systems and tightened the no-connectivity and no-port provisions. The sponsor and amendment proponent argued the bill was needed to prevent indirect internet access and strengthen election security. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on SB 1037.

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• and they say I think I see supervisor and they say I think I see fraud<00:31:53.039> then<00:
• Our CCAP investigations team has four investigators and one supervisor.
• Our grant audit team has four auditors and one supervisor, and there's a manager for the unit as well
• Our early, excuse me, our early and often team has four investigators and one supervisor.
• And our grant audit team has four auditors and one supervisor, and there's a manager for the unit as

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And it also requires the board of supervisors of the counties to vote and authorize the use of radar
• And it also requires the board<00:04:51.520> of<00:04:51.680> supervisors<00:04:52.880>
• of the counties to board of supervisors of the counties to vote<00:04:54.720> and<00:04:55.120
• Uh, there was some talk, a rumor at least, that there may be opt-in or opt-out language for supervisors
• Excuse me. language for supervisors. Is that Can language for supervisors.

Keywords: Highways and Transportation - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 2269, the Mississippi Fully Autonomous Vehicle Enabling Act. The bill was described as simply extending the repealer date to July 1, 2029. A motion was made that the title was sufficient and the bill do pass, and it passed without opposition. The committee then considered Senate Bill 2614, which would authorize county sheriffs and deputies to use radar on county roads, subject to county board approval and population-based limits on the number of radar units. Senator Thompson said the measure was intended to reduce Mississippi’s high rate of speed-related highway fatalities, not to create revenue or speed traps. He explained that fines would be directed to the Mississippi Department of Education to support driver’s education programs, and that the bill includes a 1,000-foot buffer from municipal limits and a definition prohibiting speed traps. Members asked about engineering reviews of speed limits, opt-in/opt-out authority for supervisors, quotas, body cameras, and how the bill would affect counties that already use radar. Thompson said the bill does not require roadway reassessments, that county boards must approve radar use, that he would not oppose a quota-related amendment, and that a body-camera requirement would be beyond the bill’s scope and could burden departments that cannot afford it. Several senators spoke in support, citing public safety and sheriff support, while one senator raised concerns about transparency and public trust. The committee then voted that the title was sufficient and the bill do pass, and the motion carried.