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• <00:59:52.400> or typically only used for uh 10 days or typically only used for uh 10 days
• they can only use it for 10 total days they can only use it for 10 total days of<00:59:56.400>
• So 10 days in a license period anyways.
• So, so it's might be a two-day event in June and might be a two-day event in June and then another one
• It doesn't have to be 10 days consecutive.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• orders of the day. Senator from Taylor. orders of the day. Senator from Taylor.
• every day here in this chamber. every day here in this chamber.
• Because of physical patients every day.
• Alpha Sorority Day at the State Capital. Alpha Sorority Day at the State Capital.
• <01:24:32.480> is that will be meeting that day is that will be meeting that day is families

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and roll call, establishing a quorum with 33 members present. The chamber approved the prior journal, excused absent senators, welcomed viewers, and received House messages announcing passage of House Bill 253, House Bill 436508, and House Concurrent Resolution 44 for concurrence. New filings were also reported: Senate Bill 197 on economic development and Senate Joint Resolution 99 designating the Destiny Brewer Memorial Highway in Martin County. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 72, a measure on recruitment and retention of health care professionals and declaring an emergency. The bill’s sponsor argued it would protect health care workers’ conscience rights, improve recruitment and retention, and address provider shortages and corporate pressures in medicine, while emphasizing that emergency care would still be required under federal law. Supporters said the bill would protect providers from being forced to participate in procedures that violate their moral or religious beliefs and cited examples from other states and physicians who had left practices over conscience concerns. Opponents argued the bill’s language was too broad and could allow denial of non-emergency care based on vague moral, ethical, or religious objections, potentially harming patients in health care deserts and sending the wrong message about caring for all people. One senator raised a hypothetical about racial discrimination under the bill’s definitions, while supporters responded that the bill was intended to protect providers and patients and that existing professional ethics and hospital policies would prevent abuse. Additional supporters said the measure would not deny basic care and would help keep physicians in the state. The bill was still under debate at the end of the excerpt, with questions and responses continuing; no final vote or disposition on Senate Bill 72 is shown in the transcript provided. Other bills reported from second reading were referred to the Rules Committee for further action, and Senate Bill 69 was passed over and retained its place on the orders of the day.

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• It may be daily routine; you may have your good days and you may have your bad days, but not for the
• Dutton, at the end of the day, at the end of the day, what would, what some of my...
• With y'all, some of the things that we deal with day in and day out with these lawsuits focus on the
• We're pulling up what happens every day. All day long. And so it's important we understand, Ms.
• It's been a very long day.

Bills: HB4806

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all

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• Five days is enough.
• <00:30:30.720> is sorry repeat your answer five days is sorry repeat your answer five days
• justify and it sounds like um five days justify and it sounds like um five days you<00:31:09.120
• days.
• days and you want that to be five days days and you want that to be five days yes<00:34:52.359><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB 284, which would remove the requirement that wiretapping applications to a designated judge be accompanied by a written memorandum from the Department of the Attorney General. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill as drafted and instead proposed a new emergency-wiretap procedure allowing county prosecutors to seek immediate judicial authorization in exigent circumstances, followed by AG review and a follow-up application within 48 hours. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported creating an emergency exception, citing a kidnapping case involving a missing material witness and the need to obtain live phone location data quickly, but asked that the AG be required to respond clearly within the follow-up period. The AG said the current wiretap process often arrives incomplete and noted a prior Honolulu application that was returned for more information and then abandoned. The committee also heard public testimony, including one speaker in support and another in opposition, and discussed whether the proposed emergency process should include imminent danger findings and what happens if the follow-up application is not approved. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript. The committee then took up SB 295, which increases penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and makes related changes. The Deputy Public Defender opposed the bill’s higher penalties, arguing that not all restraining-order cases involve domestic violence and that the measure could affect family disputes, property conflicts, custody battles, and other non-domestic situations. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney supported the bill, saying it would create a more uniform and efficient charging framework and that violations of court orders can be serious even when the conduct appears minor in isolation. Domestic violence advocates also supported the measure, emphasizing the need for meaningful enforcement and deterrence; one witness cited statewide data showing thousands of TRO petitions but relatively few convictions and fines. A representative from the Domestic Violence Action Center supported the bill but requested amendments to reduce unintended consequences for survivors. During discussion, the committee focused on the proposed minimum sentence, with the Domestic Violence Action Center recommending reducing it from 15 days to 5 days. The witness explained that longer minimums can create hardships such as job loss, housing instability, and child care problems, while still allowing time for survivors to access shelter and services. The committee chair indicated support for amending the bill to reflect that recommendation. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney also clarified that the bill is intended to address violations of already-issued protective orders after judicial review, not the initial issuance of restraining orders, and said the office supports eliminating the distinction between domestic and non-domestic protective-order violations because charging decisions are often made under time pressure. Multiple individuals and organizations signed up in support, and one witness testified in opposition. No vote or final committee action was announced in the transcript.

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• The joint protocol session of African American Legislative Day is called to order.
• don't need to elaborate any further on the importance of being engaged civically, being engaged in day-to-day
• But the one thing I celebrate every day: we are here. So thank you for being here.
• And I want to say happy birthday to Arizona, and may everybody have a blessed day.
• The joint protocol session of African American Legislative Day is now dissolved.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Arizona House and Senate held a joint protocol session for African American Legislative Day, opening with prayer, presentation of the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and performances of the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” A representative from the Buffalo Soldiers of America also used the occasion to correct the program name and ask lawmakers for help securing a vacant building for a museum to preserve and display its historical exhibits and community work. Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed attendees and said the event was an opportunity to hear directly from community leaders on priorities such as opportunity, public safety, education, affordability, and economic security. Representative Quante Cruz, chair of the African-American Legislative Conference, read a Black History Month proclamation and emphasized the importance of recognizing African American contributions and history. Ashley Anderson and Jerry McPherson of the Governor’s Office of African American Affairs highlighted the conference theme, “Made for This Moment,” and urged continued civic engagement, policy advocacy, and year-round collaboration with the office and community organizations. Senator Keiana Maria Sears delivered the main remarks, focusing on Black history, legacy, and the need to keep pushing for equality, economic parity, food security, and housing access. She spoke about the experiences of Black veterans, South Phoenix history, and the importance of teaching Black history and encouraging voting and civic participation. Representative Blackman also offered brief remarks about courage, faith, and the contributions of Black Americans to the country. The session ended with closing remarks and a benediction by Representative Cruz, who stressed building connections across districts and communities, followed by adjournment of the joint protocol session.

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• Dear heavenly Father, we thank you for another day.
• and 7 days is in the sub, but in the current bill it's 80 hours as opposed to 30 days.
• Yeah. days. the 30 days and 7 days is in the days. the 30 days and 7 days is in the sub,<00:04:07.760
• Uh and hours uh as opposed to 30 days.
• Uh, maybe you weren't present that day.

Bills: HB372, HB361, HB391, HB372, HB361, HB391

Keywords: Elmore County, rental tax, tax revenue, infrastructure funding, economic development, Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe, tribal police, reservation security, state-recognized tribe, law enforcement authority, certified police officer, Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, P.O.S.T., trespass, warrantless arrest, tribal land, sovereignty, public safety, Indian tribe, reservation

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• in the community day in and day<01:05:26.319> out<01:05:26.720> and<01:05:26.960> I
• <01:51:54.239> prior bill said that there's a 14-day prior bill said that there's a 14-day
• decided we would try and pull the day decided we would try and pull the day for<01:53:04.880>
• The<02:28:46.479> days<02:28:46.800> before<02:28:47.200> that, The days before
• that, The days before that, um um um the<02:28:51.200> days<02:28:51.520> before<02:28:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Spent most of the day with a lot of you here.
• Also sell alcoholic beverages. seven days a week.
• Thank you for your time. for that day and then at 12 o'clock the other day.
• We do it continuously, 24 hours a day, 10 days a week.
• Dallas-Fort Worth is $27 a day. Here in Austin, it's $32 a day. And in San Antonio. is $29 a day.

Bills: HB679, HB1764, HB1788, HB2186, HB2204, HB2418, HB2885, HB2983, HB2996, HB3250, HB3352, HB3756, HB3816, HB3913, HB3928, HB4077

Keywords: environment, regulation, land use, public health, community development, alcohol, Sunday sales, local option election, Texas, business hours, alcohol sales, liquor, off-premise consumption, alcoholic beverages, CPA, Certified Public Accountant, licensing, accountancy, state regulation, continuing education

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• recognizing this day. recognizing this day.
• I live that every day.
• I live that every day. Um, I live that. I live that every day.
• for another day this week. And guess for another day this week.
• municipal services every day. Mr. municipal services every day. Mr.

Bills: SF0099, SF0116, SJ0006

Keywords: easement, electricity delivery, public utility, prescriptive easement, landowner rights, surface water, drainage utilities, municipality, elections, environmental management, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, 916, all

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• I know we've got a busy day today.
• early oh we're going to be here all day early oh we're going to be here all day I<00:57:04.559><
• after day.
• for what you’re proposing, the five-day Eat, Sleep, Console, versus a price per day of NICU?
• days versus three days only really two days versus three days too<03:17:31.040> so<03:17:31.479

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The clerk will read the journal of the preceding day.
• Journal of the House, 94th Session, 2026, 71st Legislative Day, St.
• Journal of the House, 94th Session, 2026, 71st Legislative Day, St.
• First reading House files 5128 through 5133. preceding day. Journal of the House, preceding day.
• <00:06:56.240> for placed on the calendar for the day for placed on the calendar for the day

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum after remote roll call. The journal of the previous day was approved, comparison reports and standing committee/division reports were adopted without objection, and several bills were advanced to second reading, including House Files 4074 and 4598 and Senate Files 2373, 4476, and 4282. The House also received first reading of House Files 5128 through 5133. A report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration designated House Files 1597, 4017, and 4138 for the calendar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and imposed a pre-filing requirement for amendments to those bills. No substantive debate on bill content occurred during the floor session; the transcript mainly reflects procedural business and announcements. Under motions and resolutions, Representative Olsen moved to suspend the rules to recall House File 4987 from the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee for immediate second and third readings, but discussion shifted to scheduling and caucus announcements. Representative Niska then moved that the House recess to the call of the Speaker, and the motion prevailed, sending the House into recess.

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• Myself was on a job one day, and I was called to the front office.
• One day, a woman entered the pharmacy and behaved erratically.
• As security officers, we deal with the public every day.
• As security officers, we deal with the public every day.
• One day, a man came into the pharmacy behaving erratically.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard several Senate bills focused on workforce training, public safety, health, and consumer protection. SB 1203 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would expand and modernize private security guard training, especially de-escalation training, and drew strong support from security workers and labor groups who described dangerous encounters and inadequate preparation. Opponents, including security firms and business groups, argued the bill would impose major costs, create staffing shortages, and push employers toward unregulated alternatives. The committee ultimately voted to pass the bill to Labor and Employment, with some members noting support contingent on future amendments about training capacity. SB 936 by Senator Blakespear would restrict retail sales of larger nitrous oxide canisters while preserving legitimate medical, culinary, and automotive uses. Supporters, including Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, counties, public health groups, waste agencies, and law enforcement organizations, said misuse of nitrous oxide is causing addiction, impaired driving, neurological harm, and disposal hazards. There was no organized opposition on the record, and the committee passed the bill to Public Safety. SB 1271 by Senator Reyes would require the Medical Board to collect data on licensed midwives’ capacity to serve as preceptors and train new students, with the information reported to the Legislature. Supporters said California’s midwifery pipeline is strained, especially in rural and birth-desert areas, and that more data is needed to expand training access. The committee passed the bill to Health. SB 903 by Senator Padilla would prohibit AI chatbots from being advertised or used as therapists without appropriate licensed-professional oversight and informed consent, and would reinforce confidentiality and patient-protection rules. Testimony centered on the death of a teenager after extensive interactions with an AI chatbot, with supporters urging stronger guardrails and opponents asking for amendments; the committee passed the bill to Privacy and Consumer Protection. The consent calendar item, SB 1165 by Senator Caballero, was also approved and sent to Revenue and Taxation.

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• The chair has read the journal of the preceding day and approves the same.
• >> As we conclude the fifth and final day >> As we conclude the fifth and final day
• potential every day in our schools. schools. schools.
• . day. day.
• the day that any supplemental orders of the day that may<00:26:48.960> be<00:26:49.120> filed

Bills: HB1576, HB2490, HB1546, HB1588

Keywords: HB1576, Hawaii film industry, DBEDT, BLNR, Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism, Board of Land and Natural Resources, film permits, motion picture production, television production, commercial filming, digital media tax credit, film production tax credit, public notice, transparency, state lands, film studio, land set-aside, revocable permit, memorandum of agreement, memorandum of understanding

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• The middle-sized hospitals have just a flat per diem of about $850 a day for day one through 20, I believe
• And we pay—Medicaid pays for up to 20 days at that rate.
• And that's where we went from the baseline of $675 a day to the baseline of what you see is $8.50 a day
• It will be closing in the next 30 days.
• It will be closing in the next 30 days.

Summary: The subcommittee met to review Arkansas DHS hospital spending and reimbursement methods, with Secretary Janet Mann and Deputy Secretary Misty Eubanks explaining Medicaid hospital payments. They described fee-for-service per diem payments, cost settlements, and the upper payment limit (UPL) program, noting that SFY 2025 hospital payments included $688 million in inpatient/outpatient claims, $473 million in UPL payments, $248 million in cost settlements, and about $47 million in other payments such as graduate medical education and disproportionate share hospital funds. Members asked about why per diem rates vary, how cost settlements work, why UPL applies mainly to private hospitals, and how assessment fees are structured and funded. DHS said the hospital assessment fee is broad-based and uniform, used as the state share to draw federal funds, and that supplemental hospital payments after federal match totaled $548 million with no general revenue used. The Arkansas Hospital Association’s Jody Ann Tritt then gave a broader overview of the hospital landscape, explaining the different hospital types in the state, including critical access hospitals, rural emergency hospitals, PPS hospitals, and specialty hospitals. She said Arkansas hospitals face financial strain, citing a negative 5.18% patient service margin statewide and lower reimbursement than surrounding states. She argued that Arkansas hospitals are paid less than hospitals in neighboring states for similar services, that commercial payer rates and administrative burdens are a major problem, and that Medicaid and Medicare rates remain below cost even with UPL support. She also said hospitals are the backbone of community care, provide emergency and public health functions, and are looking for ways to invest in technology and telehealth but often lack the revenue to do so. Members pressed for clearer data on hospital finances, reimbursement adequacy, and the impact of commercial insurers. Tritt said the association had just authorized a statewide survey to gather updated financial information from hospitals, which she said would take about a year to complete. She also explained that Medicaid pays weekly, Medicare and commercial plans can involve delays and denials, and that hospitals often spend significant resources on revenue cycle work. The discussion ended with a brief update on assisted living reimbursement: DHS said one facility, The Pillars of the Community in Crossett, had announced closure, nine Living Choices waiver clients were being transitioned, and the updated rate study would be available after cost reports are collected, likely before the end of the fiscal year. The meeting then adjourned.

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• The Citizens Initiative Bill we have spoken about for the last two days.
• Like one day you can hand in 10 signed and then another day 15 signed? Thank you, Mr. President.
• Or 10 one day and 15 another day? Thank you, Mr. President. It was one-time only.
• I wrote something down the other day.
• We are all frustrated; it is day 60.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• A couple of announcements: today is Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Day, Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce Day
• at the Legislature, and it's also Bernalillo County Day.
• Two specific co-hosts here for the day, Mr. President.
• So today is Anesthesia Assistance Day in the Senate. Thank you, Mr.
• day.

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• in and day out.
• at work every day. at work every day.
• . day. day.
• And most bad days are stories of, um, not great day at work.
• And most bad days are stories of, um, not great day at work.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:17:28.319> Um federal programs every day. Um federal programs every day.
• and it uh basically has a 90-day report. and it uh basically has a 90-day report.
• 7-day period to a 15-day from that 7-day period to a 15-day period<01:25:54.400> to<01:25:54.639
• extend that 7-day period to a 15-day extend that 7-day period to a 15-day period. period. period
• We're seeing from 14 to 30 days.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• after a regular session, 60 days before an election.
• For example, perhaps during the 1st 5 days of a special session.
• I mean, Rick Perry used to call us back the next day, May 31st, June 1st, you were back.
• So you'd have 30 days after session while everybody's still fresh and do their thing.
• It takes out the same day voter registration.

Bills: SB 53, SB 54, HB16, SB 19

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, voting rights, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, political contributions, special legislative session, election code, transparency, campaign finance, election law

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• If there is no objection, the Senate will begin with the orders of the day.
• President, during the dreadful days of the COVID-19 pandemic... ...during the dreadful days of the COVID
• the Foundation Budget Review Commission, for every day that we do not, for every day, Is mandated to
• For every day that we don't do that, at least three things happen.
• I also wish to make a brief statement on this historic day.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up Senate House No. 4010, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill funded largely by surplus Fair Share revenues. The Ways and Means chair described the bill as a $1.28 billion package, with major investments in education and transportation, including special education circuit breaker aid, higher education deferred maintenance, career technical education capital grants, school construction relief, high-dosage tutoring, English language learning grants, MBTA reserve replenishment and safety training, commuter rail maintenance, Chapter 90 local road aid, regional transit authority support, ferry and micro-transit funding, and a small World Cup transportation appropriation. Members from both parties generally praised the bill’s one-time, regionally balanced approach while emphasizing fiscal discipline and the limited, surplus-based funding source. The minority leader and others questioned the fund balances and the use of the education and transportation innovation and capital fund, the Student Opportunity Act trust fund, and the transitional escrow account; the chair said the bill would zero out the innovation and capital fund, leave about $430 million in the SOA trust, and about $200 million in the escrow account. Several members highlighted specific priorities. Senator Cronin and Senator Feeney strongly supported the $100 million career technical education investment, arguing it would expand vocational opportunities in comprehensive high schools and help meet workforce needs. Senator Feeney also emphasized MBTA funding, special education, local road repairs, English language learning tied to workforce needs, and World Cup preparations in Foxborough. Senator Comerford praised the bill’s regional equity, higher education maintenance funding, special education support, and transportation investments, while also noting the need for broader future work on Chapter 70 and school finance. Senator Tarr supported the bill but repeatedly stressed that the spending was a unique one-time opportunity and that the Commonwealth should preserve fiscal reserves and continue to address school funding inequities and MBTA finances more broadly. The chamber then considered numerous amendments. Amendment 1 on tariff pricing transparency was withdrawn after brief remarks, and Amendment 14, proposing a DESE study on educational outcomes for young men and boys, was rejected. Amendment 182, funding Worcester Regional Transit Authority capital expenses, was adopted. Amendment 228, adding $500,000 for Free Period to expand access to menstrual products in schools, was adopted. Amendment 257, funding Springfield Public Schools communication and safety systems, was also adopted. Other amendments, including Tarr amendments on supplemental district aid, MBTA reporting, and the Foundation Budget Review Commission, were rejected. Amendment 308 concerning MBTA Communities and Milton was withdrawn, after which Senator Driscoll began a presentation arguing Milton was being misclassified under the MBTA Communities Act and should be treated fairly under the law.