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• And have the bill taken up immediately without reference to file. Second.
• It has been moved and seconded that we take this item without reference to file.
• I request unanimous consent to suspend Joint Rule 62A, the file notice requirement.
• Okay, moving on to business on the daily file, second reading. Clerk will read.
• which brings us to file item seven, ACR 35 by Assemblymember Pappin.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And so Senate file<00:03:51.160> 3616 file 3616 file 3616 make<00:03:53.880> sure<00:03
• What if the coming late is a trigger.
• I filed a habeas corpus in Texas.
• today, Senate file 3616. today, Senate file 3616.
• Uh Senator Mann moves that Senate file Uh Senator Mann moves that Senate file 3616<01:11:55.120>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Apologies for being late. Robert Bierman, Apple Valley, 56A.
• <00:10:44.160> six start out by saying house file six start out by saying house file six covers
• I'm here to testify today against House File 6.
• So I would urge a no vote on House File 6 as written.
• <01:42:36.159> six will just say that house file six will just say that house file six affirms

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• know, the stacks of paper can literally be this high and I've given a solid week to it and a lot of late
• nights and a lot of early mornings and what I actually really need from A solid week to it and a lot of late
• It was late in the game.
• I would just file a motion for re-argument, or sometimes we even reach out to the admin and say, “Look

Summary: The Senate Executive Committee met in hybrid format and first considered two gubernatorial judicial appointments. Morgan T. Zurn, nominated to the Delaware Supreme Court, described her background in public service, the Court of Chancery, DOJ, and federal clerkship, and answered extensive questions about judicial philosophy, precedent, statutory interpretation, access to justice, AI and deepfakes, corporate law stability, civility, social media, and public confidence in the courts. Christy N. Vitola, nominated to be Commissioner of Family Court, discussed her Delaware upbringing, legal career in family law and child support, and experience with pro se litigants and high-volume dockets; she was questioned about handling family court cases efficiently, the best interests of the child, and correcting calculation errors. No votes on the nominations were taken during the portion shown. The committee then moved to legislation. House Bill 443, concerning background checks for volunteers and mentors in the Department of Education’s mentoring program, was presented as a technical update to allow DOE to continue receiving wrap-back reports and to ensure mentors undergo state and federal criminal background checks. There was no public comment or committee debate on the bill. House Bill 431 with House Amendment 1, sponsored by Representative Bush and Senator Hoffner, would allow composting of yard waste, food residue, and other organic materials to divert waste from landfills, extend landfill life, reduce disposal costs, support farmers by returning nutrients to the soil, and reduce methane emissions; it also preserves county/local control over siting and inspection. Senator Townsend asked whether composting was currently allowed, and Senator Hoffner explained that the bill would authorize it under the stated controls. No public comment was offered on either bill. At the close of the meeting, the chair noted that the bills and nominee backers had been circulated for signatures. Senator Hocker moved to adjourn, Senator Townsend seconded, and the committee adjourned without objection.

Transcript Highlights:

• flexibility by allowing them to add up to 10% to their tax rates to account for delinquencies and late
• So that was sort of part of the frustration and the reason for the late introduction of Senate Bill 350
• so that's that was sort of part of the you know part of the frustration of and the reason for the late
• aligning the qualifications with the county exemption qualifications, the information is already on file

Bills: HB371

Keywords: HB371, Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act, farmland preservation, agricultural lands, agricultural preservation district, Farmland Preservation Advisory Board, county advisory board, Delaware Foundation, Department of Agriculture, DNREC, planning and zoning, growth zone, open space, land use, farmland protection, rural land preservation, agribusiness, active farmers

Summary: The Senate Executive Committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from its June 17 and June 18 meetings, and considered several nominations and bills. The committee heard testimony from Michael T. Skeuse for the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission and Jay Eric Fearwald for the University of Delaware Board of Trustees; both nominees described their backgrounds and qualifications, and no objections were raised. The committee then moved to legislation focused largely on property tax reassessment and related school-tax issues, along with a technical constitutional corrections bill, an agricultural lands preservation cleanup bill, and a child-safety/service-letter bill. A major portion of the meeting centered on Senate Bill 350, which would create a third multifamily residential tax classification at 1.2 times the residential rate. Supporters argued apartments are housing and should not be taxed as commercial property, emphasizing relief for renters and fairness after reassessment. Opponents, including county and school officials, warned the bill would reduce local revenues, complicate tax administration, and create unintended consequences for counties, municipalities, school districts, and agriculture. Similar themes carried into House Bill 462, which would make the split-rate school tax structure permanent and lower the nonresidential cap to 1.85, and House Bill 463, which would align New Castle County senior school-tax exemptions with county exemption rules; both bills drew discussion about shifting burdens, fiscal impacts, and timing. The committee also heard House Substitute 1 for House Bill 320, a technical corrections bill to the Delaware Constitution, with one public commenter objecting to charter-related changes being included in a correction bill. House Bill 371, which removes the requirement for county farmland preservation advisory boards under the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act, was presented as a streamlining measure and had support from the Department of Agriculture and public comment in favor. House Bill 438, expanding service-letter requirements to a broader set of child-serving facilities and requiring reporting when employers fail to respond, was described as a cleanup bill closing a safety loophole. After public comment and committee discussion, the meeting ended with a motion and unanimous adjournment; no recorded votes on the bills were taken in the transcript.

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• GOOD AFTERNOON AT THIS LATE THE COMMITTEE TIME.
• I KNOW IT IS LATE IN THE DATE WE HAVE BEEN HERE ALL DAY AND ARE TIRED. MY NAME IS ASH BRADLEY.
• PERCENT OF STUDENTS HAVE NO PARENTAL RESTRICTIONS ON LIBRARY ACCESS AND FEWER THAN 100 PARENT STATEWIDE FILED
• PARENTAL AUTHORITY AND INTEREST SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS IS NOT SHIELDED BY THE LATE

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• And due to a lawsuit filed by the NAACP and ACLU, they sued the Board of County Commissioners at that
• In the late 90s, the residents voted narrowly to move from a five-at-large commission structure to a
• So there was, and it was late in the process.
• So I, you know, I kind of didn't want to address it late in the process.

Summary: The subcommittee met to discuss Florida county commission districting options, with an overview from Ginger Delagall of the Florida Association of Counties. She explained the constitutional, statutory, local charter, and federal Voting Rights Act framework governing county commissions, including the default five-member at-large model for non-charter counties, the option for seven-member mixed boards with a referendum, and the broader flexibility available to charter counties, which can choose different board sizes, election methods, and term limits. She also described the current distribution of county structures across the state and noted a few counties in transition or litigation, including Orange, Lee, and Alachua. County commissioners from Bay, Madison, Pinellas, Polk, and Bradford counties testified about how their current systems work in practice. Commissioners from Bay and Polk defended at-large systems as promoting countywide accountability, broader perspective, and collaboration, especially in large or diverse counties. Commissioners from Madison and Bradford supported single-member districts as improving local access, clarity, and responsiveness, particularly in smaller rural counties. Pinellas Commissioner Dave Eggers described a mixed system in a large charter county and said it balances district-level responsiveness with countywide accountability. Several members asked about Orange County’s mayor-chair structure, the effects of single-member versus at-large representation, and whether counties had considered changing their systems. In questions and discussion, members raised concerns about accountability, representation, gerrymandering, countywide versus district-specific interests, and whether certain structures better serve rural or urban counties. Delagall said the association had not done cost or equity studies comparing systems. The panel repeatedly emphasized home rule and local choice, with commissioners and Delagall urging the Legislature to let counties and their voters decide their own form of government. No votes were taken on any bill or proposal, and the meeting ended with adjournment after the presentations and discussion.

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• If you're extra hungry, we're here<01:02:39.040> extra<01:02:39.280> late.
• here extra late. You get lots of food. here extra late. You get lots of food.
• But I want to bring us home, um, with a short quote from the late great Yogi Berra.
• <02:42:41.359> It<02:42:41.520> is from the late great Yogi Barra.
• It is from the late great Yogi Barra.

Keywords: 981, all

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• I do see that we have an author present among us, Assembly Member Calderon, with respect to file item
• I'll note as we begin that file items one and three are for proposed consent.
• As we begin, file items one and three are for proposed consent. Assembly Member Calderon, welcome.
• I apologize for being a little bit late.
• We'll lift the call next with respect to file item number 2, AB 1559, Calderon. Thank you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Once that initial filing happens, and there is testimony being filed and rebuttal among that testimony
• a request is made January 1st—it typically would be about three months before they actually made filing
• The test year letter would say, hey, we're going to file a rate case. That puts everybody on alert.
• And then about three months later, they file basically their backup: this is why we're at, this is what
• just got a question, and I think, if I'm not mistaken, President Gaetz may have had legislation or filed

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and first considered SB 1416, which would move municipal elections to coincide with the general election and extend incumbent terms until the new schedule takes effect. Senators discussed whether the bill would affect runoff elections, with the sponsor explaining that runoff timing would shift to the August primary/general election framework. The Florida League of Cities and Florida Association of Counties were noted as opposed, while members cited potential taxpayer savings and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 766, as amended by strike-all, which would require agents of certain “countries of concern” to register with the Division of Elections when engaging in political activity. The amendment narrowed the bill’s focus and aligned terminology with existing state law. After no opposition or debate on the amendment, the committee adopted it and then reported the bill favorably. Members next heard the reappointment of Mike LaRosa to the Public Service Commission. Questioning focused heavily on PSC transparency, the sufficiency of commission orders, Supreme Court criticism of PSC decisions, storm protection plans, utility rate cases, and how the commission evaluates evidence and consumer impacts. LaRosa said the commission had changed its procedures to produce more detailed orders and more robust discussion, and he described ongoing work on rate cases, public engagement, and emerging energy issues such as small modular reactors. Despite concerns raised, the nomination was reported favorably to the full Senate. The committee then approved a block of additional appointments in tabs 4 through 27, also reporting them favorably.

Transcript Highlights:

• recognizes Senator Perry to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed
• recognizes Senator Miles to explain the differences between the committee substitute and the bill as filed
• And it's so late, we didn't even print out off the computer. We've got a backup copy.
• recognizes Senator Paxton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed
• recognize Senator Bettencourt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the as-filed

Bills: HB1532, HB2731, HB3483, HB4308, HB4580, HB4582, HB5509, HB5663

Keywords: Lake Houston, dredging, maintenance district, flood control, environment, public works, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code, unincorporated areas, right-of-way, public highway, parking lot, livestock sales, live animals, vendor regulation

Transcript Highlights:

• When you're late, you're out. Show Representative Morales present.
• I'm sorry for the lateness of my questions.
• It's roughly since late August, early September. So, the last six months. Yes, sir. Okay.
• This late in the season, it's often nice to see smiles and laughter among these committees.
• I've been here this late when it wasn't so, so I'm grateful for that. Good morning.

Bills: HB2007, HB2863, HB2921, HB3331, HB3332, HJR144, HB3514, HB3528, HB3720, HB3751, HB3859, HB3947, HB4148, HB4346, HB4880, HB5603, HB4337

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, vehicle title, revocation, hearing process, Transportation Code, county assessor-collector, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, vehicle regulation, transportation, steel industry, state fees, safety standards

Transcript Highlights:

• For almost a year since the tragic death of our late colleague Sylvester Turner, the citizens of the
• Friends who we recently lost, the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the late Sylvester Turner
• Speaker, I rise today to recognize the late Bill Hembree, a dedicated educator, businessman, and former
• Our files burned. Our bodies burned. Our bodies twisted. Hung, shot, trod in the dirt.
• OUR FILES BURNED. OUR BODIES BURNED. OUR BODIES TWISTED. HUNG SHOT. TROD In the dirt.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So the comments are part of the bill file. Are you making a motion?
• Apologies for being late. My name is JP Hanna, on behalf of the California Nurses Association.
• But lately, I’m thinking I need to move back to Texas. Anyway, I have greatly opposed this bill.
• Open your eyes before it's too late. Good morning. Olivia. Good morning.
• My apologies for being a little late, and thank you to the members who are here today.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on August 19, 2025, to consider ACA 8, SB 280, and an informational hearing on AB 604. The meeting began with several failed motions to adjourn, to read public comments into the record, and to recess so members could review the roughly 16,000 public comments submitted through the committee portal. The chair emphasized the hearing’s expedited format, transparency measures, and rules limiting witness testimony, and noted a letter from Speaker Rivas authorizing Assemblymember Berman to present ACA 8. ACA 8, described by supporters as the “Election Rigging Response Act,” would place before voters a temporary congressional redistricting plan tied to AB 604 and triggered only if another state, especially Texas, adopts a partisan mid-decade redistricting. Supporters, including Assemblymember Berman, labor groups, CTA, Planned Parenthood affiliates, SEIU, and other allied organizations, argued the measure was a response to partisan gerrymandering elsewhere and a defense of democracy, with voters having the final say in a November 4, 2025 special election. Opponents, including current and former redistricting commissioners, good-government groups, business and taxpayer organizations, and many members of the public, argued the proposal undermines California’s independent redistricting model, was rushed without adequate public review, could cost roughly $200 million or more, and would invite litigation and partisan manipulation. The committee also debated a proposed amendment that would bar legislators who voted for ACA 8 from later running for Congress in districts adopted under the measure. After extended procedural disputes, the committee voted to lay the amendment on the table. The hearing then continued with extensive public testimony, overwhelmingly divided between strong support and strong opposition, but the transcript provided does not show a final committee vote on ACA 8 or SB 280 before the excerpt ends.

Transcript Highlights:

• Those are File Item 8, SB 1205; File Item 9, SB 1274; File Item 11, SB 1055; File Item 15, SB 1170; and
• , file item 9, SB 1274, file item 11, SB 1055, file item 15, SB 1170.
• I'm sorry, not file item 2. File item 15, SB 1170, file item 17, SB 1438.
• The consent calendar consists of file item 8, SB 1205; file item 9, SB 1274; file item 11, SB 1055; file
• File item 9, SB 1274; file item 11, SB 1055; file item 15, SB 1170; file item 17, SB 1438.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on wildfire resilience, land use, and local government transparency. SB 911 by Senator Becker would require notification to fire enforcement agencies when a home in a high fire severity zone is sold with an agreement for the buyer to bring the property into defensible-space compliance; the California Association of Realtors said it would drop opposition if the bill is amended to use the preliminary change of ownership report, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 994 by Senator Cabaldon would bar local officials from signing nondisclosure agreements that prevent them from sharing information with the elected decision-makers of their jurisdiction; supporters framed it as a transparency measure, and it also passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1041 by Senator Riggins would expand PACE financing for wildfire home-hardening improvements and add consumer protections, but it drew strong opposition from homeowner advocates, county treasurers, bankers, and others over predatory lending and lien concerns; it passed 3-2 and remained on call. The committee also considered SB 1075 by Senator Reyes, which would require local governments in AB 617 communities to consider air-quality reduction measures in land-use approvals for industrial and commercial projects. Environmental justice groups supported the bill as a way to implement community air plans, while counties, cities, business groups, builders, trucking interests, and others opposed it as duplicative of CEQA and a barrier to investment and jobs. After debate over local control and environmental justice, the bill passed 3-2 and remained on call. SB 958 by Senator Cabaldon would advance the Midway Rising redevelopment project in San Diego, replacing a former arena and parking lots with housing, affordable units, parks, and a new entertainment venue; with no opposition voiced, it passed 3-0 to Appropriations. Another wildfire-related measure, SB 1182 by Senator Allen, would require local governments to consider insurance availability in safety planning for development in high fire hazard areas and direct state technical guidance on the issue. Supporters said insurance access is now a key indicator of risk, while some members questioned whether the bill would add useful information or burden local governments; the bill received a 1-1 vote and remained on call. The committee then began hearing SB 1116 by Senator Caballero, a starter-home/infill housing bill creating a streamlined ministerial path for small projects up to 10 units, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or a vote on that measure.

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• It seems like they've been in the news more and more lately.
• And to that point, last session you introduced Senate File 607 regarding the placement of data centers
• And to that point, last session you introduced Senate File 607 regarding the placement of data centers

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The discussion focused on the growing number of data center proposals in Minnesota and the concerns they are raising in communities such as Eagan, Hermantown, Farmington, and Rosemount. The senator described data centers as having evolved from small server rooms into large industrial-scale facilities that support data storage and AI systems, and said the main issue is not whether they are needed, but where they should be located. He argued they should be treated as industrial uses and placed in industrial zones away from residential neighborhoods because of potential impacts on nearby homes, including concerns about property values, utilities, and the character of the area. The senator also discussed Senate File 607, a bill he introduced last session to address data center placement. He said the bill would require data centers to be sited in industrial areas and include an inspection to ensure adequate water and electricity resources are available. He said the bill had been scheduled for a hearing in State Government but the hearing was canceled, and he hopes to bring it back for a hearing this session. He noted that the issue is becoming more important as data center development expands and that lawmakers are still catching up to the change. A second major topic was the use of nondisclosure agreements in data center development. The senator said local governments should not be required to sign NDAs before discussing projects with constituents, especially when those agreements prevent public disclosure until projects are already far along. He said NDAs may be appropriate in limited cases, such as tours of controlled facilities where trade secrets are involved, but not when cities are buying property or rezoning land. He expressed support for efforts to ban or limit NDAs in this context and said the issue is bipartisan but also politically difficult in a closely divided legislature.

Transcript Highlights:

• , just for, for the record to correct this morning, Representative Gonzalez was here a few minutes late
• there to allow those reform efforts to go forward, fiscal note deadlines mean that a bill must be filed
• Yeah, so in the language of the filed bill, it specifically talks about benefits which wigs would fall

Bills: HB138

Keywords: voter registration, application rejection, transparency, election integrity, state law

Transcript Highlights:

• before we start seeing proposals and this committee, there were a number of proposals that have been filed
• potentially a committee bill regarding property tax relief or just some of the bills that that's been filed
• Thank you, chair and thank you for what you see this anymore and apologize for my lateness.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I apologize for being<00:01:01.440> late.
• You guys got out a little being late.
• House Bill 130 mirror Senate File 0101. House Bill 130 mirror Senate File 0101.
• lawsuits with a pen and a paper and file lawsuits with a pen and a paper and file them.<01:27:36.159
• It's just not going to file my suit.

Bills: HB0130, HB0147

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I apologize for being late and not hearing your testimony, but I assume you're a DLNR. Okay.
• I apologize for being late and not hearing your testimony, but I assume you're a DLNR. Okay.
• I apologize for our late submission, so I'll summarize our comments.
• petition or to file petition or to file to<01:37:50.600> intervene<01:37:51.840> to
• Oh, you're too late. She already checked it, so you can't change your vote. Perfect.

Bills: SB3253, SB2401, SB3169, SB17, SB3014, SB3032, SB1432, SB2002, SB2972, SB3247

Keywords: conservation, endangered species, wildlife preservation, native birds, biodiversity, sanctuary, nonprofit, DLNR, agricultural district, land use, chapter 195D, chapter 205, chapter 42F, state funding, public purpose, habitat restoration, predator-free sanctuary, ecosystem restoration, Zealandia, wildlife refuge

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land heard testimony on SB 5253 SD2 relating to conservation and SB 2401 relating to regional shoreline mitigation district, with the chair emphasizing short testimony limits and the need to finish before session. On SB 5253, DLNR said it stood on its written testimony and answered questions about the bill’s proposed nonprofit endangered species sanctuary. Members asked whether existing entities or agreements, such as land trusts, private landowners, and DLNR safe harbor agreements, could accomplish similar conservation goals without creating a new entity. DLNR said similar work already exists, but it was not aware of a comparable sanctuary model in the state. A member also questioned language suggesting for-profit businesses in the sanctuary, and DLNR said the intent appeared to be sales of outreach or similar materials, though it agreed that such activities could be handled by a nonprofit. The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 2401, which would create a regional shoreline adaptation/mitigation framework. The Department of the Attorney General said it had concerns about inconsistent use of the terms “mitigation” and “adaptation,” warning of possible title-subject issues. DLNR said it was neutral on the terminology and more concerned with the substance, and noted that the bill would not waive permits; any plan would still require environmental review and applicable state and county permits. DLNR also supported OHA’s recommendation to consider impacts on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices during regional planning, and said the bill’s language on temporary shoreline protection measures could help address the gap between emergency permits and longer-term planning while avoiding a hardening-only approach. The Office of Planning supported the regional planning concept but noted it is not a regulatory agency and would need to work with DLNR and the Land Board. OHA supported the bill’s planning-based approach but recommended amendments to require assessment of impacts on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices during plan development and to clarify that environmental review would still apply at the project level. Testifiers from the Ka‘anapali Steering Committee strongly supported the bill, saying it would provide a regional framework for ongoing erosion problems while preserving full regulatory authority and normal permitting, and they proposed amendments to standardize terminology, create a limited pathway for temporary shoreline protection, and address ownership and maintenance responsibilities. Members discussed the meaning of “mitigation” versus “adaptation,” the scope of shoreline hardening, and whether the bill would help the legislature take a broader, more holistic view of shoreline decisions. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.