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• Those bills did result in the need for some amendments to our rules.
• Proposed amendments are not related to federal statute or regulation.
• Proposed amendments are not related to federal statute or regulation.
• And then they can fine you for amending it. I saw that.
• Well, you'll have a certain number of days to amend it if they request an amendment.

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• We appreciate the amendments have improved the bill.
• We appreciate the amendments have improved the bill.
• I support if amended.
• Right now, we'd ask that it be a no unless amended, and it really doesn't need to be amended.
• I hope to see these amendments on the floor and can possibly support. possibly taking amendments.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety and criminal justice bills. AB 837 by Assemblymember Davies would add ketamine transportation to existing drug trafficking law; supporters, including district attorneys and peace officer groups, said it would address a growing and dangerous drug trend, while opponents argued increased penalties do not reduce drug supply and can worsen health harms. The bill was approved on a due-pass-as-amended vote and sent to Appropriations. AB 352 by Assemblymember Pacheco would make threats against judges and court commissioners an aggravating factor in sentencing; judicial and law enforcement groups supported it as a response to rising threats, while ACLU and criminal justice advocates said existing law already covers threats and the bill is unnecessary. It also passed to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 938 by Assemblymember Bonta, which expands vacatur and affirmative-defense relief for survivors of human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence, including for some violent offenses. Survivors and advocates testified that the bill would allow people coerced into crimes to tell their full stories and seek relief, while district attorneys and sheriffs warned it could sweep too broadly and affect public safety. The chair and several members strongly supported the measure, and it passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 475 by Assemblymember Wilson would make prison work assignments voluntary and is tied to a broader effort to remove involuntary servitude language from the state constitution; supporters framed it as a rehabilitation and dignity issue, while one member objected to the premise and cited the defeat of a related ballot measure. The bill was voted out to Appropriations but left on call pending additional votes. Assemblymember Lowenthal presented AB 704, which would allow people convicted of low-level offenses before age 26 to petition to seal and destroy records after a waiting period. Supporters said the bill addresses the limits of expungement in the digital age and recognizes young adult brain development; prosecutors and police groups raised Brady/disclosure concerns and objected to treating 18- to 25-year-olds like children. The committee debated those issues at length before sending the bill to Appropriations. Lowenthal also presented AB 812, which would expand resentencing opportunities for incarcerated firefighters who serve on conservation fire crews; supporters emphasized rehabilitation, wildfire response, and reduced recidivism, and the hearing continued with support testimony and the start of opposition testimony as the transcript ended.

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• You know, we did not have these, you know, 12-hour floor debates where 150 amendments are offered, and
• debates these, you know, 12-hour floor debates where<00:07:38.720> 150<00:07:39.480> amendments
• <00:07:40.400> are<00:07:40.640> offered,<00:07:41.480> and where 150 amendments
• are offered, and where 150 amendments are offered, and the<00:07:41.720> goal<00:07:42.000>
• Minnesota has the fourth largest road network in the state, and an incredibly challenging climate for

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Summary: House DFL leaders reflected on the end of session, saying the legislature accomplished major priorities despite a narrow partisan split and a tense political environment. They highlighted passage of a $705 million package to stabilize HCMC, anti-fraud measures, IT upgrades, property tax cuts, tab fee cuts, and a housing bill that included $40 million for rental assistance. They also said the session was unusually orderly and productive compared with recent years, and credited the power-sharing arrangement with reducing prolonged floor fights and encouraging more individual bills and conference committee work. At the same time, they emphasized several disappointments, especially the failure to pass meaningful gun violence prevention measures and legislation to curb ICE abuses or respond to Operation Metro Surge. Leaders argued Republicans blocked even modest gun safety proposals, including enhanced extreme risk protection orders, and said they would take those issues to voters in the next election. They also said the campaign message would focus on affordability, health care costs, hospital stability, gas and energy prices, and school safety. In response to questions, leaders defended the transparency of the session’s negotiations, saying the underlying ideas had been debated publicly for months even if final packages were released late. They also said the $40 million rental assistance funding was intended to help people affected by Operation Metro Surge, and argued that maintaining Minnesota’s road network requires adequate long-term funding even if the distribution of costs changes.

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• House Bill 4092 amends Section 542A. House Bill 4098 amends Section 542A.
• this bill on behalf of the American Justice Association; however, we would suggest that there be an amendment
• You're not answering my question, so I'll ask it for the fourth time.
• The committee substitute amends the language of the bill as filed by clarifying that the initial payment

Bills: HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635

Keywords: insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory

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• . by an overwhelming majority of 80% of Texas voters in November 2014 authorizing constitutional amendment
• Under the amendment, a portion of the existing oil and natural gas production tax, also known as severance
• of 83% of Texas voters approved another ballot. measure for authorizing additional Constitution amendment
• Under the amendment a portion of the sales and use as well as a smaller portion of the motor vehicle
• process and allow us to accelerate regional priorities and and to prepare our local match to create a fourth

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• I will be taking amendments in committee.
• We have taken the author's amendments and are working with Housing California on their amendment.
• Motion is due pass as amended to appropriations. Motion is do pass as amended to appropriations.
• Constitution's Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure, the First Amendment
• Have you accepted the committee's amendment? Yes, the committee amendments accepted. Very good.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

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• have in District 2 of Hood County one Bitcoin mining operation, three gas generating plants, with a fourth
• So, the solution in this bill is that it amends section 403 to exclude electric generation facilities
• Chair Sparks indicates Senate Bill 1718 amends current law to include the National Rifle Association's
• Look, we all believe in the Second Amendment, and Texas has a lot of gun owners, and it's going to have

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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• And the effect of the amendment would be to remove that.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, and Madam Chair and amendment sponsor.
• I'd like to call the roll on this amendment. Proposed amendment.
• Is there discussion on the amendment? Motion to amend. I don't see any discussion.
• House Bill 120 as amended. We have a motion for a do pass.

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• Road fund receipts declined at the same rate in the fourth quarter as they did for the full year.
• And so you'll see that decrease in the second quarter and the third quarter and the fourth quarter.
• ><00:11:45.120> quarter<00:11:45.360> and<00:11:45.519> the<00:11:45.680> fourth
• the third quarter and the fourth the third quarter and the fourth quarter.<00:11:46.800> Uh

Keywords: 00:32 Call to Order and Roll Call 02:30 Road Fund Report 17:22 Approval of Minutes 18:07 High Growth Counties Projects 56:00 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee for Transportation met without a quorum at first, then later approved the July 15 minutes by voice vote after quorum was reached. The committee heard an update from the Transportation Cabinet on the road fund for FY 2024-25. Cabinet staff reported road fund revenue came in $38.5 million above the enacted estimate, with motor vehicle usage tax receipts setting an all-time high for the fifth straight year. Motor fuels tax revenue was below estimate and down from the prior year, while overall road fund collections totaled $1.86 billion, essentially flat year over year. Staff said the road fund ended FY25 with a $61.6 million surplus, which under the budget bill must be appropriated to state construction. Members discussed the gas tax formula, with Senator Higdon arguing it no longer works well because revenues fall when fuel prices fall, and the chair noting the committee may need to revisit the formula. The committee then received an update on High Growth County projects in the 2024 highway plan. KYTC said $16 million in HGC authorizations had been made, nine projects already had construction funds authorized or were otherwise underway, 12 more were scheduled to be let by the end of 2025 with estimated construction costs above $250 million, and one additional project was expected to be awarded through alternative delivery. The cabinet said it anticipated authorizing the full $450 million appropriated by the General Assembly. Members praised the effort and emphasized the need to get projects to market before the next budget cycle. Jason Sala of KYTC also explained why transportation projects take time, citing planning, design, right-of-way acquisition, and utility relocation as major steps that can delay delivery. He said these processes are complex and require coordination with property owners, utilities, consultants, contractors, and local governments. Eric Pelfrey then briefed the committee on professional and personal service contracts, saying they are used to expand cabinet capacity for design, inspections, right-of-way appraisal, safety, and related work. He reported that authorizations and payments for these contracts have trended upward over the past decade, and that the number of contracts has also increased. In response to questions, Pelfrey said design-build can speed some projects by overlapping steps, but it does not eliminate right-of-way or utility work when those are required; he said KYTC has been using alternative delivery more often, but project complexity still limits how quickly work can move.

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• the amendments so we can have a discussion.
• So that was Amendment Number One, and then we went on to Amendment Number Two.
• Because a year ago, amendments were made to this compact.
• Amendments, and the Commission does accept amendments, and that narrative that you got to take it or
• Motion to do pass as amended, if I may determine.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• You know, it does allow—I could see a lot of tweaks, a lot of amendments here.
• You know, it does allow, I could see a lot of tweaks, a lot of amendments here. far.
• You know, it does allow, I could see a lot of tweaks, a lot of amendments here.
• But overall, I'd like to see some amendments.
• That's why I was trying to, because I may have an amendment to get rid of more. So thank you.

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• co-insurance and the healthcare practitioner gross receipts deduction, and then a bill proposal for amending
• Personal and standard PIT exemptions were amended. The food and medical PIT rates were reduced.
• Those rates were repeatedly amended and reduced And where the gas tax was permanently reduced to 17 cents
• Each of these four bills consisted of an original bill amended to incorporate provisions of numerous
• Also, from the highlights, the House concurred with the Senate's amendments in the final minutes of this

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• So what I'd like to do is just kind of go through the amendments. each of the amendments so we can kind
• So that was amendment number one, and then we went on to amendment number two.
• Amendments, and the Commission does accept amendments.
• And that's what these two statutes that would be amended do.
• Motion to do pass as amended, if I may determine.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• There's an amendment at the desk. The clerk will report the amendment.
• Senator Murrah moves to amend House File Number 1. The amendment is coded A3.
• Please vote green on this amendment. Thank you. Discussion to the amendment. Representative Niska.
• There's an amendment at the desk. The clerk will report the amendment.
• Gordon moves to amend Senate File Number 3; the amendment is coded A-3.

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• I mean, so the amendment really gets at what the amendment does. Do you want to move the amendment?
• I somehow got two here. amendment really get at what um the Pu amendment really get at what um the Pu
• what's the amendment number I amendment what's the amendment number I had<02:22:19.479> it<02
• Okay, you and I can't tell if the amendment addresses that concern, so the amendment...
• All right, so all in favor of the amendment to 232? I move to pass as amended. Second. Discussion?

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• be declining in all these rates<00:29:41.279> in<00:29:41.440> in<00:29:41.760> fourth
• <00:29:42.240> 8th<00:29:42.480> grade<00:29:42.799> reading rates in in fourth
• to 8th grade reading rates in in fourth to 8th grade reading uh<00:29:43.760> nationally.
• And at that point in time, we noticed that in 2021, the General Assembly amended the statute that gives
• 2021, the general assembly amended the 2021, the general assembly amended the statute<02:05:14.480>

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Summary: The committee met with a full quorum and approved the prior minutes. Members offered introductions of guests and family members, then heard a presentation from University of Louisville President Thomas Jared Bradley, who was sworn in before testifying. He described his background and outlined U of L’s strategic priorities: student success, access and affordability, workforce development, community engagement, and research. Bradley highlighted enrollment growth, increases in first-generation and Pell-eligible students, strong transfer pathways with KCTCS, and support programs such as the Cardinal Commitment Grant, 15-to-Finish, Comeback Cards, tutoring, mentoring, and mental health services. Bradley also emphasized U of L’s statewide and regional impact through UofL Health, rural outreach, the Bullitt County rural cancer education and research center, nursing expansion, and the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. He noted major institutional distinctions, including R1 status, a new Carnegie Opportunity College and University designation, and community-engaged classification. He said the university is one of only 10 public universities nationwide with all three designations and reported record enrollment, improved retention, and strong research expenditures. He also thanked lawmakers for significant capital and operating support, including funding for the simulation center, health science center, asset preservation, and the MEP program. During questions, members praised the university’s public service role and asked about first-generation enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes. Bradley said the university is working to improve completion by expanding academic support, early alerts, incentives for tutoring, and faculty/advisor mentoring, especially for first-generation and high-need students. He acknowledged that post-graduation employment data is difficult to collect but said the new Carnegie classification reflects positive outcomes. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and no formal actions were taken on legislation in this portion of the meeting.

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• as amended? Those in favor say I. as amended? Those in favor say I.
• as amended? Those in favor say I. as amended? Those in favor say I.
• pass the bill HR 1531 as amended. pass the bill HR 1531 as amended.
• I rise in support of this and ask 3190 as amended. 3190 as amended.
• 3190, I'm sorry, as amended. 3190, I'm sorry, as amended.

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

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• it the amendment is adopted.
• There's an amendment at the desk.
• Chairman, I would like to take up the amendment. Clerk, will read the amendment.
• Will there be questions on the Amendment. Irrah Hicks, you read for a question on the amendment.
• Any opposed declared the amendment to be adopted. Members were back on the bill as amended.

Bills: SB1632, SB1594, SB2045, SB1251, SB1884, SB1250, SB1630, SB1262, SB1374, SB1292, SB1432, SB1199, SB1790, SB1481, SB1614, SB1734, SB1437, SB1489, SB1718, SB1778

Keywords: career readiness, education reform, high school assessments, workplace skills, state education, credentialing, teacher certification, principal requirements, education administration, special education, Oklahoma education law, SB2045, Grow Your Own Educator Program, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, alternative certification, alternative teacher certification, teacher preparation, tuition reimbursement, course fee reimbursement

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• So I have passed out an amendment.
• Representative Muse, I do have a quick question about your amendment, as I understand your amendment.
• to revoke someone's second amendment to revoke someone's second amendment rights<05:59:06.320>
• amendment amendment rights<06:19:34.000> first<06:19:34.280> the<06:19:34.400> B
• amendment amendment so<06:30:45.440> those<06:30:45.680> who<06:30:45.878> tell

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Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 146, which would require longer retention and quicker disclosure of certain video recordings from traffic stops and similar motor vehicle violations when a citation is disputed. The prime sponsor described the bill as a response to a constituent who challenged a speeding ticket but could not obtain a cruiser video before it was deleted under the current 30-day retention practice. Supporters argued the bill is about fairness and access to potentially exculpatory evidence, and one member suggested a simple 60-day retention period might avoid confusion over different timelines. The sponsor also noted that the bill would not affect criminal cases and that victims and complainants should have access to the same evidence as law enforcement when a recording is relevant to a defense. Major Brendan Davey of the New Hampshire State Police testified in opposition. He said the proposal would create a different discovery standard for one type of evidence, could discourage agencies from adopting body-worn or cruiser cameras, and would add cost and administrative burden. He explained that the State Police already retain routine traffic-stop videos for at least 30 days, but keep videos much longer when complaints or possible litigation are involved, and said the current system balances efficiency with accountability. He also argued the underlying speeding case did not make the trooper video directly material to the citation, though he acknowledged the legislature could choose a longer blanket retention period if it wished. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 638, which would allow people serving life without parole sentences to become eligible for a parole hearing at age 60 after serving at least 18 years, provided they have had no major conduct violations in the prior 10 years. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give a narrow second look to a small number of elderly prisoners, citing the high cost of incarceration and the health challenges of aging in prison. He emphasized that the bill would not automatically release anyone, would not apply to capital murder convictions under RSA 630:1, and would still allow victims to participate in the parole process. Testimony on HB 638 was mixed. Alexander Bailey, a survivor of violent crime and domestic violence advocate, supported the bill, saying many survivors favor rehabilitation, second chances, and restorative justice, and that people in prison often age faster and face serious health and safety problems. Another supporter, Russell Roy, began offering a personal story about crime, addiction, and violence in Concord, but the transcript cuts off before his full remarks. Committee members asked about why age 60 was chosen, how released individuals would support themselves, and whether victims or families would be consulted; the sponsor said 60 was meant to limit eligibility and reflect the health realities of prison, and that parole boards already consider support networks and victim input. No action or vote was taken in the hearing.

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• So the sponsor is back with an amendment. Okay, thank you.
• I'd like to move for discussion on the amendment.
• I'd like to make a motion for a due pass for House Bill 127 as amended. amended.
• Okay, I forgot to adopt the amendment, so I need a motion to adopt the amendment. So, moved.
• Sorry, too many amendments. Madam Chair, this bill is so good we can amend it.

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