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• Uh, I don't know what your title is now, but Scott, could you come to the table?
• Uh, I don't know what your title is now, but Scott, could you come to the table?
• My name is Scott Mueller. I'm the deputy superintendent with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
• Uh, I don't know what your title is now, but Scott, could you come to the table?
• My name is Scott Mueller. I'm the deputy superintendent with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And four, offered to engage directly with Senate staff or senators to discuss the matter further.
• United States Senate offices. United States Senate offices.
• <00:05:05.320> discuss<00:05:05.680> the Senate staff or senators to discuss the Senate
• staff or senators to discuss the matter<00:05:06.000> further.
• law enforcement agencies in Scott law enforcement agencies in Scott County,<00:15:51.920> Carver

Keywords: 1183, house

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• These persons are appointed by the House, the Senate, and the Oklahoma Bar Association.
• Our members act tailored by the Senate, and then Angela Ailes Baim by the Oklahoma Bar Association.
• Senator, who is our senator?
• Al passed Senate Bill 251 that permits multidisciplinary grant applications to be made.
• It was the appellate public defender for Tim. But we've got 45 years now.

Keywords: 914, all

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• I recognize the member from Scott, Representative Steer. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• c><00:12:34.160> the<00:12:34.240> member<00:12:34.560> from<00:12:34.760> Scott
• , I recognize the member from Scott, I recognize the member from Scott, Representative<00:12:36.400

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up House File 3404, a public safety bill to increase penalties for impersonating a peace officer. The author explained that the bill raises the base offense from a gross misdemeanor to a felony, creates tougher aggravated offenses for impersonation involving unauthorized access, misleading orders, or a vehicle resembling a squad car, adds a new aggravated offense for impersonation while armed with a firearm, and establishes sentencing consequences when a person commits another serious crime while impersonating an officer. The bill also includes a duty-to-identify requirement for Minnesota peace officers, with an exception for undercover work. Several members spoke in support, tying the bill to the June 14, 2025 events and emphasizing the danger of using police impersonation to gain trust and access. Supporters said the measure is needed to protect the public, restore confidence in law enforcement, and deter pranks or deliberate deception that could lead to serious harm. Testimony from law enforcement groups and 19 suburban cities was cited as backing for the bill, and the author thanked stakeholders and staff for helping shape the final version. After discussion, the author requested a moment of silence before the vote. The House then took a roll call vote and passed the bill 134-0, with its title agreed to.

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• I'm testifying today on behalf of the Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency, or SCALE
• SCALE is made up of eight cities, ten townships, eight school districts, and the county itself within Scott
• The Star Tribune's circulation in Scott County is 64,000 people.
• large number, there's only 3 percent of the residents in Prior Lake, which is a pretty good chunk of Scott

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• The Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review The Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review will
• We'll go to Senator Durazo, and Senator Richardson is on deck. Thank you, Mr.
• Then what I would suggest is we're missing Senator Cabaldon, Senator Ochoa Bogh, and Senator Reyes.
• Then what I would suggest is we're missing Senator Cabaldon, Senator Ochoa Bogh, and Senator Reyes.
• Then what I would suggest is we're missing Senator Cabaldon, Senator Ochoa Bogh, and Senator Reyes.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out Senate Bill 1202, the companion to House Bill 2304
• Members, Senate Bill 1202 amends the Local Government Code to provide for third-party review of home
• The chair offers the committee substitute to Senate Bill 1202 and moves that the committee substitute
• As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out Senate Bill 15. Thank you.
• The chair called Scott Campbell. The chair called Scott Campbell. Thank you for being here today.

Bills: HB447, HB897, HB993, HB2673, HB3671, HB3680, HB3897, HB4506, HB4753, HB4812, HB4894, HB5148, HB5437, HB5650, HB5652, HB5654, HB5656, HB5661, HB5665

Keywords: traffic impact studies, municipal utility district, bonds, road projects, eminent domain, HB 897, Texas land sale, state property, Austin real estate, Travis County, General Land Office, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission, state records facility, archives building, library funding, capital improvements, lease of state land, public land disposition

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• Senator Scott said he was potentially in that group.
• Senator Scott, Scott, Scott, >> Mr.<00:22:27.679> Chairman,<00:22:28.400> and<00:
• Voting I, Senator Frenan, Crumb, Hutching, Steinmets, voting no. Senator Scott signed.
• Senator<01:42:25.520> Scott<01:42:26.000> signed<01:42:26.320> Senator<01:42:26.719
• > Brennan Senator Scott signed Senator Brennan Senator Scott signed Senator Brennan chairman.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Senators will proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
• Senator Jones moves the Senate... Mr. President, I moved as the Senate, here we go.
• Senators Tom Cotton and Rick Scott have requested that Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate surrogacy
• Senators Tom Cotton and Rick Scott have requested that Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate surrogacy
• Have all senators voted? All senators voted.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored a retiring Senate staffer and a wounded veteran, then moved into returning House messages and special order bills. Several measures were taken up and either concurred in or sent back to the House, with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes on noncontroversial bills. Among the bills addressed were SB 118 on recreational vehicle park assessments, SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, and HB 991 on election integrity. SB 118 and SB 572 were amended to reflect House changes and passed 38-0. HB 991 drew extensive debate over voter registration and identification requirements, with opponents arguing it would burden students, seniors, disabled voters, and others, while supporters said it would strengthen election security and streamline verification; it passed 27-12. The chamber also approved bills on historic cemeteries, chickee regulation, habitual traffic offender designation, military affairs, and a Department of Health package. The Department of Health bill (SB 902/HB 733) was the subject of detailed amendment work, including changes to medical marijuana rules, NICU educational materials, Early Steps, dental loan repayment, and pediatric trauma center designation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the amendment and then passed the bill 37-0. Other measures included a funeral services bill, which the Senate refused to concur in because the House strike-all would redefine cremation to include composting, and a veterans-related bill that was temporarily postponed. The Senate also recessed briefly, then returned to continue the calendar and additional recognitions.

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• Senator Barnett. Senator Barrett. Senator Berry. Senator Blackmon. Senator Blackwell.
• Senator Blount. Senator Boyd. Senator Brumfield. Senator Bryan. Senator Butler. Senator Carter.
• Senator Chassaniol. Senator Chisholm. Senator DeBar. Senator DeLano. Senator DuPree.
• Senator Harkness. Senator Hickman. Senator Hill. Senator Hopson. Senator Jackson. Senator Johnson.
• Senator Michel. Senator Mumford. Senator Norwood. Senator Parks. Senator Polk. Senator Rhodes.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 24 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then dispensed with the reading of the journal and committee report titles. The main business was a lengthy exchange over Senate Bill 2632, the local governments disaster recovery emergency loan program bill. The governor’s veto message argued that the enrolled bill had been materially altered after conference adoption, specifically over the interest-rate language, and called for an investigation. Senate leaders responded that the veto message was inaccurate, saying the word “monthly” had been removed earlier by unanimous consent to avoid an unintended 12% rate and that the bill was intended to provide disaster relief financing for local governments affected by Winter Storm Erin. Senators McCaughn and others defended the process, criticized the governor’s accusations as false and offensive, and emphasized that the legislation was meant to help struggling cities and counties with no interest until FEMA reimbursement, followed by a 1% rate. After the veto discussion, Senator McCaughn moved to refer the bill back to the committee from which it began, and the motion carried. The Senate then moved through routine business, including introductions and recognition of guests. Visitors included the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Peanut Committee, the Mississippi School for the Deaf and Blind, the doctor of the day, and an NCSL representative, along with a National Ag Day milking champions presentation and a large group of junior pages. The chamber also honored the Starkville Oktibbeha County School District’s varsity boys and girls basketball teams. Senate Resolutions 64 and 65 were called up to commend the Starkville High School girls and boys teams for winning the 2026 Class 7A state championships, and both coaches addressed the Senate briefly to thank members for the recognition.

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• Senator<00:49:49.560> Johnson Senator Dziedzic and Senator Johnson Senator Dziedzic and Senator
• Senator Dibble. Senator Dibble.
• > and<00:51:34.520> Senator respect uh, Senator Dziedzic and Senator respect uh, Senator
• Scott Sherman: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Senate File 4122 and to provide our strong
• Senator Dibble: Senator Dibble's Senate File 4971.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Speaker, move you, sir, that Senate Bill 98, Senate Bill 129, Senate Concurrent Resolution 66, and Senate
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 66, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 66, and Senate<00:08:58.880> Joint
• Senator Nunn.
• Senator West. energy facilities. Senator West.
• Senate Bill 70, Senate Bill 129, Senate Concurrent Resolution 66, and Senate Joint Resolution 74.

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• Our chaplain today is Senator Ben Hansen. Please rise. Senator Ben Hansen. Please rise.
• Senator Kempur.
• The next bill is LB 1087, introduced by Senator Arch and Senator Cavanaugh.
• LB 1087 is introduced by Senator Arch and Senator Cavanaugh.
• Senator Jacobson, you're recognized for a senator tribute. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: LB764, LB815A, LB839, LB888, LB955, LB972A, LB1029, LB1087, LB1091, LB1126A, LB1181A, LB1237A, LB1261A, LB304A, LB762, LB889, LB929, LB966, LB1022, LB1187, LR508

Keywords: law enforcement, correctional services, Department of Correctional Services, corrections officers, state prison employees, peace officer, certification, police standards, training academy, Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council, criminal justice, correctional staff, conditional officer, law enforcement authority, public safety, LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill

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• That will also be followed by Senate File 1325 from Senator Cek, and Senate File 775 from Senator Putnam
• , and Senate File 1335 from Senator Pappas, Senate File 1145 from Senator Muhammad, and Senate Files
• Senate File 1325 from Senator Cek, and Senate File 775 from Senator Putnam, and Senate File 1335 from
• Senator Champion, Senator Pha, Senator Housley, and Senator Gustafson.
• Senator Senator dram Senator Gerson Senator Senator dram Senator Gerson Senator Nelson<01:53:45.840

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We represent the collective interests of cities in the Scott County Metropolitan region.
• It's good to have you here as a representative of Scott County, a little bit of my district.
• Dave Beer, Chair of the Scott County Board. Thank you, Chair and committee members.
• Dave Beer, Chair of the Scott County Board.
• Scott County um we have a few thoughts Scott County um we have a few thoughts and<00:43:20.359> concerns

Bills: HF5

Keywords: tax modification, transportation funding, electric vehicle tax, Social Security subtraction, retail delivery fee, motor vehicle registration, state budget, transportation policy, 1183, house

Summary: The Transportation Committee resumed consideration of House File 5, which would reduce transportation-related revenues while also providing tax relief, including a subtraction for Social Security income, elimination of the delivery fee, and a cap on automatic gas tax indexing. The committee adopted the A1 author’s amendment, which added the phrase “using existing resources,” and then proceeded to public testimony. Representative Joy described the bill as making Minnesota more affordable, while several members and testifiers raised concerns about the impact on transportation funding and road maintenance. MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Doppenberg testified that reductions in planned transportation investments would worsen pavement, bridge, and roadway conditions, reduce construction projects and jobs, and add to an already large funding gap. Committee discussion focused on the estimated revenue losses from the bill, including about $45 million in fiscal year 2026 and $55 million annually from repealing the delivery fee, plus additional losses from capping gas tax indexing, for a combined transportation revenue reduction of about $131 million in the 2026-27 biennium. Members also asked about bridge aesthetics, paint, transit impacts, and whether other mandates and cost increases should be considered alongside revenue reductions. Supporters of the delivery fee repeal, including the Minnesota Grocers Association and Minnesota Retailers Association, argued the fee is costly to administer, confusing to consumers, and disproportionately burdens small businesses and lower-income or disabled consumers who rely on delivery. The Minnesota Association of Townships and the Minnesota Transportation Alliance emphasized that rural and local governments face major road and bridge funding needs and warned that reducing revenue would shift costs to property taxpayers or leave projects unfunded. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee continued with testimony and member questions.

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• So, the confirmation by the Senate.
• Scott Derekson. Good to see you, sir. >> Aloha, Kako.
• Scott Derekson. Good to see you, sir. Scott Derekson. Good to see you, sir.
• Yes, I am Scott Derek. >> Aloha, Kako. Yes, I am Scott Derek.
• 15:41.679> speaker president of the senate and the speaker president of the senate and the speaker

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2592, which would clarify the powers of the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority regarding land use on Mauna Akea and related property transfers. The Department of Land and Natural Resources supported the rural property transfer but objected to language transferring conservation district use permits, saying CDUPs normally run with the land rather than being assigned to specific telescopes or observatories. The University of Hawaiʻi and the observatories generally supported the bill but urged clearer language, especially on the transfer of real property assets, related obligations and liabilities, and the inclusion of milestones for the transition. Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the bill’s overall intent but warned that some language could be overbroad and might improperly waive future beneficiary claims. Several testifiers opposed the measure, arguing it ignored DHHL lands and beneficiary rights, while others supported it as a way to clarify the authority’s role. Members questioned DLNR about the practical effects of transferring CDUP responsibility, and the committee emphasized that the bill was narrowly focused on specific land. The committee then took up House Bill 2593, which would authorize the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to 10 years. The authority explained that the bill does not itself extend any lease, but instead gives the authority discretion to initiate a transparent public process if extensions are needed. The University of Hawaiʻi supported the concept but said the timing of any extension matters and noted possible legal requirements under state law. The observatories also supported the bill, describing it as a flexible tool during a broader transition process and noting that the authority has held many public planning workshops. Opponents, including Native Hawaiian and community testifiers, argued that the conservation lands should receive the highest protection, that the community had not consented, and that the observatories have had decades to plan ahead. One testifier urged the bill be deferred or killed for lack of clarity. In response to questions, the committee clarified that the bill only authorizes a process and does not itself extend leases, and that any extension would require public participation. The final measure discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 2047, relating to the AHAPU advisory committee. The discussion focused on the committee’s administrative relationship to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and whether DLNR should oversee basic legal compliance issues such as Sunshine Law and legislative reporting. DLNR explained that the committee is administratively attached to the department, which provides support on human resources, procurement, and legal questions, but that the committee itself generally handles its own operations. The department said it would route compliance questions to its attorneys and implement their advice. The hearing then moved on to House Bill 2231, which would transfer appointment authority for island burial council members from the governor and Senate to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of trustees. OHA said it generally supported the change for geographic moku representatives, since it already nominates candidates for those seats, but expressed concern about taking on appointment authority for the large landowner seats because that role is less directly tied to its statutory duties.

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• Senator Berg, Senator Boswell, Senator Carpenter, Senator Carol, Senator Chambers Armstrong, Senator
• , Senator Storm here, Senator Thomas here, Senator Tishner, Senator Webb, Senator Senator West, Senator
• , Senator McDaniel, Senator Meredith, Senator Mills, Senator Neil, Senator Neimus, Senator Nun, Senator
• , Senator Wheeler, Senator Williams, Senator Wilson, Senator Wise. >> Senator Given, Senator Haron, Senator
• Senator from Scott. Senator from Scott. >> Thank you, Mr. President.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and pledge, then completed the roll call and declared a quorum of 34 members. The chamber excused absent senators and approved the journal from Friday, January 9, 2026, without objection. No bills or resolutions were introduced at the first opportunity, and there were no orders of the day before the body recessed for a Rules Committee and Committee on Committees meeting. After reconvening, the Committee on Committees reported referrals: Senate Bill 38 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 9 to Health Services; Senate Bills 29 and 49 to Natural Resources and Energy; Senate Bills 10, 27, 40, and 51 to State and Local Government; Senate Bills 28 and 30 to Transportation; and Senate Resolutions 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 32 to the Senate floor. During announcements, one senator spoke at length in support of laws restricting transgender girls and women from competing in women’s sports, urging courts to uphold those laws in pending cases. Other members announced committee schedule changes and made several co-sponsorship requests, all accepted without objection. The clerk then reported new bills and resolutions, including measures on evictions during extreme weather, student journalist freedom, network authority, motor vehicle operation, the Kentucky Horse Park, the Autism Spectrum Disorder Trust Fund, pension oversight, financial training for local boards of education, health care workforce recruitment and retention, and tallow-based cosmetic products, along with two resolutions honoring Robert E. Bob Pernell, Sr. and former Governor Martha Lane Collins. The Senate then adjourned until 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

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• and the Senate said goodbye to that. and the Senate said goodbye to that.
• Senate has concurrence of the House. Senate has concurrence of the House.
• The<00:44:05.359> Senate, The Senate, The Senate, thank<00:44:07.359> you.
• with the Senate. with the Senate.
• Question is on the motion to exceed to the Senate request on Senate Bill 210.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• >> Senator Senator Koop. >> Senator Senator Koop.
• Senator<00:55:13.280> Karan. Senator Karan. Senator Karan.
• >> Senator<01:09:07.440> Koop, >> Senator Koop, >> Senator Koop, >> Senator
• Any other final comments, Senator<02:00:28.320> Key? Senator Key? Senator Key?
• Senator<02:04:14.639> Balden. Senator Balden. Senator Balden.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I see Senator Hoffner, Senator Hansen, and clearly I am here too as your chair, Senator Cruz.
• I see Senator Hoffner, Senator Hansen, and clearly I am here too as your chair, Senator Cruz.
• Thank you, Senator Hanson. Senator Party, I apologize.
• We have Senator Lachman with Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 342. Thank you, Mr.
• Thank you, Senator Hoffner. If no more questions at this point, I'll call up Scott Kiddner.

Bills: HB89, HB328, HB344, HB365, HB283, HB89, HB328, HB344, HB365, HB283

Keywords: home improvement, consumer protection, consumer fraud, dispute resolution, mediation, contractor registration, home repair, renovation, homeowner, building contractor, construction fraud, treble damages, attorney fees, Department of Justice, Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Labor, good faith, unfair trade practices, Delaware, regulations

Summary: The Senate Elections and Government Affairs Committee met in hybrid format, approved the June 10 draft minutes, and then heard a long agenda of bills. HB 89 (home improvement fraud dispute resolution) was presented as a consumer protection measure developed with DOJ to address contractor fraud, especially against vulnerable homeowners; members voiced support and asked to be added as sponsors. HB 283 updated realty transfer tax exemptions to use gender-neutral “spouses” language and add a direct grandparent-to-grandchild transfer exemption; it drew supportive public comment. HS1 for HB 390 would let DelDOT choose electronic-only bidding for projects, remove newspaper bid-opening notices, and clarify bidding records, with no opposition raised. HB 328/H.A. 2 modernizes the Register of Regulations statute, keeps newspaper distribution requirements, and delays some effective dates to 2027; it was described as a technical update. HB 365 would create the Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, prompting supportive testimony from Indigenous community members and some discussion about representation and internal tribal اختلافs, but no formal opposition. HB 423 would automatically enroll new state employees in the 457B deferred compensation plan unless they opt out, with exclusions for collective bargaining units and implementation tied to payroll readiness; it was presented as a retirement-savings measure. SS1 for SB 342 would modernize the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission to support a broader film/media incentive package, with support from the Delaware Arts Alliance and a request to help attract productions to Delaware. The committee also heard SB 331, a cleanup bill on garagekeeper liens for manufactured housing and related assets. The sponsor and an attorney explained it as clarifying who can recover funds and attorney’s fees in lien sales, but the Chief Magistrate and the manufactured housing association said the issue should be addressed more carefully and possibly in another section of code; they were open to further work. HB 436 would update the Smyrna charter, including school impact fees, election challenge procedures, vacancy rules, domicile standards, Board of Elections terms, and meeting schedules. HS1 for HB 376 made technical and organizational changes to the Millville charter, including a tiebreaker for municipal elections and a property tax cap, with the town solicitor saying there was little substantive change. HB 460 would require New Castle County municipalities to submit permit data monthly rather than on a much slower schedule, limited to closed permits with certificates of occupancy, to improve property assessment data; it was presented as part of broader reassessment/data-quality efforts. Public comment was heard on several items, especially HB 365 and SS1 for SB 342. Indigenous speakers supported the commission as a way to preserve heritage, improve representation, and create a formal seat at the table. The Delaware Arts Alliance supported the film commission modernization bill as part of a broader creative-economy plan. No recorded votes were taken on the individual bills in the transcript, and the meeting ended with a unanimous motion to adjourn.