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• Senator I’ll vote yes. Senator no, no. Recommendations adopted. Thank you, members.
• Senator Qu... I... I'll vote yes. Senator W... I... recommendations adopted.
• Senator Qu, I... I'll vote yes. Senator W...
• Senator Qu votes yes. Senator W...i? Recommendations adopted. Thank you.
• Senator Qu votes yes. Senator W...i? Recommendations adopted. Thank you, members.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on Senate Bill 103, relating to electric vehicle batteries, and then moved to Senate Bill 995, relating to renewable fuel. On SB 103, the Department of Health and the State Energy Office supported the measure, and Redwood Materials said it supported the bill’s intent but requested an amendment to add a battery recycler to the commission. Other testimony on SB 103 included support from several individuals and organizations, with one opponent noted. A committee member also raised a possible deadline change requested by the Alliance of Automobile Innovation for future work on the measure. The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 995, which would create tax incentives for sustainable aviation fuel and related renewable fuel production. Supporters included the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition, Pono Pacific, Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Airlines, the Tax Foundation, PAR Hawaii, Pacific Biodiesel, and others. Supporters said the bill would help build a local SAF industry, encourage camelina and other feedstocks, and advance decarbonization goals. Several supporters also said they had proposed amendments or technical comments and stood on their written testimony. Opposition testimony argued the bill could allow toxic waste feedstocks, such as construction and demolition waste, into fuel production, and questioned whether the incentives would truly benefit Hawaii farmers or consumers. One opponent said the bill’s benefits could flow to the producer and to imported feedstocks rather than to local agriculture, and another questioned the scale of local land and water available for camelina production. Committee members pressed witnesses on acreage, water use, expected yields, the role of PAR Hawaii’s refinery investment, and whether the state would be subsidizing a business decision that might not produce significant local fuel. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• We look forward to working with the House and the Senate on the best statutory language and ensuring
• We look forward to working with the House and the Senate on the best statutory language and ensuring
• Thank you for your testimony, William Schwant and Tim Benz.
• Then it'll be Denise Dietrich and Scott Krunquist. Then we'll be going to remote testifiers. Mr.
• Uh, Denise Dietrich, Scott Krunquist.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• My name is Tim Zunker, and I’m the president of the Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau.
• opportunity to testify today my<00:48:20.200> name<00:48:20.359> is<00:48:20.520> Tim
• zunker and I'm the my name is Tim zunker and I'm the president<00:48:21.720> of<00:48:21.800>
• First, I really would like to thank Representative Scott and Representative Ryer, who are co-authors
• and representative ryer who are Scott and representative ryer who are co-authors<01:31:36.360> on

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you, Senator Bettencourt. Senator King. Thank you, Senator Bettencourt. Senator King.
• My name is Anita Scott, and I am testifying in favor of Senate Bill 2 on behalf of the Texas Homeschool
• Senator Creighton: Aye. Senator Campbell: Aye. Senator Bettencourt: Aye. Senator Hagenbuch: Aye.
• Senator Hinojosa: Aye. Senator King: Aye. Senator Menendez: No. Senator Middleton: Aye.
• Senator Parker: Aye. Senator Paxton: Aye. Senator West: No. There being nine ayes. Senator West.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities. Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases. Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.

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• And it sounds like this might be rolled in with the Senate bill.
• Yes, well, because of Chair Rest and the Senate co-lead, we actually made sure to put in a provision
• First on the agenda is Peter Brook, witness, followed by Tim Johnson. Okay, so Tim Johnson.
• My name is Tim Johnson. I'm a local attorney.
• I'm a former state senator.

Bills: HF4881, HF4867, HF4422, HF4223

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, regulation, financial institutions, prescription drug affordability, consumer protection, restitution account, financial compensation, attorney general, distributions, property insurance, homeowners insurance, fire and allied lines, hail insurance, appraisal clause, loss adjustment, alternative dispute resolution, insurance claims, claim valuation, actual cash value

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• Little do y'all know that the five of us, and that would be Senator Hall, Senator Bettencourt, Senator
• Senator Bettencourt, and Senator Sparks.
• Thank you, Senator Hughes, Senator King.
• Senator Huffman, you're recognized to suspend Senate rules on Senate Bill 293. Thank you, Mr.
• Senate Bill 379, Senate Bill 568, Senate Bill 579, and Senate Bill 650.

Bills: SB27, SB30, SB293, HB4, HB2974, HB5138, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HB796, HB1523, HB5294, HB748, HB3395, HB180, HB3171, HB146, HB5596, HB5694, HB1135, HB3225, HB186, HB1449, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB3336, HB3520, HB3320, HB5663, HB2399, HB111, HB3483, HB4580, HB3748, HB632, HB4730, HB5690, HB5689, HB3385, HB4359, HB5381, HB123, HB5606, HB1057, HB3664, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59

Keywords: judicial conduct, judges discipline, judicial compensation, retirement benefits, judicial transparency, SJR 50, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, securities tax, transaction tax, occupation tax, financial markets, broker-dealer, stock exchange, securities exchange, trading platform, clearing agency, transfer agent, FINRA

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• At this time, I'll recognize Senator Gavan. Senator Gavan, thank you.
• We have Senator Tim Sheli, a Republican from Montana, and George Whitesides, a Democrat from California
• President, I'm going to yield back to the senator. All right, thanks, Senator. Senator Weaver?
• Senate Bill 118 passes as amended. Thanks, Senator Barfoot.
• Senate Bill 47 passes. Thanks, Senator. Thanks, Senator Singleton.

Bills: SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

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• Chair and members, my name is Scott Eccles, and Good afternoon, Chair and members.
• My name is Scott Eccles, and thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
• We worked diligently and in good faith with Senator Josh Newman last year on the state's...
• My name is Scott Faber, and I'm testifying today on behalf of the Environmental Working Group.
• Tim Shestick, with the American Chemistry Council. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today.

Summary: The committee heard several environmental and consumer-safety bills. AB 405, the Fashion Act, would require fashion companies to disclose and manage toxic chemicals in their supply chains; supporters said it would reduce worker and consumer exposure and align with existing industry frameworks, while retailers and business groups argued it would duplicate existing laws and raise costs. After questions about DTSC workload, international standards, and affordability, the bill was moved on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Natural Resources and held on call with three votes. AB 762 would ban the sale and distribution of disposable vape devices; supporters emphasized battery-fire risks, recycling contamination, and waste impacts, while cannabis and convenience-store interests warned it would push consumers to illicit markets and harm legal businesses. The bill passed on a due-pass motion to Business and Professions with three votes and was held on call. The committee also adopted the consent calendar with six votes. AB 794 would direct California to keep in place the federal PFAS drinking-water standard if federal protections are weakened, with supporters citing health risks and the need for certainty, and water agencies opposing the emergency-rulemaking authority and potential costs. Members debated whether the bill was too broad and whether federal funds would cover implementation; the bill passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations with four votes and was held open. AB 1148, the Safer Food Packaging Act, would restrict certain chemicals in food packaging; supporters cited cancer and reproductive-health concerns, while chemical, beverage, and manufacturing groups argued the bill should go through existing regulatory processes and that some chemicals lacked feasible alternatives. The author said she would remove antimony trioxide later in the process after hearing opposition concerns; the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Judiciary with four votes and was held open. Finally, AB 1338 would allow local air districts to recover costs for implementing fence-line air monitoring at metal shredding facilities, building on prior legislation and local air district efforts in AB 617 communities. The author said the bill would preserve local control and improve efficiency, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District testified in support. The transcript ends as the district witness begins testimony, with no vote yet taken on AB 1338.

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• Senator Burton, welcome to the Florida Senate.
• Senator Mayfield? Senator Gates. Senator Mayfield? Senator Mayfield?
• Senator Tim Scott said, and I quote, it's the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House, not
• Senator Tim Scott said, and I quote, it's the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House, not
• When Senator Tim Scott and other Republicans condemn the President on his actions, you would think that

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of gallery introductions recognizing visitors, local officials, students, and public safety personnel. The chamber first took up a report from the Ethics and Elections Committee on 42 executive appointments; after Senator Gaetz explained that the committee had reviewed the appointees’ qualifications and suitability, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a 36-0 vote. The Senate then moved through a long special-order calendar focused largely on open-government sunset reviews and other policy bills. It passed measures to continue or consolidate public records and meeting exemptions for aquaculture records, agency-held trade secrets, and cybersecurity information, with one technical amendment adopted on the cybersecurity bill. The chamber also approved bills extending the statute of limitations for failure to report child abuse, strengthening regulation of commercial driving schools, requiring human trafficking education for nursing graduates, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person, and making the related public-records exemption. Additional bills passed included a nature-based coastal resiliency measure with an amendment restricting dredge-and-fill in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, a chiropractic trust-funds bill, specialty license plates, a one-time waiver of late financial disclosure fines, public school personnel compensation changes, the annual Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services “Farm Bill,” homestead exemption clarification for long-term leaseholders, disability-presumption clarifications for first responders, reinsurance intermediary manager changes, patriotic displays in public schools, ADS-B fee restrictions, autism-related law enforcement training and a Blue Envelope program, campus safety policy transparency at public colleges and universities, and veterinary prescription disclosure. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary certificates for practice, and domestic animals. The Senate also debated and passed a bill allowing licensed insurance agents to market health care sharing ministries, despite concerns raised by Senator Polsky about consumer confusion, commissions, and the sale of non-insurance products; supporters argued it restored free speech, religious liberty, and consumer choice. The chamber approved the bill 32-5 after debate. Most other measures passed with strong bipartisan support, often by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several companion House bills were substituted in place of Senate bills before final passage.

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• from Senator Scott Newman, a Republican lawyer from Wilmer, who said he never once saw a frivolous claim
• from Senator Scott Newman, a Republican lawyer from Wilmer, who said he never once saw a frivolous claim
• from Senator Scott Newman, a Republican lawyer from Wilmer, who said he never once saw a frivolous claim
• debates in the Senate is from Senator<00:58:25.680> Scott<00:58:25.920> Newman,<00:58:
• 26.640> a<00:58:26.960> Republican Senator Scott Newman, a Republican Senator Scott Newman

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The task force met on October 22, 2025, with a quorum present and several members participating remotely. Members approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Michelle Urick of the Legislative Coordinating Commission then gave an administrative update on proxy voting and the task force’s operating procedures. She said the enabling statute only authorizes the officially appointed member to act and vote, so proxy voting is not allowed, and votes must be cast in person at the meeting where the item is considered. She also said members may submit written positions, but not vote before or after a meeting. In response to concerns about attendance for future votes, the chair said the January meetings would be rescheduled if possible using a Doodle poll so more members could be present in person. The group also agreed to treat the revised document as operating procedures rather than a formal charter, with no separate adoption action needed at that time. The task force then moved into testimony on homeowners and commercial property insurance. Paul Edgar of Minnesota Realtors said rising insurance costs are adding to housing affordability pressures, citing an increase in the monthly principal, interest, taxes, and insurance payment on a median-priced Minnesota home from $1,622 in 2021 to $2,642 in September 2025. He said higher insurance costs and limited coverage can affect buyers’ financing, especially for condominiums and townhomes, and urged continued work on liability and insurance-related laws that may discourage condo development. He also referenced prior bipartisan reforms to Minnesota’s condominium construction defects law and said his organization supports further improvements to encourage more condo production. Keenan Ravery of the Minnesota Mortgage Association focused on how insurance requirements affect mortgage lending. He explained that lenders require insurance both at origination and throughout the life of the loan, with standards aimed at protecting collateral rather than providing full homeowners coverage. He said replacement-cost coverage has long been the norm, but recent issues with roofs, deductibles, HO-6 policies, and force-placed insurance have become pain points for consumers and lenders. He said his association is working with national trade groups on reforms that could allow more flexibility in coverage types and deductibles, and he expressed hope that Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency may announce policy changes in the coming months or by early 2026. No votes or substantive policy actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and agreeing to pursue scheduling adjustments for January.

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• the time Representative Tim Lang, now Senator<02:52:09.359> Tim<02:52:09.600> Lang.
• Um the the bill Senator Tim Lang.
• Good to see you, Senator Aart. Yes. Um, with that, I'm going to call Tim Scott. particular bill.
• > is<03:52:32.560> here Assistant Director Tim Scott is here Assistant Director Tim Scott
• Um with that, I'm going to call Tim Yes. Um with that, I'm going to call Tim Scott. Good afternoon.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Senate and the U.S. House.
• Assembly Member, Senator Burr?
• And then, of course, there's the joint bill on the Senate side, led by Senator Allen's Menjavar, Stern
• And then, of course, there's the joint bill on the Senate side, led by Senator Allen, Menjivar, Stern
• Senator Ortega. Senator Elhawary. I want to echo the piece around TV commercial production.

Summary: The committee heard AB 749, which would create a blue ribbon commission to study equitable access to youth sports and recommend a statewide framework, including coaching standards, PE modernization, and funding models to reduce barriers for families. The author and supporters, including youth sports advocates, educators, coaches, and former athletes, argued that sports improve health, school engagement, and long-term opportunity, while noting racial and income disparities in participation. One member raised concerns that a new commission could add cost and regulatory burdens, but the bill was framed as a study measure rather than immediate regulation. The committee also took up AB 549, aimed at coordinating state and local security planning for major upcoming sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic and Paralympic Games. Supporters said the bill would improve interagency coordination, protect visitors and communities, and help prevent human trafficking and discrimination during mega-events. Members discussed the need to avoid over-policing and to center community values, but the bill advanced on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 1291 addressed ticket purchasing for concerts, sports, and other live events by requiring electronic proof of purchase and allowing it to be used for entry if a ticket cannot be accessed through no fault of the buyer. Supporters said the measure would give consumers more certainty and help address problems in a monopolized ticketing market, while opponents from venues, sports teams, and entertainment groups warned it could undermine anti-scalping tools, create security problems, and burden venues with duplicate or fraudulent proofs of purchase. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended basis to Privacy and Consumer Protection, with the roll held open for absent members. The consent calendar item, AB 644, was also approved.

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• It was Tim that urged me to formally enter politics.
• Speaker Tim Robertson served 189 on Speaker Tim Robertson served 189 on consecutive<00:11:59.959>
• It was Tim that urged me to formally enter politics.
• Senator Rick Ladd for the committee.
• vote chair recognize rep Senate vote chair recognize rep Senate spillsbury thank<04:16:07.479>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Thank you, Senator.
• Good morning, Chair and Senate members. My name is Tim Wegner.
• Senator Cervantes.
• Senator Aidehine.
• Senator Arreguín.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Next, we'll come to the table and ask Representative Scott Sharp to come forward, and he can present
• c><00:25:54.039> sharp<00:25:55.039> to<00:25:55.240> come ask representative Scott
• sharp to come ask representative Scott sharp to come forward<00:25:55.919> and<00:25:56.120><
• I'm Representative Scott Sharp, representing the 100th District, and what I'm presenting to you today
• Shank: Committee, my name is Tim Shank. I'm general counsel at the Kentucky Bankers Association.

Keywords: 00:00 -- Introduction 00:13 – Attendance Roll Call 08:25 – Discussion of HB 315 23:45 – Roll call vote on HB 315 26:35 – Discussion of HB 356 46:30 – Roll call vote on HB 356, 958, all

Summary: The House Agriculture Committee first spent much of the meeting recognizing the large number of 4-H and FFA students and guests in attendance, with members from several counties introducing their groups and praising the programs for developing future agricultural and civic leaders. Comments emphasized the value of youth involvement in agriculture, leadership, and public speaking, and several members noted their own 4-H or FFA backgrounds. The committee then took up House Bill 356, and adopted a committee substitute before hearing testimony on the revised measure. House Bill 356, sponsored by Representative Carney, would create the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative, expanding the original urban farming concept into broader agricultural education, agribusiness, advocacy, and work-ready skills. The substitute removed the requirement that participants have access to farmland, lowered the age floor from six to five, broadened participation, and established a pilot program with implementation left to Cooperative Extension. Supportive testimony came from a 4-H student and Kentucky 4-H representatives, who described how the program helps youth explore many interests and removes barriers for urban students. Members from both parties praised the bill as a way to reach more youth and strengthen agricultural education. The committee approved House Bill 356 as amended by the committee substitute on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes. The committee then heard House Bill 315 from Representative Sharp, a foreign adversary land bill intended to limit certain foreign entities’ ability to purchase Kentucky land. Before member questions, Tim Shank of the Kentucky Bankers Association testified in opposition to one section of the bill, saying banks already screen borrowers through federal systems and that Section 8’s reference to an Attorney General lien for “actual costs” was too vague. He warned the language could create uncertainty for mortgage holders and potentially affect credit availability for farmers. Representative Sharp said he had just learned of the concern and may need to work with the Attorney General’s office to address it. He also said the bill was largely the same as last year’s version, except for the removal of a leasing-related paragraph, and the committee began discussion of the bill after that testimony.

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• Senator Sickler. Here. Senator Irvine. Here. Senator Burckhard. Here. Senator Dwyer. Here.
• Any questions of Senator Mathern? Senator Dwyer. Mr.
• Senator Irby.
• Senator Sickler? Aye. Senator Erbele? Aye. Senator Dwyer? Aye. Senator Burkhard? No.
• Senator Sickler? Aye. Senator Erbele? Aye. Senator Dwyer? Aye. Senator Burkhard? Aye. Aye.

Bills: SB2012

Keywords: transportation, funding, infrastructure, grants, municipal, 908, all

Summary: The Government Operations division met to consider House Bill 1015, the OMB budget, with several amendments already in hand. A major portion of the discussion centered on Senator Mathern’s concerns about the proposed new state hospital in Jamestown. He argued the project is outdated, too expensive, and should be delayed or reduced in favor of local behavioral health services and deferred maintenance at the existing LaHogue facility. Other members questioned him about staffing, capacity, constitutional issues, and the relationship between the hospital proposal and broader mental health investments in other bills. The committee also reviewed budget mechanics, including the transfer of up to $240 million from the Social Services Fund to the Human Services Finance Fund, a $40 million deferred maintenance fund, a $3 million deficiency appropriation for the new and vacant FTE pool, and other OMB-related items. Members discussed whether OMB should have managerial control over the Jamestown project and generally agreed that OMB oversight could help manage costs, though concerns about the hospital remained. The committee then considered two funding items that drew the most debate: guardianship grants and a pro-life education campaign. After testimony from a representative supporting the campaign, members agreed to reduce that item by $500,000 and add $1 million for guardianship grants, while leaving the overall bill to be finalized in conference. The committee adopted Amendment Version 2006 with those changes and then passed HB 1015 as amended on a roll call vote, with all members voting aye except Senator Burckhard on the amendment vote; he later voted aye on the bill itself. The chair indicated the bill would move to conference committee.

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• Senate File, interest here transmitted: Senate File No. 1.
• Secretary of the Senate. First reading of Senate files.
• Hereby announce the passage by the Senate of the following Senate File herewith transmitted: Senate File
• Thank you. ≫ Second and Senate. ≫ Message from Senate: by the Senate of the following Senate file herewith
• Scott moves to amend Senate File Number 9; the amendment is coded 82500097.

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• Lumis of Wyoming. member Bobby Scott member Bobby Scott uh<02:23:20.240> for<02:23:20.800>
• Senate 216? Those in favor say I. Senate 216? Those in favor say I.
• Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Lee, for championing this bill in the Senate.
• > Natural the Senate Senate Energy and Natural the Senate Senate Energy and Natural Resources<04:
• Senate 2878? Those in favor say I. Senate 2878? Those in favor say I.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Item number four, Senate communications. Mr. Clerk, are there any Senate communications?
• to the noted House and Senate bills.
• Item number four, Senate communications. Mr. Clerk, are there any Senate communications?
• to the noted House and Senate bills. to the noted House and Senate bills.
• Uh, in the gallery, we have Senator Tim Richards, his wife Terry Richards, and the kids, uh, AR and Ruby

Bills: SCR96, SCR164, SCR172, SCR166, SCR182, SCR7, SCR59, SCR58, SCR60, SCR89, SCR184, SCR11, HB2296, HB2315, HB2343

Keywords: electric reliability, renewable energy, interconnection, Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, Public Utilities Commission, capacity shortfalls, energy policies, critical infrastructure, foreign influence, local control, energy dependence, economic resilience, energy analysis, cost reduction, financial risk, Hawaii PUC, energy self-sufficiency, natural gas, energy transition, ratepayer protection

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• Senate to pass and take up House of Representatives Bill HR 260.
• the Senate June 24, 2025.
• The Senate has not taken up the bill, we're asking the Senate to pass it. Chair Jacques: Rep.
• Senate has not taken this bill up for action? Chair Jacques: You are recognized. Rep.
• The Senate and House are Republican-led at this point, and the Republican-led U.S.