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• and having the threat of a penalty and having the threat of a penalty hanging<00:10:49.760> over
• <00:13:54.560> was going to do X but I knew the penalty was going to do X but I knew the penalty
• Um, the penalty for absconding for criminal purposes shall be the same penalty for the most serious crime
• > for<00:19:54.960> criminal the penalty for absconding for criminal the penalty for absconding
• <00:43:32.960> for steps to provide increased penalties for steps to provide increased penalties

Bills: SF0007, SF0008, SF0009, SF0010

Keywords: theft, penalties, larceny, criminal offense, felony, Wyoming, absconding, law enforcement, criminal justice, fentanyl, controlled substances, minors, drug distribution, enhanced penalties, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, 916

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• Right, but there are no penalties for them meeting or missing deadlines.
• I am also providing the penalty guidelines in Chapter 3 for you.
• don't issue the maximum penalty.
• The maximum penalty should be high enough to deter non-compliance.
• It's not going to put anybody out of business to make the maximum penalty higher.

Bills: HB2766, HB2891, HB3334, HB3791, HB3911, HB4021, HB4041, HB4042, HB4384, HB4426

Keywords: inactive wells, oil and gas regulation, environmental protection, Railroad Commission of Texas, well plugging, Railroad Commission, penalties, violations, pipeline safety, civil penalties, criminal penalties, wildfire prevention, oil and gas, safety inspections, administrative penalties, excavation, notification, utilities, underground facilities, regulatory compliance

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• or damages and shall be liable to the state for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more
• or damages and shall be liable to the state for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more
• <00:48:49.200> because moot right that the the penalty because moot right that the the penalty
• [clears throat] Well, Senator Another Cod, I have a question about the penalties and where they would
• these civil penalties these civil penalties um<01:28:05.040> to<01:28:05.360> be<01

Bills: SF0087, SF0088, SF0092

Keywords: felony, law enforcement, police officer, criminal penalties, public safety, sex offender, child care facility, residency restrictions, criminal law, sex offenders, child care facilities, legislation, false claims, civil penalties, state accountability, whistleblower protection, fraud prevention, 916, all

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• Senate File 9, fentanyl to minors enhanced penalties.
• a controlled substance from a 19-year-old to a 17-year-old would not be subject to the enhanced penalties
• that would apply the enhanced penalties that would apply if<00:01:24.640> that<00:01:24.960><
• , then we think the legislation penalties, then we think the legislation is<00:05:41.039> worth
• understand of the additional penalties understand of the additional penalties that<00:19:13.679>

Bills: SF0009

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, minors, drug distribution, enhanced penalties, 916, all

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• He clarified that it is not the out-of-service penalty if they are not a CVSA level one or level three
• Holly responded that federal law would be the out-of-service penalty.
• If you come back and you’re caught again in Wyoming, you get that same $1,000 penalty, but then there
• ,<00:20:09.760> but<00:20:10.000> then that same $1,000 penalty, but then that same
• $1,000 penalty, but then there's<00:20:10.559> more<00:20:10.960> teeth<00:20:11.200><

Bills: HB0032

Keywords: English proficiency, commercial drivers, vehicle operation, traffic safety, penalties, 916, all

Bills: HB0032

Keywords: English proficiency, commercial drivers, vehicle operation, traffic safety, penalties, 916, all

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• The language expands, the penalties grow, and the provisions escalate.

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• <00:52:20.559> Um penalty. I assume that's the reason. Um penalty.
• That's why we didn't see opposition when you have criminal penalties and no civil penalties.
• That's why we didn't see opposition when you have criminal penalties and no civil penalties.
• That's why we didn't see opposition when you have criminal penalties and no civil penalties.
• That's why we didn't see opposition when you have criminal penalties and no civil penalties.

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

Bills: SB8

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy

Bills: HB269, HB73

Keywords: firearm regulation, trigger activator, civil penalties, Jefferson County, law enforcement, 1136, house, all

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• firearm into an occupied building, dwelling, or any of those automobiles, it would increase the penalties
• In addition, the scope of the bill is so broad that it would place mandates and potential penalties on
• It's going to make the penalties harsher for people that trespass or damage important critical infrastructures
• Um, it's also going to increase the penalties if you damage or interrupt the operations.
• It's going to increase that penalty from a Class C felony to a Class B... ...felony to a Class B felony

Bills: SB324, HB395, HB222, HB310, HB285, HB144, HB251, HB380

Keywords: Morgan County, judge of probate, legal qualifications, equity jurisdiction, constitutional amendment, campaign finance, electronic notifications, civil penalties, Fair Campaign Practices Act, Secretary of State, sex offenders, treatment programs, electronic media, post office box restrictions, Class C felony, parole, probation, human cloning, criminal penalties, embryo

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• The first provision is the increased DUI second offense penalties.
• It's noteworthy that defendants are aware of this enhanced penalty.
• second-offense penalties.
• second offense penalties.
• Those stiff penalties have paid off.

Bills: SB60, SB85, SB323, SB309, SB465

Keywords: elderly, vulnerable persons, criminal penalties, theft, civil penalties, criminal justice reform, traffic stops, law enforcement, data recording, public safety, racial profiling, SB323, Nevada, Department of Corrections, offenders, inmates, incarcerated people, prison phone calls, free phone calls, family communication

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• And so I don't really see this as much as a penalty as a deterrent because they know and they start,
• So I'd leave it at that unless you have any questions. this as much as a penalty as a deterrent this
• and uh if you variance in the penalties and uh if you have<00:03:58.799> an<00:03:59.120>
• , let people off with lighter penalties, let people off with lighter penalties, but<00:05:27.199>
• , talked a lot about penalty, talked a lot about penalty, but<00:09:03.120> we<00:09:03.279

Bills: SF0007, SF0008

Keywords: theft, penalties, larceny, criminal offense, felony, Wyoming, absconding, law enforcement, criminal justice, 916, all

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• Um, and also I think the penalties up to life are just not appropriate.
• Um, some of the penalties are just too high.
• Um, and also I think the penalties up to life are just not appropriate.
• Um, some of the penalties are just too high.
• Um, some of the penalties are just too high.

Bills: HB0008, HB0009

Keywords: stalking, minors, felony, protection orders, criminal penalties, grooming, sexual offenses, child protection, 916, all

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• Um, I was a prosecutor for 32 years, trying mostly death penalty cases.
• I put... ...trying mostly death penalty cases. I put 13 people on death row.

Bills: HB297

Keywords: cash transactions, money transmission, regulatory compliance, criminal penalties, Alabama Securities Commission, 1136, house, all

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• Chair and members, Senate Bill 1061 lowers the threshold for enhanced penalties for selling fentanyl
• Chairman, Senate Bill 1271 prohibits a municipality from imposing any fine or penalty on a business based

Bills: SB1039, SB1061, SB1068, SB1069, SB1099, SB1127, SB1148, SB1271, SB1426, SB1448

Keywords: attorney discipline, legal costs, reputation damage, state bar, court costs, fentanyl, drug offenses, narcotic drugs, criminal penalties, Arizona Revised Statutes, educational institutions, public order, disruption, concealed weapons, safety regulations, firearms, muffling devices, weapon regulations, Arizona law, public safety

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills dealing with attorney discipline, bar licensure, drug sentencing, campus firearms, suppressors, defamation, emergency-service calls by businesses, mandatory child-abuse reporting, eviction procedure, and protections for utility workers. SB 1039 would allow attorneys who prevail in disciplinary matters to recover lost earnings and seek compensation for reputational harm from the State Bar; SB 1148 would require the Arizona Supreme Court to directly license attorneys rather than delegate that function. Both bills were supported by the sponsor as restoring accountability and limiting delegation, and both received due-pass recommendations despite some opposition votes. Members also heard SB 1061, which lowers the fentanyl trafficking threshold from 200 grams to 9 grams; opponents from the ACLU and defense bar argued the threshold would sweep in personal-use cases and increase incarceration, while supporters said it targets traffickers. The bill was recommended do pass. SB 1068, barring public colleges and universities from prohibiting lawful concealed carry by permit holders, drew strong opposition from gun-safety advocates and campus representatives who cited suicide and campus safety concerns, and support from gun-rights groups who argued campuses are not exempt from constitutional rights; it also received a due-pass recommendation. SB 1069, removing suppressors from Arizona’s prohibited-weapons definition, was opposed by Moms Demand Action and supported by gun-rights advocates as aligning state law with federal law and protecting hearing; it likewise passed out of committee. The committee also advanced SB 1099, which would codify statutory defamation elements and add an internet-related limitation period; the ACLU warned it could chill speech and conflict with evolving First Amendment law, while the sponsor said it would clarify existing case law and address online defamation. SB 1271, prohibiting cities from penalizing businesses for legitimate emergency-service calls, passed unanimously after testimony that some municipalities had discouraged 911 calls for theft and other incidents. HB 1127, requiring mandatory reporters with direct knowledge of child abuse or neglect to report immediately and personally, passed after Phoenix Children’s Hospital and DCS said they supported the intent but wanted implementation language clarified for medical emergencies. SB 1426, changing forcible-detainer procedures by removing the written-demand requirement, passed despite concerns from the multi-housing industry that the current language could disrupt holdover-tenant evictions. Finally, SB 1448, as amended, expanded aggravated-assault protections to utility, telecom, video-service, and related workers; supporters cited threats and assaults against field crews, while opponents argued existing assault laws already cover the conduct and the bill is overly broad. The amendment and the bill as amended were adopted, and the committee gave SB 1448 a due-pass recommendation.

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• advisory opinion draft advisory Your opinion addresses whether the DEC has authority to assess a civil penalty
• House Bill 18 added a process to impose civil penalties on a member who accepts political. while absent

Keywords: Texas Ethics Commission, HB18, SB12, political contributions, civil penalties, Attorney General, criminal election offenses, legislation

Summary: In the latest meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission, significant discussions centered around newly passed legislation, specifically HB18 and SB12. HB18 introduces a civil penalty for members who accept political contributions while absent from the state, addressing potential obstructions to legislative actions. Senators and commissioners engaged in an in-depth dialogue about the implications of this bill, with many expressing concerns regarding enforcement and compliance. In contrast, SB12 expands the jurisdiction of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal election offenses, further tightening the oversight of election activities. The meeting concluded with acknowledgement of the efforts put forth by previous commission chairs, highlighting their contributions to the commission's success.

Bills: SB171

Keywords: navigable waters, non-navigable waters, motor vehicle prohibition, criminal penalties, land use, 1136, house, all

Bills: SF0087, SF0111

Keywords: felony, law enforcement, police officer, criminal penalties, public safety, select committee, gaming, regulation, Wyoming law, community impact, 916, all

Bills: SF0087, SF0111

Keywords: felony, law enforcement, police officer, criminal penalties, public safety, select committee, gaming, regulation, Wyoming law, community impact, 916, all