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• Madam Chair and members, HB 2584, public money, genetic sequencing prohibition, prohibits the use of
• public monies on genetic sequencing procedures with a device produced by a company that is either domiciled
• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2457, public utilities, plant construction, co-location, allows a utility
• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 4005, Artificial Intelligence Course, Public Schools, requires each
• Of workings, which then have to be presented at a public hearing.

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long calendar of House bills across education, health, water, land, housing, labor, public safety, and taxation. Several measures dealt with artificial intelligence, including bills on AI disclosures for minors, AI-assisted divorce arbitration, an Arizona AI education program, AI privilege protections, and a required AI course in schools. Other topics included ESA administration funding, a prohibition on public money for certain foreign-controlled genetic sequencing devices, towing regulations, DUI and ignition interlock changes, health facility and nursing facility complaint timelines, internationally trained physicians, nurse anesthetist reimbursement, pharmacy penalties, childhood cancer research, cybersecurity encryption, school mental health instruction repeal, superintendent performance pay, adoption disclosures in student health settings, anti-Semitism in schools, and a range of water, land, and housing bills. Members frequently raised concerns about local control, unfunded mandates, constitutional issues, and the scope of state intervention. Several bills drew criticism for affecting school curriculum, public education, reproductive rights, protest activity, or tribal communities. Others were supported as technical fixes, consumer protections, or funding measures. The caucus also discussed a series of bills related to the Mexican gray wolf, state land management, solar and wind siting, groundwater transport, and rural development, with some members objecting that the proposals would undermine federal protections or tribal interests. A number of bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2020, HB 2957, HCR 2044, HB 2352, HB 2667, HB 2906, HB 2093, HB 2386, HB 2481, HB 2830, HB 2076, HB 2411, HB 2136, HB 2665, and HB 2904. The meeting ended with an announcement of the Latino Caucus guest presentation and an emotional tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, followed by presentation of an Affordability Award to Representatives Lorena Austin and Stephanie Simacek for work on economic justice and working families. The caucus then adjourned.

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• I'd like to call Sub 6. some Public Safety Budget Committee to order.
• This Budget Committee will cover public safety.
• Budget cycles, so public safety radios the radio replacement.
• health grants ton of public health grants.
• Chair. post it for the public to see. Yeah. Thank you.

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• Every police officer engaged in law enforcement duties in public should be in a marked vehicle if they
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• thereof or by the United States vested by law with the duty to maintain public order or to make arrests
• thereof or by the United States vested by law with the duty to maintain public order or to make arrests

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard testimony on two immigration-enforcement bills: HB 1886 HD1 and HB 2540 HD1. HB 1886 would limit state and federal collaboration in immigration enforcement, require visible identification and restrictions on facial coverings for law enforcement officers, and create offenses for improper masking, lack of identification, and unauthorized civil immigration interrogation, arrest, or detention. HB 2540 would also limit state and federal collaboration, require law enforcement agencies to adopt and publicly post written civil immigration enforcement policies, prohibit stops or arrests based solely on immigration status, and restrict state and county participation in civil immigration enforcement in certain places. Most testimony supported both measures. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and several private individuals said the bills would increase transparency, accountability, and community trust, and would help protect constitutional rights and reduce fear among immigrants and other community members. Several testifiers emphasized Hawaii’s history and the need to keep local law enforcement separate from federal immigration enforcement, while others said the bills would help people feel safer going to court, school, work, or public protests. A retired police officer also supported visible identification and uniform standards for officers, including federal agents operating in Hawaii. A few testifiers opposed the use of masked or unidentified officers and argued that local police should not be diverted from ordinary public safety duties to immigration enforcement. One ACLU witness noted that the federal government has increasingly used local and state agencies to expand immigration enforcement, and said the task-force provisions in the bills are important to prevent blurred lines between agencies. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion of the meeting provided, but it recorded very large numbers of supportive testimonies for both bills, with only a small number in opposition.

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• Enable us to meet the important duties of this day and to manage the many moods that move in our minds
• Enable us to meet the important duties of this day and to manage the many moods that move in our minds
• enforcement professionals carry out complex, demanding, and dangerous missions in service to the public
• This is a little bit early, but since we're all busy today, your Committee on Crime and Public Safety

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• I will also express my concern that public safety is not addressed under this bill.
• So you will still say that you were still doing the duties that you were elected for? Absolutely.
• But the public will never know how much is spent to wine and dine their legislators because as long as
• The names of the representatives are forever shielded from the public. So let's step back.
• The Constitution imposes a duty. Put in other words, the duty is not discretionary.

Bills: HB18 , SB 54 , SB 10 , HR76 , HR77 , HR78 , HR82 , HR83 , HR88 , HR89 , HR93 , HR94 , HR95 , HR98 , HR101 , HR102 , HR104 , HR105 , HR107 , HR108 , HR109 , HR110 , HR111 , HR112 , HR113 , HR123 , HR125 , HR79 , HR80 , HR81 , HR84 , HR85 , HR86 , HR87 , HR90 , HR91 , HR92 , HR96 , HR97 , HR100 , HR103 , HR106 , HR114 , HR115 , HR116 , HR117 , HR118 , HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR124 , HB18 , SB54 , SB10 , HB8

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• That one-size-fits-all approach comes at a high cost without additional public benefit, especially as
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Committee: House Local Government

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• American ...there is limited segregation of duties. May I continue?
• We have three main coverages: liability, public assets, and auto.
• The Auditor's Office reports directly to the legislature and the public.
• The Auditor's Office reports directly to the legislature and the public.
• It's rigor and transparency the legislature and public deserve.

Committee: Joint Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee

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• We have three main coverages: liability, public assets, and auto.
• The auditor's office reports directly to the legislature and the public.
• The auditor's office reports directly to the legislature and the public.
• Reports directly to the legislature and the public.
• It's rigor and transparency the legislature and public deserve.

Summary: The committee was called to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were offered, and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Members then received a memo summarizing major audit items and began hearing audit presentations from the State Auditor’s Office and private auditors on a range of state agencies and organizations. Several audits were reported as clean, including the Bank of North Dakota, the North Dakota Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the Office of the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation’s flexible transportation fund, Lake Region State College, and the Department of Environmental Quality. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association also received an unmodified opinion, though repeat findings were noted for limited segregation of duties and financial statement preparation due to its small staff. The Council on the Arts audit found two findings: payroll charged to federal awards without adequate timekeeping records, and unallowable expenditures from a restricted cultural endowment fund. The Department of Public Instruction audit identified unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, though additional testing showed the funds were used for their intended purpose. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which identified four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating limit, grant conditions not being met, improper Breeders Fund awards, and improper procurement for advertising services. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson acknowledged complacency and weak controls, said the agency would tighten procedures, and explained that the commission had since worked with procurement and would follow the rules more closely. Auditors also explained that the commission would now be audited every two years because of the findings. Another major discussion involved the University of North Dakota School of Law, where auditors found a lack of documentation supporting admissions decisions for post-baccalaureate programs. UND officials said they remain in good standing with the American Bar Association but agreed better documentation and tools are needed; the committee pressed for more transparency and follow-up on admissions criteria. The committee also received an update on Dakota College at Bottineau, where Minot State University reported that bank reconciliations had been brought current after a significant backlog and would now be maintained through shared services. Members requested a written follow-up report on the issues and corrective actions. Finally, the North Dakota Fair Association explained that its foundation has been dissolved and remaining funds were transferred to another nonprofit for continued support of the state fair, and the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, saying the reported amount was about $1.1 million from a partial district survey and that debt remains a local issue, though it could be revisited if school meal funding changes.

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• Aging is a public health issue.
• Aging is a public health issue.
• Aging is a public health issue.

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• I mean, it is just extremely challenging Public transit on the metropolitan area and the rural area side
• Public transit now has a presence in all 77 counties.
• So, follow, would you think that maybe Privatizing the mobility and public transit that we're doing,
• But we'll be there and do our duty. I've talked about statutory training for the county officials.
• We could not perform those duties with only getting11w2.

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• The public has a right to know.
• Information into the public ether and creating more public discourse.
• I want it made public.
• yet. case is not public yet.
• public.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• The Public Utilities Commission has, unlike a court, independent statutory duties around determining
• The Public Utilities Commission has, unlike a court, independent statutory duties around determining
• The Public Utilities Commission has, unlike a court, independent statutory duties around determining

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

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• Our volunteer of duty and sacrifice.
• </c> to restore public trust in the bureau. to restore public trust in the bureau.
• Now, they pro-public safety bills.
• </c> protect public safety. protect public safety.
• That's important as well. should uplift and beautify public should uplift and beautify public spaces,

Bills: HB4553

Keywords: energy, water development, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, flood control, infrastructure

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• The officer candidates of MSEPs are active duty service members.
• So, we're largely invisible to the public at large, unfortunately.
• We get a public hearing and public comment period based on that information and our NMED's evaluation
• commercial areas of users in the public?
• Continuous public outreach for this project is critical.

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• These are the general duties and powers of the council.
• Um, first of public and this committee.
• Is there any other public comment that I... there any other public comment that I should be aware of?
• We'll go ahead and open this up to public comment. Again, I'll start with the general public.
• Well, during public comment, we'll just take care of it during public comment.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

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• session, and we invoke Your wisdom, guidance, peace, and continued protection in the lives of our public
• Members, last month, we lost a dear colleague and dedicated public servant, Senator Geraldine Thompson
• Members and guests, please join me in a moment of silence for a public service legend, a pillar of the
• Many of you have filed bills this session tackling housing and health care, public education, and public
• And public safety. This is the work that we must do.

Summary: The Florida House convened for the opening day of the 2025 regular session with prayer, moments of silence honoring Senator Geraldine Thompson and Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart, the presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem. The chamber recognized Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz as law enforcement officer of the day, approved the journal, and welcomed state officials, Supreme Court justices, former House speakers, former legislative leaders, former members, and Speaker Perez’s family. Speaker Daniel Perez delivered opening remarks focused on making the House a more engaged and dynamic chamber, emphasizing substantive reforms, strong committee work, and accountability in government. He highlighted property insurance as a major issue, noting concerns about undisclosed reports and directing the insurance and banking subcommittee to hold hearings with subpoena power and outside experts. He also called for attention to housing, health care, public education, public safety, and budget savings, urging members to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse and to find recurring spending cuts. The House received Governor Ron DeSantis’s request to address a joint session on March 4 at 11 a.m. and adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 1294, which authorized the House and Senate to meet in joint session for that purpose. Upon adoption of the resolution, HCR 1289 was laid on the table. The House then adjourned to allow for committee and subcommittee meetings and to reconvene for the joint session later that morning.

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• Left active duty in 2009 after 23 years of service.
• Left active duty in 2009 after 23 years of service.
• Bureau J-2 Chair left active duty in 2009 after 23 years of service, married to his sweetheart Debbie
• And this is from the public school code, not from this bill, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee substitute for Senate Bill 14.

Bills: HB111 , HB103 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB145 , HB154 , HB164 , HB291 , HJR6 , HR1 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB38 , HB47 , HB63 , HB64 , HB127 , HB165 , HB184 , HB200 , HM20 , HM51

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, pledges, and a series of recognitions and guest introductions, including a memorial honoring J.B. White, a young Santa Fe basketball player killed by gun violence, and presentations for Disability Rights Awareness Day, Down syndrome advocacy, adult education and literacy, and Western New Mexico University’s 133rd birthday. Members also welcomed students, legislative fellows, and other guests, and several speakers used the announcements period to highlight community work, family milestones, and advocacy efforts. The chamber then received and referred several executive and Senate messages. Governor-authorized bills included HB 282 on school attendance enforcement and juvenile probation coordination, HB 292 creating the New Mexico Prison Rape Elimination Act, and HB 149 involving charter school facility financing; these were referred to the Judiciary or Appropriations and Finance Committees as applicable. The House also received Senate-passed bills and committee substitutes, which were referred to the appropriate House committees. In committee reports, multiple bills and memorials were adopted, including HB 4, HB 7, HB 65, HB 66, HB 80, HB 88, HB 96, HB 270, HB 280, HB 275, HB 285, HB 20, HB 166, HB 295, HM 46, HM 54, and SJR 1. On third reading, HB 38 on wheelchair insurance coverage was announced as being remanded back to the House Health and Human Services Committee for a simple amendment before returning to the floor. The main floor debate centered on HB 120, which addresses restraint and seclusion in schools. Sponsors said the bill is intended to improve student safety, clarify when intervention is allowed, require de-escalation and behavior-support training, improve documentation and parent notification, and prevent harmful or punitive practices. An amendment was adopted to replace the term “punishment” with “disciplinary action” and to add reporting to a legislative study committee. The bill then drew extended questioning about definitions, school resource officers, PBIS references, training requirements, data collection, and possible costs and liability, with sponsors emphasizing that the measure clarifies existing practice rather than imposing a specific curriculum or program.

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• The Secretary of State has the duty to faithfully preside until he's replaced, but the Secretary of State
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• to Faithfully preside until uh the duty to Faithfully preside until uh he's<00:04:20.400><c> replaced
• thing, as you saw in the House chamber today with House Republicans, you are not afraid to do that in public

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• I am currently developing a character education curriculum for public school students.
• We put it out there for public comment.
• When it goes for public comment, it comes back to the board.
• I think we've lost the art of civic duty in today's age.
• She currently serves in Elgin Public Schools and is a science and PE teacher.

Committee: Senate Education

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• with House Amendment 1, an act to amend Title 26 of the Delaware Code relating to protections for public
• Delaware Code relating to emergency management and emergency regulations, out of Corrections and Public
• act to amend Title 16 of the Delaware Code relating to emergency services, out of Corrections and Public
• Senate Bill 345, an act to amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to offenses involving public
• House Bill 328 with House Amendment 2. ...duty to support.

Summary: The Senate received a large number of House communications and committee reports, including several nominations and many bills and resolutions returned from House committees or passed by the House. Committee reports covered a wide range of topics, including education, health, judiciary, finance, housing, transportation, emergency management, and business/technology. The Senate also assigned several measures to committees for further consideration and noted upcoming committee meetings. The chamber confirmed three nominations by roll call: Michael T. Scuse to the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, J. Eric Firewold to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees, and Joan F. Coker to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees. The Senate also passed Consent Calendar 66, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 223 on DIA broadcast access for playoff and championship games and House Concurrent Resolution 149 designating June 12, 2026, as Loving Day in Delaware. Members discussed Loving Day and the importance of recognizing interracial marriage rights, with Senator Huxstable, Senator Buckson, and Senator Townsend offering remarks. On the floor, the Senate passed House Bill 141, requiring a firearm responsibilities notice for gun purchasers, after debate over gun safety and industry burden; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 200, as amended, expanding insurance coverage for HIV prevention medications PrEP and PEP; House Bill 426, modernizing municipal street-aid reporting; and Senate Resolution 21, directing a study of portable solar generation devices and related safety and utility issues. The Senate also passed Consent Agenda O, a large package of bills covering topics such as money transmission and stablecoins, nursing advancement, pilot licenses, commerce and trade, subaqueous lands, driver’s license loss due to medical issues, residential speed limits, electronic bidding, family court jurisdiction, agency regulations, technical corrections to multiple local charters, and other measures. The Senate then recessed until June 25, 2026.