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• I declare the minutes approved.
• I declare the motion adopted, and the bill will be reported.
• I declare the motion defeated. The bill will not be reported.
• I declare the motion adopted. Congratulations. All right.
• I declare the amendment adopted.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then took up House Bill 4852, a strike-and-insert bill revising West Virginia’s food additive restrictions. Counsel explained that it moved the existing additive list into a new code section, kept the 2028 effective date, added exceptions for dietary supplements, alcoholic liquor, non-intoxicating beer, and small sellers under $5,000 per month, and created civil penalties for knowing violations. Testimony split between industry witnesses, who argued the bill and last year’s law would raise costs, burden interstate commerce, and conflict with federal regulation, and advocates who said the law is already prompting companies to reformulate and that the bill clarifies vague language tied to a federal injunction. Several amendments were offered to tie the law to FDA action or exempt soda, pepperoni rolls, frozen confections, and snack foods; some were adopted and others failed. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment as amended and reported HB 4852 to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation. The committee next considered House Bill 5484, which creates felony offenses for interfering with a victim’s access to medical treatment or forensic care related to a sexual offense, or for forcing a victim of a sexual offense who becomes pregnant to have an illegal abortion, along with a conspiracy offense. Counsel said the strike-and-insert added clarifying language and definitions. Members raised concerns that the conspiracy language could be read to include the victim herself, and the bill sponsor said the intent was to target traffickers and abusers who keep victims from medical care and force abortions outside medical facilities. An amendment was adopted clarifying that nothing in the subsection imposes criminal liability on the victim of the sexual offense. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported HB 5484 to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation, and adopted a title amendment. The final bill discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 4468, which narrows confidentiality protections for victims in criminal complaints by limiting redaction to names and addresses, while still allowing disclosure to other governmental entities and permitting victims to request redaction of addresses from appellate decisions after July 1, 2026. Counsel said the bill would replace broader existing confidentiality language and remove provisions allowing disclosure upon a showing of justice or by subpoena. Members questioned whether the change would weaken victim privacy protections, noting that identifying information can include much more than names and addresses. The committee then began hearing testimony from a county prosecutor on the bill, but the excerpt ends before any vote or final action on HB 4468.

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• Declare the vote. 850 nay and received the majority of those elected to and constituting the house.
• I declared the bill to have passed. Mr. Fleyer, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• lose. 82 for nay, having received the majority of those elected to and constituting the house, I declare
• To unconstituting house, I declare the bill to have passed. Mr. Fleyler, thank you. Mr.
• I declared the motion to suspend house rule 4.4 to have passed. Mr. Oyler. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bills: HB2979, HB3790, HB3142, HB3463, HB4143, HJR1086, SB392, HB3087, HB3037, HB3581, HB4058, HB2959, HB4227, HB2997, HB4125, HB1453, HB3521, HB3691, HB2015, HB2940, HB1016, HB3267, HB3695, HB3697, HB3045, HB3662, HB3453, HB3053, HB3301, HB3495, HB3584, HB3586, HB3587, HB3845, HB4198, HB4425, HB2970, HB3338, HB3443, HB3783, HB3800, HB3818, HB1242, HB1752, HB2961, HB2967, HB2973, HB2988, HB3031, HB3240, HB3047, HB3052, HB3066, HB3086, HB3175, HB3177, HB3178, HB3429, HB3548, HB3638, HB3404, HB3704, HB1590, HB3759, HB3831, HB3904, HB4092, HB1979, HB1983, HB1250, HB2952, HB3671, HB3920, HB4118, HB3944, HB3969, HB3973, HB3975, HB3976, HB3978, HB3983, HB3984, HB3942, HB4203, HB2588, HB3024, HB3383, HB3279, HB3919, HB3883, HB4193, HB3431, HB3435, HB4352, HB4484, HB1245, HB3172, HB3306, HB4294, HB3880, HB2929, HB3128, HB2956, HB3015, HB3114, HB3567, HB3749, HB4229, HB4237, HB4253, HJR1046, HJR1084, HB3411

Keywords: HB2979, Talyn Bain Act, school zone, school safety, speed limit, 45 mph, state highway, Department of Transportation, ODOT, flashing beacons, traffic enforcement, speeding violation, public school, private school, K-12, drop-off, pick-up, highway safety, municipal maintenance, county commissioners

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• Declare the vote. With a vote of eight aye and zero nay, we'll report your bill out as do pass.
• Declare the vote. With a vote of eight aye and zero nay, we'll report your bill out as do pass.
• Declare the vote. Nine aye, one nay.
• I declare the vote with a vote of 10 aye and zero nay. We'll report your bill as do pass.
• Declare the vote. With a vote of 10 aye and 0 nay, we'll report your bill as do pass.

Keywords: 914, all

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• affirmative and 36 votes in the negative, House Bill 146 having received a constitutional majority is declared
• received a constitutional<00:28:41.520> majority,<00:28:42.399> is<00:28:42.640> declared
• constitutional majority, is declared constitutional majority, is declared passed.<00:28:43.360><
• received a constitutional<00:30:35.919> majority,<00:30:36.640> is<00:30:36.880> declared
• constitutional majority, is declared constitutional majority, is declared pass.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, February 20, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The Maryland House met in session with 122 members present, received the journal, introduced several House bills and Senate Bill 37, and referred bond initiatives and executive nominations to committee. The chamber then took up a series of third-reading bills. House Bill 146, concerning on-site wastewater system inspection and pumping requirements and implementation dates, drew extended debate. Supporters described it as a consumer protection and water-quality measure, while opponents argued it would add significant costs to home sales and rentals, especially in rural areas. After discussion of septic-system costs, enforcement, and the pace of replacement approvals, the bill passed 93-36. House Bill 220, dealing with individual water submeters, also prompted debate over a $1 monthly administrative fee and a provision affecting unpaid water bills in eviction proceedings; members clarified that the eviction language had been struck by floor amendment. Some members argued the bill could raise housing costs, while the sponsor said it mirrored existing electric and gas submetering law. The bill passed 95-34. House Bill 236 on blood-testing timing for contestants before the State Athletic Commission passed 130-0, House Bill 241 extending sunset provisions for state boards and commissions passed 130-0, House Bill 242 on unemployment insurance confidentiality passed 130-0, House Bill 259 revising the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund passed 120-10, and House Bill 308 on private mailboxes for associations passed 120-2. During the floor session, members also discussed septic-system policy more broadly, including the cost of inspections, the need for timely repairs, and whether government should intervene in real-estate transactions. One member explained that a floor amendment had removed a disputed provision from HB 220, which is why it did not appear in the reprint. The House also received a gubernatorial message with executive nominations, referred it to House Rules, and then heard committee and subcommittee announcements about upcoming votes, budget hearings, and caucus meetings.

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• This is in regards to disaster preparedness, urban retail water suppliers, and public water systems and
• In response to these unprecedented disasters, our public water systems have invested significant time
• question that I have is that the public strongly supports more transparency after we've had these disasters

Summary: The Committee on Emergency Management heard several bills related to public safety, wildfire preparedness, and fireworks regulation. SB 1299, by Senator Arreguín, would place in statute a certification and training framework for fire sprinkler fitters and apprentices after a court decision disrupted prior State Fire Marshal regulations. Supporters said the bill would protect life safety by ensuring qualified installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems, while opponents raised concerns about added costs, housing affordability, and labor-related effects. The committee passed the bill as amended to the Committee on Labor and Employment on a roll call vote, with DeMaio and Hadwick voting no. SB 1153, by Senator Caballero, would require urban retail water suppliers to incorporate wildfire-specific procedures into emergency plans and clarify that water systems are not designed to serve as wildfire defense systems. Supporters from water agencies and fire organizations said the bill would improve coordination, planning, and ratepayer protection while acknowledging infrastructure limits. Members discussed transparency, backup generators, and whether the bill should require more public disclosure; the author said he would continue working on possible amendments. The committee passed the bill as amended to the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials. SB 828, by Senator Cabaldon, responds to the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion by requiring fireworks licensees to disclose storage locations, verify local permits, and meet other compliance conditions. The author said the bill was developed with the State Fire Marshal and local public safety partners to close information gaps and improve enforcement. An opposition witness argued the permit-verification requirements could not be met in all jurisdictions, especially for hobby rocketry and small-scale uses, prompting discussion about clarifying different rocket categories and administrative implementation. The committee passed SB 828 as amended to the Committee on Local Government, and the meeting then adjourned after all bills were reported out.

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• However, with first responders protected Charles Chapman: by paper on this bill, it leads to disaster
• A growing need in many communities is resilience, disaster preparedness and recovery.
• The biggest complaint I had from residents following Hurricane Helene and Milton was the need for disaster

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• So Congress had appropriated extra money in contingency funds in case there's a natural disaster or other
• A natural disaster is a really important one.
• Maybe they didn't meet all the regular low-income qualifications, but they did meet other disaster qualifications

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• It had a disaster component where it was also a reserve of money that would count towards what they had
• in reserve in case of a natural disaster.
• aside while still having it available for emergencies, such as an economic downturn or a natural disaster

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• respond to federal changes that are coming down the line, to be prepared and respond to natural disasters
• working on the interstate health complex. $150,000 for NMSU's camp program, $30 million to respond to disasters
• We helped responses for natural disasters. We saved rural hospitals.

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• succeeded in that, but at some point, given the nature of what Texas deals with regarding natural disasters
• So I think first and foremost, as we learn in every one of these... ...natural disaster tragedies, the
• , where instead of taking care of these issues... on the front end, we've waited until after the disaster

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• ITEM ILLEGALLY ENACTS BURDENSOME REGULATIONS AND MORATORIUMS AFFECTING THE ABILITY TO REBUILD AFTER DISASTERS
• THEY ARE PREPARED TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING IN THE HOURS, DAYS, WEEKS AND MONTHS AFTER THE NATURAL DISASTERS
• BUILDING STRUCTURE WAS A KNOWING AND WILLFUL DEMOLITION IS NOT PERMITTED AS A RESULT OF A NATURAL DISASTER

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• VETERAN SERVICE OFFICERS ARE PARTNERED AND REINFORCED WITH HOPE NAVIGATORS AT TIMES AND PLACES IN DISASTER
• LIKE THE MARKS WE HAD TO STAND UP TO HELP VETERANS WITH THEIR NEEDS DURING HURRICANE RECOVERY AND DISASTER
• HAD TO STAND UP TO HELP VETERANS WITH THEIR NEEDS DURING HURRICANE RECOVERY AND DISASTER RELIEF IN THE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I declare the resolution adopted. Senator from Lewis: Thank you, Mr. President.
• I declare the Senate in recess. Thank you.
• All those opposed, no, the ayes appear to have it, the eyes do have it, declare us the Senate and recess
• I declare the Senate adjourned. All those opposed, no. The ayes appear to have it.
• I declare the Senate adjourned.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• I declare the amendment adopted. Senator from Lewis. Thank you, Mr. President.
• I declare the motion adopted. The question is now on the passage of the bill as amended.
• More than a majority of those elected having voted in the affirmative, I declare the bill passed.
• I declare the Senate adjourned. The ayes do have it. I declare the Senate adjourned.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 1466 is declared to have passed.
• I declare Senate Bill 1466 to have advanced as an emergency measure. Mr.
• I declare Senate Bill 1466 to have advanced as an emergency measure. Mr.
• I declare Senate Bill 1942 to have passed. Mr. Leader, thank you, Mr. President.
• I declare Senate Bill 1989 to have passed. Mr. Leader, Thank you, Mr. President.

Bills: SR29, SB667, SB1466, SB1942, SB1989, SB1670, SB1716, SB1521, SB1273, SB1433, HJR1032, SB1969, SB1953, SB1277, SB1287, SB1061, SB1916, SB1589, SB2178, SB1444, SB1438, SB1501, SB1873, SB1364

Keywords: chiropractic, licensure, animal chiropractic, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, licensing requirements, midwifery, healthcare, Advisory Committee, state health policy, public safety, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, Oklahoma College Savings Plan, 529 plan, 529 savings account, college savings, higher education savings

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• Pursuant to clause 12A of rule one, the Chair declares the House in recess until 2 p.m. today.
• the House in one, the chair declares the House in recess<01:08:34.799> until<01:08:35.279>
• Pursuant to clause 12A of rule one, the Chair declares the House in recess subject to the call of the
• the house in recess chair declares the house in recess subject<02:13:19.040> to<02:13:19.199>
• The executive order declares a deficits.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Please declare the vote. I was going to read, uh, Representative Chapman with 8 eyes, one na.
• I declare. Your bill passes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, members very much.
• Declare the vote. A representative with nae zero with 9 ye zero nays.
• I declare your bill up passed. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, members. At this time...

Bills: SB1767, SB1859, SB1767, SB1859

Keywords: alcoholic beverages, shipping, retailers, legal compliance, civil penalties, interstate regulation, enforcement, cyber crime, fraud unit, digital evidence, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, investigative powers, financial deception, ransomware, 914, all

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• Department of Human Services reported instances of improper benefit payments to employees from the Disaster
• Corrections reported unauthorized fuel card purchases by an employee and did not properly test its disaster

Summary: The Legislative Joint Audit Committee met on February 13, 2026, and first adopted the January 9, 2026 minutes and then adopted reports from its executive and standing committees. The Executive Committee reported on scheduled audits, denied a special report request concerning the I-owned fire department, approved questions to the Arkansas Department of Health about Title V sexual risk avoidance education funds, authorized the Office of Property Risk to hire a CPA for its annual audit, and asked staff to gather information on circuit judge caseload assignments in Benton County. The Counties and Municipalities Committee reported progress on delinquent private water and sewer audits, including reinstatement of 19 entities after required reports were filed and 59 of 64 delinquent 2023 entities submitting reports. It also noted that Adona was now in substantial compliance with municipal accounting law, while officials from Denning and Gum Springs appeared regarding noncompliance. Of 109 current reports reviewed, 15 were referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General, two were certified to the Governmental Bonding Board, 94 were filed, and 15 were deferred. The Education Institutions Committee filed 31 audit reports, including one for Cedarville School District that was referred to the prosecuting attorney, Attorney General, and Governmental Bonding Board, and the State Agencies Committee filed 10 reports involving issues at DHS, Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Corrections, and Veterans Affairs. The committee also heard a Medicaid Subcommittee report that included presentations from DHS, the Office of Medicaid Inspector General, and the Attorney General’s Office on their Medicaid-related roles. In special reports, Legislative Audit presented a review of Cleburne County’s library expenses, finding more than $80,000 in unauthorized or questionable disbursements, including purchases lacking a documented business purpose, undocumented disbursements, and possible improper fuel expenses; the matter was referred to the 16th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney and the Attorney General. The committee also reviewed the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UALR, where auditors found scholarship awards to ineligible students, numerous disbursement-processing exceptions, and that the program had ceased in 2024 with remaining funds returned to the school districts. After discussion, the committee filed both special reports and adjourned, with the next meeting set for March 12-13, 2026.

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• Department of Human Services reported instances of improper benefit payments to employees from the Disaster
• Corrections reported unauthorized fuel card purchases by an employee and did not properly test its disaster

Summary: The Legislative Joint Audit Committee met on February 13, 2026, and first adopted the January 9, 2026 minutes. It then received and adopted reports from the Executive Committee, the Standing Committee on Counties and Municipalities, the Standing Committee on Education Institutions, the Standing Committee on State Agencies, and the Medicaid Subcommittee. Those reports covered audit follow-up items, delinquent private water and sewer audits, municipal accounting compliance issues, education audit findings, state agency audit findings, and a Medicaid oversight presentation. Several reports were filed after discussion, and in multiple cases agencies or local officials were present to answer questions about repeat findings or compliance concerns. Among the notable audit matters, the committee reviewed a Cleburne County library audit that found more than $80,000 in unauthorized or questionable disbursements, including purchases that appeared personal in nature and improper fuel expenses. The library director had been placed on leave, later charged with felony theft of property and abuse of office, and the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney and Attorney General. The committee also heard a special report on the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, which found scholarship ineligibility issues and numerous disbursement-processing exceptions, while noting that the program had ended in 2024 and remaining funds were returned to the school districts. During the state agency report, Legislative Audit described findings at DHS, Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Corrections, and Veterans Affairs, including improper benefit payments, a cashed warrant by someone other than the intended payee, missing receipts, unauthorized fuel card purchases, and payroll and overtime issues. The committee filed that report after agency representatives responded to questions. The meeting ended with the filing of the Cleburne County and Donaldson Scholars Academy reports, and the next committee meeting was announced for March 12-13, 2026.

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• Already, the sales tax holiday for schools, for example, the sales tax holiday for disaster expenses.
• cities have to opt in on the sales tax holiday for schools, as well as the sales tax holiday for disaster

Bills: HB191, HB196, HB134, HB14, HB14

Keywords: juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, interim police chief, public safety, municipalities, state authority, 1136, house, all