Video & Transcript : 'Article 779' :
Page 24 of 305
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Go ahead and read the next bill: SB 1400, an act amending Title 38, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes
- SB 1630, an act amending Title 36, Article 29, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Article 3.1, relating
- Senate Bill 1400, an act amending title 38, chapter 8, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
- section 38-1121; amending title 41, chapter 4, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section
- Arizona Revised Statutes by adding Article 5 relating to the practice of medicine.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Turning to article three on page 11, section one of this article would require an annual report from
- Turning to article three on page 11, section one of this article would require an annual report from
- Turning to article three on page 11, section one of this article would require an annual report from
- Turning to article three on page 11, section one of this article would require an annual report from
- And finally, the last section of this article, beginning on page 15, line 26, Article, beginning on page
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> be Article 1 of the bill. be Article 1 of the bill.
- So, Article 1 of the A-6 amendment includes provisions from the Judiciary bill.
- Article 2 is the transportation and public safety article.
- And finally, Article 3 is the state government article, and it includes the appropriations from Senator
- And having it in an article-by-article format will help. And with that, Senator Pappas. Mr.
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The first article is the Economic Assistance Article.
- Article 2 goes to Ms. Sunderman.
- And that concludes Article 2. If there aren't any questions, I'll move to Article 3.
- So moving on to Article 5, this is the early care and learning finance article, and it starts on page
- Moving on to Article 6, this is the DCYF Licensing and Certification Policy article.
Bills:
HF2436
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/08/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- So that is it for Article Two.
- So that is it for article two. The that. So that is it for article two.
- That's articles 4 through 7.
- </c> articles, what I'm going to do, Mr. articles, what I'm going to do, Mr.
- Article 7 is environmental permitting reform article.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1014, in acting title 20, chapter, two, article one in Arizona, by statute, adding section
- Senate Bill 1194, an act amending Title 32, Chapter 32, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by
- Senate Bill 1194, an act amending Title 32, Chapter 32, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by
- Senate Bill 1398, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by
- Senate Bill 1398, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, electronic roll call, and several guest introductions, including recognition of Health Workforce Wellbeing Day of Awareness, the Doctor of the Day, educators visiting the Capitol, and student guests. The President also made temporary committee appointments for the day and announced the day’s calendar of bills and committee referrals.
The chamber then took up third-reading votes on several measures. Senate Bill 1014, relating to health insurance, passed 17-9. Senate Bill 1016, on employment practices and religious exemptions, also passed 17-9 after debate about workplace safety and public health. Senate Bill 1050, concerning state parks and veteran access, passed 19-9, with supporters citing benefits for disabled and retired veterans and opponents warning about impacts on park fees. Senate Bill 1054, relating to referendum power and emergency measures, passed 16-10 amid debate over local emergency authority. Senate Bill 1177, relating to public monies and health care services, passed 17-9 after sharp partisan debate over transgender-related medical restrictions. Senate Bill 1194, also on health care services and vaccination-related medical decisions, passed 17-9. Senate Bill 1398, relating to AHCCCS, passed 17-9. Senate Bill 1751, relating to capital punishment, passed 16-9.
The Senate also passed SCR 1049, a concurrent resolution proposing a constitutional amendment on capital punishment, by a 16-9 vote. Throughout the floor debate, members offered explanations of vote focused on public health, religious liberty, veterans’ benefits, emergency powers, transgender rights, vaccination policy, and the death penalty. The Senate then announced a Health and Human Services Committee meeting for the following day and adjourned until Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 10 a.m.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Senate in Special Session F Jun 1st, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas Article III, Section 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution permits the Governor to convene the
- in special session by a proclamation that states the purpose of such special session, and whereas Article
- 7 and to Article 12 of the State Constitution.
- 7 and the creation of a new section in Article 12 of the State Constitution to revise the limitation
- 7 and the creation of a new section in Article 12 of the State Constitution to revise the limitation
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then read the Governor’s proclamation calling the session. The special session was called to consider property tax-related legislation, including a proposed constitutional amendment affecting assessment caps, homestead exemptions, and limits on county and municipal ad valorem taxes, along with related implementing measures such as ballot language, taxpayer notices, supermajority requirements for tax increases above the rolled-back rate, and a public website showing estimated savings for homestead properties.
The bills filed within the call were read for the first time: Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila and Senate Bill 4F by Senator Avila, both referred to Appropriations. The Rules Chair announced the Appropriations Committee would meet later that day, and the Senate adopted motions to waive rules and place both measures on the special order calendar for Tuesday, June 2, with an amendment deadline one hour before convening. The Senate also adopted a motion sending any bills filed outside the call to the Rules Committee for review.
The chamber then heard farewell remarks from Senators Hooper and Polsky, who reflected on their service and thanked colleagues, staff, and constituents. Senator Hooper emphasized respect and kindness in public service, while Senator Polsky thanked local officials, staff, caucus members, and family, and noted the importance of bipartisan work. The Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, or upon the President’s call.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas Article III, Section 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution permits the Governor to convene the
- in special session by a proclamation that states the purpose of such special session, and whereas Article
- A joint resolution proposing an amendment or revision to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article 7 and to Article
- 7 and the creation of a new section in Article 12 of the State Constitution to revise the limitation
- 7 and the creation of a new section in Article 12 of the State Constitution to revise the limitation
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then read the governor’s proclamation calling the session. The proclamation said the special session was for property tax relief measures, including a proposed constitutional amendment affecting assessment caps, homestead exemptions, and local ad valorem tax limits, along with related implementing legislation on ballot language, taxpayer notices, supermajority voting requirements for tax increases, and a public website showing estimated savings.
The secretary read the bills filed within the call: Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila, proposing constitutional amendments to Article 7 and Article 12 to revise annual assessment limits, increase the homestead exemption, limit county and municipal ad valorem taxes, and create a trust fund; and Senate Bill 4F by Senator Avila, relating to property tax administration. Both were referred to Appropriations. The Rules Chair announced the Appropriations Committee would meet later that day, and the Senate adopted motions to waive rules, place SJR 2F and SB 4F on the special order calendar for June 2 with an amendment deadline one hour before convening, establish the special order calendar for the rest of special session by website publication and announcement, and send any bills filed outside the call to Rules for review.
The chamber then heard farewell remarks from Senators Hooper and Polsky, who were leaving the Senate. Hooper reflected on his long public service and said he hoped to be remembered for treating others with respect and kindness. Polsky thanked constituents, staff, colleagues, and family, and spoke about his years representing communities in South Florida. The Senate then adjourned until 9:00 a.m. the next day, or upon the President’s call, for committee meetings and other business.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- in special session by a proclamation that states the purpose of such special session, and whereas Article
- DeSantis, Governor of the State of Florida, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by Article
- following: One, a joint resolution proposing an amendment or revision to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article
- 7 and to Article 12 of the State Constitution. ...to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article 7 and to Article
- 7 and the creation of a new section in Article 12 of the State Constitution to revise the limitation
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to turn now to the Florida Constitution in Article 3, Section 28.
- I'd like to turn now to the Florida Constitution in Article 3, Section 28.
- Article 3, Section 20 was sold to the voters in 2010 as a package. Why?
- Article 3, Section 20 was sold to the voters in 2010 as a package.
- So, Senator, the legislative redistricting is governed by Article 3, Section 16.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and heard a Governor’s Office presentation on a proposed congressional reapportionment map. The governor’s counsel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is legally permissible, that race should not be considered at all in drawing districts, and that the Florida Fair Districts provisions are inconsistent with federal equal protection law and should be treated as non-severable. The presentation also discussed the pending U.S. Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais and the Florida Supreme Court’s Black Voters Matter decision as part of the legal rationale for the map.
Jason Parada, who said he drew the map alone, described the map as based on 2020 census block data, with county-level population estimates used only as a guide to identify faster-growing areas. He said the plan keeps 48 counties and 382 municipalities whole, has compactness scores similar to the current benchmark map, and uses traditional geographic and political boundaries such as roads, railways, county lines, and municipal lines. He walked through regional changes, emphasizing a race-neutral redesign that significantly altered South Florida, including changes to districts in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and the Everglades, while leaving several northern districts largely unchanged.
Members questioned the witnesses extensively about the legal theory, the use of partisan data, the role of race, population growth, and the timing and review of the map. The witnesses said partisan data was considered along with other traditional redistricting criteria, but race was not used. They also said they could not speak to who else reviewed the map beyond EOG staff and counsel. Several senators raised concerns about the map’s compactness, county and city splits, the apparent partisan effects, and the fact that the map was released shortly before the special session. No vote or final action on the map was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/27/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
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- The purpose of the association on the Articles of Incorporation is to enforce the CCRs.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Jun 21st, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- A report to the legislature on each petition filed in advance of the deadline listed in Article 48 of
- Article 48 of the amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth authorizes voters to propose an
- And you can see the language in Article 2, Section 17.
- Article 48 of the Constitution is very clear on the process.
- How do you read this in concert with Article 21?
Summary:
The hearing opened with committee chairs explaining the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions’ role under Article 48 and outlining the process for initiative petition 25-14, H5-004, an act to improve access to public records. The first panel consisted of subject-matter experts. William Clark of the National Conference of State Legislatures gave an overview of public records laws across states, noting that all states have some form of open-records law but that exemptions for legislatures vary widely. He discussed common legislative exemptions, legislative privilege, and court cases showing that outcomes often turn on specific constitutional and statutory language. Rebecca Murray, General Counsel for the Secretary of the Commonwealth, described Massachusetts public records trends, saying state agency requests and appeals have risen sharply since the 2017 law update, with 2025 setting a record for appeals. She said the initiative would extend the public records law to the General Court and the Governor’s Office and add exemptions specific to those offices, while also noting resource concerns from the growing volume of requests and appeals.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1081: An act amending title 8, chapter 4, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
- Senate Bill 1120, amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section
- Next bill in the exercise: Senate Bill 1121, amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 1, Arizona Revised
- Senate Bill 1171, enacting and amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by
- Senate Bill 1188, enacting and amending Title 36, Chapter 27, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-06-01 (1:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Tallahassee, to the Honorable Members of the Florida Senate and House of Representatives: Whereas Article
- in special session by a proclamation that states the purpose of such special session, and whereas Article
- A joint resolution proposing an amendment or revision to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article 7 and to Article
- 7 and the creation of a new section in Article 12 of the State Constitution to revise the limitation
- 7 and the creation of a new section in Article 12 of the State Constitution to revise the limitation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So we'll have Article 1 be the general obligation bond projects.
- This phrase is used in the Constitution in Article 11, Section 4.
- So we'll have Article 1 be the general obligation bond projects.
- </c><00:07:46.280><c> 11</c> bonds and interestingly in article 11 bonds and interestingly in article
- </c><00:10:22.680><c> 4</c> is because of a provision in article 4 is because of a provision in article
Committee:
House Capital Investment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's it for Article 1.
- </c> And that's it for Article 1. And that's it for Article 1.
- </c> And that's the end of Article 2 and Ms. And that's the end of Article 2 and Ms.
- So that's the end of Article 3. I'll move to Article 4, which starts on page 61.
- And then the last two articles are appropriation articles that Mr. Orn already walked through.
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF4401, Minnesota Medical Assistance, dental reimbursement, dental rates, critical access dental providers, Medicaid dental, MinnesotaCare, managed care plans, county-based purchasing plans, fee-for-service, oral health access, safety-net clinics, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Indian health services, state-operated dental clinics, low-income patients, children's dental care, provider reimbursement, dental access
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I didn't read the article, colleagues.
- </c> that there was an article that appeared. that there was an article that appeared.
- I did not see any of the implication in that article.
- I did not see any of the implication in that article.
- </c> the implication in that article. the implication in that article.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, next bill, please: House Bill 2621, an act amending Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 4, relating to
- 1, and amending Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 1, relating to public utilities.
- House Bill 2192, an act amending Title 20, Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 6.2, relating to employment.
- House bill 26, 21, and Act, Manatee 10, 15, Chapter 7, Article 4, Article 4, Vice Statute, by adding
- House Bill 2121: an act amending Title 23, Chapter 2, Article 6.2, relating to employment.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to turn now to the Florida Constitution in Article 3, Section 28.
- I'd like to turn now to the Florida Constitution in Article 3, Section 28.
- Article 3, Section 20 was sold to... Why?
- Article 3, Section 20 was sold to the voters in 2010 as a package.
- So, Senator, the legislative redistricting is governed by Article 3, Section 16.
Committee:
Senate Rules
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- after the enacting clause of Senate File 3045 and insert House File 2783 as amended as separate articles
- The chair moves to insert House File 1943 as amended as separate articles to Senate File 3045.
- to h Senate amended as separate articles to h Senate File<00:02:05.920><c> 3054.
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Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
omnibus, state government, local government, elections, campaign finance, voter registration, absentee voting, election administration, electronic rosters, lobbying, lobbyist disclosure, state budget, appropriations, biennial budget, Minnesota Secretary of State, Minnesota Management and Budget, state personnel, civil service, affirmative action, disability employment