Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, everyone has on their rings the 0.6 version of the Rules Committee substitute for this bill.
• I move a do not pass on SB 264, but it do pass on the Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill
• Madam Chair, we're going to need a motion for consideration of the Rules Committee substitute for Senate
• I move a do not pass on Senate Bill 261, but it do pass the Senate Rules Committee substitute for 261
• So rules is in recess.

Bills: SB264 , SB261

Committee: Senate Senate Rules

Keywords: election integrity, voter coercion, public safety, emergency procedures, polling place security, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, 996, all

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• He said it was his understanding that the committee would like to have H.J.R. 8 held in committee and
• To hold H.J.R. 8 in committee. Committee, we have a motion to hold H.J.R. 8 in committee.
• Madam Chair, just a Rule 80 declaration. I have a public works license. Okay, we have a Rule 80.
• Just a Rule 80 declaration. I have a public work license. Okay, we have a Rule 80.
• Thank you, committee.

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• </c><00:06:48.120><c> and</c> clerk reports of standing committees and clerk reports of standing committees
• Report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.
• The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration, pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33, designates the
• The Rules Committee is going to reconvene in Capitol 123, and I move a recess to the call of the Speaker
• </c> thank you madam speaker the rules thank you madam speaker the rules committee<00:08:32.080><c> is

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We do have a committee. H.J.R. 122 be voted due pass. We do have a committee substitute.
• Further discussion on the House committee substitute. On the House committee substitute.
• and all rules committees unanimously for the past three sessions and was third read on the floor twice
• Chair, members of the committee. Good morning, Mr. Chair, members of the committee.
• , the committee is adjourned.

Committee: House Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Summary: The Committee on Elections first met in executive session and took up a committee substitute for H.J.R. 122, which combined H.J.R. 122 with related measures H.J.R. 104 and H.J.R. 149. Representative Banderman offered and the committee adopted an amendment limiting leadership terms in the resolution from three terms to two for the House speaker and from two terms to one for the Senate president. The committee then adopted the revised substitute and voted the combined resolution do pass by a 9-1 vote. In public hearing, the committee heard HB 1987, a technical fix to local filing deadlines for declarations of candidacy when the deadline falls on a holiday. Representative Hinman explained the bill was requested by city and school clerks to avoid requiring offices to open on holidays such as New Year’s Eve or Christmas Day. Testimony from city, municipal, and county clerk organizations was unanimously supportive, and no opposition was offered. The committee also heard HCR 23, which urges Congress to recognize state authority over election laws and campaign finance. Sponsor Representative Perkins and supporting witnesses argued the resolution is a federalism measure grounded in the Tenth Amendment and noted that similar resolutions have passed in 24 other states. Some members questioned whether the resolution could conflict with federal election policy or allow inconsistent state approaches, but the sponsor said the measure simply affirms state authority and does not mandate any specific policy. Finally, the committee heard HB 1802, which would allow poll challengers and watchers to be present during in-person absentee voting in first-class and charter counties, with procedures for advance notice. The sponsor said the bill was intended to create consistency after differing county practices and to address issues seen in St. Charles County during the 2024 election. The St. Charles County election director supported the bill as a clarification of existing law, while some members raised concerns about unequal treatment of counties and the potential for disruption. The hearing concluded without a vote on HB 1987, HCR 23, or HB 1802.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 301 has been read by title, is ordered printed, and referred to the House Rules Committee.
• House Bill 301 has been read by title, is ordered printed, and referred to the House Rules Committee.
• House Bill 302 has been read by title, is ordered printed, and referred to the House Rules Committee.
• House Bill 303 has been read by title, is ordered printed, and referred to the House Rules Committee.
• House Bill 304 has been read by title, is ordered printed, and referred to the House Rules Committee.

Bills: HB34 , HM7 , HM8 , HM17 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM25 , HM34 , HB95 , HB111 , SB1 , HJR1 , HM4 , HM22

Keywords: HB34, school nurse, school nurses, nurse licensure, licensure, charter school, charter schools, school district, public education, Department of Health, Public Education Department, registered nurse, RN, mentorship, evaluation, competency, teacher salary parity, minimum salary, level one license, level two license

Summary: The House convened with quorum, prayer, pledges, and a series of memorials, certificates, guest introductions, and legislative messages. House Memorial 8 honored the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Dr. King’s legacy; members spoke about the commission’s work in promoting service, liberty, equality, and student leadership. The memorial passed unanimously, 70-0. Later, House Memorial 25 recognized victims of violent crime and their families, with emotional testimony from lawmakers and guests describing the lasting impact of homicide and the importance of survivor voices. That memorial also passed unanimously, 70-0. The chamber then recognized numerous guests, including Kid Frost, several student “shadows” from Belen High School and other schools, Santo Domingo Pueblo leaders, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, CNM board members and students, Southwest Cheese representatives, military installation leaders, and others. Members also highlighted community events and receptions, including Silver Spikes Day and a 100th bill celebration. The House received several executive messages from the governor authorizing bill submissions on virtual power plants, apprenticeship funding for public works, AEDs at school athletic activities, and an energy affordability and grid reliability commission, along with a Senate message transmitting Senate Bill 2. Committee reports were adopted on a number of measures, including House Bills 145, 200, 32, 33, 61, 201, 153, 154, 184, 110, and 109, plus House Memorials 23, 24, and 26, and House Joint Memorial 2. The Appropriations and Finance Committee also reported a substitute for House Bills 2 and 3, which was adopted. On third reading, Senate Bill 1, dealing with a doctor compact for New Mexico, passed the House 64-0 after discussion about its role in physician recruitment and the need for malpractice reform. House Bill 34, a cleanup bill related to nurse licensure and charter school nurses, was also taken up for debate, with questions focused on the three-tier nurse evaluation system and recruitment impacts.

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• Secretary: Committee Substitute for Committee Secretary: Substitute Senate Bill 198, a bill entitled
• Secretary: Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute Senate Bill 540.
• Secretary: Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1440, a bill entitled an Act
• Rules Chair Passidomo, for what purpose do you rise? Rules Chair Passidomo: For several motions.
• the call of Rules Chair Passidomo: the President for the purpose of holding committee meetings and conducting

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• proposed rule.
• And for each rule or even proposed rule.
• </c> committee.
• So it's the committee committee.
• me, a new committee for committee for me, a new committee for for<05:56:31.280><c> Sophie.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Eligibility determination meeting. as recommended by the Education Committee.
• Representative Rule, how do you vote? Representative Rule, how do you vote?
• On page 4, line 34, after 'insert' rule. Last line, insert lower.
• With the consent of the House, the Rules Committee is relieved of the following bills, and the bills
• It's called Civil Rule 65. It's issued by the judiciary across the street.

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB1795 , HB2107 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2133 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2211 , HB2219 , HB2245 , HB2253 , HB2283 , HB2343 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB2531 , HB2574 , HB1170 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2360 , HB2471 , HB2478 , HB2525 , HB2605 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1710 , HB1750 , HB1903 , HB1941 , HB1974 , HB1982 , HB1983 , HB2006 , HB2034 , HB2105 , HB2179 , HB2203 , HB2215 , HB2223 , HB2239 , HB2247 , HB2297 , HB2303 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2334 , HB2338 , HB2345 , HB2348 , HB2350 , HB2353 , HB2355 , HB2363 , HB2367 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2418 , HB2420 , HB2428 , HB2441 , HB2462 , HB2464 , HB2467 , HB2495 , HB2505 , HB2534 , HB2539 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2554 , HB2557 , HB2575 , HB2577 , HB2588 , HB2594 , HB2604 , HB2636 , HB2714

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Summary: The House took up second reading and final passage on several bills. House Bill 2575, relating to reducing certain environmental reporting obligations, was amended to direct savings from reduced utility reporting toward low-income electricity assistance, then passed 95-0. House Bill 2334, on cash transaction rounding for the loss of pennies, passed 89-6 after debate over common-sense rounding, tax treatment, and concerns about moving away from cash. House Bill 2714, updating caseload forecasting for food and nutrition assistance programs including SNAP, passed 95-0. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2557, concerning parental access to special education evaluation meetings and timelines, passed 95-0 after a technical amendment clarifying terminology and discussion about giving parents more time to prepare for meetings. The House also passed Substitute House Bill 2594, which codifies protections for unhoused students and aligns state law with federal McKinney-Vento protections; supporters described the bill as ensuring continued educational access for homeless youth, and it passed 94-1. House Bill 2348, updating timber sale process efficiencies, including electronic notice and appraisal/approval requirements for certain land sales, passed 95-0. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2215, dealing with Climate Commitment Act compliance obligations for fuels, drew extensive debate over market fairness, fuel prices, rural impacts, and Ecology’s authority; after adopting a striking amendment and rejecting several others, it passed 57-38. The House then considered House Bill 1710, a Washington Voting Rights Act compliance bill creating a new chapter in Title 29A RCW. Members debated numerous amendments focused on preclearance standards, lookback periods, fee shifting, rulemaking authority, settlement treatment, and the use of citizen voting-age population. Some technical amendments were adopted, while many substantive amendments were rejected. The transcript ends during continued amendment debate on the bill, before final passage is recorded.

Transcript Highlights:

• And are they New Hampshire's rules or are they California's rules or are they Washington's rules?
• And are they New Hampshire's<01:49:59.440><c> rules</c> Hampshire's rules Hampshire's rules or<01:50:
• </c> they Washington's rules? they Washington's rules?
• </c> have an addendum to the committee have an addendum to the committee committee<01:51:45.520><c> reports
• </c> those rules? those rules? &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting opened with a quorum present and approval of the April 17 minutes. The commission then heard a presentation from attorney Jacob Rhodes of Cleveland, Waters and Bass on the history and legal basis of New Hampshire’s timber tax, explaining that timber was historically treated as part of real property, that a 1913 case confirmed that view, and that a 1949 constitutional amendment created a separate timber yield tax to discourage clear-cutting and support forest conservation. He described the tax as a tax on the yield when timber is severed, not an income tax, and noted that towns are reimbursed through a system based on Department of Revenue Administration market data and local reports of cut. Members and guests asked how “yield” is defined, how the timber tax interacts with current use, and whether carbon sequestration could be treated similarly. Testimony explained that current use generally is not affected by harvesting timber, that towns can tax standing timber under RSA 79:5 but rarely do because it is labor-intensive, and that carbon credits might be valued using a similar market-data approach. Several speakers discussed a prior bill drafted with DRA input that would have treated carbon more like timber, but noted it never fully advanced in the General Court and that the version ultimately discussed by the House differed from the earlier DRA-comfortable draft. The discussion also covered whether carbon sequestration agreements are effectively long-term leases or transfers of timber rights, with Rhodes suggesting that 99-year arrangements could be taxable transfers of real property under DRA rules, though he had not reviewed specific agreements. DRA staff said they do not currently have a timber-like survey mechanism for carbon and would likely need access to proprietary market data or a subscription service to build one. No formal vote was taken beyond approving the minutes; the commission appeared to agree to revisit the carbon/timber valuation issue and the draft bill at a future meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 1389, a bill to be entitled an act relating
• Read the House bill committee substitute for committee substitute for committee substitute for House
• I filed an amendment in the Rules Committee almost four weeks ago.
• So this has been on everybody's radar who was in Rules Committee.
• Committee substitute for committee substitute for committee substitute for House Bill 399, a bill to

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several member introductions and recognitions, then moved to messages from the House and special order business. The chamber first took up House amendments to Senate Bill 628 on transportation facility designations, CS for CS for HB 1389 on affordable housing/Live Local, and CS for CS for HB 1451 on utility services. Senators asked about the naming of roadways, the Live Local changes for religious institution property and the removal of accessory dwelling unit language, and utility surcharge phase-out and reporting dates. All three measures were concurred in and passed, with votes of 31-4 on SB 628, 35-0 on HB 1389, and 30-6 on HB 1451. The Senate then considered the education package, substituting CS for CS for HB 1279 for CS for CS for SB 7038. An amendment combining provisions from several education bills was adopted, and the bill passed 36-1. The chamber also took up CS for CS for SB 484 on data centers, where the House amendment removed the Senate’s NDA prohibition, kept a 12-month limit on public-records confidentiality, added a PSC tariff filing deadline, and required an OPAGA study. Senators debated transparency, local notice, and ratepayer protections; supporters emphasized that data center energy and infrastructure costs could not be shifted to other ratepayers. The House amendment was concurred in and the bill passed 31-6. After a recess, the Senate returned to the land use and development regulations bill, substituting CS for CS for CS for HB 399 for SB 208. A proposed amendment to remove language affecting a Miami Beach Fontainebleau Hotel water park project failed, while other amendments were adopted, including a sunset provision and changes related to compost-processing facilities. The chamber then adopted an amendment preserving Miami-Dade’s urban development boundary supermajority requirement and related protections, with support framed around water, flood risk, farmland, and the Everglades. Finally, the Senate began debate on a broader amendment by Senator Martin creating a process for rural boundary property owners to seek removal or compensation without litigation; the discussion focused on property rights, county liability, and whether the proposal would affect Orange and Seminole counties, but the transcript ends before final action on that amendment.

Transcript Highlights:

• I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 56 to allow the following committees to notice bills
• Assembly Rule 56 to allow the following committees to notice bills pending re-referral.
• Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re-refer the following bills to committee
• Safety Committee to the Judiciary Committee; AB 2483, El Hawary, from the Public Safety Committee to
• Health Committee, then back to the Banking and Finance Committee.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then handled a series of procedural motions including suspending rules, re-referring several bills to committees, and allowing committee notices for pending re-referrals. Members also received guest introductions, including LA28 leadership for an informational hearing on preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, and advocacy groups focused on reproductive health and equity. On the floor, the Assembly took up several third-reading bills. AB 1944 by Assembly Member Lee, which would delay implementation of lower axle weight limits for zero-emission buses to give transit agencies more time to adapt to battery technology limits, passed 49-1. AB 2305 by Assembly Member Caloza, prohibiting private equity and other corporate investors from controlling or influencing litigation decisions, passed 55-0. AB 2004 by Assembly Member Al-Annees, authorizing Fresno and San Joaquin counties to designate county correctional officers as peace officers if locally agreed, passed 52-0 after supportive remarks from Assembly Member Tangipa about a Fresno County correctional officer who died after being injured in a jail shooting. The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including ACR 161 on Special Districts Week and HR 87 on school accountability, with 57 co-authors added to the resolutions and unanimous votes on the consent items. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory for Marcella Villanueva, a longtime California Commission on Aging employee remembered for her service and compassion, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until Thursday, April 9 at 9 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Chairman, Metcalf, committee members.
• In our discussions with the youth camp advisory Committee, we are anticipating a rule, a rule change,
• a rule amendment with some increases to these fees and the next time the rules are, are amended.
• The last meeting, we looked at some, uh, draft rules and some ideas for rules coming up in the next,
• as we do the next rule amendment.

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:

• Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 1389, a bill to be entitled an act relating
• Read the House bill committee substitute for committee substitute for committee substitute for House
• I filed an amendment in the Rules Committee almost four weeks ago.
• So this has been on everybody's radar who was in Rules Committee.
• Committee substitute for committee substitute for committee substitute for House Bill 399, a bill to

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest and staff introductions. The chamber then took up returning messages from the House and acted on multiple bills, with votes recorded on each. Senate Bill 628 on transportation facility designations was concurred in as amended and passed 31-4 after discussion about naming roads for deceased individuals and an exception for President Trump. The House amendment to the Live Local affordable housing package, CS/CS/HB 1389, was also concurred in and passed 35-0; Senator Claudio explained it as the fourth iteration of the Live Local Act, including new provisions allowing certain affordable housing on qualifying religious property, extending some timelines, and removing accessory dwelling unit language. CS/CS/HB 1451 on utility services was concurred in and passed 30-6 after questions about phasing out surcharges and reporting requirements. The chamber also substituted CS/CS/HB 1279 for SB 7038 and adopted an education amendment package before passing the bill 36-1, while several other measures were temporarily postponed. The Senate then considered CS/CS/SB 484 on data centers and concurred in the House amendment 383-957, passing the bill 31-6. Senator Avila said the amendment strengthened ratepayer protections, required a PSC tariff filing, and directed an OPAGA study on large-scale data centers. Several senators pressed concerns about the removal of the Senate’s nondisclosure agreement prohibition, the possibility of delayed public awareness of data center projects, and whether costs could be shifted to other ratepayers; Avila responded that the amendment preserved local land-use authority and that ratepayer costs could not be borne by the general body of ratepayers. Debate reflected a split between senators who supported the bill as a needed regulatory framework and those who objected to the transparency changes and the loss of the Senate’s original NDA language. Later, the Senate took up land use and development regulations, substituting CS/CS/CS/HB 399 for SB 208. An amendment by Senator Jones to remove language affecting a Fontainebleau Hotel water park project in Miami Beach failed 17-20 after debate over local control and preemption. Senator McLean’s amendments then added a sunset date and other changes, and Senator Claudio’s amendment preserved Miami-Dade’s urban development boundary supermajority protections and related planning provisions. The chamber then began extended debate on Senator Martin’s amendment creating a process for property owners to challenge rural boundary designations and seek compensation or removal from the designation without going to court; supporters framed it as a property-rights and due-process measure, while opponents argued it would undermine local planning, impose costs on taxpayers, and weaken voter-approved rural boundaries in Orange and Seminole counties. The transcript ends amid that debate, with no final vote shown on the rural boundary amendment in the excerpt provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• solely to the following committees: House Resolution No. 199 to the Committee on Public Safety; Senate
• </c><00:19:28.320><c> of</c> Speaker, I move to suspend the rules of Speaker, I move to suspend the rules
• </c> referral to their designated committees. referral to their designated committees.
• </c><00:25:14.480><c> report</c> Moving on to standing committee report Moving on to standing committee
• <00:25:42.559><c> report</c> committee report committee report 2133 2133 2133 2134.<00:25:47.919><c>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The Committee on Rules reports recommending the resolution filed by Representative Pacheco of Wellesley
• Pice of Wellesley moved suspension of the rules.
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred this day the order filed by Speaker Mariano of Quincy, reports
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred this day the order filed by Speaker Mariano of Quincy, reports
• Galvin of Canton moves to suspend the rules. For said election, Mr.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine matters reported by the Committee on Rules. It adopted a resolution filed by Representative Pacheco honoring Partners for Youth with Disabilities on its 40th anniversary after suspending the rules. The House also adopted an order from Speaker Mariano setting Tuesday, June 10, 2025, as the date for the special election to fill the vacancy in the Third Bristol District, again after a motion to suspend the rules. Members then observed a moment of silent tribute for James Richardson of Shelburne, recognizing his long service as an elected assessor and tree warden and his contributions to the community. The House subsequently adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday at 11 a.m. The session ended with a motion to adjourn, which was approved, and the House stood adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• Committee, House Bill 560 is before us.
• Senator Lakey, Senate Bill 1370, welcome to committee. Bill 1370, welcome to committee.
• Chairman, committee, good morning.
• Chairman and committee.
• The way it is now, the temporary rules expire sine die, but the pending rule most of the time doesn't

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> then rasmon so it's in the committee then rasmon so it's in the committee they<00:02:44.440><c>
• on, uh, with this Wiklund committee.
• <00:07:32.879><c> um</c><00:07:33.520><c> copile</c> committee um copile committee um copile 1317<00:
• </c><01:28:25.520><c> we</c><01:28:25.639><c> put</c> those rules are they rules that we put those rules
• To this committee, um, where this lives is it DOC rules?

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Committee report adopted. Thank you. Mr.
• and Order of Business Committee.
• Services Committee.
• is emergency rule-making done?
• What's emergency rule-making?

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• The Chair hears none, and the rules are suspended.
• The Chair hears none, and the rules are suspended.
• 12 and is referred to the Committee on Public Service.
• The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended.
• The report of a committee.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• </c> International Olympic Committee International Olympic Committee announced<00:07:26.520><c> it</c
• </c><00:20:30.800><c> for</c> are on is a suspension of rules for are on is a suspension of rules for
• </c> suspension of rules for House File 2685. suspension of rules for House File 2685.
• </c> Where rules exist for one simple reason. Where rules exist for one simple reason.
• of rules for House File 2685.

Keywords: 1183, house