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• Uh, Senator from Montgomery County has a special guest and a resolution. Let us pray.
• Clerk will read the resolution in full.
• special guest and a resolution. special guest and a resolution.
• Clerk will read the resolution<00:04:30.960> in<00:04:31.199> full.
• Be it hereby known resolution in full.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, confirmed a quorum, and heard several ceremonial recognitions, including an invocation by seminarian Benjamin Oler and a resolution honoring Taiwan’s ambassador, Alexander Ui Tore, for strengthening Maryland’s partnership with Taiwan. Senators also welcomed the day’s doctor, Dr. Larry Green, AFCEA Central Maryland chapter members, Chesapeake Bay Foundation student leaders, and Salisbury University students visiting for committee work. On legislation, the chamber referred Senate Bill 995 on cannabis licensing, labor peace agreements, and collective bargaining rules to the Rules Committee, and a bond initiative for New Market Town Hall to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 241, which would automatically restore voter registration for individuals released from state correctional facilities; the committee amendments were adopted without objection, and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 323, the Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Youth Charging Reform Act. One amendment to keep first-degree assault in automatic adult charging was offered and debated at length, with supporters arguing the offense is extremely serious and should begin in adult court, and opponents saying the bill allows judges to make individualized decisions and aligns Maryland with other states and federal juvenile practice. The amendment failed by a 27-vote negative roll call. A second amendment from the minority whip sought to exclude firearm-in-drug-crime offenses and firearm use with felony drug convictions from automatic juvenile court treatment; the sponsor argued these offenses involve serious armed drug activity and should remain in adult court, while the bill’s supporters emphasized juvenile services and judicial discretion. The transcript cuts off before the vote on that second amendment.

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• It provided timely resolution.
• <01:31:49.920> Many It provided timely resolution. Many It provided timely resolution.
• They fear they will no longer receive a fair and neutral resolution.
• fair and neutral resolution. fair and neutral resolution.
• I raised that case that resolution.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution<00:18:31.919> 458,<00:18:32.640> I<00:18:32.799><
• Pursuant to House Resolution 458, the previous question is ordered on the bill as amended.
• As many as would want to sign a resolution to impeach. Congressional court of last resort.
• As many as would want to sign a resolution<02:17:10.719> to resolution to resolution to impeach
• <02:24:58.640> for first article of a resolution for first article of a resolution for impeachment

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, June 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• families bill and the health bill, and it is possible that we will also be amending the budget resolution
• c> budget that we will also be amending the budget that we will also be amending the budget resolution
• > order<00:08:44.080> to<00:08:44.959> accommodate<00:08:46.000> uh resolution
• uh in order to accommodate uh resolution uh in order to accommodate uh some<00:08:46.880> minor

Bills: SF1832, HF2440

Keywords: economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, labor market, employment, funding, data analysis, 1183, house

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• The chair lays out the following resolution. The secretary will read the resolution.
• Concurrent resolution number seven by [Zaffirini](link from function call) granting permission of either
• Chair: Senator Zaffirini moves adoption of the resolution.

Bills: SCR7

Keywords: legislature, adjournment, permissions, Texas Constitution, session, legislative authority, 1185, senate, all

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• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1006 requires a public school to provide a reasonable accommodation to a
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1006 is on the third read consent calendar, and I'm happy to answer questions
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1006 is on the third read consent calendar.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee heard staff presentations on a series of bills covering elections, education, health, criminal law, taxes, and property issues. Among the measures described were HB 2308 on dental insurer ownership restrictions; SB 1126 on school cooperation with DCS caseworkers; SB 1210 on out-of-state online postsecondary registration; SCR 1006 on restroom accommodations and pronoun/name use in public schools; and several election-related bills, including SB 1006 on campaign contribution itemization thresholds, SB 1029 on committee treasurers after a candidate’s death, SB 1038 on transmission of cast vote records, SB 1057 on ballot paper fraud-countermeasure certification, and SB 1237 on consultation for election rulemaking. Most of these were noted as being on third-read consent calendars. The committee also discussed HB 283, as amended by a strike-everything amendment, to update diabetic coverage requirements in health benefits plans, with testimony emphasizing newer glucose-monitoring technology and potential long-term health savings. Other bills summarized included SB 1049 on spousal maintenance standards, SB 1053 on concealed weapons permit fees for residents versus nonresidents, SB 1093 on expanding the definition of riot and adding it as a predicate offense, SB 1160 on restricting drones within one mile of ticketed entertainment events, and SB 1211 on lifetime injunctions for victims of felony aggravated harassment involving domestic violence. Members asked several questions, especially about the drone restriction and its scope, including exemptions for law enforcement and written consent from event organizers. Later discussion covered tax and property measures: SB 1293 would limit GPLIT revenue abatements so school district-designated revenues are not abated; SB 1294 would keep a destroyed property’s classification in place for up to five years or until its use changes, with members discussing how that would preserve valuation and aid rebuilding after fires or other disasters; and SB 1430 would make technical, clarifying, and cleanup changes to Department of Revenue tax statutes. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the meeting concluded after questions and discussion.

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• Madam Speaker, I hereby announce the adoption by the Senate of the following House Concurrent Resolution
• herewith returned: House Concurrent Resolution No. 2, a House Concurrent Resolution relating to adjournment
• I have to do motions and resolutions. There are copies of the resolutions.
• There are copies of the resolutions.
• on your line online and on resolutions on your line online and on your<01:09:14.279> desk.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , of course... ...including but not limited to resolutions, of course, as it relates to DEI.
• But your bill would void existing ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, programs, or policies
• Members of the Senate, today I'm going to briefly share Senate Resolution 1402.
• Members of the Senate, today I'm going to briefly share Senate Resolution 1402.
• A city or county can issue a proclamation or a resolution about anything else that they want.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and a moment of silence honoring service members killed in the conflict in Iran, including Florida native Captain Cody Cork. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar, taking up several bills on education, public safety, insurance, health, and local government policy. Many measures were accompanied by sponsor explanations and supportive remarks from members, often emphasizing constituent impacts, public safety, and administrative efficiency. The first major bill, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, was expanded through a delete-all amendment and passed 37-0 after extensive floor debate praising debate programs as a civic and educational tool. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office; an amendment clarified that criticism of Israel is not prohibited, and the bill passed 37-0. SB 1230/HB 1019 addressed PFAS “forever chemicals,” especially in firefighting foam, with phase-outs, testing, enforcement, and exceptions for certain federal, military, and emergency uses; it also passed 37-0 and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. SB 1706 expanded the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with tighter eligibility rules, and SB 186 required broader seizure-response training and seizure action plans in schools; both passed unanimously. The Senate also approved SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining foster care medication and oversight procedures, SB 684 easing electronic signature requirements for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, and SB 778 revising forensic client services for certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including SB 432, SB 928, and SB 620. Most of these measures passed by votes of 36-0 or 37-0 after brief debate or no debate. The most contentious item was SB 1134 on official actions of local governments related to DEI. The sponsor argued the bill would stop taxpayer funding and promotion of discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several counties and cities. Multiple amendments sought to narrow penalties, protect good-faith officials, and preserve local proclamations and observances, including LGBTQ Pride Month and other cultural events, but those amendments were rejected. Debate centered on vagueness, local discretion, and whether the bill would chill legitimate government activity. The transcript cuts off during questioning on the underlying bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• House Resolution 38, resolved, that the resolution be considered as read and printed in the Record.
• House Resolution 39, resolved, that the resolution be considered as read and printed in the Record.
• <02:16:14.040> house<02:16:14.360> resolution report the resolution house resolution
• <02:16:18.880> be consent that the resolution be consent that the resolution be considered
• record without objection the resolution record without objection the resolution is<02:16:22.599>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Encampment resolution. Thank you. Thank you. Encampment resolution funding. Okay.
• This is not about broader funding for the encampment resolution program.
• I think that the encampment resolution fund is really focused on housing outcomes.
• had through committee, maybe even some analysis through LAO, that had talked about the Encampment Resolution
• through committee, maybe even some analysis through LEO2, that had talked about the Incomement Resolution

Summary: The Assembly Subcommittee on State Administration held a budget hearing focused heavily on housing, homelessness, and related administrative proposals. HCD reported that California housing production has increased, with 2023 completions up 13% from 2022 and entitlement and construction timelines improving, while members and advocates criticized the Governor’s January budget for zeroing out or sharply reducing several housing programs. Public testimony urged funding for affordable housing production, preservation, youth housing, CalHome, LIHTC, HAP, and related programs, and several speakers argued the state should not pull back after recent progress. A major policy item was trailer bill language to allow HCD to access “excess equity” in existing affordable housing projects and recycle those funds into new or preserved housing. HCD and the LAO said the proposal could unlock tens or hundreds of millions of dollars, but members wanted guardrails and clearer statutory direction to ensure the funds stay within the intended housing purposes. The committee also discussed encampment resolution funding; HCD said the proposal would shift expenditure deadlines to the date of award rather than appropriation, while the LAO raised concerns about limited outcome data and urged the Legislature to use upcoming reporting before deciding on future funding. The hearing also covered HCD trailer bills to consolidate default reserve funds into a centralized continuously appropriated account and to clarify reporting requirements for early rounds of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program. HCD requested funding to implement chaptered legislation, including a new tribal housing program and reporting-related bills, and also sought extensions for certain reappropriations, including Homekey and REAP 2 deadlines. Public commenters and regional agencies supported flexibility for REAP 2 timing and other housing-related adjustments. Finally, the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency presented the Governor’s reorganization proposal to split the current agency into a Housing and Homelessness Agency and a Consumer Protection Agency. The administration said the change would improve focus, efficiency, and coordination, but the LAO and several members questioned whether it would truly save money or improve accountability, especially given the need for new leadership, possible staffing changes, and the fact that the plan had not yet been formally submitted for review. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• It also established the independent dispute resolution process so that if the...
• The independent dispute resolution process means that if the plan and/or physician group cannot come
• So they're not making it. ...only covered the cost that they have spent seeking resolution.
• Not a shred of information about what their current experience is with the independent dispute resolution
• So that's when this independent dispute resolution process came about.

Bills: HB12, HB145, HB222, HB291, HB430, HB821, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB979, HB1193

Keywords: survivor benefits, law enforcement, reserve officer, auxiliary officer, public safety, firefighters, medical expenses, dental expenses, disability benefits, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, health insurance, provider agreements, contracting actions, participating facilities, network status, survivors benefits

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• It also established the independent dispute resolution process so that if the...
• The independent dispute resolution process so that if the plan and or physician group cannot come up
• Only covered the cost that they have spent seeking resolution.
• Not a shred of information about what their current experience is with the independent dispute resolution
• So that's when this independent dispute resolution process came about.

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met on May 18, 2026, with eight members present and began by noting the state’s projected REC budget deficit and the need to consider fiscal impacts carefully. The committee first advanced HB 12, which extends the $250,000 surviving spouse benefit to reserve officers killed in the line of duty. Members noted the bill is prospective and that it draws from the same capped fund as other related bills, but it was reported favorable without opposition. The committee also adopted an amendment and reported HB 874 favorable as amended; the bill allows colleges, technical schools, the Louisiana Bar Association, and additional credentials to be added to LA Wallet, with the amendment changing mandatory language to permissive language. HB 951 was then reported favorable, creating an employer-facing workforce unit within Louisiana Works, to be funded through repurposed state and federal funds and existing staff, with a floor amendment expected to rename the unit. The committee also reported HB 979 favorable with amendments after reducing the proposed increase in survivor benefits because members learned several bills were drawing from the same $5 million fund, and HB 1193 favorable as amended, after striking a section that would have extended IDIQ authority to supply contracts for CPR. The committee then heard HB 909, which would require commercial payers to cover behavioral health crisis services. Representative Spell and LDH officials said the measure is intended to support crisis response centers and steer patients away from emergency rooms when appropriate, and they testified that it should be cost-neutral or absorbed within existing funding. Despite concerns raised by Senator Andrews about premiums, the bill was reported favorable after discussion of its potential savings and a possible pilot in Acadiana. HB 222, requiring Medicaid to cover dental procedures when needed to complete another medically covered procedure, was also reported favorable; LDH said it would absorb the cost within its existing budget and draw down federal matching funds. HB 291, which prevents health plans from penalizing hospitals when an out-of-network physician is involved in an otherwise covered hospital service, generated extensive debate over a disputed fiscal note and the No Surprises Act. OGB officials said any network “leakage” could cost the plan money, while supporters argued the policy is preventative and that the fiscal estimates were speculative. The committee adopted amendment 3941 to exempt OGB from the bill, then reported HB 291 favorable as amended. Later, the committee took up HB 145, which expands the authority of the law enforcement and firefighter survivor benefit board to cover extraordinary medical and dental expenses. Because members learned it also draws from the same fund as HB 12 and HB 979, an amendment reduced the amount from $50,000 to $25,000, and the bill was reported favorable as amended. HB 430, a local bill for Lafayette to continue paying health insurance costs for surviving families of fallen officers until Medicare eligibility, was reported favorable. Finally, HB 821, which establishes the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools within the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement Administration and transfers related duties from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, was introduced and discussed as a move with a one-time general fund expenditure already included in HB 1. The committee then adjourned.

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• Madam Chair and members, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1012 is subject to voter approval and statutorily
• The resolution establishes the teacher pay fund administered by the Arizona Department of Education and
• Lastly, the resolution outlines reporting and administrative requirements.
• The resolution requires, until FY 2037, any increase in expendable earnings from the Permanent State
• The resolution requires, until FY 2037, any increase in expendable earnings from the Permanent State

Bills: SB1004, SB1424, SB1497, SB1507, SB1572, SB1684, SB1711, SB1741, SB1754, SB1763, SB1798, SCR1012, SCR1041, SCR1051

Keywords: sex offender registration, sex offender registry, A.R.S. 13-3821, sexual offenses, public safety, GPS monitoring, electronic monitoring, transient offender, homeless registrant, online identifiers, internet identifiers, sheriff notification, Department of Public Safety, DPS, DNA collection, juvenile adjudication, kidnapping of a minor, unlawful imprisonment of a minor, lifetime registration, community notification

Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard and advanced a series of education-related bills and resolutions. SB 1572 would require public schools to observe Celebrate Freedom Week and provide civics instruction, including a Declaration of Independence recitation unless exempt; supporters said it would strengthen civics education, while opponents argued schools already provide similar instruction. It passed 3-2. SB 1798, as amended, would require each high school to designate a FAFSA point of contact and implement FAFSA awareness efforts; the Arizona Board of Regents supported it, while some members raised concerns about imposing mandates on charter schools. It passed 5-1 as amended. The committee also passed SB 1711, which directs the State Board of Education to develop and post age-appropriate resources on recognizing and preventing inappropriate contact, with supporters emphasizing prevention and opponents warning about conflicts with Arizona’s sex-education rules. SB 1004, as amended, would exempt certain student groups from chronic-absence consequences under a new attendance policy, and SB 1507, as amended, would require consolidation of certain small school districts in receivership, with added provisions on assets, elections, and CTED participation; both passed unanimously or near-unanimously. SB 1497, as amended, would require school districts with self-insurance programs and at least 300 employees to seek competitive quotes every three years and provide detailed claims and enrollment data; it passed 5-0. Later, SB 1424 would require annual age-appropriate firearm safety awareness instruction in public schools, limited to accident prevention and without live firearms or handling demonstrations; supporters framed it as basic safety, while some members objected to charter-school mandates. It passed 4-2. SB 1684 would create a cause of action against public schools for failing to address bullying after prior reports if a student suffers serious physical injury; opponents said existing law already covers such conduct and warned of litigation costs, but it still passed 4-2. SB 1741 would require schools to allow parent-consented release-time religious instruction and award academic credit under secular criteria; critics raised constitutional and instructional-time concerns, and it passed 4-2. SB 1754 would improve complaint handling for students with disabilities by requiring a designated helper and annual reporting on special education complaints, and it passed 6-0. SB 1763 would streamline handling of small instructional grants and set an August 15 deadline for annual financial report formats; it passed 6-0. Finally, the committee advanced SCR 1012, SCR 1041, and SCR 1051, which would expand Arizona Teachers Academy eligibility for community college students and place teacher pay and permanent school fund distribution measures before voters; each resolution passed on party-line or near-party-line votes. The committee then adjourned.

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• Okay, if you want to joint resolution in order to change, remove a sentence from the Constitution back
• Should this resolution be approved, districts can place bond or mill levy questions on partisan elections
• Senate Joint Resolution 1.
• Chair, I do pass Senate Joint Resolution 1. Second.
• You have a do-pass on the resolution.

Bills: SB83, SB106, SB107, SB123, SJR1

Keywords: ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections

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• Before you, we have a House Joint Resolution. 23267 3.1.
• This resolution was introduced before, known as the Green Amendment.
• You know, you guys have the resolution. I don't know if you want me to read it.
• Because it is supposed to be voted on, it is our usual and very short two-page joint resolution.
• As you know, we've had different iterations of this joint resolution. This would go in.

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• And then Democrats in the House have introduced a resolution to fully fund Medicaid. Sure.
• And then Democrats in the House have introduced a resolution to fully fund Medicaid. Sure.
• And then Democrats in the House have introduced a resolution to fully fund Medicaid. Sure.
• And then Democrats in the House have introduced a resolution to fully fund Medicaid. Sure.
• And then Democrats in the House have introduced a resolution to fully fund Medicaid. Sure.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It has been a lot of fun working on this team and finally coming to a resolution.
• It has been a lot of fun working on this team and finally coming to a resolution.
• > think<00:27:57.919> it<00:27:58.080> was<00:27:58.159> midnight to a resolution
• I think it was midnight to a resolution.
• some differing opinions on where some dollars should go, but I'm very glad that we all came to a resolution

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• or county board of commissioners to adopt by resolution how the tourism tax money is spent?
• that's found on page 24 lines 578 to 586 that specifically directs county governments to adopt by resolution
• or county board of commissioners to adopt adopt by resolution or county board of commissioners to adopt
• by resolution how the tourism tax money is spent.
• I highly recommend that this resolution be passed, that Hamilton County, they have the expertise, they

Summary: The State Affairs Committee met with a quorum present and took up several measures. It first considered HJR 1215, an ad valorem tax exemption for farmers and agricultural lands. The committee adopted an amendment making technical changes and removing a requirement that implementing language be set by general law. Several agricultural and business groups supported the measure, and it was reported favorably by a vote of 22-4. The committee then heard CS for CS for HB 1169, a bill revising water management district planning, budgeting, reporting, and business practices, including restrictions on lobbyist expenditures and additional budget disclosures. An amendment removing the statutory section on management review teams was adopted after debate over whether those teams were still useful. The bill was reported favorably 19-8-7. Members then debated PCS for CS for HB 1221, which would redirect local option tourist development tax revenues toward property tax relief and give counties more control over certain local taxes. County, tourism, beach preservation, and hospitality groups opposed the bill, warning it would weaken tourism marketing, beach renourishment, and local services, while supporters argued it would provide property tax relief and accountability. The bill passed 14-12. Finally, the committee considered HB 4079, which would dissolve the town of White Springs. The sponsor and supporters described years of mismanagement, intimidation, and illegal conduct, while opponents argued dissolution was an extreme step and pointed to the ongoing election and other remedies. After extensive public testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably 19-6. The committee then adjourned.

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• LET'S SHOW OUT BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOLUTION.
• WHAT I AM TRYING TO ASK IS IF THEY ARE ADOPTING A BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOLUTION THAT IS RECOGNIZING
• THEY MAY NOT DO RESOLUTION FOR ANY THINGS, CORRECT? >> THANK YOU SENATOR.
• WHAT HAPPENS IN DOING A RESOLUTION IN TALLAHASSEE.
• WERE TALKING ABOUT IF A LOCAL MUNICIPALITY WANTS TO ADOPT A BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOLUTION.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Speaker, for posting this resolution, and on behalf of Assemblyman Barlas and I, I move the resolution
• Speaker, I move the resolution. Assemblyman DePhillips moves the resolution.
• , and zero abstentions, I declare the resolution passed.
• Let the resolution take the usual course of past resolutions. I declare the resolution passed.
• Let the resolution take the usual course of past resolutions.

Keywords: 1146, all