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• State House.
• We have House proposal of amendment S 89 was passed by the House with a proposal of amendment.
• </c> unanimously to concur with the House. unanimously to concur with the House.
• </c> adequate housing and suitable living. adequate housing and suitable living.
• . housing. housing.

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• </c><00:33:02.240><c> Bill</c> on House Bill on House Bill 494<00:33:04.159><c> and</c><00:33:04.399>
• </c><00:38:36.960><c> dual</c> then considered for concurrent dual then considered for concurrent dual
• House Bill 677.
• </c> support of House Bill 115 FN. Thank you. support of House Bill 115 FN. Thank you.
• We certainly saw it in the House.

Committee: Senate Education

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• The House will come to order. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Doorkeeper, Mr.
• Speaker, I have a messenger from the Senate at the door of the House. Admit the messenger. Mr.
• Speaker, I'm directed by the Senate to inform the House that the Senate has taken the following action
• House Concurrent Resolution 54, Hunter, sponsor Zafarini, authorizing the legislature to adjourn for
• Pursuant to a motion previously adopted, the House stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.

Summary: The House briefly convened and received a message from the Senate. The Senate reported passage of House Concurrent Resolution 54, which authorizes the legislature to adjourn for more than three days during the period from Wednesday, January 29, 2025, through Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The chair then announced the signing, in the presence of the House, of HCR 54 and HR 4. No debate or testimony was presented. Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.

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• the gentleman from Green for motion on House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and
• The chair now for motion on House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174.
• for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174.
• Committee substitutes for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174.
• Committee substitutes for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 118-1 vote, and a series of special guest introductions, including family members, student groups, a basketball team, University of Missouri undergraduate researchers, and other visitors. The chamber also received Senate messages and committee reports, including recommendations that several House bills and joint resolutions “do pass.” The main floor debate centered on Senate Substitute No. 3 for Senate Bill 888, a broad juvenile justice and sentencing measure that combined juvenile reform with sentencing transparency and other criminal justice provisions. Supporters said it would improve public safety, clarify sentencing, address serious offenses, and add collaboration between prosecutors and juvenile systems. Opponents argued it was an oversized omnibus bill rushed through the process, warned it would increase prison time, expand adult-court involvement in juvenile matters, and could harm children and rehabilitation efforts. Members also debated the fiscal note, with supporters saying the large prison-cost estimate was speculative and opponents calling it evidence of a major new prison expense. After extended debate, the House invoked the previous question and SB 888 was finally passed 97-53. The House then took up House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, a proposal to change Missouri’s tax structure by reducing and potentially eliminating the state income tax and broadening the sales tax base to transactions involving goods and services. Supporters framed it as a modernization effort that would promote growth, increase take-home pay, and send the question to voters. Opponents said it would be the largest sales tax hike in state history, shift the burden onto working families and seniors, and create a large budget hole. After debate, the previous question was adopted 101-49, and the joint resolutions were third read and passed 98-54. The House then moved on to third-reading business, including House Bill 269 on autonomous vehicles, which was introduced as a transportation and economic development measure and then questioned on liability and taxation issues.

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• In Washington State, we house 10 of the 12 major soil orders.
• So during that same time period, labor costs increased 117%. That's massive.
• So during that same time period, labor costs increased 117%. That's massive.
• In the last session, Chair Reeves over in the House introduced legislation tasking our department with
• So throughout our grant funded through the State Department of Health House Bill 2671, we're able to

Committee: Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources

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• And then, uh, also for the committee, from House Joint Resolution 81 from the 2026 session, these 17
• from</c><00:36:57.520><c> the</c><00:36:57.640><c> 2026</c> House Joint Resolution 81 from the 2026 House
• </c> as well as support under a 2024 House as well as support under a 2024 House Bill<00:45:33.640><c
• </c> and we do have that signed concurrence and we do have that signed concurrence letter<00:46:32.360
• </c> Uh next we have the Kentucky Housing Uh next we have the Kentucky Housing Corporation<00:53:58.400

Summary: The committee first approved the April 27 minutes and then received several informational reports, including University of Kentucky medical equipment purchases, UK’s use of $200 million in Ever funds for a public-private partnership, school district debt issuances, UK’s planned use of construction manager-at-risk delivery on five projects, Kentucky Communications Network Authority capital projects under House Bill 6, and 14 UK lease improvements. Members were told the House Bill 6 item was also being discussed in the Information Technology Oversight Committee and could return later if needed. The main action item was University of Kentucky’s request to approve a $600 million public-private partnership for central plants and utility infrastructure tied to the Chandler expansion. UK said it would shift $200 million from previously authorized restricted funds into the P3, leaving the project financed through private equity and nonprofit debt with no UK or Commonwealth debt. UK representatives said the project is necessary to support 24/7 hospital operations, expand and modernize utility systems, improve redundancy and efficiency, and reduce long-term operating risk. Members asked about the source of the availability payments, which UK said would come from UK Healthcare revenues, and the committee approved the P3 agreement unanimously. The committee also approved a UK lease renewal for a 20,000-square-foot College of Medicine annex near the Bowling Green Medical Center. UK said the lease costs $38 per square foot, or $912,000 annually, and supports medical education expansion in the region, including growth from 120 to 160 students over four years. Members voiced support for the local impact, and the lease passed unanimously. Later, the committee approved a Transportation Cabinet aviation project for two medium box hangars at Capital City Airport, funded by $1,153,000 in federal money and $950,000 from the Aviation Economic Development Fund, which is supported by a 6% jet fuel tax with a $1 million annual cap per company. Members asked about the fund balance, the cap, and airport revenue sources, and staff said the airport also receives entitlement and federal infrastructure funds and earns revenue from hangar rent and fuel sales. The committee then approved two Finance and Administration Cabinet pool projects: a roof and skylight replacement at the Libraries and Archives building and exterior repairs at several state buildings. Finally, the committee approved six Kentucky Infrastructure Authority action items after hearing about one loan increase for the Springfield Wastewater Treatment Plant and five grant reallocations tied to Cleaner Water Program and county allocation pool funds. Members asked why one project approved in 2024 was only now increasing, and KIA explained that design, water division review, environmental review, and bidding can take one to two years. KIA also reported additional no-action items, including a Brandenburg water grant split among two projects and 17 Kentucky Waters projects provided for information. The meeting ended with approval of the action items and no further action on the informational grants.

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• Beginning on page two, House communication numbers 388 to 392 transmit various House Concurrent Resolutions
• HB 386 passes third reading. resolution. Senator Deort. Mr. resolution. Senator Deort. Mr.
• resolution? resolution?
• </c> Decort said resolution has been adopted. Decort said resolution has been adopted.
• Third reading of House Bill 132, House draft 1, relating to expungement. Is there any discussion?

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• , and then House Bill 139. in 35.
• Chair lays out house joint resolution.
• Resolution 107 and recognizes Chairman Landgraf to explain the resolution. Thank you Mr.
• Question to testify on for or against House Joint Resolution 107.
• Thanks to House Bill 40.

Bills: HB206 , HB 1285 , HB1335 , HJR107 , HB206

Committee: House Energy Resources

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, HB 1285, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, drones, unmanned aircraft, UAS, drone inspections, oil and gas, pipeline inspection, surface mining, well sites, tank batteries, disposal wells, injection sites, natural resources

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• And I think we need more housing. We all know we need more housing.
• Chairman, I move that House Concurrent Resolution 2-007 receive a due pass recommendation.
• Okay, seeing no further public testimony, the question before you is House Concurrent Resolution 2-007
• Seeing no further public testimony, the question of four years, House Concurrent Resolution 2-007 as
• House Concurrent Resolution 2-007 as amended has passed, and we are adjourned.

Bills: HB2211 , HB2229 , HB2389 , HB2403 , HB2445 , HB2502 , HB2620 , HB2813 , HB2872 , HB2889 , HB2960 , HB4028 , HCR2007

Committees: House Appropriations , House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Keywords: contractors, subcontractors, resident preference, public contracts, materials supply, Arizona Revised Statutes, local businesses, pregnancy resource center, pregnancy center, crisis pregnancy center, DHS, Arizona Department of Health Services, state appropriation, general fund, nonprofit grant, women's health, maternal health, reproductive health, abortion funding, pro-life

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• Messages from the House, without objection.
• The messages will be entered in the journal, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 1032 is transmitted to
• Committee from the House on sine die adjournment.
• The Secretary will read the message from the House. Mr.
• From the House, Mr.

Summary: The Senate received a message from the House stating that the House had completed its work and was ready to adjourn sine die, with the message entered into the journal and Senate Concurrent Resolution 1032 transmitted to the Secretary of State. The Senate also dispensed with reading the journal from Friday, June 12, 2026, and approved it as recorded. The only substantive action taken was a motion by the Majority Whip to adjourn the 57th Legislature, second regular session, sine die. The motion was put to a voice vote and passed, with the ayes prevailing, and the Senate adjourned accordingly.

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• Seeing none, all in favor of introducing this resolution, please respond by saying aye. Opposed?
• DOPL attorneys House Bill 14 from last year, the Code Cleanup Bill.
• Next steps include seeing that House bill through.
• There is a Senate concurrent resolution supporting the merger that is also making its way through.
• We were directed by Concurrent Resolution 110 last year to go in and look at the State Water Plan and

Committee: House Resources and Conservation

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• President, members, I rise to present for your consideration Senate Concurrent Resolution 1f, which recognizes
• Will there be questions on the resolution?
• Seeing no questions, will there be debate on the resolution?
• I declare House Bill 2786 to have passed.
• I declare House Bill 2787 to have passed.

Bills: SB1636 , SB1584 , SB1730 , SB1255 , SB1627 , SB137 , SB2062 , SB1470 , SB1284 , SB1632 , SB1594 , SB2045 , SB1251 , SB1884 , SB1250 , SB1630 , SB1262 , SB1374 , SB1292 , SB1432 , SB1199 , SB1790 , SB1481 , SB1614 , SB1734 , SB1437 , SB1489 , SB1718 , SB1778 , SB1327 , SB1372 , SB1403 , SB1937 , SB277 , SB2131 , SB1749 , SB1348 , SB1469 , SB2018 , SB1931 , SB1530 , SB2155 , SB2030 , SB1926 , SB2170 , SB2151 , SB2166 , SB1213 , SB1381 , SB1824 , SB1876 , SB1728 , SB1582 , SB1286 , SB1386 , SB1708 , SB1618 , SB2106 , SB1471 , SB2139 , SB2154 , SB1619 , SCR15 , HB2786 , HB2787 , SB1525 , SB2011 , SB2159

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, sexual assault, evidence kits, DNA testing

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• You have given House Bill, as amended, due pass. House Bill 1167, due pass. Thank you.
• Chair, I move that Senate Concurrent Resolution 1025 be returned with a due pass recommendation.
• Members, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1025 is a constitutional amendment that modifies the start date
• Chair, I move that Senate Concurrent Resolution 1022 be returned with the do pass recommendation.
• Chair, members, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1022 is a constitutional amendment that increases the number

Committee: House House Government Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1167, which would allow municipalities and counties to satisfy certain public-notice requirements by posting advertisements, publications, and printings on their official websites. The sponsor argued the bill is permissive, intended to modernize notice practices, reduce costs, and help governments meet statutory deadlines, while a Blackmun amendment required a six-month transition period in which notices would still be published in newspapers and the public would be alerted to the change. Newspaper and media representatives, along with tribal and rural community advocates, opposed the bill, arguing that print notices remain important for transparency, historical recordkeeping, and access in areas with limited internet service. Supporters from county and local government said newspaper publication schedules have become unreliable and that websites are a more effective way to reach the public. The committee adopted the Blackmun amendment and then passed SB 1167 as amended on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1021, as amended by a strike-everything that would require the Auditor General to refer evidence of possible criminal activity involving health profession regulatory boards to the Attorney General, with procedures for investigation and conflict-of-interest handling. The sponsor and amendment sponsor said the measure would create a mechanism for criminal findings in audit work to be acted on. With no opposition testimony, the committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1021 as amended on a 4-3 vote. Next was SB 1011, which would require county medical examiners or forensic pathologists to review an infant’s immunization and vaccination history, along with any countermeasures administered in the prior 90 days, in sudden unexplained infant death cases. The sponsor said the bill was a data-collection measure meant to improve accuracy, transparency, and prevention efforts. Opponents, including vaccine advocacy and disability representatives, said Arizona already collects this information, that unsafe sleep is the primary issue in most SIDS cases, and that the bill could fuel misinformation about vaccines. The committee passed SB 1011 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also heard SB 1013, a merit-based public employment bill that would prohibit hiring based on conditions other than merit. Supporters said it would ensure public employees are selected by qualifications and objective criteria; opponents argued existing law already bars discrimination and that the bill could create litigation risks and hinder outreach to underrepresented communities. The committee passed SB 1013 on a 4-3 vote. Finally, the committee considered SB 1015 and a strike-everything amendment that would replace the bill’s original detransition-liability language with the Arizona Thriving Families Act, creating a family and medical leave insurance program within Medicaid beginning in 2029. The original bill sponsor defended the underlying detransition-related liability concept as accountability and support for detransitioners, while opponents said it would function as a discriminatory backdoor ban on transition care for minors. The transcript ends during debate and explanation of the strike-everything amendment, before a final vote on SB 1015 is shown.

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• Chair, I move that Senate Concurrent Resolution 1025 be returned with a due pass recommendation.
• Members, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1025 is a constitutional amendment that modifies the start date
• Chair, I move that Senate Concurrent Resolution 1022 be returned with a do pass recommendation.
• Chair, members, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1022 is a constitutional amendment that increases the number
• So not an A or B or House 1, House 2, just two at-large, whoever finishes top two is in.

Committees: House Government , House House Government Committee of Reference

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• What this resolution tries to accomplish is get us some more information.
• What we're trying to accomplish with this concurrent resolution is to find some information.
• It makes it clear that nobody can make any deals without visiting with House and Senate leadership and

Committee: House Ways and Means

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• Interventions may be restorative in nature, so conflict resolution...
• I am the Executive Director of the King County Dispute Resolution Center.
• I’m here on behalf of Resolution Washington, a statewide association of community-based dispute resolution
• I'm here today in support of House Bill 2389. I spent most of my life in foster care.
• Department of Public Defense, testifying in strong support of House Bill 6062.

Bills: SB6062

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: juvenile justice, criminal offense, minors, rehabilitation, legal provisions

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• Now move on to House messages. Secretary, call the first House message. Message from the House. Mr.
• Message from the House. Mr.
• Message from the House. Mr.
• </c> Message from the House. Mr. Mr. Message from the House. Mr. Mr.
• All right, secretary called next house<00:07:42.720><c> message.</c> house message. house message.

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber received several House messages referring local bills to the Committee on Local Legislation, including measures affecting Lawrence, Clayurn, Limestone, Shelby, and Alabaster. The Senate also recognized guests in the gallery, including local leaders, law enforcement officials, and a Jackson County Junior Leadership group. During personal privilege remarks, Senator Figures offered a tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., highlighting his civil rights legacy, political influence, and impact on Black voter participation and representation; the Senate observed a moment of silence. Senator Smitherman also thanked her for the remarks. The Senate then adopted Senate Joint Resolution 47, mourning the death and celebrating the life of John J. Guthrie Jr., and Senate Joint Resolution 48, commending Tommy Jax for emergency actions to help a sick child. The Senate considered numerous confirmations from the Committee on Confirmations, all receiving favorable reports and being confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls, including Walter Bracie and Eric Bone to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, Morgan Garner and Susie Beal to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, and Joe Brown, Brian Williams, James Spears, Charles Hedrickk, and Kathy Pierce to the Alabama Board of Polygraph Examiners. Committee reports also advanced several bills, including local legislation and county/municipal government measures. On the floor, the Senate adopted a special order calendar and passed or adopted several bills: SB 239 on child custody jurisdiction enforcement, SB 190 on a sales tax exemption for an ocular eye service company, SB 252 on Governor’s Mansion Authority employees and leave benefits, SB 170 on health savings account regulatory coordination, SB 210 on the chiropractic board, SB 242 on commercial driver’s licenses, and SB 70 on crimes and offenses. SB 247 on insurance was carried over at the sponsor’s request for further work, and SB 83 on guardianships and conservatorships was taken up with discussion of a committee amendment to clarify removal of proceedings from probate to circuit court and notice requirements; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• Representative Anderson moves the House concurrence, Senate Amendment 771-754 to House Amendment 690-
• CS for CS for C.S. for House Bill 905 with one amendment and requests the concurrence of the House.
• has passed CS for CS for House Bill 1279, with one amendment, and requests the concurrence of the House
• has passed CS for CS for House Bill 1279, with one amendment, and requests the concurrence of the House
• , and passed SB 7040 as further amended, and request the concurrence of the House.

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• Messages from the House, without objection, will not be read.
• The messages will be entered in the journal, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 1032 is transmitted to
• The Secretary will read the message from the House. Mr.
• compliance with Article 4, Part 2, Section 9 of the Constitution of Arizona, I am directed by the House
• to inform the Senate that the House has completed its labors and is ready to adjourn sine die, dated

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• Members, this is a Senate concurrent resolution adopted by the Senate yesterday.
• Speaker and members, I'd like to suspend all necessary rules and take up a House resolution.
• Members, I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider House Resolution— Resolution number
• Speaker, members, I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up House Resolution 227.
• It's my honor to bring this resolution to the House. Mr. Speaker, I move adoption.