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• Lastly, cites the legislation as the Military Police to Peace Officer Pathway Act.
• I know that is specific to the Army; the Army has military police officers.
• and security police.
• Even though military police is specific to the Army, the DOD training model is for military police of
• Police. Mr. Redmond.

Bills: SB1032 , SB1055 , SB1107

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

Keywords: corrections oversight, funding, state budget, criminal justice, reform, immigration enforcement, law enforcement, illegal aliens, state legislation, civil penalties, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy

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• </c><02:44:30.319><c> police</c><02:44:30.720><c> chases</c><02:44:31.439><c> should</c> these police
• police chases should these police police chases should actually<02:44:32.000><c> go</c><02:44:32.479
• </c> matrix of 14 factors that police matrix of 14 factors that police officers<02:46:29.680><c> have
• The<02:46:35.520><c> police</c><02:46:35.840><c> officers,</c> The police officers, The police officers
• I yield the balance of my time. police officer has to figure, police officer has to figure, but<02:48

Bills: HR713 , HB5143 , HB5125 , HR722 , HB3481

Keywords: censure, Ilhan Omar, Committee removal, ethical conduct, freedom of speech, political discourse, law enforcement, vehicular pursuits, public safety, District of Columbia, policing standards, judicial reforms, nominations, executive power, termination of commission, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, government resolution, continuing funding, legislative process

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• I am here as a veteran advocate in support of the Military Police to Police Pathway Act.
• We operate under strict rules of engagement, high standards, and real consequences.
• They will still meet medical, physiological, and fitness standards.
• I respectfully ask for your support of the Military Police to Peace Officer Pathway.
• This legislation creates a uniform, statewide standard by prohibiting drones.

Bills: SB1020 , SB1107 , SB1117 , SB1160 , SB1216 , SB1308

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

Keywords: special plates, Arizona Space Commission, transportation, funding, space exploration, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy, law enforcement recruitment, public safety, community policing, background investigation, psychological fitness

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• And I know a lot of police officers, as a former mayor, had a police department.
• And I know a lot of police officers. As a former mayor, I had a police department.
• There are objective standards for decertification.
• I wasn't elected chief of police. Being sheriff of Pierce County is much more than police work.
• volunteers, not aware of any significant misuse of police volunteers in police departments.

Bills: SB5865 , SB5880 , SB5912 , SB5855 , SB6011 , SB6009 , SB5868 , SB5974

Committee: Senate Law & Justice

Keywords: garnishment, debt, form standardization, financial protection, legal processes, toxicology testing, laboratories, accreditation, public health, standards, indigent defense, task force, criminal justice, legal aid, public defense, face coverings, law enforcement, public safety, civil liberties, court security

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• The bill authorizes the court to impose a sentencing alternative or sentence below the standard range
• Which does remove the provision changing the standard from preponderance to clear and convincing.
• And generally, you know, I do side a lot with the Washington Coalition for Police Accountability.
• I remember my first session we passed like 13 bills to reform policing.
• standards and operations.

Bills: HB1591 , HB2146 , HB2220 , HB2430 , HB2526 , HB2641 , HB2648

Committee: House Community Safety

Keywords: domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, sexual exploitation, minors, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, criminal justice training commission, CJTC, law enforcement training, peace officer certification, decertification, corrections officer certification, tribal police certification, police accountability, police oversight

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• And we heard testimony about what standards we might be held to.
• And I actually may support stronger standards even for us.
• And we heard testimony about what standards we might be held to.
• And I actually may support stronger standards even for us.
• Universities also have police departments out there.

Bills: SB5837 , SB6011 , SB6009 , SB5868 , SB5974 , SB5720 , SB5833 , SB5936 , SB5993 , SB6070 , SB6002 , SJM8014 , SB6086

Committee: Senate Law & Justice

Keywords: guardianship, conservatorship, protective arrangement, protective arrangements, supported decision-making, supported decision making, court visitor, adult guardianship, limited guardianship, full guardianship, adult conservatorship, less restrictive alternative, capacity, legal capacity, respondent rights, due process, vulnerable adults, disability rights, elder abuse, estate management

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• These are our standard barbed wire fences.
• This legislation creates a dedicated hospital district police force to address workplace violence and

Bills: HB334 , HB583 , HB605 , HB1327 , HB1646 , HB2115 , HB2379

Committee: House S/C on County & Regional Government

Keywords: family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, fencing, reservoirs, local government, regulation, land use, conservation capacity, property regulation, fence regulation, reservoir safety, county authority, fencing regulations, counties

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• We not only created these standards, we then have an agency, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards,
• So these standards are extremely critical.
• "It allows police officers.
• This change preserves safety standards.
• This change preserved safety standards.

Bills: HB240 , HB2097 , HB2731 , HB3087 , HB3234 , HB3319 , HB3394 , HB3687 , HB4105 , HB4205 , HB4350 , HB4462 , HB4642 , HB4801 , HB5403 , HB240

Committee: House S/C on County & Regional Government

Keywords: quorum, tax levy, county governance, local government, population regulations, quorum requirement, Texas counties, population threshold, deputy sheriff, civil service, law enforcement, appeals process, sheriff's department, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code

Summary: The subcommittee on county and regional government heard a long agenda of county-related bills, with most measures left pending after testimony. HB 2097, by Rep. Martinez, would let counties that opt in use an independent hearing examiner instead of a civil service commission for certain deputy sheriff discipline appeals; the bill drew support from CLEET’s Robert Leonard, who said it would be fairer and faster, and it was left pending. HB 4642, by Rep. Gonzalez, would require counties that contract with out-of-state jail facilities to include Texas jail-standard protections and oversight; Gonzalez, detainee Jess Hampton, his wife, Texas Jail Project’s Krish Kundu, and TCJS director Brandon Wood all discussed deaths and poor conditions in Louisiana facilities, staffing shortages, and the need for guardrails and data collection. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4350, by Rep. Capriglione, allowing peace officers to request redaction of personal information from online real property records. Supporters said officers face targeted threats and should have protections similar to judges; a title industry witness warned about preserving the integrity of land records. The bill was left pending. HB 3687, by Rep. Harless, would require county fire marshals in counties over 100,000 to meet training and certification standards within set timeframes; Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie Christensen supported professionalization, and the bill was left pending. HB 4105 would let very large counties give a local-bid preference for construction and infrastructure contracts, and HB 4205 would require pay parity for similar law enforcement ranks within large counties; both were supported by Harris County officials and constables and left pending. Later, the committee heard HB 5403, which would repeal a special rule limiting Dallas and Tarrant county sheriffs’ control over commissary funds; the author said it would remove an outdated population bracket, and the bill was left pending. HB 4462 would require large counties to allow elected officials named in civil suits to seek outside counsel and have a role in settlement decisions; supporters argued county attorneys and commissioners court can have conflicts of interest, while questions focused on who qualifies and whether the bill could complicate settlements. The bill was left pending. Finally, HB 240, by Rep. Swanson, would restore a five-member quorum requirement for Harris County tax levies, effectively preventing tax action without all commissioners present and defaulting to the no-new-revenue rate if quorum is not met; urban counties opposed it as a potential budget obstruction, while supporters said it protects taxpayers and representation. That bill was also left pending. The transcript ends as the committee begins HB 3319, which would create a civil service system for constable department employees in large counties, but the discussion is cut off before testimony or action.

Bills: HCR75 , HR1259 , HR1251 , HCR96 , HR1346 , HR1252 , HR1274 , HR1275

Keywords: Iran, military force, War Powers Resolution, U.S. Armed Forces, hostilities, Congress, national security, China human rights, People’s Republic of China, PRC, political prisoners, religious freedom, free speech, arbitrary detention, dissidents, Hong Kong democracy, Uyghurs, Zion Church, Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu

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• I mean, I see the activists in my community working with police every day, and the police, they feel
• safe that they’re going to protect... ...working with police every day, and the police, they feel safe
• I mean, I see the activists in my community working with police every day, and the police, they feel
• safe that they're going to protect. working with police every day, and the police, they feel safe that
• I'm a former police executive here in Washington State and in Minnesota.

Bills: HB2217 , HB2558 , HB2641 , HB2648 , HB1239 , HB1591 , HB2209 , HB2310 , HB2526

Committee: House Community Safety

Keywords: rehabilitation, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, first-time offenders, pathways to rehabilitation, mental health, sentencing alternative, criminal justice, diversion programs, HB 2641, ICE out act, law enforcement hiring, immigration and customs enforcement, ICE officers, former federal employees, sworn officer, police staffing, general authority law enforcement agency, limited authority law enforcement agency, immigration enforcement

Bills: HF869 , HSB245 , HF317 , HSB13 , HF306 , HF64 , HF549 , HF42 , HF530 , HSB166 , HF793 , HF265 , HF310 , HSB9 , HF363 , HSB16 , HF649 , HSB189 , HF901 , HF539 , HF924 , HSB262 , HF573 , HF139 , HF572 , HSB15

Committee: Joint Judiciary

Keywords: veterinarians, animal mistreatment, liability immunity, legal conduct, animal rescue, good faith, veterinarian, licensed veterinarian, veterinary practice, animal cruelty, animal abuse, animal neglect, animal torture, threatened animal, law enforcement cooperation, peace officer, animal welfare, bestiality, animal fighting, animal contest events

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• Police, St.
• Matthews Police, Middletown Police, St.
• Police chief of police of the Capitol Police said<03:19:39.200><c> at</c><03:19:39.439><c> the</c><03
• the police chief of police to lead the police department<04:31:51.279><c> and</c><04:31:51.600><c> do
• Chiefs of<04:41:06.718><c> Police</c> of Police of Police uh<04:41:08.958><c> conducted</c><04:41:09.680

Bills: HR893 , HB6019 , HB4058 , HB5107 , HB5214 , HB4071 , HB4070 , HB3965 , HB2259 , HB1736 , HR1327 , HR581

Keywords: censure, conflict of interest, domestic violence, military contracts, ethics, HB6019, H.R. 6019, Senate data, legal process, subpoena, warrant, court order, notification requirement, Senate offices, legislative branch, data disclosure, privacy, records access, Congress, repeal

Bills: SB5223 , SB5067 , SJM8002 , SB5855 , SB5865 , SB5272 , SCR8406 , SB5000 , SB5500 , SJM8006 , SB5325 , SB5286 , SB5937

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, impaired driving, driving safety, alcohol regulation, public health, transportation, Medicare, healthcare, insurance, elderly, budget impact, face coverings, civil liberties, garnishment, debt, form standardization

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• It's not in the best interest of families, and it's unfair to have different standards for parents who
• So the expectation is that they will have their best practices and standards. set prior to that date.
• And we don't have consistency in practice and standards across the state.
• is to have . . . have a body that comes in with the best practices and procedures for a statewide standard
• So a lack of a defined medical code or standardized meaning. within the health care system could create

Bills: HB26 , HB140 , HB141 , HB142 , HB215 , HB26 , HB140 , HB141 , HB142 , HB215

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services

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• >> Okay, moving on to HB 1790 HD2 relating to policing. >> Uh, we have the Honolulu Police Department
• >> Okay, moving on to HB 1790 HD2 relating to policing. >> Uh, we have the Honolulu Police Department
• >> Okay, moving on to HB 1790 HD2 relating to policing. >> Uh, we have the Honolulu Police Department
• </c> relating to policing. relating to policing.
• </c> relating to a clean fuel standard. relating to a clean fuel standard.

Bills: HB1977 , HB1764 , HB1934 , HB2533 , HB1790 , HB2181 , HB1870 , HB2140 , HB2468 , HB2358 , HB1588 , HB1688 , HB1986 , HB2030 , HB2195 , HB1949 , HB1695 , HB1950 , HB2094 , HB2115 , HB2297 , HB2336 , HB2416 , HB2049

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• </c> compared to um the county police compared to um the county police departments?
• </c> police officer. police officer.
• So it's just a state police force versus a county police force. Yes.
• </c> I'm sorry HPD has a dedicated police I'm sorry HPD has a dedicated police station.<01:08:08.799>
• </c><02:17:19.200><c> Board</c> Hawaii Law Enforcement Standards Board Hawaii Law Enforcement Standards

Bills: HB1977 , HB1764 , HB1934 , HB2533 , HB1790 , HB2181 , HB1870 , HB2140 , HB2468 , HB2358 , HB1588 , HB1688 , HB1986 , HB2030 , HB2195 , HB1949 , HB1695 , HB1950 , HB2094 , HB2115 , HB2297 , HB2336 , HB2416 , HB2049

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• Act, over these standards.
• c><00:43:23.760><c> setting</c> standard uh pro uh standard setting standard uh pro uh standard setting
• Those standards modernized standards.
• The final standards were released 15 years after enactment in 2022. standards.
• . standards. standards.

Bills: HB5184

Keywords: manufactured housing, manufactured homes, mobile homes, affordable housing, energy efficiency, energy conservation standards, Department of Energy, HUD, Housing and Urban Development, preemption, factory-built housing, climate zones, life-cycle cost, payback period, building standards, housing affordability, energy rule rollback, federal standards, home prices, construction costs

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• This is either the national standard or the California standard.
• </c> standard or the California standard. standard or the California standard.
• </c> statewide emission standards. statewide emission standards.
• c> and</c> standards, zero labor standards, and standards, zero labor standards, and they<04:54:38.718
• California standard. Oregon, Washington, California standard.

Bills: HJR89 , HJR87 , HJR88

Keywords: EPA, pollution control, California emissions standards, NOX regulation, congressional disapproval, HJR87, H.J.Res. 87, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA waiver, California waiver, preemption, vehicle emissions, heavy-duty trucks, engine emissions, Advanced Clean Trucks, zero-emission vehicles, ZEV, zero-emission airport shuttle, powertrain certification

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• These fees that are standard in the industry in Arizona have not been increased for 25 years.
• These standard fees in the industry, we are substantially lower than most states.
• We just did the standard inflation index, but I cap it because if we have really bad inflation, I don't
• the original intent and application of workers' compensation coverage to firefighters as well as police

Bills: HB2091 , HB2118 , HB2122 , HB2138

Committees: House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference

Keywords: insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, mobile food vendors, licensure, food safety, statewide regulations, health standards, zoning, temporary vendors, technical registration, engineering, architect, land surveyor, reciprocity, endorsement, qualification standards, firefighter

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• I yield back. path fortunately though you had police path fortunately though you had police officers<
• In fact, these standards will require energy reductions of up to 60% on top of the previous standards
• . standards are economic ically Justified standards are economic ically Justified as<04:07:15.359><c>
• </c> experts that put these standards experts that put these standards together<04:17:53.080><c> and<
• </c> Biden Administration imposed standards Biden Administration imposed standards that<04:30:02.680>

Bills: HJR75

Keywords: HJR75, H.J.Res. 75, Congressional Review Act, CRA, Department of Energy, DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, energy conservation standards, commercial refrigerators, commercial freezers, refrigerator-freezers, appliance standards, energy efficiency, federal regulation, regulatory disapproval, small business compliance, manufacturers, commercial refrigeration, Public Law 119-9