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• Clerk, ring the bell. Have all members registered. Have all members registered.
• The clerk will ring the bell. So Garin voting aye. Show the Speaker voting aye.
• Clerk, ring the bell. Seguin voting aye. Being 85 ayes and 6 nays, the motion prevails.

Summary: The House convened amid a quorum failure and a forceful statement from the Speaker criticizing absent members for leaving the state and delaying action on urgent issues such as disaster recovery, flood-related deaths, and human trafficking. The Speaker said the House would use all available rules to compel attendance, including a call of the House and civil arrest warrants if necessary. The chamber then opened with prayer and the pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags. Representative Garin moved to place a call on the House until consideration of HB 4 on third reading was completed. The motion was adopted by record vote, 86 ayes and 6 nays, and the doors were locked. Garin then moved that the Sergeant at Arms or appointed officers send for all absent members not excused, with warrants of arrest if necessary, continuing beyond adjournment until further order of the House. That motion also prevailed by record vote, 85 ayes and 6 nays. While under the call, members needed written permission to leave the chamber. The Speaker granted permission for members registered present to leave and return the next day. The House then adjourned without objection until 1 p.m. Tuesday.

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• Bell rings. Have all members registered? A quorum is present.
• And Silsby sponsored by the Honorable Janice Holt of Hardin County.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So, Representative Ordaz and then Chairman Bell. OK, and thank you for being here today.
• I am the Chief Medical Examiner in Fort Bend County.
• Bell? Aye. Bhojani? Aye. Harris-Davila? Aye. Longoria? Aye. Lujan? Aye. Luther? Aye. Neza? Aye.

Bills: SB315, SB584, SB1228, SB1484, SB1860, SB1802

Keywords: DNA privacy, genetic privacy, genetic testing, genetic material, DNA ownership, property right in DNA, genetic consent, biological sample, genomics, genetic data, HIPAA, health information privacy, health care provider, research ethics, human subjects research, law enforcement DNA, forensic DNA, paternity testing, medical examiner, genetic discrimination

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• Senator Beasley, Senator Bell, Senator Carley here, Senator Chestine, Senator Cavan.
• Senator Bell. Aye. Senator Connley. Aye. Senator Chestine. Aye. Senator Gavan. Aye.
• We got a motion from Senator Bell for favorable report. Second. I think they're messing with you.

Bills: HB506, HB480, HB105, HB403, HB513, SB341

Keywords: emergency vehicles, off-road vehicles, public safety, liability, regulations, foreign nationals, voter identification, driver licenses, immigration documentation, Alabama election law, law enforcement, retirement benefits, Alabama Peace Officers, agency-issued badge, agency-issued pistol, criminal enterprise, database, data privacy, criminal justice, background check

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• conduct a review of its public-private partnership contracting practices, comparing and contrasting the Belle
• conduct a review of its public-private partnership contracting practices, comparing and contrasting the Belle
• request asking, requesting and urging the Department of Transportation and Development to study the Belle
• conduct a review of its public-private partnership contracting practices, comparing and contrasting the Belle
• request asking, requesting and urging the Department of Transportation and Development to study the Belle

Bills: SCR12, HB1259, HB221, HB509, HCR117, HCR58, SCR29, SCR33, SB295, SB312, SB326, SB348, SB485, SCR9, SCR58, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR32, HCR5, HCR95, HB75, HB198, HB244, HB302, HB325, HB623, HB719, HB749, HB755, HB761, HB797, HB823, HB1028, HB1049, HB1194, HB1199, HB1201, HB1222, HB17, HB27, HB36, HB41, HB73, HB140, HB166, HB181, HB211, HB223, HB226, HB271, HB308, HB337, HB399, HB410, HB487, HB690, HB712, HB730, HB750, HB759, HB762, HB775, HB906, HB966, HB968, HB1006, HB1009, HB1018, HB1036, HB1062, HB1081, HB1086, HB1098, HB1107, HB1112, HB1203, HB1215, HB1220, HB1242, HB1252, HB1256, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB283, SB300, SB341, SB382, SB387, SB389, SB401, SB408, SB449, SB469, HB74, HB119, HB134, HB368, HB414, HB552, HB732, HB776, HB848, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1117, HB1236, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB149, SB441, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB784

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB1259, mask penalty, masked felony, face covering, conceal identity, evade identification, sentencing enhancement, enhanced penalty, felony sentencing, crime deterrence, public safety, Louisiana criminal law, R.S. 14:313.2, R.S. 14:313, R.S. 14:329.7

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• San Diego Regional Center serves two counties, San Diego and Imperial Counties, which have distinctly
• The San Diego Regional Center serves two counties: San Diego and Imperial Counties, which are distinctly
• We support about 4,500 individuals in Imperial County.
• Is it 70% of the bell curve? Not to pick on bell curves. One measure.
• Regional centers, emergency response, and counties worked well.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Attendance will be taken by roll call; do not register until you hear the bell.
• Do not vote until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to vote. Representative Blattman.
• HB 2270, county sale authority. HB 2269, TPT exemption. Ways and Means.
• HB 2270, county sale authority. Public Safety and Law Enforcement.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Chair Garrison: Representative Bell, you're recognized for a question.
• Representative Bell: Thank you, Chair. Being a lawyer, I have several questions, if that's okay.
• Representative Bell: Is that considered scheduled?

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• I, a walkthrough guardianship seems like that's probably a lot more likely in Oklahoma County than it
• might be in some of the rural counties where there may only be one judge who's got a general docket
• The speaker can give you a show bell at any point.
• sets those salaries, which is generally where court reporters are housed in all of the other city county
• Ringing bell.

Bills: HB4104, HB3722, HB3787, HB3700, HB3701, HB3310, HB3404, HB2964, HB2398, HB3024, HB3499, HB3278, HB3279, HB3645, HB3649, HB2293, HB3260, HB3176, HB3177, HB3114, HB3172, HB3322, HB3323, HB4248, HB3720, HB2210, HB1322, HB1937, HB3301, HB4107

Keywords: Oklahoma criminal law, felony classification, Class B5, Class D1, sentencing enhancement, repeat offender, domestic violence, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, clandestine recording, hidden camera, privacy offense, sex offender registry, Sex Offenders Registration Act, protective order violation, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, public safety

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• Brad Keating for the record, representing the Clark County School District, here to present on Senate
• Brad Keating, for the record, representing the Clark County School District.
• Nathaniel Watt, Clark County School District. We want to thank Dr.
• Nathaniel Watt, Clark County School District. We want to thank Dr.
• I was like, we just heard the bell, so hopefully you remember what it's about.

Keywords: 909, all

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• Bell rings the A quorum is present the house and gallery will please rise for the invocation which will
• Graf of Exeter County. Let us pray.
• The chair recognized the Honorable Jeff Berry of Brazoria County to lead us in the pledges of allegiance
• County Court of Law, and then later would it be the first African-American election elected statewide

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It would issue 20 additional beds for the facility in Madison County.
• It allows crossover status for a particular hospital in Harrison County to participate in the Medicaid
• It would issue 20 additional beds for the facility in Madison County.
• to participate in the Harrison County to participate in the Medicaid<00:06:26.880> program.
• I think Miss Bell has done an excellent job in identifying where those areas are.

Keywords: Public Health - Room 216, 27 January, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 3, a Medicaid and certificate-of-need measure described as a revised version of a bill vetoed by the governor the previous year. The bill would remove a prohibition on a psychiatric residential treatment facility in one county from Medicaid participation, add 20 beds for a Madison County facility, allow crossover status for a Harrison County hospital, require MC to obtain a certificate of need for facilities outside the original Jackson campus area, increase capital expenditure limits, and remove the provision the governor had objected to. Members discussed whether the bill was really a study item or a substantive new requirement, especially a provision tied to acute adult psychiatric units treating uninsured patients or paying a fee. The chair explained the policy concern as preventing “cherry-picking” of insured patients and shifting more uncompensated care to public facilities. The committee voted that the title was sufficient and the ayes appeared to have it, then voted to rise and report. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2453, a clarifying bill on window tinting/glazing exemptions. The sponsor explained that current law requires a physician’s affidavit for an exception, and the bill would clarify that licensed optometrists, along with physicians, may sign the affidavit for people whose eyes are sensitive to light. After brief questions, the committee again voted that the title was sufficient and the ayes appeared to have it. The chair said the two bills were being moved quickly to the docket room for processing and that the committee would reconvene immediately afterward. The final portion of the meeting was a hearing on Senate Bill 2566 involving the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The chair explained that the hearing was prompted by complaints from last session about inspectors being overly aggressive, fines for technical violations, and delays or problems with licensing. Board representatives said the newly appointed board had met for the first time, elected officers, and intended to focus on workforce development, easing burdens on the industry, and protecting public health and safety. They said the board had already restored prior passing scores for exams, adjusted work-permit timing to help students, reviewed contracts and staffing, and planned further meetings. Members and the chair discussed possible legislative changes, including mobile barber establishments, reducing fines, and extending license terms from two years to three years, with the chair asking the board to work with Senator Johnson on amendments before the deadline.

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• You’re projected to lose two or three in the next county procedure census."
• Secretary will ring the bell." "Senator Gianaris."
• , Queens County, and Nassau County, they potentially might have a Haitian Creole-speaking population
• , QUEENS COUNTY, ALONG COUNTY, NASSAU COUNTY, THEY POTENTIALLY MIGHT HAVE A HAITIAN CREOLE SPEAKING POPULATION
• Secretary will ring the bell. Senator Gianaris. >> Mr.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and adopted a resolution calendar with several exceptions before taking up a series of ceremonial resolutions and bills. Members welcomed student visitors from the YWCA of White Plains’ Voices Unfiltered Policy Program, then adopted resolutions honoring Senegalese independence and the Senegalese community, MWBE Advocacy Day, John Coltrane’s 100th birthday, the Sing Sing Prison Museum, I Love My Park Day, Animal Advocacy Day, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month, and Denim Day. Speakers emphasized cultural recognition, public service, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, rare disease awareness, and support for survivors of sexual violence; each resolution was adopted. The chamber then moved through the regular calendar, passing a number of bills on broad roll-call votes. Among the measures approved were bills amending the Penal Law, Executive Law, Public Housing Law, Retirement and Social Security Law, Social Services Law, Environmental Conservation Law, General Municipal Law, Railroad Law, Election Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills passed unanimously or nearly so, while a few drew notable opposition, including a public health measure that passed 39-19 and the labor-related bill on ghost job postings that passed 39-19 after extended debate. The most detailed floor debate centered on the Labor Law bill addressing “ghost jobs,” requiring employers with 100 or more employees to disclose whether postings are for current vacancies, expected future openings, or general resume collection, with Department of Labor enforcement and civil penalties. Supporters argued it would protect job seekers from deceptive postings; opponents said it was unnecessary, burdensome, and could invite litigation or penalties disproportionate to the problem. The Senate also debated and passed a bill expanding election-language assistance under the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to Haitian Creole and Middle Eastern and North African communities, with supporters citing growing language-access needs and opponents raising concerns about scope and local costs. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.

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• We have 40 total public transit systems serving all 80 counties.
• We have 40 total public transit systems serving all 80 counties.
• We have 40 total public transit systems serving all 80 counties.
• On page 43, line 13, section 48 prohibits MnDOT from ordering or allowing railroad crossing bells to
• move over to page 43, line 13, section 48 prohibits MnDOT from ordering or allowing railroad crossing bells

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• County.
• > the about one half of Carver County and the about one half of Carver County and the Eastern<
• <00:08:05.319> my Eastern uh part of McLoud County my Eastern uh part of McLoud County my
• My name is Amanda Bell.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee held an introductory meeting that began with housekeeping, a correction to the committee rules (the room number should be G3, not G35), and member and staff introductions. Members described their districts, agricultural ties, and priorities for the session, including consumer food costs, urban agriculture, farm economics, livestock disease preparedness, and support for Minnesota’s agricultural sectors. No votes were taken during the introductory portion. The committee then turned to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Deputy Commissioner Andrea Veble of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture said the Walz administration strongly supports SAF because of its potential for agriculture, forestry, and clean energy, and reviewed Minnesota’s 2023 SAF tax credit and related sales tax exemption. She said the state has feedstocks and should continue investing so Minnesota can attract SAF production and support rural jobs. Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines testified that aviation is difficult to decarbonize and that SAF is the airline industry’s main path to net zero by 2050; he cited current use of SAF, the need to scale production, and Minnesota’s role in supplying feedstocks and hosting future production. Peter Frost of Greater MSP described the Minnesota SAF Hub as a public-private partnership aimed at building the full SAF value chain in Minnesota. He emphasized that Greater MSP is coordinating investors and partners to grow the regional economy and said the SAF effort is intended to create jobs and economic development. Committee members did not ask questions during the portion captured, and no formal action or vote was recorded on the SAF presentations in this transcript excerpt.

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• That’s KRS: CERS, county, city, and, I’m sorry, the county, the state, and the state.
• that's<00:03:23.879> K<00:03:24.159> RS<00:03:24.760> cerss<00:03:25.760> County
• John Hudson, District 36, Jefferson County.
• House Bill 45 very Jefferson County House Bill 45 very simply<00:08:53.200> bans<00:08:53.760
• 211 um cigar today talk about house Bell 211 um cigar bars<00:16:26.480> are<00:16:26.680>

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:05 Attendance Roll Call: 00:17 HB 30 (Rep. Blanton): 01:12 HB 27 (Rep. Osborne: 05:22 HB 45 (Rep. Hodgson): 08:29 HB 211 (Rep. C. Lewis): 15:54 HB 441 (Rep. Tipton): 36:38 Adjournment: 41:20, 958, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first took up House Bill 30, which addresses pension spiking and retired state troopers returning to work. The sponsor and Kentucky Public Pensions Authority staff said the bill would codify court language clarifying that across-the-board raises from the General Assembly do not count as pension spiking, and the committee substitute would also give retired troopers rehired on a year-to-year basis the same vacation, sick leave, and bereavement benefits as new troopers. The committee adopted the substitute and a title amendment, and HB 30 passed 9-0. The committee then considered House Bill 27, which removes an arbitrary 2023 date from the Planned Communities Act that had created confusion over political signage rules in HOA and planned community phases. The sponsor said the change would preserve HOA authority to regulate sign size, duration, and placement while eliminating inconsistent treatment of neighboring properties. The bill passed 10-0. House Bill 45 followed, proposing to ban foreign funding in Kentucky elections and ballot measures and to require disclosure for express advocacy ads related to ballot measures. Supporters said the bill would put ballot measures on the same footing as candidate and PAC restrictions and prevent foreign nationals from influencing Kentucky elections; one senator raised concerns that the language could unintentionally chill participation by noncitizens, especially in one-on-one discussions, and the sponsor said he would work on that issue. The committee adopted the bill as amended, and it passed 8-1. The final major item was House Bill 211, which would create a narrow exemption allowing cigar bars under defined conditions, including a revenue threshold, age restrictions, ventilation requirements, and local permitting options. The sponsor said the bill would not roll back general smoke-free laws but would allow tightly regulated cigar bars and grandfather existing ones from some requirements. Public health witnesses, including a nurse, a physician, and a thoracic surgeon, opposed the bill, warning it would weaken strong smoke-free protections, harm workers and patrons, and reverse progress against tobacco-related disease. The transcript provided did not include a final vote on HB 211.

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• Do not register until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to register.
• Do not vote until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to vote. Thank you. One minute.
• Do not vote until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to vote.
• Do not vote until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to vote. Have you all voted?
• Do not vote until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to vote. Representative Cruz. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Clerk, ring the bell. Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Have all members registered?
• The chair recognizes the Honorable Stan Kitzman of Waller County to lead us in the prayer.

Bills: HB4, HB 4

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all

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• The chair now recognizes the honorable Angela Orr from Hill County to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance
• Perez, excuse Representative Bell of Coffee because of important business in the district.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• Representative Clemens said the city or county must adopt either an ordinance or a written policy after
• Representative Clemens said that the city or county must enact an ordinance or have a written policy
• Representative Clemens said the city or county must enact an ordinance or adopt a written policy after
• of the day to the last bell of the day.
• This creates stress and disruption for county partners who share those county offices.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The North Dakota House convened with prayer, roll call, and recognition of guests and student visitors, then moved through a long calendar of resolutions and bills. Early in the session, members honored Mandan High School’s e-sports team for state championships and recognized House Minority Leader Zachary Ista’s birthday. The House then passed HCR 3037 unanimously, urging mandatory reporting requirements for public officials, after committee support and remarks emphasizing accountability in public office. The chamber then considered numerous Senate amendments and final-passage votes on bills covering ambulance service grants (HB 1597), Public Service Commission records and open meetings (HB 1110 and HB 1063), squatter/trespass law (HB 1305), nonconforming structures in local governments (HB 1500), academic tenure policy (HB 1437), retirement eligibility for correctional officers and state radio dispatchers (HB 1274 and HB 1419), a Medicaid dental study (HB 1567), above-ground fuel storage tank regulation (HB 1058), gaming site authorization procedures (HB 1615), an oil extraction tax incentive outside the Bakken and Three Forks formations (HB 1483), and simple assault protections for hospital workers (HB 1341). Most of these measures passed, though HB 1231, which would have created a study on early discontinuation of sex offender registration, failed on final passage. A major point of debate was Senate Bill 2354, which would restrict student use of personal electronic devices during the school day in public and nonpublic schools, with exceptions for medical and special education needs and annual reporting on impacts. Supporters argued it would improve focus, behavior, and mental health, while opponents raised concerns about private-school regulation, logistics, liability, and duplication with a similar bill. The House passed SB 2354, and also passed SB 2112, which temporarily authorizes the Life Skills and Transition Center to serve certain non-eligible youth in crisis, despite objections that the facility should remain focused on developmental disabilities and concerns about repeating past institutional problems. The House also debated and rejected HB 1300 on legislative term limits after extensive discussion about whether the Senate’s date change altered the effect of the voter-approved measure. The session ended with announcements, committee notices, and adjournment until April 8, 2025.