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• Do we need to vote on these minutes? Staff: Mr.
• Chair, yes, you do need to vote on them, but a quick note: it's November minutes.
• The clerk will call a roll or call for a vote.
• As described, the clerk will call a roll or call for a vote.
• And this is considered a procedural action, so you actually can just do a voice vote.

Summary: The committee first approved the November minutes by roll call vote, with a majority of members voting aye and some members excused. Staff then provided brief litigation updates: Fowler et al. v. Leathers remains pending in federal district court over interest calculations on transferred TERS funds, with summary judgment motions expected to be heard May 1; Dolan v. King County was decided against the state in Pierce County Superior Court on the issue of recouping attorney’s fees from a former PERS member, though no fees were assessed against the state in that case. An actuarial update noted upcoming presentations on the agency’s work and the latest valuation report, including new contribution rates reflecting updated demographic assumptions. The committee then reviewed its draft interim work plan and correspondence items, focusing on requests related to Plan 3, Plan 1 COLAs, teacher retirement age, and a missed early retirement factor. Members discussed a possible study of Plan 3’s design and outcomes compared with Plan 2, including retirement ages and benefit adequacy, and staff was asked to work with DRS on a study outline. The committee also discussed ongoing COLA requests and the need for retiree groups to bring forward a more formal proposal for the next budget cycle, with members noting that any recommendation should likely be made by October or November. Another major topic was the study of LEOFF 1 medical/disability boards, including how many boards exist, how they operate, and what costs they incur; staff said it was still gathering basic information and would provide an overview next month. Staff also explained planned changes to how correspondence will be handled and posted online due to cybersecurity concerns. The committee approved the May agenda by voice vote and then adjourned.

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• Lackie, not voting. Stephanie, aye.
• After the enactment of the Soldier Voting Rights Act, After the enactment of the Soldier Voting Rights
• But before we overturn a statute protecting California's voting system and California's 54 votes in the
• Ignacio Hernandez on behalf of Verified Voting.
• The current vote is 4 to 1 with the chair voting aye. Secretary, please call the absent members.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• voting voting no<00:03:22.879> I<00:03:23.040> recognize<00:03:23.519> the<00:03
• for when you vote for this bill.
• And if you vote for this bill, you are voting to take away that protection.
• look what you're voting for when you<00:08:18.280> vote<00:08:18.520> for<00:08:18.759>
• this you vote for this you vote for this bill<00:08:20.840> what<00:08:21.039> the<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It also provides for administrative procedure and appeal, fraud complaints and refunds, along with new
• I'm going to change my vote to no, and we're going to leave.
• That is voting for today. I'm going to turn the gavel over to Senator King.
• Please vote no on HB 14.
• Do right by Texas taxpayers and vote no on HB 14. Thanks. Thank you, sir. Good morning.

Bills: HB132, HB 11, HB14, HB132, HB1584, HB1606, HB5061, HB 1041, HB2286

Keywords: nuclear energy, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, energy policy, regulation repeal, state energy strategy, licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism

Summary: The committee first took up pending business and quickly reported several measures favorably, including HB 12, SB 1361, SB 1705, SB 1749, SB 1897, SB 2344, SB 2566, HB 3809, and HB 4215, with most sent to the Local and Uncontested Calendar. HB 12’s substitute clarified a limited midterm review of regulatory agencies tied to Sunset Commission recommendations. SB 2696’s substitute changed med spa regulation from a license to a certificate, with training instead of an exam, plus background checks, continuing education, and two-year renewals. HB 3809 dealt with battery energy storage decommissioning and recycling, and HB 4215 was reported without a substitute. SB 1978, concerning interconnection of electric facilities in ERCOT and federal jurisdiction concerns, was reported out on a 5-3 vote after debate, but then the chair later announced the bill was withdrawn and left pending subject to the call of the chair. HB 1899 was also reported favorably, with one nay. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 14, the advanced nuclear energy bill. Senator Schwertner described it as creating a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, a nuclear permitting coordinator, a development fund, a completion grant program, and a workforce development program. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from Fermi America, Dow/X-energy, CPS Energy, Paragon Energy Solutions, Bridge to Nuclear, Aalo Atomics, and the Texas Association of Business, argued that Texas should lead in advanced nuclear, citing future baseload demand, data centers, industrial power needs, supply-chain development, and long-term energy diversification. Opponents, including Public Citizen, Texas Nuclear Watchdogs, Sierra Club, and individual citizens, argued the bill would subsidize unproven, expensive technology, create grants rather than loans, and expose taxpayers to major risk while doing little to meet near-term energy needs. Several members questioned whether the state should fund projects that may not produce grid power for years, and whether the bill’s grant structure and new office were justified. The committee also heard HB 5061, which Senator Schwertner said would prohibit unethical surveillance and misuse of confidential information by state contractors, create a confidential reporting system through the State Auditor’s Office, authorize Texas Rangers investigations, protect whistleblowers, and impose penalties including contract termination, fines, and contracting bans. No public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. HB 132, sponsored by Senator Hughes, would extend confidentiality protections for sensitive information to hostile acts by foreign adversaries; it was also left pending after no testimony. HB 1584 was then laid out, with Senator Schwertner explaining it would require utilities to maintain and update priority restoration lists for critical facilities after Hurricane Beryl exposed communication failures, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

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• , all designated as elective and no doubt life-changing procedures.
• The term elective procedures includes cancer surgeries, cardiac surgeries.
• Any procedure that is scheduled ahead of time is considered elective.
• Um and I have the votes to do that.
• And then with that, let's have a vote on Senator McEwen's motion.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But it was a party-line vote, and in the Senate, you actually had 10 Senate Democrats voting to end the
• For you freshmen, I'm sure we would have had your vote as well.
• And you need to identify each one as you vote on it.
• I had a procedure done that was an outpatient procedure.
• It's like, well, that's what the cost is for this procedure.

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• . >> BY YOUR VOTE, THIS REPORTS FAVORABLY.
• CAN YOU TALK TO US ABOUT THE VOTING PROCESS NOW AND HAVE ANY CHANGES BEEN MADE AS TO WHO CAN VOTE TO
• TO HAVE A VOTE AND THEN OF THAT ONLY 251 HAVE TO VOTE TO AGREE TO THE CONVERSION.
• FOR SP 196, YOU VOTED FOR SP 196 AND ONE OF THE PICTURES ON WHY WE SHOULD VOTE FOR SB 196 WITH WAS BECAUSE
• I URGE YOU TO VOTE NO FOR FLORIDA'S FUTURE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you. Thank you.
• Respectfully ask for your aye vote. I cannot see you, Madam Chair.
• I just respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you. Thank you.
• Same procedure, same safeguards, just modern tools.
• The bill requires they be ready... ...during the procedure.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long series of health-related bills, with most measures focused on access to care, administrative simplification, and behavioral health. Early items included AB 583, allowing nurse practitioners to sign death certificates; AB 492, requiring DHCS to notify local governments when new alcohol or drug recovery facilities are licensed; and AB 280, which would tighten provider directory accuracy requirements, add enforcement benchmarks, and allow use of a centralized database. Testimony on AB 280 highlighted the harms of “ghost networks,” while insurers and some provider groups opposed the bill as written, arguing it placed too much responsibility on plans and did not fully address provider-side data problems. AB 280 passed on a roll call vote, and several other bills were placed on consent and approved. The committee also advanced AB 636, expanding Medi-Cal coverage for medically necessary diapers for children up to age 21 and lowering the age threshold for access; AB 1041, streamlining physician credentialing with a uniform form and 90-day review deadline; and AB 787, requiring health plans to help enrollees find in-network providers quickly when directories fail. Supporters of these bills emphasized family financial strain, delays in care, and the burden of administrative red tape, while opponents of AB 1041 and AB 280 raised concerns about provider participation, accuracy, and liability. All three measures were approved and sent to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 4 and AB 29. AB 4 would allow income-eligible Californians to buy Covered California coverage regardless of immigration status, and AB 29 would authorize Medi-Cal reimbursement for community health workers and doulas conducting ACE screenings. Both bills drew strong support from immigrant-rights, health access, and community-based organizations, and both passed on roll call votes, with AB 4 receiving some no votes. The committee also approved AB 416, which would allow emergency physicians to place 5150 holds in certain circumstances; supporters said it would reduce delays and overcrowding in emergency departments, while Disability Rights California and others warned it could increase unnecessary involuntary hospitalization and transfers to locked facilities. Despite those concerns, the bill passed and was sent onward for further consideration.

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• Simplifying and automating these procedures can reduce delays, alleviating administrative burdens, and
• Despite some opposition and clear data, veterans are voting with their feet to seek care outside the
• Please indicate there's a vote at noon, and we have less flexibility than we used to have in rolling
• A vote was expected at noon.
• There are five minutes left in the vote, but I still have questions. So we're about done. Mr.

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• The RCW and the Gambling Act does authorize our ex officio to vote on proposed tribal-state compact amendment
• But at that time, the commissioners and ex officios will take public comment and vote then on whether
• Special-limit players are subject to ALNA to enhance customer diligence procedures, including identity
• When our commission will vote on whether this matter should be forwarded to Governor Ferguson or returned
• When our commission will vote on whether this matter should be forwarded to Governor Ferguson or returned

Summary: The joint hearing of the Senate Business, Trade, and Economic Development Committee and the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee focused on proposed amendments to the tribal-state gaming compacts for the Tulalip Tribes and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Washington State Gambling Commission staff explained the compact approval process under IGRA and said the parties had reached tentative agreement; the commission and ex officio members will take public comment and vote at an August 28 special meeting on whether to forward the compacts to the governor or return them for further negotiation. Tulalip Chairman Hazen Chappell described the tribe’s long history of gaming in Washington and emphasized that gaming revenues support governmental services, jobs, charitable giving, and community support. Commission advisor Johnny Bray said the Tulalip restated compact consolidates 12 prior amendments, reorganizes and updates appendices, removes some outdated provisions, and includes higher wager limits, jackpot sharing, and the option to increase player terminal allocation in stages. Chappell also noted the tribe’s ongoing responsible gaming efforts and community support, including aid for wildfire-affected families. For the Cowlitz Tribe, Chairman William Ayala and Ilani Casino President Kara Fox LaRose described the tribe’s history, community programs, and the resort’s growth. The proposed sixth amendment would raise gaming station wager limits up to $1,000, create a special higher-limit player process with financial suitability and anti-money-laundering checks, strengthen responsible gaming signage and marketing requirements, allow temporary gaming areas, and adjust TLS ticket pricing through the most favored nation process. Committee members asked about self-exclusion and credit practices; Cowlitz gaming officials said hundreds of people have used the self-exclusion program and that higher-limit play is tied to substantial credit/front-money requirements. No votes were taken at the hearing, and the meeting ended with closing remarks and adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• Please call the vote. Chair Andrade? Vice Chair Gonzalez-Pittman? Ranking Member Woodson? Yes.
• Procedurally, we’re only supposed to let folks come and testify on the bill before us.
• I encourage all my colleagues to vote in favor of this great piece of legislation.
• Having not waived close, Sarah, please call the vote. Sarah Andrade? Vice Chair Gonzalez-Pittman?
• We vote. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Based on the error rate that you are trying...

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• Well, you know, first of all, it's going to take the votes to get out of here to get a synthetic, and
• Representative Deose, at the appropriate time I'd like to call for a vote. Okay.
• We've got the complaint procedure set up that is substantially similar to what the department has now
• Uh, are you calling a roll count vote on this one or the final vote? Okay.
• Um, we have in this bill a strong complaint procedure that allows them to review and comment just like

Bills: HB441

Keywords: speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• Well, you know, first of all, it's going to take the votes to get out of here to get a synthetic, and
• Representative Deose, at the appropriate time, I'd like to call a vote. Okay.
• I don't... we’ve got the complaint procedure set up that is substantially similar to what the department
• Representative Pmore, are you calling a roll call vote on this one or the final vote? Okay.
• We have in this bill a strong complaint procedure that allows them to review and comment just like they

Bills: HB445, HB477, SB274, HB441

Keywords: hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax, excise tax, age verification, underage sales, product testing, certificate of analysis

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• partisanship, not to vote with your party, not to vote with red or blue.
• We're talking about people's right to vote and having notice of where they vote.
• Chairman, a vote of up or down. So, and I would like a roll call vote, not a voice vote. Ms.
• vote, not a voice vote. vote, not a voice vote.
• and for a voice vote. and for a voice vote.

Bills: SB1

Keywords: special primary election, redistricting, State Senate districts, federal court ruling, injunction, vacated order, election calendar, 2026 general election, 2026 primary election, runoff election, party nominee, Governor proclamation, Alabama elections, district boundaries, court-ordered redistricting, special election, nomination process, Secretary of State, election law, 923

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• engage agency partners in the review and update of statewide financial management policies and procedures
• engage agency partners in the review and update of statewide financial management policies and procedures
• engage agency partners in the review and update of statewide financial management policies and procedures
• . procedures. procedures.
• We will have it before the committee with the intent of voting it out.

Bills: HF2783

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• We are going to move to a roll call vote. Clerk will open the roll. This is a procedural vote.
• Curry is asking for an aye vote. Mr. Flora is asking for a no vote. This is a procedural vote.
• All those who desire to vote, vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes.
• All those who desire to vote. All those who desire to vote.
• All those vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then handled several procedural matters before moving to the daily file. Members approved a motion to withdraw Assembly Bills 100 through 219 to the second reading file by a roll call vote of 42-15, and unanimously approved re-referrals of AB 440 and AB 1265 to different committees. The chamber also welcomed international visitors, student and community guests, and later heard a series of guest introductions tied to agriculture, immigration, and Irish heritage. The main floor action centered on two resolutions. H.R. 19, recognizing California Agriculture Day, drew strong support from members representing agricultural districts, who highlighted the state’s farm production, exports, and the role of farmworkers and ranchers; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 65 co-authors were added. ACR 51, honoring Irish American Heritage Month, was also adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added, with members speaking about Irish immigration, labor history, California-Ireland ties, and St. Patrick’s Day. The Assembly also held multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes for the Honorable Leon Lawson Williams, a pioneering Black civic leader in San Diego who served on the City Council and County Board of Supervisors and helped expand public transit and advance civil rights. Members from San Diego and others described his barriers-breaking career and lasting influence on local government and community leadership. The House then received announcements about upcoming committee hearings and adjourned until Thursday, March 20, at 9 a.m.

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• I vote yes. I vote yes. Member from Jericho.
• Members, please listen to the results of your votes. Those voting yes, 65. Those voting no, 77.
• urging us to vote yes. urging us to vote yes.
• Members, please listen to the results of your vote. Those voting yes, 102. Those voting no, 39.
• Those voting yes, 63. Those voting no, 74.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House returned from recess and took up S. 208, a bill on standards for law enforcement identification. The House Judiciary Committee explained that it had rewritten the bill into a model-policy approach focused on Vermont state and local agencies, rather than imposing direct requirements on all law enforcement, because of constitutional and preemption concerns raised by a recent Ninth Circuit decision. The amended bill would direct the Law Enforcement Advisory Board to develop a statewide policy on officer identification and facial coverings by July 2027, require agencies to adopt a consistent policy by October 1, 2027, and deem agencies to have adopted the model policy if they do not act. The committee reported the bill favorably on a 6-5 vote. Members then debated an amendment offered by Representatives Berbeco and McGill to restore federal officers to the bill. Supporters argued that public authority should not be anonymous, that visible identification is necessary for transparency, accountability, and public trust, and that the bill should apply to federal agents as well as state and local officers. They said the amendment included exemptions for undercover work, tactical teams, protective equipment, and safety concerns, and argued Vermont should not wait for courts to resolve every constitutional question before acting. Opponents on the Judiciary Committee said the language remained likely unconstitutional and could jeopardize the bill’s passage; the committee had found the amendment unfavorable on an 8-1 vote. The floor debate continued with several members speaking in favor of the amendment, including arguments that other states have adopted similar requirements and that Vermont should lead on the issue. One member raised a point of order that was not sustained, and the Speaker ruled federal authority relevant to the question. The transcript ends while debate on the amendment was still underway, after a request for a roll-call vote was granted, with no final floor vote on the amendment shown in the excerpt.

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• vote counted.
• > can and if they vote by affidavit they can and if they vote by affidavit they can still<00:15
• citizenship and have that vote counted. citizenship and have that vote counted.
• to vote like we would want them to. to vote like we would want them to.
• Um procedures for written complaints.

Keywords: Elections - Room 210; 29 January, 2026: 2:30 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 250, which would require disclosures for political advertisements that are generated in whole or in part by artificial intelligence. Senator Blackman explained that the bill applies to video, image, and audio ads, with specific disclaimer requirements and exemptions for bona fide news coverage, documentaries, and certain distributors that require AI disclosure from submitters. Members asked about the bill’s scope, including that it would not cover written mailers. After discussion, the committee adopted a motion for title sufficient and do pass, and the bill was reported out. The committee then considered Senate Bill 2386, which would prohibit political candidates from using grand jury or jury proceedings as a captive audience for campaign activity. Senator Tate said the measure had been passed before and was intended to prevent politicizing trials. With no questions, the committee again voted title sufficient and do pass, and the bill was reported out. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2096 from the Secretary of State’s office, a technical elections bill establishing minimum cybersecurity standards for access to SIMS by election officials and clerks; counties would have to pass an assessment or use election support funds to fix deficiencies. That bill was likewise reported out on a title sufficient, do pass motion. Next, the committee took up Senate Bill 2588, the Shield Act, which would require citizenship verification through the federal SAVE system for certain driver’s license or ID applicants who identify as noncitizens or do not provide verifiable information, and would also run the voter rolls through SAVE annually. Supporters said it would strengthen election integrity and add confidence that voters are citizens, while Senator Blunt argued the bill could lead to unnecessary purges based on database mismatches and that existing systems already address the issue. The Secretary of State’s office said SAVE is used with safeguards, does not automatically remove voters, and that voters flagged in error can provide proof and remain eligible. Despite the debate, the committee voted title sufficient and do pass committee substitute, and the bill was reported out. Finally, the chairman began explaining Senate Bill 2558, a comprehensive campaign finance reform bill. He described provisions requiring candidates and committees to file statements of organization before accepting contributions or making expenditures, defining corporate contributions and coordinated expenditures, separating candidate committees from PACs, requiring more detailed reporting and electronic filing, setting rules for termination reports and anonymous contributions, and imposing tiered fines for violations. The transcript cuts off before the committee finished its discussion or took final action on that bill.

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• <02:37:21.399> the the vote voting on HB 737 the the vote voting on HB 737 the recommendation
• discussion Vice chair for the vote discussion Vice chair for the vote voting<02:41:57.520> on
• discussion s n Vice chair for the vote discussion s n Vice chair for the vote voting<02:43:30.399
• <02:44:03.000> voting<02:44:03.240> on here Vice chair for the vote voting on here
• <02:47:12.080> the the vote voting on HB 467 the the vote voting on HB 467 the recommendation

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Housing held a public hearing on January 31 and heard testimony on a series of housing and building-code bills. The first major item, HB 1 relating to building codes, drew sharply divided testimony. Supporters, including BIA Hawaii, Grassroot Institute, Dr. Horton, and several builders and trade groups, argued the current code-adoption process is slow, fragmented, and costly, and that reform would help housing production. Opponents, including Sierra Club Hawaii, AIA Hawaii, ICC, and labor representative Kiko Bosi, said the bill would weaken public safety, reduce statewide consistency, and could leave tenants and first responders at greater risk. No vote was taken during the hearing, and members asked questions about the effect of a governor’s emergency proclamation suspending the Building Code Council and about county authority over code amendments. The committee then heard HB 745 and HB 1321, both also relating to building codes. Grassroot Institute supported both measures, saying the system is broken and needs streamlining, while BIA Hawaii and others emphasized the cost burden of repeated code updates. Opponents, especially Bosi and ICC, argued that the bills would undermine the State Building Code Council’s role, create confusion, and prioritize cost over safety; Bosi also said labor should be included in any code discussions. Members questioned whether counties can remove state code provisions and whether the state code already supersedes county codes, and one member noted the need for clarity and consistent enforcement rather than a wholesale overhaul. Later, the committee heard HB 284 on housing, HB 761 on county permitting and inspection, and HB 738 on historic preservation. HB 284 drew support from several housing and real estate groups, while DLNR opposed it. On HB 761, HHFDC supported the bill, DLNR warned that the proposed changes could jeopardize Hawaii’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, DAGS said it would likely need to duplicate county permitting staff, and the Department of Planning and Permitting opposed it; Grassroot Institute and NAIOP supported it. For HB 738, HHFDC, DLNR, Grassroot Institute, Hawaii YIMBY, NAIOP, and others supported the measure, with Grassroot and NAIOP suggesting clarifications so expedited review would also cover mixed-use projects and better define the scope of work. The transcript does not show any final votes or committee action on these bills during the hearing.

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• Senator Pinto votes yes. Senator Pope votes yes. Senator Ramos votes no. Senator Sanchez votes no.
• Senator Scott votes yes. Senator Sedillo Lopez votes yes. Senator Chair votes yes.
• Senator Pope, voting no. Senator Campos, voting no. Senator Figueroa voting no.
• Senator Charlie, voting no. Senator Stia Lopez, voting no. Senator Pinto, voting no.
• Senator Seals voting no. Senator Bergman's voting no. Senator Hamblin voting no.

Keywords: 996, all