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• I think at one point we were at 9 and now the measures are at 50 plus 5.
• know, the multi report is required and there are they implementing statute for managing entities Chapter
• Kerry Ford is allowable under subsection 9 of the implementation statute.
• The of the statute, as you know, subsection 9 of finally 2 allows for a percent.
• We talk about 4, 9, 8, 8, Florida Lifeline. Love to talk more about that.

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• Slide 9, going through the... Thank you, Chair. I'm thanking both of you for a great presentation.
• Slide 9, going through the exit survey results, and it has on the bottom the about $16,000 average annual
• Ricardo successfully transitioned out of the Welfare Transition Program, marking the beginning of a new chapter
• Representative Eskamani brought this up, and then you put it on slide 9, where we're currently above
• Representative Eskamani brought this up, and then you put it on slide 9, where we're currently above

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee met to receive implementation briefings on House Bill 1267, which was enacted to address benefit cliffs and help public assistance recipients move toward economic self-sufficiency. The Department of Children and Families reviewed SNAP, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), and Medicaid-related eligibility and work requirements, including who must participate in work activities, the role of Florida Commerce and CareerSource Florida, and the new standardized intake and exit surveys required by the law. Members also discussed the TCA program’s household-based structure, the 48-month adult limit, and how work requirements differ for SNAP and TCA participants. Florida Commerce and CareerSource Florida then reported on implementation of HB 1267, including the CLIFF financial forecasting tool, case management changes, and survey data collected from welfare transition participants. They said intake surveys showed common barriers such as child care, transportation, and flexible work schedules, while exit surveys showed many participants were employed or had gained credentials, though response rates were low because the surveys are voluntary. A local workforce board, CareerSource Tampa Bay, described using CLIFF in case management and shared a success story about a participant who completed training, earned certifications, and moved into employment. The committee also heard a separate DCF briefing on the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its impact on SNAP. DCF said the law expands able-bodied adult without dependents requirements, changes non-citizen eligibility, ends future SNAP-Ed funding, increases state administrative cost sharing, and may require states to share in benefit costs if payment error rates remain above federal thresholds. Members focused heavily on Florida’s SNAP payment error rate, which DCF said was 15.13% for federal fiscal year 2024 and 12.60% for 2023, with the state currently on a corrective action plan. DCF described steps to reduce errors, including more verification of rent and utility expenses, improved income matching, staff training, and system modernization. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after questions concluded.

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• I will see you at 9:30. Representative Grandinetti aye. Representative Kagawa aye.
• I will see you at 9:30. Thank you, members. I will see you at 9:30. Morning.
• Convening the House Committee on Transportation for our 9:30 a.m. agenda today, February 10, 2026, at
• <01:46:30.000> 271 there is no provision in chapter 271 there is no provision in chapter 271
• Reconvening our 9:30 a.m. agenda hearing on the Committee on Transportation.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2021, a transportation measure creating a framework for electric bicycle and micromobility regulation. The bill would define electric bicycle and electric micromobility device, set age and helmet rules, restrict class 3 e-bikes from sidewalks, allow limited sidewalk use for class 1 and 2 bikes, prohibit high-speed electric devices and certain nonconforming devices in specified locations, update county tax definitions, and change related terminology. Testimony was largely supportive from DOT, police, Honolulu officials, Hawaii Bicycling League, AAA Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, and several individuals, while DCCA’s Insurance Division asked for clarity on whether insurance would be required. Committee discussion focused on safety, enforcement, and the fact that no insurance market currently exists for these e-bike classes; members also discussed the need to target bad actors rather than ordinary riders. The chair then proposed and the committee adopted amendments to HB 2021, including clarifying that road-legal, permitted, classified electric bicycles are not subject to insurance requirements at this time; allowing properly classified electric bicycles on sidewalks at 10 mph or less subject to county restrictions; barring high-speed electric devices and other nonconforming devices from public roadways; authorizing impoundment of non-road-legal or improperly registered devices; and requiring direct parental supervision for riders under 16 on class 2 or 3 e-bikes. The committee also made technical and effective-date changes. The recommendation to pass HB 2021 with amendments was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee next took up HB 1641, a related transportation bill addressing high-speed electric devices. The chair explained that the measure would prohibit the sale, lease, rental, distribution, possession, or operation of high-speed electric devices and establish penalties, but the committee’s version would narrow the focus to devices covered by HB 2021. The amended bill would prohibit offering high-speed electric devices for lease or rent, require sellers to comply with the new regulatory framework, ban operation on bicycle lanes, highways, roadways, and streets, and set a civil penalty of $250 to $1,000 per violation. After no further questions, the committee voted to pass HB 1641 with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then moved to HB 1709, which would transfer regulation of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation and make conforming changes with an appropriation. DOT testified in support, while the PUC and DCCA’s Consumer Advocacy Division raised concerns about preserving consumer protections and the complexity of moving the regulatory framework. Young Brothers supported the bill and said the current system is outdated, but the discussion remained ongoing; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1709 is shown.

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• I mean, to me, a Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol molecule is a Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol molecule.
• This chapter does not apply.
• But I could go down and grab Delta 9 right there and just calm my worries. Alcohol or Delta 9?
• I'd rather grab Delta 9. Of the Delta 9. Okay. Sure. One other question.
• Delta-9 is the most prominent.

Bills: HB5

Keywords: hemp, cannabinoids, regulation, occupational licenses, consumable products, marketing, criminal offenses, labeling requirements, health and safety, 997, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's not always GI Bills; we have dependents who get Chapter 35.
• Then we have the Student Veterans of America, our UNM chapter.
• My daughter had Chapter Five, and you guys were very helpful during the process, so thank you.
• About their 9/11 benefits or whatever it is, real quick. Mr.
• I represent 15 chapters; 13 with land-based organizations, and two with land-based organizations.

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• Chair recognizes a gentleman from Christian 9 for discussion of the matter. >> Thank you, Mr.
• for<00:42:49.680> discussion<00:42:49.920> of<00:42:50.079> the Christian 9
• for discussion of the Christian 9 for discussion of the matter.
• That is our Chapter 75 fire protection districts in Jefferson County.
• Patrick's Day reception at Goodwood Brewing from 5 to 9:00 p.m.

Keywords: 958, all

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• To be clear, HRS chapter 711-1106.4 is a class C felony.
• To be clear, HRS chapter 711-1106.4 is a class C felony.
• To be clear, HRS chapter 711-1106.4 is a class C felony.
• The top countries of origin of the immigrants are the Philippines, 45%, followed by China, 9%, Japan,
• The top countries of origin of the immigrants are the Philippines, 45%, followed by China, 9%, Japan,

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on February 19, 2025, and first heard House Bill 150, which would prohibit lending a firearm to someone who does not have a firearm permit or a registered firearm. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, though HPD said enforcing any time limit on a loaned firearm would be difficult. Several members of the public opposed the measure, arguing it would interfere with lawful lending for hunting, competitions, training, military-related use, and family situations, and could create unintended criminal liability. One supporter said the bill would strengthen gun safety and encourage more responsible ownership. No vote was taken during the testimony portion described. The committee then heard House Bill 186, which would make harassment by stalking a class C felony. The Office of the Public Defender requested deferral, arguing the bill would remove a misdemeanor option that can help deter escalation and could be unnecessarily severe and burdensome. Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying stalking can be a precursor to more serious violence. The Hawaiʻi State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney raised concerns about how the new felony would fit within the existing grading scheme, noting that aggravated harassment by stalking and first-degree terroristic threatening are already class C felonies. April Bautista testified in strong support, describing her own experience with domestic violence and stalking and urging passage of the bill. Committee members discussed whether other penalty structures might be possible, but no final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee also heard House Bill 991, which would delete the term “agent of the contractor” from criminal history record check provisions to comply with FBI requirements. The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center supported the bill with comments, explaining that the FBI had found the term too broad for fingerprint-based background checks tied to access to federal tax information. In addition, House Bill 995 was introduced, changing deadlines for annual firearms carry reporting; the Department of the Attorney General supported it, saying the revised deadlines would allow a more complete report, and HPD was also heard on the measure. The transcript ends before any votes or final committee actions on these bills.

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• 9-9-0-1-6-9-9-1-1-9-9-9-5-1-6-1, 9-9-9-5-1-1-1, 9-9-9-9-9-5-1-1- 99506-9-1-9-1-9-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-
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• 163, 9-9-9-5-8-8-8-9-0-9-9-5-0-163, 9-0-82-8-82-8-9-8-8-2-8-9-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-2-8-9-9-9-9-6-6
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Summary: The Appropriations Committee met for Budget Day and heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, SPB 25-200, totaling $117.4 billion. Chair Hooper said the plan reduces overall spending from the prior year, keeps strong reserves, includes a 4% pay raise for state employees, maintains employee health care contributions, and makes major investments in water quality, transportation, and education infrastructure. Committee chairs then summarized their budget silos, including K-12 education, higher education, health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/tourism/economic development, and agriculture/environment/general government. Members asked questions mainly about school funding, AP and dual enrollment support, voucher and scholarship impacts, and the My Safe Florida Home program. The committee adopted a large consent package of amendments and then approved three late-file amendments: funding virtual college tours for high school students, funding the FSU Sunshine Genetics program, and providing money for the Port of Fernandina customs facility. The committee then voted to report SPB 2500, the General Appropriations Bill, as a committee bill. It also favorably reported SPB 2502 (implementing bill), SPB 2504 (state employees placeholder), SB 7022 (Florida Retirement System contribution rates and DROP changes), CS/SB 1320 (recreating the Resilient Florida Trust Fund), SPB 2506 (gaming compact revenue distributions, including water projects and rural lands), SPB 2508 (29 new judgeships), SB 7014 (ending the court mediation and arbitration trust fund), SPB 2510 (K-12 conforming bill), SPB 2512 (higher education conforming bill), and SPB 2514 (health and human services conforming bill). The committee also took up several policy bills. It approved SB 7028 on cancer research, creating grant parameters, reporting requirements, a five-year pediatric cancer research incubator, and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute VisionGen Initiative. It approved CS/CS/SB 170 on nursing home quality, adding resident satisfaction surveys, medical director standards, safety culture reviews, electronic health record requirements, financial reporting penalties, and a study of best practices. It approved CS/CS/SB 168, the Tristan Murphy Act, which expands mental health diversion options, adds Hillsborough County to a forensic hospital diversion pilot, expands grant uses, and creates a behavioral health data repository. It also approved SB 114 creating the Florida Center for Excellence in Insurance and Risk Management at FSU and moving the public hurricane loss model there. The committee then began considering SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response, including a late-file amendment, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• /c><00:32:53.679> 10<00:32:55.039> 21 uh lines 9 10 21 uh lines 9 10 21 and<00:32:57.760
• Intermunicipal authorities created under this chapter have no independent taxing power.
• Intermunicipal authorities created under this chapter have no independent taxing power.
• So this is just creating a new chapter, uh, 53H after 53G.
• So this is going to be chapter 53H. >> But it doesn't say RSA 53. It just says RSA.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Madam Speaker, House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill number 9.
• I would like Senate Bill 9 read in by title only for its third and final time. Mr.
• Chief Clerk, please read Senate Bill 9 by title only.
• Madam Speaker, House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill No. 9, sponsored by Representative Heffernan.
• Madam Speaker, this concludes the final reading of House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill No. 9.

Summary: The House met on June 30, 2026, with opening ceremonies, guest introductions, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence for two deceased community members. Members also adopted Consent Calendar 29, which included House Concurrent Resolutions 153, 154, and 156, and passed House Concurrent Resolution 157 directing the State Lottery to report on iLottery options to support traditional lottery retailers, as amended to set a February 15, 2027 reporting deadline. The chamber then considered several bills on agriculture, telecommunications, health, fire service standards, corrections, elections, and education. Among the measures passed were Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program, Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecom carriers, Senate Bill 339 clarifying advance health care directives, Senate Bill 235 extending manufactured home rent increase rules, Senate Bill 325 updating firefighter/EMS background check and membership standards, Senate Bill 309 discharging incarceration-related balances, Senate Bill 324 on constable-related handgun purchase exemptions, Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication access, and Senate Bill 293 creating a licensure pathway for summer camp providers in the Purchase of Care program. The House also passed Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right to marry regardless of race or gender while explicitly preserving religious freedom. The bill drew extended debate, with supporters framing it as a safeguard against future rollbacks of marriage equality and opponents raising concerns about constitutionalizing an issue already in statute; several members explained changed votes and personal reflections before the final roll call, which passed 28-12. House Bill 188, which would allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after amendment, despite some opposition over party-system effects. Two measures were tabled or amended after debate: Senate Bill 233 on removing snow and ice from vehicles was initially tabled to consider a truck-driver exemption amendment, then the amendment failed and the bill later passed as amended; and Senate Joint Resolution 19 on studying health care costs was tabled briefly pending legal clarification. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a three-year pilot program for AI and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, data privacy, and teacher oversight. The transcript ends as House Bill 478 is being read in, but no final action on that bill appears in the provided text.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Congressional Districts are 9, 18, 29, and 33.
• One is its assertion that Districts 9, 18, and 29 "sort voters along strict racial lines."
• Department, and they specifically point out Texas 9, 18, 29, and 33.
• Our opportunity districts—9, 18, and 29—have been upheld by courts as opportunity districts.
• I currently live in District 18, and I previously lived in District 9.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• <00:48:21.920> Um,<00:48:22.200> and that's not a specific chapter.
• Um, and that's not a specific chapter.
• We have chapter 126K, which is the tobacco laws, and title 13, which is the liquor laws.
• Farm bill compliant specifically addresses Delta 9. So, they are farm bill compliant.
• Uh, well, they scheduled them 9:00, 9:10, 9:30, 9:40.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• e e Seeing the time, it looks like it is 9:00 according to our clock on the wall here.
• We've been able to achieve five K-9 teams, which I'm very proud of.
• And one of them is on that K-9 team. But our K-9 team is called by all kinds of state agencies.
• Basically the same foot-pound as a 9 mm or .40 S&W. Yes, that’s about what it is.
• I... 9 to 11 rescues in a year. I don't do it a lot. It's got to be pretty egregious behavior.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• HCR 9 urges Congress to reject compliance with the CSDDD, but they can't do that; they aren't a party
• But the biggest reason to reject HCR 9 is this: the European Commission is meeting this month or the
• HCR 9 is untimely, reckless, and does not serve the citizens of New Hampshire.
• The motion before us is the majority committee report of ought to pass on HCR 9.
• On HCR 9, this is a roll call vote. If you're in favor, you'll press the green button.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It is Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. We are in Conference Room 309.
• <00:15:38.160> 78 should be better situated in chapter 78 should be better situated in chapter
• > unclear<00:15:40.720> if<00:15:40.839> it versus chapter 88 it's unclear if it
• for these chapter 78 benefits I<00:15:59.639> you<00:15:59.759> know<00:16:00.120>
• 78 because uh ERS suited in chapter 78 because uh ERS administers<00:16:06.959> chapter<00:16

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• c><00:08:51.279> starting<00:08:51.600> at<00:08:51.920> line<00:08:52.320> 9<
• /c><00:08:52.720> through page nine, starting at line 9 through page nine, starting at line 9
• And I know you said we have a low error rate, but when we have allegations of $9 billion of fraud, it
• So one of the changes clarifies that EADBI is a covered service under the Medicaid 256B chapter.
• Chair, I would move to divide the amendment between page one, line 8, and page one, line 9.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Ayes 9, noes 21, excused 1. Sincerely, Ellen Thompson, Senate Chief Clerk.
• And I've told this story before to people in the district that I'm at: 9 years ago that curriculum K-
• I'm about to sign Enrolled Act Number 13, having been Original Senate File Number 9.
• Last enrolled act, Number 19. tax chapter to include the tax chapter to include the administration<01
• Representative Larson, number 9, Minerals. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Uh, Chair West did a great job, and I was glad to support him with Senate Bill 9.
• c><00:10:25.040> with<00:10:25.200> Senate<00:10:25.520> Bill<00:10:25.720> 9.
• support him with Senate Bill 9. support him with Senate Bill 9.
• I'd like to challenge it to do even more by launching kids into life and what the next chapter of life
• <00:38:05.720> And Next chapter of life looks like.

Keywords: 958, all

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• It's gone from 9% in the 2019 to 2021 range up to 12%. Now it's about 37,000 children.
• It's gone<00:18:15.360> from<00:18:16.000> 9%<00:18:16.880> uh<00:18:17.280>
• uh in from in from the 2019 gone from 9% uh in from in from the 2019 to<00:18:19.360> 2021<00
• Um that uh would<00:36:08.720> come<00:36:08.880> under<00:36:09.280> chapter<00
• would come under chapter 92F. would come under chapter 92F. um<00:36:13.040> there<00:36:

Bills: HB1877, HB2006, HB2167, HB2224, HB1626, HB1690, HB2012

Keywords: LGBTQ+ rights, commission membership, representation, youth involvement, Hawaii legislation, child well-being, financial support, expectant mothers, Hawaii Rx kids program, economic stability, youth homelessness, financial assistance, housing instability, emergency services, transitioning youth, Medicaid, pharmaceutical benefits, human services, healthcare access, public funds

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition. The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals. The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.

Transcript Highlights:

• Committee on Labor and Employment for a hearing on Wednesday, September 10, at 9 a.m. in Capitol Room
• Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes: ayes 46, noes 9. The measure passes.
• Ayes 49, noes 9. The measure passes. Passed and retained on File Items 146, 147, and 148.
• Amendments were technical and clarifying in nature and address chaptering-out issues.
• At 9:20 a.m. on June 24 in downtown Los Angeles, a 32-year-old young woman...

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, observed a moment of silence for John Burton, and proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural motions. Members approved a rule suspension to allow floor amendments on SB 271 and SB 67, and several committee notices and bill referrals were handled. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading file, with many bills passed and a number of items temporarily passed or retained on file. Among the major measures approved were bills on civil rights and public safety (SB 477, SB 19, SB 36, SB 571, SB 580), health care and coverage (SB 257 on pregnancy as a qualifying life event, SB 530 on Medi-Cal access standards, SB 660 on health data exchange, SB 754 on menstrual product contaminant disclosure), housing and disaster recovery (SB 610, SB 655), transportation and climate (SB 533 on EV charging payments, SB 30 on diesel locomotives, SB 71 on CEQA exemptions for transit, SB 263 on tariff impacts), and natural resources/energy (SB 283 on battery storage safety, SB 88 on biomass emissions, SB 427 extending the Habitat Conservation Fund). The Assembly also passed urgency measures including SB 864 on tribal gaming compacts, SB 663 on wildfire-related property tax relief, SB 471 expanding DDS ombudsman authority, and SB 497 on privacy protections for legally protected health services. Several bills drew notable debate. SB 41 on pharmacy benefit managers saw opposition over concerns about moving ahead before broader PBM data and licensing reforms take effect, but it still passed. AB 1340, a concurrence item on gig worker collective bargaining rights, prompted extended debate over labor rights, consumer costs, and union influence. Other concurrence items included AB 671 on restaurant permitting, which passed without opposition. The Assembly also took up SB 640 on direct admission to CSU, SB 702 on demographic reporting for appointees, SB 710 preserving a solar property tax exclusion, and SB 793 on counterfeit lighter safety, all of which passed. The session ended with the Assembly continuing through the file, including concurrence votes and additional bill actions, with most measures approved by substantial margins.