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• [Unintelligible vocalization] [Unintelligible vocalization] Yeah, so just to bring everyone up to speed
• There was a couple of speed bumps at the time.
• there was a you see the cap and whatnot there was a couple<01:30:06.239> of<01:30:06.360> speed
• 06.880> at<01:30:07.000> the<01:30:07.159> time<01:30:08.000> um couple of speed
• bumps at the time um couple of speed bumps at the time um there<01:30:08.199> was<01:30:08.320

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• House Bill 421, Prince George's County, speed monitoring systems, Maryland Route 210.
• I'm just speed reading through this and I'm just a little curious what exactly we're doing with this
• Thank you so much, Madam Speaker.<01:15:39.520> I'm<01:15:39.680> just<01:15:40.160> speed
• I'm just speed reading through Speaker.
• I'm just speed reading through this<01:15:41.400> and<01:15:41.520> I'm<01:15:41.600>

Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 129 members present, read the prior journal, and then took up a series of third-reading bills. Early action included unanimous passage of HB 159 (mail theft), HB 412 (child support and driver’s license suspension), HB 912 (trap-neuter-return policies for community cats), HB 914 (Worcester County Board of License Commissioners membership), HB 558 (Prince George’s County wine festival licenses), HB 1400 (shellfish aquaculture penalties), and HB 1463 (Anne Arundel County Board of Education constituent services liaison). HB 582, dealing with Prince George’s County alcoholic beverages licenses and voter registration requirements, drew brief debate over whether it removed or retained a voter registration condition; it ultimately passed 119-12. HB 846, a property tax exemption for the Hagerstown multi-use sports and events facility, passed 126-7 after a system delay interrupted proceedings. Several bills prompted more substantive discussion. HB 1218, the Safe and Healthy Homes for All Act, drew opposing explanations over a proposed public registry of properties with housing violations; supporters said it would help identify serious housing problems and improve compliance, while opponents objected to publicly naming private properties based on administrative findings. It passed 99-36. HB 525, the Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act, passed 135-1 after questions about enforcement, with supporters comparing it to ordinary classroom discipline. HB 1483, allowing out-of-state clinical professional counseling and social work providers to use telehealth for continuity of care, passed 135-0 after clarification that it applies to people moving into Maryland and allows a six-month continuity period. HB 1504, the Pedestrian Safety Act, passed unanimously. Later, HB 664 (Cecil County alcoholic beverages license quota) passed 134-1, and HB 837 (cardiovascular pre-screening for student athletic activities) passed 133-2 after the sponsor explained that reporting requirements were removed for cost reasons and the bill now mainly requires screening questions. HB 925, regulating PFAS in sewage sludge applied to farmland, generated the most extended debate: one delegate argued the bill’s limits were too weak and lacked liability for industry actors, while supporters said it establishes the first limits, requires wastewater treatment plants to reduce PFAS, and leaves room for future tightening; it passed 130-7. HB 1370, authorizing a pilot stop-sign monitoring program in Rising Sun, passed 109-26. HB 649, expanding Maryland Commission on Civil Rights enforcement to higher education discrimination claims, passed 100-35 after supporters said current protections are stronger for K-12 than for colleges. The House also passed HB 512 on compensation for Anne Arundel County license commissioners and inspectors, and the session continued into HB 661 on commemorative months.

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• In short, these high-speed chases, both in vehicle and on foot, are dangerous for everyone involved as
• In short, these high-speed chases, both in vehicle and on foot, are dangerous for everyone involved as
• :08:45.200> In<00:08:45.519> short,<00:08:45.839> these<00:08:46.160> high-speed
• In short, these high-speed influence.
• In short, these high-speed chases chases chases uh<00:08:48.800> both<00:08:49.040> in<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In vehicular accidents, speed is always a factor.
• A vehicle is moving; the speed is considered a factor when a production vehicle can go 200 miles an hour
• Our highest speed limit in the state of Hawaii is 60 to 65 miles an hour, so to point out the danger
• Military-style semi-automatic rifles send 5.56 mm projectiles at three times the speed of sound into
• Military-style semi-automatic rifles send 5.56 mm projectiles at three times the speed of sound into

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered House Bill 279 and House Bill 392, both relating to firearms. HB 279 would restrict carrying or possessing firearm parts except at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container, define firearm parts and prohibited persons, and increase penalties for violations. The Department of Law Enforcement strongly supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole involving disassembled or “ghost gun” parts and help law enforcement charge people who carry weapons in pieces. Most public testimony opposed the measure, with speakers arguing it was unconstitutional, vague, hard to enforce, and would burden lawful gun owners, gunsmiths, and firearm dealers; several also said existing laws already cover the conduct. One supporter, Dennis Dunn, said additional firearm security could reduce theft and suicides. The chair noted the committee had received 270 testimonies on HB 279, with 39 in support, 234 in opposition, and one comment. The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for using a ghost gun in a felony. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported the bill, saying unserialized firearms are difficult to trace and that prosecutors need clear laws to address them. Supporters argued the measure would help prevent untraceable weapons from circulating and align penalties with other firearm offenses. Opponents, including several gun owners and association representatives, said the bill was unnecessary because existing state and federal laws already prohibit unserialized firearms, and warned it could create confusion, criminalize lawful owners of antique or self-built firearms, and be difficult to administer. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

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• or whatever, and they noticed speeding or whatever, and they noticed that<04:09:45.760> you've
• So it wouldn't just simply be, you know, you're speeding and then he sees you have a phone.
• So it wouldn't just simply be, you know, you're speeding and then he sees you have a phone.
• So it wouldn't just simply be, you know, you're speeding and then he sees you have a phone.
• So it wouldn't just simply be, you know, you're speeding and then he sees you have a phone.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 11 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received the invocation from Dr. Keith Grubs, and approved routine procedural motions dispensing with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The chamber then spent a significant portion of the meeting recognizing visiting groups, including the Madison County Executive Leadership Class, members of The Links and related chapters, Tupelo Christian Preparatory School cheer team and coaches, Miss Rodeo Canada/Miss Rodeo Mississippi/Miss Rodeo America, Delta State University student leaders, Jackson State University NAACP political action chair Hannah Robertson, and other guests in the galleries. Several resolutions and commendations were read and presented, including Senate Resolution 40 honoring The Links, Senate Resolution 37 recognizing Abby Hardy as Miss Rodeo Canada 2026, Senate Resolution 38 recognizing Brinkley Boswell as Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026, and Senate Resolution 39 recognizing Olivia Fero as Miss Rodeo America 2026. The Tupelo Christian Preparatory School cheer team was formally congratulated for winning its fourth consecutive 1A state championship, and Coach Stemier addressed the Senate on the program’s faith-based emphasis, discipline, and support from families and school leadership. Olivia Fero also spoke about the Dixie National Rodeo and the role of rodeo as an agricultural and community-oriented lifestyle. The Senate then took up several bills. Senate Bill 2471, the State Treasury Efficiency and Transparency Act, was explained as a measure to identify and close idle agency accounts, require interest-bearing features on agency accounts, and mandate regular reporting to DFA, the Treasury, ELBO, and the Legislature; it passed by morning roll call with three no votes. Senate Bill 2843, revising definitions in the Mississippi Development Grant Fund to expand eligible site-development expenses, including utility and energy infrastructure improvements, also passed by morning roll call with three no votes. Senate Bill 2865, creating an income tax credit tied to added tax revenue from certain non-gaming capital investment projects at casinos, was described as a repeat of a bill passed the prior year and likewise passed by morning roll call with three no votes. The Senate also considered Senate Bill 2848, revising notice procedures for towing and sale of motor vehicles. The bill would require notices to owners and lienholders to be sent through a third-party vendor by certified mail, shorten notice deadlines, and preserve public notice requirements; it was supported by bankers, towing interests, recyclers, and the Department of Revenue. After questions about notice procedures and concerns about access to personal property in towed vehicles, an amendment adding a reverse repealer was adopted, and the bill passed by morning roll call. Later, the chamber moved to Senate Bill 2202, concerning economic development incentives and employee freedom/privacy regarding unionization decisions, but the motion to table reconsideration prevailed after a division vote, leaving the bill unresolved at that point. The Senate then began consideration of Senate Bill 2259, the People’s Access Act, with an amendment narrowing its live-streaming requirements to state agencies only and limiting retention to two years, though the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.

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• And it is the only high-speed railroad in Colorado.
• And it is the only high-speed railroad in Colorado.
• HB 26101 chooses mandates over cooperation, politics over planning, and speed over safety.
• HB 26101 chooses mandates over cooperation, politics over planning, and speed over safety.
• HB 26101 chooses mandates over cooperation, politics over planning, and speed over safety.

Keywords: 981, all

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• They called it, I call it the speed, and they changed it to deliberative velocity.
• , so I interpret this as yes: the facilities can have both, and they can phase in and out at their speed
• and<00:46:21.920> out<00:46:22.079> at<00:46:22.200> their<00:46:22.440> speed
• <00:46:23.079> that can phase in and out at their speed that can phase in and out at their
• speed that they<00:46:23.319> want<00:46:23.440> to<00:46:23.599> phase<00:46:23.839

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The public hearing opened on HB 728-FN, which would authorize video lottery terminals at charity gaming facilities and repeal historic horse racing licensing. Representative Om explained that the bill would convert the current historic horse racing terminals into true video lottery terminals/slot machines and change the revenue split, reducing the operator share from 75% to 70% while increasing the state share from 25% to 30%. He also noted the bill would increase the amount going to charities and other state beneficiaries. Former State Rep. Pat Brammy, who had served on the Charitable Gaming Study Commission, testified in support of the bill’s basic structure. He said a consultant’s report found historic racing machines cost facilities 12% to 18% more to operate because of totalizer and track-related fees, and that slot machines would be cheaper because there are more manufacturers and more competition. He argued that although the operator share drops by 5%, facilities could still benefit from lower operating costs, and he said the commission concluded that moving to slot machines would increase revenues to facilities, charities, and the state. He also said the bill would create a more stable stream of funding for problem gambling, since the current HHR “breakage” funding mechanism is limited and dependent on a single vendor. Brammy also discussed the commission’s concerns about market concentration in HHR machines, saying the commission found the market was dominated by only a few manufacturers and recommended legislation to address that issue under Article 83 of the state constitution. He interpreted the bill as allowing a phase-in of slot machines upon passage, with the remaining HHR provisions phasing out by January 1, 2028, and said facilities would likely transition as leases expire. Committee members asked about HHR contracts, machine programming, testing, and whether removing HHR would reduce competition; Brammy said he believed leases were likely short-term, machines are tested by a lab, and the legislature could decide whether the change is appropriate. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.

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• At least 94% of those crashes were caused by human error, impairment, distraction, and speeding.
• , were caused by human error, impairment, distraction,<01:06:40.760> and<01:06:40.920> speeding
• <01:06:41.720> AVs<01:06:42.280> remove distraction, and speeding.
• AVs remove distraction, and speeding.

Bills: HF4062, HF4063, HF4065, HF3926, HF4216, HF3176, HF3728, HF3988, HF3865

Keywords: vehicle registration, title transfer, rental vehicles, state regulations, motor vehicle laws, school buses, USDOT number, first aid kits, transportation safety, vehicle regulations, transit safety, assault penalties, public transportation, criminal justice, transit workers, transportation, railroad, safety, economic development, public roads

Transcript Highlights:

• If I was driving a car at a high rate of speed, I'm violating the law, but I may not have injured anyone
• If I was driving a car at a high rate<01:24:16.400> of<01:24:16.560> speed,<01:24:17.120
• > I'm<01:24:18.560> I'm<01:24:19.440> violating<01:24:20.639> the rate of speed
• , I'm I'm violating the rate of speed, I'm I'm violating the law,<01:24:22.080> but<01:24:22.320

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, when we expedite things, we typically are just trying to prioritize them and speed them up so that
• are just trying to prioritize<00:54:31.760> them<00:54:31.920> and<00:54:32.160> speed
• <00:54:32.400> them<00:54:32.559> up<00:54:32.720> so prioritize them and speed
• them up so prioritize them and speed them up so that<00:54:33.040> they<00:54:33.200> get<

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Anytime you can put a speed bump in front of eminent domain, it's good.
• you<00:47:16.880> can<00:47:17.040> put<00:47:17.200> a<00:47:17.359> speed
• Anytime you can put a speed amendment.
• Anytime you can put a speed bump<00:47:17.920> in<00:47:18.079> front<00:47:18.240>

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We still have one more presenter, so if you could please try to speed it up.
• So, if you could please try to<00:40:25.120> speed<00:40:25.360> it<00:40:25.520> up
• :40:26.000> have<00:40:26.160> a<00:40:26.200> lot<00:40:26.400> of to speed
• We have a lot of to speed it up.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, if there's needs, and football's a tricky sport because you need big guys, you need speed guys, you
• sport because you need big guys,<01:33:28.639> you<01:33:28.800> need<01:33:28.960> speed
• guys,<01:33:29.520> you<01:33:29.679> need<01:33:30.000> you guys, you need speed
• guys, you need you guys, you need speed guys, you need you need<01:33:30.239> a<01:33:30.480>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House-Senate higher education briefing focused on how the University of Hawaii athletics department plans to remain competitive in the NIL era, especially as the House settlement and related changes allow new forms of athlete compensation. Chair and Senator Kim opened by framing the issue as balancing competitiveness, sustainability, compliance, and UH’s educational mission. Coaches Laura Beeman and Timmy Chang described how NIL and the transfer portal are already affecting recruiting and retention, with Beeman saying women’s basketball has lost six to 10 recruits because UH cannot yet match offers, and Chang citing examples of players being courted with large sums and the need to retain proven local and out-of-state athletes. Both emphasized that student-athletes should still prioritize education, culture, and team values, while also receiving support that helps them stay at UH. Athletic Director Matt Elliott then outlined UH’s broader strategy. He said the department’s vision is to create an outstanding student-athlete experience, recruit and retain elite athletes, compete at the highest level of the Mountain West, and strengthen the bond with the community. He described NIL as having moved from a largely unregulated period to a new phase in which institutions can directly control some NIL payments, while outside deals still must be reviewed for fair market value. Elliott said UH wants to use NIL to help athletes cover basic needs and build financial stability, while also keeping them academically on track. He noted the department is pursuing fundraising, including a “Boost the Bose” account, corporate sponsorships, and licensing deals, to support NIL opportunities. In response to questions from Senator Kim, Elliott clarified that UH’s approach involves both institution-controlled payments and outside NIL deals: internal payments can be structured at the department’s discretion within the cap, while external sponsor deals must go through NIL Go and meet market-value standards. No votes or formal actions were taken during the informational briefing.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so improving our processes to speed things up here is also something we're finding helpful.
• Um, and so improving our our processes<01:26:15.520> to<01:26:15.679> speed<01:26:16.000
• > up<01:26:16.480> here<01:26:17.280> um<01:26:17.600> is processes to speed
• things up here um is processes to speed things up here um is also<01:26:18.480> something<01:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the legislative auditor on a performance audit of the governor’s office and lieutenant governor’s office covering July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. The audit reviewed receipts, inventory, payroll, and non-payroll expenditures and found 12 findings, concluding the office generally did not comply with the criteria tested because of internal control deficiencies. The auditor said four of five prior findings that remained relevant were not fully resolved, and that the problems were widespread across financial operations, creating opportunities for waste and fraud, though no evidence of wrongdoing or misuse of funds was found. The main findings involved weak segregation of duties, late vendor payments, inaccurate reimbursements and vendor payments, missing documentation, and poor receipt management. Auditors said one employee handled purchasing, receiving, payment processing, and inventory functions without adequate oversight; vendors were often paid late, resulting in more than $1,000 in late/reactivation fees; reimbursements and some state airplane payments contained errors; and many vendor payments, reimbursements, and purchasing card transactions lacked required support. The office also failed to collect about $12,000 for events at the governor’s residence, did not fully process several deposits, and lacked documentation for some billed or deposited amounts. Members reacted strongly to the repeated control failures and the lack of documentation, with several saying the issues were pervasive and concerning even if the dollar amounts were not large. Questions focused on whether the problems reflected different treatment of vendors versus employee expenses, whether restitution was being sought, and whether legislation was needed. The auditor responded that the state already has the necessary policies and procedures, and that the issue is implementation and oversight by the governor’s office, not new legislation. The auditor also said the governor’s office had been receptive and had begun taking steps to address the findings.

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, we have recently succeeded here in cutting off funding for the California high-speed rail disaster
• introduced a bill at the beginning of this Congress saying that we should cut off all funding for high-speed
• and has even accused me of lying, saying Representative Kylie continues to lie about California high-speed
• If the governor and his team would like to take me for a trip on the high-speed train from San Francisco

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, September 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I appreciate the uh speed with which you conducted that presentation. Sorry.
• <01:53:49.599> appreciate<01:53:50.000> the<01:53:50.480> uh<01:53:50.880> speed
• <01:53:51.119> with<01:53:51.440> which And I appreciate the uh speed with which And
• I appreciate the uh speed with which you<01:53:51.840> conducted<01:53:52.400> that<01

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:14 Staff Report on the Firefighter Commission Minimum Training Standards and Administrative Spending- 00:02:02 Response from the Kentucky Fire Commission-00:32:06 Judge Testimony on Child Removal-00:42:47 Update on Child Removal and Reunification-01:11:19 Staffing at Kentucky Veteran Centers-01:40:15 Adjournment-02:05:55, 958, all

Summary: The Legislative Oversight and Investigation Committee met without a quorum, so no votes were taken. Staff presented a study of the Kentucky Fire Commission focused on firefighter minimum training standards and administrative spending. The presentation explained that Kentucky’s training standards are built from NFPA guidelines, that the commission currently requires 115 hours for volunteer firefighters and 300 hours for paid firefighters, and that those reduced hours were adopted by removing electives and other non-NFPA content. Staff also said the commission’s IFSAC certification testing for firefighter 1 and firefighter 2 aligns with NFPA standards, but the commission cannot require local departments to train or certify firefighters. Staff recommended that the commission formally promulgate regulations establishing the reduced training hours and work with KCTCS to better separate administrative costs for certain programs so compliance with the statute can be demonstrated. The finance portion of the report said the commission is funded by general fund appropriations for State Fire Rescue Training and by an insurance premium surcharge that supports the Firefighter Foundation Program Fund. Staff reported that the commission stayed within the 5% administrative cap tied to the overall surcharge allotment, but could not confirm compliance with a separate 5% cap for specific programs because KCTCS accounting does not break out those costs in enough detail. Staff suggested the General Assembly may want to clarify what counts as administrative cost in statute. Members asked about investment returns, local fire department funding, and whether training documentation is required; staff said some of those topics were outside the study scope and that IFSAC testing relies on chief certification that a candidate is ready to test. Representatives from the Fire Commission then responded, saying they agreed with the report’s recommendations and would work to clarify the 5% issue with legislators and KCTCS. They explained that the reduction in training hours was intended to remove electives, better align with NFPA standards, and address the difficulty volunteer departments have in getting members to complete lengthy training. Commission officials said training is documented through rosters and annual compliance reviews, and that IFSAC-certified firefighter testing is based on demonstrated skills rather than a required number of training hours. They also said the difficulty in tracking the second 5% cap stems from the way KCTCS’s PeopleSoft system records reimbursements as single transactions, making it hard to isolate administrative costs by program.

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• and women are often the first line of defense in moments of crisis, responding to emergencies with speed
• responding to moments of crisis, responding to emergencies<00:51:30.319> with<00:51:30.559> speed
• ,<00:51:31.040> skill,<00:51:31.520> and emergencies with speed, skill, and emergencies
• with speed, skill, and selflessness.<00:51:33.200> Whether<00:51:33.440> it's<00:51:33.599

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• technical design assistance, some infrastructure things to help some of these businesses get up to speed
• help some of these businesses get<01:04:36.000> up<01:04:36.160> to<01:04:36.319> speed
• <01:04:36.480> with<01:04:36.640> water<01:04:36.960> lines, get up to speed
• with water lines, get up to speed with water lines, electrical<01:04:38.319> alley<01:04:38.720

Bills: HF3228, HF2441

Keywords: workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, prevailing wage, certified payroll, payroll reporting, construction contracts, public works, project registration, labor standards, contractor compliance, subcontractor reporting, state government, Department of Administration, Commissioner of Labor and Industry, Metropolitan Council, highway construction, public construction

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• project going that will directly, um, assist those workers in the counties and, and hopefully, you know, speed
• project going that will directly, um, assist those workers in the counties and, and hopefully, you know, speed
• project going that will directly, um, assist those workers in the counties and, and hopefully, you know, speed
• project going that will directly, um, assist those workers in the counties and, and hopefully, you know, speed

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And what this legislation would do is bring us up to speed with 16 other states that allow membership
• 07:05.199> to legislation would do is bring us up to legislation would do is bring us up to speed
• 06.160> other<00:07:06.400> states<00:07:06.720> that<00:07:06.960> allow speed
• with 16 other states that allow speed with 16 other states that allow membership<00:07:08.080> in

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.