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• The corresponding emergency clause is adopted. Please return to the House.
• Senate Bill 11, Senate Bill 12, Senate Bill 13, and Senate Bill 17 all pass, and their corresponding emergency
• 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 54, 56, and 57 all pass, and their corresponding emergency

Keywords: 1204, all

Summary: The Senate opened with routine floor proceedings, including leave requests for several guests and introductions of visitors in the gallery. Reverend Andrea McMillan of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral delivered the opening prayer, and the chamber then moved into the day’s business agenda. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 14 recognizing and celebrating New Corps Day at the State Capitol on April 15, 2026, with remarks highlighting the company’s long presence in Mississippi County, its steel production, investment in Arkansas facilities, and employment impact. The body also adopted Senate Memorial Resolution 2 honoring former Senator Lou Hardin, with extended remarks from Senator Mark Johnson and a statement from Hardin’s son, Scott, emphasizing Hardin’s service in the Senate, state higher education leadership, and presidency at the University of Central Arkansas. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolutions 4 and 5, both authorizing introduction of non-appropriation bills related to the revenue stabilization law. House Bill 1001, the appropriation for the Arkansas House of Representatives for fiscal year 2025-26, passed 34-0 with its emergency clause adopted. The chamber also adopted multiple amendments to budget bills and then passed two large batches of appropriation bills, all by 34-0 votes, with emergency clauses adopted and bills transmitted to the House. Before adjournment, Senator Dismang announced special language would meet the next morning followed by Joint Budget, and Senator Hester said the Senate would convene at 11 a.m. the following day. The chamber adjourned subject to clearing the desk until Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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• He's an emergency medicine physician living in Flagstaff and practices throughout Northern Arizona, specifically
• medical degree from La Jolla University in Chicago and returned home to complete his residency in emergency
• Outside of the emergency department, he enjoys spending time with his family and two young daughters,

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Would this be a bill you’d want an emergency clause on, since everything else has already passed in the
• Would you maybe ask for an emergency clause? Before I answer that, let me turn around.
• already, actually waited two years, and so I don’t think it’s—especially as hard as it is to get an emergency

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• law enforcement for help, but laws protecting his rights always allowed him to refuse necessary emergency
• SB 1164 amends the emergency obtainer process in Texas to enable this non-criminal remedy to be enabled
• They declared a national emergency in the family court system, citing widespread allegations of civil

Bills: SB 53

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements

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• or provision of the drug enabled a licensed physician to treat a pregnant woman during a medical emergency
• But the one that I'm focused on mainly is if, in the case of a medical emergency.
• wondering what that scenario would be because it appears to be separate and distinct from the medical emergency

Bills: HB229, HB3990, HB5082, HB5510, HB229

Keywords: biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus

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• Senate Bill 1164 by Averini, relating to emergency detention of certain persons evidencing mental illness
• providing electric service in the ERCOT power region of a communication plan for use during a weather emergency
• relating to the disconnection of electric service by certain entities during an extreme weather emergency

Summary: The Senate met briefly to receive first-reading referrals of a large number of bills, resolutions, and joint resolutions. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including public education, health care, criminal justice, business regulation, transportation, water and natural resources, local government, taxation, elections, and public information. Many of the filings were by Senators Hughes, Perry, Alvarado, Creighton, Hancock, Parker, Zaffirini, Blanco, and others, and included proposals on school safety, health records and billing, election procedures, water planning, housing and rent issues, energy and environmental regulation, and criminal penalties. The chamber also read several concurrent and joint resolutions, including measures designating state symbols and local honors, a proposed constitutional amendment related to gaming by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, a proposal concerning special-session subjects, and resolutions on fiscal restraints and retirement obligations. No debate, testimony, or substantive action on the merits of the measures occurred in this portion of the transcript; the items were simply read and referred to committees. At the close of the proceedings, the Senate adjourned pursuant to a previously adopted motion and announced it would reconvene at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 4.

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• meals on wheels providers are first responders for many seniors offering critical safety check and emergency
• There's 550 game that serve our state each and every day to protect our state resources and respond to emergency
• . emergencies, natural disasters, you name it, these folks provide such a critical service by assisting

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• > the Bill 1078 emerged from the Bill 1078 emerged from the transportation<00:37:34.400> committee
• True emergencies.
• only be spent on emergency expenses. only be spent on emergency expenses.
• True emergencies. tables, not whatever. True emergencies.
• [clears throat and snorts] emergency [clears throat and snorts] emergency procedures<07:05:14.400

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So, how do you envision this working in emergency placement situations where decisions have to be made
• So, the question is, if there's an emergency setting with a child in first grade or second grade, what
• So, um, I can't speak to emergency placement specifically, but with regards to changing the requirements
• Chair West: So, the question is, if there's an emergency setting with a child in first grade or second
• because the trauma of an emergency because the trauma of an emergency removal<01:31:56.200> never

Bills: HF3665, HF3002, HF4217, HF4125, HF4174

Keywords: foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement

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• It gives a better definition of emergency, of when that is an emergency, when you need that.
• These brought emergency petition.
• emergency guardian or conservator. emergency guardian or conservator.
• position of being named in an emergency position of being named in an emergency order. order. order
• <01:35:01.600> or the surgeon had a family emergency or the surgeon had a family emergency

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• <00:06:59.919> like can function during emergencies like can function during emergencies like
• As long as we have credits out there, as long as we have emergency rental assistance that is already
• As long as we have credits out there, as long as we have emergency rental assistance that is already
• Um, so do folks that depend on that emergency account that we aren't feeling either.
• <01:48:36.320> account that depend on that emergency account that depend on that emergency

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Before I joined the university as its 18th president, I spent 25 years as an emergency physician, taking
• the cardiovascular system, the musculoskeletal system, most notably, but additional opportunities emerge
• the cardiovascular system, the musculoskeletal system, most notably, but additional opportunities emerge
• um in the immune system for emerge um in the immune system for example<00:45:49.880> and<00:45
• responding to reacting to emerging responding to reacting to emerging pandemic pandemic pandemic

Keywords: 1183, house

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• support um the Hawaii Emergency support um the Hawaii Emergency Management<00:12:02.560> agency
• I think the Legislature several years ago wisely declared that we're in a climate emergency.
• I think that's become more emergency I think that's become more obvious<00:20:57.120> after<00
• <00:29:20.640> relief things for us provides emergency relief things for us provides emergency
• from the emergency and budget Reserve<00:39:54.000> fund<00:39:54.240> to<00:39:54.400

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1077, a governor’s administration bill to increase transient accommodations tax revenue and split it between two new special funds: a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund and an economic development and revitalization special fund for tourism/resort areas. Supporters, including the Governor’s Office, recovery and resilience staff, climate and conservation groups, and several state agencies, said the bill would create a dedicated, more reliable funding stream for wildfire mitigation, coastal resilience, land clearing, infrastructure, and community-led projects. Some supporters also urged changes to the bill, including moving the fund to DLNR, adding DHHL and OHA representation, clarifying community grants, and ensuring the fund can support both state-led and community-led resilience work. The Attorney General’s office flagged a drafting issue, noting that the bill references fees deposited into the new fund even though the new chapter does not authorize fee collection, and recommended deleting that language or adding fee authority. The Climate Advisory Team representative also suggested adding DHHL to the decision-making body and requiring at-large members to have climate, resilience, conservation, or infrastructure expertise. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Kohala Coast Resort Association opposed the measure, arguing that the special fund structure does not meet statutory criteria, that the bill functions as a tax increase, and that the transient accommodations tax is not being collected equitably across all lodging types before any increase is imposed. Other opponents, including tourism and lodging interests, warned that hotels and timeshares already bear most of the tax burden and that raising the TAT could hurt an already struggling visitor industry and drive tourists away. Supporters countered that current funding is far short of what is needed and that a dedicated revenue stream is necessary to address climate impacts now. Committee members questioned why the Legislature should cede spending decisions to a separate executive-branch process, and the administration responded that the bill is intended to create a transparent, recurring mechanism for funding priorities that can be adjusted over time. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Members, House Bill 1060, relating to emergency preparedness.
• House Bill 596, relating to emergency management.
• House Bill 883, relating to emergency management.
• All right, seeing none, then we are adjourned. disasters and emergencies chair's disasters and emergencies
• um House Bill 883 relating to Emergency um House Bill 883 relating to Emergency Management<03:23

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety met on January 31, 2025, and first heard House Bill 1062, a housekeeping measure relating to the Hawaii Air National Guard. Testimony in support came from representatives of the Adjutant General and other National Guard witnesses. A member raised a technical question about language allowing the Guard to hold the rank authorized by the Department of the Air Force, and the response was that the bill should not require additional HR language; no vote was taken. The committee then heard House Bill 674, which would authorize allowances for TRICARE dental and vision coverage for Hawaii National Guard personnel ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. The Department of Defense supported the bill through Brigadier General Ross, Director of Joint Staff, and Terry Heiti also testified in support. There were no questions or action taken on the measure. House Bill 652, relating to veterans’ rights and benefits and regulating compensation for advice or assistance on veterans’ benefits, drew the most discussion. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing it would protect veterans from illegal or exploitative practices and noting its own service to more than 2,000 veterans in fiscal year 2024. Opposition came from the National Association for Veterans Rights and Veteran Benefits Guide, which argued the bill would restrict access to needed services and that some for-profit providers operate legally and should not be barred. Committee members questioned the scope of the bill, accreditation requirements, and whether nonprofit or pro bono services would be affected. A Department of Defense veteran services official said veterans can be vulnerable to exploitation and that some legal fee arrangements can be abusive, while also noting pro bono options exist. The committee did not reach a decision on the bill during the excerpt. The committee also began hearing House Bill 1058, which would create a veteran cemetery board within the Office of Veteran Services to help state veteran cemeteries comply with federal standards. The Office of Veteran Services and Terry Heiti testified in support. Members asked about the board’s membership, timeline, and consultant selection, and were told the working group was still in an organizational stage and no construction timeline had been set. The final measure discussed was House Bill 503, which would appropriate funds for a consultant to evaluate locations and designs for a Hawaii First Responders Memorial. The Department of Accounting and General Services supported the bill, and testimony in support was received from county and city officials, UPW Hawaii, and individuals. Members asked about the working group, timeline, and budget, and were told the project was still in early planning; no final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• We are picking Mission Zero, which is really about eliminating emergency department boarding.
• Zero individuals waiting in emergency departments around the state for inpatient psychiatric care.
• Where do you go that you don't necessarily have to end up in an emergency department?
• So that is a stabilization center, which essentially is an emergency department for psychiatric care
• which essentially is an emergency which essentially is an emergency department<00:23:38.960>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The final recommendation really emerged as a desire to fall forward.
• <00:34:25.200> construction, emerging field of offsite construction, emerging field of offsite
• level while addressing this emerging level while addressing this emerging housing<00:36:16.320><
• Emergency hiring tools may be projects.
• emerging technologies. emerging technologies.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• standards or update certain emergency standards or update certain emergency breaking<06:04:55.360
• They will soon have Emergency Medical Services operational for the first time in history.
• Reliable Emergency Medical Services are not just a luxury but an absolute necessity.
• external EMS providers for emergencies external EMS providers for emergencies but<07:35:37.920><
• <07:35:48.160> Medical level Emergency Medical level Emergency Medical Services<07:35:50.200

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So, I mean, that you say you need this emergency authority—you have the authority.
• This guy wants to spend $50,000 on an emergency paint job for his government housing.
• This is an emergency. You know, I wouldn't want to talk about that either if I were them. Mr.
• paint job for $50,000 on an emergency paint job for his<02:50:37.640> government<02:50:38.239
• We had bipartisan emergency workers. We had people from the Bush administration.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Emergency planning does assume roads.
• So, if you take emergency planning, two cars per household, that's about 6,000 vehicles.
• Emergency services aren't going to be able to get in and out of there.
• Emergency services aren't going through.
• fire services and other emergency fire services and other emergency services.<02:24:43.920> Mostly

Keywords: 981, all

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• In that middle category, the unknown, they came up but there wasn't a clear consensus emerging from the
• In that middle category, the unknown, they came up but there wasn't a clear consensus emerging from the
• Um, there were nothing emerged there.
• <00:49:02.640> State priorities and emerging issues.
• State priorities and emerging issues.

Keywords: 1183, house