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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary C May 5th, 2026

Judiciary C

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let me read in some cards. Let me read in some cards.
  • I read in some green cards that we have here.
  • She asked if I would also read it into the record.
  • So third-party insurance or private pay or Medicaid.
  • Insurance: third-party insurance, private pay, Medicaid, or Medicare. Okay, okay.
Keywords: 974, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary C May 5th, 2026

Judiciary C

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let me read in some cards. Let me read in some cards.
  • I read in some green cards that we have here.
  • She asked if I would also read it into the record.
  • So third-party insurance or private pay or Medicaid.
  • Insurance, so third-party insurance, private pay, Medicaid, or Medicare. Okay.
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard House Bill 1033, which expands the definition of critical infrastructure to include airports, heliports, spaceports, aerospace facilities, certain government and military sites, and oil and gas platforms. Supporters said the bill is part of a broader effort to position Louisiana for aerospace and defense investment, while opponents from the Sierra Club warned that repeatedly broadening critical infrastructure could chill protest and free-speech activity. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 1034, which authorizes local officials to declare temporary protection zones for public safety for up to 72 hours, with one extension. The sponsor and the Department of Economic Development said it would be a tool for aerospace and defense projects and other public-safety needs; ACLU testimony raised concerns about notice, property rights, and possible impacts on public waterways. The bill was also reported favorably. The committee next considered several criminal justice bills. House Bill 51, barring post-conviction bail for defendants convicted of aggravated offenses against children, and House Bill 55, limiting public disclosure of juror information to protect juror privacy, both received broad support and were reported favorably. House Bill 635, aimed at protecting Louisianians from transnational repression by foreign governments through penalty enhancements for underlying crimes, was supported by a national security advocate and reported favorably. House Bill 133, increasing penalties for students who commit attacks on teachers or other students, was amended to address juvenile procedure and exceptionalities; teachers testified about serious injuries they suffered, while the ACLU and criminal defense lawyers raised concerns about mandatory minimums and individualized sentencing. The bill was reported with amendments. The committee also heard House Bill 676, which creates the crime of fraudulent patient referrals, or “body brokering,” in the substance-use treatment industry. The sponsor and Blue Cross Blue Shield representatives described schemes that steer vulnerable patients into fraudulent treatment arrangements for profit; the bill was reported favorably. House Bill 159 created a Caddo Parish pilot program for pretrial home incarceration with electronic monitoring to reduce jail overcrowding. The sheriff said the jail is far over capacity and that the program would be limited to nonviolent, non-sex-offense defendants with risk assessments, court approval, and behavioral-health check-ins. Witnesses supported the concept but urged tighter liability language; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill with amendments. House Bill 106, dealing with unauthorized administration of melatonin to children in child care settings, was reported favorably. Later, the committee amended and reported House Bill 108, which changes juror qualifications to exclude people convicted of crimes of violence or sex offenses from criminal juries, after opponents argued it would unnecessarily bar citizens from jury service. House Bill 784, a cleanup bill on sex offender registration and notification, was amended and reported with technical changes. Senate Bill 388, which removes a trigger clause tied to a border compact and authorizes review of state contracts for foreign-adversary benefit, was amended and reported. Finally, House Bill 772, a bail-procedure reform requiring accurate mailing and electronic notice information and consolidating notice rules, was presented as a fairness and efficiency measure and had support from the bail industry and prosecutors; the transcript ends before final action on that bill.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to read it. It says: Parking citation final notice.
  • That’s about a third—about 30% of the referrals—that went on for investigation.
  • Every single one is read and a determination is made if there’s enough, excuse me, reasonable suspicion
  • Chris, if you would introduce yourself and read about half of whatever you got in front of you there.
  • There are some AARP surveys that we put out into the field, and I'll read you some of those findings
Summary: A joint House-Senate Insurance and Commerce meeting focused on the growing threat of financial fraud in Arkansas, with members hearing from bankers, regulators, law enforcement, AARP, and mortgage and insurance industry representatives. Witnesses described a wide range of scams, including spoofed bank calls and texts, fake websites and social media impersonation, romance and investment scams, business email compromise, gift card fraud, check fraud, wire fraud, reverse mortgage scams, and crypto kiosk schemes. Several speakers emphasized that fraud is increasingly organized, technology-driven, and amplified by artificial intelligence, and that seniors are disproportionately targeted and often suffer the largest losses. Testimony highlighted both prevention and recovery efforts. Bankers said institutions spend heavily on training, customer education, and fraud detection, but often cannot stop losses once customers have been convinced to authorize transfers. The Attorney General’s office described its Consumer Protection Division, a new Financial Fraud Task Force, and examples of recovering funds quickly from crypto kiosk and wire fraud cases. The State Bank Department and Securities Department said Arkansas’s 2025 crypto ATM legislation and related education requirements have helped, and they urged continued public education. The Insurance Department reported major insurance-fraud trends, including fake insurance cards, forged policies, premium-finance schemes, and staged auto accidents, and said it prosecutes these cases aggressively. Members asked about reporting scams, the security of tap payments, how fraud losses are tracked, the role of crypto kiosks, and whether Arkansas should pursue model legislation or stronger action against telecom and social media companies. Witnesses said tap payments are generally safer than chip or swipe, that crypto transfers are often unrecoverable, and that spoofed caller ID and impersonation ads remain major problems. Paul Benda of the American Bankers Association urged state and federal action against telecom and social media platforms and supported national scam legislation. No new bills were voted on at the meeting, but members approved the November 3, 2025 minutes and several witnesses offered to share model legislation, consumer education materials, and state-by-state fraud data with the committee.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • I won't go through all of them, but in 1991, 1993, 1995, 1999—I can't read that one—2001, then a special
  • Were you happy with both the second and third reprint? Thank you so much. Okay.
  • I am excited to be here for the third time this session in front of your committee.
  • But we're also concerned that, as the bill has been amended, it's only, as we read, it's only on the.
  • we're also concerned that, as this bill has been amended, it is only, as we read it, on the private
Keywords: 909, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • That was very pleasant to read. A couple of questions.
  • It is the best approach to repay the $1.1 billion in delayed payments in thirds.
  • Scores on the national assessment dropped nationally in reading at fourth and eighth grade and math at
  • About 10% are in districts that have recovered in both math and reading. 12% are in districts scoring
  • above the 2019 levels in reading.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Commission on Data Practices 1/22/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • No, we also have it written out, so we were reading it along with you.
  • <00:12:12.639> party While the state relies on third party While the state relies on third
  • <00:13:58.240> data, correction of third-party data, correction of third-party data, particularly
  • So, uh, those are the on my first very quick read of this.
  • on my first very quick read of this. on my first very quick read of this.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee continued its hearing on enforcement and compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, first taking additional public testimony from Melissa Zimmerman and Matt Senot of the East Side Corridor residents in Owatonna. They described submitting roughly two dozen data requests across several government entities related to a proposed highway project, saying some agencies responded but others did not, and that even after they substantially prevailed in a data practices complaint and the court imposed a maximum civil penalty, they still did not receive meaningful access to the records. Zimmerman said the lack of access harmed their ability to comment on the project’s environmental review, and both witnesses argued that the law needs stronger enforcement, realistic timelines, better communication, and more accessible remedies for requesters who cannot afford repeated litigation. They also raised practical barriers such as inaccessible file formats, missing software on a county-provided laptop, and the need for electronic delivery options. The committee then heard from Eric Johnson of Anoka County, who testified about Chapter 13 issues involving third-party polygraph data used in probation monitoring. He argued that when the state relies on third-party-generated summaries, the responsible authority’s obligations for access, retention, and correction are unclear, and there is no effective remedy when the third party does not respond. Johnson said the county directed him to seek raw data from the third party, which had not responded, and he warned that short retention periods can make data subject rights unenforceable if the records are destroyed before a request is resolved. Members asked about statutory citations and retention schedules, and several commented that the issue may warrant review of data-retention rules. During member discussion, legislators broadly agreed that the Data Practices Act’s enforcement mechanisms are not working well enough and that many requesters cannot afford to pursue administrative or court remedies. Co-Chair Scott suggested staff compile the testimony into a report to identify possible legislative fixes, while Senator Lucero said there may be some “low-hanging fruit” that could be addressed quickly in the short session. The chair also floated the idea of involving the Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution in a mediation role to improve communication and reduce gridlock, though members noted that any process would still need to produce results consistent with the law. The committee then moved on to its next agenda item, a discussion of the BCA Fusion Center and its annual reporting requirements.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • would be all K through three reading would be all K through three reading instructional<00:15:38.560
  • We're currently working with the reading We're currently working with the reading research<00:15
  • They do... of reading looks like. I mean, I'm sure of reading looks like.
  • <00:38:16.000> contract past that it is a third-party contract past that it is a third-party
  • The when I read the scope or the The when I read the scope or the agreement<01:04:42.079> description
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee met after several reschedulings due to flooding, welcomed a new assistant, and confirmed a quorum. It first approved the March 11 minutes, then reported that the day’s agenda included 310 items totaling about $139.4 million, with all vendors registered with the Secretary of State. The committee then approved deferred items involving the Transportation Cabinet/Department of Highways, including one routine PSC green-list item and one PSC amendment item, after hearing from the Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Professional Services and noting prior questions had been answered. The bulk of the meeting focused on Department of Education contracts tied to reading and literacy initiatives. Officials described a competitive grant program for high-quality instructional resources and related professional learning, explaining that resources are selected through evidence-based reviews and a quality curriculum task force, and that districts apply using an instructional resources alignment rubric. Members questioned the program’s reach, whether districts opt in, how many schools applied, and whether the effort is producing measurable reading gains. Department witnesses said about 155 schools applied and were awarded, the program is voluntary, and the University of Louisville’s Reading Research Center is collecting qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate effectiveness. Several members expressed concern that the state has repeatedly funded literacy efforts without improving reading scores, though the committee ultimately approved the education items, with Senator Meredith noting support but frustration about the lack of progress. The committee also approved an MOA amendment item supporting the Principal Partnership Project, which provides tools, resources, and professional learning for administrators and helps meet statutory evaluation-training requirements. Members asked about the use of nonrecurring federal funds and whether the arrangement affects retirement benefits; staff said the contract pays districts based on daily wage and additional workdays, which does increase retirement packages. Representative McCool voted yes but voiced caution about possible supplanting. Finally, the committee took up an Office of the Controller contract for a brokered insurance-related procurement. Representative Balman moved to disapprove the contract, arguing the winning broker was not the low bidder and that the committee lacked answers about how technical scoring outweighed a roughly $600,000 price difference. The motion to disapprove did not prevail, and the contract was approved after further discussion about procurement scoring and the committee’s limited information.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 20, 2026 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • So if you don't mind, we'd love to have your support and make it to the third round.
  • And make it to the third round.
  • I am sure you all have been reading the articles regarding the federal government freezing access to
  • I am sure you all have been reading the articles regarding the federal government freezing access to
  • We do have our annual single audit as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and that is conducted by a third-party
Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and first heard House Bill 731, which would address coach and extracurricular sponsor compensation and change how student-athlete transfer eligibility is determined. The bill would allow local school boards to adopt policies letting booster clubs or similar associations support coaches and activity sponsors, and it would let superintendents treat certain coaches and athletic leaders as administrative personnel for compensation purposes. It would also shift eligibility decisions for transferred student-athletes to the governing athletic association and require clearer bylaws and timelines for those determinations. Members raised questions about booster club oversight, pay equity, the new athletic administrator language, and safeguards against abuse or unequal treatment, while supporters argued the bill would help retain coaches and better support student athletics. The bill was debated and then reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then received presentations from the Department of Education’s Division of Early Learning and the Florida Association of Early Learning Coalitions on school readiness fraud prevention and mitigation. Speakers explained that Florida’s school readiness program pays providers based on verified attendance rather than enrollment, requires daily parent sign-in/sign-out records, and uses multiple layers of oversight including coalition anti-fraud plans, annual audits, programmatic monitoring, DCF inspections, and referrals to state fraud investigators when needed. They emphasized that Florida delayed implementation of a federal rule that would have required prospective enrollment-based payments, and said the state’s current system makes fraud difficult. Members asked about military and grandparent guardianship situations, audit findings, and the number of fraud referrals; presenters said fraud cases are relatively limited and that the existing controls and public enforcement act as deterrents. The meeting ended after members thanked the presenters and the committee adjourned without further business.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • As such, this is my third year serving as the elected parent chair for our School Health Advisory Council
  • my years confused, their former number two at the SHAC... had a major health textbook; she was the third
  • Third, community extracurricular... ...activities are often where communities bond, creating a more diverse
  • Again, having not seen the substitute, but I did read the original.
  • And the third page is overlaying the two, where the purple is the...
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 04/09/26

Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then things get bought out, and now a third of them are owned by some kind of equity outfit, and
  • I mean, I I<00:14:35.959> can<00:14:36.160> read<00:14:36.360> you<00:14:36.440>
  • That's my initial read. So anyway, thank you, Mr. Chair, Madam Chair.
  • That's my initial read. So anyway, thank you, Mr. Chair, Madam Chair.
  • That's my initial read. So the truth. That's my initial read.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • Third service, meaning you've got a dedicated third-service agency in your city or your county that is
  • Whereas a third-service municipal or third-service city service or others might not have that same laser
  • A third city service or a third county service, where it's a stand-alone entity, is usually much more
  • A third city service or a third county service, where it's a stand-alone entity, is usually much more
  • Districts are very similar to a third city service or a third county service.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The committee was called to order, a quorum was established, and the minutes from the prior meeting were approved. The first major presentation came from Montana Public Employees Retirement System executive director William Hollahan, who gave an overview of Montana’s Volunteer Firefighters’ Compensation Act plan. He explained that the plan covers volunteer firefighters in unincorporated areas, is funded by 5% of state fire insurance premium taxes, and currently serves 228 departments with about 2,936 active members and 1,242 retirees. He described eligibility rules, annual training and reporting requirements, benefit levels for partial and full pensions, disability, death, medical, and funeral benefits, and said the plan is actuarially sound with roughly $60 million in assets and a funded ratio slightly above 100%. Committee members asked about prior-service credit, whether EMS personnel are included, the effect on recruitment and retention, and whether expanding coverage would require a funding analysis; Hollahan said prior service is not credited, EMS is not currently included, and any expansion would need financial review. Tim Walleen of Workforce Safety and Insurance then presented a draft North Dakota workers’ compensation solution for volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMS personnel. He explained that volunteer responders are already covered by workers’ comp for medical and wage-loss benefits, but the proposal would set a minimum annual wage of $30,000 for calculating wage-loss benefits for qualifying volunteers, with the benefit paid at two-thirds of that amount. Representative Porter suggested tying the volunteer definition to existing code rather than a fixed dollar amount, and Walleen agreed. Questions focused on whether search and rescue or other volunteer emergency services could be included, whether departments would face new paperwork, and whether volunteer organizations can already elect coverage; Walleen said there would be no additional paperwork and that volunteer coverage is already available. The committee also heard from volunteer fire service representatives and the state fire marshal. An Oakes-area firefighter, Mr. Olson, testified that small departments are struggling with retention, communication, and administrative burdens, especially around separate bookkeeping and funding rules for donated or fundraising money, and he said departments need clearer guidance from the state. State Fire Marshal Dr. Matthew Clark introduced himself and outlined a broader effort to improve education, support, and coordination for fire departments, including a planned 10% audit of certificates of existence beginning in 2027, more outreach through his office, and better assistance with training, reporting, and grant access. He said his office is authorized under current law to provide these services, but the role has been vague and underused. Finally, Arnagard Rural Fire District Chief Rick Schreiber testified in favor of new recruitment and retention ideas, including retirement-style benefits, health insurance, tax incentives, scholarships, grants, and more remote or regional training. He said volunteer departments are losing members, that local tax and donation funds are already stretched, and that any new retirement or incentive program should be sustainable and likely involve a mix of state and local support.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • It increases the penalty for a third or subsequent offense of excessive speeding to a Class C felony
  • or subsequent offense of a third or subsequent offense of excessive<00:54:37.200> speeding<00
  • <00:54:42.160> or person sentencing for third or person sentencing for third or subsequent
  • time um for excessive we're on a third time um for excessive speeding<00:59:35.680> or<00:59:
  • <01:24:28.679> year rate case filing in the third year rate case filing in the third year
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Transportation heard several bills on March 11, including measures on harbor vessel requirements, transportation funding, clean fuels, water carriers, parking enforcement, and electric mobility. For SB 1402 SD1 on vessels in state commercial harbors, testimony was split: the General Contractors Association of Hawaii and the Longline Association supported it, while Hol Holo Charters and one individual opposed it, saying the bill should be more specific about tourboat operators. For SB 1473 on central services assessments, SB 321 on privately owned roads, and SB 419 on insurance coverage for child passenger restraint systems, the committee heard brief testimony with no noted objections or actions beyond moving through the agenda. For SB 1009 SD2 on parking, the bill would create fines for misuse of disability and EV parking spaces and direct the revenue to the Safe Routes to School special fund. Support came from Ulupono Initiative, Climate Protectors Hawaii, the Disability Communication Access Board, and others, while the Retail Merchants of Hawaii supported the bill’s intent but questioned using the fines for Safe Routes to School, and Hawaiian Electric suggested directing EV-related fines to the EV charging system subaccount instead. Hawaii Appleseed supported the measure but raised concerns about the size of the fines and possible impacts on low-income residents. The committee asked questions about enforcement when EV chargers are inoperable; DAGS indicated the stalls could be used and would not be enforced in that situation. For SB 1120 on a clean fuel standard, the Department of Transportation supported the measure but asked for the implementation date to be delayed by one year and requested an independent Hawaii-specific economic impact study due before the next session. Support also came from several transportation, airline, and industry groups, while Tim Rhymer and Frank Schultz opposed it. The committee then heard SB 21 on water carriers, which would authorize a PUC inflationary cost index adjustment mechanism and exemptions; DOT, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Young Brothers, and the Hawaii Harbors Users Group supported it, while Frank Schultz opposed. Finally, the committee heard SB 117 on electric mobility, which would expand and rename the rebate program, set age limits and operating rules for e-bikes and electric motorcycles, require insurance for electric motorcycle operators, and make conforming changes. Testimony was largely supportive, including from DOT, the Hawaii Bicycling League, the Queen’s pediatric trauma center, and Ulupono Initiative, though one testifier warned that the bill’s wattage definition could unintentionally capture some pedal-assist e-bikes. No votes were taken on the individual bills in the portions shown, and the transcript ended with the committee continuing its hearing agenda.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Indian Affairs Jul 16th, 2025

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • What you read in the books is not really the way you raise your children.
  • So we get reading specialists to teach our reading courses.
  • As you know, they've added an additional requirement. with the science of reading.
  • The prep program has to pass the reading Praxis when they graduate.
  • However, the state is now requiring that reading scores be met.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/17/2025)

State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I know we read these at our meetings for the sake of the committee to understand what we read.
  • sure to grab at least one or two to read sure to grab at least one or two to read the<03:03:33.920
  • <03:03:50.880> would<03:03:51.040> be in read read them here that would be in read
  • Foss yes so I did a lot of reading on Foss yes so I did a lot of reading on this<04:04:41.359> one
  • Daniel Webster uh oration you just read Daniel Webster uh oration you just read uh<04:41:08.200>
Keywords: 1189, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 6th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Reading of the previous day's journal.
  • Lackey seconds that the reading of the previous day's journal be dispensed with.
  • Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted.
  • That's a third of mothers, sisters, and friends.
  • The clerk will read the resolutions on the consent calendar.
Keywords: 988, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary (01/21/2026)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is your third, I think. Caught me again.
  • Um, we did not read this language as having a completion requirement in it.
  • to read?"
  • So that's my to the a bunch of readings.
  • light of others that I've read about. light of others that I've read about.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • I guess I didn't read the bill when I scheduled it.
  • c><00:05:07.960> didn't<00:05:08.280> I<00:05:08.360> didn't<00:05:08.600> read
  • thinking I guess I didn't I didn't read thinking I guess I didn't I didn't read the<00:05:08.919
  • type that I'll mention is then the third type that I'll mention is gational<00:34:55.919> diabetes
  • Oh, this is—you're going to read the other one. Okay. Can we just get it in the file?
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 552, which would remove the “full-time student” requirement for children ages 19 to 25 covered under the state retiree health insurance plan. The prime sponsor said the change would align retiree coverage with state employee and ACA plans, would not cost taxpayers because retirees pay the premiums, and could even reduce administrative burden and possibly state costs. The chair noted the bill simply removes the words “if full-time student” from statute and said the proposal affects very few retirees and has no cost to the state. No opposition was presented, and the chair closed the hearing on HB 552 after no further testimony. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 648, which would require commercial insurance coverage for glucose monitoring devices and supplies for people with diabetes. The prime sponsor, a retired dietitian and diabetes educator, gave extensive testimony describing diabetes as common, costly, and serious, and argued that continuous glucose monitoring is important for managing type 2 and gestational diabetes, preventing hypoglycemia, and improving safety and decision-making. She said CGMs can alert users to dangerous blood sugar changes, help people understand how food, activity, and medication affect glucose, and save lives while offering a strong return on investment. During questions, a committee member asked whether the bill should specify that the monitoring be tied to prescribed treatment, and the sponsor agreed that adding “prescribed” would be appropriate. The member also asked about the proper threshold for coverage and whether the bill should be tied to fasting-test diagnosis; the sponsor responded that A1C is only one measure of control and does not show daily fluctuations, and said she was not prepared to recommend a specific threshold but could provide clinical guidelines later. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the sponsor indicated support for the bill’s general approach to broader CGM access.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare May 6th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dixon, will you read it in?
  • Dixon to please read it there.
  • I read the words.
  • Dixon, please read it down.
  • Dixon read it in. HCR 27, and we're going to let Ms. Dixon read it in.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-06-01 (1:30PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The clerk will read the proclamation.
  • Reading of the proclamation, Mr. Speaker. Show the House convened in special session. Are there...
  • Reading of the proclamation, Mr. Speaker. Show the House convened in special session.
  • Are there bills or joint resolutions on third reading? None on the desk, Mr. Speaker.
Summary: The House convened in special session after opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the reading of Governor DeSantis’s proclamation calling the Legislature into special session from June 1 to June 3, 2026. A quorum was established with 96 members voting. No bills, resolutions, messages, or committee reports were on the desk at the time of the floor session. The Speaker announced the schedule for the special session, saying the State Affairs Committee would meet later that afternoon to consider the property tax bill and related policy, followed by the Rules and Ethics Committee that evening. The House then adopted a motion to receive reports, adjourn for committee and other House business, and reconvene Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. or upon call of the Chair.
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

HOUSE CAUCUS May 6th, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Madam Clerk, please read the resolution.
  • Without objection, Madam Clerk, please read the resolution a second time. House Resolution 1001.
  • Without objection, Madam Clerk, please read the resolution a second time. House Resolution 1001.
  • Without objection, Madam Clerk, please read the Caucus Resolution 1001 for the third time.
Summary: The Arkansas House Caucus met for the sole purpose of considering House Caucus Resolution 1001, which would authorize access to and use of the House chamber for the 2026 meeting of the Arkansas Civic Leadership Institute. After confirming a quorum and granting leave for Representative Stephen Meeks, the resolution was read and Representative Vaught explained that it was intended to keep the chamber-use process consistent with prior practice, including arrangements previously made for Girls State. No one spoke against the resolution, and it passed by voice vote. After the vote, members made several announcements. Representative Gazaway said state agencies would meet 15 minutes after adjournment in Big Mac Room B. Representative Hudson reminded members about the May 21 Serving Up Solutions event and asked those who had not returned their cards to do so. Representative Vaught announced that desks should be cleared and locked because Girls State, Arkansas Civic Leadership, and Boy State would be on the floor in two weeks, and asked interested members to contact Malicia to participate in the Arkansas Civic Leadership Institute. Representative Eubanks added that, although ALC would not be held during the Serving Up Solutions week, Senator Irvin had scheduled a public health meeting. With no further business, the caucus adjourned.