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• And the members will vote. All the members voted. Clerk will vote. All the members voted.
• The members will vote. Have all the members voted? Clerk vote. Have all the members voted?
• The members will vote. Everybody voted. Clerk will lock vote. Everybody voted.
• The members will vote. Have all the members voted? Cler vote. Have all the members voted?
• So I I believe the vote the vote was a very slim vote. I don't the vote was a very slim vote.

Bills: SB 1, HB 500, SB 1, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HB 500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

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• Then, we will vote on the nomination of Dr.
• On this vote, the ayes are 14 and the nays are 6. However, we do not have six votes.
• and so we'll move now to the vote on the amendments.
• Our first vote will be on the substitute amendment.
• Do you want to speak to the bill before we vote on that?

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• If all the members voted, title of the roll call shows 89 members present.
• When the machines open, all those in favor will vote aye. Those opposed will vote no. Thank you.
• Those opposed will vote no.
• When the machines open, all those in favor will vote aye. Those opposed will vote no.
• All the members voted.

Keywords: 964, all

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• With that, I vote aye. I vote aye. I vote aye. I vote aye. Where are we at?
• She voted yes.
• Those in favor, vote aye. Opposed, vote no. Close vote. No, no, no. Okay, you've heard that motion.
• Vote aye. Four aye. Three nays, one out voting.
• Vote no. Yeah, okay, I explain my vote, so I... Okay, I explain my vote.

Bills: HB2014, HB2055, HB2145, HB2150, HB2696, HB2755, HB2763, HB2781, HB2782, HB2787, HB2795, HB2889, HB2975, HB2985, HB2986, HCM2009, HCR2020, HCR2038

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, brackish groundwater, water supply development, desalination, Arizona Revised Statutes, water infrastructure, financial assistance, environmental reviews, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, state land department, mineral lease, renewals

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• The vote count in the Senate was 17-12, I believe.
• Madam Chair, the HB 2305 vote count was 21-8 and 1. The HB 2305 vote count was 21-8 and 1.
• It does still prohibit anybody but a citizen from voting.
• It still requires voter ID to vote.
• The early voting sites are different.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The members will vote. Clerk, lock the machine. Record the votes. 83 ayes, 2 nays.
• The members will vote. >> Clerk, lock the machine. Record the vote. 104 ayes, 0 nays.
• The members will vote. Clerk will lock the machine. Recorded vote: 102 yeas, 0 nays.
• The members will vote. Clerk locked the machine. Record the vote: 105 yeas, 0 nays.
• Members will vote. Clerk locked the machine. Recorded vote: 104 yeas, 0 nays.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I ask you to join me in voting for her to serve another term as our next Secretary.
• Senators may vote in the affirmative by saying Ben Albritton. Ben Auburn. Senator Arrington.
• By your vote, you know. Ben Albritton. The calling of the roll, Madam President.
• Along with a few practical procedural improvements.
• By your vote, the concurrent resolution is adopted.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened for its organizational session with prayer, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, followed by a moment of silence for the mother of Senator Fine. The chamber then received special guests and administered oaths to newly elected senators after reading certificates of election from the Secretary of State. Tracy Campbell Cantella was nominated and unanimously elected Secretary of the Senate, then sworn in. Ben Albritton was nominated, seconded, and elected as President of the Senate for the 2024–2026 term, and Jason Brodeur was later nominated, seconded, and elected President Pro Tempore. Both leaders were sworn in and delivered extended remarks about faith, service, Florida’s economy and education, hurricane recovery, insurance, rural communities, agriculture, water quality, Israel, veterans, and the need for data-driven, accountable government. After the leadership elections, the Senate adopted its rules for the new term and authorized the Secretary to make technical and conforming changes. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-O-RG, which establishes the joint rules of the Florida Legislature for 2024–26. A committee was appointed to notify the House that the Senate had convened for organization, and the committee later reported back that the House had been informed. The Senate then received a communication from the Democratic caucus certifying that Senator Jason Pizzo was elected Democratic leader and Senator Tracie Davis Democratic leader pro tempore for the term. The session included additional remarks recognizing Senate staff and security personnel, as well as tributes to the late John Pasidomo and a moment of silence for him. The meeting concluded with a performance of “Amazing Grace,” brief closing comments, and an attempted motion to adjourn sine die that was briefly tabled until the House confirmed it was convened and ready to transact business. The Senate then adjourned sine die.

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• I vote no. Representative Biasiucci voted aye. Representative Fink voted aye.
• Representative Wynn voted aye. Representative Wilson voted aye. Representative Rivera voted aye.
• Representative Hernandez voted nay. Vice Chair Peña voted aye. Chair Gress voted aye.
• Representative Fink voted aye. Representative Fink voted aye. Representative Garcia voted nay.
• Representative Wynn voted aye. Representative Wilson voted aye. Representative Rivera voted aye.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• In 2010, I voted and my neighbors voted for the Fair Districts Amendment. 2010, I voted and my neighbors
• If you have Hispanics in your district, they're not going to vote for you if you vote for this redistricting
• Please vote no. Thank you.
• I'm asking you to vote no. Thank you.
• I'm asking to vote no. Thank you.

Summary: The Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting met to consider HB 1D, which would establish Florida’s congressional districts using the governor’s proposed map, EOG PCRP 26. Representative Persons-Mulicka briefly introduced the bill, and Jason Jazeel and Jason Pareda of the governor’s office presented the legal rationale and map details. Jazeel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is not prohibited, that the governor’s position is to draw districts without considering race, and that federal equal-protection principles should control over state race-based redistricting provisions. Pareda said he drew the map alone using 2020 census data and census blocks, while also considering population growth estimates, traditional redistricting criteria, and county/city boundaries where feasible. Pareda described the map as race-neutral and said it keeps 48 counties whole, 382 cities whole, and has a boundary-analysis score of about 85.7%. He walked through regional changes, including major revisions in South Florida, adjustments in Central Florida, and changes in the Tampa Bay area, explaining that population shifts and the need for exact congressional population equality drove many of the district configurations. Members questioned the timing of the special session, the use of 2020 census data versus newer population estimates, the role of the legislature versus the governor, the legal basis for mid-decade redistricting, and whether the map complies with the Voting Rights Act and Fair Districts amendments. Motions to place witnesses under oath and to extend the committee meeting by 30 minutes both failed. During public testimony, every speaker who was heard opposed the map. Commenters argued that the proposal was a partisan power grab, would reduce Democratic and minority representation, and violated the Florida Constitution and voting rights protections. Several speakers criticized the short notice and lack of public input, while others said the map would confuse voters or split communities. The chair repeatedly reminded attendees to maintain decorum and limited each speaker to about one minute.

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• Declare the vote.
• Declare the vote.
• Culver, declare the vote. Having received a majority of the votes Present.
• Declare the vote.
• Culver, I declare the vote. I declare the vote.

Bills: HB4260, HB2981, HB3695, HB2960, HB3967, HB3968, HB4339, HB4341, HB4342, HB2940, HB4295, HB4196, HB3134, HB1016

Keywords: workers' compensation, first responders, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, health presumption, emergency services, firefighters, peace officers, emergency medical technicians, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB3695, Oklahoma, motor vehicles, personal injury accident, traffic offense, DUI

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• Current vote is one aye and one no, with the Vice Chair voting no. Senators Perez, aye.
• Current vote is four ayes and no noes, with the chair voting aye.
• Current vote is three ayes and one no, with the chair voting aye.
• Current vote is four ayes, no noes, with the chair and vice chair voting aye. Choi, aye.
• Current vote is six ayes, no noes with the chair and vice chair voting aye. Reyes, aye.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• my compliance with a medical procedure. my compliance with a medical procedure.
• When you vote, please vote with not fear or politics.
• When you vote, please vote<03:23:18.880> with<03:23:19.120> with<03:23:19.439> not
• vote with with not fear or politics. vote with with not fear or politics.
• conscious<03:23:22.239> knowing Please vote with your conscious knowing Please vote with

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• impact study, so that is part of promulgating regulations under Section 30A, the Administrative Procedures
• The first is current land use laws, procedures, and challenges related to the creation of single-family
• and suit the evolving needs of the populace but very few are very very few people will proactively vote
• makes it central to allow residents, either directly or through their elected representatives, to vote
• there are many questions that lie ahead on any potential next steps on that bill, but overwhelming votes

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-03, House Bill 5000, which would allow single-family homes on small lots in areas with adequate infrastructure. Committee chairs outlined the Article 48 process and the hearing format, then heard first from two subject-matter experts. Under Secretary Chris Clutchman of Housing and Livable Communities explained that the proposal would amend Chapter 40A’s Section 3 (the Dover Amendment) to require most municipalities, except Boston, to allow single-family homes on residentially zoned lots of at least 5,000 square feet with 50 feet of frontage and access to public water and sewer, while still allowing reasonable local regulations on setbacks, height, bulk, and short-term rentals. He distinguished the proposal from Chapter 40Y starter-home zoning, said implementation would likely require regulations to address issues such as wetlands, infrastructure capacity, and nonconforming lots, and answered committee questions about lot subdivision, MBTA Communities, and the relationship to existing zoning tools. Attorney Susan Murphy testified that the petition would significantly override local zoning and could create conflicts with existing statutes, including Chapter 40A Section 6 protections for certain nonconforming lots, subdivision control law, and other residential zoning districts. She raised concerns about how “access” to water and sewer would be defined, whether the measure could apply in business or industrial districts where residential uses are allowed, and whether the proposal could allow large homes on small lots without any affordability limits. She also warned that the measure could have significant infrastructure impacts and argued that the Legislature should consider broader, more comprehensive housing legislation rather than expanding exceptions to the zoning framework. Committee members asked both experts about frontage, lot size, infrastructure capacity, and how the proposal would interact with 40Y and MBTA Communities. The proponents, led by Andrew McCulla of the Legalized Starter Homes Coalition, argued that Massachusetts faces a severe housing shortage and affordability crisis, citing high home prices, high rents, declining listings, and outmigration of younger residents. They said the measure would legalize modest single-family homes on smaller lots, increase housing supply, and help first-time buyers and downsizing seniors, while leaving most other local rules in place. Other proponents, including representatives from Abundant Housing Massachusetts, the Charles River Regional Chamber, and individual residents, emphasized workforce retention, the need for more starter homes, and the view that large minimum lot sizes are a major barrier to production. Committee members pressed the panel on the lack of any home-size or affordability requirement, possible effects on 40B compliance, the number of new lots and homes that might result, and the fact that the ballot initiative would not be amendable by the Legislature. The hearing then turned to opponents from the Massachusetts Municipal Association, who urged the committee to take no action. MMA leaders said zoning should remain a local decision made by residents and elected local officials, and argued that the proposal would preempt local control with a one-size-fits-all mandate. They also said the measure is impractical because many communities with water and sewer are already at or near capacity, so infrastructure availability does not necessarily mean development capacity. The hearing ended during the MMA’s testimony, with no vote or final committee action taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is a voice vote, members. All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed say no. The ayes have it.
• So, respectfully, I'll be voting no on the amendment. Questions on the adoption of the amendment.
• legislation and how it interacts with the entire zoomed-out ecosystem of our energy policy, I'll be voting
• And finally, the amendment makes the change effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in
• “Members, the vote is on suspension of the rules. Secretary will call the roll.”

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation, messages from the House, and several recognitions, including county day delegations from Fayette, LaSalle, Jim Hogg, Austin, and others, as well as a recognition of Rob Keppel for his career with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. The chamber also adopted several resolutions, including SR 429 designating October 2025 as RET Syndrome Awareness Month and SR 432 honoring Rob Keppel. A doctor-of-the-day introduction and a public announcement about free skin checks were also made. The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1152, creating the offense of continuous manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, passed after suspension of the rules. SB 1868, regulating kratom and related substances, was amended to prohibit smokeable kratom products and kratom pills and to clarify THC variants such as Delta-8 and Delta-10, then passed. SB 1349, creating offenses for transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law, drew debate over a failed amendment that would have added election misinformation and foreign meddling; the bill ultimately passed unanimously. SB 2037, expediting review of LNG environmental permits, passed after amendments clarifying fees and deadlines, with opposition focused on its energy-policy implications. SB 1164, addressing emergency detention and court-ordered inpatient mental health treatment, passed after a drafting-error correction and discussion of the bill’s basis in recommendations from the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health. The Senate also advanced SB 2743 on prosecution of certain election offenses, which would allow a court process to disqualify a local prosecutor who repeatedly refuses to prosecute election cases and appoint the Attorney General; it passed to engrossment amid questions about evidence and local discretion. SB 1299, protecting nonprofit members, supporters, volunteers, and donors from disclosure by public agencies, passed unanimously. SB 2349, exempting certain short-term leases and temporary tenancies from floodplain notice requirements, passed unanimously. SB 2788, adding PSAT and pre-ACT scores for Texas Success Initiative exemptions and clarifying dual-credit eligibility, passed unanimously after amendment. SB 843, creating a TEA database of school district bonds, taxes, and bond-related projects and adding charter schools, passed after amendments on funding and scope. Finally, SB 1832, allowing parents to transfer a student who was victimized by a public school employee to another campus, passed to engrossment after extended debate over whether the bill should also cover private schools and how it would interact with school choice and ESA policy. SB 39, revising the admission rule in commercial motor vehicle collision cases, was laid out and debated over its effect on negligent entrustment and related evidence, with the author emphasizing that the bill preserves the bifurcated trial structure and does not alter other admissibility rules.

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• The clerk will unlock the machine and the members will proceed to vote. Have all members voted?
• Have all members voted?
• The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 111 yays, zero nays, Mr. Speaker.
• The clerk will unlock the machine and the members will proceed to vote. Have all members voted?
• Have all members voted?

Summary: The Florida House convened in Special Session 2025B after recording a quorum and reading the joint proclamation calling the session from January 27 to January 29, 2025. Speaker Perez outlined the special-session process, including canceling regular committee meetings, distributing notebooks with the call, the bill to be filed by Representative McClure, and the bill analysis, and creating three select committees on illegal immigration to hear HB 1B later that day. He also announced a new process for reviewing vetoed appropriations through combined workgroups, beginning with legislative budget vetoes. The House then took up the governor’s veto of portions of HB 5001, the 2024 appropriations act. After reading the governor’s communication, Representative Kennedy moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2802 and its related proviso on page 412, describing it as legislative services support funding needed for IT, forecasting, auditing, and accountability functions. The motion passed 111-0. Kennedy then moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2803 and its related proviso, described as the second line item for legislative support services, and that motion also passed 111-0. No Senate messages, committee reports, reconsiderations, or bills on the calendar were reported. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., or upon the call of the chair.

Transcript Highlights:

• The clerk will unlock the machine and the members will proceed to vote. Have all members voted?
• Have all members voted?
• The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 111 yays, zero nays, Mr. Speaker.
• The clerk will unlock the machine and the members will proceed to vote. Have all members voted?
• Have all members voted?

Summary: The Florida House convened in Special Session 2025B after a quorum was established and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Speaker announced that regular committee meetings were canceled for the week so the chamber could focus on special session work, including three select committees on illegal immigration that would hear HB 1B, along with a Rules and Ethics Committee meeting later that evening. Members were also told the bill filing deadline had been extended to Wednesday at 5 p.m. The main floor business involved the House’s effort to reinstate vetoed legislative operating funds from HB 5001, the 2024 appropriations act. After the clerk read the governor’s veto message, Representative Kennedy moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2802 and its related proviso on page 412, described as legislative services support funding. Supporters said the veto had cut essential legislative functions such as IT, economic forecasting, auditing, and accountability work, and argued the reduction was likely an oversight or improper interference with legislative independence. The motion passed 111-0. Kennedy then moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2803 and its related proviso, the second legislative support services line item. The House again approved the motion unanimously, 111-0. With no other messages, reports, or bills on the desk, the House adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. or upon the call of the chair.

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• Please vote no. I stand for questions.
• Please vote no on SCR 1006. Please vote no on SCR 1006. Are there any questions? Question.
• In explaining my vote, excuse me.
• Chair, I'd like to explain my vote. Please proceed.
• I vote no. Vice Chairwoman Peña. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• the body vote against this amendment. the body vote against this amendment.
• Members, please listen to the results of your vote. Those voting yes, 53. Those voting no, 83.
• Members, please listen to the results of your vote. Those voting yes, 52. Those voting no, 85.
• <01:05:16.920> Those your vote. Those voting yes, 52. Those your vote.
• Those voting yes, 52. Those voting<01:05:17.640> no,<01:05:18.160> 85.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional reflection on Nowruz, the Persian New Year, emphasizing renewal, spring, and the challenges facing Iranian families amid conflict. The speaker connected the holiday’s themes of hope and responsibility to Vermont and democracy, then the chamber moved to routine business, including first readings and referrals of five House bills: H.945 on hemp products, H.946 on utility advertising and costs in rental agreements, H.947 on a residential universal design building code, H.948 on membership of the Retired Employees Committee on Insurance, and H.949 on homestead and non-homestead property tax yields and technical education finance changes. Three Senate bills were also read and referred: S.189 on hospital service reductions, S.203 on penalties for repeat DUI offenses, and S.313 on transforming Vermont’s career technical education system. The House also recognized several guests and announcements, including family members of members, airport employees, a UVM student intern, and visitors from Brazil. A House concurrent resolution, HCR 168, was read and congratulated Girl Scout Troop 60336 of Milton on earning the Bronze Award for a community garden project that improved accessibility through rain barrels and raised beds. The resolution highlighted the troop’s leadership and the role of its co-leaders, and the chamber applauded the guests in attendance. The main floor action centered on House Bill 642, relating to youthful offender proceedings, where Representative Booton of Barre City offered an amendment to stop the scheduled expansion of Raise the Age to 20-year-olds. Supporters argued the change would preserve current treatment of 18-year-olds while preventing an automatic expansion they said could strain the system and raise public safety concerns; opponents, including the Judiciary Committee, urged waiting for required Department for Children and Families reports due in 2026 before making changes. After debate, a roll call vote was taken on the amendment, with members calling the roll as the vote proceeded.

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• Senators proceed to vote. Have all senators voted? Have all senators voted?
• Secretary will unlock the board and senators proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
• The Secretary will unlock the board, and senators proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
• The Secretary will unlock the board, and senators proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
• Members will proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?

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• and then the county canvasing procedure. and then the county canvasing procedure.
• count or by using electronic voting count or by using electronic voting equipment<00:54:24.000><
• I'll be voting for it as well.
• Election voting machine and voting system tests. The House basically stripped out our amendments.
• Election voting machine and voting<01:51:30.000> system<01:51:30.400> tests.

Bills: HB0022, HB0052, HB0076

Keywords: municipal officers, recall election, petition requirements, local governance, voter participation, elections, hand counting, recounts, vote auditing, Wyoming legislature, electoral process, annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, 916, all