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• staff, which includes the EA's, legislative analysts, attorneys, bill processing, physical analysts, sergeant
• Members you heard theAc request without objection that shall be the order sergeants please escort our

Bills: SB2102, SB1940, SB1625, SB1442, SB1623, SB1242, SB1949, SB1592, SB1913, SB592, SB992, SB1241, SB259, SB1928, SB1426, SB1531, SB1561, SB1122

Keywords: credit card fees, merchant discounts, payment card network, interchange fees, transparency in fees, Oklahoma law, payment card, rebate, merchant, tax compliance, health insurance, mandate, impact analysis, insurance department, public health, access to healthcare, SB1442, alcoholic beverage control, ABLE Commission, liquor license fees

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• We were co-signers on a letter that's being distributed to you by the sergeants reflecting comments made
• We were co-signers on a letter that's being distributed to you by the sergeants reflecting comments made

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance held its first hearing of the year on Proposition 98, focusing on the Governor’s budget estimates for the three-year budget window, the Public School System Stabilization Account (PSSA), and repayment of education deferrals. The Department of Finance said the minimum guarantee would rise by about $21.7 billion over the 2025 Budget Act, with increases in each year, full repayment of the existing settle-up obligation in 2024-25, a new $5.6 billion settle-up obligation proposed for 2025-26, and a higher guarantee in 2026-27. Finance also noted revised downward estimates for transitional kindergarten attendance and Los Angeles County property tax reimbursements, and said community colleges would be funded above the split because of enrollment growth. The Legislative Analyst’s Office emphasized fiscal risk and volatility, warning that recent revenue gains are tied heavily to the stock market and tech sector and could reverse quickly. The LAO argued the Governor’s proposed $5.6 billion delay shifts risk into future years and recommended instead fully funding the current estimate, making a larger reserve deposit, considering advance payments or pension-related uses, and finding additional non-Prop 98 solutions to reduce the state’s structural deficit. On the reserve and deferral items, Finance described revised PSSA deposits and withdrawals that would leave about $4.1 billion in the reserve by 2026-27, and both Finance and the LAO supported paying off the remaining LCFF and SCFF deferrals as good fiscal practice. Committee members questioned the size of the settle-up amount, the degree of revenue volatility, the use of the reserve, and the ongoing K-12/community college split. Finance said the proposal is meant to avoid overappropriation if revenues fall, while the LAO said a buffer of roughly $3.5 billion would address typical forecasting risk. Public commenters, including school boards, county offices of education, teachers, and advocacy groups, largely opposed the $5.6 billion withholding or settle-up delay, calling it a manipulation of Prop. 98 and urging full funding and more stable revenue solutions. Several speakers also urged dedicated funding for students experiencing homelessness. The hearing ended with no vote, and the chair announced that broader program discussions would occur in later hearings.

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• Madam President, the chair recognizes the sergeant at arms.
• The Sergeant-at-Arms will escort the governor and his official party to the front of the chamber.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If you're in a sergeant area and they need to send two people, well, they'll stand up and volunteer because
• If you're in a sergeant area and they need to send two people, well, they'll stand up and volunteer because

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security held its first hearing of the 89th legislative session, established a quorum, welcomed new and returning members, and adopted the committee rules without objection. The chair said the hearing would be limited to invited state agency witnesses and was intended as a status update for new members on current border operations, especially in light of the change in federal administration. Testimony came from the Office of the Attorney General, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Military Department. The Attorney General’s representative said border-related litigation is largely in a holding pattern while the new U.S. Department of Justice awaits additional leadership, and noted prior cases involving concertina wire, buoys, and the CBP One app. DPS described Operation Lone Star’s evolution from filling gaps when Border Patrol was overwhelmed to current operations focused on interdiction, criminal arrests, fentanyl and meth seizures, and national security concerns, while also noting improved morale and more voluntary deployments as border pressure has eased. The Texas Military Department reported more than 5,000 personnel on state active duty, extensive use of barriers, drones, boats, and rapid-response forces, and said Operation Lone Star has resulted in more than 531,000 apprehensions and a 90% reduction in illegal crossings. Members and witnesses discussed whether the state should maintain its current border-security footprint while federal policy settles, with the chair emphasizing preserving institutional knowledge and leaving tactical decisions to the governor. Questions also covered trooper fatigue, Border Patrol training under SB 602, and concerns about cartel-driven commercial trucking and fuel depots near the border. The committee heard that Border Patrol training with DPS has resumed, and the chair asked agencies to keep the Legislature informed as legal and operational circumstances change. No bills were heard and no votes were taken beyond adopting the committee rules.

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• TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COMMITTEE SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPEARANCE FORM AND HAND IT TO A MEMBER OF THE SERGEANTS
• TO HEAR FROM YOU YOU IF YOU HAVE REMARKS AND YOU CAN FILL OUT THE SPEAKER CARD AND GIVE IT TO ANY SERGEANTS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• If you require any accommodation, please speak with our sergeant staff identified by gold ties.
• accommodation, please speak<00:46:48.120> with<00:46:48.280> our<00:46:48.400> sergeant
• <00:46:48.800> staff<00:46:49.280> identified speak with our sergeant staff identified
• speak with our sergeant staff identified by<00:46:50.000> gold<00:46:50.280> ties.
• And so, I feel like that piece doesn't quite hit the mark maybe of what you're trying to say.

Bills: HF3665, HF3002, HF4217, HF4125, HF4174

Keywords: foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement

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• Under Sheriff Lyons's leadership, the patrol division of one captain, one lieutenant, four sergeants,
• , captain, one lieutenant, four sergeants, captain, one lieutenant, four sergeants, four<00:15:02.959
• Speaker, you know, this week marks the 52nd anniversary of Roe v.
• This week marks the 52nd anniversary of Roe v.
• When the Ways and Means Committee marked When the Ways and Means Committee marked up<04:23:23.520

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• William Jr. has proudly carried on his father's legacy of public service as a senior master sergeant
• in the United States Air master sergeant in the United States Air Force<00:27:31.399> Reserves
• On January 10th, Lieutenant Trino marked the conclusion of his remarkable career with an emotional last
• This week marks one year since his death. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• This week marks one year since his death.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The sergeant-at-arms will escort the Honorable Senate from the House Chamber.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The transcript records a brief joint session of the House and Senate. After the chamber was called to order, the Senate was admitted, the joint session was opened, and members, guests, and employees stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Representative Donato then moved that the joint session recess until Wednesday, April 8th at 12:00 noon. The motion was put to a voice vote and declared adopted, with the ayes prevailing. Following the recess vote, the sergeant-at-arms was directed to escort the Honorable Senate from the House chamber.

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• The Sergeant-at-Arms will escort the senators from the chamber. All, sir. See you later, guys.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The joint session briefly convened, with the Senate admitted and members, guests, and staff asked to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. No legislation or substantive policy matters were discussed. Senator Eldridge of Essex and Middlesex moved that the joint session stand in recess until Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00 noon. The motion was put to a voice vote and approved, and the session recessed. The Sergeant-at-Arms was directed to escort the senators from the chamber.

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• The sergeants office is waiting for us in the parking lot to the right of this meeting room.

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• Chair recognizes the Sergeant at Arms. Mr. Speaker, the Honorable Senate.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The joint session of the House and Senate convened pursuant to a prior order to consider proposed constitutional amendments under Articles 48 and 81 of the Constitution. After the Sergeant at Arms admitted the Senate and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance, Senator Cronin of Worcester and Middlesex moved that the joint session recess until Wednesday, October 8th at 12:00 noon. The motion was put to a voice vote and approved, with the chair announcing that the ayes had it. No substantive debate on any constitutional amendment proposals occurred during this brief session. The joint session then recessed as scheduled, and members were directed back to their respective chambers.

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• Binark, Blackshere, Bolton, Boyd, Bracy, Binark, Blackshere, Bolton, Boyd, Bracy, Binark, Brown, Butler
• , KS, Chestnut, Clark, Brown, Butler, KS, Chestnut, Clark, Brown, Butler, KS, Chestnut, Clark, Klouse

Bills: HB 200, HB 541, HB 1803, HB 30, HB 175, HB 249, HB 721, HB 851, HB 897, HB 1128, HB 1904, HB 1916, HB 5560, HB 3071, HB 5627, HB 5435, HB 3913, HB 2921, HB 2695, HB 2688, HB 3045, HB 3483, HB 3673, HB 4213, HB 4226, HB 783, HB 4373, HB 4735, HB 5155, HB 5057, HB 4984, HB 4944, HB 4813, HB 5339, HB 5196, HB 5033, HB 4853, HB 3486, HB 4211, HB 74, HB 4670, HB 4730, HB 4743, HB 4603, HB 4463, HB 3892, HB 4139, HB 4752, HB 4520, HB 4517, HB 4486, HB 4437, HB 4426, HB 4396, HB 4263, HB 3487, HB 3418, HB 2284, HB 2266, HB 2229, HB 4912, HB 2189, HB 4506, HB 5269, HB 5224, HB 5195, HB 3317, HB 4166, HB 3947, HB 3358, HB 3370, HB 4438, HB 3745, HB 3602, HB 3697, HB 2001, HB 1968, HB 3371, HB 3909, HCR 7, SB 1744, SB 1364, SB 1316, HB 2026, HB 3302, HB 3368, HB 1639, HB 5652, HB 4655, HB 5654, HB 5658, HB 5656, HB 4894, HB 4996, HB 5088, HB 5650, HB 4464, HB 3751, HB 5665, HB 5661, HB 1237, HB 2802, HB 5437, HB 2703, HB 5666, HB 5667, HCR 113, HCR 86, SB 2196, SB 463, SB 856, SB 1245, SB 1169, SB 509, SB 985, SB 305, SB 552, HB 1535, HB 123, HB 1804, HB 426, HB 1773, HB 1871, HB 2035, HB 2492, HB 1411, HB 4753, HB 4666, HB 4529, HB 1499, HB 1610, HB 2028, HB 1506, HB 886, HB 3546, HB 796, HB 223, HB 3556, HB 2448, HB 4638, HB 111, HB 180, HB 1027, HB 1178, HB 610, HB 1277, HB 1615, HB 1620, HB 5342, HB 4885, HB 4751, HB 4530, HB 4488, HB 2149, HB 2071, HB 2282, HB 2248, HB 2243, HB 2522, HB 2310, HB 2513, HB 2300, HB 1902, HB 1813, HB 3719, HB 4284, HB 3743, HB 3778, HB 5153, HB 5147, HB 4877, HB 4850, HB 3261, HB 3005, HB 3033, HB 2849, HB 2967, HB 3531, HB 1768, HB 333, HB 2914, HB 2613, HB 3717, HB 3704, HB 2697, HB 3801, HB 3099, HB 3488, HB 3477, HB 3466, HB 3396, HB 3469, HB 2594, HB 2776, HB 2564, HB 2298, HB 5331, HB 5646, HB 5247, HB 5323, HB 4384, HB 3896, HB 4014, HB 3627, HB 3594, HB 2524, HB 510, HB 561, HB 5111, HB 5446, HB 1181, HB 3963, HB 2785, HB 1661, HB 2460, HB 200, HB 541, HB 1803, HB 30, HB 175, HB 249, HB 721, HB 851, HB 897, HB 1128, HB 1904, HB 1916, HB 5560, HB 3071, HB 5627, HB 5435, HB 3913, HB 2921, HB 2695, HB 2688, HB 3045, HB 3483, HB 3673, HB 4213, HB 4226, HB 783, HB 4373, HB 4735, HB 5155, HB 5057, HB 4984, HB 4944, HB 4813, HB 5339, HB 5196, HB 5033, HB 4853, HB 3486, HB 4211, HB 74, HB 4670, HB 4730, HB 4743, HB 4603, HB 4463, HB 3892, HB 4139, HB 4752, HB 4520, HB 4517, HB 4486, HB 4437, HB 4426, HB 4396, HB 4263, HB 3487, HB 3418, HB 2284, HB 2266, HB 2229, HB 4912, HB 2189, HB 4506, HB 5269, HB 5224, HB 5195, HB 3317, HB 4166, HB 3947, HB 3358, HB 3370, HB 4438, HB 3745, HB 3602, HB 3697, HB 2001, HB 1968, HB 3371, HB 3909, HCR 98, HCR 92, HCR 126, HCR 7

Keywords: juvenile offenders, parole eligibility, youth justice, criminal justice reform, inmate rehabilitation, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, dentist, dental hygienist, interstate practice, licensure, compact privilege, public health, military members, disaster relief, tax rates, local government

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• Sergeants and office staff will provide transportation and accompany us throughout the visit, which is

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• Before we get started, members, as always, I want to thank our sergeant staff for being here, keeping

Summary: The Rules Committee met on April 28 and established that a quorum was present. Members reviewed a special order letter for the April 29 House session, which included negotiated time allocations for questions and debate on all bills placed on special order. There was no public testimony or committee debate on the letter, and it was adopted by voice vote. The chair also reminded members that, because it was week nine, the amendment deadlines for Tuesday session were different: main amendments had to be submitted to House bill drafting by 7 a.m. and approved for filing by 8 a.m., while adhering amendments had to be submitted and approved by 9 a.m. No additional business was raised, and the committee adjourned.

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• And again, before we get started, as always, we want to thank our guests in the audience, and Sergeant

Summary: The Rules and Ethics Committee met on Tuesday, April 22, with a quorum present after roll call. The chair thanked attendees and sergeant staff, then presented a special order letter for the House session on Friday, April 25. The letter included negotiated time allocations for questions and debate on all bills placed on special order. There were no questions, no public testimony, and no debate on the special order letter. The committee voted to adopt it. Members were also reminded that the amendment deadline for Friday’s session is the next day: main amendments must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. and approved by 4:00 p.m., and hearing amendments must be submitted by 6:30 p.m. and approved by 7:00 p.m. No further business was raised, and Representative Tramont moved to adjourn. The meeting ended without objection.

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• Before we get started, as always, we want to say thank you to our sergeant staff for all they do for

Summary: The Rules and Ethics Committee met on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with a quorum present. After the roll call and brief thanks to staff, the committee took up the special order letter for the House session scheduled for Thursday, April 3. The chair noted that negotiated time allocations for questions and debate were included for all bills on special order. There was no public testimony and no debate on the special order letter. The committee voted to adopt it unanimously by voice vote. Members were also reminded that the amendment deadline for the Thursday session was the next day, with main amendments due to House bill drafting by 3:00 p.m. and approved by 4:00 p.m., and adhering amendments due by 6:30 p.m. and approved by 7:00 p.m. With no further business, the committee adjourned without objection.

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• wish to give testimony, please fill out a witness card completely, sign it, and hand it over to the sergeant-at-arms
• And so that overhaul coincides with a very troubling period at SLFPA East, marked by excessive staff

Summary: The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 20, 2026, with a quorum present and no minutes available for approval. The committee first heard HB 181, which would let the legislative auditor review income tax data to verify eligibility for Medicaid and, at LDH’s request, SNAP. The auditor said the work would be limited to internal data testing under sharing agreements and not disclosed to third parties. After questions about privacy and duplication, the bill was reported favorably to the floor without objection. The committee then took up HB 906 on presidential preference primaries and party nominating petitions. The Secretary of State and bill author said the measure would let major parties decide whether unaffiliated voters may participate in their primaries, with 180 days’ notice to the state, and would keep party rules consistent within presidential years so elections can be programmed properly. Several senators raised concerns that the bill would disenfranchise no-party voters and give parties too much control, but supporters said both major parties had approved the approach. The committee voted 4-3 to report the bill favorably. Members also advanced HB 398, which would require the judiciary to use the federal GSA meal per diem rate instead of the current higher state judicial rate; HB 1052, which strengthens confidentiality protections for child abuse investigations handled by child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams; HB 1245, which protects witness criminal history records from unintended public release in clerk of court records; HB 202, which requires state civil service or hiring agencies to notify applicants when a vacancy is filled or they are rejected; HB 540, which requires disclosure of paid digital election advertising; HB 9, designating stuffed shrimp as a Louisiana specialty; HB 1057, extending the validity of absentee-by-mail applications for military voters from one year to two; HB 225, proposing a constitutional amendment to limit governors to two lifetime terms; HB 177, allowing retired court reporters to contract with former public employers; and HB 459, requiring disclosure when campaign materials use AI, with amendments adopted after discussion of First Amendment and campaign finance concerns. The committee also rejected an amendment to HB 1057 that would have expanded Sunday early voting in certain parishes. After the bills, the committee held confirmation hearings for James Kelly and Charles Wilkinson to the Board of Supervisors of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, both of whom described education and workforce development backgrounds and were favorably received.

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• Apologies for not hitting the three-minute mark on that. Nobody does.
• Thank you very much to our sergeants as well. With that, we stand adjourned. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Can I ask the sergeant to see if we can make a call?
• My name is Mark Monroe, Deputy Director for the Middle Mile Broadband Initiative at CDT.

Summary: The hearing began with a vote-only agenda and then focused first on San Mateo County’s request to restore in-lieu vehicle license fee (VLF) funding. County officials, city leaders, labor representatives, nonprofits, and public safety advocates argued that the loss of roughly $157 million would force major cuts to homelessness services, housing assistance, mental health programs, libraries, parks, fire and police staffing, and other local services. They described the current formula as outdated and unfair, tied to school funding and basic-aid dynamics that no longer work for San Mateo County, and urged both an immediate budget restoration and a permanent legislative fix. The Department of Finance said the payments are discretionary, not statutorily required, and noted the administration does not view the expenditure as sustainable in the current fiscal climate. Committee members expressed sympathy, questioned the formula, and said they would keep the issue under consideration; the committee later voted to move the two vote-only items on the agenda. The committee then received an update from the Department of General Services on state property redevelopment, including the Hillcrest DMV site in San Diego, the Fell Street DMV site in San Francisco, and other state-owned properties. DGS explained that Hillcrest is not currently an active project, while the Fell Street project shifted from an integrated DMV-housing plan to a more feasible relocation of the DMV into leased commercial space, with a budget change proposal pending. Members pressed DGS on the slow pace of redevelopment, the potential for housing on state sites, and the costs and feasibility of adaptive reuse. DGS said many state buildings are aging and that adaptive reuse depends heavily on building design, floorplate depth, light, and risk from unknown conditions behind walls. The Government Operations portion then turned to the California Education Learning Lab, which supports intersegmental higher education innovation grants. The Lab asked for permanent restoration of $4 million in ongoing funding and a move of its home agency from the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to GovOps, along with technical trailer bill changes. Supporters said the program has funded more than 120 projects reaching thousands of faculty and hundreds of thousands of students, including work on generative AI in higher education. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the restoration and continuing the wind-down, citing the state’s projected deficit and suggesting the California Education Interagency Council could pursue non-state-funded grant opportunities instead. The committee held the item open. Finally, GovOps presented the new California Education Interagency Council staffing request, seeking four ongoing positions to support the council, with funding already included in last year’s budget. The department said the governor has appointed Debbie Cochran as executive officer and that the remaining positions are being recruited. Finance and LAO had no objections, and the committee began questions about how the council will be staffed and organized.