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• Boston, moves that when the Senate adjourns today, it do so in memory of Mr.
• The Senate adjourns today in memory of Mr. Joseph Mario Machiavelli.
• The ayes have it; the motion prevails, and the Senate will observe a moment of silence in memory of Mr
• The ayes have it, and the Senate stands adjourned in memory of Mr.

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Summary: The Senate convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and adopted an order to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. A motion was then offered to adjourn in memory of Joseph Mario Machiavelli, with a tribute describing his life, military service in Italy, immigration to the United States, marriage to Carmela, and the family bakery business that became a South Boston landmark. The Senate approved the motion and observed a moment of silence in his memory. Following the memorial, the Senate adopted the motion to adjourn. The chamber then stood adjourned in memory of Mr. Machiavelli, with the next meeting scheduled for Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

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• We are asking for $275,000 for a grant to the Forest Lake Veterans Memorial to construct a memorial down
• We are asking for $275,000 for a grant to the Forest Lake Veterans Memorial to construct a memorial down
• Memorial Park.
• <00:43:13.079> Park memorial site in Lakeside Memorial Park memorial site in Lakeside Memorial
• The community has shown its commitment to honor our veterans through the sale of memorial pavers.

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• calls with all states, tribes, interested stakeholders, and we conduct a monthly briefing call for Congress
• Because as someone who, some of our best memories, either as a child or with your own children—I mean
• , Texans have a history of having our coast be a place where we can make great memories for our family

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And now I ask all members and guests to rise, observing a moment of silence in memory of Jim Parker.
• The Chair moves that the Senate adjourn today, but also adjourn in memory of Ms. Kimberly Parker.
• Also, ask for a moment of silence in memory of Ms. Kimberly Parker.
• Also, ask for a moment of silence in memory of Ms. Kimberly Parker. Mr.
• The Senate stands adjourned in memory of Mr. Jim Parker and Ms. Kimberly Parker.

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Summary: The Senate session began with the Pledge of Allegiance and several ceremonial welcomes, including recognition of the 2025 Duxbury Girls Soccer Team, the MIAA Division II state champions, and the Medfield Girls Soccer Team, the Division III state champions. Senators offered congratulatory remarks highlighting each team’s season records, championship wins, coaches, and standout performances. The chamber then took up several procedural matters and local bills. The Senate adopted a House order establishing a special joint committee on initiative petitions, passed to be enacted a bill providing for the recall of elected officers in the Town of Sharon, and adopted resolutions congratulating Oxford Fire Chief Lawrence R. McDonald on 45 years of public service. It also advanced multiple local measures for Bridgewater, Cambridge, and Natick, including bills on town council structure, temporary absence of the town manager, appointment powers, a Cambridge employment and job training trust, and a Natick home rule charter amendment. The Senate also acted on several House amendments and Ways and Means reports. It concurred in a House-amended bill on protections for individuals with disabilities after adopting a further Senate amendment with an emergency preamble, ordered a sick leave bank bill for a Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office employee to third reading, and adopted orders placing bills on the Orders of the Day for future second reading, including measures on consumer protections, CPA licensure pathways, and fair housing. The session concluded with adjournment orders and moments of silence in memory of Jim Parker and Kimberly Parker, with the Senate set to reconvene the following Monday at 11:00 a.m.

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• So Prince Kūhiō, in response to that, while a non-voting member of Congress, was successful in advocating
• So Prince Kūhiō, in response to that, while a non-voting member of Congress, was successful in advocating
• So Prince Kūhiō, in response to that, while a non-voting member of Congress, was successful in advocating
• So Prince Kūhiō, in response to that, while a non-voting member of Congress, was successful in advocating
• As was noted earlier, we are unable to predict if Congress chooses to change the laws.

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• This is the Lance Corporal Justin McLeese Memorial Bridge. Yes, sir. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Highway 190 as the Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway. Thank you. Anyone else? I can do Stephanie.
• Memorial Highway. On your bill. I told you I'll be back for the one road that we had left.
• So this bill is to designate Highway 1090, the Lewis Pat Miramon Memorial Highway in Slidell. Mr.
• And I pulled up and I was just reading. out portion of that highway in memory of.

Bills: SCR58, SB309, SB514, HCR63, HCR69, HB401, HB487, HB722, HB730, HB745, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1024, HB1032, HB1050, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1218, HB1244

Keywords: SCR 58, Senate Concurrent Resolution, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, public-private partnership, P3, public-private partnership contracting, Belle Chasse Toll Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge, toll bridge, tolling, tolls, transportation infrastructure, roads and highways, Plaquemines Parish, bridge project, toll fees, unauthorized charges, contract oversight, procurement

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• Ray Memorial Highway in Pike County. you. you.
• Memorial Highway in Franklin County. Memorial Highway in Franklin County.
• <00:23:31.200> Ray<00:23:31.679> Memorial the detective Richard E.
• Ray Memorial the detective Richard E.
• Ray Memorial Highway<00:23:32.559> in<00:23:32.799> Pike<00:23:33.200> County.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 06:30 Calendar/2nd Readings 07:18 Report of Committees 08:19 Orders of the Day 09:04 HB 96 09:16 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 15:21 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 21:24 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 23:35 ConC and Rules Report 31:06 Floor Amendments 32:42 Return to Rules Report 33:28 Adjournment 34:27, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum of 98 members, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The chamber approved the journal from January 21, 2026, and received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 29, 38, and 49, along with Senate Concurrent Resolution 9, requesting concurrence. The House also took second reading on several bills, including measures on agriculture programs, milk transportation, food donation, criminal trespass, concealed firearms and deadly weapons, human trafficking, sexual material involving minors, reading and writing in schools, and educators. Committee reports advanced House Resolution 7 on Kentucky election principles, House Bill 134 on sexual assault nurse examiners, and House Bill 168 on boating under the influence. The House then considered House Bill 96, which would revise the membership of the postsecondary education performance-based funding work group, adding more legislators and changing the work group timeline to calendar years; the sponsor said the bill had support from university presidents and the Council on Postsecondary Education. After a question about geographic representation, the House passed HB 96 by a vote of 79-16 and applied the clincher. During motions and announcements, the House brought House Resolution 34 to the floor and heard it reported as recognizing January 22, 2026 as Kentucky Arts Day. Rep. Burke spoke in support, citing the economic impact of Kentucky’s arts and culture sector, and the resolution was adopted without objection. Members also announced upcoming events, including a Holocaust survivor program, a breakfast, and a conservation district reception, and one member withdrew House Bill 284. The House introduced a large slate of new bills and resolutions, including measures on real property, civil rights, local boards of education, peer support specialists, Medicaid coverage for doula services, public contracts, foster care, residential safety, gender, reproductive rights, hate crimes, a child welfare and family court reform task force, memorial highway designations, and constitutional recognition days. The Committee on Committees and Rules later referred and reassigned several bills to standing committees, posted selected bills and amendments for Friday’s calendar, and the House adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026.

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• Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky does hereby adjourn this legislative day in loving memory
• <00:11:45.600> in legislative day in loving memory in legislative day in loving memory in
• And we cherish the memories that we had with Tatum.
• c><00:14:25.040> that<00:14:25.279> we<00:14:25.360> had And we cherish the memories
• that we had And we cherish the memories that we had with<00:14:25.680> Tatum.

Keywords: Video Starts 00:00 Convene 05:16 Report of Committees 10:27 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 11:07 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 18:04 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 20:57 ConC and Rules Report 26:01 Adjournment 31:55, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 95 members present. Members approved excusing absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications, and approved the journal from January 13, 2026. The Banking and Insurance Committee reported House Bills 176, 184, and 265 favorably, and those bills were placed on the calendar as having had first reading. The chamber then took up several announcements and citations. A legislative citation was adopted honoring Tatum Elizabeth Dale, with remarks from members describing her kindness, service, and impact on the community. Another citation was adopted recognizing Emily Bingham for her book My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song. Members also announced upcoming committee meetings, including Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, the House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Health Services, and Oversight and Investigations. The House received a large batch of new bill introductions covering topics such as criminal law and minors, electric utilities, daylight saving time, veterans’ treatment and benefits, transportation, outdoor recreation, human trafficking, licensed professionals, automated license plate readers, postsecondary education, utility disconnection protections, electric metering, virtual currency kiosks, mental health facilities, perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening, controlled substances, prescription drugs, and literacy in schools. Two resolutions were also introduced, one encouraging a school naming honor for Jose Marte and another recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Committee on Committees then referred numerous bills to standing committees, and the House adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

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• This relates to the Hawaii First Responders Memorial, which would appropriate funds to DAGS to hire a
• consultant to evaluate potential locations and designs for the Hawaii First Responders Memorial.
• <00:05:35.919> which Hawaii First Responders Memorial which Hawaii First Responders Memorial
• and designs for the ha First locations and designs for the ha First Responders<00:05:42.800> Memorial
• first we have up is Responders Memorial first we have up is the<00:05:44.880> com<00:05:45.520

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Summary: The joint Senate Committees on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Government Operations met on January 31, 2025, to hear several bills related to disaster resilience, the National Guard, veteran services, and memorials. SB 111 on hurricane-resistant criteria drew support from HEMA and DAGS, with one witness suggesting tighter language on funding timing, wind-speed standards, and bathroom access. SB 239 on disaster preparedness, requiring new public buildings and schools to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and serve as shelters, received support from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, which said its facilities should be able to withstand such storms but shelter capacity would be limited. SB 998, creating a Hawaii First Responders Memorial study and consultant appropriation, drew support from state and local officials and one written opposition. During the first decision-making segment, the committees adopted amendments to SB 111, including changing the effective date language to July 1, 2026. For SB 239, the committees agreed to amendments removing correctional facilities from the shelter requirement, changing “public buildings” to “state buildings,” retaining the January 1, 2026 construction date, and accepting DAGS language. SB 998 was advanced as introduced. Government Operations lacked quorum and said it would formally vote later, but Public Safety and Military Affairs took action on the measures before it. A second Public Safety and Military Affairs hearing later considered SB 1381, SB 1382, SB 1379, SB 609, and SB 1377. Testimony was generally supportive: the Department of Defense, HEMA, the Office of Veteran Services, veterans groups, and others backed the National Guard, emergency preparedness, veteran services, and veteran cemetery measures, while one witness opposed SB 1379. Members asked why SB 1382 needed statutory changes, and the Adjutant General explained it was to better protect National Guard members during law-enforcement support duties. The committee then passed SB 1381 with technical amendments, SB 1382 as is, SB 1379 with technical amendments, SB 609 with amendments including deleting appropriations and changing the effective date to July 1, 2077, and SB 1377 with technical amendments.

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• award-winning book Hostage to Fortune, Atlantic City and Casino Gambling, and founded the East Coast Gaming Congress
• award-winning book Hostage to Fortune, Atlantic City and Casino Gambling, and founded the East Coast Gaming Congress
• 00:03:11.360> East<00:03:11.599> Coast<00:03:11.920> Gaming<00:03:12.319> Congress
• founded the East Coast Gaming Congress. founded the East Coast Gaming Congress.

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• then we learned on January 23rd of this year that our request for federal funding was approved by Congress
• then we learned on January 23rd of this year that our request for federal funding was approved by Congress
• <00:59:26.400> was<00:59:26.720> approved<00:59:27.119> by<00:59:27.359> Congress
• funding was approved by Congress. funding was approved by Congress.

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• In the middle of last year, Congress and then the president signed into law terminating clean energy
• I was pleased that Congress rejected proposed cuts in the recent budget deal to the federal low-income
• 00:34:47.679> was<00:34:47.919> pleased<00:34:48.240> that<00:34:48.399> Congress
• <00:34:48.720> rejected Um I was pleased that Congress rejected Um I was pleased that Congress

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• So Congress did step in a handful of times to try to provide the states with the authority they needed
• This is one of those acts of Congress that was never fully implemented, and that again forms the basis
• The federal courts typically took a dim view of state actions in this area, so Congress did step in a
• This is one of those acts of Congress that was never fully implemented, and that again forms the basis
• This is one of those acts of Congress that was never fully implemented.

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• The health infrastructure task force met back in 2021 in response to House Memorial 2, and it was one
• I outlined six of the key things that the memorial highlights.
• And memory care. They also receive significant research grants from the Alzheimer's Association.
• Of course, I supported this memorial, and thank you for the update.
• Madam Chair, Madam Deputy Secretary, I have several assisted living and memory care businesses in my

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• Boston, moves that when the Senate adjourns today, it do so in memory of Ms.
• A moment of silence in memory of Mrs. Ann Teresa Dwyer. Ms. Ann Theresa Dwyer.
• The Senate adjourned in memory of Ms. Ann Theresa Dwyer. Next meeting: 11 a.m. Plymouth, Ms.
• Senate to the adjourn in memory of Ms. Ann to Lisa Dwight and E.N. Next at 11 a.m.

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Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, suspended the rules, and referred a petition to the Committee on Health Care Financing. The chamber also recognized guests from Kingsley Montessori School and presented a citation to their teachers for visiting the State House and showing interest in civic history, including Patriots’ Day-related history and artifacts from Lexington and Concord. The Senate extended best wishes to the school and its teachers for continued success. The Senate then adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. A reference was made to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 6, Section 15, noting April as Autism Awareness Month and the governor’s annual proclamation. The Senate also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Ann Theresa Dwyer of South Boston, with remarks honoring her family, education, public service, and devotion to loved ones. Following a moment of silence, the Senate agreed to adjourn. The meeting ended with the Senate adjourning in memory of Ann Theresa Dwyer, and the next meeting was announced for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday.

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• Members, we have some memorial resolutions. If you'll please take your seats.
• Today, I'd like to ask you to join me in memory, uh, today and extend our deepest condolences to his
• Cabos, HCR 73 by Metcalf, Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission, HR 8 by Morales of Harris,
• We are ready to begin the consideration of the memorial calendar.
• The chair lays before the House the following memorial resolutions.

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• Isaac Bryant's legacy lives on through his students, Today, I'd like to ask you to join me in memory
• family, Cindy, Elizabeth, and Rocky, we are grateful for your presence. here today as we honor John's memory
• Cabos, HCR 73 by Metcalf, Montgomery County Veterans Memorial.
• We are ready to begin the consideration of the memorial calendar. 783 The chair lays before the house
• the following Memorial resolutions the clerk will read the resolutions HCR 20 by Craddick.

Bills: HCR21, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR31, HCR41, HCR42, HCR43, HCR44, HCR45, HCR52, HCR53, HCR66, HCR67, HCR73, HR8, HR10, HR13, HR20, HR21, HR50, HR59, HR61, HR71, HR74, HR79, HR84, HR86, HR90, HR91, HR102, HR103, HR107, HR113, HR125, HR126, HR132, HR142, HR145, HR149, HR150, HR152, HR167, HR179, HR181, HR183, HR186, HR192, HR196, HR199, HR207, HR211, HR212, HR213, HR216, HR249, HR256, HR259, HR261, HR263, HR272, HR281, HR285, HR294, HR295, HR300, HR305, HR311, HR313, HR315, HR316, HR323, HR331, HR339, HR340, HR346, HR349, HR352, HR357, HR358, HR360, HR363, HR374, HR377, HCR20, HCR28, HCR30, HCR32, HCR49, HR14, HR15, HR19, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR29, HR47, HR48, HR55, HR56, HR66, HR85, HR92, HR93, HR95, HR96, HR140, HR155, HR164, HR204, HR241, HR242, HR250, HR253, HR260, HR262, HR265, HR279, HR310, HR312, HR328, HR332, HR359, HR362, HR367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• the Veterans Home at Hastings, and then under the general fund, a grant for Stillwater Veterans Memorial
• City of Ottertail Veterans Memorial, $100,000.
• , City of Ottertail Veterans Memorial, City of Ottertail Veterans Memorial, 100,000. 100,000. 100,000
• <00:26:09.040> Uh<00:26:09.160> this uh uh Melissa Hortman Memorial.
• Uh this uh uh Melissa Hortman Memorial.

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Summary: The committee took up a large bonding bill and reviewed the final spreadsheet of capital investments. Chairs and members repeatedly thanked staff, House and Senate negotiators, and the Governor’s team for a collaborative process. The bill was described as a statewide package rather than a partisan one, with major funding for higher education asset preservation, DNR projects, public safety, transportation, the Met Council, veterans facilities, corrections, DEED/local projects, and a large water infrastructure section. House Fiscal staff and Senate fiscal staff walked through the bill line by line. Highlights included University of Minnesota and Minnesota State asset preservation, education and language immersion school funding, DNR trail and flood mitigation projects, public safety facilities, local road and bridge grants, Met Council parks and I/I grants, veterans home and armory funding, corrections projects including the Faribault vocational expansion, and many local economic development and public facility projects across Greater Minnesota and the metro. The bill also included Public Facilities Authority water and wastewater grants, housing rehabilitation funding, historical society grants, a Minnesota Zoo operating transfer, airport appropriations, and several cancellations of prior appropriations to help finance the package. Members generally praised the bill and the bipartisan work behind it. Some Republicans emphasized the one-time license fee reduction and affordability, while also saying DEED’s business development infrastructure funding was too low. Senator Nelson highlighted long-awaited transportation projects such as Highway 14 and township roads. Senator Dibble supported the transportation investments but criticized the bill for having no transit funding, calling that a major omission. No vote was recorded in the excerpt, but the discussion centered on final review and support for moving the bonding bill forward.

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• Their animals bring them happiness, fun time, and joyful memories.
• of terror and memories of horror.
• However, when living with an memories.
• 56.639> memories<00:14:57.040> of<00:14:57.720> horror.
• <00:14:58.720> Their terror and memories of horror. Their terror and memories of horror.

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Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard HB 698, which would increase criminal penalties for animal cruelty offenses. The chair explained that a proposed SD1 narrowed the bill to “pet animals” only, and testimony focused heavily on whether the bill should be limited to pets, whether service animals should also be included, and whether the measure could unintentionally affect livestock or cultural practices such as chicken fighting. Supporters, including the Hawaiian Humane Society, rescue organizations, and several individuals, argued that stronger penalties are needed because animal cruelty is under-prosecuted, that abuse of animals is linked to violence against people, and that harsher penalties could deter abuse. Opponents, including the public defender’s office and some farmers and livestock interests, argued the existing law is already on the books, enforcement is the real problem, and the bill is vague and could create unintended consequences. Several witnesses described graphic examples of animal abuse and urged the committee to act, while one testifier from the Disability Communication Access Board asked that service animals be explicitly included because they are not considered pets and are important to the independence and safety of people who rely on them. Committee members questioned the scope of the SD1, including whether it covered chickens, domesticated pigs, and service or emotional support animals. The deputy attorney general was asked to provide follow-up clarification on those points, and the Hawaiian Humane Society said it would welcome adding service animals back into the bill. At the end of testimony, the chair announced the final testimony count as 112 in support, 128 in opposition, and one comment, noting that some testimony appeared to address the broader House version rather than the narrower SD1. Because several questions remained unresolved, the committee deferred HB 698 until Monday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. in room 016, with a vote to be taken then. After that, the committee moved on to its 10:02 decision-making agenda and deferred HB 108 as well, citing concerns about alcohol shipment, drunk driving, and underage access; it then began discussion of HB 226 on windshield tinting.

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• Next up, we have House Memorial Resolution 1001 by Representative Pilkington.
• Your House memorial. All in favor? Say aye. Opposed? No. Your motion, your House memorial.
• House Memorial Resolution 1002 by Pilkington, Representative Pilkington.

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