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US
Transcript Highlights:
  • The nomination of John Eisenberg and Brett Shumate to be assistant attorneys general.
  • Considering my concerns regarding the nomination of Ed Martin to serve as U.S.
  • I hope our members can get here so we can vote on the nomination. Senator Hirano.
  • Davis's nomination.
  • Certainly, Ed Martin's nomination nation is an example of that.
Summary: This meeting focused primarily on the nomination of Patrick Davis to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs. Members discussed Mr. Davis's qualifications and experience, emphasizing his commitment to effectively serving the American public and working collaboratively with Congress. The committee also briefly revisited the nominations of John Eisenberg and Brett Shumate but decided to hold them over until the next meeting. Additionally, concerns regarding the nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia were raised, particularly regarding his past statements and conduct related to the January 6th insurrection and its aftermath. The discussion highlighted the importance of reviewing Mr. Martin's responses to various questions before proceeding with a vote on his nomination.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • So we'll start nominations nominees.
  • ,</c><00:03:19.920><c> then</c> to just stand on your nomination, then to just stand on your nomination
  • </c> considered for this nomination. considered for this nomination.
  • Manago's nomination. supporter of Mr. Manago's nomination.
  • Rachel Klein, and Kellen Smith. the nomination. Thank you very much. the nomination.
Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard a series of gubernatorial nominations to boards and commissions under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The chair explained the 90-minute agenda, the 2-minute testimony limit, and that written testimony had been reviewed in advance. Testimony was generally supportive for each nominee, with agency boards, professional associations, and individuals submitting written or oral support. For the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Michael Basta Jr. described his 40 years in the industry, ownership of two salons, and experience training educators. For the Board of Dentistry, Christopher Woo said he had served as an interim board member since July 1 of the prior year, and Jerry Young said she was a retired pediatrician and former Hawaii Medical Board member; in response to questions, she identified a potential conflict through her role with Pu'ulu Lapa'au and said she would recuse herself when appropriate. For the Board of Psychology, Sean Scanlon and Sherry Takuishi Sara both emphasized long careers in the field and service to the community. Several members questioned psychology and medical nominees about interstate licensing compacts and access to care. Scanlon said he supported expanding the profession but would need to recuse himself on compact issues because of his role at Chaminade University, and he noted growth in local training programs. Sara said her main concern with compacts was cultural sensitivity and Hawaii’s unique cultural milieu, though she acknowledged the need for more psychologists. Pediatrician Robert Watring, nominated to the Hawaii Medical Board, said he supported local providers and was cautious about compacts, emphasizing the need to ensure qualified care in Hawaii; he said he had not seen much change from temporary licensing measures on Kauai. For the Contractors License Board, Jerry Nishik said backlog problems were driven by staff shortages and board vacancies, noting the board lacked quorum for upcoming meetings and needed more members and staff. Other nominees included Albert Dennis and Nolan Miyahara for the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, both of whom said they wanted to continue public service and help ensure legitimate, certified repair shops; Miyahara described his career path from apprentice to automotive technology professor. The committee also heard support for Robert Woltering’s nomination to the Hawaii Medical Board, with Woltering saying he wanted to help ensure quality health care providers, especially for children on Kauai. The transcript does not show any final votes or confirmations during the excerpt provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules REVISED Apr 20th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's a nomination from Pro Tem Paxton. Also would yield to the nominee.
  • That's a nomination from Pro Tem Paxton, a second from Senator Rosino. Ms.
  • I forgot to thank them on my last nomination, so I've been...
  • I appreciate Governor Stitt's nomination.
  • Thank you, Senator Paxton, for carrying this nomination.
Committee: Senate Rules
Summary: The Rules Committee met to consider a long slate of executive nominations and several bills. All of the nominations received broad support and were advanced to the floor, including Lori Burns to the Redlands Community College Board of Regents, Lisa Daly to the Oklahoma State Credit Union, Juana Ellison to the Forensic Review Board, Haley Frick to the Regional University System of Oklahoma, Michael Hillary to the Wildlife Conservation Commission, Dustin Hillary to the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, John Holt to the Used Motor Vehicle Dismantler and Manufactured Housing Commission, Brian Sweeney to the Capital Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission, and Cale Walker to the USAO Board of Regents. Most nominations passed unanimously; Brian Sweeney’s nomination passed 15-2. The committee then heard and passed several policy bills. HB 1675 created a severe-weather preparedness framework for youth camps and passed 16-1. HB 3242, the Women’s Safety and Protection Act covering shelters, schools, and higher education, passed 15-2 after questions about enforcement and legal remedies. HB 1739 increased state police pension benefits and employer contributions to help retain officers, passing 16-1. HB 3320 overhauled the sunset review process for boards and commissions and passed 15-2. HB 3047 designated LOFT as the central recipient for legislative reports and passed unanimously, and HB 4434 required the governor or acting governor to notify the next successor before leaving the state, also passing unanimously. The committee also advanced HB 4432, which would restore the ability to deduct gambling losses against gambling winnings for state income tax purposes; supporters said it would help ordinary taxpayers, while opponents raised fiscal concerns, and it passed 16-1. HB 3705 raised the parental choice tax credit cap from $250 million to $275 million and passed 13-3 after extended debate over school choice, public funding, and reporting. HB 3718 set timelines for school districts to process evaluations tied to the Lindsay Nicole Henry Scholarship program and passed 12-2, with critics arguing it could create a separate track and strain school psychology resources. HJR 1089, which would have sent voters a constitutional convention referendum, was laid over and not voted on. The meeting ended with adjournment after the final vote.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Local and County Government Apr 21st, 2026

Local and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The vote will now occur on the nomination of Ms.
  • Having received six ayes and zero nays, I declare the nomination to have passed, and the nomination will
  • He presents the nomination of Mr.
  • The vote will now occur on the nomination of Mr.
  • Having received six ayes and zero nays, I declare the nomination to have passed, and the nomination will
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local and County Government met and first considered the nomination of Mary Westman to the Oklahoma Department of Libraries Board. Senator Standridge presented Westman, highlighting her background in nursing, health care, law, and business. Westman said she would focus on working within the board’s statutory authority, supporting local communities, and using resources efficiently. After a brief question-and-answer period, the committee voted 6-0 to advance her nomination to the full Senate. The committee then considered the nomination of Samuel Alaback to the same board, presented by Senator Reinhardt. Reinhardt emphasized Alaback’s leadership experience at Oklahoma State University and his work as a middle school literature teacher. Alaback said he wanted to help address the state’s literacy challenges and support libraries as community spaces, while learning from other board members. Following questions about his priorities and plans, the committee voted 6-0 to advance his nomination to the Senate. The meeting then adjourned.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Apr 30th, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I just brought this up last time we had some executive nominations too.
  • I'm just curious as to why we're seeing this nomination in our meeting today.
  • Think actually, I know I think the nominating senator did not.
  • The second nomination is to have Mr.
  • Senator Hiins for supporting my nomination.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Any other nominations?
  • Any other nominations? Move the nominations cease.
  • Any other nominations? Uh anyone else? Any other nominations?
  • </c> &gt;&gt; Any other nominations? &gt;&gt; Any other nominations?
  • </c> &gt;&gt; Move the nominations cease. &gt;&gt; Move the nominations cease.
Summary: The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on June 9, 2026, with a quorum present and first elected David Nicholas as chair and Mike Soles as vice chair by acclamation. The commission then approved the prior meeting minutes and received staff reports, including March and April financial reports showing the office remained within budget. Staff also reported that the April filing cycle for employers and lobbyists had been completed and that the next reporting period would open September 1 and be due September 15. The commission approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for staff for fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, consistent with the state budget. Staff also updated members on office space: the current lease, in place since 1995, is being extended for six months at the current rate while the office evaluates whether to renew or move to a larger space. Members discussed the need for a better work environment and a small conference room, and staff said they would keep the commission updated as the process develops. The commission then considered its annual recommended legislative changes to the LRC. Staff explained that the first three items were the same as last year’s recommendations and the fourth corrected a drafting issue where a confirming amendment had been missed. Members discussed the timing and usefulness of the recommendations, including a brief joke about hiring lobbyists, and then approved all four items for recommendation. Finally, the commission voted to enter executive session to discuss confidential complaints and, if necessary, informal opinions.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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  • ><00:01:58.240><c> that</c><00:01:58.479><c> the</c> public uh nomination CA that the public uh nomination
  • I'm pulling my nomination from this committee.
  • </c><00:21:34.080><c> Thank</c> his nomination. Thank his nomination.
  • </c> testified in support of my nomination testified in support of my nomination and,<00:24:11.679><c
Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs heard multiple gubernatorial nominations to island burial councils, with testimony focused on the importance of filling vacancies so the councils can reach quorum and fulfill their kuleana to protect iwi kūpuna and burial sites. For GM 674, Kavuna Khalipi was introduced as OHA’s nominee for the Molokaʻi burial council, with OHA, SHPD, and several community members testifying in support and describing her cultural grounding, community service, and experience in mālama ʻāina. Testifiers also stressed that burial councils are essential for protecting ancestral remains and that prolonged vacancies have left sacred sites vulnerable. Khalipi herself said she was honored to serve but expressed concern about accepting the appointment without quorum, saying she did not want to waste a term if the council could not function effectively. The chair explained the Senate advice-and-consent process and the consequences of inaction, and after discussion Khalipi asked to pull her nomination from the committee. The chair then deferred decision-making on GM 674 until April 10 at 1 p.m. to clarify the process and avoid unintended rejection. The committee then heard testimony on GM 676, Dane Maxwell for the Maui and Lānaʻi burial council, GM 677, Noani Parisa, GM 678, Caroline Hartman, and GM 679, Benedict Duman. Supporters, including SHPD and OHA, highlighted each nominee’s cultural knowledge, preservation work, genealogy, and experience with burial or historic preservation matters. Testimony repeatedly linked the nominations to the need for functioning burial councils, especially in light of the 2023 Maui fires and long-standing vacancies. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided; the chair indicated votes would be taken at the end of the agenda.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Then, we will vote on the nomination of Dr.
  • turn first to the nomination of Mr.
  • All right, let's proceed to the nomination of Dario Gil.
  • The nomination will be reported favorably to the Senate floor. Okay. Thank you.
  • Congratulations on your nominations. Welcome to the House.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHS Public Hearing 03-06-2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, I am discuss this nomination.
  • the nomination of Judy Pike.
  • So, thank you for the nomination, and it's my pleasure to support this nomination.
  • So, thank you for the nomination, and it's my pleasure to support this nomination. >> Thank you.
  • </c> nomination. Thank you. nomination. Thank you.
Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services heard testimony on a series of gubernatorial nominations to health, disability, aging, and advisory boards. Early nominees included Pria Tay for the Kauaʻi Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, who emphasized her 25 years in the mental health field and commitment to community access to training and resources, and Ashley Mishihara for the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee, who described her involvement in the Red Hill response and ongoing concern about protecting the sole-source aquifer and ensuring remediation. Christopher Luthie, nominated to the State LGBTQ+ Commission, said he wanted to advocate for LGBTQ+ residents statewide and help improve programs so people are not overlooked, and he received support from commission member Michael Galuyo Jr., who said the commission had lacked a Hawaii County representative since December. The committee also heard from nominees to the Radiologic Technology Board, including David Wodsworth and Reena Shimata. Wodsworth said the board should modernize rules and regulations, while the Department of Health supported him and clarified that the board focuses on policy and procedures rather than direct licensing decisions. Shimata said she wanted to help protect patients, technologists, and the public from radiation exposure, and the Department of Health and several medical professionals supported her, with one witness noting that modern technology reduces dose but competent technologists remain essential to avoid unnecessary exposure. The committee deferred GM712, a nomination not present at the hearing, until Monday, March 9. Additional nominations included Judy Pike for the disability communications/access board, who cited her prior DECAP staff experience and long involvement in disability access work, with strong support from a current board member; Rick Taber for the Policy Advisory Board for Elderly Affairs, who sought a second term and highlighted his committee leadership and long mental health career; Amy Healey Austin for the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, who said she wanted to represent rural health needs and described her leadership roles in West Hawaiʻi health care; and Ed Chevy for DECAB, who stressed the importance of interpreter access and communication access, with support from Christine Pagano. The committee took no final votes in the portion of the hearing provided, and several nominees were told their decisions would be taken up later in the meeting or at the end of the calendar.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

05/18/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • nomination to appoint John A.
  • nomination to appoint Ruby Dylan Williams, submits the following report.
  • Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations? All those in favor vote aye. Aye.
  • Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations? All those in favor vote aye. Aye.
  • Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination? All those in favor, vote aye.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 3/27/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, now we do have two executive nominations.
  • Message having been read is ordered journalized and referred to the Executive Nominations Committee.
  • </c><00:03:11.160><c> for</c> following appointments nomination for following appointments nomination
  • . nominations. nominations.
  • for confirmation by Maryland nomination for confirmation by Maryland State<00:04:19.720><c> Senate.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Could it mean that every member of the Judicial Nominating Commission is libertarian?
  • Why do we have a Judicial Nominating Commission? Thank you, Mr. President. Mr.
  • President, why do we have a Judicial Nominating Commission? Thank you for the question.
  • The history of the Judicial Nominating Commission was back in 1967.
  • And since that time in 1967, how has the Judicial Nominating Commission been altered?
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, and several introductions recognizing the Doctor and Nurse of the Day, visiting school groups, and other guests in the galleries. Members also heard a personal privilege statement from Senator Peterson marking the 100th anniversary of his father’s immigration to the United States, followed by a reception announcement in the lounge. The chamber then took up H.J.R. 1024, a proposed constitutional amendment revising the Judicial Nominating Commission by removing political affiliation restrictions, changing term rules, and allowing consecutive service. An amendment was adopted to move the special election date to August 25, 2026, but the special-election provision later failed on a 27-17 vote. After extended debate over judicial independence, transparency, and political influence, the resolution itself passed 35-8. The Senate next considered H.J.R. 1087, which would place before voters a constitutional amendment on the five-year ad valorem tax exemption for qualified manufacturing facilities and allow the Legislature to set reimbursement levels for local entities. Supporters said it would give the state more control over costly reimbursements; the measure passed 38-7, and the special-election provision also passed 38-7. The Senate then laid over two agenda items, made committee and event announcements, and adjourned until Monday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House DFL Media Availability 1/13/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • kinder filibuster, including to all of you, because I'm sure you don't want to cover all of our nominating
  • </c> giving 66 presiding officer nominations giving 66 presiding officer nominations with<00:20:37.640
  • ><c> 66</c><00:20:38.280><c> nominating</c><00:20:38.840><c> speeches</c><00:20:39.200><c> for</c><00
  • :20:39.400><c> each</c><00:20:39.559><c> one</c> with 66 nominating speeches for each one with 66 nominating
  • </c> to cover um all of our nominating to cover um all of our nominating speeches<00:21:14.760><c> for
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Local and County Government Apr 21st, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Local and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The vote will now occur on the nomination. Thank you.
  • The vote will now occur on the nomination of Mary Westman.
  • Having received six ay's and zero nays, I declare the nomination to have passed and the nomination will
  • The vote will now occur on the nomination of Mr.
  • Having received six ayes and zero nays, I declare the nomination to have passed, and the nomination will
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-02-03 - 10:30AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dresser's nomination.
  • Dresser's<00:12:48.560><c> nomination.
  • </c> [clears throat] as with the nomination [clears throat] as with the nomination of<00:13:23.920><c
  • 30:37.360><c> of</c> I've scrutinized the nomination of I've scrutinized the nomination of Michael<00
  • </c> nomination and confirmation. nomination and confirmation.
PA

Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Jun 24 2026)

Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, I report from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations the following nominations,
  • Senator Bartolotta reports from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations the following nominations
  • The clerk will read the nominations. The following nominations, beginning with Aaron H.
  • The following nominations, beginning with Aaron H.
  • nominations from committee, and I move that they be laid upon the table.
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, received committee reports, and approved the prior day’s journal by a 50-0 vote. Several members were granted leaves of absence, and the chamber also took up a number of procedural motions, including re-referring Senate Bill 1212 to Appropriations and moving Senate Bill 911 from the table to the calendar. The Senate later recessed for committee meetings and party caucuses, then reconvened to continue floor action. On the calendar, Senate Bill 1206 passed 50-0 after supporters said it would help Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry by allowing manufacturers to pursue state licensure while federal FDA approval is pending, without weakening safety standards. Senate Bill 1273 passed 48-2; its sponsor said it would clarify that turnpike automated plate-reading data may be shared with investigators in missing or endangered persons cases, including Amber Alerts. Several other bills were either agreed to and re-referred to Appropriations or ordered over in their place, including House Bill 681, Senate Bills 1061, 1303, and 1355, and House Bill 1505 and 1667. The Senate also considered Senate Resolution 326, where an amendment by Senator Mastriano was adopted and the resolution was then held over as amended. In executive session, the chamber returned several nominations to the governor, then confirmed a slate of gubernatorial nominations, including appointments to the Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Board, the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, and several Pennsylvania Army National Guard promotions, by a 50-0 vote. The Senate additionally approved committee-reported bills from Appropriations and Health and Human Services, and signed House Bill 1344 in the presence of the Senate. During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action on minimum wage legislation, noting Pennsylvania has not raised the wage since 2006 and pointing to House Bill 2189. Senator Dush delivered extended remarks on the nation’s founding and the religious views of Benjamin Franklin. The Senate then adopted a motion to recess until June 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., unless recalled sooner.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Number nine, the nominating committee. It doesn't match. Number nine, the nominating committee.
  • Essentially, the proposal is to cut the nominating committee out of the process and just do nominations
  • I don't know that it prevents, does it prevent a nomination that had not been, “Does it prevent a nomination
  • Are there any additional nominations from the floor?
  • Are there any additional nominations from the floor? No additional nominations.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/17/2026 - House Commerce

House Commerce Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, the vast majority of title transactions go through escrow.
  • Transactions go through escrow, granted, but are you saying that the vast majority of fraudulent transfers
  • What we so this is what we have found in the 80 transactions that are defraud and the AG with his 200
  • Transactions that are defraud and the AG with his 200 has found that as well—her 200, but he's working
  • , those fraudulent transactions involved a title company or an escrow agent or whatever you would call
Summary: The Commerce Committee heard and passed several bills dealing with insurance fraud funding, education scholarships, apprenticeships, workers’ compensation fraud, credit unions, manufactured home installation licensing, short-term rentals, homeowners associations, condo disclosures, and an advanced manufacturing infrastructure reimbursement program. HB 4020 would raise the annual insurer assessment cap for the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions fraud unit from $1,050 to $1,350; it passed after testimony from Nationwide supporting the added resources. HB 2255 would extend Arizona Teachers Academy scholarship eligibility for community college students from two academic years to four, and HB 2591, as amended, would revise the definition and requirements for registered apprenticeships under DES standards; both passed unanimously. HB 2680, as amended, would narrow and clarify workers’ compensation fraud-related provisions and insurance disclosure requirements, and HB 2979, as amended, would modernize credit union bylaws, name changes, and operating powers; both also received due pass recommendations. HB 2868, which adds insurance and fingerprint-clearance requirements for manufactured home/mobile home installation licensees and gives the Department of Housing additional licensing authority, passed with some members present or voting no. The committee also took up HB 2429, a strike-everything amendment on short-term rentals that would let local governments set occupancy limits, extend the violation window for suspension actions from 12 to 24 months, and allow suspension after certain building code violations. The sponsor and city officials described it as a compromise giving communities more local control, while short-term rental owners and neighborhood advocates raised concerns about overbroad enforcement and the scale of the housing impacts; the bill passed 8-2 with one present. HB 4011, which would codify duties for condominium and planned community associations to act reasonably and provide access to information, was heard without the proposed Carter amendment and passed 11-0 after testimony from homeowners, attorneys, and HOA representatives about fairness and enforceability. HB 2397, another HOA-related bill, would expand disclosure requirements for condo and association purchases and escrow information; it passed unanimously after supporters said it would improve consumer transparency. Finally, the committee heard HB 4026, which would change the public infrastructure reimbursement program for advanced manufacturing projects by replacing the current statewide cap with a $75 million annual cap and requiring more transparency for related agreements. Supporters, including Queen Creek’s mayor, GPEC, and the Arizona Chamber, said the program helps fund roads, water, wastewater, and other infrastructure needed to attract large manufacturing investments and jobs, while some members questioned the budget impact and whether the program benefits rural areas. The discussion emphasized projects such as LG in Queen Creek and other major manufacturing investments, with supporters arguing the bill preserves Arizona’s competitiveness and generates long-term tax revenue.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 25 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:50:47.680><c> Richard</c> &gt;&gt; Senate nomination number two, Richard &gt;&gt; Senate nomination
  • John. >> Senate nomination number 52.
  • </c> and consent on that nomination and consent on that nomination &gt;&gt; by<01:12:55.440><c> use</
  • :17:05.679><c> Hayes</c> nomination number 85, Elaine Hayes nomination number 85, Elaine Hayes Anthony
  • We have one more nomination to take 210. We have one more nomination to take up. up. up.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 27th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We will now move on to executive nominations. The clerk will read the nominations.
  • President, that concludes the executive nominations. That concludes the executive nominations.
  • President, that concludes the executive nominations. 30. Mr.
  • President, that concludes the executive nominations. That concludes the executive nominations.
  • To advise and consent to the nominations, to the executive nominations.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, pledges, and several floor recognitions, including the Doctor of the Day, Psychologist of the Day, and Nurse of the Day. Members also honored the OSBI Cold Case Team for its work on unsolved cases, recognized the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and welcomed guests for the Prague-Kolache Festival. The chamber then moved into floor action on multiple measures and conference motions. The most significant item was Senate Joint Resolution 39, a property tax constitutional amendment. After extensive debate over the impact on homeowners, seniors, farmers, schools, local governments, and future revenue, the Senate adopted House amendments by a 27-19 roll call and then passed the resolution 40-8. However, the motion to order a special election failed 26-20, so the measure did not advance to a special election call. Senators also rejected House amendments to Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 215 and requested conference on both. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1290 unanimously as an emergency measure, and advanced or passed several House bills dealing with ARPA and funding reallocations: HB 4028, HB 4029, HB 4073, HB 4074, HB 4075, HB 4076, HB 4077, and HB 4078. Other approved measures included HB 1250 creating a Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund for local law enforcement grants, HB 2951 renaming Red Rock Prison as the Chief James Smith Correctional Center, HB 2961 creating a Gold Star Survivor tuition benefit, HB 3151 extending the school year to 173 days, and HB 3581 increasing penalties for riot-related offenses. The Senate also took up HB 3705, which would raise the Parental Choice tax credit cap from $250 million to $275 million, but the transcript cuts off during questioning on that bill.