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• as amended. Senate Bill 35, as amended. as amended.
• . amendment. amendment.
• amendment L2? amendment L2?
• Amendment<01:55:17.880> L2<01:55:18.400> amendment Amendment L2 amendment Amendment L2
• Amendment L3, amendment amendment L3?

Keywords: 981, all

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• So ordered, the amendment is adopted. Please move the bill as amended.
• The amendment is adopted. Aye. The ayes appear to have it. So ordered, the amendment is adopted.
• Please move the bill as amended. I move Senate Bill 1121 as amended with a do pass recommendation.
• There are no amendments. Is there any further discussion?
• There are no amendments. Is there any further discussion?

Bills: SB1001, SB1011, SB1016, SB1052, SB1072, SB1100, SB1112, SB1113, SB1116, SB1118, SB1120, SB1121, SB1122, SB1123, SB1124, SB1125

Keywords: appropriation, economic security, blind individuals, older adults, state funding, medical examiners, sudden infant death, autopsy protocols, forensic pathology, public health, religious exemption, employment practices, COVID-19 vaccination, accommodation, discrimination, assisted living, health care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, physician orders, informed consent

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• And I'm ready to answer any amendment.
• Well, I would be happy to amend this.
• Then that's what your amendment is. Then that's what your amendment is going to do.
• Okay, this is uh ought to pass on the amendment. The amendment number is 1976.
• Secondly, Representative Salvi moves ought to pass as amended. the amendment. Okay.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up an amended bill, sponsored by Rep. Lily Walsh, aimed at requiring certain foreign principals involved in New Hampshire real estate transactions to file an affidavit electronically with the Department of Justice. Walsh explained that she revised the proposal after the first hearing by limiting it to leases longer than 14 days, removing notarization, allowing electronic filing, shortening notification timelines, and clarifying that lessors or agents would not have to verify the affidavit’s truthfulness. She asked the committee to recommend the bill ought to pass with amendment and also noted a technical correction to use “real estate licensee” rather than “realtor.” The main opposition came from a real estate practitioner on the committee, who argued the bill was burdensome, could create discrimination concerns, and would place real estate professionals in an improper enforcement role. He also questioned the bill’s practical effect and pointed to existing federal CFIUS procedures as a better mechanism for handling foreign investment concerns. Several members echoed concerns about whether the state had authority to regulate in this area, whether the bill would actually stop bad actors, and whether it could be enforced without discriminatory impacts. Representatives from New Boston Space Force Station testified in support, saying the legislation was critical to national security because proximity to the installation could allow adversaries to observe operations or interfere with radio frequency communications. They argued federal processes were too slow or ineffective and that state action could better push hostile actors away from the base. Committee members questioned the technical basis for the 10-mile buffer, whether it would really help, and why federal agencies were not handling the issue. No vote was taken during the exchange shown in the transcript.

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• amendment that just said, "This would change the constitution," right?
• I do have a DE amendment. I wonder if we should take that first. A2 amendment.
• also determine what constitutes also determine what constitutes evidence-based<00:37:21.200>
• A1 amendment as well. A1 amendment as well. >> Okay.<01:18:57.280> Members.
• the A1 amendment, please say I. the A1 amendment, please say I. Any<01:19:06.680> opposed?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He said that if you want to get rid of birthright citizenship, you have to change the Constitution, and
• He said that if you want to get rid of birthright citizenship, you have to change the Constitution, and
• It's very clear exactly what constitutes theft of public funds and defining that, as you can see, would
• Crystal Clear exactly what constitutes Crystal Clear exactly what constitutes theft<01:27:03.480
• grades sites and programs moved or amend grades sites and programs so<01:41:26.800> again<01:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, um, this bill just starts to build upon the constitutional amendment that we had, um, you know, six
• So, um, this bill just starts to build upon the constitutional amendment that we had, um, you know, six
• So, um, this bill just starts to build upon the constitutional amendment that we had, um, you know, six
• <00:27:23.840> amendment<00:27:24.240> that<00:27:24.400> we the constitutional
• amendment that we the constitutional amendment that we had,<00:27:25.360> um,<00:27:25.600>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• amendments. It's about a 100page bill. amendments. It's about a 100page bill.
• And for this one, Chair recommends technical amendments and deferring the date.
• Our chair's recommendation is to pass with amendments.
• <01:14:46.320> Vice amendments and defecting the date.
• Vice amendments and defecting the date.

Bills: HB1877, HB2006, HB2167, HB2224, HB1626, HB1690, HB2012

Keywords: LGBTQ+ rights, commission membership, representation, youth involvement, Hawaii legislation, child well-being, financial support, expectant mothers, Hawaii Rx kids program, economic stability, youth homelessness, financial assistance, housing instability, emergency services, transitioning youth, Medicaid, pharmaceutical benefits, human services, healthcare access, public funds

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition. The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals. The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.

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• Representative Robbins moves House File 169, and I believe Representative Robbins has an amendment.
• Is the A1 amendment yours? Yes, Mr. Chair. Okay, could you just let us know what that does?
• So, any questions to the House File 169 A1 author's amendment? All in favor say aye. Opposed?
• got rid of EO tabs or they constitute got rid of EO tabs or they constitute 96%<00:09:08.079>
• House File 169 as amended be laid for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 169, which would change the tax structure for charitable gambling. Representative Robbins offered and the committee adopted the A1 author’s amendment, described as a technical correction to ensure sports-themed tip boards are not inadvertently taxed under the bill. Robbins then presented the bill as a way to replace the current tiered combined net receipts tax on charitable gambling with a flat 5% rate, arguing charities were being overtaxed and that prior promises of relief had not been fully delivered. Chair Stevenson pushed back on several of Robbins’ factual claims, correcting the record on the status of E-pull tabs, the share of charitable gambling revenue they represent, and the amount of tax relief already enacted in 2023 and 2024. He said E-tabs were not eliminated, that the revenue split between paper pull tabs and E-tabs is closer to 45/55, and that charities had already received a $15 million tax cut plus savings from reduced developer fees. Robbins responded that the changes still significantly reduced revenue and that the bill was intended as a middle-ground approach. Testimony largely came from charitable gambling and veterans groups in support of the bill. Rachel Jenner of Allied Charities of Minnesota said nearly 1,000 charities depend on charitable gambling, cited high taxes and fees, and said many organizations were seeing revenue declines after the new E-pull tab rules took effect. Dr. Christy Jano of the American Legion Department of Minnesota said charitable gambling funds support veterans, youth, and community programs, and that a flat 5% tax would help posts continue those efforts. Members asked about the size of the revenue drops and how much gambling proceeds go to overhead and operating costs; Jenner said the losses varied by organization and that it was too early to know the long-term effect, while Jano said some expenses are used for property taxes and building upkeep. The committee then moved on to additional testimony, including Tim Angstrom, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• Okay, let's go back now to the original bill with the committee amendment. What is the amendment?
• That's the amendment. That's the amendment you need. Yeah, that's why I took mine back. Sorry.
• We'll pass it with the amendment. 376 want to pass as amended. Any further discussion? Second.
• I have a motion to pass on the amendment and have a second. All those in favor of the amendment?
• We'll pass it with the amendment. 376 want to pass as amended. Any further discussion? Second.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• they could benefit from some amendments. they could benefit from some amendments.
• It simply constitutional scrutiny.
• meet the nexus test, the constitutional meet the nexus test, the constitutional test.<01:52:10.960
• finalized, it was subsequently amended finalized, it was subsequently amended for<02:04:38.239><
• <04:22:07.920> this Would you be in favor of amending this Would you be in favor of amending

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on HB 1065, a housing bill that would clarify when multifamily and mixed-use housing may be allowed on commercially zoned land, define infrastructure standards, and preserve municipal discretion over where such development can occur. Prime sponsor Representative David Priest said the bill is intended to help address the housing shortage by using already developed commercial areas without overriding local planning. The New Hampshire Municipal Association, through Brody Dees, said it supports the bill and views it as a priority, but noted it is still discussing related language with stakeholders and wants clearer definitions for multifamily development, infrastructure, and adaptive reuse while preserving local control over commercial land use. Testimony was mixed. Ivy Van, a certified planner, opposed the bill because she said the infrastructure language is too restrictive and could exclude properties served by private utilities or septic systems. Chris Freeman, a housing provider, was generally supportive but recommended technical changes, arguing the infrastructure definition may be too broad and that the adaptive reuse language could unintentionally block useful building modifications. He said the bill should be clarified so it does not discourage reuse projects. The committee then moved to discussion of an accessory dwelling unit bill, with Representative Turkot describing changes that would shift some ADU approvals from a matter of right to conditional use or special exception, allow municipalities more control over attached versus detached units, set parking standards tied to single-family dwellings, and adjust size limits. He argued the bill would restore local discretion and prevent ADUs from becoming primarily rental units. Representative Reed pushed back, saying detached ADUs can help meet housing needs and provide opportunities for small landlords, while other members questioned how the bill would affect existing detached structures and breezeways. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair also noted a recess and time limits for later testimony.

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• it says no human authority Constitution it says no human authority sh<00:10:56.519> should<00
• speaker added that legislators should legislate for the masses and can later come back and make amendments
• can come back and we can do amendments can come back and we can do amendments for<00:14:12.920><
• /c><00:15:09.079> in<00:15:09.160> terms<00:15:09.440> of<00:15:09.639> amendments
• <00:15:10.639> but look at in terms of amendments but look at in terms of amendments but that's

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 132, a health care conscience-protection measure. Supporters said the bill would protect health care professionals from being forced to participate in procedures or services that violate sincerely held religious or ethical beliefs, while explicitly excluding emergency care. They argued it would help recruit and retain providers, preserve ethical integrity in medicine, and has worked in several other states. Supporters also emphasized that the bill is aimed at procedures or services, not at denying care based on who a patient is, and noted that the bill includes a civil cause of action to give it enforcement teeth. Several supporters described personal experiences. A nurse said lack of conscience protections affected her career choices and limited her path into women’s health. Dr. Warman said he had requested not to perform anesthesia for abortions and later chose non-narcotic pain management because he objected to heavy opioid prescribing, saying conscience protections allow professionals to practice responsibly. Senators asked about examples, the bill’s scope, whether it could be used to discriminate, and which states have similar laws; Mississippi, Florida, Montana, Ohio, South Carolina, and Arkansas were named. Questions also focused on the bill’s civil enforcement provisions and whether it could be used against patients based on identity or religion. Opponents warned the bill was overly broad and could allow refusals of care by a wide range of health workers, including clerks, ambulance drivers, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians. Dr. Karen Abrams said it could lead to denial of birth control, Plan B, blood transfusions, and other care, especially in rural areas with few alternatives, and could worsen Kentucky’s provider shortages. David Conway said the bill lacked patient protections, could increase delays and discrimination, and could prevent reassignment of objecting staff. The chair noted there were seven people signed up in opposition, limited testimony to two minutes each, and said the committee would return to the bill after hearing additional opposition and other pending bills.

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• An act to amend the Public... Senate Bill 1617 by me, if reported, would go to first reading.
• An act to amend the Social Services Law in relation to enforcement.
• An act to amend the Public Health Law in relation to retail clinics.
• An act to amend the Public Health Law in relation to lead service line identification.
• Well, there's a definition in the bill of what constitutes it.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The committee considered a series of health-related bills, many of which were described as repeat measures previously passed by the Senate. Topics included expanding telehealth coverage, increasing Department of Health oversight of correctional health services, improving transparency for managed long-term care plans, requiring written consent for psychotropic medications in nursing homes and adult care facilities, extending Medicaid inpatient coverage for childbirth, expanding abortion travel funding eligibility for active-duty military families, simplifying Medicaid enrollment and recertification, adding certified recovery peer advocates to standard coverage, strengthening protections against sexual misconduct by medical providers, covering medically tailored meals and nutrition therapy, regulating retail clinics, requiring nurse representation on hospital governing boards, creating a blood clot and pulmonary embolism work group, testing potable water in parks, setting PFAS drinking water standards, improving lead service line identification, creating a quality incentive program for Medicaid managed care, expanding concussion information requirements to additional youth sports, setting a residency requirement for funeral director licensure, and changing Medicaid Inspector General audit practices. Most bills were briefly explained by sponsors or the chair, with limited debate. Several members asked clarifying questions on specific provisions, including the frequency of park water testing, how concussion information would be distributed, and details of the nurse representation requirement. The chair also noted pulling one correctional health bill from the agenda in favor of a more comprehensive measure, and one bill on correctional health was formally removed from consideration. The committee voted on each remaining bill, generally with unanimous or near-unanimous support. Most measures were reported to either first reading or finance, while the bill on psychotropic medications was sent to aging. The correctional health bill that remained on the agenda was approved despite one opposition, and the bill on funeral director licensure was also advanced with one abstention. The meeting concluded after all listed bills were acted on.

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• There was also a question or a comment made earlier about the First Amendment.
• It may be helpful to amend the language regarding the minimum parking standards.
• We would request that the bill be amended to provide for a larger military...
• Air opposition constitutes a tyrant's veto.
• We have principles in constitutional law called overly broad and under-inclusive.

Bills: HB24, HB2015, HB2149, HB2559, HB2701, HB2797, HB3172, HB24

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, water conservation, municipal utility districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental regulation, groundwater management, nonconforming uses, zoning regulations, land use, property rights, municipal authority, municipal moratorium, development moratorium, property development, subdivision, site plan

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• Senator Johnson Stewart, as amended, sure, I'll just start with the amendment part.
• <00:01:53.640> the<00:01:53.880> A2 Amendment the A2 Amendment the A2 Amendment<00:01:56.479
• The bill as it came into this committee was amended by the A2 amendment.
• The bill as it came into this committee was amended by the A2 amendment.
• your amendment?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• A couple of years ago, I ran very uncomfortably a bill to amend our Opportunity Scholarship Act.
• Senator, I believe there's an amendment for this bill we'd like to hear the amendment now or or wait,
• Clark, would you please read the amendment? Mr.
• And this amendment simply restores the title. Do we have any questions on the amendment?
• All in favor of the amendment, say 'aye.' All opposes, like 'nay.' Sign guys, have it.

Bills: HB1590, HB1242, HB3818, HB4305

Keywords: education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, Oklahoma Tax Commission, agriculture, producer sales, private treaty

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• This is a record vote required by the Constitution. The clerk will ring the bell.
• Instructions for viewing amendments will be placed on your desk tomorrow, and additional staff support
• will be on the floor to assist members in assessing the floor amendment system referred to as FAASS.

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• . amendment. amendment.
• amendments on unit 4101? amendments on unit 4101?
• . amendments. amendments.
• Um you've here to amend the amendment.
• Chairman, did we vote on my amendment<02:10:04.639> yet? amendment yet? amendment yet?

Keywords: 916, all

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• Senator King accepted an amendment on the Senate floor that clarifies the purposes of accountability
• I feel like this body needs to be reminded that Article 1, Section 2 of our Constitution says that all
• and your Fourth Amendment rights are violated?
• I mean, the amendment that was added in the Senate says "as required by law".
• So despite the noble effort of amendments from members in the other chamber to protect some of these

Bills: SB 15

Keywords: law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, 997, house, all

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• requirements under the Michael Morton Act and the Sandra Bland Act. uh, Senator King accepted an amendment
• I feel like this body needs to be reminded that Article 1, Section 2 of our Constitution says that all
• and your 4th Amendment rights are violated.
• I mean, the amendment that was added in the Senate says as required by law, that requirement already,
• So despite the noble effort of amendments from members on the other chamber to protect some of these

Bills: SB 15

Keywords: law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code

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• without amendments, Senate Bill 83 with amendments, Senate Bill 145 without amendments, Senate Bill
• Bill 333 without amendments, Senate Bill 448 without amendments, Senate Bill 450 without amendments,
• without amendments, Senate Bill 83 with amendments, Senate Bill 145 without amendments, Senate Bill
• Bill 333 without amendments, Senate Bill 448 without amendments, Senate Bill 450 without amendments,
• Insurance with amendments. Adopted amendments. Adopted amendments. Passed to third reading.

Bills: HR308, HR309, HR310, HR311, HR312, HR313, HR314, HR315, HR316, HR317, HR318, HR319, HR295, HR296, HR297, HR298, HR299, HR300, HR301, HR302, HR303, HR304, HR305, HR306, HR307, HCR115, HCR116, HCR117, SCR71, SCR72, SCR73, HR73, HR118, HR144, HR196, HR237, HR249, HR260, HR267, HR272, HR273, HR276, HR278, HCR85, HCR100, HCR105, HCR107, HCR113, HCR114, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR37, SCR63, HB255, HB378, HB509, HB1090, SB80, SB131, SB143, SB251, SB254, SB279, SB367, SB384, SB388, SB389, SB398, SB408, SB431, SB468, SB469, SB496, SB25, SB132, SB155, SB157, SB202, SB295, SB433, HR179, HR223, HR225, HR274, HCR89, HR252, HR253, HCR96, HCR103, HCR108, HCR26, HB250, HB265, HB339, HB427, HB445, HB463, HB468, HB606, HB639, HB649, HB665, HB746, HB781, HB853, HB861, HB872, HB886, HB916, HB937, HB1054, HB1068, HB1117, HB1237, HB74, HB108, HB956, HB1085, HB1137, HB62, HB193, HB210, HB220, HB246, HB364, HB420, HB475, HB584, HB622, HB772, HB784, HB949, HB953, HB1043, HB1070, HB1092, HB1134, HB1162, HB1176, HB1196, HB1214, HB1199, SB268, SB283, HB782, SB149, HR84, HB646, HB998, SB56, SB163, SB197, SB97, SB326, SB341, SB518, SB123, SB353, SB479, SB495, HB901, HR20, HR74, HR168, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB302, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, HB134, HB258, HB359, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB379, SB382, SB441, SB449

Keywords: HR 308, House Resolution 308, Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Church, Holy See, Vatican, commendation, resolution, Louisiana Catholic heritage, St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans, South Louisiana parishes, religious recognition, ceremonial resolution, faith leadership, pontificate, spiritual solidarity, human dignity, peace, mercy