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• AB 1910, Borner, pelvic floor therapy resources, do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 1584, Jackson, State Air Resources Board, do pass out on a B roll call.
• AB 1584, Jackson, State Air Resources Board, do pass out on a B roll call.
• AB 2619, Pappen, data centers and water resources, do pass out on a B roll call.
• Firm zero carbon resources. Do you pass? That's out on an A roll call?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• LOOK AT SOME OF THE ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES HERE FOR THIS APPROPRIATION, PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE HAS ALLOCATED
• AND I SAID IF WE PULL THE RESOURCES THAT'S A MORE EFFECTIVE WAY TO DO IT.
• FOR INSTANCE HUMAN RESOURCES ARE ALWAYS THERE TO ANSWER THE CALLS.
• THEY ARE THERE AND THEY PULL THE RESOURCES.
• THEY BRING RESOURCES FROM THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICTS AND THEY HAVE TRAININGS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Brower as a really terrific resource.
• <00:57:00.960> like ensure that they have resources like ensure that they have resources like
• We just had our annual and resources.
• Um, the resources of code is very vital.
• Um, they also give us tools and resources.

Bills: HF3004, HF3663

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, internships, mentoring, job opportunities, digital platform, online portal, career pathways, youth workforce, employment and economic development, DEED, general fund appropriation, nonprofit grant, social media outreach, digital outreach, workforce opportunities, teen jobs, young adults, career exploration, Minnesota youth

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• But we should have a mutual respect when it comes to the uses of, you know, of these natural resources
• Tribal colleges share a number of resources, including hard-to-find, in-demand faculty, as you would
• The tribal tourism grant program was allocated $100,000 by the 69th Legislative Assembly.
• I just wanted to note to the Spirit Lake folks that we did find two memos regarding the allocation and
• And so we were forced to kind of seek out all of those resources ourselves. ...forced to kind of seek

Summary: The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and first heard welcoming remarks and introductions from tribal leaders and program directors. Chairwoman Street and other tribal representatives outlined a range of concerns and requests for state action, including taxation of reservation lands, support for non-beneficiary students at the tribal school, homelessness funding, Indian-managed health care, gaming and e-tabs, Feather Alert improvements, industrial farming near waterways, tourism, and better state-tribal consultation. Committee members responded that the meeting was intended to improve understanding and communication, and several members suggested future legislation or resolutions could be used to advance some of the issues. The tribe also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to legislators and staff. A major portion of the discussion focused on Spirit Lake fish and wildlife jurisdiction and the lake boundary. Tribal representatives asked for an MOU or co-stewardship agreement with the state to clarify hunting and fishing rights, recognize tribal licenses, and reduce recurring disputes over “gray areas” on the reservation and lake. Committee members discussed whether to draft a bill or resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and asked that North Dakota Game and Fish be invited to a future meeting. Related concerns included aquatic nuisance species prevention, with both sides agreeing that more aggressive boat inspection and cleaning measures would be beneficial. The committee also discussed taxation and county relations. Tribal leaders raised concerns about county resistance to fee-to-trust transfers and about property and vehicle taxation affecting members living on or near reservation lands. Committee members and tribal counsel reviewed federal treaty principles and court cases, and one member noted that the committee had previously taken no formal action on similar issues. Later, Benson County’s tax equalization director explained how the county values taxable land, handles inundated land applications, and tracks land coming off the tax rolls when the tribe repurchases acreage. The discussion ended with a presentation from the president of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, followed by an HHS presentation on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion as the committee moved to its next topic.

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• And then just before we move on to environment and natural resources.
• I was so excited that my senior meal site, I believe their allocation was...
• I think their allocation in...
• And one of the resources that we need to have is an app that connects the seekers with those who are
• It will be our job to... ...still significant but more scarce resources to decide how to...

Keywords: 996, all

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• Speaker, the report sets the special order calendar and allocation of times for questions and debate
• Speaker, the report sets the special order calendar and allocation of times for questions and debate
• They also divert precious resources from our schools and state infrastructure to criminalize parents,
• And so the rhetoric around these students siphoning resources is just false.
• It's also important to... ...around, you know, these students siphoning resources is just false.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for the Parkland shooting victims, the Pledge of Allegiance, and adoption of the special order report for the day. The chamber then moved into a special-order agenda focused almost entirely on immigration-related measures, beginning with Senate Memorial 6C urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements. The memorial was adopted 85-27 after brief debate, with supporters arguing Florida should help maximize federal immigration enforcement and opponents saying Congress, not the state, should fix immigration policy. The House next took up Senate Bill 4C, an immigration bill creating new state offenses for illegal entry and reentry by adult unauthorized aliens and requiring a mandatory death sentence for an unauthorized alien convicted of a capital felony. Members debated constitutional concerns, due process, racial profiling, fiscal impacts, and whether the bill intruded on federal immigration authority. Several amendments were offered and defeated, including proposals to extend protections to Venezuelans with TPS, to remove the mandatory death penalty, to protect certain long-term immigrant workers and teachers, to expand exemptions for Haitians and humanitarian parole recipients, and to create a task force on best practices for immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive locations. A final amendment to strip the bill as unconstitutional was also rejected. The bill then passed 85-29. The final measure discussed was Senate Bill 2C, which creates a State Board of Immigration Enforcement led by the Governor and Cabinet, establishes grants and incentive bonuses for local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities, repeals the fee waiver for undocumented students beginning July 1, 2025, and appropriates more than $300 million for immigration enforcement. The sponsor described it as a broad enforcement package, while questions from members focused on the impact on current students who receive in-state tuition and whether the bill would remove incentives for those already enrolled. The transcript ends during that exchange, before final action on SB 2C is shown.

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• To those resource witnesses, we thank you for your time and willingness to participate.
• I am here as a resource witness on the bill. Here we go.
• The chair calls up Adriana Cruz as a resource witness.
• Cruz here as a resource. Good afternoon.
• Unfortunately, rural areas often lack the resources needed to develop that workforce.

Bills: SB913, SB1086, SB1087, SB1143, SB1534, SB1553, SB1718, SB1754, SB2004, SB2322, SB2448

Keywords: hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy

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• I'm happy, I'm happy to answer any questions and I believe we do have a resource witness here who can
• We do have a resource witness with us today. Members of y'all have any questions?
• I do have resource witnesses from TCEQ and I reserve the floor. of the right to close.
• I also have resource witnesses from TCEQ that can ask any questions.
• We'll have a resource witness members from TCEQ if you have any questions. If not, chair.

Bills: HB 1089, HB 1163, HB 1177, HB 1238, HB1318, HB1400, HB1407, HB1532, HJR7, HJR7

Keywords: coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation

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• This time I'd like to welcome everyone to the second in-room Joint Committee on Natural Resources and
• <00:25:37.880> that restrict the type of resources that restrict the type of resources that
• <00:46:37.080> industries, and other natural resource industries, and other natural resource
• We have a lot of non-residents coming into our state to take advantage of our resources here.
• resources here. resources here.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:26 Approval of Minutes 00:02:27 LIHEAP Presentation and Public Hearing 00:02:42 Conservation Opportunities in Kentucky 00:29:52, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up a public hearing and presentation on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Shannon Hall of the Department for Community Based Services and Rick Baker of Community Action Kentucky explained that LIHEAP is a 100% federally funded block grant that helps low-income households pay heating and cooling bills, avoid utility disconnects, and support weatherization. They outlined the program’s components, eligibility limits, seasonal application periods, and recent participation figures, including tens of thousands of households served through the summer cooling, fall subsidy, winter crisis, and spring subsidy components. They also described weatherization priorities, the partnership with Kentucky Housing Corporation, and the role of Community Action agencies in administering the program statewide. Members asked about Assurance 16, the balance between need and available funding, summer cooling assistance, weatherization measurement, renter versus homeowner participation, and whether federal changes could affect LIHEAP. Hall and Baker said Assurance 16 supports energy-burden reduction through education, case management, and conservation strategies; that funding has generally been sufficient in recent years but crisis funds have sometimes been exhausted quickly in the past; and that summer assistance is primarily electric utility support. They also said weatherization uses return-on-investment testing and that Kentucky still has a large backlog of homes needing service. On federal funding, they said the recently passed federal bill did not directly cut LIHEAP, but future appropriations could still affect it, and any major reduction could leave a gap the state might need to consider filling. The committee approved the minutes and later approved the LIHEAP finding of fact; no members of the public signed up to testify. After concluding LIHEAP, the committee heard a presentation from Heather Jeff of The Nature Conservancy on conservation opportunities in Kentucky. She described the organization’s voluntary land-protection work and highlighted the Cumberland Forest project, a conservation easement on about 55,000 acres in Bell, Knox, and Leslie counties supported in part by a $3.875 million state appropriation. She also reported on mine-land reforestation, elk habitat work, and the rapid allocation of a $2 million appropriation for the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund. Jeff emphasized the economic value of conservation for tourism, hunting and fishing, agriculture, forestry, bourbon, and flood protection, and said the group is finalizing a Kentucky conservation needs assessment and related feasibility research.

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• We should have enough money to allocate to these programs and we should have the data.
• That's what's expected of us as officers of the state to protect the resources of the state.
• That's what's expected of us as officers of the state to protect the resources of the state.
• <01:22:55.360> I to protect the resources of the state.
• I to protect the resources of the state.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 4476, described as the human services program integrity package, and first adopted a motion declaring urgency so the bill could move quickly to conference committee before the end of session. The House then adopted a DE amendment to insert House language, followed by a technical A7 amendment clarifying that prepayment review would apply to all fee-for-service systems. Members then debated the A5 amendment, which would have removed a sunset on the periodic data matching reporting requirement tied to eligibility checks for medical assistance and MinnesotaCare. Supporters argued the report is essential for fraud prevention, accountability, and ensuring only eligible recipients receive benefits, citing missed or delayed reports and claiming the process can save the state money. Opponents said the report had been received, that federal HR1 changes would require different data-matching procedures, and that the amendment was not the right vehicle. After roll call, the A5 amendment failed, 63-67. The House next debated the A6 amendment, which would require DHS reporting on homelessness programs, including outcomes, costs, and participant movement, and would allow recoupment of funds if reporting was not provided. Supporters said the state spends tens of millions on homelessness without clear results and needs better data to guide policy; opponents said homelessness reporting and stakeholder work are already underway and objected to the amendment’s approach. Debate continued with questions about the amendment’s details and stakeholder consultation, but the transcript ends before a final vote on A6.

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• That would be something that would be a good use of the attorney general's resources.
• That would be something that would be a good use of the attorney general's resources.
• That would be something that would be a good use of the attorney general's resources.
• That would be something that would be a good use of the attorney general's resources.
• That would be something that would be a good use of the attorney general's resources.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I'm Michael Stalberger, director of property and environmental resources for Blue Earth County.
• for Blue Earth County my my resources for Blue Earth County my my department<00:13:29.560> is
• of public funds to from the allocation of public funds to making<00:46:25.680> decisions<00:46
• It's going to go on a file, could make it public, it'll be available publicly, and then what resources
• and then what resources do they have<00:54:30.839> to<00:54:31.000> go<00:54:31.200>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I need some kind of hospital that has the knowledge and the resources and is smarter than me that
• And I need some kind of hospital that has the knowledge and the resources and is smarter than me that
• Because we're not directly allocating, but toward the federal government—being the non-lawyer, when you
• Because we're not directly allocating, but toward the federal government—being the non-lawyer, when you
• Jackson Andrews—when she brought this bill, I had some concerns about how the funding was going to be allocated

Bills: SB237

Keywords: child welfare, Department of Children and Family Services, mandatory reporting, abuse prevention, investigative teams, child ombudsman, forensic interviews, confidentiality

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 20, 2026, with eight members present and approved the May 13 minutes. The committee quickly reported several bills favorably, including SB 1224, which requires DCFS review when a pregnancy involves a child under 17 and makes children under 12 a child in need of care; SB 1100, which repeals an old statute on unenriched bread; HB 1220, a continuation of prior work to codify certain provisions related to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; HB 1231, clarifying that continuous glucose monitoring is covered through Medicaid for any insulin-dependent diabetic, including gestational diabetes; and HB 198, setting reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgery centers for certain Medicaid procedures. The committee also adopted a personal privilege welcome for physicians on White Coat Day and repeatedly noted that several bills were being advanced with the understanding that further work might continue before floor debate. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1160, which would create a streamlined restricted license pathway for qualified international medical school graduates, especially for rural and shortage areas. Committee members pressed the Board of Medical Examiners about delays in promulgating rules under an earlier 2024 law and objected to rule language they said went beyond the statute. Board representatives acknowledged a misunderstanding about the original bill’s intent and said the program had been operating, but members warned against agencies writing rules that contradict enacted law. Despite the criticism, HB 1160 was reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably HCR 67, which creates a task force to study gaps in acute care for special-needs adults and children, following emotional testimony from the sponsor about her son’s death and the lack of appropriate care options. The committee then approved HCR 27, calling for a coordinated statewide evaluation of autism services by the Department of Health and Department of Education, with testimony emphasizing rising diagnosis rates, rural provider shortages, and the need for better data and coordination between medical and school-based services. HCR 28, which would study school nurse orientation and training, was also reported favorably after school nurses described the lack of standardized onboarding for new graduates and the risks of placing them alone in schools without adequate supervision. HB 469, which would have allowed pharmacy license renewal fees to be directed to Xavier University’s pharmacy school as well as public schools, was deferred after concerns about diverting funds from public institutions and the absence of testimony from affected schools. The committee also took up HB 223, which recreates DCFS, and adopted an amendment shortening the sunset date and requiring law enforcement reports to be accepted through a secure web-based platform; the bill was then reported favorably as amended. Another major discussion centered on HB 457 and HB 616, both tied to homelessness. HB 457, establishing minimum standards for shelters and related facilities, was reported favorably as amended after sponsor testimony and support cards. HB 616, which would allow the legislative auditor and local officials access to records and databases for audits of homelessness initiatives, drew extensive debate over privacy, federal funding, and accountability. Supporters cited a 2025 audit showing more than $216 million in federal homelessness spending in New Orleans and argued that auditors need access to performance data to detect waste and abuse; opponents warned about client privacy and the impact of funding cutoffs. The committee adopted an amendment changing permissive language to mandatory language for enforcement and then continued hearing testimony, with the discussion still centered on balancing oversight with confidentiality.

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• we share with our brothers and sisters and family in Mexico—economic, social, environmental, and resource
• It would have allocated $5 billion a year to pay the debt down in four years.
• So instead of this bond that you're using the veterans for, let's use those resources to let them know
• And the reason that we need the resources is that what works in the valley is not the same need as the
• For some of them, they're just trying to meet their regional housing needs allocation obligations.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So just to answer that last question, really, the town has already dedicated quite a bit of resources
• Senator Gap... ...to Senator Gowlin, who is in Natural Resources, that we're going to hear as well right
• make sure transit investments truly serve the community, protect small businesses, and use public resources
• to develop and deliver a comprehensive mental illness training program and provide mental health resources
• The bill finally requires ADOT to deposit the annual donation into the fund and allocate the monies to

Bills: SB1088, SB1156, SB1157, SB1169, SB1245, SB1273, SB1330, SB1332, SB1391, SB1498, SB1531, SB1550, SB1598, SB1677, SB1707, SB1811, SB1818

Keywords: cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, medical education, physician shortage, healthcare funding, Arizona health care

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• As chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water, I see every day how critical it is to
• And with all due respect to my friend, the co-author, the former Secretary of Natural Resources, and
• Sexual Violence Resource Center, almost 80% of bisexual women and over 56% of bisexual men reported
• And to that point, the state had expended significant efforts and resources, $20 billion in three or
• We will not allow any resources, state resources, to go to any program that is not housing first.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through privileges of the floor recognizing Fresno State Ag Leadership Development Program students and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The body also approved the Senate journals and took up several gubernatorial appointments, including confirmations to the Court Reporters Board and the California Law Revision Commission, each approved by roll call vote. The chamber then considered SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversaries of the California Coastal Act, Coastal Commission, and Coastal Conservancy. Supporters emphasized coastal access, habitat protection, public trails, and resilience, while one senator argued the commission can overrule local control and slow development. The resolution passed 27-4. The Senate also adopted SR 68 for Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with broad support focused on survivor advocacy and accountability, and SCR 130 recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, which passed unanimously. Several bills were then approved on unanimous roll call, including SB 1058 on school nutrition procurement, SB 930 on encryption for school exam proctoring, SB 917 on winery sales at farmers’ markets, SB 1002 on continuity of out-of-state telehealth care, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment, SB 1285 on juvenile record dismissals, and SB 969 on remote developmental services. Later, SCR 131 called for an urgent, coordinated response to unsheltered homelessness, emphasizing interim shelter, permanent housing, and supportive services. Supporters said the state must stop normalizing encampments and better coordinate resources; one senator objected that the resolution did not sufficiently address self-sufficiency or alternatives to housing-first approaches. The resolution passed 34-0. The Senate also adopted SCR 157 honoring school bus drivers, approved the consent calendar, heard committee announcements, and adjourned in memory of Sandy Steers, a conservation advocate and longtime executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley.

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• Other environmental and resource laws like the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and the Endangered
• So the chair and I are already engaged with our colleagues in the energy and natural resources committee
• In the face of skyrocketing demand growth, building more energy resources has become more urgent.
• The most frequently cited slowdowns were largely process and resource oriented.
• Those resources. All right. Thank you. Let's fix that. Okay, Senator Curtis.

Keywords: environmental review, permitting process, infrastructure, bipartisan legislation, economic growth, Nucor, West Virginia

Summary: The meeting focused on critical discussions surrounding the need for modernizing the federal environmental review and permitting processes. Witnesses from various sectors, including Nucor, provided testimony on the delays and costs associated with current regulations, emphasizing the impact on infrastructure and economic growth. Major projects in West Virginia, such as the Corridor H and Coalfield Expressways, were highlighted as examples of initiatives stalled by excessive permitting hurdles, prompting calls for bipartisan legislation to streamline these processes while maintaining environmental protections. The committee expressed a commitment to address these issues immediately, highlighting the urgency to enhance efficiency in permitting to facilitate economic development.

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• This is more than providing a phone number or a list of resources.
• And they have the resources and the connection to go and set up a meeting with that family for some of
• It frankly allowed us to do a lot of innovation and to put resources into one-time projects, such as
• How much do we have in the mobile crisis funding that we allocated? >> Mr.
• . resources. resources.

Bills: HF3738, HF2295, HF3520, HF3666

Keywords: pediatric care, hospital discharge, home care, healthcare accessibility, nursing services, family support, mental health, crisis services, Dakota County, mobile crisis response, public safety, treatment services, rehabilitation, behavioral health fund, client eligibility, home and community-based services, case management, waiver services, county services, disability advocacy

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• :03:48.480> of<00:03:48.799> $6<00:03:49.040> million current annual allocation
• those resources instead of moving directly to an investigation.
• those resources instead of moving directly to an investigation.
• <01:54:38.960> in so we know where to move resources in so we know where to move resources
• <01:54:42.960> are critical especially as resources are critical especially as resources are

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's already allocated. Children have won today.
• It's<01:52:13.440> already<01:52:13.760> allocated.
• <01:52:14.800> Children<01:52:15.280> have It's already allocated.
• Children have It's already allocated. Children have won<01:52:15.840> today.
• energy,<02:34:10.399> House To natural resources and energy, House To natural resources

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorship and vote modifications. The Senate reported passage of Senate Bills 52 and 124, and several House committees reported favorable action on bills including HB 1, HB 2, HB 94, HB 246, HB 282, HB 299, HB 307, HB 519, HB 613, and HB 648. Most of those measures were ordered to first reading and placed on the calendar; HB 1 and HB 307 were sent to the Rules Committee after having had two previous readings. The House then recessed briefly before returning to the orders of the day. The chamber took up HB 568, relating to public adjusters. The sponsor explained that the bill would prohibit new public adjuster licenses, allow current licensees to renew, impose conflict-of-interest and contract requirements, set a 5% fee cap, and bar public adjusters from negotiating claims, citing consumer protection concerns and legal opinions about the practice of law. After debate and a brief explanation of vote from a member citing local storm-related abuses, the House voted on roll call and passed HB 568 with one nay vote. The House then considered HB 1, which would opt Kentucky into the federal education freedom tax credit program. Supporters said it would allow private donations to scholarship-granting organizations to benefit Kentucky students without using state general funds, and argued it could help public, private, and homeschool families with education-related expenses. Opponents criticized the speed of the process, warned it could open the door to vouchers and charters, and argued it would mainly benefit wealthier donors while public schools remain underfunded. Members also questioned the bill’s waiver of 11th Amendment immunity and received explanations that the waiver was limited to federal-court jurisdiction over the federal program and would not create individual liability for state actors. A motion to table the bill failed with 19 votes in favor, and debate continued.