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• Senate Services correctly engross Senate Joint Resolution 8 and Senate Bill 32 committee reports.
• The House is adopted and returns here with Senate Joint Resolution 9. of the Senate Journal.
• adopted and returns here with<00:23:49.840> Senate<00:23:50.080> Joint<00:23:50.320> Resolution
• Uh, the House is considering military appreciation resolutions today on the floor this morning, and everyone
• The Senate will stand in recess until 11:30 a.m. today. resolutions today on the floor this resolutions

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• We have one floor presentation today: House Resolution 215, congratulating the boys and girls Hāwī High
• This resolution is offered by Representative Matsumoto. Representative Matsumoto, thank you.
• Madam Speaker, I move to adopt the resolution. Representative Lee, thank you, Madam Speaker.
• It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. Any discussion?
• and House concurrent resolutions, as may be amended, be adopted.

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• The Committee on Rules reports recommending the resolutions filed by Representatives Montaño of Boston
• The resolution upon the arrival of the sculpture of Solomon Northup to Boston ought to be adopted.
• Question now is on adoption of the resolution. All those in favor say aye; all those opposed, nay.
• The ayes have it; the resolution is adopted.
• for Boston, for his support in ensuring that these communities are not only heard, but there is a resolution

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Summary: The House took up several routine and ceremonial matters first, including a resolution honoring the Solomon Northup Committee and commemorating the arrival of the Solomon Northup sculpture in Boston, which was adopted. Members also adopted an order extending the Revenue Committee’s reporting deadline on House No. 4606, concurred in a Senate sick leave bank petition for Jeffrey Yatson, and suspended Joint Rule 12 for a similar sick leave bank petition for Jean McCarran. The House then advanced House No. 4413, a bill on the terms of certain Commonwealth bonds, to third reading and later passed it to be engrossed. The main floor debate centered on House No. 4601, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The bill was described as a $2.25 billion supplemental budget with a net Commonwealth cost of about $750 million, covering MassHealth, snow and ice deficiencies, Home Base, universal school meals, reproductive health care supports, a sports and entertainment fund, and other items. The bill also included outside sections on public health and finance, and it ratified seven collective bargaining agreements. The House adopted Amendment 70, which added Health Safety Net funding measures, including higher hospital assessments and a $50 million transfer from the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund, after supporters said it would help avert a projected shortfall and generate federal Medicaid revenue. A separate amendment on Home Base eligibility was rejected. The House also adopted a consolidated amendment that included provisions affecting western and central Massachusetts municipal health insurance costs and changes to violent injury benefit language for first responders, including clarifying the definition of a weapon and tightening the standard for covered injuries. Another consolidated amendment was adopted by roll call, and the bill itself was then passed to be engrossed by a recorded vote. The session ended with an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and a motion to adjourn in memory of former House members Thomas and George, which was agreed to before adjournment.

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• All right, the first piece of legislation we have is House Concurrent Resolution 32 by Representative
• Temple, to others, and they've always been very willing to work to find some resolutions for folks.
• Senator Abraham on resolution, House Concurrent Resolution 53.
• Our resolution does, and I'll make a motion that we move it favorable. If there's no questions.

Bills: HCR32, HCR53, HCR60, HCR68, HB582, HB730, HB762

Keywords: Saint Claude Avenue Bridge, Port of New Orleans, backup motors, infrastructure, traffic management, oversized vehicles, permitting, economic impact, transportation, local regulations, Louisiana economy, Interstate 12, I-12, Interstate 55, I-55 interchange, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, D.R.I.V.E. Initiative, highway infrastructure, transportation planning

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• SCR 1049, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1049, a concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1049 has passed in open session.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1049 has passed in open session.
• The Secretary is instructed to record the action and transmit the resolution to the House.

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• Representatives Teresa Martinez, February 1st to commemorate President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the resolution
• I rise for a point of personal privilege to comment on the resolution. Please proceed.
• Speaker, I commend the sponsors of this resolution, and I thank you for bringing it to the floor today
• House Concurrent Resolution 2047, legitimacy.
• House Concurrent Resolution 2047, legitimacy.

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• Governor, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1466, a concurrent resolution providing that the House of Representatives
• The reading of the resolution, Mr. President. Are there any questions? Is there a debate?
• All in favor of the concurrent resolution signify by saying aye.
• So the concurrent resolution is adopted.

Summary: The Senate convened for opening day of the 2026 regular session with prayer, presentation of colors by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a performance of the national anthem by the FAMU Marching 100. The chamber then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Ralph E. Misullo, Jr. of District 11, and welcomed a number of special guests, including statewide elected officials, Supreme Court justices, and former Senate leaders and members. The Senate adopted SCR 1466, which authorized the House and Senate to meet in joint session to receive a message from the Governor, and waived rules to immediately transmit the resolution to the House. The Rules Chair also moved that the Secretary notify the House and Governor that the Senate was convened and ready to begin the 2026 regular session. No substantive legislation was debated; the session was largely ceremonial and organizational. In remarks, the Senate President reflected on the role of the Senate, the need for balance, deliberation, and checks and balances, and highlighted priorities such as rural Florida, citrus recovery, farmers feeding Florida, rural health care, affordability, low taxes, property tax relief, and fiscal restraint. He also emphasized faith, service, and cooperation. At the end of the session, Senator Gates announced that 52 executive appointments would be considered the next day, and the Senate adjourned until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with committee meetings and other business to follow.

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• um, uh, Hunt County, and Kaufman County, and Senate Bill 2933 mirrors our Uh, senior legislative resolution
• The chair lays out Senate Joint Resolution 27 is pending business.
• Members, this is Senator Huffman's resolution proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership
• We heard this resolution during our Monday hearing just a few days ago. There is a substitute.
• Representative Leach moves that Senate Joint Resolution 27.

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• We will go to SCR 1003, a concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Arizona
• The Senate Bill 1326 vote over there is a resolution of your crime which and vice.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 103, a concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1033, a concurrent resolution supporting the potential use of digital assets
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1028.

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• The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the resolutions filed by Representative Sangiolo of
• Question now is on adoption of the resolution. All those in favor say aye. All those opposed, nay.
• The resolution is adopted. The resolution is adopted.

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Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Rules Committee reports and scheduling orders. Members adopted a resolution commending the PKD Foundation for recognizing September 2025 as Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month. The House also adopted multiple orders extending committee reporting deadlines, including for the Labor and Workforce Development, Public Health, State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, and Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy committees. The chamber concurred in Senate petitions referred under suspension of Joint Rule 12, including proposals related to insurance coverage for medically necessary treatment of port wine stains and scalp cooling systems. The House then suspended Joint Rule 12 for several House petitions, including measures on charter school funding, Port Authority Parks governance, a senior fishing license, and a sick leave bank for a Department of Developmental Services employee. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee also reported several bills for consideration, including student mental health, a disability pension for Michael Rodericks, PCOS Awareness Month, roadway safety, and Hopkinton local bills. After suspending Rule 7A, the House gave second readings and ordered several bills to a third reading, including the student mental health bill, the Michael Rodericks disability pension bill, the PCOS Awareness Month bill, the roadway safety bill, and Hopkinton charter and economic development measures. The House adopted an emergency preamble for House No. 4323, establishing a sick leave bank for Alexander Schwartz of the State Police, then passed that bill to be enacted. The House also passed to be engrossed House No. 2250, dissolving the Watley Water District, and adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in an informal session.

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• The committee reports recommending the resolutions filed by Representative Jones of North Reading, commending
• The committee reports that the resolutions ought to be adopted. Mr.
• The question now is on adoption of the resolution. All those in favor say aye. The ayes have it.
• The resolution is adopted. Report of paper from the Senate.

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Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine reports and local bills. It adopted a resolution commending the AADC Family Network and recognizing October 23, 2025, as AADC Deficiency Awareness Day in Massachusetts. The House also concurred with a Senate petition on energy-conservation windows being referred to the Committee on Housing. The chamber then acted on a slate of bills scheduled by the Committee on Steering Policy and Scheduling. It advanced House Bills 1194, 2280, 2644, 2646, and 1301 to third reading, covering cleanup of accidental home heating oil spills, permitting reforms for businesses and landowners, fire protection, public fire safety and professionalism, and primary insurance. Each was taken up under suspension of Rule 7A and ordered to a third reading without objection. The House also passed several local bills to be engrossed: House Bills 3896 on recall elections in Berlin, 3901 exempting Natick’s assistant fire chief from civil service, 4212 allowing Lancaster to dissolve its animal control commission, and 4347 concerning Williamsburg Library Trustees. House Bill 4380, amending Agawam’s charter, was amended on the floor to change the election timing language and add an effective-date section, then passed to be engrossed as amended. The House then recessed briefly, adopted an order to meet the following Tuesday at 11 a.m., and adjourned to an informal session.

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• but having individuals that are aware and close to these issues and bringing them forward with resolutions
• them close to these issues and bringing them forward<00:03:01.360> with<00:03:01.520> resolutions
• <00:03:02.040> is<00:03:02.160> very forward with resolutions is very forward with
• resolutions is very important.<00:03:03.000> So,<00:03:03.120> thank<00:03:03.280> you

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Summary: The committee heard House File 3532, authored by Rep. Olson, which would adjust eligibility for burial in Minnesota state cemeteries. Olson explained that current law generally requires 181 days of active military service, and argued that this excludes many long-serving National Guard, Air Guard, and Reserve members who may not have had uninterrupted active-duty time despite years of service. The bill would allow burial eligibility for individuals who complete an entire contract with an honorable discharge, or who die while serving. Members spoke in support, saying Guard and Reserve service should be recognized regardless of whether members were called up for active duty and that their assigned status should not affect burial rights or benefits. One member also praised the bill as an example of representative democracy and thanked Olson for bringing forward an issue close to affected service members. The committee then voted to recommend House File 3532 be placed on the general register. The motion passed by voice vote with no opposition noted.

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• >> Even if it's a resolution, OTP?
• The resolution will go to the House.
• So, House Resolution 44 is a simple and it's carefully limited resolution.
• House Resolution 44 is a simple and carefully limited resolution. It does not create law.
• Um house resolution 44 our actions.

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• resolved that a copy of this resolution resolved that a copy of this resolution be<00:07:17.599>
• Speaker, I have a resolution. Clerk, see the resolution.
• timely resolution uh to introduce<02:22:50.960> a<02:22:51.359> a<02:22:51.760> resolution
• >> Motion to adopt the resolution. >> Motion to adopt the resolution.
• Speaker, I move suspension of the rules to adopt a timely resolution. Clerk, see the resolution.

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• Report the same with the following resolution: resolved that it is inexpedient to legislate.
• the same with the following resolution the same with the following resolution resolved<00:18:28.720
• <04:09:30.880> resolved with the following resolution resolved with the following resolution
• O continuing resolution pass a budget.
• <05:47:22.240> resolved with the following resolution resolved with the following resolution

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• I was approached by Representatives Madison and Bernardi about a potential resolution to put forward
• is the resolution calls for the federal government to work with the states to come up with a plan on
• The resolution calls for the federal government to work with the states to come up with a plan on how
• So, we went into the subcommittee with a bipartisan resolution in support of this effort.
• So it was a truly bipartisan resolution that unfortunately needed to have debate at the main meeting

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• This resolution is not about politics.
• This resolution is not about peace.
• This resolution is not going to solve everything overnight. We know that.
• And that's why this resolution matters. It specifically names anti-Hindu bigotry.
• And that's why this resolution matters. It specifically names anti-Hindu bigotry.

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• This particular bill is a resolution that will, if you all see fit to allow it to move forward, be on
• Chair, is the resolution. Thank you, Senator. Are there any questions on the bill?
• There's nothing that this particular resolution actually requires that isn't already in the state.
• We are in strong support of Joint Resolution 1104.
• We are in strong support of Joint Resolution 1104. This resolution will enshrine existing statute.

Summary: The committee first heard SJR 1104, a proposed constitutional amendment on voluntary religious expression in public schools. Senator Massullo said the measure would protect students and school personnel from discrimination for lawful religious expression, while not requiring prayer or religious activity. Questions focused on whether the proposal would change existing law, whether it could be used to protect coercive conduct by school officials, and whether the staff summary accurately reflected the bill. Public testimony included support from religious-freedom advocates and opposition from American Atheists and some senators who said the measure could make minority-faith students uncomfortable. The committee voted to report SJR 1104 favorably. The committee then took up SB 1738 on educational facilities, which directs state education offices to review facility requirements and recommend design and construction practices to improve safety and accountability. Senator Yarborough offered and the committee adopted an amendment removing crime-prevention-through-environmental-design language and adjusting the bill to preserve safe spaces during emergencies. The bill was reported favorably after brief discussion about balancing transparency, access control, and emergency safety. The committee also adopted a delete-all amendment to SB 824 on charter schools, replacing it with a transparency measure requiring districts to submit annual reports on unimproved land holdings to the Department of Education, which would publish a statewide report; the amended bill was then reported favorably. The committee next approved confirmation recommendations for appointees on tabs 7 and 8, then took up SPB 7036, a committee bill sponsored by Chair Simon. The package included school turnaround and early literacy changes, updates to school safety and health policies, early learning revisions, instructional changes, and educator pipeline provisions. The most contentious part was a proposal to let the state develop instructional materials; several senators questioned costs, guardrails, and whether the state should enter the textbook business. Simon said that portion was still being considered and that the bill would need safeguards if it moved forward. The committee adopted a motion to submit the bill as a committee bill and reported it favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 1620 on public education, described by Senator Leak as a “school board members’ bill of rights.” The bill would give individual board members direct access to district documents and staff, limit district attorneys’ ability to represent both the board and administration, strengthen nepotism rules, and prohibit nondisclosure agreements for employees. Testimony from Volusia County board members, educators, and advocates was sharply divided: supporters argued the bill would improve transparency and protect minority board members, while opponents warned it could undermine superintendent authority, expose confidential student or personnel information, and create confusion in district operations. After debate, the committee voted to report SB 1620 favorably. The committee then heard SB 1170 on cameras in self-contained special education classrooms, with an amendment changing the proposal from a statewide mandate to a district policy allowing parents of students with disabilities to request cameras. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, centered on protecting non-speaking and vulnerable students and documenting abuse; one witness opposed the bill as an unfunded mandate. The committee was still in debate on the bill when the transcript ended.

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• Members, I move to suspend all necessary rules and take up House Resolution 68.
• Long resolution. House Resolution 68. Members, you've heard the motion. Is there objection?
• The clerk will read the resolution. H.R. No. 68 by Rose, in memory of Dr.
• The question occurs on adoption of the resolution. All those in favor, please rise.
• The resolution is unanimously adopted. Ms.

Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB5, HB20, HB22

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

Summary: The House convened in special session with a gubernatorial proclamation adding subjects related to penalties for legislators who absent themselves, ivermectin access, and groundwater study authority. The chamber also handled routine motions, committee scheduling, and first-reading referrals before moving to the main floor calendar focused largely on disaster response and public safety legislation. The central theme throughout the day was the July 4 flooding and related tragedies, with repeated references to families of victims and the need for stronger preparedness and prevention measures. House Bill 1, on youth camp emergency plans and preparedness, was the most emotional and heavily amended measure. Members adopted changes requiring annual emergency plans for resident youth camps, staff training, parent notification, evacuation maps, floodplain-related disclosures, restrictions on sleeping quarters in flood-prone areas, and funding for enforcement. One proposed amendment to require air conditioning or heat in sleeping quarters failed, while another amendment on floodplain restrictions passed after debate over floodplain versus floodway language. HB 1 ultimately passed the House 136-1 on second reading and later 135-1 on final passage. Senate Bill 2 / House Bill 2 on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery also advanced after extensive discussion. The bill creates training for justices of the peace in mass-fatality events, establishes an emergency manager licensing system, sets local succession procedures, creates a statewide volunteer management system, authorizes drone interdiction in disaster zones, expands disaster loan eligibility, and adds review and planning provisions for certain infrastructure and weather-related issues. Members debated the scope of the training, drone impacts on press coverage, volunteer registration, and infrastructure-related amendments; some proposals were adopted and others tabled or withdrawn. SB 2 passed the House 130-4 on third reading and later 132-4 on final passage. The House also passed House Bill 3 creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program for emergency communications equipment, House Bill 20 addressing disaster-related scams and fraudulent charitable solicitations, House Bill 22 expanding allowable uses of the broadband infrastructure fund for emergency communications, and Senate Bill 5 providing supplemental appropriations for disaster relief, including funds for local warning systems and weather monitoring. Each of these bills passed overwhelmingly, with only one or a few dissenting votes, and members repeatedly emphasized the need to improve coordination, communications, funding, and fraud prevention in the wake of recent disasters.

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• Uh, Miss James, this is a memorial resolution.
• Uh, Miss James, this is a memorial resolution.
• Chair, Senator Duskowski, and members, a memorial resolution needs to travel on its own.
• Chair, Senator Duskowski, and members, a memorial resolution needs to travel on its own.
• Uh, Miss James, this is a memorial resolution.

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