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• and carrying an appropriation under rule and carrying an appropriation under rule 31<00:10:14.040
• <00:13:33.960> 44A deadline for temporary Senate rule 44A deadline for temporary Senate rule
• There's rules and regulations around it. There's rules and regulations around it.
• Which is a violation of the rule. I love to violate the rules. What can I tell you? I apologize.
• >> Which is a violation of the rule. >> Which is a violation of the rule.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• I was going to ask for suspended rules for a leave of ask for suspended rules for a leave of ask for
• for absence for the Mobile delegation for judicial appointment. judicial appointment. judicial appointment
• House of Representatives, your standing committee on rules begs leave standing committee on rules begs
• Committee, the special order Rules Committee, the special order Rules Committee, the special order calendar
• Some people uh you know, you always have exceptions to the rule. you always have exceptions to the rule

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• . rule. rule.
• >> this is the Senate rules. >> this is the Senate rules.
• rules. Mahalo. rules. Mahalo.
• might create judicial bottlenecks. might create judicial bottlenecks.
• evaluation with the proposed rules. evaluation with the proposed rules.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 3019, which would cap ticket resale prices at face value for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to enforce violations. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill and said it preferred a ticket transparency approach focused on upfront disclosure of fees, while supporters argued the measure would curb scalping, bots, and extreme markups. Testimony from the National Independent Venue Association and a concert promoter emphasized that resale does not add inventory and said the bill would protect consumers; committee members questioned DCCA about enforcement and cited examples of very high resale prices for local concerts. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair said the measure would be moved along for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate Bill 3311, which would create the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within DLNR to fund fire-mitigation grants for residential property owners. DLNR supported the bill, saying the need is immediate and that the program is modeled on successful mainland efforts, though the department said it ultimately belongs under the State Fire Marshal once that office has capacity. DCCA’s Insurance Division submitted written comments only. The measure was received without further action in the excerpt. Senate Bill 2979, authorizing DLNR and community-based organizations to enter community co-management agreements for state lands, drew broad support from OHA, community groups, and several individuals, who said the bill would formalize partnerships, strengthen shared responsibility, and help community stewardship efforts. Testifiers clarified that the bill does not require 65-year agreements and said the term should be left to DLNR’s discretion. The committee then moved on without questions or a vote shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2351 on the state park special fund, which would allow DLNR to use fund monies for environmental protection programs. DLNR’s state parks administrator opposed the bill, saying the special fund is already fully committed to urgent maintenance and infrastructure needs across an aging park system, and warned that diverting money would weaken the fund’s ability to support parks. The Tax Foundation also submitted written testimony, and a community witness opposed the measure for similar reasons. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Senate Bill 2918, which would require HCDA to establish a community action center in Chinatown; HCDA’s executive director expressed concern about jurisdiction and said the city and county should continue leading that work.

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• I mentioned, and I'm here on Senate Bill 130—sorry, the Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate
• Is there anybody here who wishes to speak against Senate Rules Committee's substitute for Senate Bill
• Based on the rules, the answer would be no. No. No. All right, sixteenth day of session.
• the rules.
• But rules are rules for a reason. Thank you. you. Excellent. Thank you very much, Madam Vice Chair.

Bills: HB2, SB152

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• laws, and we are seeing that in the opinion of not just me and my colleagues, the courts are now ruling
• They're here illegally, and you want to talk about Rule of law.
• Well, the rule of law in this country 8 U.S.C. 1365, 8 U.S.C. 1227, 8 U.S.C. 1325 talks about people
• Where the rule of law, as a lawyer to me, meant something.
• This is how they feel about the judicial system in New Mexico.

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• Under suspension of rules.
• This bill preserves that general rule.
• And the other issue is, in terms of the ruling, this concept of trying to, in terms of the ruling, this
• Under suspension of rules, Mr.
• Under suspension of the rules. Mr.

Summary: The Senate received communications from the House on numerous measures, including several bills and resolutions passed with amendments, committee reports on bills such as large energy use facilities, campaign finance, voting rights, and appropriations, and a list of pre-file legislation. The chamber then moved through a long floor session with confirmations, bill readings, and roll-call votes, ultimately confirming the nomination of Morgan T. Zern to the Delaware Supreme Court by a 21-0 vote. Among the major policy items considered were property tax and school tax measures tied to the statewide reassessment. The Senate passed House Bill 460, clarifying monthly municipal permit-data reporting to New Castle County; House Bill 461, granting temporary authority for New Castle County school districts to reset school tax rates for one cycle; and House Bill 462, making the split school tax rate permanent with a lower nonresidential cap. Members discussed the fiscal effects at length, including testimony from a school district finance officer that HB 461 would allow revenue-neutral rate setting and offset the fiscal note on HB 462. The Senate also passed House Bill 365 creating a Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, House Bill 458 on backflow requirements for low-hazard buildings, Senate Bill 27 establishing the Office of New Americans with a sunset and interagency coordination, and Senate Bill 315 on the Delaware Technical Innovation Program. The chamber also approved Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300, a firearms dealer regulation bill, after extensive debate over amendments, confidentiality, background checks, and the balance between public safety and burdens on lawful dealers. Several members raised constitutional and practical objections, while supporters argued the bill would reduce trafficking, straw purchases, and theft from dealers. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 305 creating a diabetes wellness pilot program, with supporters emphasizing the state’s diabetes burden and the program’s federal funding, and House Concurrent Resolution 157, which asks the State Lottery Office to report on iLottery’s impact on small businesses. Senate Bill 325, a fire prevention/background-check bill, was laid on the table after concerns about a late House amendment and requests for more time to consult stakeholders.

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• Judicial criminal today at 3 o'clock in room 4S5.

Bills: HB3281, HB3320, HB3081, HB3127, HB3128, HB3498, HB2035, HB3765, HB4324, HB3678, HB4170, HB3495, HB3040, HB3062, HB4140, HB4106, HB4109, HB4104, HB3581, HB3620, HB3942, HB3279, HB3378, HB3383, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3420, HB3130, HB3700, HB3379, HB3129, HB3132, HB3315, HB2950, HB3242, HB3041, HB4428, HB4429, HB1064, HB3265, HB3721, HB3028, HB3313, HB3588, HB3020, HB3724, HB3392, HB3466, HB4060, HJR1074, HB3501, HJR1070, HB3794, HB3796, HB3928, HB2955, HB4453, HB4460, HB4128, HB3659, HB3270, HB3145

Keywords: administrative procedures, guidance documents, transparency, public inspection, rulemaking, sunset laws, statutory entities, regulatory compliance, emergency provisions, board re-creation, fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, medical marijuana, employment rights, safety-sensitive positions, workplace policies, public assistance

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• Erin Krian, general counsel for the judicial branch, coming to discuss the engagement that we had with
• It is also important for the purposes of judicial economy.
• It is also important for the purposes of judicial economy.
• <01:34:33.840> process and finally to the judicial process and finally to the judicial process
• c><04:52:28.680> family<04:52:29.040> law<04:52:29.360> they<04:52:29.520> rule

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard CACR 6, a proposed constitutional amendment by Representative Keith Ammon to recognize a fundamental right to use computation resources. Ammon argued that computing is now essential to daily life, speech, education, and economic opportunity, and said the amendment was intended to push back against government or corporate restrictions, citing a 2023 federal executive order on AI registration and reporting as an example of the kind of precedent he wanted to oppose. He said the proposal should be simple and clear because it would go to voters, and he compared the right to compute to other constitutional rights that do not require the government to provide the underlying tools. Committee members raised concerns about the breadth of the language, including whether it could affect encryption, authentication, network security, energy use, and other regulatory issues. Representative McFarland questioned whether the amendment could interfere with security measures, while others asked whether it would prevent ordinary network management such as throttling or require the state to provide internet access or hardware. Ammon responded that the right would not entitle someone to other people’s resources and said encryption and similar issues would sort themselves out. Several members also raised concerns about child safety, public safety, and whether existing laws could still regulate misuse of computing; Ammon said reasonable limits would still apply, similar to other constitutional rights. Sarah Scott of Americans for Prosperity testified in support, saying the amendment would protect innovation, individual autonomy, and economic competitiveness by preventing overregulation. After questions concluded, the chair closed the hearing on CACR 6. The committee then opened House Bill 615, sponsored by Representative Dan Maguire, which would substantially rewrite the state’s drug-forfeiture law. Maguire said the bill is intended to improve fairness and efficiency in cases where property such as cars or cash is seized in connection with drug offenses, noting that the criminal case and the civil forfeiture case are currently handled separately, with the property case prosecuted by the Attorney General’s office. He explained that the bill addresses courtroom procedure for these forfeiture actions and is meant to make the process more specific and orderly.

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• So, under House Rule 3, I have examined and approved the Journal of the House of Delegates for Friday
• Motions and resolutions under Rule 39, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 40, are now in order.
• Are protected from predatory service providers while upholding the rule of law.
• So, under House Rule 51, the House has returned to the morning hour.
• So at the House Rule 51, the House has returned to the morning hour.

Keywords: March 09, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• There is a rules committee resolution at the desk to suspend Joint Rule 61.
• Resolved, that Joint Rule 61A be suspended.
• I request unanimous consent to suspend joint rule 62A, the file notice requirement.
• Privilege is an exclusionary rule.
• The privilege of AB 1109 would create is evidentiary in nature may only be invoked in formal judicial

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And finally, none of the newly proposed rules were emergency rules.
• impact on small entities, and these rules were normal rules, not emergency rules.
• These rules were not adopted as emergency rules.
• You could void the rule, amend the rule, or carry over the rule to determine whether it would be appropriate
• rules.

Summary: The committee approved the March 12, 2026 minutes and granted the Board of Medicine an extension of time to implement rule changes tied to House Bill 1620/1622, which concern North Dakota’s entry into the physician assistant licensure compact. The Board said it is waiting on compact rules, especially fee structures, before finalizing its own rules. The committee then took up extensive Office of Management and Budget personnel rule revisions, covering salary administration, recruitment, leave policies, funeral leave, service awards, appeals, and shared leave. OMB said the changes modernize HR practices and implement recent legislation, including new hire leave and enhanced annual leave for hard-to-fill positions; the committee raised concerns about the subjectivity and fairness of the hard-to-fill leave provisions, but no action was taken against the rules. The North Dakota Lottery presented emergency and regular rule changes, including updates tied to the Millionaire for Life game and miscellaneous clarifications. The Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology described rule updates that add speech-language pathology assistants to the rules, ease continuing education requirements for out-of-state applicants, expand temporary licensure, and clarify supervision standards. The State Electrical Board reviewed numerous code updates, including changes to electrical and fire alarm standards, receptacle labeling, countertop receptacles, and a major new conveyance/elevator inspection program added by the Legislature; the board said it is preparing to begin inspections by August 1. The Industrial Commission’s Geological Survey Division presented new rules implementing House Bill 1459 on critical minerals in coal-bearing formations, including permit, reporting, confidentiality, and royalty-related provisions. The committee asked about confidentiality of exploration data and drilling depth. The Public Employees Retirement System outlined rule changes implementing several bills affecting defined benefit, public safety, defined contribution, insurance, deferred compensation, and retiree health credit programs, and noted possible future proposals to add state EMS or create a LOSAP-style plan. The Department of Health and Human Services presented substance use disorder voucher rules implementing House Bill 1012, including allowing individuals to apply directly and setting reimbursement procedures; the rules were expected to have a $250,000 general fund impact already included in the budget. The longest discussion involved the Gaming Commission rules. Members questioned whether the commission had authority to raise poker tournament buy-ins from $300 to $1,500, viewing it as an expansion of gaming rather than a mere clarification. After debate, the committee voted to void that specific rule section for lack of statutory authority. The rest of the gaming rules covered higher raffle limits from House Bill 1192, the change from “bar” to “alcoholic beverage establishment,” veterans’ organization proceeds, credit ticket voucher kiosks, online raffles, and advertising restrictions; the presenter said several public comments led to revisions or withdrawals of proposed language. The meeting ended with discussion of upcoming Ethics Commission travel-reporting rules and scheduling the next committee meeting in September.

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• exempt from additional teaching rules exempt from additional teaching rules and<00:43:25.520>
• 01:26:26.080> in<01:26:26.800> under<01:26:27.120> Minnesota<01:26:27.520> rule
• all the rules in under Minnesota rule. all the rules in under Minnesota rule.
• They are listening to the people who have experts who are expert in this, and um, that we are judicious

Keywords: 1183, house

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• the judicial discretion is the judicial discretion because<01:30:20.560> situations<01:30:21.440
• fixed rules fixed rules a<01:30:31.280> good<01:30:31.520> principle<01:30:32.080>
• So waiver process already in our rule.
• So, I don't really in the rule as well.
• statute or rule for that reason. statute or rule for that reason.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• JRS2, Judicial Retirement System 1, I mean. It closed back in 1986.
• Our defined benefit plan, so all members who reach the rule of 80, which is combination of years of service
• Of those retirement benefits and that could look like instead of a rule of 80, which I mentioned at the
• top. of this presentation, you could go to a rule of 90.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Now it seems like All the rules are starting to change, and I just feel uncomfortable with the optics
• I feel like we're not doing that if we change the rules now, I also would just bring to the council's
• I understand that that's what the rule says, and I voted against it if I remember correctly because I
• Maybe But I think we're trying to, we should have a clean, simple rule that everybody can understand.
• That is the rules that we live by.

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• to the committee and our visitors and witnesses today, the House committee is subject to the same rules
• Under House rule, committee members must first seek recognition from the chair before speaking for any
• The implementation requirements direct both TDCJ and the Commission on Jail Standards to adopt rules
• The implementation requirements direct both TDCJ and the Commission on Jail Standards to adopt rules
• Individuals placed in solitary confinement often minor rule for for their release.

Bills: HB1826, HB1969, HB2708, HB2729, HB3618, HB4515, HB4764, SB1021, SB1610

Keywords: mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, inmate release, identification certificate, Texas Department of Corrections, personal identification, driver's license, state law, reentry services, nondisclosure, criminal history, criminal defendants, community supervision, misdemeanors, felonies, rehabilitation, hearsay

Summary: The Corrections Committee first took up pending business and reported several previously heard bills favorably to the full House, including HB 1515 and SB 2405, the TDCJ Sunset bill and its Senate companion, HB 5639 on the veteran housing program, HB 2854 on hospital visits as a parole or mandatory supervision condition and related hospital liability, and SB 1080 on occupational licenses for people with criminal convictions. The committee also heard and advanced SB 1080 without amendment, then moved into new business. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 3618, which would limit invasive group strip searches of female inmates in TDCJ facilities. Formerly incarcerated women and advocates testified in support, describing humiliation, trauma, barriers to programming, and arguing that searches were often ineffective and that contraband more often comes from staff. TDCJ’s resource witness said the agency has looked at technology such as millimeter scanners and is in the process of placing them in facilities, while the bill sponsor said the measure would preserve searches in emergencies and require female officers when women are unclothed. HB 3618 was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4515 on expanding orders of nondisclosure, with the author saying the committee substitute would narrow the bill to marijuana possession only; supporters from Alliance for Safety and Justice and Right on Crime argued it would improve reentry and public safety, while members asked about eligibility and related offenses. HB 1826, requiring depression screenings for pregnant and postpartum incarcerated women, drew support from women’s health advocates and formerly incarcerated witnesses; the bill was left pending. HB 1969, to help people leaving prison renew or obtain driver’s licenses, and HB 2708, expanding nondisclosure eligibility for certain misdemeanor convictions, were also laid out and left pending. Later, the committee heard HB 2729, which would bar hearsay evidence in hearings on violations of release conditions, and SB 1021, which would make stalking convictions ineligible for community supervision and add related victim-protection provisions; both were left pending. SB 1610, addressing civil commitment facility safety, sex offender registration, and penalties for assaults on staff, drew strong opposition from civil commitment residents, family members, and civil rights advocates who argued it was punitive and raised due process concerns; the resource witness said assaults had increased and explained the civil commitment process and existing legal safeguards. Finally, HB 4764 would require TDCJ to report detailed annual data on restrictive housing; supporters said the bill would improve transparency around solitary confinement, and the committee left it pending before adjourning.

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• Cases through the judicial system, and none of them have been finalized.
• > system<00:53:29.440> and<00:53:30.240> uh cases through the judicial system and
• uh cases through the judicial system and uh none<00:53:30.640> of<00:53:30.800> them<00
• <01:31:48.080> inside,<01:31:48.639> outside, follow anyone's rules inside, outside
• , follow anyone's rules inside, outside, me<01:31:49.760> sitting<01:31:50.080> on<01:31

Bills: HB60

Keywords: geoengineering, weather modification, environmental safety, atmospheric pollutants, criminal pollution, Meeting Start: 00:00:02 Roll Call: 00:00:08 26 RS HB 60 - AN ACT relating to geoengineering: 00:01:35 Department of Corrections Update: 00:32:59 Kentucky Parole Board Update: 01:19:21, 958, all

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• rule 14. rule 14.
• <01:25:43.960> of power to establish a uniform rule of power to establish a uniform rule of
• Because this is a rule of law issue.
• Because this is a rule of law issue. Because this is a rule of law issue.
• I'll ask for a yes vote. professional conduct rules. They're able professional conduct rules.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the previous day’s journal, and heard several announcements, including recognition of the University of Denver men’s hockey championship and a sesquicentennial flag presentation for Colorado’s 150th anniversary. Members also received committee meeting notices and a reminder about open enrollment benefits. Committee reports were then read, advancing several bills from Appropriations, Judiciary, and Transportation, Housing, and Local Government to the Committee of the Whole or to Appropriations with favorable recommendations. The chamber adopted the majority leader’s motion to add a slate of bills to the special orders calendar for May 6, including Senate Bill 5 and several House and Senate bills. The House also adopted a motion limiting debate on Senate Bill 5 to one hour, with the vote recorded at 36 aye, 24 no, and five excused. The House then resolved into committee of the whole and took up Senate Bill 5, which creates a state-court civil remedy for constitutional violations committed during civil immigration enforcement and includes an appropriation. Supporters of Senate Bill 5 argued that the bill is needed to provide a meaningful remedy when federal immigration enforcement violates Fourth Amendment and other constitutional rights, citing alleged abuses, surveillance practices, and court decisions narrowing federal remedies. Opponents argued the bill is likely unconstitutional, duplicates existing federal remedies, and would be struck down in court; they also criticized the use of Rule 14 to limit debate and said Colorado should wait for litigation in other states. The transcript ends during continued debate on the bill, with no final vote shown.

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• There will be a meeting of the House Rules Committee in the majority caucus room immediately upon the
• The Appropriations Committee will meet immediately following the Rules Committee meeting in the majority
• The Chair recognizes Representative Bradford, Chair of the Committee on Rules, who reports the following
• updates the definition of Commonwealth agency and removes the definition of legislative agency, judicial
• The Chair asks the gentleman to remain within the guidelines of the House rules that we voted on in January

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved several journals, and welcomed a number of guests, including Irish dignitaries, scholarship winners, interns, student pages, and members of Omega Psi Phi. After confirming a quorum, the chamber received committee reports and referred new bills and resolutions, then recessed for caucuses and committee meetings before returning to floor action. In the afternoon session, the House considered several bills and amendments. It approved amendments to House Bills 426, 1127, 2551, and Senate Bill 146, while rejecting an amendment to HB 1127 that would have tightened background-check requirements for out-of-state dentists. The chamber also agreed to HB 2234, which creates a spent grain donation tax credit and updates the malt beverage tax credit, and HB 2551, which limits text-message notices by the Turnpike Commission and other agencies about unpaid fines, fees, or tolls. Senate Bill 146, creating the Veterans Trust Fund Board, was amended to add audit-related changes and then agreed to. The House then took final passage votes on several bills. HB 133, allowing a process to petition for reinstatement of parental rights, passed 191-11; HB 138, barring parental incarceration as the sole basis for termination of parental rights, passed 200-2; HB 2207, on capital development loans, passed 202-0; and HB 2224, dealing with utility rate and tax-related changes, passed 202-0 after extensive debate over affordability, consumer protections, and tax relief. HB 2473, repealing the Flood Insurance Education Information Act of 1996, also passed unanimously, and HB 2544, addressing school administrator rights and compensation disputes, passed 141-61. The most extensive debate centered on HB 2632, which reallocates educational tax credit caps and replaces the EITC and OSTC programs with a new options tax credit framework beginning in 2027-28. Supporters said it would improve transparency, accountability, and access for the poorest students, while opponents argued it would reduce scholarship opportunities, add burdens, and harm families and schools that rely on the current programs. After lengthy debate, the House passed HB 2632 by a vote of 105-97. The chamber then announced a Finance Committee voting meeting, recommitted several bills to Appropriations, and adjourned until June 23, 2026.

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• improve government efficiency by repealing and modifying unnecessary reporting requirements aligning rule
• putting a here after extensive conversations with Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the 13th Judicial
• Colonel Chris ruled Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office speaking in favor. >> Thank you, Mr.
• I want to thank Colonel Chris Rule. Thank you for coming.
• They're just being carried by the people who don't follow the rules.

Keywords: 999, senate, all