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• Ingoglia: IS THERE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT? ANY QUESTIONS?
• THESE BILLS PROPOSED TO PUT BOATERS AND DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES.
• THEY ARE BEING PROPOSED BECAUSE CERTAIN COMMUNITIES IN FLORIDA ARE ATTEMPTING TO BAN ANCHORING ALTOGETHER
• FLORIDA NEEDS TO ESTABLISH MANAGED ANCHORAGES AS PROPOSED IN MY WHITE PAPER BY CREATING ANCHORING ZONES
• I'M AVAILABLE AT YOUR CONVENIENCE TO DISCUSS THE SOLUTIONS PROPOSED IN THE WHITE PAPER AND I THANK YOU

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And importantly, this proposal gives our residents the ability to decide.
• proposed change. proposed change.
• meant<00:58:22.480> to The proposed language is meant to The proposed language is meant
• Thank you, Madam the proposed language. Thank you, Madam Chair. Chair. Chair.
• don't agree with what we're proposing. don't agree with what we're proposing.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The Friends of the Boundary Waters in their project proposal plans to increase access to the BWCAW for
• <00:25:03.120> plans Waters in their project proposal plans Waters in their project proposal
• The proposal adds more regulation and to The proposal adds more regulation and to an<00:50:43.200>
• > an<00:52:08.800> additional The proposal layers layers an additional The proposal layers
• And yet again here we are with this proposal, which arguably is a solution in search of a problem.

Bills: HF4211, HF3426, HF4819, HF3466, HF3793, HF3339

Keywords: air pollution, lead emissions, continuous emissions monitoring system, CEMS, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, MPCA, environmental monitoring, emission compliance, air quality, public health, industrial pollution, permitted facility, residential exposure, toxic metals, emission limits, pollution control, stack monitoring, real-time emissions monitoring, natural resources, environment

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• As a result, we simply don't see how the proposal enhances affordability.
• As a result, we simply don't see how the proposal enhances affordability.
• As a result, we simply don't see how the proposal enhances affordability.
• As a result, we simply don't see how the proposal enhances affordability.
• As a result, we simply don't see how the proposal enhances affordability.

Bills: HF3458, HF3777, HF3778, HF3912

Keywords: electric utilities, service areas, Tribal lands, Minnesota statute, energy regulation, utility rates, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, ratepayer, consumer protection, affordable energy, energy affordability, ability to pay, just and reasonable rates, rate regulation, electric rates, natural gas rates, energy conservation, renewable energy

Summary: The committee approved the March 5, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3458, as amended, which would exempt tribes from utility exclusive rights and assigned service areas. The bill’s author and the Upper Sioux community chairman said the measure was prompted by a dispute over a solar project at the tribal casino and argued the issue is really about tribal sovereignty, not solar, citing tribal civil regulatory authority and prior court cases. The amendment A1 was adopted before testimony. Testimony was split. Chairman Kevin Jensel of the Upper Sioux community strongly supported the bill, saying the tribe should not be forced to follow utility service territories and that the state should correct a long-standing omission in law. Derek Mo of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association opposed the bill, warning it would undermine the regulatory compact, reliability, long-term planning, and financing for electric service, especially in tribal areas. Justin Johns of East Central Energy also opposed the bill, but emphasized that many cooperatives have productive tribal partnerships and said his co-op has worked successfully with the Mille Lacs Band on solar, resilience, and workforce efforts; he cautioned that removing service obligations could leave difficult-to-serve areas underinvested. Members discussed whether the Public Utilities Commission process already underway should be allowed to resolve the dispute and whether the bill’s scope could extend beyond the current solar issue. The chair responded that the bill was a legislative approach to a problem that had not been resolved and said the amendment addressed concerns about removing the obligation to serve. A roll call was requested, and the committee voted to re-refer House File 3458, as amended, to the General Register.

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• throughout session the first proposal throughout session the first concern<00:19:33.960> is<00
• <00:47:23.119> regarding between um this proposal regarding between um this proposal regarding
• Announcements: We will be having the governor's language of the tax proposal as our subject tomorrow,
• We've already had one hearing on the proposal, but of course we didn't have the language at that time
• would then be uh laid over um proposal would then be uh laid over um certainly<01:09:49.000> when

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The infrastructure programs and projects in our bonding proposal contribute in direct and dynamic ways
• The infrastructure programs and projects in our bonding proposal contribute in direct and dynamic ways
• The infrastructure programs and projects in our bonding proposal contribute in direct and dynamic ways
• Um, and I think the governor's budget proposed is cutting that $4 million.
• Um, and I think the governor's budget proposed is cutting that $4 million.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 3 of the state constitution to allow the Senate more
• an amendment to 121 this proposes an amendment to article<00:17:22.360> six<00:17:22.880>
• This is another constitutional amendment proposing amendments to Article IV, Sections 4 and 6 of the
• <00:18:01.039> a reapportionment this proposes a reapportionment this proposes a constitutional
• <01:10:34.040> an thanks next up is sb121 this proposes an thanks next up is sb121 this proposes

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several Judiciary-related measures. SB 94 would increase the mandatory minimum jail term for a first knowing or intentional violation of a temporary restraining order from 48 to 72 hours. The Office of the Public Defender and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence opposed the bill, arguing the current penalty is effective, the measure treats very different conduct the same, and the mental health assessment language is unclear and could be harmful or misapplied. Some other testifiers were listed in support or opposition, but no vote was taken. SB 15 would raise the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. The Hawaiʻi Financial Services Association offered comments rather than opposition, suggesting the bill should be clarified as applying to creditor claims rather than property taxes and possibly limited to a primary residence, with restrictions on frequency of use. Committee discussion focused on how the exemption would affect unsecured creditors, the role of recorded mortgages and judgment liens, and whether the bill should instead establish a clearer homestead-style exemption. The bill drew both support and comments, with no action taken during the hearing. The committee also took testimony on SB 117, which would protect people making sexual misconduct claims from defamation suits unless made with malice; SB 121, a constitutional amendment to give the Senate more time to confirm judicial appointments; SB 14, a reapportionment amendment tied to the decennial census and resident population; SB 175, which would raise the mandatory retirement age for judges and justices from 70 to 75; SB 173, creating a three-year pilot program for free child care for minor children of parties and witnesses attending First Circuit court hearings; and SB 261, increasing juror pay from $30 to $50 per day. Testimony on these measures was generally supportive in the case of SB 175, SB 173, and SB 261, with some opposition on SB 14 and SB 117. On SB 173 and SB 261, committee members asked questions about practical implementation, and on SB 261 the State Bar Association said the increase was overdue and intended to encourage jury participation.

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• communications informing the House that the Senate has reconsidered action and is disagreeing to amendments proposed
• further receipt of a communication informing the House that the Senate has disagreed to the amendments proposed
• reconsidered action and disagreeing to reconsidered action and disagreeing to amendments<00:10:24.240> proposed
• the<00:10:24.880> House<00:10:25.200> and<00:10:25.440> has amendments proposed
• by the House and has amendments proposed by the House and has moved<00:10:25.839> to<00:10:26.000

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Um, so you might see, for example, measures that didn't garner the full support, legislative proposals
• 04.320> full<00:16:04.560> support<00:16:05.120> legislative<00:16:05.680> proposals
• the full support legislative proposals the full support legislative proposals that<00:16:06.320>
• So the recommendation is to pass out a House Draft 1, and we're going to take the amendments proposed

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce heard STR 123 SD1, which asks the judiciary to convene a working group to study landlord-tenant issues aimed at increasing rental housing supply and improving landlord-tenant interactions. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs said it had originally asked to defer the measure but was not opposed to the idea of a working group and preferred the Senate bill vehicle already introduced. Hawaii Realtors testified in strong support of the measure. Members discussed how the working group should be structured, including whether it should have balanced representation from tenant advocates and landlord-side stakeholders, with possible participation from neutral entities such as the judiciary or DCCA. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection said the legislature should decide the composition, noted that minority views can still be advanced outside the working group, and deferred to the convenor on whether recommendations would be made by consensus or vote. In decision-making, the committee recommended passing the measure as a House Draft 1 with amendments that narrow the scope of the working group and conform it to House-Senate Bill 822. A member expressed a reservation that the bill should explicitly require equal numbers of tenant and landlord representatives to bolster community credibility. The motion passed, with one member voting aye with reservations and the recommendation adopted.

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• The chair lays out the proposed committee rules for consideration.
• The chair lays out the proposed committee rules for consideration.
• Members, do you have any questions regarding the proposed committee rules? Okay.
• Members, **S.J.R. 36** proposes a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriations for the preservation

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• We have the opportunity to ensure the needs of families... this proposed Missouri partnership network
• And this is a budget reduction proposal.
• We just passed a budget yesterday, and this is a budget reduction proposal.
• Statewide in 2023, in partnership, just like what we're proposing, with community groups and DHS.
• They are letting me know that they already are doing what we're proposing in this amendment.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Those wishing to speak in opposition to the proposal, please step forward.
• So that is the amendment I'm proposing; that's friendly. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• This is the exact same closed-loop system proposed in this legislation.
• This proposal does not replace ophthalmologists.
• This proposal does not replace ophthalmologists.

Bills: HB99, HJR5, HM39, HB206, HB213, SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

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• But we are anticipating the current federal budget proposal to be $12.2 million, and that would result
• How does one propose a program to be supported through the Community Benefit Fund?
• Jumping into non-recurring proposals.
• We submitted a proposal to the federal government on September 4th.
• Chair, Secretary, I propose that the loss of exempt positions is concerning.

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• In the proposed rule that we've put out there, we will work to stand up regions.
• So our proposed rule has a proposed new outline for what those regions would look like.
• still moving in the proposed rule.
• proposed rule.
• We encourage all of you to look at the proposed rule.

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• applying for a convention for proposing applying for a convention for proposing an<00:35:41.599>
• and propose it yourself.
• propose it yourself. Uh and guess what? propose it yourself. Uh and guess what?
• whole process in its tracks by proposing whole process in its tracks by proposing the<00:40:46.800
• <01:16:22.239> an the the states instead proposing an the the states instead proposing an

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first continued its hearing on HB 1287, which concerns the definition of “veteran.” Representative Manion explained that the amendment would adopt the federal-style definition by including a general discharge under honorable conditions, while restoring documentation requirements such as a DD214 and removing a problematic reference to World War II allied veterans. The chair said the committee would close the hearing and take the bill up later in executive session. The committee then moved to HCR 13, a resolution calling for an Article V convention limited to proposing a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress. Representative Joe Alexander, the prime sponsor, said the measure is narrowly focused on congressional term limits, that 12 states have already passed similar resolutions, and that broad public support in New Hampshire justifies action. Members asked whether the effort would prompt Congress to act on its own, whether the resolution should also cover Supreme Court justices, and how many states are needed; Alexander said the goal is to pressure Congress, that the Constitution already treats Supreme Court justices differently, and that 34 states are required. Testimony in support came from former Representative Linda Masamela, who gave a history-based argument for Article V conventions as a constitutional check, and from Deborah Childs and Aaron Ducet of U.S. Term Limits. Childs said New Hampshire voters strongly support term limits and argued they would open seats to younger, more diverse candidates. Ducet said the application is single-topic and would allow only one amendment, described Article V applications as historically common, and argued that state pressure can force Congress to act. No vote was taken in the portion provided; the chair continued hearing testimony on HCR 13.

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• They will accept proposals.
• type of project that might be proposed type of project that might be proposed as<00:08:43.120>
• <00:09:35.760> for proposals and make recommendations for proposals and make recommendations
• Uh Nita will narrow those uh proposals.
• additional investment that a proposal additional investment that a proposal might<00:11:48.959><

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 03:09 SB 57 Discussion 04:03 SB 57 Roll Call Vote 38:37 SB 172 Discussion 41:27 SB 172 Roll Call Vote 50:23, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including a prayer, the pledge, recognition of an Energy and Environment Cabinet leadership academy group, a roll call establishing quorum, and approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. The main item was Senator Danny Carroll’s presentation of legislation to create a nuclear-ready site readiness pilot program in Kentucky. He said the bill is intended to help build a nuclear ecosystem in the Commonwealth by supporting early site permits, construction permits, or combined licenses, with the state contributing up to $25 million per project and a total of $75 million for up to three projects. He emphasized safeguards such as refundable funding if conditions are not met, legislative rather than authority-only selection of projects, and oversight by the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (NIDTA). He also described related provisions on cost recovery through the Public Service Commission, tax incentive eligibility for nuclear ecosystem projects, training and consultant support for the authority, and eligibility for fusion projects. Carroll and Rodney Andrews said the proposal is meant to attract utilities, developers, and large industrial users such as data centers, and to spread projects geographically, with particular attention to Eastern Kentucky and other rural areas. They said selection criteria would include site suitability, prior site use, regional economic need and impact, geographic diversity, additional investment, federal funding status, and whether a community has applied to be designated nuclear-ready. They stressed that communities would not be forced to host reactors and could choose which parts of the nuclear ecosystem to participate in. Carroll also said the bill could help Kentucky compete with states like Texas and Tennessee, and Andrews said industry contacts viewed the proposal as a signal that Kentucky is open to investment. Members generally expressed support for the bill and its goals, while asking about taxpayer exposure, site size, permitting, grid needs, national security, and reactor technology. Carroll said the state’s direct commitment would be capped at $75 million, with any additional cost recovery depending on PSC approval and project specifics. He said small modular reactor sites would be much smaller than traditional plants, and described a model in which a utility partners with a developer and a data center, with power contracts helping offset costs over decades. On security and technology, Carroll and Andrews said newer reactors would still be subject to the same standards as larger units, and Andrews explained that next-generation designs may use different fuels and materials such as TRISO and high-assay low-enriched uranium. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, and the chair noted time limits and that additional members still had questions, including one witness expected to speak against the measure.

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• professionals who encounter these dangers on a daily basis also support the need for protections proposed
• It was sponsored by Senator Flores and heard on May 28th, and there are no proposed amendments.
• The timelines for banning PFAS proposed in the bill are unworkable for existing manufacturers.
• In the proposed amendment Senator Neal has proposed, section 25 would require manufacturers of cookware
• In the proposed amendment Senator Neal has proposed, section 25 would require manufacturers of cookware

Bills: AB52, AB76, AB163, AB388, AB483

Keywords: health insurance, claims process, insurance regulation, admin penalties, healthcare access, cannabis, cannabis establishment, medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, advertising regulations, packaging requirements, unlicensed cannabis activities, state prosecution, confidentiality, Cannabis Compliance Board, disciplinary proceedings, mental health, counseling, interstate practice, telehealth

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• Those are the tangible and concrete areas that we’ve proposed to move forward in part as a result of
• to move forward in part we've proposed to move forward in part as<00:15:33.839> a<00:15:34.000
• I want to thank the Governor’s office for proposing this legislation.
• But definitely we support this bill, and thank you very much. the proposed fund can be self sustaining
• the proposed fund can be self sustaining and<00:25:17.039> that's<00:25:17.320> that<00

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard several agriculture and food-system bills. SB 1562 would create a Combined Housing Operational Agricultural Mobilization Program to help bona fide farmers live and farm on agricultural lands and provide a tax credit for donated land. Testimony generally supported the goal of housing for farmers and farm workers, but raised concerns about placing the program within the Department of Agriculture, possible constitutional and drafting issues, land-quality standards, lease structure, and whether another agency might be better suited. The committees recommended passing SB 1562 with amendments, including clarifying DOA authority to acquire agricultural lands and establishing an advisory committee within the department; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also heard SB 1171 on providing monofilament netting through hardware stores to help slow coconut rhinoceros beetle spread, SB 1186 on creating a statewide interagency food systems coordination team and working group, SB 1250 on a Farm to Families program, SB 1303 on agricultural loans, SB 1395 on a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund, SB 504 on a local agricultural transportation cost reimbursement program, SB 1185 on reviewing and repealing obsolete agricultural laws, and SB 187 on funding permanent agricultural biosecurity positions. Most testimony on these measures was in support, with some suggested refinements: for SB 1186, a youth advisory seat and clearer performance benchmarks; for SB 1250, broader eligibility for food pantries, cold storage, and staffing support; for SB 1303, support for lower interest rates and expanded loan tools; for SB 1395, debate over the fund’s structure and revenue source; for SB 504, clearer eligibility for small and beginning farmers, cooperatives, and food hubs; and for SB 1185, interest in joining the working group but concern about overbroad deregulation. No roll-call votes were taken on the other measures in the excerpt, but the chair reported testimony counts on some bills, including 89 in support and none opposed for SB 1250, 13 in support and one opposed for SB 504, and 14 in support with one comment for SB 1395. SB 1303 and SB 187 also drew supportive testimony from the Department of Agriculture, farm groups, food banks, and industry organizations, with SB 187 emphasizing the need to make Act 231 biosecurity positions permanent and fully funded.

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• Uh, this is a proposal that was just brought to us.
• that was just Uh this is a proposal that was just brought<00:13:31.160> to<00:13:31.320> us
• So, that is not affected by this proposed measure at all. I'm sorry.
• So, that is not affected by this proposed measure at all. I'm sorry.
• <00:45:59.800> Uh proposed measure at all. I'm sorry. Uh proposed measure at all.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 649, which would create a small boat harbor commercial vessel special fund and raise mortgage fees on commercial vessels to fund harbor improvements. DLNR stood on written testimony in support, while the Ocean Tourism Coalition, Activity and Attractions Association of Hawaii, Calypso Charters, and a local commercial operator all opposed the bill, arguing that the fee increase would burden thin-margin businesses without fixing procurement and staffing problems and that the bill’s fee language and fund allocations were too vague. A DLNR witness also noted a prior bill, HB 2477, had sought to broaden the fee base to more ocean operators statewide rather than increase the percentage. No vote was taken on HB 649 during the portion shown. The committee then heard HB 2599 on aquatic protection, which would prioritize ecosystem integrity and use of best available science in managing aquatic resources and set coral reef resilience goals. DLNR supported the measure, and a testifier from the public urged stronger coral goals for Oahu and a broader framework including water quality, herbivore management, fishery management, enforcement, and coral restoration. There was no opposition or vote shown on HB 2599 before the committee recessed to a joint hearing. In the joint Economic Development and Tourism / Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts hearing, members heard HB 2118 on transferring the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from DAGS to DBED, HB 2474 on authorizing non-binding international cooperative agreements, HB 1863 on creating an honorary ambassador to Canada, HB 1943 on out-of-state DBED offices and export promotion, and HB 2604 on a performing arts ticket surcharge. Testimony was generally supportive for HB 2118, HB 2474, HB 1863, and HB 1943, with questions focused on agency placement, sister-state relationships, and the rationale for overseas offices. HB 2604 drew opposition from the Tax Foundation and others, who argued the surcharge functioned as a tax and would make arts participation more expensive; the chair recommended deferring it. During decision-making, both committees passed HB 2118, HB 2474, HB 1863, and HB 1943 with amendments, including technical changes and revised effective dates. For HB 2474, the amendments were described as clarifying definitions for sister-state and international cooperative agreements, allowing relationships with national governments, and preserving legislative approval and transparency. HB 1943 was amended to require an office in Laoag City, Philippines, rather than a non-existent DBED Philippines office. HB 2604 was deferred. After the joint session, the Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts committee resumed and heard HB 2395 on permits for taking marine deposits and HB 2361 on administrative support for the Kahului Bay Regional Council, both of which drew only DLNR written testimony and no further action in the excerpt. The committee then began HB 1823 on Coastal Zone Management Act exemptions, with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs testifying first, but the transcript cuts off before further testimony or action.

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• discussion today around this piece of legislation is not a discussion about the substance of the proposal
• ,<00:03:36.040> but the substance of the proposal, but the substance of the proposal, but
• <00:07:32.680> potential legislation and to propose potential legislation and to propose potential
• Uh, and eventually made its way back to State Government and we did two full hearings on that proposal
• This resolution is about drawing a clear line around that proposal.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Rules and Administration Committee met on March 19, 2026, to consider the referral path for Senate File 4139, the sports betting bill, rather than the substance of the proposal. Senator Franzen, the bill’s chief author, asked that the bill be referred first to the Commerce Committee, saying he had discussed the matter with the relevant committee chairs and that Commerce was the best place to address the bill’s consumer protection provisions. He emphasized that any final path to passage would still require the bill to go through State and Local Government as well. Senator Rasmusson objected and argued the bill should go first to State and Local Government, citing Senate jurisdiction rules, which he said assign gambling bills to that committee. He noted that prior sports betting bills had been referred there first and said a predictable referral process is important. Senator Maye Quade, Senator Dibble, Senator Bar, and Senator Jasinski also supported sending the bill to State and Local Government first, arguing that the committee has primary jurisdiction over gambling and that the bill’s consumer protection language does not change that basic referral. Senator Champion and Senator Miller supported the Commerce referral, saying authors may request an initial committee and that the bill’s consumer protection sections fit Commerce jurisdiction. Senator Marty moved to re-refer Senate File 4139 to the Committee on State and Local Government. Before the vote, members continued debating whether the bill’s structure and prior referral history justified Commerce or whether committee jurisdiction rules required State and Local Government first. The transcript ends with the motion pending and no final vote or disposition shown.