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• Larry Scott, State Senate District 42, southeast corner of the state.
• Spency Zell, State Senator, District 32.
• State Senator Harold Pope, Jr., District 23, Northwest Albuquerque, Bernalillo County.
• Obviously, Madam Chair and Senators, the United States is one of the richest nations on the planet.
• Senator Charlie? Yes. Senator Charlie, yes. Senator Azel? No. Senator Hamlin? Yes. Senator Havlin?

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• Chair and Senator Bahr. Every year TRA and Minnesota State work together to produce a report.
• Chair, Senator Bahr, there were some recordkeeping problems at Minnesota State back at the time that
• It's impossible for us to say, to Senator Drazkowski's point, that the state has enough money to fund
• It's impossible for us to say, to Senator Drazkowski's point, that the state has enough money to fund
• It's impossible for us to say, to Senator Drazkowski's point, that the state has enough money to fund

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• Our Senate President has also earned the respect of her colleagues inside and outside the State House
• Our Senate President has also earned the respect of her colleagues inside and outside the State House
• of the State Senate.
• Bruce Tarr, for president of the Massachusetts State Senate.
• Bruce Tarr for president of the Massachusetts State Senate.

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Summary: The Senate convened for the opening day of the 194th General Court, with ceremonial remarks, an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the formal canvass of election returns. A special committee reported that all senators had been duly elected, and a committee was then appointed to notify the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor’s Council that a quorum of senators-elect was assembled and ready to be sworn in. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll addressed the chamber, praised public service, and administered the oaths of office to the senators. The main business of the day was the election of the Senate President. Senator Karen Spilka was nominated by Senator DiDomenico and seconded by Senator Edwards, while Senator Bruce Tarr was nominated by Senator Durant and seconded by Senator Dooner. After nominations were closed, the roll call resulted in 34 votes for Spilka and 5 for Tarr, and the Senate declared Spilka elected president. Senator Tarr then moved that the vote be considered unanimous, and the Senate agreed. President Spilka delivered an inaugural address focused on the chamber’s recent legislative record and priorities for the new session. In her remarks, Spilka highlighted prior accomplishments including education funding, free community college, early education reforms, mental health care reform, prescription drug cost reductions, tax relief, housing, transportation, climate, and veterans’ legislation. She also outlined priorities for the new session, including a statewide listening tour, more transparency in committee and joint committee proceedings, housing and transportation affordability, health care reform, career and technical education, early education, and juvenile justice reform. She emphasized continued bipartisan work and public engagement. The Senate also adopted temporary joint rules and temporary Senate rules, authorized printing of the daily journal, and scheduled the next meeting for the following day at 11:30 a.m. Michael D. Hurley was elected clerk of the Senate and sworn in, and James DiTulio was sworn in as Senate counsel. The chamber also adopted a memorial adjournment in memory of Mary J. Hurley of South Boston before adjourning.

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• Senate File 109, Cowboys State Agricultural Trust Fund, sponsored by Senator Boner.
• Senate Joint Resolution 5, Convention of States, sponsored by Senator Driscoll.
• district cell phone and smartwatch policies; Senate File 54, State Banks and SBDI conversions; Senate
• Senate File 54, State Banks and SPDI Conversions.
• Senate File 54, State Banks and SPDI Conversions.

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• In 2022, we were proud to partner with Senator Wiener on SB 107 to make California a state of refuge
• Both the Senator and I represent—well, my area is the fifth-largest, fifth poorest district in the state
• Senate Bill 221 will better protect victims of stalking by amending the state Penal Code to conform to
• Which is why the Senate analysis does aptly state that this bill is entirely unnecessary.
• Which is why the Senate analysis does aptly state makes this bill entirely unnecessary.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, with extensive testimony on firearms regulation, disability and sexual assault, mental health diversion, emergency response, and law enforcement masking. SB 704 by Senator Arreguín would require firearm barrels to be purchased through licensed dealers with a background check, as a response to the rise in ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms; supporters said barrels are a key component of untraceable guns, while opponents argued the bill burdens lawful gun owners and does little to stop criminals. SB 258 by Senator Wahab would eliminate the remaining spousal rape exception for victims unable to consent because of disability; supporters called it a needed closure of an archaic loophole, while disability-rights advocates opposed it unless amended, warning it could worsen misunderstandings about capacity to consent and harm disabled people’s autonomy. After debate, SB 258 passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with several members voting aye and the bill held on call. Senator Umberg presented SB 398, which closes a loophole in the law prohibiting paying or offering money or other value to induce someone to vote or register to vote; there was little opposition, and the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations and was held on call. He also presented SB 27, a CARE Court cleanup measure that would allow certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial to be routed into CARE Court and would expand eligibility to some people with mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would improve access to treatment and reduce unnecessary incarceration, while county behavioral health directors and disability advocates warned it could blur the line between voluntary civil treatment and coercive criminal proceedings and expand CARE Court beyond its intended scope. SB 27 passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 36 from Senator Umberg, a price-gouging measure tied to wildfire-related emergency conditions that also expands search-warrant authority for certain misdemeanor investigations. Public defenders opposed the search-warrant expansion as unnecessary, while a late supporter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office spoke in favor; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and held on call. SB 571 by Senator Arreguín would increase penalties for impersonating emergency personnel and related conduct during disasters; supporters cited post-fire looting and impersonation, while opponents argued longer sentences do not deter crime and that existing law is sufficient. The bill passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and was held on call. Finally, Senator Wiener presented SB 627, which would prohibit law enforcement from wearing extreme masks except in limited circumstances, aimed largely at masked federal immigration enforcement operations. Supporters said masked, unidentified officers create fear and undermine trust, while law enforcement groups argued the bill wrongly sweeps in local officers, is too broad, and should instead target federal agents or impersonators. Testimony was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SB 627 is shown here.

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• Thank you, Senator Plessus. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you for 22 years of service to the state.
• So again, thank you for serving in the state. Thank you, Senator. Thank you very much, Mr.
• Lady Brown, please state your name for the record. Lady Fontanette Brown. Good evening, senators.
• When you have representatives like Senator Morris, who state, 'I perform maps that help Republicans because
• When you have representatives like Senator Morris, who state, 'I perform maps that help Republicans because

Bills: SB116, SB121, SB130, SB407

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment

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• state of Texas.
• Senator Zaffirini, for what purpose? For parliamentary inquiry, Mr. President. State your inquiry.
• Senate Bill 9 does not affect debt rate setting across the state.
• Nichols, Senator Middleton, Senator Paxton, That are here, Senator Nichols, Senator Middleton, Senator
• Thank you, Senator. Senator Zaffirini, what purpose? Thank you, Senator Hinojosa.

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and then handled several procedural matters, including a failed motion to excuse Senator Johnson’s absence after a roll-call vote. The chamber also postponed the reading and referral of bills until later in the calendar and adopted motions allowing the Education K-16 Committee to meet while the Senate was in session. The Senate then recessed until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6. The main floor action centered on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 9, which lowers the voter-approval tax rate for certain cities and counties from 3.5% to 2.5% for maintenance and operations. Senator Bettencourt argued the bill would slow local property tax growth and align city and county limits more closely with school district limits, while Senators Hinojosa and Menendez raised concerns about reduced local revenue, public safety funding, and the short time for cities to assess the impact. The Senate suspended the regular order, passed the bill to engrossment, suspended the constitutional three-day rule, and finally passed SB 9, with a clarification later entered that the final passage vote was 18-3. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, which sets state policy for the use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex and creates enforcement mechanisms for state agencies and political subdivisions. Supporters said the bill was needed to protect women and children in restrooms, locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and schools, while opponents questioned the scope, enforcement, civil penalties, and possible conflicts with federal law and local control. After extensive questioning, the chamber adopted a clarifying amendment, suspended the three-day rule, and finally passed SB 7 by a vote of 19-2. Finally, the Senate passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 15, which addresses deed fraud and real property theft by tightening recording requirements for certain property documents and creating new criminal offenses for real property theft and fraud. Senator Hinojosa explained that the bill combined civil and criminal provisions, added photo ID requirements for in-person filings, and included restitution and enhanced penalties for certain victims and properties; a floor amendment made cleanup changes, removed a training mandate, and clarified that electronic and mail filings were not affected. The Senate adopted the amendment, suspended the three-day rule, and passed SB 15 unanimously, 21-0.

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• Freeman, please state your name for the record and begin your testimony. Senator Mann.
• Senator H. Senator H.
• Senator Kan, thank you. And Senator D. Senator Kan, thank you. And Senator D.
• Senator May move to Senate file 2670. Senator May Quaid.
• state funds. state funds.

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• Senator Klein, yes. Senator Weber, no. Senator Dibble, yes. Senator Drazkowski, no.
• Senator Hauschild, yes. Senator Miller, no. Senator Nelson, yes. Senator Putnam, yes.
• Senator Wickland, Senator Weber. Senator Wickland, Senator Weber.
• Senator Klein, yes. Senator Weber, no. Senator Dibble, yes. Senator Drazkowski, no.
• Madam Chair, Senator Weber, that is what they stated in their first fiscal note, and we have had since

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• SENATOR, IS THERE A DEBATE ON SENATOR LEEK'S BILL. IS THERE TO BE?
• SENATOR OSGOOD.
• SENATORS, WE ARE IN DEBATE ON SENATE BILL 716. SENATORS, IS THERE DEBATE? SEE NONE.
• SENATE BILL 878. NONE? OKAY. SENATORS WERE IN DEBATE ON SENATE BILL 878. SENATORS IN DEBATE.
• AS SENATOR ANGLIA STATED, THIS LAW BECOMES BECAUSE OF KATRINA.

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• Are please call the roll. >> Senator Boyd, Senator Burton, Senator Hooper, Senator Martin Senator Osgood
• Senator Passadomo Senator Pizzo Senator Truenow Vice chair Sharif.
• Senator Boyd, Senator Burton, Senator Hooper, Senator Martin Senator Osgood Senator Passadomo Senator
• Senator Senate Bill, 132, by Senator Rodriguez has been filed in the Senate and House Bill 999 by Rep
• financial operations of state agencies and municipalities. >> Welcome to the Florida Senate all today

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• On line 39, for the Minnesota State Horticultural Society from Senate File 227 from Senator Seeberger
• Seeing none, Senator Kupec moves that Senate File 568 be passed and referred to the Committee on State
• Uh, Senator Westrom, my expectation is that it's still going to be in State and Local Government before
• Senator Kupec still moves that Senate File 568 be passed and referred to the Committee on State and Local
• Senate File 568 has been passed and moved to the Committee on State and Local Government.

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• . states. states.
• amendments related to HIBs and the state housing tax credit, and Senator Duckworth's HOA-related amendment
• >> Senator Senator Fateh votes aye. >> Senator Senator Fateh votes aye.
• Senator Hoffman votes I. Senator Fateh votes I. Senator Latz votes I. Senator Muhammad votes I.
• Senator Fateh votes I. Senator Latz votes I. Senator Muhammad votes I. Senator Wicklund votes I.

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• The conferees are Senator Watson, Senator Hardy, and Senator Beck.
• Senator Ken, yes. >> Senator Clarkson, yes. >> Senator Coll, no. >> Senator Cummings, yes. >> Senator
• So, as passed by the Senate, states attorneys had to prove by clear and convincing evidence that a person
• Senator Brew. Yes. Senator Beck. Senator Benson. Senator Benson. Yes. Yes. Yes. Senator Bard.
• Senator, Senator, Senator, yes. Yes. Yes. Senator Bond, yes.

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• The Senate has passed the Senate. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The Senate has adopted Senate Resolution 695, notifying the House that the Senate has concurred in the
• State your inquiry. We just received a message from the Senate.
• Senate Bill 293, even with what the Senate did last night, is still over in the Senate.
• Second, the Senate struck a provision prohibiting disclosure of information about the project to a state

Summary: The House met in a late-session floor session that began with prayer, pledges, quorum, and a series of excused absences and Senate messages reporting action on numerous bills, conference committee appointments, and conference reports. Members also adopted a memorial resolution honoring Mark James Hanna, a Capitol lobbyist and advocate for nurses, and a congratulatory resolution for Rishi Tarumalasetti, an eighth-grade civics bee winner from Katy. The chamber also received and recorded a parliamentary colloquy about an unusual Senate request on SB 293, with the Chair stating the House could not recede from only part of its amendments and could not suspend the rules because the bill had not been returned from the Senate. The bulk of the session was devoted to taking up conference committee reports and related procedural resolutions, especially the state budget. The House adopted a resolution allowing the SB 1 conferees to go outside the normal bounds, then adopted the SB 1 conference report on a 107-21 vote. Debate on the budget centered on public education funding, tax relief, health care, corrections pay, and judicial compensation, with supporters calling it a responsible compromise and opponents arguing it was overly expansive and insufficient on property tax relief. The House also adopted a technical correction resolution tying judicial pay increases in SB 1 to the House version of SB 293, and members discussed at length the relationship between judicial salaries and legislative pensions. The chamber then adopted a long series of conference reports on measures covering topics such as school library review and book challenges (SB 13), SNAP restrictions on sweetened drinks and candy (SB 379), hospital price transparency (SB 331), nursing home accountability (SB 457), school district personnel compensation conflicts (HB 3372), property notice rules (HB 2011), research and development tax credits (SB 2018), and several other bills affecting elections, permits, education, and criminal justice. Most reports passed by wide margins, though some drew significant opposition, especially SB 13 and SB 379. The House also granted several Senate requests for conference committees and introduced additional resolutions to suspend conferee limits on various bills as the session moved toward adjournment.

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• Senate File 67, Wyoming State Guard amendments, sponsored by Senator Lararsson.
• Senate File 67, Wyoming State Guard amendments, sponsored by Senator Lararsson.
• 48.960> state<00:38:49.280> guard >> Senate file 67 Wyoming state guard >>
• Product Regulation; Senate File 104, Higher Education Research Funding; Senate File 109, Cowboy State
• Um, Senate File 50, State chairman.

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• Senate Bill 562, Senator Giles, State Board of Pharmacy prescriber-pharmacist agreement treatment of
• Senate Bill 629, Senator Cramer, Information Technology, State and Higher Education Email Requirements
• Senate Bill 629, Senator Cramer, Information Technology, State and Higher Education Email Requirements
• Senate Bill 629 states that it is the policy of the state that email systems and resources for state
• Kagan,<01:19:28.520> State Senate Bill 653, Senator Kagan, State Senate Bill 653, Senator

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Summary: The Senate convened on March 10, 2026, established a quorum, and began with an invocation by Reverend Damien Flowers, which was journalized without objection. The chamber then recognized several guests and honorees, including Dr. Courtney Glickman for being named 2025 Play Therapist of the Year, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Dr. Sonja B. Santelises for her leadership of Baltimore City Public Schools, students shadowing legislators, Navy Alliance representatives, the Maryland Alliance for Advocacy for Sickle Cell, and Ms. Kimberly Body for her lupus advocacy. The Senate also journalized prior remarks about the 6888 regiment. The Finance Committee report then moved several bills forward. Senate Bill 348 would allow hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to contact, rather than only call, patients after high-risk pregnancies; its amendments were adopted and the bill was ordered to third reading. Senate Bill 390 on Wicomico County liquor licenses was laid over under the rule. Senate Bill 492, addressing massage therapy advertising and prohibiting misleading sexual-service advertising, was amended and sent to third reading. Senate Bill 562, concerning pharmacist-prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, was amended and advanced. Senate Bill 773 would let pharmacists order certain vaccines, including intranasal flu vaccines, for self-administration and was advanced without amendment. Senate Bill 53, on Maryland Port Administration land acquisition notice in Anne Arundel County, was amended and advanced. Senate Bill 428 would bar cost-sharing for collaborative care model services under Medicaid and private coverage and was advanced without amendment. Senate Bill 473 would require human trafficking awareness training for for-hire and transportation network drivers; its amendments were adopted and it was sent to third reading. Senate Bill 585 would shift administration of the human relevant research fund from Health to Agriculture and was advanced. Senate Bill 606, the Easy Pass Commuter Fairness and Transparency Act, would require an MDTA report on commuter plans and unused trips; its amendment was moved as the transcript ended. During debate on Senate Bill 917, which would expand the definition of audiology practice to include certain screenings and non-radiographic imaging, a senator questioned whether the bill would make Maryland the only state restricting a health occupation from performing Medicare-required screenings. The floor leader said the committee had heard that claim in testimony but had not verified it, and the senator moved to special order the bill for amendment, which was granted without objection. Most other bills were reported favorably, with committee amendments adopted without objection and several bills ordered printed for third reading.

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• I'm State Senator Pete Campos, representing all parts of seven counties in northeastern New Mexico.
• State Senator Roberto Bobby J.
• that as a state senator and state senators here, we are called here because our federal delegation has
• Chair, Senator Padilla, we. We are in the higher cohort of states.
• And just I happen to have knowledge because it was two former state senators.

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• Legislature, First Session 2025, the New Mexico State Senate does hereby extend its recognition and acknowledgment
• Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of New Mexico that January 2025 be recognized
• We have Senator Ramos, followed by Senator Steinborn. Senator Ramos.
• That's Senate Bill 171. Senate Bill 172, introduced by Senator Trujillo and Senator Nava.
• Senate Bill 176, introduced by Senate Bill 176, introduced by Senator Hickey and Senator Woods.

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• Senator Green: The permitting process in this state is extensive.
• Senator Green: And to be honest about it, members, with the permitting process in this state, who knows
• :00:20.039> can first or Senator France Senator fren can first or Senator France Senator fren
• Lucero: yes Senator Drazkowski: yes Senator Port: no Senator Hoffman: no Senator Weber: yes Senator

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Summary: The Minnesota Senate Energy Committee heard Senate File 426, authored by Senator Icorn, which would remove the 100-megawatt cap on hydropower for purposes of qualifying as an eligible energy technology under Minnesota law. Supporters said hydropower is carbon-free, reliable, flexible baseload power that can help Minnesota meet its 100% carbon-free electricity goal by 2040. Testifiers from Missouri River Energy Services and Minnesota Power described existing hydropower resources, including allocations from federal Missouri River dams, Minnesota hydro stations, and Manitoba Hydro, and argued that the bill would preserve and expand options for clean energy development. Several members raised concerns about the bill’s purpose and potential environmental impacts. Senator McEwen questioned why the size limit should be removed without specific proposed projects or more information about the need for larger dams, citing concerns about fisheries, water resources, and land use. Senator Port and others asked about costs, environmental effects, and where new projects might be built. In response, supporters said the bill is intended to open the door to future projects and allow agencies to review proposals through existing permitting and environmental processes, rather than approving any specific dam. Committee members offered mixed reactions. Senator Frentz said he supported the concept but recommended laying the bill over for further discussion and possibly sending it to the Environment Committee, noting environmental concerns and the need for more conversation. Senator Gruenhagen strongly supported the bill, arguing that it merely lifts a cap while leaving permitting and review requirements in place. Senator Hoffman also supported the bill, saying current policy blocks consideration of new projects and that the change would allow regulators to evaluate proposals on their merits. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the bill was left open for further consideration.