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• Chairman, the hypothetical that we've talked to with some of our prosecutors would be: you have probable
• /c><00:20:26.160> uh<00:20:26.640> would<00:20:26.960> be with some of our prosecutors
• uh would be with some of our prosecutors uh would be you<00:20:28.000> have<00:20:28.320>
• <01:15:42.320> for<01:15:42.560> felony<01:15:42.880> violations prosecutors for
• felony violations prosecutors for felony violations involving<01:15:44.480> controlled<01:15:

Bills: HB0130, HB0147

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, 916, all

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• <00:53:17.760> are enforcement and our prosecutors are enforcement and our prosecutors are
• Whether they are law enforcement officers or prosecutors, and certainly folks who are advising others
• homes, again there's this hesitation that I have seen firsthand and I think we've all seen from prosecutors
• firsthand and I think we've all seen firsthand and I think we've all seen from<00:58:14.319> prosecutors
• And of course, to satisfy Blakely, a prosecutor has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt those factors.

Bills: HF1567, HF2809, HF3380

Keywords: public safety officer, peace officer, correctional officer, law enforcement, police privacy, officer safety, doxxing, personal information, data privacy, government data practices, private data, internet posting, online disclosure, residential address, phone number, email address, family member protection, child safety, school information, public records

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• <00:31:11.520> said<00:31:11.760> he April 7th, and the prosecutor said he April 7th
• , and the prosecutor said he had<00:31:12.240> not<00:31:12.399> gotten<00:31:12.720>
• Now, some files are periodically reviewed by prosecutors and by the court to determine whether, a lot
• ><01:31:53.440> by periodically files are reviewed by periodically files are reviewed by prosecutors
• by the court to determine prosecutors by the court to determine whether<01:31:57.600> a<01:31

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:01 Recognition of New Members: 00:01:17 Disaster Response: 00:01:41 Pretrial Discussion: 00:31:25, 958, all

Summary: The committee first established a quorum, approved the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting, and then heard an update on disaster response and courthouse recovery efforts after the April flooding. Representatives from the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Franklin County Circuit and District Court Clerk’s office, and the Franklin Circuit Court described damage in Perry, Hardin, and especially Franklin counties. Perry County had limited roof and water infiltration issues with no operational impact. Hardin County’s justice center basement took about 18 inches of water, affecting court records and mechanical/electrical equipment, and court operations were briefly suspended. Franklin County’s courthouse was far more severely damaged, with about four feet of water on the first floor, forcing relocation of court operations to temporary sites, including AOC space and the regional jail for custody proceedings. Witnesses said damaged files from Hardin and Franklin counties were removed, sent to an out-of-state vendor for drying and remediation, and would be returned or destroyed as appropriate. They estimated combined costs for file restoration, building repair, and remediation at about $11 million, with insurance through KCOJ/KO expected to cover only part of the losses and FEMA reimbursement still pending a federal disaster declaration. They also said the Franklin County courthouse’s first floor remains gutted, electrical panels and HVAC systems need major replacement, and the second and third floors may be used temporarily once power and data are restored. Members asked about roof damage in Hardin County, the status of FEMA applications, digitization of court records, and whether Senate Bill 25 restricted funds could be used to cover the funding gap; staff said the funds cannot be spent without General Assembly authorization. The committee also discussed broader record-retention and e-filing issues, with members noting the limits of paper filing and the need for better digitization as a backup in emergencies. AOC staff said they are working with the Supreme Court and state law librarian on what records can be digitized and how long hard copies must still be retained. After the disaster-response presentation, the committee moved on to a separate informational presentation on pre-trial services, with introductions from the executive officer of pre-trial services, the president of the Kentucky District Judges Association, a circuit judge, and the manager of pre-trial services, who began explaining how the pre-trial system works for newer committee members.

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• or sexual violence, there is not a single advocate, a single hotline, a single nurse, officer, prosecutor
• as a private nonprofit regarding work with governmental agencies such as the attorney general, prosecutors
• as the governmental agencies such as the attorney<03:47:42.960> general<03:47:43.279> prosecutors
• <03:47:43.840> law attorney general prosecutors law attorney general prosecutors law enforcement
• <04:35:16.561> on enforcement and prosecutors on enforcement and prosecutors on trauma-informed

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And we've got a sheriff sitting up there, and I certainly see my role as a prosecutor where, you know
• :23.359> a up there and I certainly see my r as a up there and I certainly see my r as a prosecutor
• :08:24.560> know<01:08:25.080> we<01:08:25.319> uh<01:08:25.560> we prosecutor
• where you know we uh we prosecutor where you know we uh we failed<01:08:25.920> to<01:08:26.040
• take the testing, and then there's also fees on an ongoing basis every two years, just like any certification

Bills: HF2582, HF2266, HF2518, HF2039, HF1941

Keywords: child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian

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• leave certification form.
• <00:46:54.640> you think I believe the certification you think I believe the certification
• form and the caring leave certification form and the caring leave<00:48:41.839> certification
• But the medical certification form, which is modeled on the FMLA certifications that, you know, I think
• <01:58:42.239> form So it's not in the certification form So it's not in the certification

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And importantly, it extends the certification period to 36 months.
• project that's approved for eligible households, which is compared to a normal 12 or 24 month certification
• graduating from Los Angeles City College with two associate's degrees and a pathway to a law school certificate
• and teenagers are forced to represent themselves. against a highly trained, government-funded ICE prosecutor
• respect to flexibilities for the recent fires, we did receive federal approval to adjust eligibility certification

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Then prosecutors respond. Then courts process the case.
• And then ultimately, the state, Then prosecutors respond. Then courts process the case.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety met with a quorum and adopted the June 4, 2026 minutes. The committee first took up Senate Bill 712, adopting the S-2 substitute, which expands residency requirements to include adjoining districts and removes a provision allowing a district to appoint someone employed by the district. The committee then reported SB 712 to the floor. It also considered House Bills 4025 and 4026, described as safe storage tax exemption bills; the committee heard one supportive written card and reported both bills to the floor, each on a 5-1 vote. The committee next heard testimony on Senate Bill 885, which would create a statewide Parent and Child Legal Representation Commission and Office within LARA to address child protective legal representation. Senator Singh and Alicia Moon of the Michigan Supreme Court described the current county-by-county system as uneven, with attorney shortages, inconsistent pay, and limited specialized training. They said the bill would set standards for training, caseloads, client contact, and compensation, while requiring public comment and future appropriations before implementation. Testimony and written cards from a broad range of organizations and judges supported the measure, and the committee reported SB 885 to the floor on a 6-0 vote. The committee then heard extensive testimony on Senate Bills 1015 and 1016, which would create an Office of Community Violence Intervention and Prevention within MDHHS and establish a grant program to support community violence intervention efforts statewide. Sponsors and witnesses from Force Detroit, D-Live, Seize the Smoke, Advance Peace, public health, law enforcement, and advocacy groups described CVI as a public health and public safety strategy that reduces shootings, supports survivors, and saves public costs. Several witnesses cited local data showing reductions in shootings and homicides in Detroit and Lansing, while one witness from the Michigan Sheriff's Association opposed the bills as written. The committee voted to report both SB 1015 and SB 1016 to the floor, each on a 5-0 vote with one pass, and then adjourned after additional testimony and reading of support cards.

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• follow, making the process more efficient and reducing the stress and paperwork requirements for prosecutors
• the process much more efficient and taking a lot of the stress and paperwork requirements for the prosecutors

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met with a quorum present and took up a full agenda of bills, beginning with agency and records measures from Senator Massullo. SB 488, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles agency package, would update reporting thresholds for crashes, expand DHSMV’s use of email for certain transactions, and align tank vehicle definitions with federal rules; it was reported favorably. Its companion, SB 490, creates a public records exemption for certain email records and also passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 892, revising enhanced sentencing procedures for repeat offenders, and SB 124, which cleans up outdated Florida Virtual School language without changing day-to-day operations. Later, SB 584 on commercial driving schools, SB 656 codifying the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and related grant program, and SB 816 establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute all passed favorably as well. The most extensive debate centered on SB 216, which would tighten reemployment assistance eligibility by adding job-search requirements, interview attendance rules, identity and immigration verification every two weeks, and fraud-reporting duties for the Department of Commerce. Senator McLean argued the bill targets fraud and improves program integrity, while opponents and several members raised concerns about fiscal impact, administrative burden, and reduced access for unemployed workers, especially seniors and rural residents. Dr. Rich Templin of the Florida AFL-CIO testified against the bill, warning it could sharply reduce recipiency and worsen an already restrictive system. Despite opposition, the bill was reported favorably on a divided roll call. The committee also approved CS/SB 382 on electric bicycles, which requires riders to yield to pedestrians on shared pathways, sound an audible signal before passing, and limits speed near pedestrians; it also creates a task force to study further regulation. Michelle Lynch, whose son was killed in an e-scooter crash, testified in support of broader safety rules and urged the committee to add e-scooters back into the bill. Several members echoed concerns about e-scooter safety and asked for further work, but the bill advanced favorably. At the end of the meeting, members requested to be recorded on specific tabs, and the committee adjourned without further business.

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• It revises the procedures prosecutors must follow, making the process much more efficient and taking
• a lot of the stress and paperwork requirements off prosecutors to get records and certified documents

Bills: S0124, S0216, S0382, S0488, S0490, S0524, S0584, S0656, S0816, S0892, S1156

Keywords: Florida Virtual School, FLVS, virtual school, online education, distance learning, K-12 education, public school choice, charter-like franchise, student enrollment priorities, home education, homeschool, military families, active duty military, rural schools, inner-city schools, accelerated graduation, education technology, supplemental funding, direct-support organization, foundation

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and first postponed SB 524 and SB 1156. It then heard and favorably reported several bills, including SB 488 and SB 490 by Sen. Massullo, which update Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles procedures, raise the crash-reporting threshold, expand email use, and create a related public-records exemption. The committee also favorably reported SB 892 by Sen. Martin on enhanced sentencing for repeat offenders, SB 124 by Sen. Rodriguez updating Florida Virtual School statutes, and SB 584 by Sen. Yarbrough strengthening oversight of commercial driving schools and tax collector authority. SB 656 by Sen. Bradley, codifying the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and related grant program, and SB 816 by Sen. Bradley, formally establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute, also passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The most extensive debate centered on SB 216 by Sen. McLean, which would tighten unemployment assistance eligibility by adding job-search requirements, more frequent verification, and fraud-reporting measures. Supporters argued the bill would reduce fraud and improve program integrity, while opponents from labor groups and several senators warned it would burden claimants, especially rural residents, seniors, and workers facing layoffs, and could sharply reduce access to benefits. Despite those objections, the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote. The committee also considered CS/SB 382 by Sen. Truenow on electric bicycles, requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, sound an audible signal before passing, and limit speed near pedestrians, while creating a task force to study broader regulation of e-bikes and related devices. A mother whose son was killed on an electric scooter urged the committee to restore scooters to the bill, and several members expressed support for further work on that issue. The committee reported the bill favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional affirmative votes on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.

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• reasonable expectation of privacy and enclosure, the bill provides clear guidance to law enforcement, prosecutors
• We believe it provides clarity for not only prosecutors but also law enforcement who investigate these

Bills: SB48, SB64, SB100

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• Yeah, but so is a prosecutor. So is a judge. So is a court clerk.
• this road, today it's probation officers, tomorrow it's court clerks, and then it's going to be prosecutors

Summary: The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard three bills. AB 250 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry would extend a limited window for survivors of sexual assault to seek civil recourse against perpetrators and entities that allegedly covered up abuse. The author and supporters, including survivor Maya Alexander and Equal Rights Advocates, said many survivors need years before they can come forward and that the bill would improve accountability and public safety. One member raised concerns about the bill’s application to private employers and the exclusion of public employees, but the bill was advanced on a motion to Appropriations and later placed on call until additional votes were added. AB 373 by Assemblymember Rubio would require appointed counsel for non-minor dependents in extended foster care to represent the young adult’s expressed wishes rather than substitute the attorney’s judgment. Supporters from California Youth Connection and the Children’s Law Center said 18- to 21-year-olds in foster care are legal adults and should have their voices fully respected in court. Members discussed how the bill would work in practice and whether it applied only to appointed counsel; the bill was moved to Human Services and later cleared after additional votes were added. AB 387 by Assemblymember Alanis, as amended, would exempt probation officers from criminal jury service. The author and supporters argued probation officers are deeply involved in the criminal justice process, often get dismissed anyway, and should be focused on supervision and court-related duties rather than jury duty. The Judicial Council opposed the bill, warning that categorical exemptions shrink the jury pool and set a bad precedent. After debate over fairness, precedent, and the role of probation officers, the committee voted the bill out on a do pass motion.

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• What this bill does is deal with the prosecutor attorney advised in a law enforcement office.
• It's basically allowing prosecutors to provide advice to law enforcement officers on any matter within

Bills: SB156, SB134, SB108, SB47, SB88, SB89, SB106, SB18, SB9, HB38, HB54

Keywords: habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, SB47, Alabama

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• We also recognize the unwavering dedication of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and everyone
• Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo: ...from law enforcement, but from prosecutors.

Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54

Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault

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• Understanding that the certification process for volunteer drivers through the Dorn VA could take up
• Thanks to her coordination, Melinda streamlined the entire certification process, condensing it into
• And while Republicans might wave away our concerns by saying that prosecutors have the discretion to
• have the discretion to not prosecutors have the discretion to not bring<02:50:05.040> charges
• <02:50:11.760> chose<02:50:12.160> to<02:50:12.399> file because prosecutors

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <01:54:12.800> Um, prosecutors or the investigators.
• Um, prosecutors or the investigators.
• I was a prosecutor in that office and had the opportunity to handle felony appeals in greater Minnesota
• They also do have prosecutors<02:01:29.920> that<02:01:30.239> go<02:01:30.400> in
• that go in at the request of prosecutors that go in at the request of many<02:01:32.639> of<02

Keywords: 1183, house

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• individual citizens who are often very much mismatched in a David and Goliath situation against prosecutors
• individual citizens who are often very much mismatched in a David and Goliath situation against prosecutors
• individual citizens who are often very much mismatched in a David and Goliath situation against prosecutors
• individual citizens who are often very much mismatched in a David and Goliath situation against prosecutors
• individual citizens who are often very much mismatched in a David and Goliath situation against prosecutors

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232 from prime sponsor Representative Mark Pearson, who said the bill is intended to protect conscience rights for health care professionals and students, especially in relation to abortion and sterilization-related procedures. He argued that protecting ethical objections would help retain and recruit medical workers in New Hampshire, reduce moral injury, and preserve patient access to care. Pearson said the bill is not meant to allow discrimination based on protected characteristics and emphasized that it is limited to objections to specific procedures, with an amendment added to address concerns raised by Chairman Lynn. Members questioned Pearson closely about the scope of the bill and amendment, including whether it could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers or receptionists, whether a provider could refuse emergency care, and who would determine when an emergency exists. Pearson said the bill does not apply to emergency situations or to treatment after an abortion has already occurred, and he stated that emergency triage would control in obvious emergencies. He also said the intent was not to allow a person to take a job and then unexpectedly refuse duties, and he suggested the amendment could be tweaked to clarify its application to facilities and staff. Additional questions focused on whether the bill should be broader than the procedures listed, how it would interact with federal conscience protections, and whether it could affect contraception-related services, including pharmacies. Pearson responded that the bill addresses the specific issues raised by people he and his wife had spoken with, and he was open to revising the amendment to reduce ambiguity. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion provided.

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• Uh, the problem was that it left a little too much discretion to a prosecutor, and it would put people
• Uh, the problem was that it left a little too much discretion to a prosecutor, and it would put people
• of itself. >> Follow-up. >> Um, this bill uh uh appears to have a negligent mental state that uh prosecutors
• can use earlier than they prosecutors can use earlier than they currently<01:00:02.559> can<01
• which engages with mental state. >> Um, this bill appears to have a negligent mental state that prosecutors

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I'm Steve Al H., prosecutor. We do stand in opposition.
• The City and County prosecutor strongly opposed the bill, and they quoted a study that access to support
• testimony we received, we heard opposition from the DCCA, the Attorney General, and the Honolulu prosecutor
• :34:46.360> Honolulu attorney general and the Honolulu attorney general and the Honolulu prosecutor
• in addition there was prosecutor in addition there was overwhelming<01:34:49.600> opposition<

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered three measures on the 1 p.m. agenda. SB 817, relating to out-of-state offices, drew support from DBEDT and several community groups, with questions focused on the requested funding, staffing level, whether the office would expand broadly, and whether the Philippines was being singled out. SB 1578, relating to international affairs, received support from DBEDT and the Attorney General, with the chair noting the bill was intended to help DBEDT analyze Hawaii’s international partnerships and plan next steps. SB 1639, establishing Hawaii Beach Day, had limited testimony and was moved along without substantive debate. SB 582, relating to DBEDT, was also heard with support from state agencies and a few individuals, and was described as a vehicle for organizational and funding changes affecting the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, including moving some positions and programming to general funds and narrowing the works-of-art special fund's uses. The committees then took up recommendations. All three measures were advanced with amendments: SB 817 was amended to include technical changes and a defective effective date of July 1, 2025; SB 1578 was amended to address the Attorney General’s concerns, make the commission subject to Senate confirmation, and add technical changes and a defective date; and SB 582 was amended to incorporate provisions from SB 1577, clarify SFCA authority over performing arts, shift SFCA positions and programming to general funds, restrict the works-of-art special fund, and add a defective date. Each committee voted to adopt the chair’s recommendations, with no reservations or no votes noted in the Transportation and Culture and the Arts committee and only Senator Dela Cruz voting no on SB 817 there; in the Economic Development and Tourism committee, SB 817 passed with Senator Kim in reservation and Senator Awa voting no, while SB 1578 and SB 582 passed with Senator Awa voting no. The later 10:00 a.m. agenda hearing focused on SB 1589, relating to the stadium development special fund, and SB 1629, relating to taxation. On SB 1589, the Attorney General asked for clarification of section 3, particularly the proviso about remaining monies lapsing to the general fund if the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District is terminated before completion; the interim stadium manager explained the bill would allow spending of $49.5 million already in the special fund for consultant, construction management, quality assurance, and contingency costs. On SB 1629, testimony was sharply divided: supporters, including film industry and business representatives, said the measure would support local film production, restore prior GET treatment, and help attract studio development; opponents argued the bill was vague, overly favorable to a specific project, and lacked oversight and accountability. The hearing ended with extensive questioning about whether the bill was effectively tailored to a particular studio project and how it related to other film tax credit measures, but no final committee action on SB 1589 or SB 1629 was included in the transcript excerpt.

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• Most of us would agree that a child's life is infinitely more valuable than some dollars or stock certificates
• Um, and the prosecutor said we got lucky. We got lucky. She got 60 days and he got a life sentence.
• Um, and the prosecutor said we got lucky. We got lucky. She got 60 days and he got a life sentence.
• Um, and the prosecutor said we got lucky. We got lucky. She got 60 days and he got a life sentence.

Keywords: 1183, house