Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing none, the Senate votes 10 ayes, zero nays, zero absent/excused.
• Hearing none, the Senate votes 10 ayes, zero nays, zero absent/excused.
• Senate votes 10 ayes, zero nays, zero absent excused.
• Hearing none, the Senate votes 10 ayes, zero nays, zero absent excused.
• Hearing none, Senate votes 10 aye, zero nays, zero absent, excuse, the House voting eight eyes, zero

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The joint Senate Finance and House Appropriations committee heard a series of budget presentations and acted on several FY 2026 and FY 2027 items. Noah Peterson reviewed the General Fund Daily Update, noting large FY 2026 supplemental actions for Medicaid and Corrections that reduced the estimated ending balance, and a FY 2027 outlook that still had room for remaining work. He also flagged several policy bills with fiscal impacts, including county jail per diem changes, a state police bill, and a health and welfare board/position bill. Janet Jessup then walked the committee through Department of Environmental Quality and Soil and Water Conservation actions. The committee approved adding four FTP for DEQ’s solid waste regulatory program and adopted related language transferring $400,000 from the hazardous waste emergency fund to support the new solid waste regulatory fund. It also approved a CREP supplemental for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission and then voted to move the commission from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Water Resources, including a corresponding reduction in Agriculture and an addition in Water Resources. The committee adopted language to align the new budget structure and approved a one-time $390,000 restoration in the Department of Water Resources to avoid reducing stream-gauging and water-monitoring services. The committee next considered the consolidation of the Office of Species Conservation and the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources into a new Office of Species, Mineral, and Energy Coordination. It approved reductions to the two existing offices and then debated competing motions for the new office. The substitute motion to cut four FTP and reduce spending more deeply failed, while the original motion to reduce two FTP and preserve more staffing for nuclear and mining coordination passed. Members and the agency administrator argued that Idaho needs a stronger “one-stop shop” for nuclear and mining projects, while others emphasized following the policy bill moving through the legislature and capturing consolidation savings. The committee also approved a DOPL budget item for replacement vehicles and IT hardware. Most motions passed with do-pass recommendations, and the committee announced it would meet again the next day; Senate Finance was noted as on hold, while House Appropriations would continue after adjournment.

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• Vice Chair Friserman: 12 ayes and zero nays.
• nays with a vote of 12 ayes and zero nays.
• Twelve ayes and zero nays. The vote of ayes and zero nays in a courthouse.
• nays, with a vote of twelve and zero nays, and a courthouse.
• With a vote of 12 ayes and zero nays, House Bill 4266 has advanced.

Bills: HB2053, HB2123, HB2603, HB2979, HB2997, HB3148, HB3982, HB4058, HB4108, HB4143, HB4266

Keywords: outdoor advertising, transportation, state law, commercial activities, sign regulations, urban areas, turnpike, infrastructure, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, construction, bridges, motor carriers, public safety, enforcement, Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, transition period, roadside investigation, motor vehicle laws, HB2979

Transcript Highlights:

• Nine ayes, zero nays. I have received nine ayes and zero nays.
• Nine ayes, zero nays. I have received nine ayes and zero nays.
• Nine ayes, zero nays. I have received nine ayes and zero nays.
• Senator Rossino, nine ayes, zero nays.
• Having received nine ayes and zero nays, I declare House Bill 3004 to have advanced.

Bills: HB3976, HB3000, HB3001, HB3003, HB3004, HB3066, HB3904, HB3644, HB1687, HB3920

Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics

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• With a vote of 31 ayes, zero nos, zero absent, three excused, and one vacant, Senate Bill 25 is passed
• </c> 31 I zero no zero absent three excused 31 I zero no zero absent three excused and<00:40:28.720><
• </c> with a vote of 20 eyes, 110, zero with a vote of 20 eyes, 110, zero absent,<00:41:56.800><c> three
• </c> with a vote of 20 eyes 11 nos zero with a vote of 20 eyes 11 nos zero absent<00:48:44.559><c> three
• </c> with a vote of 29 eyes, two nos, zero with a vote of 29 eyes, two nos, zero absent,<00:49:51.119

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, approved the February 23, 2026 journal, and received several committee reports. Education recommended Senate Bill 67 be amended and sent to Appropriations, and Judiciary recommended Senate Bill 70 be amended and sent to Appropriations. The Education Committee also recommended confirmation of several Institute of Cannabis Research Governing Board appointments, and later the chamber confirmed a consent calendar of governor’s appointments, including members of the GOCO Trust Fund board, the Colorado Agriculture Development Authority, and the Wildlife Habitat Stamp Committee. On the floor, the Senate passed several bills. Senate Bill 85 and Senate Bill 25, both on the consent calendar, passed unanimously. Senate Bill 5, concerning state court remedies for violations of federal constitutional rights during immigration enforcement, passed on a 20-11 vote after a brief reconsideration mix-up and was then repassed. Senate Bill 18, concerning legal protections for a minor and sealing a related name-change record, passed 20-11. Senate Bill 31, concerning lawful use of a prescription drug product containing a Schedule I controlled substance, passed 29-2. The chamber then resolved into Committee of the Whole and took up Senate Bill 46, a property tax administration cleanup bill. After a Finance Committee report and adoption of amendment L003, the bill passed second reading and was ordered engrossed. The committee also laid over Senate Bills 53, 43, and 84 until February 25. Later, the Senate concurred with House amendments to Senate Bill 52, concerning coal transition communities and just transition money, and then repassed it. The Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole report and recessed until 11:00 a.m. after announcements and personal privilege remarks recognizing the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and Musical Therapist Day.

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• Eleven ayes, zero nays.
• Having received 11 knives and zero nays, I declare House Bill 1979 to have advanced.
• nays 12 ayes and zero nays.
• Having received 12 eyes and zero nays, I declare House Bill 1746 to have advanced.
• nays, having Received 12 ayes and zero nays.

Bills: HB1979, HB1225, HB3931, HB4454, HB3849, HB1746, HB3720, HB4275, HB4300, HB3586, HB2268, HB3755, HB4117, HB4294, HB3650, HB4298

Keywords: early childhood education, task force, governance structure, healthcare access, stakeholder engagement, quality services, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity, X marker, transgender, vital statistics, State Department of Health, State Commissioner of Health

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• Just to be clear, there's no Batch Zero yet.
• Base load in the batch zero?
• To get into batch zero as a base load.
• zero—what's in front of us right now.
• That's why it's zero.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Hall. 20 ayes, zero nays.
• Weaver, Haste, aye. 22 ayes, zero nays.
• I see 21 ayes and zero nays. That declares Senate Bill 1847 to have passed.
• I received 22 aye votes and zero nay votes. I declare Senate Bill 1360 to have passed.
• Senator Hall. 22 ayes and zero nays. I have seen 22 aye votes, zero nay votes.

Bills: SB169, SB1991, SB1992, SB1204, SB1339, SB182, SB1847, SB1360, SB1346

Keywords: longevity pay, state employees, Oklahoma government, salary increase, emergency declaration, capital planning, funding allocation, state budget, infrastructure, emergency measures, income tax credit, qualified project, economic development, infrastructure funding, small population areas, school employees, teachers, support personnel, support employees, public schools

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, most of them receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support. Senate Bill 169 would increase the annual longevity payment award for state employees by 50% across all service years and passed 17-1. Senate Bill 1991, described as a cleanup bill for the Ocamp Fund, passed 19-0. Senate Bill 1992, which defines “strategic financing partner” under the SIDE Act for Department of Commerce projects, passed 20-0. The committee also approved Senate Bill 1204, as amended, to provide Oklahoma teachers and school employees three days of bereavement leave after the death of a spouse or child, including a miscarriage; the amendment specified funding from the public school paid maternity leave revolving fund. Senate Bill 1339 passed to codify continued funding for off-the-formula schools and allow the State Department of Education to access funds to cover the 2023 teacher pay raise for those schools. Senate Bill 182 passed to allow certain CLEET-certified law enforcement officers and resident care specialists to join the OPERS hazardous duty retirement plan. Additional measures approved included Senate Bill 1847, allowing certain Advantage Waiver Medicaid recipients diagnosed with cognitive impairment to remain in assisted living and age in place; Senate Bill 1360, creating a three-year pilot program placing math instructional teams in the lowest-performing districts; and Senate Bill 1346, as amended, directing the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to establish a water and wastewater infrastructure investment program after removing an appropriation section. Several questions focused on funding sources, eligibility, and population-based allocation formulas, but no bills were rejected. Senate Bills 1427 and 1566 were laid over to go directly to the floor with no fiscal impact, and the committee adjourned after announcing it would meet again the following Wednesday.

Transcript Highlights:

• Ayes 35, no zero. The resolution passes. Aye. Aye, 35, no zero. The resolution passes.
• Ayes 35, no zero. The bill passes. Aye, aye, 35, no zero. The bill passes.
• Ayes 35, no zero. The resolution passes. Durazo, aye. Aye, 35, no zero. The resolution passes.
• Ayes 35, no zero. Aye, 35, no zero. The resolution passes. Lifting call on SB 1111, Item 83.
• Aye. 35, no zero on Item 117. And it's 35, no zero on the remaining items of the consent calendar.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> report by the 12 eyes and zero nays. report by the 12 eyes and zero nays.
• </c> zero nays, and one abstention. zero nays, and one abstention.
• </c> vote of 11 eyes and zero nays. vote of 11 eyes and zero nays.
• Woods. 35 ayes, zero nays. All right, 35 ayes, zero nays. House Bill 404 passes. Mr.
• </c><01:12:07.000><c> Uh</c> All right, 33 eyes, zero nays. Uh All right, 33 eyes, zero nays.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine business including excusing absent senators, adopting the prior journal, and recognizing several guests in the gallery. The chamber also paused to honor Dr. Mark Sullivan, superintendent of Birmingham City Schools, with a Senate resolution commending him as the Alabama Education Association’s 2025-26 outstanding superintendent of the year. Senator Smitherman and Dr. Sullivan both spoke, with Sullivan highlighting Birmingham’s academic gains, reduced failing schools, and lower chronic absenteeism. The Senate then processed a series of House messages and confirmations. It concurred in SB 288 on agriculture authorities and SB 317 on the Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services, but non-concurred and sent SB 174 on natural resources and SB 32 on solid waste collection fees to conference. The chamber confirmed numerous appointments, including Rex Jones, William Donahue, Jim Massey, Jason Windham, Alexander Atwater, Charles Dean, Steve McKinnon, Bonnie Temple, Shaniqua Johnson-Enam, Dwayne Jenkins, Troy Skipworth, Gloria Watts, Tracy Doughty, Kevin Ball, Joe D. Briggs, Josh Bryant, Dylan Turk, David R. Pruitt III, and Carol Smitherman, with most confirmations passing on near-unanimous rolls. Committee reports advanced several House bills, including favorable reports on HB 224, 591, 614, 609, 444, 248, 611, 622, 92, and 556, with HB 248 amended. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the University of Alabama women’s wheelchair basketball team for winning the 2026 national championship, and another resolution recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and urging Congress to establish regular budget order. A resolution honoring retired Brigadier General Vandiver H. Carter as the 2026 Marion Military Institute Alumnus of the Year and a resolution commending John R. Cooper were also adopted. In local legislation, the Senate passed HB 635 for Choctaw County, HB 639 for Escambia County, SB 10 for Tuscaloosa County, HB 315 for class one municipalities after adopting a committee substitute and a friendly amendment, and HB 404 for class one municipalities. Finally, the Committee on Rules reported and the Senate adopted a special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing a wide range of bills for priority consideration, including measures on solar power facilities, homestead exemptions, education, guardianships, tax increment districts, legal tender, college tuition, crime victims compensation, motor vehicles, entertainment industry issues, campus chaplains, tax abatements, alcoholic beverage producers, data privacy, constables, insurance, municipal audits, income tax, public high schools, taxation, state health planning, and University of Alabama matters.

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• </c> eyes and zero nays. eyes and zero nays.
• </c> report by of nine eyes and zero nays. report by of nine eyes and zero nays.
• </c> report vote of 12 eyes and zero nays. report vote of 12 eyes and zero nays.
• </c> &gt;&gt; 33 eyes, zero ns. House bill 356 passes. &gt;&gt; 33 eyes, zero ns.
• Zero. Nay. Senator &gt;&gt; All right. 34 eyes. Zero. Nay.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• Seven ayes and zero nays. HCR-80 will be reported favorably to the full Senate.
• There being five I's and zero nays. HCR 55 will be reported, reported favorably zero nays.
• There being five eyes and zero nays, Senate Bill 2959 will be reported.
• There being five ayes and zero nays, HCR 74 is reported favorably to the full Senate.
• There being five ayes and zero nays, HCR 117 was reported to the full Senate.

Bills: SB2959, HB3096, HCR29, HCR56, HCR12, HCR55, HCR74, HCR78, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6, HCR50, HCR107, HCR80, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR75, HCR93

Keywords: firearm safety, awareness month, public safety, responsible ownership, storage, recreational use, profound autism, awareness day, caregiver, disabilities, support, counseling, mental health, awareness, support services, community health, necrotizing enterocolitis, premature infants, breastfeeding, health awareness

Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and took up a series of pending resolutions, bills, and the local uncontested calendar. The committee first reported HCR 80 favorably and placed it on the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar. It then heard and approved several commemorative resolutions, including HCR 12 designating September as Deaf Awareness Month for 10 years, HCR 55 reaffirming Poteet as the Strawberry Capital of Texas, HCR 56 designating May as NEC and Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and HB 3096 creating Profound Autism Awareness Day on March 17. Each of these measures was reported favorably to the full Senate, with no opposition in testimony except HB 3096, which included supportive testimony from Tara Duval describing the needs of individuals with profound autism and their families. The committee also approved HCR 58 redesignating Dripping Springs as the Wedding Capital of Texas, SB 2959 designating August as Firearm Safety Month, HCR 74 naming Carthage the Country Music Capital of Texas, HCR 78 establishing Lone Star Santa’s Charities Day, HCR 116 redesignating Brownsville as the Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley, and HCR 117 designating Port Aransas as the Fishing Capital of Texas. SB 2959 drew supportive testimony from Stephen Price, who emphasized gun safety, suicide prevention, and public awareness, while other measures received no public testimony. All were reported favorably and recommended for the May 9 local and uncontested calendar. Later, the committee approved HCR 6 naming Galveston the Juneteenth Capital of Texas, HCR 50 naming Galveston the Mardi Gras Capital of Texas, HCR 107 making the Texas Almanac the official State Book of Texas, HCR 70 designating Jim Hogg County as the Vaquero Capital of Texas, HCR 71 recognizing LaSalle County for wild hog hunting and related traditions, and HCR 29 designating April as Counseling Awareness Month. HCR 6 received testimony from a Galveston city representative in support of the Juneteenth designation, and HCR 29 received testimony from the Texas Counseling Association supporting recognition of counselors. Finally, the committee certified the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar after removing 32 bills for reasons including penalties, fiscal notes, or opposition, specifically noting SB 317 was removed due to criminal and civil penalties, and then recessed.

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• First, I'll ask about the definition of net zero policy.
• First, I'll ask about the definition of net zero policy.
• , let's go with the net zero option, right?
• But obviously, you know, this one's net zero, right?
• They've committed to real zero emissions by 2045.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up several environmental and infrastructure bills. SB 1682 on local administration of vessel restrictions was presented as a tool for cities and counties to address abandoned and derelict vessels, with support from the Florida Association of Counties and favorable comments from members about the statewide problem. SB 1468 on advanced wastewater treatment would require DEP to compile a detailed statewide report on wastewater treatment plants and related pollution data; Florida Rural Water Association raised cost concerns about any move toward requiring advanced treatment without funding. Both bills were reported favorably by roll call. The committee also approved a strike-all amendment and then favorably reported CS/SB 1294 on biosolids management. The amended bill is aimed at closing a loophole in which Class AA biosolids are labeled as fertilizer or compost but are not actually sold, requiring agronomic land application only through a bona fide sale or at a permitted DEP site, with a transition date moved to July 1, 2028. Supporters said it protects water quality and legitimate fertilizer and compost markets, while Florida Rural Water urged funding for utility upgrades and grant support. A lengthy debate followed on CS/SB 1628, which would prohibit governmental entities from adopting or funding net zero policies, including related taxes, fees, cap-and-trade programs, and certain climate-related requirements. Supporters argued the bill would protect residents and businesses from higher costs and preserve predictability, while opponents said it would block local climate and clean-energy planning, harm affordability and innovation, and favor fossil fuel interests. Despite strong opposition testimony from environmental and local-government advocates, the committee reported the bill favorably on a party-line style vote. The committee then advanced CS/SB 1474 on biosolids management, which would stop DEP from issuing or reissuing permits for Class B biosolids land application when a wastewater treatment facility is within 50 miles, with an amendment applying the statutory definition of septage. Supporters said it would encourage higher-level treatment, while Florida Rural Water asked for rural exemptions; the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 558 on stormwater system standards was heard with an amendment making technical changes and tying local construction and inspection standards to FDOT guidelines. The sponsor said the goal was a statewide baseline after recent flooding failures, but counties, contractors, and engineers warned the bill could preempt stronger local standards, raise costs, and create inspection bottlenecks. The transcript ends during testimony and debate on that bill, before any final action is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• All right, 33 yeas, zero nays.
• </c> report by vote of nine eyes's and zero report by vote of nine eyes's and zero nazs.
• <00:30:45.279><c> nays</c> zero nays zero nays bills<00:30:48.000><c> receive</c><00:30:48.240><c> a<
• </c> amendment by vote of 14 eyes and zero amendment by vote of 14 eyes and zero nays.
• </c> &gt;&gt; 33 eyes, zero ns. House bill 408 passes. &gt;&gt; 33 eyes, zero ns.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. It adopted motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be taken up throughout the day. The chamber received multiple House messages and a gubernatorial confirmation, including House Bill 1 on motor vehicles, Senate Bill 170 on health insurance, and Senate confirmation 90 for Chenica Johnson Anom to the Alabama Cickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission, all of which were referred to the appropriate committees. The Senate later concurred in the House amendment to Senate Bill 170 by a 29-0-1 vote. Committee reports covered a wide range of measures, with favorable reports and, in several cases, amendments or substitutes. Judiciary reported favorably on House Bills 228, 132, 347, 405, 86, 263, and 302, and on Senate Bills 318 and 260; State Government Affairs reported favorably on House Bills 435, 97, and 407 and Senate Bill 361; Education Policy reported favorably on Senate Bills 337 and House Bills 520 and 75; Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development reported favorably on House Bills 303 and 477 and Senate Bills 360, 325, 329, and 330; Transportation and Energy reported favorably on Senate Bills 341, 354, and 340; Veterans and Military Affairs reported favorably on House Bills 465 and 307 and Senate Bills 338 and 359; and Local Legislation reported favorably on Jefferson County Senate Bill 243 and Shelby County House Bill 532. These reports generally advanced the bills to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The Senate also confirmed George Pierce to the Alabama Ethics Commission by a 33-0 vote after a favorable committee report, with several senators offering brief remarks of congratulations. In motions and resolutions, the chamber adopted Senate Joint Resolution 77 honoring the Section boys basketball team and Senate Joint Resolution 78 honoring the North Sand Mountain girls basketball team for state championships. It also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 79 establishing a legislative study commission on child sexual abuse laws and policies. A senator additionally urged colleagues to support broadband expansion efforts in rural Alabama and to ask the education chair to place HB 4 on the agenda. The most substantial floor discussion concerned Senate Bill 146, the state general fund budget substitute. The sponsor explained several budget provisions, including a $12 million transfer and an additional $5 million for the judiciary to address funding for newly created judgeships, a conditional $40 million for the Department of Corrections tied to progress on the Elmore and Escambia prison projects, conditional funding for DHR tied to reducing its federal error rate and developing a SNAP-related plan, conditional mental health funding tied to reporting and data requirements, and language preserving legislative control over certain federal rural health care funds. The Senate adopted the committee substitute for SB 146 by a 32-0-1 vote and then continued with the budget explanation as the transcript ended.

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• That is eight ayes and zero nays.
• That is eight ayes and zero nays, or nine ayes and zero nays, I apologize.
• Haven't received nine aye and zero nay. ...or nine ayes and zero nays, I apologize.
• That is seven ayes and zero nays. Senate Bill 609, having received seven ayes and zero nays...
• That is six ayes and zero nays.

Bills: SB134, SB1356, SB1407, SB1611, SB1639, SB169, SB1722, SB182, SB1870, SB2039, SB432, SB609, SB715, SB716

Keywords: retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, state government, OMES, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Rehabilitation Services, civil service, human capital management, state employee disputes, whistleblower, veterans employment, veterans placement, fleet management, state fleet, motor vehicles

Summary: The Senate Committee on Retirement and Government Resources considered a series of retirement, pension, and state employee bills. Senate Bill 1870 would let small municipalities in OPERS with populations of 2,000 or less opt out for new employees; members questioned the fiscal impact and the bill passed 8-0 after the chair struck the title to get a clearer actuarial analysis. Senate Bill 1722 passed 9-0 and would require OMES construction contract fees to be based only on construction costs, not interior design and furnishings, with members discussing how to define those terms and whether historical or specialized projects could still be accommodated. Senate Bill 1639 passed 9-0 after an amendment removed provisions affecting the Indian Education Act commission, leaving a bill to repeal several dormant boards and commissions. The committee also passed Senate Bills 715 and 716, which would increase municipal contributions to firefighter and police pensions, respectively; members raised concerns about city budgets, and the sponsor said he was open to phasing in the increases. Senate Bill 182 passed 5-2 to add certain DHS Inspector General officers and OJA residential care specialists to hazardous duty retirement, and Senate Bill 609 passed 7-0 to allow police recruits to buy up to five years of prior out-of-state service credit as a recruitment tool. The committee then passed Senate Bill 169 5-2 to increase state employee longevity pay by 50%, with supporters citing high turnover and opponents warning about budget pressure and the need for broader raises. Senate Bill 134 passed 7-0 to shorten the waiting period for county employees to return to work from one year to six months. Senate Bill 432 passed 6-0 to raise volunteer firefighter pension benefits, and because it was double-assigned it would next go to Appropriations. Senate Bill 1407 passed 7-0 after an amendment requiring OMES to provide the Commission on the Status of Women an itemized accounting of funds; the bill generally clarifies staffing and financial reporting authority for the commission. Finally, Senate Bill 2039 passed 8-0 after an amendment narrowing the bill to military personnel who are also teachers and defining salary for buyback purposes; the sponsor said the measure would help service members return to teaching and buy back up to five years of credit. The committee also passed Senate Bill 1356 7-0, a broader OMES cleanup bill moving certain functions elsewhere, though members flagged concerns about relocating the state use program and the pay-for-success fund and suggested further study on those sections.

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• This includes things like zero-emission locomotives, commercial harbor craft, and others.
• I'm here for the zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure components of that cap-and-trade plan.
• So now let's turn to the Zero Emission Forklift Rule, which was adopted last year.
• . qualify for the Governor's 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate, is that correct?
• We urge the legislature to identify additional resources to support zero-emission dredge.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Here in California, we were proud to be part of the NorCal Zero project.
• Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles are completely zero-emission.
• They're both EVs; they're both zero-emission.
• Tell us more about this zero-emission vehicle axle weight problem.
• Tell us more about this zero-emission vehicle axle weight problem.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c> eyes and zero nays. eyes and zero nays.
• </c> 29 I zero na. House bill 202 passes. 29 I zero na. House bill 202 passes.
• </c> 29 I zero n Senate bill 241 passes. 29 I zero n Senate bill 241 passes.
• </c> &gt;&gt; It passes 29 to zero. &gt;&gt; It passes 29 to zero.
• Zero naysay. The committee &gt;&gt; 30 eyes. Zero naysay.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber also recognized guests, including members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and employees of the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. A senator then delivered a Black History Month-style presentation highlighting James Weldon Johnson, A. Philip Randolph, Jan E. Matzeliger, and Percy Lavon Julian for their contributions to civil rights, labor, industry, and science. The Senate received House messages referring two Archives and History board appointments to the Committee on Confirmations, then took up numerous committee reports. Several bills from Finance and Taxation, Judiciary, Education Policy, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Healthcare, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs, State Government Affairs, and Local Legislation received favorable reports, some with amendments or substitutes, and were advanced to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The chamber also recommitted Senate Bill 266 to the Tourism Committee. The Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Llaya McNair to the Alabama Trust Fund Board, several members to the Credit Union Administration Board, and Elizabeth Smithart, Leslie Sanders, and Wayne Sers to the Alabama State Board of Human Resources. It then adopted several resolutions, including commendations and memorials, such as resolutions honoring Mary Francis Holland, the Stanhope Elmore boys bowling team, and Alicia Cannon for more than 50 years of service to the Alabama judicial system. The Senate also adopted a resolution creating the Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Internet Safety, after discussion about its purpose, membership, and duties; an amendment to the commission resolution was adopted before the resolution itself was adopted.

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• Zero, zero, zero... didn't you say one? Oh, okay, that was your mistake.
• By your vote of seven ayes, zero noes, and zero not voting, you have given SB 1210 a due pass recommendation
• Seven aye, zero noes, or not voting.
• By your vote of seven ayes, zero noes, and zero not voting, you have given SB 1422 a due pass recommendation
• By your vote of seven, I, zero, no, and zero not voting, you have given SB 1423 a due pass recommendation

Bills: SB1210, SB1370, SB1422, SB1423

Keywords: private postsecondary education, nondomiciled institutions, tuition recovery fund, accreditation, regulations, patriotic youth groups, public school, civic involvement, educational purpose, discrimination, youth access, credit enhancement eligibility board, school financing, public schools, financing assistance, bonding, debt obligations, guaranteed financings, program sunset, statutory continuation

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• </c> 35 present, zero absent, zero excused. 35 present, zero absent, zero excused.
• </c><00:52:23.480><c> absent,</c><00:52:23.760><c> zero</c> 29 eyes, six no, zero absent, zero 29 eyes
• With a vote of 35 ayes, zero noes, zero absent, zero excused, House Bill 1258 is passed.
• With a vote of 35 ayes, zero no, zero absent, zero excused, that motion is adopted. Mr.
• With a vote of 35 ayes, zero no, zero absent, zero excused, those appointments are confirmed.

Keywords: 981, all

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• With a vote of 35 I, zero no, zero absent, zero excused, the committee of the whole report is adopted
• With a vote of 35 I, zero no, zero absent, zero excused, those appointments are confirmed. Mr.
• >> With a vote of 35 eyes, zero no, zero absent, and zero excused. The appointment is confirmed.
• >> With a vote of 35 eyes, zero no, zero absent, and zero excused. The appointment is confirmed.
• >> With a vote of 35 eyes, zero no, zero absent, and zero excused. The appointment is confirmed.

Keywords: 981, all