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• an A2 author's amendment. an A2 author's amendment.
• author's A2 amendment, please say I. author's A2 amendment, please say I.
• amendment to the bill. Miss Dangle. amendment to the bill. Miss Dangle.
• <00:52:28.800> No, about the amendment. No, about the amendment.
• Are there any other amendments? amendments? amendments?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You know, for your local city?
• Let's say the bill isn't amended. graph? Let's say the bill isn't amended.
• If you have a local tax cap, that's really what they call a local tax effort cap.
• is local tax caps.
• If you have a local is local tax caps.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So the amendment is adopted. Please read the next amendment.
• So the amendment is adopted. Please read the next amendment.
• Show the amendment adopted. Please read the next amendment.
• Show the amendment adopted. Please read the next amendment.
• Show the amendment adopted. Please read the next amendment.

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and several recognitions, including visiting student groups, chambers of commerce, and apprenticeship participants. Senators also observed a moment of silence for a fallen Walton County deputy and later for the late John Pasadoma. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading calendar and special order calendar, with most bills passing overwhelmingly and several amendments adopted along the way. Among the major measures, SB 234 on criminal offenses against law enforcement officers passed 37-0 after debate and an amendment clarifying “good faith” in an officer’s duties; SB 7020 on open government and cybersecurity information passed 37-0; SM 1488 urging Congress to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund was adopted by voice vote; SB 944 reducing insurance overpayment claim deadlines for psychologists passed 37-0; SB 878 expanding misdemeanor probation treatment provisions to controlled substances passed 36-1; SB 538, the state court system package, passed 37-0; SB 480 on nonprofit agricultural organization medical benefit plans passed 32-4; SB 472 on correctional-facility education credit for licensure passed 37-0; and SB 56 on geoengineering and weather modification passed 28-9 after extensive debate about enforcement, federal preemption, and the bill’s purpose. Later, the Senate passed CS/HB 421 on peer support for first responders 37-0 after substituting the House companion, and SB 164 on vessel accountability advanced with a technical amendment. SB 166 on administrative efficiency in public schools drew the most extended debate and multiple amendments; it changes testing, promotion, teacher evaluation, certification, and facilities rules, and passed 37-0. The chamber also passed SB 282 on warranty association financial requirements 36-0, SB 316 creating series LLCs 35-1, and SB 384 on annexing state-owned lands 36-0. At the end of the day, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, received budget schedule guidance from Appropriations Chair Hooper for SB 2500 and SB 2502, and adjourned until April 9.

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• Chairman, I move the amendment as amended and described by counsel.
• I declare the amendment adopted. Are there further amendments? Mr.
• Amendments.
• Further amendments to the strike-and-insert amendment?
• The amendment is adopted. Are there further amendments to the bill? The amendment is adopted.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 4198, which would require employers to use E-Verify to confirm new hires’ work authorization and impose escalating penalties for violations, including warnings, debarment from state contracts, loss of business licenses, and other sanctions. Counsel and senators raised extensive drafting concerns, including circular language, conflicts with existing record-retention provisions, unclear references to “seeks to employ,” possible application to babysitters, lawn care, and other casual or household arrangements, and uncertainty about how the bill would work for employers who never actually complete a hire. The bill sponsor defended the measure as a way to strengthen compliance with existing law, protect employers who use E-Verify in good faith, and deter illegal hiring. After debate, a motion to table the bill failed on a roll call vote, 6 in favor and 10 opposed, and the chair then announced the bill would be sent to a subcommittee to be cleaned up, with instructions to resolve the drafting conflicts and other ambiguities. The committee then turned to House Bill 4710, with an amendment, which would require a person to be registered with a political party or as an independent 210 days before filing a certificate of candidacy. Counsel explained that the change would lengthen the current 60-day requirement and would affect both party-switching and independent candidacies, making it harder for candidates to change affiliation shortly before an election. Senators asked about how the 210-day period would work relative to the primary and general election filing deadlines, and counsel clarified that it would be measured backward from the relevant filing dates. The discussion focused on the practical effect of the bill as a “sore loser” measure and on the timing rules for candidacy filings.

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• please explain the amendment.
• Chair, I move that the amendment in my name be adopted.” “Okay, Mr.
• Chair, I move that the amendment in my name be adopted.” “Mr.
• “Representative Cruz, please move the adoption of your amendment.”
• Representative Cruz, please move the adoption of your amendment.” “Mr.

Bills: SB1032, SB1055, SB1107

Keywords: corrections oversight, funding, state budget, criminal justice, reform, immigration enforcement, law enforcement, illegal aliens, state legislation, civil penalties, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy

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• Welcome all to the Local Government Committee hearing.
• I will be accepting the committee amendments today.
• I want to start by accepting the committee's amendments.
• So we have asked the author to take an amendment to repeat.
• And the chair of RECO is due pass as amended. Thank you.

Summary: The Local Government Committee met on March 26 and heard four bills, beginning as a subcommittee until quorum was established. The chair opened with housekeeping rules, including that testimony would be in person only and that disruptive conduct would not be tolerated. AB 59 by Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry was heard first; it would remove the sunset on Reclamation District 108’s authority to participate in hydropower projects. The author, Colusa County representatives, and water district officials said the change would support long-term financing, lower energy costs, and help the district continue water stewardship. No opposition was presented, and the bill was later reported out 7-0. AB 417 by Assembly Member Carrillo was then presented as a measure to streamline and clarify laws governing enhanced infrastructure financing districts (EIFDs) and community revitalization and investment authorities (CRIAs). Supporters, including the sponsor and planning, city, and flood control representatives, said the bill would improve local governments’ ability to fund affordable housing, climate adaptation, transit, fire mitigation, and other infrastructure without raising taxes. One opponent objected to the CRIA provisions, arguing that CRIAs retain eminent domain authority and asked for an amendment to remove that authority. The bill was passed after quorum was established, with the chair noting it would improve functionality while preserving transparency and public participation. AB 533 by Assembly Member Flora reauthorized health care districts that own or operate hospitals or clinics to use the design-build process for construction projects after the prior authority sunset on January 1, 2025. The author and supporters from the Association of California Health Care Districts, the Design-Build Institute of America, and engineering and hospital groups said the measure would restore a useful financing and construction tool without changing public contracting requirements. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 7-0. The committee also approved AB 1030 on the consent calendar, and after roll calls on the remaining items, all measures were reported out of committee.

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• I would like to start by accepting the committee amendments.
• The first is that it's not a real solution to the local workforce needs or for the local community.
• We view these amendments as an important first step.
• We view these amendments as an important first step.
• There are in the CSU proposed amendments.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I'm open to amendments perhaps to extend that.
• But let's be clear, this bill is about local control.
• The motion passes amended and be re-referred to the Committee on Local Government. Pellerin? Aye.
• that were proposed. the excellent amendments.
• The motion is do pass as amended and be re-referred to the committee on local government. Bennett?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There are a couple amendments in here, and we will be waiting on hearing those amendments.
• and friendly amendment.
• and friendly amendment.
• the deadline on that amendment.
• The amendment was not adopted.

Bills: HF1169, HF1916

Keywords: child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services, welfare administration, Minnesota tribes, child care assistance, CCAP, program integrity

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• , the sacred Second Amendment.
• Our local neighborhoods.
• that there there will be an amendment. that there there will be an amendment.
• I'm amending it. Yeah.
• amendments ourselves. So, okay. amendments ourselves. So, okay.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused primarily on House Bill 1087 and House Bill 123, both related to firearms. HB 1087 was introduced as a Second Amendment measure, but after questions from the chair and discussion with law enforcement, the sponsor agreed it should be set aside and referred to a study committee for further review, rather than advanced as written. The New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association testified in opposition to the bill as written, while also indicating support for the sponsor’s proposed amendment or a study approach. The bulk of the discussion centered on HB 123, which would require the return of firearms after a not guilty verdict or dismissal. The sponsor and several members described the bill’s purpose as speeding up the return of property, but law enforcement and judicial branch witnesses raised concerns about federal law, the need to ensure a person is still legally eligible to possess firearms, and the bill’s 24-hour return requirement. Witnesses from the State Police and judicial branch explained the current process, including background checks through the state police gun line, and said the existing procedure already aims to return firearms promptly while allowing time to verify disqualifying information. Members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, including removing language that would bar background checks and instead tying return of firearms to completion of the check within a set time frame. Judicial branch and State Police witnesses said a process that requires a background check and return within a reasonable period, with notice if there is a delay or denial, would better address safety and legal concerns. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would continue working on the language before executive session.

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• I think this is a great amendment. I think this is a great amendment.
• , one of the local papers.
• , one of the local papers.
• , one of the local papers.
• :28:20.400> amendment.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• . amendment. amendment.
• amendment? amendment?
• Madam Speaker, I voted yes on this amendment because I cannot fight for local control in education if
• Member from Glover, Madam Speaker, I voted yes on this amendment because I cannot fight for local control
• Member from Glover, Madam Speaker, I voted yes on this amendment because I cannot fight for local control

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House returned to Senate Bill 325 on regional planning and Act 250 tier jurisdiction and first took up Representative Charlton’s amendment to extend the interim housing exemptions in tier one areas from 2028 to 2030. Charlton argued the change would better align the exemptions with the state’s 2030 housing targets and give rural communities and smaller developers more realistic time to plan and build. Committee members opposing the amendment said the exemptions would no longer be needed once 1A and 1B areas are established, and Ways and Means reported an unfavorable straw poll. After debate, the House rejected the amendment by roll call, 66-76. During debate, members discussed whether the extension would help or hinder housing production, with supporters emphasizing rural Vermont, achievable timelines, and the need for certainty for developers, while opponents stressed that the temporary exemptions were meant to bridge the transition to the new tier system. The House also heard questions about whether any communities had actually adopted 1A or 1B status yet, and it was noted that future land use maps were not yet complete. The chamber then moved to a second amendment from Representative Dobervich, which would extend certain interim Act 250 exemptions for designated village centers and nearby areas through January 1, 2031, including projects of 50 units or fewer or mixed-income/mixed-use projects meeting specified infrastructure criteria, with municipal bodies able to opt out. Dobervich said the proposal would expand access to the interim exemptions for rural communities that lack permanent zoning or subdivision bylaws but otherwise meet the criteria, helping more towns build housing in already developed areas. Opponents argued the amendment could allow too much development in small towns without local review and questioned how many municipalities would actually qualify. The debate continued with members discussing the relationship between Act 181, the temporary exemptions, and the ongoing work to create future land use maps and tier designations.

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• food dollars local.
• The program prioritizes dignity and choice while also supporting our local farmers, local producers,
• local farmers' markets, and our local food system.
• And there is an amendment, I understand.
• I need a motion to discuss the amendment. So moved.

Keywords: 996, all

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• <01:03:00.079> Thank amendment. Uh that's my motion. Thank amendment.
• Chair, have an amendment as well. The A1. Senator Housley offers the A1 amendment.
• The A1 amendment is adopted. Now, Senator Housley to House File 1058 as amended. Thank you, Mr.
• <01:11:58.719> Uh amended. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Uh amended. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Chair, the amendment, as I Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So far, we've seen 15 bills passed that amend FOIA.
• We had three bills that amend existing meetings exemptions.
• Some localities will allow that person to get those ...records, and some localities will say, no, you
• Localities, not granting the information. Got it.
• I can tell you that as one who actually served in local elected office, local elected office, how difficult

Keywords: Freedom of Information Advisory Council, 976, house, all

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• appropriations for the in uh local appropriations for the in uh local climate<00:03:30.080> action
• and local and local municipalities.<00:19:21.280> Our<00:19:21.520> commitment<00:
• recreation, rural economies, and local recreation, rural economies, and local governments.<00:19
• Uh we today on HF 2439 as amended.
• awarded dozens of grants to local awarded dozens of grants to local governments<00:25:11.440>

Bills: HF2439

Keywords: environmental protection, pollution reduction, waste management, climate change, funding allocations, 1183, house

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• No questions on the amendment.
• That's the only amendment the House made.
• That's the only amendment the House made.
• <00:09:51.520> and Appreciate your good work on local and Appreciate your good work on local
• That's the only amendment application.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 19 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate considered a series of local and private bills, mostly extending repealer dates or authorizing small local taxes and contributions. These included measures for the City of Laurel, City of Clinton, City of Moss Point, and City of Hattiesburg to continue hotel/motel or restaurant taxes for tourism, parks, and recreation; a Marshall County bill allowing a $7,500 annual contribution to the Bahyia Area Arts Council; a Jackson County bill extending a $5,000 contribution to Friends of Arts, Culture, and Education; a City of Philadelphia bill authorizing a one-time $10,000 contribution to Philadelphia Transit; and a Dotto County bill allowing golf carts and low-speed vehicles on certain public roads. The chamber also approved a Jackson County bill revising the powers and duties of the county fair board. Most of these local bills were passed by voice vote and then by the morning roll call, with no questions raised. The Senate also took up several conference-related matters and House amendments. On Senate Bill 2676, the Proxy Advance of Transparency Act, the Senate voted not to concur and to invite conference. On Senate Bill 2882, dealing with homestead exemption eligibility, members discussed a House amendment clarifying that property owners who deed property but reserve a life estate do not have to reapply for homestead exemption; the Senate concurred and sent the bill to the governor. Additional items later in the calendar included nonconcurrence and conference invitations on bills involving a rural hospital pilot program, dependent care tax credits, health reimbursement arrangement tax credits, state park land lease tax treatment, rural hospital contributions, electronic payment processing fees, storm-related utility revenue bonds, agriculture and logging sales tax exemptions, and revisions to the Pregnancy Resource Act. Near the end of the calendar, senators chose to pass and retain several remaining items rather than take final action, and leadership noted the need to move bills off the calendar in the next session. The Senate then moved to announcements, including committee meetings and a bipartisan social event, and several members requested that the journal reflect adjournment in memory of named individuals. The chamber ultimately agreed to recess until later that day or until the last committee report was filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until the next morning.

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• <00:01:39.119> for violations of the first amendment for violations of the first amendment
• violations of the fifth amendment violations of the fifth amendment including<00:01:58.880> violations
• <00:13:49.040> law happened if state and local law happened if state and local law enforcement
• And House regulate local governments.
• That's officer um at the local level.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Amy Hineshike representing UDW AFSCME Local 3930 and their 200,000 members, and Unite Here Local 11 and
• Consent with amendments. Those are out on a roll call. The second motion is due pass.
• better optimized by keeping people local to systems they are already utilizing.
• This bill does not include further appropriation of funds and is not a local program.
• Unite Here Local 11 with their 32,000 members, in strong support.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on August 20, 2025, and considered a large number of bills, with most of the discussion centered on election redistricting and several health, labor, environmental, and government-operations measures. The first major item was ACA 8, a constitutional amendment tied to a proposed November special election and temporary mid-decade congressional redistricting in response to partisan redistricting efforts in other states. Supporters, including Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, a 2020 redistricting commissioner, labor groups, and allies of the measure, argued it was necessary to defend democracy, protect representation, and respond to federal actions affecting California. Opponents, including Assemblymember Tom Lackey reading a statement for Assemblymember Gallagher and Assemblymember Dixon, argued the measure would undermine the independent redistricting commission, amount to a partisan power grab, and cost taxpayers roughly $230 million. Committee members also focused heavily on fiscal questions, including litigation costs and county election funding, and Department of Finance staff said counties would be made whole and funding would be advanced. The committee ultimately voted the measure out on a B roll call. The committee then heard SB 280, the implementing bill for the special election and related redistricting process. Supporters repeated the argument that California needed to respond to Texas and other states, while opponents again emphasized the cost, the strain on county budgets, and the state’s broader fiscal pressures. Department of Finance witnesses said the election funding would be provided in advance and that the state would work with counties and the Secretary of State. The bill was moved out on a roll call after extended debate. The committee also advanced several other bills, including SB 283 on battery storage safety standards, SB 470 extending remote participation and open-meeting flexibility for state boards and commissions, SB 697 modernizing stream adjudication procedures, SB 513 requiring more accessible employee training records, SB 30 restricting transfer of older diesel locomotives, SB 841 and SB 81 creating protections for vulnerable facilities and health care spaces from immigration enforcement, SB 358 revising traffic impact fee standards, and SB 630 streamlining state parks land acquisitions. Other measures discussed included SB 62 expanding health coverage benefits, SB 68 requiring restaurant allergen disclosures, and the committee heard both support and opposition on SB 68 from the California Restaurant Association and consumer advocates. Supporters of the health and immigrant-protection bills emphasized patient safety, reproductive health, immigrant rights, and access to care, while opponents on the restaurant bill warned of added mandates and litigation risk for small businesses. Across the hearing, committee members frequently returned to fiscal impacts, county implementation burdens, and whether the bills would save money, cost money, or shift costs to local governments. Several bills were reported out of committee, often on A or B roll calls, with some members not voting on particular measures.

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• the amendment.
• Amendment the amendment is 0029 H Amendment the amendment is 0029 H printed<00:48:19.119> in<00
• The amendment fails.
• The amendment fails.
• <04:11:47.119> the<04:11:47.279> amendment<04:11:47.960> is Amendment the amendment

Keywords: 1189, house, all