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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted.
• Resolutions filed by Representatives: Resolutions filed by Representative Hogan of Stow, congratulating
• The question now is on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye.
• The ayes have it; the resolutions are adopted. Those opposed, nay.
• The ayes have it; the resolutions are adopted.

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Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a series of ceremonial resolutions reported by the Committee on Rules. These included congratulations and honors for Deborah M. Russell as a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine, amateur radio operators for Amateur Radio Week and Field Day, Anne Kavino Goldenberg on her 100th birthday, Nancy G. Hill on her retirement from the East Bridgewater Council on Aging, Kate Fitzpatrick for 35 years of service to Needham, and the 300 Committee Land Trust Incorporated on its 40th anniversary. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolutions. The chamber then considered a concurrent report to suspend Joint Rule 12 on two petitions: one concerning fraternal organizations conducting bazaars and another establishing a municipal tax amnesty program. The House approved the suspension of the rules and then suspended Joint Rule 12, allowing the petitions to proceed to the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies and the Committee on Revenue, respectively. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn today and reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. After the order was adopted, the House adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m. in full formal session.

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• It is not final until approved by a concurrent resolution of the General Assembly.
• A concurrent resolution of the General Assembly. Right.
• House committee substitute Senate, substitute Senate, substitute Senate Bill 1196 as amended.
• up and passed Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill 1740, in which the concurrence of the House
• passed Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill 1740, in which the concurrence of the House is respectfully

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal for the prior day by a vote of 118-1. The rest of the session was dominated by points of personal privilege, including farewell remarks from several outgoing members. Those speeches focused on service, family, staff, veterans, law enforcement, integrity, and concerns about lobbyist influence, with members also thanking legislative assistants and recognizing guests and family members in the chamber. The chamber then took up several bills. Senate Bill 1019, dealing with hospital finance and investment authority, was amended to align workplace violence, telehealth, prior authorization, physician licensure, and Lyme disease language, then passed 110-31. Senate Bill 1572, a pensions bill affecting police retirement, MOSERS, EMPERS, and related board provisions, drew extended debate over how to handle retirement overpayments; amendments were adopted to address technical and policy issues, and the bill passed 129-14. Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1196, concerning workforce diploma programs, Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grants, workforce Pell Grants, higher education funding, and university board residency rules, was amended and passed 115-20, but its emergency clause failed 2-132. The House also granted further conference on Senate Bill 1020. Committee reports were read on several other measures, including bills recommended to pass by Fiscal Review. Later, the House began considering Senate amendments to House Bill 2508, an LLC-related bill involving certificates of good standing, court dissolution of LLCs in limited circumstances, and a St. Louis County property-management affidavit process for repeated ordinance violations.

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• Chair, I move that Senate Concurrent Resolution 1025 be returned with a due pass recommendation.
• Members, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1025 is a constitutional amendment that modifies the start date
• Chair, I move that Senate Concurrent Resolution 1022 be returned with a do pass recommendation.
• Chair, members, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1022 is a constitutional amendment that increases the number
• You have the senator here. All right, please move 1805. Senator here. Okay. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

Bills: HR65, HR66, HR67, HR68, HR69, HCR33, HCR34, HB1006, HB1007, HB1008, HB1010, HB1011, HR58, HR59, HR60, HR61, HR62, HR63, HR64, HCR32, SCR2, SCR5, SCR6, SCR11, SCR16, SCR17, HB43, HB447, HB573, HB1000, HB1001, HB1002, HB1003, HB1004, HB1005, SB8, SB10, SB12, SB16, SB20, SB21, SB22, SB29, SB32, SB41, SB42, SB44, SB49, SB58, SB68, SB75, SB77, SB81, SB97, SB103, SB159, SB163, SB172, SB180, SB182, SB244, SB248, SB253, SB254, SB279, SB306, SB318, SB334, SB380, SB385, SB397, HB53, HB57, HB64, HB100, HB102, HB106, HB111, HB137, HB152, HB155, HB177, HB238, HB256, HB258, HB272, HB337, HB350, HB359, HB363, HB386, HB434, HB445, HB546, HB557, HB584, HB661, HB697, HB726, HB727, HB747, HB752, HB756, HB758, HB759, HB765, HB767, HB825, HB858, HB930, HB941, HB957, HB964, HB203, HB228, HB234, HB260, HB268, HB271, HB285, HB289, HB351, HB400, HB413, HB469, HB534, HB551, HB552, HB574, HB576, HB634, HB649, HB677, HB735, HB739, HB779, HB784, HB796, HB842, HB850, HB919, HB8, HB9, HB10, HB15, HB16, HB17, HB18, HB19, HB22, HB33, HB34, HB35, HB44, HB46, HB47, HB48, HB61, HB101, HB126, HB135, HB142, HB164, HB185, HB215, HB226, HB232, HB233, HB242, HB284, HB292, HB297, HB301, HB334, HB436, HB468, HB548, HB571, HB582, HB593, HB594, HB609, HB613, HB712, HB722, HB732, HB746, HB827, HB845, HB848, HB921, HB923, HB951, HB953, HB999, HB733, HB875, HB952, HB868, HB119, HB140, HB52, HB901, HB193, HB570

Keywords: condolences, Sam Goodwin, Northwestern State University, football coach, athletic legacy, obituary, ShaMonica Huggins, Louisiana, community support, public service, law enforcement, memorial resolution, Louisiana Legislature, tribute, centenarian, community recognition, Louisiana history, birthday celebration, Jeanerette, French bread

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• Senator Hashimoto: hi. Senator Enoe: hi. Senator Kanua: hi. Senator Kedani: hi. Senator Lee: hi.
• Senator Inoe. Hi. Senator Kuha. Hi. Senator Kedani. Hi. Senator Kim. Hi. Senator Lee, excused.
• The recommendation is to pass with some amendments, which we have prior concurrence for from Senator
• concurrence for from Senator Gail concurrence for from Senator Gail Koli.<00:28:01.600> Uh
• Senator Senator Senator measure adopted.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up a long decision-making agenda on numerous House bills, largely in the tax, appropriations, public safety, agriculture, and land-use areas. Early action included HB 476, which passed with amendments after discussion of tax impacts and a committee report change; HB 796 also passed with amendments to protect several individual income tax credits from the bill’s effect. Other measures were advanced with amendments or without changes, including HB 1059, HB 1145, HB 1173, HB 1439, HB 800, HB 934, HB 990, HB 101, HB 106, and a series of bills in the 1026–1055 range, many of which were passed unamended or with technical/effective-date changes. Several bills were deferred, including HB 1147, HB 807, and later items on the agenda. The committee also approved a number of policy and agency-structure changes. HB 430 was amended to create or expand an internship/workforce development program with reporting requirements; HB 505 and HB 506 were amended to adjust appropriations and FTEs; HB 774 added an appropriation section for two FTEs; HB 1052 limited use of universal service fund money; HB 1296 shifted a reporting requirement from BNF to the Department of Defense; and HB 1064 moved the State Fire Council and Fire Marshal Selection Commission to the Department of Law Enforcement and set the fire marshal salary. HB 427 made major biosecurity-related changes, including moving the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity in 2026 and adding new appropriations. HB 830 was amended to allow third-party historic preservation reviewers under ethics and conflict rules, with a two-year sunset and committee-report comments on vacancies. Public safety and regulatory bills also moved forward. HB 302 on cannabis drew opposition from Senator Awa, who said it would shut down a medical provider in his district; the bill nevertheless passed with amendments adding criminal penalties, enforcement authority, and a 2027 effective date for cultivator licenses. HB 306 on water code penalties passed unamended, HB 860 on liability for road resurfacing passed with amendments to limit liability to the work actually performed and eliminate joint and several liability, and HB 141 on public land leases passed with technical amendments. HB 1159 establishing a commercial harbor emergency evacuation working group passed as is, and HB 1482 on hemp passed with amendments exempting existing permit holders and certain retailers, aligning THC limits, and setting a far-future effective date. Most votes were adopted without recorded opposition, though several members noted reservations on specific measures.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1SbqRXx2p8, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:28 Senate Bill 215 (Sen. Carpenter): 01:12 Senate Bill 58 (Sen. Boswell): 06:52 Senate Bill 229 (Sen. Wilson): 10:14 Senate Bill 8 (Sen. Wilson): 13:35 Senate Bill 244 (Sen. Mills): 21:23 Adjournment: 25:34, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• Messages from the Senate, there are none. Now moving on to motions and resolutions.
• We're going to move on to Business on the Daily File for concurrence. That's file item number one.
• House Resolution 80 by Assembly Member Fong and others relative to the Lunar New Year.
• Without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye.
• The resolution is adopted. Assembly Member Fong, you are recognized, sir. Thank you so much, Mr.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and brief procedural business, including approval of a motion to withdraw SB 107 and SB 117 from the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and place them on third reading. Members also approved procedural requests for adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest seating, and later took up the daily file. The main floor item was H.R. 80, a resolution recognizing Lunar New Year. Assembly Member Fong presented the resolution, and several members from different caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the holiday’s cultural significance, themes of renewal and family, and California’s large AAPI community. The resolution was opened for coauthors, received 62 coauthors, and was then adopted by voice vote. Fong also distributed prosperity cookie boxes to members after passage. The chamber also observed moments of silence for Reverend Jesse Jackson and later for Babatunde Akinlola and Harold Tripp during adjournments in memory. Members gave tributes highlighting Akinlola’s film and education career and Tripp’s leadership in the Karuk Tribe and work on tribal restoration and natural resources. The session ended with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjournment until Thursday, February 19 at 9 a.m.

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• So now I'm going to ask Senator Menendez, Chair of the Senate Hispanic Caucus, to come up, please.
• I'm Carol Alvarado, Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
• I think this is a sad day for us in the Senate, and we should have acted with more care.
• So now I'm going to ask Senator Menendez, chair of the Senate Hispanic Caucus, to come up, please.
• Just real briefly, and contextually, the Senate just confirmed Justin Barry to be on...

Keywords: Senate Bill 688, Senate Bill 9, equity, meritocracy, social progress, policy reform, public testimony

Summary: During this meeting of the committee, significant discussions centered around Senate Bill 688 and Senate Bill 9, with members expressing deep concerns over the implications of the proposed legislation. Chair Carol Alvarado initiated the meeting by addressing the audience and highlighting the need for robust dialogue regarding the bills in question. Senator Royce West actively contributed to the discussions, emphasizing the necessity to reform existing policies that some believe would regress social progress in the state. The debate revealed a passionate division among committee members, as they navigated the complexities of equity and meritocracy in legislation.

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• Senator Higgins? Senator Hattoplin? Senator Cooplin? Here. President. Senator Scho? Present.
• Madam Chair and members, subject to voter approval, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1040 constitutionally
• Madam Chair and members, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1048 is a ballot referral measure that contains
• Madam Chair and members, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1048 is a ballot referral measure that contains
• Madam Chair and members, subject to voter approval, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1027 constitutionally

Bills: SB1012, SB1099, SB1234, SB1392, SB1489, SB1535, SB1570, SB1609, SB1627, SB1634, SB1661, SB1709, SB1723, SB1725, SB1743, SB1829, SCR1027, SCR1040, SCR1048

Keywords: concealed carry, firearms, restaurants, liquor licensing, public safety, defamation, private figure, public concern, statute of limitations, internet defamation, juvenile court, legal representation, appointed attorney, guardian ad litem, child welfare, election canvass, canvassing board, governing body, election inspection, election access

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• The clerk will report the title: House Concurrent Resolution 14, Concurrent Resolution Establishing the

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Um, item 19, Senate Bill 22. >> I'm sorry. >> You want to call that up?
• We'd like to bring up item number 22, Senate Bill 2269. >> 2269 simply extends the repealer. >> Well,

Keywords: MS House Floor - 5 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then confirmed a quorum, dispensed with the journal reading, and moved into the calendar. Members also introduced several visitors and groups in the galleries, including AFL-CIO representatives, Volunteer Mississippi, the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy, New England College students on a civil rights tour, and other guests and constituents. The chamber then proceeded through a series of motions to reconsider, table, or advance bills on the calendar. On the appropriations calendar, the House passed several Senate bills after adopting strike-off or amendment language. Senate Bill 2896, described as a potential trooper pay raise measure, was amended and passed 128-0. Senate Bill 2898 increased the MIMA disaster assistance trust fund from $20 million to $40 million and passed 128-0, and Senate Bill 2924 authorized spending from that fund and passed 119-0. Other appropriations measures included Senate Bill 2825 on the healthcare industry zone act, Senate Bill 2832 extending a repealer for the short-line railroad tax credit, Senate Bill 2834 on motor vehicle specialty tags, Senate Bill 2835 allowing banks to use third-party vendors to check liens, and Senate Bill 2846 on conduit bonds; each was explained as largely conforming to House language or adding reverse repealers, and each passed overwhelmingly. The Ways and Means calendar included Senate Bill 2850, which removed a reverse repealer and updated the Advantage Jobs Act to align incentives with prior commitments and future tax changes; it passed 119-0. Senate Bill 2873 expanded administrative forfeiture procedures to products on the cigarette and ends registry and passed 117-1. Senate Bill 2882 clarified that tax assessors cannot require settlement statements for homestead exemptions and passed 118-0. Senate Bill 3111, which would exempt up to 10 cases of wine donated annually to nonprofits from alcohol taxes, drew some concern and passed 97-13 after a reverse repealer was added. Senate Bill 316 added energy storage facilities such as batteries to the definition of alternative energy for local ad valorem tax purposes and passed 114-1. Senate Bill 3124 revised the Pregnancy Resource Act to allow individuals as well as businesses to participate in the tax credit, adjust reporting and in-state requirements, and incorporate House language; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.

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• The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted.
• Resolutions filed by Representative Hogan of Stowe congratulating Joseph J.
• Resolutions filed by Representative Hogan of Stowe, congratulating Joseph J.
• The question now is on adoption of the resolutions.
• Resolutions are adopted.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a series of resolutions reported by the Committee on Rules. These included resolutions congratulating Joseph J. Jacobs for recognition on Massachusetts Military Appreciation Day, promoting skin cancer awareness and prevention in May 2025, recognizing May 2025 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and commending the National Brain Tumor Society for Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Representative Hogan moved suspension of the rules, the motion prevailed, and the House adopted the resolutions. The House then considered a set of petitions for legislation after the Committee on Rules and the concurrent Rules committees recommended suspending Joint Rule 12. The petitions included a proposal by William F. McGregor to regulate social media feeds, a measure concerning municipal notices for hazardous waste sites, a petition on historic districts and commissions, and a petition to prohibit sex offenders from entering public or private school property for any reason. Representative Gabbily moved suspension of the rules, the House agreed, and Joint Rule 12 was suspended so the petitions could be referred to the appropriate committees. After these actions, the House took a brief recess and then adjourned. The chamber agreed to meet again on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

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• Senate Bills 1075 and 1202 and Senate Concurrent Memorial 1004 and 1007 placed on third reading of bills
• I move that when the Committee of the Whole rises and reports, it recommends Senate Concurrent Memorial
• Senate Bills 1075 and 1202 placed on third reading of bills, and Senate Concurrent Memorials 1004 and
• By your vote of 33 ayes, 22 nays, and 5 not voting, you have passed Senate Bill 1148.
• By your vote of 33 ayes, 22 nays, and 5 not voting, you have passed Senate Bill 1586, signed in open

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Messages from the Senate, there are none.
• Moving to motions and resolutions, the absences for the day will be deemed read and printed in the journal
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 16 by Senator Alvarado-Gil. relative to thyroid health awareness moth.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We're going to start with Senator Gallegos (member_12235) and Senator Gonzales (member_20560).
• Senator Gonzales, please. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Thank you, Senator Rio. Great questions.
• We did pass a resolution, or I'm sorry, okay, the school board passed a resolution to look look at days
• Chairman, Senator Coach Lanier.

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• Senator Luneau. Here. Present. Senator Carter. Senator Edmonds. Senator Jenkins. Senator Mizell.
• Senator Luneau? Senator Carter? No. Senator Edmonds? Senator Jenkins? No. Senator Mizell? Yes.
• The chair introduced Representative Owen's House Concurrent Resolution 61.
• Senator Luneau? No. Senator Carter? No. Senator Edmonds? No. Senator Carter? No. Senator Edmonds?
• Senator Carter? Yes. Yes. Senator Edmonds? Senator Jenkins? Yes. Senator Mizell? Senator Seabaw?

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Vice Chair Senator Chang: Aye. Senator San Mur: Aye. Senator Ha: Aye. Measure passes. Thank you.
• Senator San vice chair Senator Chang hi. Senator San Mur.<00:03:57.760> Hi.
• <00:05:22.880> Hey, Senator Olan. The measure passes. Hey, Senator Olan.
• They're 22, 24, and 29.
• Um, yeah, Senator.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee first deferred HB 239, which would have narrowed the definition of child abuse or neglect by excluding cases where a caregiver is unable to provide certain needs solely because of poverty or lack of resources. The chair said other similar bills were still alive and expressed concern that carving out a specific category of abuse could hinder monitoring of children being harmed for other reasons. The committee then took up several decision-making items. HB 420, dealing with the contractor repair act and construction defect claims, was recommended for passage with extensive amendments that would clarify statutes of repose and limitations, define substantial completion, remove homeowner expert-report requirements, delete class-action limits, set timelines for inspections, mediation, and settlement procedures, and add non-retroactivity language; it passed unanimously. HB 732, concerning special management area minor permits for certain single-family residences, was also passed with amendments after the committee removed the provision that would have expanded minor-permit eligibility for homes under 3,500 square feet. HB 1017, repealing the greenhouse gas sequestration task force, passed with amendments to make it effective upon approval. HB 958, which restricts children under 15 from riding class 3 electric bicycles and raises the helmet age requirement, passed with technical amendments only. The committee also considered Governor’s Message 689, the nomination of Melissa Sautello to the Commission on the Status of Women. After testimony in support and questions from members about financial disclosure and her views on women’s sports and transgender participation, the committee voted to advise and consent to the nomination. The nomination passed, and the committee adjourned after noting that a full Senate vote would follow.

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• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 28 by Assemblymember Ortega, relative to Women in Construction Week.
• House Resolution 2 by Assemblymember. Muratsuchi. The clerk will read.
• House Resolution 13 by Assemblymember Muratsuchi relative to Read Across America Day.
• The ayes have it, the resolution is adopted.
• And to former Senator Deborah Ortiz.

Keywords: 988, house, all