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• I'd actually like to go on the record and update that to support. So we do support the bill.
• I'd actually like to go on the record and update that to support. So we do support the bill.
• I'd actually like to go on the record and update that to support. So we do support the bill.
• </c><01:09:15.640><c> the</c><01:09:15.759><c> bill</c> support um so we we do support the bill support
• from such service-connected disability was able to get a special disability plate, but then when they

Committee: Senate Transportation

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• So I support this amendment.
• Wilson, I can't support this.
• And with that, I ask for your favorable support.
• I'm going to get you to support this amendment.
• I'm going to get you to support this amendment.

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• The state tax will continue to support the education and legacy trust fund account, and I urge support
• , and our disabled veterans.
• , and our disabled veterans.
• Rising in strong support.
• Also rising in support of this.

Summary: The Senate considered and passed a series of tax, economic, judicial, education, and health-related bills, often after adopting technical or clarifying amendments. Major measures included Engrossed Senate Bill 6347, which restores recent estate tax changes while preserving last year’s increase in the exclusion amount and inflation adjustment; Substitute Senate Bill 6289, directing the Department of Commerce to create a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan; and Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6162, expanding and simplifying senior citizen property tax relief. Senators supporting these bills emphasized tax administration, economic growth, and relief for seniors, while opponents raised concerns about regressivity, revenue losses, and tax shifts to other taxpayers. The chamber also passed bills extending or clarifying tax preferences and fees, including Senate Bill 6244 (extending a hazardous substance tax exemption for agricultural crop protection products), Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6113 (technical corrections to Department of Revenue tax law guidance, after removing a disputed section on advertising tax invalidation), Senate Bill 6114 (defining “fixture” and “affixed” for real estate excise tax purposes), Senate Bill 5970 (making a senior citizen center property tax exemption permanent), Senate Bill 5832 (raising the motor vehicle arbitration fee to support the Lemon Law program), and Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6262 (expanding the vehicle weight threshold for transportation benefit district fees). Debate on these measures centered on whether they were modest administrative updates or additional burdens on taxpayers and businesses. Several non-tax bills also advanced. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6086 strengthened security for judicial officers and court personnel, with amendments clarifying terminology and adding industrial appeals judges to the definition of judicial officers. Substitute Senate Bill 5961 transferred early literacy programs, including Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Reach Out and Read, from DCYF to OSPI. Senate Bill 5868 added one superior court judge each in Skagit and Yakima counties, and Substitute Senate Bill 5923 reclassified a Skagit County hospital as a critical access hospital to improve reimbursement and help it remain viable. The Senate also passed Substitute Senate Bill 5520, revising the Wrongly Convicted Persons Act to improve compensation procedures, despite debate over whether to include civil detention-related claims. Most bills passed by constitutional majorities, with a few recorded nays and one division vote on an amendment; the Senate then adjourned until the next scheduled session.

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• Supporting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities is one of the few government responsibilities
• With disabilities, or better known as APAD.
• Well, I support innovation and resident choice.
• I am very much in support of treatment and I'm very in support of having a further evaluation of that
• . ...support of having a further evaluation of that.

Committee: Senate Senate Health and Human Services COR

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills and public testimony, beginning with introductions and then taking up several health and human services measures. A major focus was SB 1120 and SB 1121, which address radiation protection in cardiac catheterization and other ionizing-radiation procedure rooms. SB 1120 would require health care facilities to equip at least 50% of procedure rooms with radiation protection systems by July 1, 2027, while SB 1121 would prohibit requiring lead aprons in rooms with such systems and instead require real-time dosimeters for staff who opt out of lead aprons. Physicians, nurses, and a hospital executive testified that enhanced radiation protection systems can dramatically reduce occupational exposure, lower cancer and orthopedic risks, and help with workforce recruitment and retention; a hospital alliance remained neutral pending further stakeholder discussions. Both bills were amended and passed out of committee on 7-0 votes, and SB 1118, which appropriates state funds for a rural hospital grant program to install radiation protection systems, also passed 7-0. The committee also approved SB 1001, which appropriates $1 million to the Department of Economic Security for the Older Individuals Who Are Blind program, after testimony from blind and low-vision Arizonans and advocates describing long waitlists, the need for independent living training, and the program’s role in preventing unnecessary dependence. SB 1072, a major funding bill for home- and community-based services and room-and-board rate increases for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, drew testimony from providers about severe staffing shortages, overtime, turnover, and underfunding; it passed 6-0 with one not voting. SB 1125, requiring DCS to pursue MOUs with tribes and improve tribal communication and access to licensing and enforcement information, also passed 6-0 with one not voting. The committee then considered SB 1123, which removes a board-certification requirement so trained forensic pathologists can supervise autopsy training for residents and fellows; Maricopa County supported it as a workforce and training fix, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. SB 1052, allowing mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy in assisted living facilities under physician order and DHS rules, generated mixed testimony: supporters argued it could improve health and independence for residents, while opponents raised concerns about off-label treatment in nonmedical settings. The bill passed 5-2. SB 1112, which reduces the number of acquaintance witnesses required in court-ordered treatment proceedings from two to one and allows the court to waive the witness requirement under certain conditions, drew strong testimony from families and mental health advocates on both sides; it passed 5-2. The committee also began hearing SB 1113, which would allow certain service of process in court-ordered evaluation and treatment cases by evaluation-agency employees or other court-authorized persons, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• </c> seniors and disabled Minnesotans. seniors and disabled Minnesotans.
• So, I very much support getting these vehicles removed if they're using handicap space or disability
• </c> deserving of this support. deserving of this support. Thank<01:05:00.800><c> you.
• I ask for your support.
• . support.

Committee: Senate Transportation

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• Week in honor of those who throughout their courageous deeds have lost their lives and have become disabled
• who night and day stand guard in the midst to protect us and urge all Minnesotans to recognize and support
• peace officers in their and support peace officers in their communities.
• We rise to ask for your support motion.
• She said they look forward to everyone's support.

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• </c><00:02:00.960><c> our</c> of our high schools supporting our of our high schools supporting our students
• I have a support a young mom of three.
• </c><00:10:03.200><c> students,</c> passion for supporting students, passion for supporting students,
• ,</c><00:18:35.280><c> many</c> uh of children with disabilities, many uh of children with disabilities
• or or um support for staff supports or or um support for staff<00:57:34.480><c> who</c><00:57:35.599

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• </c> 24-hour support when needed. 24-hour support when needed.
• I don't support this.
• I don't support this.
• I don't support this.
• </c> and a supportive community. and a supportive community.

Bills: HF4110 , HF2113 , HF4569 , HF4414

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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• Equipped to address, and we certainly were not equipped to support financially.
• We must also make sure that support is delivered with strong integrity, We must also make sure that support
• , when we worked to support assisting with the issue of housing, and like we did when we supported a
• ... ...on the losing end of votes, but we supported it.
• We supported the $10 million for SNAP administration.

Summary: The Senate first adopted an emergency preamble for H. 4521, establishing a sick leave bank for Kathleen Roder of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, by standing vote, with 8 in favor and none opposed. The chamber also suspended rules to refer several petitions to committee, including a resolution to rescind prior Article 5 constitutional convention applications and a petition on officer training related to stage suicides. Committee reports moved several bills forward, including legislation clarifying the duties of the Adjutant General and enhancing access and support for military-connected families, both with new drafts, and a bill designating Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, which was ordered to a third reading. A major portion of the session focused on the House’s nonconcurrence in the Senate’s amendment to the fiscal year 2025 supplemental budget and the appointment of a conference committee. Senators from both parties debated how to respond to the federal government shutdown and the threatened lapse in SNAP benefits, with repeated calls for the Commonwealth to use available state resources to prevent hunger, protect vulnerable residents, and seek federal reimbursement. Several members criticized the governor’s use of taxpayer-funded communications on the issue, while others defended the administration’s limited initial response and emphasized fiscal constraints. The Senate ultimately insisted on its amendment and appointed a conference committee consisting of Senators Rodrigues, Comerford, and O’Connor. The chamber also passed several local and special bills, including measures exempting Natick’s assistant fire chief from civil service, authorizing sewer service in Sharon, changing the term of the elected moderator in Holden, updating Medford’s linkage exaction program, and establishing sick leave banks for Candy J. Pike and Kathleen Roder. The Senate later adopted amended resolutions calling on the President of the United States to release contingency funds for SNAP during the shutdown, adopted an order to adjourn to the following Monday, and then adjourned.

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• I support this legislation, but I request one small amendment.
• We are supportive of this work.
• I'm here to testify in support of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6110.
• We've testified previously in support.
• I'm here to voice our support for SB 6311.

Committee: House Transportation

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• So with that, I'd appreciate your support. Thank you, sir. Appreciate it. Could I ask one more?
• So it could be disability insurance, health insurance, income replacement, life insurance, retirement
• I think this is one small piece of the puzzle, and I would ask for the committee's support.
• So I think this supports and enhances the free market from my perspective, and thus my motion.
• And I cannot support the motion as is, but because there's a couple of things that bother me.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Human Resources

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• And then the National Guard goes to support and harden that target...
• So your request is, is the National Guard in support?
• Yes, the National Guard is always in support, right?
• There's a direct support role, just like any other agency.
• Anyone else in support of the bill? If so, please state your name and proceed.

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

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• And we want to support teachers, and you always say that we need to support teachers.
• </c> communication and a lot of our support communication and a lot of our support is<00:50:35.440><c
• </c> currently in a shape where I can support currently in a shape where I can support it<00:53:53.680
• Does a kid need additional supports? And you think about that tiered intervention support that Mr.
• </c> with that I cannot I cannot support with that I cannot I cannot support sending<01:48:39.400><c>

Committee: House Education Policy

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• In this role, he provided spiritual support and guidance to fellow service members during a critical
• than two decades of experience spanning public education, state government, behavioral health, and disability
• addressing the long-recognized transition gap faced by students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• post-secondary transitional education models aligned with the IDEA transition requirements that extend support
• building scalable, sustainable pathways to independence and community integration for Oklahomans with disabilities

Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and members proceeded through the day’s ceremonial order of business, including prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions. Chaplain Ronnie Wilson delivered the invocation, and Representative Shaw introduced Veteran of the Week Edward Marion Green of Chandler, a Navy veteran and chaplain’s assistant who was honored with a House citation. Mr. Green’s family and friends were recognized on the floor, and he led the chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. The House also featured several special presentations. Representative Culver promoted Tahlequah’s Red Fern Festival and introduced the festival court. Representative Duel introduced psychologist Dr. Sherry Fleming, highlighting her work in higher education and transitional services for students with disabilities. Representative May introduced nurse Alyssa Jones of Broken Arrow, emphasizing her work in rural health care. Representative Hill introduced the week’s pages, recognizing a group of high-achieving students from across Oklahoma. Additional announcements included Speaker Pro Tem Moore welcoming his family to the chamber and Representative Harris recognizing them as well. Representative Patskowski announced an agriculture committee meeting. No legislation was debated or voted on in the transcript; the only formal action was the reassignment of measures according to the majority floor leader’s list, followed by adjournment until the next day at 9:30 a.m.

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• remove rule content related to Healthy Connections and Healthy Connections Value Care as regulatory support
• The other thing I would say: we totally support moving rules into statute. That's great.
• different than the rules, which is different than the law, which is kind of what we heard some of the disability
• community struggling with last session was, hey, you're putting all... ...of the disability community
• Community Care Incorporated, which is an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

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• And with that, I stand in strong support of AJR 12. ...essential.
• Today I rise in support of AJR 12.
• So not only do I rise in support of this bill, but I rise in support of my mom, one of the courageous
• individuals with developmental disabilities today.
• That is the basis for some of the strongest programs supporting individuals with developmental disabilities

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and prayer, then proceeded through routine procedural business, including unanimous-consent motions to suspend rules, re-refer several Senate bills to committees, and remove certain items from the consent calendar. Members also offered multiple guest introductions recognizing local officials, students, interns, and business delegations, including the Harupa Community Services District, a National FFA scholarship winner, Japanese business leaders, and a Stanford-bound student from the Central Valley. On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 390, expanding the slow down, move over law to stationary vehicles, by a vote of 60-0, and to AB 1478, allowing retailers to absorb mattress recycling fees, by a vote of 63-0. The Assembly also adopted AJR 12, a bipartisan resolution urging protection and increased funding for Head Start, after extensive supportive testimony from members describing personal and district-level impacts; the resolution passed 70-0, with 69 co-authors added. The chamber likewise adopted ACR 96 naming a portion of Highway 101 in Humboldt County the Patty Berg Memorial Highway, and SCR 50, which calls for better state review of climate-adaptation policies to avoid maladaptation; both measures passed unanimously. The second-day consent calendar was then approved unanimously, with several measures adopted and some items removed or retained on file. The Assembly also approved co-authorship on ACR 81, the Border Patrol Agent Daniel R. Salazar Memorial Highway resolution. The session concluded with numerous adjournment-in-memory tributes, especially for Rincon Tribal Council Chairman Bo Mazzetti and former legislative secretary George Steffes, followed by a moment of silence and adjournment until Monday, July 14 at 1 p.m.

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• So, I hope not and I wouldn't support that.
• So, I hope not and I wouldn't support<00:02:44.640><c> that.
• When it comes to the support that.
• support, Democrats and Republicans.<00:12:02.959><c> Same.
• </c><00:14:19.440><c> husband</c> woman who has a fully disabled husband woman who has a fully disabled

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• This is a program for persons who are physically disabled, have a need for, or medically have a medical
• One, it clarifies that foster care and adoption subsidy income is excluded for all age, blind, and disabled
• They will remain, those approved accounts will remain disregarded during the Workers with Disabilities
• enrollment and continue to be disregarded if the Workers with Disabilities coverage is ended.
• I support the rule and I thank you for your work on it. Thank you.

Committee: All ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

Summary: The Administrative Rules Subcommittee met to review a large slate of agency rules and reports. Early agenda items included filing reports from ALC subcommittees and approving quarterly administrative directives, with no new directives from Corrections or the Post-Prison Transfer Board. The committee also noted that RDOT utility accommodations rules and one solid waste district rule had been pulled at the agencies’ request. Most agency rules were reviewed and approved without objection, including rules from the Department of Transportation on oversized/overweight vehicle permits and automatic license plate readers, the Insurance Department on vision plan coverage, the Department of Education on course choice, restroom access for athletic personnel, and school district consolidation/detachment, and several Department of Health and DHS rules covering controlled substances, acupuncture, physician assistant delegation, personal care, Medicaid eligibility, continuous glucose monitors, maternal health services, PACE, EVV, substance use disorder treatment, and hospital reimbursement. The committee also approved rules from Labor and Licensing, Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Shared Administrative Services, the 529 Plan Review Committee, and the Treasurer’s Office, and it voted to continue the Office of Early Childhood’s rules and to accept outstanding rulemaking responses from several agencies. Two items drew notable discussion. The committee held the DHS hospital reimbursement rule for further review after concerns were raised about whether acute hospitals, especially Children’s Hospital, could legally and economically provide the newly reimbursable lower level of care; the committee first voted to hold it, then expunged that vote and instead held the item until the next day’s full ALC meeting for further discussion. The committee also denied the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board rule after a motion that it did not match legislative intent, with concerns focused on proof of insurance and vague language about future financial responsibility. All other reviewed rules were approved.

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• Now, with the privilege provided to me by my ancestors, I proudly support this resolution.
• NOW, WITH THE PRIVILEGE PROVIDED TO ME BY MY ANCESTORS, I PROUDLY SUPPORT THIS RESOLUTION.
• We're not talking about somebody who is just very old or a disabled person.
• Supporters of this bill claim that it is compassion.
• SUPPORTERS OF THIS BILL CLAIM THAT IT IS COMPASSION.

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, received messages and substitutions from the Assembly, and welcomed two new members, Senators Erik Bottcher and Jeremy Zellner. The chamber then adopted the resolution calendar and took up a privileged resolution sponsored by Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in New York. Senators Bailey, Baskin, Sanders, Scarcella-Spanton, Brisport, Parker, Cleare, Comrie, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Black history as American history, the importance of education and remembrance, and the contributions of Black New Yorkers and historical figures. The resolution was adopted, and the leader opened it for co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved to the bill calendar and passed several measures, including bills on civil procedure, urban development, labor, and public service law. One labor bill was substituted from the Assembly and passed. Several energy and utility-related bills drew debate, with supporters arguing they would improve affordability, utility rate-setting, and consumer protections, while opponents said they would not meaningfully lower costs and instead reflected broader policy choices. Senator Walczyk voted no on one utility bill, and Senators Tedisco and others criticized the package; Senators Mayer and Harckham defended the measures as needed reforms to utility regulation and return-on-equity standards. Most bills were approved by wide margins, including one public service bill that passed 53-9 and another that passed 61-1.

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• I am in full support of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, Full support of it. Many others are.
• support.
• Overwhelming support.
• And I'm very proud to say that I support what they've done. I support the bill. So we were...
• What are we doing in nutrition support?

Bills: HB2478