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• modern networks will allow us to recycle more copper to make things like solar panels and electric vehicles
• refer us back to the Kingsbury commitment, universal service at equivalent price with equivalent. value
• would be moving towards. from this commitment of universality at equivalent price with equivalent value
• paradigm where we can have. certain service that is universal with equivalent pricing and equivalent value
• legislation is envisioned by this committee will have it's part of not only its principles but its values

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• He said he does not know how you assign a dollar value to clean water or clean air.
• He said if you are using a well, what is the value of being able to have clean water to drink?
• He said he does not know how you assign a dollar value to clean water or clean air.
• He said if you are using a well, what is the value of being able to have clean water to drink?
• He said if you are using a well, what is the value of being able to have clean water to drink?

Bills: SF856, HF4482, HF3672, HF1234, HF4591, HF3554, HF936

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance

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• The next one, a big one, electric vehicles, is another eight gigawatts of new load that's expected to
• They are proven and certain enough that we can give resource adequacy value.
• The next column over kind of just has a net value...
• And I think the value of creating more transmission headroom is really understated.
• And I think the value of creating more transmission headroom is really understated.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 1026 by Assembly Member Wilson, which would require investor-owned utilities to provide clearer front-end information and follow more consistent timelines for post-entitlement energization applications tied to housing projects. The author and supporters from the Housing Action Coalition and Mission Housing said utility delays can hold up approved housing, add costs, and create uncertainty, and they argued the bill would align utility processes with recent state efforts to streamline local permitting. PG&E and Southern California Edison opposed the bill, saying existing CPUC timelines and the ongoing energization rulemaking already address the issue, that the bill could be duplicative or premature, and that some proposed timelines were too short. The committee discussed the bill’s relationship to the CPUC’s September 2024 decision, and AB 1026 was ultimately approved on a 15-0 vote, with the consent calendar also passing. The second half of the hearing was the committee’s annual oversight hearing on electric reliability. Representatives from the CPUC, CEC, CAISO, and DWR reviewed lessons from the 2020 and 2022 heat emergencies, emphasizing that California has since added significant resources, improved planning, and created backstop programs such as the strategic reliability reserve. They said the summer 2025 outlook is cautiously optimistic, with no expected shortfalls under traditional planning conditions and a projected surplus, though wildfire and extreme heat remain risks. The agencies also described major changes in planning and operations, including more battery storage, updated resource adequacy rules, expanded transmission planning, and reforms to the interconnection queue. Members asked about data center load, Diablo Canyon’s future, the strategic reliability reserve, demand response, wildfire mitigation costs, affordability, and regional market expansion. Witnesses said data center demand is a major variable but can be managed through better forecasting, flexible service arrangements, and siting in areas with existing capacity; they also said firm clean resources remain valuable while planning continues around Diablo Canyon’s scheduled retirement. On affordability, they said the agencies try to balance reliability with least-cost procurement, and that new resources can lower market prices even as they require upfront investment. CAISO also highlighted the value of the Western Energy Imbalance Market and the planned day-ahead market, saying regional coordination improves both reliability and cost savings.

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• there to the rate pair and that's value there to the rate pair and that's I<00:22:45.919><c> think</
• , but I I I think they both have value, but I I just<01:50:40.159><c> wanted</c><01:50:40.320><c> to<
• </c><02:08:31.760><c> um</c><02:08:32.000><c> property</c> ...including real estate values, property
• </c> providing value. providing value. &gt;&gt; Questions? &gt;&gt; Questions? &gt;&gt; Questions?
• for something around uh having a vehicle for something around affordability<02:46:54.560><c> and</c>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> District in duth um electric vehicle District in duth um electric vehicle infrastructure<00:42:56.119
• On the electric vehicle infrastructure, I will have to...
• wetland areas, there is a program and another statute that require replacement of the lost wetland value
• ><00:55:51.680><c> of</c><00:55:52.119><c> that</c><00:55:52.319><c> lost</c> requires replacement value
• of that lost requires replacement value of that lost Wetland<00:55:54.039><c> um</c><00:55:54.520><c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• program in mind, I want to say that Sasha and Emily stand as excellent examples of the program and its value
• Sasha and Emily have become ...an extremely valued part of the division through their positive attitudes
• bunch of years on this issue and worn-out concerns, this is motivated very much by the same type of values
• bunch of years on this issue and worn-out concerns, this is motivated very much by the same type of values
• Senator Buckson, and others, an act to amend Title 1 relating to regulation and control of off-highway vehicles

Summary: The Senate reconvened, received House communications and committee reports, and then took up several bills and a resolution. Committee reports covered measures on composting, volunteer background checks, campaign finance, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, publication of Public Integrity Commission reports, Cheswold’s territorial limits, child support, alcohol and marijuana, salary supplements, certified registered nurse anesthetists, land use, school taxes, and a constitutional elections amendment. House Bill 344 and House Bill 444 were referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The Senate also confirmed the nomination of Christy N. Vitola as Commissioner of the Family Court by a 21-0 vote. The chamber then recognized several fellows and Girls’ State delegates, with tributes to the Legislative Fellows Program and the Communications Fellowship, followed by House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the 2026 Delaware Girls’ State participants. The resolution passed unanimously. Senators and guests spoke about the civic value of the program and introduced the Girls’ State leadership team and delegates. On legislation, the Senate passed House Bill 89, creating a dispute-resolution process for home improvement fraud and strengthening consumer protection enforcement; House Bill 381, requiring notice to the Attorney General of computer security breaches; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 407, making technical and penalty updates to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150, limiting civil arrests at courthouses and Industrial Accident Board offices; and House Substitute 2 for House Bill 94, restricting state and local participation in civil immigration enforcement at sensitive locations such as schools, houses of worship, and health care facilities, with emergency exceptions and reporting requirements. The Senate also began consideration of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 368, which would limit use of state and local resources for federal civil immigration enforcement while preserving exceptions for serious offenses and judicial warrants, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• enterprises may be awarded contracts with state agencies and the California State University system valued
• Updating the cap to $350,000 simply restores the value the program was designed to offer and aligns..
• . $150,000 simply restores the value the program was designed to offer and aligns procurement practices
• So my view is that this is a vehicle to try to get that right internally, or righter, maybe not perfect
• And I think, you know, there's value in having community organizations, nonprofits in our communities

Summary: The committee began with an informational hearing on the second amendment to the tribal-state gaming compact with the Yurok Tribe. Governor’s office staff and Yurok Tribal Chairman Joseph James explained that the amendment is a narrow, technical one that extends the existing 2006 compact through December 31 to preserve the status quo while longer-term negotiations continue. Members asked about the compact process and why Bureau of Indian Affairs approval is not needed for a simple extension; staff said only substantive compact changes require federal approval. No vote was taken on the informational item. The committee then heard AB 2156, which would designate March 31 as Farm Workers’ Day in California. Supporters, including the authors’ representatives and members of the committee, described the bill as a way to honor farmworkers and the broader farmworker movement, especially in light of recent allegations involving the holiday’s prior namesake. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to the floor. The committee also approved several consent calendar items and later advanced SB 1044, which raises the small business procurement cap from $250,000 to $350,000 and indexes it to inflation; supporters from the Hispanic and Asian Pacific chambers of commerce and veteran business groups said the change would expand access to state contracts for small, micro, and disabled veteran-owned businesses. That bill was sent to Appropriations. Senator Cabaldon presented SB 1114, which would restrict state agencies from sharing LGBTQ-related SOGI and intersex data with federal agencies except where legally required. Equality California and other supporters said the bill would protect trust and prevent misuse of sensitive data, while no opposition testified. The committee passed the bill to Privacy. Cabaldon also presented SB 1248 on automated decision systems in state government, arguing it would create baseline guardrails, require human review for adverse decisions, and improve service delivery. Labor groups opposed it, saying the bill authorizes use before establishing enforceable standards and that workers were not adequately included in stakeholder discussions. After extensive debate about AI, collective bargaining, and implementation, the committee voted to send the bill to Privacy. The committee also advanced SB 1273, which would allow short-form social media videos to promote instructional events at wineries, and SB 917, which would loosen farmers’ market rules so more small wineries can sell wine there; both were supported by wine industry representatives and sent forward on due pass motions. The transcript then began SB 1240, which would create an Office of Nonprofit Empowerment to help nonprofits navigate state procurement, grants, and payment systems, with strong support from nonprofit organizations.

Transcript Highlights:

• enterprises may be awarded contracts with state agencies and the California State University system valued
• Updating the cap to $350,000 simply restores the value the program was designed to offer and aligns..
• . $350,000 simply restores the value the program was designed to offer and aligns procurement practices
• So my view is that this is a vehicle to try to get that right internally, or righter, maybe not perfect
• And I think, you know, there's value in having community organizations, nonprofits in our communities

Summary: The committee began with an informational hearing on the second amendment to the Yurok Tribe’s 2006 tribal-state gaming compact. Governor’s office staff and Yurok Tribal Chairman Joseph James explained that the amendment is a narrow, technical one that extends the compact’s expiration to December 31 of this year to preserve the status quo while the parties negotiate a long-term replacement. Members asked about the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ role, and staff explained that because the change is only a deadline extension and not a substantive compact change, it does not require BIA approval. No vote was taken on the informational item. The committee then heard AB 2156, which would designate March 31 as Farm Workers’ Day in California. The authors and supporters said the bill is intended to honor the farm worker movement and shift the holiday away from any one individual in light of recent allegations, while recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of farm workers. Several members spoke in support, including personal reflections on family histories in farm labor and on the need to center victims and farm workers’ dignity. The bill was moved to the floor, with the roll held open for absent members. Next, the committee heard SB 1044, which would raise the small business procurement cap from $250,000 to $350,000 and index it to inflation. The author and supporters from the Hispanic and Asian Pacific chambers of commerce argued the current cap is outdated and limits opportunities for small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises. Some support was qualified, with one coalition noting concerns about access to capital for microbusinesses but still leaning in favor. The bill passed to Appropriations, with the roll held open. The committee also heard SB 1114, which would restrict state agencies from sharing LGBTQ-related data with federal agencies except where legally required. The author and Equality California said the bill is meant to protect sensitive data from misuse and preserve trust in voluntary state data collection. Support came from Planned Parenthood affiliates and Health Access California, with no opposition. The bill passed to the Privacy Committee, with the roll held open. Finally, the committee heard SB 1248 on automated decision systems in state government, SB 1273 on short-form video advertising for winery instructional events, and SB 917 on allowing more small wineries to sell at farmers’ markets. SB 1248 drew the most debate: the author said it would create baseline guardrails for automated systems, require human review for adverse decisions, and help state agencies use automation responsibly, while labor groups opposed it as authorizing use before meaningful stakeholder engagement and collective bargaining input. Several members supported moving it forward but stressed the need for labor participation in future negotiations; it passed to the Privacy Committee with the roll held open. SB 1273 and SB 917 were both presented as modest measures to help the wine industry adapt to current marketing and sales conditions, and both passed to Appropriations with roll calls held open. The hearing then moved on to SB 1240, which would create an Office of Nonprofit Empowerment to help nonprofits navigate state procurement and grant processes; the author described nonprofits’ economic importance and the need for a liaison, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or action on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• enterprises may be awarded contracts with state agencies and the California State University system valued
• Updating the cap to $350,000 simply restores the value the program was designed to offer and aligns..
• . $350,000 simply restores the value the program was designed to offer and aligns procurement practices
• So my view is that this is a vehicle to try to get that right internally, or righter—maybe not perfect
• And I think there's value in having community organizations and nonprofits in our communities.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• demand response efforts that have more reliable funding streams to provide the greatest ratepayer value
• But all causes still will remain, even though no petroleum gasoline vehicles will be allowed to be sold
• Vehicles will be allowed to be sold after, what, 2035. Is that our state policy right now in place?
• in under three years, with only $13 million in administrative costs, delivering over $66 million in value
• Juxtaposing that against the ELRP, And value directly to customers.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And what is the planning, the operational planning around hydrogen vehicles, and where are we going to
• It's like a light rail vehicle or subway train, so the power is built into the train itself.
• Here briefly are our core values. You see safety first and always as chief among those.
• Eventually, we do hope to reduce our energy costs and capture more value even more.
• naming rights, leasing our fiber optic cable, and commercial TOD and commercial leasing, trying to get value

Summary: The Senate Subcommittee on LOSSAN Rail Corridor Resiliency held an informational hearing focused on the corridor’s financial stability, service reliability, governance, capital planning, and long-term resiliency. Chair Lackey opened by criticizing the unfinished SB 1098 report and the underwhelming Transit Transformation Task Force work, arguing that the corridor remains at a crossroads with weak ridership recovery, poor on-time performance, and major capital projects that are not moving quickly enough. Senator Archuleta emphasized safety, maintenance, and the need to avoid state subsidy if ridership and revenues can support service. CalSTA and Caltrans described major state investments and ongoing planning efforts, including $125 million for San Clemente resiliency work, additional leveraged federal and state funds, more than $25 billion in funded projects in the pipeline, and the development of a corridor project database and service-planning tool under SB 1098. Caltrans also reported restoring Surfliner service to 13 weekday round trips between Los Angeles and San Diego, piloting expanded service to Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, and reorganizing internally to elevate transit and rail oversight. On zero-emission strategy, officials said hydrogen fuel-cell trains are being procured for longer-distance service while electrification remains the long-term ideal and battery-electric options are being explored for shorter routes. The committee then heard from Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle and Caltrain representative Jason Baker. Metrolink described its shift to “regional passenger rail,” with schedule changes aimed at all-day service, better transfers, and growth in student and weekend ridership, but warned of a fiscal cliff because member agencies now cover most operating costs while fare revenue remains low. Kettle said the agency has not reached consensus among its five county partners on a dedicated revenue solution and warned that service cuts may be unavoidable without new funding. Caltrain reported strong post-electrification ridership gains, improved customer satisfaction, and expanded service, but also warned of a large annual operating deficit that could force reductions in frequency, weekend service, stations, and evening operations if stable funding is not found. Members also discussed public safety, marketing, station placemaking, parking and concession revenue, and hydrogen fuel-cell technology. Senators urged stronger promotion of rail service, safer and cleaner stations, and more ambitious planning to match the state’s investments. No votes or formal actions were taken; the hearing was informational, with officials asked to continue reporting back on SB 1098, San Clemente planning, service performance, and funding solutions.

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• Floridians agree our children deserve strong public schools, and that begins with valuing and supporting
• We enforce residential, commercial, unsafe structures, nuisance, lots, vehicles, zoning, signs, et cetera
• Honor the family values that they instilled in you. Vote this bill down. Thank you.
• Honor the family values that they instilled in you.
• Vote this bill day. honor the family values that they instilled in you. Vote this bill down.

Bills: S0332, S0464, S0576, S0830, S0964, S0984, S1096, S1296, S1298, S1612, S1656

Keywords: public records, public meetings, property rights, transcripts, settlement negotiations, Veterans Day, K-12 schools, holiday observance, education, Florida statutes, cybersecurity, local government, grant program, data-sharing, Florida Digital Service, ransomware protection, county administrators, city managers, exemption, privacy

Summary: The committee first heard a committee substitute for SB 332, which creates a narrow public meetings and public records exemption for certain pre-suit settlement communications in Bert Harris claims involving local governments and private property rights. The sponsor said the change is intended to allow confidential legal strategy and negotiation during the 90-day pre-suit period while keeping settlements and outcomes public. The strike-all amendment was adopted, supportive testimony was waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. Members then approved several other measures, including SB 464 requiring K-12 schools to formally observe Veterans Day as a school holiday; SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention, which was amended to add a statement of important state interest and reported favorably after testimony from firefighters both supporting the bill and urging a longer benefit window; SB 576 on local government cybersecurity, which was amended to route the program through the Florida Digital Service and strengthen state-local coordination; SB 964 clarifying how certain gift and honoraria disclosures are filed with the Commission on Ethics; SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments with a delayed effective date; SB 830 creating public records exemptions for certain local government administrators and their families; SB 1096 clarifying the filing deadline for employment discrimination complaints; and SB 1656 designating the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship. All were reported favorably. The committee also considered a slate of appointments, including a separate vote on Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employees Relations Commission, which was recommended favorably after Senator Polsky objected to the appointment and cited concerns about political ties and prior work. The remaining appointees on tabs 12 through 30 were also recommended favorably. After a recess, the committee took up SB 1296 on the Public Employees Relations Commission, as substituted by a committee PCS. The PCS would change union certification and recertification rules, require stronger showing-of-interest and voting thresholds, limit paid union leave in some cases, require equal access to employer communication spaces, and speed up impasse procedures for state-funded salary increases. The bill drew extensive testimony, with supporters arguing it would improve accountability, transparency, and taxpayer fairness, and opponents—many of them teachers, bus drivers, and other public employees—saying it would weaken collective bargaining, burden workers, and function as union busting. Members raised constitutional concerns about the single-subject rule and collective bargaining protections, and debate was ongoing at the end of the transcript.

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• Next up, we're going to take HB 1437, attorney's fees and costs for motor vehicle personal injury protection
• and lows and the vulnerable moments of preparing for my daughter's arrival, I know the irreplaceable value
• It's about ensuring that every life is valued and protected by our laws.
• Prior to the 2023 reforms, courts had a complete lack of guidance as to what constituted reasonable value
• In application, now the plaintiff is required not only to produce the evidence of the value of the reasonable

Summary: The subcommittee considered a long agenda of civil justice and claims measures. HB 1173, relating to the Florida Trust Code, was presented as a clarification of standing in trust litigation after recent case law; after questions about who may sue, an amendment was adopted clarifying that an expressly named charity retains standing, and the bill passed 14-2. HB 1437, on attorney’s fees in motor vehicle PIP disputes, drew testimony from insurers and reform groups opposing a return to fee-driven litigation and from medical groups supporting fee recovery for prevailing parties; it passed 17-0. CS/HB 147, addressing prohibited debt-collection communications during nighttime and early morning hours, was described as a clarification of an outdated statute in light of modern communications, with support from business groups and no opposition in the vote; it passed 18-0. The committee then heard several claims bills against the Department of Children and Families. HB 6511, for relief of L.P., described severe injuries to a child after DCF allegedly failed to act on warning signs; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill passed 18-0. HB 6515, for relief of Michael Barnett, involved DCF’s alleged failure to investigate domestic violence that preceded the killing of three children and injury of a fourth; members asked about the settlement amount and the case’s circumstances, and the bill also passed 18-0. HB 1517, expanding wrongful death law to allow parents of an unborn child to recover for the child’s death, generated the most extensive debate. The sponsor said it aligns civil law with existing criminal definitions and excludes claims against mothers and providers of lawful medical care, including IVF; opponents warned it could be used to target reproductive care, support networks, and domestic violence survivors, while supporters framed it as a justice measure for families. An amendment clarifying damages rules for minors and unborn children was adopted, and the bill passed 13-4. Finally, HB 947, on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, sought to allow broader evidence at trial and to change “shall” to “may”; supporters said it would improve fairness and transparency, while opponents argued it would weaken post-2023 tort reforms and reintroduce inflated medical damages. The amendment was adopted and the bill was then taken up with additional opposition testimony.

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• Our dark skies are part of what make New Mexico unique, and it's something we value.
• Secondly, many of us are recognizing the values of responsible lighting.
• It preserves all the values just listed, and as John Holtzman was pointing out, existing lights don't
• I'm trying to sell this bill to a senator who had his vehicle broken into in a dark parking lot.
• I'm sorry about your vehicle; you know it's a violation, I totally understand that, but Good lighting

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• it was amended to put guardrails on law enforcement's use of public tracking devices and stolen vehicles
• On February 23, 2024, another vehicle slowly went outside of Ryan's home down the alleyway and stopped
• </c><01:20:09.360><c> slowly</c> February 23 24 another vehicle slowly February 23 24 another vehicle
• We're a state that values local governance.
• uh local uh governance um we that values uh local uh governance um we work<01:51:05.920><c> awfully<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• housing units, 1,400,000 square feet of commercial space, and anticipated $5 million in new property value
• housing units, 1,400,000 square feet of commercial space, and anticipated $5 million in new property value
• housing units, 1,400,000 square feet of commercial space, and anticipated $5 million in new property value
• historical and cultural importance of our farms and the projects that we're working on and see the value
• </c><00:48:03.520><c> of</c> working on and see the value of working on and see the value of supporting

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Flying cars, self-driving vehicles, and that is the Holy Grail at the end of the road.
• just</c><01:10:56.040><c> to</c><01:10:56.239><c> the</c><01:10:56.480><c> classes</c> could be a value
• not just to the classes could be a value not just to the classes but<01:10:57.520><c> for</c><01:10:
• > of</c><01:14:27.639><c> it</c><01:14:27.880><c> is</c><01:14:28.040><c> you</c> to to really get value
• out of it is you to to really get value out of it is you keep<01:14:28.440><c> the</c><01:14:28.560>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• It's new uses for electricity like heat pumps and electric vehicles.
• And then the big sexy thing vehicles.
• We can do it on low-value agricultural land, but we have the room.
• We can do it on low-value agricultural land, but we have the room.
• We can do it on low-value agricultural land, but we have the room. Now, I'll shut up.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• a vehicle without an interlock<00:05:22.479><c> device.
• they should drive and to tell Minnesotans what kind of vehicles they can drive.
• That's the sort vehicles they can drive.
• That's something that is certainly of value to the voters of this state.
• </c> of value to the voters of this state. of value to the voters of this state.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• By 5% for a total of 10% of the assessed value by a majority vote at a primary or general election.
• It's a value-added agricultural opportunity for our state.
• And in our conference committee, after a great discussion, we decided that there is value in allowing
• side in the Senate, we had amended it to also exempt those fire departments from paying the motor vehicle
• Fire departments from paying the motor vehicle excise tax if they were to buy a new fire truck.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge, a quorum call, and approval of journal corrections. It then handled several House messages, appointing conference committees on Senate Bills 2004 and 2006 and House Bills 1018, 1019, and 1363, and re-referring House Bill 1216 to Appropriations. The chamber also adopted amendments to House Bill 1601, which would have expanded special assistant attorney general authority for certain offices, but the bill failed on final passage after strong opposition centered on preserving the Attorney General’s control and avoiding a solution in search of a problem. A major portion of the day focused on education funding. House Bill 1369 was amended to raise per-pupil aid from 2% and 2% to 3% and 3% and to increase the school construction loan transfer from $75 million to $100 million; supporters said this would help local schools and military base projects, while opponents raised questions about special education placement language and state coordination. The bill passed 44-3. House Bill 1013, the DPI budget, was also amended extensively to adjust staffing, funding sources, grants, meal assistance, teacher training, and other education programs; it passed 45-2. House Bill 2234, dealing with Choice Ready grants, was amended to shift funding away from general funds and toward federal or other sources, but then failed on final passage after the sponsor urged a red vote. The Senate also approved House Bill 1482, restricting bond and indebtedness elections for counties, cities, school districts, and park districts to primary or general election days, and House Bill 1332, creating a value-added agriculture facility incentive program with an emergency clause. House Bill 1010, the Insurance Department budget, passed unanimously after amendments reflecting the merger of the Securities Department into Insurance and adding staff and fee changes, while House Bill 1011, the separate Securities Department budget, failed because its funding was already included in HB 1010. House Bill 1584, a major pharmacy benefit manager reform bill, passed with an enforcement fund and new licensing/enforcement structure despite debate over ERISA and market transparency. In other action, the Senate concurred in House amendments and passed Senate Bills 2226, 2230, 2069, 2082, 2387, 2385, and 2186, with SB 2186 on parenting time interference and a child custody task force passing 27-20 after debate over whether the issue should be left to the courts. Senate Bill 2234, on Choice Ready grants, and Senate Bill 2243, on driver’s license points and traffic penalties, both failed after concurrence motions were adopted but final passage votes were overwhelmingly negative. The chamber also advanced Senate Bill 2291 to conference committee consideration near the end of the transcript.