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• Chairman, I move the title amendment.” The question was on adoption of the title amendment.
• Amendments.
• Amendments? Discussion?
• Question on the amendment to the amendment. All those in favor will say aye. Opposed, no.
• And the amendment is rejected.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• However, I also understand there are some committee amendments, and hopefully what these amendments are
• However, I also understand there are some committee amendments, and hopefully what these amendments are
• There are no amendments in the committee analysis, so I have no amendments to accept.
• And we're already working on amendments, even though we have not had amendments coming from committee
• We're already working on amendments even though we have not had amendments coming from committees so

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• In the amount of one twenty-fourth of the appropriation, substantial.
• We do have an amendment for your bill, so I move Senate Finance. Move the amendment.
• Questions on the amendment? I'll explain the amendment. You have a copy of the amendment.
• And So that's the amendment, Representative Harlan. That is correct, Mr. Chair.
• Okay, friendly amendment, Mr. Chair. I move the amendment.

Keywords: 996, all

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• of the Conference Committee on House Bill number 2432 be adopted and that the bill be repassed as amended
• There's been some interest among our members here, and there have been Some amendments on other bills
• Third reading House File number... 2432 as amended by conference.
• Third reading as amended by conference. Any further discussion? I recognize the member from...
• For those of you who have been on that tour and who have been up to the fourth tier during the summertime

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• Questions on the oral amendment? All in favor of the oral amendment to the amendment, say aye. Aye.
• Questions on the oral amendment? Questions on the oral amendment?
• :02:44.400> or amended.
• I move the A22 amendment.
• Council will report the amendment. Council will report the amendment.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up a series of conference amendments to House File 4188. The A24 amendment, described by nonpartisan staff as a technical change to data-sharing language, was modified on the floor to delete everything after the reference to section 295.52, then adopted. The A17 amendment, which adjusted effective dates in a previously enacted liquor bill so several provisions would take effect July 1 instead of August 1, was also adopted after staff noted it affected the happy hour provision and two other liquor-related sections involving coolers/nonalcoholic beverages and resorts. The A20 amendment, which changed notification language and directed penalties into a victim’s crime account, and the A22 amendment, a set of technical corrections requested by the Department of Commerce on reinsurance administration, were both adopted. The A23 amendment, adding residential mortgage originators and servicers into chapter 58, was likewise adopted. The committee then considered several Senate provisions. A motion to adopt Senate Article 4, sections 8 through 12, which would prohibit the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores with a grandfather for existing businesses, was debated and failed on a roll call because it did not receive enough House-side votes. A separate motion to adopt Senate Article 4, section 35, dealing with paddle wheel prizes and the maximum value of merchandise prizes for paddle tickets, also failed for lack of sufficient House-side support. Another Senate motion to adopt Article 4, sections 13 through 14, which would restrict minors’ access to chat bots and create Attorney General enforcement and a transition period, was discussed at length. Supporters framed it as a consumer protection measure, while Chair O'Driscoll raised concerns about enforceability and broader AI-related policy needs; the motion failed on a roll call. After the failed motions, the committee recessed to the call of the chair.

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• I accept the committee amendments.
• This actual conversation helps, because I think it has to do with the amendments versus not amendments
• And speaking of amendments, you accept the committee amendments? Yes, absolutely.
• Committee amendments? There's no amendments on this one? Did you see his face?
• which by the way you accept it right committee amendments There's no amendments on this one?

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several local government-related bills. AB 1578 by Assembly Member Jackson would require elected local and state officials to take anti-hate speech training through existing sexual harassment training. Supporters said hate rhetoric can embolden prejudice and officials should be accountable for their words; opponents argued the bill lacks a legal definition of hate speech and could chill protected speech. The chair indicated support, but no quorum was present at that point, so no vote was taken. AB 2083, also by Assembly Member Jackson, would authorize creation of a regional child care special district for Moreno Valley and Paris to expand child care programs and facilities. The author said the district would help underserved communities and support families with nontraditional work hours. The California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions opposed the bill’s mechanism, though it said it supported the goal and had been working with the author. The bill was discussed without a final vote in the excerpt. AB 1783 by Assembly Member DeMaio would prohibit state and local mileage taxes and block state agencies from studying or advancing them. The author argued Californians already pay too much in gas and car taxes and that mileage taxes would burden drivers. Opponents, including the State Building and Construction Trades Council, Transportation California, NRDC, and others, said the state needs to study road user charges as a fairer replacement for declining gas tax revenue. After quorum was established, the committee voted 3-2 to pass and re-refer the bill to the Revenue and Taxation Committee, with the roll left open. The committee also advanced AB 1693 by Assembly Member Suber, which would streamline retail tenant improvement permits by allowing qualified professionals to certify plans and imposing review deadlines on local building departments. Support came from retail, business, property, and chamber groups, and there was no opposition. The committee voted 5-0 to pass and re-refer the bill to the Business and Professions Committee. AB 1679 by Assembly Member Gonzales would create a temporary commercial activation permit for pop-up businesses in vacant storefronts; supporters said it would help revive downtowns and reduce barriers for small businesses, while local government groups had no position. The committee approved it 7-0 and re-referred it to the Health Committee. AB 2418 by Assembly Member Gonzales would set timelines for nonresidential plan checks and allow private plan checkers after delays; business groups supported it, local government associations had no position, and the committee passed it 7-0 to the Judiciary Committee. The committee also heard AB 1820 by Assembly Member Schiavo, which would cap EV charger permit fees and allow higher fees only with written findings; supporters said it would reduce barriers to charger deployment, while cities and counties argued current fees reflect actual costs and that the bill would shift costs to local governments. The discussion was extensive, but no vote is shown in the excerpt.

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• I know that most states have a similar law, which is a variation of amendments in the actual law, and
• <04:32:49.600> which Amendment which Amendment which says<04:32:52.319> neither<04:32:52.840

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <01:11:54.560> from<01:11:54.880> 49th fourth grade reading rankings from 49th fourth
• Alabama's fourth-grade math ranking climbed from 52nd in 2019 to 32nd in 2024.
• Do those fourth graders continue that when we see their eighth-grade NAEP scores?
• That is the largest fourth grade 2024.
• :28.480> that<01:13:28.719> when those fourth graders continue that when those fourth graders

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• as First Amendment provides, they peacefully<00:25:58.960> protested<00:25:59.760> against
• And a lot of people expressed their First Amendment right. We got the National Guard.
• expressed their First Amendment right. expressed their First Amendment right.
• <01:51:41.840> And fourth estate cannot be silenced.
• And fourth estate cannot be silenced.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, June 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This is an act to amend the Real Property Tax Law in relation to creating the neighborhood small business
• This is an act to amend the Real Property Tax Law in relation to creating the neighborhood small business
• This is an act to amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York in relation to requiring the
• The fourth bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 4793 by Senator Sanders.
• This is an act to amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York in relation to the placement

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Cities 1 met on May 14, 2026, with a quorum present and Chair Erik Bottcher presiding. The committee considered a series of bills affecting New York City and related tax, housing, and municipal issues. Early measures included a neighborhood small business rent increase exemption (S.1451A), notice to community boards before locating transitional housing (S.3884), a solar and energy storage tax abatement credit (S.4272A), towing protection enforcement (S.4793), safety policies and training for correction and health workers (S.543?), and a proposal to create the city of Staten Island (S.8578). Most of these bills were advanced to other committees after brief discussion and voice votes. The most extensive debate centered on S.8578, which would incorporate Staten Island as a separate city. Senator Lanza argued that Staten Island has long been neglected by New York City, cited past referendums and historical grievances, and urged the committee to let the bill continue through the process. Chair Bottcher and other members responded that Staten Island is an important part of New York City and discussed housing, transit, environmental preservation, and the City of Yes zoning changes; several members said they did not support secession but were open to continued conversation about Staten Island’s needs. After debate, the bill was defeated in committee. The committee also considered an artist housing preferences bill (S.9652), a facade-work tax abatement bill (S.9559), a parkland discontinuance measure (S.9987), and a credit/debit card surcharge prohibition bill (S.1005). S.9652, S.9559, S.9987, and S.1005 were reported out after voice votes. One homeless shelter placement bill (S.5554) failed. The meeting concluded after the final votes and adjournment.

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• <02:27:32.000> The the bill as amended are waved. The the bill as amended are waved.
• It means nobody can offer any amendments. Democrats can't offer amendments.
• Um, and they like to say, "Oh, nobody offered amendments." Yeah, people did offer amendments.
• of Democratic amendments.
• The question is on the amended.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We'll address the amendments and then we'll take questions on the bill as amended.
• Any questions on the amendment? Any public testimony on the amendment? Any debate on the amendment?
• That is the amendment. Thank you.
• That is the amendment. Any questions? Any public comment? Any debate on the amendment?
• Without objection, show the amendment adopted. Now we're back on the bill as amended.

Summary: The Pre-K Through 12 Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up three bills, along with a brief budget conference-prep presentation. The first bill, CS/HB 1483 on school grading and student supports, would gradually align Florida’s school grading scale with the familiar A-F student grading scale over a 10-year glide path, add school report card transparency on the percentage of students reading at grade level, expand interventions for students with substantial reading and math deficiencies through VPK through grade 8, and create a competitive grant for diverse books in K-5 classrooms and libraries. Supporters argued the current school-grade scale is misleading and that the bill would improve transparency and supports; some members raised concerns about impacts on turnaround schools, community perception, and whether the bill adequately captures student gains. The bill passed 12-2 and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/HB 859 on the School Readiness Program, which revises the definition of “economically disadvantaged” for eligibility purposes. The bill originally moved from 150% of the federal poverty level to 65% of state median income, but three amendments were adopted to create a glide path and reduce fiscal impact by using 50% of state median income or 150% of poverty, whichever is greater, and by deleting an obsolete section. Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, emphasizing child care as workforce infrastructure and a lifeline for working families. The bill passed unanimously, 14-0, and was reported favorably. Finally, CS/HB 1607 on cardiac emergencies in schools would require AEDs in every Florida school, including charter schools, require CPR/AED training, and create a pulse-saving plan with rulemaking authority for the State Board of Education. Proponents cited alarming statistics about sudden cardiac arrest on campuses and argued that rapid AED access can save lives; supporters from the American Heart Association, PTA, and cardiology groups backed the measure. Members spoke in strong support, and the bill passed unanimously, 14-0, and was reported favorably. The meeting ended with a budget presentation explaining that House and Senate FY 2025-26 budget, appropriations project, and proviso side-by-sides had been distributed ahead of conference, followed by adjournment.

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• Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 390, as amended.
• H.R. 390, AS AMENDED. >> THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL.
• Without objection, the title is amended.
• H.R. 390, AS AMENDED? THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED? NO.
• H.R. 5235, AS AMENDED. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED? NO.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I need to attend another hearing on the fourth floor. So, thank you.
• I need to attend another hearing on the fourth floor.
• Uh, recommendation is to pass it with only a technical amendment. Questions or concerns?
• 2055 with amendments. Chair RH. 2055 with amendments. Chair RH.
• amendment. Questions or concerns? amendment. Questions or concerns? >> Concern.

Bills: SB2055, SB2152

Keywords: civil rights, helpline, investigator, data analysis, Aloha United Way, reporting, confidentiality, community support, mandatory retirement, Hawaii Constitution, judiciary, justices, judges, 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard SB 2055, which would create a Civil Rights Commission helpline for reports of harms from federal deployments in Hawaii and require annual reporting and a public hearing. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission supported the concept but said the bill should be broadened to cover civil rights and human rights violations more generally, and recommended using existing 211/Aloha United Way infrastructure. Testimony was largely in support, with a few opponents. Members focused on whether the proposed line was really a 24-hour legal hotline or a reporting/referral mechanism, what jurisdiction the commission would have over federal employees, and the estimated costs. The committee chair indicated the bill would move forward with amendments, including adopting HCRC recommendations and adding appropriations for Aloha United Way, database/website development, and staffing. The committee then heard SB 2152, a proposed constitutional amendment to raise the mandatory retirement age for state judges and justices from 70 to 75. Judge Robert D.S. Kim, the Office of the Public Defender, Earthjustice, Community Alliance on Prisons, the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers, United Public Workers, the League of Women Voters, ILWU Local 142, CARES, and others testified in support, arguing that experienced judges improve stability, reduce vacancies, and preserve institutional knowledge. Opponents or skeptical comments were limited, but one member questioned whether the measure was just a temporary fix rather than a broader solution to judicial succession and mentoring. Members also asked about existing retention and fitness safeguards, including Judicial Selection Commission retention hearings and the Commission on Judicial Conduct’s ability to investigate complaints about a judge’s physical or mental ability to serve. The discussion noted that the measure would still leave those processes in place. No final vote on SB 2152 was taken in the portion provided, but the committee appeared to be moving toward decision-making after questions concluded.

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• The oral amendment is adopted. Now, we'll move to the DE2 amendment as amended.
• Any discussion to the DE2 amendment as amended?
• The DE2 amendment as amended is adopted.
• amendment as amended?
• The DE2 amendment as amended is >> Opposed?

Bills: HF4446, HF4066, HF1082

Keywords: public safety officer, survivor benefits, line of duty death, occupational cancer, firefighter, police officer, paramedic, EMT, correctional officer, first responder, workers' compensation, death benefits, occupational exposure, carcinogen, cancer presumption, mesothelioma, leukemia, lung cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD

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• I have House File 928 with me, and there is a de amendment.
• Madam Chair, we don't need to worry about the de amendment.
• <00:05:13.919> well worry about the de Amendment okay well worry about the de Amendment okay
• Brooklyn Park is a sixth-largest city in Minnesota and the fourth largest in the Twin Cities.
• largest city in Minnesota and the fourth largest city in Minnesota and the fourth largest<00:54:

Bills: HF201, HF217, HF314, HF315, HF406, HF408, HF425, HF426, HF730, HF731, HF652, HF761, HF1079, HF928, HF1017, HF1056, HF1081

Keywords: HF201, Minnesota income tax, tax subtraction, tax deduction, volunteer firefighter, volunteer fire and rescue, emergency responder, ambulance service personnel, EMR, EMS, search and rescue, canine search and rescue, underwater search and rescue, paid-on-call, part-time volunteer, tax relief, state tax law, section 290.0132, drivers license, identification card

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• We've got—there's no amendments, it looks like to me, and so we'll have to testify.
• <00:30:54.200> yours<00:30:54.399> represent A1 Amendment yours represent A1 Amendment
• prevails we now have the bill as amended prevails we now have the bill as amended in<00:31:08.799
• I do not have any amendments. I don't think I do.
• I do not have any amendments. I don't think I do.

Bills: HF1359, HF1829, HF290, HF1933, HF926

Keywords: solid waste management, resource management account, environmental fund, taxation, Minnesota statutes, homestead, property tax, classification, disability, resort properties, recreational use, commercial property, tax refund, estimated tax, interest on refunds, income tax, corporate franchise tax, S corporation, partnership, corporation

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• Madam Chair, there is one amendment. Go ahead.
• The amendment is adopted. Please move the bill as amended.
• The six-page amendment in your name, Person.
• And the amendment.
• The amendment is adopted. Please move the bill as amended.

Bills: SB1095, SB1127, SB1170, SB1208, SB1211, SB1237, SB1239, SB1240, SB1243, SB1244, SB1259, SB1283

Keywords: gender transition, minors, irreversible surgery, health professionals, puberty-blocking drugs, medical procedures, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, reporting abuse, child neglect, mandatory reporting, child safety, medical treatment, faith exemptions, penalties, narcotic drugs, fentanyl, sentencing, drug offenses, juvenile justice

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• I have an amendment to this house bill, as soon as we get to BR. Clerk, say amendment.
• Okay, you've heard the explanation of the amendment. The explanation of the amendment.
• Please explain your amendment. We are amending their meeting.
• Okay, you've heard the amendment. The amendment is a friendly amendment. Clerk...
• The amendment is a friendly amendment. Clerk, lock the machine. Members will vote.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• In other words, these students with disabilities are perhaps reaching a pinnacle at third and fourth
• This one starts in fourth grade, ends in high school.
• Perhaps fourth- or fifth-grade math by the time they graduate high school, right?
• It's especially evident here in fourth grade.
• Fourth grade.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then received a lengthy DPI presentation from Stanley Schauer on statewide reading and math assessment data for students with and without disabilities. He explained the assessment systems used over time, the absence of 2019-20 data, and how North Dakota’s standards are set by educators. Members asked about alternate assessments, cohort trends, the apparent drop in proficiency in higher grades, and the new NDA+ assessment. Schauer emphasized that the biggest pattern in the data was the relative stability of students with disabilities, the post-pandemic drop and partial recovery, and the need to focus on reducing the novice category. He also said the state plans to revisit high school standard setting and that future data could be broken out by program, disability category, and schools using science-of-math or other initiatives. Public testimony from special education staff suggested that the flat performance of students with disabilities during COVID likely reflected continued services and intensive supports, and committee members discussed whether the current disparity goal is realistic and whether growth measures would be more useful than simple proficiency buckets. After the presentation, the committee took a short break and then moved into discussion of special education funding models. Chair Richter said members should contact Schauer directly with ideas for additional data views and noted that the committee would continue its work on funding and possible model changes. Brandon Bomback of Grand Forks Public Schools began a presentation arguing that the special education funding formula, especially the weighting factor, should be reconsidered if the committee wants a system that better reflects accountability and student needs. He said his comments were based on the perspective of a larger district and focused on the special education weighting factor rather than other parts of the formula. The remainder of his presentation was not included in the excerpt.