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• I understand you have an amendment. I do, Mr. Chair. I have the A1 amendment.
• shall your bill as amended. shall your bill as amended.
• Senator Rasmmanson moves to amend Senate File 2224 as amended by the A4 amendment as follows: line or
• 2224 as amended by the A4 amendment um 2224 as amended by the A4 amendment um as<01:09:45.199>
• amendment as amended. Please say I. I. amendment as amended. Please say I. I.

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• Are there amendments? On the desk, Madam President. Read the first amendment.
• in the amendment.
• “That is the amendment. Are there questions on the amendment?”
• in the amendment.
• Any other questions on the amendment? Is there any debate on the amendment?”

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.

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• We do have an amendment.
• amendment we'd like to do as well. amendment we'd like to do as well.
• amendment. Anybody have questions on it? amendment. Anybody have questions on it?
• that oral amendment signify by saying I. that oral amendment signify by saying I.
• The oral amendment is adopted. The oral amendment is adopted.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• actual amendments. actual amendments.
• Just uh to adopt the amendment. amendment. amendment.
• Madame Clerk, the amendment to House Senate Bill 33 to adopt the amendment.
• Yes, I would like to offer an amendment to 748. Uh, it is Amendment 0378H.
• . amendment. amendment.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Education Policy and Administration Committee met to hear a non-germane amendment to House Bill 131, which concerns bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Representative Glenn Cordelli, the prime sponsor, said the amendment was intended to revise and improve language from last year’s SB 210 and to incorporate measures from a cyberbullying bill previously passed by the House. He described changes to school communication requirements, mandatory reporting of bullying and retaliation, stronger investigation and collaboration requirements for cross-district cases, added safety and remediation language, a required conference with the alleged perpetrator and parents if available, updated reporting deadlines, and disciplinary consequences for harassment, intimidation, retaliation, and false reports. He also noted a later amendment would be needed to insert the words “the perpetrator” in one section, and he explained that some changes were meant to align with prior legislation and legislative drafting suggestions. Committee members raised several concerns. Representative Murray questioned the treatment of private and parochial schools, the change from gross negligence to negligence, and the removal of a definition of bullying based on imbalance of power and perceived characteristics. Representative Damon also objected to deleting that definition, arguing it would narrow the scope of bullying too much. Representative Han spoke in opposition, saying the amendment was too broad, unnecessary in parts, and not ready for final action; he criticized the removal of the imbalance-of-power language, the conference requirement when parents may not participate, and the reporting obligations for bus drivers and others. Cordelli responded that some issues were already addressed in prior law or SB 210 and that private schools have their own policies. Michelle Wongran of New Hampshire Legal Assistance testified in opposition, saying the bill was being heard without enough notice and that it does far more than the committee analysis suggests. She said the amendment adds undefined retaliation language, imposes reporting duties on school vendors and contractors, may conflict with FERPA and other federal privacy rules, and includes provisions that could have serious implications for schools and students. She said she supports parental involvement and some conference provisions in concept, but urged the committee to reject the amendment or at least send it through the normal legislative process for fuller review. No vote was taken during the hearing portion described in the transcript.

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• There are no amendments at the desk. There are no amendments at the desk.
• Legislative Audit Commission. Legislative Audit Commission.
• rather than forcing legislation. rather than forcing legislation.
• . the amendments.
• The amendment prevails. There are no further amendments.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Isaiah Herrera, Legislative District 5. Dr. Isaiah Herrera, Legislative District 5.
• Now for that committee amendment. Yes, sir. I move that the F-May amendment to SB 1037 be adopted.
• Any comments on the amendment? No, sir.
• Now for the committee amendment. Mr.
• , SB 1290 do pass as amended, SB 1445 do pass as amended, and SB 1814 be retained.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a proclamation honoring the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Members also welcomed the Doctor of the Day and several guest groups, including Alzheimer’s Association advocates. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several Senate bills. In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced SB 1037, SB 1233, SB 1290, and SB 1445, adopting committee amendments where offered and giving each a do pass recommendation; SB 1814 was retained. Members discussed SB 1055, which would require reporting certain unlawfully present individuals arrested for crimes to federal immigration authorities, with Democrats raising concerns about profiling and civil liberties and Republicans arguing it simply enforces federal law; it also received a do pass recommendation. SB 1274, relating to transportation and infrastructure, was amended and recommended do pass, SB 1502 also advanced, and SB 1573, concerning foreign or religious sectarian law in state courts, prompted debate over whether it was necessary or duplicative but was likewise recommended do pass. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the measures were assigned accordingly. The House then took up third-reading votes. SB 1168 and SB 1172 passed overwhelmingly, SB 1290 passed after debate about HOA meeting openness, SB 1221 passed on a 32-24 vote after supporters said it would improve tax transparency, and SB 1400 passed 47-9 despite concerns about peer support and counseling protections. SB 1214, a medical practice bill involving stem cell regenerative therapies, failed 25-31 after some members said they were not comfortable with the measure; afterward, a motion to reconsider its failure was adopted, placing it back on the third-reading calendar. The House also granted the Senate permission to adjourn until April 27, and then adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

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• text did not include any legislative text did not include any amendments<04:08:22.440> to<04:
• In addition, this legislation would follow congressional precedent by amending the Long-Term Leasing
• In addition, this legislation would follow congressional precedent by amending the Long-Term Leasing
• . amended. amended.
• . amended. amended.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 16, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We are uh addressing<00:05:53.280> amendment<00:05:54.000> 309 addressing amendment 309
• this amendment is in in very good shape. this amendment is in in very good shape.
• <00:10:23.680> them them rather than legislate them them rather than legislate them [clears
• considered with marijuana legislation. considered with marijuana legislation.
• with other pieces of legislation with other pieces of legislation and<00:31:40.320> I<00:

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Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a work session and then executive session on HB 396, which would allow processing of beef cows, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by USDA. Representative Comtois presented a revised amendment after prior drafting issues were corrected. The changes narrowed the bill to cuts of meat rather than meat food products, clarified labeling for amenable and non-amenable species, removed an exemption from federal law, struck a seasonal date range at Representative Bixby’s request, and reinstated a previously removed section. Supporters said the amendment now had clearer language and better safeguards, while some members still expressed reservations about the underlying policy. Testimony from DHHS food safety officials emphasized that the department does not inspect custom-exempt facilities and would have little oversight unless there were a complaint or foodborne outbreak. They noted concerns about removing the September 1 to April 30 date range, explaining it had been included in the original bill because of temperature and storage concerns for large animals, and they also said the amendment appeared to focus documentation requirements on bison, elk, and red deer. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the proposal would create food safety risks, whether farmers should instead be educated and helped to aggregate processing capacity, and whether the bill would expose farmers, retailers, and restaurants to federal enforcement risk. Rob Johnson of the New Hampshire Farm Bureau said the organization had recently voted down a policy opposing state regulations that would allow uninspected meat sales at retail, and he said he needed to consult further with Farm Bureau leadership before taking a position on HB 396. He suggested the bill should use the broader term “dairy and beef cattle” rather than “beef cows” for consistency. Supporters argued the bill would help small farmers, expand local food access, and reflect an intrastate policy choice despite conflict with federal law. The committee then moved into executive session and voted to approve amendment 2025-3090H, with members stating they would likely have different views on the bill itself.

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• Chairman, I would move Amendment 040-003 for House Bill 1540.
• This piece of legislation.
• The amendment has passed. Yes, two nays, zero not voting. The amendment has passed.
• So we have the amended bill, 1540, before us. Mr.
• So now we have the amended version before us. Mr.

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Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 1540, an education savings account bill. Senator Wobbema presented Amendment 040-003, describing mostly clarifying and reorganizing changes, including eligibility language, administrator duties, school participation standards, assessment provisions, and a correction removing a requirement that the department pay for state assessment materials if a parent selected that option. The committee adopted the amendment 4-2, then advanced HB 1540 as amended on a 4-2 vote and sent it to Appropriations, with Senator Wobbema designated as carrier. One senator opposed the bill, arguing it would divert resources from public schools and conflict with the state’s obligation to provide a free appropriate education while districts still face funding needs.

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• <02:29:08.720> The the bill as amended are waved. The the bill as amended are waved.
• amended and on any further amendment amended and on any further amendment there<02:30:44.160>
• <02:41:43.280> This what this legislation delivers. This what this legislation delivers.
• colleagues to support this legislation. colleagues to support this legislation.
• That second amendment, also money.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We are opposed unless amended to this bill. Thank you.
• amendments.
• The other state legislation is almost identical...
• All right, and speaking of amendments, Senator, will you be accepting the committee amendments?
• The motion is do pass as amended to Appropriations.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on utility affordability, transparency, clean energy, and consumer access. SB 327 would bar investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utility formation and would clarify the Public Advocates Office’s authority to inspect utility books; supporters framed it as a ratepayer protection and accountability measure, while utilities and industry groups raised concerns about municipalization language and data-request procedures. After discussion about the scope of the bill and existing guardrails from prior legislation, the committee voted SB 327 out on a due pass as amended basis to Appropriations, with the roll left open and later updated to 12-2. SB 1350, a hydrogen bill, would allow renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen in turbines. The author and supporters said it would help California meet clean energy goals, support the Lancaster hydrogen project, and create jobs, while opponents, especially environmental groups, warned about NOx emissions, the risk of paper transactions, and the need for stronger safeguards on feedstocks and delivery. Members discussed amendments already taken and the need for continued work on environmental protections; the committee passed the bill 14-0 to Natural Resources. SB 868 would create a framework for plug-in or balcony solar devices for renters and others without rooftop solar, with safety standards and a cap on system size. Supporters said it would lower bills and expand access to solar, while utilities and some others raised safety and backfeed concerns and asked for more review through existing interconnection processes. The author and witnesses said the devices are small, non-exporting, and covered by safety certifications; the committee approved the bill 17-0, later updated to 18-0, and sent it to Appropriations. SB 1233 would require additional disclosure about utility cash on hand, capital structure, and related information in existing reports to help inform rates and affordability. Utilities opposed the measure as duplicative of existing proceedings and potentially delay-inducing, while supporters said it would improve transparency for ratepayers. The committee passed SB 1233 10-3 to Appropriations. The committee also dispensed with the consent calendar, passing the remaining consent items, including SB 925, SB 667, SB 952, SB 742, SB 929, SB 943, and SB 1138, and noted that SB 905 had been pulled from the agenda.

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• . amendments. amendments.
• The house amendments specify amendments.
• the house amendments. the house amendments.
• . amendments. amendments.
• house amendments. house amendments.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, April 9, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate first outlined its plan to clear pending concurrence items, focusing on Senate bills with House amendments and not taking up unamended House bills. Members then approved several motions not to concur with House amendments, including Senate Bills 514, 626, and 866, with the clerk reading the formal Senate messages in each case. The chamber also addressed an excused-vote question, with the presiding officer explaining that excused votes do not count as missed votes. The Senate then concurred in House amendments and passed a series of Senate bills, including SB 11 on campaign finance reporting and the Fair Campaign Financing Fund, SB 164 on the Pamela J. Kelly Tree Maryland program, SB 266 on local regulation of invasive trees, SB 509 on workforce Pell Grant implementation, SB 553 reestablishing the lithium-ion battery safety commission, SB 581 on statewide technology master plan reporting, SB 670 on polling-place authority, SB 848 on municipal election reporting, and SB 940 on water quality testing. Most of these House amendments were described as technical, clarifying, or conforming changes, and each bill received the required constitutional majority on final passage. The chamber also took up House Bill 862, a rail safety bill requiring certain freight trains to have crews of at least two under specified interstate conditions. After questions from the minority leader about the bill’s trigger conditions and effect on an Eastern Shore rail line, a senator explained support for the measure and the bill passed with 33 affirmative votes. Additional special-order House bills passed as well, including HB 497 on protective order durations, HB 552 establishing a commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children, and HB 573 on fair housing and discriminatory effect standards. Later, the Senate continued with more concurrence items from Finance, including SB 22 on Department of Disabilities housing programs, SB 412 on forensic review boards and community forensic aftercare, SB 413 on morticians and funeral directors board operations, SB 496 on Medicaid coverage for obesity treatment, SB 555 on dementia services and brain health resources, and SB 579 on no-cost preventive cancer screening for retired volunteer firefighters. These bills were generally amended in the House with clarifying or conforming changes, and the Senate adopted the amendments and passed the bills by constitutional majority.

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• Show the amendment is not adopted. Please read the next amendment.
• Late-file amendment barcode 229914. Next amendment.
• Show the amendment fails. Please read the next amendment.
• and insert amendment.
• We do legislation all the time. We do legislation all the time.

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• <00:04:06.080> Uh legislation as a margin of error. Uh legislation as a margin of error.
• <00:27:25.039> it the legislation passed originally, it the legislation passed originally,
• As amended, um Madam Chair and members.
• <00:35:56.960> is motion prevails and the amendment is motion prevails and the amendment is
• Um Senator uh amendment is adopted.

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• amendment to the amendment is adopted. amendment to the amendment is adopted.
• underlining amendment as amended. underlining amendment as amended.
• Weber amendment as amended. Weber amendment as amended. [Music] Yeah, I'm not...
• A8 P amend amendment is adopted. Mr. A8 P amend amendment is adopted. Mr.
• . amendment. amendment.

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• 33-11-1.3, NMSA 1978, being Laws 1988, Chapter 78, Section 3, as amended.
• Section 31 Chapter 108, Section 6 as amended.
• Section 31-9-1.6, NMSA, 1978, Being Laws, 977, Chapter 153, Section 1, as amended.
• Respectfully yours, Michelle Luan-Gurham, Governor. and as amended.
• A report, same with recommendation that it do pass as amended.

Bills: HM19

Keywords: New Mexico Aviation and Aerospace Day, aviation, aerospace, space industry, missile programs, Spaceport America, White Sands Missile Range, White Sands Test Facility, Kirtland Air Force Base, drone, unmanned aircraft systems, commercial space transportation, NASA, aircraft, STEM education, research laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, flight testing, medical evacuation

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• Senate Bill 1364, Senate Bill 1259 with amendments, 974 with amendments.
• Senate Bill 1364, Senate Bill 1259 with amendments, 974 with amendments, 989 with amendments, 1088 with
• amendments, 1309 with amendments, 675 with amendments, 1089 with amendments, 830 with amendments, 1175
• with amendments, 14, 14, 14, with amendments, 14, 14, with amendments, 14, 14 with amendments, 633 with
• amendments, and Senate Bill 1054 with amendments.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• trying to craft legislation legislator trying to craft legislation legislator trying to craft legislation
• Receive the amendment. amendment. amendment. That's a friendly amendment. Mr.
• Clerk say the amendment amendment to Clerk say the amendment amendment to Clerk say the amendment amendment
• I have an amendment. amendment. amendment. Clerk, say the amendment.
• Amendment to Clerk, say the amendment. Amendment to Clerk, say the amendment.

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• a question about your amendment. a question about your amendment.
• And then third, the amendment offered by Senator Fenton reinforces existing law and preserves legislative
• SB590 ought to pass with amendment. SB590 ought to pass with amendment. Thanks. Thanks.
• >> Passing the amendment. >> Passing the amendment.
• I'll work on an amendment.

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• Questions on the amendment? All right. Debate on the amendment?
• Seeing an amendment to the amendment, please read the amendment to the amendment.
• Late-filed Amendment to the Amendment barcode 735-864 by Senator Simon: delete line 69 and insert amendment
• So the amendment to the amendment was adopted. We were back on the original amendment.
• Further questions on the amendment as amended? Any debate on the amendment as amended?

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing visiting groups, including FSU students and officials, Catholic lay leaders, Broward County school officials and students, and veterans-related guests. The chamber then took up a series of bills, with several routine reviser measures passing unanimously: SB 36 adopting the 2025 Florida Statutes, SB 38 changing a division name in the statutes, SB 40 deleting repealed provisions, and SB 42 cleaning up obsolete language and cross-references. SB 50 on nature-based coastal resilience was amended to strengthen the Florida Flood Hub’s role and passed 39-0 after debate about mangroves, oyster reefs, living shorelines, and hybrid green-gray infrastructure. SB 116, a major veterans bill, passed 39-0 after extensive discussion of veteran benefits awareness, mental health training, coordination with federal agencies, adult day health care, and the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. SB 118 on presidential libraries passed 36-3 after questions and debate over state preemption of local zoning and related regulation, and SB 126 on mailing prescription hearing aids passed 39-0 to expand access for adults after licensed evaluation. The Senate also passed SB 150, as amended, to conform to the House by changing the bill’s wording from “animals” to “dogs” in the natural-disaster abandonment context. SB 294 passed 38-0 to limit collaborative pharmacy practice from being expanded to certain serious cardiac conditions. Senate Memorial 314 was adopted by voice vote, urging Congress to seek a larger Florida National Guard force structure. SB 322 passed 39-0 creating a nonjudicial process for commercial property owners to have unauthorized occupants removed by the sheriff. SB 348 passed 39-0, making it an ethics violation to falsely claim a military rank for material gain and allowing delinquent ethics fines to be withheld from public paychecks. SB 7012 on child welfare passed 39-0 and would recruit former public safety workers into CPI/case manager roles, create a treatment foster care pilot in two judicial circuits, and improve data collection and services for commercially sexually exploited children. Later, the Senate returned to SB 108 on administrative procedures, which passed 39-0 after debate over a five-year review cycle for agency rules, reporting requirements, and greater transparency in rulemaking. SB 160 on public accountancy passed 39-0 after an amendment clarifying contracted services and discussion of easing pathways into the CPA profession while maintaining standards. SB 110 on rural communities passed after an amendment package and extensive debate, with provisions described as creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance grant program, housing and road funding, school support, and health care investments for rural areas. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, observed a moment of silence for former Surfside Chief John Healy, and received additional announcements before adjournment.