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• </c> way was the first that required voting way was the first that required voting instructions<00:05
• Other features must be tested as well, including overvotes, undervotes, and crossover votes, to confirm
• </c><00:25:45.960><c> equipment</c> crossover votes to confirm the equipment crossover votes to confirm
• by</c><00:26:20.320><c> mail</c> voting and absentee voting by mail voting and absentee voting by mail
• Is 100 votes? If they were destroyed, would that trigger any kind of action? A thousand votes?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's clearly crossover. crossover. crossover.
• Has everyone recorded their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote? Explain their vote.
• Has everyone recorded their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote, explain their vote?
• wish to change their vote, explain their vote?
• </c> change their vote, explain their vote? change their vote, explain their vote?

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• </c><02:35:52.160><c> The</c> vote. Voting on HB1 1868. The vote. Voting on HB1 1868.
• Any<02:38:29.120><c> no</c><02:38:29.359><c> votes?</c> Any no votes? Any no votes?
• Any<02:38:56.240><c> no</c><02:38:56.479><c> votes?</c> Any no votes? Any no votes?
• </c><02:42:20.479><c> The</c> the vote. Voting on HB1 1711. The the vote. Voting on HB1 1711.
• Any<02:42:26.000><c> no</c><02:42:26.240><c> votes?</c> Any no votes? Any no votes?

Bills: HB2611, HB2102, HB1710, HB1868, HB1920, HB1812, HB1733, HB1715, HB1723, HB1724, HB1727, HB1711

Keywords: HB2611, Hawaii antitrust, rental housing, rent price-fixing, algorithmic pricing, algorithmic rent-setting, property management software, pricing algorithms, rent coordination, price-fixing, collusion, cartel, multifamily housing, landlord software, occupancy levels, lease terms, Attorney General, public education program, consumer protection, housing affordability

Summary: The committee first took up HB 2611, which would prohibit algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii’s rental market, require public education by the Attorney General, and establish fines and penalties. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill, saying its language was too unclear and could expose landlords and agents to criminal and civil liability for ordinary rent-setting practices based on public information or assistance from property professionals. Members asked about antitrust standards, tacit agreement, and whether using county-published affordable-rent schedules would be unlawful; the AG said that would not be unlawful if based on public information and without collusion. Testimony was mixed, with the chair noting support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Realtors with comments, 50501 Hawaii and General Strike Hawaii, Haloha Project, 13 individuals, and one opponent. The committee then heard HB 2102, which clarifies that residential projects involving ground disturbance in high-risk areas remain subject to state historic preservation review and removes an exemption for lands presumed nominally sensitive. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and the Department of Planning and Permitting supported the measure, saying it would improve clarity and ensure review focuses on projects most likely to affect historic properties or iwi kupuna, while also urging language refinements to better define sensitive sandy-soil areas and balance preservation with housing timelines. NAP Hawaii opposed the bill, arguing it would undo progress made last session and that the current process already includes protections for inadvertent discoveries and efficiency for lower-risk areas. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported HB 2102, explaining it was responding to beneficiary complaints about late-added language in last year’s law and saying the nominally sensitive-area language should be removed because it was adopted without sufficient stakeholder input and could be harmful to iwi kupuna protections. Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation and several individuals also supported the bill. Committee discussion focused on how “nominally sensitive” areas are determined, whether project proponents could self-certify areas as exempt, and how high-density residential projects should be treated; SHPD said it uses survey and monitoring data to map sensitivity, that highly sensitive areas like Kīauea are not nominally sensitive, and that some high-density projects should remain exempt if they do not involve new ground disturbance. The hearing included no final vote in the portion provided, but the chair noted 48 individuals in support and continued questioning on the bill’s definitions and implementation.

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• </c> &gt;&gt; clerk votes yes. Representative Sod. &gt;&gt; clerk votes yes. Representative Sod.
• &gt;&gt; And<01:37:49.040><c> votes</c><01:37:49.440><c> yes.</c> &gt;&gt; And votes yes.
• The final vote being 17 to &gt;&gt; Yes. Um 170.
• . crossover. crossover.
• We are voting Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• vote no.
• vote no.
• vote no.
• vote no.
• vote no.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, I will be voting no on it.
• Um, I will be voting no on it.
• Chair Hinman voted yes. Vice Chair Burkel voted yes. Representative Fischer voted no.
• Representative Gillman voted yes. Representative Hansen voted no. Representative Jacob voted yes.
• Representative Jordan voted no. Representative Nelson voted yes. Representative Pursell voted no.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, like, I think we unanimously voted for children who are at risk of homelessness to have a stipend
• I voted for it, by the way. So my next question is CTE.
• Oh, and just so we know, these are webcasted because it is public and transparent, but no votes are being
• You know, I think that there may be a little bit of crossover, but one of the things that I was mentioning
• You know, I think that there may be a little bit of crossover, but one of the things that I was mentioning

Keywords: 996, all

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• of the Education Subcommittee on Finance, and as we make investments in education, and there's a crossover
• of the Education Subcommittee on Finance, and as we make investments in education, and there's a crossover

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And by your vote, SB 398 is reported favorably. Thank you, Senator Burgess.
• By your vote, SB 106 is reported favorably. Thank you, Senator Martin.
• But I would assume that these crossover kids are going to need those specialized treatment foster homes
• Senator Simon, Vice Chair Garcia, Chair Grall, members: by your vote, please show SPB-7012 reported favorably
• Next, does any senator wish to be recorded as voting on bills before the committee today?

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs met with a quorum and first took up SB 398, which would create a statewide public health awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Senator Burgess said the campaign would focus on early detection, brain health, risk reduction, clinical trial access, and community resources. The committee heard supportive testimony from a caregiver, AARP, the Alzheimer’s Association, and others, with members discussing the need for culturally responsive outreach and continued funding. SB 398 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then heard SB 106, which would strengthen Florida’s exploitation injunction law for vulnerable adults by allowing service of an unascertainable exploiter through the same communication method used to contact the victim, such as text, Facebook Messenger, or WhatsApp. Senator Martin explained the bill as a way to close a loophole that lets scammers evade traditional service, and witnesses from the Florida Bankers Association and the Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section supported it, describing how the bill could stop ongoing thefts more quickly while preserving due process. Members asked about gift card scams, clerk workload, and the definition of an unascertainable respondent. SB 106 was reported favorably. The Department of Children and Families then presented an update on the Adoption Benefits for Qualifying Adoptive Employees Program, describing its expansion over time and the current one-time lump-sum benefit structure for eligible adoptive parents. The presentation covered eligibility rules, open enrollment, funding history, and the program’s impact on adoption placements, with members asking why tax collectors were included but other constitutional offices were not, and whether foster relatives could qualify. Finally, the committee considered SPB 7012, a committee bill addressing child welfare workforce shortages, treatment foster care for high-acuity children, and improved data collection on commercially sexually exploited children. The bill would direct DCF to recruit former public safety workers for CPI and case manager roles, create a treatment foster care pilot in two judicial circuits, and require more detailed, analyzable data and capacity studies. The bill drew support from child welfare advocates, with some members urging DCF to return with a more developed framework; it was adopted as a committee bill and reported favorably.

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• the last ask who they voted for in the last election. election. election.
• Our vote in committee was 5-0.
• The committee vote was 7-0-0.
• Now, our vote in committee was 5-0-0. We have an extensive witness list.
• Anderson, and the vote in the Education Anderson, and the vote in the Education Committee<01:55:02.960

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• votes; Craig received 6,349 votes; and Philly received 439 votes.
• votes. 24732 votes Joyce Craig received 24732 votes Joyce Craig received 14762<00:21:55.919><c> votes
• The House will stand to the vote. 154 voting aye, 127 voting nay.
• ><c> the</c> vote 160 voting A 222 voting a the vote 160 voting A 222 voting a the amendment<01:45:52.280
• The House will stand to the vote. 73 voting aye, 308 voting nay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I am going to vote present today and will... ...going to vote present today and will connect with you
• With that, I vote aye.
• I respectfully ask you to vote yes on HB 2035.
• Members, which are votes of four ayes, two nays, and one absent.
• I'm going to vote yes, Mr.

Summary: The special committee on government convened to discuss child welfare reform, with members framing the meeting as a response to Arizona Auditor General findings and broader concerns about the Department of Child Safety (DCS). The chair emphasized that the committee’s goal was to improve accountability, oversight, and child-centered practices rather than assign blame, and said bills advanced from the committee would move to the floor. Roll was taken, and the committee then heard testimony on several bills focused on foster care and DCS operations. HB 2611 was heard first. The bill would require termination of a group foster home employee who tests positive on a drug screen, establish screening and safety requirements for group homes, expand foster youth rights, and include designated advocates on family/service teams. An amendment was adopted that changed the drug-testing language to require removal from child contact pending confirmatory review rather than automatic termination, and to require testing after certain incidents. Supporters, including foster youth and former foster youth, described unsafe conditions in group homes, bullying, drug use by staff, inadequate training, and the need for posted rights, mental health services, and stronger accountability. Some members raised questions about the amendment, drug-testing procedures, backup staffing, and contracting authority, but the amendment passed and HB 2611 was given a do pass recommendation by a 5-1-1 vote. The committee next considered HB 2035, which would add extended family members to the search, notification, and placement process when a child enters custody and create a presumption that placement with relatives or significant adults is in the child’s best interest. Testimony strongly favored kinship placement, with speakers arguing that children do better with familiar caregivers and that current practice often fails to locate or prioritize relatives. Several witnesses described tragic cases, including the death of Zariah Finley Dodd, to argue that repeated placements and congregate care increase risk. Some members questioned whether the bill duplicated existing law and asked for clarification on differences from prior legislation; the sponsor said the bill strengthens existing policy and adds written documentation requirements. HB 2035 was ultimately given a do pass recommendation by a 4-2 vote. Finally, the committee heard HB 4049, which would authorize DCS to employ legal counsel and incur legal expenses, along with an amendment that would require independent representation or review in certain cases involving credible allegations against DCS or its agents. The sponsor and several witnesses argued that the Attorney General’s office has a structural conflict when representing DCS, and that independent counsel would better ensure honesty and accountability in court proceedings. Others cautioned that keeping representation within the Attorney General’s office preserves consistency, oversight, and existing checks and balances. Discussion continued on the structure of legal representation for DCS, but the transcript ends before a final vote on HB 4049 is recorded.

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• "So do you have a list of where that crossover can happen?" "Yes." "Okay.
• So do you have a list of where that crossover can happen? Yes. Okay.
• I had to go vote in rules, but— And I missed some of the conversation.
• I had to go vote in rules, but as I understand it, this appropriation is with an organization in mind

Summary: The House Budget Committee heard the Department of Economic Development’s fiscal year 2027 budget presentation, beginning with Director Michelle Hadaway and division leaders. The department emphasized that most of its budget is federally funded and walked through requests for regional engagement, international trade and investment offices, business recruitment and marketing, Delta Regional Authority dues, business and community solutions, tax increment financing, MODESA, DRPP, CDBG, disaster recovery, Missouri Main Street, AmeriCorps, Missouri One Start, the Missouri Technology Corporation, semiconductor and API reshoring efforts, SSBCI, and other economic development items. Members repeatedly asked about lapses, one-time appropriations, whether general revenue could be reduced or replaced with other funds, and how the department prioritizes federal and other non-GR sources. Several members also praised regional engagement, Missouri Partnership, and rural economic development efforts. A major portion of the discussion focused on specific one-time or performance-based projects. Members questioned the large GR transfer for TIFs and MODESA, the use of funds for the Urban League plaza renovation, the Northeast Missouri housing fund, the Highway MM corridor, and the Missouri Technology Corporation. Department witnesses explained that many of these amounts are based on projected performance or are tied to multi-year obligations, and that some unspent balances reflect project timing, federal reimbursement timing, or delayed construction. The committee also discussed the Missouri Main Street program, with staff explaining it supports both new and existing Main Street communities and can be adapted for county-wide models. The committee spent significant time on workforce and innovation programs. Missouri One Start described its customized training and upskilling programs, including a statutory fund switch to align with existing law, while members asked for more data on participation and impact. Missouri Technology Corporation explained that reduced funding last year limited some entrepreneur-support programs, and that its venture fund has leveraged state dollars into private capital and jobs. Members also discussed the API reshoring item and semiconductor funding, asking what the money would do, what companies would benefit, and how much federal leverage the state could expect. Witnesses said the API request supports a nonprofit center working with existing Missouri companies to reshore pharmaceutical production, while the semiconductor item is tied to federal matching opportunities that have moved slowly. The committee did not take final action on the budget during the portion of the hearing provided. The chair recessed the committee to go to session, stating that the hearing would resume afterward and that public testimony on House Bill 2007 would follow completion of the department presentation.

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• Is he the only crossover? Okay, so laid out before us is 25. Okay.

Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• All right, I just we're starting to do some crossover, and I was just wondering in that one, I was like
• </c><00:19:45.600><c> and</c> we're starting to do some crossover and we're starting to do some crossover
• votes to move this thing, which I can't imagine there would not be.
• </c> the body you have needed 41 votes the body you have needed 41 votes assuming<01:51:32.560><c> there
• </c> committee that we could have the votes committee that we could have the votes to<01:51:56.520><c

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• Are you, is he the only crossover? OK, so Laid out before us is 25.

Bills: SB 25, SB 314

Keywords: nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health

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• WE PROMOTE STEADY GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND CROSSOVER OF THE MARITIME WORKFORCE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• When we've won a vote, we believe we've served our constituents well.
• Has everyone recorded their<00:15:06.600><c> vote?
• Anyone wish to change their their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote?
• <00:15:08.680><c> Explain</c><00:15:09.400><c> their</c><00:15:09.560><c> vote.</c> vote?
• Explain their vote. vote? Explain their vote.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• date, but I think Senator Mathern, in his wisdom, told me if you set a date, that takes a two-thirds vote
• The emergency clause would take a two-thirds vote.
• looked, there's a report that came out earlier in the session, and I thought it was new employees at crossover
• That's why I usually voted no on this budget. Well, and today we talked about the DPI budget.

Bills: SB2015

Keywords: corrections, rehabilitation, prison budget, department of corrections, adult services, youth services, correctional facilities, Heart River correctional center, Missouri River correctional center, James River correctional center, minimum security facility, county jails, regional jails, deferred maintenance, capital construction, strategic investment and improvements fund, Bank of North Dakota, line of credit, tasers, body cameras

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Human Resources Division met with all members present and took up several bills, focusing most of the discussion on SB 1577 and SB 1619, along with a detailed review of the HHS budget bill draft. On SB 1577, Senator Magrum explained that the bill was being revised to focus on wastewater rather than raw water, possibly shifting the Washburn project to the Department of Water Resources so it could access matching funds, and potentially converting the bill into a line of credit if federal money is restored later. Members discussed whether to keep an emergency clause or instead use a date-based approach, and agreed the bill would likely be handled through the full committee and possibly reconsidered later. On SB 1619, Senator Davison said amendments were still being worked on, including changes requested by the Bank of North Dakota, and the committee planned to hold it for possible amendment before full committee consideration. The bulk of the meeting was a section-by-section review of the HHS appropriations bill draft. Members discussed one-time funding items such as technology projects, child care programs, housing programs, behavioral health facility grants, infant and toddler care provider support, juvenile justice diversion, medical housing, and other public health and human services projects. Several adjustments were noted, including reductions or changes to IMD-related funding, incarcerated-person treatment funding, the child welfare technology project, and the provider rate increase. The committee also discussed the FTE block grant structure at length, with staff explaining that the apparent increase in positions reflected budgeting mechanics, zero-dollar “phantom” positions, and positions approved previously but not counted in the FTE total. Members raised concerns about transparency and whether the bill should list FTE numbers, but staff said the block grant was intended to give the department flexibility while quarterly reporting would provide oversight. Other topics included Medicaid expansion funding and provider reimbursement rules, the move toward certifying human service centers as certified community behavioral health clinics, a moratorium on new ICF beds, and studies or reports on Medicaid, obesity, disability services, truancy, and behavioral health facility grants. The committee also discussed removing or revising broad intent language in Section 31 so the department would report findings rather than implement changes without further legislative action. No final votes were taken in the transcript; instead, members agreed to make a few technical adjustments, continue reviewing the bill, and likely revisit it the next day before moving it to conference committee.

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• This bill passed this body right before crossover in 2025 on a unanimous voice vote, and now has been
• </c> in voting yes. in voting yes.
• </c> voted to find it unfavorable on a vote voted to find it unfavorable on a vote of<03:05:48.840><c
• </c> voting no. voting no.
• Those voting yes, 33. Those voting no, 109.

Keywords: 926, house, all