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• Item three is a summary of the motor vehicle crime prevention or MVCPA appropriations.
• In the 2425 biennium, estimated biennial. of $49.1 million for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention and
• In addition to that, the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority had the ability to administer grants
• Prior to SB 224 or passing the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority would hover around 24 to 30.
• The – I talked – I hate to pick on – far, but it was a good thing that they got their bridge.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <03:13:03.920> for therapy bands make it a crime for therapy bands make it a crime for therapists
• I believed that because I hated myself.
• That doesn't mean I hated myself.
• That doesn't mean I hated myself.
• That doesn't mean I hated myself.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• WE SEE IT IN OBVIOUS WAYS, LIKE THE HATE AND RACISM THAT SPREADS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS.
• President Trump, Democrats find a way to twist the debate back to him, his personality, what they hate
• President Trump, Democrats find a way to twist the debate back to him, his personality, what they hate
• They said that crime was under control, our infrastructure was secure, and our supply chains were resilient

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• members would prefer that the police department is concentrating its time and resources on stopping crime
• members would prefer that the police department is concentrating its time and resources on stopping crime
• We would prefer that the police department is concentrating its time and resources on stopping crime
• of a constituent Representative Terry Roy said he had done some research and, surprisingly, did not hate

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But I think that this is something that addresses that, and I hate the games that people have had to
• violence convictions, makes it a felony to violate an injunction with only one prior conviction of a crime
• quite a few domestic violence bills over my tenure in the legislature, and it saddens me that most crime
• that's the goal: saving money while still providing competent counsel to those who are accused of crimes
• incorporated into Florida's criminal punishment code to ensure sentencing reflects the severity of these crimes

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, then devoted most of the first part of the meeting to a farewell-style recognition of Senator Joe Gruters. Senators from both parties offered extended remarks praising his loyalty, political instincts, family involvement, and work as a legislator and as incoming Republican National Committee chair. Gruters responded with remarks about his background, including overcoming a childhood speech impediment, his service in the Legislature, and major policy efforts he highlighted such as alimony reform and the undergrounding of utilities. A ceremonial gift was presented to him recognizing his work on a 2019 public-safety/immigration bill, and the Senate adopted a motion to spread his remarks upon the journal before recessing briefly. After the recess, the Senate returned to regular business. No committee reports, governor’s messages, House messages, or reconsideration matters were reported. The chamber then moved to third reading and temporarily postponed CS/CS/CS/SB 354, relating to blue ribbon projects. The next bill, CS/CS/SB 1758, relating to public assistance, was taken up, and Senator Gaetz explained that it contained five reforms to the public assistance system previously discussed by the Senate. Debate was about to continue when the transcript ended.

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• A lot of kids simply hate the taste of skim milk. And I don't blame them. I hate it, too.
• A lot of kids simply hate the taste of skim milk. And I don't blame them. I hate it, too.
• But instead of remembering them as victims of a hate crime, we must remember again their selfless service
• But instead of remembering them as victims of a hate crime, we must remember again their selfless service
• Department of Education also collects and publishes data on student enrollment, school staffing, and crime

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• to use the it is a little bit um hate to use the word<01:25:12.520> bureaucratic<01:25:13.520
• The reason we're focusing on trespassing as a crime is it is the crime that leads to bigger crimes.
• Maybe, you know, the crime could have been stopped at that point.
• The reason we're focusing on trespassing as a crime is it is the crime that leads to bigger crimes.
• Maybe, you know, the crime could have been stopped at that point.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Committee held an informational briefing with the University of Hawaiʻi, led by new President Wendy Hensel and Vice President for Budget and Finance Calbert Young. Hensel outlined the university system’s scope, student demographics, research activity, and campus missions, emphasizing four strategic priorities: serving Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi, student success, workforce development, and economic diversification through innovation and research. She highlighted the system’s enrollment, research funding, and the roles of Mānoa, Hilo, West Oʻahu, the community colleges, and specialized institutions such as JABSOM and the Cancer Center. Young then reviewed the budget request, focusing largely on making prior one-time appropriations permanent and supporting recurring needs. Items included funding for Mānoa athletics, the Hawaiʻi Institute for Marine Biology, K-12 teacher education, Pamantasan Council support, Hilo programs, Windward’s mental health technician certificate, Maui’s practical nursing bridge program, and student support positions such as financial aid and admissions counselors. He also described workforce-related requests tied to nursing expansion at Mānoa and West Oʻahu, as well as facilities support at West Oʻahu. A major portion of the testimony addressed the university’s two Kakaʻako medical facilities. Young explained that declining tobacco settlement and cigarette tax revenues are no longer sufficient to cover debt service for JABSOM and the Cancer Center, so the governor’s budget includes general fund support to supplement those obligations. He also described a regents-approved request not included in the governor’s proposal: expanding the Hawaiʻi Promise financial aid program to the four-year campuses, estimated at about $11–12 million. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• We have a lot of—it's an important airport, and I'd hate to see us not take advantage of the federal
• <01:01:56.319> Uh<01:01:56.559> and be involved in juvenile crime.
• Uh and be involved in juvenile crime.
• He said safe, supportive space prevents crime and saves lives, and that a safer Jimmy Lee Recreation
• A safer Jimmy Lee crime and save lives.

Bills: HF1972, HF229, HF1090, HF1084, HF1307, HF1274, HF1609, HF2110, HF211, HF216, HF222, HF224, HF225, HF203, HF206, HF207, HF208, HF227, HF246, HF427, HF466, HF502, HF680, HF971

Keywords: community center, Breckenridge, capital investment, state bonds, economic development, HF229, North Branch Area Hockey Association, Stacy Ice Arena, Chisago County, general fund appropriation, grant, ice arena, hockey rink, youth sports, recreational facility, community arena, nonprofit, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, local infrastructure

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• deadly weapon further enhances the crime deadly weapon further enhances the crime uh<01:00:32.880
• >> So, under this crime, now there's reckless. You've got the word reckless in different crimes.
• crime is already in our law right now. crime is already in our law right now. >> Yes.
• You can be reckless in other things that you do in other crimes, but this particular crime, reckless
• But what if people... you do in other crimes, but this you do in other crimes, but this particular<01

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• as a whole for uh cryptocurrency crimes as a whole was<01:20:26.280> 27 was 27 was 27 m793<01
• It hasn't deterred crime, and the evidence of that is that our prison is full, overcapacity, and we're
• state safer um it hasn't deterred crime state safer um it hasn't deterred crime and<01:42:33.480
• Please proceed. crime of violence as defined in HRS 1341 crime of violence as defined in HRS 1341 the
• Sex trafficking is probably one of the least reported crimes that victims and survivors are reluctant

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 302, which would repeal the requirement that a provider-patient relationship for medical cannabis certification be established in person first. The Department of Health said it supported the House Draft 2 version as a way to expand patient access, and several testifiers from the medical cannabis community and dispensary industry supported the bill, especially for patients on outer islands or those unable to travel. One witness asked that earlier language removed in committee be restored to further improve access. Representative Shimizu asked whether follow-up in-person visits would still occur, and DOH responded that this varies by provider, with some continuing in-person care and others moving to telehealth for chronic conditions. The committee then took up House Bill 712, relating to the federal 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacies. The Office of Consumer Protection and the Attorney General’s office both said they supported the bill’s purpose but wanted it clarified and possibly moved into a standalone chapter rather than chapter 481B. Supporters, including Hawaii Pacific Health and the Queen’s Health Systems, said the bill is needed to protect safety-net funding and access to discounted drugs, citing large financial benefits from 340B and losses caused by manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies. PhRMA opposed the bill, arguing the issue is not access to discounts but accountability and transparency in how contract pharmacies distribute benefits, and said it was willing to discuss amendments. Members asked follow-up questions about whether there was data showing misuse; PhRMA said it did not have numbers, while hospital witnesses said the program is federally audited and used appropriately in Hawaii. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1482, HD1, which would tighten hemp and controlled-substance definitions to exclude Schedule I cannabinoids from manufactured hemp products and clarify the treatment of artificially derived cannabis. The Department of Health supported the measure, saying it adds clarity to existing prohibitions. Kūre Hawaii and other supporters said it would close loopholes involving Delta-8 and similar products. An individual testifier urged stronger language to also cover compounds such as HHC, THCA, THCP, and THCO. In response to questions about enforcement against mislabeled hemp products, DOH explained that THC percentages are relative to product weight, that some products can remain under the hemp threshold while still containing significant THC, and that hemp flower is already prohibited from direct retail sale, though enforcement can be complicated and involves both administrative and criminal authorities.

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• The government alleged that he disrespected the Bangladeshi flag, which is not considered a big crime
• The government alleged that he disrespected the Bangladeshi flag, which is not considered a big crime
• flag which is not considered a big crime flag which is not considered a big crime in<03:38:07.120
• She said, quote: “It broke my heart to see such hate and violence being directed towards devotees of
• jihadist forces of hate jihadist forces of hate unquote<04:08:01.840> honorable<04:08:02.359

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• , I'm liable for and uses it in a crime, I'm liable for that.<00:48:49.200> And<00:48:49.400><
• That's the federal financial crime enforcement bureau.
• <00:54:21.400> And<00:54:21.640> so<00:54:21.840> they crime enforcement uh
• And so they crime enforcement uh bureau.
• Representative Singh, I hate to go. You okay with letting Mr.

Bills: HB0098, HB0075, HB0041, HB0101

Keywords: gun control, Second Amendment, constitutional rights, misdemeanor, law enforcement, virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management

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• :19:59.040> as things that may that they may deem as things that may that they may deem as hateful
• <01:20:01.199> uh<01:20:01.920> they<01:20:02.320> are hateful or inappropriate
• . uh they are hateful or inappropriate. uh they are instead<01:20:03.280> imposing<01:20:03.760
• government threatens someone with arrest for exercising a constitutionally protected right, that's a crime
• government threatens someone with arrest for exercising a constitutionally protected right, that's a crime

Bills: HB0103, HB0070, HB0091

Keywords: First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation

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• It’s illegal crime, criminal activity that happens all over the country.
• It’s illegal crime, criminal activity that happens all over the country.
• Representative Day, I hate to use the word because it’s so controversial right now, but isn’t this what
• word<01:51:52.639> because<01:51:52.880> it's<01:51:53.119> so >> I hate
• to use the word because it's so >> I hate to use the word because it's so controversial<01:51:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They are more than four times as likely to be the victims of violent crime than the general population
• 04:04:48.720> victims<04:04:49.120> of<04:04:49.279> violent<04:04:49.680> crime
• <04:04:50.000> than to be the victims of violent crime than to be the victims of violent crime
• crusade, would I let go of this hateful crusade, would I now<04:11:13.040> vote<04:11:13.439>
• When residents fear anonymous immigration enforcement, they stop reporting crimes.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• You may kill me with your hatefulness. But still, like air, I rise. Does my sexiness upset you?
• You may kill me with your hatefulness. But still, like air, I rise. Does my sexiness upset you?
• You may kill me with your hatefulness. But still, like air, I rise. Does my sexiness upset you?
• You may kill me with your hatefulness. But still, like air, I rise. Does my sexiness upset you?
• You may kill me with your hatefulness. But still, like air, I rise. Does my sexiness upset you?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• location uh for our agricultural crime location uh for our agricultural crime and<00:14:18.680><
• We feel we can make an inroad into the whole AG crime issue.
• We feel we can make an inroad into the whole AG crime issue.
• The DLE has taken the lead on, uh, EG crime.
• They actually have a pilot program where, on EG crime or biosecurity—well, a crime—we're considering

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard budget testimony first from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Director Tommy Johnson outlined short-term goals to reduce overcrowding, improve living and working conditions, fill vacancies, expand mental health services, and update the correctional master plan. He said the department is still dealing with severe overcrowding at facilities such as OCCC and HCCC, with 947 people at OCCC against a design capacity of 628, and noted 938 inmates are currently housed on the mainland because of temporary repairs at Halawa. He also reported progress on staffing, saying the correctional officer vacancy rate has dropped from 34.3% to 24% through expanded recruitment. The department’s major budget request was $30 million for planning and design for a new Old Triple C project, along with other requests for re-entry services, identification documents, security systems, radios, sink-toilet modules, and trauma-informed care. Members asked about the timing and scope of the OCCC project, courtroom space in new facilities, and the department’s plan to use the funding to improve re-entry and reduce recidivism. The committee then heard from the Department of Law Enforcement on a wide range of priorities. The department described requests to expand agricultural crime enforcement, traffic enforcement, illegal fireworks enforcement, and facilities such as a police building at the DKI airport, a state training center, and new police facilities in central and Leeward Oahu. It also discussed a major IT request for a statewide law enforcement and critical infrastructure notification platform, plus funding for grants management, the Wahiawa Civic Center and court complex, the prescription monitoring program, narcotics enforcement operations, and the narcotics lab. A significant portion of the discussion focused on a proposed traffic enforcement program for commercial vehicle inspections, speeding, and DUI enforcement, which the department said would be funded with federal dollars and would operate concurrently with county police. Committee members questioned whether the effort duplicated county jurisdiction and how the program would be trained and staffed. Members also pressed the department on salary disparities for deputy sheriffs and related vacancies, and the department said the administration was working on a supplemental agreement and placeholder funding to address the issue. Additional discussion covered agricultural crime staffing, the Silver Alert program, and expansion of the forensic lab to handle explosives, firearms, and related evidence. No votes were taken in the portion provided, and the meeting moved from the corrections presentation to the law enforcement budget review with questions and answers throughout.

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• He hated one organization. But his son was the legal counsel for another organization.
• Statute that if an administrator at a school discovers that a sex crime against a child has been observed

Bills: SB1090, SJR49, SB633, HR1059, SB650, SB2063, SB122, SB1614, SB1884, SJR52, SJR53, HJR1101, SJR50, HB3021, HR1058, SB514, SB382, HB3320, SB740, SB833, SB2143, SB1209, SB244

Keywords: wildlife, conservation, Oklahoma, regulations, permanent rules, Leo's Law, child endangerment, fentanyl testing, drug screening, child welfare, Oklahoma Children's Code, substance abuse, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, AAPI, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Oklahoma House resolution, commemorative resolution, heritage month, cultural recognition

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• I'd hate to be on rules. I don't like following them, so I probably wouldn't be any good on it.
• I could hire 400 to 600 new police officers to help fight crime.

Summary: The committee first considered House Resolution 1016, presented by Rep. Marcus Richmond, which sought permission to file a bill aimed at consumer protection in certain housing arrangements where buyers purchase an interest in an entity rather than the property itself. Richmond said the measure was intended to improve transparency, prevent deceptive real estate practices, and ensure disputes would be handled in Arkansas or federal courts rather than private tribunals. Members raised concerns about overlap with existing law, possible effects on homeowners associations, arbitration clauses, hunting clubs, religious organizations, and the bill’s 25-acre exemption. After discussion, the committee voted down the resolution. House Resolution 1006, by Rep. Bart Schultz, proposed increasing the homestead tax credit by $75, from $600 to $675, using a fund created for property tax relief. Schultz argued the increase was supported by the annual report on the fund and was timely because of higher costs for gas and groceries. Members asked about using special language instead, whether the increase could be made retroactive later, and whether the governor had included it on the call. The committee approved the resolution. The committee then heard House Resolution 1007, presented by Sen. Brian King and Rep. James Eaton, which would have changed how turnback sales tax revenue is distributed to counties, with the first $150 million of sales tax revenue going into a fund for county infrastructure and each county receiving an equal share. Supporters said it would help counties with roads, jails, water, sewer, and other critical needs, while opponents questioned whether taking revenue off the top would harm other state services and whether the issue was urgent enough for a fiscal session. The resolution failed. House Resolution 1008, by Rep. Jim Wooten and Sen. King, sought changes to the LEARNS Act and school choice funding, including performance-based eligibility and reporting requirements. Wooten argued the program was financially unsustainable and that accountability was needed; members questioned whether the proposal would create a larger emergency and whether it should instead be handled through budget language. The resolution failed after a point of order interrupted the closing remarks. Finally, House Resolution 1009, presented by Rep. Ron McNair and Sen. King, aimed to restore local control over crypto mines and data centers, citing concerns about water use, electricity demand, Chinese ownership, and litigation tied to prior legislation. Members questioned whether the issue was truly emergent and whether the resolution was the right vehicle. The resolution failed. House Resolution 1015, by Rep. Howard Beatty, proposed amending the prior IDA bill to address concerns raised by constituents, including board accountability and removing eminent domain authority. Supporters said it would improve the bill before next session, but the resolution also failed. The committee then adjourned.