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• I have some concerns and reservations with supporting the motion.
• I represent the Idaho State AFL-CIO and stand in strong support of House Bill 641.
• I initially supported the introduction, though I had a few reservations.
• With that said, I fully understand and support the need for this change.
• I'm here today to testify my strong support for House Bill 642.

Summary: The committee first agreed to hold House Bill 640 in committee after a motion and voice vote. It then heard House Bill 641, which would require employers offering sick leave to allow employees to use accrued leave without retaliation, while still complying with applicable federal FMLA and ADA provisions. The sponsor described it as a light-touch measure to prevent employers from disciplining workers for using earned sick leave. Testimony from workers and labor representatives supported the bill, describing cases where employees were disciplined or feared discipline for using sick time for illness or family medical needs. Some members raised concerns about referencing federal law in state statute, but the committee passed the bill on a roll call vote, 10-2, with a do-pass recommendation. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1221, which changes language from “irrigation district” to “irrigation or drainage entity” in a PERSI-related exception so the seasonal work allowance applies more consistently. The sponsor said the change was intended to clarify and align the law for eligible entities. With no substantive opposition, the committee passed the bill by voice vote and sent it to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 642, which expands death benefits for EMS workers, firefighters, and police officers killed in the line of duty. The bill would provide a $500,000 lump-sum benefit and an annual pension for surviving spouses, or a lump-sum benefit for children if the worker was unmarried, and it applies retroactively to July 1, 2021. Testimony from law enforcement, PERSI, and public safety representatives strongly supported the measure and emphasized that the benefit changes were funded without adding a state burden. After a brief clarification of the pension amount, the committee unanimously passed the bill with a do-pass recommendation and then adjourned.

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• I am here today in support of Senate Bill 2779.
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of SB 1030 today.
• Supporting the MRO business means more training, more hiring, and more opportunity for Texans to grow
• I come to you today in, uh, support of Senate Bill 1453.
• I want to thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of SB 1453.

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• Very much in support of this bill. 1983 was an important... important year.
• So, I am very much in support.
• I'm here today testifying in support of...
• I'm testifying to support the bill.
• We think it is the right thing to do, and we are very much in support of it.

Bills: HB2766, HB2891, HB3334, HB3791, HB3911, HB4021, HB4041, HB4042, HB4384, HB4426

Keywords: inactive wells, oil and gas regulation, environmental protection, Railroad Commission of Texas, well plugging, Railroad Commission, penalties, violations, pipeline safety, civil penalties, criminal penalties, wildfire prevention, oil and gas, safety inspections, administrative penalties, excavation, notification, utilities, underground facilities, regulatory compliance

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• This amendment supports that.
• It's electronic monitoring, which this amendment supports.
• Please support your committee. Representative Capplement. Thank you, Mr.
• So if we can back the blue, we can be fair on crime, and we can support rehabilitation by supporting
• I support CPAC before this bill 100%. to I support CPAC before this bill 100%.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Representative Hoverson offered remarks recognizing World Autism Day, and the House then handled conference committee motions on several bills, including House Bills 1460 and 1248 and Senate Bills 2262, 2070, 2294, and 2297, with the Speaker appointing members to each conference committee. The chamber also set aside Senate Bill 2200 for re-referral to Appropriations and moved to amendments on Senate Bill 2128, which was the main subject of the day. Senate Bill 2128, a major criminal justice and corrections bill, drew extensive debate over truth-in-sentencing, mandatory minimums, parole, transitional facilities, work release, electronic monitoring, and the fiscal impact of longer incarceration. Division A of the amendments removed mandatory minimums for resisting arrest and felony simple assault while keeping consecutive-sentence language; supporters said this preserved judicial discretion and reduced costs, while opponents argued it weakened public safety. Division A was adopted 70-23. Division B proposed broader changes to preserve transitional programming, add penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring and escape, limit some work-release restrictions, create a parole board study, and fund electronic monitoring with a $600,000 appropriation. Supporters framed it as a compromise that balanced rehabilitation and public safety; opponents said it undercut the bill’s intent and left dangerous offenders with too much access to transitional release. Division B failed on a 46-46 tie. The House then took up the bill itself, with the Judiciary Committee reporting a do-not-pass recommendation as amended, and debate continued over whether the amended bill should advance, with members split between concerns about victims and public safety versus rehabilitation, prison capacity, and recidivism.

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• I know that the Secretary of State monitors that, and they did support this in committee, but I couldn't
• So with that, I would be happy to stand for any questions, but certainly support this legislation going
• It calls on Congress to uphold federalism and, if needed, support a constitutional amendment.
• It calls on Congress to uphold federalism and, if needed, support a constitutional amendment to lock
• independently, while at the same time demonstrating their role to play on the global stage.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 20 and then reordered the agenda to hear several Senate measures. Senate Bill 1350, on cash rounding when pennies are unavailable, was presented as a voluntary guide for cash transactions only; it would round to the nearest five cents and was supported by the Idaho Retailers Association. After a brief question about change-making and a note of support from Pam Eaton, the committee sent the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Members then heard Senate Joint Memorial 112, which urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget. Representative Raymond argued the federal deficit is unsustainable and said Idaho’s congressional delegation should lead on the issue; the memorial was advanced on a due pass motion. Senate Bill 1322, concerning voter affidavits for voters without photo ID, would require additional identifying information such as name, address, and either date of birth or driver’s license number before a ballot is issued. The Secretary of State’s office said about 1,200 voters used the affidavit in 2024 and supported the bill, which also received a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced Senate Joint Memorial 109, reaffirming Idaho’s sovereignty and the Tenth Amendment in election administration, and House Concurrent Resolution 35, honoring Idaho’s 2026 Olympians, including medalists Breezy Johnson, Jalen Koth, and Hillary Knight. Representative Church read a statement from Sammy Smith’s coach praising her athletic competitiveness. Senate Concurrent Resolution 122, reaffirming Idaho’s relationship with Taiwan and its economic ties, was likewise sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. In the final item, the committee considered temporary and pending rules for the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission governing multi-year 911 grant authority and related scoring/application provisions. Sheriff Andy Creech said the rule would provide clearer limits and guidance for grants supporting next-generation 911 and that prior grants would remain valid. Despite his explanation, the committee voted to reject both docket 15-0601-2501 and docket 15-0601-2215, and then adjourned.

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• I know that the Secretary of State monitors that, and they did support this in committee, but... ...I
• So with that, I would be happy to stand for any questions, but certainly support this legislation going
• It calls on Congress to uphold federalism and, if needed, support a constitutional amendment. ...to uphold
• federalism and, if needed, support the constitutional amendment to lock in the state's primary authority
• independently, while at the same time demonstrating their role to play on the global stage.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from Friday, March 20, then reordered the agenda to hear several measures from senators and representatives. It advanced Senate Bill 1350 on cash rounding, which would provide optional guidance for cash transactions when pennies are unavailable, and Senate Joint Memorial 112, which urges Congress to pursue a federal balanced-budget constitutional amendment. Both measures received due pass recommendations without opposition. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 1322, which tightens the voter affidavit process for people voting without photo ID by requiring additional identifying information, after testimony from the Secretary of State’s office said about 1,200 voters used the affidavit in 2024 and that the change would allow verification before a ballot is issued. Senate Joint Memorial 109, reaffirming Idaho’s sovereignty and the Tenth Amendment in election administration, also passed with a due pass recommendation. The committee then approved House Concurrent Resolution 35 honoring Idaho’s 2026 Olympic athletes, with members reading supportive remarks about athlete Sammy Smith and other Idaho Olympians. It also advanced Senate Concurrent Resolution 122, which reaffirms Idaho’s long-standing relationship with Taiwan and highlights trade and economic ties, including wheat purchases and broader business and technology connections. In each of these items, the committee voted to send the measure to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee took up two rules for the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission, both related to grant timing and multi-year grant guidance for next-generation 911 projects. Sheriff Andy Creech explained that the rule would add limits and clarity for grant cycles and noted that existing grants would remain valid even if the rule failed. Despite that explanation, the committee voted to reject both docket 15-0601-2501 and docket 15-0601-2215, effectively rejecting both the pending and temporary rule versions. The meeting then adjourned.

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• This legislation is supported by physicians throughout the state and national advocacy groups.
• We have two that are in support of this bill and four that oppose it.
• So what I will do is the... oppose it, so what I will do is the two that support will get three minutes
• Scientific evidence consistently demonstrates that males possess XY chromosomes in nearly all cells,
• Garritson from Eagle Forum of Alabama, and we support SB79 for all the reasons that Senator, or maybe

Bills: HB45, HB79, SB79

Keywords: Medicaid, colorectal cancer, screening tests, noninvasive tests, preventive care, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, sex-based terminology, gender identity, male, female, man, woman, boy, girl, single-sex spaces, women's rights

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• </c><00:12:44.399><c> program</c> rental assistance demonstration program rental assistance demonstration
• So we thank you very much for your past support, and we ask for your continued support now and in the
• Because of the support that you've given us and the support that the city's given us, now we've chipped
• </c> was $45 million because of the support was $45 million because of the support that<01:16:01.520>
• </c> that you've given us and the support that you've given us and the support that<01:16:02.639><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of funding for attention and support of funding for supportive<00:32:00.400><c> services.
• </c> supportive services. supportive services.
• </c> receive critically needed supportive receive critically needed supportive services<00:32:07.360>
• </c> legislature demonstrated just this week. legislature demonstrated just this week.
• Finally, we strongly support the governor's $33 million proposal for supportive housing services.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The conference committee on the housing omnibus bill began with member introductions and a staff walk-through comparing House and Senate provisions. House Research staff reviewed major policy differences affecting Minnesota Housing Finance Agency operations, including limits on how much the agency may retain from state appropriations for administrative costs, new reporting requirements, restrictions on transfers between appropriated accounts, and House-only language requiring annual expenditure of investment income from state appropriations. Senate provisions were also summarized, including tighter rules on when appropriations may be placed into Housing Development Fund bookkeeping accounts, updated operating-cost reporting, and Senate-only changes to how investment earnings may be used. Staff also described shared and differing provisions on program-money transfers, a lived-experience earnings exemption, and a long list of Senate-only policy changes, including manufactured home park tenant protections, low-income housing tax credit and bond-related changes, a task force on housing taxes and fees, and repealers affecting Housing Development Fund authority and certain older programs. Fiscal staff then reviewed the budget impacts. The House side included one-time appropriations for workforce housing development, family homeless prevention and assistance, a Minnesota Nice Home Share pilot, and homebuyer education, along with debt service for $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds and transfers/cancellations that produced a net zero general fund impact across the budget window. The Senate side noted a fiscal note for the housing taxes and fees task force and a smaller housing infrastructure bond authorization, with corresponding debt service costs and a total Senate budget-window impact of about $1 million in general fund debt service. After the staff presentations, the committee moved to public testimony. Commissioner Jennifer Ho of Minnesota Housing said the bill’s housing infrastructure bonds and continued support for family homeless prevention were important, and she supported the lived-experience earnings exemption, while noting concerns about the interest-earnings provisions. Testifiers from Greater Minnesota groups praised the workforce housing investments and Senate updates to the state housing tax credit and infrastructure grant program, though they suggested changes to the geographic distribution language. HOME Line urged funding for statewide tenant hotline services, citing rising demand and asking for $1 million if additional money becomes available. The Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers supported the bill’s investments and emphasized the need to pair housing development with supportive services. Housing First Minnesota praised housing infrastructure bonds and other investments but criticized the omission of the Minnesota Starter Homes Act. The Minnesota Multi Housing Association began testimony opposing certain rent-control-related provisions in the House bill. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• And we support people who need help.
• And we support people who need help.
• </c> John Coughlin does support this bill. John Coughlin does support this bill.
• So, I'd ask the clerk to call the roll. supporting this, but I I also do want to supporting this, but
• </c> and the communication uh that supports and the communication uh that supports this<01:46:44.159>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> in Turkey, Ban, Oman, Somalia in support in Turkey, Ban, Oman, Somalia in support of<00:24:30.320
• But if you are an supports you.
• </c><01:29:10.400><c> It</c> eliminating support for UNFPA. It eliminating support for UNFPA.
• </c> colleagues will support my amendment. colleagues will support my amendment.
• They need our support. And so I alone. They need our support.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• During that time, the district paid a little over $25,000 for services, and the company demonstrated
• United Turf and Track has also agreed to honor pricing submitted in the original bid, supporting the

Summary: The Executive Subcommittee met and first considered a waiver request from the Stuttgart School District to use the TIPS interlocal purchasing system for a turf replacement project instead of a traditional competitive bid. Superintendent Jeff McKinney explained that three bids were received but none fully met the RFP specifications, including warranty and insurance requirements. After review by the district’s architect, the committee approved the waiver request by voice vote. The committee then approved a consultant services agreement between the Bureau of Legislative Research and Work Ed Consulting to support the Hospital Medicaid Developmental Disability Subcommittee’s study under Act 145. Legislators said the consultant would help develop workforce-system reform legislation for the 2027 session, and noted the firm’s experience in other states. The contract runs through June 30, 2027, with a maximum amount of $158,000, and was approved without opposition. Next, the committee approved an actuarial and consultant services agreement with Perrin Knight to provide ongoing actuarial support for the state property insurance captive and related legislative oversight work. Bureau staff said the contract would run from April 1 through December 31, 2027, with a maximum amount of $475,000, though only actual hours and travel would be billed. Members asked about budgeting, invoice timing, and overlap with other insurance consultants, and the agreement was approved. Finally, the committee approved using Bureau committee room funds to renovate Committee Room C in the Big Mac Building, citing outdated audiovisual equipment and the need to update the room to match other recent renovations before adjourning.

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• State resources provide personnel, equipment, and logistical support across jurisdictions.
• We're not getting any of the money we need to help us support that.
• We're not getting any of the money we need to help us support that.
• Trend despite additional resources to help support our students.
• supports around the clock.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It generates more than $470 billion to the economic output of the state and supports over one million
• It generates more than $470 billion to the economic output of the state and supports over one million
• And so that's where digital. and the support of their peers to make the best diagnosis.
• But we've got to be able to support that kind of bridging of that gap.
• But we've got to be able to support that kind of bridging of that gap. Thank you very much.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Here to speak in support of House Bill 2986.
• I stand in support of H.C.M. 2009.
• Trussell, we always do support our miners.
• Hope for your support. Madam Chair, Mr.
• I am supporting this and I think that we need to continue to work as we have been to strengthen and support

Summary: The committee took up a series of water, mining, and regulatory bills. HB 2260 and HB 2986, both cleanup/technical measures, were passed unanimously with due-pass recommendations after brief staff presentations and no opposition. HB 2827, extending Pinal AMA groundwater fee authority and related fund timelines to support irrigation district infrastructure, also passed unanimously after testimony from district representatives about using the fees for wells, piping, and conservation projects tied to the loss of CAP water. The committee then heard HCM 2009, which urges Congress to amend the Antiquities Act, address split estate mineral rights, and streamline mining permitting. Mining industry testimony emphasized Arizona’s copper and critical mineral production and the economic and national security importance of access to mineral resources; opponents argued the memorial would undermine protected lands and conservation. The memorial passed on a 5-4 vote. HCR 2038, supporting a seven-state Colorado River agreement and Arizona’s position in ongoing negotiations, drew broad support from water interests and passed 9-1. HB 2078, clarifying that expanded public notice for aggregate mine reclamation plans applies only to new plans and not existing mines, passed 9-1 after the sponsor and industry witnesses said it was meant to match prior legislative intent. HB 2026, HB 2027, HB 2028, HB 2031, HB 2094, and HB 2095 were then considered as water-management bills. HB 2026 and HB 2028 passed 6-4 over concerns from ADWR, while HB 2027 passed 6-4 after adoption of a Griffin amendment despite strong opposition from CAP, municipal water users, ADWR, and several cities who warned it could weaken assured water supply protections and CAGRD replenishment obligations. HB 2031 and HB 2094 also passed on narrow 5-4 votes. HB 2095 was still under discussion at the end of the transcript, with opposition testimony from municipal water interests arguing that groundwater availability should be evaluated regionally rather than by a single-well or site-specific approach.

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• Studies that are all demonstrating positive effects.
• This is the income support. Program, which includes SNAP and TANF and other programs.
• Similarly, within Program Support, the agency requested GROW funding of $5.7 million.
• I hope this helps them, supports them.
• COGs and state agencies would like to see continued support for capacity.

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• Fidley Public Schools supports Latino. Fidley Public Schools supports HF<00:09:07.760><c> 3435.
• </c> I respectfully ask you to please support I respectfully ask you to please support this<00:53:39.040
• Minnesota or EPC, speaking in support of Minnesota or EPC, speaking in support of House<00:56:58.160>
• </c> bipartisan support. bipartisan support.
• ><c> their</c><01:10:18.400><c> families,</c> yes is supporting kids, their families, yes is supporting

Bills: HF3435, HF3409

Keywords: school access, school site, school district, charter school, federal agents, DHS, Department of Homeland Security, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, CBP, Customs and Border Protection, USCIS, immigration enforcement, judicial warrant, student privacy, school safety, sanctuary schools, warrant requirement, federal warrant, school grounds

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• Our infrastructure is being asked to reliably support these demands. upgrades and maintenance to these
• So it is crucial that we continue to invest and plan strategically to ensure Texans are supported by
• We also adopt appropriate rate fees to support maintenance and investing in research and advancement
• In addition to state and local investments, federal support from the infrastructure investments and jobs
• Design, innovation, it enhances infrastructure systems, functionality, and supports resilience.

Keywords: Texas, Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE, population growth, climate change, investment, public safety, engineering standards

Summary: The meeting focused on the release of the 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improving infrastructure across various sectors in the state. Julie Jones, Vice President of ASCE Texas, opened the session by introducing key speakers, including Dr. Art Wood and committee co-chairs Griselda Gonzalez and Austin Mazzarelli. Throughout the discussion, the report's grades were revealed, showing the state's infrastructure received an overall grade of 'C'—adequate but requiring significant attention and investment. Emphasis was placed on the rising challenges posed by climate change and increased population growth, underscoring the need for strategic investments in infrastructure to support Texas' economic growth and public safety.

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• Chair, I ask for your support again.
• It will only support a small group of, you know, commercial endeavors.
• We encourage you to support it. I'd be happy to answer any questions. Thank you.
• And with that, we ask for your support. I'm happy to take any questions. Thank you.
• And so this was a bill last year that I voted for, and I still support.

Bills: SB1254, SB1431, SB1478, SB1566, SB1787

Keywords: workers' compensation, industrial commission, safety regulations, employee protection, penalties, compliance, municipal planning, homeowners associations, design regulations, property rights, building permits, single-family homes, liquor, alcohol, spirituous liquor, liquor license, liquor licensing, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, restaurant to-go cocktails, mixed cocktails

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• And I think, I'm supportive.
• I have audited public libraries all across Texas, and I support this bill.
• How would that work, and would that make you support the bill?
• So if we had an opt-in provision, would the rest of you support the bill?
• Speaking for Texas Eagle Forum and myself, and we support SB 2101.

Bills: SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB 1130

Keywords: minors, sexually explicit materials, public libraries, age verification, civil penalties, library collection review, alcohol storage, airline permits, beverage regulations, airport, commercial flights, alcoholic beverages, local option election, zoning regulations, municipality control, land use, state law, social media, bot accounts, misinformation

Summary: The committee first reopened public testimony on Senate Bill 2713, which concerned protections for freedom of conscience in the context of Realtor association discipline. Texas Realtors representatives testified that their organization is a separate Texas legal entity but affiliated with the National Association of Realtors through a charter and code of ethics. They said Texas Realtors is neutral on SB 2713, that their ethics process is focused on fair housing and equal professional service, and that they have not suspended or terminated anyone in Texas for religious or political speech. Senators pressed them on whether national standards could override Texas law and on examples from other states; the witnesses said state and federal law control and that they would comply with Texas law if the bill passed. Public testimony then closed and SB 2713 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1698 on e-cigarettes. Senator Parker explained a committee substitute that tightened enforcement, required distributor registration, expanded regulation to nicotine from any source, added restrictions on child-appealing packaging, authorized inspections and audits, and set compliance deadlines later in 2025 and 2026. After questions, the substitute was adopted and SB 1698, as substituted, was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 6-0 vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 2487 on crisis and mental health facilities. Senator Parker described a substitute that renamed the program a crisis service model, allowed multiple county facilities, added local siting limits, expanded staffing options, shortened clinical timelines, required discharge referrals, directed law enforcement and EMS to transport people there first, and created local boards and expanded reporting. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a 6-0 vote, also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2819, dealing with political activities of county elections administrators, was then reported favorably on a 6-0 vote and likewise sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2043 was withdrawn. The committee spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2101, which would require municipal public libraries to move sexually explicit materials out of minors’ sections and impose age-verification and review requirements. Supporters argued the bill would protect children from explicit material in public libraries and that libraries should not be left to self-regulate. Opponents, including librarians, parents, authors, and ACLU representatives, argued the definitions were vague, the bill would be costly and burdensome for small libraries, could function as a book ban, and would restrict teens’ access to classics, research materials, and other books. Several witnesses said parents should make those decisions, not the state. The bill’s author said the committee substitute was still being worked on and asked witnesses to review it; public testimony remained open in the portion provided, with no final action on SB 2101 shown.