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• providers who are helping to provide shelter and housing so that we can get real solutions, real action

Bills: HB2664

Keywords: HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer, proof of service, property possession, occupants, lodging house, hotel guest

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• Unlawful possession would be a Class A misdemeanor for possession, and then unlawful sale would be a

Bills: HB245, SB78

Keywords: inhalants, controlled substances, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, health, public safety, possession, sale, misdemeanor, felony, criminal penalties, public health, 1136, house, all

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• Regarding private rights of actions, affected individuals can seek injunctive, declaratory relief plus
• We have you registered on behalf of Texas Values Action and yourself for SB 8. Is that correct?
• I'm the strategic policy associate for Texas Values Action, and I'm here today to testify in favor of
• Texas Values Action is the largest statewide Christian law and policy organization in Texas, Standing
• Possess an increasing rate of maternal mortality.

Bills: HB7, SB 8

Keywords: abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy

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• for penalties regarding private rights of action.
• I'm going to ask you to take action in yourself for SB8, is that correct? That's correct.
• I'm the Strategic Policy Associate for Texas Values Action, and I'm here today to testify in favor of
• Texas Values Action is the largest statewide Christian law... ...Policy Organization in Texas, standing
• The Heartbeat Act, which includes the private right of action that the Bishop just mentioned, allows

Bills: HB7, SB 8, HB7, SB 8

Keywords: abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, 997, house, all

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• And they trust us to take action to keep their investments safe.
• We asked for this report that we requested and it outlines the actions of the federal government and
• And now we need a united Congress to take action to prevent this.
• possible that the exchanges are seeing the wind shift and that they can take their own regulatory action
• And so if there was a better way to do that, where particularly in a larger transition. action where

Keywords: Chinese Communist Party, retirement security, investment risks, SEC enforcement, Bipartisan action

Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.

Bills: SB8

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

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• Evidence in a civil action—ODG treatment guidelines specifically designed for the workers' compensation
• The legislature took action, and guess what you no longer see? Medical malpractice billboards.
• You can put a stop to this, and I strongly urge you to take action and pass out a ... H.B. 4806.
• Collision more often than not, the actions of the other driver triggered the collision.
• There's no consequence for their actions, so it doesn't count. That's not fair or justice.

Bills: HB4806

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all

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• legislature must not abrogate a common law right, and I can get y'all the case unless the reason for its action
• this bill is grouping, by definition, the different claims, the different... ...different causes of action
• It says, in an action to which this chapter applies, it is reversible error for a court to allow an attorney
• focusing on economic damages that might be recovered to support the wrongful death or personal injury action
• They may investigate, but in my observation, they're not going to take action against somebody unless

Bills: HB4806

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all

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• It allows Minnesotans who possess these guns now to continue to possess them with a certification process
• </c> want to take action. want to take action.
• Um, this possession of a firearm.
• But the supremacy clause is not a catch-all for any action.
• As long as we catch-all for any action.

Bills: HF3433, HF3402, HF3412, HF3405, HF3404

Keywords: assault weapons, semi-automatic rifle, military-style firearm, gun ban, firearms regulation, gun control, public safety, BCA, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, background check, transferee permit, private gun sale, waiting period, felony possession, gross misdemeanor, AR-15, AK-47, Uzi, TEC-9, high-capacity magazine

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• So this is a message to the federal government to take action.
• I'm with Rural Arizona Action, and I'm here to speak against this. Hello, Tom.
• basis and publicized the filing of the action.
• I am from Rural Arizona Action.
• Attorney General publicized the filing of the nuisance action.

Bills: HB2167, HB2168, HB2169, HB2171, HB2790, HB2905, HCM2005

Keywords: attorney general, nuisance action, consumer fraud, damages, civil penalty, public nuisance, nuisance abatement, abatement action, injunction, superior court, county attorney, city attorney, board of supervisors, obscenity, obscene materials, adult materials, pornography, schools, parks, residential district

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• I do not have a fiscal note here in my possession at this time.
• Because it says it does not create a private cause of action or change any common law.
• spam solicitation does not limit them from pursuing another future action.
• This action raised some concern about the rights of tenants to protect themselves and their families,
• It prevents landlords from retaliating with eviction for legally justified self-defense actions.

Bills: HB1958, HB2031, HB2879, HB3285, HB3995, HB4487, HB4558, HB4560, HB4876, HB4899, HB5212, HB5317, HB5543, HB5567, SB1333

Keywords: firearm possession, tenant rights, landlord regulations, civil penalties, property code, justified use of force, deadly force, property rights, home defense, smart devices, data privacy, personal data collection, user consent, mobile application, data transparency, HOA, property owners association, property owners' association, Texas Property Code, Chapter 202

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• 20:29.200><c> in</c> impersonating police officer while in impersonating police officer while in possession
• 30.000><c> a</c><00:20:30.240><c> firearm,</c><00:20:31.360><c> which</c><00:20:31.600><c> is</c> possession
• of a firearm, which is possession of a firearm, which is something<00:20:32.000><c> that</c><00:20:32.320

Bills: HF3475, SF3832, HF3508, HF3917, HF3404, HF3593

Keywords: agriculture, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, investment, relief initiative, farm support, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances

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• 00:21:07.320><c> it's</c> So, it is right for our state to hold folks accountable for that lack of action
• > the</c><00:21:32.840><c> federal</c><00:21:33.200><c> level</c><00:21:33.480><c> so</c> lack of action
• on the federal level so lack of action on the federal level so I'll<00:21:33.799><c> sum</c><00:21:33.960
• farmers throughout my community who don't have access to quality affordable health care, and the actions
• </c><00:48:57.920><c> of</c><00:48:58.040><c> the</c> health care and the actions of the health care

Bills: HF10, HF27

Keywords: undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, permit to carry, concealed carry, handgun permit, firearm permit, pistol training, sheriff, application process, electronic filing, mail application, fax submission, certified mail, certified delivery, gun rights, Second Amendment, firearms regulation

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• What we're trying to do is amend the existing bill that allows a municipality to commence a civil action
• to address those... to commence a civil action in those specific instances of unpermitted events, um
• Um, but um, they have to pursue a nuisance action in court. I don't know what the likelihood is.
• It says on line 33, page two, with the following: If an action commences pursuant to subsection A, then
• that is not participating in or involved in the promotion of an event may not be held liable for any action

Bills: HB287, HB280, HB57, HB252, HB286, SB36, HB287, HB280, HB57, HB252, HB286, SB36

Keywords: law enforcement, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, education, property acquisition, municipality, land use, annexation, competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts

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• Create a private cause of action if PII is identified and not removed.
• Create a private cause of action if PII is identified and not removed.
• And 2268 allows for right of action. >> Okay. >> Private cause of action, which is in the other one too
• And 2268 allows for right of action. >> Okay. >> Private cause of action, which is in the other one too
• </c> um allows for right of action. um allows for right of action.

Bills: SB2094

Keywords: toxic chemicals, environmental action levels, public notice, environmental safety, pollution control, Hawaii State Constitution, public participation, government transparency, environmental health, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 2094, which would require state agencies monitoring environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels and limit changes to those levels without meeting procedural requirements. The chair recommended passing the bill with amendments, including inserting estimated costs for a secure portal website and webinars into the committee report and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050. The motion passed unanimously among those voting, with excused members noted. The committee then considered several other measures and adopted recommendations to pass them with amendments, generally adding technical and clarifying changes and setting a defective date of 2525. SB 2862 was amended to broaden the preamble, make additional appointees confirmable, clarify reporting requirements for gubernatorial appointees, and was held for further discussion. SB 2781 on lei production created a working group to review existing studies and conduct a statewide study of Hawaii’s floriculture industry. SB 3015 adopted California’s definition of PII, applied it to government agencies and political subdivisions, created a private cause of action, and required a compliance report. SB 3230 removed a categorical prohibition on certain third-party project management procurements while preserving state oversight responsibility, in line with procurement office requests. The joint GVO Health and Human Services agenda then focused on two related bills requiring universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. SB 2932 would apply to new state building construction beginning July 1, 2026, and testimony from disability advocates, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and others supported the measure while asking for language clarifying that the requirement applies only where technically feasible and, in some cases, only to state-managed buildings. SB 2268 was described as broader, extending beyond government buildings into the private sector and including a private right of action; witnesses supported the concept but raised implementation concerns, especially for smaller businesses, and requested the same technically infeasible language and other clarifications. Both bills were advanced with amendments, and the committee noted adoption of the recommendations.

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• She was going to attempt to take possession of the gun, which is nothing wrong with that.
• It can't be voluntary; it's an actionable item.
• If you're in possession and you say, "No, I'm not in possession," then that becomes the punishable event
• So you're literally here advocating to protect felons in possession of firearms.
• that possession is prohibited or you have to have a permit to possess in certain locations.

Bills: SB76, SB35, SB116, SB119, SB118, SB129, SB32, SB31, SB115, SB75, HB27, HB40

Keywords: jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, firearm possession, domestic violence, violent offenses, criminal penalties, pretrial detention, bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement

Bills: SB8, SB1

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

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• Imagine how much more beneficial that is for people trying to take action to help the students.
• Results so I can see, I as a parent can see the questions and how my kid answered with specific action
• Will have actionable data to personalize just-in-time instruction, which can close learning gaps and
• One that provides educators with actionable growth data throughout the year while preserving a strong
• now seen multiple years of academically unacceptable performance, you need to see a bolder set of actions

Bills: SB8, SB 8

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, 1185, senate, all

Bills: HB69, HB114, HB161

Keywords: firearms, possession, Class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties, federal law, stolen firearms, prohibited persons, HB114, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, dental board, dental licensing, dentist regulation, professional licensing, occupational licensing, healthcare regulation, licensure board, state agency continuation, agency sunset review

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• To that mark, there needs to be corrective actions.

Bills: SB82, SB78, SB4, SB6, SB62, SB66, SB77, SB63, SB79, SB53, SB55, HB14

Keywords: inhalants, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, possession, sale, misdemeanor, felony, criminal penalties, public health, school safety, resource officers, law enforcement, public schools, private schools, liability insurance, contracting, library governance, board appointment, library diversity