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• And that's it for Article 1.
• </c> And that's it for Article 1. And that's it for Article 1.
• </c> And that's the end of Article 2 and Ms. And that's the end of Article 2 and Ms.
• So that's the end of Article 3. I'll move to Article 4, which starts on page 61.
• And then the last two articles are appropriation articles that Mr. Orn already walked through.

Bills: HF4401 , HF4466

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• I'd like to turn now to the Florida Constitution in Article 3, Section 28.
• I'd like to turn now to the Florida Constitution in Article 3, Section 28.
• Article 3, Section 20 was sold to... Why?
• Article 3, Section 20 was sold to the voters in 2010 as a package.
• So, Senator, the legislative redistricting is governed by Article 3, Section 16.

Committee: Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:

• and the authority was identified at the strategy level at each end of article bill pattern and this
• So we can then move on to the end of article. General obligation bond debt service.
• Cut is deleted as it is now contained in Article 9.
• 4 and go to Article 5.
• And we will have lots of articles.

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

Transcript Highlights:

• Article 48 of the amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth authorizes voters to propose an
• And you can see the language in Article 2, Section 17.
• Article 48 of the Constitution is very clear on the process.
• How do you read this in concert with Article 21?
• Any other thoughts from the panel on that, on Article 21 impacts this? Thank you for the question.

Bills: H5004

Committee: Joint Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-14, H 5-004, “an act to improve access to public records.” Chairs Cindy Friedman and Alice Peisch outlined the Article 48 process and explained that the committee was hearing expert testimony, then proponents, then opponents, before any public testimony. The first expert, Will Clark of the National Conference of State Legislatures, gave a general overview of public records laws across the states, emphasizing that all states have some form of open-records law but that exemptions, timelines, fees, and coverage of legislatures vary widely. He discussed legislative exemptions, legislative privilege, and court cases showing that outcomes often turn on the exact language of state constitutions, statutes, and chamber rules. Rebecca Murray, General Counsel for the Secretary of the Commonwealth, testified about Massachusetts public records administration, saying requests and appeals have risen sharply since the 2017 law update, with state agency requests increasing from 22,572 in 2017 to 47,776 in 2025 and appeals reaching a record 4,051 cases in 2025. She said the initiative would extend the law to the General Court and the Governor’s office and add exemptions for those branches, while warning that the volume and complexity of requests could require more resources. The proponents, led by Jesse Littlewood of the Coalition for Healthy Democracy, Scotia Hila of Act on Mass, and Auditor Diana DiZoglio, argued that Massachusetts is an outlier for exempting the legislature and governor from public records law and that the proposal would create needed accountability without exposing personal constituent communications or internal deliberations. They said the measure would make records such as committee votes, final bill drafts, amendments, expenditures, attendance records, minutes, and public testimony available, while preserving exemptions for constituent services, draft legislation, internal staff communications, and policy development discussions. DiZoglio emphasized that the initiative is aimed at basic administrative and financial records, citing her own difficulty obtaining receipts, contracts, and procurement documents, and said the public should be able to see how taxpayer dollars are spent. Committee members questioned the witnesses extensively about the scope of exemptions, constituent privacy, legislative privilege, and whether the measure could reach communications with nonprofits or lobbying-type interactions; proponents responded that privacy and constituent-service exemptions were intended to remain in place, though some members pressed for clearer statutory language. The hearing also included a contentious exchange over whether the initiative could affect legislative communications and whether the Senate had already taken a position against the measure. Some members raised concerns about separation of powers, legislative privilege, and the possibility of exposing constituent communications or internal deliberations, while proponents argued that the initiative was narrowly tailored and that any legal disputes could be resolved in court. No votes or formal actions were taken at the hearing. The committee concluded the testimony portion after hearing from the proponents and their questions, with the matter left pending for further consideration.

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• The Code of Ethics—it’s not that long—has 17 articles, I’m sorry, 16 articles.
• And one of those is our Article 10, which is basically a fair housing article, just like, you know, federal
• That falls under this same Article 10.
• Article 10 is, again, our own kind of fair housing article, so it's not just speech, it's any sort of
• Article 10 is, again, is our own kind of fair housing article, so it's not just speech, it's any sort

Bills: HB256 , HCR19 , SB2101 , SB2334 , SB2633 , SB2637 , SB2713 , SB2781 , SB2782 , SB3059 , HB 1130

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Summary: The committee first reopened public testimony on Senate Bill 2713, which concerned protections for freedom of conscience in the context of Realtor association discipline. Texas Realtors representatives testified that their organization is a separate Texas legal entity but affiliated with the National Association of Realtors through a charter and code of ethics. They said Texas Realtors is neutral on SB 2713, that their ethics process is focused on fair housing and equal professional service, and that they have not suspended or terminated anyone in Texas for religious or political speech. Senators pressed them on whether national standards could override Texas law and on examples from other states; the witnesses said state and federal law control and that they would comply with Texas law if the bill passed. Public testimony then closed and SB 2713 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1698 on e-cigarettes. Senator Parker explained a committee substitute that tightened enforcement, required distributor registration, expanded regulation to nicotine from any source, added restrictions on child-appealing packaging, authorized inspections and audits, and set compliance deadlines later in 2025 and 2026. After questions, the substitute was adopted and SB 1698, as substituted, was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 6-0 vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 2487 on crisis and mental health facilities. Senator Parker described a substitute that renamed the program a crisis service model, allowed multiple county facilities, added local siting limits, expanded staffing options, shortened clinical timelines, required discharge referrals, directed law enforcement and EMS to transport people there first, and created local boards and expanded reporting. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a 6-0 vote, also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2819, dealing with political activities of county elections administrators, was then reported favorably on a 6-0 vote and likewise sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2043 was withdrawn. The committee spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2101, which would require municipal public libraries to move sexually explicit materials out of minors’ sections and impose age-verification and review requirements. Supporters argued the bill would protect children from explicit material in public libraries and that libraries should not be left to self-regulate. Opponents, including librarians, parents, authors, and ACLU representatives, argued the definitions were vague, the bill would be costly and burdensome for small libraries, could function as a book ban, and would restrict teens’ access to classics, research materials, and other books. Several witnesses said parents should make those decisions, not the state. The bill’s author said the committee substitute was still being worked on and asked witnesses to review it; public testimony remained open in the portion provided, with no final action on SB 2101 shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• The first article includes READ Act provisions from Senator Maye Quade.
• And the third article, Senator And the third article, Senator Duckworth's<00:31:16.159><c> amendment<
• I want to especially highlight article two of this bill.
• </c> Eden Prairie for working to get article Eden Prairie for working to get article 2<00:39:02.320><
• Just a couple of words about article 3 in the bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• Next bill on the calendar: SB 1415, an act amending Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 3.2, Arizona Revised
• SB 1015, an act amending Title 12, Chapter 5.1, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section
• SB 1015 enact amending Title 12 Chapter 5.1 Article 1, Arizona, Vice Statutes, by adding section 12-574
• SB 1015, an act amending Title 12, Chapter 5.1, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section
• I am going to quote from an article that explains its feelings very well.

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• I will walk through the policy article number two.
• </c> will walk through the policy article will walk through the policy article number<00:08:33.120><c
• Chair, that concludes an overview of the policy article.
• Chair, that concludes an overview of the policy article.
• . article. article.

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• because a measure is not defined in our statute anywhere, but warrant articles are defined.
• Um, so I'd like to change that word where measure is change it to warrant article and yes it ends up
• So they can't go articles are defined.
• </c> statements in favor of warrant articles statements in favor of warrant articles that<00:06:03.759
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Summary: The committee worked through several election-related bills and conference committee compromises. On SB 221, members discussed a streamlined re-registration form for voters removed from the checklist, with the Secretary of State to develop the necessary form; one member opposed the bill as unnecessary and warned that more frequent purges can disenfranchise voters, but the committee ultimately accepted the compromise and prepared it for signatures. On SB 213, the committee reviewed technical language changes to the HB 340-related provisions, including changing “legislative body” to “governing body” and replacing “measure” with “warrant article.” Despite those edits, one member argued the bill could chill public employees’ participation in official duties and should be held to the Senate position; another said the bill was unnecessary in light of other voting restrictions already enacted. No position change was made, and the bill remained opposed by at least some members. On SB 218, the committee agreed to add the word “applicable” in two places, and to remove sections 5 and 6 from the Senate version so pre-processing language would be restored. The House also asked to strike a sentence giving the Secretary of State broad authority over errors identified in the process, preferring that such matters remain in statute. Members generally described these edits as improvements, though some still opposed the bill overall. The meeting ended after a final comment on SB 213 seeking to remove language requiring public employees’ factual information to be provided only in response to public requests, followed by adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

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• This is Article the state Constitution.
• Minnesota article Constitution Under Minnesota article Constitution article<00:12:21.320><c> 8</c><00
• He said that is why these articles of impeachment are here.
• </c><00:45:55.280><c> of</c> And that's why these articles of And that's why these articles of impeachment

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• Next bill: Senate Bill 1678, an act omitting title 36, chapter 4, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes
• , by ending section 36-406 and submitting title 36, chapter 5.1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes,
• Let's do the next bill on the calendar: Senate Bill 1507, an act amending Title 15, Chapter 1, Article
• Let's do the next bill on the calendar: Senate Bill 1564, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article
• Next bill, please: Senate Bill 1629, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1, Arizona Revised

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• So, I will look to make a motion to adopt Article 3, Section 11.
• Article<00:09:02.760><c> Okay,</c><00:09:02.960><c> here</c><00:09:03.080><c> we</c><00:09:03.160><c>
• </c> Article Okay, here we go. Article Okay, here we go.
• </c><00:09:12.600><c> 3</c> look to make a motion to adopt Article 3 look to make a motion to adopt Article
• </c><00:09:28.520><c> 3</c><00:09:28.920><c> Section</c><00:09:29.680><c> 11</c> that we adopt Article

Summary: The committee took up a series of amendments to the bill. Representative Keagle’s A21 amendment, which would have prohibited online sweepstakes games, raised the paddle wheel prize value, and added Hessian pepper as a social skill game, was discussed with support cited from a broad coalition of organizations, but it failed on a roll call vote. The A27 amendment, directing the Department of Commerce to perform a 62J evaluation of home care nursing services, was then adopted after members described it as a temporary step toward a longer-term solution for disability home care issues. Senator French’s A11 amendment, which raises the cap on deposits into the consumer protection restitution account and changes how those funds are distributed to eligible consumers, was also adopted. Representative O’Driscoll then offered the H.F. 4188 A22 amendment, described by counsel as incorporating language from House File 4333 on short-term and long-term home care insurance; members supported it as a way to expand private insurance options, and it was adopted. Finally, Representative Keagle moved Article 3, Section 11, a provision to reimburse clinical trainees providing mental health services at full rates, and that motion was adopted as well. Afterward, the committee authorized nonpartisan staff to make technical or necessary corrections to the bill, noted that the bill would not be wrapped up that day, and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um working off article two of the bill.
• </c> language in article one and article two. language in article one and article two.
• Article one contains all the amendment.
• And that's all I have for article one and two.
• And that's all I have for article one and two.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:

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• </c><00:07:43.840><c> on</c><00:07:44.240><c> child</c> Article 9 is a section on child Article 9 is
• I can start from Article 3, Section 1, which is the beginning of that conformity.
• I can start from Article 3, Section 1, which is the beginning of that conformity.
• I can start from Article 3, Section 1, which is the beginning of that conformity.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:

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• Article 7, members, on infrastructure.
• </c><00:04:22.920><c> is</c><00:04:23.160><c> a</c> Article 8 on page 122 is a Article 8 on page 122
• </c><00:05:15.200><c> on</c><00:05:15.560><c> child</c> Article 9 is a section on child Article 9 is
• I can start from Article 3, Section 1, which is the beginning of that conformity.

Summary: The committee took up House File 4466, the Health Finance and Policy bill, and first adopted the A8 amendment, described as a set of technical fixes. Members then considered a large A9 amendment that bundled a wide range of Children and Families provisions, including child care licensing modernization, crisis nursery licensing, SNAP/MFIT-related language, child care provider self-reporting, a physical abuse recognition poster, child protection and welfare provisions, funding for parent support outreach, and forensic interview training scholarships. Supporters described it as bipartisan work with relatively small fiscal impact, while opponents said it greatly expanded the bill and should be handled separately; after a roll call, the A9 amendment failed 7-14. Representative Scott then offered the A11 amendment, raising concerns about new all-payer claims database language and whether it should have been heard in the Judiciary and Civil Law Committee. Department of Health staff explained the data-sharing safeguards, de-identification process, fee structure, and enforcement provisions, but Scott remained concerned about privacy and the scope of the program and withdrew the amendment. The committee then moved to final bill discussion. Members and authors described HF 4466 as a lean health finance bill largely conforming Minnesota law to federal HR1 Medicaid-related changes, including work requirements, retroactive eligibility limits, cost-sharing, and home equity provisions. Supporters argued conformity was necessary to avoid major federal funding losses and noted a few additional member bills in the package; opponents criticized the federal changes as harmful, especially for vulnerable populations such as victims of trafficking and domestic violence. Fiscal staff said the bill would save just over $2 million in FY 2026-27 and almost $98 million in FY 2028-29. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion provided.

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• HB 2167, House Bill 2167, an act amending Title 41, Chapter 1, Article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by
• HB 2167, House Bill 2167, an act amending Title 41, Chapter 1, Article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by
• HB 2600, House Bill 2600, an act amending Title 15, Chapter 1, Article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by
• House Bill 2787, an act amending Title 1, Chapter 2, Article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to
• Article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 13-3904, relating to arrest.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and approval of the prior journal. Members then introduced guests, including Dr. Stephen Brown as doctor of the day, Arizona State Troopers Day participants, the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and the Arizona delegation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The Senate also adopted a proclamation recognizing the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association for its work serving people with communication disorders. The Committee of the Whole considered several House bills. HB 2133, dealing with sexual material and synthetic depictions, was amended on the floor and advanced despite objections that it was overbroad and raised First Amendment concerns. HB 2167, relating to the Attorney General, HB 2600, relating to public school clubs and parental consent, and HB 2811, relating to obstruction of public administration, were also advanced. In a second Committee of the Whole, HB 255 on brackish groundwater recovery, HB 2787 on limiting local cooperation with Mexican wolf reintroduction, HB 2795 on county zoning for small modular reactors, and HB 2985 on state land water allocations were considered; HB 2787, HB 2795, and HB 2985 advanced, while HB 2795 later failed on third reading. HB 2003, concerning driver licenses and instruction permits, was also amended to add a delayed effective date and advanced. On third reading, the Senate passed HB 2013, HB 2031, HB 2102, HB 2103, HB 2117, HB 2226, HB 2262, HB 2278, HB 2378, HB 2584, HB 2693, HB 2270, HB 2370, HB 2665, HB 2666, HB 2876, HB 487, HB 2003, HB 255, HB 2133, HB 2167, HB 2600, HB 2787, HB 2811, and HB 2985, with several members explaining no votes over water policy, local control, public safety, and free speech concerns. HB 2795 failed by a 15-13 vote. The Senate also agreed to a free conference committee on HB 2874 and appointed Senators Finchem, Bolick, and Ortiz to it. Bills passed in open session were ordered transmitted to the House.

Transcript Highlights:

• For example, like Florida Politics will quote other articles.
• Senator, what if only a small portion of the article was false?
• Wasn't the entire part of it the entire article was not false? You are recognized. Yes.
• This bill says take the entire article away.
• So people who remember that original article are going to have only that original article in their mind

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• Okay, next bill, please: House Bill 2621, an act amending Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 4, relating to
• Let's get the last bill on the calendar: House Bill 2756, an act amending Title 30, Article 1, as well
• as Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 1, relating to public utilities.
• Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 1, as of Vice Act 2,000, and Lank to Public Utilities.
• House Bill 2192, an act amending Title 20, Chapter 6, Article 2, relating to employment. Excellent.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, approved the journal, and received routine communications from the governor and House. The body then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House bills, including HB 2369 on photo-enforcement traffic citations, HB 2423 on advanced math course enrollment, HB 2481 on school district financial records, HB 2621 on access to special education in public schools, and HB 2756 on public utilities and high-load factor customers. Each of these bills received amendments and were advanced with do pass recommendations. Members discussed HB 2423 at length, with supporters saying it would better identify high-achieving students for advanced math while critics argued the larger issue was funding and teacher shortages. HB 2756 also drew debate over data centers, utility reporting, and ratepayer impacts, but was amended and advanced. The Committee of the Whole then rose and reported its recommendations, which the Senate adopted. The Senate also adopted a proclamation supporting stronger Arizona and U.S. relations with Taiwan, and welcomed Taiwan’s Director General Jason Poyon Ma. The chamber calendared HB 2192 for additional Committee of the Whole consideration, adopted a Bolick amendment clarifying that telecom and broadband providers are not included in the definition of online hosting platform, and advanced the bill as amended. Later, the Senate took up third-reading votes on multiple measures, including HB 2249, HB 2482, HB 2641, HB 2661, HB 2662, HB 2673, HB 2745, HB 2752, HB 2895, HB 2923, and several House concurrent memorials on foreign ownership, endangered species, and related federal policy. Most passed, though several senators explained no votes on grounds such as budget concerns, policy objections, or opposition to limiting testimony or subpoena enforcement authority. At the end of the session, the Senate also passed HB 2369, HB 2423, HB 2481, HB 2621, HB 2756, HB 2192, and other listed bills by recorded roll call, with final vote totals announced for each. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, bills were properly assigned, and committee announcements were made for the following Monday. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• For reference, Article 4 and Article 72A are listed below.
• 4. article 72A are listed below. article 72A are listed below.
• First, Article 72A is predicated on Article 4.
• An article 10 is working. What it. An article 10 is working.
• </c> modeled article article 37 on the modeled article article 37 on the enlightenment<02:19:00.880><

Committee: House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 2940, amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1, A.R.S., relating to Section 36-2930.
• House Bill 4056, amending Title 39, Chapter 1, Article 1, relating to public records.
• House Bill 4103, amending Title 15, Chapter 4, Article 5A, relating to school facilities.
• Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 1, A.R.S., relating to reliable electric resources.
• Sermining Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 6.2, relating to county zoning.