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• I mean, when somebody arrives on the scene and they see somebody who has black eyes and they're, and
• Yes, it is already included, and then this adds to it and makes it to where it's 10%.
• And you don't put them in a vault. And there's a mountain of problems that we had to face.
• And as an administrator, I faced. And what this does is really plays into that.
• And I sure appreciate everybody accommodating it. And we'll be back next week.

Bills: SB1192, SB1264, SB1284, SB1810, SB1921

Keywords: substance abuse, counseling, assessment fees, mental health, alcohol and drug programs, domestic violence, domestic abuse, assault and battery, assault, battery, strangulation, dangerous weapon, family or household member, intimate partner, pregnant woman, great bodily injury, batterers intervention program, batterers' intervention, anger management, victim safety

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• have discovered that drugs are still making it in, and in some cases, more drugs than before the... tightened
• and inmate drug rings are correctional officers.
• The current penalty scheme and the penal code based on weight means you do not have to be a major drug
• And so hopefully this not only stops drug use; it's not just the use of drugs and the possible death
• It also encourages violence and other negative activities from the use of drugs in our prisons.

Bills: HB153, HB1828, HB2306, HB2498, HB3464, HB3488, HB3636, HB3673, HB3834, HB3860, HB4120, HB4937, HB1515, HB153

Keywords: education, funding, student resources, technology access, equal opportunity, veterans treatment court, mental health, criminal justice, rehabilitation, eligibility criteria, veterans, treatment court, military service, legislation, legislative leave, correctional officers, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, accumulated leave, compensatory time, parole eligibility

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• Chairman and members.
• in Leon County and dedicated service to their faith and and community.
• Some serve with Ranger units and go through a RASP program and eventually become Rangers.
• Um, and this has to do with aviation and airport grants.
• And you have been dedicated to the safety and the movement of people and goods in the state of Texas

Bills: HB227

Keywords: HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids, adulterated products, product testing, lab testing, ISO 17025, labeling requirements

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• Chairman and members.
• Chairman and members.
• and community.
• Some serve with Ranger units and go through a RAS program and eventually become Rangers.
• Come back and say there were a couple of training programs.

Bills: HB227

Keywords: HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids, adulterated products, product testing, lab testing, ISO 17025, labeling requirements

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• rather that money go into health care and education and maybe health programs and programs that would
• Thank you. supply and demand and so if we didn't have a demand for these illicit drugs they wouldn't
• officer positions for drug interdiction to deter and apprehend individuals who are charged with drug
• and then maybe we could actually get to some recovery programs.
• ... ...I then see we're going to take that same program that exists and put it on something else, and

Bills: HB2416, HB2663, HB2759, HB2806

Keywords: border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, public safety, immigration, military leave, national guard, employment rights, paid leave, disaster response, veterans services, education programs, funding, appropriation, Yavapai county, lawful presence, public programs, verification

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• I call to order the meeting of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Controlled Substances.
• And then he pointed out of it.
• Chairman and the committee.
• Can we go ahead and do that? Good. On page 57, line 24, and then page 34, page 34, line 3.
• And some of the pictures and things that were presented in that committee was atrocious.

Bills: SB65, SB444, SB592, SB640, SB1242, SB1257, SB1304, SB1501, SB1642, SB1946, SB2178

Keywords: SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid

Summary: The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Controlled Substances committee met to consider a series of Senate bills, most of them advancing with little or no opposition. SB 1304 expanded retailer tasting limits for beer, wine, and liquor samples; after brief discussion about liquor store support and tasting flexibility, it passed. SB 1501, as amended, allowed any approved third-party vendor to provide continuing education for the medical marijuana industry, and SB 1946 initially received a committee substitute but was later rescinded and returned to its original engrossed form as a distillery bill reducing a local distillery license fee from $3,125 to $1,250. SB 592 clarified distributor obligations when replacing products for quality-control reasons, and SB 65 allowed possession and use of Narcan and fentanyl test strips; both passed. The committee also heard SB 1257, which moved THC-related substances into Schedule 1 while keeping dronabinol/Marinol in Schedule 3; members discussed federal alignment, singular/plural wording, and synthetic THC coverage, and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics stated it had no objection. An amendment was adopted to make the terminology consistent. SB 444 passed to allow certified hospice personnel to destroy narcotics after a patient’s death. SB 640, with a committee substitute, added abandoned marijuana grow facilities to the definition of public nuisance to help local authorities clean them up, and it passed after confirmation that prior distancing language had been removed. Later, SB 2178 was amended to remove language that would have placed liability on employees, leaving ABLE-directed insurance requirements for certain events; the amended bill passed. SB 1242, another bond-bill-related measure, was revised to restore the $2,000 fee and add a requirement that OMA notify law enforcement when a license is terminated, and it advanced. Finally, SB 1642 passed to allow seven-day pain-medication prescriptions to be split into shorter fills, with the author arguing it could reduce addiction risk. The committee adjourned after all recorded votes were taken and several bills were reported out favorably.

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• So, our goal here is not to create any new programs, but rather simply educate and inform. our veterans
• about the many programs that already exist and that are very successful and that's what this bill would
• , and direct resources. is toward the most impactful investments in treatment, programming, and support
• Program, Homeless Veteran Initiative, our Rural Community and Faith-Based Partnerships, www.RuralVeteran.org
• military provider training program, and each one of those helps support our main focus within our veteran

Bills: HB39, HB227, HB930, HB 1078, HB39, HB227

Keywords: highway designation, veteran recognition, commemorative, transportation, Brazoria County, Texas National Guard, combat duty, military activation, state requirements, emergency response, active combat duty, military service, Congressional action, Governor responsibilities, Congressional declaration, state law, conflict, armed forces, congressional approval, war declaration

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• , uh, and, and programs waiting to help them transition back into civilian life.
• So our goal here is not to create any new programs, but rather simply educate and inform our veterans
• about the many programs that already exist and that are very successful.
• Workforce placement, training programs, legal assistance and substance abuse and mental health treatment
• , programming, and support.

Bills: HB39, HB227

Keywords: public school finance, property values, homestead exemptions, funding allocation, education policy, HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids

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• Senate Bill 65 with the PCS added is just allowing the possession and use of items such as Narcan and
• We go ahead and do that. Page 57 and then page 34, line three.
• Please state your name and organization you're with.
• Senate Bill 444 would simply align state law with federal regulations and would allow certified and licensed
• All right, and then now we Rescinded everything to vote on the original and gross version?

Bills: SB65, SB444, SB592, SB640, SB1242, SB1257, SB1304, SB1501, SB1642, SB1946, SB2178

Keywords: SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid

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• Today's markup is about addressing the high cost of prescription drugs and abusive practices that keep
• And at the mercy of drug companies that can keep prices high by blocking competition and abusing the
• drugs and we have bills with two-thirds of the Senate being sponsors of solving that problem.
• the prescription drug supply chain and provide recommendations to improve competition and transparency
• getting on the market, making drugs less expensive and better for the rest of the public.

Bills: SB1040, SB1041, SB1095, SB1096, SB1097, SB527

Keywords: drug competition, product hopping, generic drugs, biosimilars, federal regulations, FTC Act, patent, biological products, healthcare access, affordable prescriptions, Medicare, Federal Trade Commission, sham petitions, competition, public health, unfair competition, healthcare, pharmaceutical, antitrust law, pay-for-delay

Summary: The meeting focused on addressing the high cost of prescription drugs and the abusive practices that contribute to elevated prices affecting American families. Several bills were presented, including proposals to end pay-for-delay deals and to enhance transparency in the operations of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The discussion was notable for its emphasis on consumer protection and ensuring that cheaper generic drugs reach the market more effectively. Members expressed frustration over past attempts to pass similar legislation stalling in the Senate, leading to renewed efforts to push these bills forward.

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• I'm working with the convenience store association, the grocery stores, and so on and so forth.
• They're low carb, low calorie, and... Low carb, low calorie, and...
• We were going to sell liquor, and that's what we do. ...to sell liquor, and that's what we do.
• United, and our other smaller family-owned companies like Coca-Cola, Pety, and Dr.
• Let's settle this issue once and for all. Thanks for your time. once and for all.

Bills: HB521

Keywords: HB521, mixed spirit beverages, ready-to-drink cocktails, RTD alcohol, alcoholic beverages, liquor, spirits, ABC Board, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control, wholesaler license, retail license, distribution agreement, exclusive territory, three-tier system, excise tax, alcohol tax, liquor regulation, alcohol labeling, minors, package store

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• alcohol, and maybe that's fine.
• alcohol, and maybe that's fine.
• alcohol, and maybe that's fine.
• alcohol, and maybe that's fine.
• </c> and how much does the regulatory program and how much does the regulatory program cost<01:25:35.119

Bills: HF1262, HF1741, HF472, HF1668, HF2055, HF1786, HF1876, HF1089, HF1121, HF509, HF1545, HF2027, HF642

Keywords: food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license

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• And so, they continued to argue and raise a ruckus on the front porch.
• And, Mr.
• And, Mr.
• And, Mr.
• And my love, what I was watching Fox News, and one of their guests made a commentary, and so he said

Bills: SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923

Keywords: municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI

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• They're peace and love and gentleness and self-control.
• And when we're done and finished with our service here, but most importantly our service on this earth
• I plan to double major in music, business and economics, and then I plan To continue my education in
• You can go ahead and clap. Go folks. And standing next to her special guest today is Israel Gianna.
• Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Bills: SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923

Keywords: municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI

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• Meekness and patience.
• She has a wonderful husband and two young kids, 14 and 11, and when she is not busy, she probably spends
• and Vivian, and she's gonna try to talk and then my wife Christina.
• And my 16-year-old son Roman and my 8-year-old daughter Anaya and my 20-year-old daughter are up there
• Her name is Eddie Gill, and she is majoring in psychology and political science, and she's really looking

Bills: SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923

Keywords: municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI

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• </c><00:26:37.080><c> alcohol</c><00:26:37.560><c> gambling</c> the wholesaler and alcohol gambling the
• wholesaler and alcohol gambling enforcement<00:26:38.600><c> division.
• And we do this every year, and I just every year I'm going to continue to say, like, alcohol is everywhere
• There's a lot of hockey programs and other youth sports that are relying on these things, and for years
• :04:47.680><c> and</c><01:04:47.800><c> other</c><01:04:48.720><c> youth</c> lot of hockey programs and

Bills: HF4145, HF4009, HF4304, SF2511, HF4090, HF357, HF901

Keywords: alcohol consumption, nursing homes, assisted living, resident activities, Minnesota Statutes, seasonal liquor licenses, resorts, intoxicating liquor, county board, Brainerd, Northern Pacific Center, event center, liquor license, on-sale license, alcohol sales, special law, local option, Minnesota liquor law, chapter 340A, Sunday sales

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• And you see this now common sense, people who are using drugs, who use test strips.
• March 31st comes and the temporary or short-term scheduling of this drug runs out and so...
• And you know there's so much anxiety that we all have about. drugs and also anxiety even politically
• Chairman, of wanting to defer to states, but in the area of drug enforcement and drug definition and
• other similar organizations and bringing their programs to schools and communities, as well as trouble

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, S-331, Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, fentanyl crisis, public testimony, drug legislation, bipartisan support

Summary: In this committee meeting, the focus was primarily on S-331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis. The bill's key components include making permanent the class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, confirming existing sentencing penalties, and easing registration requirements for scientific research on Schedule I substances. Numerous parents shared heartbreaking testimonies about their losses due to fentanyl, which fueled an urgent call to pass the legislation without alterations. The committee members engaged in passionate discussions highlighting the urgency of the situation as overdoses continue to claim American lives.

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• He ended up selling drugs to a police officer. He was arrested and taken to jail.
• In my small county, as I stated before, we struggle to find local resources and programs daily.
• We have a program that's very similar to that, and it's extremely costly.
• And it's hard to tell 17-year-olds what to do, and they take a time served on a minor drug offense, and
• They both have two separate diversion programs. ...the Transformative Youth Justice Program and Project

Bills: HB1511, HB1831, HB1988, HB2147, HB2234

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184

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• We critically need investments and support programs that make a difference in these facilities and in
• And I know what a difference a program like this can make.
• (SOAR) Drug Court Program.
• prevention programs like drug courts.
• Utilizing drug courts for suitable cases really alleviates pressure on our jails and prisons.

Bills: HB1511, HB1831, HB1988, HB2147, HB2234

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184

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• an alcohol and substance abuse policy for employees that is equivalent to or exceeds the provision of
• </c><00:05:28.120><c> and</c><00:05:28.200><c> substance</c> be subject to an alcohol and substance be
• subject to an alcohol and substance abuse<00:05:28.800><c> policy</c><00:05:29.200><c> for</c><00:05
• limits dispensing of prescription drugs by physician to 30 days after the investment and doctor injury
• doctor injury requires all and doctor injury requires all prescription<00:15:45.839><c> drugs</c><00

Bills: SB888, SB2479, SB2489, SB2519, SB2521, SB2527, SB2575, SB2591, SB2611, SB2665, SB2667, SB2695, SB2697, SB2713, SB2730, SB2751, SB2765, SB2795, SB2797, SB2806, SB2812, SB2818, SB2835, SB2849, SB2851, SB2896, SB2922, SB2970, SB2972, SB2973

Keywords: SB888, Hawaii, consumer protection, smart home security, smart household security device, home security camera, video doorbell, Ring, Nest, connected devices, internet of things, IoT, privacy, data privacy, law enforcement access, police requests, search warrant, judicial warrant, subpoena, emergency disclosure

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met in decision-making only session and took up a long list of Senate bills, mostly advancing them with either no amendments or committee amendments. Early measures included SB 888, which bars smart household security device operators from sharing user data with law enforcement without consent or a warrant, and SB 2479, which allows certain defendants to seek reduced sentences based on family violence, dating violence, or child abuse history; both were adopted, with SB 2479 amended for technical and procedural changes. The committee also adopted SB 2489 on invasive species provisions in Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity leases, SB 2519 on Law Enforcement Standards Board deadlines, SB 2521 and SB 2527 on CDL-related exemptions and training/policies for emergency personnel, and SB 2575 on firearm-related mandatory minimum penalties, which was amended to clarify scope and set a far-future effective date. Several transportation and public safety bills were also approved. SB 2591 created a Waikiki refuse-collection pilot program; SB 2611 expanded criminal trespass rules for school premises to weekends and holidays, though one member raised concerns about use of school property as a park; SB 2665 required driver-license renewal applicants with recent citations to complete a road-safety course, later narrowed to moving violations only; SB 2667 restricted towing vehicles from far-left lanes; SB 2695 clarified crosswalk duties; SB 2697 prohibited driving on shoulders except in limited cases; and SB 2812 required driver testing on dangers posed by larger vehicles, with court-ordered timing for re-examination. Most of these measures passed unanimously or with one or more members recording no votes or reservations, but they were still adopted. The committee also advanced SB 2713 on restricting certain pesticide use near elderly care facilities, SB 2730 on warrantless arrest and detention factors for petty misdemeanors and violations, SB 2765 on condominium foreclosure rental income, SB 2795 on flag display rights in housing associations with health and safety carve-outs, SB 2797 on gift card fraud, SB 2806 on real estate listing restrictions, SB 2818 on boating and ocean recreation penalties, SB 2835 on liquor licensing and education funding, SB 2849 on public meeting notice requirements, SB 2851 on a deafness designation for vehicle registration, SB 2896 lowering the commercial driving age to 18, SB 2922 on cooperative association definitions, SB 2970 on state contracting conflicts involving relatives, SB 2972 on temporary Oahu spearing restrictions for certain fish, and SB 2973 on banning jug-line fishing. A few bills drew objections over breadth or penalties, especially the boating and fishing measures, but the committee still adopted the recommendations. SB 2751 on workers’ compensation prescription drug rules was deferred indefinitely, and the meeting ended with the chair noting upcoming joint and committee meetings for the next day.