Transcript Highlights:

• /c><00:54:40.000><c> this</c><00:54:40.119><c> Bill</c><00:54:40.359><c> said</c><00:54:41.000><c> zero
• </c><00:54:42.000><c> we</c><00:54:42.160><c> all</c> section of this Bill said zero we all section of
• this Bill said zero we all know<00:54:42.599><c> that</c><00:54:42.720><c> it's</c><00:54:42.880><c>
• because of how much was written zero because of how much was written about<00:54:49.200><c> how</c><
• know they've had zero testosterone many of<02:41:48.120><c> them</c><02:41:48.399><c> and</c><02:41:

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Heat pumps are a highly efficient, zero-pollution option for HVAC systems and water heaters that make
• San Jose, zero dollars; all the way to Fresno, $40.
• San Jose, zero dollars, all the way, Fresno, $40.
• Nine to zero. All right, nine to zero. All right, nine to zero.
• Nine to zero, with one member not voting. Item number four, SB 802.

Committee: House Housing and Community Development

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We've sent a number of bills to study order again... nine how four zero four five eight house four one
• the past two decades, manufacturers have invested billions of dollars to reduce emissions to near-zero
• We live in days where we're trying to achieve near-zero emissions.
• We live in days where we're trying to achieve near-zero emissions with these advanced engines that run
• got cut off at a bar you'd go find another bar and and you know probably common sense but we're at zero

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 452, a right-to-repair bill for agricultural equipment. Farm Bureau and several manufacturers’ representatives opposed the bill, arguing that existing memorandums of understanding already provide farmers access to parts, diagnostics, and repair information, and warning that broader software access could increase emissions tampering and safety risks. Supporters, including repair advocates, a legislator, and a farmer representative, argued that the MOUs are not binding, that farmers need enforceable repair rights to avoid costly delays during critical harvest periods, and that owners should be able to repair equipment they bought without dealer lock-in. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on bills to limit or eliminate “grab-and-go” alcohol sales at large venues, including House Bill 325 and Senate Bill 225. Union workers from Fenway Park and the TD Garden described self-checkout alcohol kiosks as creating public safety and compliance problems, including underage access, over-serving, theft, and difficulty monitoring intoxication in crowded settings. They said workers are often understaffed and bear discipline when violations occur. In contrast, the Boston Red Sox and Aramark defended the supervised self-checkout model, saying it speeds service, is widely used, and operates with multiple layers of supervision, training, and regulatory oversight; they said they had not received violation notices and that any incidents are isolated. Senator Edwards also testified in support of House Bill 369, aimed at restricting marketing of certain harsh cosmetic products to children, and in support of the grab-and-go bill. She argued that children should not be targeted with products containing toxic chemicals and that alcohol service should remain supervised by trained staff to protect consumers and jobs. Senator Collins and other legislators also spoke in favor of restricting grab-and-go alcohol service, citing concerns about underage drinking and overconsumption. The hearing additionally included a separate bill on Sunday morning alcohol service, with Representatives Scanlon and Lewis arguing for allowing sales beginning at 8 a.m. on Sundays rather than 10 a.m., but that bill was only discussed briefly and no action was taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• The best part about this constitutional amendment, it's going to cost the taxpayers of Minnesota zero
• The best part about this funding, it comes with zero strings attached and it comes unencumbered to every
• </c> taxpayers of Minnesota zero dollars. taxpayers of Minnesota zero dollars.
• There being 133 yays and zero nays, the bill is passed as amended and its title agreed to.
• There being 133 yays and zero nays, the There being 133 yays and zero nays, the bill<00:50:38.960><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• While we are proud to report zero cases of fraud and only 11% of applications being deemed ineligible
• innovation economy, companies, and next generation of startups and AI, clean energy, quantum computing, zero
• Cal competes is one of the most important. ...computing, zero-emissions vehicles, and semiconductors.
• Four to zero. Okay, the vote is four to zero and item number 12 is out.
• Four to zero. Okay, the vote is four to zero and item number 13 is out.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The clerk will close the machine. 98 yeas, zero nays, and the bill finally passes.
• One hundred three yeas, zero nays, and the bill finally passes. Motion adopted.
• One hundred two yeas, zero nays, and the bill finally passes. Motion adopted.
• One hundred two yeas, zero nays, and the bill finally passes. Motion adopted.
• The clerk will close the machine. 102 yeas, zero nays, and the bill finally passes.

Bills: HR84 , HR85 , HR86 , HR87 , HR88 , HR89 , HR90 , HCR42 , HCR43 , HB1087 , HB1088 , HB1089 , HB1090 , HB1091 , HB1092 , HB1093 , HB1094 , HB1095 , HB1096 , HB1097 , HB1098 , HB1099 , HB1100 , HB1101 , HB1102 , HB1103 , HB1104 , HB1105 , HB1106 , HB1107 , HB1108 , HB1109 , HB1110 , HB1111 , HB1112 , HB1113 , HB1114 , HB1115 , HB1116 , HB1117 , HB1118 , HB1119 , HB1120 , HB1121 , HB1122 , HB1123 , HB1124 , HB1125 , HB1126 , HB1127 , HB1128 , HB1129 , HB1130 , HB1131 , HB1132 , HB1133 , HB1134 , HB1135 , HB1136 , HB1137 , HB1138 , HB1139 , HB1140 , HB1141 , HB1142 , HB1143 , HB1144 , HB1145 , HB1146 , HB1147 , HB1148 , HB1149 , HB1150 , HB1151 , HB1153 , HB1154 , HB1155 , HB1156 , HB1157 , HB1158 , HB1159 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1163 , HB1164 , HB1165 , HB1166 , HB1167 , HB1169 , HB1170 , HB1171 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1176 , HB1177 , HB1178 , HB1179 , HB1180 , HB1181 , HB1182 , HB1183 , HB1184 , HB1185 , HB1186 , HB1187 , HB1188 , HB1189 , HB1190 , HB1192 , HB1193 , HB1194 , HB1195 , HB1196 , HB1197 , HB1198 , HB1199 , HB1200 , HB1201 , HB1202 , HB1203 , HB1204 , HB1205 , HB1206 , HB1207 , HB1208 , HB1209 , HB1210 , HB1211 , HB1212 , HB1213 , HB1214 , HB1215 , HB1216 , HB1217 , HB1218 , HB1219 , HB1220 , HB1221 , HB1222 , HB1223 , HB1224 , HB1225 , HB1226 , HB1227 , HB1228 , HB1229 , HB1230 , HB1231 , HR73 , HR74 , HR75 , HR77 , HR78 , HR79 , HR80 , HR81 , HR83 , HCR36 , HCR37 , HCR38 , HCR39 , HCR40 , HCR41 , HB368 , HB433 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1019 , HB1020 , HB1021 , HB1022 , HB1023 , HB1024 , HB1025 , HB1026 , HB1027 , HB1028 , HB1029 , HB1030 , HB1031 , HB1032 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1035 , HB1036 , HB1037 , HB1038 , HB1039 , HB1040 , HB1041 , HB1042 , HB1043 , HB1044 , HB1045 , HB1046 , HB1047 , HB1048 , HB1049 , HB1050 , HB1051 , HB1052 , HB1053 , HB1054 , HB1055 , HB1056 , HB1057 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1060 , HB1061 , HB1062 , HB1063 , HB1064 , HB1065 , HB1066 , HB1067 , HB1068 , HB1069 , HB1070 , HB1071 , HB1072 , HB1073 , HB1074 , HB1075 , HB1076 , HB1077 , HB1078 , HB1079 , HB1080 , HB1081 , HB1082 , HB1083 , HB1084 , SB111 , SB122 , SB195 , SB221 , SB404 , HR1 , HCR6 , HCR19 , HB27 , HB81 , HB134 , HB154 , HB163 , HB170 , HB194 , HB214 , HB217 , HB220 , HB254 , HB259 , HB290 , HB308 , HB311 , HB360 , HB382 , HB401 , HB410 , HB417 , HB463 , HB514 , HB575 , HB592 , HB718 , HB723 , HB750 , HB755 , HB776 , HB812 , HB830 , HB838 , HB844 , HB882 , HB885 , HB888 , HB950 , HB961 , HB966 , HB980 , HR15 , HR20 , HCR14 , HB58 , HB69 , HB93 , HB166 , HB199 , HB201 , HB202 , HB218 , HB223 , HB224 , HB231 , HB235 , HB246 , HB338 , HB349 , HB352 , HB379 , HB405 , HB429 , HB535 , HB547 , HB577 , HB588 , HB626 , HB636 , HB652 , HB653 , HB669 , HB688 , HB691 , HB721 , HB738 , HB806 , HB851 , HB857 , HB861 , HB889 , HB904 , HB907 , HB908 , HB929 , HB1009 , HB13 , HB23 , HB25 , HB32 , HB41 , HB90 , HB120 , HB121 , HB122 , HB127 , HB138 , HB139 , HB141 , HB179 , HB187 , HB213 , HB247 , HB286 , HB332 , HB344 , HB357

Keywords: physical therapy, healthcare, prevention, wellness, education, Louisiana, landscape architecture, environment, public health, economic development, infrastructure, condolences, memorial resolution, tribute, Roger D. Boudreaux, Church Point, mayor, Louisiana House of Representatives, community service, local government

Transcript Highlights:

• So, on a theoretical agricultural financial finance spreadsheet, this change would show as a zero cost
• So, on a theoretical agricultural financial finance spreadsheet, this change would show as a zero cost
• So, on a theoretical agricultural financial finance spreadsheet, this change would show as a zero cost
• So, on a theoretical agricultural financial finance spreadsheet, this change would show as a zero cost
• cost line item titled as dairy with zero cost line item titled as dairy with an<00:04:04.080><c> eye

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I have zero concerns about my ability to do everything in this document.
• And the reason that I have zero concerns is because if, per chance, there was something that I didn't
• I have zero concerns about my thing.
• I have zero concerns about my ability<00:34:59.280><c> to</c><00:34:59.440><c> do</c><00:34:59.680><c
• And the reason that I have zero<00:35:03.440><c> concerns</c><00:35:04.079><c> is</c><00:35:04.400><c

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I don't know how—I mean, we may need to adjust a rate here or there, but I'm telling you, I have zero
• I have zero interest in being dumb about this and cutting programs that save us money.
• The budget is $1.8 million and zero FTE. On page 155 is the SUD prevention and education.
• or close to zero.
• like in the last year that we have data for, we spent the $1.8 million in fiscal year 2025 down to zero

Summary: The Budget Committee heard the Department of Mental Health’s FY 2027 budget presentation, with Director Valerie Hoon outlining a $4.4 billion department budget, including $1.7 billion in general revenue, and describing the department’s roles in substance use, behavioral health, and developmental disabilities services. Early questioning focused on marijuana-related mental health impacts, but the main discussion centered on the department’s new decision items, funding sources, and expected wait lists. The director explained several increases tied to Medicaid growth, mental health youth services, outpatient competency restoration, crisis residential services, developmental disability waivers, and provider tax adjustments, along with offsets such as reduced wraparound funding at the Kansas City Assessment and Triage Center and cuts to some youth and self-directed DD services. A major portion of the hearing focused on competency restoration for people found unfit to stand trial and currently held in county jails. Members pressed the department on the cost, effectiveness, and legal implications of keeping people in jail while awaiting services, noting a reported wait list of roughly 524 to 538 individuals and average holds of about 14 months. The department said it currently has eight outpatient competency restoration beds in the community, is seeking funding for 50 additional outpatient slots, and also operates jail-based restoration for about 40 people at a time. Members repeatedly asked for breakdowns of violent versus nonviolent cases, success rates, cost per person, and the split between state and federal funding, while the department explained that Medicaid can cover only the treatment portion, not residential housing or other non-billable costs. The committee also discussed broader capacity constraints in state hospitals and developmental disability services. Hoon said Fulton, Center for Behavioral Medicine, and FTC North are full, with 183 vacancies across the department, and that the department is working on a new Kansas City hospital that would add 150 beds, though completion is now expected closer to 2029 or 2030. In the developmental disabilities section, the department warned that the governor’s recommendation would create wait lists for in-home waiver services and crisis residential services, and members questioned proposed reductions to self-directed services rates and other provider payments. No votes were taken, and the committee recessed before finishing the presentation.

Transcript Highlights:

• There's also a subsequent fund, but they also transfer that funding into, so that's why you're seeing zero
• funds are being utilized for different seed programs, and so that's where you're kind of seeing the zero-zero
• funds are being utilized for different seed programs, and so that's where you're kind of seeing the zero-zero
• That's why those are all zero. But you'll see some consensus there on a couple of the items.
• That's why those are all zero. But you'll see some consensus there on a couple of the items.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So in essence, there would be zero penalty on the person doing it.
• Nine ayes, no nays, and zero present not voting. The motion prevails.
• There being eight ayes, one no, and zero present, not voting, the motion prevails.
• Aye, one nay and zero present not voting. The motion prevails.
• There being six ayes, three noes, and zero present not voting, the motion prevails.

Bills: HB304 , HB401 , HB556 , HB1475 , HB1489 , HB2259 , HB2424 , HB2773 , HB2811 , HB3323 , HB304

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: voter ID, citizenship proof, provisional ballot, election security, Texas, voting rights, deep fakes, misleading videos, election integrity, criminal offense, digital misinformation, deep fake, political manipulation, misinformation, artificial media, political influence, artificially generated media, election influence, Texas Election Code, healthcare reform

Transcript Highlights:

• By a vote of 94 yea, zero nay, and zero present, the bill is passed.
• By vote of 92 yeas, zero nays, and two present, the bill and the emergency clause have passed.
• By vote of 92 yeas, zero nays, and two present, the bill and the emergency clause have passed.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, leave requests, and routine business, including reading gubernatorial approval letters for several recently enacted acts. Members also recognized guests in the chamber. The body then took up a motion to send House Bill 1034 back to the Joint Budget Committee, which passed, with Representative Jean explaining the bill would be revised to remove pay raises and address cybersecurity and bank fees later. On the red and budget calendars, the House passed House Bill 1103 to increase the homestead property tax credit by $75, with supporters noting it would be the fourth straight annual increase and total $300 per household over four years. The chamber also adopted amendments to House Bills 1007, 1022, 1036, and 1064, then passed Senate Bill 76, a $2 million appropriation for county extension office capital improvements. Several appropriation bills were then considered in batches and individually, with mixed results: House Bills 1005, 1051, 1089, 1090, 1093, and Senate Bills 8, 10, 16, 20, 23, 36, 43, 55, 58, 63, 67, and 30 passed; House Bills 1023, 1035, 1053, 1066, and Senate Bills 41 and 59 failed; Senate Bills 10 and 24 were initially passed over for later consideration. A major portion of the meeting focused on Amendment 1 to House Bill 1100, the RSA/one-time funding package. Representative Jean outlined increases for corrections, state police, LEARNS/freedom accounts, Medicaid, vehicle purchases, and other set-asides, plus a proposed $300 million economic development reserve for a confidential project with clawback provisions. The amendment drew extended debate: supporters argued it could bring major job creation and broader economic benefits, while opponents criticized the secrecy, size of the subsidy, and opportunity cost. The amendment ultimately passed 54-36-3. The House then adjourned until 1 p.m. the next day after announcements about upcoming budget and House Management meetings.

Transcript Highlights:

• By your vote of 21 ayes and zero noes, you have voted do pass.
• By your vote of 21 ayes and zero noes, you have voted do pass.
• I have a committee substitute to offer that ends in point zero two.
• I have a committee substitute to offer that ends in point zero two.

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• By your vote, 14 ayes, zero noes, you have voted House Bill 209 due pass.
• By your vote of 14 yes and zero noes, the House Committee substitute for House Bill 2747 and 2047 do
• I'm just worried that the zero to 40 days, I'm just worried that the zero to 40 days, where'd you come

Committee: House Economic Development

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Oh, I have a Coke Zero here for any. No, I have one right there. And that's my first one.
• All right, members, by your vote of seven ayes, zero nays, and zero present or absent, you have chosen
• All members, by your vote of six ayes, zero nays, and one present, you've chosen to give House Bill 2410

Committee: House House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee met in a special morning session and heard several bills related to artificial intelligence and energy. HB 2371 would allow consenting divorcing parties without minor children to use AI-assisted arbitration in simple divorce cases, with the judge retaining final authority; members raised concerns about binding language, privacy, asset division, and spousal support, but the sponsor said amendments were welcome. The bill passed 7-0 with a do pass recommendation. HB 2311 would require conversational AI systems to disclose to minors that they are interacting with AI, restrict sexual content, prohibit deceptive human impersonation, and require self-harm response protocols; Google testified in support, noting similar safeguards already exist in its products, while one public commenter opposed the bill as government overreach. The committee adopted an amendment and advanced the bill 7-0. The committee then heard HB 2409, which would create a statewide summer AI education program focused on digital hygiene, civic integrity, privacy, media literacy, critical thinking, and algorithmic bias. The sponsor argued Arizona needs to prepare students for AI-driven job disruption and teach practical use of the technology, but several members objected to the statewide curriculum and funding implications; the bill passed 4-3. HB 2410 would treat communications with AI as privileged in the same way as communications with human professionals, with the sponsor arguing courts should develop the doctrine through common law as AI use evolves. A criminal justice speaker supported the bill as a privacy and Fourth Amendment safeguard, and the measure passed 6-0 with one present. Finally, the committee considered HB 4005, requiring school districts and charter schools to provide instruction on the ethical, moral, and educational uses of AI. Supporters said students need basic AI literacy and prompt-writing skills, but opponents cited funding and staffing concerns and said districts are already struggling with existing mandates; the bill passed 4-2 with one present. The committee also advanced HB 2456 and HB 2457, both related to energy infrastructure and small modular reactors, after amendments replacing references to large industrial energy users with extra high-load factory customers. Supporters tied the bills to AI-driven data center growth and future energy demand, while opponents raised local zoning, environmental, and public participation concerns; both bills received do pass recommendations by 4-3 votes. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Madam Chair, this credit, since we passed it in 2024, has had zero people utilize it.
• But yeah, zero people have even applied for this.
• But yeah, zero people have even applied for this.
• And then the tally is 12 votes yes, zero votes no. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Committee: House House Taxation & Revenue

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Zero FDA-approved medications treat it, and fewer than half of sufferers achieve full remission, with
• Furthermore, it costs zero dollars to forage for psychedelic mushrooms that already grow in Washington
• We had 33 people sign in pro, 665 con, and zero other. Thank you.
• We had 33 people sign in pro, 665 con, and zero other. Thank you.

Summary: The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee met on January 27 and heard extensive public testimony on several bills before moving into executive session. Senate Bill 5921 would create a Department of Health medical psilocybin program for adults with qualifying conditions, with licensed producers and clinician participation requirements, training, background checks, and program standards. Supporters, including the sponsor and many clinicians, veterans, first responders, and patients, described psilocybin as promising for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, trauma, and end-of-life anxiety, while opponents and some medical groups raised concerns about missing safeguards, contraindications, monitoring, cost, and the bill’s narrow medical model. Testimony was split sharply, with many also urging broader decriminalization or community-use protections. The committee later heard Senate Bill 6115, which would have the Department of Health contract for age-appropriate cancer education for grades 6-12; supporters from Cancer Pathways, educators, and families said it would improve prevention and risk awareness, while the bill drew substantial opposition in sign-in counts, and the hearing was ultimately closed without action that day. The committee also heard Senate Bill 5185, a pilot pathway for international medical graduates to obtain full unrestricted primary care licensure after supervised clinical practice, completion of exam and competency requirements, and annual reporting. The sponsor, Washington Medical Association, the Medical Commission, and IMG advocates said the proposal would expand access to primary care while maintaining patient safety, and the bill received supportive testimony. In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes and advanced Senate Bill 5916 on non-opioid pain drugs, Senate Bill 5985 on endometriosis, Senate Bill 6019 on home care rate statutes, Senate Bill 6161 on dementia information, and Senate Bill 6183 on HIV antiviral drug coverage. For Senate Bill 5981 on the 340B drug pricing program, the committee adopted an amendment adding reporting and transparency requirements before moving the bill forward. The committee then adjourned, and the remaining hearing items were rescheduled for a later date.

Transcript Highlights:

• Rosa: 16 yays, zero nays. Chair Duggan: The bill will be reported favorably.
• Rosa: 17 yays, zero nays. Chair Duggan: The bill is reported favorably.
• Representative Miller: Given the home price is about $350,000, most Floridians will have zero nonschool
• budget meeting and he walked in and Putnam County had this happen where not too many years ago they had zero

Transcript Highlights:

• Then, of those, the department had 61 vacant investigator positions and zero vacant supervisor positions
• Seven ayes, zero nays, zero present, zero absent. You have passed HB 2062. Next bill. Thank you.

Committee: House House Government Committee of Reference

Summary: The Committee on Government convened, took roll, introduced members and staff, and heard an Auditor General presentation on a special audit of the Arizona Department of Child Safety’s handling of non-criminal child abuse and neglect reports. The audit found that while DCS generally met initial contact timeframes in most cases, 123 of 125 sampled cases had at least one policy noncompliance issue, including failures to properly notify alleged perpetrators of rights and allegations, incomplete or undocumented investigative steps and safety plans, and investigations that exceeded required timeframes. The Auditor General said DCS agreed with the findings and would implement the recommendations; members asked about sample size, staffing, turnover, and whether the problems were systemic and documentation-related. The chair also gave an opening statement emphasizing oversight of DCS and the committee’s intent to focus on systemic issues and child safety. The committee then considered House Bill 262, which authorizes a memorial for the Buffalo Soldiers at Wesley Boland Plaza. Several supporters testified about the historical significance of the Buffalo Soldiers and the importance of recognizing their contributions in Arizona. Members from both parties spoke in support, and HB 262 passed unanimously with a due pass recommendation. The committee next heard House Bill 2018, which would prohibit DCS from entering into agreements with health care institutions that allow or require payment in exchange for reports of child abuse or neglect. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill was needed to prevent financial incentives from influencing reporting and to protect parents’ rights, while some testimony described alleged overreporting and harmful removals tied to hospital reporting arrangements. Members debated whether there was a sufficient paper trail for such payments and whether the issue was limited to one hospital or broader; the sponsor said DCS had not provided requested data and that subpoena power might be needed. After a recess and further discussion, HB 2018 passed on a 4-3 vote and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• And then, of those, the department had 61 vacant investigator positions and zero vacant supervisor positions
• Seven ayes, zero nays, zero present, zero absent. You have passed HB 2062. Next bill. Thank you.

Committee: House Government

Keywords: 1182, all