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• Senator Rosenwald. Thank you.
• Senator Rosenwald. Thank everybody yet. Senator Rosenwald. Thank you. you. you.
• Excuse me, Senator.
• The Senate is proposing that we accede to the House. All those senators in favor say, 'Aye.'
• All those senators in favor the house. All those senators in favor say<00:15:30.200> "I".

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Summary: The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 534 met to reconcile House and Senate versions of a bill dealing with foreign influence in elections and related election-law provisions. The House members explained that they had spent several hours revising the bill line by line to better fit existing statute, while preserving the substance of the Senate bill. Senator Lang reported that, after meeting with the Secretary of State, his concern about a foreign entity using a lobbyist for procurement matters was resolved, and he said the House language addressed election-law and warrant article issues rather than procurement issues. Senator Rosenwald raised concerns that the House version broadened the bill too far into local elections and could burden or discourage candidates for local offices such as select board, library trustee, or fire commission. In response, House members said the bill does not require local candidates to form committees or file new reports; instead, it prohibits foreign entities from donating to local campaigns and makes enforcement complaint-driven through the Attorney General’s public integrity unit. They said an earlier affirmation requirement had been removed and characterized the change as closing a loophole for foreign funding of local candidates and measures. After discussion, the Senate voted to accede to the House position, with the chair calling the vote and announcing that the ayes had it. The committee then discussed placing the measure on the consent calendar, but that plan was dropped because of an anticipated objection. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

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• I call the committee of conference to order on Senate Bill 481. Who wants to talk first?
• >> Senator? >> Just is LBA here?
• >> This is a Senate bill, okay?
• >> This is a Senate bill, okay?
• This is a Senate bill, okay? So, I'm the This is a Senate bill, okay?

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Summary: The committee of conference met on Senate Bill 481, which concerns the sale of the Sununu Youth Services Center property and where the proceeds should go. The main disagreement was between the Senate version, which would send proceeds to the general fund if the sale occurs before June 30, 2027 and to the YDC settlement fund afterward, and the House version, which would send all proceeds to the general fund. House members argued the property sale is uncertain in timing and value, and that keeping the money in the general fund preserves flexibility and follows common practice for state property sales. Senate members said the House language conflicted with the intent of House Bill 2, which directed the property to be sold in 2027 and the proceeds to the settlement fund, and they noted the Senate’s general fund language was likely left in inadvertently from an earlier appropriation structure. Members also discussed that the property is unique, potentially valuable, and may contain many buildings that could affect its sale and redevelopment. House members emphasized that victims’ settlement payments would still be funded through the established process and that the fiscal administrator would request whatever amount is needed. One member noted a direct conflict in House Bill 2 between sections referring to the general fund and to the settlement fund, and said the issue needed to be fixed. Another member observed that the relevant provisions may be session law and could become moot after June 30 of the following year. After a brief Senate caucus, the committee voted to adopt the House position on the conference committee report. The meeting then turned to procedural matters, including adding a third name to the bill, signing requirements, and a deadline for signatures by 4:00 p.m. the following Thursday. No further business was raised, and the committee adjourned.

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• Senator Weinberg. Yes. Senator White. Senator Williams. Yay. Senator Hardy. Senator White.
• Senator White. Senator Williams. Yes. Senator Hardy. Senator Ram Hinsdale. Senator Sirotkin.
• Senator Williams. Yes. Senator Hardy. Senator Ram Hinsdale. Senator Sirotkin. Senator White.
• Senator White. Senator Williams. Yes. Senator Hardy. Senator Ram Hinsdale. Senator Sirotkin.
• Senator White. Senator Westman. Yes. Senator White. Senator Williams. Yes. Senator Hardy.

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• Senator Hooper, you are recognized for a motion. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Thank you, Senator Hooper.
• I move to nominate Senator Hooper to serve as the Vice Chair of the Appropriations Conference.
• Thank you, Senator Hooper, and the honor as well. I feel that honor as well.
• So, Senator Hooper, the House has... I feel that honor as well.

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• Senator Hooper, the House has several offers for you again, as these have been noticed to the public
• If there is no further business before the Conference Committee, Senator Hooper moves that we adjourn
• Senator Hooper moves that we adjourn. Please remember, we are on one-hour notice.

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• Senator Hooper, the House has several offers for you, again, as these have been noticed to the public
• If there is no further business before the conference committee, Senator Hooper moves we adjourned.

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• Hi, I'm Senator DeCoite.

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• As a senator for the area, I'm asking for that. We have to close this gap.
• Thank you, Senator. I know you care about your constituents greatly.
• Senator Jackson overviewed kind of the history.
• I want to start with the senator. Thank you.
• I heard Senator Jackson say that we need to change our distribution.

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on the troubled water system in Tallulah and whether to appoint a limited fiscal administrator for the water utility. Senator Jackson described the system’s long-running failures, the need to expand repairs beyond the treatment plant to the distribution network, and the growing project cost, which he said had risen to roughly $26 million. Legislative Auditor’s Office staff explained that the system had received failing grades from LDH for several years, had entered joint receivership in 2024, and was placed under a public health emergency in 2025; they said the city’s adoption of limited fiscal administration in April 2026 made it eligible for additional state funding. Governor’s staff said the state, GOSEP, Magnolia, and the city had worked together to restore service and that the limited fiscal administrator would help unlock an emergency subfund and other financing sources. The mayor of Tallulah supported the appointment, saying the state’s work had improved water quality and that the limited role would focus only on the water system rather than the whole city. She said the city was preparing an RFQ to move the project toward bidding. Two residents spoke in opposition. One argued that the city had recently elected a new council and should wait for new local leadership before proceeding. Another questioned the need for the appointment, criticized past management and contract arrangements, and objected to using emergency funds to pay prior project costs. State officials responded that the F grade and public health concerns justified the action, that the administrator would control water-system finances, and that the distribution system needed repairs to address leaks and water quality issues. After discussion, a committee member moved to appoint a limited fiscal administrator for the Tallulah water system. The motion was seconded and passed without opposition. The committee then moved to public comment and adjourned.

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• President Senator Talbot? Here. President Senator Womack? Present. President Senator Rees? Here.
• President Senator Edmonds? Here. President Speaker DeVille? Here.
• Speaker DeValleye moves approval, seconded by Senator Talbert. Any objection?
• Senator Talbot seconds the motion. Any objection?
• Senator Talbot seconds the motion. Any objection?

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Summary: The State Bond Commission met on May 21 with a quorum present and approved the April 16 minutes. The commission then reviewed and approved a large slate of local government and public authority financing requests, including election propositions for the November ballot, water and sewer infrastructure projects, fire protection and recreation district bonds, school board financing, and several refunding transactions. Most items were found to meet technical requirements and were approved on motions by Speaker DeVillier and seconded by Senator Talbot. Among the more notable items were the East Baton Rouge City-Parish refunding bonds for the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District, the City of Kenner’s retroactive approval request tied to a convention center agreement with GMB Basketball LLC, a Louisiana Housing Corporation financing increase for the Federal City Building 10 affordable housing project, and preliminary approval for the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority’s Petro Tower redevelopment in Shreveport. The commission also approved financing for Southern University’s Scott’s Bluff student housing project and the Crescent City Schools/Harriet Tubman Charter School project. The Crescent City Schools item prompted questions about how MFP funds are used; staff explained that lease payments would support the bonds and that MFP funds are generally split between educational expenses and facilities-related costs. The commission received six monthly cost-of-issuance reports, which required no action, and a status update on the state debt schedule. It also approved Resolution No. 2 authorizing up to $425 million in general obligation refunding bonds to refund the Series 2016 bonds and tender other outstanding bonds for savings, with pricing tentatively set for June 16 and closing for June 30. During other business, New Orleans City Council President J.P. Morel thanked the commission for its role in helping address the city’s fiscal crisis and for approving a charter amendment election item aimed at strengthening budget oversight. The meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• Senator Edmonds. Senator Hodges. Senator Bartholomew. Senator Jackson Andrews. Senator Miguez.
• Senator Mizell. Senator Owen. Four members present. All right. Good morning. Let's read in Ms.
• Senator Mizell and Senator Hodges move favorable on HB 1215. Any objections?
• Thank you, Senator. Senator Mizell. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Yes, Senator.

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• Senator Gianaris. >> Please call on Senator Ashby for an introduction. >> Senator Ashby for an introduction
• Thank you, Senator Murray. Senator Myrie, why do you rise?
• Senator Rhoads. >> Senator Skoufis. >> Will my colleague yield? >> Senator Myrie, do you yield?
• "Senator yields." "Thank you, Senator.
• statements by Senator Myrie and by Senator Gianaris.

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Summary: The Senate opened with routine proceedings, approval of the prior day’s journal, and several motions to restore previously passed bills to the third-reading calendar. Senate Print 2436A, an amendment to the Administrative Code of New York City, and Senate Print 7160, an amendment to the Elder Law, were both reconsidered and restored to the calendar by roll call. Amendments were also received on Senate Print 9960, which retained its place on the third-reading calendar. The chamber then paused to honor Madeline Wilson on her 100th birthday and Marilyn D. Mosley through previously adopted resolutions, with family members and guests recognized on the floor. The Senate also welcomed Columbia Kicks Cancer, a student-run East Greenbush fundraising team that raised more than $239,000 for blood cancer research and care. The Finance Committee reported Senate Print 9005C, a budget bill amending Chapter 268 of the Laws of 1996, directly to third reading, and the Senate accepted the report and the message of necessity. The bill was then taken up on the controversial calendar, leading to extended debate on Part LL, which focused on limits on state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, including 287(g) agreements, informal cooperation, masking rules for law enforcement, sensitive locations such as polling places, and the creation of an Office of Immigration Trust within the Attorney General’s office. Supporters argued the bill would keep state and municipal employees focused on their own duties, protect constitutional rights, and prevent New York resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement; they also said it would not bar all cooperation or prevent local police from responding to crime. Opponents argued it would hinder public safety, restrict law enforcement cooperation, and interfere with local discretion, while some raised concerns about constitutional issues and the practical effects on sheriffs, county jails, and police agencies. The debate also included a separate provision creating a civil cause of action for constitutional-rights violations by federal, state, or local officials, which supporters described as an accountability measure. Members further discussed the masking section, with supporters saying it applied broadly to officials and was intended to withstand constitutional scrutiny, while opponents cited a recent Ninth Circuit ruling striking down a similar California law. The Office of Immigration Trust and its complaint/referral process were also examined, including the role of the Governor and the State Education Department in reviewing alleged violations. No final vote on the controversial calendar bill was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• Thank you, Senators. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Without rec.
• Our second bill is S. 4640A, sponsored by Senator Fernandez.
• Our second bill is S. 4640A, sponsored by Senator Fernandez.
• And our third and final bill is S. 9221, sponsored by Senator Ryan. Thank you.
• And our third and final bill is S. 9221, sponsored by Senator Ryan.

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Summary: The committee met for its final meeting of the year and opened with brief remarks thanking members for their participation and noting continued work on addiction services and substance use disorder issues, including efforts to reduce stigma and support funding in the budget. The agenda consisted of three bills related to harm reduction and drug checking. The committee first considered S. 246, which would establish a wound care kit and testing strip distribution program; it was moved, approved unanimously, and reported to Finance. Next, S. 4640A would authorize on-site overdose response services and require certain venues to maintain opioid antagonists; it was also approved unanimously and reported to the calendar. The third bill, S. 9221, would create a program to test for medetomidine, benzodiazepines, xylazine, and other harmful contaminants; members discussed the changing drug supply and the need for drug checking, then approved the bill unanimously. At the close, the chair thanked members for their work and adjourned the meeting, noting it was the last committee meeting of the year.

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• ask for the Senate support. ask for the Senate support.
• Senator from Chitten. question? Senator from Chitten.
• to the Senate proposal of amendment to the Senate proposal of amendment.<00:55:36.160> Senator
• Senator from Addison. amendment. Senator from Addison.
• Committee of conference is as follows: Senator Clarkson, Senator Brock, Senator Chittenden.

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• Senator Reese. Here. Senator Harris. Senator Barthelemy. Senator Duplessis? Here. Senator McMath?
• Senator Owen. Here. Senator Talbot. Here. Senator Owen. Here. Senator Talbot. Here.
• First order of business today will be Senate Resolution 125 by Senator Alon.
• Senator Talbot moves that we report Senate Resolution 125 favorably.
• In the meantime, Senator Duplessis... In the meantime, Senator Duplessis.

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• Senator Luneau. Here. Here. Senator Boudreaux. Senator Bass. Here. Here. Senator Boudreaux.
• Senator Bass. Here. Here. Senator Cathey. Senator Foil. Senator Miller. Here. Senator Morris.
• And Senate Bill 230, I want to thank Senator Barrow for bringing this.
• Senator Luneau? Yes. Senator Boudreaux? Yes. Senator Bass? No. Senator Cathey? No. Senator Foil?
• Senator Miller? No. Senator Morris? We have two yeas and three nays.

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• . >> Senator Waters, no. >> Senator Apprentice, no. >> Senator Gray, yes. >> Senator Inis, yes. >> Senator
• Senator Mcu, Senator Inennis, Senator Mcu, Senator Inennis, Senator<00:40:58.240> Sullivan.
• Senator Apprentice, no. Senator Gray, yes. Senator Innis, yes. Senator Ward, yes.
• Thank you, Senator. Senator. Senator.
• Senate members will be Senator Lang, Senate members will be Senator Lang, Senator<04:20:34.239> Murphy

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• Senator Cloud. Present. Senator Hensgens. Present. Senator Cloud. Present. Senator Hensgens.
• Senator Hodges. Present. Senator Luneau. Here. Senator Owen. Present. Senator Pressly. Here.
• Senator Jackson-Andrews, no. Senator Boudreaux, no. Senator Cloud, yes. Senator Hensgens, yes.
• Senator Jackson Andrews, no. Senator Budrow? No. Senator Cloud? Yes. Senator Henskins? Yes.
• Senator Boudreaux? Yes. Senator Cloud? No. Senator Hensgens? Senator Hodges? Senator Luneau? Yes.

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Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 20, 2026, with eight members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first advanced SB 1224, which requires DCFS to look into cases where a child under 17 is involved in a pregnancy, with added oversight for children under 12; it was reported favorably. The committee also favorably reported SB 1100, described as repealing an outdated statute. White Coat Day remarks welcomed physicians to the Capitol and thanked them for their service, including efforts to improve Medicaid reimbursement. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. HB 1220, a continuation of prior work to codify provisions related to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and physician licensure, was reported favorably. HB 1231 clarified that Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring applies to insulin-dependent patients, including those with gestational diabetes, and was also reported favorably. HB 198, which sets reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgery centers for certain Medicaid procedures such as colonoscopies, eye, ENT, and gastroenterology services, passed favorably. HB 1160, creating a streamlined restricted license pathway for qualified international medical graduates, prompted a lengthy exchange about delayed rulemaking and whether the board had added requirements beyond statute; despite concerns, it was reported favorably. The committee also advanced several resolutions and oversight measures. HCR 67, prompted by a personal family experience with a special-needs child’s acute care needs, creates a task force to study gaps in acute care for special-needs adults and children; it was amended and reported favorably. HCR 27, calling for a statewide evaluation of autism services by LDH and the Department of Education, was reported favorably. HB 223, which recreates DCFS, was amended to shorten the sunset date and require law enforcement reporting through a secure web platform, then reported favorably. HCR 28, creating a task force on school nurse orientation and training for new graduates, was reported favorably after testimony from school nurses about the lack of standardized orientation and the risks of placing inexperienced nurses alone in schools. The committee also took up HB 469, which would allow pharmacy license renewal applicants to designate a portion of fees to eligible schools including Xavier University’s College of Pharmacy; after opposition from Senator Cloud and a roll call, the bill was deferred. HB 1182, a cleanup bill changing the occupational therapy certifying entity and adjusting fees, and HB 1076, eliminating one of two sunset provisions for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board, were both reported favorably. HB 1216, a major rewrite of clinical laboratory personnel rules, was deferred after concerns that it would restrict existing phlebotomy and lab functions in ways that could conflict with recent law. Finally, HB 457 and HB 616, both by Representative Knox and focused on homelessness, drew extensive testimony: HB 457 established minimum standards for shelters and similar facilities and was reported favorably as amended, while HB 616 would allow audits of homelessness-related funding and databases; after debate over privacy, federal funding oversight, and accountability, the committee adopted an amendment changing enforcement language from "may" to "shall" and continued hearing testimony from opponents and supporters.

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• Welcome to the State Senate Committee on Finance. My name is John Liu.
• I am a member of this committee, and I've been asked by Senator Liz Krueger, the Chairperson of the Finance
• Motion by Senator Connolly, seconded by Santa Romo's. All in favor? Aye. Without recommendation.

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Summary: The State Senate Committee on Finance met with Senator John Liu presiding for Chair Liz Krueger. The committee considered one item: print number 9-006C, a budget bill amending the law to implement the state education, labor, housing, and family assistance budget for the 2026 and 2027 state fiscal year. After brief introduction of the bill, there were no questions or comments from members. Senator Connolly moved the bill, seconded by Senator Santa Romo’s. The committee voted in favor, with no opposition noted, and the bill was reported without recommendation. The meeting concluded after the vote and adjournment.

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• Senator, yes.
• The next bill is Senate Bill 6259 by Senator Spitz. Senate Bill 6259...
• Is Senate Bill 6259 by Senator Sputis?
• Motion from Senator Walczyk. Thank you, Senator Walczyk. Seconded by Senator Myrie. All in favor?
• Motion from Senator Walsick. Thank you, Senator Walsick. Seconded by Senator Myrie. All in favor?

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Summary: The Elections Committee held its final meeting of the session, with Chair Senator Gonzalez thanking members and staff for their work. The committee considered several election-related bills, including a voter ID proposal, protections against voter challenges and purging, a measure to address election disruptions, sample ballot posting, absentee ballot deadline notices for students, military and overseas voting changes, and notice requirements for expired address confidentiality protections. Senate Bill 2574, requiring government-issued photo ID to vote, drew opposition from Senators Walczyk and Myrie, who argued it would create barriers to voting and that there was no evidence of widespread voter fraud; the bill was reported from committee with opposition. Senate Bill 3233A, dealing with illegal voter purging and challenges, prompted extended discussion about citizenship verification, privacy of citizenship data, and whether information should be shared publicly; it was reported to the floor with Senators Borrello and Walczyk voting no. Senate Bill 4602A, on remedies for election disruptions, was discussed in terms of county and state board roles and bipartisan decision-making, and it was reported to the Finance Committee with a no vote from one member. The remaining bills were advanced with little or no substantive debate: Senate Bill 6253A on posting sample ballots, Senate Bill 6259 on notifying students of absentee ballot deadlines, Senate Bill 6995 on voting by mail, Senate Bill 7689B on overseas military and special federal voters, and Senate Bill 9857 on notice when address confidentiality protections expire. Most were reported either to the floor or to the Finance Committee, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

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• Senator Abbott is back into session.
• No, we're with Senator Abbas, I believe. Senator Auschla, you're with Senator Abbas?
• No, we're with Senator Abbas, I believe. No, we're with Senator Abbas, I believe.
• Senator<00:58:43.920> Auschla, Senator Auschla, Senator Auschla, you're<00:58:45.320> with<
• you're with Senator Abbas? you're with Senator Abbas?

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Summary: The meeting on SB 460 focused almost entirely on where the bill should be placed in statute and how it would be enforced. One side argued the proposal should be moved out of the loitering section and into the sex offender registration framework, saying loitering is already under constitutional challenge, is vague, and does not fit the conduct at issue. They said the bill is meant to create a clear, advance-notice restriction for registered sex offenders, especially around schools, day care facilities, and similar places, and that this would be easier for police to enforce. The opposing view was that the loitering placement is the better fit and that moving the bill would create broader drafting problems by opening the door to reorganizing many other sex-offender-related restrictions. There was also discussion of whether the bill’s references to schools should use the school-property statute, whether churches should be included, and whether the existing loitering statute’s alarm-based elements are too complicated and potentially unconstitutional. The committee also discussed a pending federal challenge to the loitering law, with one member saying there was no injunction yet but the case was being challenged. No agreement was reached. After a brief break and further debate, members concluded that the Senate and House positions remained unresolved, and the meeting ended without a compromise or vote on the substantive dispute.