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• And then the second thing it does, when there is an appropriation or warrant article outside of the budget
• And it requires the budget committee's vote, their recommendation, to be printed on the warrant article
• article uh outside of the budget warrant article uh outside of the budget uh<00:04:30.800><c> the</c
• And it requires the warrant article.
• article so that the public um warrant article so that the public um has<00:05:02.080><c> an</c><00:05

Committee: Senate Education

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• </c> warrants and left with four people. warrants and left with four people.
• Is it a judicial warrant that's being used, or is it a criminal warrant that is bringing them in?
• </c> being arrested is it a judicial warrant being arrested is it a judicial warrant that's<00:24:40.200
• </c><00:24:43.280><c> And</c><00:24:43.360><c> I</c> warrant that is bringing them in?
• And I warrant that is bringing them in?

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• million people, four out of 10 new program participants are unable to find a single apartment after searching
• California, which also included the environmental degradation of viable land in Napa County, where two search
• warrants were executed over a period of years with thousands of roosters, feces, and rats everywhere
• Constitution's Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure, the First Amendment

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

Transcript Highlights:

• million people, four out of 10 new program participants are unable to find a single apartment after searching
• California, which also included the environmental degradation of viable land in Napa County, where two search
• warrants were executed over a period of years with thousands of roosters, feces, and rats everywhere
• Constitution's Fourth Amendment, protection against unreasonable search and seizure; the First Amendment

Committee: House Judiciary

Summary: The committee first heard AB 2, which would impose enhanced financial penalties on large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters, including Common Sense Media and education and child advocacy groups, argued that social media algorithms and design features amplify harmful content and that existing remedies are not enough to deter misconduct. Opponents from TechNet, CCIA, the Chamber of Commerce, EFF, and others warned the bill was vague, could chill content moderation and encryption, invite litigation, and be preempted by Section 230. Several members raised concerns about defining “harm,” but the bill passed on a roll call vote and was sent onward. The committee then took up AB 282, which would allow landlords and housing providers to establish preferences for tenants who use housing vouchers or other rental assistance, clarifying that such preferences are not unlawful source-of-income discrimination. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, AARP, legal aid groups, and housing nonprofits said the bill would help voucher holders find units and improve voucher utilization. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed with a roll call vote and was sent to Appropriations. Next was AB 882, dealing with court reporter availability and the use of electronic recording in certain cases when an official court reporter is unavailable. The author and supporters, including court reporter and labor representatives, said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage while preserving accurate records. Opponents from consumer attorneys, defense counsel, the Judicial Council, and others argued the bill was too narrow, could harm access to justice, and should be expanded or revised. Members from both parties expressed mixed views but generally supported continuing the conversation; the bill passed and was placed on call. The committee also heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, which would update antitrust law to address collusion through pricing software and digital tools. Supporters said the bill targets modern forms of cartel behavior and closes loopholes that let companies coordinate prices through algorithms. Opponents from the Chamber of Commerce, Civil Justice Association, TechNet, retailers, hospitals, and others argued the conduct is already illegal, the bill is overbroad, and its definitions and burden-shifting provisions need work. Members requested clarifications to key definitions and pleading standards, but the bill passed as amended and was placed on call. The committee then briefly heard AB 935, which would strengthen civil rights data collection and transparency, especially for educational settings; it had no opposition, passed, and was placed on call. Finally, AB 67 was presented to let the Attorney General enforce the Reproductive Privacy Act and seek penalties against local governments that interfere with abortion access. Supporters framed it as an enforcement tool to protect reproductive rights, while opponents from California Family Council and others denounced it as expanding state power to protect abortion access; the transcript cuts off during that item.

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• provide due process protections during immigration enforcement activities, primarily by requiring warrants
• responsive to those concerns by removing mandatory notification and instead focusing on requiring warrants
• Notification and instead focusing on requiring warrants when entering non-public areas, classrooms, and
• agreements, Virginia law enforcement may not enforce federal civil immigration law without judicial warrants
• clarifications from the Senate bill requiring adherence to Virginia law and the use of judicial warrants

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• First is the removal of the authority for judges to issue a bench warrant for willful and deliberate
• If defendants aren't appearing for court under the threat of a criminal arrest warrant, I don't know
• An arrest warrant is something that deprives someone of their liberty.
• The notice says it shall be by summons, not by arrest warrant initially, unless a court can find the
• reason for supporting an arrest warrant.

Summary: The committee first approved prior minutes and announced several bills were being held at sponsors’ request, including HB 4117 and several House concurrent resolutions. It then heard HB 2811, which would expand obstructing governmental operations to include knowingly hindering a lawful arrest by a third party and make it a felony. Supporters, including a county attorney’s office representative, argued it would close a loophole and protect officers during arrests; opponents from criminal defense and civil liberties groups said it duplicated existing resisting arrest and hindering prosecution laws and could chill First Amendment activity such as filming police. After debate over prosecutorial discretion and constitutional concerns, the committee recommended HB 2811 do pass by a 3-2 vote with one member not voting. The committee next considered HB 2665, a “Cade’s Law” proposal to treat intentionally providing advice or encouragement through directed online communication to a minor to die by suicide as manslaughter. The sponsor and family members of suicide victims described the bill as a response to social media-driven encouragement of self-harm and urged stronger accountability. The bill drew no opposition testimony in the excerpt and passed with a 6-0 vote, with one member not voting. The committee then heard HB 2857, allowing ADCRR to store inmate medical records electronically and dispose of paper copies, which passed 5-1 after testimony from the department’s medical provider about space and efficiency. HB 2226 followed, requiring courts to ask about veteran status at initial appearance, notify prosecutors, and connect veterans with Arizona Department of Veterans Services and treatment or diversion options; an amendment shifted the notice duty from prosecutors to courts. The sponsor and veterans’ advocates said the bill would help identify veterans with PTSD or other needs and reduce recidivism, and the committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill unanimously, 6-0. The committee then took up HB 2168, which would require county board approval before the Attorney General could bring a public nuisance abatement action in superior court. The sponsor argued the AG had overreached in cases involving a dairy, an aluminum plant, and a rail line, while opponents said the bill would weaken statewide enforcement and protect corporate polluters; the bill passed 3-2 with two not voting. Finally, the committee heard HB 2966, which would bar early termination of lifetime probation for dangerous crimes against children and apply that restriction retroactively. Supporters framed it as protecting children and ensuring offenders serve full probation terms, while survivors, defense attorneys, and the Sex Offender Management Board’s concerns were cited in opposition, with critics warning about loss of judicial discretion, constitutional issues, and reduced incentives for compliance. The bill passed 4-2 with one not voting. The last item in the excerpt was HCR 2001, a voter referral measure to end early voting on the Friday before Election Day, require government-issued ID for voting, and prohibit foreign contributions; an amendment removed the early-voting cutoff and some ID-related provisions while adding on-site tabulation language and other changes. The sponsor argued it would improve election security and speed results, while counties and other opponents raised cost, implementation, and access concerns, especially around on-site tabulation and mail voting. The testimony portion of HCR 2001 was underway when the excerpt ended.

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• alert the community to the presence of ICE, or even asking federal officials for identification or warrants
• First is the removal of the authority for judges to issue a bench warrant for willful and deliberate
• If defendants aren't appearing for court under the threat of a criminal arrest warrant, I don't know
• The notice says it shall be by summons, not by arrest warrant initially, unless a court can find the
• reason for supporting an arrest warrant.

Bills: HB2109 , HB2168 , HB2198 , HB2226 , HB2415 , HB2440 , HB2665 , HB2805 , HB2811 , HB2825 , HB2857 , HB2874 , HB2966 , HB4067 , HB4117 , HCR2001 , HCR2016 , HCR2051

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Elections

Keywords: distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, public nuisance, nuisance abatement, abatement action, injunction, superior court, attorney general, county attorney, city attorney, board of supervisors, obscenity, obscene materials, adult materials, pornography, schools, parks

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• Um, if it's an open warrant, you'll see that it just says open under fiscal impact.
• So under House Bill 581, you see that in fiscal year 25 it's an open warrant so they can get whatever
• Um if it's an<01:06:55.920><c> open</c><01:06:56.280><c> warrant,</c><01:06:57.280><c> you'll</c><01:
• , you'll see that it just an open warrant, you'll see that it just says<01:06:58.480><c> open</c><01:
• so they can get it's an open warrant so they can get whatever<01:07:10.880><c> appropriation</c><01:

Committee: Senate Finance

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• So it's warrant or subpoena to the bill. That is the amendment. Other questions to the sponsor?
• to come up, through coding or engineering, with a way for law enforcement, through a subpoena or a warrant
• It would be once decrypted through a warrant or a subpoena, yes. So it is decryption.
• isn't that the decrypted messages senator angolia thank you it would be once decrypted through a warrant
• or a subpoena yes so it is decryption be once decrypted through a warrant or a subpoena yes so it is

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer by Rabbi Moshe Umatz, the Pledge of Allegiance led by pages, and several introductions and recognitions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and a moment of silence for Pope Francis. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar after a motion to reconsider SB 1080, which was temporarily postponed. Several bills were also set aside during the day, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, and school social workers. The Senate passed a series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate bills. These included funding for expedited DNA testing grants for local law enforcement (SB 1072/HB 847), additional aggravating factors in capital cases involving religious, school, or government gatherings (SB 984/HB 693), fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients (SB 924/HB 677), commuter rail indemnification for Miami-Dade and Broward counties (SB 916/HB 867), restrictions on disposing of migrant vessels in Florida waters (SB 830), specialty license plates including Miami Northwestern and several colleges and institutions (SB 824), an Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign (SB 398), relocation of the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University (SB 364), charter school changes allowing parent conversion and municipal job-engine charter schools (SB 140), sex offender registration reporting changes (SB 1654/HB 1351), penalties for assaulting utility workers (SB 1386), juvenile justice revisions and truancy process updates (SB 1344), reporting of student mental health outcomes (SB 1310/HB 969), foster home license transfer simplification (SB 1174/HB 989), water access facility funding and boating industry incentives (SB 1162/HB 735), Florida Virtual School operational changes (SB 1122), school readiness program support for children with disabilities (SB 1102), sexual image offenses involving minors (SB 1180/HB 757), age-related defenses in child sex offense cases (SB 1136/HB 777), tampering with electronic monitoring devices (SB 1054/HB 437), certified recovery residences and local zoning accommodations (SB 954), and the FSU Election Law Center (SB 892). Most of these bills passed with strong bipartisan support, though SB 984 and SB 140 drew some opposition. One of the most extensive debates centered on SB 820, codifying the Office of Faith and Community. Senator Polsky offered an amendment to bar political activity by office staff, citing emails and campaign-related communications tied to Amendment 4; the amendment failed on a 13-23 vote. Senators then debated the bill’s relationship to state election law, free speech, and the role of faith-based outreach. Supporters emphasized the office’s service network and reported benefits to children and families, while some senators raised concerns about interfaith representation and political use of government resources. The bill was then read a third time and the Senate proceeded toward a final vote as the transcript ended.

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• Then I went and searched for the number of individuals and the types of work that require a license in
• Then I went and searched for the number of individuals and the types of work that require a license in
• It was really essentially an administrative issue that warranted discipline. Paid the fine.
• It was really essentially an administrative issue that warranted discipline.
• Really, essentially, an administrative issue that warranted discipline. Paid the fine.

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

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• ID for someone, there's checks that are made on that person to make sure there's not outstanding warrants
• the statute would not require this for inmates released to the custody of another jurisdiction on a warrant
• to have in further conversations, but inmates released to the custody of another jurisdiction on a warrant

Committee: House Corrections and Public Institutions

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• those administrative pieces, which allows sometimes for a delay in responding to things like parole warrant
• responding to things like um responding to things like um um parole, parole, parole, uh<00:15:14.880><c> warrant
• </c><00:15:15.280><c> requests,</c><00:15:16.000><c> different</c><00:15:16.320><c> things</c> uh warrant
• requests, different things uh warrant requests, different things like<00:15:16.760><c> that</c><00:15

Committee: House Judiciary

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• We think it warrants further discussion, and we ask that you pass this out of committee.
• We think it warrants<00:12:48.639><c> further</c><00:12:49.040><c> discussion</c><00:12:49.440><c> and
• </c><00:12:49.680><c> we</c><00:12:49.839><c> ask</c> warrants further discussion and we ask warrants

Committee: House Labor

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• So the it does authorize the governor to draw a warrant for funding for the positions.
• to draw a warrant for funding for<01:52:44.560><c> the</c><01:52:44.719><c> positions.
• The governor has the ability to draw general fund dollars from the treasury as a warrant.
• But circumstances, I'm not sure, warrant that, and I'm just curious what you think about that.
• </c> abuse, um would probably not warrant abuse, um would probably not warrant that.<03:41:31.040><c>

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• officials from granting immigration authorities permission to access a campus without a valid judicial warrant
• and that schools should know that unless those who claim to be ICE representatives have a judicial warrant
• This bill signals that we still honor our Constitution, a bill of rights, and make sure warrants are
• That immigration enforcement agents showed up without federal warrants attempting to question students
• see what happened in Los Angeles Unified School District and to have DHS agents show up without a warrant

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a series of bills focused largely on school safety, immigrant student protections, Holocaust and genocide education, civic engagement, and workforce pathways. SB 631 would expand the charter school revolving loan fund by increasing loan amounts and broadening eligibility, including for charter schools affected by natural disasters; it drew support from the Treasurer’s Office and the California Charter Schools Association and was advanced on a 4-0 vote, with the bill held on call. SB 472 would reinforce Holocaust, slavery, and genocide education requirements and create or expand teacher training and grants; it received strong support from survivors, educators, and Jewish organizations and passed 6-0, with several members asking to be added as coauthors. The committee also took up a package of immigration-related school bills. SB 48 would bar school officials from allowing immigration enforcement access to campuses without a judicial warrant and protect student records; it was backed by Superintendent Tony Thurmond, teachers, school districts, and many advocacy groups, and passed 5-0 to the Judiciary Committee. SB 98 would require K-12 schools and higher education institutions to notify campus communities when immigration enforcement is present; it also drew broad support from student groups, colleges, and education organizations and passed 3-0 to Higher Education, with the bill held on call. Both measures were presented as responses to recent immigration enforcement activity near schools and the chilling effect on attendance and student well-being. Other measures advanced included SB 848, which would strengthen protections against employee sexual misconduct in schools by updating safety plans, training, reporting, and misconduct tracking; it was supported by education groups and a survivor who described grooming at her high school, and passed 6-0 to Public Safety. SB 638 would create a statewide coordinating entity for education and workforce programs and support career pathways, with testimony emphasizing the need to align fragmented funding and improve access for underserved communities; it passed 7-0 to Higher Education. SB 316, on high school voter registration and pre-registration, passed 8-0 to Elections after testimony from students and civic engagement advocates, and SB 334, which would add sexual harassment prevention content and a Sexual Harassment Safety Week to school curriculum, was presented with support from student advocates and AAUW, with no opposition noted in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• If warranted, you guys understand it's better than I do. Yeah, I'll look at it.
• If warranted, you guys understand it's better than I do. Yeah, I'll look at it.
• If warranted, you guys understand it's better than I do. Yeah, I'll look at it.
• But is there a situation that anyone can think of where it's warranted?
• But is there a situation that anyone can think of where it's warranted?

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 162, which would change the workers’ compensation medical treatment schedule appeals process by allowing additional medical evidence submitted in court to be sent back to the medical director for review and a new opinion. The Attorney General’s office explained the bill, noting a 30-day deadline for the medical director to act before the case returns to court. The bill drew support from injured workers and several business and labor groups, and the committee adopted technical amendments and then reported the bill favorably without objection. House Bill 353, which would establish a state minimum wage starting at $12 in 2027, rising to $15 in 2029 and then indexed to inflation, prompted extensive testimony and debate. Supporters, including the sponsor, Invest in Louisiana, the Workplace Justice Project, 10,000 Women Louisiana, and the AFL-CIO, argued that Louisiana’s wages have lagged behind living costs, that many workers remain in poverty despite working, and that higher wages would help families and local economies. Opponents, including NFIB and several members, argued that the market is already setting wages above the federal minimum in many jobs, that a mandate would raise costs, compress pay scales, reduce hours or jobs, and hurt small businesses. After discussion, the committee voted on the bill and it failed on a roll call vote. The committee then reported Senate Bill 383 favorably with amendments. That bill expands the incumbent worker training program by increasing funding flexibility, shortening the business eligibility period from three years to two, and allowing unobligated funds to roll over. Members and the Louisiana Works secretary discussed workforce training, outreach, and how to connect workers to existing training programs and high-demand jobs. The committee also reported Senate Bill 382 favorably, which repeals the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council, and began hearing House Bill 422, the “Behind-the-Counter Safety Act,” aimed at workplace violence protections for retail and food service workers, including signage, reporting, and enhanced penalties; the sponsor explained it was intended to address attacks on frontline workers and to give businesses a tool to warn against violence.

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• :21:47.280><c> initial</c><00:21:47.600><c> the</c><00:21:47.760><c> initial</c><00:21:48.159><c> warrant
• </c><00:21:48.559><c> or</c><00:21:49.280><c> I</c> the initial the initial warrant or I the initial
• the initial warrant or I call<00:21:49.600><c> warrant</c><00:21:49.840><c> but</c><00:21:50.159><c>
• call warrant but initial proxy question would<00:21:53.039><c> be</c><00:21:53.520><c> do</c><00:21:
• The speaker said they will learn about it during the title search, and they won't be able to sell the

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow state-chartered credit unions to compensate board members if the membership approves it. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, intended to help credit unions recruit and retain qualified directors and align New Hampshire with other states that already allow such compensation. Credit union representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank supported the bill, saying board service has become more complex because of cybersecurity, asset-liability management, and other regulatory demands, and that compensation could be modest and take forms such as meeting fees or educational reimbursement. In response to committee questions, they said compensation would be set by the membership, disclosed in advance, and subject to bylaws and internal policies; they also noted that board members must be credit union members and that voting procedures vary by institution, with some using mailed ballots rather than proxy voting. Members raised questions about why credit union boards were historically excluded, what kinds of compensation were contemplated, whether there would be a cap, and how voting and confidentiality would work. Testimony explained that the historical rationale was the nonprofit, volunteer mission of credit unions, but witnesses argued that the modern environment and competition for talent justify a change. They also said the bill would not mandate compensation and would not create a salary structure comparable to banks, but would allow members to approve modest compensation or reimbursements. After no further testimony, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25. The committee then opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Senator Howard Pearl, concerning the definition of deposits in land sales and escrowed accounts. Pearl said the bill would clarify that buyer funds for upgrades and luxury items in new-home construction are not treated as refundable deposits that must be held in escrow, arguing that the current Attorney General interpretation raises builder costs, increases home prices, and can limit buyer choices. He said the proposal would allow those upgrade funds to be paid directly to builders for construction, with signed disclosures making clear that the buyer requested the items and bears the risk if financing falls through. The hearing on Senate Bill 26 had just begun when the transcript ended.

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• Once underground, amid thick smoke and scorching flames, Joshua and his team conducted a methodical search
• a methodical search and later, excuse<00:42:58.880><c> me,</c><00:42:59.119><c> I</c><00:42:59.280><
• Even though the flames were high and strong, they continued searching for this baby and ultimately rescued
• of the Army Form 638 recommending Representative Cory Mills for a Bronze Star, which includes a... warrant
• for Representative Corey Mills warrant for Representative Corey Mills and<02:23:32.080><c> instead</

Bills: HB4553 , HJR105 , HJR106 , HJR104 , HR539 , HR672

Keywords: energy, water development, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, flood control, infrastructure, Bureau of Land Management, North Dakota, resource management plan, congression disapproval, public lands policy, HJR106, H.J.Res. 106, Congressional Review Act, CRA, BLM, Central Yukon, Alaska, public lands, land management

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• points a temporary injunction or head judge has heard both parties and believed that an injunction is warranted
• There's also in the bill an exception to the misdemeanor warrant requirement.
• So that's a common sense exception to the misdemeanor warrant requirement to say that officer came on

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• Further, failure of a hospital district to negotiate contracts does not warrant dismantling protections
• And I did a little Google search.

Committee: House Health