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• governor's appointments not required to appear: item 2F, Christopher Ferguson to the Student Aid Commission
• Next, item 2G, Brian Haynes, Ph.D., to the Student Aid Commission. Thank you very much.
• appointments not required to appear: item 2H, Anna Marie de Mars, Ph.D., to the Student Athletic Commission
• for governor's appointments not required to appear: item 2I, Ronald Fiore to the Student Athletic Commission
• And so just that's a procedural thing, but I just wanted to note that although I supported all three

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Members, this particular bill creates a new article in the Code of Criminal Procedure that prohibits
• They have these people that know how to psychologically go after these people, and they get their commission
• you have attorneys who are reaching out to volunteer to work in this capacity for the boards and commissions
• Well, I think that comes from the pamphlet of knowing, okay, we have to follow procedure X, Y, or Z.
• that don't have a website. ...boards and commissions that don't have a website and that would have to

Bills: HB55, HB608, HB997, HB1035, HB1045, HB1048, HB1049, HB1057, HB1131, HB1177, HB1201

Keywords: juror confidentiality, public records, criminal procedure, privacy, court disclosure, intercollegiate athletics, confidentiality, revenue sharing, student athletes, official journal, public notices, government transparency, local government, municipal website, school board notices, parish council, police jury, special districts, levee district, drainage district

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• We actually launched the campaign to get individual county commissions to sponsor resolutions opposing
• There is a procedure to dispute fines through DOAH. Thank you.
• There is a procedure to dispute fines through DOAH.
• Unlike the Legislature and Constitutional Review Commission, citizens must navigate a grueling process
• Unlike the Legislature and Constitutional Review Commission, citizens must navigate a grueling process

Summary: The Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections met to consider SPB 7016, a major bill revising Florida’s constitutional initiative petition process. Senator Grall presented it as a fraud-prevention and ballot-integrity measure that would add sponsor training, stricter circulator rules, more voter identification information, faster submission deadlines, notice to voters whose signatures are verified, and additional civil and criminal penalties. The committee also considered several amendments, including a $1 million bond requirement, font and page limits for petition forms, restrictions on incentive-based circulator pay, removal of a criminal-conviction prerequisite for certain fines, deposit and reimbursement procedures for supervisors of elections, invalidation of petitions gathered by ineligible circulators, mandatory circulator training, and a prohibition on public funds being used to advocate for or against constitutional amendments. All of the amendments were adopted, with some roll-call votes recorded and most passing on party-line or near party-line splits. The bill drew extensive questioning from senators, especially about the practical effects of the new requirements. Senator Polsky and Senator Rouson raised concerns about disenfranchising voters, burdening grassroots volunteers, the cost of bonds and deposits, the 10-day return deadline, and whether voters would be notified if a petition they signed was later invalidated. Grall said the measures were intended to protect the constitutionally significant initiative process, reduce fraud, and ensure sponsors—not taxpayers—bear administrative costs. Dave Ramba, speaking for supervisors of elections, supported the deposit and reimbursement concepts but warned that the bill’s implementation would be operationally difficult and that software vendors might not be ready for the changes by the effective date. He also said the process should avoid subsidizing petition drives with county taxpayer money. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers from Common Cause Florida, the League of Women Voters, the NAACP Florida State Conference, Florida Rising, Equal Ground, Voices of Florida, and other civic groups arguing the bill would suppress direct democracy, criminalize volunteer activity, impose excessive costs, and create confusion and litigation risk. One speaker from the Florida Chamber of Commerce supported the bill, saying the initiative process should be protected from fraud and outside interests. During debate, Senator Polsky argued the Legislature has steadily made the initiative process harder after recent citizen-led amendments succeeded, while supporters framed the bill as a necessary integrity measure. The committee had not yet taken final action on the bill itself by the end of the transcript.

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• have one item of administrative business, and Michelle Urick from the Legislative Coordinating Commission
• I’m the executive director of the Legislative Coordinating Commission, and I’m here to provide a bit
• charter is that we’re suggesting that the name be changed and modified to identify it as operating procedures
• Um, was procedures for the task force.
• ><00:09:07.760><c> we'll</c> proposed operating procedures as we'll proposed operating procedures as

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Finally, Senate Bill 1754 instructs ADE to adopt policies and procedures for state complaints that meet
• Finally, Senate Bill 1754 instructs ADE to adopt policies and procedures for state complaints that meet
• Chairman, members, Senate Bill 1423 continues the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
• My name is Demi Mikalau, and I’m the president of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
• They don't have good student discipline procedures, and we need to address that.

Summary: The committee began with brief announcements, including an invitation from Chad Heinrich of the University of Phoenix to an upcoming lunch-and-learn on artificial intelligence and education, and then members and staff exchanged end-of-session धन्यवाद and appreciation. The committee then took up several education-related bills, hearing sponsor presentations, public testimony, and member questions before voting on each measure. SB 1497 would require larger school districts that operate self-insurance programs to obtain quotes for coverage and services at least every four years and to receive certain information from providers in advance. Supporters said the bill would increase competition, transparency, and cost savings for school employee health benefits; it passed 10-0. SB 1711 would direct the State Board of Education and ADE to compile and post age-appropriate resources on preventing and recognizing inappropriate contact, and to make those resources available to schools and families. Supporters framed it as a voluntary, parent-facing safety tool, while opponents argued it should include stronger evidence-based and trauma-informed requirements; it passed 7-3. SB 1798 would create a FAFSA awareness program recognizing schools that designate a FAFSA point person and promote financial aid completion. Supporters said it would help students access postsecondary funding, especially given Arizona’s low FAFSA completion rate and unclaimed federal aid; it passed 8-2. SB 1143 would require schools and districts to submit federal civil rights data to ADE and would require ADE to publish an annual school safety report. Supporters said it would improve transparency for parents, while opponents called it duplicative and raised privacy and scope concerns; it passed 7-3. SB 1684, as amended, would create a private cause of action against public schools for serious physical injury caused by bullying after a prior report and school negligence, with an amendment limiting the claim to bullying on school property or at school events and requiring written reports. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 6-3, after debate over litigation risk, school discipline, and whether the bill should also cover private schools. The committee also passed SB 1754, which would require ADE’s special education division to help complete incomplete complaints, post redacted complaint reports, and adopt related procedures; members emphasized transparency and privacy protections, and the bill passed 9-0 after an amendment extending the posting timeline and clarifying report contents. SB 1423, continuing the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education until 2036, passed 8-1, with one member objecting to the long sunset extension. Finally, SB 1763, dealing with school district “additional monies” funds and financial reporting, was discussed with an amendment to remove unemployment-compensation transfers and require board approval for expenditures, but the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.

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• All Then it goes before the commission.
• I'm the chairman of the Workers' Comp Commission.
• This is Commissioner commission.
• </c><01:34:01.280><c> done</c> We have simply not procedurally done We have simply not procedurally done
• commission commission um<01:34:42.480><c> we</c><01:34:42.800><c> are</c><01:34:42.880><c> spreading

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 13 January, 2026; 1:45 PM, 925, all

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• ><c> of</c><03:08:34.880><c> 19</c> HB1212 creates a commission of 19 HB1212 creates a commission of
• 39.520><c> drafts</c><03:08:40.080><c> of</c> commission would review all drafts of commission would
• </c> proposed commission. proposed commission.
• c> tasked</c><03:13:38.160><c> with</c> the commission is uh tasked with the commission is uh tasked
• </c> responsibilities of the commission is. responsibilities of the commission is.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And these policies govern all phases of the grant-making process, including procedures that must occur
• And these policies govern all phases of the grant-making process, including procedures that must occur
• </c> is executed as well as to for procedures is executed as well as to for procedures that<00:02:39.120
• </c> grant-making policies and procedures. grant-making policies and procedures.
• </c><00:52:42.160><c> on</c> Legislative Citizen Commission on Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Specifically, the bill resolves inconsistencies in definitions and procedures, updates existing licensing
• Currently, county fish and game commissions can use revenue generated from violations of the Fish and
• This bill gives these county commissions more flexibility by allowing them to use this funding for wildlife

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 8, 2026, with a quorum established and 59 bills listed for consideration. The committee first approved two consent calendars: several bills were sent to the Assembly floor on a due-pass basis, and a smaller set was approved due-pass but not eligible for the floor consent calendar. The proposed suspense calendar was then deemed approved without individual debate on those measures. The committee heard several bills in regular order. AB 1977, sponsored by the Secretary of State, would clean up and clarify the Online Notarization Act to support implementation by 2030; it drew no opposition and was approved. AB 2011 would codify existing federal mental health parity standards into state law; supporters said it would preserve enforcement authority, while health plans opposed it as premature given federal uncertainty and possible premium impacts; the bill was placed on the B roll call. AB 1673 would give county fish and game commissions more flexibility to use certain revenues for wildlife conflict prevention, and it advanced on an A roll call. AB 2233 would allow unused authorized ABA therapy hours for children with autism to be made up within the authorization period; supporters emphasized access and continuity of care, while insurers warned of higher costs and reduced utilization safeguards; it advanced on an A roll call. AB 1660, as amended, would give courts more flexibility in cases involving financial institutions and public guardians/conservators, with supporters saying it could save counties time and money; it was approved due-pass as amended. During general public comment, speakers voiced support for AB 2081 and AB 1667, and opposition to AB 1777. After public comment and final vote recording for absent members, the committee adjourned.

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• House Bill 78 by Representative Wyble, Code of Civil Procedure, jurisdictional limits of city courts
• Dickerson, the Commiss, a House Resolution by Repsend, Dickerson, the Commiss, Morning hour 6.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of personal privileges and ceremonial recognitions. Members offered remarks honoring Representative Wright’s uncle, a Korean War veteran, and presented House Resolution 4 honoring former Speaker Joe R. Sauter, with several members and family members speaking about his service, humility, faith, and character. The chamber also recognized the Louisiana Federal Directors Association, celebrated Representative Bagley’s mother’s 96th birthday, welcomed Miss Natchitoches City of Lights, and later welcomed the North Shore Focus group at the Capitol. The House received Senate messages on SCR 4, SCR 7, and SCR 8, all of which lay over, and enrolled H.R. 4 through 8. Members introduced several new measures, including resolutions on the death of Reverend Dr. William J. Shaw, support for a federal voter ID measure, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day, a study of the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, and support for eliminating the U.S. Department of Education; these were assigned numbers and lay over. The chamber also adopted, without objection, several resolutions already on the floor, including H.R. 10 recognizing Funeral Director’s Day, H.R. 11 honoring the crew of Eve’s 40th anniversary, H.R. 12 for Nurse Practitioner Day, H.R. 13 on Dorothy Prevost, and H.C.R. 13 honoring Crime Stoppers of Greater New Orleans. Committee reports and bill referrals were then taken up. New bills included a crime prevention and security district in Arlene’s Parish and consent-judgment appropriation measures. The House also received numerous committee reports, mostly favorable or with amendments, on bills dealing with court jurisdiction, child relocation, highway and bridge memorial designations, software standards of care, harmful material to minors, and ferry terminal naming. Several of these were ordered engrossed or had amendments adopted. The session ended with announcements about upcoming committee meetings, a reminder about interim emergency board ballots, and a motion to adjourn until Monday at 3:00 p.m., which passed without objection.

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• House Bill 78 by Representative Wilder, Code of Civil Procedure, jurisdictional limits of city courts
• A House resolution by Representative Dickerson, the Commiss... Morning Hour 6.
• A House resolution by Representative Dickerson, the Commiss... Morning Hour 6.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then used personal privilege remarks to honor a number of individuals and groups, including a moment of silence for Representative Wright’s uncle, Korean War veteran Melvin Truche, and a tribute to former Speaker Joe R. Sauter through House Resolution 4. Speakers described Sauter as a humble, faith-centered public servant and asked for a moment of silence and applause in his memory. The chamber also recognized the Louisiana Federal Directors Association, celebrated Representative Bagley’s mother’s 96th birthday, and welcomed Miss Natchitoches City of Lights and the North Shore Focus group. The House received Senate messages on SCR 4, SCR 7, and SCR 8, which would commemorate St. Patrick’s Day and designate Capitol recognition days for the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival and the Meat and Oyster Festival; all were laid over. The House also received and laid over several new measures, including resolutions on the death of Reverend Dr. William J. Shaw, voter identification and election integrity, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day, a study of the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, and support for eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. A new House bill was introduced to create the Regency Park Townhomes Crime Prevention Security District, and another to appropriate funds for consent judgments. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including House Resolution 10 designating Funeral Director’s Day, House Resolution 11 commending the crew of Eve on its 40th anniversary, House Resolution 12 recognizing Nurse Practitioner Day, House Resolution 13 on Dorothy Prevost, and House Concurrent Resolution 13 commending Crime Stoppers of Greater New Orleans. Committee reports were also received on a number of bills, including transportation and civil law measures, many involving highway and bridge designations such as memorial highways for Speaker Joe Sauter, Eugene Washington, Trevor Avenue, and others. The House also noted upcoming committee meetings, an open interim emergency board ballot deadline, and adjourned without objection until Monday at 3:00 p.m.

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• If you'll notice in the FIR, the State Ethics Commission did not say not to support this program.
• the Economic Development Department must establish clear performance requirements, verification procedures
• Legislative Council Services, and took the feedback from initial versions from the State Ethics Commission

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 153, a proposal focused on industrial decarbonization and manufacturing. The bill would create a voluntary, market-based framework with three main parts: an Environmental Product Declaration program to help manufacturers measure and certify product carbon footprints, an industrial carbon reduction incentive and capital grant program to support lower-carbon production, and a rebate program to encourage purchase of low-carbon construction materials. Supporters said the bill would reduce emissions, strengthen supply chains, create jobs, and help New Mexico attract and grow low-carbon manufacturing. Members raised concerns about the anti-donation clause, whether the program would actually benefit New Mexico companies, the availability of in-state supply, the cost to the state, and whether a sunset should be added. Sponsors and agency representatives responded that the programs are voluntary, would be implemented through rules with performance and verification requirements, and are backed by a finite appropriation and reporting requirements. They also said the bill is intended to build both supply and demand, with examples cited such as low-carbon cement and engineered wood projects that could reduce emissions and create jobs. After discussion, the committee moved to a vote on House Bill 153. The motion to do pass was approved, with Senator Scott voting no and several members excused. House Bill 254, which had also been on the agenda, was not heard because the committee was called to the floor.

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• this, kind of talks about it down there, correlating them with OESC, and also with the Workforce Commission
• And also with the Workforce Commission.
• Members, House Bill 3701 would simply codify the existing procedure from the State Regents and dealing

Bills: HB2398, HB4363, HB3557, HB3701, HB2210

Keywords: credential of value, education, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, higher education, Oklahoma State University, Board of Trustees, presidential selection, college governance, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, academic programs, low-producing programs, Oklahoma State Board of Regents, program review, curriculum quality

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• The Military Base Planning Commission expects to approve that final rule, if not at their April meeting
• The other piece of that is that the commission has the opportunity to make some recommendations.
• so the funding is their funding, and they follow state and local regulations and processes and procedures

Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee heard House Bill 29, which would appropriate $8 million to the military base impact fund. The sponsor and supporters said the money would help local communities around New Mexico’s military installations compete for federal grants and fund mission-readiness infrastructure such as utilities, roads, water treatment, and other defense-critical projects. Support came from the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the New Mexico Veterans and Military Families Caucus, the Kirtland Partnership, and others, who argued the investment would strengthen military readiness, protect jobs, and bring federal dollars into the state. Committee members asked about the types of projects eligible, whether data centers or clean-energy projects could be involved, how water and local regulations would apply, and how the grant process would work. The bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation and no opposition. The committee then heard House Bill 221, which would remove the $30,000 cap on the New Mexico income tax deduction for military retirement pay. The sponsor said the change would cost about $6 million annually but would help attract and retain military retirees, many of whom retire relatively young and may start businesses or remain active in the state economy. The Department of Veterans Services and the New Mexico Veterans and Military Families Caucus testified in support. Committee questions focused on how many retirees would be affected, the fiscal impact, and longer-term projections; department staff said the veteran population in New Mexico is gradually declining over time based on VA modeling. HB 221 also received a due pass recommendation with no opposition. After both bills were approved, the chair announced the committee was nearing its dinner hour and adjourned the meeting.

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• HB 2050, mobile homes abandonment procedure; Commerce.
• HB 2912, utility resource plan commission review; Enru.
• HCR 213, County Land Commission or State Lands; Enru. HCM 2008, gas tax elimination; Enru.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• , your Committee on Natural Resources, having under consideration SB 1418 relating to corporate commission
• You talked about procedure, so just to that point, and I'll let that lie, is they also have the choice
• Moved to 1520. for training expenses for sign usage, training employees, updating policies, and procedures
• It's the Supreme Court that's granted the right to make procedural rules that apply to attorney discipline
• Navy ushered in the nuclear age with the commissioning of the USS Nautilus in 1954.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Commission. Okay. >> More of a commission. Yes. >> Okay. >> Any other representative?
• Commission. Okay. >> More of a commission. Yes. >> Okay. >> Any other representative?
• Commission. Okay. >> More of a commission. Yes. >> Okay. >> Any other representative?
• Commission. Okay. >> More of a commission. Yes. >> Okay. >> Any other representative?
• </c><02:26:12.880><c> Um</c> procedure when I'm Anyway. Um procedure when I'm Anyway.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The unsheltered procedurally outlawed.
• to purposely exclude normal existing procedures from this.
• Representative Ray Rrower. existing normal procedures why we would existing normal procedures why we
• </c><00:34:24.879><c> from</c> exclude normal existing procedures from exclude normal existing procedures
• Um, and we commissioned uh a board.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• qualified and committed candidates can be unjustly delayed or bypassed due to administrative error, procedural
• While the Civil Service Commission may restore a candidate's position on the eligibility list, the damage

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 18th hearing of the 194th General Court, with the chair noting the meeting was livestreamed and that testimony would be limited to three minutes. Members also reminded the public that written testimony could be submitted by email or mailed to the committee by February 3, 2026. Committee members present included the chair, Vice Chair Natalie Higgins, Ranking Member Dave DeCoste, Senator John Keenan, Senator Mark Montigny online, and Senator Brady joining later. The main bill discussed was legislation titled An Act Establishing Creditable Service for Eligible Police Officers and Firefighters, supported by Michael Armano, a Lawrence Fire captain. He argued that candidates who were delayed or bypassed in hiring due to administrative error or improper influence should be allowed to buy back lost retirement time if later vindicated, saying the bill would restore fairness without affecting the rights or seniority of current employees. Senator Joan Lovely also testified in support of House 4909, An Act Relative to the Reserve Time of Public Safety Personnel in the City of Salem. She explained that the bill would require the Salem Retirement Board to grant creditable service without member payment for certain prior reserve, permanent, intermittent, or call service for Salem police and fire personnel who joined the retirement system on or before February 11, 2020. She said the measure has support from the Salem Retirement Board, the mayor, and the city council. No committee questions were raised, no votes were taken on the bills during the hearing, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.

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• So if you'd like to lift up examples of the commission here, you can, but there is a commission-specific
• This as a commission. So think about a recent moment when the commission felt truly powerful.
• What was the commission doing, and what helped the commission bring that powerful moment to fruition?
• Also, this commission brings...
• , having a commission...

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Aging opened its March quarterly meeting by welcoming Alison Bauer as its first full-time director, effective March 30. Bauer briefly introduced her background in law, social work, public health, state government, philanthropy, and teaching, and said she planned to meet one-on-one with each commissioner. The commission then approved the December quarterly meeting minutes by motion and vote. The main portion of the meeting was a workshop led by Adriana Boulin on diversity, equity, inclusion, power, belonging, and intersectionality. Boulin defined key terms, guided participants through reflection exercises on personal values and conditions that support or undermine power, and discussed the history of intersectionality. Commissioners and guests shared examples of DEI work, including listening sessions, inclusive trainings, equitable hiring, LGBTQ+ aging advocacy, and community programs. Participants also reflected on how the commission has felt powerful, citing the strategic plan, the hiring of an executive director, the website, listening sessions, and passage of the LGBTQI+ and HIV long-term care bill of rights. The group then focused on how to apply an equity lens to the commission’s strategic priorities, especially improving representation and inclusion. Commissioners discussed the need for more racial, ethnic, trans, immigrant, and other marginalized representation, as well as barriers such as recruitment challenges, the size of the commission, and CORI/background-check concerns for some governor-appointed seats. They also explored whether an advisory board or expanded outreach to community organizations could help broaden participation. No formal votes or final actions were taken beyond approving the minutes, but the meeting ended with agreement to continue the equity work and with the next quarterly meeting scheduled for June.