Transcript Highlights:

• Um, the department's updated exceptional items would certainly help to support a better rollout of community-based
• We know the department has an exceptional item to continue the Family First pilots that exist, um, and
• programs, and they do incredible work, but their reach is limited by funding as it relates to the exceptional
• The exceptional item is aimed at those adults to help encourage them to use the quit line.
• increased, um, funding for, for tobacco control efforts, and we also ask you to fully fund the exceptional

Transcript Highlights:

• The department's updated exceptional items would certainly help to support a better rollout of care.
• We know the department has an exceptional item to continue the family first.
• As reflected in the department's exceptional item, we do have some written comments to go into more detail
• As it relates to the exceptional item, the decline in the adult smoking rate has stalled.
• The exceptional item is aimed at those adults to help encourage them to use the quitline and when we

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Our requests are for one exceptional item related to our central plant.
• So, the exceptional items that we have included.
• I described the exceptional items to you in committee last week.
• Slide eight speaks to an exceptional and related to funding for implementation of OER resources.
• The agency has no exceptional item requests.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Senate is prepared to accept the House's offer with the exceptions of the following lines which will
• For the implementing bill, we agree with the Senate with the exception of the following lines.
• For proviso, we agree with the Senate offer with the exception of the following lines.
• For the back of the bill, the House accepts the Senate's offer except for the following lines on the

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The chair stated that Senate bills, except for Senate Bill 97, will be referred to the Legislative Bureau
• The chair stated that Senate bills, except for Senate Bill 105, will be referred to the Bureau.
• The chair stated that Senate bills, except for Senate Bill 105, will be referred to the Bureau.
• There's some exceptions in here.
• I see everybody coming here and they're asking for an exception or an exemption for their district.

Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149

Keywords: disclosure, local law, public notice, legislative transparency, Artists at the Capitol Day, art education, Louisiana Art Education Association, recognition, community engagement, House Resolution 247, HR247, Laura Lewis, birthday commendation, 104th birthday, centenarian, longevity, St. James Parish, Louisiana House of Representatives, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, ceremonial resolution

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, and then some exceptions.
• Um, so in the list of exceptions to the definition of biometric data on page three, lines one and two
• Um, so in the list of exceptions to the definition of biometric data on page three, lines one and two
• Um, my next question is regarding the exception for C on page three, lines four through six.
• Um, my next question is regarding the exception for C on page three, lines four through six.

Bills: HB0108, HB0039, HB0091, HB0070

Keywords: audit, transparency, government reporting, accountability, public access, firearm rights, restoration of rights, criminal justice, felony convictions, Wyoming law, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws

Transcript Highlights:

• For the Senate budget offer, we agree with the offer except for the following lines, which will be bumped
• For the Senate proviso offer, we agree with the offer except for the following, which will be bumped:
• For the Senate back of the bill offer, we agree with the offer except for the following lines, which
• For the Senate implementing bill offer, we agree with the offer except for the following lines, which

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It refines the authority to more narrowly approve agency-requested exceptions on a more granular level
• parking and keeping us safe, Lori Hodapp, the gold ties, the Sergeant at Arms Office has provided exceptional
• the Sergeant at Arms Office has ties, the Sergeant at Arms Office has provided<00:08:24.200> exceptional
• <00:08:24.680> service<00:08:25.000> to<00:08:25.080> this provided exceptional
• service to this provided exceptional service to this institution<00:08:25.840> and<00:08:25.960

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House considered Senate amendments to House File 3629, a grants-management and anti-fraud bill. Representative Bonner explained that the bill clarifies definitions so grants can be terminated for individuals and related parties convicted of fraud, narrows agency exception authority, strengthens whistleblower privacy protections, and allows agencies to permanently withhold payments when there is a credible allegation of fraud. It also incorporates provisions from another Senate bill and adds annual program integrity reporting from DHS and DCYF with a five-year look-back. Representative Cleghorn and Representative Nash spoke in support, emphasizing anti-fraud protections and the bill’s bipartisan support in the Senate. The House concurred in the Senate amendments and then passed the bill on third reading. A roll call vote followed, and House File 3629 was repassed as amended by the Senate by a vote of 134 yeas and 0 nays, with the title agreed to. The chamber then received first readings for House Files 5161 and 5162. Later, members offered remarks thanking House staff, including the Sergeant at Arms Office, nonpartisan research and fiscal staff, the Revisor’s Office, the Chief Clerk’s Office, and front desk staff. The session then shifted to parliamentary inquiries about Senate File 3699, a comprehensive response package related to Operation Metro Surge and gun violence prevention, with the Speaker stating the bills were still under review. After further questioning and a point of order, Representative Niska moved a recess to the call of the Speaker, and the House recessed.

Transcript Highlights:

• : Senate File 1075, a bill for an act relating to transportation, modifying requirements for the exception
• President, I move that the committee reports printed in the agenda be adopted with the exception of the
• adopted reports printed in the agenda be adopted with<00:08:17.919> the<00:08:18.080> exception
• <00:08:18.400> of<00:08:18.479> the<00:08:18.720> report with the exception
• of the report with the exception of the report pertaining<00:08:19.440> to<00:08:19.599> the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Except to the extent that federal funds are available and have been allocated for beneficial use when
• Except to the extent that federal funds are available and have been allocated for beneficial use when
• Except to the extent that federal funds are available and have been allocated for beneficial use when
• Except to the extent that federal funds are available and have been allocated for beneficial use when
• Except to the extent that federal funds are available and have been allocated for beneficial use when

Bills: HB66, HB79, SB35, HB255, SB134, HB159, HB181

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, HB255, Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, ERSA, State Police Tier II Plan, annual leave

Transcript Highlights:

• At the same time, in that same decision, the court seemed to make an exception for redistricting and
• And what the United States Supreme Court has said about making exceptions to the predominance rule is
• that there can be exceptions if necessary to achieve what it calls a compelling interest.
• Are there exceptions to the prohibition against racial predominance?
• The open question is whether there are exceptions to that, whether there are some situations in which

Summary: The Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting met for an informational presentation from outside counsel Andy Bartos on the legal standards governing congressional redistricting. He reviewed federal Equal Protection principles, Florida’s non-diminishment provision, and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, explaining how race can be considered in redistricting but generally cannot be the predominant factor. He also discussed the Florida Constitution’s tiered standards, including the prohibition on intentional political favoritism, compactness, and the requirement to use existing political and geographical boundaries where feasible. Bartos focused on two recent or pending cases: the Florida Supreme Court’s Black Voters Matter decision, which upheld the legislature’s 2022 congressional map and held that the non-diminishment clause does not justify making race predominant absent specific identifiable discrimination, and Louisiana v. Callais, pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, which may further clarify whether race may be used predominantly to comply with the Voting Rights Act or whether Section 2 remains constitutional as applied. He also explained how courts assess compactness and intent, and how data such as the 2020 census, voter registration, turnout, and election results are used for voting-rights analysis. Members asked about what triggers redistricting, whether the legislature must redraw maps now, what data is available in the mapping tool, how intent is measured, and whether public input opportunities will be provided. Bartos said redistricting timing is largely a legislative judgment unless a court requires changes, that the committee can consider whether BVM or the eventual Callais decision warrants revisions, and that the Callais ruling will bind Louisiana directly but serve as precedent for other courts. No votes or legislative actions were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• Then I will highlight our exceptional item requests for additional funding for your The first one is
• The first one Item number two on our exceptional items is new funding to support OER and structural materials
• Page 14, exceptional items four and five are both. related to teachers.
• The last exceptional item that we have has a green check mark next to it that's because you did in fact
• I have an exceptional item request.

Keywords: committee meeting, legislation, public testimony, discussion, procedural

Summary: The meeting covered various topics, but specific discussions and bills were not detailed in the available transcript. Despite the lack of documented debates or acknowledgments, it was noted that committee members were present, and there may have been attempts to address crucial legislative matters. The dynamics of the meeting suggested a standard procedural gathering where routine insights were likely shared among the attendees.

Transcript Highlights:

• There are 16 exceptions. If there's other verbiage, I will look at this.
•   247 OF 16 EXCEPTIONS. IF THERE'S OTHER VERBIAGE I WILL LOOK AT THIS.
• Horrible, horrific parents over here is always the exception, and I would argue the name Doctor Larry
• The exceptions conflict with the precedent on this bill.
• The exceptions conflict with the precedent on this bill.

Summary: The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote. Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• REPRESENTATIVE McCLURE I'M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE SENATE EXCEPTS THE HOUSE REVISION TO OUR OFFER ON
• HOUSE EXCEPT THE SENATE ADMINISTERED FUNDS BUDGET OFFER. >> Sen. Hooper: THANK YOU.
• ROWS 1 AND THREE ARE CLOSED, FOR ROWS 4, 7, 10 AND 11 THE HOUSE EXCEPT THE SENATE POSITION.
• THE BACK OF THE BILL THE SENATE EXCEPTS THE HOUSE POSITION ON 48 AND 49 IN OFFERS AN ISSUE ON TRENTON

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• there is no way to replace him except there is no way to replace him except that<00:02:14.000>
• code just says allow exceptions to the state fire code.
• code just says allow exceptions to the state fire code.
• <01:01:23.280> The<01:01:23.520> local exception or variance.
• The local exception or variance.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting opened with brief remarks honoring Harry Bean after his death on February 14, with members describing him as a larger-than-life figure, a valued colleague, and a friend whose conversations and presence will be missed. The committee then moved to vehicle title bills, beginning with HB 1421, which would change title exemptions for older motor vehicles. DMV witnesses explained the fiscal note was based on 2024 new title applications for vehicles in the affected age range and represented a high-end estimate; members discussed whether the bill would actually be revenue-neutral because reduced title revenue would be offset by reduced staffing work. There was also clarification that the bill applies to cars and regular trucks, not heavy trucks or tractor trailers, and that owners could still obtain titles if they met proof-of-ownership requirements. Members noted antique cars would largely be unaffected because they are already exempt. HB 1421 was moved on an OTP motion and passed 9-8. The committee next considered HB 1466, a related title bill narrowed to boat trailers. Members again raised concerns about lost revenue, but the sponsor and DMV witness said the fiscal note was a high-water estimate and that the bill would likely be close to a wash because the department would save on title-processing costs. The witness also explained that VIN verification, when needed, can be done by local police or a dealership, but not for every trailer title. Members discussed the low value and infrequent resale of older boat trailers, and the bill was described as a practical policy change. HB 1466 was moved OTP and passed 8-0. Finally, the committee discussed HB 1483, which would create a special ham radio operator plate with a lightning bolt symbol and call sign. The sponsor explained an amendment was needed because the bill had mistakenly referred to a House and Senate Ways and Means Committee; the fix would treat the plate under existing vanity plate law. DMV witnesses said the plate would be optional, would require legislative approval, and would function like other special decal plates, which are generally limited to nonprofit-related or legislatively authorized uses. Members asked whether the plate would generate revenue, and DMV confirmed vanity plates carry an added fee that does produce revenue. Discussion focused on the plate’s practical purpose for identifying ham operators, especially in emergencies, and on whether it might set a precedent for other special-interest plates.

Transcript Highlights:

• strike-and-insert amendment most pretty much come from the committee substitute for Senate Bill 437, except
• This bill provides that local fiscal bodies cannot obligate funds beyond a period of one year, except
• That’s your local fiscal bodies shall not obligate funds beyond a period of one year except for contracts
• That’s: ‘Your local fiscal bodies shall not obligate funds beyond a period of one year except for contracts
• That’s: ‘Your local fiscal bodies shall not obligate funds beyond a period of one year except for contracts

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum present, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up several House bills with strike-and-insert amendments. House Bill 5510 was amended to incorporate provisions from Senate Bills 1065 and 928, modernizing Alcohol Beverage Control licensing and adding rules for low-proof spirit alcohol products, including a $1.25 per gallon tax; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 5453 on school funding. After discussion of a proposed block-grant system and supplemental aid for special education, the committee adopted an amendment replacing much of the bill with weighted funding for level two and level three special education students, exempting those funds from block grant rules and limiting their use to direct instruction. The committee also adopted a clarification to extend the special education funding to charter school students and reported the amended bill to the Senate. House Bill 5412, dealing with multi-year technology licensing contracts for local fiscal bodies and science-of-reading training for K-5 teachers, was amended to clarify contract language, delay implementation dates, change “endorsement” to “training,” and require charter school teachers to participate; it was then reported. The committee next amended and reported House Bill 4006, which creates aerospace development and workforce grant programs, changing the funding mechanism to use Department of Commerce reporting and personal income tax proceeds rather than direct employee withholdings. It also took up House Bill 4009, combining voluntary portable benefits for independent contractors with microcredentialing and an expanded apprenticeship tax credit, adopted the Finance Committee amendment, and reported it. Finally, House Bill 4004 creating the Recharge West Virginia training reimbursement program was amended to raise the annual employer reimbursement cap from $50,000 to $100,000 while keeping the $10,000 per-employee limit, and the committee reported the bill. The meeting ended with adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• Madam Speaker, on the measures before us, all majority members vote aye, with the exception of the following
• On the measures before us, all minority members vote aye, with the exception of the following.
• <00:36:53.680> For<00:36:54.000> standcom exception of the following.
• For standcom exception of the following.
• On the measures before us, all minority members vote aye, with the exception of the following.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House met with 47 members present and 4 excused, approved deferral of the journal reading, and received no messages from the governor. In Senate communications, the chamber received a Senate concurrent resolution and several House bills returned from the Senate with amendments; Representative Todd moved to disagree with the Senate amendments, and that motion carried by voice vote. The main business was adoption of large groups of standing committee reports. The House adopted reports 1662 through 1696, then 1697 through 1714, and later report 1715, with several members noting “no vote” or “with reservations” on specific measures. One extended floor exchange centered on a measure concerning emergency access in West Oahu, where Representative Souza argued for a second access point for Makakilo residents and referenced wildfire evacuation concerns; other members raised points of order under Rule 287, and the Speaker ruled on the debate. The House also suspended the rules to consider certain Senate bills on third reading by consent calendar. On third reading, the House passed Senate bills listed on page 18, including SB 100 and SB 112, with recorded no votes from several members and support with reservations from Representative Iwamoto, who said SB 100 was a home rule issue better handled at the county level. The chamber then heard announcements, including Representative Takayama’s request for donations of new or gently used women’s business attire for the YWCA Dress for Success program. The House adjourned until 12:00 noon Monday.

Transcript Highlights:

• recommendation for any exception recommendation for any exception requests<00:39:41.280> and<
• Uh, some of the other things that came in as kind of an exception or a carveout was uh daycare facilities
• So those those and there Exception or a carveout was uh daycare facilities.
• The relationship software number one has been purchased, and I believe you denied the exception request
• request um of denied uh the exception request um of $100,000<03:41:54.239> this<03:41:54.479>

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I mean, there might be exceptions here and there, but yes. Secretary, Mr. Senator Drisco, Mr.
• I mean, there might be exceptions here and there, but yes. Secretary, Mr. Senator Drisco, Mr.
• I mean, there might be exceptions here and there, but yes. Secretary, Mr. Senator Drisco, Mr.
• I mean, there might be exceptions here and there, but yes. Secretary, Mr. Senator Drisco, Mr.
• I mean, there might be exceptions here and there, but yes. Secretary, Mr. Senator Drisco, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And equally in that section defining emergency situation as an exception, who's making that decision
• And equally in that section defining emergency situation as an exception, who's making that decision
• that it doesn't you know an exception that it doesn't apply<00:31:55.360> to<00:31:55.679>
• Um who's making that an exception.
• to preclude a woman who included except to preclude a woman who for<00:38:11.520> example<00:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first recessed for a subcommittee meeting on HB 313, which concerned an open-meetings-related issue. In the subcommittee, members discussed concerns that the bill might be unnecessary because current law already allows a person to request an open meeting in advance; the subcommittee then voted ITL on HB 313 by voice vote and closed its work session. The full Judiciary Committee then reconvened and took up CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” with members debating whether the language was too broad and could create unintended consequences. Supporters framed it as a forward-looking protection for computation resources and strong encryption, while opponents said it was too open-ended and better addressed by future legislation. The committee voted ITL on CACR 6 by a 17-0 roll call. The committee next turned to HB 232, as amended, concerning the rights of conscience for medical professionals. The amendment narrowed the bill to abortion-related objections, removed sterilization and artificial contraception, aligned the abortion definition with existing state law, and reduced damages from treble damages to actual damages. Supporters said the bill would protect conscience rights, give physicians and patients more choice, and could help attract providers to New Hampshire. Opponents argued it was overly broad, unclear in key definitions, and could interfere with employers’ ability to assign staff, especially in rural health settings. Members also raised concerns about the bill’s scope and enforcement, including the broad definition of “participate,” the lack of clarity around exceptions for providers whose services include abortion as a “major part,” emergency determinations, and the inclusion of nursing homes in the definition of health care institution. Some members argued the bill singled out abortion while other controversial medical procedures were not treated similarly, and others criticized the minimum-damages provision as potentially punitive and designed to deter participation. The discussion continued without a final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.