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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (3-19-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair lays out House Joint Resolution 133 by Representative Turner.
- Hearing none, we'll open up public testimony on House Joint Resolution 130. 33 and what was the enabling
- Hearing none, public testimony is closed on House Bill 2508 and on House Joint Resolution H.J.R. 133.
- House Joint Resolution 133 will also be left pending, subject to the call of the Chair.
- There being 5 ayes and 0 nays, House Joint Resolution 133 does pass.
Bills:
HB103
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair lays out House Joint Resolution 35 and recognizes Chairman Craddock to explain his bill.
- Uh, at this time, House Joint Resolution 35 will be left pending. Thank you.
- The chair lays out House Joint Resolution 47 and recognizes Chairman Landgraf to explain his bill.
- Um, much of what's been said, uh, I think would, would apply to this resolution.
- And so for all of those reasons and more, uh, we strongly support this resolution. Alright.
Keywords:
emergency preparedness, flood-prone communities, Texas Rural Emergency Preparedness Fund, disaster relief, funding, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, May 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In 1999, the late Senator John McCain introduced Senate Resolution 33, and it passed unanimously and
- Pursuant to House Resolution 1275, the gentleman from Florida, Mr.
- Stwie of Florida. >> Pursuant to House Resolution 1275, the gentleman from Florida, Mr.
- The previous question resolution 1275.
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair has presented a resolution, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
- Piano, resolutions commending Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders awareness
- Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded by the Clerk of the Senate to Ehlers-Danlos
- The question now comes on the adoption of the resolution. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no.
- The ayes have it, and the resolution has been adopted. We will now have a brief recess.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, then took up and adopted a resolution commending Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders awareness advocates. The resolution described these as rare connective tissue disorders that are often difficult to diagnose and can be lifelong, debilitating, or life-threatening, and noted the Governor’s May 2024 proclamation recognizing awareness month for these conditions.
The Senate then received a House petition from Calling M. Gary concerning credit card surcharges. By unanimous consent, Joint Rule 12 was suspended and the petition was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. The Senate also considered a Ways and Means report on House No. 4151, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, and by unanimous consent suspended the rules to order the bill to a third reading.
Finally, the Senate adopted an order setting the next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and dispensing with the printing of a calendar. The Senate then adjourned until that time.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House & Governmental May 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This resolution does not change the fiscal note process for today.
- This resolution was heard in the Natural Resources Committee and passed overwhelmingly.
- It's a basic study resolution to look at illegal dumping. I'll take any questions.
- This resolution does not create a new agency or require new spending.
- This resolution does not create a new agency or require new spending.
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.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 12th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We will now take up File Item 49, House Resolution 35, by Assembly Member Fong.
- The resolution is adopted.
- Moving to motions and resolutions.
- There is a Rules Committee resolution at the desk to suspend Joint Rule 61.
- Without objection, we will now take a voice vote on the resolution.
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month ceremony. Members adopted House Resolution 35 recognizing May as AAPI Heritage Month, with extensive floor remarks from caucus leaders and members highlighting AAPI history, contributions, and solidarity with other communities. The chamber then honored 14 AAPI honorees from across the state, including public servants, advocates, artists, health professionals, and community leaders, before moving to the regular file.
On the floor, the Assembly passed a series of bills on social media harms to minors, labor privilege, foster care family-finding, low-impact camping areas, student body association governance, drink-spiking prevention at music festivals, behavioral health access, greenhouse gas recapture, physical therapy access, housing enforcement, insurance licensing, density bonus clarification, water district proxy voting, park district updates, secured transactions, and property tax relief during emergencies. Most measures passed with broad or unanimous support; notable votes included AB 2 on social media platform accountability passing 59-0, AB 1109 on union communications privilege passing 45-4, AB 409 on student body association open meetings passing 55-6, AB 518 on low-impact camping passing 55-0, AB 668 on drink-spiking protections passing 72-0, AB 348 on behavioral health access passing 69-0, AB 663 on HFC recapture passing 71-0, AB 574 on physical therapy access passing 68-0, AB 712 on housing enforcement passing 57-1, AB 943 on insurance pre-licensing reform passing 63-0, AB 87 on density bonus law clarification passing 63-0, AB 523 on Metropolitan Water District proxy voting passing 62-1, AB 769 on park district code cleanup passing 68-0, AB 771 on secured transactions passing 69-0, and AB 1416 on property tax installment deferrals passing 66-0.
The Assembly also took up AB 446, the Surveillance Pricing Protection Act, which would prohibit businesses from using personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service. Supporters described the practice as predatory and discriminatory, while noting ongoing concerns about preserving legitimate discounts and loyalty programs. The bill was presented as a consumer protection measure aimed at preventing hidden price discrimination and reducing cost-of-living pressures. The transcript ends amid repeated and partially duplicated readings of AB 446, without a final vote shown for that item.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- It's almost a conflict resolution mechanism for when we conflict with each other in the same subject
- But I think that a resolution that allows local government sufficient regulatory autonomy to address
- I'm not here ready to give you one today, but I think that a resolution that allows local government
- They can do things by way of resolution, which really would explain why they may have done something
- Sometimes you will find them in a resolution. At the front of an ordinance.
Summary:
The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee held its first meeting of the 2025 session and focused on an overview of county and municipal home rule powers and state preemption. After roll call and member introductions, Chair Alex Rizzo and Vice Chair Griff Griffiths explained the constitutional and statutory basis for local self-government, the distinction between charter and non-charter counties, and how express and implied preemption limit local authority. Griffiths emphasized that home rule gives local governments broad power to address community needs, but the Legislature can override that authority through clear preemption, with courts ultimately deciding disputes. Representatives Holcomb and LaMarca added that local issues should generally be addressed locally first, but statewide standards can be appropriate when uniformity is needed or local action is ineffective.
The committee then heard from a panel representing counties, cities, business, and construction interests: Ginger Delegal of the Florida Association of Counties, Carolyn Johnson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Rebecca O'Hara of the Florida League of Cities, and Carol Bowen of Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida. Delegal and O'Hara argued that home rule is rooted in local autonomy, policy experimentation, and accountability to voters, and warned against broad or “vacuum” preemptions that remove local authority without replacing it with state regulation. Johnson and Bowen supported preemption when local rules create a patchwork that hurts statewide competitiveness, raises costs, or complicates business operations, citing examples such as labor rules, heat safety, permitting, and procurement preferences. The panel also discussed the 2023 local ordinances law, which requires business impact estimates and provides attorney’s fees in certain challenges, as a mechanism to resolve disputes locally before resorting to preemption.
Members questioned the panel about the 2024 heat-safety preemption and how to protect workers in the absence of local ordinances. Business representatives said existing OSHA duties and industry best practices already require employers to provide safe conditions, while local governments and the state should avoid inconsistent standards across jurisdictions. Another discussion centered on construction permitting, licensing, and local boards that may slow projects and increase costs; Bowen suggested eliminating redundant local fees and barriers while preserving statewide licensing and enforcement against bad actors. No votes were taken, and the meeting remained informational, with the chair inviting continued discussion on when preemption is appropriate versus when local governments should retain authority.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 20 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules reports recommending the following resolutions ought to be adopted.
- Resolutions filed by Representative McKenna of Webster commemorating the 100th birthday of Leona Dugas
- Resolutions filed by Representative McKenna, commending the New England Hemophilia Association on its
- The question now is on adoption of the resolutions.
- The ayes have it; the resolutions are adopted. Mr.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up two resolutions reported by the Committee on Rules: one commemorating the 100th birthday of Leona Dugas Barrett of Webster, and another commending the New England Hemophilia Association for recognizing March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. The House suspended the rules and adopted both resolutions by voice vote.
The chamber then considered House Bill 58, an amended fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The House first voted on and adopted the emergency preamble after a roll call, then reconsidered and adopted it again by a larger roll call vote. After that, a call of the yeas and nays was ordered on final passage.
On final passage, House Bill 58 was passed to be enacted by a vote of 127 in favor and 23 opposed. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene the next day at 11 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Jalen, has presented resolutions which the clerk will read. The Senator from Middlesex, Ms.
- Jalen, has presented resolutions which the clerk will read. By Ms.
- Jalen, resolutions congratulating the West Medford Community Center on the occasion of its 90th anniversary
- Question now comes on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye; oppose no.
- The ayes have it, and the resolutions are adopted.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution congratulating the West Medford Community Center on its 90th anniversary. It then took up several bills on the calendar, including a sick leave bank bill for Jeffrey Yacinth. Senator Payano offered and the Senate adopted a substitute amendment identifying Yacinth as an employee of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the bill was then passed to be engrossed.
The Senate also passed to be engrossed a bill validating the proceedings of the Millbury annual town meeting. In final action, it enacted a bill authorizing the city known as the town of West Springfield to grant four additional licenses for off-premises sales of all alcoholic beverages, and the measure was sent to the Governor for approval.
The session included recognition of several distinguished scouting guests from the senator’s district, including Gold and Eagle Scouts who completed community service projects. At the end of the meeting, the Senate adopted an order to adjourn and to reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 18 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Temporary Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted
- : resolutions filed by Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Consalvo of Boston, commending the
- Foundation on recognizing the 16th annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day on March 27, 2025; and resolutions
- The question now is on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye.
- The resolutions are adopted. The House will be briefly recessed. The House will be in order.
Summary:
The House met briefly, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and recessed several times while the Temporary Committee on Rules reported out a series of orders. The chamber adopted two commendatory resolutions: one recognizing the AdMe-Tech Foundation’s 16th annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day and another honoring the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys and Girls Club on its 75th anniversary.
Members then took up special procedures for considering House and joint rules for the 194th General Court, governing the 2025-2026 legislative session. The House adopted the special-procedure orders for both the House rules and joint rules. The rules committee also reported that the permanent House rules and permanent joint rules orders ought to be adopted; after suspension of the rules, the House postponed consideration of the permanent rules matters until tomorrow at 1 p.m.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn to meet the next day at 11 a.m., with formal session and roll calls at 1 p.m. The House then adjourned, and members were notified of a Democratic caucus at noon in Room A1.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair lit out Senate Joint Resolution 54, SJR54, and recognizes its author, our colleague, Senator
- Well, to explain the measure, passed Senate Joint Resolution 2, which was an application to Congress
- In our last legislative session, the COS resolution to extend the sun...
- Or against an Adjunct Resolution 54. Seeing and hearing none, public testimony is closed.
- And the resolution... Lucius left painting at this time.
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair lays out Senate Joint Resolution 54, SJR 54, and recognizes its author, our colleague Senator
- Well to explain the measure, it passed Senate Joint Resolution 2, which was an application to Congress
- In our last legislative session, the COS resolution to extend the sun. ...set was stopped by a point
- ...or against an Adjourned Resolution 54. Seeing and hearing none, public testimony is closed.
- And the resolution...
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Families and Children.(3-10-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- act related to child care and declaring an emergency, and then following that will be House Joint Resolution
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And <00:02:11.360 - Uh, let's move on to House Joint Resolution 50. And Madam Co-Chair, will you please proceed?
- Chairman, we'd be happy to answer any questions. >> Motion on resolution. Second.
- I have a >> Motion on resolution. Second.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Somerville County Hospital District passed a resolution in November of 2024.
- I'll be submitting a resolution from the court and a letter from the county judge.
- Let's see. 247 and House Joint Resolution 34. And when which testifying for a guest.
- House Joint Resolution 34 by Representative Guyon. Sponsored by Senator Middleton.
- There being four ayes, one nay, House Joint Resolution 34 does pass. House Bill 2011.
Bills:
SB2784, HB23, HB247, HB1533, HB2011, HB2013, HB2273, HB2421, HB2464, HB3120, HB3424, HB3575, HB3788, HB4370, HB4809, HB5057, HB5084, HB5534, HB5668, HJR34
Keywords:
Somervell County, hospital district, board of directors, elections, local governance, staggered terms, third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure
Summary:
The committee heard and left pending several local government, property tax, development, and public safety measures before later voting some of them out. Senator Birdwell explained SB 2784 for the Somerville County Hospital District, which would move the board to staggered four-year terms after a transition and was requested to be held pending until the House companion could be acted on; no public testimony was offered. HB 5084 would allow local approval for fireworks sales tied to Lunar New Year celebrations, with testimony from Hutchinson County Judge Cindy Irwin emphasizing local fire risk and the need for county discretion. HB 5534 would let county commissioners post agendas electronically instead of on a physical bulletin board. HB 4370 would expand permissible projects for certain special districts to include geothermal water conveyance systems, and HB 312 would require residential child detention facilities to enter local MOUs, report health and safety information, and conduct background checks for state-funded facilities; both drew supportive testimony and were left pending. HB 5057 would give displaced solid waste providers time to wind down after a city grants an exclusive franchise, and HB 2421 would extend the life of the Save Historic Muni District to continue work on preserving Lions Municipal Golf Course; both were left pending after supportive testimony. HB 2011 would let former owners repurchase property taken by eminent domain if the acquiring entity fails to pay property taxes for two years, and the committee substitute to SB 3065 was also laid out and left pending after a technical correction to eminent-domain language. The committee then took up additional bills on development, appraisal, and local regulation, including HB 3575, HB 4809, HB 2273, HB 247/HJR 34, HB 2464, HB 3424, HB 2013, HB 5668, HB 3788, HB 1533, and HB 23, with testimony ranging from support to opposition on issues such as appraisal procedures, historic property valuation, Galveston emergency governance, border-security tax treatment, home-based businesses, chicken covenants in HOAs, municipal utility district authority, hospital authorities’ use of assets, and third-party building review. HB 23 drew the most extensive testimony, with builders, engineers, counties, and cities split over third-party plan review and inspection authority, liability, licensing, and local code enforcement; many witnesses said the House amendments created problems and the bill was left pending. In the end, the committee voted SB 2784, SB 3065, HB 5686, HB 247, HJR 34, and HB 2011 out of committee, with the first several receiving local and uncontested calendar recommendations where applicable.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair lays out House Joint Resolution 67.
- Is there anyone who wishes to testify on for or against House Joint Resolution 67?
- House Joint Resolution 67 is left pending. Chair lays out House Bill 3307.
- Chair lays out House Joint Resolution 72 and calls on Vice Chair Noble to explain the joint resolution
- House Joint Resolution 72 is left pending.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 18 Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules reports recommending the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions
- longstanding partnership between the province of Quebec and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and resolutions
- The question now is on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye.
- The ayes have it; the resolutions are adopted. Reported committee.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports. It adopted resolutions honoring the partnership between Quebec and Massachusetts and congratulating Lynx Incorporated on its 75th anniversary. The House also approved orders extending reporting deadlines for the Judiciary Committee and the Revenue Committee, and adopted a special procedures order for consideration of House No. 5151, the energy, affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness bill.
The chamber then acted on local legislation. House Bill 4272, authorizing the town of Hudson to grant an additional off-premises wine and malt beverages license, was passed to be enacted. Senate Bill 1898, authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in Plainville, was also passed to be enacted.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn and set its next meeting for 11 a.m. the following day in formal session. A Democratic caucus was announced for noon in rooms A1 and A2.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Organizational business meeting to consider selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman, committee rules, and an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress. Feb 5th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Indian Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- election of the Chair and the Vice Chair, approval of the committee rules, and reporting our funding resolution
- received copies of the materials for the business meeting, including the rules and the funding resolutions
- And now for the last agenda item, the committee funding resolution.
- All in favor of passing the committee funding resolution say aye. Aye. Any opposed, say nay.
- The committee funding resolution is adopted, and that concludes our business for today.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Conference Committee on HF2431 5/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
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- Um, and that would include any range from alternative resolution to a formal agreements procedure and
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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation (2-26-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
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- This resolution rather puts together a task force with legislators, KYTC, and industry representatives
- This resolution capitalizes on that success and will help us figure out how to continue innovating and
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Summary:
The Kentucky Senate Transportation Committee met with a quorum, approved the February 19 minutes, and opened with a moment of silent prayer for a colleague who had experienced a medical episode. Members also recognized several guests, including students, school board members, and community visitors. The committee then took up Senate Joint Resolution 66, which proposes a task force on Advanced Air Mobility. The sponsor described the measure as a way for Kentucky to study emerging eVTOL and related aviation technology, compare policies with other states, and position the commonwealth to compete for economic development in aviation, aerospace, and logistics. Members expressed support for the forward-looking concept, and the resolution was reported favorably after a roll call vote, with a correction noted that there was no committee substitute attached.
The committee next considered Senate Bill 38, dealing with school bus stop-arm safety cameras. The sponsor and a co-sponsor said the bill is permissive, not mandatory, and would help school districts pay for camera purchase, installation, and operation if they choose to use them. They emphasized the goal of reducing illegal passing of stopped school buses, cited survey data showing thousands of violations statewide, and said the bill includes a process for contesting citations and keeps revenue largely within school districts and the court system. A co-sponsor described a personal near-miss involving a child crossing in front of a bus. After discussion, the committee adopted the committee substitute and reported the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 63 on street-legal special purpose vehicles. The sponsor and a witness from Back Roads of Appalachia said the bill is intended to support recreation and economic development in Eastern Kentucky by allowing certain UTVs and similar vehicles to be made street legal under defined safety and registration requirements. They stressed that farm and agricultural vehicles are excluded, that the bill is optional, and that vehicles would need inspection, registration, and safety equipment such as roll bars, seat belts, and windshields. Members asked about whether the bill would affect farm use, whether it was aimed at recreation, and how local governments could restrict use; the sponsor said localities could prohibit these vehicles on certain roads and that the measure was not meant to allow long-distance travel on major roads. The discussion also included a reminder to wear helmets. The transcript ends during the committee’s consideration of SB 63, before a final vote is shown.