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• And while the role of government is important, it isn't more important than private industry, and it
• I can't speak for the entire history of county government, because it's the longest form of government
• Also, as she mentioned, our conduct is guided by the Code of Professional Conduct, which is provided
• <02:44:49.520> of conduct is guided by the code of conduct is guided by the code of professional
• code States the<02:45:02.600> American<02:45:03.000> deaf<02:45:03.479> Community

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 702, which would change how extra or special duty pay for retired police officers is treated for retirement and work-limit purposes. Supporters argued the bill would let retirees work more special-duty hours, helping municipalities fill traffic-detail and similar assignments without added state cost, and said it would not prohibit retirees from working but would simply stop those hours from counting toward the return-to-work threshold. Opponents argued the change would be inconsistent with the retirement system’s 2011 reforms, could increase pension liabilities, and would treat the same compensation differently for active employees and retirees. Members also discussed whether the bill would affect current and future retirees, the role of municipalities, and whether the policy amounted to “policing for profit.” The subcommittee ultimately voted 3-2 to recommend inexpedient to legislate (ITL) on HB 702, sending it to the full committee with that recommendation. The committee then discussed House Bill 581, which would create a Group Three retirement plan for new state employees hired after the bill’s effective date. The chair outlined a housekeeping amendment to delay implementation, moving the effective date to January 1, 2026, and noted a sponsor amendment addressing health insurance group inclusion and medical and surgical benefits so those benefits would not be put at risk for the new group. Testimony and discussion focused on the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution, with supporters citing Michigan examples and arguing the bill would help recruit and retain employees while giving them more flexibility. Opponents said the change could weaken retirement security and increase unfunded liability, though supporters responded that the bill still requires employer contributions toward accrued liability and is intended to keep the state on track to pay off its unfunded liability by 2039. The transcript ends with continued discussion of the bill and no final vote shown on HB 581.

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• Chairman: under what theory of good government does it make sense for the cities and county to govern
• Chairman: under what theory of good government does it make sense for the cities and county to govern
• Good government should not depend on the integrity of one person, Good government should not depend on
• Under Government Code, currently these items require a four-fifths vote of the board.
• But further, I would actually direct you to the analysis, which is Government Code section actually specifies

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:23:43.480> in Nurses Association chapter in Nurses Association chapter in Hawaii<00:23
• We recommend repealing HRS chapter 560, Article 5, section 208B-5 of the Uniform Probate Code because
• Please proceed. repealing HRS chapter 560 Article 5 repealing HRS chapter 560 Article 5 Section<02:02
• in federal law the federal government in federal law the federal government doesn't<02:05:48.079
• excited delirium as a cause of death be placed in chapter 327, HRS, which is titled “Death.”

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committees on Health and Labor heard testimony on HB 1244, a measure relating to labor standards at health care facilities and nursing staff ratios. Committee members opened by explaining hearing procedures, including a suggested two-minute testimony limit and Zoom rules. The bill drew extensive testimony from hospitals, nursing organizations, unions, and individual nurses, with the central debate focusing on whether staffing ratios should be set by statute or left to collective bargaining and unit-level staffing decisions. Opponents included the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Straub Benioff Medical Center, Hawaii Pacific Health, Kapiolani Medical Center, and Queen’s Health Systems. They argued that fixed ratios are too rigid for the changing conditions of hospital care, could worsen workforce shortages, and should be handled through labor negotiations, staffing committees, and existing agreements. Several also pointed to investments in nursing education, loan repayment, and workforce development as better solutions. Queen’s said it had recently reached an agreement with nurses after more than 40 meetings that included a staffing framework, and Kapiolani and others emphasized the need for flexibility in emergencies and specialty care. Supporters, including the Hawaii State Center for Nursing, Pride at Work Hawaii, the Hawaii Nurses Association/American Nurses Association chapter, Hawaii Nurses Association Local 50, UNAC/UHCP, and individual nurses, said unsafe staffing levels contribute to burnout, turnover, errors, and patient harm. Testifiers described chronic short staffing, emotionally and physically exhausting workloads, and situations in which nurses were responsible for too many patients at once. Supporters argued that safe ratios are necessary to protect both patients and nurses, and that collective bargaining has not been enough to ensure safe conditions statewide, especially in facilities without unions. No vote or final committee action was announced in the portion provided.

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• It was absolutely wrong what happened to him at the hands of the federal government.
• That was a weaponization of the federal government.
• Other states can't afford it, and the federal government often won't do it.
• I mean, even in our 106 lawsuits against the federal government, we...
• I assume we'll have less cases against the federal government.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, Attorney General, budget recommendations, funding swaps, salary increases, Landowner's Compensation Program, public testimony, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.

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• The Civil Code, however, is largely silent on which agency is responsible for enforcement.
• The Civil Code, however, is largely silent on which agency is responsible for enforcing that provision
• worth their weight in salt, if they want to pursue a felony, will charge this conduct under Penal Code
• This is the Penal Code section that AB 379 addresses, as well as SB 1414.
• the California Department of Justice, there were fewer than 10 arrests statewide using this Penal Code

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 7, 2025, considering a large number of bills, with several measures heard in detail before the committee moved through consent and suspense items. Early in the hearing, AB 876 by Assemblymember Flora was heard on CRNA scope of practice and anesthesia access. Supporters said it would clarify that certified registered nurse anesthetists may provide anesthesia services independently, while opponents from physician and medical groups argued that anesthesiologists and CRNAs are not interchangeable and that physician-led care is needed for patient safety. The bill was ultimately voted out, with a later vote change recorded for Mr. Tangipa from not voting to aye. The committee also heard AB 379, a major human trafficking and child exploitation bill, which would expand penalties for solicitation of a minor, create a misdemeanor for loitering with intent to purchase commercial sex, increase fines on businesses that fail to post trafficking notices or knowingly allow trafficking, create a survivor support grant program, and establish a vertical prosecution grant program. The bill drew strong support from the author and some members who emphasized tougher enforcement and victim services, but also significant opposition from sex worker and civil liberties advocates who argued the bill would worsen criminalization, disproportionately harm Black and Brown communities, and fail to address housing and other root causes. After extensive discussion, the committee voted the bill out, with one member later changing from not voting to aye. Other bills heard included AB 435 on child passenger safety, which would adopt a five-step test and update booster-seat and front-seat rules; AB 1415, which would give the Office of Health Care Affordability more access to information from health systems and private equity-related entities; AB 539, the Timely Care Act, which would extend the duration of approved prior authorizations for treatment; AB 1466, relating to groundwater adjudication and sustainability disputes; AB 127, which would tie the cap-and-trade price ceiling to the social cost of carbon; and AB 672, which would require public employers to notify PERB of certain court actions and allow intervention to protect labor rights. The committee also approved a large consent calendar and then deemed the suspense calendar approved, sending many bills onward. The hearing concluded with several bills reported out, some on call, and the committee adjourned.

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• Look, so 644 in the criminal code, uh, is cruelty to animals.
• 32.559> cruelty<00:19:33.039> to<00:19:33.320> animals<00:19:34.120> oh code
• colonate is cruelty to animals oh code colonate is cruelty to animals oh well<00:19:34.440> maybe
• The governing body may adopt ordinances as it seems reasonable for management of dogs deemed vicious
• The governing body may adopt ordinances as it seems reasonable for management of dogs deemed vicious

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee worked through a draft bill amending animal cruelty and protective custody provisions, focusing on how animals may be seized, cared for, and returned, and on what rights owners have when animals are taken. Members discussed adding language requiring officers to inform a charged person in writing of the right to petition for a veterinarian of their choice, clarifying that any documents presented for signature must be fully and honestly explained, and revising language so confiscated animals cannot be altered without notarized owner authorization. They also considered a new prohibition on using confiscated animals for fundraising or donations, ultimately preferring the term “financial gain” over “profiteering.” The discussion also covered protective custody procedures, including adding “municipal animal control officer” to the list of officers involved, allowing return of animals to the owner or caretaker if no charges have been filed or no warrant establishing probable cause has been sought or issued, and clarifying the distinction between criminal seizure and temporary protective custody. The commissioner’s comments led to several proposed deletions or revisions, including removing language viewed as redundant or inconsistent with protective custody, and striking references to live racing provisions that are no longer relevant. Members further addressed lactating animals, agreeing to add language that confiscated lactating animals should not be separated from their nonweaned offspring. They also discussed a proposed confidentiality provision requiring people assisting in investigations or taking possession of seized animals to sign a binding nondisclosure agreement, though members noted similar protections may need to be duplicated in the temporary custody section as well. The conversation was largely about drafting and legal clarity, with no final vote or formal action recorded in the excerpt.

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• says in chapter 216b. says in chapter 216b.
• country is a national electrical code. country is a national electrical code. that<04:01:06.160>
• legislature adopts that new code.
• c><04:04:25.920> code.
• that new code. that new code.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , we'll hear the administration spending plan for the climate smart agriculture and biodiversity chapters
• And so I do wonder, within the Ag chapter, what is the approach, given that quite a bit of it relates
• We just have a few comments about this chapter of the proposition for a bond, which includes a sizable
• Next, it appears that with the potential cuts coming from the federal government, they may not be able
• To that end, we encourage the Department to conduct robust outreach this year, including formal government-to-government

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senate Bill 2122 would remove outdated provisions from the Natural Resources Code regarding surface water
• Rule 78.16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 3 Rule 78 Part N established a surcharge of 150 percent.
• Now, the surcharge stays with the federal government.
• It's really not consistent with what the natural resource code in the legislature is intended.
• In the natural resource code, that is the way we would want to implement for consistency across all of

Bills: SB2122, SB2050, HB16

Keywords: oil and gas waste, application fees, permit amendments, environmental regulation, Texas natural resources, battery recycling, battery disposal, consumer batteries, energy storage modules, electrochemical devices, lithium-ion battery, household hazardous waste, solid waste, municipal recycling, waste management, battery stewardship, producer responsibility, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, recycling program

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• Overall, we find that the spending plan is reasonable for this chapter of Proposition 4.
• Overall, we find that the spending plan is reasonable for this chapter of Proposition 4.
• It was because of the regulatory burdens that we imposed as a government.
• To that end, we encourage the department to conduct robust outreach this year, including formal government-to-government
• tribal outreach and close collaboration... ...robust outreach this year, including formal government-to-government

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee heard the administration’s spending plan for Proposition 4’s climate smart agriculture and biodiversity chapters, along with related trailer bill language. CDFA outlined proposed funding for existing programs such as SWEEP, Healthy Soils, Urban Agriculture, and invasive species work, plus new or phased-in programs including year-round and mobile farmers’ markets, tribal food sovereignty, and regional farm equipment sharing. The Department of Conservation described funding for the California Farmland Conservancy Program and Working Lands and Riparian Corridors Program, while the Department of Finance and LAO discussed pending allocations and generally found the overall approach reasonable, though LAO suggested the Legislature may want more statutory guidance and reporting, especially for new programs. Members focused on implementation details, equity, and accountability. Questions covered how programs would serve vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, whether new solicitations would be reopened for previously oversubscribed grants, how outcomes are tracked, and how to structure guidance for new programs such as farm equipment sharing. The chair emphasized that the Legislature wants clearer direction on program design and noted that AB 2313 should guide implementation of the regional farm equipment sharing allocation. The committee also discussed the administration’s request to directly appropriate bond funds to departments and to exempt bond program guidelines from the Administrative Procedures Act; LAO supported the APA exemption with possible legislative guardrails for public notice and comment. The committee then heard on the farm-to-school proposal, with CDFA requesting $24.9 million General Fund for incubator grants, technical assistance, and network support. CDFA said the program has reached nearly half of California schoolchildren and has shown strong demand and positive evaluation results. LAO supported the core program but recommended rejecting the $3 million technical assistance component as too broad and suggested the Legislature consider using Proposition 98 for some of the funding. Members debated that point, with some expressing concern about using General Fund dollars for a new discretionary request during a tight budget year. The biodiversity and nature-based solutions chapter included funding for the Wildlife Conservation Board, state conservancies, and tribal nature-based solutions. WCB described major recent investments and proposed projects tied to 30 by 30, habitat restoration, tribal partnerships, and public access. Members raised concerns about long-term stewardship, the size of the WCB allocation, and whether the Legislature should receive more detail on how funds will be distributed. The committee also heard requests for Bolsa Chica wetlands maintenance and Rincon Island decommissioning funding from the State Lands Commission, with members questioning long-term liability, remediation costs, and the role of private oil operators. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with public comment from stakeholders largely supporting the APA exemption, farm-to-school funding, biodiversity investments, and related conservation programs.

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• And so, basically put, our code works.
• of writing that code.
• They can't just wait for the government.
• Eight to 900 homes within that ZIP code.
• So that is directly tied to fire code, building code, and to defensible space mitigations.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• P.E.D. represents a direct attack by the executive branch on the authority of a co-equal branch of government
• He is the secretary of the alumni chapter at Western, and he's also president of the Albuquerque chapter
• the Health Care Purchasing Act, the Public Assistance Act, and sections of the New Mexico Insurance Code

Transcript Highlights:

• That's House Concurrent Resolution 66, requesting the State Building Code Council to adopt, amend, or
• update the state building code to authorize point access block construction for residential buildings
• And then we also have DIY chapter<00:04:28.320> in<00:04:28.560> support.
• requesting that the state building code requesting that the state building code council council
• ><00:46:01.440> to or update the state building code to or update the state building code to authorize

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard HCR 66, which asks the State Building Code Council to update the state building code to allow point access block construction for residential buildings up to six stories. Testimony was generally in support, including from Housing Hawaii’s Future, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and OPSD, with one registered opponent. No questions were raised, and the joint committee later adopted a recommendation to pass the resolution as is. Because the housing committee lacked quorum at that time, final action on the resolution was deferred to the housing-only agenda. On the housing-only agenda, the committee first heard HTR 78, which states the intent that housing projects qualifying for credits under Act 31 remain eligible for those credits after the act’s repeal. Testimony was in support from HHFTC and the DIY chapter, and there were no questions or opposition noted. The committee then took up Governor’s Message 592, confirming Lisa Darcy to the HPHA board. Support came from HPHA board members and several individuals, and Darcy said she accepted the nomination and emphasized her experience and interest in HPHA’s work. Members questioned her about the HPHA board’s oversight role, the 10,000-unit RFQ, and media coverage of Kuhio Park Terrace relocations; she said she supports the project, values transparency, and would push for better context and accountability, though some members felt she had not directly answered concerns about on-the-ground oversight. The committee also heard Governor’s Message 736, confirming Grant Chun to the HHFDC board. Support testimony highlighted his experience in nonprofit housing, real estate, and leadership roles, and Chun said he was pleased to serve the state. Members asked about his residence and his perspective on senior care at Hali Makua, where he said his family found the care compassionate and thorough, while noting staffing shortages. The transcript ends before any final vote on the housing-only items is shown.

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• There are certain zip codes that wouldn't be included here that we know have been contaminated from the
• And if you are outside that zip code and receive contamination, unfortunately, you wouldn't get relief
• Matt Easley, on behalf of the California chapters of Associated General Contractors, in opposition.
• Our strong preference is that Labor Code Section 132A remain unchanged.
• Our strong preference is that Labor Code Section 132A remain unchanged.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Next bill, please: Senate Bill 1849, an act amending Laws 2021, Chapter 406, Section 30; Laws 2022, Chapter
• 33, Section 1; Laws 2025, Section 1; Laws 2028, Chapter 303, Section 1; and Laws 2020, Chapter 305,
• Senate Bill 1853 concerns an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1, and Title 38, Chapter 4, Article
• Laws 2020, Chapter 39, Section 8, as amended by Laws 2025, Chapter 135, Section 8; Laws 2025, Chapter
• Chapter 21, Section 1; Laws 2025, Chapter 211, Section 2; Laws 2025, Chapter 21-C, Section 2; making

Keywords: 1182, all

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• <00:24:56.880> relations Limi, director of government relations Limi, director of government
• We do not govern this way in Minnesota. We do not govern this way in Minnesota.
• bill and this is not how bad governance bill and this is not how we<00:34:38.480> govern<00:34
• So local governments can pick up the slack if the state government falls short.
• least, let's let local governments least, let's let local governments listen<01:10:16.239> to

Bills: HF3351

Keywords: firearms, guns, gun control, gun safety, local control, home rule, preemption, municipal regulation, county regulation, city ordinances, zoning, firearm dealers, gun dealers, ammunition, carry permits, permit to carry, pistols, Saturday night special, metal-penetrating bullets, public safety

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• This means that we ensure unemployment wage replacement and other government-facilitated benefits are
• Virginians deserve to expect more from their government, but we know that there are real constraints
• We must make sure that government is more efficient and ensure that our programs are durable.
• It doesn't come from over-regulation and over-governance and harsh, strict government restrictions.
• In Chapter 33 of Title 30, it establishes the Commission on Unemployment Compensation.

Keywords: Commission on Unemployment Compensation, 976, house, all

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• CONSUMER SERVICES AMONGST OTHER PROVISIONS THE BILL REVISES THE BILL REVISES AND PREEMPTS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
• I WILL CLARIFY IN THE STRIKE ALL THAT IS ONLY FOR INTERSECTIONS FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT HAS A RED LIGHT
• UP NEXT WE HAVE AMENDMENT THE AMENDMENT BAR CODE 484885 BY REPRESENTATIVE JACQUES.
• UP NEXT WE HAVE AMENDMENT THE AMENDMENT BAR CODE 484885 BY REPRESENTATIVE JACQUES.
• Jacques: AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT CLARIFYING CHAPTER 320 FLORIDA STATUTE BY CLARIFYING AND SAYING THE

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• You're in the Committee on House and Government Affairs. Madam Secretary, please call the roll.
• The 2007 election code had 298 pages in it.” “This year we have 419.
• But aren't the census workers like hired through the government?
• But aren't the census workers like hired through the government?
• But aren't the census workers, like, hired through the government?

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 319, which would tighten and standardize voter identification rules at polling places. Senator Presley and Secretary of State Nancy Landry said the bill replaces the current “generally recognized” photo ID standard with a specific list of acceptable IDs, removes the affidavit-only option, and allows voters without a photo ID to cast a conditional paper ballot at the registrar of voters office or during early voting if they later provide approved documentation within two days after the election. Supporters argued the bill improves consistency, election integrity, and poll-worker guidance while still preserving access through alternative documents and free state IDs; opponents warned it could create confusion and burden seniors, students, homeless voters, and others without easy access to the required documents. After debate, the committee reported SB 319 favorably by a 7-2 vote. The committee then approved Senate Bill 202, which adds one day of compensated meeting time for parish boards of election supervisors in certain elections, and Senate Bill 25, which revises the compensation schedule for registrars of voters and related staff. SB 25 was amended to remove outdated step references and make conforming technical changes, and supporters said the pay structure has not been updated since 2007 despite increased duties and workload. The committee also adopted and reported favorably Senate Concurrent Resolution 29, creating a legislative study committee on water quality in the Chafalalaya Basin, and House Concurrent Resolution 85, creating a task force on illegal dumping, both with technical amendments. In addition, the committee advanced Senate Concurrent Resolution 63, which asks the legislative auditor to review how fiscal notes are prepared during session, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 33, which creates a work-based learning coordination task force to improve alignment among education, workforce, and employer partners. SCR 33 was amended to change the appointing authority for two members. The committee also approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, establishing the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission, and House Resolution 196, which creates a study committee on the impact of fallen trees on residential property and insurance issues. Several of these measures were supported by agency representatives or outside groups, and the committee adopted technical amendments where needed before reporting the bills and resolutions favorably.

Transcript Highlights:

• 33, Section 1; Laws 2025, Section 1; Laws 2028, Chapter 303, Section 1; and Laws 2020, Chapter 305,
• Senate Bill 1849 continues: an act amending Laws 2021, Chapter 406, Section 30; Laws 2022, Chapter 33
• , Section 1; Laws 2025, Section 1; Laws 2028, Chapter 303, Section 1; Laws 2020, Chapter 305, Section
• 3; Chapter 135, Section 1; Laws 2022, Chapter 309, Section 8; Laws 2020, Section 1; Laws 2025, Section
• amended by Laws 2025, Chapter 211, Section 1, and Laws 2025, Chapter 21-C, Section 2.

Summary: The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations. The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.