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• These bills stand up for secure, abundant homes for all Minnesotans.
• These bills stand up for secure, abundant homes for all Minnesotans.
• These bills stand up for secure, abundant homes for all Minnesotans.
• These bills stand up for secure, abundant homes for all Minnesotans.
• I'm sure you've heard this many times: they needed to secure workers and attract and retain talent.

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So as we go through this process, whether it's through funding that we secure or allocate to LED or if
• The Commission of Administration on the 23rd of January... ...split between those constitutional items
• The Commission of Administration presented those funds at the JLCB on January 23rd.
• The Commission of Administration presented those funds at the JLCB on January 23rd.
• Voluntarily, our Public Service Commission participates in it with us.

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• </c> with the utmost operational security. with the utmost operational security.
• the chief of homeland security.
• the chief of homeland security.
• the chief of homeland security.
• The Department of Energy, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Homeland Security, as I said we

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• is referred to the Regulatory Commission is referred to the Committee<00:14:34.079><c> on</c><00:14:
• House Bill number 468 by Representatives Chestnut and others regarding commissions and authorities is
• George Pierce is confirmed to the Alabama Ethics Commission at this time.
• U got a special Commission at this time.
• Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. It adopted motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be taken up throughout the day. The chamber received multiple House messages and a gubernatorial confirmation, including House Bill 1 on motor vehicles, Senate Bill 170 on health insurance, and Senate confirmation 90 for Chenica Johnson Anom to the Alabama Cickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission, all of which were referred to the appropriate committees. The Senate later concurred in the House amendment to Senate Bill 170 by a 29-0-1 vote. Committee reports covered a wide range of measures, with favorable reports and, in several cases, amendments or substitutes. Judiciary reported favorably on House Bills 228, 132, 347, 405, 86, 263, and 302, and on Senate Bills 318 and 260; State Government Affairs reported favorably on House Bills 435, 97, and 407 and Senate Bill 361; Education Policy reported favorably on Senate Bills 337 and House Bills 520 and 75; Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development reported favorably on House Bills 303 and 477 and Senate Bills 360, 325, 329, and 330; Transportation and Energy reported favorably on Senate Bills 341, 354, and 340; Veterans and Military Affairs reported favorably on House Bills 465 and 307 and Senate Bills 338 and 359; and Local Legislation reported favorably on Jefferson County Senate Bill 243 and Shelby County House Bill 532. These reports generally advanced the bills to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The Senate also confirmed George Pierce to the Alabama Ethics Commission by a 33-0 vote after a favorable committee report, with several senators offering brief remarks of congratulations. In motions and resolutions, the chamber adopted Senate Joint Resolution 77 honoring the Section boys basketball team and Senate Joint Resolution 78 honoring the North Sand Mountain girls basketball team for state championships. It also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 79 establishing a legislative study commission on child sexual abuse laws and policies. A senator additionally urged colleagues to support broadband expansion efforts in rural Alabama and to ask the education chair to place HB 4 on the agenda. The most substantial floor discussion concerned Senate Bill 146, the state general fund budget substitute. The sponsor explained several budget provisions, including a $12 million transfer and an additional $5 million for the judiciary to address funding for newly created judgeships, a conditional $40 million for the Department of Corrections tied to progress on the Elmore and Escambia prison projects, conditional funding for DHR tied to reducing its federal error rate and developing a SNAP-related plan, conditional mental health funding tied to reporting and data requirements, and language preserving legislative control over certain federal rural health care funds. The Senate adopted the committee substitute for SB 146 by a 32-0-1 vote and then continued with the budget explanation as the transcript ended.

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• In Homeland Security, we identify funding for school safety and increase it by $5 million each year.
• In the School Facilities and Construction Commission, we authorize bond funds of 23.69 and new offers
• Public Service Commission, we add language to identify funding for siting and construction of nuclear
• energy facilities in the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission.
• Inventory Commission. Inventory Commission.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:23 HB 503 Discussion 00:01:00 HB 503 Vote 00:02:17 HB 504 Discussion 00:02:53 HB 504 Vote 00:04:48 HB 500 Discussion 00:05:19 HB 500 Vote 00:29:18 HB 900 Discussion 00:32:02 HB 900 Vote 00:33:00, 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 503, the legislative branch budget, adopting a committee substitute and reporting it favorably. The chair said the Senate version fully funds defined calculations, provides 2% raises in each fiscal year for legislative employees, removes a paragraph on operating expense reductions, and includes $1 million in the first year for a judicial branch salary study. House Bill 504, the judicial branch budget, was then amended and reported favorably; changes included 2% annual raises for judicial employees, revised operating expense language, $1 million each year for county current services, retention of Boyle County fit-up language, reporting requirements for smaller capital projects, full funding for nine judges added in 2022, and removal of furlough prohibitions and certain budget implementation language. Both bills passed the committee unanimously with favorable expressions to the floor. The committee then considered House Bill 500, the executive branch budget, adopting a committee substitute before hearing a lengthy summary of major spending and policy changes. The chair described statewide 2% annual employee raises, agency base reductions with many exemptions, increased school safety and 911 funding, veterans and military funding, local government and severance-related changes, attorney general and auditor funding, pension and retirement system support, education funding changes including SEEK, postsecondary and scholarship provisions, public safety and corrections funding, and multiple capital projects. The chair also highlighted Medicaid-related provisions, including added waiver slots, increased state-directed payments, a 2.5% reduction in managed care vendor payments for plan years 2027 and 2028 with savings redirected to fee-for-service rates, and additional funding for behavioral health and public health programs. The bill was reported favorably after members explained their votes, with several noting they had only recently received the full 228-page bill and wanted more time for detailed review. Finally, the committee adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 900, an appropriation measure for government agencies, and reported it favorably. The chair said the bill remains a work in progress and that one-time funding requests from across the Commonwealth and across party lines would continue to be addressed as the process moves forward. All measures considered during the meeting passed the committee with unanimous or near-unanimous favorable votes, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• uh, to Santa Fe High School, and Santa Fe ISD and $4 million for preschool age, uh, children food security
• Um, uh, some of you may be aware of, there was a, uh, there was a commission on special education funding
• So the, um, the, that commission made a series of recommendations, um, which included not just increases
• Um, First and foremost, I really appreciate you mentioning the Special finance commission as you know
• I, um, was joint author of HB 3 on the, um, conference committee for HB 3, the Special finance commission

Committee: House Appropriations

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• <c> was</c> that commission.
• Now this commission was that commission.
• Planning board, ZBA, conservation commission, Heritage Commission, historical village district commission
• </c><05:29:17.920><c> I</c> committee on the commission. I committee on the commission.
• ><c> commission.

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• A significant share of those households is also experiencing what is considered very low food security
• removed to avoid redundancy, is yet another supplemental appropriation for the Group Insurance Commission
• Now, we all know how important the Group Insurance Commission is, and we know that it provides health
• The Group Insurance Commission is a quasi-independent state agency governed by a 17-member commission
• This is done in support with my counterpart in Bridgewater, Representative Dennis Gallagher, who secured

Keywords: 1212, all

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• of incredible service to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, staffing the Citizens Commission
• look to retire in June, I know on behalf of all of the people who have been on JLARC and Citizens Commission
• We are looking forward to partnering with Washington State Patrol, Traffic Safety Commission, and the
• Additionally, we're going to be collaborating with the Traffic Safety Commission and State Patrol on
• So that does add sort of a layer of security.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: At the April 8, 2026 JLARC meeting, members approved the January 7 minutes and recognized Marilyn Richter for more than 12 years of service to JLARC and the Citizens Commission. Staff then gave a legislative recap and work plan update, noting that JLARC staff presented to five committees during session, six bills or budget provisos implementing prior recommendations were enacted, and seven new study assignments were received. Members approved the updated 2025–2027 biennial work plan, including the new studies and the required 2027 lodging tax review. The committee also heard a presentation on a new post-meeting member survey tied to JLARC performance measures. Members then considered the final report on ignition interlock device compliance and monitoring. Staff reported that many drivers required to install ignition interlock devices do not do so, with installation rates rising with income, and identified problems in the Department of Licensing’s financial assistance program and coordination with the State Patrol. Both agencies said they concurred with JLARC’s recommendations to clarify responsibilities, formalize coordination, and develop a plan to increase installation rates. The committee approved the final report. Next, JLARC reviewed the final report on drug takeback fee setting and expenditures. Staff concluded that the Department of Health’s fee design limits full cost recovery and that the agency should publicly report oversight costs and activities; the legislature should revise the fee structure to better align with best practices. Members discussed whether the program should remain at DOH or be housed elsewhere, and adopted committee comments emphasizing transparency and future sunset review work before approving the final report. Finally, staff presented the scope and objectives for the Clean Buildings Performance Standard study, focusing on state-owned Tier 1 buildings and K-12 facilities in the first compliance cohort, with questions centered on compliance costs, energy savings, funding sources, fines, and possible workforce or budget impacts. The meeting ended with administrative announcements about upcoming meetings and adjournment.

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• of incredible service to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, staffing the Citizens Commission
• to retire in June, I know on behalf of all of the people who have been on the JLARC and Citizens Commission
• We are looking forward to partnering with Washington State Patrol, Traffic Safety Commission, and the
• Additionally, we're going to be collaborating with the Traffic Safety Commission and State Patrol on
• So that does add a layer of security.

Summary: JLARC met on April 8, 2026, with Senator Keith Wagner chairing in person and Rep. Pallett joining remotely. The committee approved the January 7 minutes and honored Marilyn Richter, who is retiring in June after more than 12 years of service to JLARC and the Citizens Commission. Staff then gave a legislative recap and work plan update, noting that the legislature adopted six bills or provisos implementing recommendations from recent JLARC reports, and that JLARC received seven new study assignments, including reviews of state oversight mechanisms for fraud, waste, and abuse and State Patrol toxicology lab delays. The committee approved the updated 2025-27 work plan, including the new assignments and the required 2027 lodging tax review. The committee also heard about a new anonymous post-meeting member survey tied to JLARC performance measures, then considered the final report on ignition interlock device compliance and monitoring. Staff reported that 59% of drivers with ignition interlock requirements had not installed a device as of June 2025, with installation rates rising by income, and found problems in the Department of Licensing’s financial assistance program and in coordination between DOL and the State Patrol. The report recommended clearer goals and responsibilities for DOL, a formal interagency agreement, and a coordinated plan to raise installation rates; both agencies concurred. Members discussed whether noncompliance reflected continued driving or people stopping driving, and agency representatives said some drivers do stop driving while others take the risk. The committee approved the final report. JLARC then reviewed the drug take-back fee setting and expenditures report. Staff said the Department of Health’s oversight costs had outpaced fee revenue because the statutory fee cap is tied to program operator spending, and recommended public reporting of oversight costs and a legislative change to allow full cost recovery. Members debated transparency, the risk of overpricing the program, and whether Ecology might be a better home for the program; the committee adopted a comment urging transparency and a future review of best practices before fee-structure changes, then approved the final report with that comment. Finally, staff presented the scope and objectives for the Clean Buildings Performance Standard study, focused on large state-owned and K-12 buildings due to comply by June 2026. Members asked about fines, funding, workforce constraints, and how costs and energy savings would be measured; staff said the study would examine compliance costs, savings, funding sources, and variation by building characteristics. The meeting adjourned after administrative announcements about upcoming JLARC meetings and the survey reminder.

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• They all were given a commission, a guideline to stay within.
• One gentleman from New York left because he thought the convention was exceeding his commission.
• Because he thought the convention was exceeding his commission.
• The other guys that stayed did exceed their commission.
• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2805 provides a secure online portal for qualified electors to sign

Committee: House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2908, which would impose criminal penalties on faithless Arizona Article 5 constitutional convention delegates, require delegates to take an oath, and direct legislative and gubernatorial ratification of any approved amendment. The sponsor argued the bill adds guardrails to any future convention, while Common Cause Arizona opposed it, saying it would not meaningfully reduce the risk of a runaway convention and that any punishment scheme would be difficult to enforce. After discussion, the committee approved HB 2908 on a 5-2 vote for a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up HB 2608, a military transitional housing grant program with a $7 million General Fund appropriation in FY 2027 and changes to the military transitional housing fund. Testimony from Vets to Gov and the sponsor emphasized veteran-led management, new construction rather than motel/hotel use, and the need for housing support for transitioning service members. Several members raised concerns about similarities to prior versions and unresolved language changes, and the bill was ultimately laid on the table by vote. Next, the committee considered HB 2805, which creates a secure online portal for nomination petitions for local governing board candidates and sets related Secretary of State responsibilities. An amendment was adopted to require candidates to designate party alignment or lack thereof for portal purposes and to limit Secretary of State modification of the act. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would modernize petitioning and reflect the partisan reality of local races, while some members raised concerns about school board implications and nonpartisan races. HB 2805, as amended, passed the committee on a 5-2 vote. Finally, the committee heard HB 2775, which would bar state entities from using state assets or money to implement or enforce international organization rules, taxes, or policies, with an amendment adding restrictions on Arizona public universities’ foreign-funded agreements and creating Board of Regents oversight. Members and the sponsor discussed concerns about foreign adversary funding, especially from Chinese entities, and debated whether the oversight mechanism should be created by rule or statute. The committee decided to hold HB 2775 for further work on the language, and then adjourned.

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• Szabo worked as a career civil servant, first for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and then the Office
• increased energy costs on American families, reduced electric reliability and undermined our energy security
• career civil servant and he began his own career as a public servant at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission. At the NRC, I was able to become a member of the U.S.
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• Memorial specific to Santa Fe High School and Santa Fe ISD. dollars for preschool-aged children food security
• The second was Special Stefan Education— Some of you may be aware of, there was a commission on special
• And so that commission made a series of recommendations, which included. not just increases to special
• And Janine, the Special Finance Commission, as you know, I served on that.
• is paid for by the employee, but some of that's paid for by the employer, just like, say, Social Security

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: committee meeting, legislation, public testimony, discussion, procedural

Summary: The meeting covered various topics, but specific discussions and bills were not detailed in the available transcript. Despite the lack of documented debates or acknowledgments, it was noted that committee members were present, and there may have been attempts to address crucial legislative matters. The dynamics of the meeting suggested a standard procedural gathering where routine insights were likely shared among the attendees.

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• They are responsible for ensuring that every election is conducted fairly, securely, and in full compliance
• Over the years, their role has evolved dramatically due to changes in election laws, increased security
• They are responsible for ensuring that every election is conducted fairly, securely, and in full compliance
• Over the years, their role has evolved dramatically due to changes in election laws, increased security
• members of the legislature, current statewide elected officials, members of the Public Service Commission

Bills: HB65 , HB67 , HB73 , HB205 , HB225 , HB339 , HB550

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: sexual harassment, public employees, training requirements, mandatory education, elected officials, public records, personal information, protected individuals, ethics, transparency, public meetings, voting, electronic voting machine, government accountability, term limits, governor, Louisiana constitution, elections, gubernatorial, law enforcement

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• So we are going to go ahead and start with our presentation from the Wine Commission.
• We also have Moya Dolesby and Jules Germain with the Idaho Grape and Wine Commission.
• I'm the executive director of the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission.
• And I don't want to create a false sense of security.
• And I don't want to create a false sense of security.

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

Summary: The committee first approved a motion to reorder the agenda, hearing a presentation from the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission before taking up Senate Bill 1282. Commission representatives reviewed the history and current size of Idaho’s wine industry, noting about 65 wineries, 1,300 acres of vineyards, and three AVAs. They described challenges including county land-use restrictions, water supply concerns in the Treasure Valley, and labor shortages, while also highlighting marketing, education, and specialty crop grant funding. A vineyard owner testified that the industry requires significant upfront investment and manual labor, but said commission-funded education has improved grape quality and supported growers. The committee then heard extensive testimony on S.B. 1282, which would create a kratom consumer protection framework. Senator Nichols and supporters said the bill would preserve access to natural kratom while banning adulterated or synthetically enhanced products, requiring testing, labeling, age restrictions, and clearer supply-chain accountability. Supporters included kratom users, business owners, and industry representatives who said the bill would protect consumers, distinguish natural leaf products from high-potency 7-OH derivatives, and provide needed standards without banning kratom outright. Several witnesses described personal benefits from kratom for pain, recovery, or avoiding opioids, and some said responsible regulation was preferable to prohibition. Opponents, including family members of people who died after using kratom, law enforcement, and addiction medicine professionals, argued that natural kratom itself can be dangerous and addictive and that the bill would not adequately protect the public. They urged either a full ban or broader restrictions, criticized the bill’s low civil penalties and prohibition on private causes of action, and said age limits and labeling would not be enough. Committee members questioned witnesses closely about deaths, testing, liability, and whether the bill should cover natural kratom as well as 7-OH. No vote was taken during the hearing, but Senator Nichols said the bill sponsor was open to amendments, including raising the purchase age, increasing penalties, and revisiting the private right of action provision.

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• Arizona Corporation Commission members Rachel Walden, Kevin Thompson, Nick Myers, Renee Lopez, and Leah
• not to mention that both of these gentlemen here have been great leaders and advocates for water security
• He's the former director of the Arizona Fair Housing Commission, and he was also the first executive
• He's the former director of the Arizona Fair Housing Commission, and he was also the first executive
• HB 2058 — Gamefish commission ownership. Land, Agricultural and Rural Affairs.

Summary: The House convened for opening-day proceedings with prayers in English and Spanish, the Pledge of Allegiance, and musical performances, then recorded attendance and welcomed the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jason Jameson. The Speaker introduced numerous guests and dignitaries, including statewide officials, university presidents, former lawmakers, and family members, and delivered remarks about Arizona’s history, the importance of civility, and the role of state government in protecting residents from federal overreach. Coaches Kenny Dillingham and Tommy Lloyd also addressed the chamber, speaking about leadership, talent development, and the ways sports can unite and inspire Arizona communities. The House then took up organizational business. Members adopted proposed changes to Rule 9 and then adopted the amended rules for the 57th Legislature, Second Regular Session. The chamber also agreed to read bills by number and short title only, declared an emergency for that purpose, and announced the creation of two new standing committees: Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, chaired by Representative Justin Wilmeth, and Rural Economic Development, chaired by Representative Teresa Martinez. A House Organizational Committee was appointed to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready for business and to inform the Governor that the Legislature was ready to receive her message. The remainder of the session was largely devoted to points of personal privilege, with members introducing family, constituents, local officials, educators, veterans, business leaders, and advocacy groups. Several members highlighted issues they intend to work on this session, including affordability, water security, deed fraud, education, health care, rural development, and veterans’ issues. The House later recessed to accommodate the joint organizational proceedings with the Senate.

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• We've now secured three acres to develop a micro hospital.
• And so we've commissioned these detailed drainage studies.
• It's really great to have our Public Regulation Commission Chief of Staff, Ms.
• I'm the Chief of Staff of the Public Regulation Commission.
• So we're talking about a 40% improvement in efficiency for cases in and out of the Commission.

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• I yield back. security recipients, working moms, and security recipients, working moms, and the<02:13
• </c><02:22:19.760><c> shut</c> Department of Homeland Security shut Department of Homeland Security shut
• </c> using another person's social security using another person's social security number<02:45:01.359
• ,</c><02:51:38.160><c> and</c> the funding for Homeland Security, and the funding for Homeland Security
• </c><03:01:39.600><c> experts,</c> employees, our cyber security experts, employees, our cyber security

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• secure the farms long into the future.
• Is the goal with this bill to phase out the Social Security tax?
• How many states charge Social Security income now?
• So 42 states at this point in time do not tax Social Security income.
• I do not make $100,000 a year from Social Security. Nobody does. That's impossible.

Bills: HB186 , HB92 , HJM1

Committee: House House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Keywords: tax credit, land conservation, biodiversity, agricultural preservation, historic preservation, natural resources, open space, tax exemption, Social Security, income, retirement, financial relief, Taiwan, trade, technology, education, international relations, economic partnership, New Mexico, United States

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• And the other point I wanted to highlight is the Legislative Commission on Human Services has eight members
• the other point I wanted to highlight is the<00:20:21.840><c> Legislative</c><00:20:22.400><c> Commission
• </c><00:20:22.760><c> on</c><00:20:22.880><c> Human</c> The Legislative Commission on Human Services
• The one-time provision of $15 million to improve security and identification verification tools will
• </c> improve security improve security and<00:21:20.800><c> identification</c><00:21:21.600><c> verification

Keywords: 1183, house