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• Our legislative chaplain remains standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, which will be led
• This data center in Marana that this bill is very, it's for, to me is special legislation. And...
• This data center in Marana that this bill is very, it's for, to me is special legislation.
• And House Bill 2873 is special legislation.
• They did it in my legislative district in Casa Grande.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the journal. The body then extended the session under Rule 27 and agreed to request House consent to adjourn until April 27, 2026. It moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House bills, including HB 2170 (procurement code-related), HB 2415 (kratom regulation), HB 2700 (housing technology study committee), and HB 2950 (special districts/tourism improvement areas). Amendments were adopted on HB 2170, HB 2415, and HB 2950, and the committee reported HB 2170, HB 2415, and HB 2700 do pass; HB 2950 was later defeated on third read. The Senate also heard a brief welcome for visiting students and a personal privilege statement on Earth Day and environmental issues. The Senate then entered an additional Committee of the Whole for HB 2035 (child welfare and placement), HB 2249 (parental bill of rights), and HB 2573 (DUI/local referendum-related language). HB 2035 received a Warner amendment expanding the definition of extended family to include adoptive family members; HB 2249 received a Mesnard amendment adding liability and technical changes; and HB 2573 received a Rogers technical amendment. All three were reported out do pass as amended. On third read, HB 2573 passed 20-9, with several senators explaining opposition based on referendum and emergency-clause concerns tied to a Marana data center dispute; HB 2170 passed 17-12; HB 2415 passed 22-7; HB 2035 passed 26-3; and HB 2249 passed 17-12. HB 2950 failed 10-19. The Senate also considered House Concurrent Resolution 2043, substituting it for the Senate version and sending it to third read. The resolution, which calls for a convention to propose a federal constitutional amendment limiting congressional terms, passed 16-13 after several senators warned about the risks of a constitutional convention and the lack of limits on its scope. The House’s message on adjournment was read, committee meetings for April 27 were announced, and members made personal privilege remarks, including birthday wishes and an announcement about the annual legislative charity softball game. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, April 27, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

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• And transparency is one of the ways the public, one of the ways legislators, can look and review and
• That is an alarming statement for me as a legislator to hear the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of
• Why wasn't the PSC providing that meaningful judicial review, you know, to the Supreme Court?
• or filed legislation related to this question.
• or filed legislation related to this question.

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and Senator Polsky excused. The committee first heard Senate Bill 1416 by Senator DeSigley, which would move municipal elections to coincide with the general election and extend incumbent terms until the new election schedule takes effect. Members asked about runoff elections, with the sponsor saying runoffs would likely shift to the August primary and that he was open to further discussion, including possibly eliminating runoffs. The bill drew support from a senator citing potential taxpayer savings, while the Florida League of Cities and Florida Association of Counties were noted as opposed. SB 1416 was reported favorably. The committee then considered Senate Bill 766 by Senator Burgess, as amended by a strike-all that refocused the bill on agents of “countries of concern” and narrowed disclosure requirements. The sponsor said the measure was intended to increase transparency around foreign-backed political activity and align with federal Foreign Agents Registration Act concepts. The amendment was adopted, and the bill as amended was reported favorably. Members next heard the reappointment of Mike LaRosa to the Public Service Commission. LaRosa described the PSC’s role regulating investor-owned utilities and emphasized transparency, consumer protection, workforce development, and adapting to new energy technologies such as small modular reactors. Senators questioned him closely about recent Florida Supreme Court criticism of PSC orders as insufficiently reasoned and overly reliant on utility assertions. LaRosa acknowledged the criticism, said PSC procedures and orders had become more detailed, and committed to continued improvement. Despite concerns, his nomination was advanced favorably to the full Senate. The committee then approved a block of nominations in tabs 4 through 27 without objection and without separate hearings. At the end of the meeting, Senator Grall asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on SB 1416 and SB 766, and the committee rose.

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• I want to remind members, before we ask questions, that there are certain things the judicial branch

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee met briefly and took attendance before announcing that the meeting would be a field trip to the Leon County Circuit Courthouse. The chair explained that the visit would give members a look at the trial court, where most cases begin, following a prior visit to the Florida Supreme Court. She noted that the tour would be led by the chief judge of the Leon County Circuit Court and would likely include some question-and-answer time. Members were reminded that the judicial branch cannot comment on certain matters, so questions should be mindful of those limits. The chair also reviewed courthouse security rules, including passing through metal detectors and bringing no weapons or sharp objects. She joked that Rep. Albert could not bring sewing needles. Sean Burnfin from the Office of State Court Administration was present to escort the group through security. No bills were heard, no testimony was taken, and no votes or formal actions were recorded. The meeting was essentially an informational courthouse visit, and members were told they would not return to the original meeting room after the tour.

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• Botana: This legislation changes the fact that when a child reaches the age of 18, a parent or individual
• The legislation updates numerous existing statutes that incorporate this new website publication across
• various concepts, including judicial sales, educational unit notices, retirement system notifications
• I'm going to take a brief moment to talk about why the legislation is needed. Rep.

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• <01:23:39.280> is Washington DC, and legislation is Washington DC, and legislation is pending

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• session by thanking Chairman Small, Director Sally, and all the members and staff of the New Mexico Legislative
• Your state's commitment, both the legislative and executive branches, to building and using evidence
• You've also published post-legislative session reviews summarizing the evidence-based items that were
• Again, thank you for your support last legislative session.
• My apologies for the higher portion to pay for benefits and legislative pay increases.

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Keywords: 1183, house

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• Chairman Hunter for carrying this important legislation. Very good, thank you.
• Association of Texas's legislative committee and incorporated their feedback.
• To that point, without getting into any other specific legislation...
• Well, I think you have local control, but you also have a legislation that is good legislation that,
• Thank you. to give you, as legislators, more tools to make property tax policy.

Bills: HB19, HB30, HB851, HB1663, HB1681, HB1769, HB1937, HB1979, HB2428, HB2433, HB2825, HB3159, HB3424, HB3486, HB3487, HB3504, HB3605, HB3879, HB3994, HB4382, HB4752, HB5444, HB5446, HB5447, HB3199, HB4847, HB19

Keywords: local government debt, property tax, ad valorem tax, bond election, certificate of obligation, anticipation note, school district tax rate, voter-approval rate, debt service cap, municipal finance, county bonds, flood control district, hospital district, public works, tax transparency, property tax notice, November uniform election date, general obligation bonds, local debt reform, taxpayer notice

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• bills in the current legislative session.
• This is why we are pursuing legislation elsewhere to tackle that problem.
• Again, we're legislating against bad parents.
• Nicole Young, Placer County Chapter Chair, Moms4Liberty, as well as the Legislative Chair of the Legislative
• In 2023, the legislature passed this landmark legislation.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <03:21:34.399> Speaker, legislation. And with that, Mr. Speaker, legislation.
• legislation within this this one bill. legislation within this this one bill.
• This legislation will fix that.
• . legislation. legislation.
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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• force This bill is a result of the AI task force, and Representative Josh Bray has mirrored legislation
• This legislation is straightforward and amends a statute that permits city governments to adopt a training
• The legislation simply permits the city to set a different base incentive amount for appointed officials
• The legislation simply permits the city to set a different base incentive amount for appointed officials
• The legislation simply permits the city to set a different base incentive amount for appointed officials

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:12 SB 4 (Sen. Mays Bledsoe): 01:34 SB 58 (Sen. Webb): 04:53 SB 117 (Sen. Madon): 07:40 SB 121 (Sen. Wheeler): 10:52 SB 237 (Sen. Howell): 13:09 SB 71 (Sen. Boswell): 18:54 SB 174 (Sen. Nunn): 38:18 SB 176 (Sen. Nunn): 40:54 SB 183 (Sen. Nunn): 42:31 Adjournment: 49:51, 958, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first considered Senate Bill 4, sponsored by Sen. Bledsoe, which would create a risk-based AI governance framework for state government and address AI-generated misinformation in campaigns and elections. The sponsor said the bill came from the AI task force and is intended to promote transparency, accountability, and responsible use of AI while distinguishing between internal and external systems. The committee took a roll call vote and reported the bill out 7-0. The committee then heard Senate Bill 58, sponsored by Sen. Webb, which would allow Kentucky Retirement System benefits to be designated to a Special Needs Trust for a beneficiary. Webb said the bill would help families of special-needs children preserve benefits for supplemental needs such as adaptive equipment, technology, and medical or dental care not covered by government programs. He said retirement systems had provided no-impact letters, and the bill passed 7-0. Members also approved Senate Bill 117, which would let cities adjust incentive payments for training by appointed and elected city officials and remove the statutory minimum from ordinance requirements, and Senate Bill 121, which would authorize county judges to contract with rescue groups to deal with wild horse herds in rural areas. SB 117 passed 10-0 and SB 121 passed 10-0. The committee then took up Senate Bill 71, as amended by a committee substitute, dealing with local library board appointments. Sen. Boswell said the bill was a compromise but that he preferred removing KDLA from the process entirely; library representatives opposed the committee substitute and said they wanted KDLA out of the selection process. Several senators expressed conditional support but said they wanted further changes, and the committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill out after a roll call vote with 10 yeas and 1 pass, with members noting they expected further floor amendments.

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• without this legislation. without this legislation.
• This legislation, though, and we're talking about this legislation and not our own individual experiences
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• > this<00:50:15.520> legislation<00:50:16.720> and we're talking about this legislation

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I'll give two examples. to the legislative action and we are to the legislative action and we are still
• , quasi-legislative, and administrative in nature.
• authorities that are Quasi judicial authorities that are Quasi judicial quasi<01:15:10.360> legislative

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Everything that goes through our board goes through the administrative procedures process, and legislators
• With me today is Marsha Johnson, our legislative liaison, and Lizopp, who is the program...
• So, we do have a legislative liaison.
• And I don't know that the other three recommendations were related to legislation. I may be wrong.
• You're saying there's New legislation to address that. That is what I was told today.

Keywords: 914, all

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• The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that PBM audits of pharmacies are conducted uniformly.
• The audit standards contemplated in this legislation apply to all pharmacies in the PBM network, including
• Chair, thank you, senators, thank you for taking up this important legislation today in the committee
• I want to thank all the folks that were involved with this legislation.
• Legislation passed last year recognizing gold and silver as legal tender is implemented in July.

Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee took up several bills, beginning with CS/SB 326, which modernizes Florida’s curator statute in probate law by clarifying when curators may be appointed, what they may do, and the oversight required. The bill was reported favorably without opposition. The committee then heard SB 1256 on pharmacy audits, which would require PBM audits of pharmacies to follow uniform standards and provide due process protections; pharmacists testified in support, describing current audits as burdensome and conflicted. That bill was also reported favorably. Members next considered CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services. An amendment was adopted removing provisions on civil damage caps and phasing out direct disposers, and the bill was then reported favorably. SB 632, dealing with transportation network company insurance, would set coverage requirements for the period after a ride is accepted but before pickup; an opponent argued the existing insurance framework should not be reduced, but the bill passed on a divided vote and was reported favorably. CS/SB 786 on trusts, creating a nonjudicial process to close uncontested trusts and discharge trustees, was supported by banking and legal groups and reported favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 1110 on Medicaid, health insurance, and HMO coverage for orthotics and prosthetics. A delete-all amendment clarified eligible recipients, and the bill drew extensive emotional testimony from amputees, parents, and advocates describing the high cost of activity limbs and the benefits for children’s health and participation. Several senators praised the testimony and the policy, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1588 on legal tender refined last session’s gold-and-silver law, and SPB 7044 created related public-records exemptions for custodians of gold and silver; both were reported favorably, with SPB 7044 adopted as a committee bill. The meeting ended with senators recording additional affirmative votes on selected bills and adjournment.

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• The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that PBM audits of pharmacies are conducted uniformly.
• The audit standards contemplated in this legislation apply to all pharmacies in the PBM network, including
• Chair, thank you, senators, thank you for taking up this important legislation today in the committee
• I want to thank all the folks that were involved with this legislation.
• Legislation passed last year recognizing gold and silver as legal tender is implemented in July.

Bills: S0326, S0598, S0632, S0786, S1110, S1256, S1380, S1588, S7042, S7044

Keywords: curators, estates, court appointment, fiduciary duty, bond requirements, removal, surrogate, funeral homes, cemetery law, cremation, embalmer, funeral director, preneed contract, preneed funeral, human remains, unclaimed cremated remains, disposition of remains, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care

Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee met with a quorum present and temporarily postponed SB 7042 on legal tender and SB 1380 before taking up the remaining agenda. The committee first reported favorably C.S. for SB 326, which modernizes Florida’s curator statute in probate law by clarifying when curators may be appointed, what they may do, and what oversight applies. It then reported favorably SB 1256, which standardizes PBM pharmacy audits by requiring uniform audit standards, scope, frequency, penalties, and due process protections for pharmacies; testimony from pharmacists emphasized concerns about conflicts of interest, excessive audits, and disproportionate penalties, while preserving fraud investigations. The committee also reported favorably C.S. for SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services after adopting an amendment that removed provisions on civil damages caps and phasing out direct disposers; the bill updates licensure and contract rules and addresses unclaimed remains. SB 632, which sets insurance requirements for transportation network companies during the period after a ride is accepted but before pickup, was reported favorably despite opposition from an attorney who argued the existing coverage framework should not be reduced. C.S. for SB 786, creating a nonjudicial process to close out undisputed trusts and discharge trustees, was also reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 1110, a major bill expanding Medicaid and private insurance coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics, including activity limbs, and requiring annual reporting. After adopting an amendment clarifying eligible recipients, the committee heard extensive emotional testimony from amputees, parents, and advocates describing the medical, developmental, and financial importance of prosthetic coverage, and members spoke in strong support before the bill was reported favorably. Later, the committee considered SB 1588, which implements last session’s legal tender law by refining definitions, narrowing custodian provisions, eliminating unnecessary examination requirements, and repealing the sunset clause; members raised questions about verification and anti-money-laundering concerns, but the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7044 as a committee bill to expand public records exemptions to records relating to newly regulated custodians of gold and silver. The meeting concluded with senators recording additional affirmative votes on selected bills and adjourning.

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• ACTION REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY ACCRUED AND CREATES A SAFE HARBOR MADE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE 2022 LEGISLATION
• THIS LEGISLATION AUTHORIZES SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN UNDESIGNATED
• WITH ANY GREAT PIECE OF LEGISLATION WE CONTINUE TO REFINE AND IMPROVE.
• YOU CHAIR HOOPER AND THANK YOU TO VICE CHAIR JONES FOR YOUR FEEDBACK AND ABILITY TO IMPROVE THE LEGISLATION
• FRANKLY, IT'S SNEAKY AND IT'S NOT APPROPRIATE FOR THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS TO PUT ALL THESE THINGS TOGETHER

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• So this is a reasonable piece of legislation that says, hey, if you don't get back to us in 60 days,
• So it seems like positive legislation to me.
• So it seems like positive legislation to me.
• <00:07:52.759> to<00:07:52.879> me positive legislation to me positive legislation
• What ends up happening, and from a legislative standpoint, because a few years ago, prior to legislation

Bills: HF747, HF1014, HF320, HF400

Keywords: corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association, MIGA, insurance guaranty fund, insurer insolvency, covered claim, net worth threshold, high-net-worth insured, financial information request, insurance claims, self-insured retention, deductible, commercial insurance, insurance regulation, Minnesota Statutes 60C.09, guaranty association

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• Last time out, with five questions, the legislative comments added... ...book.
• This legislation was developed not only with them, but with community partners and legislative partners
• This legislation was developed not only with them, but with community partners and legislative partners
• And then I know there's also legislation, and we need some legislative solutions.
• And then I know there's also legislation, and we need some legislative solutions here on the cryptocurrency

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Summary: The joint budget hearing opened the FY27 budget process with remarks from the Senate and House Ways and Means chairs, who described the fiscal outlook as challenging because of slow revenue growth, rising health care and other costs, and uncertainty from federal policy changes. Governor Healey and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorzkowicz then presented House 2, a $62.8 billion budget that they said grows by about 1% and does not raise taxes or fees. They emphasized affordability, fiscal discipline, protection of core services, and continued investment in education, transportation, housing, child care, health care, and public safety. The administration also discussed a separate bill to delay and phase in certain federal tax-code changes from the so-called OB3 law, especially research and experimental expense provisions, to reduce immediate budget impacts and preserve competitiveness. A major portion of the hearing focused on education and municipal aid. The administration said House 2 provides about $7.6 billion for Chapter 70 aid, fully funds the final year of the Student Opportunity Act, increases special education circuit breaker funding, and raises rural school aid. Senators and representatives from both parties raised concerns that Chapter 70 and other aid formulas are not equitable for small, rural, and low-wealth communities and are not keeping pace with inflation, and several called for broader review of the formula and related funding streams. The governor and secretary said they are open to further discussion, pointed to additional support through rural aid, special education, transportation reimbursements, and minimum aid, and said total Student Opportunity Act investment would reach about $2.1 billion over the life of the law. Transportation, housing, and fair share spending were also central topics. The administration said fair share revenues are being used holistically, with education-heavy spending in the operating budget and transportation-heavy spending in the supplemental budget, and estimated the overall split to date at roughly 57% education and 43% transportation. They highlighted MBTA stabilization, regional transit authority support, microtransit, fare-free regional transit, and bridge and commuter rail investments, while noting the MBTA remains a major fiscal concern. On housing, the governor stressed production, permitting reform, ADUs, down-payment assistance, and support for public housing authorities, while lawmakers pressed for more funding for local housing authorities and for ways to address out-migration, energy costs, and affordability. The governor also said the administration will not withhold fire safety grants from communities over MBTA Communities Act noncompliance and will handle such issues case by case. No votes were taken at the hearing; it was an informational presentation and question-and-answer session.

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• we have a bedrock of a judicial system. we have a bedrock of a judicial system.
• I think there's an legislation.
• address in this legislation. address in this legislation.
• the legislation. the legislation.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 12 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with a prayer led by Reverend Lewis Dixon of Crystal Springs and then recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Members also welcomed several guest groups, including the Hazerhurst Middle School girls basketball team, the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists and students from several colleges, and Oakdale Elementary students visiting the Capitol. On the calendar, the House first took up several rules-calendar items and adopted them overwhelmingly, including a Senate concurrence resolution and multiple resolutions, with votes such as 118-0 and 121-0. The chamber also tabled House Bill 965. Later, House Bill 517, the Mississippi Charter Schools Act, passed 88-10 after members explained it was a technical bill with no substantive changes. House Bill 644, an Administrative Procedures Act measure requiring agencies to report rules or actions costing over $100,000, passed 114-0. The House then approved House Bill 1015, which replaces an inactive member on the Title 5 Advisory Council, by 119-0. House Bill 1314, dealing with contractor bonding and procurement thresholds, was amended to raise a bond amount from $25,000 to $75,000 and to increase a bidding threshold from $10,000 to $15,000; it passed 119-2. House Bill 1468, which narrows public-records access by excluding certain personal information, was amended with a reverse repealer to allow further work on the language and passed 118-1. House Bill 1529, a peer bill with a reverse repealer, passed 128-0. House Bill 1640 authorized DHS to use automated wage verification services and passed 115-2. House Bill 1754 created a fast-track option for cyber security software and hardware emergencies and passed 121-0. The House also adopted a strike-all amendment to House Bill 1218, extending the MyKids youth-court software authority for one year, requiring a progress report, and allowing continued use of MyKids or a replacement system; the bill passed 128-0 after questions about the system’s outdated nature and the need to keep AOC accountable. Finally, House Bill 1225, concerning non-consensual towing, was explained as requiring tow operators to identify who requested the tow and to provide VIN and lienholder information so certified notices can be sent; the discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.