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• , the sacred Second Amendment.
• , the sacred Second Amendment.
• that there there will be an amendment. that there there will be an amendment.
• I'm amending it. Yeah.
• amendments ourselves. So, okay. amendments ourselves. So, okay.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused primarily on House Bill 1087 and House Bill 123, both related to firearms. HB 1087 was introduced as a Second Amendment measure, but after questions from the chair and discussion with law enforcement, the sponsor agreed it should be set aside and referred to a study committee for further review, rather than advanced as written. The New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association testified in opposition to the bill as written, while also indicating support for the sponsor’s proposed amendment or a study approach. The bulk of the discussion centered on HB 123, which would require the return of firearms after a not guilty verdict or dismissal. The sponsor and several members described the bill’s purpose as speeding up the return of property, but law enforcement and judicial branch witnesses raised concerns about federal law, the need to ensure a person is still legally eligible to possess firearms, and the bill’s 24-hour return requirement. Witnesses from the State Police and judicial branch explained the current process, including background checks through the state police gun line, and said the existing procedure already aims to return firearms promptly while allowing time to verify disqualifying information. Members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, including removing language that would bar background checks and instead tying return of firearms to completion of the check within a set time frame. Judicial branch and State Police witnesses said a process that requires a background check and return within a reasonable period, with notice if there is a delay or denial, would better address safety and legal concerns. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would continue working on the language before executive session.

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• I'd just like to add that this bill and either one of the amendments, I too like amendment B the best
• I'd just like to add that this bill and either one of the amendments, I too like amendment B the best
• Constitution and the Wyoming Constitution to ensure that governments act fairly and provide notice and
• and with Senate File 45 and amendments, and, you know, we were stood in support of the amendments.
• . amendments. amendments.

Bills: SF0045, SJ0001

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• [questionable: Velin] or maybe it's for Senate counsel, looking at the Constitution, the Constitution
• I'm just wondering if we do this, will it meet constitutional muster, or whatever?
• [questionable: Velin] or maybe it's for Senate counsel, looking at the Constitution, the Constitution
• I'm just wondering if we do this, will it meet constitutional muster, or whatever?
• If we do this, will it meet constitutional muster, or whatever? I mean, can somebody comment?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Third reading of the bill: An act amending the charter of the town of Nantucket, House Bill 4441.
• Third reading of the bill: An act amending the town of Arlington's means-tested senior citizens' property
• An act amending the town of Arlington's means-tested senior citizens' property tax exemption, House Bill
• Under the Constitution, a separate vote is required.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House took up several local bills after suspending procedural rules and Joint Rule 12 for a petition from Mark J. Cusack concerning military creditable service for judges, referring it to the Committee on Public Service. The House also considered four local measures: a Harwich affordable housing trust bill, a Charlemont commercial recreation tax bill, a Millis senior property tax exemption bill, and a Falmouth sewer-related funding bill. All were advanced through second reading and ordered to a third reading. The chamber then passed to engrossment a series of additional local bills, including a Hopkinton bridge designation bill, a Nantucket charter amendment, a Swampscott disability property tax exemption bill, an Arlington senior tax exemption amendment, and a Reading home rule charter bill. Each was approved without recorded opposition. The House later recessed and returned to consider a supplemental fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill, House Bill 5348, reported out of Ways and Means with a total appropriation of $300 million. House Bill 5348 was taken up by suspension of the rules, read a third time, passed to be engrossed, and then passed to be enacted after the constitutionally required separate vote, with no votes in opposition recorded. The House adopted an order to meet again Wednesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.

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• And the House bill amending the charter of the town of Hudson, House No. 4503, local approval received
• And an act amending the charter of the town of Hudson, House No. 4503.
• Third reading of the bill: An act amending the Town Manager Act of Arlington relative to the appointment
• of Cynthia Stone Creem and Alice Hanlon Peisch for resolutions to rescind all prior Article 5 constitutional

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and procedural motions. The Committee on Rules recommended, and the House adopted, an extension for the Committee on Housing to report on House Document 4682. The House also concurred in Senate petitions referred under suspension of Joint Rule 12, including measures on equitable school transportation funding, BMX/motocross track safety standards, and public health and safety near aging nuclear facilities. Later, the House suspended Joint Rule 12 for additional petitions involving a board for licensed mental health counselors, constable and civil deputy sheriff training and certification, and retirement benefits for a retired state trooper. The House then acted on a slate of local and special bills scheduled by the Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee. These included bills on veteran license plate eligibility, school bus transportation professionals, Milford town meeting vacancies, Fairhaven retired police officers serving as special police officers, and amendments to the Hudson town charter. The House also passed several bills to be engrossed, including measures extending residency requirements for certain Newton police and fire personnel, allowing Williamstown to expand eligibility for a senior property tax exemption, amending Arlington’s town manager act regarding the town clerk, changing Longmeadow’s charter, and establishing a fall annual town meeting in Swampscott. The House further enacted House No. 4521, establishing a sick leave bank for Kathleen Rodriguez of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. It also concurred in a Senate petition to rescind prior Article 5 constitutional convention applications. Throughout the session, the chair welcomed visiting groups, including physical therapy advocates, Boston Age-Strong Senior Civic Academy members, and students and teachers from Nanai High School in Japan. The House adopted an order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned.

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• On the next slide, you will see a mention of the Constitution.
• Um, and then Wyoming constitution.
• indicated through the constitutional indicated through the constitutional grant.<00:25:12.480>
• . constitution. constitution.
• the of the constitutional obligation to maximize<01:31:31.520> revenue.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Senate Bill 33, with Senate Floor Amendment 1, an act relating to recovery residences.
• 53.759> Senate<00:06:54.240> committee<00:06:54.720> title<00:06:55.039> amendment
• one and Senate committee title amendment one and Senate committee title amendment one.
• Seeing none, we will proceed to the next order of business, introduction of floor amendments. >> Mr.
• create a new section of the Constitution create a new section of the Constitution of<02:07:54.639

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the prior journal. The House communicated that it had passed House Bill 4 and requested concurrence. The chamber then received second-reading reports for Senate Bills 18, 33, 85, and 132, and committee reports indicating Senate Bills 136, 183, 2, 4, and 71 should pass, with some substitutes and title amendments. The Senate also introduced Senate Resolutions 79 and 80 honoring Joseph Harden McFarland and Jeremiah Parsons. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 5, relating to Kentucky-grown agricultural product procurement. The sponsor described it as a way to improve school nutrition, support Kentucky producers, and keep food dollars in local communities. Several senators spoke in support, including references to the Make America Healthy Task Force and the idea of using food procurement as a tool for rural prosperity and better nutrition in schools. Senate Bill 5 passed by roll call, 38-0. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 73, which would allow home-based processors to use beef tallow in cosmetic products. The sponsor said the bill would expand existing home-processing authority beyond food products to cosmetics. It passed unanimously, 38-0. Senate Bill 12, relating to medical provider coverage and level four trauma centers, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued it would help rural hospitals join the trauma network by allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to work under physician supervision, including remote supervision, and said it would improve access and save lives in underserved areas. Opponents, including a physician senator, argued the bill would lower trauma-care standards and could put patients at risk by allowing non-physician staffing in facilities that need immediate hands-on medical expertise. After lengthy discussion, the bill was advanced and then passed by roll call, with supporters emphasizing rural access and opponents warning about patient safety and the adequacy of physician coverage.

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• Failure to satisfy these requirements constitutes grounds for denial of the certificate.
• Any amendments or motions? Hearing no amendments, I recognize the vice chair. Well, you, Mr.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee met and took up the engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 4012. Counsel explained that the bill shortens several Public Service Commission timelines for certificates of public convenience and necessity, including deadlines for final decisions and final submissions, with different timeframes for smaller water/sewer projects and very large projects. The bill also requires applications to justify the need for a facility, including consideration of alternatives such as advanced transmission technologies, and adds requirements for electric transmission lines of 200 kV or greater, including a showing that costs are commensurate with benefits to West Virginia ratepayers and commitments to provide off-take facilities when requested. Comparable changes were also described for siting certificates, including a reduced decision timeline. After questions and no amendments, the vice chair moved to report the bill to the full Senate without recommendation as to passage, but with a recommendation that it be re-referred to the Energy, Industry and Mining Committee. The committee approved the motion by voice vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Senate bill 280, Cervantes, 344. 852, committee on elections and constitutional amendments. 856, committee
• Cabaldon six to 624 Caballero, 717 Richeson, 739 Elegane, 862 Committee on Health, do pass with amendments

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And disregard that, go to the floor for a floor amendment. Yes. Chair lays it out: House Bill 21.
• HB 2407 addresses this issue by amending Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to increase the
• electronic communication with the intent to cause harm or threaten harm to persons or their families constitutes

Bills: HB2407, HB3425

Keywords: sex offender registration, criminal penalties, law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety, public servant, address disclosure, retrieval of information, electronic communication, criminal offense, retaliation, safety concerns, 1185, senate, all

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• republic where our rights constitutional republic where our rights are<00:17:07.799> protected
• ><00:17:08.199> by<00:17:08.319> a constitution<00:17:11.640> my<00:17:11.880>
• my goodness I I thought we constitution my goodness I I thought we did<00:17:13.079> have<00:
• Yeah, we're making an amendment. If... Are there any questions? Representative Stop, um, Mr.
• /c><02:05:51.239> if yeah we're we're making an amendment if yeah we're we're making an amendment

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• amendment? amendment?
• amendment yet? amendment yet?
• the A2 amendment was not an amendment the A2 amendment was not an amendment put<00:37:56.120>
• <00:52:05.960> amendment<00:52:06.280> adopted<00:52:06.680> by a constitutional
• amendment adopted by a constitutional amendment adopted by the<00:52:07.120> the<00:52:07.240

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We'll take the amendment. Butler, okay. Any questions about the amendment?
• Okay, we have a motion for the amendment. We have a second. I second.
• All in favor of the amendment? Opposed? The amendment passes. Representative Lee, back to you.
• What I actually told you to begin with included the amendment, so that covers it all.
• What constitutes... I saw in there the word "suitable employment."

Bills: HB93, HB160, HB29, HB29, HB93, HB160

Keywords: HB93, Alabama State Port Authority, State Auditor, property inventory, inventory control, audit exemption, state property, personal property inventory, public authority, port authority, Section 36-16-11, Code of Alabama 1975, administrative oversight, state audit, conforming changes, government property, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, AMEA, municipal electric authority, board of directors

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• Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 4.
• Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 4 is adopted. Please send to engrossing. Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 21.
• Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 21 is adopted. Please send to engrossing. Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 23.
• Amendment 1, Senate Bill 36 is adopted. Please send to engrossing. Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 55.
• I move we adopt Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 59. Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 59.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• If we are able to do that, I have an amendment, and I'll bring it up.
• I think the constitutional amendments could pass by upper 80s or more, but that's up to the voters. the
• Obviously, the state has a constitutional obligation to provide a public education. To our kids.
• I hope that there's some type of amendment to this provision to carve out any type of exemptions.
• Right, well, you should because I got that amendment over and over again, repeated back to me.

Bills: SB9, SB 9

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap, tax rollback, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, disaster relief rate, Texas Legislature, local taxing unit, school assessment

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• In 2002, voters approved a constitutional change to authorize a multi-state lottery, and in 2003, the
• In 2002, voters approved a constitutional change to authorize a multi-state lottery, and in 2003, the
• So first again, I'll go over the constitutional and statutory sentencing process.
• And law enforcement will go through their rigorous processes, which are limited by the constitutional
• And again, despite the judge's constitutional and statutory responsibilities to determine sentences,

Summary: The committee opened with a moment of silence honoring a deceased member, then approved the April minutes. The first major presentation was from Chelsea Florey of Child and Family Services on the Diversion Task Force and related grant programs created with one-time funding from HB 1012. She reported that five of six proposals were funded, with youth diversion services operating in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, and a Red River Children’s Advocacy Center program focused on problematic sexualized behavior. Members discussed barriers such as staffing shortages, voluntary family engagement, service fatigue, and the need for better coordination, broader outreach, and possible changes to diversion eligibility rules so low-level cases can remain in diversion longer. Several legislators pressed for more practical system changes and clearer service navigation, while Florey said the task force is trying to build a service array or hub and is leaning on the Children’s Cabinet for broader recommendations. The committee then heard from North Dakota Lottery Director Thomas Lawler, who gave an operational overview and biennium report. He described the lottery’s history, games, retailer commissions, Pick and Click subscriptions, Players Club membership, and revenue distribution. For the 2023-25 biennium, about $67 million in tickets were purchased, with roughly $16.2 million transferred overall, including money for the general fund, drug task force grants, and compulsive gambling prevention and treatment. Members asked about the compulsive gambling allocation and whether the amount is set by statute. A lengthy presentation followed from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on criminal justice data connectivity and reentry. Adam Anderson explained that North Dakota’s jail, court, HHS, and correctional systems use multiple separate databases that do not communicate in real time, requiring manual cross-checks and staff communication. He said the department is exploring a centralized hub or other integration approach, but noted challenges with identifiers, vendor contracts, confidentiality, and cost. Robin Schmolenberger then updated the committee on a Medicaid data-sharing project with HHS, saying monthly application assistance is now occurring in correctional facilities and that automated bi-directional data exchange is expected in late 2026 to help suspend and reactivate Medicaid coverage and identify former foster care youth. Members also discussed parole, probation, transitional housing, and the need for better real-time notifications and clearer data definitions. The committee also received an update from county representatives on the 24/7 sobriety program, including a recent attorney general opinion that if a court waives 24/7 fees, sheriffs may use the cheaper twice-daily breath test or urine testing instead of SCRAM bracelets or drug patches. Finally, Bruce Johnson of the Racing Commission presented on an audit report, acknowledging serious findings involving overspending from the promotion fund, grant documentation failures, a breeders fund eligibility reversal, and repeated procurement violations. He said the commission has already changed its procedures by tracking fund limits monthly, requiring grant applications and itemized reports, enforcing breeders fund rules as written, and routing purchases through procurement with written contracts. The committee asked follow-up questions throughout but took no formal votes on these presentations.

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• In 2002, voters approved a constitutional change to...
• In 2002, voters approved a constitutional change to authorize a multi-state lottery, and in 2003, the
• So first again, I'll go over the constitutional and statutory sentencing process.
• And law enforcement will go through their rigorous processes, which are limited by the constitutional
• And again, despite the judge's constitutional and statutory responsibilities to determine sentences,

Summary: The committee opened with a moment of silence for a deceased member, then approved the April minutes and heard a presentation from HHS on the Diversion Task Force and related youth services grants. Chelsea Florey described the $750,000 one-time appropriation from HB 1012, the five awarded grants, and how programs in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Minot are using the funds for youth diversion, including school-based groups, physical activity, and services for problematic sexual behavior. Members raised concerns about staffing shortages, family engagement, service silos, and whether diversion eligibility rules are too rigid; Florey said the task force is focused on better coordination, broader education about available services, and possible changes to diversion criteria, with the Children’s Cabinet likely to drive broader recommendations. The committee then received a North Dakota Lottery biennium report from Director Thomas Lawler, who reviewed the lottery’s history, games, retailer commissions, player programs, and revenue distribution. He reported about $67 million in ticket sales for the 2023-2025 biennium, about $16.2 million transferred overall, including roughly $13.6 million to the general fund, plus transfers to drug task force and compulsive gambling funds. Members asked about the compulsive gambling allocation and whether it is set by statute. Next, the Department of Corrections presented on criminal justice data sharing and reentry. Adam Anderson explained that jails, courts, DOCR, HHS, and other entities use separate systems with limited interoperability, making real-time communication largely manual. He outlined possible hub or point-to-point IT solutions, but noted cost, vendor, identifier, and data-definition challenges. Robin Schmolenberger followed with an update on a Medicaid data exchange project between DOCR and HHS to suspend and reactivate inmate Medicaid coverage automatically and improve care coordination, with full bi-directional exchange expected in fall 2026. The committee also heard from county representatives on 24-7 sobriety program fees and an AG opinion allowing local sheriffs to use cheaper testing options when courts waive fees. Finally, the North Dakota Racing Commission reviewed a troubling audit. Bruce Johnson acknowledged serious findings involving overspending from the promotion fund, missing grant documentation, a reversed decision on breeders fund eligibility, and repeated procurement violations. He said the commission has begun corrective actions, including monthly tracking of the promotion fund cap, stricter grant documentation, written procurement procedures, and clearer eligibility rules in condition books. Members pressed him on how the overspending occurred, whether the commission board would impose consequences, and whether statutory clarification is needed on the promotion fund limit and related spending rules.

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• accepted, the following public safety-related amendments.
• Because Elections Committee amendments are also being taken in this committee, the committee amendment
• the public safety amendments that I just summarized, as well as additional Elections Committee amendments
• I know there have been amendments taken.
• I want to thank the Senator for taking the amendments.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• "House Committee Amendment 1, the title amendment to House Bill 6." "Move adoption."
• floor amendment 1.
• Question before the body: passage of House Bill 490 as amended by House floor amendment 1.
• To Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs: House Bill 606.
• To Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs: House Bill 606.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 04:26 Report of Committees 05:13 Orders of the Day/ HB 6 06:22 HB 480 14:13 HB 562 17:55 HB 136 25:53 HB 257 29:47 HB 490 35:54 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 40:30 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 52:44 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 53:49 ConC/Rules Report 57:12 Floor Amendments 58:49 Adjournment 58:59, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, excused absent members, and approved the journal from February 13, 2026. The Senate also transmitted Senate Bills 72 and 110 for concurrence. Committee reports advanced several bills, including measures on deputy coroner training, local jail booking procedures, local business tax collection, peace officers, Kentucky National Guard benefits, and first responder mental health. The chamber then considered House Bill 6 on child care. The sponsor described it as the product of extensive stakeholder collaboration aimed at improving affordability, quality, access, and data in child care, including changes to the low-income subsidy program, employee child care assistance, Kentucky All-Stars, micro-centers, and a military child care pilot program in House Committee Substitute 1. The substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 84-11 with one abstention after supportive remarks from members emphasizing workforce needs, family support, and military families. House Bill 480, relating to state contracts, was explained as requiring clearer contract terms for appropriated funds, partial payment protections, a 1% penalty for late payment, and semiannual reporting on whether cabinets are paying bills on time. A member noted a planned amendment to limit the bill to state-funded appropriations, but the bill passed 96-0. House Bill 562, relating to alternative high school diplomas, would create a Kentucky alternative diploma for certain students with disabilities and require the Education and Labor Cabinet to maintain employer information for graduates; members spoke in strong support of the bill’s workforce and dignity goals, and it passed 96-0. House Bill 136, relating to campaign finance, was amended to remove a $15,000 cap and allow campaign funds to pay for reasonable security costs for candidates; the sponsor cited rising threats to elected officials, and the bill passed 97-0. The transcript ends as the House moved on to House Bill 257.

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• Then we'll vote on the bill, but we'll work on a On amendment together that I can bring to the floor.
• I don't think there's a way to have this bill be constitutional while PREA is still lawful.
• Upholding the Uphold the Constitution. Protect all Texans. History's watching.
• Listen, I have my First Amendment right; let me just speak.
• We do have a favorable amendment we're going to work on that. It'll need to come to the floor.

Bills: SB7, SB14, SB 7, SB 14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, impact fees, water conservation, reuse projects