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• So the recommendation for GM 804 and for GM 805 is to advise and consent.
• Recommendation is to advise and consent. Any discussion? Hearing none.
• Recommendation is to advise and consent. Recommendation is to advise and consent.
• Recommendation is to advise and consent. Any discussion?
• Recommendation is to advise and consent. Recommendation is to advise and consent.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• I ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading of the introductions.
• I'd like to ask unanimous consent to change my vote on House Bill 1896 from yes to not voting.
• So the motion would be for unanimous consent to make those changes to the bill.
• Oh, that must have been on the back of the unanimous consent.
• We will proceed in that manner with regard to the unanimous consent request.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• Then the commissioners will make the decision, yes, with the consent of the pilots.
• With the consent of the pilots, we will grant this individual a commission, or if we say, no, we don't
• Along with a written copy of this testimony, I have submitted additional documents, which I urge you

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to environmental, natural resources, and maritime issues. Representative Markey testified in support of H. 1000, which would create a commission to study financing wastewater infrastructure, especially in southeastern Massachusetts and the South Shore, citing combined sewer overflows and impacts on aquaculture. Members agreed the core challenge is finding long-term financing for wastewater solutions. The committee also heard testimony on H. 902 to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation, with supporters describing its role in expanding access, supporting underrepresented communities, and helping grow the outdoor economy. Related testimony also supported H. 986, which would codify the Division of Ecological Restoration and the Office of Fishing and Boating Access within the Department of Fish and Game, with witnesses emphasizing habitat restoration, flood reduction, public access, and boating/fishing opportunities. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 901/S. 597, “An Act Providing Nature for All,” which would dedicate existing sporting goods sales tax revenue to a new conservation fund. Supporters from Mass Audubon, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Appalachian Mountain Club, Trust for Public Land, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, and conservation groups argued the bill would provide a sustainable revenue stream for land conservation, parks, trails, wetlands, water protection, and climate resilience, while also advancing environmental justice and outdoor recreation. They said the state needs roughly $300 million more per year to meet land conservation goals and that the bill could generate about $100 million annually without raising taxes. Committee members asked about balancing conservation with housing and development, and witnesses said the goals are compatible and that the bill includes safeguards. Witnesses also noted similar funding models in other states. The hearing also included H. 1053, a bill to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Regional planning and watershed advocates said the river faces bacterial contamination, heavy metals, combined sewer overflows, and other pollution, and that a formal collaborative would help coordinate municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits across the watershed and possibly across state lines. Another bill, H. 4109, would relocate harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor to allow reconstruction of deteriorating bulkheads at a waterfront industrial site; the New Bedford Port Authority, engineers, and the property owner said the change is needed for permitting and would support port modernization and jobs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on S. 641 regarding marine pilotage in New Bedford. Supporters argued the bill would remove a District 3 pilotage restriction and improve port flexibility and offshore wind operations, while opponents warned it would undermine the state’s compulsory pilotage system, weaken safety, and allow ship owners to shop for pilots. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• that I have been very vocal about the challenges concerning water in Shreveport, how we are under a consent
• And the consent decree has been extended, and we still will not meet everything that is required of us
• We've seen and we've documented this on a lot of our refuges and in our WMAs.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• that I have been very vocal about the challenges concerning water in Shreveport, how we are under a consent
• And the consent decree has been extended, and we still will not meet everything that is required of us
• We've seen and we've documented this on a lot of our refuges and in our WMAs.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1209, which would pause new cooperative endeavor agreements for surface water withdrawals after December 31, 2026, while allowing existing agreements to continue and renew through 2036. The author said the bill is intended to force a broader, data-driven review of Louisiana’s surface water management and to improve funding for aquatic plant control, especially giant salvinia. An amendment was adopted to broaden the description of how the aquatic plant control fund may be used and to require annual reporting on agreements, withdrawals, revenues, deposits, spending, and non-monetary consideration. Department officials said the current program is voluntary, underfunded for monitoring, and that the bill could create a gap for new users if no replacement mechanism is enacted. The bill was reported favorable as amended after testimony from supporters including the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and opposition concerns from industry representatives were noted but not formally presented. House Bill 599 was then heard, which would prohibit the sale of Louisiana running surface water outside the state. The author argued that out-of-state sales, especially involving Toledo Bend and Texas, would be short-sighted and could harm Louisiana’s long-term water interests. Supporters said Louisiana lacks a water budget and should preserve water for in-state needs, while the Department of Conservation and Energy noted that the state currently has no mandatory process for such agreements and that the bill would not affect Sabine River Authority authority. The committee reported the bill favorable. Finally, House Bill 1206, dealing with permitting and reporting of water usage at data centers, was discussed. The substitute bill and amendment would give the department authority to monitor and regulate groundwater and surface water withdrawals, require public hearings, and improve transparency through reporting and a universal project identifier. The author and supporters said the bill was prompted by concerns in communities affected by large data center projects and the lack of public hearings on water use. Department officials agreed that more comprehensive data and a clearer framework are needed, but the author voluntarily deferred the bill to continue working with the department on a broader measure for next session. The committee also heard House Bill 1171 on allowing airboats in the Mar-Paw Swamp Wildlife Management Area, but after extensive debate over noise, habitat impacts, and existing restrictions, the discussion was ongoing in the portion provided and no final action on that bill was shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• We need consent of the 31 members here.
• medical events in their life, those who have chosen to carry a DNR, which is typically an orange document
• The problem is that any special taxing district creates a new tax imposed against people's consent, and

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to >> Mr.
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks.
• <02:22:37.920> that Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Speaker, I ask unanimous consent
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to Mr.
• 05:04:14.878> for<05:04:15.120> the unanimous consent to submit for the unanimous consent

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Sex without consent. That's rape. The exchange of money doesn't change that.
• We are moving on to a vote on the consent calendar.
• On the consent calendar, you'll need to be at your desk please.
• Does any member wish to remove an item from the consent calendar?
• Ayes 74, noes 0, consent calendar is adopted.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, we have a quorum, and with that, I would like to take up the consent calendar.
• We have two; we'll take up bills on the consent calendar in two different motions.
• The first motion is due pass to consent.
• We'll take up bills on the consent calendar in two different motions.
• Okay, consent calendar.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 8, 2026, with a quorum established and 59 bills listed for consideration. The committee first approved two consent calendars: several bills were sent to the Assembly floor on a due-pass basis, and a smaller set was approved due-pass but not eligible for the floor consent calendar. The proposed suspense calendar was then deemed approved without individual debate on those measures. The committee heard several bills in regular order. AB 1977, sponsored by the Secretary of State, would clean up and clarify the Online Notarization Act to support implementation by 2030; it drew no opposition and was approved. AB 2011 would codify existing federal mental health parity standards into state law; supporters said it would preserve enforcement authority, while health plans opposed it as premature given federal uncertainty and possible premium impacts; the bill was placed on the B roll call. AB 1673 would give county fish and game commissions more flexibility to use certain revenues for wildlife conflict prevention, and it advanced on an A roll call. AB 2233 would allow unused authorized ABA therapy hours for children with autism to be made up within the authorization period; supporters emphasized access and continuity of care, while insurers warned of higher costs and reduced utilization safeguards; it advanced on an A roll call. AB 1660, as amended, would give courts more flexibility in cases involving financial institutions and public guardians/conservators, with supporters saying it could save counties time and money; it was approved due-pass as amended. During general public comment, speakers voiced support for AB 2081 and AB 1667, and opposition to AB 1777. After public comment and final vote recording for absent members, the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• It is the 1500 advise and consent agenda today, March 5, 2025, and we are in Conference Room 225.
• The chair's recommendation is to advise and consent. Any further discussion?
• The chair's recommendation is to advise and consent. Any further discussion?
• <01:07:54.200> any<01:07:54.599> discussion consent any discussion consent any discussion
• recommendation is to advise and consent recommendation is to advise and consent any<01:08:38.920

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard advice-and-consent testimony on several gubernatorial nominations, beginning with GM 644 for Steven Logan to serve as Adjutant General of the Department of Defense through December 7, 2026. Testimony from multiple state officials and others was strongly supportive, citing Logan’s military leadership, service during the COVID-19 period, and coordination during the fireworks-related patient transfer. Logan described his 44 years of military service, 22 years with the Honolulu Police Department, and his approach of “unity of effort,” including how he would help operationalize the Office of the State Fire Marshal by coordinating with county fire chiefs, the State Fire Council, and emergency management to pursue funding and implement recommendations. The committee then took up GM 621 and GM 623 for the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee. Shante Asuda of Hawaii Correctional Industries supported both nominees and said the board is important for evaluating private-sector joint ventures that can provide work skills for incarcerated people. Carla Kashiwa said she wanted to help improve outcomes through public-private partnerships and vocational rehabilitation opportunities for people reentering society. Lee Shinato, however, gave a less prepared presentation, offering broad ideas such as crafts, lunch wagons, and ukulele-making, and acknowledged he was not fully clear on the board’s scope or goals. Committee members expressed concern about the lack of preparation and clarity around the board’s mission, and the administrator later explained that the board’s role is to review business plans for viability, return on investment, sustainability, and whether they provide marketable skills for inmates. The final item discussed was GM 568 for Aris Banag to serve on the Advisory Board of Veteran Services. Supporters described him as community-minded and deeply committed to veterans. Banag said he has over 30 years of service, has worked as a mental health therapist and veterans resource coordinator at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, and helped create the first veteran service center there. In response to questions about federal VA cutbacks and veterans nearing retirement, he said the board must be a strong independent voice for veterans, advocate against reductions in benefits, and help service members plan for post-military life, including disability benefits, retirement, and financial planning. No votes or final committee actions were stated in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• First up, GM 646, submitting for advice and consent to the Language Access Advisory Council.
• 647 submitting for advis and consent 647 submitting for advis and consent Barbara<00:03:22.760><
• Thank you for being willing to serve and for volunteering to advise and consent.
• and consent any comments questions and consent any comments questions concerns<00:59:16.160> seeing
• volunteering is to advise and consent volunteering is to advise and consent any<00:59:46.240>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard several gubernatorial nominations and appointments, beginning with Sunshine Cho and Barbara Tom for the Language Access Advisory Council. Both nominees said they stood on their written testimony and expressed interest in continuing to serve, and multiple organizations testified in strong support. No opposition or questions were raised on either nomination, and the committee moved on after hearing the testimony. The bulk of the meeting focused on GM 642, the nomination of Ryan Yamane to be Director of the Department of Human Services. Yamane gave an extensive opening statement describing his social work background, long public service career, and philosophy of compassionate, balanced leadership. He emphasized DHS’s role in helping people from keiki to kūpuna with dignity and support, and shared personal stories from disaster response and family-service work to illustrate his approach. Support testimony came from a wide range of state officials, agency directors, community organizations, health systems, advocacy groups, and former colleagues, who praised his leadership, problem-solving, communication skills, and empathy. One witness, Moani Kiala Katherine Tu Alun, testified in opposition, raising concerns about retaliation and safety issues affecting foster youth and alleging harmful treatment within Child Welfare Services. Another witness, Angela Melody Young, supported the nomination and said Yamane could help overcome barriers for vulnerable communities and improve DHS programs such as financial assistance, SNAP, and disability services. The committee also heard from DHS staff and related officials about the uncertainty surrounding possible federal funding and staffing cuts; Yamane said the department is gathering information, coordinating with Budget and Finance and federal partners, and preparing to prioritize services and adjust if federal changes affect programs. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Will these payments impact our growing Waitlist for the consent decree?
• The consent decree is funded separately.
• We pay attention to the consent decree and what we have to pay.
• That this bill does not talk about The consent decree further questions.
• Seeing none, Senator Stanley, Ashendam's consent that the bill be advanced without objection.

Bills: SB1636, SB1584, SB1730, SB1255, SB1627, SB137, SB2062, SB1470, SB1284, SB1632, SB1594, SB2045, SB1251, SB1884, SB1250, SB1630, SB1262, SB1374, SB1292, SB1432, SB1199, SB1790, SB1481, SB1614, SB1734, SB1437, SB1489, SB1718, SB1778, SB1327, SB1372, SB1403, SB1937, SB277, SB2131, SB1749, SB1348, SB1469, SB2018, SB1931, SB1530, SB2155, SB2030, SB1926, SB2170, SB2151, SB2166, SB1213, SB1381, SB1824, SB1876, SB1728, SB1582, SB1286, SB1386, SB1708, SB1618, SB2106, SB1471, SB2139, SB2154, SB1619, SCR15, HB2786, HB2787, SB1525, SB2011, SB2159

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, sexual assault, evidence kits, DNA testing

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• Grant recipients sometimes lack proper vetting on documentation.
• on documentation. on documentation. 40%<03:00:32.800> of<03:00:33.040> grant<03:00
• This bill is about trying to rip money out of people's pockets without their consent.
• Without their consent. How do you like that?
• without their consent. without their consent.

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Looks like we have met our quorum, so we're going to move forward to our consent vote.
• We'll make the following motions for items on the consent calendar.
• On the consent calendar, AB 261, do pass to the Committee on Appropriations.
• Do we add him to consent? Does he need to do consent? Right. Okay. On the consent calendar?
• Okay, so for consent, consent was AB 261, you want- I'm on consent. Okay, I am on consent.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This won't go on consent if you don't want it on the consent calendar.
• If it's on consent, the motion for consent, I believe, includes the third reading motion.
• So anything that you want to table, you would need not to put on consent. consent consent calendar<01
• <01:53:18.920> I on consent the motion for consent I on consent the motion for consent I believe
• . consent calendar will make a lot of consent calendar will make a lot of sense<01:54:32.760> okay

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:16:11.519> Um consent calendar. Um consent calendar.
• Any objection to consent? Hearing none, the bill will be on consent.
• Any objection to consent? Hearing none, the bill will be on consent.
• Opposition to consent. Hearing none, bill will be on consent.
• Okay, you move consent. Consent it is. We're all done, folks.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first returned to House Bill 157, which had been left pending from an earlier session. After correcting the procedural posture, the committee voted on a motion of ought to pass and it failed on a roll call. A reconsideration motion then passed unanimously, restoring the bill to the floor. Representative Turcot then moved ITL, explaining the committee believed there was a better path, likely through an ad hoc study and a future bill; that motion passed 9-2, and the chair said a minority report would be required and not to place the bill on consent. The committee next took up House Bill 331, which would require the Secretary of State to publish the current location of bills on the website until gubernatorial action. Supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and legislative limbo after bills leave the House and Senate. Online testimony was reported as 116 in support and 4 opposed. The committee voted 11-0 to pass the bill and placed it on consent. House Bill 347 followed, dealing with protections for legislators’ employment when serving in office. Supporters argued it would protect elected officials from employer retaliation and clarify existing law; opponents said it was an unnecessary mandate on employers and raised enforcement concerns, especially for out-of-state employers. The committee voted 8-3 to pass the bill, and a minority report was anticipated; it was not placed on consent. The committee then considered House Bill 605, which included student loan forgiveness provisions tied to legislative service. Members opposing the bill argued legislators are not state employees and should not receive that benefit, while others noted the bill’s employment-related provisions and the difficulty of meeting the hours requirement. The committee voted 11-0 to ITL House Bill 605 and placed it on consent.

Transcript Highlights:

• It is at the consent hour of 9:52 p.m. All in favor say I. All in favor say I. >> Opposed? No.
• The Senate will take up those bills on special orders, consent at the hour of 9:52 p.m.
• Second reading of bills on the consent calendar. >> Put the motion.
• I move for the passage of all the bills on special order second reading bills consent calendar, which
• On the special order second reading bills consent calendar. All those in favor say I. >> Opposed?

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Can we, because we have consent calendars, can we re-establish quorum and pass the consent calendar and
• And then we’ll go ahead and take up the consent calendar.
• Can you call the roll on the consent calendar, please?
• And then we're calling the consent calendar first. On the consent calendar, Davies. Aye. Davies.
• On the consent calendar, Gabriel, aye. Consent calendar has 20 votes. We will leave it open.

Summary: The Governmental Organization Committee heard a series of bills on holidays, procurement, public safety, and business regulation. AB 268 would add Diwali as an official state holiday and allow schools and state workers limited flexibility to observe it; supporters described it as a recognition of California’s large South Asian and Hindu communities, and there was no opposition. AB 770 would define “customary maintenance” for outdoor advertising displays to clarify what repairs and reinforcements are allowed; the bill was presented as a safety and consistency measure for the billboard industry. AB 783 would authorize the Department of General Services to negotiate bulk pricing for construction materials to help disaster-affected communities rebuild more affordably, with supporters from the housing and building sectors and some members raising concerns about state contracting, storage, and implementation. AB 381 would update state procurement rules to better prevent human trafficking and forced labor in supply chains, aligning state policy with federal standards and drawing support from anti-trafficking advocates, labor, and local government representatives. AB 668 would extend drink-spiking prevention measures to music festivals by requiring test strips, drink lids, and reporting procedures; supporters emphasized victim safety and underreporting, while venue operators opposed the bill unless amended, citing feasibility and cost concerns. AB 880 would require prompt payment and indirect cost coverage for nonprofits contracting with the state, with broad nonprofit support and no opposition. AB 989 would make California Native American Day a paid holiday, with tribal and allied support. AB 592 would extend and expand temporary outdoor dining and alcohol service flexibilities for restaurants, with strong support from restaurant and business groups and opposition from alcohol policy advocates who preferred a narrower or permanent grandfathering approach. Most bills advanced on committee votes, generally on party-line or broad bipartisan support. AB 770 was moved to Appropriations, AB 783 was passed as amended to the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management, AB 381 was sent to Labor, AB 668 and AB 880 were sent to Appropriations, AB 989 was sent to Public Employees and Retirement, and AB 592 was sent to Health. The committee also took up a consent calendar containing several additional bills, which was approved. The hearing ended with the roll left open for additional votes and adjournment at 3:17 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Next up is the consent calendar. I'd entertain a motion. Yes, sure.
• Next up is the consent calendar. Do I hear a motion to approve the consent calendar? So moved.
• It's been moved by Representative Lynn, seconded by Representative Schmidt to approve the consent.
• It's been moved by Representative Lynn, seconded by Representative Schmidt to approve the consent calendar
• Is there any other discussion on the consent calendar? Seeing none, all those in favor say aye.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) met briefly, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the prior meeting minutes and the consent calendar. Members were seated to fill attendance, including Representative Potenza for Senator Innis. The committee noted two items still pending on the regular calendar: manufactured housing installer standards, for which a response to a preliminary objection is still due next month, and the Dental Examiners Board matter, for which the committee agreed to waive the deadline and allow the board until April to return with a resolution on the sedation issue. No additional substantive business was taken up. Members discussed an informational training session on how JLCAR works, including what motions are allowed and the committee process, and agreed to proceed with that session after adjournment. To do so, the committee voted to cancel the contingent meeting for the month. The meeting then adjourned, with members noting that all items had been handled on consent and that the session was unusually short.

Transcript Highlights:

• that it be placed in the consent that it be placed in the consent calendar.<00:40:09.280> House
• Committee on consent calendar.
• Senate bill 156 be consent calendar.
• Second reading of bills consent<01:16:25.600> calendar. consent calendar. consent calendar.
• appointments on the consent calendar. appointments on the consent calendar.

Keywords: 981, all