Transcript Highlights:

• The proposed rules are designed to do that.
• Also, amendments 12, amendments to rules 12.22 and 12.22 will strike the portion of rules that told a
• us closer to the rules, uh, that are reflected in the Rules of Civil Procedure, and will generally be
• The rules are adopted.
• Rules will be published.

Transcript Highlights:

• Report of committee. The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Mr.
• Joint Rule 12 is suspended. Question now is on... The ayes have it. Joint Rule 12 is suspended.
• The Committee on Rules and the Committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, report recommending
• Rules are suspended. Question now is on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor say aye.
• Joint Rule 12 is suspended. The House will be in a brief recess. Board of Committee.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several procedural matters. It adopted a Rules Committee report extending the reporting deadline for the Committee on Aging and Independence to December 3, 2025. The House also concurred in Senate referrals and suspended Joint Rule 12 on multiple petitions, including a proposal on education reporting for out-of-home placement students, a petition on applied behavioral analysis reimbursement rates, seasonal communities and housing-related petitions, and a witness intimidation petition. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling then reported a slate of local bills for consideration, including measures on South Boston park and field space, memorial markers for fallen officers in Milton and Canton, sustainable water resource funds, charter changes for Millis and Cambridge, a Hanson local licensing matter, a Haverhill Board of Health membership increase, and the Cambridge Employment and Job Training Trust. The House suspended Rule 7A, took second readings, and ordered these bills to a third reading. Later, the House considered and passed to be engrossed three bills on third reading: a Melrose senior citizen property tax exemption, a new charter for the City of Cambridge, and a Maynard alcohol license bill. The session concluded with adoption of an adjournment order setting the next meeting for Thursday at 11 a.m., and the House adjourned accordingly.

Transcript Highlights:

• And, like all things in this committee, I'm open to what the committee wants.
• Committee to continue.
• in rule versus statute.
• </c><01:30:51.440><c> so</c><01:30:51.639><c> rules</c> statutes uh supersede rules so rules statutes
• I guess and obsolete rule rule making or I guess rule<01:31:22.719><c> removing</c><01:31:24.040><c>

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll call our Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee to order.
• Chairman and committee.
• Rules, or the Idaho Juvenile Rules.
• Upon any finding of conflict between court rules and Idaho code, or of rules bridging, enlarging, or
• Rules, or the Idaho Juvenile Rules.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Rules

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And Rule 8 provides that the committee may set aside the court's findings of fact in an election contest
• And Rule 8 provides that the committee may set aside the court's findings of fact in an election contest
• And Rule 8 provides that the committee may set aside the court's findings of fact in an election contest
• bound</c><00:30:30.480><c> by</c><00:30:30.559><c> the</c><00:30:30.720><c> rules</c> the committee is
• bound by the rules the committee is bound by the rules established<00:30:32.320><c> uh</c><00:30:32.480

Committee: House Ethics

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Under Joint Rule 1F, the message from Her Excellency, the Governor, will be referred to the Committee
• Report of Committee.
• The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the resolutions filed by Representative Hogan of Stowe
• Report of Committee. The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Mr.
• The Committee on Rules and the Committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, report recommending

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House received a gubernatorial message recommending legislation on the terms of certain Commonwealth bonds, which was referred to the Committee on Bonding, Expenditures and Capital Assets. The Committee on Rules also reported a congratulatory resolution for Jason X. Rosala’s Eagle Scout achievement, which was adopted after suspension of the rules. In addition, the House adopted an order extending the Labor and Workforce Development Committee’s reporting deadline to December 3, 2025, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to send several petitions to committee, including matters on Medicare coverage for end-stage renal disease, two sick leave bank proposals, and transportation of certain loads. The House then took up a slate of bills for second and third reading, including measures on retail sales, innovation and entrepreneurship, charity alcohol auctions, water flow in the Central Plymouth County Water District, a Wellfleet food pantry lease, the Richmond Free Public Library, procurement regulations for Cambridge and the Commonwealth, and charter changes for Provincetown. All were ordered to a third reading. Later, the House passed to be engrossed House Bill 3912 to increase the Marblehead Board of Health from three to five members, House Bill 4323 establishing a sick leave bank for a State Police employee, House Bill 4324 establishing a sick leave bank for an Appellate Tax Board employee, and House Bill 4263 establishing a charter for the city of Medford. The House also adopted an order from Representative Mariano setting the next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m. After that, Representative Soder moved adjournment, and the House adjourned to meet Monday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

Transcript Highlights:

• Rules Committee for enrolling. February 12, 2006. Mr.
• Rules Committee for enrolling. February 12, 2006, Mr.
• In the Senate, Senate, Bill 1250 by Judiciary and Rules Committee.
• Judiciary and Rules Committee. In the Senate, Senate, Senate 1246 by State Affairs Committee.
• In the Senate, Senate Bill 1240 by Judiciary and Rules Committee.

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Committee on Rules reports recommending the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions
• Reported by committee. The Committee on Rules... ...the ayes have it. Order is adopted.
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Madero of Boston and
• The Committee on Rules, reports under the provisions of House Rule 7B and 7C that the accompanying order
• The Committee on Rules reports under the provisions of House Rule 7B and 7C that the accompanying order

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports. It adopted resolutions honoring the partnership between Quebec and Massachusetts and congratulating Lynx Incorporated on its 75th anniversary. The House also adopted orders extending the reporting deadlines for the Judiciary Committee, the Revenue Committee, and related current House documents, and approved special procedures for consideration of House No. 5151, the energy, affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness bill. The chamber then acted on two local bills. It passed to be enacted House No. 4272, authorizing the town of Hudson to grant an additional off-premises wine and malt beverages license, and Senate No. 1898, authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in Plainville. At the end of the session, the House adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. in formal session and then adjourned. A Democratic caucus was announced for noon in rooms A1 and A2.

Transcript Highlights:

• And also would like to encourage any other senators on this committee to come down to Committee Room
• And also would like to encourage any other senators on this committee to come down to committee room
• the committee amendments.
• It doesn't change the rules.
• Thank you to the committee members for showing up. The Health Committee is now adjourned.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health heard presentations on several bills, beginning with AB 1734, which would expand California Health Interview Survey food insecurity data collection to households up to 400% of the federal poverty level. The author and supporters from food banks, AARP, county governments, and nutrition groups argued the bill would improve California’s ability to measure hunger amid federal cuts; there was no opposition. The committee also heard AB 1949, which would treat acupuncture as its own Medi-Cal benefit and allow up to 24 visits per year. Supporters said the current two-visits-per-month cap limits effective treatment and can increase reliance on medications; the bill drew broad support and no opposition. AB 1910, a postpartum pelvic floor health bill, was presented as an education and awareness measure encouraging patients to discuss pelvic floor concerns with providers, with no opposition. AB 2011 would codify federal mental health parity standards into state law; supporters said it would preserve enforcement if federal rules are rolled back, while insurers opposed it as premature given ongoing federal litigation and possible new rules. AB 2706 would modernize California’s cannery law to align with federal food safety standards and reduce duplicative requirements for food processors, with support from the dairy industry and no opposition. AB 2041 would require certain public safety agencies to report compliance with 911 dispatcher pre-arrival instruction training requirements, building on prior legislation; it also faced no opposition. After quorum was established, the committee voted on the bills. The consent calendar bills AB 1571, AB 1864, and AB 1956 were approved 6-0. AB 1734, AB 1910, AB 1949, AB 2041, and AB 2706 all passed the committee unanimously or near-unanimously and were re-referred to Appropriations or Education as applicable. AB 2011 passed 8-2, with some members expressing concern about federal litigation, implementation costs, and the timing of codifying the 2024 parity rule into state law. All bills were placed on call after the votes, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman, committee members.
• "All of the rules were, the proposed rules were completely in compliance with the law.
• And this committee heard this bill and passed it and said for you guys to promulgate the rules and to
• rules.
• Will of the committee. That will be entered into the record. Will of the committee.

Committee: Senate Health & Welfare

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 20, 2026, with eight members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first advanced SB 1224, which requires DCFS to look into cases where a child under 17 is involved in a pregnancy, with added oversight for children under 12; it was reported favorably. The committee also favorably reported SB 1100, described as repealing an outdated statute. White Coat Day remarks welcomed physicians to the Capitol and thanked them for their service, including efforts to improve Medicaid reimbursement. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. HB 1220, a continuation of prior work to codify provisions related to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and physician licensure, was reported favorably. HB 1231 clarified that Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring applies to insulin-dependent patients, including those with gestational diabetes, and was also reported favorably. HB 198, which sets reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgery centers for certain Medicaid procedures such as colonoscopies, eye, ENT, and gastroenterology services, passed favorably. HB 1160, creating a streamlined restricted license pathway for qualified international medical graduates, prompted a lengthy exchange about delayed rulemaking and whether the board had added requirements beyond statute; despite concerns, it was reported favorably. The committee also advanced several resolutions and oversight measures. HCR 67, prompted by a personal family experience with a special-needs child’s acute care needs, creates a task force to study gaps in acute care for special-needs adults and children; it was amended and reported favorably. HCR 27, calling for a statewide evaluation of autism services by LDH and the Department of Education, was reported favorably. HB 223, which recreates DCFS, was amended to shorten the sunset date and require law enforcement reporting through a secure web platform, then reported favorably. HCR 28, creating a task force on school nurse orientation and training for new graduates, was reported favorably after testimony from school nurses about the lack of standardized orientation and the risks of placing inexperienced nurses alone in schools. The committee also took up HB 469, which would allow pharmacy license renewal applicants to designate a portion of fees to eligible schools including Xavier University’s College of Pharmacy; after opposition from Senator Cloud and a roll call, the bill was deferred. HB 1182, a cleanup bill changing the occupational therapy certifying entity and adjusting fees, and HB 1076, eliminating one of two sunset provisions for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board, were both reported favorably. HB 1216, a major rewrite of clinical laboratory personnel rules, was deferred after concerns that it would restrict existing phlebotomy and lab functions in ways that could conflict with recent law. Finally, HB 457 and HB 616, both by Representative Knox and focused on homelessness, drew extensive testimony: HB 457 established minimum standards for shelters and similar facilities and was reported favorably as amended, while HB 616 would allow audits of homelessness-related funding and databases; after debate over privacy, federal funding oversight, and accountability, the committee adopted an amendment changing enforcement language from "may" to "shall" and continued hearing testimony from opponents and supporters.

Transcript Highlights:

• Offered by the committee on rules. Listen to the reading of the resolution.
• H211, and by Rule 31 move that to... and by Rule 31 move that to appropriations pending entry on the
• up per Rule 31 and send it to the... up per Rule 31 and send it to the Committee on Appropriations.
• Um, the committee...
• Wait, your committee, the Senate's committee of conference Committee of conference on genetic data privacy

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• the Committee on Rules from further consideration of House Resolution 164.
• Last night, the Rules Committee met and produced a rule, H.
• a rule HRES committee met and produced a rule HRES 294<02:20:13.920><c> providing</c><02:20:14.399><
• committee and my friend u the rules committee and my friend u talking<02:33:07.040><c> about</c><02:
• If the House rules permitted, committee.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• rules for Democrats.
• They don't want to be ruled by kings. They want to be ruled in a republic where they have a vote.
• for Democrats, it's one full rule for Republicans, let's make it one rule across the board.
• when I disagree with a ruling on behalf of a client.
• Sometimes they've ruled with the president. Sometimes they've ruled against the president.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach

Summary: During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the special order for Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the report pursuant to Rule 13.2 recommending
• amendment to House Rule 15.3.
• and rule their local governments by a majority rule.
• rule.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum verification. Members then adopted the special order report and a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also recognized Deputy First Class Stefano Gargano as law enforcement officer of the day and several visiting groups in the gallery. On the floor, HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously, 109-0. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about surplus conservation lands and oversight by the Acquisition and Restoration Council; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign-country-of-concern restrictions, critical infrastructure, gifts, contracts, sister city agreements, and related ethics and criminal provisions, passed 80-20 after debate and a germane amendment was adopted over objections. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197 on information technology procurement and contracting, aimed at modernizing oversight of major IT projects, by 109-0. CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations passed 71-38 after extensive debate over development fees, manufactured homes, and reducing local supermajority requirements for comprehensive plan changes; an amendment to preserve Orange County’s rural boundary vote failed, and a strike-all amendment was ruled out of order. Members then adopted a technical amendment clarifying manufactured homes language. Several local bills also advanced: HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed 109-0; HB 4051 and HB 4053 on Santa Rosa County fire protection district assessments passed 84-25 and 83-27, respectively, after compromise amendments; HB 4081 on the East Point Water and Sewer District passed 110-0; and HB 4093 on the Felsmere Water Control District passed 109-0. The transcript ended as the House moved on to HB 4095, with no final action shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Pursuant to Rule 16D, the chair does rule that the amendment is out of order.
• The question is: should the ruling of the chair be overturned? A yes vote would overturn my ruling.
• Three-day rule, would there?
• So we don't circumvent these rules.
• Please cite the rule number. Rule 19A. Is that it?

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a series of guest introductions and recognitions, including Doctor of the Day Dr. Eric Osowski, State Farm visitors, Donate Life Day participants, and representatives from Ganado and Chinle Unified School Districts. The chamber also read proclamations honoring Ganado Unified for the ASBA Golden Bell Promise Program Award and Chinle Unified for multiple academic and cultural achievements, including national recognition for Chinle Elementary School and district leadership. The body then moved through committee and floor business, including consent for the Senate to adjourn, first and second readings of several bills, and a motion to reconsider HB 2429. In Committee of the Whole, HB 2093 was amended to restore mental health instruction while removing social emotional learning, HB 2229 advanced after debate over reproductive health and abortion-related provisions, HB 2429 and HB 2950 were amended and recommended do pass, and HB 4136 also advanced as amended. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and referred the measures to engrossing. The chamber then considered HB 4001, a bill regulating alternative nicotine products, with amendments and debate focused on licensing, enforcement, youth access, and whether to add a tax or education provisions; the bill was recommended do pass as amended. It also debated HB 4030 and the related HCR 2052, both aimed at limiting municipal tax and fee increases and allowing increases tied to inflation or new water-source costs. Amendments offered by Democrats to redirect the measures toward affordability, housing, and health insurance claims were ruled out of order or defeated on roll-call votes, while the Olson substitute amendments prevailed. The House ultimately adopted the Committee of the Whole report, sending HB 4001, HB 4030, and HCR 2052 forward as amended.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is through the House Judiciary Rules Administration Committee, and I would ask that you introduce
• This RS before you deals with rules.
• This R.S. before you deals with rules.
• Committee, that's all our business this morning.
• Committee, that's all our business this morning.

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee approved minutes from March 18, March 23 (morning and afternoon), and March 26. The committee then considered several RS measures related to administrative rules and education funding. RS 33804, presented by Rep. Erickson, was a concurrent resolution for Health and Welfare rules, reflecting rules that were not heard or were rejected; it was introduced and sent to the second reading calendar. RS 33810, presented by Rep. Alfieri, approved temporary and pending rules for the Idaho State Police, Sexual Offender Management Board, and Office of Administrative Hearings; it was also introduced and sent to second reading. Rep. Pickett presented RS 33808, a revised version of the IDLA-related legislation previously known as House Bill 918. He said it preserved the current board structure, removed an additional LSO audit requirement, kept dual credit provisions, struck language on advanced opportunity funds, maintained IDLA access for grades 6-12 while restricting K-5 enrollment, and clarified that private entities would not receive state reimbursement and would pay the full course fee. Rep. Church questioned whether the private-entity language would affect education tax credit receipts and objected to reducing IDLA funding, saying he would vote no. The motion to introduce RS 33808 and send it to second reading passed, with Rep. Church and Rep. Rubel recorded as nays. Rep. Moyle presented RS 33807, which would move the rules coordinator and related review functions from the Department of Financial Management to the legislative branch and eliminate the current eight-year review cycle for rules. He argued that rules have the effect of law and should remain under legislative control, while agencies would still conduct hearings and draft rules. Rep. Rubel asked whether executive-branch stakeholder outreach would continue, and Moyle said it would. The committee voted to introduce RS 33807 and send it to the germane committee, with Rep. Birch recorded as a nay. The committee then adjourned and announced it would meet again at 2:30 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Resolution 114 and Senate Bills 1269, 1270, and
• In the Senate, Senate Bill 1240, by the Judiciary and Rules Committee.
• In the Senate, Senate Bill 1249, by the Judiciary and Rules Committee.
• In the Senate, Senate Bill 1251, by the Judiciary and Rules Committee.
• In the Senate, Senate Bill 1233, by the Judiciary and Rules Committee, an act relating to...

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Pursuant to Senate Rule 7.12A, the printing rule, I move that Senate Bill 3 not be printed.
• The rules are suspended.
• TDEM knows those rules well.
• Senator King, you're recognized for a motion to suspend the constitutional three-day rule on Committee
• Rules suspended.

Bills: SB8 , SB4 , SB43 , SB1 , SB2 , SB13 , SB6 , SB10 , SB16 , SB14 , SB3 , SB8 , SB4 , SB43 , SB1 , SB2 , SB13 , SB6 , SB10 , SB16 , SB14 , SB3

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections

Transcript Highlights:

• Committee on Rules recommends the following bills for proper consideration as well. Mr.
• Committee on Rules recommends the following bills as proper consideration.
• Committee on Rules recommends the following bills as proper consideration.
• Committee on Rules recommends the following bills as proper consideration.
• The Committee on Rules recommends the following bills for proper consideration.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Those rules are unchanged.
• Rules suspended.
• The rule is suspended. Michael Campbell Cook. 25 ayes, 6 nays. The rule is suspended.
• The rule is suspended.
• President, I move to suspend Senate Rule 11.13 so that committees may meet during the reading and referral

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, and adopted the previous day’s journal. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 358 honoring the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on its 10th anniversary, with remarks highlighting UTRGV’s growth, degree production, research expansion, medical school, and role in serving the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. The chamber also recognized the doctor of the day and adopted additional resolutions, including one for Denton County Days at the Capitol and another recognizing Texas HBCU Day. The Senate gave extensive recognition to outgoing Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp through Senate Resolution 368. Senators from both parties praised his long public career, leadership of the A&M System, support for regional universities, and bipartisan approach. The resolution was adopted after multiple members added their names. The chamber also heard from advocates with the Texas Streets Coalition, and received gubernatorial nominations for the State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. On legislation, the Senate passed several major bills. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 27, relating to rights and support for public school educators, was debated and amended to address teacher vacancies, bilingual certification testing, paid leave options, classroom removals, and appeal rights, then passed unanimously. Senate Joint Resolution 12, proposing a constitutional amendment on parents’ right to direct a child’s education, advanced on a 22-9 vote. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741, aimed at preventing foreign influence and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education, passed unanimously. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 29, the business entities bill, also passed after debate over corporate governance and shareholder protections. Senate Bill 857, authorizing law enforcement to tow certain vehicles driven by unlicensed or uninsured drivers, passed despite some concern about towing abuses during disasters. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1536 on dementia and Alzheimer’s training for certain guardians, but the transcript ends as that bill is being laid out.