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• rejection rates, wait times, online voter resources, and more.
• Administrators, voters, watchers, and challengers.
• We believe this bill protects voters from that intimidation.
• crisis and launched an initiative to mobilize voters.
• So do I read that as a voter felt intimidated, that voter ended up getting an attorney to file a lawsuit

Bills: SB264, SB261

Keywords: election integrity, voter coercion, public safety, emergency procedures, polling place security, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, 996, all

Bills: SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security

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• Federal law prohibits intimidating voters. under federal law.
• I'm a registered lobbyist for the League of Women Voters of New Mexico.
• crisis and launched an initiative to mobilize voters.
• We believe this bill protects voters from intimidation.
• So it's a voter, Mr.

Bills: SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security

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• She had a number of emails that came in, specifically saying, as a voter in your district, I want to
• She had a number of emails that came in specifically saying, as a voter in your district, I want to lift
• statute of limitation laws to align them with what we now understand about trauma, delayed disclosure, coercion
• between the ages of 13 to 18, you also have some type of other conduct, and the example is force or coercion
• typically contemplated under second-degree criminal sexual contact, but it's another type of force or coercion

Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

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• First, I was asking if it includes force or coercion. Madam Chair, sorry. Does it not?
• So second degree sexual penetration... can occur by the use of force or coercion of a child 13 to 18.
• It could also include use of force or coercion that results in personal injury to a victim.
• during the use of force or coercion, or they're armed with a deadly weapon.
• And with Martinez's voter intimidation by any of these described presence?

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

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• continue to safeguard Texas farmers and small businesses. and the next generation of conservative voters
• hire registered lobbyists, and they're using those public funds to lobby against things that our voters
• We want to hear directly from our constituents who share the same voters as we do.
• In 2020, 95% of Republican voters backed a ban on this practice.
• And last year, 67% of general election voters also supported a ban.

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB 5, SB 11, SB 12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• were valid voters.
• or that there's no continued voter disenfranchisement and that your modern voter registration. system
• is maintaining security and accessibility to the voters.
• Online voter registration. I mean, other states do that.
• For voter to as part of the voter ID process is that correct if a voter registers to vote and they provide

Bills: HB10, HB 12, HB675, HB10, HB12

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

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• Coercion is the new test that replaced the lemon test. that Senator King talked about.
• doctrine, if any, is instilled in a child. children and it causes an unconstitutional religious coercion

Bills: SB 10, SB 11

Keywords: human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights, 1185, senate, all

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• I've never accepted amendment for same-day voter registration.
• Shaheen: ...on voters and people who volunteer their time to register voters, volunteer their time to
• Chairman: ...voter records over the past couple of elections.
• And Republican voter turnout...
• Shaheen: ...Republican voter turnout, but these efforts don't have a chilling effect on Republican voters

Bills: HB8, HB12, SB 3, HJR1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• Those public funds are being used to lobby against things that our voters support, like property tax
• We want to hear directly from our constituents that share their same voters as we do, actually.
• We want to hear directly from our constituents that share the same voters as we do, actually.
• We want to hear directly from our constituents that share the same voters as we do, actually.
• voters also supported a ban.

Bills: SB 5, SB 11, SB 12

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 5, which Senator Perry described as a ban on intoxicating THC consumer products while preserving legal CBD, CBG, hemp seed, hemp seed protein powder, and hemp seed oil products. Perry argued that most retail THC products are already illegal under federal law, that the industry has used loopholes and misleading labeling to sell high-potency products, and that regulation would be ineffective because chemists can quickly alter formulations. He also said the bill would steer people with medical needs toward the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T-Cup), which he and other supporters described as the proper physician-guided alternative. Committee members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the distinction between legal hemp-derived products and intoxicating THC products, and Perry said the bill would not touch non-consumable hemp uses such as fiber and clothing. Invited testimony came from law enforcement and medical witnesses who supported the bill. Texas Police Chiefs Association representative Steve Dye, Kaufman County District Attorney Early Wiley, and Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne all said regulation would be too costly, too complex, and ultimately unenforceable, while a ban would be clearer and easier to enforce. They cited overloaded DPS labs, the need for expensive private testing, limited police and prosecutor resources, and the difficulty of keeping up with constantly changing cannabinoids and out-of-state products. Hawthorne and Wiley described raids and investigations involving warehouses, retail stores, cash seizures, and products they said were marketed to young people and often mislabeled or imported from other states. They also said the bill would help law enforcement by creating a clearer legal line and protecting legitimate CBD/CBG businesses. Dr. Lindy McGee, speaking for the Texas Medical Association and Texas Pediatric Society, testified that retail THC products pose serious risks to children and adolescents, including addiction, impaired brain development, psychosis, suicide attempts, self-harm, accidental toddler ingestions, and possible long-term cognitive effects. She said there is no effective medication treatment for THC addiction comparable to nicotine cessation tools, and she supported restrictions such as child-resistant packaging, no marketing to minors, and age limits, while opposing criminal penalties for possession by minors. Senators asked follow-up questions about brain development, memory, dementia risk, pregnancy, and cardiovascular effects. No vote was taken during the portion provided, and the committee continued with invited testimony and questions.

Bills: HB47, HB1552, HB1686, HB1953, HB2151, HB2355, HB2582, HB2697, HB2895, HB3073, HB3418, HB47

Keywords: sexual assault, victim rights, forensic examination, medical care, trauma-informed care, crime victims compensation, evidence retention, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, digital services, reporting requirements, children's protection, sex offender registration, indecent assault, educator-student relationship, criminal justice, legislation, crime victims, compensation fund, information disclosure

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• National Organization for Women, the American Association of University Women, and the League of Women Voters
• The League of Women Voters has had a long-standing position since 1983 on protecting the constitutional

Bills: HB195, HB279, SB30, HB234, HB292, SB100, SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records

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• </c> understanding coercion. understanding coercion.
• If the goal is simply coercion, coercion is already illegal.
• Coercion should never happen.
• Coercion is wrong, and issues with coercion and neglect are already illegal.
• Coercion is wrong, and issues with coercion and neglect are already illegal.

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• Of fraud, force, or coercion at the hands of their traffickers.
• I've never accepted an amendment for same-day voter registration.
• Shaheen, creating a chilling effect on voters and people who volunteer their time to register voters,
• Growing, you would expect voter turnout to rise over time.
• Suppressed voter turnout. That's inaccurate. Well, that's just not true. Mr.

Bills: HB8, HB12, SB 3, HJR1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14, HB 8, HB 12, SB 3, HJR 1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

Bills: HB0003, HB0117, HB0041

Keywords: pregnancy centers, abortion, pro-life, healthcare, women's rights, state regulation, civil rights, freedom of speech, informed consent, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, law enforcement, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, 916, all

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• </c><00:02:22.400><c> in</c> informed and free from coercion in informed and free from coercion in deciding
• In the co coercion space, one example.
• Let me be clear, coercion is consent.
• </c> and do not support the coercion claim. and do not support the coercion claim.
• :17.600><c> of</c><01:37:17.760><c> support</c> fear, coercion, and lack of support fear, coercion, and

Bills: HB0003, HB0117, HB0041

Keywords: pregnancy centers, abortion, pro-life, healthcare, women's rights, state regulation, civil rights, freedom of speech, informed consent, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, law enforcement, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, 916, all

Bills: SB142, SB158

Keywords: SB142, Alabama, voting, voter registration, election law, Secretary of State, board of registrars, ERIC, Electronic Registration Information Center, National Change of Address, NCOA, voter roll maintenance, address change, voter list cleanup, inactive voter, voter notification, forwardable mail, postage prepaid card, statewide voter registration database, county commission

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• My question is, how much voter... country. My question is, how much voter fraud have we found?
• Um, part of that system, the voter bank database involves... ... the system, the voter bank database
• This is a voter maintenance bill.
• So, one of your questions was, have we had some forms of voter fraud? Voter fraud is a broad term.
• The biggest voter fraud that is perpetrated on a voter fraud that is perpetrated on a regular basis,

Bills: HB479, HB480

Keywords: voting, elections, voter registration, voter rolls, list maintenance, address change, change of address, ERIC, Electronic Registration Information Center, AVID, Alabama Voter Integrity Database, Secretary of State, board of registrars, inactive voter, voter purge, duplicate registration, cross-state voter matching, National Change of Address, NCOA, driver license data