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• The purpose of today's meeting is the resolution and special order calendar for tomorrow.
• We'll start with resolutions. Representative Lomax, thank you, Chairman.
• The following resolutions are to be approved en masse, starting with HJR 240, Representative Moore, mourning
• The following resolutions are for individual consideration.

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• The Speaker pro tempore: Pursuant to clause 4 of rule 1, the following enrolled bills and joint resolutions
• The Secretary: H.R. 1512, House Joint Resolution 133, Senate 260, Senate 2392, Senate Joint Resolution
• THE SECRETARY: H.R. 1512, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 133, SENATE 260, SENATE 2392, SENATE JOINT The Chair

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• JRS 43, joint resolution providing for a joint assembly to vote on the retention of six superior court
• court can bring stability and resolution court can bring stability and resolution to<00:13:08.200
• Encourages settlement alternatives, alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Encourages settlement alternatives, alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Encourages settlement and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate also was under four.

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• First order of business today will be Senate Resolution 125 by Senator Alon.
• This resolution asks the Navy to expedite the program. Happy to answer any questions. Okay.
• Senator Talbot moves that we report Senate Resolution 125 favorably.
• Seeing no objection, Senate Resolution 125 is reported favorably. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• the way that they... ...with your local officials to really try to reach a resolution.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Judiciary B met on May 21 with a quorum present, approved the May 14 minutes, and then took up a long agenda of bills and resolutions. It first reported Senate Resolution 125 favorably, which urged the Navy to expedite funding and implementation of medium-unmanned surface vessels, citing jobs and private investment tied to Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City. The committee then heard House Bill 1253, the Gracie Claire Rushing Act, from Chairwoman Butler and Crystal Romero, who described the painful history of Gracie’s death, exhumation, and discovery that her heart had not been returned after autopsy; the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee also reported favorably House Bill 89, a local retirement health insurance measure for the Third and 30th Judicial Districts; House Bill 1257, barring elected officials and immediate family members from owning interests in electronic monitoring companies; House Bill 1029, as amended, creating a moratorium on alcohol beverage licenses in House District 3 until 2027; House Bill 1011, making a juror-per-diem donation program for CASA permissive statewide; House Bill 1064, creating a domestic violence intervention court pilot in East Baton Rouge Parish with support from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and YWCA; House Bill 816, prohibiting foreign adversaries from buying land near military installations; and House Bill 940, creating a counter-unmanned aircraft system task force to coordinate law enforcement response to drone threats. The committee then heard House Bill 1247, which addresses the shortage of sexual assault nurse examiners by creating a statewide SANE coordinator in the Attorney General’s office and a response standards subcommittee; after adopting a technical amendment set, it was reported favorably with amendments. House Bill 335, expanding public-benefit eligibility verification to entities administering benefits and adding legislative auditor oversight, was also amended after concerns from food banks and disaster-response nonprofits, with members agreeing to work on additional floor amendments to protect essential services during emergencies. House Bill 623, a tobacco-related deadline fix, was voluntarily deferred to allow more time for drafting. The committee also reported favorably HCR 64, extending a report deadline for the Supreme Court drug and specialty court office. Later, the committee reported favorably House Bill 243, changing recusal procedures so cases go first to the Attorney General rather than a private lawyer; House Bill 451, allowing hearing notices to be sent more than 30 days in advance and electronically; House Bill 1251, reducing permit costs for very small in-state distillers; House Bill 1053, allowing salons, barbers, and boutiques to offer limited complimentary wine or champagne without a permit; House Bill 153, barring criminal-justice debt from being reported to credit agencies; House Bill 59, authorizing East Baton Rouge Parish to transfer funds to the public defender’s office; HCR 50, a task force request; HCR 102, continuing the Senior Task Force on Fraud Prevention; and House Bill 1098, part of the aerospace package addressing liability related to sonic booms. The meeting ended with adjournment after a brief exchange about LSU and McNeese football.

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• Members, House Resolution 205 by Representative Kerner urges and requests the United States Department
• Members, House Resolution 205 by Representative Kerner urges and requests the United States Department
• Also, members, what this resolution does is actually the USDA of the purchase. It's between...
• What this resolution does is actually the USDA of the purchase.
• Like, what, if we, if they accept the resolution while they're in session now, they can go in and say

Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development met with a quorum, adopted the minutes from its October 3, 2024 meeting, and Chairwoman Butler noted that HCR 82 would be voluntarily deferred in favor of continuing work on HCR 77 related to a pilot program for landscaping and crawfishing. The committee then considered HCR 205, which urges the USDA to use its Commodity Procurement Program to purchase domestic Louisiana shrimp. Representative Kerner and Commissioner Mike Strain described the shrimp industry’s low prices, full cold storage, and the need for urgent federal action to support shrimpers and move product into schools, nursing homes, and food banks. Members discussed domestic sourcing rules, enforcement against imported seafood, and marketing challenges; HCR 205 was reported favorably without objection. The committee also took up HCR 188, which memorializes Congress to oppose any federal farm bill provision that could negatively affect the use of hunting dogs. Chairwoman Butler and Commissioner Strain explained that the concern centered on vague language in a farm bill section that could be interpreted to restrict hunting dogs used for tracking or field trials. Members agreed the language should be removed if it remained in the bill, and HCR 188 was reported favorably without objection. The committee then heard a presentation from Orlando McMeans of the Southern University Ag Center and College of Agriculture, along with Dr. Calvin Walker. They outlined the center’s research, extension, and academic programs, including enrollment growth, dual-enrollment efforts, 1890 scholars, JAG Stars scholarships, beef cattle and aquaculture research, viticulture, precision nutrition, and food access initiatives. They also described major facility projects, including a high-tech meat processing facility, research labs, a vineyard, and a proposed disaster-safe shelter. Members asked about butcher training, cattle genetics, and the shelter’s potential uses, and the committee adjourned after the presentation.

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• Next to the reading of the titles of bills and resolutions, I recognize Senator Hawkins.
• Senator Hawkins: I move to dispense with the reading of the titles of bills and resolutions.
• The Senator moves to dispense with the reading of the titles of bills and resolutions.
• Introduction of the resolution at public time. Mr. President, please proceed to the secretary.
• >> Introduction of the resolution at public time.<00:15:58.160> Mr.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 28 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Pastor Jonathan Gary of Hikes Retreat Baptist Church, and recited the pledge of allegiance. Routine procedural motions followed to dispense with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, all approved by voice vote. The chamber also introduced several guests, including members of the Domestic Violence Review Board and domestic violence shelter directors, visitors from the Aspire Learning Center in Simpson County, and representatives of the Mississippi Airports Association and Jackson Municipal Airport Authority. The main legislative action was on House Bill 3, described as a technical cleanup bill related to CO issues that had previously been vetoed in part by the governor. Senator Brian explained that the new version removed the objectionable provision, contained only minor technical changes, and was essentially the same bill passed earlier. The Senate adopted the bill by use of the morning roll call, with one member recorded as voting no and another present, and then granted immediate release to the governor for signature. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of announcements about committee schedules and cancellations, including meetings for appropriations subcommittees, business and financial institutions, highways and transportation, public health and welfare, universities and colleges, education, elections, public property, government structure, and others. The presiding officer also announced the Senate would begin at 9:00 a.m. the next day to allow members to attend the speaker’s father’s funeral, that the chamber would work on Friday, and that the Senate would stand in recess until the last committee report was filed or 5:00 p.m., at which time it would be considered adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Thursday.

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• Watson expressing support for the dedication, and the Austin City Council will vote on a formal resolution
• this bill is because we want to create fairness in the charging options and the disposition or resolution
• Our collective support ...of this bill echoes our city council's unanimous passage of Resolution 2212
• And, of course, we have the appropriate resolutions from local government and support from local leaders
• Well loved, well known, respected in the county, asked us formally and informally of our resolution to

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation heard a series of memorial and honorary designation bills, including SB 876 naming the Crescent Bypass the Bob Cornett Parkway, HB 2523 renaming part of State Highway 48 for Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia, HB 2457 naming a portion of US 287 the Molly Mullins Mile, HB 2763 naming a TxDOT facility for Eduardo Eddie Garcia Jr., HB 3135 creating specialty license plates for retired firefighters, HB 2415 naming part of FM 969 for Senior Police Officer Louis Andy Taylor, HB 2143 naming part of FM 1097 for Army Specialist Joey Lynn, HB 767 naming part of SH 249 for Colonel Paul P. Mendez, HB 2198 naming part of Highway 34 for Officer Jacob Candenosa, SB 1230 naming part of FM 10 for Deputy Sheriff Chris Dickerson, SB 2515 naming part of Loop 323 for fire chief Jimmy Wayne Seaton, SB 2688 naming part of US 281 for the McIlroy family, and SB 2790 naming part of US 67 for Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Most of these bills were presented by senators on behalf of House authors and were supported by family members, local officials, or law enforcement groups, with testimony emphasizing public service, sacrifice, and roadway safety. The committee also heard SB 2799, which would create new criminal penalties for reckless driving that causes bodily injury or serious bodily injury; the sponsor and a Montgomery County prosecutor said the bill would fill a gap between misdemeanor reckless driving and aggravated assault and give prosecutors more proportional charging options. A separate policy bill, HB 1672, was described as removing an administrative delay in DPS motor carrier enforcement, and HB 3012 would eliminate a $3 administration fee for driving courses. After public testimony, the committee voted to report each listed bill favorably to the full Senate, generally by a 6-0 roll call, and recommended them for the local and uncontested calendar; all bills were left pending until the final vote, then reported out and the committee recessed.

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• The chair lays out House Joint Resolution 35 and recognizes Chairman Craddick to explain his bill.
• All right, at this time, House Joint Resolution 35 will be left pending. Thank you. Thank you.
• Point Resolution 47, and recognizes Chairman Landgraf to explain his bill. Thank you, Mr.
• To this resolution, I want to point out a couple of things and maybe emphasize some things that have
• There being none, is there anyone else wishing to testify for or against House Joint Resolution 47?

Bills: HB188, HB265, HJR35, HJR47, SB1901, HB188, HB265, HJR35

Keywords: Texas STRONG defense fund, severance tax revenue, oil and gas revenue, constitutional transfers, rainy day fund, economic stabilization fund, state highway fund, oil and gas production, qualifying county, county grants, water infrastructure, first responders, public safety, DPS staffing, commercial motor vehicle safety, gang violence prevention, human trafficking prevention, economic development, TxDOT grants, school districts

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• Um, I wonder, you know, this is something that I'm glad I was educated about through this resolution.
• I<00:16:17.440> didn't<00:16:17.600> really<00:16:18.480> adult um resolution
• I didn't really adult um resolution.
• I fully support the intent of this resolution.
• When we first took a look at the resolutions coming from the Senate and were putting it on the agenda

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Summary: The committee heard STR 73 SD1, which requests the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop a report on the developmental needs of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Wellness and Resilience testified in support, saying it was eager to work with local researchers on evidence-based, community-informed recommendations. Support also came from a Zoom testifier, the Department of Education, and the Hawaii Community Foundation. The testifier emphasized the need for trauma-informed supports for children who were ages zero to five during COVID, especially in communities also affected by the Kilauea eruption and the Maui wildfires. Members discussed the long-term impacts of the pandemic and natural disasters on children, and one member said they would support the measure but vote with reservations because they wanted the phrase “climate crisis” changed to “natural disasters.” The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the resolution as is, with some members noting reservations. The committee then took up SCR 239 SD1, which asks DAGS, DLNR, and the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation to provide universal changing accommodations in state and county facilities and parks. DAGS submitted comments, DLNR State Parks testified that it supported the intent but raised concerns about the cost and feasibility of retrofitting existing facilities, noting it has 73 comfort stations statewide, ongoing vandalism and maintenance issues, and possible ADA space conflicts. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center supported the measure, with testimony stressing that accessible changing facilities are important for independence and equity for people with disabilities. In response to questions, DLNR said it had not received complaints about the lack of such infrastructure and that any future installations should be considered in new designs rather than existing facilities. After discussion, the chair moved to defer the resolution, citing budget and implementation concerns and suggesting the issue be revisited in the future with a revised approach and possible needs assessment. The committee agreed to defer SCR 239 SD1 and then adjourned.

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• now and the contentiousness here in the House of Representatives, that we can find some type of resolution
• now and the contentiousness here in the House of Representatives, that we can find some type of resolution
• now and the contentiousness here in the House of Representatives, that we can find some type of resolution
• <00:07:09.720> but<00:07:09.919> people<00:07:10.280> not type of resolution
• but people not type of resolution but people not showing<00:07:10.800> up<00:07:10.960> for

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Summary: House Republican leaders held a press availability focused on the ongoing Minnesota House stalemate caused by the absence of Democratic members, which left the chamber without a quorum. Speaker Lisa Demuth and Leader Harry Niska said Republicans were present and ready to work, argued that Democrats were refusing to attend session, and said the Secretary of State had not allowed motions to be taken on the floor. They also criticized Secretary of State Steve Simon for adjourning the House and for not recognizing Republican motions or members. Niska described a proposed motion under Article 4, Section 13 of the Minnesota Constitution that would have compelled absent members to attend the next session and would have withheld their legislative salary and per diem until they returned. He said the motion was blocked and argued that the Constitution gives the House authority to compel attendance and impose penalties. The leaders repeatedly said Democrats needed to “show up for work,” and said the situation was delaying negotiations over a power-sharing agreement and other House business. The discussion also touched on Representative Brad Tabke, whose seat has been part of the dispute. Republicans said Tabke had not appeared in the chamber and that his absence was not helping negotiations. Demuth said Republicans would return the next day at 3:30 p.m. and continue working if Democrats appeared. No votes were taken, and no motion was adopted during the availability.

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• Pursuant to House Resolution 43, upon completion of the ceremony, the House will stand adjourned until
• Pursuant to House Resolution 43, and without objection, members will now proceed to the rotunda to attend
• PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 43, UPON COMPLETION OF THE CEREMONY, THE HOUSE WILL STAND ADJOURNED UNTIL
• PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 43, AND WITHOUT OBJECTION, MEMBERS WILL NOW PROCEED TO THE ROTUNDA TO ATTEND

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 20, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Introduction and first reading of bills: House Concurrent Resolution 266, Luis Gasper death resolution
• The reader will please read the resolution.
• House Concurrent Resolution 266, a concurrent resolution on the death of Luis Gasper.
• House Concurrent Resolution 266, a concurrent resolution on the death of Luis Gasper.
• House Concurrent Resolution 266 signed in open session.

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• Introduction and first reading of bills: House Concurrent Resolution 266, Luis Gasper death resolution
• The reader will please read the resolution.
• House Concurrent Resolution 266, a concurrent resolution on the death of Luis Gasper.
• House Concurrent Resolution 266, a concurrent resolution on the death of Luis Gasper.
• House Concurrent Resolution 266 signed in open session.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several guest recognitions, including a student honored for a national Mandarin speech contest, a Ms. Black Arizona candidate, and a Madison Elementary School reusable-tray pilot program. The body also recognized interns and approved the prior journal. The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole calendars and adopted committee reports recommending passage of a series of budget-related bills. The main legislative business centered on the 2026-27 budget package and related omnibus measures, including appropriations, budget implementation, capital outlay, commerce, criminal justice, environment, health care, higher education, human services, K-12 education, state property, revenue/taxation, and transportation bills. Most of these measures were advanced with do-pass recommendations, with repeated debate focused on the tax omnibus and the overall budget’s policy choices. Supporters argued the package provided affordability, tax relief, conformity with federal tax changes, reduced government spending, and reforms to entitlement and other programs; opponents argued it favored corporations and wealthy taxpayers, cut health care, food assistance, housing, tourism, wildfire response, and education, and would forfeit federal matching funds. Several members specifically criticized the failure to close the data center tax exemption and to raise sports betting taxes, while supporters defended those provisions as pro-business and pro-growth. There was also discussion of fund sweeps, including university research funds, housing trust funds, and other agency balances, with opponents saying the sweeps targeted encumbered or already-committed money. After debate, the Senate adopted Committee of the Whole reports and advanced the bills, and later took up House bills introduced and placed on third reading, with members explaining their votes on HB 4138, the General Appropriations Act, largely along party lines. At the end of the session, the Senate processed messages from the House requesting the return of SB 1160 and SB 1786 for reconsideration, and the Senate requested the House return HB 2415 for reconsideration. The chamber also introduced and placed several House budget bills on third reading, including HB 4138 through HB 4153, continuing the budget process.

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• Seeing no questions, then Senator France moves that the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution Number
• Seeing no questions, then Senator France moves that the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution Number
• Seeing no questions, then Senator France moves that the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution Number
• Seeing no questions, then Senator France moves that the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution Number
• of France moves that the provisions of Senate<00:31:10.159> Concurrent<00:31:10.720> Resolution

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• This is Article 17, which is a dispute resolution clause. I'm stumbling. Dispute resolution clause.
• Oftentimes when we have a dispute resolution clause in any kind of an agreement, it will say you have
• It says you may have binding dispute resolution as appropriate, and one party may say we want binding
• So I think all of those are resolved by striking that dispute resolution provision.
• Provide rules to allow for the informal alternative dispute resolution systems, but Yeah, I could see

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• Yes, Madam Speaker, we have one floor presentation today: House Resolution No. 206, honoring and commending
• This resolution is offered by Representative Martin. Madam Speaker, I move to adopt the resolution.
• It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. Is there any discussion?
• This resolution is offered by Representative Martin. Madam Speaker, I move to adopt the resolution.
• It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. Is there any discussion?

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• Have you got a motion and resolution? >> Mandatory resolution, Mr. President. >> All right.
• >> Mandatory resolution, Mr. President. >> Mandatory resolution, Mr. President.
• :27:50.000> 48<00:27:50.480> by Senate Joint Resolution number 48 by Senate Joint Resolution
• <00:30:34.799> number order calendar, Senate resolution number order calendar, Senate resolution
• , upon the adoption of this resolution, upon the adoption of this resolution, the<00:30:41.600>

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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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• I ask the clerk to read House Joint Resolution 37 at length. Clerk, read the resolution.
• > 64<00:21:03.200> by House Joint Resolution number 64 by House Joint Resolution number
• Speaker, I have a resolution. >> House Resolution 75 by the House Rules Committee, the special order
• Speaker, I have a resolution. >> Mr. Speaker, I have a resolution.
• resolution resolution and<03:46:44.319> and<03:46:44.800> then<03:46:45.120> if

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• letter or house resolution to our letter or house resolution to our federal<00:45:10.960> delegation
• I’ve just passed out a proposed House resolution.
• We wanted to have a House resolution much like the House resolution that was presented by Ways and Means
• vote on this House resolution as a committee, and I hope that you will support it.
• <02:36:11.640> as like to vote on this house resolution as like to vote on this house resolution

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Summary: The meeting covered two main items. First, the solid waste subcommittee reviewed draft language for HB 707, focusing on landfill siting and permitting standards. Members and the Department of Environmental Services discussed replacing repeated references to “aquifer” with “drinking water well,” clarifying that aquifer is a broad term, and considering whether a statutory definition was needed. They also debated the bill’s setback and time-of-travel provisions, including the 10^-5 standard, a 1,500-foot distance, and whether the bill should rely more on performance-based criteria than prescriptive distances. Another major topic was permit denial language tied to applicants with significant histories of repeated serious violations or landfill-related litigation; the department said it already has related authority in current rules, but noted some wording was still too vague and could be tightened. No vote was taken, and the chair closed the hearing with plans to continue work later. The second item was a work session on HB 424, which would direct the Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food to create forms for businesses to request information about service animals and establish a study committee on fraudulent or untrained service animals. Several members said the problem raised by the bill was real but expressed concern that the legislature may be limited by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Others argued that a study committee would likely not produce a workable solution and might conflict with leadership’s direction to avoid unnecessary study committees. Members discussed whether the bill should be retained, amended, or instead replaced with a letter or resolution to the federal delegation. The committee appeared to lean toward ITL and possibly pursuing a letter to federal officials, but no final vote is reflected in the transcript.

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• Speaker, before presenting that framed resolution to them, I would request that the clerk read the resolution
• Clerk, please read the resolution, please.
• And this resolution State Championship.
• Let's do bills and resolutions. Let's do bills and resolutions.
• I have a resolution. Clerk, state the resolution.

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