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• ,<00:02:39.960> by obligation under the Constitution, by obligation under the Constitution
• There's an amendment, members. There's an amendment, members.
• . amendment. amendment.
• us as amended to your bill. us as amended to your bill.
• So, we have House File 3596 as amended. So, we have House File 3596 as amended.

Bills: HF4094, HF3390, HF3813, HF3583, HF3751, HF4324, HF4789, HF3596, HF4033, HF4424, HF4053

Keywords: Crosby, local sales tax, bonding authority, community projects, voter approval, Owatonna, use tax, special law, community center, municipal finance, capital project, sales and use tax, local option tax, city tax, public facility, general election, bond referendum, debt limit, levy limit, Minnesota local government

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• As far as the New Mexico law and the New Mexico Constitution, we're the final word on that.
• , which is different than the federal Constitution.
• Well, they have a different, they're operating under a different constitutional framework than we are
• There's a natural tension between the branches based on our constitutional structure.
• , so we did something unique as well where we amended an existing statute that wasn't law yet.

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• And ranch last session state law and the Texas Constitution was changed to implement protections against
• amendment that was passed.
• As a constitution provided that everybody voted on yeah, so there's just various things that cities have
• Establish the constitutional right to farm and ranch in in the Constitution and even though that they're
• amendment now.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And so it's even things like amendments.
• No surprise amendments, I said that.
• <03:30:35.600> the suggestion would be to um amend the suggestion would be to um amend the
• <03:49:39.080> I'm should I also there was an amendment I'm should I also there was an amendment
• He said that constitutional principle has never been abandoned.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an introductory organizational session for the House Legislative Administration Committee. Chair Greg Hill and Vice Chair Vanessa Sheen welcomed members, introduced the new clerk and committee staff, and described the committee as generally nonpartisan and focused on bills on their merits. They also noted that many bills are handled on a consent calendar after discussion, and that the committee often works closely with staff, House counsel, and the House clerk on procedural matters. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on committee operations and expectations: how committee reports should be prepared and submitted, the use of electronic submissions, scheduling hearings, and the need for clear bill placards at the witness table for livestream viewers. Members discussed the committee’s calendar, including a proposed conflict with the governor’s budget address, and ultimately settled on moving the remaining hearings to February 19. The chair also emphasized advance notice for absences or amendments, and said executive sessions can be scheduled as time allows under current rules. House Clerk Paul Smith testified about his role as a nonpartisan officer and said he would be providing informational testimony on a bill affecting a law he sponsored years ago, as well as on a forthcoming PSLF-related bill for legislators. He also spoke about legislative customs, precedents, and the value of parliamentary procedure. The chair concluded with guidance on decorum: arrive on time, avoid interruptions during testimony, keep food out of the room, use electronic devices discreetly, and route questions through the chair for clarification rather than debate.

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• Yes on the amendment.
• prior to amendment?
• Amendment: I move to amend the floor substitute for House Bill.
• Questions on the amendment. Debate on the amendment. Senator Pugh moves adoption of the amendment.
• The remaining amendment is for Amendment 1 by Stanley. Clerk, will read Amendment 1.

Bills: HB2268, HB3000, HB3043, HB3066, HB3078, HB3143, HB3144, HB3244, HB3298, HB3320, HB3467, HB3321, HB3329, HB3431, HB3464, HB3499, HB3500, HB3586, HB3590, HB3650, HB3671, HB3695, HB3700, HB3701, HB3764, HB3767, HB3834, HB3931, HB3934, HB3940, HB3944, HB3979, HB3985, HB4113, HB4294, HB4302, HB4317, HB4324, HB4359, HB4426, HB4427, HB4430, HB4431, HB4434, HJR1077, SR42, SR35, HJR1023, HB1225, HB1374, HB1381, HB1590, HB1675, HB2153

Keywords: HB2268, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, OHCA, appropriation, General Revenue Fund, PACE, Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, elderly care, aging Oklahomans, long-term care, Medicaid, health care funding, provider reimbursement, rate increase, low-income seniors, senior services, integrated care, emergency measure, cosmetology, barbering

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• President, I believe there's a floor substitute amendment.
• Members are aware that Amendment Number One has been withdrawn.
• This is related to Amendment Number 3.
• President, I believe we have an amendment at the desk. I'd like to take it up. Clerk, clerk will...
• The chair rules that the amendment is out of order. Pursuant to Senate Rule 823b.

Bills: HB2268, HB3000, HB3043, HB3066, HB3078, HB3143, HB3144, HB3244, HB3298, HB3320, HB3467, HB3321, HB3329, HB3431, HB3464, HB3499, HB3500, HB3586, HB3590, HB3650, HB3671, HB3695, HB3700, HB3701, HB3764, HB3767, HB3834, HB3931, HB3934, HB3940, HB3944, HB3979, HB3985, HB4113, HB4294, HB4302, HB4317, HB4324, HB4359, HB4426, HB4427, HB4430, HB4431, HB4434, HJR1077, SR42, SR35, HJR1023, HB1225, HB1374, HB1381, HB1590, HB1675, HB2153

Keywords: HB2268, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, OHCA, appropriation, General Revenue Fund, PACE, Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, elderly care, aging Oklahomans, long-term care, Medicaid, health care funding, provider reimbursement, rate increase, low-income seniors, senior services, integrated care, emergency measure, cosmetology, barbering

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• <02:27:32.000> The the bill as amended are waved. The the bill as amended are waved.
• It means nobody can offer any amendments. Democrats can't offer amendments.
• Um, and they like to say, "Oh, nobody offered amendments." Yeah, people did offer amendments.
• of Democratic amendments.
• The question is on the amended.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Of course, that means we have to amend the AOT statute.
• Any time that order is made, that also constitutes authority to transport the person. Evaluation.
• If I could get the slide switched to Constitutional limitations. limitations. There we go.
• Cummings about status and constitutional protections related to status. Mr.
• Cummings discussed status and constitutional protections related to status.

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• So the strike all amendment is a result of working with all the to present the strike-all amendment.
• Yeah, we're on the amendment right now.
• We have three appearances on the amendment.
• The amendment is adopted. So now we're back on the bill as amended.
• They have not surrendered their constitutional rights.

Summary: The subcommittee first heard HB 103, which would require hospitals and surgical centers to adopt policies using surgical smoke evacuation systems during procedures. Representative Woodson and several nurses and health care advocates testified that surgical smoke contains harmful chemicals and pathogens, poses respiratory risks to operating room staff and patients, and that the bill is needed to protect nurses and address workforce shortages. Members from both parties voiced support, and the bill was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. The committee then took up HB 223, as amended, which would allow residents of nursing home or assisted living rooms to use fixed cameras, with guardrails on consent, non-rotatable placement, and prohibitions on posting footage online. The sponsor said the measure is intended to help families monitor loved ones and deter abuse or neglect, while supporters from AARP and some caregivers described cameras as tools for accountability and peace of mind. Facility and industry representatives raised concerns about privacy, dignity, roommate consent, and the potential impact on personal care conversations and resident autonomy. After questions and debate, members discussed how consent would work, who could access recordings, and how the bill would handle roommate changes and misuse of footage. The sponsor said the bill would continue to be refined in later committees. HB 223 was reported favorably as amended by a 16-2 vote, with Representatives Campbell and Franklin voting no. The meeting then adjourned.

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• , 124 with amendments, 201 with amendments, 190 with amendments, 236 with amendments, 39 without amendments
• amendments, 258 without amendments, and 270 without amendments.
• House Bill 214, by Representative Chance Henry, is a joint resolution to amend Article VII of the Constitution
• Members, this is a proposed constitutional amendment that will provide for an optional ad valorem tax
• without amendments, 321 without amendments, 325 without amendments, and 331 without amendments. amendments

Bills: SR126, SR129, SCR71, SCR72, SCR73, SCR12, HB221, HCR54, HCR79, HCR87, HCR94, HCR95, HCR97, HCR102, HCR104, HCR58, SB480, SB514, HB12, HB66, HB145, HB167, HB175, HB196, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB256, HB291, HB325, HB326, HB352, HB401, HB430, HB433, HB434, HB448, HB456, HB476, HB481, HB487, HB492, HB549, HB579, HB608, HB621, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB637, HB656, HB722, HB745, HB749, HB804, HB818, HB821, HB833, HB864, HB867, HB874, HB893, HB909, HB951, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB979, HB985, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1005, HB1007, HB1024, HB1032, HB1038, HB1050, HB1051, HB1056, HB1059, HB1077, HB1080, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1112, HB1153, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1193, HB1204, HB1218, HB1242, HB1244, HB1249, HB1252, HB1254, HB538, SCR3, SCR23, SCR38, SCR24, SB102, SB133, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB200, SB217, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB330, SB449, SB489, SB521, SB45, SB156, SB181, SB203, SB274, SB304, SB379, SB396, SB410, SB425, SB427, SB436, SB54, SB72, SB129, SB164, SB232, SB287, SB322, SB374, SB375, SB386, SB409, SB447, SB458, SB222, SB399, SR119, SCR58, SCR65, SCR9, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, HCR41, HCR47, HCR63, HCR69, HCR31, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB195, HB214, HB217, HB233, HB283, HB290, HB319, HB324, HB345, HB362, HB363, HB368, HB377, HB380, HB382, HB386, HB392, HB406, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB503, HB533, HB559, HB575, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB655, HB664, HB685, HB692, HB707, HB715, HB732, HB738, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB807, HB822, HB856, HB860, HB868, HB887, HB888, HB905, HB908, HB961, HB980, HB990, HB992, HB999, HB1000, HB1010, HB1146, HB1157, HB1233, HB1236, HB1243, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1198, HB1246, HB27, HB143, HB205, HB259, HB267, HB288, HB308, HB403, HB405, HB414, HB417, HB478, HB546, HB548, HB555, HB557, HB609, HB670, HB672, HB740, HB779, HB786, HB796, HB812, HB848, HB915, HB917, HB921, HB930, HB933, HB1095, HB1096, HB1103, HB1129, HB1154, HB1166, HB1187, HB1195, HB1230, HB17, HB36, HB41, HB47, HB73, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB211, HB226, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB354, HB399, HB571, HB677, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB728, HB750, HB759, HB789, HB844, HB850, HB870, HB966, HB1006, HB1018, HB1036, HB1241, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB382, SB441, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB782

Keywords: SR126, Senate Resolution 126, World Preeclampsia Awareness Day, preeclampsia, maternal mortality, maternal health, pregnancy complications, hypertension, high blood pressure, pregnancy-related disorder, obstetrics, prenatal care, prenatal health, infant mortality, preterm birth, premature birth, Woman's Hospital, Louisiana Senate, women's health, public health awareness

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a prayer from guest minister Troy Brigadio, and recited the pledge. The chamber then handled journal approval, committee and House messages, and a large number of resolutions and bills, with many items lying over or being referred to committees. Several Senate resolutions were adopted by voice or machine vote, including commendations for World Preeclampsia Awareness Day, Kathy Holloway, Jensen LeBlanc, and River Bend Station, and the Senate also recognized Senator Mike Reese’s new role as president of McNeese State University. The body spent much of the meeting concurring in or rejecting House amendments to Senate bills. Concurrences were approved on measures including SB 102, 133, 151, 165, 169, 170, 200, 280, 291, 303, 330, 396, 410, 425, 427, 436, 489, 521, 45, 156, 181, 203, 304, and 399. The Senate rejected House amendments on SB 217, SB 300, SB 274, and SB 379, sending those matters toward conference or further work. One notable floor debate occurred on SB 449, where Senator Moore objected to concurring in amendments affecting the North Orleans Belt Railroad; after discussion about corruption concerns and public bid laws, the chamber rejected the amendments 26-9. The Senate also took up numerous House bills on final passage, approving measures on local governance, public safety, education, tax policy, and infrastructure. These included HB 87 on Livingston Parish Gas Utility District per diem, HB 115 on abolishing the police chief office in Edgefield, HB 162 on a neighborhood improvement district fee, HB 195 allowing pepper spray on campus, HB 214 and HB 217 on optional ad valorem tax exemptions for rehabilitated blighted property, HB 233 on jury compensation, HB 354 renaming a bridge as the Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge, HB 283 on protections for assaulted school employees, HB 290 recreating the Department of Treasury, and HB 319 adjusting civic education commission membership. Several of these passed unanimously or with only a few dissenting votes, and members frequently moved to reconsider and record objections after final passage.

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• <00:10:36.399> RSA amends RSA amends RSA 356b<00:10:38.560> 16<00:10:39.200> RSA
• the chair brought up and allow for a more singular bill amendment.
• <01:09:36.120> because possibility for the amendment because possibility for the amendment
• a more fome uh singular Bill Amendment a more fome uh singular Bill Amendment then<01:09:45.560>
• <01:42:05.679> a definition of what constitutes a definition of what constitutes a residential

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• > the The First Amendment limits the The First Amendment limits the government's<00:41:44.960>
• the First Amendment, we're talking about<00:42:30.000> people's<00:42:30.880> rights.
• both violated the first amendment. both violated the first amendment. uh<00:43:51.520> a<
• constitutional standards apply here in<00:44:01.520> Kentucky.
• to raise First Amendment concerns. to raise First Amendment concerns.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 KentuckyWired Communications Network Authority 00:01:20 Artificial Intelligence and Free Expression 00:38:40, 958, all

Summary: The committee questioned KCNA officials about the Kentucky Wired network refresh, focusing on whether the equipment truly needed replacement now and what the vendor end-of-support dates were for the network’s layer 1, 2, and 3 equipment. Senators and representatives pressed for invoices, purchase orders, and vendor documentation, and KCNA staff explained that end-of-support dates vary by specific model and component, not just by broad product family. KCNA agreed to provide a detailed list of components, part numbers, and support dates, and acknowledged that some requested documentation had not yet been produced. A major point of discussion was the timing of the system refresh. KCNA said the 10-year refresh schedule comes from the project agreement, specifically Schedule 19, Section 2.1B, which requires the first system refresh to be completed by September 3, 2026. Committee members argued the network equipment appears to remain in service life for at least the next two years and questioned why an upgrade would be needed immediately. KCNA responded that failing to complete the refresh could excuse the service provider from contractual obligations and could constitute a material breach or default under the project and bond documents. Members also asked about network capacity and the impact on schools and state users. KCNA said it would need to check with Quark for an exact utilization figure, while the chair cited prior testimony that schools account for about 80% of traffic and KCNA about 20%. The committee raised concerns about schools not connected to the network and the effect of KCNA’s actions on continuity of service, while KCNA disputed that K-12 service had been put at risk. KCNA also explained the contract and payment structure: the Commonwealth’s project agreement runs through Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Corporation/Quark, with KEDA-issued bonds and funds flowing through Quark in a waterfall structure. The meeting ended with KCNA agreeing to request underlying vendor invoices from Quark, provide the requested contract documents, and supply information on the status of the wholesaler replacement procurement and related litigation. No formal vote was taken.

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• Tax year was under the constitution.
• Provision in the Constitution that allows for the legislature to determine exemptions specifically for
• An opinion that land grants are exempted under that specific constitutional section.
• This citation, this provision of the Constitution is frequently cited by our land grant communities and
• The ASECIA fund was then amended in 2023 because of the really horrendous wildfire season that we had

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• amendments, 162 without amendments, 195 without amendments, 214 without amendments, 217 without amendments
• amendment, 685 without amendment, 695 without amendment, 735 without amendment, 732 without amendments
• House Bill 192 by Representative Owen is a joint resolution to amend Article I of the Constitution relative
• House Bill 51 by Representative Villio is a joint resolution to amend Article I, Section 18 of the Constitution
• This bill simply proposes a constitutional amendment to the Constitution specifically addressing the

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• fought to restore our Second Amendment fought to restore our Second Amendment rights,<00:27:15.440
• Amendment rights. Amendment rights.
• <02:38:58.560> is is adopted and the bill as amended is is adopted and the bill as amended
• The bill as amended considered read.
• It's worth Rights Amendment or PP.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Without an amendment of the Texas state constitution, some have argued that Article 4, Section 22 of
• Um, I would also like to amend that. I also am representing the Texas EU Justice Ministry.
• Vote no on HB 4503, or at least amend it so that you're not causing harm to this community.
• I would also like to amend it. This also again that I represent.
• In addition, I have heard there's an alleged First Amendment argument.

Bills: HB 45, HB 755, HB 1232, HB 1555, HB 2460, HB 2702, HB 2973, HB 3120, HB 3225, HB 3314, HB 3356, HB 3371, HB 3634, HB 3638, HB 4247, HB 4283, HB 4290, HB 4302, HB 4503, HB 4511, HB 4565, HB 4581, HB 4627, HB 4632, HB 4660, HB 4668, HB 4960, HB 5042

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation

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• here is because the constitution here is because the constitution uh<00:13:24.000> supplies
• Um, back in 2017, we passed a constitutional amendment to prevent government intrusion into your digital
• <03:27:09.680> amendment<03:27:10.080> to we passed a constitutional amendment to we
• passed a constitutional amendment to prevent<03:27:10.560> government<03:27:10.960> intrusion
• amendment amendment does<03:55:47.200> a<03:55:47.440> call.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So, if you would do us the kindness of preparing maybe a suggested amendment from your perspective of
• You do have some statutory and constitutional mandates, and so I don't want to pretend like you don't
• >> I would certainly consider that a friendly amendment. >> Representative Harrelson.
• So, uh, I would like to propose an amendment to the draft, and I think it'd be a friendly amendment,
• Chairman, I would like to propose an amendment that we don't go quite so high with the number from the

Keywords: 916, all

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• Chair, I do have an amendment to offer. It is a similar amendment.
• . amendment. amendment.
• <00:18:21.000> and um for adoption of the amendment and um for adoption of the amendment and
• Amendment<00:25:37.440> 4, Amendment 4, Amendment 4, and<00:25:38.760> it's<00:25:38.920
• The Constitution says, "We, the people." The Constitution says, "We, the people." Yes. Yes.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• Seeing no amendments, members, any questions?
• The bill amends where certain temporary residence changes must be reported by specifying that an in-state
• It clarifies specifically what employment information must be registered and what constitutes a change
• Registered and what constitutes a change in employment information.
• Any amendments? No amendments. Any questions by the members? No amendments.

Summary: The Justice Budget Subcommittee met to consider the fiscal year 2025-26 budget recommendations, a proposed committee bill on judicial positions, and one member bill. The chair framed the budget as part of a broader effort to slow spending growth and reduce recurring expenditures, noting the subcommittee’s proposed $7.3 billion budget is $366 million below the prior year. Major budget items included funding for the Department of Corrections to address staffing, maintenance, health services, security equipment, and facility needs; the Department of Juvenile Justice for residential beds, maintenance, the Broward detention facility replacement design, medical services, and Florida Scholars Academy costs; FDLE for the Fort Myers regional operations center and sexual offender/predator registration workload; and the state courts and justice administration entities for judges, due process resources, security, and staffing. The budget also reduced 1,280 vacant positions and $139.2 million in excess funding and authority. The committee then heard PCB-JUB-25-01, which implements part of the Florida Supreme Court’s certification of judicial need. The bill establishes 17 additional circuit court judges and 12 additional county court judges, with about $13.9 million in general revenue and 72 associated positions. In response to a question about why the two certified 6th District Court of Appeal judges were not included, the chair said the committee did not think it was the right time to add judges to a brand-new court still operating from leased space. The PCB was reported favorably on a 14-0 vote. Finally, the committee heard HB 1351 by Representative Baker, which revises sex offender and predator registration rules by clarifying resident categories, creating an in-state travel residence definition, allowing online or in-person reporting for certain temporary residence changes, removing duplicative reporting requirements, clarifying vehicle and employment reporting, and requiring local law enforcement to verify addresses more frequently for registrants not on supervision. FDLE and Smart Justice indicated support, and the bill passed unanimously, 14-0. The committee then adjourned.