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• And there is a problem with the same rules being applied to both.
• We've kind of tried to work with them so they don't follow the exact same rules.
• Senator Abraham, you want to do your resolution first?
• No, on the resolution, I think I'm going to make it a Senate resolution instead of a concurrent resolution
• Yeah, we'll defer Senate Concurrent Resolution 53 and... ...Concurrent Resolution 53, and you do want

Summary: The Senate Commerce Committee met on May 13 with a quorum present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee then heard and advanced a series of House bills, many of them described as modernization or consumer-protection measures. HB 555, as amended, expands the definition of financial exploitation under the Protection of Eligible Adults from Financial Exploitation Act, adds training and transaction-delay provisions for financial institutions, and was reported favorably after technical and substantive amendments. HB 1166 creates a disclosure form for vacant residential property transactions and was also reported favorably. HB 267, which changes how candidates for the Louisiana Board of Home Inspectors are submitted to the governor, and HB 1195, which updates rules and penalties for athletic contests, exhibitions, and sports-agent/NIL regulation, were each moved favorably without objection. The committee also advanced several licensing and regulatory bills. HB 917 modernizes life safety and property protection licensing by reducing burdens on some employees and moving to a three-year license cycle; it was reported favorably. HB 1230 overhauls Louisiana’s money transmission laws, replacing older statutes with a new framework for digital payments and stronger consumer protections; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill was reported as amended. HB 1103, described as opening Louisiana for business in certain commerce areas, was reported favorably. HB 478 requires utility bills to clearly label and reimburse overcharges within 90 days and was reported favorably. HB 1096 gives electric cooperatives an opt-out from a prior law allowing boards to amend bylaws without member approval, and HB 921 modernizes private security licensing while restoring penalties for unlicensed activity; both were reported favorably, with HB 921 amended. HB 548 adds CPA licensure pathways to help address shortages, especially in rural areas, and was also reported favorably. Several bills drew more extensive discussion. HB 670 would promote wood pellet manufacturing and related workforce development; supporters argued it could create jobs and help manage timber waste, while an opponent warned about pollution, environmental violations, and the risks of biomass facilities. Committee members raised concerns about permitting and environmental oversight, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably, with discussion of possible follow-up with DEQ. HB 259, dealing with BEAD broadband projects, extends notice requirements before excavation, requires coordination with utility operators, and addresses damage reimbursement; an amendment was adopted and the bill was reported as amended. HB 848 clarifies repair obligations for ATV and golf cart sellers, aiming to ensure consumers have meaningful repair access and to level the playing field between small dealers and big-box retailers; it was reported favorably after questions about enforcement and service requirements. The committee also heard HB 672 and HB 670 as economic-development measures tied to brick manufacturing and wood pellets, respectively, and both were moved favorably. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced that remaining bills would be carried over to the following week, and the committee adjourned.

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• So, in other words, they get to make up the rules.
• On the last page of this resolution are legislative findings.
• We have ruled contrary to the agency in 6% of those.
• Do you have any examples of significant instances where you've ruled, where OAH has ruled against the
• Do you have any examples of significant instances where you've ruled, where OAH has ruled against the

Bills: SB1285 , SB1289 , SB1326 , SB1328 , SB1329 , SB1330 , SB1392 , SB1402 , SB1425 , SCR1013 , SCR1014

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Elections

Keywords: sentencing, correctional facilities, multiple sentences, death penalty, aggravating circumstances, juvenile offenses, class 2 felony, foreign donations, election administration, certification, Arizona Revised Statutes, transparency, public disclosure, parents' rights, family law, shared parenting, best interest of the child, state interference, family court, custody

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• This is a program that would provide support for renters and landlords, including dispute resolution
• There's a certification process to become a community dispute resolution program.
• There's a certification process to become a community dispute resolution program.
• </c><00:47:05.640><c> for</c> we've got a continuing resolution for we've got a continuing resolution
• So under the previous Trump administration, there was a proposed rule prohibiting ...

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

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• , I move to suspend the rules for the immediate consideration of House Joint Resolution 1021.
• </c><00:36:25.040><c> Resolution</c><00:36:26.000><c> 1021.
• </c> House Joint Resolution 1021. House Joint Resolution 1021.
• of House Joint Resolution 1021.
• Sheel, please read the title to House Joint Resolution 1021.

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• Chair and committee, a resolution that some of you have seen before in other iterations.
• I urge lawmakers to support Senate Joint Resolution 1.
• Chair and Senator, I'm going to stick to the content of this resolution.
• It's not part of this resolution, specifically. Mr.
• We'll go ahead and we are in recess for rules.

Committee: Senate Senate Rules

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• In recent years, they've proposed resolutions.
• It's not surprising that the Biden administration's SEC ruled. against the companies in favor of activist
• The SEC put forth a rule to clarify that proxy advice is a "solicitation."
• This rule led to an all-out brawl in the courtroom as ISS fought it tooth and nail.
• So we think resolution of this issue is crucial for the protection of pensioner interests.

Bills: SB312 , SB945 , SB946 , SB1367 , SB1861 , SB2044 , SB2337 , SB2403 , SB2819 , SJR54

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• So I'm going to thank you for allowing me to present this House concurrent resolution.
• Anyone in opposition to the resolution? Anyone for informational purposes only?
• So we are supportive of the representative's efforts. ...to support the resolution.
• That will conclude the hearing on House Concurrent Resolution Number 38.
• That will conclude the hearing on House concurrent resolution number 38.

Committee: House Special Committee on Rural Issues

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• The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the resolutions filed by Representatives Roy and Franklin
• Rules are suspended. Question now is on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye.
• The resolution is adopted. The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Mr.
• Rule 7A is suspended. Second reading in the bills.
• Rule 7A is suspended. Second reading in the bills. Aye, the ayes have it. Rule 7A is suspended.

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports. It adopted a resolution congratulating Jeffrey P. Lynch on his retirement from the Medway Fire Department, and it also adopted two orders extending until March 18, 2026, the reporting deadline for the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure on current House documents. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported a group of bills for House consideration, including measures on subprime loans, Registry of Motor Vehicles procedures for surviving spouses and next of kin, motor vehicle distributors, banning tinted license plate covers, councils on aging, and two sick leave banks. The House suspended Rule 7A, took the bills through second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The House then considered House No. 3952, authorizing Dartmouth Fire District Number One to appoint the position of treasurer, and passed the bill to be engrossed. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11:00 a.m., and then adjourned to meet then in informal session.

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• The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the resolutions filed by Representative LaNatra of Kingston
• The ayes have it; rules are suspended. Question: it was on adoption of the resolution.
• The Committee on Rules and the Committee's on Rules and the Committee's on.
• The Committee on Rules and the committees on rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, report recommending
• The ayes have it; rules are suspended. Question: it was on suspension of Joint Rule 12.

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then adopted a resolution congratulating the town of Kingston on its 300th anniversary after suspending the rules. The chamber also recognized the 2025 cheerleading squad captains and coaches for winning the MSAA small co-ed division championship and being named grand champions, as well as the Franklin High School girls’ varsity volleyball team for winning the MIAA Division I championship. The House received a gubernatorial message submitting fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations requests, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a petition authorizing eminent domain in Norwood, referring that matter to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling then placed several local bills on the calendar, including measures for Plainville, Milford, Westboro, Revere, and Hopedale. Those local bills were taken up on second reading and ordered to a third reading. The House also considered Senate amendment House 4171, concerning vacancies among town meeting members in Milford; the amendment was reported correctly drawn, the House concurred, and the bill was passed to be enacted. The session ended with adoption of an order to adjourn and the House standing adjourned to meet Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• Question comes on adoption of the resolutions. I oppose, no. The ayes have it.
• The resolutions are adopted.
• The rule is suspended. The question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. Those in favor say aye.
• The ayes have it, and the joint rule is suspended.
• The question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. The motion is adopted.

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• </c> of Genocide Scholars resolution on Gaza. of Genocide Scholars resolution on Gaza.
• House Resolution 719, a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk.
• Pursuant to House Resolution 722, the resolution is considered read.
• </c> ordered on the resolution and preamble. ordered on the resolution and preamble.
• </c> resolution. Those in favor say I. resolution. Those in favor say I.

Bills: HR1047 , HB3015 , HB3062 , HR719

Keywords: mentoring, youth support, education, community engagement, National Mentoring Month, coal industry, energy, advisory council, regulation, Department of Energy, cross-border infrastructure, renewable resources, investment, state regulation, political violence, Charlie Kirk, civil discourse, freedom of speech, unity, political extremism

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• The Committee on Rules recommended...
• This rule 17, yep.
• SCR 1012, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1012, a concurrent resolution in acting and ordering the submission
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1040, a concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1040, a concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution

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• Same rules apply: we'll have three minutes, or two minutes, three minutes each.
• After three years, they have ruled that China...
• I think, according to House rules, any point of order—if you have a protest, House Rule 20—you can write
• Terry, move that Senate Concurrent Resolution 1002... Mr.
• I was told by rules that a voice vote on a... You requested a voice vote.

Bills: SB1003 , SB1060 , SB1134 , SB1275 , SB1327 , SB1429 , SB1618 , SB1634 , SB1654 , SB1803 , SCR1002 , SCR1005 , SCR1023 , SCR1027

Committees: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference

Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, foreign relations

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• So, this resolution is please proceed.
• , the work that this resolution, the work that this resolution<00:43:41.680><c> seeks</c><00:43:42.160
• So this is why rule and other issues.
• I rise today in strong support of this resolution.
• This resolution is not just paperwork.

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• I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assembly Members Brian and Gibson
• I move to suspend the rules for any bills reported to the desk by a committee as due pass as amended
• Rules are suspended. Rules are suspended. Rules are suspended.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 48, aye 65, no zero.
• And Senate Concurrent Resolution 79, aye 65, no zero.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved procedural motions including suspension of rules for same-day action on certain bills and removal of several measures from the consent calendar. Members also introduced guests and interns from their districts and offices. The chamber then moved through a large number of second- and third-reading items, with many bills deemed read and amendments deemed adopted, and several items passed or retained on file without debate. On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 104, a budget measure making technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and extending loan repayment terms for two Imperial County hospitals, and to AB 138, which ratified additional collective bargaining agreements and related addenda. Members also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1114 on private ambulance toll fee waivers, AB 642 on emergencies, AB 1051 on state highways, AB 1533 appropriating funds for state claims, SB 611 on housing and land-use litigation delays, SB 251 appropriating funds to pay claims against the state, and AB 1459 on hazardous materials regulatory programs. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition; SB 611 and the claims bills were presented as urgency measures and passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The consent calendar was adopted after ABs and SBs on the remaining list were approved, and the Assembly also re-referred SB 104 and SB 138 to the Budget Committee and moved SB 773 to the inactive file. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for James Raymond Bell, a juvenile justice reform advocate, and Gail Yolanda McGowan, followed by notice of committee meetings and an announcement that the House would stand in summer recess and reconvene on August 18, 2025, at 1 p.m.

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• The There was no rule-making involved.
• And what can kind of fudge the rules.
• </c> We have uh Senate Concurrent Resolution We have uh Senate Concurrent Resolution 66.<00:47:59.320
• </c> this resolution today. this resolution today.
• . resolution. resolution.

Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Energy

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• These legal resolutions often take several years.
• Then you eventually arrive at a resolution.
• The evidence, the procedures, and the rules of evidence—I'm getting it out—so rules of evidence and procedure
• Between rules set up by the legislature and the Supreme Court, that the Supreme Court rules take precedence
• So with the CRP, even the National Practitioners Database, the national one, has special rules for resolutions

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• Senate concurrent resolution. Thank you. Secretary, please read.
• The resolution is adopted.
• Moving into motions, resolutions and notices. Motion to approve Senate journals.
• He was approved by the Rules Committee on March 11. As the board's vice president.
• Going back to motions and resolutions, is there a time for adjourning memories?

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• Your standing committee on rules begs to report.
• The House is now in position to introduce bills and resolutions. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• I move to suspend the rules for a time-sensitive resolution. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• I move to suspend the rules for a time-sensitive resolution. >> Any objections?
• Resolution adopted. The chair recognizes the gentleman from Mobile for a motion. >> Thank you, Mr.

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• The Committee on Rules reports recommending the resolution filed by Representative Beal of Boston commending
• Rules are suspended. Question now is on adoption of the resolution.
• Rules are suspended. Question now is on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
• Joint Rule 12 is suspended. The ayes have it. Joint Rule 12 is suspended. Board of Committee.
• Rule 7A is suspended. Second reading of the bill. Rule 7A is suspended.

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and procedural motions. It adopted a resolution commending Bill Spain on his retirement from the Castle Island Association and his work preserving Fort Independence. The House also concurred in a Senate petition concerning improved public access and climate resiliency on the Mystic River and referred it to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. In addition, the House suspended Joint Rule 12 for two petitions: one establishing a sick leave bank for a Massachusetts Department of Transportation employee and another creating a Legion of Merit motor vehicle license plate. The chamber then advanced House Bill 4101, relative to the Dracut Water Supply District, suspending Rule 7A, taking a second reading, and ordering it to a third reading. On third reading, House Bill 5034, waiving the maximum age requirement for Boston police officers for Matthew Cummings, was passed to be engrossed. House Bill 1338, allowing fair compensation of Massachusetts credit union directors, was amended to add an emergency preamble and strike Section 2, then passed to be engrossed as amended. Later, the House recessed and then returned to final passage on House Bill 1646, concerning violations of regulations regarding the hot work process, and House Bill 5511, concerning teacher preparation and student literacy; both were passed to be enacted. The House also adopted an order to adjourn to meet the following Monday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned to that time in informal session.