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• May their work today strengthen our community and uphold the values of liberty and justice, and place
• And we heard the litany of times and the charges. And let me tell you something, Mr.
• And I appreciate the outrage, and I'm frustrated and I'm angry about it.
• , ABC, and the CCA.
• It provides a written narrative and character reference, and then it asks for a reasonable and recent

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• This bill was dropped last year, and we have heard and learned, um, uh, from the rate case and other
• </c> and proceed. and proceed.
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• Um, and uh, and it is very simple bill.

Summary: The committee heard House File 76, as amended by the adopted A1 amendment, and the chair moved the bill to be re-referred to the general register. The bill would limit the amount investor-owned utilities can charge ratepayers for executive compensation, capping recoverable pay for the top 10 executives at the governor’s salary. Representative Greenman argued the measure would protect customers from paying for lavish executive pay and said it would not affect what executives are paid, only what can be recovered from ratepayers. She cited recent Public Utilities Commission action and ongoing rate cases as evidence the issue is real and recurring. Supportive testimony came from a Minneapolis resident describing financial hardship and rising utility bills, a local worker who said customers have no choice of utility provider and should not fund monopoly executive pay, and advocates from the Energy and Policy Institute and Utility Reform Now, who said ratepayers should not subsidize excessive compensation and that the bill is a targeted reform. Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy opposed the bill’s premise by defending the current regulatory process. Their representatives said the PUC already reviews executive compensation in rate cases, generally allows only limited recovery, and has used that process for decades. Xcel also emphasized its affordability programs and said executives help secure savings and investments for customers. Members discussed whether the legislature should set a bright-line rule or leave the issue to the PUC. Representative Greenman said the bill is needed because the PUC process can take years and the legislature should establish a clear standard for all investor-owned utilities. Some members supported the bill as a response to an affordability crisis and the lack of consumer choice, while others said the legislature should focus on broader energy-cost issues and existing regulatory tools. The committee did not take a final vote on the bill in the portion of the meeting provided, but the amendment was adopted and the bill was moved for re-referral to the general register.

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• gas</c><00:15:16.600><c> from</c> electricity and oil and natural gas from electricity and oil and natural
• and gas and their to pay for electricity and gas and their utilities<00:27:06.679><c> so</c><00:27:06.800
• Xcel and CenterPoint, and this bill covers the top 10, and you get to $57 million.
• </c><00:36:20.200><c> and</c> pay for millionaires who are and and pay for millionaires who are and and

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• safety, autonomous and specialty vehicles, and design of streets.
• independence and social engagement, and promote health and public safety, personal security, and environmental
• And we also support H. 3627 and S. 2909, and urge favorable reports on those bills as well.
• in time so that they're not having to run and then contend and jockey with car and truck drivers, and
• And this would increase autonomy and independence for myself and for other blind people and people with

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Transportation

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 46 bills covering bicycle and pedestrian safety, autonomous and specialty vehicles, street design, and related transportation issues. Chair Jim Arciero and Senate co-chair Brendan Crighton opened the hearing, noted that Senate Bill 2347 was postponed at the sponsor’s request, and explained the hearing procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing. A major portion of testimony focused on autonomous vehicles. Labor representatives from the AFL-CIO, Teamsters, Machinists, and app-based driver organizations opposed bills that would authorize fully autonomous vehicles, arguing they could displace workers, weaken bargaining power, increase congestion, and create safety and data-privacy risks. Waymo and Chamber of Progress supported legislation creating a framework for autonomous vehicles, saying the technology has strong safety results and could improve mobility and economic opportunity, but they opposed provisions requiring a human operator in the vehicle. Transportation and environmental advocates urged stronger oversight, local control, crash-data reporting, and privacy protections before deployment. Several bills on pedestrian and bicycle safety drew support from advocates and affected residents. Testimony backed measures to improve crosswalk timing for slower pedestrians, raise penalties for crosswalk violations, expand truck sideguard and safety-device requirements, and improve roadway marking reflectivity. AARP, MassBike, and other advocates emphasized the need to protect older adults, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users, while some speakers opposed bills expanding e-bike access to sidewalks and natural-surface trails, citing safety concerns. The committee also heard strong support for the Blue Envelope program for drivers with autism and developmental disabilities, with testimony from the Arc of Massachusetts, the Developmental Disabilities Council, families, and individuals describing how the program can reduce misunderstandings during traffic stops and crashes.

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• Chairman, I move that Senate Bills 1110 and 1618... I'm sorry. And Senate 18, 1618.
• So I moved that Senate Bills 1110, 1618, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 1004 are constitutional and
• We believe all of these are constitutional and in proper form, and we are happy to answer any questions
• We recessed on the floor to go to caucus, and then we un-recessed, and then we announced rules to be
• This process is collaborative, and we are collaborating with you right now in this committee, and that

Committee: House Rules

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 1798 are constitutional and in proper form.
• Are constitutional and in proper form. Mr. President. Thank you.
• And those are the flags. I'm happy to answer any questions. Members, have... And thank you.
• Another question before you is to recommend the measures and the math motion are constitutional and in
• Another question before you is to recommend the measures and the motion are constitutional and in proper

Summary: The committee considered a motion declaring House Bills 4138, 4139, 4140, 4141, 4143, 4144, 4145, 4146, 4147, 4148, 4149, and Senate Bill 1798 constitutional and in proper form. Rules attorney Tim Fleming said SB 1798, though not part of the budget package, had been reviewed and was constitutional and in proper form. He then discussed the budget-related bills, saying they were substantially constitutional and in proper form but flagged recurring issues in the feed bill and related budget measures. Fleming noted potential constitutional concerns with policy language in the feed bill, including child safety training requirements in the Department of Child Safety appropriation and restrictions on out-of-state provisional beds in the Department of Corrections appropriation. He also cautioned about appropriations conditioned on legislative approval, possible separation-of-powers concerns, nonprofit and charity distributions that could implicate the gift clause, and a provision exempting counties from the constitutional expenditure limitation. After no questions or comments, the committee voted 8-0 to recommend the measures as constitutional and in proper form. The motion passed with eight ayes and zero nays.

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• Chairman, I move that Senate Bills 1110 and 1618, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 1004, are constitutional
• and in proper form.
• So I moved that Senate Bills 1110 and 1618, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 1004, are constitutional
• and in proper form.
• We recessed on the floor to go to caucus, and then we un-recessed, and then we announced rules to be

Summary: The committee considered a mass motion finding Senate Bills 1110 and 1618 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 1004 constitutional and in proper form. Staff from the Rule of Attorney Office explained that SB 1110 concerns home confinement eligibility and electronic monitoring, SB 1618 concerns the Military Affairs Commission, and SCR 1004 concerns photo enforcement systems voter approval. They stated all three measures had been reviewed and were in proper form. During discussion, one member objected to the process, criticizing the lack of a posted agenda and the rapid sequence of recesses and caucuses. Another member responded that the bills had been public for months, had already received multiple readings and committee hearings in both chambers, and had been fully vetted with public testimony. The member also said the absence of a joint caucus was due to the other side’s preference. After comments ended, the committee voted on the motion. The roll call resulted in seven ayes and one absent, and the committee recommended the measures as constitutional and in proper form. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Senate Bill 1798 are constitutional and in proper form.
• And those are the flags. I'm happy to answer any questions. Members, have... And thank you.
• Another question before you is to recommend the measures and the math motion are constitutional and in
• The measures and the motion are constitutional and in proper form. Vice Chair Carter?
• The measures and the motion are constitutional and in proper form.

Committee: House Rules

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• And as I classmates and our country.
• And perhaps nothing captured that spirit better than his 90th birthday, which was right in the middle
• And perhaps nothing captured<00:43:21.200><c> that</c><00:43:21.520><c> spirit</c><00:43:21.920><c> better
• They both emit fine particulate matter, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

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• Kogan holds both a Ph.D. in pharmacology and an M.D. from the University of Utah and is board-certified
• in internal medicine and gastroenterology.
• Center and the VA hospital in Tucson, at the University of Arizona Health Science Center and the VA
• She was ordained in 2004 and has been studying and practicing Kadam Dharma for over 25 years.
• Her teaching style is down to earth and practical and shows us how to apply these teachings in our daily

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• again and again and again.
• their cuts will hurt kids and moms and dads and working families and seniors and veterans and people
• THEIR CUTS WILL HURT KIDS AND MOMS AND DADS AND WORKING FAMILIES AND SENIORS AND VETERANS AND PEOPLE
• $500 billion cut to Medicaid and Medicare because of the sequestration and cuts.
• TAX SCAM WILL CUT MEDICARE AND A 500 BILLION CUT TO MEDICAID MEDICARE BECAUSE OF THE SEQUESTRATION AND

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• repeated with State and Tech and Highlands and Eastern and Western and CNM, yesterday, of course, and
• And I shared that same story with my children and my family about your area and the history and some
• , enacting the Industrial Carbon Reduction Act, creating carbon reduction production and investment programs
• making a transfer from the general fund to the carbon reduction production and investment fund.
• And so, Mr. Speaker and gentlemen... And so, Mr.

Bills: HB95 , HB111 , HJR1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM34 , HB2 , HB32 , HB33 , HB61 , HJM2 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26

Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and then moved through a series of memorials, recognitions, and announcements. House Memorial 49, declaring February 4, 2026 UNM Day, was taken from the Speaker’s table, explained, and debated at length. Members from both parties and several guests praised the University of New Mexico for its role in education, health care, research, public service, and workforce development, with special recognition of President Garnett Stokes, interim provost Barbara Rodriguez, and Health Sciences leaders and students. The memorial highlighted UNM’s enrollment, degrees awarded, scholarship support, patent activity, and the UNM Hospital and Health Sciences Center. It passed 70-0. House Memorial 48, declaring February 4, 2026 Valencia County Day, was also brought forward and passed unanimously. Supporters described Valencia County’s history, culture, economic growth, and traditions, including the annual matanza, Route 66 heritage, and major employers and development projects. Members from the county and local officials were recognized, and the memorial emphasized both historic communities and current business and infrastructure expansion. House Memorial 50, declaring Lincoln County Day, was introduced by title and placed on the Speaker’s table, but not taken up for final passage during this segment. The chamber also recognized the Artesia Bulldogs football team for winning another state championship, Del Norte High School’s class of 1966 on its 60th anniversary, and a number of guests tied to nursing, education, and local community service. Several members used announcements to highlight nurses, school programs, and local events, including a Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus invitation and a reminder that the day was the final day to file bills with the clerk. The session closed with continued announcements and guest introductions, reflecting a day focused heavily on community recognition and celebratory memorials rather than substantive legislation beyond the memorial votes.

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• Hawaii has set ambitious goals to promote EV adoption and reduce carbon emissions as outlined in the
• </c><00:52:13.200><c> reduce</c><00:52:13.559><c> carbon</c> promote EV adoption and reduce carbon promote
• EV adoption and reduce carbon emissions<00:52:14.319><c> as</c><00:52:14.480><c> outlined</c><00:52:
• and for whom and for the motor repair and for whom and where<00:59:59.400><c> and</c><00:59:59.599><
• , and transportation fuel suppliers from diesel to electricity contribute to reducing carbon intensity

Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 1484 on transit-oriented development and HB 157 on transportation. For HB 1484, testimony included a request from the Hoi Community Development Authority to be removed from the measure while offering to assist if the transit-oriented development law is implemented, along with testimony in opposition and support from several individuals. The committees later recommended HB 1484 be passed with amendments, including an HD1, a defective date, deletion of a reference to section 225 on page 11, adoption of H-CDA’s proposed amendment, and related committee report changes. The vote was adopted in both committees, with Representatives Cochran and Lee excused and Representative Mora voting with reservations. HB 157 concerned the transfer and acceptance of roads in the Villages of Kapolei. HHFDC supported the bill’s intent and explained that the roads were originally self-permitted, the city had not accepted dedication, and HHFDC has been maintaining and upgrading the roads under an MOA that requires improvements to city standards before transfer. Testimony from the Villages of Kapolei Association and others described ongoing problems with non-emergency police services, illegal parking, abandoned vehicles, and the need for city enforcement on roads that are open to the public. Committee members asked about the current holdup, the possibility of transferring roads in segments, and whether a cash settlement could resolve the issue; HHFDC said it was working in segments and that the city had mentioned a $60 million figure. The committees then recommended HB 157 pass with amendments, noting they were awaiting an Attorney General opinion on authority to compel the transfer and that the matter would continue to the Committee on Water and Land. The Transportation Committee also heard several additional bills. HB 1083, concerning vessels in state commercial harbors, drew support from the Department of Transportation and some industry groups and opposition from charter operators; HB 1159, which would require compliance with harbor master evacuation orders and increase penalties, drew DOT support and opposition from multiple vessel operators, who argued the bill was too broad and should define emergencies more clearly and use tiered penalties. HB 58, limiting civil liability for firefighting at commercial harbors, received DOT and Maritime Group support. HB 1165, on county disposal of ocean-bordering property and state highway acquisition, received DOT support. HB 938, a broad motor vehicle franchise and EV-related bill, drew support from the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association and the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, but strong opposition from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Tesla, Rivian, Scout Motors, and others; opponents argued it would restrict direct-to-consumer EV sales and innovation, while dealers said the bill was too broad and needed further stakeholder work. No final votes were taken on the Transportation Committee’s remaining measures in the portion provided, and the joint hearing was adjourned after decision-making on HB 1484 and HB 157.

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• 22.639><c> and</c><01:14:22.840><c> and</c><01:14:23.000><c> that's</c> a a win-win situation and and
• so it is a discussion that we want to have and be able to have when we have similar goals for carbon
• so it is a discussion that we want to have and be able to have when we have similar goals for carbon
• so it is a discussion that we want to have and be able to have when we have similar goals for carbon

Committee: House Water & Land

Summary: The committee on Water and Land met on February 13, 2025, and heard testimony on a series of housing, land, and resource bills. Early bills included HB 743 on fiscal sustainability, HB 1318 on affordable housing, and HB 1409 on the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board. Testimony on the housing measures was largely supportive from agencies and advocacy groups such as the Office of Planning, Hawaii Housing Future, Hawaii Appleseed, Catholic Charities, and the County of Kauai, while the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) raised concerns on HB 1318 about public trust duties for ceded lands. On HB 1409, members questioned whether the bill needed updating in light of a separate bill changing the board structure, and witnesses said the measure did not change funding but only the board’s mission and scope. The committee also heard HB 1410, which would create a supportive housing special fund. Supporters, including Catholic Charities, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and Hawaii Appleseed, argued that predictable dedicated funding is needed for supportive housing, social services, and long-term homelessness solutions. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed tax earmarks in general, saying they subvert the constitutional budgeting process. Members asked how the fund would be administered and who could access it; witnesses said HHFDC and the counties would coordinate the process, but DLNR noted the bill did not provide additional administrative capacity and suggested language to address that. Later bills included HB 528 on residential leaseholds, HB 1359 on flood mitigation, HB 1087 on historic preservation reviews, HB 868 on disabilities, and HB 1323 on transfer of non-agricultural park lands. HB 528 drew limited testimony, with a Catholic Charities/Hawaii Public Housing Authority representative offering a general example of leasehold development but saying the bill’s exemptions had not been discussed in detail. HB 1359 prompted discussion of homeowner and county responsibilities for drainage and flood damage, with DLNR saying private owners are responsible for drainage on private property and counties for county roads. HB 1087 was supported by DHHL, which said historic preservation reviews currently take about 165 days and the bill could improve timeliness, while Hawaii Historic Hawaii Foundation opposed it. HB 868 drew support from the Disability Rights Center and DCAB, with testimony focusing on beach access and the need for clearer legal authority. On HB 1323, DLNR opposed the bill, saying it did not reflect Act 90 and that some agricultural parcels should remain under DLNR for conservation, watershed, recreation, or fire protection reasons; DOA, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the measure, arguing that productive agricultural lands should be transferred to agriculture to protect local food production and family ranches.

Transcript Highlights:

• And as we merge more and more...
• heat under it, and there's water and it bubbles and stuff.
• And then you have little particulate matter, you have the carbon monoxide, you have the tar that you're
• to capture the transparency and accountability that she's seeking without...
• Now, if you put in any hospital that I go to and do other work, if it's not captured, there's going to

Bills: HB5141 , HB4638 , HB2264 , HB2035 , HB4813 , HB4408 , HB2684 , HB1621 , HB2300 , HB216 , HB3829 , HB4466 , HB1747 , HB2284 , HB3614 , HB2587 , HB3219 , HB3318 , HB5147 , HB4014 , HB216

Committee: House Public Health

Summary: The Committee on Public Health met with a quorum and heard public testimony on a long agenda, with members repeatedly reminded of a two-minute limit for witnesses. Several bills were voted out favorably, including HB 2588 on cottage food, HB 1639 on cancer incidence and female firefighters, HB 2581 on a reporting form for contracted services for pregnant women, and SB 922 on electronic disclosure of certain sensitive medical information. Those measures generally passed on party-line or near-unanimous votes, while HB 216 on itemized medical statements was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also left pending HB 5141, HB 4638, HB 2035, HB 4813, HB 2264, HB 4014, and HB 3829 after hearing testimony and questions. The final item introduced in the excerpt was HB 4408 on health care market transparency and corporate consolidation, but the discussion was cut off before testimony or action was completed. A major theme of the hearing was mental health diversion and access to treatment. HB 5141, by Rep. Howard, would allow Travis County to use vacated Austin State Hospital property for a local mental health jail diversion center; law enforcement, the Travis County sheriff, county judge, and urban counties group all testified in support, describing the lack of alternatives for people in crisis and the burden on jails and emergency rooms. Members asked about eligible offenses, bed capacity, and whether the facility would serve only Travis County, and the bill was left pending. HB 2264, by Rep. Schoolcraft, would create a friends-and-family form for loved ones to provide information to providers during emergency mental health treatment; NAMI and hospital groups supported it, while one neutral witness and several members raised concerns about patient control, credibility of information, and liability protections. The bill was also left pending. The committee also heard multiple psychedelic-therapy and drug-policy bills. HB 4813 would speed Texas rescheduling of Schedule I substances if the FDA reclassifies them, with testimony focused on psilocybin and MDMA and their potential use for PTSD and depression; members questioned whether the bill was too broad and how state rescheduling works, and it was left pending. HB 4014 would direct HHSC to study psychedelic therapies, building on prior state research, and witnesses said Texas should prepare regulatory and clinical infrastructure before FDA approval; it too was left pending. HB 2035 would require parents to be informed that they may seek substance-use treatment for a child even if one facility turns them away, prompted by a constituent’s account of a fatal fentanyl overdose after receiving incorrect advice; it was left pending. HB 4638 would extend and expand the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative board and timeline, with the author saying the program is still in early implementation and needs more time, and it was left pending as well. Other bills addressed public health administration and animal welfare. HB 3829 would require a study of the animal-friendly account and its grant process for spay/neuter funding, with the author arguing that the current application and reimbursement process is too burdensome for shelters and nonprofits; no opposition was heard and the bill was left pending. HB 2581 and HB 1639 were reported favorably, while HB 216 drew discussion about enforcement of itemized medical billing and was held after the committee substitute was withdrawn. Throughout the hearing, members also discussed broader concerns about homelessness, competency restoration waitlists, jail overcrowding, and the need for more treatment options outside the criminal justice system.

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• and as Dr.
• and augmented and built upon.
• And then third is we felt like the carbon footprint, importing it from Bulgaria. was kind of strange.
• And for Mr.
• And as economy, and we're dealing with the tariffs and a lot of uncertainty and policies that are maybe

Committee: House Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact

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• , Gomez, and Wells.
• Owens, and thank you Chair Eldridge and Chair Madaro, and the committee for allowing us to present the
• and tourism.
• When you go rafting, they have a raft guide and you get in their raft and go down the river, and they
• Who we hope will be riding in clean buses without carbon emissions, and the rest of the Massachusetts

Bills: H3012 , H4008 , H4435 , H4444 , H4526 , H4547 , H4574 , H4575 , H4576 , H4577 , H4585 , H4605 , H4687 , H4703 , H4722 , H4754 , H4755

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Revenue

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• and the laws of the State of Arizona, and the Constitution and the laws of the State...
• And the Constitution and the laws of the State of Arizona.
• That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, and defend them against all enemies, foreign
• and domestic, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of state
• And we really respect and appreciate you being here and look forward to working with you.

Summary: The House convened to welcome Cody Reim as the new representative for Legislative District 3. Members of leadership from both parties offered brief remarks congratulating him, emphasizing the responsibilities of office, the importance of decorum, and the duty to represent constituents with integrity. Several speakers also noted the significance of being sworn in with family present and offered support to Reim and his family as he begins service. The speaker then administered the oath of office, after which Reim was officially sworn in as a state representative. Following the oath, leadership presented him with his official member pin and honorary pins for his children. The meeting concluded with additional welcoming remarks and an opportunity for family photos; no legislation was considered and no votes were taken.

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• But I don't. boards and commissions, and I think some of this tedious reporting, and I mean that because
• up and have worked overtime and weekends to make the changes happen. and they've really stepped up and
• And then this is not just limited... ...and opportunities. And then this is not just limited.
• And Ms.
• And when they feel a distrust in what we do, and then we only get 2% go out and vote and raise my taxes

Bills: HB117 , HB228 , HB250 , HB260 , HB393 , HB400 , HB446 , HB534 , HB551 , HB576 , HB842

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: Department of State, statutory entities, re-creation, termination, Louisiana laws, Department of State Civil Service, Louisiana legislation, government re-creation, authority termination, financial disclosure, public servants, ethics, immediate family, transparency, legislators, transportation, foreign travel, cultural exchange, public service, HB393

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• And it's the author's idea, whom we support and respect, and I look forward to working with.
• I do believe there needs to be reform, and I hear you, and I'm waiting for that, and I'll see what that
• Five ayes and two noes, and zero not voting.
• And, Mr.
• voted on by the voters and the Safe and Final Act.

Bills: SB1071 , SB1315 , SB1317 , SB1416 , SB1493 , SB1537 , SB1542 , SB1584 , SB1626 , SB1740 , SB1751 , SB1804 , SCR1047 , SCR1049

Committees: Senate Public Safety , Senate Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference

Keywords: Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, school safety, interoperable communications, law enforcement, emergency response, funding, reentry programs, criminal justice, grants, recidivism, attorney general, missing children, kidnapping, reporting requirements, child safety, training