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• After Joel's death, his family organized and pushed for legislation to prevent such a situation from
• After Joel's death, his family organized and pushed for legislation to prevent such a situation from
• have done nothing wrong.
• And it doesn't look like you've had any fatalities, but you can correct me if I'm wrong in those regions
• It doesn't look like you've had any fatalities, but you can correct me if I'm wrong in those regions.

Summary: The committee received agency updates on several behavioral health and justice programs. The Health Care Authority reported that assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) has expanded from two counties to eight, with a ninth expected in December, and described AOT as a court-ordered, least-restrictive treatment model that depends on close coordination among courts, treatment providers, and local officials. The agency also reviewed Joel’s Law, which lets family members, guardians, conservators, or tribes petition for an initial involuntary detention when they disagree with a designated crisis responder’s decision. Judges Ferreira and Larson said petition use has increased significantly statewide and in Snohomish County, but many cases do not proceed beyond the initial detention stage; they also noted family frustration, disjointed processes, and bed shortages as ongoing issues. Committee members asked about expansion criteria, the law’s effectiveness, and how the system fits together with other mental health interventions. The Attorney General’s Office presented on the hate crimes and bias incidents hotline created by SB 5427. The hotline began a pilot in King, Clark, and Spokane counties on July 1, 2025, with a statewide launch planned for 2027. Officials said the advisory committee helped shape the referral process, intake questions, outreach materials, and public branding. In the first five months, the hotline received 301 reports, with roughly 45% from King County and about 38% from outside the pilot counties; 42% requested follow-up, and only about a quarter of those wanted law enforcement referral. Testimony emphasized that the hotline is non-emergency, anonymous if desired, and focused on referrals rather than investigation. Members asked about why callers do not seek law enforcement involvement, how the hotline compares with Oregon’s launch, and what kinds of incidents are being reported. The Office of Independent Investigations reported progress on its work investigating police deadly force fatalities. Director Roger Rogoff said the agency has grown to 66 employees, including 31 investigators, and has completed six fatality investigations, with two public final reports posted. He said the office now operates in Region 1 and plans to expand statewide as staffing allows, with a future east-side expansion dependent on additional investigators. He also said the office has 29 requests to review prior cases, but those reviews are time-intensive and limited to cases with new evidence. Committee members asked about staffing needs, local cooperation, and whether the office conducts parallel investigations; Rogoff said OII performs the criminal investigation, while agencies may still do administrative reviews. The committee then heard a lengthy panel on public defense caseload standards and funding. The Washington State Bar Association, Washington Defender Association, county representatives, and city representatives all discussed the new caseload standards and the implementation timeline. Speakers said the standards reflect modern public defense realities but warned that funding, attorney recruitment and retention, office space, and data collection remain major barriers. Survey results from county offices showed wide variation in readiness, with many counties uncertain about timelines and most citing lack of funding as the biggest obstacle; attorney attrition was also described as high. County and city representatives argued that the new standards will require far more attorneys and support staff, and that local governments cannot absorb the cost without substantial state funding. They urged the Legislature to increase state support, improve workforce pipelines, and address structural issues in the public defense system.

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• We have a chance now to write these wrongs. Just say never again.
• Again, we have a chance now to write these wrongs. Just say never again.
• If a person dies in a declared disaster, the JP does not have to order an autopsy if the death was caused
• Collier and somebody can please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think there's only six medical examiners
• s responsibility to pronounce death or order an autopsy.

Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB5, HB20, HB22

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

Summary: The House convened in special session with a gubernatorial proclamation adding subjects related to penalties for legislators who absent themselves, ivermectin access, and groundwater study authority. The chamber also handled routine motions, committee scheduling, and first-reading referrals before moving to the main floor calendar focused largely on disaster response and public safety legislation. The central theme throughout the day was the July 4 flooding and related tragedies, with repeated references to families of victims and the need for stronger preparedness and prevention measures. House Bill 1, on youth camp emergency plans and preparedness, was the most emotional and heavily amended measure. Members adopted changes requiring annual emergency plans for resident youth camps, staff training, parent notification, evacuation maps, floodplain-related disclosures, restrictions on sleeping quarters in flood-prone areas, and funding for enforcement. One proposed amendment to require air conditioning or heat in sleeping quarters failed, while another amendment on floodplain restrictions passed after debate over floodplain versus floodway language. HB 1 ultimately passed the House 136-1 on second reading and later 135-1 on final passage. Senate Bill 2 / House Bill 2 on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery also advanced after extensive discussion. The bill creates training for justices of the peace in mass-fatality events, establishes an emergency manager licensing system, sets local succession procedures, creates a statewide volunteer management system, authorizes drone interdiction in disaster zones, expands disaster loan eligibility, and adds review and planning provisions for certain infrastructure and weather-related issues. Members debated the scope of the training, drone impacts on press coverage, volunteer registration, and infrastructure-related amendments; some proposals were adopted and others tabled or withdrawn. SB 2 passed the House 130-4 on third reading and later 132-4 on final passage. The House also passed House Bill 3 creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program for emergency communications equipment, House Bill 20 addressing disaster-related scams and fraudulent charitable solicitations, House Bill 22 expanding allowable uses of the broadband infrastructure fund for emergency communications, and Senate Bill 5 providing supplemental appropriations for disaster relief, including funds for local warning systems and weather monitoring. Each of these bills passed overwhelmingly, with only one or a few dissenting votes, and members repeatedly emphasized the need to improve coordination, communications, funding, and fraud prevention in the wake of recent disasters.

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• Because a legal weapon becomes an illegal weapon just like that once it falls into the wrong hands. of
• Am I wrong about that? I'm happy to weigh in. Oh, yes, Mr. Moody.
• I also think that it's in the wrong section. Right?
• Thank you, Reverend Senator Timmonee, because I did read the wrong D.
• At my mother's death and my son's arrest in Harris County. My son is 29 years old now.

Bills: HB268, HB305, HB307, HB380, HB548, HB727, HB268, HB305, HB307

Keywords: false reporting, emergency response, criminal penalties, restitution, public safety, penalties, emergency services, public institutions, false reports, criminal penalty, pretrial hearings, criminal competency, legal process, court timelines, restoration of competency, fines, community service, credit, criminal justice, defendants

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• The tragic death of Charlie Kerr. was what propelled both the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor to form
• If I'm wrong, I want to know. I want to know about it. I want to know what you think.
• Those who cheered his murder are also cheering for the death of America.
• Buckley, when he was 18 or 19, I'm guessing, now maybe I'm wrong, was more liberal.
• And it was wrong.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Was wrong, and we're having a heck of a time online effectuating the change of address.
• In Minnesota, work zone crashes are a serious concern, with 49 deaths and 3,682 injuries reported in
• <00:51:56.640> and a serious concern with 49 deaths and a serious concern with 49 deaths and
• to our members, which is why we death to our members, which is why we are<00:54:03.920> in<00
• few times is cars that get in the wrong few times is cars that get in the wrong area<00:59:58.799

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Last week we had our first human death in Mexico, an 86 year old woman died from a screw worm infection
• So I just wanted to clarify that because I, I'd misspoke, named the wrong, uh, part.
• I'm for the fly facility, don't get me wrong, but we could clean it up with the flies we've got, if we
• How do we find out that That death of that dog or of that cow.
• Its larvae feed on living flesh, causing suffering, economic losses, and even death in livestock and

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• This legislation would be one small step toward righting historic and ongoing wrongs, and I urge you
• infection with Vibrio vulnificus, a, quote, flesh-eating bacterium that can lead to amputation or death
• Extreme weather events can lead to physical injury and death from storm damage and auto accidents and
• do a great amount of good for the public of Massachusetts and start the path towards writing the wrongs
• This is all wrong. This is all wrong. I shouldn't be here. I should be back in school.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing focused on a broad set of climate, energy, and environmental justice proposals. Early testimony strongly supported the Climate Change Superfund or “Polluter Pays” bill (H.1014/S.58), which would assess the largest fossil fuel emitters for a one-time fee based on historic emissions to fund climate adaptation. Sponsors argued the bill is modeled on Superfund cleanup principles, would target only the largest multinational polluters, would not be passed on to consumers, and would direct a significant share of funds to environmental justice communities. Committee members asked about the number of companies covered, consumer impacts, and whether the bill would address other forms of environmental destruction; sponsors said it was limited to major fossil fuel companies with a Massachusetts footprint and did not cover other pollution sources. The committee also heard testimony on a fusion energy compact proposal (S.673) that would direct the administration to develop a framework for a New England regional compact to accelerate fusion research, workforce development, and supply-chain growth. Supporters from MIT and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities said fusion could become a major clean-energy and economic opportunity, but acknowledged the technology is not yet commercially viable and still has unresolved technical, cost, and waste-management questions. Members pressed on environmental impacts, siting, waste, costs, and whether the bill would create a compact or only a framework; sponsors said it would only create the framework and that the administration would need to negotiate with other states. Another major topic was a pilot program for nature-based climate solutions (H.971/S.??), backed by legislators, Boston Harbor Now, and UMass Boston’s Stone Living Lab. Witnesses said the bill would help speed permits for research and demonstration projects such as living shorelines, marsh restoration, and hybrid “green-to-gray” flood protections, while maintaining safeguards and protecting Indigenous and historic resources. Committee members asked how the proposal would interact with other permitting reforms and whether it could conflict with housing or wetland-related streamlining; supporters said it was complementary and aimed at making projects faster, more affordable, and more data-driven. The hearing also covered climate-safe buildings and climate adaptation funding bills. Supporters of H.1004/S.583 said current building codes do not adequately account for future flooding, heat, and wind, and the bill would add climate expertise to the building board, allow stretch resilience codes, expand floodplain standards, and create a retrofit program. Related testimony backed H.938/S.572, which would create a dedicated climate and community resilience fund financed by a small fee on property insurance premiums; advocates said it would provide stable long-term revenue for adaptation, especially in environmental justice communities, and help replace unreliable federal funding. One witness from CLF supported the climate-safe buildings and funding bills but opposed S.560/H.939 as too broad. The committee also heard testimony on airport air-quality legislation (H.997) calling for more monitoring and mitigation of ultra-fine particulate pollution around Logan Airport and Massport communities. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Overdose deaths, right? Heroin, it'll come in waves, and it was—we were seeing a huge impact on it.
• Our victim organizations that actually work with victim survivors feel that you're wrong.
• Our victim organizations that actually work with victim survivors feel that you're wrong.
• <00:20:28.680> They<00:20:28.760> disagree feel that you're wrong.
• They disagree feel that you're wrong.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• the dawn from on high break upon us all, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death
• I read the wrong bill. I apologize. We got this together.
• I read the wrong bill. I skipped out. Sorry. Clerk, close the roll. Ayes, 96; noes, 0.
• I read the wrong bill. I apologize. I got this. We got this together.
• I read the wrong bill. I skipped out. Sorry. Clerk closed the roll. Eyes 95, eyes 96, no zero.

Keywords: March 11, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• I probably wouldn't have been open to that amendment before, and I've had death threats myself from being
• amendment before and I've had death amendment before and I've had death threats<00:09:04.399>
• does. >> Representative Jackson and Representative Bolton. >> I just want to ask my colleague what's wrong
• c> >> I just want to ask my colleague what's >> I just want to ask my colleague what's wrong
• wrong with the word positive. wrong with the word positive.

Bills: HB88, HB314, SB46, HB332, HB86, HB363, HB88, HB314, SB46, HB332, HB86, HB363

Keywords: driver license, English examinations, language requirement, immigration, testing standards, motor vehicles, window tint, law enforcement, prosecutors, vehicle regulations, medical condition, communication, first responder, invisible disabilities, anaphylaxis, day care centers, training, child safety, healthcare, parole

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• Wrong era. 992,000.
• I'll say the wrong world transformation, the world transformation money.
• Or was he wrong? Direction that you guys are leading us... Challenging trajectory.
• And do we take into consideration the average deaths? Thank you, Mr.
• The people who were presenting said it was wrong.

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• A person with disease, and even death.
• It also found that 95% of maternal deaths in our state were preventable.
• It also found that 95% of maternal deaths in our state were preventable.
• His death would have been preventable with an AAC device. in their state.
• And then later he died from the wrong.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's no wrong door; it's warm handoff.
• It's no wrong door; it's warm handoff.
• And you spread misinformation about me twice now, when I've received death threats because of the lies
• You have to make these decisions of life and death, and you may not have that luxury, and that's where
• Now, I am fully willing to admit that I might be wrong on this. Okay? I might be.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Um, and I listened to your layout, and just so everybody's clear, this requires, correct me if I'm wrong
• The premise of your question is wrong. It doesn't assume that there's going to be a short...
• It sounds like one of the circumstances that you are concerned about is in-custody deaths in jail, that
• It'll come down to testify about the death of a child in custody, and those records were shielded from
• The way that's going to be read, I don't believe it's that wrong.

Bills: HB17, HB16, SB 10, HB27, HB23, SB 15, SB 18, HB 17, HB 16, SB 10, HB 27, HB 23, SB 15, SB 18

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support

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• During that time, he handled all aspects of civil litigation in the fields of personal injury and wrongful
• In fact, at the time of his death, the most recent polls showed him to be one of the most disliked figures
• In fact, he was in Memphis with sanitation workers at the time of his death. Dr.
• He was preceded in death by Bridget and his grandson, Sammy.

Summary: The Assembly convened after an initial quorum call, then proceeded with prayer, the pledge, and routine motions. Members approved several procedural requests, including moving AB 362 to the inactive file and allowing the Natural Resources Committee to hear AB 34 on January 16. The chamber also recognized guests and paid tribute to retiring Republican caucus consultant Daryl Thomas, with remarks from multiple members praising his long service and legal analysis work. The main floor action centered on ACR 116, a resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Members from several caucuses and both parties spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of civil rights, economic justice, nonviolence, and unfinished work. After opening the roll for coauthors, the resolution received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly then took up ACR 118, recognizing Korean American Day; members highlighted Korean American history, community contributions, solidarity with other communities, and the significance of Koreatown and Korean American civic life. That resolution also received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The consent calendar was then adopted on a 64-0 vote, including ACR 115 on National Blood Donor Month. The chamber also held an adjournment in memory for former legislator David Kelly, with a tribute to his military service, agricultural background, and legislative work on water conservation and sustainable agriculture. The Assembly announced the upcoming Martin Luther King Day recess and adjourned until Tuesday, January 20 at 1 p.m.

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• The wrong. On file item number nine, SB 809 by Durazo. Ward, aye. I mean, my baby turned to me.
• However, there needs to be more that needs to happen because even since those emergency regulations, deaths
• Since my bill has been introduced, we have now increased number of cases, and this year three more deaths
• As of July 3rd, there are 331 confirmed silicosis cases and 19 deaths.

Summary: The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee heard and advanced several bills focused on worker protections, training access, wage enforcement, outreach, and workplace safety. SB 513 would require employees to have access to their training and certification records; supporters, including laid-off refinery workers and labor organizations, said employers sometimes withhold records during layoffs, while committee members called the practice unacceptable. The bill passed 5-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations. SB 809 addressed misclassification of construction truck owner-drivers by offering employers amnesty if they reclassify workers as employees and adopt a two-check payment system; labor and construction trades groups supported it, and it passed 5-0 to Judiciary. SB 578 would codify the California Workplace Outreach Program, which funds trusted community organizations to educate workers about their rights. Supporters described the program as a proven way to reach low-wage, immigrant, and hard-to-reach workers, especially amid wage theft, retaliation, and immigration enforcement concerns. The bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 261 would strengthen collection of wage theft judgments by creating a public list of nonpaying employers and adding penalties after six months of nonpayment; county enforcement officials and labor advocates said it would help workers recover unpaid wages. It passed 6-0 to Judiciary. The committee also approved SB 369, which would require skilled and trained workforce standards for Salton Sea restoration projects, with supporters saying the work is hazardous and should use trained labor; it passed 6-0 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 20 sought to address silicosis in stone countertop fabrication by requiring training and certification protections for workers; supporters said the disease has caused deaths among mostly Latino workers, while industry groups supported the bill with amendments and requested implementation resources. It passed 6-0 to Appropriations. The committee also adopted a consent calendar of four additional bills and adjourned after all listed measures were moved forward.

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• For him today, let us not dwell on the sorrow of his passing, but rather than celebrate his death, let
• 1397 by Harris relating to the transfer and care and custody of the letter known as the victory or death
• 1419. by Dea Ayala relating to liability limits for non-economic damages of personal injury and wrongful
• death claims.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Union High School District related to their school safety lapses that potentially resulted in the death
• In September of 2024, we had a gun incident that resulted in a death in Maryville High School.
• with your computer. go in and help you figure out what's wrong with your computer.
• Well, to that point, I have to imagine, and General Perry, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, you're
• We're wrong. We're working to fix it. Mr. Chairman, a question for clarification. Sure, thank you.

Summary: The committee first heard an update on Topok Elementary School District’s long-running noncompliance with Arizona’s Uniform System of Financial Records. The Auditor General’s office explained the USFR noncompliance process and reported that Topok had made substantial progress, correcting many deficiencies in areas such as open meeting law, procurement, payroll, attendance reporting, property control, and information technology. The district’s superintendent and staff described the corrective actions they had taken, the use of outside consultants, and their plan to maintain compliance through stronger leadership, training, and consistent procedures. Members praised the district’s progress and asked about the remaining deficiencies and the status of the 3% state-aid withholding, which the Auditor General said would be addressed by the State Board of Education. The committee then considered a request for a fourth school safety special audit, tied to concerns raised by Representative Martinez about Phoenix Union High School District and school violence response practices. The Auditor General said the proposed audit would be a new topic focused on policies and procedures for responding to credible threats of violence and allegations of staff misconduct affecting student safety, and could include Phoenix Union in the sample. Representative Martinez described a fatal 2024 shooting, weapons incidents, and concerns about district oversight. The committee approved the motion 10-0. Next, staff presented the fiscal years 2027-2028 school district performance audit schedule, describing 26 randomly selected school districts and career and technical education districts, plus 84 planned follow-ups. The Auditor General said the schedule is intended to shorten the average time between audits and that the school audits division is now fully staffed. Members asked about county coverage and the inclusion of ESA accountability, but the schedule was ultimately presented for review rather than approval. The committee also heard a detailed federal compliance audit presentation on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) administered by DES. The Auditor General reported repeated findings involving missing provider documentation, questioned costs, and FFATA reporting errors, including a 2024 sample that led to questioning $2.88 million in costs. The office recommended stronger documentation, record retention, reporting procedures, and staff training; DES concurred and said it would correct the findings in 2026. Members discussed the limits of the single-audit scope, the possibility of a broader special audit, and the federal government’s recent actions on CCDF oversight in other states. Finally, the committee considered and discussed a special audit request for CCDF that would broaden review to provider oversight, licensing, site visits, and billing accuracy across multiple state agencies, with estimated costs of $547,000 to $625,000 and a projected report date of July 31, 2027.

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• Just as you know, you've kind of gone through the valley of death, essentially, and you've emerged from
• Union High School District related to their school safety lapses that potentially resulted in the death
• In September of 2024, we had a gun incident that resulted in a death in Maryvale High School.
• Chair, can I just do that point for something you just ...go in and help you figure out what's wrong
• We're wrong. We're working to fix it. Mr. Chairman, a question for clarification. Sure, thank you.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Sometimes things go wrong. Sometimes things go terribly wrong.
• My great-grandmother took them to the office. so they wouldn't be rounded up and taken to their deaths
• Jews were being round up and sent to the most horrific death any of us could ever imagine.
• The papers carried across borders that showed that they were the next to go to the death camps.
• And to say that this is just about criminals is wrong.

Keywords: 988, house, all