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• Yes. 16 yeas, zero nays. Congratulations. House Bill 1145 is reported favorably.
• Yes. 15 yea, zero nays. Thank you. Members, by your vote. House Bill 12. 15 yea, zero nays.
• Yes. 15 yeas, zero nays. Thank you. Members, by your vote, House Bill 571 is reported favorably.

Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. House Bill 1145 by Representative Shoaf would clarify that public charter schools may participate in the CAP grant program and expand the number of eligible programs under the money-back guarantee workforce education provision from three to six. Supporters said it would broaden access and encourage outcomes-focused training; members asked about fiscal impact and repayment concerns. The bill passed 16-0 and was reported favorably. House Bill 127 by Representative Kendall addressed exceptional student education and workforce credentialing. A strike-all amendment broadened the bill to include all students with disabilities, use the term micro-credential, involve the Department of Education, the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities, and OSHA, and add validation by special education staff and an IEP team member. Public testimony included support from Goodwill and others, while one witness raised concerns about IDEA compliance, voluntariness, and funding. Members debated those issues, with supporters emphasizing that the bill was not mandatory and would help transition students into work; the amendment was adopted and the bill then passed 15-0. House Bill 571 by Representative Kendall would expand career planning and work-based learning opportunities for students, require the Articulation Coordinating Committee to evaluate apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs for postsecondary credit, allow more flexible work-based learning, provide career days for students age 16 and up, guarantee transfer of certain credits to the Florida College System, and require annual review of personalized academic and career plans. Several industry and education groups appeared in support, no one spoke in opposition, and the bill passed 15-0 and was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• One quick note: the zero cost of the 45-year-old system had zero cost to the liquor commission, and the
• <01:09:10.960> cost just one quick note that the zero cost just one quick note that the zero
• zero premium.
• How could we have a zero zero premium.
• We because right now I zero flexibility.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I think that’s zero income.
• there's certain counties or certain offices that are having more mistakes than others, where you can zero
• And if it's a—whether it's an agency or an applicant mistake—are you zeroing in on some type of training
• Are you zeroing in on those areas to try to provide training to correct those... ...errors?
• You know, look at cases that may be more prone to have errors: zero income but expenses are claimed,

Summary: The meeting focused on Arkansas’s proposed workforce system overhaul, including a combined WIOA/Perkins state plan and a package of federal waiver requests intended to consolidate workforce governance, reduce administrative costs, and redirect more funding to training and supportive services. Commerce officials said the plan would replace the current structure of 10 local workforce boards and more than 200 board members with a single statewide board and one administrative entity, while keeping local offices open and using regional business councils to preserve employer and local input. They said the state has already reduced Commerce headcount and operating costs, and that the changes would improve coordination with higher education, adult education, vocational rehabilitation, DHS, and Arkansas Industry Connect. Much of the discussion centered on the waiver package, especially the proposal to make the state board function as the local board, allow more flexible movement of funds across regions, eliminate the WIOA “last dollar” requirement for training and supportive services, create affiliate sites instead of requiring every area to maintain a comprehensive center, and relax the 14 youth program element requirement. Officials said the State Board of Workforce Development approved the waiver package 11-3 before it was submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor, and that implementation would begin only after federal approval and a closeout process, likely taking up to a year. They also described plans to streamline referrals and data sharing, expand mobile and virtual services, and use a more centralized model to improve customer service and employer engagement. Members raised repeated concerns about rural representation, local control, board composition, and whether jobs and relationships would be lost if local boards were eliminated. Commerce officials responded that local offices would remain open, some current staff could be rehired by the state, and regional business councils would help ensure local employer voice. Several members also questioned how the funding was being used, citing audit findings that only about $1.8 million to $1.9 million of roughly $14 million to $15 million in federal workforce funds had gone to training and supportive services. Officials said the reorganization could increase annual training spending to roughly $6 million to $7 million by reducing overhead, one-stop operator contracts, and board administration. The committee also discussed how the changes might support workforce training facilities, apprenticeships, child care and transportation assistance, and employer-driven training in fields such as manufacturing, health care, technology, and welding. The Division of Higher Education also briefed members on Workforce Pell. Officials explained that the new federal program would extend Pell eligibility to short-term programs, but only within narrow limits, such as 150 to 599 clock hours and 8 to 15 weeks of instruction, with additional completion and employment benchmarks. They said Arkansas is working with colleges and universities to identify programs that fit the criteria and that the governor has designated the Division of Higher Education to lead implementation. No votes were taken by the committee during this portion of the meeting.

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• There have been 67 ayes and zero nays. The bill is passed and its title agreed to.
• There have been 67 ayes and zero nays. The bill is passed and its title agreed to.
• If there are 14 high-risk programs in Minnesota, then it's our job to cut the number from 14 to zero,
• There have been 67 ayes and zero nays. The bill is passed and its title agreed to.
• There have been 67 eyes's and zero nays. There have been 67 eyes's and zero nays.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate first received a House message reappointing a conference committee on Senate File 2077, the environment and natural resources appropriations bill, and took no further action on that message. The chamber then moved through motions and resolutions, including a failed attempt to suspend the rules to make House File 4102 a special order for immediate consideration. Senator Howe argued the bill was urgent because it would extend a study on state law enforcement pay and help address State Patrol recruitment and retention, while Senator Friends opposed suspending the rules; the motion failed on a roll call vote, 35 ayes to 32 nays. The Senate then took House File 3629 from the table, made it a special order, and adopted the A5 amendment. The bill, relating to grants management and the Department of Administration, was described as refining agency authority over exemptions, adding reporting requirements, expanding whistleblower protections, and broadening fraud-prevention tools. The A5 amendment added stronger payment-withholding authority for agencies based on credible allegations of fraud, removed the 60-day withholding limit, allowed cross-agency withholding in some cases, replaced court appeal with agency reconsideration, made the authority permanent, and added a reporting requirement for DHS and DCYF inspector general activity. Supporters said it would improve transparency and protect taxpayers; the bill then passed final roll call 67-0. Finally, the Senate took up House File 4492, which was amended with the A4 delete-everything amendment. The new version combined three articles: READ Act provisions, a veterans diploma provision, and early literacy field-experience changes. Senators described the veterans section as requiring school districts to award diplomas to veterans who left high school to serve in the Korean or Vietnam Wars, and the READ Act and literacy provisions as aligning teacher preparation and early literacy instruction with state standards. Members also discussed school discipline and classroom safety issues in the course of debate. The bill was then read for final passage, with senators speaking in support of the combined package and its education and veterans provisions.

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• A big fat zero. And that is completely unfair in all of this.
• California cannot meet our 2030 or 2045 net-zero targets, not technically, not economically.
• It comes down to this: it's a zero-sum game.
• It comes down to this: it's a zero-sum game.
• We did request this year $100 million for zero-emission heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles, as well

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• With 61 yes, zero no, and four excused, Senate Bill 10 is adopted.
• With 61 I zero no and four excused. With 61 I zero no and four excused.
• <00:34:58.400> We<00:34:58.640> warned to net zero for carbon input.
• We warned to net zero for carbon input.
• With 62 yes, zero no, and three excused, House Bill 1182 is adopted. Co-sponsors.

Keywords: 981, all

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• We have zero.
• And in that plan, they committed to net zero, green energy, close all the coal plants.
• We have zero people signed in to speak. Okay. We have zero people signed in to speak.
• By your vote of 10 ayes, zero nays, you have passed House Bill 2756 with a do pass recommendation.
• By your vote of 10 ayes, zero nays, you have passed House Bill 2756 with a do pass recommendation.

Bills: HB2014, HB2113, HB2145, HB2331, HB2340, HB2389, HB2400, HB2401, HB2428, HB2494, HB2696, HB2756, HB2795, HB2955, HCM2008

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, energy reliability, electric service providers, reliable resources, public power entity

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• You can zero in on that critical section that's at issue.
• Also, in a perfect world, in my opinion, there's a sentence range of, say, zero to nine.
• So someone commits a secondary crime, zero to nine.
• They're facing zero to nine, and then the judge has discretion on the zero to nine.
• All that stuff goes into the zero to nine.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Seven ayes, three noes, zero not voting.
• Six ayes, four no, zero not voting.
• Six ayes, four noes, zero not voting.
• Members, by your vote of six ayes, four noes, and zero not voting, you have given SCR 1004 a due pass
• Eight ayes, zero noes, two not voting. Okay, Senate Bill 1024.

Bills: SB1024, SB1032, SB1059, SB1062, SB1064, SB1097, SCM1001, SCR1004

Keywords: roadable aircraft, registration, vehicle title, license plates, aviation safety, corrections oversight, funding, state budget, criminal justice, reform, appropriation, Department of Transportation, right turn lane, traffic improvement, infrastructure funding, transportation funding, authorization, road improvements, intersection safety, transportation

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• Add additional public information required to be reported by an insurer when issuing a zero estimated
• Add additional public information required to be reported by an insurer when issuing a zero estimated
• It requires insurers to include a statement as part of any zero-income policy.
• You have 20 years of underinvestment, four of those years being a zero.
• There being 131 yeas and zero nays, the bill is passed and its title agreed to.

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• Eight to zero. All right, eight to zero. That bill is out. Thank you so much. Appreciate it.
• All right, the bill is out, ten to zero. Thank you. Thank you so much. All right, next up is Ms.
• Eight to zero. We'll also keep that open for folks to add on. All right, Ms.
• Nine to zero. That bill is on to Judiciary, and we will move to your next bill. Thank you.
• Six to zero. All right, six to zero. We will leave that open. And thank you, Ms. Wicks.

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard a long agenda of housing-related bills, beginning with AB 518 on low-impact camping areas. The author and supporters said the bill would streamline permitting for small rural camping operations on private land, expand outdoor access, and support rural economies, while opponents from campground associations and counties warned it could undermine existing regulation, create enforcement problems, and allow advertising of unpermitted sites. Members raised concerns about fire safety and local control, but the bill was ultimately passed as amended on an 8-0 vote. The committee then approved AB 635, which would require HCD to refer up to 25 of the most serious mobile home residency law complaints to the Attorney General. Supporters said mobile home residents need stronger enforcement against egregious park-owner violations, while opponents argued the existing program is underused, costly, and should remain subject to a sunset. After discussion of the program’s surplus and enforcement role, the bill passed 9-1. AB 893, which expands ministerial approval for mixed-income housing near college campuses and broadens eligibility for affordable units to students, faculty, and staff, also drew strong support from student advocates and housing groups and respectful opposition from the League of California Cities over local control and height limits; it passed 10-0. AB 925, the Mobile Home Emergency Safety Act, would require stronger emergency preparedness measures in mobile home parks, including accessible exits, working fire hydrants, and gas shutoff access, with a fee increase to fund enforcement. Supporters framed it as a life-safety measure in disaster-prone areas, while opponents argued the bill duplicates existing requirements and imposes an unnecessary fee increase. The committee voted 6-1 to send it to Appropriations, with the bill left on call. The consent calendar, including several other housing and local government bills, was approved 8-0. The committee also heard AB 712, which would increase penalties and attorney-fee protections for applicants enforcing state housing laws against public agencies; supporters said it would improve compliance, while special districts opposed the bill as overly broad and unclear. Members discussed indemnification and timing issues, and the bill was advanced with amendments to Judiciary.

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• We, in fairness, we had I think three years as Representative Scott knows where it was zero in a row,
• We, in fairness, had I think three years, as Representative Scott knows, where it was zero in a row,
• <00:51:45.599> place<00:51:45.920> and and by getting to the zero place and and by
• But what we saw coming in is times now when we have a zero base and you look at what's in front of us
• We are seeing bases of zero, and we are seeing the reality of what the economy is facing us.

Bills: HF2433, HF2434

Keywords: education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• Nays machine record the vote 100 Ys zero Nays machine record the vote 100 Ys zero Nays the BR is adopted
• Nays the substitute vote 100 100 y zero Nays the substitute vote 100 100 y zero Nays the substitute
• the machine record the vote 97 y zero the machine record the vote 97 y zero Nays five extensions HB
• Nays the B is adopted thank 100 y zero Nays the B is adopted thank 100 y zero Nays the B is adopted
• NS the machine record the vote 88 y zero NS the machine record the vote 88 y zero NS and 14 exensions

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Um, for House Bill 1384, we received zero testimony that this is a problem in New Hampshire.
• So, zero in the history of there being crisis centers and a dozen for reproductive health care centers
• So, zero in the history of there being crisis centers and a dozen for reproductive health care centers
• So, zero in the history of there being crisis centers and a dozen for reproductive health care centers
• So, zero in the history of there being crisis centers and a dozen for reproductive health care centers

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• By a vote of 94 yeas, zero nays, and two present, the bill and the emergency clause has passed.
• By a vote of 97 yeas, zero nays, and two present, the bill and the emergency clause is passed.
• By a vote of 98 yeas, zero nays, and one present.
• By a vote of 98 yeas, zero nays, and one present, you have passed the bill and the emergency clause.
• A vote of 73 yeas, 24 nays, and zero present. The bill has failed. The vote has been announced.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests in the galleries, including state officers, medical personnel, student groups, and former first ladies. Members adopted consent-calendar resolutions, and House Resolution 1052 concerning Arkansas Girl State was withdrawn after Rep. DeAnn Vaught explained that 150 girls had missed a registration deadline and that the House would instead host an alternative Girls State experience this summer. The chamber then took up several fiscal-session appropriation bills. Senate Bills 3, 4, 7, 15, 21, and 31, covering appropriations for Shared Services, Health licensing and regulation, Commerce/Insurance, Parks and Tourism, Human Services adult-aging-behavioral health, and administrative courts, all passed with large bipartisan margins. Senate Bill 75, an economic development appropriation for West Memphis, also passed after brief discussion. Senate Bill 77, an unfunded appropriation related to Arkansas Television Network/PBS matching funds, drew extended debate over whether it should support PBS programming, infrastructure, or private-donation matching; it failed on the first vote, was brought back for reconsideration because some members had not voted, and then failed again 73-24. After the fiscal work concluded, Rep. Meeks moved to adjourn sine die, ending the House’s fiscal session. The House then convened as a caucus to elect the Speaker-designate for the 96th General Assembly. The body suspended the formal election process and unanimously elected Speaker Brian S. Evans as Speaker-designate. Evans thanked members, reflected on the prior session, and pledged continued leadership and accountability before the House adjourned.

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• By a vote of 94 yeas, zero nays, and two present, the bill and the emergency clause has passed.
• By a vote of 97 yeas, zero nays, and two present, the bill and the emergency clause is passed.
• By a vote of 98 yeas, zero nays, and one present.
• By a vote of 98 yeas, zero nays, and one present, you have passed the bill and the emergency clause.
• By vote of 73 ayes, 24 nays, and zero present, the bill has failed. The vote has been clinched.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• By a vote of 94 yeas, zero nays, and two present, the bill and the emergency clause have passed.
• The vote was 97 yeas, zero nays, and two present. The bill and the emergency clause have passed.
• By a vote of 98 yeas, zero nays, and one present.
• By a vote of 98 yeas, zero nays, and one present, you have passed the bill and the emergency clause.
• A vote of 73 yeas, 24 nays, and zero present. The bill has failed. The vote has been cleared.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, recognized guests, and adopted consent-calendar resolutions before taking up House Resolution 1052 regarding Arkansas Girls State. Rep. Vaught explained that about 150 eligible girls were denied registration because a counselor missed the deadline, and said the House would instead host an “elite Girls State” program for them this summer. He then moved to withdraw the resolution, and the withdrawal was accepted. The chamber also presented a citation to Pastor Richard Hamlin for his service during the session. The House then considered several Senate appropriation bills. Senate Bills 3, 4, 7, 15, 21, and 31 all passed with broad support and emergency clauses. Senate Bill 77, an unfunded appropriation related to Arkansas Television Network/PBS matching funds, drew extended debate. Supporters said it would encourage private donations and could help with programming and infrastructure, while opponents argued the department had not requested the money and that the House should not force additional funding. The bill failed on the first vote, was brought back for a second vote after questions about the rules and the nature of the appropriation, and failed again. After the fiscal session business concluded, Rep. Meeks moved to adjourn sine die, and the House agreed. The House caucus then met to elect the Speaker-designate for the 96th General Assembly. The chamber suspended the formal election process by voice vote and unanimously elected Speaker Brian S. Evans as Speaker-designate. Evans thanked members, reflected on the 95th General Assembly, and pledged continued leadership and accountability.

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• Zero dollars, right? And they're taxed somewhere between 13% and 20%.
• Because, I mean, if you give someone $50 and they give you $50 back, that's a net income of zero.
• That's net income of zero.
• about this body, that we continue to offer unlimited with the concern of, you know, continuing to get zeros
• No one in this room believes casinos are making zero dollars. Thank you, Senator.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• idea that there's not a standardized version, but I'm seeing a concern with valuing equipment at a zero
• I don't share your concern about valuation to zero. That's why we took it to zero.
• Beckham County specifically in 2025, assuming that all equipment that was assessed in Beckham County was zero
• revenue, and that is again the worst-case scenario, assuming that all assessed equipment was assessed at zero

Bills: HR1038, HB3263, HB3127, HB2997, HB3115, HB2123, HB3587, HB3028, HB2035, HB3369, HB3620, HB3621, HB3622, HB3624, HB3175, HB3173, HB3178, HB1979, HB4476

Keywords: Oklahoma Youth Expo, OYE, 4-H, FFA, agriculture, agricultural education, youth expo, livestock show, junior livestock, scholarships, youth leadership, Oklahoma City, rural communities, ag mechanics, engineering contest, farm youth, student recognition, ceremonial resolution, house resolution, livestock competition

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• House Bill 1427 having received 5 aye votes and zero nay votes.
• Member, Senate Bill 1448 having received 47 aye votes and zero nay votes, I declare the same to have
• Senate Bill 1489 having received 47 'aye' votes and zero 'nay' votes.
• Senate Bill 1849 having received 44 aye votes and zero Nay votes.
• Senate Bill 2066 having received 45 aye votes and zero nay votes, I declare the same to have passed.

Bills: HB1427, SB1403, SB1448, SB1489, SB1546, SB1557, SB1614, SB1377, SB1990, SB1439, SB1630, SB1632, SB1696, SB1796, SB1824, SB1362, SB1849, SB2066, SB2071, SB2104, SB933, SB1633, SB1224, SB1246, SB1280, SB1303, SB1346

Keywords: tax credit, clean-burning fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, environmental impact, vehicle modification, renewable energy, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, consumer protection, unfair trade practices, deceptive practices, exemptions, statutory exemptions, Corporation Commission