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• As required by the rules, negotiated time allocations are included for questions and debate on all bills
• The debate members? Seeing no debate, all in favor of the special order letter say 'Yea'.

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• It was a good debate back and forth with all of the primary stakeholders.
• So, and then the debate onto the floor.
• It passed on the house floor,<00:57:45.520> no<00:57:45.680> debate.
• It went to ways and floor, no debate.
• <00:57:56.760> So time with no debate on the floor. So time with no debate on the floor.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Chairman: For questions and debate on all bills on special order. Any questions, members?
• Any debate? Seeing no debate, all in favor of the special order letter signify by saying...

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• That's something we heard in our debate That's something we heard in our debate on<00:04:10.000>
• Uh, just a few comments about the debate before a few final words.
• when we consider the important debates when we consider the important debates that<02:10:06.639>
• Life experiences are important in this debate.
• are important in this debate. are important in this debate.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House adopted the conference committee report on House File 1141, the housing bill, and repassed the bill as amended by conference. Representative Howard said the compromise bill would help build thousands of homes, keep Minnesotans housed, and improve transparency and collaboration with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, while remaining budget-neutral by using MHFA interest earnings and fund transfers. He highlighted investments in housing infrastructure bonds, greater Minnesota workforce housing, manufactured housing, FHPAP, supportive housing, and added transparency for MHFA board meetings, while noting that some Senate provisions such as a manufactured housing bill of rights and a ban on private equity home purchases were not included. Several members spoke in support, emphasizing housing as a basic need and linking the bill to homelessness, workforce shortages, and health outcomes. Supporters praised the bill’s funding for supportive housing, first-generation homebuyer assistance, tenant hotline services, and manufactured housing, and said the bipartisan conference process improved the measure. Representative Kosowski and others argued the bill would help people stay housed, reduce pressure on schools, hospitals, and emergency rooms, and support communities across all 87 counties and tribal nations. Republican members raised concerns about spending and government growth, arguing the state should prioritize taxpayer relief, school safety, fraud prevention, and asset preservation instead of housing investments. Representative McDonald questioned the growth in MHFA staffing over the past decade, and Representative Howard responded that the agency had taken on many new responsibilities since the state’s larger housing investments and needed staff to administer programs effectively. After the motion to adopt the conference report prevailed, the bill moved to third reading, where further discussion continued in a generally supportive but divided debate.

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• to lay on the table is non-debatable. to lay on the table is non-debatable.
• The motion to lay on the table is non-debatable.
• [Laughter] non-debatable. Senator Abbis. Madame non-debatable. Senator Abbis.
• The motion to lay on the table is non-debatable.
• The motion to lay on the table is non-debatable.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• on it I think well I we'll have a debate on it I think well I we'll have a debate on it I think well
• I don't want to debate it I just want to don't want to debate it I just want to don't want to debate
• and honed discussed it's been debated and honed discussed it's been debated and honed into what the
• and probably limit good vote good debate and probably limit good vote good debate and probably limit
• to debate with most of these issues I to debate with most of these issues I to debate with most of these

Keywords: sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• And we spent hours debating these bills and working on changes.
• There was a debate as to what happens if somebody had... Mr.
• I wish you—We've debated my bill. We've debated Chairman Furman's bill. We've had this debate.
• Because we've read through it, we've debated it, we've had this.
• I've watched the debates.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 by Senator Myers, a workers’ compensation overhaul creating an all-claims medical database, requiring electronic reporting and billing, and setting up confidentiality, rulemaking, and penalties. Senator Myers said the bill was meant to modernize a paper-based system, speed injured workers back to care and work, reduce disputes through a more predictable fee schedule, address outliers and abuse, and generate reliable data for future fee-schedule decisions. Representative Melarine then offered a large amendment package combining portions of House Bills 780 and 1101 into SB 408, adding preliminary-determination procedures, changes to benefit durations, fraud language, and a deadline for the department to establish a fee schedule if no agreement is reached. Supporters said the package would create a more complete reform; opponents argued the additions were rushed, not germane, and would harm injured workers, especially those without lawyers, by adding technical filing burdens and stricter fraud consequences. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment package, then adopted a follow-up amendment removing the word “potential” from a fines provision and deleting the fraud section, and finally reported SB 408 with amendments on a divided vote. Testimony on SB 408 was sharply split. Proponents, including Alton Ashy and Trey Mustian, argued the bill’s transparency and data-collection provisions were the most important part, that the system needs a modern fee schedule, and that the added reforms would help control costs and speed payment. Opponents, including Shannon Lindsay and another injured-worker advocate, said the original bill was a good compromise but the added provisions changed its character and would disadvantage pro se claimants, remove materiality from fraud law, and reduce benefits for seriously injured workers. Committee members also questioned the timeline for the database and fee schedule, the effect of historical data gaps, and whether the reforms would help employers and injured workers alike. The committee ultimately agreed the bill still contained its core goals of faster care, predictable fees, anti-abuse measures, and modernization. The committee then moved to House Bill 585 by Representative Chasson, a workplace-violence/safety measure for small-box discount retailers. Chasson explained that the bill had been narrowed to require retailers to submit an existing written workforce safety plan, or develop one if they do not already have one, with no penalties attached. The committee adopted a substitute bill incorporating prior amendments. Representative Glorioso noted continuing concerns about civil-liability implications and the duty to protect against third-party criminal acts, but the bill was advanced from committee after the substitute was adopted.

Transcript Highlights:

• , but days of testimony and debate on trying to discriminate against a population of Granite Staters
• , but days of testimony and debate on trying to discriminate against a population of Granite Staters
• now days, not just hours of testimony now days, not just hours of testimony and<00:39:50.600> debate
• > days<00:39:52.040> of<00:39:52.200> testimony<00:39:52.840> and and debate
• , but days of testimony and and debate, but days of testimony and debate<00:39:53.760> on<00:39

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So this is what I mean: there can be debate about what should be included in the study, and if we're
• So this is what I mean: there can be debate about what should be included in the study, and if we're
• And as a member representing the DFW area, um, in some of the previous debates that we’ve had and Marvin
• And as 438 a member representing the DFW area, um, In some of the previous debates that we've had and
• So as a result of that, when it comes to groundwater-related debates, our members have every different

Bills: HB24, HB27

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

Summary: The committee met to hear House Bills 27 and 24 on groundwater issues in East Texas, with members and witnesses focusing on a proposed large-volume groundwater export project and the need for more science before major permitting decisions are made. HB 27, which was within the special session call, would direct the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a hydrogeologic study of the aquifers in the affected area and temporarily pause new export permits while the study is underway. HB 24, a separate bill that would limit certain production and export permits to 5% of modeled available groundwater, was laid out but the chair said it would not be moved out of committee. Testimony on HB 27 was largely supportive, though some witnesses were neutral. Supporters, including representatives from a water supply corporation, the Trinity River Authority, Environmental Defense Fund, and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, said the region lacks enough hydrologic data, that the proposed pumping could affect private wells, surface water, and local economies, and that the state needs better information on sustainable yield and groundwater-surface water interaction. Several witnesses emphasized that groundwater conservation districts need clearer tools and better data, while also noting concerns about property rights and the rule of capture. Committee members discussed the scale of the proposed project, the absence of a groundwater conservation district in Houston County, and the possibility that the study should examine desired future conditions and maximum sustainable pumping rather than only modeled available groundwater. The committee adopted the committee substitute for HB 27 and voted it out favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do pass, be printed, and be sent to the Committee on Calendars. The roll call was unanimous, 11 ayes and 0 nays. After the vote, members briefly reflected on the complexity of the issue and the need to continue working on broader groundwater policy in the interim and next session. HB 24 was discussed later in the meeting, but no final action on that bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• We believe those are strong parts in the bill, and I know there will be additional debate.
• We believe those are strong parts in the bill, and I know there will be additional debate.
• We believe those are strong parts in the bill, and I know there will be additional debate.
• We believe those are strong parts in the bill, and I know there will be additional debate.
• We believe those are strong parts in the bill, and I know there will be additional debate.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Almighty and eternal and all-loving Father, in this place where laws are made and discussed and debated
• Senator, we've—I think this is the fifth time that we've debated this bill, so happy anniversary.
• Seeing and hearing none, the debate is closed.
• SEEING AND HEARING NONE, THE DEBATE IS CLOSED. SENATOR GIANARIS.
• Seeing and hearing none, the debate is closed.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, approved the journal, and welcomed several guest groups, including Saugerties student government officers, the Marlboro High School boys bowling state champions, a civics group, a National Guard/9-11 responder advocate, family members honoring Salvador Vizcarrondo Jr., architecture professionals, correctional officers and employees, and small business representatives. Members also offered resolutions recognizing Architecture Week, Correctional Officers and Employees Week, and Small Business Week, along with tributes to community leaders and student achievements. The chamber then took up a series of bills on the non-controversial calendar, passing measures on education leave for incarcerated people, utility interconnection study, property tax exemption, alcohol regulation, executive law, school drill requirements, victim sentencing rights, public health, public officers, public authorities, election law, environmental conservation, veterans/homeland security, labor, and other topics. Several bills were laid aside. Some measures drew brief explanations of vote, including concerns about school safety drills, correctional staffing and safety, and a victims’ rights bill that one senator said mirrored an earlier version he had carried. The most extended debate centered on the 21st Century Antitrust Act (Calendar 879), with supporters arguing it would modernize antitrust enforcement against dominant firms, especially big tech, and opponents warning it would create vague standards, invite private lawsuits, and harm small and rural businesses. Another debated bill (Calendar 818) would restrict sharing of utility consumption data with police; supporters framed it as a privacy measure requiring normal legal process, while opponents said it would hinder law enforcement while still allowing state regulators access. Both bills were ultimately restored to the non-controversial calendar and passed, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.

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• real struggles that my constituents are facing and that people in Arizona are facing, so why are we debating
• they went over to the House side, and they got to see democracy in action when HB 2396 was being debated
• After that, they went through that... ...being debated on the House floor.
• trying to rob a child of a birthday cake because their parent happens to be on food stamps. being debated
• through that these incredibly smart gifted high school students said why in the world were adults debating

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call showing 29 present, and approval of the prior journal. Members then recognized several guests, including Scouting America Cub Scout troops and Dr. Sarah Lee Davidson as Doctor of the Day, and Senator Kavanaugh presented a proclamation recognizing Valley Fever Awareness and the work of the University of Arizona’s Valley Fever Center for Excellence. The chamber then considered several bills in Committee of the Whole. SB 1036, dealing with unemployment insurance requirements, disqualifications, and determinations, drew the most debate; supporters said it was aimed at preventing fraud and improving compliance, while opponents argued it would add red tape and harm struggling workers. The committee adopted a Government Committee amendment and recommended the bill do pass. SB 1056, on reporting vacant budget positions, also received a do-pass recommendation, and SB 1236, concerning AHCCCS enrollment verification and presumptive eligibility, was amended with a Kavanaugh floor amendment and recommended do pass despite concerns from some members that it would restrict access for vulnerable populations. SB 1238, relating to the physician assistant licensure compact, was amended with a conforming Shamp amendment and recommended do pass. On third reading, the Senate passed SB 1036 by 17-12, SB 1056 by 17-12, SB 1126 unanimously, SB 1189 by 27-2, and SB 1211 unanimously. The chamber also substituted and passed House bills identical to earlier Senate measures, including HB 2206 and HB 2396, both on SNAP-related issues, with debate focused on food access, administrative burdens, and federal error-rate penalties. HB 2190, the physician assistant compact bill, and HB 2796, the AHCCCS-related bill, were also substituted and passed. The Senate adopted HCR 255, a death resolution for Victor E. Hardy, observed a moment of silence, and then adjourned until February 17, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'll explain my vote in a way of not debating the bill, but that was my question.
• I was hoping we would answer in further debate.
• There's no debate. You explain your vote, and your assessment of ISO is incorrect.
• It sounds like you're debating whether this aligns with other bills and what the ISO is.

Bills: SB1006, SB1029, SB1037, SB1038, SB1040, SB1057, SB1060, SB1237

Keywords: campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system

Summary: The Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections met and took up several election- and campaign-related bills. SB 1006 would raise the threshold for itemizing in-state individual campaign contributions in committee reports from $100 to $200 and increase the aggregate reporting threshold accordingly; staff described it as a straightforward campaign finance update, and it passed 4-3. SB 1029 would treat a candidate committee as intending to terminate upon the candidate’s death and allow certain designated individuals to serve as treasurer; testimony from the Town of Queen Creek described practical problems encountered after the deaths of officeholders, and the bill passed unanimously 7-0. SB 1038 would require county election officials to transmit the cast vote record to the Secretary of State and prohibit alteration except as otherwise allowed; members debated whether CVRs are already public records and whether the bill was needed, and it passed 4-3. SB 1237 would add county recorders and the House and Senate election committee leaders to the list of officials consulted by the Secretary of State when prescribing the Elections Procedures Manual; county officials testified this would better reflect their role in early voting and other election functions, and it passed 4-3. The committee also heard SB 1057, which would require vendors providing ballot paper fraud countermeasures to meet specified ISO certifications and include at least three of ten listed security features. Staff explained the ISO standards, and members discussed whether the bill needed additional safeguards and whether it differed from a vetoed bill from the prior session. The bill passed 4-3, with some members noting they wanted amendments or had concerns about the standards and the bill’s structure. After discussing several additional measures, the chair indicated he was not comfortable moving the remaining bills without the sponsor present. Without objection, the committee held the remaining bills and adjourned.

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• The next one without debate is 1633. Representative Daniels. Representative Seaworth.
• Next one is 1563 has no debate. >> Representative Weak Leachchman.
• Next one is 1563 has<00:49:02.240> no<00:49:02.480> debate. Okay.
• It was voted out of the House debate.
• Please look at the after full debate. Please look at the fiscal<03:22:13.760> note.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Negotiated time allocations are included for questions and debate on all bills on special order.
• Members, any debate on the special order letter?
• Seeing no debate, all in favor of the special order letter say aye. Opposed, no.

Summary: The Rules and Ethics Committee met on Tuesday, April 22, with a quorum present after roll call. The chair thanked attendees and sergeant staff, then presented a special order letter for the House session on Friday, April 25. The letter included negotiated time allocations for questions and debate on all bills placed on special order. There were no questions, no public testimony, and no debate on the special order letter. The committee voted to adopt it. Members were also reminded that the amendment deadline for Friday’s session is the next day: main amendments must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. and approved by 4:00 p.m., and hearing amendments must be submitted by 6:30 p.m. and approved by 7:00 p.m. No further business was raised, and Representative Tramont moved to adjourn. The meeting ended without objection.

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• Negotiated time allocations are included for questions and debate on all bills on special order.
• Any debate? I see no debate. All in favor of the special order letter say aye. Aye. Opposed?

Summary: The Rules and Ethics Committee met on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with a quorum present. After the roll call and brief thanks to staff, the committee took up the special order letter for the House session scheduled for Thursday, April 3. The chair noted that negotiated time allocations for questions and debate were included for all bills on special order. There was no public testimony and no debate on the special order letter. The committee voted to adopt it unanimously by voice vote. Members were also reminded that the amendment deadline for the Thursday session was the next day, with main amendments due to House bill drafting by 3:00 p.m. and approved by 4:00 p.m., and adhering amendments due by 6:30 p.m. and approved by 7:00 p.m. With no further business, the committee adjourned without objection.

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• Then let's have the debate on the underlying bill.
• Then let's have the debate on the underlying bill.
• Then let's have the debate on the underlying bill.
• <03:12:55.840> and Speaker, if I want to have a debate and Speaker, if I want to have a debate
• No debate on the majority Okay. No debate on the majority amendment.<06:50:44.878> Amendment.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I caution you in your debates.
• I think we've debated enough times. We changed. On this bill, I think we've debated enough times.
• The matters that we debate are often very contentious and hot-button topics.
• And as we debate those bills and contentious and hot-button topics.
• These are some very important debates. We have to hear from all sides.

Bills: SCR63, SCR12, HB89, HB451, HB595, HB617, HB621, HB730, HB1064, HB1125, HB221, HCR58, SB106, SB206, SB248, SB441, SB104, SB122, SB180, SB260, SB424, SB476, SCR9, SCR30, SB57, SB414, SB525, SB35, SB65, SB135, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB276, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB501, SB513, HCR31, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB691, HB712, HB720, HB723, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1033, HB1034, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1237, HB1239, HB36, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB677, HB726, HB789, HB850, HB956, HB966, SB149, SB382

Keywords: fiscal notes, legislation, legislative auditor, state policy, conflict of interest, logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB89, Act 615, district attorney, assistant district attorney, retiree health insurance, group health insurance, retirement benefits, public employee benefits, Third Judicial District, Thirtieth Judicial District

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• But also with, you know, I'm not here to debate. Do you mean federal DOJ? No, the state. Oh, okay.
• difference of opinion at times, is that we do create laws and have these kind of conversations and debate
• So, yes, healthy debate about what the legislation that the member is bringing.
• So again, I will welcome the debate on the technicalities of this bill. Fair.
• So again, I will welcome the debate on the technicalities of this bill. Fair.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met as a subcommittee until quorum was established, then heard a series of election- and public-trust-related bills. Early items included AB 2592, which would move lobbyist training from legislative ethics committees to the FPPC starting in 2029 and make it available online on demand; it drew support from the FPPC and an oppose-unless-amended request to make the training public and ensure lobbyists pay fees. AB 2573 would refine California’s confidential voter registration protections for candidates and elected officials, with support from the Secretary of State and county election officials after amendments narrowed some family-member coverage. AB 2753 would bar registered sex offenders from running for or holding local or state office; it prompted extended debate about public trust, second chances, and where to draw the line, but was ultimately advanced on a 5-0 vote with one member not voting. AB 2691 similarly would expand disqualifying felony convictions to include sexual assault and human trafficking, and it also passed 5-0 after testimony from victim advocates and discussion about survivors, restorative justice, and the power dynamics involved in public office. The committee also advanced AB 2413, which would prohibit public funds from being used for large-format ads featuring elected officials, and AB 2281, which would direct the Office of Election Cybersecurity to assess replacement resources after federal cybersecurity support cuts and allow consultation with academic researchers. AB 1664 would require local election officials to notify the Secretary of State and Attorney General within one business day of warrants, subpoenas, or investigations involving election records or voting systems; supporters said it would help the state respond quickly to improper seizure of election materials, and it passed 5-0. AB 2484, concerning San Diego MTS, would let voters authorize a local sales tax initiative for transit funding and exempt it from an existing cap; it drew support from transit leaders and labor, opposition from the Realtors, and a lengthy exchange over Prop. 13, Prop. 218, and whether the measure created a special deal, before passing 6-1. The committee then heard AB 2230, which would create buffer zones around voting centers and child care facilities to keep immigration enforcement away from those locations. The author said the bill was meant to reduce fear and intimidation for voters and families, while the opposition argued it was unenforceable, lacked evidence of a problem, and would interfere with federal officers doing their jobs. Members supporting the bill cited reported ICE profiling and intimidation in California communities, while others raised jurisdictional and practical concerns. The transcript ends during this debate, with no final vote shown for AB 2230.

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• And so today we ask that righteousness will guide every vote, every debate, and every decision made in
• Give them clarity when issues are complex, patience when debates are intense, unity of purpose when the
• The pages' debate today. So we will look forward to coming back on Wednesday. Thank you, Mr.
• The delegate from Fairfax, Delaney, did you have another word you wanted to add to this debate?
• Pages debate today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, you're speaking to the bill?

Keywords: March 10, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all