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• the same uh let the community conduct the same uh let the community colleges<02:13:26.880> be
• Senate Bill 2890, Judicial System Operation Fund, bring forward with the code section related to judicial
• :22:55.760> System >> Senate Bill 2890, Judicial System >> Senate Bill 2890, Judicial
• <05:22:59.280> funding code section related to judicial funding code section related to judicial
• Well, this is the judicial system operation fund.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 11 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received the invocation from Dr. Keith Grubs, and approved routine procedural motions dispensing with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The chamber then spent a significant portion of the meeting recognizing visiting groups, including the Madison County Executive Leadership Class, members of The Links and related chapters, Tupelo Christian Preparatory School cheer team and coaches, Miss Rodeo Canada/Miss Rodeo Mississippi/Miss Rodeo America, Delta State University student leaders, Jackson State University NAACP political action chair Hannah Robertson, and other guests in the galleries. Several resolutions and commendations were read and presented, including Senate Resolution 40 honoring The Links, Senate Resolution 37 recognizing Abby Hardy as Miss Rodeo Canada 2026, Senate Resolution 38 recognizing Brinkley Boswell as Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026, and Senate Resolution 39 recognizing Olivia Fero as Miss Rodeo America 2026. The Tupelo Christian Preparatory School cheer team was formally congratulated for winning its fourth consecutive 1A state championship, and Coach Stemier addressed the Senate on the program’s faith-based emphasis, discipline, and support from families and school leadership. Olivia Fero also spoke about the Dixie National Rodeo and the role of rodeo as an agricultural and community-oriented lifestyle. The Senate then took up several bills. Senate Bill 2471, the State Treasury Efficiency and Transparency Act, was explained as a measure to identify and close idle agency accounts, require interest-bearing features on agency accounts, and mandate regular reporting to DFA, the Treasury, ELBO, and the Legislature; it passed by morning roll call with three no votes. Senate Bill 2843, revising definitions in the Mississippi Development Grant Fund to expand eligible site-development expenses, including utility and energy infrastructure improvements, also passed by morning roll call with three no votes. Senate Bill 2865, creating an income tax credit tied to added tax revenue from certain non-gaming capital investment projects at casinos, was described as a repeat of a bill passed the prior year and likewise passed by morning roll call with three no votes. The Senate also considered Senate Bill 2848, revising notice procedures for towing and sale of motor vehicles. The bill would require notices to owners and lienholders to be sent through a third-party vendor by certified mail, shorten notice deadlines, and preserve public notice requirements; it was supported by bankers, towing interests, recyclers, and the Department of Revenue. After questions about notice procedures and concerns about access to personal property in towed vehicles, an amendment adding a reverse repealer was adopted, and the bill passed by morning roll call. Later, the chamber moved to Senate Bill 2202, concerning economic development incentives and employee freedom/privacy regarding unionization decisions, but the motion to table reconsideration prevailed after a division vote, leaving the bill unresolved at that point. The Senate then began consideration of Senate Bill 2259, the People’s Access Act, with an amendment narrowing its live-streaming requirements to state agencies only and limiting retention to two years, though the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.

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• SB 1202 also requires Medi-Cal managed care plans to conduct outreach and education on work requirements
• This undermines the survivor's privacy and public confidence in the judicial system.
• SB 1349 will direct the LAO, the Legislative Analyst's Office, to conduct an analysis of those major
• SB 1349 will direct the LAO, the Legislative Analyst's Office, to conduct an analysis of those major
• Madam President, members, the Insurance Commissioner occasionally conducts examinations of insurers to

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And then when we get to the court process itself, I'm going to really emphasize judicial cooperation.
• Your investment... ...really emphasized judicial cooperation.
• It is absolutely unacceptable, the conduct, the activity that is going on.
• At that point, we asked our medical partners, UTMB and Texas Tech, to conduct one on every single death
• Second, conduct a study on how contraband in Texas prisons differs between men and women's facilities

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Interfering with legislative proceedings or disrupting the orderly conduct of official business.
• I ask that we allow the FPPC to continue conducting their very important work supporting the city of
• I rise to present Assembly Bill 352, which addresses the growing problem of threats against our judicial
• AB 352 will enhance protection for judicial officers.
• These shortages are limited the department's ability to conduct vital workplace safety inspections and

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• A study conducted by Vote Writers found that 1.3 million Counterproductive.
• They took on the power of a judicial judge to keep order and to verify their legal judicial signature
• Another significant change related to who was required to conduct the hand count.
• Do you still intend to conduct the, it's the, the, you know, bill 827? Yes, ma'am.
• What if there's judicial review? It goes to court.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So are you saying after the initial cost of what the judicial branch says, um, revising documents and
• <02:48:26.479> branch initial cost of what the judicial branch initial cost of what the judicial
• What is the cost to the judicial system that has to have hearings back and forth for 6 months?
• What is the cost<02:52:12.479> to<02:52:12.720> the<02:52:12.880> judicial<02:52
• Fair for housing providers, fair for tenants, not put too much strain on our judicial system?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So there will be a roll call request from Senator Kasky, and so may we conduct the roll call. ...can't
• So there will be a roll call request from Senator Kasky, and so may we conduct the roll call. >> Thank
• She said this is a may approval, not a requirement, and that it requires them to act judiciously.
• <01:08:03.280> They<01:08:03.520> see that they do so judiciously.
• They see that they do so judiciously.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have four pages of areas where we've said these enumerated acts or conduct.
• The courts have given us a definition of what is willful conduct. OK.
• Conducting polygraphs?
• I'm the director of the Governor's Organized Crime Commission and the Deputy DA at the 2nd Judicial.
• Rosen, you couldn't prosecute in multiple jurisdictions, but we want all the judicial districts in the

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• And maybe there's some other analysis conducted on the impact of coverage loss on working families, mainly
• This was back in 2022 between the number of authorized judgeships and judicial need.
• Back in 2022, between the number of authorized judgeships and judicial need.
• With judicial officers handling caseloads about 18% higher with judicial officers handling caseloads
• With judicial officers handling caseloads about 18% higher, with judicial officers handling caseloads

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• You know, it can limit the access of important information about police conduct.
• courts, to adjust the jurisdiction of existing courts, to handle administrative matters, and some judicial
• Also, another request or two from the governor's office and from members of the legislature for judicial
• to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial
• to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum call, invocation, and approval of the previous day’s journal, then observed a moment of silence after Senator Eckhardt referenced a mass shooting in Austin. The chamber also agreed to postpone reading and referral of bills until later in the day. Early procedural business included a motion not to print Senate Bill 3, which was adopted without objection. Later, Senator Mendez raised a parliamentary inquiry about moving flood relief bills to the top of the calendar, but the presiding officer said the order of business was up to the chair. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 4, the congressional redistricting bill. Senator King laid out the bill, describing it as the companion to the House version, based on 2020 census data, and arguing it was legal, race-blind, more compact, and likely to elect more Republicans. Senators asked extensive questions about the process, public hearings, and the map’s effects on districts and communities. The Senate voted to suspend the regular order of business and the three-day rule, then passed SB 4 to engrossment and finally passed it, with the recorded votes showing 19 yeas and 2 nays. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 6, relating to abortion and civil liability for the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs. Senator Hughes argued the bill was needed to stop illegal abortion pills being mailed into Texas and harming women and unborn children. The Senate suspended the regular order of business and the three-day rule, passed the bill to engrossment, and then finally passed it, with the recorded votes showing 18 yeas, 10 nays, and one present not voting. A lengthy discussion followed on the committee substitute for Senate Bill 14, which would standardize law enforcement personnel and departmental files statewide. Senator King said the bill codifies a TCOLE model policy and limits public access to personnel files to substantiated misconduct, commendations, and evaluations, while keeping other records available through other legal processes. Senators Eckhardt, West, Hinojosa, and others questioned how the bill would affect transparency, meet-and-confer agreements, civilian review boards, and access to unsubstantiated complaints. An amendment by Senator Hinojosa of Dallas to narrow the bill to unfounded complaints failed, and SB 14 was then passed to engrossment on a vote of 18 yeas and 10 nays. The final major item was Senate Bill 1, the natural disaster omnibus bill responding to the July flooding. Senator Perry said the bill addresses camp and RV park safety, evacuation plans, emergency rooftop access, lines of succession for local emergency management, annual drills, volunteer management, drone restrictions over disaster areas, small-business recovery loans, and a statewide data hub for flood and weather monitoring. Senators Menendez, Eckhardt, and Kolkhorst asked about autopsies, volunteer background checks, liability, warning systems, floodplain mitigation, and coordination with FEMA and local governments. Perry said the bill focuses on preparation, response, and recovery, while broader prevention and mitigation issues may be addressed later. The transcript ends during this extended discussion, before final action on SB 1 is shown.

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• tonight... ...is about a spay and neuter program that is currently under litigation before the First Judicial
• The state should also require gun dealers to secure their premises and inventory, conduct background
• Our history as a nation is littered with failures of the judicial system.
• prohibit again anyone acting under the color of law or otherwise from interfering in any manner with the conduct

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

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• will prohibit the sharing of the data with a third party if the data is going to be used to target conduct
• enhances public safety by requiring comprehensive parole hearings that carefully evaluate institutional conduct
• Madam Chair, all kinds of cases end up in Santa Fe at the first judicial district. Okay.
• All kinds of cases end up in Santa Fe at the first judicial district. Okay.

Bills: HB294, SB40, SB43, SB35

Keywords: cannabis, cannabis packaging, cannabis labeling, cannabis regulation, Cannabis Control Division, adulterated cannabis, artificial color additive, food dye, youth appeal, minor appeal, child-resistant packaging, black-and-white packaging, edibles, product labeling, consumer protection, marijuana, hemp, dispensary, licensed cannabis business, cannabis manufacturer

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• investigate online sexual exploitation and child exploitation, respond to cyber tip line reports, conduct
• that it is not a defense to the crime if the person being observed was not aware of any specific conduct
• attorneys, one public defender, one board certified criminal defense lawyer and one chief judge of a judicial
• consistency, and Representative Baker: Accountability to Florida's pretrial system while preserving judicial

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• Pursuant to KRS 45.769, the judicial and executive branches, as well as post-secondary institutions managing
• 54.720> to<00:01:54.799> KS<00:01:55.280> 45769 Pursuant to KRS 45.769, the judicial
• The project will conduct a due diligence study on 60 acres of land that's located off of 425 Bypass in
• The project will conduct a due diligence study on 60 acres of land that's located off of 425 Bypass in

Keywords: 00:09 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:42 Approval of Minutes 01:07 Information Items 04:05 Lease Rpt - Finance and Administration Cabinet 18:59 OFM - Economic Development Fund Grants 25:42 OFM – KY Housing Authority 31:30 Remaining 2025 Meetings 33:26 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with quorum, approved the September meeting minutes, and received a set of information reports on capital projects, debt, school district bond issues, UK and KCTCS asset preservation projects, and the Louisville Arena Authority’s financial report, with the latter noted as lengthy and expected to be discussed further in person in December. The committee also heard a Finance and Administration Cabinet lease report covering three leases: a temporary lease for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Louisville due to ongoing maintenance and safety issues at its current site, a Department of Juvenile Justice lease in Hardin County for a day-treatment/alternative school program, and a Warren County lease renewal. Members questioned the Hardin County lease about the higher rate and limited competition; agency staff explained the specialized school setting, transportation and program requirements, and the difficulty of attracting bidders for alternative-school space. The lease package was approved after roll call. The committee then considered seven economic development grants: four EDF grants and three KPDI grants. The projects included infrastructure for Allen County’s industrial park, flood-related repairs for Weddington Plaza in the Big Sandy area, an Owensboro manufacturing expansion for Mscan America, a new Louisville manufacturing facility for Anthro Energy, a Henderson due-diligence study, a Paducah spec building, and utility extensions for the Riverbend site in Carrollton. Staff said the projects had been approved by KEFA and recommended by the relevant cabinet leadership, and the committee approved them by roll call. Finally, the committee reviewed a new Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit bond issue for about $43 million for 233 Louisville housing units, which was approved. It then took up five SFCC debt issues together: new money for an Edmonson County elementary school and Knox County middle school gym improvements, plus refundings for Callaway, Hardin, and McCracken counties. Members raised concerns that the refundings were bundled together and that some did not appear to meet a newly referenced 3% net present value savings guideline, but the package was still approved on a 5-2 vote. The meeting ended with calendar updates, including a November 20 meeting at noon and a December 16 meeting featuring the Yum Arena presentation, followed by adjournment.

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• now it's in case law and everybody knows case law is kind of fragile right and you I can have new judicial
• 83 of the Civil Practices and Remedies Code, you know, if you use force or deadly force. and your conduct
• about is this acquittal, a no-bill order. or dismissal, it creates a presumption that the person's conduct
• Kind of what she alluded to, you know, You look at the big picture of our judicial system, it may seem

Bills: HB170, HB865, HB748, HJR112, HB 1110, HB1495, HB786, HB 1130, HB170

Keywords: civil liability, self-defense, force, deadly force, legal immunity, attorney's fees, criminal justice, firearms, liability, veterans, gun ownership, immunity, firearm hold agreement, sexual abuse, nondisclosure, confidentiality, public policy, Trey's Law, parental rights, child upbringing

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• The FBI conducted an unprecedented raid on President Trump's home in an act of partisan lawfare.
• During the previous administration, my Republican colleagues were outraged by Biden judicial nominees
• And this committee, if it pleases you, plans to conduct any oversight. It must do so now.
• Presley declared that the Trump administration is disobeying a judicial mandate.

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• judicial Thoughtful, comprehensive judicial rulings<03:40:19.840> issued<03:40:20.320> in<
• For criminal conduct, all of this is available through the judicial system.
• Accordingly, House judicial guidance.
• to the judicial branch. to the judicial branch.
• conduct violations. conduct violations.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• they could have reached their age limitation, you know, other issues that cause them to vacate the judicial
• That's the provision on the first page dealing with the judicial branch.
• The amendment goes on to make those same changes to the provisions for the judicial, I'm sorry, for the
• And so, in an election year when we have a presidential, we cannot conduct an election where we have

Summary: The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on April 23 and advanced several bills dealing with judicial vacancies, travel reimbursement, election administration, public records, and board transparency. Senate Bill 397 by Chairman Reese was reported favorably without objection; it allows the Supreme Court to reappoint a retiring judge on an ad hoc basis to finish cases or provide urgent coverage, while not changing other laws that prevent a judge from returning to the same seat after retiring or resigning. House Bill 398 by Representative Zerang was reported as amended after the committee adopted a new amendment removing lodging from the bill, leaving only meal reimbursement limits tied to the federal GSA rate. House Bill 1201 by Representative Ilk was also reported favorably; it would create per diem pay for legislators doing legislative business outside session and raise statewide elected officials’ salaries using a formula tied to university president pay. The committee deferred Senate Bill 41, which would have extended the deadline for public bodies to publish open-meeting minutes from 20 to 45 days, after the author said he wanted more time to work with opponents. Senate Bill 289 by Senator Abraham, which would have created public-records exceptions for certain university searches, research, and donor information, drew substantial questioning and testimony from the press and members; after amendments narrowed the scope, the committee ultimately held the bill for further work rather than voting it out. Senate Bill 47 by Senator Mizell, as amended, was reported favorably; it requires public boards and commissions to provide contact information, including at least two contacts, a mailing address, email addresses, a website if available, and a phone number, without requiring public funds for member phones. On election-related bills, Senate Bill 248 by Chairman Miller was reported favorably as amended. It allows precincts with fewer than 20 eligible voters to be consolidated with another precinct at the same polling place when both use the same ballot, with Secretary of State Landry saying it would preserve voter privacy, reduce costs, and be seamless for voters. Senate Bill 210 by Senator Klein-Peter was also reported favorably; it increases the number of election commissioners allowed in closed party primaries to match staffing needs created by the new system. Senate Bill 106 by Senator Klein-Peter, which makes certain crime-scene photos, audio/video recordings, and digital images nonpublic except by court order or clerk access, was reported favorably after a roll-call vote of 8 yeas and 2 nays. House Bill 906 by Representative Billings was reported favorably as amended; the amendments let party state central committees decide whether unaffiliated voters may participate in party primaries, require notice to the Department of State, and make participation rules consistent across the party’s related races, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The committee also deferred Senate Bills 218 and 220 to the following week before adjourning.

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• Second would be to conduct air quality monitoring for the city of Albuquerque to understand health risks
• Okay, under significant issues on page three, I have some concerns there since in 2018, the First Judicial
• Do you agree with that statement, that decision that was handed down by the First Judicial District?
• Do you agree with that statement, that decision that was handed down by the First Judicial District Court

Bills: SB83, SB106, SB107, SB123, SJR1

Keywords: ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections

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• should be a forensic interview that they will have at different children's homes where they will conduct
• after the court adjudication is complete and there are court orders, there is initial and subsequent judicial
• So there is an initial judicial review held within 60 days of the disposition where parties have to demonstrate
• their required citizen review board functions in their health and human services agencies or in the judicial