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“9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act” HR 5700

“9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act” HR 5700

I think I speak for everyone when I say America is forever thankful to those who put their lives at risk to save others on 9/11. And so with that thought, and without leading you in your opinion, I present the synopsis of this bill: 1. The title of the bill says it is...

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NH House bill 147-fn – Protecting our Seniors

NH House bill 147-fn – Protecting our Seniors

This legislation upped the offense for someone purposely or knowingly causing serious bodily injury to a person 65 years of age or older where the victim is more than 10 years of age older than the actor. The offense will now be a Class A Felony. At first glance, I...

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VA HB 683 – Dogs and Inmates

VA HB 683 – Dogs and Inmates

HB 683 is legislation that prohibits any correctional officer, jail officer, or other employee of a state, local, or juvenile correctional facility from using a canine to extract a prisoner or juvenile from his cell unless there is a threat of death or serious bodily...

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NJ Assembly Bill 113  Voter Identification Mandate

NJ Assembly Bill 113  Voter Identification Mandate

NJ Assembly bill 113 would require voters to present documentation as proof of voter identity to vote. “A voter, whether voting in person or through a mail-in ballot, would be required to show or submit a copy of a New Jersey driver’s license, New Jersey nondriver’s...

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LD265 – For the health of mom & baby

LD265 – For the health of mom & baby

This bill extends from 60 days to 12 months the period of time following delivery of a baby that a woman may be eligible for services under MaineCare. The woman’s family income has to be equal to or below 200% of the non-farm income official poverty line. A person who...

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