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• This bill does that, and for that, I will vote yes on this legislation and we'll have. support any other
• It is in their name that we will vote for Senate Bill 1. Thank you, Mr. President and members.
• There being 28 ayes and no no votes, Senate Bill 1 has passed in honor of the 27.

Bills: SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 1, HB4, HB4, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, SB2, SB5

Keywords: school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments, through-year assessment, diagnostic reports, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plans

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• I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has taken a vote. Thank you.

Bills: SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 1, HB4, HB4, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, SB2, SB5

Keywords: school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments, through-year assessment, diagnostic reports, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plans

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• No by proxy. Mr. Fetterman? Yes, by proxy. Mr. Kim? Ms. Blunt? Rochester? Mr. Cruz. Aye.
• I urge my colleagues to vote yes.
• No by proxy. Ms. Lummis? No. Ms. Cantwell? Aye. Ms. Klobuchar? Aye by proxy. Mr. Schatz? Aye. Mr.
• Aye by proxy. Mr. Fetterman? Aye by proxy. Mr. Kim? Aye. Ms. Blunt-Rochester? Aye by proxy. Cruz?
• That concludes today's votes.

Bills: SB161, SB195, SB216, SB245, SB246, SB257, SB258, SB260, SB278, SB281, SB283, SB93, SB98, SB99, SB306, SB314, SB315

Keywords: vehicle safety, crash test, crashworthiness, NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New Car Assessment Program, NCAP, motor vehicle safety standards, 49 CFR parts 571 and 572, THOR dummy, THOR-50M, THOR-05F, WorldSID, female crash test dummy, male crash test dummy, occupant protection, frontal impact, side impact, vehicle ratings, automotive safety

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• changes with uh proxy voting and makes changes with uh proxy voting and makes changes to<00:08:14.800
• No vote could use more than 20% proxies.
• No vote could use more than 20% proxies.
• No vote could use more than 20% proxies.
• > were was to do proxy votes because you were was to do proxy votes because you were never<01:14:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Aye by proxy. Mr. Cassidy. Aye. Ms. Hyde-Smith. Aye by proxy. Ms. Murkowski. Aye by proxy. Mr.
• No by proxy. Ms. Cantwell. No. Ms. Serrano. No by proxy. Mr. King. Ms. Cortez Masto. No. Mr.
• On this vote, the ayes are 14 and the nays are 6. However, we do not have six votes.
• Aye by proxy. Mr. Cassidy. Aye by proxy. Ms. Hyde-Smith, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Hoven, Mr. Heinrich.
• No, by proxy. Ms. Cantwell? No, by proxy. Ms. Hirono? No, by proxy. Mr. King? Aye. Ms.

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• as a proxy to make that vote. as a proxy to make that vote.
• They have proxy voting.
• They have proxy voting.
• They have proxy voting.
• They have proxy voting.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• everybody what is up for a vote versus a general proxy. proxy and you have to be there then we proxy
• what is up for a vote versus a general proxy<00:52:33.280> just<00:52:33.359> as<00:52
• to Glattis to to vote as he or she proxy to Glattis to to vote as he or she wishes<00:52:40.160>
• <01:02:15.839> not<01:02:16.079> able proxy voting, people are just not able proxy
• Meetings aren't just about voting as well. Um, we do have proxies for that.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So there's four of these and uh is the vote done by proxy?
• So there's four of these and uh is the vote done by proxy?
• So there's four of these and uh is the vote done by proxy?
• So there's four of these and uh is the vote done by proxy?
• every credit union has voting by proxy. every credit union has voting by proxy.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow New Hampshire state-chartered credit unions to choose, by member vote, to compensate their board members. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, does not require compensation, and is intended to align New Hampshire with other states that already permit this. He argued that credit union board service now requires more time and expertise, and that compensation could help attract stronger candidates and improve governance. Representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank testified in support. They said the change would not create salaries, but could cover modest compensation or reimbursements such as daycare, education, cybersecurity, or accounting training. They emphasized that credit unions remain nonprofit and member-driven, that board members must be credit union members and elected by members, and that any compensation decision would be made by the membership at an annual meeting or through the credit union’s voting process. Witnesses also said the bill would help with recruitment and retention, especially as credit union operations have become more complex and digital, and noted that similar authority exists in 16 other states, including Rhode Island. Committee members asked about the historical reason credit unions were excluded, the amount and structure of compensation, whether there would be a cap, and how voting would work. Witnesses said the bill does not set a statutory maximum, but in practice the amount would be disclosed to members and set through the vote; they also described St. Mary’s Bank’s ballot process and said proxy or ballot procedures depend on each credit union’s bylaws. One witness noted that federally chartered credit unions are subject to different limits. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25 and then moved on to Senate Bill 26.

Bills: SCR 22, SB 53, SB 204, SB 266, SB 268, SB 291, SB 292, SB 296, SB 304, SB 305, SB 413, SB 447, SB 455, SB 462, SB 493, SB 504, SB 519, SB 522, SB 532, SB 541, SB 667, SB 670, SB 673, SB 681, SB 687, SB 711, SB 746, SB 765, SB 783, SB 827, SB 850, SB 860, SB 888, SB 897, SB 901, SB 927, SB 955, SB 963, SB 984, SB 989, SB 993, SB 996, SB 1023, SB 1033, SB 1058, SB 1062, SB 1101, SB 1119, SB 1172, SB 1173, SB 1215, SB 1220, SB 1227, SB 1228, SB 1229, SB 1238, SB 1239, SB 1245, SB 1248, SB 1254, SB 1259, SB 1273, SB 1277, SB 1302, SB 1332, SB 1341, SB 1346, SB 1350, SB 1352, SB 1353, SB 1355, SB 1358, SB 1370, SB 1371, SB 1378, SB 1403, SB 1404, SB 1415, SB 1437, SB 1448, SB 1450, SB 1464, SB 1493, SB 1494, SB 1537, SB 1566, SB 1569, SB 1589, SB 1598, SB 1644, SB 1709, SB 1719, SB 1729, SB 1733, SB 1744, SB 1772, SB 1810, SB 1841, SB 1895, SB 1930, SB 2039, SB 2289, SB 2312, SCR 1, SCR 6, SCR 27, SCR 32, SB 2232

Keywords: mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, parental rights, education, school trustees, training, handbook, tax collection, managed audits, taxpayer rights, dispute resolution, penalty, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement

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• Requires voting no.
• Court is voting no. President.
• She requires voting anyone object. Mr. She requires voting no.
• Wish to be voting<00:09:43.920> no.<00:09:45.359> Present. voting no.
• <00:12:45.199> Voting<00:12:45.600> no. Anyone object? Voting no. Anyone object?

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 19 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate considered a series of local and private bills, mostly extending repealer dates or authorizing small local taxes and contributions. These included measures for the City of Laurel, City of Clinton, City of Moss Point, and City of Hattiesburg to continue hotel/motel or restaurant taxes for tourism, parks, and recreation; a Marshall County bill allowing a $7,500 annual contribution to the Bahyia Area Arts Council; a Jackson County bill extending a $5,000 contribution to Friends of Arts, Culture, and Education; a City of Philadelphia bill authorizing a one-time $10,000 contribution to Philadelphia Transit; and a Dotto County bill allowing golf carts and low-speed vehicles on certain public roads. The chamber also approved a Jackson County bill revising the powers and duties of the county fair board. Most of these local bills were passed by voice vote and then by the morning roll call, with no questions raised. The Senate also took up several conference-related matters and House amendments. On Senate Bill 2676, the Proxy Advance of Transparency Act, the Senate voted not to concur and to invite conference. On Senate Bill 2882, dealing with homestead exemption eligibility, members discussed a House amendment clarifying that property owners who deed property but reserve a life estate do not have to reapply for homestead exemption; the Senate concurred and sent the bill to the governor. Additional items later in the calendar included nonconcurrence and conference invitations on bills involving a rural hospital pilot program, dependent care tax credits, health reimbursement arrangement tax credits, state park land lease tax treatment, rural hospital contributions, electronic payment processing fees, storm-related utility revenue bonds, agriculture and logging sales tax exemptions, and revisions to the Pregnancy Resource Act. Near the end of the calendar, senators chose to pass and retain several remaining items rather than take final action, and leadership noted the need to move bills off the calendar in the next session. The Senate then moved to announcements, including committee meetings and a bipartisan social event, and several members requested that the journal reflect adjournment in memory of named individuals. The chamber ultimately agreed to recess until later that day or until the last committee report was filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until the next morning.

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• And we'll go to the vote. And then we'll go to the vote.
• I will vote no.
• No by proxy. The mercury also no by proxy. Mr. Ricketts. Aye. Mr. Sanders. No by proxy. Mr. Schiff.
• No by proxy. Mr. Merkley. Also no by proxy. Mr. Padilla. Aye. Mr. Ricketts. Aye. Mr. Sanders.
• No by proxy. Mr. Merkley. No by proxy. Mr. Padilla. No. Mr. Ricketts. Aye. Mr. Sanders.

Keywords: presidential nominations, EPA, environmental policy, Fish and Wildlife, committee meeting

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the presidential nominations of Brigadier General Brian Nesvick as Director of Fish and Wildlife and Jess Kramer and Sean Donahue as assistant administrators at the EPA. Each nominee presented their qualifications and experiences in their respective fields, with an emphasis on their commitment to uphold the laws passed by Congress. The discussion highlighted the nominees' dedication to addressing environmental issues and their proactive stances on regulatory matters. After deliberation, votes were held to report the nominations favorably, despite some members voicing concerns regarding their qualifications and potential conflicts with environmental interests.

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• and to vote against the rule and vote and to vote against the rule and vote for<03:27:02.640>
• It's a difficult vote. It's a serious vote.
• I voted one way, the majority voted I voted one way, the majority voted another<05:25:10.560>
• Nearly all members unanimously voted to condemn their continuous funding of terrorist proxies like Hamas
• It is a vote to profoundly moral v vote.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

Bills: HB3976, HB3000, HB3001, HB3003, HB3004, HB3066, HB3904, HB3644, HB1687, HB3920, SR40

Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics

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• I would encourage a yes vote on This and anything else that will help with prenatal care in this great

Bills: HB3976, HB3000, HB3001, HB3003, HB3004, HB3066, HB3904, HB3644, HB1687, HB3920

Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics

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• So there's four of these and uh is the vote done by proxy in terms of the voting the board members?
• So there's four of these and uh is the vote done by proxy in terms of the voting the board members?
• So there's four of these and uh is the vote done by proxy in terms of the voting the board members?
• So there's four of these and uh is the vote done by proxy in terms of the voting the board members?
• every credit union has voting by proxy. every credit union has voting by proxy.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow state-chartered credit unions to compensate board members if the membership approves it. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, intended to help credit unions recruit and retain qualified directors and align New Hampshire with other states that already allow such compensation. Credit union representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank supported the bill, saying board service has become more complex because of cybersecurity, asset-liability management, and other regulatory demands, and that compensation could be modest and take forms such as meeting fees or educational reimbursement. In response to committee questions, they said compensation would be set by the membership, disclosed in advance, and subject to bylaws and internal policies; they also noted that board members must be credit union members and that voting procedures vary by institution, with some using mailed ballots rather than proxy voting. Members raised questions about why credit union boards were historically excluded, what kinds of compensation were contemplated, whether there would be a cap, and how voting and confidentiality would work. Testimony explained that the historical rationale was the nonprofit, volunteer mission of credit unions, but witnesses argued that the modern environment and competition for talent justify a change. They also said the bill would not mandate compensation and would not create a salary structure comparable to banks, but would allow members to approve modest compensation or reimbursements. After no further testimony, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25. The committee then opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Senator Howard Pearl, concerning the definition of deposits in land sales and escrowed accounts. Pearl said the bill would clarify that buyer funds for upgrades and luxury items in new-home construction are not treated as refundable deposits that must be held in escrow, arguing that the current Attorney General interpretation raises builder costs, increases home prices, and can limit buyer choices. He said the proposal would allow those upgrade funds to be paid directly to builders for construction, with signed disclosures making clear that the buyer requested the items and bears the risk if financing falls through. The hearing on Senate Bill 26 had just begun when the transcript ended.

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• So, I'm I'm going to ask members to vote So, I'm I'm going to ask members to vote against<00:24:
• they think about uh what the proxy they think about uh what the proxy values<00:47:40.120> might
• Throughout the presentation, there were a lot of mentions of proxy, like proxy of poverty, and I mean
• , were a lot of mentions of like proxy, were a lot of mentions of like proxy, like<00:58:14.480><
• c> proxy<00:58:14.760> of<00:58:14.800> poverty,<00:58:15.600> and like proxy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have numbers, we're good to vote. What's that? We're good to vote. We have a quorum.
• And I hope my colleagues carefully consider, as I know they always do, their votes.
• Hi, by proxy. Hi, by proxy. Mr. Cheney. No. Mr. Coons. No, by proxy. Mr. Murphy. No, by proxy. Mr.
• No, by proxy. Mr. Berkeley. No, by proxy. Mr. Booker. No, by proxy. No, by proxy. No, by proxy.
• No, by proxy. Aye. Clerk will report.

Keywords: committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy

Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.

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• voting.
• <00:15:08.560> voting<00:15:08.880> as and that would include proxy voting as and that
• would include proxy voting as well.<00:15:11.519> With<00:15:11.760> that<00:15:12.079
• proxy votes and there we had over 5,000 proxy votes and there was<00:31:05.480> approximately
• it's about fiduciary duty and proxy it's about fiduciary duty and proxy voting.<00:59:25.119>

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:01 Attendance Roll Call: 00:01:26 Approval of Minutes: 00:02:27 Investment, Cash Flow, and Legislative Update: Bo Cracraft – Judicial Form Retirement System: 00:03:12 Ryan Barrow – Kentucky Public Pensions Authority: 00:21:52 Beau Barnes – Teachers’ Retirement System: 00:34:31 Adjournment: 01:07:25, 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, followed by a roll call confirming a quorum and approval of the prior minutes. A special guest, Dave Eager, was welcomed before the committee moved to presentations from retirement system officials. Bo Craycraft, executive director of the Judicial Form Retirement System, gave a quarterly update on investment performance, asset allocation, and cash flow. He said the plans had held up well amid market volatility, with fiscal year-to-date returns above benchmark and long-term returns remaining strong. He explained that the plans are targeted to a 70% equity/30% fixed-income allocation, that some cash is being held for cash-flow management, and that negative cash flow is expected because of funding and contribution levels. He also said Senate Bill 183, dealing with proxy voting and economic analysis for certain votes, was not expected to materially affect the plans because of their small number of holdings and Bear Trust’s long-term investment approach. Ryan Barrow and Erin Surrod then presented for the Kentucky Pension Authority. They reported positive quarterly performance across the retirement and insurance funds, though results varied by period and remained tied to broader market conditions. They said recent asset-allocation changes had been completed and the funds were now within target ranges. On cash flow, they noted some plans remained negative or near zero, with one plan benefiting from a large appropriation. In the legislative update, they described House Bill 30 as codifying an exclusion from pension-spiking calculations for across-the-board raises, and Senate Bill 10 as increasing retiree health insurance subsidies and changing employee health insurance contribution rules for certain CERS members beginning in 2026. They also said Senate Bill 183 would likely have limited impact, though the agency would review voting policies and incorporate any required economic-analysis procedures.

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• I will answer to any title as long as you vote for my bills.
• This bill has passed the Senate unanimously and certainly look forward to having your vote today.
• Do we have a favorable vote also for SB 149? Wait, wait, wait, wait a minute. Wait, wait.
• >> Any comments before we take a vote? >> Any comments before we take a vote?
• >> Do we have a favorable vote also for SP1?

Bills: HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362, HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362

Keywords: education, patriotism, national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, K-12 schools, constitutional amendment, public works, sealed bids, bidding requirements, procurement, public notice, newspaper advertisement, advertising failure, publisher liability, civil damages, criminal liability, awarding authority, county government, municipal government, construction contracts

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• Uh, you most of you guys voted for it unanimously out of public health and it was voted off the house
• That's 141 members voting.
• I voted for this bill last session, so I haven't heard anybody come to our office to be against the bill
• And with that, members, I respect favorable consideration of HB 499 and reserve the right to vote.

Bills: HB713, HB827, HB932, HB499, HB510, HB163, HB296, HB879, HB913, HB163, HB296

Keywords: healthcare, maternal health, reporting requirements, Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, health provider immunity, workplace violence, nurses, grant program, healthcare facilities, safety measures, safety, nursing, grants, healthcare safety, verbal abuse, physical abuse, nurse empowerment, occupational therapy, licensure, interstate practice