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• The clock is ticking, and our Republican voters are looking to the Republican majority they elected to
• It's the top priority of... ...the majority of the voters in Texas.
• So far this session, the major push... ...to address illegal immigration centers around four policies
• If that happens, it would be a great step toward giving Texans a major victory this session.
• To the Republicans from top to bottom, our majority grew in both chambers.

Keywords: immigration, children's rights, E-Verify, social transitioning, election integrity, Texas GOP, legislative session, urgent legislation

Summary: The committee meeting was characterized by fervent discussions surrounding critical legislation, particularly regarding immigration, children's rights, and election integrity. Key bills such as HB2258, aiming to ban social transitioning for children, and E-Verify legislation were highlighted as urgent priorities. Several representatives expressed frustration over stalled bills and emphasized the necessity of decisive action to fulfill their commitments made during their campaigns. The urgency was marked by the approaching deadline for bill passage, with only days remaining in the legislative session. Members urged House leadership to prioritize these bills, warning that failure to act would undermine public trust in their capacity to fulfill the Republicans' campaign promises.

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• The clock is ticking and our Republican voters are looking to the Republican majority they elected to
• I'm talking about allowing the Republican majority to actually advance and vote on Republican bills and
• So far this session, the major push to address illegal immigration centers around four policies E-Verify
• If that happens, it would be a great step toward giving Texans a major victory this session.
• Texans will not forgive our massive Republican majority if we fail to protect children from groomers.

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• Major Kimberly Stanbal, Major Thomas Stanbal, Leticia Bryant. See, they're here.
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• Major Kimberly<00:04:53.600> Stanbal,<00:04:54.560> Major<00:04:54.960> Thomas Kimberly
• Stanbal, Major Thomas Kimberly Stanbal, Major Thomas Stanbal,<00:04:56.960> Leticia<00:04:57.880

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• <01:26:51.159> it sorry no representative majorities it sorry no representative majorities
• second second representative majority second second representative majority seconds<04:31:09.520
• will write the majority report I'll write<04:52:14.520> the<04:52:14.718> majority<04:
• Who will write the majority report?
• calendar who will write the majority calendar who will write the majority report<04:57:50.638>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Simple majority is probably okay. We can do a simple majority for naming a bridge.
• in that uh a 60% still a super majority. in that uh a 60% still a super majority.
• Simple majority is name a bridge. Simple majority is probably<01:05:15.039> okay.
• super majority for cutting taxes? super majority for cutting taxes?
• because it was a bipartisan uh majority. because it was a bipartisan uh majority.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• That would be a major concern of mine.
• <01:59:00.960> of after poll shows the vast majority of after poll shows the vast majority
• And I urge majority of granite sters.
• is the age of of of majority is the age of of majority.<02:20:58.880> Typically<02:20:59.520>
• Typically people on majority.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• here today with the Democrat majority here today with the Democrat majority abdicating<00:16:45.120
• one vote majority one vote majority to<00:22:52.160> 33<00:22:52.840> Republicans.
• <01:17:57.080> knew rather because the GOP majority knew rather because the GOP majority knew
• The secretary will take the roll on the Latz motion. their majority to abuse the power by their majority
• Those are two major thing if you look at the Hmong grave marker.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened under a call, established a quorum, received a chaplain’s prayer and the pledge, and then proceeded through routine business. Members adopted the committee reports except those relating to Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, gave second reading to Senate File 203 and several House files, and referred Senate File 5200 to Rules and Administration. The chamber also adopted a motion to return Senate File 4390 from the general orders calendar to the Finance Committee. The main floor activity centered on a series of motions to send withdrawn executive appointments back to their originating committees under Senate Rule 8.2. Senator Putnam moved to return appointments from the Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee, including the Board of Animal Health, the Veterans Affairs commissioner, and the Rural Finance Authority. Senator Swadzinski moved a similar action for Education Policy appointments, and Senator Her did so for Environment, Climate, and Legacy appointments, including the DNR commissioner, the PCA commissioner, the Clean Water Council, and related boards. Senator Wicklund later moved to return Health and Human Services appointments, including the Children, Youth and Families commissioner, Health commissioner, VNSHUR Board, and EMS director. These motions prompted extended debate. Supporters of returning the appointments argued that the Senate has a constitutional advice-and-consent duty and that committee hearings should occur before floor consideration. Opponents, mainly Republicans, argued that sending the appointments back without floor action avoided accountability and transparency, especially in light of fraud concerns in state programs and agencies. Some authors said hearings had not yet been scheduled or that the committee process should come first; others noted at least one hearing had already occurred on a health nomination. The debate repeatedly focused on whether the Senate was fulfilling its constitutional role or delaying confirmation review. Roll-call votes were requested on the appointment motions. The Putnam, Swadzinski, Her, and Wicklund motions were each adopted by narrow 34-33 margins, returning the appointments to committee rather than leaving them on the confirmation calendar for floor action.

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• 01:08:51.120> already Representative Majority, you you already Representative Majority, you you
• Representative Majority. Representative Majority: Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Representative<01:56:11.080> majority. Representative majority. Representative majority.
• Representative Majority is recognized. Representative Majority is recognized.
• the majority report? the majority report?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But this is a major issue. This is a major issue for people's safety.
• But this is a major issue. This is a major issue for people's safety.
• But this is a major issue. This is a major issue for people's safety.
• But this is a major issue. This is a major issue for people's safety.
• Madam Majority Leader. >> Mr.

Keywords: 981, all

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• The major revenue sources are on the top.
• The major revenue sources are on the top.
• So, pause for questions there. vast majority of that is for vast majority of that is for metromobility
• The four major sources of year 26.
• where we made uh the majority of edits. where we made uh the majority of edits.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate Majority Whip Michael Padilla, to take us to the next order of business.
• Senate Majority Whip Michael Padilla. Thank you very much, Mr. President.
• Senate Majority Whip, Michael Padilla. Thank you very much, Mr. President.
• Senate Majority Whip Michael Padilla, to take us to that next order of business.
• President, currently the majority of the funds to pay back the budget, So, Mr.

Keywords: 996, all

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• East West Route um studies on the major East West Route um represent<00:22:20.919> elme<00:22
• East West Route sorry on the major East West Route across<00:22:29.080> New<00:22:29.360>
• <00:59:04.240> of tanks or pipes or yes the majority of tanks or pipes or yes the majority
• Yes, Representative Brier, when do you need that majority report? Uh, thank you.
• <01:55:54.639> report when do you need that uh majority report when do you need that uh majority

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on HB 660, which would require historic horse racing facilities to pay 10% of HHR winnings to host communities as mitigation. Representative Om said the amendment was intended to leave charities and the state whole while funding local costs tied to large gaming facilities. Supporters argued the measure would address future municipal expenses, while opponents said host towns have not reported current problems and that the bill would single out one industry. Members questioned the 10% rate, whether the proposal was retroactive, and whether it would apply to existing facilities; the sponsor said it would apply to facilities already in place or later added. The hearing was then closed without any vote recorded in the transcript. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 658-FN, which raises reimbursement caps and adjusts fees for the Oil Discharge and Disposal Cleanup Fund and the Oil Pollution Control Fund. Representative Malloy introduced the bill, and Representative Aly explained the funds as a state-backed insurance mechanism for oil spill cleanup and prevention, including replacement of leaking home heating oil tanks for low-income homeowners. Bob Scully of the Energy Marketers Association supported the bill, saying the fee structure helps fund remediation and tank replacement, though costs are ultimately passed on to consumers. Department of Environmental Services officials Robert Bishop and Jennifer Marts described the bill as extending the fee collection for 10 years, changing reporting dates, increasing the cap for low-income tank replacement, and rebalancing fees based on an actuarial review. DES testified that the actuarial study found the fund needed to remain solvent and that home heating oil releases are the largest category of new releases, with the fuel oil fee otherwise needing to rise by more than 200% to cover projected costs. The board instead proposed a smaller increase and adjusted other fees accordingly, while maintaining a reserve to cover the first days of a major coastal spill before federal funds become available. Members asked about the basis for the fee changes, the role of the actuarial review, and the statutory language governing who pays the fees. The transcript ends during this hearing, with no final committee action or vote shown.

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• events that are central to our economy California is prepared to safely host major events that are central
• Ensuring the highest levels of coordination is appropriate given notable instances of violence at major
• Ensuring the highest levels of coordination is appropriate given notable instances of violence at major
• Obviously, we have a lot of major events coming, both this summer and in the future, the subject of this
• Obviously, we have a lot of major events coming, both this summer and in the future of the subject of

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism heard three bills. AB 2113, by Assemblymember McKinnor, would prohibit unauthorized drone operation within 400 feet of ticketed outdoor entertainment events with 1,000 or more attendees, creating a $500 infraction to improve crowd safety and emergency response. Support came from Live Nation, the San Francisco 49ers, and BottleRock; opposition was limited to a support-if-amended position from the California Attractions and Parks Association and a less-amended concern from TechNet about impacts on nearby commercial drone use. Members discussed enforcement challenges and the need for a layered state-federal approach, and the bill passed 9-0 to Appropriations. AB 2492, by Assemblymember Gabriel, would create an interagency coordination framework for major sporting events such as the 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including planning for security, emergencies, and reducing risks such as trafficking and discrimination. The California Travel Association testified in support, emphasizing the economic importance of these events and the need to reassure visitors about safety. Members noted the bill’s inclusion of watch parties and the need for strong coordination across agencies; it also passed 9-0 to Appropriations. AB 2130, by Assemblymember Haney, would allow the California State Athletic Commission to place sponsor logos on referee and official apparel at boxing and MMA events to generate revenue for fighter retirement benefits and related training, without using the General Fund or raising ticket prices. Support came from Combat U and the UFC, with testimony stressing that California is the only place offering this type of retirement benefit and that the bill would help support fighters after their careers. The committee described it as a targeted but important measure, and it passed 9-0 to Appropriations. After reopening the roll to capture absent members, all three bills were reported out unanimously.

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• First one is, have you decided what your major would be when you go to Duke?
• I'm thinking of declaring as a biology major, but literally on the bus right over here.
• And then when we got here, I was like, wait, maybe I need a double major in polycylet.
• Major, but literally on the bus right over here.
• And then when we got here, I was like, wait, maybe I need a double major in polycyletics.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum and first temporarily postponed SB 920 on mathematics education. The committee then took up SB 1216, which would revise public school personnel compensation rules to give districts more flexibility in using cost-of-living adjustments, recognizing advanced degrees, and adjusting performance pay limits for educators and other school personnel. Senator Rodriguez said the bill would add tools for recruitment and retention without replacing performance pay, and several members spoke in strong support, emphasizing teacher pay, retention, and the need to invest in education. The bill was reported favorably after roll call. The committee next considered SB 1036 on school counselors. Senator Claudio explained that the bill addresses counselor shortages by removing a barrier tied to classroom-teacher certification requirements, which she said limits the applicant pool and makes it harder to recruit and retain counselors. Public testimony strongly supported the bill, including students and school personnel who described high counselor-to-student ratios, limited access to counseling, and the importance of mental health and academic guidance. Members also discussed related support roles such as BRACE advisors and the need for more efficient use of district resources and state support. During debate, senators shared personal examples of how counselors can help students identify goals and access opportunities, while also noting that many counselors are overwhelmed by administrative duties and large caseloads. Senator Claudio closed by saying the bill removes barriers for direct-service professionals and could be paired with future efforts on ratios and streamlined services. CS for SB 1036 was reported favorably by roll call. At the end of the meeting, members recorded their votes on SB 1216, and the committee adjourned.

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• First one is, have you decided what your major would be when you go to Duke?
• I'm thinking of declaring as a biology major, but literally on the bus right over here.
• And then when we got here, I was like, wait, maybe I need a double major in polycylet.
• Major, but literally on the bus right over here.
• And then when we got here, I was like, wait, maybe I need a double major in polycyletics.

Bills: S0920, S1036, S1216

Keywords: mathematics education, career pathways, applied algebra, college readiness, technical education, school counselors, educational standards, certification requirements, evaluation criteria, professional development, public school personnel, salary adjustment, performance salary schedule, cost-of-living adjustment, school administration

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum present and first temporarily postponed SB 920 on mathematics education. The committee then took up SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation, sponsored by Senator Rodriguez, which would give districts more flexibility in educator pay by restoring meaningful cost-of-living adjustments for teachers with direct student contact, allowing recognition of relevant advanced degrees, and removing rigid performance-pay caps. Several senators spoke in support, emphasizing teacher retention, compensation, and education as a state investment. The bill was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote. After a brief recess, the committee considered CS/SB 1036 on school counselors, sponsored by Senator Calatayud, to address counselor shortages by removing certification barriers tied to classroom teacher requirements. The sponsor and supporting testimony described recruitment and retention problems, high counselor-to-student ratios, and the need for counselors to focus on student academics, mental health, and college/career readiness rather than administrative duties. Public testimony came from students, educators, and school personnel who described limited access to counselors and the impact on student well-being and college planning. Committee members broadly supported the bill while noting that counselors are often overburdened and that additional support personnel, including BRACE advisors, may also need attention in the future. Senators also discussed broader efficiency measures and the need for schools and colleges to improve access to guidance services. CS/SB 1036 was reported favorably by unanimous vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded their votes on the two bills, and the committee adjourned.

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• Uh, what happened at the end of last session is that we had a DFL majority in the House and we had a
• DFL majority in the Senate and we had the longest filibuster of any minority in state history.
• Uh, what happened at the end of last session is that we had a DFL majority in the House and we had a
• DFL majority in the Senate and we had the longest filibuster of any minority in state history.
• <00:09:25.600> because<00:09:25.839> the<00:09:26.080> rules to the majority

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The meeting focused on delays in finalizing major budget bills, especially the health and human services bills, which speakers said are highly complex and require extensive review by the revisor, legislative chairs, and agency staff. Transportation was described as nearly complete, with technical language issues slowing its posting. Leaders said the special session agreement would not be negotiated until the bills are posted in final form, and that the agreement will likely specify the items of business for the session. Speakers emphasized that the extra time is being used to carefully review the legislation and avoid mistakes, noting the bills cover large portions of the state budget and affect vulnerable populations. They also said they want to preserve some previously agreed-to technical, non-money provisions from the tax bill. There was discussion of unresolved policy items, including a question about a non-compete rollback, which was said not to be under discussion. On timing, one speaker said the special session was unlikely to happen the next day, gave only a small chance of Thursday, and said Saturday was the most realistic target. The urgency was tied to avoiding additional layoff notices for state employees before June 10. Leaders said the special session would ideally last one day, with enough votes to pass bills and suspend rules in both chambers, and noted that the tied legislature has made cooperation more necessary than in the prior session, when a majority-minority conflict led to a long filibuster.

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• Majority Leader Carbone: Yes, Mr. Speaker.
• Majority Leader, rise and report, please. Yes, Mr.
• Majority Leader, rise and report, please. Yes, Mr.
• Majority Leader. Yes, Mr.
• Majority Leader. Yes, Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• emergency clause would gain a little time, and that's only if it would pass by the two-thirds needed majority
• So if that would be the case... ...majority, so if that would be the case, and if the emergency clause
• So that's one of the major changes. And if people want to look through it, it goes on a long ways.
• So that's one of the major changes. And if people want to look through it, it goes on a long ways.
• Yes, especially after today's State Water Commission meeting, the majority of that is obligated.

Bills: HB1329

Keywords: government spending database, public expenditure transparency, open data, government transparency, school district spending, state spending, local government finance, education finance, budget database, expenditure reporting, salary transparency, benefits data, public records, Legislative Management study, North Dakota, school board training, superintendent, principal, business manager, higher education spending

Summary: The division first discussed Senate Bill 1540 and related amendments involving implementation mechanics, procurement exemptions, and an emergency clause. Bank of North Dakota representatives explained that, based on a timeline review with DPI, the project would be very difficult to implement for the 2026-27 school year without exemptions from state purchasing and IT oversight rules and without an emergency clause; they said the normal procurement process could take about 240 days and that a 15-month implementation window would likely push the start to 2027-28 if those changes were not adopted. Members also raised a separate policy question about a criminal penalty placeholder in the bill, and the committee agreed that the sentence was unnecessary and should be removed. The committee deferred means-testing questions and fiscal-note issues to the next morning, with the understanding that the bill would be drafted in a way that made it workable if it advanced. The committee then turned to the water budget bill and reviewed the latest amended version, which included changes to the Water Topics process, Southwest Pipeline line of credit provisions, Red River supply funding, Mouse River project amounts, general water funding, studies on Missouri River intakes and water governance/finance, and a carryover/transfer adjustment. Chris Cattermas of the Department of Water Resources said most of the carryover funds were already obligated, with the largest unobligated amount in flood control. After review, Senator Thomas moved a do-pass recommendation on the bill as amended, the motion was seconded, and the committee approved it unanimously. The chair noted that other bills would be taken up the next morning, including 1013, 1014, and 1540.

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• Sorry, on the major east-west route across New Hampshire to Vermont, we have not seen a lot of extra
• Sorry, on the major east-west route across New Hampshire to Vermont, we have not seen a lot of extra
• <00:59:04.240> of tanks or pipes or yes the majority of tanks or pipes or yes the majority
• Representative Ors will write the report for the majority, and it will go on consent.
• Yes, Representative Brier, when do you need that majority report? Uh, thank you.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on HB 660, which would require historic horse racing facilities to provide 10% of HHR winnings to host municipalities as mitigation. Representative Om said the bill was intended to offset local costs associated with large gaming facilities, noting that prior gaming measures included opt-in provisions and that this proposal would leave charities and the state whole while taking the 10% from the operator’s share. Members questioned why 10% was chosen and whether municipalities were currently experiencing added costs; Om said the amount was meant to address projected future impacts, not broader municipal budget issues, and cited a study on casino-related community costs. Opponents from the New Hampshire Charitable Gaming Operators Association argued the bill unfairly singled out one industry and said gaming facilities do not impose more municipal burden than other entertainment venues. The hearing closed without a vote, and a member clarified the bill would apply to existing and future casinos/facilities. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 658-FN, which raises the cap on reimbursements from the Oil Discharge and Disposal Cleanup Fund and makes related changes to the Oil Pollution Control Fund. Representative Malloy introduced the bill, and Representative Aly described the funds as an insurance backstop for oil spill cleanup and low-income tank replacement, saying the program helps prevent environmental hazards and satisfies financial responsibility requirements. Bob Scully of the Energy Marketers Association supported the bill but noted that fee changes are ultimately passed on to consumers. Department of Environmental Services officials Robert Bishop and Jennifer Marts explained that the bill would change reporting deadlines, raise the reimbursement cap for low-income homeowners, extend the fee collection period for 10 years, and adjust petroleum import fees based on an actuarial review. They said the funds cover spill response, prevention, and tank replacement, and that the fee structure was designed to keep the funds solvent while balancing costs across fuel categories. Committee members asked about the actuarial basis for the fee changes, why some fees would rise while others would fall, and how the funds are used. DES said the review used 10 years of claims and exposure data and that the fuel oil fee would otherwise need to rise sharply, so the board proposed a smaller increase and rebalanced other fees. Members also asked about the scope of covered oil imports, and DES explained that the fee applies to oil destined for use in New Hampshire, not merely passing through the state. The discussion also covered home heating oil spills, which DES said are often discovered by homeowners or fire departments and are usually caused by tank corrosion, piping, or overfills. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair noted that the policy committee had already approved the bill before the finance-focused review.

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• Not once in the majority.
• The year after he quit, the Republicans took the majority in the Minnesota Senate. Pretty amazing.
• took the majority in the Minnesota<00:05:17.360> Senate.
• When I've been in and out of the majority a number of times, but when it was time to do redistricting
• When I've been in and out of the majority a number of times, but when it was time to do redistricting

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Torkelson gave a long farewell-style floor speech reflecting on his legislative career, thanking colleagues, staff, family, and voters, and sharing anecdotes from his early campaigns and years in office. He emphasized the importance of listening to constituents, working across party lines, and not holding grudges after disagreements. He also praised the Minnesota Capitol, Cass Gilbert’s design, and the renovation work, and noted his service on committees including Transportation, Capital Investment, Ways and Means, and redistricting. A major theme of the speech was bipartisanship and institutional respect. Torkelson described working with members from both parties, including House leaders and committee counterparts, and said the House’s tied balance had forced more work to the committee level and produced bipartisan outcomes. He warned against using redistricting as a political weapon and urged Minnesota not to follow that path. He also thanked specific staff members and mentioned his family, including his daughter, who works as a lobbyist. The speech did not involve a bill debate or recorded vote. It concluded with a call for legislators to keep learning from one another and to find practical paths forward while staying true to their values, ending with a quotation from Ecclesiastes and applause.