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• </c><00:20:42.559><c> was</c> jurisdiction in which the conviction was jurisdiction in which the conviction
• </c> conviction was entered. conviction was entered.
• </c> state convictions that were resolved. state convictions that were resolved.
• </c> uh because of the federal conviction. uh because of the federal conviction.
• </c><00:23:44.000><c> under</c> specific to state convictions under specific to state convictions under

Bills: HB0108, HB0039, HB0091, HB0070

Keywords: audit, transparency, government reporting, accountability, public access, firearm rights, restoration of rights, criminal justice, felony convictions, Wyoming law, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws

Bills: HB0108, HB0039, HB0091, HB0070

Keywords: audit, transparency, government reporting, accountability, public access, firearm rights, restoration of rights, criminal justice, felony convictions, Wyoming law, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws

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• of convictions that were based on a violation of an enjoined local ordinance rather than only convictions
• I think because these are state convictions.
• The bill provides for the ability to vacate a state conviction, a hunting conviction based on federal
• Those convictions stayed with them.
• Yet those convictions... ...those convictions sat there and continued to sit there for years and years

Bills: HB1982, HB2156

Keywords: Indian rights, treaty rights, convictions, tribal members, criminal justice reform, Attorney General, AG investigators, limited authority peace officer, peace officer certification, economic crimes, financial crimes, white-collar crime, fraud investigation, search warrant service, electronic service, business records, law enforcement authority, criminal background check, training requirements, Washington RCW

Summary: The committee began with a public work session on interrogation techniques, hearing from Matthew Jones, a retired homicide detective and interview trainer, and Mark Fallon, a former federal agent and consultant. Both argued for science-based, information-gathering interviews over confession-driven or coercive tactics, emphasizing rapport, open-ended questioning, corroboration, and avoiding deception, especially with vulnerable interviewees. Members asked for source materials and raised a concern about whether a friendly interview style could be traumatizing to victims if later viewed on video; the witnesses said some minimization tactics used in sex-crime cases can be especially problematic. No votes were taken in the work session. The committee then held a hearing on House Bill 1982, which would expand Washington’s existing process for vacating convictions tied to treaty Indian rights. Staff explained that the bill would extend eligibility beyond fishing to hunting, gathering, and pasturing rights; remove the pre-1975 time limit; allow vacation of convictions based on enjoined local ordinances; authorize the Office of Public Defense to provide direct representation and consultation; and create a tribal liaison position. The prime sponsor and tribal leaders from the Squaxin Island and Nisqually Tribes testified in support, describing the bill as a way to correct historic wrongs and remove barriers to housing, employment, and other opportunities. The Office of Public Defense supported the bill, said its fiscal note was just under $200,000, and explained it would serve as a hub to help identify cases and assist families and tribes. Questions focused on the number of affected cases, costs, whether the state or federal government should handle treaty issues, and whether the bill could divert resources from other cases; supporters said the process would be measured and case-by-case. The hearing also included testimony from a county commissioner, a data scientist, and a tribal liaison from the Attorney General’s Office, who said amendments were being discussed to clarify the process. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2156, which would give Attorney General investigators limited authority to serve search warrants on businesses when the AGO has concurrent criminal investigative authority. Staff said the bill would limit investigators to the authority of the granting entity, require judicial authorization for business search warrants, and bar investigators from arresting, detaining, or carrying weapons. The bill sponsor said it would reduce delays in economic crime cases, especially for electronic business records. Opposition came from the sheriffs and police chiefs association and a retired veteran, who argued the bill blurs the line between investigation and prosecution, lacks sufficient oversight, and gives non-commissioned personnel powers that should remain with peace officers. An AGO attorney responded that the bill is only about serving electronic warrants, not granting full police powers, and said most AGO investigators are retired law enforcement, but acknowledged they are not commissioned officers and do not have CJTC requirements. The committee did not take final action on either bill during the hearing.

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• the main thing it does is clarifies program eligibility for individuals without out-of-state DWI convictions
• 39.839><c> DWI</c> for individuals without outofstate DWI for individuals without outofstate DWI convictions
• </c> convictions to avoid legal ambiguity. convictions to avoid legal ambiguity.

Bills: HF4075, HF3826, HF3825, HF3827, HF3459, HF3711, HF4200, HF3908, HF3712

Keywords: firearm restrictions, domestic violence, public safety, court orders, criminal convictions, identity theft, subpoena authority, fraud, statute of limitations, financial crime, victim notification, expungement, criminal justice, plea agreements, minor victims, identification protection, stalking, crime data, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, law enforcement grants

Bills: SB337, HB520, HB75, SB337, HB520, HB75

Keywords: SB337, Montgomery County, probate judge, judge of probate, county officer compensation, salary increase, circuit judge parity, local legislation, county commission, general fund, public official pay, judicial compensation, Montgomery County Legislation, discrimination, immunization, facial coverings, healthcare rights, religious convictions, civil rights, Attorney General

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• You missed a box, and now there's a not guilty conviction if a jury, you know, decides to follow the
• You missed a box, and now there's a not guilty conviction if a jury, you know, decides to follow the
• of the offense from creating new... ...corporate officers who have previously been convicted of the
• Section 1 permanently bars anyone convicted of any federal immigration offense from serving as an officer
• That includes misdemeanor improper entry conviction from 20 years ago, includes a dreamer prosecuted

Bills: HB2495, HB2557, HB2594, HB2615, HB2800, HB2861, HB2862, HB2931, HB2995, HB4042, HB4070, HB4117, HB4136

Keywords: vulnerable adults, sentencing, felonies, criminal justice, enhanced penalties, medical records, patient rights, healthcare access, privacy, healthcare providers, timeliness, address confidentiality, domestic violence, privacy protection, voter registration, court proceedings, parenting time, supervised visitation, family court, high-risk cases

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• Lewis on the issue of whether out-of-state convictions include convictions entered in a foreign country
• As such, the court held that out-of-state convictions do not include convictions in foreign countries
• This bill would clarify that out-of-state convictions include convictions in a foreign country if the
• include foreign convictions.
• Some countries permit convictions without jury trial, have convictions based on written affidavit alone

Bills: SB5962, SB6105, SB6203, SB6296

Keywords: spring blade knives, knife legislation, weapon regulation, public safety, law enforcement, medical debt, garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings exemption, exempt wages, debt collection, consumer debt, student loan debt, private student loans, disposable earnings, minimum wage, writ of garnishment, exemption claim, judgment debtor, creditor

Summary: The committee first suspended the five-day notice requirement and then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 5962, which would remove spring blade knives from the list of dangerous weapons while keeping restrictions on carrying them in schools, child care facilities, and other sensitive places. Staff explained the current law and the bill’s effect. Supporters, including Knife Rights and the prime sponsor, said the law is outdated, inconsistent, and harmful to workers and manufacturers; one testifier also argued the bill should go further and remove added carry restrictions. Testimony was overwhelmingly in favor, and the hearing closed with the chair noting the bill had 50 pro and 2 con sign-ins. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6105, which raises the wage garnishment exemption for judgments arising from medical debt from 30 to 60 times the state minimum wage, while keeping the 80% disposable earnings exemption and adding clearer notice requirements. The sponsor and supporters from patient, consumer, AARP, and anti-poverty groups argued that medical debt is often unexpected and that the higher exemption would help families avoid financial collapse and keep working. Opponents from collectors and receivables groups said the bill was not developed through a stakeholder process, could create compliance and privacy problems, might increase litigation and fees, and could worsen provider financial strain. The hearing ended with 33 pro and 107 con sign-ins. Next, the committee took testimony on Senate Bill 6203, which would clarify that out-of-state convictions can include foreign-country convictions for offender scoring if obtained with sufficient due process and fairness safeguards. The sponsor said the bill closes a gap identified by a recent Washington Supreme Court decision. Prosecutors supported the concept and suggested simplifying the language, while the Sentencing Guidelines Commission, public defenders, and defense advocates opposed it, arguing the due process standard is undefined, foreign legal systems are hard to evaluate, and the bill could create unequal and costly litigation. The hearing closed with 2,997 pro and 67 con sign-ins. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 6296, a broad involuntary treatment bill that expands who may petition for detention under the ITA, changes procedures for less restrictive alternative treatment and assisted outpatient treatment, adds firearm surrender compliance steps, and requires more law enforcement involvement in some detentions. The sponsor said the bill addresses gaps in transport, firearm surrender, AOT access, and Joel’s Law. Supporters from providers and counties backed parts of the bill, especially information sharing and removing the AOT declarant requirement, but many stakeholders including DCRs, disability rights advocates, behavioral health organizations, hospitals, and public defense raised concerns about due process, capacity, rural transport, law enforcement liability, vague standards, and unintended consequences. The hearing was still underway at the end of the transcript.

Bills: HB414, HB457, HB475, HB611, HB616, HB740, HB897, HB925, HB926, HB931, HB949, HB962, HB1076

Keywords: healthcare, criminal convictions, employment, background checks, prohibited offenses, homelessness, homeless shelter, emergency shelter, transitional housing, group home, halfway house, shelter standards, housing standards, sanitation, habitability, fire marshal, inspection, local permitting, parish government, Louisiana Department of Health

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• Allowing individuals who have been convicted of sex trafficking, child sex trafficking, forced labor
• The bill establishes an additional assessment of $200 to be levied on each person convicted of paying
• Additionally, the bill specifies that a victim of sex trafficking who is convicted of prostitution and
• So by narrowing protections and shifting the burden on the victims after arrest and conviction...
• So by narrowing protections and shifting the burden on the victims after arrest and conviction, which

Bills: HB2028, HB2047, HB2136, HB2244, HB2364, HB2406, HB2415, HB2557, HB2573, HB2589, HB2720, HB2749, HB2825, HB2861, HB2862, HB2870, HB2970, HB4070, HB4117, HCR2004, HCR2051

Keywords: community restitution, homelessness, indigence, court assessments, monetary obligations, forcible entry, detainer, writ of restitution, criminal trespass, judgment enforcement, civil terrorism, disorderly conduct, vandalism, political activism, public order, subversion, government security, evictions, judgment satisfaction, tenant rights

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• And that may mean also that the conviction data that we have under represents the charged cases where
• And that may mean also that the conviction data that we have under represents the charged cases where
• </c><01:31:13.840><c> In</c><01:31:14.320><c> 2014,</c> domestic violence convictions.
• In 2014, domestic violence convictions.
• Yeah. >> Madame Chair and members, this firearms disability does not require multiple convictions.

Bills: HF3465, HF3782, HF4075, HF391, HF3946, HF2976, HF3350

Keywords: theft, vulnerable adults, public safety, penalties, Minnesota statutes, chemical irritants, law enforcement, transparency, building owners, tenant rights, notification, remediation, firearm restrictions, domestic violence, court orders, criminal convictions, firearms prohibition, gun surrender, order for protection, protective order

Bills: HB25, HB15, HB124, HB146, HB73, HB74, HB75

Keywords: juvenile delinquency, firearm possession, criminal background checks, state law, gun control, youth offense, conviction, public safety, medical injury, adverse outcome, health care provider, patient rights, confidentiality, settlement, legal counsel, HB124, New Americans Division, Workforce Solutions Department, immigrant workforce, refugee resettlement

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• First, it reorganizes the eligibility criteria and requirements for vacating convictions into distinct
• of the offense from 60 days to 30 days when the person is convicted of the offense as a misdemeanor,
• and from 90 days to 60 days when the person is convicted of the offense as a gross misdemeanor.
• of the offense from 60 days to 30 days when the person is convicted of the offense as a misdemeanor,
• and from 90 days to 60 days when the person is convicted of the offense as a gross misdemeanor.

Bills: HB1228, HB1982, HB2156, HB2165, HB2173, HB2203, HB2220, HB2362, HB2403, HB2464

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, impaired driving, toxicology, forensic toxicology, breath test, blood test, THC, marijuana, cannabis, alcohol concentration, state toxicologist, implied consent, evidence admissibility, venous blood draw, forensic phlebotomist, certified laboratory, accredited laboratory, law enforcement, DWI

Summary: The Community Safety Committee met in executive session to act on several bills previously heard in public hearings. House Bill 1228, dealing with certification of toxicology labs for blood and breath analysis, was amended to allow use of a private lab with an out-of-state expert available for pretrial interview and virtual trial appearance if requested by the prosecutor and agreed to by defense counsel, and to require a Washington State Patrol report on implementation and backlog reduction by October 1, 2031. The committee adopted amendments 261 and 341, withdrew amendment 340, and reported the bill out with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 1982, expanding vacatur eligibility for convictions tied to exercise of treaty Indian rights and requiring Office of Public Defense representation, was advanced as a proposed substitute that reorganizes the statute and clarifies hunting-rights eligibility; it was reported out due pass. House Bill 2156, concerning Attorney General investigators’ authority to obtain email search warrants, also passed out of committee after a roll call vote of 6-3, with supporters citing efficiency and opponents wanting more stakeholder work. The committee next considered House Bill 2165, creating the gross misdemeanor of false identification as a peace officer. The proposed substitute moved some conduct from criminal impersonation into the new offense, narrowed defenses, and defined “peace officer” to include state, local, reserve, and federal officers. Members raised concerns about clarity, honorary or reserve officer issues, and possible unintended effects, but the substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 8-1. House Bill 2173 was held because a Senate companion is moving. House Bill 2203, creating reckless interference with emergency operations and allowing recovery of emergency response costs, was amended to reduce penalties in some cases and shorten license suspensions; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill out unanimously. House Bill 2220, relating to the Criminal Justice Training Commission, was deferred to a later executive session. The committee also advanced House Bill 2362, the so-called 0.05 impaired driving bill, after a divided debate. Supporters argued lower blood alcohol limits reduce deaths and injuries, while opponents raised concerns about toxicology backlogs, court capacity, racial disproportionality in traffic stops, disability-related enforcement issues, and the lack of a broader second-chance policy for DUI convictions. The bill passed 5-4. House Bill 2403, modifying failure-to-register offenses for sex offenders and kidnapping offenders, was reported out 6-3 after debate over whether the offense should remain treated as a sex offense. Finally, House Bill 2464, requiring private detention facilities and local law enforcement to report incidents to the Department of Health, passed 6-3 amid arguments over transparency and whether the issue should be addressed at the federal level. The committee then adjourned.

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• She asked whether this would never be relevant, for example, in a post-conviction proceeding where there
• fully understand the issue, but if someone is in prison they could conceivably be doing a post-conviction
• <00:50:21.000><c> proceeding</c><00:50:22.080><c> where</c> post-conviction proceeding where post-conviction
• <00:50:38.680><c> where</c> post-conviction where post-conviction where this<00:50:40.200><c> I'm</c>
• </c><00:51:26.960><c> a</c> conceivably be doing a post-conviction a conceivably be doing a post-conviction

Bills: HF3951, HF4005, HF962, HF4585, HF3870, HF4542, HF3893, HF4293, HF4075, HF4057, HF3809

Keywords: submetered utility service, tenant rights, digital payment, eviction protection, housing policy, biometric data, consent, data protection, civil penalties, privacy laws, HF4585, Minnesota, harassment restraining order, HRO, restraining order, temporary restraining order, petitioner notice, service of process, law enforcement notification, sheriff

Bills: HB517, HB520, HB233, HB354, HB517, HB520, HB233, HB354

Keywords: underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response

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• imprisonment in the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted
• As the government code is currently written, people convicted of trafficking offenses must serve at least
• My stepfather was one of the first traffickers in the state of Texas to be convicted for trafficking.
• Department of Justice, individuals convicted of sexual exploitation and trafficking of minors show high

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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• And we have a number of very, very convicted folks that are advocates and are passionate about seeing
• And we have a number of very, very convicted folks that are advocates and are passionate about seeing
• for people who have committed a felony, have committed some of Have committed something that is a conviction

Bills: HR2, HR37, HR61, HCR11, HCR64, HB89, HB183, HB341, HB371, HB451, HB480, HB520, HB541, HB579, HB597, HB816, HB1004, HB1064, HB1165, SB44

Keywords: transparency, accountability, Justice Department, FBI, Jeffrey Epstein, victim protection, investigation, public trust, HR37, House Resolution 37, Honduras veterans, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, military medal, veteran recognition, Congress memorialization, U.S. veterans, foreign deployment, 1981 to 1992, military service awards, combat support

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 1165, which was converted into a substitute bill to reorganize the Avoyelles Parish court system by creating two city courts, one for Marksville and one for Bunkie, and expanding their jurisdiction parishwide, including small claims and certain misdemeanor, civil, and juvenile matters. The sponsor and supporting judges said the change would better use existing courts and improve access to justice, while the district attorney opposed it, arguing it would not help the criminal docket, could create staffing and constitutional issues, and needed more study. After questions about voting districts, appellate procedure, and minority vote dilution, the committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 1064 creating a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th Judicial District, with testimony from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the YWCA describing a specialty court model focused on accountability, victim services, and wraparound support. The bill was reported favorably. House Bill 341, clarifying law enforcement officer rights during administrative investigations, was amended to specify administrative matters and reported with amendments. House Concurrent Resolution 64, as amended, expanded a study of behavioral health courts to include additional parishes and a later reporting deadline, and was reported favorably. House Bill 579, the sexual assault survivor bill of rights, was amended to strengthen notice, confidentiality, and funding provisions and then reported favorably. Later, House Bill 1004, which would have raised the jurisdictional threshold for justice of the peace courts from $5,000 to $7,500, drew significant opposition from city court judges who warned of unintended consequences, including different evidentiary standards, possible attorney-representation issues for entities, and added burdens on district courts. Supporters framed it as an inflation adjustment and access-to-justice measure, but after debate the committee voted 5-11 to defer the bill. House Bill 183, limiting courthouse cell phone bans in fee-payment areas, was amended and then failed on a 7-7 tie with the chair voting no. The committee also reported favorably House Bill 451 on ATC hearing notices, House Bill 541 on micro distillers via substitute, Senate Bill 44 on tactical medical professionals’ firearms, House Resolution 37 honoring veterans who served in Honduras, and House Bill 89 requiring a district attorney office to pay certain retirees’ health premiums from its own funds. Several other bills were voluntarily deferred, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.

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• And we have a number of very, very convicted folks that are advocates and are passionate about seeing
• people who have committed a felony, have committed some of... ...have committed something that is a conviction

Bills: HR2, HR37, HR61, HCR11, HCR64, HB89, HB183, HB341, HB371, HB451, HB480, HB520, HB541, HB579, HB597, HB816, HB1004, HB1064, HB1165, SB44

Keywords: transparency, accountability, Justice Department, FBI, Jeffrey Epstein, victim protection, investigation, public trust, HR37, House Resolution 37, Honduras veterans, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, military medal, veteran recognition, Congress memorialization, U.S. veterans, foreign deployment, 1981 to 1992, military service awards, combat support

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• So we have eight convicted murderers.
• So we have eight convicted murderers, and we have four convicted aggravated rapists, to my knowledge,
• So we have eight convicted murderers.
• So we have eight convicted murderers, and we have four convicted, aggravated rapists, to my knowledge
• When you plead, you're convicted of a crime, yes.

Bills: HB91, HB123, HB167, HB255, HB264, HB321, HB884, HB955, HB967, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB985, HB994, HB1005, HB1104, HB1107, HB1109, SCR3

Keywords: criminal procedure, disclosure, criminal records, witness protection, trial rights, electronic monitoring, GPS ankle monitor, ankle bracelet, pretrial release, post-conviction supervision, bail monitoring, house arrest, corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, prosecuting authority, court reporting, provider registration, LCLE, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice

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• But what we found is that the law didn't specify that if you were convicted of the same type of convictions
• that, had the convictions occurred in Louisiana, would have prohibited their employment with a Medicaid
• intended to close this gap where we felt it's not really appropriate for someone who has a rape conviction
• that had the convictions occurred in Louisiana would have prohibited their employment with a Medicaid
• The way the law is written, it references all Louisiana criminal statutes, and so if you're convicted

Bills: HB414, HB786, HB1041, HB1052, HB1118, HB1139, HB1182, HB1185, HB1214, HB1217, HB1231, SR63, SCR27, SB5, SB194, SB415, SB433, SB451, SB462, SB516

Keywords: healthcare, criminal convictions, employment, background checks, prohibited offenses, Medicaid, claim payments, extrapolation, provider audits, medical freedom, discrimination, access, medical intervention, child protection, confidentiality, multidisciplinary teams, child advocacy centers, public records, investigations, hospital