Bills: HF3604, HF2236, HF3709, HF3766, HF2400

Keywords: bulk fuel, nonoxygenated gasoline, environment, exemption criteria, transportation, HF2236, Minnesota commerce, obsolete language, statutory cleanup, retail installment contract, consumer credit, vehicle financing, auto loans, retail buyer, retail seller, delinquency charge, collection fee, attorney fees, assignment notice, payment receipt

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• It requires generators of infectious and pathological waste, including blood and body parts, to segregate

Bills: HF1531, HF4017, HF3399, HF4146, HF4019, HF3677

Keywords: crossbow, crossbow hunting, archery season, deer hunting, bear hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, common carp, rough fish, game and fish, wildlife management, hunting license, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, sunset clause, expiration removal, archery equipment, outdoor recreation, infectious waste, pathological waste

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• and disciplinary segregation. and disciplinary segregation.
• segregation and >> administrative segregation and disciplinary<00:34:43.440> segregation,
• initially into segregation. initially into segregation.
• If there was a facility segregate.
• But if it's medically segregation.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The working group on restrictive housing met with a quorum present, approved the August 21, 2025 minutes, and adopted a procedure to take public testimony on each agenda item with a two-minute limit per testifier, with some flexibility for follow-up questions. The main presentation came from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on restrictive housing policies and a recent outside assessment of mental health care practices at HSCF and OOTC. DCR said the assessment found strengths such as consistent medication administration and staff commitment, but also identified major problems including outdated workflows, staffing shortages, inadequate physical plant conditions, overuse of suicide/safety watch for personal safety issues, and a need for more individualized treatment plans. DCR described several corrective steps already underway: filling a long-vacant high-level mental health administrator position, adjusting evening medication passes, working with DOH on transfer and referral workflows, planning a new electronic medical records system and revised screening tools, and pursuing additional training for ACOs and mental health staff. For OOTC, DCR said the facility is overcrowded and decrepit, needs a better screening tool, and requires more mental health-specific training and staffing. For HCF, DCR said the layout limits confidential assessments and provider access, and that the proposed consolidated healthcare unit would add 43 beds, private exam rooms, and a de-escalation room. DCR also said the new unit could serve acute and chronic suicide/safety watch needs and possibly some inmates with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or significant cognitive impairment. The discussion then focused on Act 292, which DCR said is difficult to implement as written. DCR said the bill aligns with DOJ, NCCHC, and ACA guidance in defining restrictive housing, limiting duration, requiring reviews, identifying vulnerable populations, and using step-down units, but raised two major concerns: a requirement to refer vulnerable people to DOH for confinement, and a requirement for clinical assessments every 12 hours by a provider. Members responded that the law should be matched with funding and staffing, and asked what resources are needed. DCR said it submitted a request for 35 positions at a cost of about $8.6 million, and also said funding may be needed for community-based beds and contracted medical services. Members also asked about the current MOA/MOU between DOH and DCR, the working group membership, and the timeline for revisions. DCR said the group includes DCR, DOH, and governor’s office medical advisors, that a first draft is complete, and that the revised agreement should be in place by the end of the year. On staffing, DCR said ACO recruitment classes increased from five to eight, vacancy rates dropped from 34% to 24%, but OOTC still faces a projected $7.1 million shortfall and heavy overtime costs, forcing post closures and program reductions. The meeting ended with continued discussion of screening tools, including DCR’s explanation that current broad questions may over-identify people with substance-use-related symptoms as having serious mental illness, and that a more discrete tool is needed to better identify those with acute needs.

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• , either administrative or segregation.
• The director said that the people in disciplinary segregation and administrative segregation earn their
• The director said that the people in disciplinary segregation and administrative segregation earn their
• The director said that the people in disciplinary segregation and administrative segregation earn their
• The director said that the people in disciplinary segregation and administrative segregation earn their

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: At the joint hearing on SB 951 SD2, the committees heard testimony on a child protection measure requiring mandatory child abuse and neglect reports to include military status and to improve communication between DHS and the Department of Defense. The U.S. Department of Defense testified in support and described its coordinated community response process for abuse reports, saying the bill would help ensure child safety and better coordination with DHS. DHS was initially absent, later appeared, and said it supported the measure but was still working with DOD on implementation details and staff training. Members asked about how DHS becomes involved and whether there were gaps in the current process. The chair recommended passage with technical amendments, including changing the effective date to 7/1/25 and conforming related language, and both committees adopted the recommendation by vote. The Public Safety committee then heard SB 1377 SD2, which would create a Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services in the Department of Defense to provide guidance, education, and technical assistance to state veteran cemeteries. DOD supported the bill and explained that county-run cemeteries must meet National Cemetery Administration standards to remain eligible for federal reimbursements and grants; witnesses described past compliance problems at several cemeteries, including one still not compliant in Hilo, and said the board would help counties prepare for future site visits and improve oversight without taking over operations. Members asked about costs, reimbursement amounts, and whether the state would assume cemetery operations; DOD said the current reimbursement process runs through the state to the counties and that direct takeover would be costly. The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the bill with amendments. The committee also heard SB 1382, which would make intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a National Guard member performing duty a class C felony. The Hawaii National Guard and HPD supported the bill, citing incidents during the Maui response where Guard members encountered noncompliant and sometimes physically confrontational individuals while assisting police and protecting impacted areas. Testimony emphasized that Guard members are often unarmed and should receive protections similar to first responders. One witness opposed the bill, but the committee moved forward and adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass with amendments. Finally, the committee took up SB 1379 SD2 on emergency preparedness and Community Readiness Centers. Hawaii Emergency Management supported the bill, and supporters said it would create a statewide framework for resilience hubs that can provide supplies, action plans, and refuge during disasters. Testimony highlighted recent hurricanes, wildfires, and other hazards, and argued the measure would complement existing county efforts rather than replace them. County of Hawaii testimony opposed the bill, raising concerns about overlap and cost, while members asked about estimated expenses and implementation. The discussion ended with questions about planning and whether the bill would enhance existing programs; no final vote was captured in the excerpt.

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• They released from that um segregation.
• 22.719> segregation.
• ,<01:09:53.359> we housing, disciplinary segregation, we housing, disciplinary segregation
• not on in segregation, it's not on administrative<01:15:34.400> segregation,<01:15:35.280>
• it's<01:15:35.520> in administrative segregation, it's in administrative segregation, it's

Keywords: 910, house, all

Bills: SR29, SB667, SB1466, SB1942, SB1989, SB1670, SB1716, SB1521, SB1273, SB1433, HJR1032, SB1969, SB1953, SB1277, SB1287, SB1061, SB1916, SB1589, SB2178, SB1444, SB1438, SB1501, SB1873, SB1364

Keywords: Black History Month, Black Oklahomans, civil rights, Tulsa Race Massacre, Greenwood, Jim Crow, segregation, all-Black towns, Boley, Langston University, Clara Luper, NAACP Youth Council, Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail, Black history, African American history, racial justice, commemorative resolution, Black excellence, state history, heritage month

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• Why are we bringing the ghost of segregation back to life today? We all know why.
• We have so thoroughly self-segregated our body.
• We are so thoroughly self-segregated.
• That is how segregated we are.
• options... ...that do not produce segregation.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• at Glen Echo Park at a time segregation at Glen Echo Park at a time that<00:09:19.519> was<00
• <00:10:33.839> of this the journey of the segregation of this the journey of the segregation
• Birmingham is probably the most thoroughly segregated city in the United States.
• city in the United thoroughly segregated city in the United States.
• outlawing segregation in public schools. outlawing segregation in public schools.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, January 19, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• Governor Earl Warren signed a bill that made California the first state to outlaw public school segregation
• California. joined other families in challenging school segregation in California.
• Helping end school segregation in California, this ruling established an important legal foundation that
• Westminster they helped end school segregation in California and laid really important groundwork for
• We've got to understand that segregation is terrible, no doubt.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• didn't say, "I dream that one day kids will be integrated in schools, but workplaces will still be segregated
• didn't say, "I dream that one day kids will be integrated in schools, but workplaces will still be segregated
• didn't say, "I dream that one day kids will be integrated in schools, but workplaces will still be segregated
• didn't say, "I dream that one day kids will be integrated in schools, but workplaces will still be segregated
• didn't say, "I dream that one day kids will be integrated in schools, but workplaces will still be segregated

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Are they segregated funds? A: Mr.
• Q: Yeah, but are they segregated funds? A: No, they're all in one. Mr.
• Q: Yeah, but are they segregated funds? A: No, they're all in one. one Mr Mr.
• my last information, which I'm going to go with, is the funds are not segregated in the fund.
• You were talking about segregation between hospitals and doctors, but is there a segregation in the fund

Keywords: 996, all

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• Court for the Middle District of Alabama to issue a ruling declaring the state laws mandating bus segregation
• Court for the Middle District of Alabama to issue a ruling declaring the state laws mandating bus segregation
• 25:11.200> laws<00:25:11.919> mandating<00:25:12.480> bus<00:25:12.720> segregation
• the state laws mandating bus segregation the state laws mandating bus segregation as<00:25:13.840
• end bus segregation permanently. end bus segregation permanently.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Well, they took him out of one part of segregation.
• There's administrative segregation, disciplinary segregation, protective custody.
• a sanction of disciplinary segregation a sanction of disciplinary segregation exceeding<00:32:20.320
• We have administrative segregation for those people who may be pending adjudication.
• put them in administrative segregation put them in administrative segregation our<00:36:39.839><

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 104, which would restrict the use of restrictive housing or solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with specified exceptions. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation strongly opposed the bill, saying its existing policy already meets or exceeds ACA and National Institute of Corrections standards, and objecting to language they said would give the oversight commission operational decision-making authority. The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission supported the bill, but also said it was not intended to run operations and described concerns about restrictive housing practices, including CoreCivic’s SHIP program at Saguaro. Supporters included the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the Disability Rights Center, ACLU Hawaii, Easter Seals Hawaii, and individual testifiers. They argued that Native Hawaiians are disproportionately impacted by incarceration, that solitary confinement is harmful and linked to depression, anxiety, suicidality, and poor reentry outcomes, and that confinement beyond 15 days is widely condemned under international standards. Several testifiers cited suicides and deaths in custody as reasons to codify limits in statute rather than rely on policy alone. The department responded that it already has 24/7 medical care, though not 24/7 mental health coverage at one facility, and explained that it uses four custody categories: disciplinary segregation, administrative segregation, protective custody, and placements for inmates seeking separation for safety reasons. Members questioned the department and commission about the SHIP program, whether the bill was based on other states’ laws, and how current policies compare with national standards. The director said the bill was too ambiguous in places and that the department was willing to work with the commission on policy changes, but still opposed the measure as written. The committee took testimony and questions; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• of society and fight the re segregation of society and the<00:03:35.319> cruelty<00:03:35.799
• The speaker blames the situation on the fact that we don't have segregation in this country anymore,
• The speaker says the blame is on the fact that we don't have segregation in this country anymore, but
• the fact that we don't have segregation the fact that we don't have segregation in<00:14:53.360>
• <00:15:00.720> in<00:15:00.839> this that we don't have segregation in this that we

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Senate POCI caucus members held a press event outlining their priorities for the session and framing them as a response to federal actions and rhetoric they described as harmful to Black, Brown, Indigenous, immigrant, and other marginalized communities. Senator Zaynab Mohamed said the caucus would not be silent and emphasized goals including culturally responsive and accessible health care, protection from discrimination, fully funded education from cradle to college, an equitable bonding bill, and safe, dignified housing. Senator Erin Maye Quade said the caucus would fight efforts to “resegregate” society and highlighted support for strengthening the READ Act and advancing the Minnesota Building Families Act to cover infertility care through insurance. Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten pointed to recent DFL accomplishments such as the CROWN Act, restoring the vote, and the African-American Family Preservation Act, and urged colleagues to consider how legislation and budgets affect communities of color. She also said she would champion Minnesota Connecting Families, a proposal to make communication free for incarcerated people, along with a ban on legacy admissions and legislation preventing housing discrimination against Section 8 voucher holders. Senator Mary Kunesh reviewed education investments made over the past two years, including increased school funding, free lunches, library funding, pre-K expansion, the READ Act, and the Teachers of Color and Indigenous Act, and said her top priority is advancing an Equal Rights Amendment and protecting tribal sovereignty and treaty rights. Senator Susan Pha said the caucus remains necessary because people of color and immigrants still face discrimination, including her own family, and said the group would continue fighting for equality and opportunity. In response to questions, caucus members said they hoped for bipartisan support on some proposals but were prepared to use their majority if needed. They said they were not intimidated by the new federal administration or Republican control in Washington, argued that Minnesota should protect residents from federal harm, and criticized GOP efforts they characterized as attacks on DEI and racial equity. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the meeting.

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• My mother was valedictorian of a segregated high school in Conway, South Carolina.
• My mother was valedictorian of a segregated high school in Conway, South Carolina.
• My mother was valedictorian of a segregated high school in Conway, South Carolina.
• My mother was valedictorian of a segregated high school in Conway, South Carolina.
• My mother was valedictorian of a segregated high school in Conway, South Carolina.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• , administrative segregation.
• , administrative segregation.
• , administrative segregation.
• , administrative segregation.
• , administrative segregation.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So why this is important is that segregating duties helps to prevent things such as fraud.
• Our recommendation here is that they segregate the incompatible duties, or if they're not able to segregate
• is that they segregate the incompatible duties<00:08:01.360> or<00:08:01.599> if<00:08
• all duties, then they should segregate all duties, then they should mitigate<00:08:05.520> that
• But it only takes discipline. segregation of um uh of duties that um segregation of um uh of duties that

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And Israel—I grew up in a segregated Jewish town. Israel allows towns to be legally segregated.
• I went to a segregated school because Israel has different school systems for Jews and Arabs.
• And so, for all these reasons, segregation... ...and so she doesn't fit in the rules.
• And so, for all these reasons—the segregated schools, not being able to marry, the town I grew up in,
• You may disagree, like maybe segregated schools are fine.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission held a public comment hearing as it continued work toward a November 30 statutory deadline for its final report. The co-chairs reviewed logistics for the hybrid format, two-minute testimony limit, respectful conduct, and the plan to alternate between in-person and virtual speakers. The commission approved the minutes from its previous September 8 meeting by motion and vote, with no nays. Much of the testimony focused on how the commission should define antisemitism, especially whether to adopt the IHRA definition and whether it improperly conflates antisemitism with criticism of Israel or Zionism. Many speakers, including Jewish educators, rabbis, academics, students, and legislators, described personal experiences with antisemitism and urged the commission to address hate while protecting free speech, academic freedom, and the ability to criticize Israeli government policy. Several called for the commission to reject or narrow the IHRA definition and instead consider the Jerusalem Declaration or other frameworks that distinguish antisemitism from anti-Zionism. Others emphasized that antisemitism should be addressed alongside racism, Islamophobia, white nationalism, and other forms of bias, and some urged broader anti-bias training in schools. A smaller number of speakers supported stronger action against antisemitism in schools and public institutions, including concerns about antisemitic materials in education and about organizations or events they viewed as promoting hate. A recurring theme was the conflict in Gaza and its impact on the debate: some speakers condemned Israel’s military actions as genocide, apartheid, or colonialism and said criticism of those actions should not be treated as antisemitic, while others defended Israel, rejected genocide claims, and argued that anti-Israel activism can fuel antisemitism. Several speakers also raised concerns about campus discipline, union materials, and state facility rentals, and one speaker asked that state resources not be used by groups they viewed as inciting hate. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the prior minutes and hearing public testimony.

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• There should be a very specific trigger as to when the EV needs to be towed and specially segregated
• The fire marshal says you don't have to segregate those. You don't have to use the berms.
• So at that time, we were not segregating the vehicles in our Boca Raton facility because it's a smaller
• So any type of error that you have to segregate these vehicles from whether it's 50 feet perimeter around
• So that lost revenue of having to build that bunker having to segregate these vehicles.

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• Segregated confinement is not just about human rights, it also bears a staggering financial burden.
• Simply put, segregated confinement is an ineffective practice.
• bill that increases transparency in California when we look at segregated confinement.
• The study will include specified data about each instance of segregated confinement during the first
• and ended, the facility in which it occurred, and the stated basis for the segregated confinement.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety and criminal justice bills. AB 837 by Assemblymember Davies would add ketamine transportation to existing drug trafficking law; supporters, including district attorneys and peace officer groups, said it would address a growing and dangerous drug trend, while opponents argued increased penalties do not reduce drug supply and can worsen health harms. The bill was approved on a due-pass-as-amended vote and sent to Appropriations. AB 352 by Assemblymember Pacheco would make threats against judges and court commissioners an aggravating factor in sentencing; judicial and law enforcement groups supported it as a response to rising threats, while ACLU and criminal justice advocates said existing law already covers threats and the bill is unnecessary. It also passed to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 938 by Assemblymember Bonta, which expands vacatur and affirmative-defense relief for survivors of human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence, including for some violent offenses. Survivors and advocates testified that the bill would allow people coerced into crimes to tell their full stories and seek relief, while district attorneys and sheriffs warned it could sweep too broadly and affect public safety. The chair and several members strongly supported the measure, and it passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 475 by Assemblymember Wilson would make prison work assignments voluntary and is tied to a broader effort to remove involuntary servitude language from the state constitution; supporters framed it as a rehabilitation and dignity issue, while one member objected to the premise and cited the defeat of a related ballot measure. The bill was voted out to Appropriations but left on call pending additional votes. Assemblymember Lowenthal presented AB 704, which would allow people convicted of low-level offenses before age 26 to petition to seal and destroy records after a waiting period. Supporters said the bill addresses the limits of expungement in the digital age and recognizes young adult brain development; prosecutors and police groups raised Brady/disclosure concerns and objected to treating 18- to 25-year-olds like children. The committee debated those issues at length before sending the bill to Appropriations. Lowenthal also presented AB 812, which would expand resentencing opportunities for incarcerated firefighters who serve on conservation fire crews; supporters emphasized rehabilitation, wildfire response, and reduced recidivism, and the hearing continued with support testimony and the start of opposition testimony as the transcript ended.