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• proposed by the House and has moved to agree to the amendments to the noted Senate bills.
• proposed by the House and has amendments proposed by the House and has moved<00:10:25.839> to
• <00:10:26.800> to<00:10:26.959> the moved to agree to the amendments to the moved to
• agree to the amendments to the noted<00:10:27.440> Senate<00:10:27.680> bills.
• Madam Speaker, I move to reconsider action previously taken in disagreeing to the amendments made by

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Um, I have an amendment labeled A1. Chair Schumacher, would you like to move your amendment?
• amendment? amendment? >> Thank<00:03:35.840> you,<00:03:36.159> Mr.
• I would move the A3 amendment.
• Um, does everybody have a copy of that amendment? >> Can you tell us about that amendment?
• Um, does everybody have a copy of that amendment? >> Can you tell us about that amendment?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 1925, which would have Minnesota join the nurse licensure compact. Rep. Schumacher described the bill as a way to improve workforce flexibility, telehealth, care coordination, and border-community access, while maintaining safeguards such as the same licensure exam and federal background checks. He also said the compact could help retain Minnesota-trained nurses who currently leave for neighboring compact states. Several members questioned whether the compact would weaken Minnesota’s standards or actually solve staffing problems, and some raised concerns about outside states’ differing practice rules and continuing education requirements. Supporters, including a nurse leader, a travel nurse, a business group representative, and a hospital nursing leader, testified that the compact would ease staffing shortages, speed hiring, support telehealth, and reduce administrative burdens. Opponents, including nurses and union representatives, argued it could lower standards, not address root causes like unsafe staffing and turnover, and could create risks for patients seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care. The committee also considered two related amendments tied to rural health transformation recommendations. The A1 amendment would have required two hours of continuing education on nutrition for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses; members criticized it as government overreach, unrelated to many specialties, and an attempt to chase uncertain federal funding. The amendment failed on a voice vote. The A2 amendment would have reinstated the presidential fitness test in schools and allowed parents to opt out; it also failed. A3, which updated the compact bill’s effective date language from 2025 to 2026, was adopted. Members noted the bill also contained an appropriation and might need referral to other committees if it advanced. The committee then began hearing public testimony on HF 1925, with witnesses split between support and opposition.

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• Madam Chair, there is one amendment. Go ahead.
• The amendment is adopted. Please move the bill as amended.
• The six-page amendment in your name, Person.
• And the amendment.
• The amendment is adopted. Please move the bill as amended.

Bills: SB1095, SB1127, SB1170, SB1208, SB1211, SB1237, SB1239, SB1240, SB1243, SB1244, SB1259, SB1283

Keywords: gender transition, minors, irreversible surgery, health professionals, puberty-blocking drugs, medical procedures, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, reporting abuse, child neglect, mandatory reporting, child safety, medical treatment, faith exemptions, penalties, narcotic drugs, fentanyl, sentencing, drug offenses, juvenile justice

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• Chair, I do have an amendment. Representative Noor moves the A1 amendment.
• representative nor moves the amendment representative nor moves the A1 A1 A1 Amendment<00:02:14.360>
• > Mr<00:02:15.560> chair Amendment uh the A1 Amendment Mr chair Amendment uh the A1 Amendment
• <00:02:26.400> see technical questions to the amendment see technical questions to the amendment
• <00:02:33.440> is I oppose say nay the A1 amendment is I oppose say nay the A1 amendment is

Bills: HF729, HF728

Keywords: human services, provider enrollment, medical assistance, healthcare, housing stabilization, substance use disorder, vulnerable adults, fraud prevention, respite care, children, licensed settings, home and community-based services, 1183, house

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• Walsh of Peabody offers an amendment into the hands of the clerk.
• The clerk will read the amendment. Mr.
• Walshapibati offers an amendment into the hands of the clerk. The clerk will read the amendment.
• The ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted.
• Question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed as amended.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House began with routine ceremonial and committee business, including adoption of congratulatory resolutions for an Eagle Scout, Tri Valley, Inc.’s 50th anniversary, and a 100th birthday recognition. The chamber also suspended Joint Rule 12 to send a petition concerning retirement benefits for Julia Flannery, surviving spouse of the Honorable Francis Frannoy, to the Committee on Public Service. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported several bills for House consideration, including a line-of-duty death benefit for the surviving spouse of Detective John D. Sanji, local tax exemption measures for Grafton and Wellfleet, and local alcohol license bills for Marion and Oxford. The House suspended Joint Rule 7A, then ordered these bills to a third reading. The House then passed several engrossed bills to be enacted, including measures on autism-related police interactions, accidental death benefits for a Boston firefighter’s surviving spouse, town charter changes, a Reading senior property tax exemption, an appointed town clerk in Falmouth, and affordable housing/cultural space in Boston’s Brighton section. House Bill 4795, amending the Groton charter, was amended on the floor to strike references to “assistant” in a charter provision and then passed to be engrossed as amended. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn to Wednesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.

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• as amended by the committee substitute. as amended by the committee substitute.
• We we'll take to have a floor amendment.
• And uh that's why we have floor amendments.
• And uh that's why we have floor amendments.
• And uh that's why we have floor amendments.

Keywords: HB 534 (only one on the agenda) – 00:02:08, 958, all

Summary: The House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee met to consider House Bill 534, sponsored by Rep. DJ Johnson, with a committee substitute. Johnson said the bill was the product of interim work with the Secretary of State’s office, the State Board of Elections, county clerks, KREF, and other stakeholders, and that the committee substitute folded in several election-administration changes. He highlighted provisions clarifying the timeline for felony voter-roll removals, allowing the Board of Elections to work with federal agencies to identify non-citizens on the voter rolls, creating a process for those individuals to prove citizenship and vote provisionally, and changing some KREF board appointments. He also described technical campaign-finance changes and said some provisions might still be adjusted through floor amendments. Members raised concerns about fiscal impact, timing, and voter privacy. Rep. Bivens questioned the cost and whether the bill could affect voter records; Johnson responded that the bill itself did not require new equipment or broad new spending, though a special election in a local government failure scenario could create costs. Rep. Hancock and Rep. Marzian argued the bill could create unnecessary burdens on county clerks and questioned whether there was a demonstrated problem to justify the changes. The county clerks’ association, through Rockcastle County Clerk Danetta Ford Allen, opposed the bill as introduced, warning that citizenship checks could wrongly remove eligible voters, that online ballot images or cast vote records could threaten voter privacy and facilitate vote buying, and that the emergency clause would force major changes too close to the May primary. Johnson defended the bill as a targeted response to a real local election failure and said the citizenship data sharing would be limited to name, date of birth, and Social Security number. He also explained that the ballot-image language was permissive and intended to let counties explore emerging technology, but he was open to removing that section or changing the effective date in a floor amendment. He further said he would consider preserving gubernatorial appointments to KREF with Senate oversight instead of shifting appointments to legislative leaders. After discussion, the committee voted 9-2 with one pass to report the bill out, with several members explaining yes votes as support for moving the bill forward while expecting further cleanup, and no votes citing cost, timing, and voter-access concerns.

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• Any other questions on the amendment? If not, we have a motion for the amendment?
• Move the option of the amendment. Second. Thank you. Amendment moved, seconded.
• Motion and second for the amendment. Is there any opposition to the amendment?
• So we are on the amendment. Anything else about the amendment?
• Any discussion on the amendment? A motion for the amendment, please?

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• There was a committee amendment, and that committee amendment adds to the list that the section does
• waiting with some of the stakeholders to add some amendments.
• So the stakeholder said that they're going to make some amendments to that.
• Yeah, we're waiting for amendments. Okay, yes, we're waiting for amendments.
• This one is limited only to constitutional amendments.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of bills and resolutions, with members frequently asking to pull measures from consent and noting party-line or unanimous votes. Topics included medical and vaccination restrictions (HB 2248, HB 2086), state investment and conflict-of-interest rules for the treasurer (HB 2303), budget and reporting requirements (HB 2688, HB 2015), procurement limits involving China-linked companies (HB 2170, HB 2134), homelessness administration (HB 2533), traffic and transportation measures (HB 2109, HB 2574, HB 2210), school testing and education policy (HB 2032, HB 2033, HB 2075, HB 2266, HB 2395, HCR 2003), and several health-care bills involving lactation services, gender-transition care for minors, abortion-related restrictions, and hospital immigration-status reporting (HB 2072, HB 2085, HB 2364, HB 2689, HB 2796). Members also discussed water policy, including desalination, groundwater transport, and water-use limits (HB 2052, HB 2056, HB 2098, HB 2758, HB 2328), as well as food and agriculture measures such as SNAP restrictions, cultivated-cell food labeling and bans, and the Beef Council extension (HB 2396, HB 2762, HB 2791, HB 2155). Several members criticized bills as unconstitutional, costly, or harmful to affordability, while sponsors described them as clarifications, consumer protections, or administrative fixes. The caucus also considered a number of bills affecting labor, property, and consumer issues, including unemployment eligibility changes, mobile home park submetering fees, appraisal management company rules, digital goods seller requirements, property tax clarifications, and protections for minors in online content creation (HB 2690, HB 2459, HB 2501, HB 2010, HB 2120, HB 2192, HB 2261, HB 2279). Other measures addressed sexual extortion penalties, name-change procedures for sex offenders, and restrictions on abortion-inducing drugs and gender-transition procedures for minors (HB 2666, HB 2223, HB 2364, HB 2085). Members repeatedly raised concerns about federal preemption, constitutional issues, implementation costs, and unintended consequences, and several sponsors or members indicated they were working on amendments or stakeholder discussions. At the end of the meeting, the caucus also heard memorials and resolutions, including a proposal to limit voting centers and precinct voting, and memorials urging withdrawal from the United Nations and defunding the IMF (HCR 2016, HM 2001, HM 2004). The meeting concluded with caucus announcements, including an affordability-themed award recognizing Rep. Betty Villegas, a Black History Month sign-up request, and reminders about upcoming affordability and Latino Caucus events. No final floor votes were taken in the transcript, but multiple bills were pulled from consent or noted for opposition.

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• And I will offer an amendment. House committee amendment, page two, line 24.
• <00:57:47.280> amendment amendment.
• House uh committee amendment amendment.
• All in favor of the committee amendment. I. Any opposed? And I'll move to pass as amended. Second.
• Probably could amend it.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And I will explain that further in the process with another amendment.
• Discussion on the gentleman's titling amendment.
• The gentleman from Taney County has offered House Amendment No. 2.
• The gentleman from Taney County has offered House Amendment Number two.
• I appreciate the body's approval of this amendment. Discussion on the amendment.

Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by roll call vote, 126-2. Members also observed a moment of silence for former Rep. Barney Fisher, a Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and House member from 2005 to 2013, and welcomed several guest groups, including Southern Boone third graders, Lake of the Ozarks visitors, and other special guests in the gallery. The chamber then took up several third-reading bills. Senate Bill 907, the Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation, was amended and passed 148-0; supporters said it was aimed at curbing abusive ADA website demand-letter lawsuits while giving businesses, nonprofits, churches, and political subdivisions 90 days to cure issues. House Joint Resolution 159, which would modernize constitutional limits on state treasurer investments, passed 100-34 after debate over whether it gave too much discretion and whether it could yield about $15 million annually. House Bill 2741, requiring CDL holders and applicants to be able to read and speak English sufficiently for road safety and carry certain documents, passed 104-22 amid concerns about subjectivity and immigration impacts. House Bill 2474, adding progressive design-build as an optional project delivery method for local governments, passed 141-5. The House also passed House Bill 3076, described as cleanup language exempting agricultural non-point sources from water permitting and aligning state practice with federal rules, by 102-41 after sharp debate over whether it would weaken water protections. House Bill 2436, dealing with animal abuse, neglect, impoundment, and return of animals after disposition hearings, passed 88-54 despite objections that it could prolong cases and burden counties. House Bill 2576, the chamber’s naming bill adding observances such as Blood Donation Awareness and Missouri Black Bear Awareness Day, passed 140-3. Finally, House Bill 3175, “Mason’s Law,” allowing health-condition information to be shared with law enforcement for traffic stops, passed 147-0. The House then announced upcoming committee work, noted a Rules Committee meeting, and adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2026.

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• . >> Calendar 137, Senate Print 1327, Senator Parker, an act to amend the Public Service Law.
• Calendar 252, Senate Print 8440, Senator Fahy, an act to amend the HEY LOU. >> Move to reconsider the
• AMEND THE INSURANCE LAW. >> READ THE LAST SECTION.
• Calendar 545, Senate Print 1191, Senator Addabbo, an act to amend the Correction Law.
• I rise to explain why this bill amendment is germane to the bill in chief.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing individuals, communities, and state traditions. The chamber honored Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis posthumously after his Medal of Honor recognition, with remarks from Senator Scarcella-Spanton and others praising his sacrifice and welcoming his parents. Senators also celebrated New York maple producers and Maple Weekends, Bangladesh Independence Day and the contributions of Bangladeshi New Yorkers, York Middle/High School girls varsity volleyball for winning a state championship, Pavilion/York Air Rifle for winning the state invitational championship, and Tartan Day. These resolutions were adopted, and the sponsors opened them for co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved through the regular calendar and passed multiple bills, including measures on environmental conservation, personal property, agriculture and markets, insurance, state law, executive law, workers’ compensation, election law, correction law, public health, and parks/historic preservation. Most passed with broad support, though some drew a handful of negative votes. One bill on election law, allowing certain 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if they will be 18 by the general election, prompted supportive floor debate from several senators and passed 43-17. Another bill on correction law also passed after debate. A notable controversy arose over Calendar 227, a Public Authorities Law bill related to school energy planning and electric buses. Senator Borrello challenged an amendment as nongermane, the Chair ruled against it, and the Senate voted 22-0 to sustain the ruling. The underlying bill then passed, despite criticism from senators who argued the state should repeal the electric bus mandate and instead study safer, more practical alternatives for school districts. The Senate then completed its business and adjourned until March 24 at 3:00 p.m.

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• <00:10:25.600> line<00:10:25.920> four amendments on page three line four amendments
• That amendment squeaks by.
• >> Okay, I I can withdraw my amendment. >> Okay, I I can withdraw my amendment.
• amendment say I. amendment say I. >> I. >> All<00:13:25.279> oppose.
• Any other discussion on that amendment?

Bills: SF0020, SF0021, SF0022

Keywords: data privacy, government accountability, personal data, data retention, resident rights, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification

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• The amendment has been adopted. We are back in the bill as amended. We are in debate.
• That's the amendment. Chair: Questions on the amendment?
• Chair: Do we have public testimony on the amendment or debate on the amendment?
• Chair Robinson: Questions on the amendment? We're in debate on the amendment.
• Show the amendment has been adopted. We're on the bill as amended in public testimony.

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• that amendment now, but if this passes we'll do some research and see maybe if that could be amended
• c> the<00:14:38.720> use encourage an amendment requiring the use encourage an amendment requiring
• if if that [clears throat] amendment if if that [clears throat] amendment couldn't<00:15:20.560>
• be possibly raised on the floor on that amendment.
• I don't think floor on that amendment.

Keywords: Highways and Transportation - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 2269, the Mississippi Fully Autonomous Vehicle Enabling Act. The bill was described as simply extending the repealer date to July 1, 2029. A motion was made that the title was sufficient and the bill do pass, and it passed without opposition. The committee then considered Senate Bill 2614, which would authorize county sheriffs and deputies to use radar on county roads, subject to county board approval and population-based limits on the number of radar units. Senator Thompson said the measure was intended to reduce Mississippi’s high rate of speed-related highway fatalities, not to create revenue or speed traps. He explained that fines would be directed to the Mississippi Department of Education to support driver’s education programs, and that the bill includes a 1,000-foot buffer from municipal limits and a definition prohibiting speed traps. Members asked about engineering reviews of speed limits, opt-in/opt-out authority for supervisors, quotas, body cameras, and how the bill would affect counties that already use radar. Thompson said the bill does not require roadway reassessments, that county boards must approve radar use, that he would not oppose a quota-related amendment, and that a body-camera requirement would be beyond the bill’s scope and could burden departments that cannot afford it. Several senators spoke in support, citing public safety and sheriff support, while one senator raised concerns about transparency and public trust. The committee then voted that the title was sufficient and the bill do pass, and the motion carried.

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• I see you have an amendment.
• Chair: Any questions on the amendment? Any public testimony on the amendment?
• The amendment has been adopted. We're back on the bill as amended. Any public testimony?
• That is the amendment. Chair Robinson: Questions on the amendment?
• amendment itself.

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• > 1198<00:55:29.359> as<00:55:29.480> amended, amended, 1089, 1277, 1198 as amended
• So moved to the amendment.
• I move amendment L009 to House Bill 1050. So moved. To the amendment. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• House Bill 1134, House Bill 1259 as amended, House Bill 1050 as amended, House Bill 1127 as amended,
• House Bill 1134, House Bill 1259 as amended, House Bill 1050 as amended, and House Bill 1127 as amended

Keywords: 981, all

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• And will you be accepting the amendments? Yes.
• And there was an amendment.
• AB 1263 also violates the First Amendment.
• We're opposed unless amended. I'm sorry. Thank you. We're opposed unless amended. I'm sorry.
• willingness to consider those amendments.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 1521, the Judiciary Committee’s civil law omnibus measure. The bill makes a number of minor, mostly clarifying changes, including repealing obsolete Government Code provisions, allowing juvenile courts to hear petitions to establish records of birth, death, or marriage, requiring notice of probate petitions to the Department of Child Support Services, and correcting typos in existing law. It had no opposition and was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations, though it was later placed on call pending additional votes. Members then heard AB 57, which would reserve at least 10% of California’s Home Purchase Assistance Program funds for descendants of formerly enslaved people. The author and supporters framed it as a reparative, race-neutral-by-lineage effort to address historic housing discrimination and the racial wealth gap, while opponents argued it was an unconstitutional racial proxy and should instead be based on individual injury. The bill drew strong support and opposition testimony, was amended, and was approved on a do-pass as amended vote to Appropriations, then placed on call. AB 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act, was heard next. The bill would expand and standardize caregiving and guardianship tools for families facing immigration-related separation, including broader use of caregiver authorization affidavits, recognition of non-relative extended family caregivers, and a new short-term guardianship process that preserves parental rights. Supporters said it would reduce trauma and help children remain with trusted caregivers; there was no opposition testimony. The committee approved it on a do-pass to Human Services vote and placed it on call. The committee also heard AB 392, which would address non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit media by requiring uploader consent certifications, faster takedown procedures, and civil remedies against uploaders and hosting sites. A survivor testified in support, and members discussed implementation details and possible amendments; the bill was moved on a do-pass as amended basis to Appropriations and placed on call. AB 692, which would prohibit employer “stay-or-pay” debt agreements that require workers to repay training or other costs if they leave or are terminated, also advanced despite opposition from business and industry groups concerned about impacts on signing bonuses and voluntary training programs. It was sent to Appropriations on a do-pass as amended vote and placed on call, along with AB 1234, a wage-claim enforcement bill aimed at reducing Labor Commissioner delays and adding consequences for employers who fail to participate in the process. The committee also heard AB 394, which expands protections for transit workers and allows transit agencies to seek restraining orders against violent riders; it received broad support, some concern about system-wide bans, and was discussed with amendments that preserved judicial discretion.

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• The amendment was the House floor.
• result, I request the bill be amended result, I request the bill be amended and<00:38:36.960>
• that in the amending this bill with that amendment?
• I don't intend to offer any amendments, even the prior amendment. So is there anyone else?
• Second. amendments even the prior amendment. So amendments even the prior amendment.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• seen an amendment like that before. seen an amendment like that before.
• consideration of that amendment. consideration of that amendment.
• it's amended from the House? it's amended from the House?
• And amendment. >> You have an amendment. >> All in favor of that. >> Well, I add you got your amendments
• Well, I—this is Kevin has an amendment. >> I have an amendment. >> All right.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And so I want to thank the author for working with the committee on amendments to amend that language
• I have opportunity amendments at the desk. Thank you. Secretary, please read the amendments.
• Secretary, please read the amendments. Thank you. Amendments by Senator Valadares, set one.
• Secretary, please read the set of amendments. Amendments by Senator Strickland, Set 1.
• Please read, Secretary, please read the amendments. Amendments by Senator Strickland, set one.

Keywords: 987, senate, all