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• Chief Clerk, please check the record to confirm that Representative Martin was on the prevailing side
• Speaker, Representative Martin voted nay, and she was on the prevailing side. The motion.
• Representative Morton voted nay, and she was on the prevailing side. The motion is in order.
• I was on the prevailing side, I believe, because it was a verification vote. Thank you, Mr.
• And I was in the prevailing side, I believe, because it was a verification vote. Thank you, Mr.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The chamber received notice that the governor had signed several bills, and the Speaker appointed conference committees after the Senate failed to concur with House amendments on Senate Bills 2180 and 2330. The House also approved several sixth-order amendments without objection before moving into reconsideration and final action on House Bill 1300, which concerns legislative term limits. After procedural motions to reconsider and undo concurrence, the House voted to do not concur on HB 1300, sending it back to the chair’s lap for further negotiation. A major portion of the meeting focused on Senate Bill 2232, which changes mandatory reporting rules for prenatal exposure to controlled substances and alcohol. Supporters said the bill is intended to keep pregnant women in prenatal care by removing an automatic CPS report if a woman tests positive but enters and stays on a treatment plan; opponents argued it weakens protections for unborn children and creates vague standards for mandated reporters. The House passed the bill 57-36. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 2280 unanimously, establishing timelines and standards for prior authorization in health insurance, and passed Senate Bill 2186, which creates a civil remedy for interference with court-ordered parenting time, a child custody review task force, and related reporting requirements. The House then took up Senate Bill 2239, an apprenticeship grant program with a $1.1 million appropriation, but rejected it 14-79 after the committee said the program lacked a clear administrative home. Senate Bill 2241, creating a framework for public charter schools, generated extensive debate over school choice, local control, funding, staffing, and rural impacts; supporters emphasized flexibility and community-driven options, while opponents warned about diversion of funds and weak guardrails. The bill passed 64-29. The House also passed Senate Bill 2024, the Department of Environmental Quality budget, after discussion about federal funding uncertainty; Senate Bill 2374, updating property insurance laws and market rules; Senate Bill 2216, creating a waterfowl habitat restoration stamp; Senate Bill 2245, allowing certain duck and goose hunting from anchored floating craft; and Senate Bill 233, establishing a distressed ambulance services process, which drew questions about how affected districts and neighboring services would be involved.

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• The motion prevails. The chair lays out as pending business House Bill 668 by Chairman Cicero.
• There being ten ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. Chair lays out as pending business House Bill 674 by Chair. Spiller.
• There being 10 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 10 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails. Chair lays out its pending business.

Bills: HB33, HB298, HB 1024, HB 1234, HB 1261, HB1696, HB298

Keywords: electronic monitoring, parole supervision, law enforcement, warrant execution, public safety, handgun license, judgment evaluation, medical advisory board, application denial, gun law procedures, abandoned property, unclaimed property, disposition, handgun, driver's license, commercial driver's license, weapon carry, gun rights, Texas legislature, legislative attendance

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• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails and we are on your way.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion<01:41:07.240><c> prevails.
• And with that, we're motion prevails.

Bills: HF3766, HF3972, HF3437, HF4118

Keywords: travel insurance, regulation, insurance licensing, consumer protection, travel assistance, short-term rental, vacation rental, home sharing, rental marketplace, online platform, property damage guarantee, damage waiver, reimbursement insurance, insurance regulation, commerce department, platform user, Airbnb, Vrbo, host protection, rental home marketplace

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• They paying our teachers a fair wage.
• </c><02:08:49.599><c> index</c> best of the current hadonic wage index best of the current hadonic wage
• And the issue with hyonic wage index.
• So those three districts wage index.
• </c><03:27:08.319><c> index</c> recommended the hedonic wage index recommended the hedonic wage index

Keywords: 916, all

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• Teachers also deserve a livable wage and benefits.
• Teachers also deserve a livable wage and benefits.
• Teachers also deserve a livable wage and benefits.
• Teachers also deserve a livable wage and benefits.
• That'll just get increased minimum wage.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Employ in a high-wage job.
• If you're looking for students earned an associate degree, we're looking to see the state median wage
• </c><00:35:50.240><c> If</c> wage for a high school graduate. If wage for a high school graduate.
• has been exceeded the state medium wage has been exceeded by<00:35:56.079><c> this</c><00:35:56.320>
• ,</c> 50% higher than the state medium wage, 50% higher than the state medium wage, that's<00:36:10.720

Bills: HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242, HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242

Keywords: social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem

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• As you know, that's an average compared to a starting wage.
• </c> This is supposed to be a comparable wage This is supposed to be a comparable wage index. index.
• c> are</c><01:48:26.480><c> in</c><01:48:26.639><c> the</c> wages, comparable wages, um, are in the wages
• </c> wage index for every single county. wage index for every single county.
• Do you excluding the county wage index.

Keywords: 916, all

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• We substantially prevailed in our data practices complaint.
• We substantially prevailed in our data practices complaint.
• We substantially prevailed the location.
• Despite prevailing public participation.
• </c><00:20:18.240><c> in</c> you know even though we prevailed in you know even though we prevailed in

Keywords: 1183, house

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• 25%, undermining labor law enforcement, delaying inspections, and leaving workers waiting years for wage
• At the Labor Commissioner's Office, tens of thousands of wage claims remain backlogged, often taking
• These programs connect workers to stable, living-wage jobs while meeting the needs of state employers
• These programs connect workers to stable living wage jobs while meeting the needs of state employers.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement heard three bills. SB 939 by Senator Laird, sponsored by CalPERS, would end new enrollment in the actuarial equivalent reduction option for service credit purchases starting in 2028 and require any unpaid balance at retirement to be paid within 90 days. The author said the change would reduce unintended consequences for members, employers, and CalPERS administration. There was no opposition, and the bill was approved on a unanimous vote and sent to Appropriations. SB 1038, also by Senator Laird and sponsored by CSEA, would expand CalPERS audit notification procedures so bargaining units receive notice when an employer is audited and receive relevant member information from final audit reports. Supporters said this would help unions protect members from benefit reductions or repayment demands caused by payroll or compensation errors, citing a Kern High School District audit example. Teamsters, the California Labor Federation, and AFSCME testified in support, with no opposition. The committee passed the bill unanimously and sent it to Appropriations. SB 1227 by Senator Drozdoff/Dorazo (as referenced in the transcript) would require the Department of Industrial Relations to work with unions on apprenticeship pathways into enforcement jobs, such as Cal/OSHA and Labor Commissioner classifications, to address staffing shortages and backlogs. The author and supporters from United Steelworkers, SEIU Local 1000, CSEA, the California Labor Federation, and others argued apprenticeship would create a pipeline of trained workers and improve labor law enforcement. The committee accepted amendments, voted the bill out on a unanimous vote, and re-referred it to the Committee on Labor and Employment.

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• Occupational ... 2295 minimum wage. HB 2296, prohibited commerce. HB 2297, financial education.
• Commerce and Education: HB 2309, earned wage access; HB 2310, qualified market ...
• HB 2295, minimum wage. HB 2296, prohibited commerce. HB 2297, financial education.
• Commerce and Education: HB 2309, earned wage access; HB 2310, qualified market ...

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The motion does prevail and the A12 amendment is adopted.
• And what we all fear is the political science is what always prevails.
• And what we all fear is the political science is what always prevails.
• And what we all fear is the political science is what always prevails.
• And what we all fear is the political science is what always prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Motion prevails. Um All those opposed. Motion prevails.
• </c> Motion prevails. All right. Motion prevails. All right.
• The motion does not prevail.<02:03:07.199><c> The</c><02:03:07.639><c> A14</c> prevail.
• Next up, we have the prevail.
• The motion does not prevail.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• heat of Kern County, Delano, Tulare, too often without reliable water, rest, or basic facilities; wages
• were excluded from the basic protections: no overtime, limited rights, little ability to challenge wage
• And also let collective bargaining do what it's meant to do, which is to really talk about the wages
• Nonprofits are the largest employer by wage, or the third, excuse me, the third largest employer by wage
• Nonprofits are the largest employer by wage, or the third, excuse me, the third largest employer by wage

Summary: The committee began with an informational hearing on the second amendment to the Yurok Tribe’s 2006 tribal-state gaming compact. Governor’s office staff and Yurok Tribal Chairman Joseph James explained that the amendment is a narrow, technical one that extends the compact’s expiration to December 31 of this year to preserve the status quo while the parties negotiate a long-term replacement. Members asked about the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ role, and staff explained that because the change is only a deadline extension and not a substantive compact change, it does not require BIA approval. No vote was taken on the informational item. The committee then heard AB 2156, which would designate March 31 as Farm Workers’ Day in California. The authors and supporters said the bill is intended to honor the farm worker movement and shift the holiday away from any one individual in light of recent allegations, while recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of farm workers. Several members spoke in support, including personal reflections on family histories in farm labor and on the need to center victims and farm workers’ dignity. The bill was moved to the floor, with the roll held open for absent members. Next, the committee heard SB 1044, which would raise the small business procurement cap from $250,000 to $350,000 and index it to inflation. The author and supporters from the Hispanic and Asian Pacific chambers of commerce argued the current cap is outdated and limits opportunities for small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises. Some support was qualified, with one coalition noting concerns about access to capital for microbusinesses but still leaning in favor. The bill passed to Appropriations, with the roll held open. The committee also heard SB 1114, which would restrict state agencies from sharing LGBTQ-related data with federal agencies except where legally required. The author and Equality California said the bill is meant to protect sensitive data from misuse and preserve trust in voluntary state data collection. Support came from Planned Parenthood affiliates and Health Access California, with no opposition. The bill passed to the Privacy Committee, with the roll held open. Finally, the committee heard SB 1248 on automated decision systems in state government, SB 1273 on short-form video advertising for winery instructional events, and SB 917 on allowing more small wineries to sell at farmers’ markets. SB 1248 drew the most debate: the author said it would create baseline guardrails for automated systems, require human review for adverse decisions, and help state agencies use automation responsibly, while labor groups opposed it as authorizing use before meaningful stakeholder engagement and collective bargaining input. Several members supported moving it forward but stressed the need for labor participation in future negotiations; it passed to the Privacy Committee with the roll held open. SB 1273 and SB 917 were both presented as modest measures to help the wine industry adapt to current marketing and sales conditions, and both passed to Appropriations with roll calls held open. The hearing then moved on to SB 1240, which would create an Office of Nonprofit Empowerment to help nonprofits navigate state procurement and grant processes; the author described nonprofits’ economic importance and the need for a liaison, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or action on that bill.

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• were excluded from the basic protections: no overtime, limited rights, little ability to challenge wage
• And also let collective bargaining do what it's meant to do, which is to really talk about the wages
• and the benefits and the safety and working conditions... ...which is to really talk about the wages
• Nonprofits are the largest employer by wage, or the third, excuse me, the third largest employer by wage
• Nonprofits are the largest employer by wage, or the third, excuse me, the third largest employer by wage

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• , minimum wages, wage theft, and so on.
• They face interest, wage garnishment, or lifelong financial damage. This isn't hypothetical.
• I was threatened with lawsuits, wage garnishments, and court action.
• And that's particularly because our state still allows wages to be garnished for medical bills.
• You've heard about wage theft and the Washington Law Against Discrimination.

Bills: SB6011

Keywords: court security, bailiffs, threat assessment, judicial safety, law enforcement, 904, all

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• We implemented the new tax bracket structure, which resulted in lower withholding on employee wages.
• We're seeing a lot of pressure on wage withholding.
• The fewer employees that are receiving wages, the less withholding we receive.
• is up; the wage base is growing.
• Can have to do with wages and the types of jobs available.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I am pleased to present AB 1234, which will encourage employers to participate in the state's wage claim
• Wage theft is a significant problem in California. Workers lose an average of $2 billion annually.
• But our wage claim process is broken, and while the laws require that claims be resolved within 135 days
• , the reality is that it's actually taking over two years if workers are lucky. to recover the wages
• On past wage claim judgments that would preclude an employer from getting the fee waiver.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Motion to recommit prevails. Next item, gentlemen. >> Mr.
• Motion to recommit<00:15:41.040><c> prevails.
• </c> recommit prevails. Next item, gentlemen. recommit prevails. Next item, gentlemen.
• Motion to concur prevails. Announcements by the clerk's office.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 9 February, 2026; 4:00 PM, 925, all

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• The motion prevails. Okay, we will sit here and wait for Senator House. That won't change it.
• And so, regardless of what other senators come, the motion doesn't prevail because there was not a majority
• other senators come, the motion of what other senators come, the motion doesn't<00:24:03.039><c> prevail
• 03.600><c> there</c><00:24:03.840><c> was</c><00:24:03.919><c> not</c><00:24:04.080><c> a</c> doesn't prevail
• because there was not a doesn't prevail because there was not a majority<00:24:04.480><c> of</c><00:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Mesa Shat line Wharton there being 6 ays and 3 absent, 0 nays, the motion prevails. This one.
• There being 6 ayes, 3 absent, no nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 5 ayes, 4 absent, no nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 5 ayes, 4s, and 0 nays, the motion prevails. The chair lays out Senate Bill 1080.
• There being 5 ayes, 0 nays, 4 absent, the motion prevails.