Transcript Highlights:

• Rep<02:36:39.760><c> Hall,</c> Rep Hall, Rep Hall, &gt;&gt; no. &gt;&gt; no. &gt;&gt; no.
• &gt;&gt; Hall. &gt;&gt; Hall. &gt;&gt; Hall. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes.
• &gt;&gt; Rep<03:02:18.319><c> Hall,</c> &gt;&gt; Rep Hall, &gt;&gt; Rep Hall, &gt;&gt; no.
• &gt;&gt; Hall, &gt;&gt; Hall, &gt;&gt; Hall, &gt;&gt; no. &gt;&gt; no. &gt;&gt; no.
• &gt;&gt; Hall. &gt;&gt; Hall. &gt;&gt; Hall. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes.

Summary: The work session began with HB 656, as amended, which would treat federal funds received by school districts as unanticipated money unless already listed in the annual report, and would require notices and school board minutes to identify the grant and summarize any obligations attached to accepting it. Supporters said the bill was aimed at transparency so voters would understand the “strings attached” to grants, while opponents raised concerns that the amendment was new, potentially vague, and could require districts to publish lengthy or redundant information, increasing costs and administrative burden. Several members suggested alternative approaches, such as a state-level list of common grant obligations or posting grant documents online. No vote was taken, and some members argued the bill was not ready for action. The committee then moved to HB 665, which would expand eligibility for free school meals to households at up to 300% of federal poverty guidelines and use education trust fund money to cover the added cost. Representative Damon strongly supported the bill, citing food insecurity and arguing the fiscal note likely overstated costs because the bill requires at least one free meal, not necessarily both breakfast and lunch. The discussion was just beginning when the transcript ended, and no vote or final action on HB 665 was recorded in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• I was, Senator Hall, hold tight, hold tight, just a moment, I'm sorry.
• I was doing some housekeeping matters, but, Senator Hall, you're recognized.
• Are you telling me, Senator Hall, that you see that the—I think it was either '96 or '86.
• And so, Senator Hall moves that House Bill 3441...
• Hall? Aye. Hinojosa? Aye. Middleton? Aye. Parker? Aye. Perry? Aye. Schwertner? Aye. Zaffirini? Aye.

Bills: HB220 , HB783 , HB2240 , HB3336 , HB4202 , HB4449 , HB4904 , HB3441 , HB4284

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• Easterbrook, Ellis, England, Engler, Esther, Bidler, Venture, Fort, Garrett, Gidley, Dean, Given, Gray, Hall
• Easterbrook, Ellis, England, Engler, Esther, Bidler, Venture, Fort, Garrett, Gidley, Dean, Given, Gray, Hall
• Easterbrook, Ellis, England, Engler, Esther, Bidler, Venture, Fort, Garrett, Gidley, Dean, Given, Gray, Hall
• >> Hi. >> Fidler. >> Hi. >> Estes. >> Hi. >> Faulkner. >> Hi. >> Givens. >> Hi. >> Gray. >> Hi. >> Hall
• Hi &gt;&gt; Hall. >> Hammond. >> Hi. >> Harrison. >> Hi. >> Hatcher. >> Hi. >> Hendrix. >> Hi. >> Hill

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• Sergeants, announce roll call in the halls. Roll call is now in progress.
• Sergeants, announce roll calls in the hall. Roll calls are now in progress.
• Roll call: Hall roll calls now in progress.
• Roll call in the hall. Roll call is now in progress.
• Snells roll call the hall. Roll call is now in progress. Miller, I.

Bills: HB4420 , HB3974 , HB3016 , HB3062 , HB3021 , HB3145 , HB4128 , HB3131 , HB3015 , HB3472 , HB3453 , HB1638 , HB4126 , HB2696 , HB2710 , HB3552 , HB3031 , HB3544 , HB3521 , HB4490 , HB4488 , HB1746 , HJR1069 , HB4428 , HB4429 , HB1170 , HB3538 , HB4124 , HB3904 , HB4106 , HB2999 , HB3982 , HJR1077 , HB3464 , HB2588 , HB3462 , HB4440 , HB3674 , HB3345 , HJR1067 , HB4326 , HB4331 , HB4337 , HB4338 , HB4359 , HB4392 , HB3557 , HJR1076 , HB4003 , HB3495 , HB3497 , HB3501 , HB3505 , HB3749 , HB3011 , HB4336 , HB4346 , HJR1087 , HB3240 , HB3647 , HB3796 , HB3969 , HB3972 , HB3983 , HB3984 , HB3989 , HB3383 , HB3130 , HB4358 , HB3327 , HJR1055 , HB3386 , HJR1089 , HB3087 , HB2970 , HB3314 , HB4129 , HB4199

Keywords: reading, intervention, literacy, education, third grade retention, teacher training, funding, Strong Readers Act, tort claims, inmate housing, government immunity, public trust, private prison, emergency legislation, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, firearm rights

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• move on to our next measure, STR 112 SD1, requesting the city and county of Honolulu to light up City Hall
• </c><00:22:23.919><c> light</c><00:22:24.159><c> up</c><00:22:24.400><c> city</c><00:22:24.799><c> hall
• </c><00:22:25.200><c> at</c> of Honolulu to light up city hall at of Honolulu to light up city hall at
• </c><00:30:34.240><c> with</c> Honolulu to light up city hall with Honolulu to light up city hall with
• to be lit um with purple for city hall to be lit um with purple lights<00:30:55.200><c> will</c><00:

Committee: House Culture & Arts

Summary: The Committee on Culture and Arts heard several resolutions recognizing observances and cultural/historical initiatives. STR 12 SD1 recognized International Dark Sky Week; DLNR and the University of Hawaii discussed the advisory task force structure, with the university agreeing to continue as chair, and the measure was later passed with amendments. STR 112 SD1 requested Honolulu City Hall be lit purple for National Purple Heart Day, but because the resolution could not create a permanent standing request, the committee amended it to apply only to August 7, 2025. STR 131 urged the state to acquire the Hawaii Theatre to preserve its cultural and historic significance and keep it in public use, and STR 169 SD1 asked the state archives to expand outreach and civic engagement; DAGS supported both measures, with the state archivist emphasizing the value of connecting people to documentary heritage and civics education. The committee also considered STR 197 SD1, which recognized June 1 as Indigenous Peoples Day, July 1 as Canada Day, and September 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day in acknowledgment of ties between Hawaii and Canada. DBEDT supported the resolution, and a member asked about possible tariff impacts on tourism from Canada, with the department saying it would follow up by email. The chair noted there were some individuals in opposition, but no additional testimony was offered during the hearing. After a recess, the committee took up decision-making and adopted all measures. STR 12 SD1 and STR 112 SD1 were passed with amendments, STR 131 and STR 169 SD1 were passed as is, and STR 197 SD1 was passed with amendments including a request that the governor raise a Canadian flag in Hawaii at an appropriate recognition ceremony. The chair closed by noting this was the committee’s last hearing of the session.

Transcript Highlights:

• Hall? Hinojosa, Middleton, Parker, Perry, Schwertner, Zaffirini, Paxton, Hughes.
• Bob Hall present. Chair recognizes that Senator Hall is present.
• Hall? Aye. Hinojosa? Aye. Middleton? Aye. Parker? Aye. Perry? Aye. Aye. Schwertner. Aye. Zaffirini.
• Betancourt, aye, Birdwell, aye, Hall, aye, Hinojosa, aye, Middleton, aye, Parker, aye, Perry, aye, Schwertner
• Hall. Aye. Hinojosa. Aye. Middleton. Aye. Parker. Aye. Perry. Aye. Schwertner. Aye. Zaffirini. No.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

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Transcript Highlights:

• I know Chairman Hall has got some meeting, so Chairman Hall, you will— ...out of order a little bit.
• I know Chairman Hall has got some meeting, so Chairman Hall, you are recognized, and I know there's some
• Submitted by Senator Hall. Senator Hall, you are recognized to explain— ...to conform.
• Submitted by Senator Hall. Senator Hall, you are recognized to explain your amendment.
• So I commend you, Senator Hall, for bringing this bill.

Bills: SB1936 , SB1612 , SB1543 , SB1260 , SB1988 , SB1859 , SB2041 , SB1257

Committee: Senate Public Safety

Summary: The Public Safety Committee took up several criminal justice and public safety measures. Senate Bill 1936, as amended, increased penalties for impersonating law enforcement from a misdemeanor to a felony and expanded seizure provisions; amendments added federal law enforcement agents and state troopers to the covered officers, and the bill passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1612, requested by Tulsa police, would require limited reporting and sharing of certain injury-related information and hospital video/photo evidence with law enforcement to aid violent-crime investigations; members raised HIPAA, scope, and criminalization concerns, but the bill passed 5-2. Senate Bill 1543 would aggregate multiple DUI offenses within one year into a single felony case; after questions about sentencing, municipal charges, and deterrence, it passed 6-2. Senate Bill 1260 would require child sex traffickers and human traffickers to serve 100% of their sentences without parole or earned credits, and it passed 6-2. The committee also considered Senate Bill 1988, which would increase wire-transfer fees on funds sent outside the United States and restore an income-tax credit for Oklahoma filers; members questioned whether it functioned as a tax, its impact on lower-income senders and service members, and its connection to drug trafficking. The bill failed on a 4-4 vote. Senate Bill 1859, creating an OSBI cybercrime and fraud unit with an estimated $3 million fiscal impact, passed unanimously after testimony that cyber and cryptocurrency fraud are growing and often harm elderly victims. Senate Bill 2041 would make a third possession offense for methamphetamine, fentanyl, or cocaine a felony, with supporters saying it would push offenders toward drug court and opponents warning it would increase incarceration; it passed 6-2. Finally, Senate Bill 1257 would classify THC as a Schedule I drug to align with federal law and close trafficking loopholes, and it passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1584 was laid over at the author’s request.

Transcript Highlights:

• After 10 days, I couldn't walk down the hall, let alone manage a room full of 33 teenagers.
• 09:24.120><c> a</c><00:09:24.240><c> room</c><00:09:24.480><c> full</c><00:09:24.680><c> of</c> the hall
• Paul, we had a very, very unexpectedly crowded town hall meeting at a church on Snelling Avenue.
• Margaret and Ashley joined us at this town hall with their husbands and their five children together.
• There were five little kids who wanted to wait and talk to me at the end of the town hall meeting.

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• Representative Snyder Hall, absent. Representative Shannon Morrison.
• Representative Snyder Hall, absent. Representative Shannon Morris, yes.
• Representative Snyder-Hall, absent. Representative Jesse Vanderwyn, yes.
• Representative Snyder-Hall, absent. Representative Jesse Vanderwyn, yes.
• Representative Snyder-Hall, absent. Representative Jesse Vanderwyn, yes.

Bills: SB311 , HB371

Committee: House Agriculture

Summary: The House Agriculture Committee met with a quorum present and considered three bills. Senate Bill 53 would codify and continue the Farm to Community Program if federal support is reduced or unavailable, prioritize Delaware farmers, and require reporting and transparency. Testimony in support came from the Delaware Farm Bureau, the Academy of Medicine and Public Health, and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jimmy Crone, who said the department supports the bill. Members raised no questions, and the committee voted to release the bill by roll call. The committee then heard Senate Bill 311, a Department of Agriculture maintenance bill updating Title 3 provisions related to plant industry and pesticides. The bill removes an outdated $100 license fee, requires certified private applicators to keep pesticide application records available for inspection, expands the definition of landscaper to include commercial entities installing their own nursery stock, and removes a good-character requirement for grain inspector applicants. With no public comment or questions, the committee voted to release the bill by roll call. Finally, House Bill 371, sponsored by Representative Vanderwyn, would streamline the Agland Preservation Act by eliminating a redundant county advisory board step for farmland preservation districts. Representative Vanderwyn and Deputy Secretary Crone explained that the advisory boards were more useful when the program was new, but now the county planning and zoning commissions and the Department of Agriculture already provide the needed review. After brief discussion, with no public comment, the committee voted to release the bill by roll call and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Hall, if you still have a voice, you are recognized for presentation of item number 1 on the
• Senator Hall, you're recognized. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, members.
• Senator Hall, you are recognized. to explain item number 14 on our agenda, House Bill 3970.
• Center Hall, you have an amendment at the desk. Would you like to take that up at this time?
• Thank you, Chairman Hall. Senator Thompson, you are recognized to explain the provisions.

Bills: HB2650 , HB2696 , HB3177 , HB3264 , HB3298 , HB3321 , HB3322 , HB3497 , HB3499 , HB3500 , HB3742 , HB3845 , HB3941 , HB3970 , HB3980 , HB3981 , HB4421

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: probate, estate administration, summary administration, decedent, inheritance, open records, educational records, cybersecurity, student privacy, confidential information, court reporters, salaries, legislation, employment compensation, state administration, Oklahoma, criminal justice, minimum sentences, parole eligibility, violent crimes

Transcript Highlights:

• Hall. Here. Hinojosa. Here. Middleton. Here. Parker. Here. Perry. Here. Schwertner. Here.
• Senator Hall, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Well, that is a fair point, Senator Hall.
• Thank you, Senator Hall.
• I think one of the examples that Senator Hall...

Bills: HB18 , HB18

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles, Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco, Senator Sparks, Senator
• Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles, Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco, Senator Sparks, Senator
• Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles, Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco, Senator Sparks, Senator
• Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Perry, Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles, Senator Hughes, Senator
• Senator Perry, Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles, Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco, Senator

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• Hall and staff did a great job. It's actually a very simple bill.
• So Vice Chair Hall for the next panel.
• Vice Chair Hall for the next panel, ish. Thank you.
• Vice Chair Hall for the next three folks.
• All right, moving to the next panel, Vice Chair Hall.

Bills: HB2090 , HB2215 , HB2245 , HB2272

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: nuclear energy, renewable energy, energy strategy, sustainable development, state energy policy, climate change, fuel regulations, compliance obligations, sustainability, environmental policy, consumer-owned utilities, clean energy, port districts, market customers, energy transformation, ski areas, winter sports, terminology update, recreation, regulatory changes

Transcript Highlights:

• So for residence halls, dining facilities, etc., we cannot issue debt pursuant to statute for academic
• So these two projects are residence halls at the university.
• So for residence<00:04:24.080><c> halls,</c><00:04:24.800><c> dining</c><00:04:25.280><c> facilities<
• </c> residence halls, dining facilities etc. residence halls, dining facilities etc.
• Um they're student residence halls.

Summary: The Capital Project Overview Committee met at 9:00 a.m. and first approved the September 29 minutes. The committee then considered University System of New Hampshire Capital Project 260001, a $70 million request involving two residence hall renovation projects at UNH. UNH officials said the work is needed to address aging 1970-era buildings, including heating, plumbing, and other deferred maintenance, and to improve student recruitment, retention, and living conditions. Members asked about the construction timeline, which was estimated at about four years, and about enrollment decline, which was estimated at roughly 15% over 10 years. The committee approved the project after discussion, with members noting the buildings’ age and need for repair. The committee next heard Capital Project 26003 from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for Cannon Mountain. Commissioner Sarah Stewart and staff described an $893,000 tranche, part of a larger effort to address deferred maintenance at the mountain, including guest facilities, lift infrastructure, a passenger ramp for scenic chairlift use, snowmaking improvements, a line replacement, a pump rebuild, and operations equipment. Members asked about the $6 million bonding limit established in 1999, and the department said it appears insufficient and may need updating in the future. The committee approved the Cannon Mountain request. The department also provided an informational update on the Cannon Mountain aerial tramway. Officials said a structural engineering firm is analyzing towers, terminals, and footings, with the goal of confirming the existing infrastructure can support a new tram system and refining bid specifications. They said the work is on track, with an updated cost estimate expected in January and a bid targeted for May. Members asked about the limited number of manufacturers capable of doing the work and whether the project could be delayed; the department said it is in active discussions with the likely bidders and pre-qualifying them. The meeting ended with brief discussion of informational reports, including a question about apparent delays in some New Hampshire Veterans Home projects, which staff said they would follow up on, and the committee adjourned with the next meeting set for March 16 at 9:00 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Hall from Madison.
• Hall of Madison.
• Thank you, Miss Hall. Thank you. You always ask Miss Hall. Thank you. You always ask Miss Hall.
• Reverend Hall. Reverend Hall. Oh man. speak with the gentleman. Yeah.
• Uh Miss Hall, you want to talk about the Hall, you want to talk about the Hall, you want to talk about

Bills: HJR 4 , HJR 6 , HB 195 , HB 13 , HB 143 , HB 135

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• , Eves, Fet Gatter, Fettgatter, Ford here, Fugate here, Gann here, George, Geis, Guys, Grego here, Hall
• here, Hall here, Hardin, Harris, Harris, Hassenbeck here, Hayes here, Hefner, Hefner, Hifner, Hilda
• The Hall Lady Lions won their last 21 games of the year to win the state championship.
• Click by having a machine, so now we're calling the halls, world calls on progress. Thank you.
• Clock, voting machines on the corner halls. Roll call is now in progress.

Bills: HR1051 , HR1048 , SB2074 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SB1983 , SB444 , SB1503 , SB1561 , SB592 , SB1501 , SB1946 , SB1567 , SB1833 , SB2026 , SB904 , SB2178 , SB1651 , SB1558 , SB1565 , SB1553 , SB1257 , SB65 , SB1749 , SB1242 , SB1642 , SB640 , SB667 , SB1436 , SB1484 , SB1562 , SB1794 , SB1644 , SB1533 , SB933 , SB1555

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of special presentations and introductions celebrating Oklahoma State University, the Cowgirl Wrestling Club, the OSU livestock judging team, military children, poster contest winners, and several visiting groups and honorees. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Kurt Emerson, and the Nurse of the Day, Beverly Felton. Much of the floor time was devoted to OSU Day remarks, including a citation honoring the university and comments from Speaker Hilbert, Coach Eric Morris, and President Jim Hess. The House then took up Senate Bill 2074, a pharmacy benefit manager measure intended to regulate PBMs and support pharmacists. An amendment by Representative Jenkins to remove a section of the bill was tabled, and members questioned the bill extensively about reimbursement rates, consumer costs, employer options, transparency, and the impact on independent pharmacies. After debate, the bill advanced and passed the House by a vote of 87-7. Members also considered Senate Joint Resolution 39, which would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot to cap property tax growth. The measure, as amended, would set a 1.75% annual cap on homestead property tax growth and a 4% cap on other properties, with a stair-step senior freeze. The resolution drew debate over effects on local government revenue, schools, roads, jails, and inflation, but supporters argued it would provide strong taxpayer protections. The House passed the resolution 85-9 and then took the additional vote required to refer the constitutional amendment to a special election.

Transcript Highlights:

• The chair recognizes Senator Hall as being... Present. Are you in a new spot, Senator Hall?
• Senator Hall. Senator Miles. Senator Hall. Senator Hughes. Senator Blanco. Senator Sparks.
• Senator Hall? Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco, Senator Sparks. Okay.
• Senator Hall? Senator Miles? Senator Hughes? Senator Blanco? Senator Sparks?
• Senator Hall? Aye. Senator Moorlach?

Bills: SB397 , SB481 , SB596 , SB760 , SB855 , SB1195 , SB1196 , SB1233 , SB1257 , SB1318 , SB1368 , SB1388 , SB1398 , SB1524 , SB1558 , SB1589 , SB1677 , SB1792 , SB2034

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

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• Once Combs was finished, we moved students from Chandler Hall to Combs Hall.
• ><00:25:45.840><c> Chandler</c><00:25:46.240><c> is</c><00:25:46.400><c> under</c> Hall to comes hall
• now Chandler is under Hall to comes hall now Chandler is under renovation<00:25:47.760><c> once</c><

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education met to begin hearing budget requests from Kentucky universities. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden highlighted EKU’s enrollment growth, its large population of Pell-eligible and first-generation students, and its role in producing graduates for Kentucky’s workforce, especially in health care, public safety, manufacturing, engineering, and aviation. He said EKU is seeking support for a Center for Health Innovation, including a doctor of osteopathic medicine program, with a $50 million accreditation escrow and startup funding that would be returned to the state after accreditation. He also described EKU’s health programs, which have strong pass rates and high in-state employment outcomes, and said the university wants continued asset preservation funding, inflationary operating support, and other recurring budget items. McFaden also outlined EKU’s aviation request, including $10 million for new aircraft and support for an enhanced air traffic control program created in response to a legislative study. He said the program would enroll cohorts of about 30 students, likely attract out-of-state students, and require a $5 million startup investment plus $1.5 million in annual recurring support. He added that EKU’s lab school is seeking a revised funding model tied to enrollment rather than a flat mandated amount. Committee members asked follow-up questions about the medical school escrow, aircraft needs, and program capacity, and McFaden clarified that the escrow would remain intact until accreditation and then be returned to the general fund. Kentucky State University President Kakpo then reviewed prior capital support that helped repair a dorm and several leaking roofs, and said the university is still addressing campus infrastructure problems. He said KSU’s main request is a new health sciences building to house its growing nursing program and language program, along with $40 million for additional dorm renovations and a carve-out for its aquaculture program. Kakpo said the aquaculture PhD proposal would be federally funded and could bring in more revenue, while the new building would help relieve overcrowding and support KSU’s research role. In response to questions, he said KSU’s campus housing capacity would be about 1,334 beds if all dorms were repaired, and that the university is rotating students through renovated buildings while trying to keep them on campus. Committee members also raised safety concerns about the December campus shooting at KSU. Kakpo said the incident was isolated, expressed sympathy for the families affected, and said the university has reviewed campus procedures, added police and security positions, and is strengthening safety processes. The meeting did not include any votes or formal actions; it was a budget presentation and question-and-answer session.

Transcript Highlights:

• So in my backyard, I have one juvenile hall.
• Juveniles have escaped from these halls, have overdosed from these halls, and unfortunately have not
• Juveniles have escaped from these halls, have overdosed from these halls, unfortunately have not passed
• What would they be doing in the camps and the halls?
• Camps and the halls. So sometimes they don't get permission to go inside the halls.

Committee: House Public Safety

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures. SB 704 by Senator Arreguín would require firearm barrels to be purchased through licensed dealers with a background check, as part of efforts to curb ghost guns. Supporters, including Brady Campaign and the California Police Chiefs Association, said barrels are a key unregulated component used in ghost guns; opponents argued the bill would burden lawful gun owners and would not meaningfully stop criminals. The bill was held for a later vote because the committee did not yet have a quorum when it was heard. SB 258 by Senator Wahab would remove the remaining spousal rape exception for victims unable to consent because of disability. Support came from prosecutors, sheriffs, and disability service organizations, while disability rights groups and public defender organizations opposed or sought amendments, warning the bill could worsen misunderstandings about consent for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After extensive testimony, the committee voted 7-0 to pass SB 258 to Appropriations. Senator Umberg presented SB 27, which would make CARE Court more efficient and expand eligibility to some people with schizophrenia-like conditions and certain mood disorders with psychotic features, including some misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial. Supporters said it would improve treatment linkage and reduce jail cycling; opponents, including county behavioral health directors and many disability advocates, argued it could make CARE Court more coercive and expand a program they view as ineffective. The committee passed SB 27 on a 7-0 vote. The committee also heard SB 36, a price-gouging measure with a proposed search-warrant expansion, and SB 571, which increases penalties for impersonating emergency personnel and looting during disasters; SB 571 passed on a 4-0 vote, while SB 36 was held on call after mixed testimony and a vote. Later, SB 627 by Senator Wiener, which would restrict masking by law enforcement and federal agents with exceptions for safety and undercover work, drew strong support from immigrant-rights and civil liberties groups and strong opposition from police associations; the transcript ends during that hearing before any final action is shown.