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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • prevention organization.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Punishment prevents healing and well-being.
  • This simple measure will help the state reach the goals.
  • Reason number one is that it will prevent problems.
  • And these are key ingredients to preventing health problems, preventing financial problems, and also
  • preventing recidivism.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on several Judiciary bills, with the largest portion focused on S. 1178/H. 2052 to reduce mass incarceration and end life without parole. People incarcerated at MCI Framingham, MCI Norfolk, and NCCI Gardner described personal growth, rehabilitation, restorative justice work, family separation, and the belief that parole eligibility after long sentences would better reflect public safety and human development. Speakers emphasized that life without parole removes hope and can undermine rehabilitation, while supporters argued that many lifers are older, less likely to reoffend, and could contribute positively if given a chance at parole review. Committee members did not take votes during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on S. 1139 to restore the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims involving tobacco use, with Sen. Keenan explaining that a recent SJC decision had cut off claims where the injured person did not sue within three years before death. He said the bill would restore families’ ability to seek redress in cases involving long-latency tobacco harms like COPD. Another major topic was S. 1205, which would add abusive litigation to the definition of coercive control in domestic violence law; Sen. Michael Moore said the bill would stop abusers from using repeated court filings to harass and financially burden survivors. The committee also took up S. 1114 on automatic record sealing, with Sen. Friedman and others arguing that the current petition-based process is slow, burdensome, and disproportionately harms people with criminal records, especially Black and Latino residents. Testimony also supported H. 1965/S. 1132 on compensation for wrongful conviction, with advocates and sponsors describing a faster administrative claims process, transitional support, and higher compensation without the current cap. Sen. Payano testified for S. 1241 to expand educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults, saying education reduces recidivism and improves reentry outcomes. A substantial portion of the hearing focused on S. 2522, an update to Massachusetts’ shield law for reproductive and gender-affirming care. Sen. Friedman, the Attorney General’s office, and DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said the bill is needed to strengthen protections against out-of-state legal attacks, protect patient and provider data, clarify enforcement authority, and add a state-level EMTALA-style emergency care requirement. Committee members asked detailed questions about prescription labeling, the prescription monitoring program, attorney discipline, custody and full faith and credit issues, and whether the bill’s enforcement language could create unintended limits or conflicts. The Attorney General’s office said it would provide follow-up written testimony on several technical questions.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 10th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, I move that the measure on today's standing committee report be referred to the committee
  • Senator Ritchelli has moved that the measure on today's standing committee report be referred to the
  • From disease prevention and emergency response to environmental health, vital records, and health equity
  • To protect workers, especially when those risks are clear and preventable.
  • That prevented Japanese and Chinese Americans from owning lands in this state.
Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, the pledge, prayer, and recognition of guests from the Sikh Coalition and Kalsa Gramath Center. Members then approved the journal and moved through committee reports and resolutions, including Senate Resolution 8678 honoring the Chimicum High School Marching Band for being selected to represent Washington in the 2026 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. The resolution was adopted unanimously, and the band and its supporters were recognized in the gallery. The chamber then confirmed two gubernatorial appointments to major health agencies. Ryan Moran was confirmed as Director of the Health Care Authority by a 49-0 vote, with supporters citing his Medicaid and health system experience and ability to provide stable leadership. Dennis Worsham was also confirmed as Secretary of Health by a 49-0 vote, with senators highlighting his long public health career, statewide outreach, and work on HIV/AIDS and community health. On legislation, the Senate passed Senate Bill 6011, expanding Court of Appeals bailiff authority to conduct threat assessments, and Senate Bill 5831, creating the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act. Senate Bill 6188, which expands Labor and Industries’ authority to update asbestos training and certification rules, passed 38-19 after an amendment to limit the bill to federal standards was rejected. Substitute Senate Bill 5917, concerning access to abortion medications through the Department of Corrections pharmacy, passed 32-17 after several Republican amendments were defeated. The Senate also passed In Gross Senate Bill 6024 on developmental disability services confidentiality and Substitute Senate Bill 6091 on prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing residential properties in exclusive private listings. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5840, adjusting campaign finance expenditure reporting deadlines, passed 46-3. After completing the day’s business, the Senate recessed for caucus and lunch until 1:15 p.m.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Elections - 02/27/25

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • that we have in place for the measures that we have in place for the the<00:26:07.159><c> upload</c>
  • I can say with confidence, though, that we do have measures in place working closely with the counties
  • that we do have measures in place working<00:30:56.559><c> closely</c><00:30:56.919><c> with</c><00:
  • Where is the measurable harm?
  • Where is the measurable harm?
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Crime and Public Safety Feb 17th, 2026

Crime and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • These are preventable tragedies caused by decisions.
  • It's about prevention.
  • Usually measured by grams per 2 to 10 liters of breath.
  • And how do we measure that?
  • There's nothing I can do to prevent that.
Keywords: 959, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Insurance Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there anything preventing you from doing that? Oh, yes, there is. What's that?
  • Is there anything preventing you from doing that? Oh, yes, there is. What's that?
  • There's nothing in it that prevents it.
  • I think the fastest way that you can begin to bend that cost curve is by putting measures in place that
  • The program will initiate grant programs overseen by a motor vehicle theft prevention commission to aid
Keywords: 959, house, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Feb 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Community Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • earned early release coupled with the additional supervision would allow that sort of public safety measure
  • And if a person is still not safe to reenter the community, though, they can keep them for preventative
  • And if a person is still not safe to reenter the community, though, they can keep them for preventative
  • But that's a good statement right there because really what this bill is about is prevention as much
  • as much as is accountability ability. right there because really what this bill is about is prevention
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you to the Senator for introducing the measure.
  • So first, I want to thank my colleague, Senator Cabaldon, for bringing forward this measure related to
  • facility that poses a danger to the surrounding community and requiring facilities to have a fire prevention
  • This bill does nothing other than allow the industry to make its own fire prevention plans to prevent
  • The bill would also clarify that a key or a locking device to prevent theft would not preclude a battery
Summary: The Senate Committee on Environmental Quality heard four bills focused on environmental regulation and public health. SB 299 by Senator Cabaldon would extend a CEQA exemption to child care facilities in residential zones, with committee amendments adding guardrails to exclude sites on natural/protected lands and within 3,200 feet of oil wells or refineries. Support came from child care, planning, local government, and county groups, while one wildlife/plant organization opposed. Members emphasized the need for more child care access and noted the bill was a narrow fix to last year’s CEQA legislation. The committee later voted the bill out on a 7-0 vote. SB 58 by Senator Padilla would update California’s hydrogen sulfide standards and response framework, citing outdated rules and monitoring gaps in the Tijuana River Valley and Salton Sea areas. Testimony from UCLA and community advocates described health impacts and undercounted exceedances, while air district representatives and business interests raised concerns about the scope and timing of the proposal. The committee accepted amendments and advanced the bill on a 7-0 vote. SB 811 by Senator Caballero would establish a regulatory framework for metal shredding facilities, clarifying DTSC enforcement authority and incorporating prior negotiated environmental justice and fire-safety amendments. Supporters included the recycling industry and labor groups; opponents from community, environmental, and local government organizations argued the bill was too deregulatory and did not adequately protect nearby communities. The bill passed 5-0. SB 501 by Senator Allen would expand the state’s battery extended producer responsibility program to include medium-format batteries such as those used in e-bikes and portable power systems. Supporters said the change would improve collection, reduce fire risks, and shift disposal costs from local governments to producers; one battery recycler expressed interest in working on implementation details. The bill was amended and advanced on a 5-2 vote. After quorum was established and votes were taken on call, all four bills were reported out of committee and the hearing adjourned.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Environmental Quality Committee Jan 13th, 2026

Environmental Quality

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're here today to support SB 299 and thank the Senator for introducing the measure.
  • So first I want to thank my colleague, Senator Cabaldon, for bringing forward this measure related to
  • facility that poses a danger to the surrounding community and requiring facilities to have a fire prevention
  • This bill does nothing other than allow the industry to make its own fire prevention plans to prevent
  • The bill would also clarify that a key or a locking device to prevent theft would not preclude a battery
Keywords: 987, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session Jan 28th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House has passed the following measures: H.C.R. 54, Hunter, authorizing the legislature to adjourn
  • The House has passed the following measures: H.C.R. 54, Hunter, authorizing the legislature to adjourn
  • forget what happened in the Holocaust, but keep it in light that we look at any atrocity anywhere and prevent
  • Vigilance and education are vital to preventing this from occurring.
  • This is a day to advocate and educate as we all work toward prevention and the implementation of stronger
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard the daily invocation, approved the previous day’s journal, and received a House message announcing passage of H.C.R. 54, which authorizes the legislature to adjourn for more than three days during a specified period. The chamber then took up several recognitions, including Senate Resolution 8 honoring Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Advocacy Day, a recognition of the Texas A&M University System Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council, a delegation from Dimmit County, and the doctor of the day, Dr. Hosey Hinojosa. The main floor business centered on Senate Resolution 15, commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the start of Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week. Senators King, Menendez, Bettencourt, Perry, Hughes, Hinojosa, Campbell, Hall, Cook, Paxton, West, Parker, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Holocaust history, the rise of anti-Semitism, the importance of education, and solidarity with Israel. The resolution was adopted without objection, and Senator Bettencourt moved to add all senators’ names. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 17, recognizing Sexual Assault Survivors Day, with remarks focused on the prevalence of sexual violence, underreporting, support for survivors, and the need for prevention and stronger systems of response. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 14 in memory of Brazoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Jesse Vargas, who was killed in the line of duty, with Senators Middleton and Huffman highlighting his service and using the occasion to call for tougher measures against violent offenders. Additional resolutions SR 3, SR 4, SR 5, SR 6, SR 7, SR 11, and SR 12 were adopted together, and SR 54 granting permission for adjournment for more than three days was approved by a 31-0 roll call vote. The chamber also recognized Leadership Frisco Class No. 28 and later honored former Senator Dr. Joe J. Bernal and, upon adjournment, Sergeant Mark Allen Butler of the Navasota Police Department. The Senate adjourned until 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in memory of Deputy Vargas and Sergeant Butler.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-15 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We pass laws to prevent frivolous lawsuits.
  • We pass laws to prevent frivolous lawsuits.
  • Representative Gant, yes, that is the goal: to prevent frivolous lawsuits and to prevent harm being borne
  • It also does not prevent a person who has not been reported.
  • Florida already uses waiting periods as a safety measure for firearms.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established, then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for the day. The chamber first took up HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands. Sponsor Rep. McClure said the bill would remove strict liability for previously mined phosphate lands if a Department of Health study is done at the owner’s request and the former mining status is recorded publicly. Opponents, including Reps. Cross, Nixon, and Eskamani, argued the bill did not provide enough notice to future buyers and renters and could create health and disclosure concerns. The bill passed 87-24. The House then passed HB 145 on suits against the government, which Rep. McFarland said updates Florida’s sovereign immunity caps for the first time since 2010, raising them to $500,000 per person and $1 million per incident with future automatic increases, aligning the statute of limitations with private claims, and allowing governments to settle above the caps if they choose. He said the bill would make redress more accessible without eliminating the liability shield. The bill passed 104-7. The chamber then considered CS/HB 289 on civil liability for the wrongful death of an unborn child, a bill by Rep. Greco that would amend the Wrongful Death Act to allow parents and other survivors to bring claims for the death of an unborn child, while exempting the mother and lawful medical care provided within the standard of care. Debate centered on whether the bill could affect abortion access, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, surrogacy, and liability for doctors, friends, family members, and others. Multiple amendments were offered to narrow the bill or add carve-outs for abortion, fertility care, surrogates, perinatal professionals, rape/incest/human trafficking situations, and to require the mother’s consent before suit; sponsors and opponents argued over whether these changes would prevent frivolous lawsuits or instead create loopholes and weaken the bill. None of the amendments were adopted during the portion of the transcript provided.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-15 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We pass laws to prevent frivolous lawsuits.
  • Yes, that is the goal: to prevent frivolous lawsuits and to prevent harm being borne out of this bill
  • That is the goal is to prevent frivolous lawsuits and to prevent harm being borne out of this bill when
  • It also does not prevent a person who has not been reported.
  • Florida already uses waiting periods as a safety measure for firearms.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then adopted the special order report for the day. The chamber took up House Bill 167 on former phosphate mining lands. Sponsor Rep. McClure said the bill removes strict liability for previously mined phosphate lands if a Department of Health study is completed at the owner’s request and the former mining status is recorded publicly. Opponents, led by Rep. Cross and others, argued the bill relies too heavily on buyer-beware principles and does not adequately notify future buyers or renters. The bill passed 87-24 after debate. Members then considered House Bill 145 on suits against the government. Rep. McFarland said it updates Florida’s sovereign immunity caps, raising them to $500,000 per person and $1 million per incident, with a later automatic increase, while preserving the liability shield and improving access to compensation for people harmed by government negligence. The bill also aligns the statute of limitations with private claims and allows entities to settle above the cap. After brief debate, the House passed the bill 104-7. The House next debated CS/HB 289 on wrongful death for an unborn child, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow claims involving unborn children and their parents. The bill prompted extensive questioning and debate about damages, definitions, medical care, surrogacy, and whether the measure could affect abortion access or expose doctors, friends, family members, and surrogates to lawsuits. Multiple amendments sought to carve out protections for mothers, health care providers, abortion care, perinatal professionals, surrogates, and victims of rape, incest, or human trafficking, but each was defeated. The final vote on the bill itself was 33-78, so the motion failed and the bill did not advance.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Health Policy Feb 11th, 2026

Health Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We started with marijuana, chiefly because, A, we are focused on prevention.
  • We had numerous examples where that particular drug... ...prevention.
  • And again, this could have been prevented had they acted on direct bilirubin.
  • It can be measured easily with the same blood draw obtained during the heel stick.
  • It can be measured easily with the same blood draw obtained during the heel stick.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/13/2026 - House Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We need—it is a very vital and critical role, and we need to have in place the public safety measures
  • We need—it is a very vital and critical role, and we need to have in place the public safety measures
  • This is where I believe in preventing bad things from happening before they ever occur.
  • Positions to work cooperatively, proactively, together, to prevent bad things from happening.
  • Prevention, prevention, prevention, prevention.
Keywords: 1182, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25 - Part 1

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> an FDA approved single pre-measured an FDA approved single pre-measured dose.<00:10:43.120><c> This
  • Subsection eight talks about qualifying measures on that.
  • DH DHS and qualifying measures on that.
  • So there's measures um and so forth.
  • </c> their work uh in uh infection prevention their work uh in uh infection prevention uh<01:32:45.920
Keywords: 1183, house
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Committee, February 17, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • in addition to the punitive measures in addition to the trouble<00:48:00.160><c> damages.
  • Um, a court may prevent or may permit intervention under the rules of civil procedure.
  • So, it doesn't prevent the prosecution of any of these individuals or any of these officials.
  • It just prevents it from anyone other than the state.
  • ,</c> valve to kind of prevent, valve to kind of prevent, you<01:08:51.520><c> know,</c><01:08:51.679
Bills: SF0087, SF0088, SF0092
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Jun 24th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • You said we can only measure what you choose to measure.
  • You can only have data on what you choose to measure.
  • Chair, Deputy Secretary, is it possible that the state could implement measures?
  • Recurring appropriations are tracked closely with performance measures.
  • This is a measure that's measuring how much for every $1 we spend, how much more in taxes are we collecting
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Of course, reflecting the improved outlook, but also kind of still serving as that proactive measure
  • It is a measure that we can take to... ...the reserve further.
  • Education Program, and the Proposition 47 truancy and dropout prevention program.
  • So this has been funded for many years in the past through one-time funding measures, correct?
  • What are the measurements? What data are we collecting on this program?
Summary: The committee heard an overview of the May Revision’s Proposition 98 changes for K-12 and community colleges. The Department of Finance said the minimum guarantee rises by $6.4 billion over the Governor’s Budget across the three-year window, with higher guarantees in each year, full payment of the prior settle-up, and larger deposits into the school rainy-day fund. The LAO said the revenue and LCFF updates were reasonable, but urged caution about the settle-up approach and recommended using more of the available funding to protect ongoing programs and build budget resilience. Members focused heavily on the size of the proposed $3.9 billion settle-up, the $10.3 billion reserve deposit, declining K-12 enrollment, and how much of the new funding should be ongoing versus one-time. The committee then reviewed the community colleges portion of the budget. Finance described the May Revision’s higher SCFF COLA, additional funding for enrollment growth, a student support block grant, apprenticeship adjustments, and continued funding for deferred maintenance, Calbright, Common Cloud, and credit for prior learning. The Chancellor’s Office supported the core investments but asked for more funding for enrollment growth, changes to the growth formula, and a COLA for Student Equity and Achievement. The LAO recommended prioritizing the statutory COLA increase, noted that more than half of districts are already above current-year growth targets, and said the new adult learner demonstration project should be rejected because districts already have tools to support similar services. Members also discussed a $52 million current-year apportionment shortfall, which Finance said was discovered too late for the May Revision and would need to be addressed later. Finally, the committee took up the proposed implementation of the federal Workforce Pell program. Finance proposed one-time funding for the California Student Aid Commission and Cradle to Career to build eligibility and data systems, along with trailer bill changes to set up state approval processes. CSAC said the program is promising but highly complex, that California lacks the needed infrastructure, and that the state will need emergency regulations, data linkages, and ongoing funding beyond the one-time proposal. The LAO agreed that some initial funding is needed but warned that the amounts and ongoing costs remain uncertain and that the Legislature should carefully draft the trailer bill language. Members asked about timing, other states’ actions, and how the state would ensure the program is ready for students and institutions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Labor - 04/10/25

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is that suicide prevention and outreach for construction workers.
  • This is that suicide prevention and outreach for construction workers.
  • Um, so the appropriations for wage theft prevention on line 49, nursing, lactating, and pregnant employee
  • on line 49, for wage theft prevention on line 49, nursing,<00:10:52.079><c> lactating,</c><00:10:52.560
  • Because misclassification, as we're trying to measure, one of the things we want to measure is what is
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 6th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So you don't think that this is an additional item that would prevent them, if they're not knowledgeable
  • You're not trying to prevent people from a cover and workman's comp. Absolutely not.
  • That's what this bill prevents. It says, hey, we promise this for safety.
  • This is a straightforward, common-sense measure from Senator Beth Mizell to reestablish the expectation
  • This is a straightforward, common-sense measure from Senator Beth Mizell to reestablish the expectation
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
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, heard a prayer from Pastor Neil Bernard of New Wine Christian Center, and recognized a number of visiting groups and observances, including AMI Kids, Mother’s Day, the Hungarian Settlement Cultural Association, Pro-Life Day at the Capitol, the American Cancer Society and Cancer Action Network, Municipal Day for the Louisiana Municipal Association, Recreation and Parks Association Day, St. John Day, Hoopla basketball activities, Main Street program participants, Leadership North Shore, the Lack of Seeing High School basketball team, Literacy Champion recognition, Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodford, and LACE Day for chamber executives. Majority Leader Steve Scalise also addressed the chamber, praising recent economic investment in Louisiana, coastal restoration funding, and the state’s improved national reputation. The House received Senate messages and Legislative Bureau reports on numerous Senate bills, many of which were referred to committee or laid over, and several House and Senate resolutions were introduced or adopted, largely commemorative or study-related measures. The chamber then took up several House bills in regular order. HB 89, concerning district attorney retiree health insurance coverage in the Third Judicial District, was amended and passed 87-5. HB 451, dealing with ATC notice procedures, passed 98-0 after technical amendments. HB 456, revising workers’ compensation petition requirements and allowing employers broader access to disputed claims, drew extended debate over whether it would burden injured workers; it passed 67-30. HB 579, expanding the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights and related confidentiality and complaint provisions, passed 98-0. HB 595, requiring local authorities to respond timely to permit-related matters affecting natural resource development, passed 92-3. HB 621, requiring recycling of decommissioned renewable energy components and updating waste rules, passed 99-0. HB 818, requiring school systems to publish annual assessment schedules and related testing information, passed 98-0. Additional bills considered included HB 841, creating a code of conduct for landmen negotiating pipeline easements and authorizing penalties for bad-faith conduct, which passed 98-0; HB 1060, establishing a two-year domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th Judicial District with coordinated services and data collection, which passed 86-13; and HB 1101, a workers’ compensation measure defining maximum medical improvement, adjusting benefit durations, and addressing misrepresentation and fraud, which was under debate at the end of the excerpt. Throughout the floor session, members repeatedly emphasized that the bills were intended to clarify procedures, improve transparency, or address public safety and economic development, while opponents of some measures raised concerns about added burdens on workers or injured claimants.