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• Are there any introductions this morning? Senator Hashimoto? Thank you, Mr.
• Before getting back to Senator Hashimoto, do we have any other introductions? Thank you, Mr.
• I also would like to add to that introduction. These students were actually came to our hearing.
• would like to add to that introduction. would like to add to that introduction.
• Further introductions? If not, I guess nobody scripted the majority leader.

Bills: SB3225, HCR53, HCR57, HCR101, HB1878, HB1481, SCR40, SCR59, SCR114, SCR197, SCR198, SR30, SR107, SR185, SR186

Keywords: statutory revision, Hawaii Revised Statutes, clarification, obsolete provisions, legal accuracy, University of Hawaii, Board of Regents, associate degree, degree audit, reverse transfer, credit audit, student completion, credential attainment, community college transfer, four-year campus, higher education, postsecondary attainment, workforce development, student retention, graduation pathways

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• The joint committee report is issued first to the chamber of introduction.
• The joint committee report is issued first to the chamber of introduction and then to the second chamber
• if the bill passes in the chamber of introduction.
• unless the bill is either divided or amended on the floor in the chamber of introduction.
• The rules also limit bill introduction to one of two methods.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: Legislative Management met with a quorum, approved the July 11, 2025 minutes, and then considered recommendations from the Legislative Procedures and Arrangements Committee. Beth Dittes explained proposed special session rule changes, which largely mirror prior special session rules and are intended to speed floor action. The changes would allow faster second readings and transmission between chambers, replace regular standing committees with two joint committees for the special session—Joint Appropriations and Joint Policy—and limit bill introduction methods. The package also included delayed-effective-date changes for the next regular session, such as moving the agency and Supreme Court prefile deadline earlier and advancing several resolution deadlines. Liz Fordall then reviewed revisions to the legislative workplace harassment policy, including clarified definitions, longer intake and review deadlines, an option for informal resolution before a review panel, and clearer disclosure rules. The committee adopted the report and forwarded the rules and policy changes. The committee also approved tentative first-day special session agendas for both chambers, with a Speaker-requested revision to allow time to swear in new House members. Megan Gordon outlined the schedule: early Rules Committee meetings, morning floor sessions, a joint session for the governor’s State of the State, then meetings of the joint appropriations and policy committees, with optional later floor and committee time. Members discussed how the joint committees would handle bills and confirmed the process would mirror the prior special session. The agendas were adopted. Chairman Bekkedahl then reported for the Rural Health Transformation Committee, which had completed its work and recommended five bill drafts for the special session: a Presidential Physical Fitness Test requirement for schools, a nutrition component for physician continuing education, joining a physician assistant licensure compact, expanding pharmacist scope for lab testing and prescribing, and a two-year appropriations bill to cover the program through the next regular session. He explained the federal rural health transformation grant, the state’s application, funding restrictions, and the need to keep the bills aligned with CMS requirements to avoid funding reductions or clawbacks. DHS officials said the department would measure outcomes through required metrics, use templates for awards, and set up an Office of Health Transformation to track long-term impacts. The committee adopted the rural health report and forwarded the bills. Finally, members discussed special-session logistics. Legislative staff said employment committees would approve a limited number of staff, Legislative Management would serve as the delayed-bills committee, and a letter would be sent to legislators explaining the process and a suggested Friday noon drafting deadline for bills to be considered at the January 20 meeting. The committee also discussed how many bills might be introduced and how to assign the rural health bills to the House or Senate for origin. No formal vote was taken on those logistics, and the meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene on January 20.

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• Uh, any further introductions?
• Uh, any further introductions?
• Any further introductions? Any further introductions?
• If not, uh, so be introductions?
• introductions. We did those last night. introductions. We did those last night.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation by Reverend Jod Gun, whose prayer was journalized by unanimous consent. The chamber then recognized several guests, including representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, who were present for a resolution honoring Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week, as well as former Delegate and physician Dan Moheim, Towson University students, a veteran guest, and parents and young children visiting for Maryland Family Network’s Day in Annapolis. The Senate adopted a resolution recognizing the National Alliance on Mental Illness for its advocacy on tardive dyskinesia screening, early detection, and treatment, and designated May 5–9 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. The resolution was read and adopted without objection. The chamber also unanimously welcomed the guest groups and thanked them for their service and advocacy. In second-reader action, the Senate advanced several bills with committee amendments adopted without objection. Senate Bill 113, the Longevity Ready Maryland Act, was amended to refine aging-related planning, website reporting, and Commission on Aging membership, then ordered to third reading. Senate Bill 123 updated the membership of the Oversight Committee on Quality of Care in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and was also sent to third reading. Senate Bill 336 extended the Task Force on the Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances for one year and added an HBCU representative. Senate Bill 394 expanded expedited partner therapy to bacterial vaginosis and added licensed certified midwives as authorized practitioners. Senate Bill 444 changed certificate-of-need requirements for certain intermediate care facilities, and Senate Bill 461 conformed the SNAP Heat and Eat Program to federal eligibility rules; both were advanced to third reading. The Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee then took up Senate Bill 108, which would authorize the Maryland Department of the Environment to impose administrative penalties for certain water, wetlands, dam, and riparian-rights violations and expand administrative enforcement tools. Several senators raised concerns about the scope of the bill, its effect on shoreline restoration, dams, stormwater and wetlands enforcement, and whether it could allow penalties without adequate process or encourage payment instead of correction. The floor leader responded that the amendment requires notice, an informal meeting, and consideration of good-faith efforts before penalties are imposed in certain cases, and said the bill does not change permit requirements. The debate continued as members sought clarification on how the bill would apply to private dams, HOAs, farmers, and shoreline projects.

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• Members, are there any introductions? Representative Iwamoto. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• Any further introductions? Any further introductions? Item number five, introduction of bills.
• Item number six, introduction of resolutions. Mr. Clerk, are there any resolutions for action?

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Introduction of bills and constitutional amendments. The gentleman from Harrison, Mr. Haney.
• As unanimous consent, dispense with the reading of the introductions. Introduction.
• Unanimous consent to dispense with the reading of the introductory introductions.
• Introduction of guest investors. All right.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 9 January, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House met briefly with opening prayer by Page James Dunlap, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a quorum call. The journal reading was dispensed with, and there were no reports from select or standing committees, no resolutions or memorials, and no substantive legislative debate or action on bills. The clerk also dispensed with the reading of bill introductions by unanimous consent. During announcements, Representative Skagen reminded members of the Universities and Colleges Committee tour and asked those planning to attend to RSVP in Ms. Gina’s office. Representative Carpenter announced a First Responder Caucus luncheon scheduled for 11 a.m. the following Wednesday and invited all members. With no further business, Representative Powell moved that the House adjourn until 4 p.m. Monday. The motion passed by voice vote, and the House adjourned.

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• <00:01:18.640> to indulge me I have two introductions to indulge me I have two introductions

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• The following order of business will be observed: a prayer, pledge of allegiance, introduction, introduction
• Speaker, it's time for announcements and introductions.
• Members, if you haven't announced for introduction, please hit your button.
• Representative Pay for an announcement or introduction. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bills: HB4274, HB3076, HB4358, HB3312, HB3288, HB3885, HB3147, HB4299, HB4265, HB4266, HB3011, HB3143, HB3144, HB3881, HB3519, HB3522, HB3530, HB2976, HB4459, HB3142, HB4316, HB4338, HB4230, HB3985, HB3883, HB4335, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3619, HB3624, HB3463, HB4423, HB3342, HB3645, HB3647, HB3887, HB4430, HB4431, HB2964, HB3834, HB4193, HB4272, HB3277, HB3148, HB3651, HB3323, HB4287, HB4105, HB3304, HB3345

Keywords: HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment

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• I rise for the purpose of an introduction. Mr.
• I rise for an introduction. Mr.
• Speaker, I rise for an introduction and a motion. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• I rise for the purpose of an introduction. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• I rise for an introduction.

Keywords: March 12, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• <00:04:41.280> and here today for their introductions and here today for their introductions
• There being no need for report of committees, next order of business would be introduction of new bills
• Seeing no other members seeking recognition, next order of business, introduction of floor amendments
• <00:28:41.039> of next order of business, introduction of next order of business, introduction
• Next order of business is introduction of new bills and resolutions. Mr.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation, pledge, roll call, and approval of the previous day’s journal. The House clerk then reported that the House had passed House Bills 134, 214, 281, and 416 and requested concurrence. The clerk also read the second-reading calendar, including Senate Bills 1, 3, 48, 84, 105, and 122, and a new filing, Senate Bill 141 on legal advertisements. The Rules Committee later reported those bills to the regular orders or to appropriations, and the Committee on Committees referred several bills to Agriculture and to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor. The chamber then took up and passed Senate Bill 20, relating to city government and training incentive programs for appointed and elected local officials. The sponsor described it as a straightforward measure to encourage training for city officials and board members; it passed unanimously, 35-0. Senate Bill 68, relating to the Kentucky Horse Park, also passed unanimously. Its sponsor said the bill would give Horse Park leadership authority to remove individuals restricted by U.S. Center for SafeSport actions in order to protect guests, staff, and participants. Members also adopted Senate Resolution 65 honoring John and Debbie Rogers on their 50th wedding anniversary and Senate Resolution 50 honoring the Lexington Opera House on its 140th anniversary. Several members requested co-sponsorships on bills and resolutions, and announcements were made about Military Kids Day on February 19 and the Black History Celebration beginning February 3 at the Thomas D. Clark Kentucky History Center. New floor amendments were introduced to Senate Bills 3, 34, and 39, and new filings included Senate Bills 142 and 143 and Senate Resolutions 69 and 70. The Senate then adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026.

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• Introduction of bills and constitutional amendments. Gentleman from Marion, Mr.
• At this time, we will have the introduction of our head pages for the session.
• of our head pages for the introduction of our head pages for the session.
• All right, introduction of guests and visitors.
• All right, I don't see any further introductions. Gentleman from Lafayette, Mr. DeWitt.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 6 January, 2026; 12:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened to open the 2026 legislative session with a color guard presentation by the Madison County JROTC program from Germantown High School, followed by prayer. The Speaker praised the program’s achievements and urged support for stronger JROTC resources in state education policy. The chamber then swore in new Representative Justin Crosby of House District 22, and the House was declared organized and ready to proceed with business. The House received several gubernatorial veto messages. Governor Reeves vetoed House Bills 50, 569, 1126, and 924, citing constitutional concerns, separation-of-powers issues, and the need for further study or reconsideration. Members responded by moving to return HB 19, HB 50, and HB 1126 to the Appropriations A Committee, HB 569 to the Public Health Committee, and HB 924 to the appropriate committee; those motions were adopted. The House also announced committee assignments to notify the Governor and Senate that the chamber was organized, introduced the session’s head pages, and recognized numerous guests and visitors. Members made several adjournment-in-memory requests for deceased relatives and community figures, and the body observed a moment of remembrance for the wife of Representative Casey Year. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 2:00 p.m. the next day.

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• Members, are there any introductions?
• I have a part one of a part two introduction, and our first introduction.
• Are there any further introductions?
• Are there any further introductions? Are there any further introductions?
• If there are no further introductions, let's move on to the order of the day.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Members, the following order of business will be observed today: prayer, prodigance, introduction, Dr
• Please recognize Representative Blair for an introduction.
• Representative Blair, you're recognized for an introduction.
• Representative Blair, you're recognized for an introduction. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• It's now time for announcements and introductions.

Bills: HB1411, HB3143, HB3144, HB3901, HCR1019, HB3981, HB4248, HB3194, HB3849, HB4095, HB4302, HB3342, HB3344, HB3287, HB3645, HB3647, HB3930, HB3931, HB1818, HB4454, HB4336

Keywords: True Grit Trail, Oklahoma, tourism, signage, Department of Transportation, state parks, historical sites, economic development, medical marijuana, license transfer, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, moratorium, business regulation, commercial grower licenses, licensing restrictions, agriculture, psychological autopsy, mental health, suicide prevention, state health department

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• Introduction of bills. The following House files have been offered for introduction today.
• Introduction of bills. The following House files have been offered for introduction today.
• Introduction of first reading of House files 3322-3326. First reading House files 3322-3326.

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• Seeing none, the next order of business, introduction of new bills and resolutions.
• We remain in the order of business of introduction of new bills and resolutions.
• Next order of business, introduction of floor amendments. There being no need.
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Keywords: Video Starts 00:00 Convene 06:52 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 11:30 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 12:27 Adjournment 23:47, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 86 members present, and approved the journal from January 8, 2026. Members also agreed without objection to excuse absent members and to suspend rules allowing co-sponsorships and vote modifications to be filed with the clerk. Under announcements and introductions, a motion was granted to withdraw House Bill 177. The House then received a large slate of new bills and resolutions, including measures on foreign transactions, cultured meat products, disabled veterans’ homestead exemptions, veteran entrepreneurs, plastic waste, legislative term limits, students, county law libraries, elections, special purpose governmental entities, vehicle wheels, delinquent tax liens, tenant screening, psychotropic drugs, peace officers, KEES scholarships for students attending non-certified schools, machine gun conversion devices, contractors, teacher retirement service credit, diaper access programs, and appropriations for the Transportation Cabinet and state government generally. Resolutions were also introduced recognizing Kentucky Mentorship Month, Hindu holidays and the resilience of the Hindu people, and honoring victims of UPS Airlines Flight 2976 and first responders. No bills were debated or voted on beyond the procedural actions noted. The session concluded with no committee business or floor amendments needed, and the House adjourned without objection until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026.

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• Introductions. Members, any introductions? Representative Lamosao. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• <00:15:02.079> She Members, any further introductions?
• Members, any further introductions?
• Seeing<00:15:24.079> none,<00:15:24.320> we'll<00:15:24.480> move introductions
• Seeing none, we'll move introductions?

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Are there any introductions this morning? Senator Kuha. Thank you, Mr. President.
• 05:30.800> more Senate President, if I may one more Senate President, if I may one more introduction
• introduction. proceed. Thank you. introduction. proceed. Thank you.
• Do we have any further introductions?
• If not, I would just add, since I can't do the Kauai introductions, but Brighton is a former Youth of

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Introduction of guests.
• President, one more introduction. Okay. Kiara Skornavaka.
• I rise for a point of personal privilege, introduction of guests in the gallery.
• I rise for a point of personal privilege, introduction of guests, and reading of a proclamation.
• President, I rise for personal privilege, introduction, yes. Proceed.

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Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, journal approval, and multiple guest introductions, including a pastor, ACLU of Arizona lobby day participants, an architecture advocacy group, a doctor recognized for sleep apnea and dementia care work, and former Senator Frank Antinori. Senator Ortiz also read a proclamation declaring March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month in Arizona, citing the health and public safety impacts of obstructive sleep apnea and disparities in diagnosis and treatment. The chamber then handled calendar and procedural business, including House messages, committee assignments, and a series of third-reading votes. Several bills passed on party-line or near party-line votes, including SB 1011 on county medical examiners, SB 1017 on health professionals, SB 1170 on drug offenses, SB 1173 on health care institutions, SB 1234 on juvenile court, SB 1275 on criminal diversion programs, SB 1332 on a feasibility study for light rail expansion, SB 1544 on probation, SB 1557 on health professionals, and SB 1585 on sex offender monitoring. Members offered explanations of vote on several measures, with opponents raising concerns about mandatory minimums, juvenile court changes, transit delays, and the need for broader criminal justice or transportation studies. The Senate also considered SCR 1022, a proposed constitutional amendment to change legislative member districts and expand the House. Supporters argued it would improve representation and reduce campaign pressures, while opponents said the idea should first be studied more thoroughly. The resolution passed 16-10. Additional transportation-related bills, including SB 1273 and SB 1274, also passed on reconsideration. The session ended with committee announcements for the next day and adjournment until Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

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• The next order of business would be introduction of new bills and resolutions. Mr.
• 05.759> of<00:08:05.919> new<00:08:06.240> bills<00:08:06.639> and introduction
• of new bills and introduction of new bills and resolutions.<00:08:08.240> Mr.
• Seeing none, next order of business would be introduction of floor amendments. Mr.
• <00:21:02.720> of<00:21:02.960> floor would be introduction of floor would be introduction

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Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and pledge, then completed the roll call and declared a quorum of 34 members. The chamber excused absent senators and approved the journal from Friday, January 9, 2026, without objection. No bills or resolutions were introduced at the first opportunity, and there were no orders of the day before the body recessed for a Rules Committee and Committee on Committees meeting. After reconvening, the Committee on Committees reported referrals: Senate Bill 38 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 9 to Health Services; Senate Bills 29 and 49 to Natural Resources and Energy; Senate Bills 10, 27, 40, and 51 to State and Local Government; Senate Bills 28 and 30 to Transportation; and Senate Resolutions 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 32 to the Senate floor. During announcements, one senator spoke at length in support of laws restricting transgender girls and women from competing in women’s sports, urging courts to uphold those laws in pending cases. Other members announced committee schedule changes and made several co-sponsorship requests, all accepted without objection. The clerk then reported new bills and resolutions, including measures on evictions during extreme weather, student journalist freedom, network authority, motor vehicle operation, the Kentucky Horse Park, the Autism Spectrum Disorder Trust Fund, pension oversight, financial training for local boards of education, health care workforce recruitment and retention, and tallow-based cosmetic products, along with two resolutions honoring Robert E. Bob Pernell, Sr. and former Governor Martha Lane Collins. The Senate then adjourned until 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

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• Members, are there any introductions? Representative Kahaloa. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Any further introductions? Seeing none, we'll move on to the order of the day.
• Members, are there any introductions? Members, are there any introductions?
• Any further introductions?
• Seeing none, we'll move introductions?

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• Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred.
• We will now move to guest introductions.
• Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez, you are recognized for your guest introduction.
• Assembly member Bryan, you are recognized for your guest introduction.
• Assemblymember Ortega, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Keywords: 988, house, all