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• Now moving on to procedural motions.
• Assistant Majority Leader Garcia, you are I recognize for your procedural motions. Mr.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And so, procedurally, if this amendment were to be added to this omnibus bill, I would um be talking
• So, just procedurally, I wanted to make a record of that as well. Thank you.
• Chair, just procedurally, as vice Mr.
• And so, procedurally, if jurisdiction.
• So, just procedurally, I wanted to that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• up what happens if they remove it and somebody doesn't have the money to store it, you did this procedure
• procedure to what end? procedure to what end?
• c><01:31:39.320> the up to the mainland for all of the up to the mainland for all of the procedures
• anyway, in which case procedures anyway, in which case who<01:31:41.720> cares<01:31:42.040><
• <01:36:14.680> or<01:36:15.040> or diagnostic tests or procedures or or diagnostic

Bills: HB2323, HB2324, HB1509, HB2164, HB2165, HB2367, HB2619, HB1765, HB2187, HB1864, HB1452, HB2314, HB1898, HB2558, HB2319, HB1643, HB2121

Keywords: workers' compensation, treatment plans, vocational rehabilitation, electronic submission, reporting requirements, occupational safety, hoisting machines, discrimination protection, Department of Labor, safety standards, treatment plan, injured worker, medical treatment authorization, employer response deadline, secure electronic transmission, facsimile, fax, mail submission, denial of care, medical necessity

Summary: The committee heard several administration bills related largely to workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance. On HB 2323 HD1, which would modernize workers’ compensation notice and filing procedures, DLIR and other agencies testified in support of the original bill language but said HD1 removed key components and weakened the bill’s clarity and continuity. HB 2324 HD1, which would repeal state hoisting-machine certification requirements and the separate crane operator certificate, drew support from DLIR; members asked about whether the change would affect safety or local operators, and DLIR said OSHA-compliant certifications already exist and the union supported the change. HB 1509 HD1, which would require faster employer responses to treatment plans and impose penalties for nonresponse, received support from DLIR and others, while DHRD said it wanted an amendment. The committee also took up HB 2164 HD1 on compounded prescription drugs in workers’ compensation. DLIR supported the bill as a way to define compounded drugs and curb inflated pricing, but DHRD and a medical provider opposed it and asked for amendments. Testimony focused heavily on whether the definition should include 503B compounding facilities and whether physician dispensing should be limited to the first 30 days after injury. HB 2165 HD1, dealing with unemployment insurance eligibility and removing the two-year limit on recouping overpayments, was supported by DLIR but opposed by Unite Here Local 5, which argued it would make it harder for striking workers and other claimants. Members questioned the impact of changing reporting deadlines from calendar days to business days and raised concerns about future benefit offsets; DLIR said the bill was needed for federal conformity and that the committee would revisit the offset percentage and effective date. Later, the committee heard HB 2367 on pay transparency, requiring salary ranges in job postings and removing the small-employer exemption. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, AAUW, Hawaii Women Lawyers, and an individual testifier supported the bill, saying pay transparency promotes fairness, trust, and pay equity; one testifier described being underpaid compared with a predecessor and said posting ranges would save applicants’ time. HB 2619 HD1, concerning homemade food products and farm kitchens, received generally supportive comments from the Department of Health, which requested an amendment to preserve flexibility in future rulemaking. HB 1765 HD1, on spear-fishing safety warnings, drew support from a safety educator and comments from DLNR; supporters said warning labels would help prevent hypoxic blackout deaths and were low-cost and easy to implement. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Throughout this bill, the legislature imposes fee caps, contract restrictions, and procedural mandates
• This bill layers in new procedural requirements, bid mandates, meeting rules, enforcement restrictions
• is an example of resolution procedure is an example of well-intended<00:23:30.080> but<00:23:
• This bill layers in new procedural This bill layers in new procedural requirements,<00:23:58.480
• Expanded procedural requirements will necessitate additional legal review. Oh, excuse me.

Bills: SF1750, HF704, HF3479

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• Some things on our work plan include updating our policy bulletins, thinking about worker procedures
• Some things on our work plan include updating our policy bulletins, thinking about worker procedures
• for these new policies and procedures for HR1<01:28:53.920> so<01:28:54.000> that<01:28
• again to help policies and procedures again to help support<01:33:08.400> that<01:33:08.719><
• outdated systems and manual procedures outdated systems and manual procedures and<01:33:25.679><

Bills: HR1

Keywords: January 6 insurrection, pardon, law enforcement, violent crimes, public safety, justice system, political accountability, 1183, house

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• She disregarded Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure.
• She muted my arguments for m procedure.
• That is how I handled small claims court because the rules of evidence and the rules of civil procedure
• That is how I handled small claims court because the rules of evidence and the rules of civil procedure
• , but I am definitely up to the procedure, but I am definitely up to the task<01:41:29.760> and

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Message 790, the nomination of Karen T. Nakasone to serve as chief judge of the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals for a 10-year term. The chair announced that no vote would be taken that day and that the committee would vote on Thursday. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with the chair reading that there were 103 supporters, zero opposed, and one comment. Supporters included current and retired judges, public defenders, bar association representatives, former elected officials, and community members. They described Nakasone as intelligent, fair, hardworking, well respected, and a strong leader with deep legal experience. Several speakers emphasized her judicial temperament, her work as an advocate and judge, and her community involvement, including leadership in civic and civil rights organizations. One pro se litigant also testified that she had been treated kindly and respectfully by Nakasone in prior interactions. The Hawaii State Bar Association reported that it had conducted an interview and review process and found her qualified for the position. In her own remarks, Nakasone introduced family and colleagues, described her 30-year legal career, and said her first job after law school was as an ICA law clerk. She highlighted the court’s backlog reduction efforts under Acting Chief Judge Katherine Leonard, saying the number of older pending appeals had dropped significantly through team-based reforms, and stated that she would continue that work if confirmed. The hearing ended without questions from the committee and with the nomination held for a later vote.

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• with and bring them into compliance and to make sure they're in compliance with all our policies, procedures
• 00:03:30.319> policies compliance with all our policies compliance with all our policies procedures
• ,<00:14:07.360> grant<00:14:07.920> grantee policies and procedures, grant grantee
• policies and procedures, grant grantee governance<00:14:08.959> and<00:14:09.279> training,
• and the policies that have procedures and the policies that have been<01:10:12.880> laid<01:10

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• coding systems uh for Common procedures coding systems uh for Common procedures coding systems uh for
• and other protections that procedures and other protections that procedures and other protections that
• and other specific procedures and other specific procedures and other protections that prioritize the
• the word protect and replaced it changed the word protect and replaced it with provide specific procedures
• and with provide specific procedures and with provide specific procedures and other protections that

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• <00:30:15.320> to setting there's now a procedure to setting there's now a procedure to address
• > when<00:30:19.120> we're<00:30:19.320> talking<00:30:19.559> about procedure
• and when we're talking about procedure and when we're talking about what<00:30:19.880> is<00:
• Madam Chair, I think for procedure purposes, if we vote on 298, I think we have to vote, I mean, on the
• 6531 I Madam chair I think for procedure 6531 I Madam chair I think for procedure purpose<01:39:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Now, the voting procedures: we'll be doing block voting for the General Operating Support short form.
• Are there any questions about the voting procedure? All right.
• identified several critical business areas where the commission should develop or improve policies and procedures
• The agency is required to publish its own policies and procedure documents approved in writing by agency
• amended, where the change, the policy change has to be announced in the meeting notice, which is a procedure

Keywords: Virginia Commission for the Arts Board Meeting, 976, house, all

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• Because of my experience, because I was putting criminal procedure into practice as a police officer,
• Because of my experience, because I was putting criminal procedure into practice as a police officer,
• was Because of my experience, because I was putting<00:16:35.120> criminal<00:16:35.480> procedure
• <00:16:35.920> into<00:16:36.120> practice putting criminal procedure into practice
• putting criminal procedure into practice as<00:16:36.680> a<00:16:36.720> police<00:16

Bills: HB2241, HB1163, HB1514, HB1696, HB2021, SB2135, SB2466, SB2727, SB3082, SB3097, SB2861, SCR100, SB3096, SB99, SB2138, HB2289, HB2319, HB1711, HB2270, SB3138, SB3076, HB1642, HB2338, HB2171, HB1785, SB2881, HB2505, SB2552, HB1518, HB1815, SB3125, SB3234, SCR162, SB2614, SB3118, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB2158, HB1718, HB2207, HB1801, SB3229, SB2338, SB3069, SB2600, HB2300, HB1800, HB1960, SB2999, SB2060, SB2866, SB2239, HB1741, HB1713, HB2023, HB2417, SB2877, SB2598, SB2921, SB2645, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2329, HB2339, HB1838, HB1509, HB1661, HB2271, HB2272, HB2344, HB1888, HB1707, SB2340, HB2474, HB1576, HB1853, HB1804, HB1854, HB2095, HB2050, HB472, SB3215, SB2247, SB2400, HB1618, HB1802, HB1969, HB1541, HB2310, HB2498, HB2443, HB2218, HB649, HB2104, HB1710, SB2802, HB1973, HB1974, HB1894, HB1891, HB1890, SB177, SB2101, SB3320, SB2487, HB2429, HB1870, HB1839, HB2583, HB1391, HB2094, SB2671, SB2673, SB2892, SB2057, SB3245, HB306, HB2592, SB3157, SB3204, SB3324, SB2580, SB2074, SB411, SB3025, SB2934, SB2567, SB2125, SB3238, SB2367, SB2599, SB3007, SB2001, SB2756, SB3029

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, injury recovery, employment services, return to work, commercial driving, driver's license

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• provisions in place, on the rare occasion, that it is appropriate to pursue this type of medical procedure
• On Monday, the New York Times, the news, not the opinion, wrote about pediatric gender medical procedures
• to life-changing consequences, and that the medical evidence doesn't and hasn't supported these procedures
• When a doctor tells a patient she needs a procedure, despite this lack of evidence, as we all agree,
• who is opposed to the bill, said that people should not be able to sue for a medically approved procedure

Bills: SB1092, SB1094, SB1139, SB1239, SB1240, SB1248, SB1326, SB1502, SB1512, SB1540, SB1616, SB1635, SB1669, SB1673

Keywords: probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, rehabilitation, gender reassignment, civil liability, minors, medical consent, detransition, family court, therapeutic intervention, expert testimony, parenting time, child development, sex offenders, statute of limitations, prosecution

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills dealing with criminal justice, victims’ rights, education funding, and public safety. SB 1094, which would create a civil cause of action for minors who received irreversible gender reassignment surgery in violation of Arizona law, drew extensive testimony. Supporters argued it would provide compensation for harmed minors and extend accountability similar to sexual abuse cases; opponents said it was discriminatory, targeted transgender people and providers, and interfered with informed consent and parental decision-making. The committee voted 6-3 to give SB 1094 a do pass recommendation. SB 1635, which creates the offense of unlawfully alerting someone to an imminent arrest, also passed 6-3 after strong debate. The sponsor said it was intended to stop people from warning specific targets of arrest, including in immigration enforcement and other criminal cases, while preserving First Amendment protections for general alerts. Opponents, including the ACLU and community members, argued the bill criminalized speech, was overbroad, and duplicated existing obstruction laws. SB 1673, appropriating money for the crime victim notification fund, passed unanimously after an amendment increasing the appropriation from $5 million to $8.2 million was adopted. The committee also approved SB 1092, which bars early termination of probation for dangerous crimes against children, after testimony from victims’ advocates and defense-side witnesses about probation, online evidence, and the risk of re-victimizing survivors. SB 1239, extending the statute of limitations for failure to register as a sex offender, passed 6-4 despite arguments that registration is already continuously monitored and that the bill could create redundant liability. SB 1139, a strike-everything bill requiring GPS monitoring for registered sex offenders without a permanent residence, failed after members noted existing monitoring systems already cover many offenders. Later, SB 1502, increasing penalties for unlawful flight when accompanied by aggravating danger, passed 5-1 amid concerns about over-criminalization and possible impacts on drivers trying to pull over safely. Additional measures included SB 1248, clarifying county use of accommodation schools for juvenile detention and jail education programs, which passed unanimously, and SB 1240, excluding dangerous-crime-against-children probationers from county probation incentive calculations, which passed 5-4 over objections that it would undermine rehabilitation incentives. SB 1669, changing rape-shield evidence rules to focus on physical injury, passed 6-3 after a dispute over whether the bill would narrow or clarify admissible evidence. The committee then began hearing SB 1540, a new offense targeting fuel dispenser theft and manipulation devices, with the petroleum industry describing organized gas theft schemes and the sponsor’s amendment removing mere possession of a device from the criminal statute.

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• a crypto kiosk, the transaction is normally irreversible and lacks insurance or fraud recovery procedures
• a crypto kiosk, the transaction is normally irreversible and lacks insurance or fraud recovery procedures
• :08:59.680> recovery lacks insurance or fraud recovery lacks insurance or fraud recovery procedures
• 09:01.920> in<00:09:02.160> banks<00:09:02.399> or<00:09:02.640> in procedures
• like those in banks or in procedures like those in banks or in credit<00:09:03.200> card<00:09

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:01 Discussion SB 157 00:23 Vote SB 157 05:22 Discussion SB 189 05:57 Vote SB 189 26:49, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 157, which would align Kentucky’s mortgage loan fee rules with federal standards by exempting certain first and second mortgages from the state’s total net income cap when they meet federal points-and-fees thresholds. The sponsor and Rocket Mortgage testified that the bill would make it easier for borrowers to buy down mortgage interest rates with discount points, helping affordability without changing borrower costs, while preserving the existing 4% cap for loans outside the federal standard. Members discussed how rate buydowns work in practice, and the bill passed with a favorable expression after a roll call vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 189, as amended by a committee substitute, which would create a licensing and regulatory framework for virtual currency kiosks, or crypto ATMs, in Kentucky. The sponsor described widespread scam losses tied to these kiosks, especially among older adults, and said the bill would add consumer protections such as licensing, financial safeguards, transaction limits, refund or hold requirements, disclosures, receipts, and enforcement authority for the Department of Financial Institutions. He also said the substitute was based on other states’ models and that further changes might be needed, including possible floor amendments. AARP Kentucky testified in support of regulating crypto kiosks but said the committee substitute weakened consumer protections and urged stronger safeguards, including lower transaction limits, fee caps, identity verification, receipts, and scam warnings. AARP representatives cited data on scam complaints and losses in Kentucky and nationally, and said the point of transfer is the best place to prevent harm. Committee members generally agreed the issue was consumer protection, but one senator cautioned against overregulating personal financial choices and noted that scams exist in many forms. The discussion ended with acknowledgment that the bill would continue to be refined, including in coordination with the House and stakeholder groups.

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• This violates any number of different rules of civil procedure.
• And here I think that what you're doing is running afoul of the rules of civil procedure.
• But usually these kinds of things are in the Wilson Civil Procedure and they uphold them.
• say that in doing that we're going to Protect people who sexually assault their patients or do procedures
• It's one procedure, one surgery. The judge said no.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Um, my understanding, having not handled any capital cases, but at early on in the procedure, certainly
• Um, my understanding, having not handled any capital cases, but at early on in the procedure, certainly
• in<00:11:28.959> the<00:11:29.120> in<00:11:29.360> the<00:11:29.519> procedure
• <00:11:30.160> that<00:11:30.480> before on in the in the procedure that before on
• in the in the procedure that before certainly<00:11:31.760> before<00:11:32.000> the<00

Bills: HB41, HB149, SB230, SB87, SB169, SB238, SB233, HB72, HB41, HB149, SB230, SB87, SB169, SB238, SB233, HB72

Keywords: sexual offenses, penalties, rape, sodomy, criminal justice, Judicial Branch, Alabama State Bar, legal profession, commissioners, government agency, campaign finance, security measures, candidates, elected officials, legislative protection, civil procedure, statute of limitations, real estate appraisers, legal complaints, appraisal board

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• Prime Therapeutics is changing its appeal procedure, which has resulted in Oklahoma pharmacies having
• successfully defended Oklahoma's law to prohibit minors from receiving certain gender transition procedures
• couple of questions as you went through some of these are going to relate to the processes and procedures
• Last year, we also completed a comprehensive update of the policies and procedures.
• There are different procedures that have to be taken.

Keywords: 914, all

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• I will tell you that our current procedure is we do send providers a letter when we place them on 100%
• Every question they ask, every process and procedure that they do is in statute, and they currently could
• Finally, the bill outlines procedures for when a hospital fails to meet the standards for presumptive
• of telephone, video conferencing, or another audiovisual technology, if the court finds that this procedure
• The bill further allows the Arizona Supreme Court to adopt procedures for conducting virtual mental health

Bills: SB1051, SB1114, SB1115, SB1122, SB1132, SB1162, SB1169, SB1171, SB1172, SB1173, SB1174, SB1175, SB1179, SB1188, SB1233, SB1236, SB1242, SB1316, SB1368

Keywords: SB1051, Arizona hospitals, immigration status, patient intake, admission forms, registration forms, health care reporting, uncompensated care, emergency department, lawfully present, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen patients, hospital funding, Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS, border security, health care institutions, patient privacy, medical access, immigration policy

Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee approved the January 21 minutes and then heard a series of bills focused on developmental disabilities oversight, behavioral health fraud, AHCCCS operations, child safety, and state hospital capacity. SB 1179 would make the Developmental Disabilities Group Home Monitoring Program permanent and remove the appropriations contingency; Disability Rights Arizona and program managers testified that Commit had identified systemic care problems, while the sponsor said the work should continue. The bill received a 6-1 do-pass recommendation. SB 1114 would appropriate $1 million to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for behavioral health patient brokering investigations; Native advocates described widespread recruitment and exploitation of vulnerable people, especially Native Americans, and the bill passed 8-0. SB 1115 would prohibit AHCCCS from allowing remote work for Access employees; the sponsor argued in-person oversight was needed, while AHCCCS warned of space and staffing problems. It passed 4-3. SB 1051 would require hospitals to collect and report patients’ citizenship or immigration status for cost accounting; supporters called it a data-collection measure, while nurses and physicians said it would create fear and deter care. It passed 4-3. SB 1122, as amended, would replace prior authorization with 100% prepayment review for certain behavioral health services under the American Indian Health Plan, and passed 7-0 after AHCCCS said it had worked on the amendment. SB 1132, to appropriate unspecified funds for a new Arizona State Hospital wing, drew testimony from families and advocates describing severe shortages of state hospital beds and the need for more long-term treatment capacity; it passed 7-0. SB 1169, to fund graduate medical education and a new residency program, passed 6-0. SB 1171, requiring AHCCCS to check for dual enrollment in exchange plans and AHCCCS, passed 4-2-1 after AHCCCS said implementation would require system changes and costs. SB 1172, requiring more experienced DCS investigators for repeated abuse/neglect reports and court notification of hotline calls in dependency cases, passed 7-0. SB 1173, requiring behavioral health facility applicants, owners, and licensees to be U.S. citizens or lawfully present permanent residents with fingerprint clearance cards, passed 4-3 after an amendment clarifying the lawful-presence requirement.

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• House File 1012 adapts the procedures in the state and DNR grant-in-aid program to include early contact
• House File 1012 adapts the procedures in the state and DNR grant-in-aid program to include early contact
• House file 1012<00:26:45.840> adapts<00:26:46.320> the<00:26:46.559> procedures<
• 00:26:47.039> in<00:26:47.279> the<00:26:47.440> state 1012 adapts the procedures
• in the state 1012 adapts the procedures in the state and<00:26:47.919> DNR<00:26:48.559> grant

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 1012, as amended by the A1 amendment, and the author moved the bill to be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill. The amendment, adopted on a voice vote, changed the timing for public input in trail planning, removed language on decommissioning trails, and combined the measure with another ATV-fee bill. The author said the bill would unify ATV trail signage policy statewide, align statute with DNR best practices, and not affect the forest trail inventory, existing ATV-accessible miles, or hunting exemptions. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives of the Minnesota Public Lands Coalition, tribal officials from the Max Band and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, a retired DNR conservation officer, a retired wildlife manager, and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, argued the bill would better protect wetlands, wildlife habitat, and culturally significant areas, improve transparency and tribal consultation, and make trail planning and enforcement more workable. The EQB said the amended bill’s rulemaking timeline was more workable, and the DNR described its existing multi-step trail review and consultation process. Opponents, including ATV Minnesota, county commissioners from northern counties, and a representative of the Minnesota Trappers Association, argued the bill would burden or restrict existing trail systems, increase costs, and threaten tourism and local economies. They said current trail development already involves DNR and local review, and that the bill could reduce access for riders, trappers, and other users. In member questions, the author and a Minnesota Association of Townships representative said the bill was intended to codify DNR best practices and bring local governments into the process earlier, while confirming that hunting exemptions were not removed.

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• They did a procedure, and I'm waiting to see if it's a failed fusion.
• And so, it's slowing down the process of me knowing if I'll have to have more procedures.
• Also, if we have some kind of estimate as to how much time you could have had these procedures done and
• That's how the Code of Criminal Procedure in Article 14 is written. So could all of you, right?
• That's how the Code of Criminal Procedure in Article 14 is written.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• in place for the court has procedures in place for continuances,<00:48:27.920> for<00:48:28.480
• You know, this isn't a minor, just sort of procedural, you know, unimportant thing.
• You know, this isn't a minor, just sort of procedural, you know, unimportant thing.
• <01:32:26.960> uh<01:32:27.840> you minor just sort of procedural uh you minor just
• sort of procedural uh you know,<01:32:28.159> unimportant<01:32:28.960> thing.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, approved the journal, and received several routine messages, including House-passed bills transmitted to the governor and the revisor. During moments of personal privilege, senators welcomed guests including members of the Persian Cultural Circle for the annual Naruse breakfast, a niece shadowing Senator Judah, and leadership from the Netherland Public Library. A tribute recognizing March 20, 2026 as Naruse Day was read into the record, celebrating the Persian New Year and the Iranian-American community. On the consent calendar, House Bill 1191 passed 33-0. The bill concerns audits of school districts receiving state education fund money for capital construction projects for qualified charter schools, making the state auditor’s examination discretionary rather than mandatory. The Senate then laid over third reading of bills until March 24, 2026, pulled House Bill 1098 off consent for later consideration, and authorized the Joint Budget Committee to conduct business while the Senate was in session. The chamber then resolved into Committee of the Whole and adopted House Bills 1180 and 1189 on second reading. HB 1180 continues the Business Intelligence Center Advisory Board sunset process by repealing the board, while HB 1189 addresses property held by a community property spouse under the Uniform Community Property Disposition at Death Act. The committee report was adopted 33-0 and the bills were ordered revised and placed on the third-reading calendar. The committee also took up Senate Bill 112, concerning defendants who fail to appear in court and allowing certain pretrial release conditions for repeat failures to appear. Sponsor testimony emphasized that the bill was amended to use language from prior legislation and now focuses on repeated, willful failures to appear in the same case, with safeguards for municipal courts and situations where counsel is present. Supporters, including Senator Carson, argued the measure gives local courts a narrow tool to address repeated nonappearance and reduce burdens on judges, law enforcement, victims, and taxpayers; the discussion continued as the transcript ended.