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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> eligible projects may include minor eligible projects may include minor construction<04:24:48.000
- </c> during my time with the Veterans Affairs during my time with the Veterans Affairs Committee.<04:
- </c> $25,000 problem and the Veterans Affairs $25,000 problem and the Veterans Affairs Administration
- </c> Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs definition<05:29:56.958><c> of</c>
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (03/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Does someone plan on writing a minority report?
- </c> Representative Dev will write a minority report.
- The first question is: is there going to be a minority report?
- </c><01:14:21.960><c> Report</c> is planning to write a Minority Report is planning to write a Minority
- </c><01:14:34.520><c> Report</c> calendar and no no Minority Report calendar and no no Minority Report
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 1/CAC 1, which concerned gubernatorial succession and incapacity. Members supporting an ITL motion said the bill was not workable as written and that New Hampshire already has a constitutional structure that has functioned for more than 200 years. Others noted the state’s two-year gubernatorial term and said the existing protections were sufficient. The committee voted 16-0 to inexpedient to legislate, and the item was placed on consent.
The committee then considered House Bill 96, the energy code bill. Supporters argued that updating the code would reduce long-term energy costs, improve climate resilience, help the construction industry, and keep New Hampshire eligible for federal funding. Opponents of ITL said the bill was premature because the 2024 energy code was already under review, housing costs were a major concern, and the testimony on costs was conflicting and not well supported. The committee voted 12-4 for ITL, and a minority report was requested.
House Bill 161, dealing with the Native American Affairs Commission, was also sent to ITL by a 16-0 vote and placed on consent. Members cited serious concerns about vacancies, expired terms, missing annual reports, and whether the commission was functioning effectively. Several members said the committee lacked the expertise to resolve the underlying cultural and intergovernmental disputes and that the issues were beyond the committee’s scope.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 428 and adopted Amendment 0328 by a 16-0 vote. The amendment would preserve municipalities’ ability to make administrative building-code amendments, such as permit, inspection, occupancy, and fee procedures, while still barring local governments from setting higher construction standards than the state code. Testimony emphasized that the amendment was meant to clean up and consolidate related language and make the bill administratively workable. After the amendment passed, members discussed the bill in amended form, with supporters and opponents focusing on housing costs, local control, flood protection, and the risk of inconsistent local codes.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- leader and the minority whip limited to 5 minutes.
- leader and the the majority and minority leader and the minority<00:06:19.759><c> whip</c><00:06:20.560
- </c><00:06:22.080><c> But</c><00:06:22.240><c> in</c> minority whip limit to 5 minutes.
- But in minority whip limit to 5 minutes.
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered printed.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to make one minor amendment to make it exactly the same.
- We are going to make one minor amendment to make it exactly the same.
- I sat on your Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, I think, for six years.
- , or for enticing a minor to commit one of those offenses.
- , with enhanced penalties for violations involving minors.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and moments of silence, including tributes to fallen service members. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar focused on a series of bills, with most measures receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support after brief explanations and floor debate. Several bills were temporarily postponed, but the body took up and passed multiple others, often substituting identical House companions before final passage.
The first major measure, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, drew extensive supportive debate from senators who described debate as a civic skill that builds confidence, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, especially for students in public schools and underserved communities. An amendment creating a Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, expanding access through public-private partnerships, and establishing coach training was adopted, and the bill ultimately passed 37-0. The Senate also passed SB 1072 creating an Anti-Semitism Task Force, with a late-filed amendment clarifying that the bill does not restrict criticism of Israel and is not intended to infringe First Amendment rights; that bill also passed 37-0.
Other measures passed included a PFAS bill phasing out firefighting foam containing forever chemicals and setting testing, reporting, and enforcement requirements; an expansion of the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program; student health and safety legislation expanding seizure-response training in schools; updates to funeral and cemetery regulation; protected cell captive insurance company legislation aimed at increasing insurance market capacity; nonprofit corporation updates; child welfare reforms streamlining foster-care medication approvals and related procedures; salvage title/e-signature changes; and forensic client services changes allowing certain APD clients to be housed with other secure forensic residents. Most of these bills were passed after substituting House companions and received unanimous votes.
The most contentious debate came on SB 1134 regarding official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. Senator Yarborough argued the bill would stop counties and cities from funding or promoting DEI practices he described as discriminatory or ideological, while several amendments sought to narrow the bill to spending only, add an intent requirement for penalties, and preserve local proclamations and observances such as LGBTQ Pride Month. Those amendments were rejected, and debate continued on the bill’s scope and exemptions, but the transcript ends before final disposition of SB 1134 is shown.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 13th, 2026 at 11:25 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So some announcements today: Office of African American Affairs Black Community Day, AAA New Mexico Day
- President, she plans to attend college and major in agricultural business with a minor in pre-law and
- Respectfully submitted. ...and thence referred to the Indian, Rural, and Cultural Affairs Committee.
- Part of that investigation would be to determine the age of the minor to see which current statute of
- For sexual criminal contact of a minor under this bill if that...
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- First, I'd like to offer a blessing to our Sergeant at Arms, Sarah Jane, who's home recovering from a minor
- Senate Bills 1235, 1236, and 1237 will all be referred to the State Affairs Committee.
- The Senate amendments to Senate Bill 1225 will be referred to State Affairs.
- Senate Bill 1241, by the Agricultural Affairs Committee, an act relating to animals, to provide for the
- Senate Bill 1242, by the Agricultural Affairs Committee, an act relating to the Idaho Potato Commission
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:17:09.439><c> now</c> committee on veterans affairs now committee on veterans affairs now printed
- </c> Maybe they visit the Veterans Affairs Maybe they visit the Veterans Affairs seeking<00:23:45.600
- This rule also makes in order two bills from the Veterans Affairs Committee.
- Veterans Affairs Committee. Democrats Veterans Affairs Committee.
- </c> Affairs, Mr. Tanu. Affairs, Mr. Tanu.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Higher Education Jul 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- UNT has also completed a review of minors as well as other courses and has made the decision to close
- You shared that you had closed 70 major and minor programs, and Chancellor Creighton talked about some
- It could be that included certificate programs, minors, majors, and so there would be multiple courses
- In addition, three offices at our system—our offices of academic affairs, health affairs, and, working
- We're also working with our institutions to review low-enrollment... ...and low-producing minors and
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Higher Education met with a quorum, adopted its interim rules on a 6-0 vote, and heard opening remarks from members and staff introductions. The chair emphasized higher education’s role in workforce development and noted a Legislative Budget Board survey issue that was resolved after a community college initially did not respond because the survey was marked optional. The committee then focused on monitoring implementation of Senate Bill 37, which governs public higher education boards, curriculum review, faculty senates/councils, training for regents, and the ombudsman office.
Testimony from Chancellor Brandon Creighton of Texas Tech, Commissioner Wynn Rosser, UNT Chancellor Michael Williams, and Ombudsman Brandon Simmons described how SB 37 is being implemented. They said boards now have stronger authority, faculty senates are advisory, and institutions are reviewing general education curricula and other programs for rigor, relevance, and workforce value. Rosser said the statewide advisory committee is reviewing the core curriculum and board training requirements are being administered, while Simmons reported the ombudsman office has received 73 complaints, opened two investigations, and expects a third, with many complaints outside its jurisdiction or harassing in nature.
Members questioned witnesses about transfer credits, board training content, auditing, conflicts of interest, curriculum decisions, and whether any institutions were missing deadlines. Rosser said non-transferable credits have declined since reporting began under earlier law, and that the most common reason is courses outside degree requirements. Witnesses said they were not aware of institutions missing the SB 37 review deadlines. Senators also raised concerns about an appearance of impropriety in a Texas Tech-related matter and about whether a Dred Scott case should be taught in law school, with Creighton saying the curriculum review process did not prohibit teaching Supreme Court cases and that he would follow up. Later testimony from University of Houston, Texas State, UT, and Texas A&M system officials said their systems had updated policies, abolished prior faculty senates, created compliant advisory councils, and completed or were completing core curriculum reviews and related governance changes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Even the fiscal note of this bill, it looked like a, and I don't want to use this term minor, because
- It sounds minor to you, but it is very, very, very hard for these businesses to navigate. that amount
- It may be minor to you, but for these businesses that have to do this, it is major.
- Services Commission to the Texas Veterans Commission for the Subcommittee on Defense of Veterans Affairs
- the state if the governor fails to execute the model gaming compacts or for the company. on state affairs
Bills:
HJR1 , HJR2 , HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392 , HB195 , HB 13 , HB143 , HB135 , HJR1 , HJR2 , HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392
Keywords:
constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So some announcements today are Office of African American Affairs Black Community Day, AAA New Mexico
- President, are to attend college and major in agricultural business with a minor in pre-law and continue
- Part of that investigation would be to determine the age of the minor to see which current statute of
- This bill is about sexual, criminal sexual contact with a minor.
- This bill is about sexual, criminal sexual contact with a minor.
Summary:
The Senate convened, initially lacked a quorum, then established one and opened with prayer, pledges in English, Navajo, and Spanish, and the salute to the New Mexico flag. Members then moved through announcements and recognitions, including permission for cameras on the floor and gallery, and certificates honoring Santa Fe County Day and Soil and Water Conservation District Day. Senators spoke in support of both recognitions, emphasizing Santa Fe County’s history, cultural and economic contributions, and the conservation districts’ role in stewardship, agriculture, and conservation work across the state. The chamber also welcomed numerous guests, honorary lieutenant governors, student shadows, and seniors visiting the Capitol.
The Senate confirmed two State Investment Council appointments. Mary Patricia Roman was confirmed 31-0 after debate highlighting her decades of global investment experience, leadership in private banking, and service on the SIC investment committee. John F. Bingaman was then confirmed 32-0 for reappointment, with senators citing his finance background, prior service as governor’s chief of staff, and role in state economic and early childhood policy. Members also discussed his leadership on the council and the importance of strong management of the state’s permanent funds.
On legislation, Senate Memorial 3 passed 27-0. The memorial, developed with the Wild Friends civics and science program, invites state agencies to participate in an insect identification and education workshop with UNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology and the Xerces Society. The Senate also received House messages and adopted several committee reports, including referrals and passage recommendations for multiple bills and memorials. Later, the chamber debated Senate Bill 145, which would consolidate certain federal audit reporting into a single submission and adjust audit requirements for smaller entities and acequias; supporters said it would streamline compliance without changing audit requirements, while opponents raised concerns about auditor business, oversight, and the risk of weakening scrutiny. The bill remained under debate in the portion provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The Department of Health had one program that had one minor reduction.
- The Indian Affairs Council has a little over $4 million.
- :12.880><c> Affairs</c> Indian Affair Council Indian Affairs Indian Affair Council Indian Affairs Council
- </c><00:36:26.560><c> of</c> all group all ethnic minority of all group all ethnic minority of Southeast
- </c><00:36:39.520><c> of</c> diverse of the um ethnic minority of diverse of the um ethnic minority of
Committee:
Senate Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 13th, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Appropriations analysis indicates that AB 2525 would have minor and absorbable costs to...
- Assembly Appropriations analysis indicates that AB 2525 would have minor and absorbable costs to HCD.
- Raymond Contreras with Lighthouse Public Affairs on behalf of the San Diego Housing Commission, SPUR,
- The analysis estimates minor and absorbable cost, HCD.
- Raymond Contreras with Lighthouse Public Affairs on two bills.
Committee:
House Appropriations
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Tue Jan 28, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the first hearing of the 33rd Legislature of the House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs
- </c><00:51:38.319><c> committee</c> Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs
- </c> 125% for the office of Hawaiian Affairs 125% for the office of Hawaiian Affairs from,<00:53:25.280
- from more than office of hawaian affairs from more than $1,500<00:53:44.319><c> in</c><00:53:44.440>
- </c><02:16:42.639><c> members</c> majority and control as minority members majority and control as minority
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs held its first hearing of the 33rd Legislature and heard several measures, beginning with HB 131, which would allow agencies to disclose government records to researchers for certain purposes and direct the Office of Information Practices to adopt uniform rules. OIP supported the bill, saying it would help researchers access government records, while DLNR questioned whether the bill was necessary, raised concerns about costs and exemptions, and suggested a definition change regarding media. The Public First Law Center and other supporters said the bill would not remove existing exemptions or create new disclosure requirements, but would simply authorize rulemaking to create a clearer process for research access. Common Cause Hawaiʻi raised concern about including news media in the measure. The chair emphasized that the rulemaking process would allow agencies and the public to work through details, and the committee moved on without a recorded vote in the transcript.
The committee then heard HB 411, which would create uniform administrative penalty procedures under the state ethics code and lobbyist law, and HB 412, which would expand lobbying definitions to cover certain communications with high-level executive officials about procurement and make some contracts voidable if awarded through unethical lobbying. The Ethics Commission supported HB 411 as an efficiency measure that would streamline the charge process without changing substantive rights, while HB 412 was described as a narrow transparency measure modeled on other states. The State Procurement Office warned that voiding contracts could cause delays, warranty issues, third-party complications, and higher reprocurement costs. The Ethics Commission responded that any contract revocation would be at the Attorney General’s discretion and likely reserved for egregious cases, and that the threat of voiding a contract would help deter noncompliance. The committee also heard HB 413, which clarifies that lobbyist campaign contribution prohibitions apply during periods when both houses of the Legislature are in session; the Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission both supported the bill and the Ethics Commission requested amendments to clarify jurisdiction between state and county lobbyist enforcement.
Finally, the committee took up HB 149, which would require domestic and foreign corporations to report independent expenditures and political contributions to shareholders. The only testimony noted in the transcript was written comments from Matson, which said the requirement would be expensive and cumbersome and that the information is already publicly available through existing campaign finance reporting websites. No votes or final committee actions on the bills were recorded in the provided transcript.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We are going to make one minor amendment to make it exactly the same.
- I sat on your veterans in military affairs, I think, for Senator Harold.
- , or for enticing a minor to commit one of those offenses.
- minors from becoming...
- , with enhanced penalties for violations involving minors.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a lengthy special order calendar. Early business included unanimous passage of CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, with supporters describing it as a way to expand access to debate programs statewide, create a Hall of Fame, support public-private partnerships, and train coaches. The bill drew broad bipartisan praise for teaching civics, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, and passed 37-0 after adoption of a delete-all amendment. The Senate also passed SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force after clarifying amendment language stating the bill does not restrict criticism of Israel and is consistent with First Amendment protections; members emphasized rising anti-Semitic incidents and the need for recommendations on prevention, law enforcement training, and community relations.
The chamber then approved CS/CS/SB 1230 / HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals, phasing out firefighting foam containing PFAS, requiring reporting and biosolid testing, and authorizing DEP rulemaking, assistance, and enforcement; the bill was described as protecting firefighters and water supplies and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. Senators also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training in schools, SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 creating protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicles and vessels, and SB 778 on forensic services for certain defendants. Most of these bills were taken up with identical House companions, no amendments, and unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The most extended and contentious debate centered on SB 1134 regarding official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. Sponsor Senator Yarbrough argued the bill would stop counties and cities from funding or promoting discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several local governments. Multiple amendments were offered, including proposals to narrow the bill to spending, add an intent requirement for penalties, and broaden exceptions for holidays and observances; these amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor did accept some clarifying changes, including language protecting certain nonprofit services, heritage resources, and the Pulse Memorial, and he answered questions about Black History Month and at-risk youth services. The transcript ends while the Senate is still working through the amendment process on SB 1134, with no final vote on the underlying bill shown in the excerpt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- certain recipients or creating of the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs
- Act, refer to the Committee on State Affairs, HB 899 by Jones of Harris, relating to the administration
- Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs.
- It's referred to the Committee on State Affairs.
- Public Safety and Veterans Affairs, HB 926 by Harrison, relating to the adoption and avoidability of
Bills:
HCR21 , HCR22 , HCR23 , HCR24 , HCR25 , HCR26 , HCR27 , HCR31 , HCR41 , HCR42 , HCR43 , HCR44 , HCR45 , HCR52 , HCR53 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR73 , HR8 , HR10 , HR13 , HR20 , HR21 , HR50 , HR59 , HR61 , HR71 , HR74 , HR79 , HR84 , HR86 , HR90 , HR91 , HR102 , HR103 , HR107 , HR113 , HR125 , HR126 , HR132 , HR142 , HR145 , HR149 , HR150 , HR152 , HR167 , HR179 , HR181 , HR183 , HR186 , HR192 , HR196 , HR199 , HR207 , HR211 , HR212 , HR213 , HR216 , HR249 , HR256 , HR259 , HR261 , HR263 , HR272 , HR281 , HR285 , HR294 , HR295 , HR300 , HR305 , HR311 , HR313 , HR315 , HR316 , HR323 , HR331 , HR339 , HR340 , HR346 , HR349 , HR352 , HR357 , HR358 , HR360 , HR363 , HR374 , HR377 , HCR20 , HCR28 , HCR30 , HCR32 , HCR49 , HR14 , HR15 , HR19 , HR23 , HR24 , HR25 , HR26 , HR27 , HR29 , HR47 , HR48 , HR55 , HR56 , HR66 , HR85 , HR92 , HR93 , HR95 , HR96 , HR140 , HR155 , HR164 , HR204 , HR241 , HR242 , HR250 , HR253 , HR260 , HR262 , HR265 , HR279 , HR310 , HR312 , HR328 , HR332 , HR359 , HR362 , HR367
Keywords:
recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 11, 2025 - 08:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Also within the Division of Arts and Culture is the Office of International Affairs.
- Next up, we've got the Department of Military Affairs.
- Professional compliance, that would be your internal affairs.
- This includes legal services, public affairs, and information systems administration.
- This includes legal services, public affairs, and information systems administration.
Summary:
The committee met to review agency program funding as it prepared to build the budget, hearing brief presentations from six agencies and then taking member questions. Florida Division of Emergency Management highlighted its role in response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation, describing a largely federal pass-through budget, major technology investments, and large disaster and preparedness grant activity. The Department of Commerce, Department of State, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Department of Transportation, Department of Military Affairs, Florida State Guard, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles also summarized their budgets, staffing, and major programs, including workforce and economic development, elections and arts funding, housing assistance, transportation work programs, military readiness, state guard expansion, and highway safety and motorist services.
Members focused questions on several issues: arts and library grant funding and whether award criteria had changed; Commerce’s rural infrastructure and job growth grants and why funds were not being disbursed faster; Florida Housing’s use of SAIL, Live Local, Hometown Heroes, and SHIP funds and how smaller agencies learn about and access funding; and DOT’s work program gap between agency and governor proposals. The most extensive questioning was directed to Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles about long DMV lines, vacancies, overtime, staffing shortages, and the ability to shift funds between divisions. The department said staffing and pay constraints, especially in South Florida, were driving service delays and vacancy rates, and that overtime was being used because troopers were leaving for better-paying jobs.
The Florida State Guard was also questioned about its spending and procurement pace, including aircraft purchases and facilities. Its director said long procurement timelines explained the low initial spending and that obligations had risen sharply as contracts matured. Members also asked about the department’s public opposition to Amendment 3 and whether agency resources were used in that effort; the director said no contracts or purchases were made to influence the vote and said the colonel’s comments were made off the clock. The meeting ended with the chair asking agencies to respond promptly to unanswered questions, and the committee adjourned without any recorded votes or formal actions beyond receiving the presentations and questions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Minor amendments can work potentially.
- I think the Senate has a minor thing.
- So these the Senate has a minor thing.
- Um, glad to Council on Latino Affairs.
- </c> work that the Council on Latino Affairs work that the Council on Latino Affairs does<01:42:24.960
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, ethnic councils, diversity, governance, state participation, community representation, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, Minnesota Historical Society
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the majority of the committee minority the majority of the committee minority of<00:29:28.720><c
- </c><01:02:35.200><c> to</c> human services and elderly affairs to human services and elderly affairs
- Representative Lucy Weber from the minority<01:10:55.280><c> of</c><01:10:55.440><c> the</c> minority
- the minority of the committee which the minority of the committee having<03:28:30.239><c> considered
- </c> minority religions. minority religions.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bills 930 and 932 will both be referred to the State Affairs Committee.
- House Bill 879 will be referred to the Agricultural Affairs Committee.
- House Bill 898 will be referred to the State Affairs Committee.
- House Bill 911 will be referred to the State Affairs Committee.
- In the Senate, Senate Bill 1412 by the State Affairs Committee.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Minority Leader DeLesson. He's not here.
- Minority Leader De Los Santos says baseball is a white colonist sport and does not play.
- Chairman, the Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs, and Elections has under consideration Senate
- Chairman, the Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs, and Elections has under consideration...
- The Chair recognizes the Minority Leader. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Corinna Saldana. The chamber also received a proclamation honoring Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s centennial and a visit from university representatives, and briefly highlighted the House softball championship trophy. Early business included a motion to return SB 1113 to the Senate for further amendment and a motion to reject Senate amendments to HB 2133 and send it to conference committee.
The House then considered a series of Senate bills in Committee of the Whole. Bills receiving due pass recommendations included SB 1038, SB 1042, SB 1133, SB 1327, SB 1431, and SB 1447. SB 1429 and SB 1566 were amended before receiving due pass recommendations. SB 1124, SB 1167, SB 1214, SB 1315, SB 1635, and SB 1763 were also amended and recommended for passage, while SB 1501 was retained on the calendar. Debate focused especially on SB 1327, concerning foreign funding and public universities, SB 1315, concerning school-law enforcement interoperability plans, and SB 1635, which opponents argued was overbroad and threatened speech and community safety efforts.
After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House placed several bills on third reading and then passed SB 1067, SB 1160, SB 1235, SB 1620, and SB 1668. Recorded votes showed SB 1067 passed 1-0 with six not voting, SB 1160 passed 32-23 with five not voting, SB 1235 passed 45-10 with five not voting, SB 1620 passed 48-7 with five not voting, and SB 1668 passed 55-0 with five not voting. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.