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• and an act to waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody
• 4138, an act to waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody
• :46:49.920><c> promotion</c><01:46:50.320><c> of</c><01:46:50.560><c> Captain</c><01:46:50.960><c> Cody
• </c><01:46:51.360><c> Cork,</c> honorary promotion of Captain Cody Cork, honorary promotion of Captain
• Cody Cork, United<01:46:52.320><c> States</c><01:46:52.639><c> Army.

Bills: SB4138 , HB4638

Keywords: SB4138, S. 4138, Public Law 119-80, Captain Cody Khork, Cody Khork, United States Army, Army promotion, posthumous promotion, honorary promotion, major, military honors, veterans, memorial recognition, 10 U.S.C. 1563a, notice requirement waiver, Congressional tribute

Transcript Highlights:

• So we have a CODIS section.
• And there are, for Arkansas, two levels of CODIS.
• that CODIS database program.
• Following up on that, we've got the CODIS program.
• So CODIS database is for your standard DNA profile.

Committee: All ALC-GAME & FISH/STATE POLICE

Transcript Highlights:

• So we have a CODIS section.
• And there are, for Arkansas, two levels of CODIS.
• that CODIS database program.
• Following up on that, yeah, so we've got the CODIS program.
• So CODIS database is for your standard DNA profile.

Committee: All ALC-GAME & FISH/STATE POLICE

Summary: The committee met with representatives from the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an update on operations, staffing, technology, and major projects. Crime lab officials said the new facility is on schedule and under budget, with completion expected at the end of July next year and phased move-in beginning around August 1. They described the current building as overcrowded and outdated, and said the new lab will expand workspace, improve workflow, double morgue autopsy tables, and allow new technologies such as 3D firearms microscopy, improved drug testing for emerging synthetic drugs, and enhanced fingerprint visualization. Officials also said the lab has been able to hire positions tied to the 2023 overdose-autopsy law and that recruitment for medical examiners and fellows has improved, including two new medical examiners starting in August and a successful new fellowship program. Members asked about rapid DNA, CODIS, forensic genealogy, sexual assault kit backlogs, and staffing. The lab said rapid DNA is in final testing with Faulkner and Saline counties and could go live by the end of July, which would make Arkansas one of the first states to do so. Officials explained that CODIS is used routinely, with DNA profiles from qualifying cases uploaded automatically and audited regularly, and cited it as a key investigative tool. On forensic genealogy, they said Arkansas currently relies on private labs such as Othram, Bode, and DNA Labs International, and is exploring whether to bring that capability in-house in the future. They reported that the sexual assault kit backlog from around 2016 has been cleared and that the lab is now meeting the statutory 60-day turnaround time, with kits tracked through a barcode-based system for transparency. The committee also discussed overdose data and confidentiality. The lab said a new overdose dashboard is being developed with the Office of State Technology and should go live by the end of the year, using newly available reporting data to help public health and law enforcement target prevention efforts. Members praised a recent law allowing toxicology information to be shared with the state drug director and another law protecting coroner records and toxicology reports from public release during criminal investigations; lab officials said both changes have been very helpful. The meeting ended with no votes or formal actions on the crime lab items, and the chair announced an August site visit to the Lake Conway dam project.

Transcript Highlights:

• So we have a CODIS section.
• And there are, for Arkansas, two levels of CODIS.
• that CODIS database program.
• Following up on that, yeah, so we've got the CODIS program.
• So CODIS database is for your standard DNA profile.

Committee: All ALC-GAME & FISH/STATE POLICE

Summary: The committee met with representatives from the Arkansas State Crime Lab for what members said was likely the first appearance by the lab before this committee. Lab officials gave an overview of the new crime lab facility now under construction, saying it is on schedule, under budget, and expected to be completed by the end of July next year, with phased move-in beginning around August 1. They explained that the current building is over 40 years old and overcrowded, with caseloads having doubled over the past 20 years, and said the new facility will improve workflow, add morgue capacity, and allow new technologies and equipment to be brought online. Members asked about staffing and recruitment, and the lab said recent pay changes and legislative support have made Arkansas more competitive for forensic specialists and medical examiners. Officials said vacancies have been reduced, a new deputy chief medical examiner has been hired, two more medical examiners are starting in August, and a new fellowship program has already attracted applicants. They also said the lab is prepared for the staffing needs of the new facility and that training periods remain long for many analyst positions. The discussion also covered rapid DNA, CODIS, sexual assault kit processing, genetic genealogy, and overdose-related data sharing. The lab said rapid DNA is in final testing with pilot agencies in Faulkner and Saline counties and could go live by the end of July, which would make Arkansas among the first states to do so. Officials described CODIS as a key investigative tool, said DNA profiles are entered automatically when they qualify, and reported that the sexual assault kit backlog has been cleared with the lab now maintaining a 60-day turnaround. They also confirmed Arkansas uses a kit-tracking system, works with private labs such as Othram and Bode for genetic genealogy, and is developing an overdose dashboard to share toxicology and overdose data with public health and law enforcement partners. Members praised the lab’s progress and the committee adjourned after announcing an August site visit to Lake Conway and the dam project.

Transcript Highlights:

• It goes into the, it's CODIS, right? They go into CODIS. Standard booking procedure.
• My DNA should have never been entered into CODIS.
• To be clear, I believe CODIS should be expanded.
• CODIS is not? Well, I would argue that CODIS takes it to another level.
• Codis is not? Well, I would argue that Codis takes it to another level.

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:

• It goes into the, it's CODIS, right? They go into CODIS. Standard booking procedure.
• My DNA should have never been entered into CODIS.
• To be clear, I believe CODIS should be expanded.
• CODIS is not? Well, I would argue that CODIS takes it to another level.
• Codis is not? Well, I would argue that Codis takes it to another level.

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety

Summary: The committee first met in executive session and adopted a House committee substitute for House Bill 2587, then voted the substitute do pass on an 18-0 roll call. The sponsor said the bill was updated to mirror federal law and included an emergency clause, with supporters noting it was intended to align Missouri law ahead of the FIFA World Cup and related public safety concerns. The committee also briefly took up House Bill 2055 and voted it do pass 18-0 before moving on to public hearings. The main public hearing was on House Bill 2868, which would expand Missouri DNA collection to all felony arrests rather than the current narrower list of qualifying offenses. Representative Parker argued the change would help solve crimes and exonerate the innocent, citing Maryland v. King and examples from other states. Committee members raised concerns about juvenile language, privacy, the presumption of innocence, retention and destruction of samples, access to CODIS, and whether the bill should be limited to violent or higher-level felonies. Supporters, including victim Ashley Spence and other advocates, described how arrest-stage DNA collection helped identify a serial rapist and solve cold cases, while opponents Joshua Kieser and others argued the bill was overbroad, could be used as a fishing expedition, and should not apply before conviction. Missouri State Highway Patrol staff testified that the bill would add nearly 14,000 arrestees annually, could aid about 731 investigations each year, and would reduce confusion in current collection practices. The hearing also included detailed testimony about wrongful convictions, expungement safeguards, identical twins, and the difference between arrest, charge, and conviction. Several members said they supported the goal of helping victims but wanted narrower language or stronger guardrails, especially for nonviolent felonies. The hearing on HB 2868 was then closed, and the committee began hearing House Bills 3012, 2997, and 3058, with the bill sponsors introducing themselves as the next items up.

Transcript Highlights:

• He'll talk a little bit about the CODIS database and DNA collection in general.
• To date, CODIS in Idaho has aided 633 investigations.
• The type of DNA testing we do in CODIS is affiliated with the FBI software database.
• No names or other public identifiers of the offenders are stored in CODIS.
• Only accredited state and federal labs and local labs are allowed to participate in CODIS.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Rules

Transcript Highlights:

• And we have our junior police officer, Cody Miranda.
• And we have our junior police officer, Cody Miranda.
• And we have our junior police officer, Cody Miranda.
• And we have our junior police officer, Cody Miranda.
• We have Cody Cliff and Dwayne Mahalo. Welcome to your House of Representatives.

Summary: The House was called to order with 47 members present. After the journal reading was deferred and there were no messages from the Governor or Senate communications, members offered several introductions recognizing visiting guests, including tourism and hospitality representatives, Kahakai Elementary School students and staff from Kona, a Portuguese delegation from the Luso American Development Foundation, and other constituents and aides. The chamber then moved to floor presentations. House Resolution No. 84 was presented, commending the United States Air Force Reserve Command 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Medical Operations Flight for humanitarian service providing mental health support after the Maui wildfires. Representative Perck moved adoption, Representative Cochran seconded, and the resolution was read into the record describing the unit’s work with state and nonprofit partners to distribute supplies and support survivors’ emotional recovery. The House adopted the resolution by voice vote, and the motion carried. Following the presentation, the House recessed briefly so members could congratulate the honorees. When the House returned, there were no resolutions for action, and announcements included the Women’s Legislative Caucus Easter basket drive, recognition of Hawaii Iron Workers Stabilization Fund visitors, birthday greetings, and a reminder that substantive resolutions were due by 6:00 p.m. The House then voted to keep the journal open until 6:00 p.m. for resolution introductions and adjourned into recess until 12:00 noon Monday.

Transcript Highlights:

• And I'm going to correct myself, Representative Cody Rime. We'll get that right, Cody Rime.
• Representative Cody Rime. We'll get that right, Cody Rime.
• So once again, Representative Cody Rhyme, welcome to the House of Representatives.
• Representative Cody Ryan. Mr.
• Representative Cody Ryan. Mr. Cody Ryan. Mr.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Kai Sun. Members also welcomed newly sworn Representative Cody Rhyme and congratulated Sergeant-at-Arms Chuck Fitzgerald on his recent wedding. Several members introduced guests and visiting groups, including pharmacists at Pharmacy Day at the Capitol, the Arizona Education Association, the Well-Being Collaborative of Arizona, and local officials and constituents from around the state. The chamber then took up House Resolution 2001, which designated March 18, 2026 as Health Workforce Well-Being Day in Arizona. The resolution cited burnout and workforce shortages among physicians, nurses, medical students, residents, pharmacists, and other health professionals, and urged state officials and health organizations to prioritize workforce well-being. It was adopted without objection to waive first and second reading, and Representative Bliss introduced guests connected to the Well-Being Collaborative. The House also considered several bills on third reading. House Bill 2375, relating to housing and historic neighborhoods, drew extensive debate over local control, historic preservation, housing shortages, and concerns about exclusion and segregation; it passed 31-24, but without the required two-thirds vote for its emergency clause. House Bill 2931, concerning the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board, passed 36-19, and House Bill 2992, creating a child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention pilot program, passed 35-20 after debate over whether funds should instead support broader sex education. Senate Bill 1010, substituted for House Bill 4027 and relating to historic names, passed 33-22. The House also handled committee assignments, referrals, and first readings of additional Senate bills before adjourning until the next day.

Transcript Highlights:

• First of all, we are pleased to welcome Representative Cody Reim as a sworn member of this body.
• And I'm going to correct myself: Representative Cody Reim. We'll get that right, Cody Reim.
• Representative Cody Reim. We'll get that right, Cody Reim.
• So once again, Representative Cody Reim, welcome to the House of Representatives.
• Representative Cody Reim. Mr. Cody Reim. Mr.

Transcript Highlights:

• I AM SO PROUD I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET CINDY AND CODY.
• IT WAS HORRIFIC AND IT'S SOMETHING THAT HIS SON CODY WILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH.
• MY NAME IS CODY MURPHY. I'M 17. TRISTAN WAS MY DAD.
• THANK YOU TO JIM FEENEY IN MIAMI AND TO CODY. SEE ME AFTER THE MEETING.
• THANK YOU CODY FOR SHARING. JUST A TRAGEDY ON YOUR SPOKE TODAY. THANK YOU CODY FOR SHARING.

Transcript Highlights:

• Cody, this is exciting.
• Today, we want to welcome you, Cody, to the Arizona House of Representatives as a new member to Legislative
• This institution carries serious responsibilities, Cody.
• I, Cody Reim, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution
• Cody, it's very nice to have you here. Whatever we can do to help make you feel welcome here.

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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• </c> close out the year with meetings in Cody close out the year with meetings in Cody on<00:13:14.000
• He is the owner of Sunlight Sports, with his wife up in Cody.
• He is the owner of Sunlight Sports, with his wife up in Cody.
• He is the owner of Sunlight Sports, with his wife up in Cody.
• So, just a with his wife up in Cody.

Bills: HB0015 , HB0017 , HB0019

Committee: Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

Transcript Highlights:

• Cody, this is exciting.
• Today, we want to welcome you, Cody, to the Arizona House of Representatives as a new member to Legislative
• This institution carries serious responsibilities, Cody.
• I, Cody Reim, do solemnly swear.
• Cody, it's very nice to have you here. Whatever we can do to help make you feel welcome here.

Summary: The Arizona House of Representatives held a ceremonial swearing-in for Cody Reim as the new representative for Legislative District 3. House leadership and members welcomed him warmly, emphasizing the responsibilities of office, respect for the institution, and the duty to serve constituents with integrity and care. Several speakers also noted the significance of Reim being sworn in with his family present and encouraged him to remain guided by his principles while working with colleagues across the chamber. After the oath of office was administered, Reim was congratulated by the Speaker, Majority Leader, Whip, and Minority leadership. Leadership presented him with an official member pin and honorary pins for his children, and offered support as he begins his service. The event concluded with photographs with his family; no legislation was debated or voted on during this segment.

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, I have a Cody 1580. We didn't choose 1537, right?
• Okay, I have a Cody 1580. We didn't choose 1537, right?
• We have Cody Esri here. We have just voted on that one. We have Cody Esri here.
• Chair: Cody. Cody Esri. Mr. Chairman, thank you for the test run.
• Cody please Cody yesery mr. chairman thank you for the test run all right good afternoon chairman members

Committee: House House Public Safety & Law Enforcement Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several public safety and corrections measures. SB 1161 would prevent $750,000 appropriated to DPS for Yuma County’s Amberly’s Place Family Advocacy Center from lapsing; testimony emphasized that the bill preserves existing funding for crisis response and victim services. The committee also advanced SB 1215, which clarifies the cancer list tied to the occupational disease presumption for firefighters and peace officers and adds retroactivity to June 30, 2021. SB 1270, aimed at retention for Tier 3 corrections employees, would allow optional employer supplemental contributions to defined contribution accounts at specified service intervals, with an amendment capping annual contributions at $5,000 and requiring employer policies; members discussed retention, vesting, and whether the incentive could simply be taken and left after the waiting period. Both SB 1161 and SB 1215 received due pass recommendations, as did SB 1270 after one no vote and several members noting the need for better retention tools. The committee then considered SB 1400, which authorizes law enforcement wellness and crisis response programs and sets confidentiality rules for information shared in those programs. Supporters said the bill would expand access to peer and professional support while preserving public records and misconduct investigation access, but members raised concerns that the privilege language could be too broad for licensed therapists; the sponsor indicated openness to an amendment, and the bill was advanced with members reserving the right to change their votes if the language is not tightened. SB 1538, as a strike-everything amendment, would require workers’ compensation coverage for PTSD treatment for firefighters and peace officers and could include one course of MDMA treatment if federal approval and DEA rescheduling occur by the stated deadline. Supporters described promising clinical trial results and argued the bill is a conditional authorization, while counties opposed the mandate and raised cost concerns; after debate over whether the bill is permissive or mandatory, the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and gave the bill a due pass recommendation. The committee also passed SB 1537, which renames the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund as the Public Safety De-escalation and Life Safety Fund and repeals the advisory commission. Supporters said the new name better reflects the fund’s use for de-escalation and less-lethal equipment, while some members opposed the change and preferred the money be used for raises. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1580, which would appropriate funds for fire incident management support hardware and software and, under a chairman’s amendment, redirect money from the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund to additional public safety technology and retention/recruitment purposes; testimony focused on regional data-sharing systems and the need for accountability and clarity on how the funds would be spent.

Transcript Highlights:

• His son Cody is with us. Very brave, and we thank you.
• I am so proud that I had the opportunity to meet Cindy and Cody.
• It was horrific, and it's something that his son, Cody, and...
• My name is Cody Murphy. I'm 17. Tristan was my dad.
• So Cody, a few of us are going to stay in touch with you.

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee met and took up several criminal justice, public safety, and boating measures. It first heard SB 168, the Tristan Murphy Act, which would create mental health diversion options for eligible misdemeanor and felony defendants, expand mental health and substance abuse grant uses, require evaluations and treatment recommendations in certain cases, add Hillsborough County to a forensic diversion pilot list, and create a behavioral health data repository. After adopting a technical amendment, the bill received strong support from NAMI Florida, family advocates, sheriffs, and the Murphy family, and was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee also approved SB 86, expanding peer support programs for certain law enforcement support personnel, and SB 472, allowing inmates who complete approved education in correctional facilities to receive credit toward professional licensure requirements. Both bills were amended and then reported favorably without opposition. SB 276, which increases penalties for unlawfully sheltering or aiding an unmarried minor and creates a defense for actions taken to protect a minor from danger, drew questions about runaway youth, LGBTQ youth, and the scope of the defense; the sponsor said he was open to further amendment, and the bill passed favorably. Members then approved SB 402, updating the unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia statute to reference the armed forces by definition rather than by branch. SB 490, as amended, would let law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers carry concealed off duty and exempt law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and active military service members from the three-day waiting period for rifle and shotgun purchases; it passed 8-1 after debate over the waiting period and equal treatment concerns. Finally, the committee passed SB 628, Lucy’s Law, to strengthen boating safety and penalties, after adopting an amendment that removed proposed changes to warrantless blood draws and boating education requirements; the bill was supported by the family of Lucy Fernandez and passed unanimously. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Uh, Cody Sula in person.
• Uh, Cody Sula in person. Cody wasn't able to make it. We are actually going to stand on Mr.
• Uh, Cody Sula in person. Cody wasn't able to make it. We are actually going to stand on Mr.
• </c><00:19:37.120><c> Uh</c><00:19:37.440><c> Cody</c><00:19:37.840><c> Sula</c><00:19:38.320><c> in<
• Cody wasn't able to make it. Uh person. Cody wasn't able to make it.

Committee: House Tourism

Transcript Highlights:

• So I'd like to call up Ethan Crow, Chad Marlow, and Cody Yvinsky.
• So I'd like to call up Ethan Crow, Chad Marlow, and Cody Yvinsky. Are they here in person?
• Cody is unfortunately caught in some travel delays.
• Cody is unfortunately caught in some travel delays, but I'll be covering the information that Cody sent
• committee and talk about if you're able to join us, Cody.

Summary: The committee held a series of informational briefings on information management and technology issues. It first heard from ACLU representatives on data privacy, who argued that Oregon should strengthen protections against private data brokers, government purchases of personal data, reverse warrants, automatic license plate readers, and local police surveillance. They urged data minimization, limits on data sales and retention, and broader transparency and accountability measures. Members asked about practical uses of license plate readers, state sales of data, and how Oregon’s approach compares with other states; the presenters said similar proposals have been adopted elsewhere, including data minimization in Maryland and a state version of the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act in Montana. The committee then received a detailed update from the Department of Administrative Services and Enterprise Information Services on licensing system modernization for 14 boards and commissions with the most immediate need. DAS said it is seeking a shared procurement approach through an RFP that would create either one scalable system or two tiers of systems, depending on agency needs and security requirements, with contracts expected by September. Committee members emphasized the need for a more unified, user-friendly statewide login and service experience for businesses and residents, and raised concerns about small agencies “figuring it out on their own” without sufficient cybersecurity or technical expertise. EIS said it is overseeing the investment review, security and architecture review, and future implementation planning, and noted that multiple agency requests may still come back to the legislature in the next session. The committee also discussed a revised cybersecurity incident notification concept. Staff explained that the earlier bill had raised stakeholder concerns, so the co-chairs directed further interim work with the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council and other local government and K-12 stakeholders. The goal is a narrower, voluntary “911-style” notification process that would let public bodies alert peers and potentially receive assistance after cyber incidents; a temporary voluntary process is being tested now, with a work group developing language for possible 2027 consideration. Finally, the committee heard updates from the new state chief data officer on data governance, data sharing, geospatial work, and the state transparency website, followed by a briefing on data centers from NCSL and the Technology Association of Oregon. The data officer described efforts to expand data inventories, data governance plans, data literacy, and interagency sharing, along with statewide aerial imagery, geospatial standards, and the open data portal. The data center discussion focused on national and state trends, including rapid growth in data centers, rising electricity and water demand, and legislative responses such as new rate classes, reporting requirements, and cost-allocation rules to protect ratepayers. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

Transcript Highlights:

• We had this bill filed last session in the House by Representative Cody Harris; he's refiled that.
• The other half of our program is our CODIS program, which has existed since, I think, about 1995.
• We are able to use CODIS, the database, in both spaces.
• The 30 to 45 days that I mentioned was on the CODIS side. The rapid CODIS side, yeah.
• If it goes through a traditional lab, our CODIS samples could take 30 to 45 days—30 to 45 now.

Bills: SB614 , SB872 , SB1199 , SB1212 , SB1278 , SB1573 , SB1588 , SB1602 , SB1660 , SB1704 , SB1723 , SB1833 , SB1858 , SB1946 , SB2009 , SB2146 , SB2177 , SB2373 , SB2460 , SB2785

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm from Cody.
• </c><01:17:17.360><c> School</c> the student trustee on Cody School the student trustee on Cody School
• I'm also a senior at Cody High Shu.
• And as you well are are aware of Cody.
• </c> Cody. I mean, tourism is everything. Cody. I mean, tourism is everything.

Bills: SF0025 , SF0027 , SF0043 , SF0066

Committee: Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources