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• were required that... ...gentleman referred to previously, were required that sales tax go on to the ballot
• They were enacted through local ballot measures reflecting the will of our citizens.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• John Lewis and the moral clarity of Fannie Lou Hamer, generations of Americans gained access to the ballot
• Of Fannie Lou Hamer, generations of Americans gained access to the ballot and a voice in our political

Summary: The Assembly met with a quorum call at the start, then proceeded with Black History Month observances, including a libation ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiance, and remarks emphasizing remembrance, ancestry, and the importance of honoring Black history. The chamber also handled routine procedural matters, including dispensing with the journal, re-referring certain Senate budget items to the Budget Committee, and allowing guest introductions and other unanimous-consent requests. The main floor action was on Assembly Concurrent Resolution 134, recognizing Black History Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the historical contributions of Black Americans, the ongoing effects of slavery and segregation, the need to protect voting rights and education, and the importance of solidarity across communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 74 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 132, declaring February 28 as Rare Disease Day. Members shared personal stories about ALS and other rare diseases, described barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and insurance coverage, and called for more research and support. The resolution received broad bipartisan support, with 71 co-authors added before adoption by voice vote. The chamber then recognized a series of Black History Month Unsung Heroes honorees, including community leaders, health professionals, advocates, and public servants, and later heard additional guest introductions. The meeting concluded with adjournments in memory of Peyton Trilling and John Jackson, followed by announcements and adjournment until February 26 at 9 a.m.

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• How many judges are we going to have on the ballot this year? >> On whose ballot?

Keywords: MS House Floor - 13 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The House opened with a prayer by Reverend David McDow of Fondren Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled routine business, including confirming a quorum, dispensing with the reading of the journal and bill introductions, and recognizing pages and several visiting groups in the galleries, including Oktibbeha County Young Leaders, Special Olympics champions, the doctor of the day, and members of the Women’s League of Voters. There were also remarks honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Founders Day and a response from a member of Omega Sapphire Fraternity. The main legislative item was House Bill 580, a technical correction to judicial district maps. The bill was explained as fixing precinct placement errors in the Fourth Circuit Court District and correcting precincts affected by the creation of the CCID in Hinds County’s Seventh Circuit Court District. Members asked about how many judges would be on the ballot, whether the CCID judge would exercise regular civil and criminal jurisdiction, and when the changes would take effect. The sponsor said the bill was intended to preserve existing district boundaries, avoid changing qualifying deadlines, and keep the CCID judge as a regular circuit judge for an eight-year term. The House passed the bill 112-0 and then granted immediate release. Toward the end of the meeting, members made several announcements about committee schedules and upcoming events, including budget hearings, Military Affairs, Universities and Colleges, Rules, State Affairs, and a legislative prayer breakfast and welcome reception. The House also took multiple adjournment-in-memory requests for deceased Mississippians, including Larry Bryant, Cynthia Patterson Bond, Linda Stranger, Mary Lou Thompson, and Viva Hughes Williams. The House then adjourned until 2:00 p.m. the next day.

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• point out that keeping things status quo remains our recommendation regardless of the outcome of the ballot
• So if that ballot measure were to pass next month, it would allow premium revenue to be invested in other

Summary: The Pension Funding Council met on October 8 with introductions from council members and staff, then received a detailed presentation from the Office of the State Actuary on long-term economic assumptions and the state pension systems’ financial condition. OSA reported that the combined pension systems are currently 100% funded on a smoothed basis, with open plans above 95% funded, and that legacy Plan 1 systems remain on a path toward full funding under current policy. The actuaries recommended updating assumptions to 3% inflation, 3.5% general salary growth, and a 7.25% investment return, while keeping Plan 1 membership growth at 1%. They also explained asset smoothing, the role of recent strong investment returns, and the expected budget impacts of the recommended changes. Representatives from the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council and the State Investment Board offered supporting perspectives, generally describing the assumptions as reasonable and consistent with their own outlooks. The council also heard an overview of the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (WACares) from DSHS and OSA. Program staff described the program’s social insurance structure, premium collection, benefit eligibility, and upcoming implementation milestones. OSA reported that the program’s first actuarial valuation showed a positive actuarial balance under the base scenario and recommended no change to the current 0.58% premium rate during the program’s early learning phase, noting that future changes would depend on experience and the program’s risk-management framework. OSA also said the recommendation would remain the same regardless of the outcome of the pending ballot measure affecting investment options. During public comment, a representative of the Washington State School Retirees Association urged continued work on Plan 1 funding and related legislation, while the Association of Washington Cities cautioned against increasing pension assumptions in a way that could raise future employer costs and reduce flexibility for current local government services. In action, the council adopted a motion to maintain the current long-term economic assumptions by a 4-2 vote, adopted the recommendation to keep the WACares premium rate at 0.58% by a 6-0 vote, and then elected Katie Chapman as council chair by unanimous vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• The resolution provides for a runoff if no nominee receives 76 or more votes on the first ballot.
• And to my Democratic colleagues, I know some of y'all are thinking about waiting for a 2nd ballot, but

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• As everyone indicated their presence, cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk. 96 members present; the chair

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call showing 96 members present. Members granted several leaves of absence and recognized guests, including Arkansas State Troopers and the nurse of the day. The clerk then read the governor’s proclamation calling the General Assembly into extraordinary session. The governor’s call said the special session was convened to consider tax relief measures, specifically lowering the top individual income tax rate to 3.7% effective January 1, 2026, and reducing the top corporate income tax rate to 4.1% effective January 1, 2027. The call also included payment of House and Senate expenses and per diem for the special session. The Speaker reminded members that only matters within the governor’s call could be considered. The House adopted motions to suspend House Rules 41A and 41B, which normally require bills to be on the desk for 24 hours before final passage and limit how soon bills can be placed on committee agendas, as well as Rule 60A on committee meeting notice requirements, for the duration of the special session. House Bill 1001, titled “Revenue and tax,” was read twice. The House then notified the Senate and governor that it was ready for business and adjourned until 9:30 the next morning, with the Revenue and Tax Committee scheduled to meet later that day.

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• Then it gets put on the ballot in the county.

Bills: HB590

Keywords: lodging tax, Winston County, road improvements, fire departments, local elections, 1136, house, all

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• THIS DOES EXPAND THE JURISDICTION REGARDING STOLEN BALLOTS IN THE SECOND SECTION IS SOMETHING THAT WAS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Speaker, House Bill 1306, relative to the counting of absentee ballots. >> Representative Mary moves
• The Senate took our bill that put this question on every ballot for the next two years, in perpetuity
• So it'll be on the ballot for two years, two times.
• No second ballot. It must be placed on there. This is going to be a state solution to this problem.
• for two years, it'll be on the ballot for two years, two<02:36:03.439> times.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But this resolution is also framed upon the historical role of women in seeking equality at the ballot
• <01:21:06.640> box,<01:21:07.520> in<01:21:07.840> politics, equality at the ballot
• And now if we were going to use this in terms of the ballot initiative like we're talking about to the
• <01:58:04.239> Um,<01:58:05.440> but it comes to votes on the ballot.
• Um, but it comes to votes on the ballot.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a color guard presentation by Colorado Military Academy cadets and the pledge led by Olivia and Owen Curry. After roll call established a quorum, members approved the journal of Friday, March 6, 2026, as corrected. Several committees then announced upcoming hearings, including Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources; State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs; and Finance. The chamber then took up House Joint Resolution 1020, designating March 8, 2026, as International Women’s Day in Colorado. The resolution praised women’s contributions across history and society, highlighted Colorado’s early adoption of women’s suffrage, and recognized trailblazing women in the General Assembly. Sponsors and supporters spoke at length about women’s leadership, economic and civic contributions, and the need to continue advancing equality. The resolution also drew recognition of women and advocacy organizations present in the chamber. Representative Bradley and other Republican members criticized the resolution as partisan and said Republican women were not included in drafting or sponsoring it. They argued the measure should have been more inclusive and should have better reflected women’s roles in the home and the broader bipartisan history of women’s history observances. Bradley announced she would vote no. In response, Representative Ricks said an amendment would be accepted from the minority caucus to address concerns about traditional roles of women, and he moved Amendment L002 for consideration.

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• where, you know, they might have had a three-day starter course on something or they might have had samples
• course on something or they might<02:30:48.120> have<02:30:48.200> had<02:30:48.360> samples
• /c><02:30:48.880> that<02:30:49.000> they<02:30:49.120> could might have had samples
• that they could might have had samples that they could give<02:30:49.600> out.
• I'd like to have a sampling of 10 to 15 questions of the exam that New Hampshire advanced pharmacy technicians

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• simple sentence saying that that section 4 the CFR shall be part of DES's rules um if someone misses a sample
• <00:24:44.240> someone<00:24:44.480> misses<00:24:44.799> a<00:24:44.960> sample
• rules um if someone misses a sample. rules um if someone misses a sample.
• Senator Murphy was concerned about a campground being impacted by a missed sample. >> Yes.
• Senator Murphy was concerned about a campground being impacted by a missed sample.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• As everyone indicated their presence, cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk. 96 members present; the chair

Summary: The Arkansas House convened in an extraordinary session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Members granted several leaves of absence and recognized visiting state troopers and the nurse of the day. The clerk then read the governor’s proclamation calling the special session, which cited the state’s strong finances and outlined the session’s purposes: reducing individual income tax rates to a top rate of 3.7% and corporate tax rates to a top rate of 4.1%, along with authorizing payment of legislative expenses and per diem for the special session. The House adopted motions to suspend House Rules 41A and 41B, which normally require bills to be on the desk for 24 hours before final passage and limit how soon filed bills can be placed on committee agendas, as well as Rule 60A on committee meeting notice requirements, for the duration of the special session. House Bill 1001, a revenue and tax bill, was then read a second time. The House also directed the clerk to notify the Senate and governor that it was ready for business. Before adjourning, the House set a meeting of the Revenue and Tax Committee for 5:15 p.m. that day. A motion to adjourn until 9:30 the next morning was adopted without objection.

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• As everyone indicated their presence, cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk. 96 members present; the chair

Keywords: 1204, all

Summary: The Arkansas House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, and granted several leaves of absence. The chamber recognized visiting state troopers and the nurse of the day before receiving the governor’s proclamation calling the General Assembly into extraordinary session. The governor’s call stated the special session was convened to consider tax relief measures, including changes to individual income tax brackets and rates with a top rate of 3.7% effective January 1, 2026, and changes to corporate income tax brackets and rates with a top rate of 4.1% effective January 1, 2027. The call also included payment of legislative expenses and per diem for the special session. The Speaker reminded members that only items germane to the call could be considered. The House then adopted motions to suspend House Rules 41A, 41B, and 60 for the duration of the special session, allowing expedited bill handling and committee notice. House Bill 1001, titled Revenue and Tax, was read a second time. The House notified the Senate and governor that it was in session and ready for business, then adjourned until 9:30 the next morning. An announcement noted the Revenue and Tax committee would meet later that day at 5:15 p.m. in Big Mac B.

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• AVAILABLE AND HE TOLD HER COULD BE USED IN A MUTUAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST FLORIDA'S AMENDMENT OF THREE BALLOT

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• Congress may reasonably regulate and limit the spending of money to influence campaigns, elections, or ballots

Bills: SJR60, SJR62, SJR65, SJR66, SJR67, SJR68, SCR27, SCR28, SCR29, SB1576, SB1577, SB1578, SB1579, SB1580, SB1581, SB1582, SB1583, SB1584, SB1585, SB1586, SB1587, SB1588, SB1589, SB1590, SB1591, SB1592, SB1593, SB1594, SB1595, SB1596, SB1597, SB1598, SB1599, SB1600, SB1601, SB1602, SB1603, SB1604, SB1605, SB1606, SB1607, SB1608, SB1609, SB1610, SB1611, SB1612, SB1613, SB1614, SB1615, SB1616, SB1618, SB1619, SB1620, SB1622, SB1623, SB1624, SB1625, SJR60, SJR62, SJR65, SJR66, SJR67, SJR68, SCR27, SCR28, SCR29, SB1576, SB1577, SB1578, SB1579, SB1580, SB1581, SB1582, SB1583, SB1584, SB1585, SB1586, SB1587, SB1588, SB1589, SB1590, SB1591, SB1592, SB1593, SB1594, SB1595, SB1596, SB1597, SB1598, SB1599, SB1600, SB1601, SB1602, SB1603, SB1604, SB1605, SB1606, SB1607, SB1608, SB1609, SB1610, SB1611, SB1612, SB1613, SB1614, SB1615, SB1616, SB1618, SB1619, SB1620, SB1622, SB1623, SB1624, SB1625

Keywords: SJR 60, Texas constitutional amendment, property tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, rainwater harvesting, graywater system, water conservation, water reuse, residential tax incentive, local government finance, county commissioners court, appraisal value, environmental incentive, November 2025 ballot, Article VIII, tax relief, healthcare workforce, education funding, higher education, economic growth

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• but I was on the city council when we were given the ability to decide whether to put Kino on the ballot
• But we can't put this on the ballot.
• But we can't pro put this on the ballot.
• But we can't pro put this on the ballot.<02:47:36.800> I<02:47:37.359> I<02:47:37.680><
• I I think that, you know, to me ballot.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• House Bill 464 prohibits certain candidates for political office from participating in pre-election ballot
• participating in counting ballots. participating in counting ballots.
• office from participating in political office from participating in pre-election<04:24:01.520> ballot
• <04:24:02.800> The pre-election ballot counting. The pre-election ballot counting.
• I believe, yeah, that the bill is relative to the reduction of the default budget for official ballot

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• 2024 for the councillors in the several districts, together with a schedule showing the number of ballots

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House and then a joint convention of the House and Senate convened with the Pledge of Allegiance, brief recesses, and procedural motions. The Senate transmitted an order to appoint a joint committee to canvass the votes for Executive Councillors, and the order was adopted. The House appointed Mr. Stanley of Waltham, Ms. Howard of Lowell, and Mr. Vieira of Falmouth to that committee. In the joint session, Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll addressed the members and praised the work of the Governor’s Councillors in reviewing judicial nominations and helping ensure access to justice. Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin’s communication was read, transmitting the certified returns of the November 5, 2024 election for councillors. The councillors-elect were then sworn in, with instructions to sign and return their oath paperwork before leaving. After the joint convention adjourned, the House adopted an order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. It also adopted a special adjournment in memory of former President Jimmy Carter, noting his service in the Georgia legislature, as governor, and as the 39th President of the United States. The House then adjourned to meet Monday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• .constitutional election, which will be held in November, but there will be several things on the ballot
• That's why I want this on the ballot.
• HB 3113 by Troxclair, relating to requiring the ballot of certain counties. ...to be scannable.
• This bill ensures that people don't go making up their own ballots. Record vote.
• HB 569 by Busey, relating to an opportunity to correct certain defects in an early voting ballot voted

Bills: HB1500, HJR7, HJR112, HB34, HB133, HB 112, HB 119, HB 128, HB 130, HB132, HB2756, HB166, HB406, HB186, HB271, HB331, HB380, HB1583, HB1584, HB1819, HB621, HB303, HB552, HB366, HB463, HB 1211, HB1327, HB1461, HB923, HB1760, HB2043, HB2467, HB5333, HB5265, HB1592, HB1576, HB1552, HB2018, HB3511, HB1781, HB2013, HB2340, HB2349, HB2508, HB2970, HB2520, HB865, HB2851, HB3385, HB3336, HB3529, HB3309, HB 1127, HB 1232, HB1397, HB4236, HB1804, HB1926, HB4041, HB1965, HB1964, HB2679, HB2730, HB3698, HB3699, HCR77, HB3354, HB163, HB201, HB272, HB333, HB405, HB519, HB569, HB654, HB694, HB791, HB 1006, HB 1136, HB 1240, HB 1266, HB 1275, HB1437, HB1532, HB1675, HB1842, HB1868, HB1888, HB1894, HB1943, HB1990, HB2029, HB2061, HB2286, HB2523, HB2622, HB2626, HB2652, HB2692, HB2842, HB2885, HB2914, HB3016, HB3096, HB3129, HB3248, HB3251, HB3255, HB3479, HB3611, HB3623, HB3701, HB3724, HB3803, HB3804, HB3805, HB3806, HB3810, HB3816, HB3832, HB3887, HB4127, HB4129, HB4130, HB4131, HB4163, HB4187, HB4229, HB4238, HB4454, HB4588, HB4643, HB4736, HB4738, HB4739, HB4945, HB5015, HB5616, SB767, SB1619, SB1738, HJR5, HJR2, HB1399, HB388, HB 114, HB205, HB2789, HB2791, HB499, HB2960, HB3163, HB3135, HB2427, HB1672, HB1722, HB2618, HB879, HB 1126, HB4134, HB3513, HB1445, HB1893, HB1734, HB3229, HB3306, HB 1276, HB3516, HB4145, HB1585, HB4810, HB2558, HB2742, HB1695, HB33, HB144, HB 109, HB 103, HB148, HB3809, HB2217, HB220, HB2421, HB2363, HB421, HB2455, HB3711, HB2559, HB2775, HB3126, HB3666, HB3595, HB3260, HB3376, HB3826, HB3770, HB1831, HB2614, HB3113, HB322, HB431, HB869, HB 1203, HB 1244, HB1875, HB1950, HB2152, HB2341, HB2809, HB2856, HB3012, SB1415, SB1058, SB487, SB1499, SB513, SB1697, SB1197, SB1437, SB1809, SB836, SB1879, SB1145, SB963, SB1038, SB1147, SB914, SB711, SB1409, HB3707, HB589, HB1360, HB2337, HB2391, HB718, HB23, HB2436, HB1500, HJR7, HJR112, HB34, HB133, HB 112, HB 119, HB 128, HB 130, HB132, HB2756, HB166, HB406, HB186, HB271, HB331, HB380, HB1583, HB1584, HB1819, HB621, HB303, HB552, HB366, HB463, HB 1211, HB1327, HB1461, HB923, HB1760, HB2043, HB2467, HB5333, HB5265, HB1592, HB1576, HB1552, HB2018, HB3511, HB1781, HB2013, HB2340, HB2349, HB2508, HB2970, HB2520, HB865, HB2851, HB3385, HB3336, HB3529, HB3309, HB 1127, HB 1232, HB1397, HB4236, HB1804, HB1926, HB4041, HB1965, HB1964, HB2679, HB2730, HB3698, HB3699, HB3354, HB163, HB201, HB272, HB333, HB405, HB519, HB569, HB654, HB694, HB791, HB 1006, HB 1136, HB 1240, HB 1266, HB 1275, HB1437, HB1532, HB1675, HB1842, HB1868, HB1888, HB1894, HB1943, HB1990, HB2029, HB2061, HB2286, HB2523, HB2622, HB2626, HB2652, HB2692, HB2842, HB2885, HB2914, HB3016, HB3096, HB3129, HB3248, HB3251, HB3255, HB3479, HB3611, HB3623, HB3701, HB3724, HB3803, HB3804, HB3805, HB3806, HB3810, HB3816, HB3832, HB3887, HB4127, HB4129, HB4130, HB4131, HB4163, HB4187, HB4229, HB4238, HB4454, HB4588, HB4643, HB4736, HB4738, HB4739, HB4945, HB5015, HB5616, SB767, SB1619, SB1738, HCR77

Keywords: Information Resources, Department governance, cybersecurity, state assistance, procurement training, technology resources, advisory committees, water fund, Texas water supply, constitutional amendment, state revenue, infrastructure, parental rights, child upbringing, government interference, Texas legislation, science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration