The #Trump admin promptly sued #Illinois, saying the #law violated the #Constitution’s #SupremacyClause, which generally prohibits #states from enacting measures at odds with #FederalLaw. Whether to allow lawsuits against #federal agents for violating the federal #Constitution, the admin’s complaint said, “is a policy choice for Congress.” [ridiculous]
Professor Amar said aspects of the IL #StateLaW might be problematic, but that its core idea is sound.
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"A bill introduced in the #WashingtonState Legislature would formally recognize major #Jewish #holidays for the first time, amending a long-standing #statelaw governing legal holidays and legislatively recognized days.
#HouseBill2166, pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session, says “the legislature recognizes the importance of accommodating diverse #religious practices and acknowledges the cultural and historical significance of certain #Christian and #Jewish #holidays celebrated by #Washingtonians.”
The legislation is sponsored by #Republican representatives..."
When do auctioneers need to pay sellers?
When auctioneers must pay their sellers depends on whether they operate in a licensed state or a non-licensed state. In license states, statutes often specify how quickly payment must be made after the auction concludes. These rules may set deadlines based on the auction date, when the buyer pays, or when the contract is fully performed. Auctioneers must understand both the statutes and their internal procedures to remain compliant. Some states require that sellers be paid within a certain […]https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2025/04/29/when-do-auctioneers-need-to-pay-sellers/
Supreme Court sees a free-speech problem with laws that ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court justices on Tuesday heard a free-speech challenge to state laws against “conversion therapy” and sounded…
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Ohio Governor DeWine signed HB 96 into law on June 30. It goes into effect September 30, 2025.
"Local Government Entities Must: •Implement a cybersecurity program •Obtain approval from their legislative body for ransomware payments
•Cyber incidents must be reported within specific timeframes to DPS and AOS.
The provision about ransomware payments that you may really like or question:
"A political subdivision experiencing a ransomware incident shall not pay or otherwise comply with a ransom demand unless the political subdivision's legislative authority formally approves the payment or compliance with the ransom demand in a resolution or ordinance that specifically states why the payment or compliance with the ransom demand is in the best interest of the political subdivision."
Direct Link to HB96:
https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1753899779/cyber.ohio.gov/New_Cyber_Law_Presentation.pdf
Kratom, slow drivers, frogging: Slew of new state laws take effect
A slew of new state laws are going into effect Friday, covering law enforcement, health, education, elections, and hunting and fishing.
Among the laws going into effect are a requirement for law enforcement agencies to create a reporting system for officers’ use of force, steeper penalties for the sale of “whippits”/nitrous oxide and “poppers”/amyl nitrite, criminal penalties for anyone interfering with federal immigration enforcement, a ban on kratom (a controversial herbal supplement), penalties for using a phone while driving and moving too slow in the left lane, and increased access to vocational and technical training for public high school students.
Also, people going frogging at night can now bring a gun.
Despite A Flood Of New State Laws, Most Industries Still Suck On ‘Right To Repair’
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