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• And there are amendments. Are there amendments? Read the first amendment.
• That is the amendment. Other questions on the amendment? Are there questions on the amendment?
• All in favor of the amendment say yay. The amendment is adopted. Read the next amendment.
• Read the next amendment. The amendment is adopted. Read the next amendment.
• Show the amendment adopted. Please read the next amendment. Amendment Barcode 103896.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery introductions before taking up Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 168, the Tristan Murphy Act, on mental health. Senator Bradley explained that the bill is intended to divert clinically appropriate defendants with mental illness from jail to treatment, create pretrial mental health diversion programs, expand grant uses for mental health and substance abuse reinvestment, require evaluations and treatment follow-up in certain probation and prison settings, add Hillsborough County to a forensic hospital diversion pilot, and establish a Florida Behavioral Health Data Repository. Senators from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing treatment over incarceration, public safety, and the Murphy family’s role in the bill. The Senate passed the bill 37-0 and then recorded 37 co-sponsors. The chamber then moved into presentations on SB 2500, the 2025-26 General Appropriations Act. Chair Hooper said the Senate budget totals $117.4 billion, reduces overall spending from the prior year, maintains reserves, keeps employee health contributions level, and includes major investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and nearly $1 billion in education capital outlay. Committee chairs outlined their portions of the budget, including increased funding for K-12 schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, Medicaid and health services, corrections and courts, transportation and housing, and environmental restoration such as Everglades and water quality projects. Members then asked extensive questions, especially about education funding, school choice, AP/IB and accelerated programs, the Family Empowerment Scholarship, and the FEFP calculations. Senator Burgess repeatedly explained that scholarship funding is being moved “below the line” to improve tracking and that the Senate position is to preserve funding while giving districts more flexibility. Senators also questioned the APD wait list for disability services, opioid settlement spending, arts funding, the My Safe Florida Home condo pilot, and proposed IT and agency restructuring. Several chairs said some issues would be resolved in conference, and no final vote on the budget was taken in the portion provided.

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• Not seeing any, I will open it up to member questions or I think we might have an amendment.
• I would like to offer the DE1 amendment. would also not include mineral interest would also not include
• <00:21:13.480> lead have an amendment lead have an amendment lead fiser<00:21:15.600> uh
• would like to offer the uh de1 Amendment would like to offer the uh de1 Amendment this<00:21:22.080
• Having talked to this amendment, what I'm actually going to do is I'm going to withdraw it at this time

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We do have a floor amendment.
• And this amendment... So we're debating the amendment. And this amendment tries to solve the...
• I mean, your amendment doesn't, ...clause as it's being presented in your amendment.
• Any other debate on the amendment? Seeing none, Senator Brantley, to close on the amendment.
• So this is, we're debating the amendment. If you could stick with the amendment. Yes.

Keywords: 996, all

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• originally going to State and Local Government, but then was attempted to be changed with an oral amendment
• develop expertise, and they should have the first opportunity to hear this bill, debate the bill, amend
• ><00:11:22.400> debate<00:11:22.760> the<00:11:22.839> bill,<00:11:23.240> amend
• hear this bill, debate the bill, amend hear this bill, debate the bill, amend the<00:11:23.720><
• And then if there are any additional amendments at that point that Judiciary needs to handle, then and

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, a roll call, and confirmation that a quorum was present, then moved to committee reports. The main floor debate centered on a Rules Committee report involving the referral of a sports betting bill. Senator Rasmussen and others argued the bill should go first to the State and Local Government Committee because gambling falls within that committee’s jurisdiction, while Senator Franzen, Senator Klein, and others defended the Rules Committee’s 6-2 decision to send it to Commerce, emphasizing committee discretion and past referral practice. After clarification that the vote was only on adopting the committee report, the Senate rejected the report by a vote of 22-44. The Senate then handled second readings of a slate of Senate and House bills and introduced two new Senate files: SF 4759, eliminating Cesar Chavez Day, referred to State and Local Government, and SF 4760, changing employment/occupation rules related to criminal convictions, referred to Judiciary and Public Safety. In motions and resolutions, several bills were re-referred with little or no opposition: SF 2689 was moved from State and Local Government to Judiciary and Public Safety but failed on a 30-35 vote; SF 4194 was moved from Taxes to Health and Human Services; SF 4274 was moved from Judiciary and Public Safety to Transportation; SF 4332 was moved from Environment, Climate, and Legacy to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development; and SF 4592 was moved from Judiciary and Public Safety to Jobs and Economic Development. SF 4455 was also given a second reading and placed on General Orders. The session ended as the Senate moved into special orders.

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• amendments; 82 without amendments; 112 without amendments; 121 without amendments. 27 without amendments
• amendments; 187 without amendments; 104 without amendments; 155 without amendments; 165 without amendments
• amendments; 545 without amendments; 545 without amendments; 545 without amendments; 545 without amendments
• amendments; 585 without amendments; 538 with amendments; 725 without amendments; 7.8 without amendments
• amendments; 834 without amendments; 000, without amendments, 861 with amendments; 883 without amendments

Bills: SR107, SCR53, SCR54, SCR55, SCR12, HB167, HB181, HB243, HB316, HB321, HB335, HB492, HB578, HB624, HB708, HB864, HB906, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB985, HB1005, HB1032, HB1077, HB1095, HB1104, HB1118, HB1157, HB1187, HB1189, HB1195, HB1198, HB1220, HB221, HCR58, SB283, SB338, SB488, SB520, 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, HB972, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, SB68, SB76, SB149, SB191, SB196, SB318, SB162, SB382, SCR33, SCR30, SB112, SB194, SB307, SB341, SB346, SB363, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, SB513, SB408, SB131, SB145, SB333, SB464, SB466, SB500, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB228, SB246, SB249, SB268, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB312, SB319, SB323, SB369, SB431, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB501, HCR14, HB537, HB652, HB653, HB661, HB726, HB756, HB851, HB964, HB966, HB34, HB35, HB48, HB474, HB553, HB758, HB852, HB10, HB16, HB36, HB44, HB46, HB52, HB61, HB78, HB98, HB102, HB124, HB126, HB131, HB135, HB141, HB142, HB164, HB170, HB171, HB179, HB194, HB231, HB245, HB280, HB292, HB294, HB297, HB305, HB336, HB337, HB351, HB436, HB594, HB789, HB956, HB957, HB995, HB1040, HB50, HB117, HB120, HB122, HB139, HB148, HB149, HB185, HB199, HB247, HB271, HB286, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB842, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB119, HB129, HB677, HB850

Keywords: condolence resolution, memorial resolution, tribute, sympathy, Joel Parker Sr., Louisiana Senate, rodeo, cowboy, horse trainer, stock and rodeo producer, black cowboy, African American history, community recognition, funeral resolution, celebration of life, Lottie Stampede Arena, Easter Sunday Rodeo, ranching, plantation work, faith community

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a guest minister’s prayer and pledge, and then proceeded through the journal, legislative bureau report, and a large number of bills and resolutions. Several Senate resolutions and concurrent resolutions were introduced or laid over, including measures recognizing individuals and events, commemorating the YMCA’s 175th anniversary, and creating or referring study and memorial resolutions. The House also sent over multiple bills, which were introduced and referred to the appropriate committees, covering topics such as court filings, travel reimbursement, public assistance integrity, pregnancy and baby care data protections, alcohol permits, capital-case intellectual disability procedures, and pharmacy benefit manager transparency. The chamber then considered House-returned Senate bills. SB 68, a constitutional amendment concerning Louisiana Supreme Court jurisdiction over attorney disciplinary matters, failed to receive the required votes on concurrence after a 24-10 vote, though the author gave notice. SB 76, dealing with child custody modification standards, was concurred in unanimously. SB 149, on general obligation bond bid requirements, had House amendments rejected and was sent to conference. SB 191, concerning ad valorem tax notice procedures, and SB 196, extending the appeal period for tax assessments, were both concurred in. SB 318, on publication of the tax exemption budget and local reporting, was also concurred in unanimously. The Senate also suspended the rules to recall HB 1017 from the Retirement Committee and recommit it to Judiciary A. During personal privilege remarks, members highlighted Disability Awareness Day, recognized a local award recipient, and provided an update and prayer request for Senator Selders following surgery. The meeting concluded with committee announcements and adjournment to reconvene the following day.

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• This proposal would amend the A.
• It's important to note amendment.
• ratification of the 14th amendment. ratification of the 14th amendment.
• While a handful rights amendment.
• on human services as amended?

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional for Mental Health Awareness Month, focused on the fragility and renewability of mental health and the importance of human connection, kindness, and reaching out to people who are struggling. The chamber then handled several referral items, including first reading and referral of Senate Bill 329, an act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms, to the Judiciary Committee. It also referred Senate Bills 323 and 326 to the Committee on Appropriations because they carry appropriations, and noted that Senate Bill 278, relating to cannabis and state revenue, had been reported favorably with amendment and was referred to Ways and Means under House Rule 35A. The House took up Joint Senate Resolution 53 on weekend adjournment for May 15, 2026, and adopted it in concurrence by voice vote. The chamber also read House Concurrent Resolution 284 honoring former Senate Majority Leader and Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs’ Executive Director John F. Campbell for his public service, including his work on marriage equality and gun control, and members gave remarks recognizing his leadership, humor, and impact on the institution. Several guests were welcomed and recognized during announcements, including a representative involved in a diaper drive, local officials, and Norma Malone, who was honored for decades of public service in Barry Town and related local boards. The main floor action was on Proposal 4, a proposed constitutional amendment on equality of rights. The Judiciary Committee recommended concurrence, and the member from Burlington explained the amendment’s purpose and process, emphasizing that it would add an equal protection guarantee to the Vermont Constitution covering race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and national origin, while preserving other constitutional protections. The member also reviewed the proposal’s prior passage in both chambers in the previous biennium and its current path toward appearing on the November 2026 ballot if approved again by the House and Senate. The transcript ends while the House is still hearing extended remarks on Proposal 4, with no final vote on the amendment shown in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted.
• That's just from Be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted.
• Assembly Bills 2692, 1892, 2145, 2238, 25, 205, 206, 2270 with amendments, 2308, 2308, 20106, and 2..
• All bills will be deemed read, and all amendments will be deemed adopted.
• Concurrence and Senate amendments, file item 43, will be passed and retained on reconsideration.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then proceeded through routine journal, procedural, and guest-introduction business. Majority Leader Garcia secured suspension of rules for several procedural matters, including allowing guests in the chamber, moving AB 2568 Johnson out of Appropriations to the second reading file, and setting SB 73 Cervantes for a Public Safety Committee hearing; the rule-suspension motion passed 41-14. The floor also recognized several guest groups, including Placer County Sheriff Wayne Wu and Undersheriff Shane Wright for the sheriff’s office’s 175th anniversary, students from John Muir Charter Schools, youth art contest winners from the 24th District, the Oak Ridge High School cheer team, and students from Casa Grande High School. The Assembly then moved through the daily file, passing and retaining numerous second- and third-reading items. Two resolutions drew floor debate and were adopted by voice vote after coauthor roll calls: ACR 176 by Assembly Member Elhawary, declaring April as Second Chance Month, and HR 109 by Assembly Member Schiavo, recognizing California’s janitorial and cleaning workforce. Supporters of ACR 176 emphasized rehabilitation, reentry barriers, and the importance of second chances for formerly incarcerated people, while also noting the need to remember victims and survivors. Supporters of HR 109 highlighted janitors’ role in public health and the often unseen nature of their work, with members sharing personal experiences in janitorial and service jobs. The Assembly also adopted ACR 119 by Assembly Member Ta, recognizing Black April Memorial Month and the 51st anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Speakers described the trauma of the Vietnamese refugee experience, honored those lost during and after the Vietnam War, and praised the contributions of Vietnamese Americans in California. After additional items were passed and retained on the third reading and consent calendars, the House announced its schedule and adjourned until Monday, May 4 at 1 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Amending the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to allow for grants to health care providers and facilities
• Amending competency laws to allow metropolitan courts to determine competency. 8.
• I want to talk about the impact and legacy of Charlie Kirk.
• Section 32, HQA-2-32.1 NMSA 1978, being Laws 2007, Chapter 96, Section 1, and making conforming amendments
• Senate Bill 8, introduced by Senator Thornton and others, is an act relating to litigation, amending

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• A1 Amendment as an author's Amendment A1 Amendment as an author's Amendment all<01:20:50.880>
• It was amended in the amendment, no, to... ...read.
• no<01:39:48.199> to<01:39:48.440> Now was amended in the amendment no to Now was amended
• Chair, A1 amendment, and an A2 amendment. Mr.
• amendment oh this is on the amendment amendment oh this is on the amendment first<03:52:40.040><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Ferreira has iterated, with the legacy and the long record of decorated service to the community and
• Ferreira has iterated with the legacy and the long record of decorated service to the community and certainly

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing with House Chair Jim Arciero and Senate Co-Chair Brendan Crighton presiding. The committee heard testimony on two bills. The first, House Bill 4723, would designate a bridge in honor of the Ferreira Brothers. Christopher Pereira gave extensive family testimony describing the brothers’ World War II service, their postwar community work, and the family’s immigrant background. He said the bridge naming would be a fitting tribute, and noted support from the Chumsford Board of Selectmen. Representative Rodney Elliott also spoke in support as a co-sponsor, praising the family’s military and civic service. Representative Vanaugh Howard was called but did not testify due to technical issues. The second bill, House 4691, was described by Representative Steven Hawkins as a bipartisan effort with Representative Pease to address and commemorate the harms suffered by veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Hawkins said the measure recognizes the sacrifices of affected veterans and should be straightforward. No other testimony was offered on the bill, and no questions were raised by committee members. After hearing testimony on both bills, the committee took no recorded votes during the transcript. The hearing concluded with a motion to adjourn, a second, and adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• . amended. amended.
• amendment or two. amendment or two.
• amended by the Senate floor amendment amended by the Senate floor amendment one. one. one.
• . amended. amended.
• title amendment. title amendment.

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements

Transcript Highlights:

• So, the amendments...
• Recommendations to pass with amendments.<01:31:54.080> Any amendments. Any amendments.
• amended. Any reservations? Any no votes? amended. Any reservations? Any no votes?
• make technical amendments on this bill. make technical amendments on this bill.
• recommendations to pass with amendments. recommendations to pass with amendments.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• amendment to the amendment.
• <01:26:28.800> Um further amendment to the amendment.
• Um further amendment to the amendment.
• You're amending your amendment with an amendment, correct?
• So we're amending my amendment to take care of those things.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• . copies of the floor Amendment been copies of the floor Amendment been distributed<03:38:27.800>
• Amendment Amendment representative<03:38:46.880> bot<03:38:47.720> thank<03:38:47.880>
• The third substantive area amended by this floor amendment is to create a pathway so that our people
• The third substantive area amended by this floor amendment is to create a pathway so that our people
• The floor amendment has failed.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Nathan Hecht’s legacy of service to the people of Texas is unparalleled.
• The Supreme Court can amend the rules of civil procedure, and I welcome your ideas for changes along
• The Supreme Court can amend the rules of civil procedure, and I welcome your ideas for changes along

Summary: The House and Senate met in joint session under HCR 5 to hear an address from Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick introducing him. The session included recognition of the justices, judges, law enforcement officers, and interpreters present, and it also marked the formal completion of the joint session once the address ended. Chief Justice Blacklock said the state of the judiciary is strong, while paying tribute to former Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and thanking Governor Abbott for his appointment. His remarks focused on judicial administration and public safety, including a call for a 30% increase in district judge salaries, which he argued is needed to attract and retain qualified judges. He also urged support for law enforcement, backed efforts to keep violent offenders in custody pending trial, and said the court is gathering data to identify underperforming judges and use constitutional remedies where necessary. Blacklock emphasized that Texas courts should interpret statutes and the constitution according to text and original meaning, rejecting the “living constitution” approach. He highlighted reforms to improve efficiency and reduce litigation costs, including changes to docketing practices, civil procedure, and the regulation of legal services, and he urged the State Bar to remain politically neutral. He also discussed family law and child welfare, arguing for stronger legal representation for parents and suggesting repeal of Family Code subsection O, which he said can unfairly lead to termination of parental rights. The joint session concluded after his remarks, and the House stood at ease as guests departed.

Transcript Highlights:

• We are blessed that their legacy alive.
• Chair, I do have an amendment. Mr.
• Uh but in amendment will get to shortly.
• My amendment in short would would do.
• And so we that's what the amendment And so we that's what the amendment would<01:41:46.239> do

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Madam Chair, that is the amendment. Are there questions on the amendment?
• All in favor of the amendment say aye. All opposed say nay. The amendment is adopted.
• And that is the amendment. Are there questions on the amendment?
• And that is the amendment. Are there questions on the amendment?
• Are there questions on the bill as amended? Are there any... The amendment is adopted.

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary held confirmation hearings for two State University System Board of Governors appointees, M. Carson Good and Speaker Paul Renner. Good described his background in Florida real estate, airport governance, and fundraising, and said he would focus on improving university performance, collaboration among institutions, and growing endowments while keeping in-state tuition stable. Renner emphasized his legislative experience with higher education, and said his priorities on the Board would be transparency, compliance with legislative direction, and reducing administrative bloat. Both nominees were recommended for confirmation on a single vote, with Senator Berman noting concern about the low number of women on the board. The committee then heard and passed SB 1726, a higher education transparency bill by Senator Calatayud. The bill would require Board of Governors members to comply with constitutional financial disclosure requirements, set term limits for State Board of Education and university board members, change rules for presidential searches and public records, and require more detailed textbook and syllabus information for students. A student advocate from Florida Student Power Network supported the bill as increasing student involvement and democratic accountability in higher education. Senator Harrell raised a concern about residency requirements for Board of Governors members, and the sponsor said that issue could be revisited later. The bill was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered SB 1458 on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship funding. A delete-all amendment was adopted that required clearer funding splits between local education agencies and program providers, annual reporting, a standard DOE contract template, and a cap on administrative fees in certain cases. Supporters from industry groups said the changes would improve transparency and accountability without requesting additional funding. The committee then reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 584 on young adult housing support. An amendment removed a requirement that state agencies act as co-signers or guarantors on leases while preserving coordination for the federal Foster Youth to Independence program. Several former foster youth and advocates testified in support, describing housing instability and its impact on education, and urging broader access to campus housing and vouchers. The sponsor said the bill prioritizes housing and work-study for homeless and former foster youth, supports the FYI program, and directs a statewide study of housing barriers. The committee reported the bill favorably and then adjourned.

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• I think I had an amendment did do you show that we don't have an amendment have an amendment can we
• second from the vice chair on the amendment members will there be question on the amendment on page
• sorry.one in favor of the amendment say aye opposed ayes have it I declare the amendment to have been
• Clerk, please read the amendment: 'Move to amend Bill Number 3880', On page one, line 19, by striking
• Amendment is adopted. We are back on 3880 as amended.

Bills: HB1823, HB3031, HB3369, HB3378, HB3429, HB3624, HB3657, HB3880, HB4215, HB4476

Keywords: housing finance, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, publication requirements, housing policy, state regulations, HB3369, food truck, food truck fire suppression, mobile food establishment, mobile food preparation vehicle, mobile food vendor, automatic fire extinguishing system, fire suppression, fire extinguisher, Class K extinguisher, NFPA 10, State Fire Marshal, Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration, Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, liquefied petroleum gas

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• amendments. 49 with amendments. 235 with amendments. 727 with amendments. 772 with amendments. 860 with
• amendments. 908 with amendments. 1005 the amendments. 1123 with amendments.
• All 30 with amendments 281, 291 with amendments, 395 with amendments, 422 with amendments, 453 with amendments
• , 1306 with amendments, 503, 962, 948 with amendments, 1111 with amendments, 1264. with amendments, 1412
• with amendments, 632 with amendments, 16 with amendments, 1161 with amendments, 1279 with amendments

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Yes, I'd move the A1 amendment, please. The A1 amendment is the author's amendment.
• chair yes I'd move the A1 Amendment chair yes I'd move the A1 Amendment please<00:00:59.600>
• is<00:01:03.680> the Amendment author's Amendment this is the Amendment author's Amendment
• <00:03:42.439> all<00:03:42.599> in amended as amended all right all in amended as
• empowered um to to accept the Amendments empowered um to to accept the Amendments um<00:54:45.400

Keywords: 1187, senate, all