Transcript Highlights:

• Now, devices that manipulate the gas pump's metering device are installed so that the amount of fuel
• Tampering with metering devices often occurs through the use of motor fuel. manipulation devices allows
• Let's encourage a lot of conversation.
• However, we can continue conversations because we are working on a... Substitute for this.
• In another case, a contractor was pistol whipped and robbed at gunpoint.

Bills: HB316, HB353, HB 1160, HB1414, HB1422, HB1443, HB1713, HB1789, HB1902, HB2073, HB2666, HB2695, HB316

Keywords: motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh I've strictly opposed Pistol Club.
• Too often we throw up our hands and the conversation ends with the words, "We'll never know."
• Hello, I'm Jerry Euan from Pulo Rifle and Pistol Club. I oppose this bill.
• <00:35:04.960> ends<00:35:05.200> with our hands and the conversation ends with our
• and Pistol Club. Uh, I oppose this bill. and Pistol Club. Uh, I oppose this bill.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs met on March 19, 2025, and heard testimony on several firearms-related bills. HB 125 would require firearm sellers or transferors to provide buyers notice about secure storage laws, expand secure-storage requirements, and clarify criminally negligent storage. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Department of Education supported the bill. The Office of the Public Defender raised constitutional concerns under District of Columbia v. Heller and suggested narrowing the bill so a firearm need not be made inoperable when the lawful owner is home. Supporters, including Brady, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, veterans, and other advocates, said secure storage would reduce accidental shootings, youth access, theft, suicides, and school shootings. Opponents argued the bill was redundant, could criminalize victims of theft, and imposed strict liability. The committee noted 24 individuals in support and 103 in opposition. The committee also heard HB 137, which would impose a mandatory prison term for violent felons who violate firearm or ammunition possession prohibitions. DLE, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, and the Hawaii County Prosecutor supported the measure, arguing it targets repeat offenders and strengthens public safety. The Office of the Public Defender opposed mandatory sentencing, saying judges already have discretion to impose lengthy sentences and that mandatory terms can be inappropriate in some cases. The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for use of a ghost gun in a felony. DLE and the Honolulu Prosecutor supported it, while the Public Defender and several opponents said parts of the bill were redundant or could create definitional problems; the committee recorded five supporters and 70 opponents. HB 995 would amend deadlines for annual firearms carry reporting by the Attorney General and county police chiefs. The Attorney General’s office and HPD supported the bill, with the Attorney General asking for more time for police departments to submit complete data and for the April 1 deadline to be removed. The committee also heard HB 664, which would create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention, a grant program, a resource bank, and a special fund. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended consolidating the new office’s duties with the existing Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission to avoid duplication and possibly repealing the existing commission statute. DLE supported HB 664, while the Tax Foundation objected to the special fund. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• To do these conversions, the city of St.
• To do these conversions, the city of St.
• To do these conversions, the city of St.
• there's been a lot of conversation there's been a lot of conversation lately<01:25:24.760> about
• in having further conversations in having further conversations especially<01:28:41.320> with

Bills: HF1746, HF2585, HF1159, HF2574, HF2839, HF157, HF158, HF160, HF338, HF512

Keywords: Oakdale, tax increment financing, local government, funding, urban development, tax increment, St. Paul, redevelopment, housing authority, housing trust fund, low-income housing, property taxation, Minnesota statutes, vacant property, housing, commercial to residential conversion, Minneapolis, urban redevelopment, public parks, tax capacity

Transcript Highlights:

• section five on page 14 at the bottom, you'll see where current statute on occasion refers just to a pistol
• So this would just clarify that language to say that not only are you ineligible to have that pistol
• ineligible<00:04:02.840> to<00:04:02.920> have<00:04:03.080> that<00:04:03.320> pistol
• <00:04:03.800> or<00:04:03.960> the ineligible to have that pistol or the ineligible
• to have that pistol or the designated<00:04:04.680> firearm,<00:04:05.480> you're<00:04

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on House File 4075, a collaborative bill from Rep. Dibble and Chair Moller addressing firearm surrender and related procedures in domestic violence cases. Members were told the committee would not vote on the bill that day; instead, House Research provided a nonpartisan overview of the DE2 amendment. The bill is intended to consolidate scattered domestic violence firearm-surrender provisions into one section of statute and improve follow-up on court orders, which sponsors said had been enforced in fewer than 2% of cases under the 2015 law. Jeff Dibble explained that the bill would apply to CHIPS and order-for-protection cases by requiring petitioners to identify known firearm locations, and by requiring respondents ordered to surrender firearms to also surrender carry and purchase permits. He described provisions allowing surrender to a federal firearms license holder, law enforcement, or a qualified third party, with third-party transfers conducted at a law enforcement agency and supervised or video recorded. The bill also includes proof-of-transfer paperwork, third-party affidavits, and a declaration for people who do not possess firearms. A new compliance-hearing requirement would have courts hold a hearing within 10 business days after a surrender order to confirm compliance, with protections against self-incrimination. Dibble also noted clarifying language making clear that when a court bars possession of a specific firearm, the person is barred from possessing any firearm, plus conforming changes in domestic assault harassment and pretrial release provisions. The meeting ended after the presentation, with no vote taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• She's already signed a law that makes it unlawful to possess a weapon conversion device.
• Um, that, that Legislation again criminalizes the possession of the conversion devices.
• For a conversion device, we're happy to give you the examples of the devices and the web pages where
• or the conversion device itself that would be unlawful to possess.
• devices, which I agree with in very specific terms, the conversion device.

Transcript Highlights:

• It may change how some folks think about this, and we've had lots of conversations with the National
• The second thing that we did was regarding the conversion fee for existing medical operators.
• This conference report relates to photo speed monitoring devices, photo monitoring systems for traffic
• We had conversations, and we started cutting down on gun and gang violence because we all know that's
• Because if we really cared about gun violence and death from firearms, we'd be after cheap pistols, not

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Furthermore, a recent Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v.
• Rick Travis, legislative director of the California Rifle & Pistol Association.
• Rick Travis, legislative director of California Rifle Pistol Association.
• I will note that my office has had several early productive conversations with the bill's opponents,
• And yes, I think that we have had some good early conversations.

Summary: The Assembly Public Safety Committee met to consider several bills, with six measures approved on consent, including bills on background checks, female offender prison facilities, a juvenile justice hunger survey, protective orders and firearms, a youth offender camp pilot, and peace officer behavioral health training. AB 710 and AB 848 were pulled by the authors. The committee also took up AB 458, AB 394, AB 1094, AB 1092, and AB 1036, with extensive testimony on each. AB 458, by Assembly Member Stephanie, would require state agencies purchasing firearms, ammunition, or accessories to vet vendors for compliance with firearms laws and procurement standards. Supporters, including Brady and the California Police Chiefs Association, said taxpayer funds should not go to dealers with serious violations; opponents argued the bill added burdens and vague standards. The committee approved the bill as amended and sent it to Appropriations. AB 394, by Assembly Member Wilson, would expand protections for transit workers and riders by broadening enhanced battery penalties, clarifying who may seek temporary restraining orders in the transit context, and making those orders system-wide. Transit agencies, labor groups, and law enforcement supported the bill, while public defender and civil liberties groups raised concerns about vagueness, duration, and impacts on access to transit. The committee passed AB 394 to Judiciary as amended. AB 1094, by Assembly Member Baines, would raise the minimum parole eligibility term for child torture convictions involving a child under 14 in the perpetrator’s care or custody from seven years to 20 years. Prosecutors, sheriffs, and police groups supported the bill, citing the severity of the abuse and the need to protect child victims; opponents argued the parole system already screens for risk and that harsher sentences do not improve public safety. The committee approved the bill as amended to Appropriations. AB 1092, by Assembly Member Castillo, would extend concealed carry weapon license renewals from two years to four years; supporters said it would reduce costs and administrative burdens, while the chair and others opposed it as unnecessary. The committee ultimately voted the bill down. AB 1036, by Assembly Member Schultz, would expand post-conviction discovery access for people convicted of felonies with sentences of one year or more, including Brady materials and jury selection notes. Innocence organizations and defense groups supported it, while district attorneys opposed the broader discovery obligations; the committee passed it to Appropriations as amended.

Transcript Highlights:

• applications for licenses to carry<00:18:36.679> a<00:18:36.720> loaded<00:18:37.080> pistol
• /c><00:18:37.520> or<00:18:37.720> revolver<00:18:38.679> I'd carry a loaded pistol
• or revolver I'd carry a loaded pistol or revolver I'd like<00:18:39.080> to<00:18:39.200>
• <00:23:28.200> has time this committee has time this committee has had<00:23:29.840> conversations
• <00:23:30.640> about<00:23:31.560> um had conversations about um had conversations

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 577, Delegate Williams — Criminal Law — Firearm Crimes — Machine Gun Convertible Pistols Rules
• <00:01:47.680> House<00:01:47.840> Bill convertible pistols rules.
• House Bill convertible pistols rules.
• Senate Bill 58, Senator Brooks, Property Tax Credit—Retail Service Station Conversions.
• insurance holding companies, conversion insurance holding companies, conversion to<01:35:04.560>

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened with a quorum present and proceeded through a series of committee reports and floor actions, mostly on House bills. Several measures were advanced without opposition, often after brief floor explanations and unanimous adoption of committee amendments. Topics included behavioral health rate-setting modernization (HB 772), expedited Medicaid eligibility for relocated individuals with developmental disabilities (HB 1015), perinatal behavioral health screening and coverage (HB 1118), mammogram notices about breast arterial calcification (HB 1364), menopause provider training and coverage (HB 1365), cannabis licensing and training changes (HB 622), cemetery sale and transfer oversight (HB 892), travel services insurance requirements (HB 994), cash transaction rounding authorization (HB 1026), specie as legal tender (HB 1312), menstrual hygiene product ingredient labeling (HB 1357), health care quality reporting and a health centralization commission (HB 1372), special pediatric hospital transfer and review procedures (HB 1376), telehealth continuity of care for out-of-state counselors (HB 1483), and child placement protections for unlicensed settings and pediatric overstay patients (HB 1559). Most of these bills were ordered passed for third reading after the chamber adopted the committee amendments and favorable reports. The Senate also considered environmental and consumer-related measures. HB 146 would delay implementation dates for onsite wastewater system regulation and licensing requirements, while striking provisions on inspections and pumping for rental properties and sales. HB 254, a Department of Natural Resources bill, was described as facilitating community engagement in planning and development of departmental projects. HB 969 on retail electric vehicle fuel sales and charging equipment requirements was also taken up and reported favorably. In each of these cases, members noted no committee opposition and no fiscal impact, and the bills were advanced. Two bills were set aside rather than immediately acted on. HB 1037, concerning a Public Service Commission study on broadband and voice over internet protocol service, was special ordered until Friday at the request of a senator. HB 1312, the specie/legal tender bill, prompted questions about the definition of specie and was also special ordered for consideration the next morning. No roll-call votes were recorded in the excerpt; actions were taken by unanimous consent on amendments and committee reports, with multiple bills ordered to third reading.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, House Bill 1 has to do with an ignition interlock device.
• House Bill 1 has to do with an ignition interlock device.
• And what that ignition interlock device.
• the installation of the interlock device the installation of the interlock device for<02:18:03.359
• Yes, ma'am. >> We had a long conversation about this bill, right? >> Last year. >> Yes, we did.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Madam Chair, Representative, expert, does the definition include... ...any pistols?
• Gossett—the list of weapons that have been upheld by both *Bruen* and *Heller* has encompassed some pistols
• because there are firearms like AR platform pistols.
• the other committee, we're talking about like Uzis, MAC 10s, TAC 9s—essentially extremely dangerous pistols
• Can you speak to any of those conversations or relationships and how this bill deals with that?

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

Transcript Highlights:

• So I very much appreciate the conversation that this bill has generated, and I will note that it's gotten
• So I very much appreciate the conversation that this bill has generated, and I will note that it's gotten
• Giving a pistol to an eligible person, a pistol without a permit, a transfer of a pistol to a minor,
• Giving a pistol to an eligible person, a pistol without a permit, a transfer of a pistol to a minor,
• Representative Enen continued: "A pistol without a permit. A transfer of a pistol to a minor.

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

Transcript Highlights:

• I wanted to ask Pistol note was on that. something and I and uh but this would be a Mississippi and uh
• ; I<00:05:20.479> wanted<00:05:20.639> to<00:05:20.720> ask<00:05:21.360> Pistol
• >> I wanted to ask Pistol note was on that.
• >> I wanted to ask Pistol note was on that. something<00:05:23.440> and<00:05:23.680>

Keywords: Tourism - Room 210, 2 February, 2026; 4:00 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 2005, which would designate an official state tartan. Senator Blackwell, the bill’s author, explained that the measure would codify an existing state tartan first adopted by resolution in 2006, designed by Karen Green, and already registered with the Scottish registry of tartans. He said the bill mainly formalizes what is already in place, with the only substantive update being a thread-count change, and noted that he had an order form available for anyone interested in purchasing the tartan. During questions, Senator Simmons asked about the shade of green used in the tartan, and Blackwell responded that the bill specifies Pantone 1960 forest green. He also described the tartan’s colors as symbolizing Mississippi features such as the pines and the Gulf, and clarified that this was a Mississippi tartan rather than the same material as his personal Irish tartan. He compared it to other state symbols and said several states have similar designations tied to Celtic heritage. Blackwell said he had a support letter from the Highlands and Islands Association of Celtic Gatherings. When the committee moved toward action, a non-member attempted to make a motion and was corrected; Senator Simmons then was recognized for a motion, though the transcript cuts off before the final disposition is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• I know there's more work to do, as there always is; you'll have conversations to continue.
• I appreciate the senator and take him at his word that he'll continue those conversations.
• It was just a conversation. That's why I wanted it on the record. I deeply apologize.
• In New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court made clear that...
• In New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I know there's more work to do, as there always is; you'll have conversations to continue.
• I appreciate the senator and take him at his word that he'll continue those conversations.
• It was just a conversation. That's why I wanted it on the record. I deeply apologize.
• In New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court made clear that...
• In New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh we're going to uh try to limit conversation or your remarks to uh limit conversation or your remarks
• to uh limit conversation or your remarks to uh three minutes each.
• It's in my glove have a pistol. It's in my glove have a pistol. It's in my glove compartment.
• We don't get that chance to brandish a pistol at an officer or to brandish a pistol at an officer or
• to brandish a pistol at an officer or charge at them with a weapon without charge at them with a weapon

Bills: HB265, HB146, SB254, HB202, HB3, HB42, SB18

Keywords: resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, SB254, Alabama, statute of limitations, civil procedure, civil action, sex offense, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, survivor rights, tolling, disability, minor plaintiff

Transcript Highlights:

• Who's going to monitor the GPS device? There's already a system in place.
• Current statutes on bombs and explosive devices are too narrowly written, leaving little ability to prevent

Bills: HB1322, HB3053, HB3180, HB3244, HB3269, HB3299, HB3301, HB3302, HB3430, HB3497, HB3584, HB3586, HB3587, HB3606, HB3742, HB3743, HB3755, HB3764, HB3767, HB3835, HB3848, HB3903, HB3905, HB4108, HB4130, HB4142, HB4227, HB3996

Keywords: domestic violence, offenders registry, public safety, law enforcement, victim protection, conviction records, elderly, parole, criminal justice reform, inmate rehabilitation, Oklahoma statutes, firearms, handgun permits, self-defense, training requirements, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, elderly exploitation, identity theft, crimes and punishments, criminal offenses

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> Chair Martin: PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES, ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK SHOULD COMPLETE AN
• AS ALWAYS I AM HAPPY TO HAVE A GOOD CONVERSATION WITH YOU ONE-ON-ONE TO DISCUSS THOSE TOPICS WHEN THAT
• THEY WILL STILL DO AN LRC FOR THE PISTOL. THAT WILL HAPPEN. THAT IS A FEDERAL THING.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• codified that simply because a pistol codified that simply because a pistol did<04:15:11.040>
• and not have a fingerprint device on it. and not have a fingerprint device on it.
• If someone wants to put a safety device or wants to put a trigger locking device on the firearm, they
• <04:32:02.319> or wants to put wants a safety device or wants to put wants a safety device
• > the<04:32:04.560> firearm trigger locking device on the firearm trigger locking device

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, he pistol-whipped him. With that, he also threatened young Rob Eaton with the gun.
• other mock or identifying mock<01:32:10.239> on<01:32:10.480> any<01:32:10.639> pistol
• ,<01:32:11.040> revolver,<01:32:11.840> or<01:32:12.080> any mock on any pistol
• , revolver, or any mock on any pistol, revolver, or any other<01:32:12.480> firearm.
• and revolver license under pistol and revolver license under federal<02:39:46.720> law,<02:39

Keywords: 1191, senate, all