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• Alexis Bailey, Legislative District 25. Representatives Carbone and Cooper. Yes, Mr.
• Now, obviously, my colleague for District 30 Now, obviously, my colleague for District 30 makes some
• With these amendments, we have some really good conditions for the district.
• I represent District 3. That's the people who sent me here.
• The systematic dissolution of Freedom House resulted in the loss of Black jobs and a return The dissolution

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions, including the Doctor of the Day, students visiting the chamber, and other special guests. Members also announced committee substitutions and bill withdrawals/re-referrals, and the chamber observed a moment of respectful silence for the late Hon. George Cunningham, after unanimously adopting HCR 2060, a death resolution honoring his public service. The House then spent much of the day in Committee of the Whole on several calendars. The most contested item was HB 2758, a groundwater transportation bill, which drew extensive debate over fairness to the McMullen Valley and the need to protect water supplies for the CAP system and metro Phoenix. Multiple amendments were adopted, including changes affecting transfer limits and basin-specific water allocations. The bill ultimately received a do pass recommendation in COW by a 31-23 vote, and later passed third reading in the House 32-24 after several members explained their votes. A motion to amend the COW report to show the bill failed was defeated 23-32. The House also advanced a series of other measures with little or no opposition. In COW, HB 2049, HB 2090, HB 2092, HB 2179 as amended, HB 2228 as amended, HB 2111, HB 2114, HB 2256 as amended, HCM 2007 as amended, HR 2003, HB 2098, HB 2265 as amended, HB 2663, HB 2666 as amended, HB 2756 as amended, HB 2192 as amended, HB 2476, HB 2693 as amended, and HB 2877 as amended all received do pass recommendations, while HB 2875 was retained on the calendar. The House later passed several bills on third reading, including HB 2089, HB 2258, HB 2322, HB 2786, and HB 2825, and referred the approved measures to engrossing or to the Senate as appropriate. The session concluded with numerous personal privilege remarks, including recognition of a retiring Air Force veteran, Black History Month remarks, birthday wishes, and an announcement that Representative Chaplik plans to resign next week to focus on a congressional campaign. The House also announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.

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• Alexis Bailey, Legislative District 25. Representatives Carbone and Cooper. Yes, Mr.
• On the other hand, my colleague from District 30 has absolutely ferociously represented the interests
• Now, obviously, my colleague for District 30 ...makes some excellent points about the fairness of that
• I represent District 3. That's the people who sent me there.
• And our districts are depending on us to be their walls against this coming crisis.

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• SB 1571, school district budgets, two years. Government.
• SB 1571, school district budgets, two years. Government.
• SB 1571, school district budgets, two years. Government.
• SB 1507, school districts with cyber shipment or consolidation.
• SB 1536, street lighting improvement districts consolidation.

Bills: SB2 , SB3 , SB5 , SB9 , SB10 , SB14 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB 2 , SB 3 , SB 5 , SB 9 , SB 10 , SB 14 , SB 16 , SB 18 , SB 34 , SB 6 , SB 7 , SB 8 , SB 11 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 15 , SB 17 , SB 4 , SB1 , SB2 , SB3 , SB5 , SB9 , SB10 , SB14 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB17 , SB4

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

Bills: SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB 2 , SB 3 , SB 4 , SB 5 , SB 6 , SB 7 , SB 8 , SB 9 , SB 10 , SB 11 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 14 , SB 15 , SB 16 , SB 17 , SB 18 , SB 34 , SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB17 , SB18 , SB34

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts

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• </c><02:07:16.000><c> Those</c> working with the school district.
• Those working with the school district.
• </c> local school district or board. local school district or board.
• /c><02:09:38.719><c> folks</c><02:09:39.040><c> and</c> districts which are employing folks and districts
• </c><04:37:25.359><c> in</c> shares the costs with the districts in shares the costs with the districts

Summary: The meeting covered two committee of conference items. On HB 1260, the House and Senate debated a Senate amendment dealing with sealing certain divorce-related financial records. House members argued the amendment conflicted with the Keane Sentinel decision and would improperly flip the burden of proof on public access to court records, raising constitutional concerns under the state constitution’s open government and privacy provisions. Senate members responded that the privacy amendment and modern conditions support more protection for sensitive financial information, especially in limited uncontested divorces, but several members agreed the issue should be studied in a separate bill with a full hearing next year rather than resolved in conference. The committee ultimately voted unanimously to have the Senate recede and pass HB 1260 in the form originally passed by the House, preserving the underlying bill without the Senate amendment. The committee then took up HB 1574, which extends free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch programs and provides funding for SNAP administrative costs. The main dispute was the Senate’s addition of $4.4 million for SNAP administration. Senator Gray and DHHS officials said federal changes will shift more administrative costs to the state and that underfunding administration could raise the SNAP error rate, which could trigger future federal penalties and larger state costs; DHHS reported a current error rate of 7.57%, below the national average, and said a higher error rate could cost the state roughly $12 million in a partial fiscal year and nearly $16 million in a full year. Representative Papovich said he understood the department’s needs but was reluctant to support the bill as amended, noting the Senate language resembled a prior bill that had already failed in the House. The discussion ended with the committee still considering the Senate amendment, with members weighing the immediate appropriation against possible future costs.

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• I have from District 4. Senator Warner has allowed me to introduce our Doctor of the Day, Dr.
• February, 2026, signed Arizona State Senator Tim Dunn and Arizona State Senator Brian Fernandez of District
• 25 and District 23, respectively.
• voter registration; SB 1570, diversity, equity, inclusion training prohibition; SB 1571, school district
• sex offenders fund assessment subcommittee; SB 1586, state agencies guidance website; SB 1587, dissolution

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• open meetings access to<00:46:52.319><c> documents</c><00:46:53.319><c> uh</c><00:46:53.440><c> dissolution
• of cic's and to documents uh dissolution of cic's and and<00:46:55.200><c> personal</c><00:46:55.599
• I've got more than 500 associations in the state that have had an involuntary dissolution for one or
• I've got more than 500 associations in the state that have had an involuntary dissolution for one or
• I've got more than 500 associations in the state that have had an involuntary dissolution for one or

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

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• This is impacting just one building on one quarter of the lot that the building sits on, and that district
• local historic landmark or the inclusion of the property within the boundaries of a local historic district

Bills: SB2215 , SB2639

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: zoning, municipality, municipal immunity, governmental immunity, local government, Chapter 211, Texas Local Government Code, land use, declaratory relief, injunctive relief, mandamus, attorney's fees, court costs, property rights, home rule city, code enforcement, planning and zoning, land development, municipal ordinance, historic landmark

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2215, which would clarify that property owners may challenge municipal zoning ordinances that are adopted without following Chapter 211 procedures, and would expressly waive municipal sovereign immunity for declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus actions in those cases. The bill sponsor and witnesses argued it would simply enforce existing notice, hearing, and due process requirements and give landowners a practical remedy when cities fail to comply. Testimony in support came from attorneys and a landowner describing alleged zoning actions in Selma that they said occurred without proper notice or hearings and caused significant financial harm. After questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2639, which would add disclosure and compensation requirements for local historic designations, including compensation based on the greater of repair/restoration costs or the difference in appraised value with and without the designation. The bill author said it was intended to address situations where historic designation delays or blocks redevelopment and to ensure property owners are fairly compensated. A property owner testified in support, describing an Austin case in which a demolition permit led to historic designation and what he said was a costly forced rehabilitation. Opponents, including a preservation advocate and an East Austin resident, argued the current process is already rigorous, rare, and balanced, and that the bill would undermine cities’ ability to preserve historic places and community heritage. During closing on SB 2639, the chair raised a concern that Section 3B appeared to apply retroactively to pending cases, which he said could be unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution’s prohibition on retroactive laws. The committee did not resolve that issue during the hearing, and the bill was left pending. The committee then adjourned.

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• -412, Idaho Code, I have designated Guillermo Sarriera as a qualified substitute for Legislative District
• House Bill No. 549 by the State Affairs Committee: an act relating to hospital districts, amending Section
• 39-1325A, Idaho Code, to revise the provision regarding petitions for dissolution of hospital districts

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• I represent uh Grafton District Pardon.
• . dissolution. dissolution.
• </c> disproportionate post dissolutional disproportionate post dissolutional obligations.<04:06:01.359
• I represent the towns of Wolfeboro and Tuftonboro, Carroll District 6.
• Um so I Tuenboroough, Carol District 6.

Committee: House Children and Family Law

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• I have from District 4. Senator Warner has allowed me to introduce our Doctor of the Day, Dr.
• February, 2006, signed Arizona State Senator Tim Dunn and Arizona State Senator Brian Fernandez of District
• 25 and District 23, respectively.
• voter registration; SB 1570, diversity, equity, and inclusion training prohibition; SB 1571, school district
• sex offenders fund assessment subcommittee; SB 1586, state agencies guidance website; SB 1587, dissolution

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, electronic roll call showing 27 present, and approval of the previous day’s journal. Members then introduced guests, including Dr. Kelly Arari as Doctor of the Day, visitors from Arizona Western College and its health-care programs, a Tempe Leadership participant, a Flagstaff county attorney and city council member who were there to testify on a public safety bill about detox centers, and participants in the Doty London Excellence in Public Service class. The chamber also adopted a legislative proclamation honoring Dr. Daniel P. Korr for his decade of leadership as president of Arizona Western College, citing record enrollment, expanded transfer and dual-enrollment success, financial stability, and broader impact on rural higher education and workforce development. Senators noted ongoing efforts to address rural health-care shortages, including support for a future University of Arizona regional medical campus in Yuma. On the floor, the President announced a temporary committee appointment and referred SB 1176 from Natural Resources to Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency. The clerk then read a long list of bills on second reading, covering topics such as taxes, water, housing, education, public safety, health care, elections, labor, and appropriations, along with two Senate concurrent resolutions. No debate or votes on those measures occurred in this transcript. Committee meeting announcements were made for the following day, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

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• He added that the statewide approach in this bill would fit his district, since all of his district is
• The district court of the judicial district court in which the employer is located.
• I represent three cities in my district.
• As was stated, the appeals go to district court, and the filings in district court are As was stated,
• the appeals go to district court, and the filings in district court are more costly to file in district

Committee: Senate Judiciary A

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• So many of these districts work with local water districts.
• For example, the Boone County Sewer District in my district goes through Water District No. 9 for any
• In my sewer district, I have five different water districts that I'm contracted with.
• That lien notice stays with the district in my district for a public sewer district, and we basically
• Allows these districts to be sold to a different entity to take over that district.

Committee: House Utilities

Summary: The Utilities Committee first met in executive session and approved House Bill 1917 on a 15-0 vote, with one member present and eight absent. The chair noted that members were also working on separate legislation to clarify how detachment from a district would occur, and encouraged input on that effort. The committee then moved into public hearings. House Bill 2000, sponsored by Rep. Martin, would allow public sewer districts to notify delinquent customers by first-class mail instead of certified mail before disconnection. The sponsor and sewer district witnesses argued this would save money, improve efficiency, and still provide adequate notice because customers already receive monthly bills and often do not pick up certified mail. Opponents, including Consumers Council of Missouri, argued certified mail provides an important warning in crisis situations and that sewer delinquency can lead to serious consequences such as water shutoff or liens. The bill also drew questions about whether first-class mail is actually trackable and how sewer disconnections work in practice. House Bill 2397, sponsored by Rep. Bromley, would change the process for dissolving and selling public water districts by allowing a board option to lower the voter approval threshold from two-thirds to four-sevenths, while also adding board approval and other safeguards. Supporters, including Missouri-American Water, the Missouri Chamber, and Missouri Energy Development Association, said the bill would help struggling districts sell systems, improve reliability, and reflect a compromise with added local control. Opponents, including the Missouri Rural Water Association and Association of Water Districts, argued the two-thirds threshold should remain because districts are valuable public assets and the change could make it easier for private companies to acquire them. The committee also heard concerns about ballot language, proceeds from sales, and whether the Public Service Commission’s oversight would remain in place. House Bill 2382, sponsored by Rep. Simmons, would eliminate sales tax on residential-only utility bills. The sponsor said utilities are essential services and should not be subject to what he described as double taxation, and he argued local governments could find other revenue sources. Supporters said the bill would provide relief to households and reduce taxes on basic necessities. Opponents, including the Missouri Municipal League, city officials, and municipal utility representatives, said the tax is voter-approved revenue that helps fund police, fire, roads, and other essential services, especially in smaller communities with limited tax bases. The Department of Revenue clarified that the tax currently applies to 544 cities, 106 counties, and one hospital district. The hearing concluded without further action on HB 2382.

Bills: HJR1101 , SB1319 , SB1264 , HB4237 , SB1277 , SB2069 , HB3066 , HB2115 , HB2153 , HB2268 , HB2961 , SB1679 , SB2018 , HB4294 , SB2095 , HB4113 , SB1894 , SB1810 , HB4268 , HB1752 , HB3413 , SB625 , HB3644 , HB3940 , HJR1096 , HJR1100 , HJR1099 , HB2992 , SB1636 , HB4302 , SB1613 , SB1443 , HB1409 , HB1675 , HB1225 , HB1381 , HB4359 , SB1503

Keywords: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana regulation, administrative rules, permanent rules, rule approval, joint resolution, legislative oversight, Title 75 Section 308, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 442, patients, caregivers, licensees, dispensaries, growers, processors, SB1319

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• We also have school districts that are violating state law, having librarians cover testing, which is
• I had the honor of serving him in my district and representing him here. That's what's happening.

Bills: HJR1101 , SB1319 , SB1264 , HB4237 , SB1277 , SB2069 , HB3066 , HB2115 , HB2153 , HB2268 , HB2961 , SB1679 , SB2018 , HB4294 , SB2095 , HB4113 , SB1894 , SB1810 , HB4268 , HB1752 , HB3413 , SB625 , HB3644 , HB3940 , HJR1096 , HJR1100 , HJR1099 , HB2992 , SB1636 , HB4302 , SB1613 , SB1443 , HB1409 , HB1675 , HB1225 , HB1381 , HB4359 , SB1503

Keywords: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana regulation, administrative rules, permanent rules, rule approval, joint resolution, legislative oversight, Title 75 Section 308, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 442, patients, caregivers, licensees, dispensaries, growers, processors, SB1319

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• The district court of the judicial district court in which the employer is located.
• But it's a lot when you go to district court.
• They are already served by the city court or district court.
• As was stated, the appeals go to district court, and the filings in district court are more costly to
• Thank you for your time. minority districts at this point.

Committee: Senate Judiciary A

Summary: The committee first approved the May 5 minutes and then heard House Bill 578, which would define sex in Louisiana law as biological sex, replace references to gender with sex in various statutes and forms, and direct the Law Institute to make conforming changes. Supporters from the governor’s office said the bill would bring clarity and consistency, while opponents argued it could create conflicts with existing law and weaken protections tied to gender identity. After debate, the committee reported HB 578 favorably. Members then considered House Bill 1250, a measure aimed at aerospace-related litigation. The bill would allow a special motion to strike certain claims against aerospace flight entities when the claims are preempted by federal law. Senators raised concerns that the language was broad enough to affect airports, airlines, contractors, and even unrelated incidents, and the author said he was willing to work on narrowing amendments. The committee nevertheless reported HB 1250 favorably. House Bill 718, dealing with liability protections for private airstrips used for recreation, was amended to narrow its scope and then reported favorably, while House Bill 163, a narrower related airstrip bill, was voluntarily deferred so the committee could work from the other measure. The committee also approved House Concurrent Resolution 61, which asks the Louisiana Law Institute to review possible conflicts between the constitution and statutes on expropriation. House Bill 180, defining foreign adversaries and agents of foreign adversaries for a proposed constitutional amendment, and House Bill 192, a constitutional amendment barring foreign adversaries from expropriating land in Louisiana, were both reported favorably. House Bill 1008, which sets out academic freedom and whistleblower protections for higher education, was rejected on a roll-call vote after concerns about its scope and limits on university discipline. House Bill 638, a prompt-payment bill for contractors, was set aside while amendments were being located. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 71, which would extend existing liability protections for justified use of force to properly trained armed security guards. The author and the Board of Private Security Examiners said security officers receive training and often face dangerous situations, but opponents argued the bill would give too much protection to personnel with far less training than law enforcement and could shield bad shootings. After debate, the committee voted to defer HB 71. The last measure discussed was House Bill 1082, which would change venue rules for lawsuits involving the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System so actions by the system would be filed where the employer is located; the author said the bill was meant to help small municipalities, and members indicated they were open to narrowing amendments.

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• to almost every single district.
• The bill requires districts to provide board members with free and timely access to all district documents
• There are other districts with NDAs, and we consulted those districts as well that also have NDAs for
• Instead of mandating a statewide district policy to place cameras in classrooms, it requires a district
• We know every district is so different.

Bills: S0824 , S1170 , S1620 , S1738 , S7036

Committee: Senate Education Pre-K - 12

Keywords: school district, real property, inventory, land use, education, video monitoring, safety, special education, parental rights, public education, school board rights, transparency, employment conditions, nondisclosure agreements, educational facilities, student safety, teacher accountability, physical plant, school design, construction standards

Summary: The Education Pre-K-12 Committee met and took up several education bills. It first heard SJR 1104 on religious expression in public schools, which would place a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot to protect voluntary religious expression by students and school personnel. The sponsor said it would codify existing protections and not require prayer or religious activity, while opponents argued it was unnecessary, could be used to advance Christian nationalism, and could make minority-faith students uncomfortable. The committee reported the resolution favorably. The committee then approved SB 1738 on educational facilities, as amended, to require the Department of Education to review school facility requirements and recommend design and construction practices intended to improve safety and accountability. It also approved SB 824 on charter schools, as amended, which shifts the bill to a transparency-focused strike-all requiring districts to submit annual reports on unimproved land holdings to the Department of Education. The committee also confirmed appointees on Tabs 7 and 8. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 1620 on public education, described by the sponsor as a “school board members’ bill of rights.” The bill would give board members broader access to district documents and staff, limit nondisclosure agreements, clarify attorney representation, and strengthen budget transparency and nepotism rules. Supporters said it would help board members do their oversight jobs, while opponents warned it could undermine superintendents, expose confidential student or employee information, and create confusion in district governance. The committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 1170 on education, as amended, which would allow parents of students with disabilities to request cameras in self-contained classrooms and set district procedures for reviewing those requests. Supporters, including parents and disability advocates, testified that cameras would protect non-speaking and vulnerable students and provide accountability, while one opponent argued the measure should be funded if adopted. The committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also adopted a committee-bill motion for SPB 7036, a broad education package covering school turnaround, literacy, safety, early learning, instruction, and educator pipeline issues, though members raised concerns about a possible state role in producing instructional materials; the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill.

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• For firearm-related violations, a school district may continue to prohibit, or, excuse me, a school district
• School districts are still required to provide the constitutional requirement.
• So I... districts are still required to provide the constitutional requirement.
• The discipline decisions are made by investigation within the district.
• And again, I will just re-emphasize that this is not a mandate on districts.

Bills: HB2246 , HB2360

Committee: House Education

Keywords: firearm violations, education, student discipline, school policies, safety measures, albuterol, asthma, inhaler, rescue inhaler, respiratory emergency, school nurse, student medication, self-administration, anaphylaxis, public schools, private schools, charter schools, tribal compact schools, K-12 health, medication policy

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• </c> my district for Hispanic Heritage Month. my district for Hispanic Heritage Month.
• </c><02:52:10.240><c> of</c> the gentleoman from the District of the gentleoman from the District of
• </c> reduces the size of the federal district reduces the size of the federal district from<02:56:47.439
• H.R. 5125, a bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia
• after district after district.

Bills: HR713 , HB5143 , HB5125 , HR722 , HB3481

Keywords: censure, Ilhan Omar, Committee removal, ethical conduct, freedom of speech, political discourse, law enforcement, vehicular pursuits, public safety, District of Columbia, policing standards, judicial reforms, nominations, executive power, termination of commission, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, government resolution, continuing funding, legislative process