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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 20th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 60, noes 1; the measure passes.
Summary:
The Assembly convened but initially lacked a quorum, prompting a roll call before a quorum was established. After prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, members dispensed with the prior journal and handled routine procedural motions, including permissions for adjournment speeches and guests in the chamber. The body then moved through the daily file, including concurrence items, vetoes, and reconsiderations, before taking up third reading measures.
The main policy item was H.R. 75, a resolution designating January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Assemblymember Pellerin presented the measure, emphasizing that it was survivor-written and focused on prevention, survivor support, and public awareness, especially given increased risk around major sporting events. Several members spoke in strong support, citing trafficking’s prevalence, its links to child welfare and missing persons cases, the need for better data collection, and the importance of survivor-led and bipartisan action. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 64 co-authors were added. The Assembly also passed AB 768, which restores the intent of rent control for mobile home parks; the measure passed 60-1.
The remainder of the session was devoted largely to adjournment in memory speeches honoring Joy Atkinson, a longtime Los Angeles civic and political leader and mentor to many Black women in public service. Multiple members described her work with the Los Angeles African American Women’s Public Policy Institute, her legislative and local government service, and her role in building leadership pipelines. The Assembly also honored Bob Weir, the San Francisco musician and founding member of the Grateful Dead, for his artistic legacy and philanthropy. The House then announced upcoming session dates and adjourned until Thursday, January 22 at 9 a.m.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:24 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, final tally for the due pass motion: seven votes in favor, four votes against. Okay.
- Madam Chair, final tally for the due pass as amended motion: 11 votes in favor, 0 against.
- Madam Chair, final tally for the tabling motion of the committee substitute: six votes in favor, five
- Madam Chair, final tally for the tabling motion: eight votes in favor, three votes against.
Keywords:
public utility, certificate of public convenience and necessity, certificate of need, Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility regulation, ratemaking, energy storage, battery storage, grid reliability, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, generation plant, utility expansion, service territory, mutual domestic water consumer association, economic development department, clean energy, fossil fuel reduction
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 9th, 2026 at 08:35 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- can go seek and be eligible with TRD to pull that credit, they—how do you all tell, who keeps the tally
- How do you all tell who keeps the tally of the $25 million cap?
- So they throughout each tax year have a running tally of how much they've certified.
- And then the tally is 12 votes yes, zero votes no. Thank you, Madam Chair.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 16th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. There are 66 co-authors added.
- The clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. There are 66 co-authors added.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. There are 65 co-authors added.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. There are 55 co-authors added.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel.
On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Election Law Subcommittee Work Session (03/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The House Election Law Subcommittee met to review its report and vote on eight bills concerning voter registration, absentee voting, domicile qualifications, photographic identification, and related election procedures. The chair explained that the subcommittee’s mission was to consolidate and reconcile the bills, review constitutional and federal-law issues, and issue recommendations. Members thanked the chair, legislative staff, and outside contributors for the report and supporting materials, including research memos and testimony. The report was expected to be formally issued later in the week, with the bill recommendations finalized at the meeting.
The subcommittee first voted on House Bill 27, relative to absentee ballots, where members discussed a proposed bipartisan follow-up bill to clarify language for voters in jail and correctional facilities. The bill was recommended ought to pass by a 3-2 vote. House Bill 289, on domicile qualifications for voting, and House Bill 323, requiring government-issued photographic identification to vote, were both retained by unanimous 5-0 votes. House Bill 385, concerning a prior voting law, was recommended inexpedient to legislate by a 3-2 vote after members cited constitutional concerns and cost. House Bills 418, 618, and 684 were each recommended inexpedient to legislate unanimously, with members saying the subcommittee was consolidating overlapping bills into one measure per topic.
The final bill, House Bill 686, requiring identification when requesting an absentee ballot, was retained unanimously for further work over the summer and review by the full Election Law Committee in November. After completing all eight votes, members said the process helped them better understand the issues and that there was substantial bipartisan agreement on many principles, even where they differed on implementation. The meeting concluded with thanks and no further action beyond the subcommittee recommendations.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty - Monday, April 13
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote, with the ayes being 127 and the nays being two.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by roll call vote, 127-2. Members then used points of personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize a new grandchild, President Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, Artemis II and Missouri’s role in space manufacturing, Line Worker Appreciation Day, a visiting mayor, and a former representative. The chamber then moved into third reading and perfection business.
Several bills were passed. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2740, creating a pediatric disease task force in the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, passed 139-1 after supporters described it as a limited, accountable way to coordinate research and report on outcomes. House Bill 2422, which raises a county filing fee to support the Department of Agriculture’s Land Survey Program, passed 131-6 after members said the program could not continue on the current fee. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 311, moving bail bond oversight under the Board of Private Investigators and Fire Investigators, passed 112-22. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3009, allowing nonprofit pharmacies to provide medications during emergencies, passed 133-6. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2474, authorizing progressive design-build project delivery for public construction, and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3076, clarifying that common agricultural practices are exempt from non-point source permitting under clean water law, were both ordered perfected and printed.
House Joint Resolution 159, which would modernize the state treasurer’s constitutional investment authority, drew the most debate. The sponsor argued it would update outdated restrictions, allow safer investment options, and generate an estimated $15.1 million without raising taxes. An amendment adding legislative, governor, and auditor approval for changes to the investment policy was adopted. Supporters called the proposal conservative and bipartisan, while opponents warned the language was too broad and could reopen questions about risky investments or conflict-of-interest issues. After debate, the House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the resolution perfected and printed.
The chamber also took up House Bill 2436, dealing with animal impoundment, return of animals when no charges are filed or a defendant is found innocent, and related animal neglect provisions. Members adopted a title amendment, then adopted an amendment creating penalties for malicious false reports of animal abuse and another amendment modernizing neglect and abandonment offenses, including provisions on adequate care and control and higher penalties for repeat or harmful conduct. Debate centered on whether the bill was necessary, how to define malicious reporting, and concerns from animal welfare groups versus law enforcement and agricultural interests. The bill remained under consideration as the transcript ended.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 6th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call and roll call confirmed a quorum was present. The session opened with a reflection on the value of smiling, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and standard announcements about gallery conduct. The journal was dispensed with, and there were no presentations, petitions, or messages from the Governor or Senate.
Several procedural motions were approved without objection, including suspension of Assembly Rule 118 to allow guests in the rear of the chamber and re-referral of AB 621 from Judiciary to Privacy and Consumer Protection and back to Judiciary. Members then introduced guests, including San Bernardino County law enforcement leaders and representatives from the Santa Monica Rent Control Board.
On the daily file, AB 246 was read and passed over, and the chamber took up the second-day consent calendar. Members added co-authors to ACR 43, recognizing Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, and HR 20, relating to unclaimed property. Both resolutions were adopted on unanimous 70-0 votes. The Assembly then announced its next session date and adjourned until Monday, March 10 at 1 p.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 84 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will display the tally. Time for voting is expired.
- The clerk will display the tally. 148 in the affirmative and one in the negative.
Summary:
The House opened with the pledge and quickly took up several committee reports and local matters. It adopted a resolution congratulating Captain Mark S. Tommel on his retirement as fire captain in Maynard. The chamber then advanced multiple bills from Ways and Means, including a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill (House 4530), a bill setting the 2026 state primary election date (House 4531), and a local bill on affordable housing and branch library space in Dorchester (House 4532, with an amendment). It also passed to enact two local bills already on final passage: one authorizing Lexington to grant additional on-premises wine and malt beverage licenses and another authorizing Melrose to establish a means-tested senior property tax exemption.
The most substantial debate centered on House 4530, the supplemental appropriations bill. Representative Lawn spoke in support, describing it as an urgent response to federal health care funding cuts and emphasizing support for safety net hospitals, community health centers, and the Health Safety Net. He cited a total $234 million investment, including $122 million for acute care hospitals, $35 million for community health centers, $2.5 million for the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, and $77 million for the Health Safety Net. After a roll call vote, the House passed the bill to be engrossed by a vote of 148-1.
The House also observed a moment of silence in memory of former House clerk Bartley J. Bart Joyce, recognizing his long service to the chamber. Earlier, members briefly recessed and later resumed after a quorum issue and a roll call. The session concluded with adoption of an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m., and the House adjourned to meet Thursday in informal session.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty One - Monday, February 16
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal by roll call vote, 115-6. Members then used points of personal privilege to honor Redd Foxx for Black History Month and to remember former Mayor Frank Klipsch, followed by the introduction of a first-grade special guest page for the day. The chamber also received first readings of three bills on mental health efforts in public schools, public labor organizations, and state contracts with certain telecommunications companies, along with committee reports recommending passage of several bills.
The House then debated and passed several measures. A large vehicle-inspection bill, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1838, 1692, 1695, 1983, 2036, 2662, and 2743, drew extended debate over whether inspections improve safety or impose unnecessary costs; it passed 104-43. House Bill 1917, a Jefferson County water district bill aimed at removing a local obstacle to a long-planned development, passed 148-2. House Bill 261, as amended, was approved 109-21 to require Missouri schools and universities to adopt nondiscriminatory policies protecting Jewish students from antisemitic harassment, using the IHRA definition as a guide while stating it would not limit First Amendment rights.
Members also passed House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2384, 92-61, which would limit local energy-code mandates and reduce housing construction costs, despite objections that it would preempt local control and roll back newer codes. The chamber then moved into perfection and took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2989, a major gaming-regulation bill intended to legalize and regulate video lottery terminals and crack down on illegal machines. Multiple amendments were adopted, including a $250-per-terminal fee dedicated to developmental disability services, local opt-out and operating-hour provisions, a shorter grace period for existing machines, property-tax language, a 21-and-over restricted area requirement, a larger warning label, and a historical funding provision for the steamboat Arabia. Debate continued on the bill and its amendments, with supporters emphasizing regulation, local control, and new revenue, and opponents warning about gambling expansion, enforcement problems, and social harms.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. There are 55 co-authors added.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. There are 52 co-authors added.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the vote. The ayes have it, 60-0-0.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then handled routine procedural business including re-referrals of several Senate bills, removal of AB 1156 from the inactive file, and withdrawal of ACR 210 to the second reading file. The chamber also heard multiple guest introductions, including family members of members and two CIF Scholar Athletes of the Year, Ryan Liu and Mona Sugawara, before moving to the daily file and consent calendar.
The main floor item was ACR 191, which designated June 5 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in California. Assemblymember Stephanie and several colleagues spoke in strong support, sharing personal and district-level experiences with gun violence, highlighting the impact on children, schools, graduations, and communities, and urging continued state and federal action. Speakers emphasized prevention, safe storage, community violence intervention, and the need to resist complacency; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added.
On the consent calendar, ACR 206 and several Senate concurrent resolutions were adopted, with ACR 206 passing 60-0. The Assembly also heard an adjournment in memory for Michael George Savan, a longtime Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department commander, Marine Corps Reservist, and former Lomita mayor and councilmember. The house then announced the next session schedule and adjourned until Monday, June 8 at 1 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 28th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Seven - Thursday, April 23
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote, with the yeas being 131 and the nays being two.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote. Close the board.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by a 131-2 vote. The Speaker then signed several enrolled measures, including HB 1768, HB 1866, HB 1870, HB 2180, and HJR 173 and 174. Members also used points of personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize constituents, school groups, and former Representative Richard Brown, and to note upcoming themed dress days such as Infertility Awareness Week, Hat Day, and Ken Waller Day.
The main floor business was budget-related. The budget chair moved to refuse Senate substitutes on House Bills 2002 through 2013 and send each bill to conference, and the House approved each motion. Members discussed major differences with the Senate budget, including child care subsidies, school transportation funding, higher education funding, and the movement of broadband grant money out of the operating budget. The budget chair said he expected negotiations and was open to compromise, while members emphasized preserving House priorities in conference.
The House then took up Senate Bill 975, which concerns ambulance district consolidation and emergency medical services. After adopting a House committee substitute and a House amendment that restored compromise language on community paramedics and made a minor first-responder mental health change, the bill passed 136-7. Supporters said it would help struggling ambulance districts, improve access to EMS, and reduce unnecessary emergency room use.
Finally, the House considered a property tax reform bill, Senate Bills 1066 and 1088, with multiple amendments. The bill combined short-term rental and property tax provisions with reforms on uniform levy increases, timing of voter-approved tax increases, assessor training, electronic notices, and changes to how disputed assessments are paid. Some members praised the transparency and technical fixes, while others warned it could limit local control, affect revenues for schools and other local services, or create legal issues. The House adopted the amendments, but the final passage vote was close and the bill passed 83-61. The House adjourned until 4 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, final tally for the due pass motion: seven votes yes, four votes no. Okay.
- Madam Chair, final tally for the do pass as amended motion: 11 votes yes, zero votes no.
- Madam Chair, final tally for the table motion on the committee substitute: six votes yes, five votes
- Madam Chair, final tally for the tabling motion: eight votes yes, three votes no.
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 96, which would reduce local zoning, fee, parking, HOA, and sprinkler-related barriers for child care operators and home-based child care facilities. The sponsor and the Early Childhood Education and Care Department said the bill is intended to expand child care access, especially in rural areas and child care deserts, while maintaining safety standards. Firefighters, child care advocates, and other supporters testified in favor, while one member objected to the bill’s limits on local control. The committee asked about “stacking spaces” and parking rules, then approved SB 96 on a 7-4 vote.
The committee then considered House Bill 303, as amended, dealing with utility construction and certificate of convenience and necessity timing. Utility representatives from El Paso Electric, Xcel Energy, and PNM, along with consumer and energy groups, supported the bill, saying it would let utilities begin construction before the CCN process is complete, with the utility bearing the risk and no cost recovery if approval is later denied. Members questioned impacts on ratepayers, PRC oversight, co-ops, and the bill’s policy rationale. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed HB 303 as amended unanimously, 11-0.
Finally, the committee heard House Memorial 6, as substituted, which asked for a study of private equity involvement in critical utilities and whether the state should consider a direct equity stake in utilities. Supporters argued the memorial would provide independent data before major ownership decisions, citing concerns about private equity acquisitions and the need to protect ratepayers and public interests. Opponents, including utility and business representatives, argued the PRC already has authority and expertise, warned about due process and conflict-of-interest concerns, and said the memorial could create uncertainty for investment. After extensive debate, the committee first tabled the committee substitute and then tabled HM 6 itself on an 8-3 vote, ending consideration of the memorial.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 19th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 23rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 6th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee: ESSB 6005 Mar 11th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will report the tally. Mr. Chair, there are five to recommend, one to do not recommend.
- Senator Krishnan votes to recommend leez senator leez votes to recommend the clerk will report the tally
Summary:
The conference committee met to act on the conference agreement for gross substitute Senate Bill 6005, the state’s two-year transportation budget. Staff summarized the agreement as a $16.6 billion appropriations package for the biennium, compared with $17 billion in the Senate version and $16.5 billion in the House version. The budget includes about $800 million in reappropriated capital funds to continue existing projects, plus new funding for preservation, maintenance, and ferries, and it is tied to a six-year plan with project lists referenced in the bill.
Members from both chambers praised staff and described the agreement as a compromise focused on maintenance, preservation, ferries, and traffic safety. Several speakers emphasized that the budget addresses immediate needs while acknowledging broader long-term challenges, including the need for sustainable transportation revenue and future planning for ferries, culverts, and capital projects. Some members noted concerns about the financing approach and the use of bonds, but still supported the overall agreement.
On the motion to approve the conference report, the committee voted 5-1 to recommend the conference budget. Representative Barkis voted do not recommend, while Representatives Donaghy and Fey, and Senators King, Krishnadasan, and Leavitt voted to recommend. The committee then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee: ESSB 6005 Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will report the tally. Mr. Chair, there are five to recommend, one to do not recommend.
- Senator Krishnan votes to recommend leez senator leez votes to recommend the clerk will report the tally
Summary:
The conference committee met to act on the conference report for gross substitute Senate Bill 6005, the state’s two-year supplemental transportation budget. Staff summarized the agreement as a $16.6 billion budget for the biennium, compared with $17 billion in the Senate version and $16.5 billion in the House version. The package includes about $800 million in reappropriated capital funds to continue existing projects, along with new funding for preservation, maintenance, and ferries, and it is tied to a six-year transportation plan and two project lists referenced in the bill.
Members from both chambers spoke in support of the compromise while noting ongoing concerns about long-term transportation funding. Several emphasized that maintenance, preservation, ferries, and safety were the central priorities, and that the budget would help keep workers employed and projects moving. Chair Fye and Ranking Member Barkas both said more work is needed in the interim and next session to develop a sustainable long-term revenue and capital strategy, while Senator King, Representative Donaghy, and Senator Krishnadasan highlighted the preservation, maintenance, ferries, and jobs impacts of the agreement.
After debate, Representative Fine moved to approve the conference report. The committee then took a roll call vote and recommended the conference budget by a tally of five to one, with Representative Barkas voting do not recommend and the other members voting to recommend. The committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 9th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Tally of the votes: ayes 14, noes 44. The motion fails.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 41, noes 13.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the roll, tally the votes: Ayes 55, noes 10. The measure passes.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes, eyes 55, nose 10.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fourteen - Tuesday, February 3
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote, with the yeas being 139 and the nays being one.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote by your vote of 91A and 43 nay.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote. By your vote of 41 ayes, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal by roll call vote, 139-1. Members spent much of the morning introducing guests and recognizing visitors, including Missouri FFA officers, library advocates, park and recreation professionals, interns, community leaders, and family members. The chamber also heard a tribute to William Clay Sr. in observance of Black History Month.
The first major bill taken up was House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1757, which would require universal gifted-student screening by the end of third grade and clarify how schools identify gifted students. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is meant to expand access to gifted services, reduce bias in identification, and ensure students are screened regardless of zip code or family resources. Several members asked about funding, screening methods, and whether the bill would create an unfunded mandate; the sponsor said schools would have flexibility to use two of seven screening options and that the bill would not require a gifted program unless a district reaches the 3% threshold. The House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed.
The chamber then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1667 and 2294, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. The sponsor said the measure would require medical care for infants born alive during or after an abortion attempt and impose civil and criminal penalties for failure to provide care. Supporters framed the bill as protecting newborns who survive an abortive attempt, while opponents argued it was duplicative of existing law, could criminalize medical providers, and would worsen Missouri’s maternity-care shortages and discourage doctors from practicing in the state. Members debated the bill’s language, intent, and possible effects on abortion-related investigations and medical practice; the discussion continued beyond the excerpt provided.