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• That's SB 2487, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1, relating to the Public Utilities Commission.
• 00:08:17.800><c> Draft</c><00:08:18.160><c> 1,</c><00:08:18.880><c> relating</c> Senate Draft 1, House
• Draft 1, relating Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1, relating to<00:08:19.320><c> the</c><00:08:19.400><
• Okay, members, on the Senate side, we're voting on SB 2487, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1.
• <c> 5:30</c> Next measure is SB 2961, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1, relating to insurance.

Bills: HB2241 , HB1163 , HB1514 , HB1696 , HB2021 , SB2135 , SB2466 , SB2727 , SB3082 , SB3097 , SB2861 , SCR100 , SB3096 , SB99 , SB2138 , HB2289 , HB2319 , HB1711 , HB2270 , SB3138 , SB3076 , HB1642 , HB2338 , HB2171 , HB1785 , SB2881 , HB2505 , SB2552 , HB1518 , HB1815 , SB3125 , SB3234 , SCR162 , SB2614 , SB3118 , SB2053 , SB2494 , SB2851 , SB3073 , HB1678 , HB1721 , HB2475 , HB2246 , HB1667 , HB1516 , SB2532 , SB3131 , SB3154 , HB2297 , HB1737 , SB2143 , SB2398 , SB2623 , HB1740 , HB1920 , HB1682 , SB2153 , SB3140 , HB2158 , HB1718 , HB2207 , HB1801 , SB3229 , SB2338 , SB3069 , SB2600 , HB2300 , HB1800 , HB1960 , SB2999 , SB2060 , SB2866 , SB2239 , HB1741 , HB1713 , HB2023 , HB2417 , SB2877 , SB2598 , SB2921 , SB2645 , HB2547 , HB2275 , HB2452 , HB2329 , HB2339 , HB1838 , HB1509 , HB1661 , HB2271 , HB2272 , HB2344 , HB1888 , HB1707 , SB2340 , HB2474 , HB1576 , HB1853 , HB1804 , HB1854 , HB2095 , HB2050 , HB472 , SB3215 , SB2247 , SB2400 , HB1618 , HB1802 , HB1969 , HB1541 , HB2310 , HB2498 , HB2443 , HB2218 , HB649 , HB2104 , HB1710 , SB2802 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB1894 , HB1891 , HB1890 , SB177 , SB2101 , SB3320 , SB2487 , HB2429 , HB1870 , HB1839 , HB2583 , HB1391 , HB2094 , SB2671 , SB2673 , SB2892 , SB2057 , SB3245 , HB306 , HB2592 , SB3157 , SB3204 , SB3324 , SB2580 , SB2074 , SB411 , SB3025 , SB2934 , SB2567 , SB2125 , SB3238 , SB2367 , SB2599 , SB3007 , SB2001 , SB2756 , SB3029

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• The first bill on our agenda is House File 1171, authored by Representative Rarick, which is a Math Corps
• Members, with that, all those in favor of moving House File 1171, the Math Corps bill, to Education Finance
• The next bill on the agenda is House File 1901, authored by Representative Moeller.
• And then there's another component of the bill in Section 1 that strengthens the use of threat reporting
• Members, I move House File 1306 to be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

Committee: House Education Policy

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• There's discussion on House Amendment 1 to the House Committee Substitute.
• Further discussion on House Amendment 1 to the House Committee Substitute.
• Further discussion on House Amendment 1. All those in favor of adopting House Amendment 1, say aye.
• I now move that the House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1699 be voted do pass.
• And zero noes, you have passed House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1699.

Committee: House Special Committee on Rural Issues

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• [snorts] House Bill 629 and judiciary.
• House [snorts] Bill 633 is Environment.
• The bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary, which recommends that the House amend the bill as
• Members, we will begin with House Bill Members, we will begin with House Bill 28,<00:10:54.880><c> which
• 16:28.639><c> an</c><00:16:28.880><c> act</c> today is House Bill 409, which is an act today is House

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• Affordable Multifamily Housing Construction GRT; Senate Bill 120, the Local Journalist Employment Tax
• What the House Taxation and Revenue Committee amendments do to the Senate bill is five things, Madam
• This was a high priority for the House Minority Party members in House Bill 145, and this extends it
• out House Bill 2 with the 1 tax, excuse me, compensation increases that was generally supported by this
• I understand that obviously in House Bill 2 that we sent over, that was in the appropriations, I think

Bills: SB240

Committee: House House Taxation & Revenue

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• House Bill 2369 ... ... House Bill 2369. Thank you.
• Third reading of bills, House Bill 2249.
• House Bill 2662, relating to parenting time. Third reading of House Bill 2662.
• House Bill 2745.
• By a vote of 26 ayes, 1 nay, and 3 not voting, House Bill 2895 passed in open session.

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• House Bill 2369... House Bill 2369. Thank you.
• Let's get the last bill on the calendar: House Bill 2756, an act amending Title 30, Article 1, as well
• House Bill 2756. Mr.
• engrossed House bill.
• House Bill 2895, an act amending Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding

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.

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• House Bill 2895, an act amending Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to
• House Bill 2662, an act amending Title 25, Chapter 4, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to
• House Bill 2763.
• House Bill 2932, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1, relating to the Arizona Health Care
• House Bill 2342, an act amending Title 33, Chapter 16, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding

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• House can be subsumed for House Bill 1870 and House Bill 1827. We'll move to the informal calendar.
• House Bill 2103 passed the House Financial Institutions Committee 13 to 0 and Rules 10 to 1.
• The lady from Harrison has moved for House Amendment 1 on House Bill 2600.
• Bill 2105, House Bill 2397, House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2108, House Bill 2818, House Bill
• 1980, House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2710, House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2404

Summary: The House met after a quorum was established and began with several introductions of special guests, including job shadows, 4-H participants, and interns. The chamber then moved to House Bills for Perfection, taking up HB 1707, which would stop sales tax from being imposed on credit card processing fees charged to vendors. Members asked for clarification about the bill’s scope and the title amendment, and the bill sponsor explained that the measure simply prevents tax from being charged on those fees. HB 1707 was then ordered perfected and printed. The House next considered HB 2819, a bill responding to the end of penny minting by authorizing rounding of cash sales to the nearest five cents. Supporters said the bill would give businesses a clear legal framework and reduce compliance risk. The chamber adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed. Members then took up HB 2103, a property-fraud and notary-fraud bill aimed at strengthening penalties, requiring warning signs in recorder of deeds offices, and speeding court review for alleged victims. Supporters said it was needed to deter fraudulent deed filings and protect homeowners, while opponents argued it focused too much on notaries and recorders rather than the people committing the fraud. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was ordered perfected and printed. The House also debated HB 1800, which would lower the inflationary cap on certain property-tax revenue growth from 5% to 3%. The discussion centered on whether the change would protect taxpayers or reduce funding for schools, fire districts, libraries, and other local services. An amendment was adopted that broadened the title and added property-assessment language, and the bill was then ordered perfected and printed. Finally, the House considered HB 2600, dealing with ambulance district consolidation and governance. The bill was described as a response to struggling rural EMS systems, with provisions for consolidation plans, public hearings, and voter involvement. An amendment modified the process for subdistricts, at-large districts, timing, and merger procedures, and the committee substitute as amended was adopted and ordered perfected and printed. The House then moved to announcements and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• That is the bill.
• Having explained the bill, are there questions on the bill?
• That is the bill. Having explained the bill, are there questions on the bill? Seeing no...
• We're now back on the bill as amended. Are there questions on the bill as amended?
• That is the bill. Are there questions on the proposed bill? Thank you, Mr.

Committee: Senate Finance and Tax

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met and first heard SB 674, which would allow county property appraisers, like tax collectors already can, to budget for and pay hiring or retention bonuses if approved in their Department of Revenue budget. Support came from property appraiser representatives, who said the bill would help them compete for specialized staff without requiring new funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SJR 318, a proposed constitutional amendment on tangible personal property used on agricultural land, along with an amendment clarifying the exemption’s scope and allowing the Legislature to set conditions by general law. Farm Bureau and the Florida Chamber supported the measure, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the joint resolution favorably. Members also took up CS for SB 1664, which would require voter reapproval of local discretionary taxes when they expire; an amendment changed the bill to require expiration dates and tied reapproval to tax expiration rather than a fixed eight-year cycle. Local government and tourism groups raised concerns about impacts on tourist development taxes, transportation surtaxes, beaches funding, and long-term financing, while supporters argued voters should periodically affirm local taxes. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill SB 1512, both dealing with a homestead-style property tax benefit for certain long-term leased residential properties. After multiple amendments narrowed the proposal substantially, limiting it to one qualifying property and then to single-family homes, mobile homes, and condominium units, counties and cities still opposed the measures as a tax shift to other taxpayers. The sponsor said the changes reduced the scope and fiscal impact, and both measures were reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SPB 7034, the Senate tax package, which includes permanent sales tax exemptions, multiple tax holidays, motor vehicle fee reductions, a property tax study, rural investment tax credits, a freeze on local communications services tax rates, and other tax changes, with an estimated $2.1 billion revenue reduction. Testimony was mixed: property appraisers supported the property tax study, while many public commenters opposed the firearm and ammunition tax holiday and urged inclusion of gun safes and locks instead. County, city, tourism, and lodging representatives raised concerns about tourist development tax limits and other local revenue impacts, while supporters emphasized tax relief and the study’s value. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to submit SPB 7034 as a committee bill and reported it favorably.

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• Aye. 8-1. We'll leave the bill on call. File item 5. File item 5, Erdado, SB 1287. Move it.
• In the previous bill, I'm not sure I announced the total; it's 5-1-0. Got it, thank you.
• Senators Menjivar, Seyarto, Valaduris. 9-1, the bill is out. File item 1. 9-1, the bill's out.
• Senators Menjivar, Seyarto, and Valadares. 9-1, the bill is out.
• Senators Daly, Menjivar, Seyarto, and Valadares. 8-1, the bill is out.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard several transportation, climate, and vehicle-related bills. SB 1087 by Senator Cabaldon proposed modernizing SB 375 regional planning by moving plans from a four-year to an eight-year cycle, clarifying agency roles, aligning funding programs with regional climate plans, and reducing duplicative process costs. Supporters from MPOs and environmental groups said it would improve efficiency and implementation; opponents warned it could weaken climate accountability, expand vehicle miles traveled concerns, and reduce public participation. SB 1315, also by Senator Cabaldon, would require manufacturers to report software updates for semi-autonomous vehicle features to the Insurance Commissioner to build data for future policy; it drew no opposition. SB 1275 by Senator McNerney would replace the state sales tax on motor vehicles with a higher vehicle license fee to preserve a federal tax deduction and reduce money sent to Washington, with LAO providing technical testimony on the tax structure. The committee also heard SB 1287 by Senator Hurtado, which would create a tax credit to spur private investment in short-line railroad infrastructure. Supporters said it would improve freight efficiency, safety, emissions, and rural economic development; there was no opposition. SB 1064 by Senator Daly would reduce the frequency of clean truck checks for very low-mileage heavy-duty and off-road diesel vehicles, with supporters saying it would save time and costs and opponents asking for CARB analysis before taking a position. SB 1375 by Senator Cortese would streamline environmental review for certain transit and rail projects that have already undergone extensive prior review, while preserving other environmental laws; it received broad support and no opposition. SB 1392, also by Senator Cortese, would expand the smog exemption for certain collector vehicles used mainly for shows, parades, and historic display; classic car and lowrider supporters backed it, while air quality groups opposed it as likely to increase emissions and weaken smog-check accountability. After testimony, the committee took up motions and later completed roll calls once a quorum was established. SB 1213 was placed on the consent calendar and approved. SB 1087, SB 1315, SB 1275, SB 1287, SB 1423, SB 1064, SB 1375, and SB 1392 were all reported out of committee, generally to the Senate Appropriations Committee, with SB 1392 receiving the closest vote and some opposition from members. The committee also briefly discussed another bill on active transportation funding tied to SB 79 areas, and that measure was approved after amendments and a roll call vote.

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• SJR 1 and SJR 5, and recognizes Senator Huffman to explain the bills. and committee substitutes that
• I will lay out the bills and happy to answer any question. I'm going to start with SJR 1.
• Except Bill, about three times out of the Senate, he died in the House. Yes. This was the opposite.
• And this bill, the one we're talking about... SCR 1 only pertains to federal... charges.
• It is outrageous that the Texas House has not moved bail reform bills the last two sessions.

Bills: SB9 , SB1047 , SB1048 , SJR17 , SJR49 , SB40 , SJR1 , SJR5 , SB 9 , SB 40 , SJR 1

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

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• The Secretary is to record the action and transmit the bill to the House.
• Secretary is to record the action, transmit the bill to the House. Senate Bill 1811.
• Secretary, instruct to record the action, transmit the bill to the House.
• Secretary, instruct to record the action, transmit the bill to the House.
• Secretary, record the action and transmit the bill to the House. Mr.

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• And under H.R. 1...
• So that's October 1, 2027.
• beginning April 1, 2026.
• or housing instability.
• H.R. 1.

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• So, we have two bills: Representative Agbaje's House File 4123 and my House File 4616.
• Agbaje's bill and then on my bill. Representative Agbaje would like to move that House No.
• of your bill, which is House<00:01:14.000><c> File</c><00:01:14.440><c> 4123.
• </c> Um, so House File 4616 imposes a 1% tax Um, so House File 4616 imposes a 1% tax annually<00:02:54.280
• This bill would impose a new annual 1% tax on assets above $10 million.

Summary: The committee heard presentations on two tax bills: House File 4123, by Representative Agbaje, would expand Minnesota’s net investment income tax to include certain business income, especially income from S corporations and LLCs not subject to federal self-employment taxes, while keeping the current rate and million-dollar threshold; she said it would raise an estimated $88.7 million next year. House File 4616, by Chair Gomez, would impose a 1% annual tax on fortunes above $10 million. Gomez framed the bill as a response to growing wealth inequality and argued that wealthy households and large fortunes should contribute more to public services, while Agbaje said her bill would broaden the tax base and help meet state needs. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project, Erica Mominee of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, Lauren Richards, and teacher Kristen Sinicariello, said the bills would help address wealth and income inequality and provide needed revenue for public health, education, and other public services. They pointed to federal tax cuts for high-income households, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, and strains on state agencies and schools. Richards said small businesses already pay more than large corporations like Amazon, and Sinicariello argued that higher revenue would support classrooms and help equalize opportunity. Opponents, including Brian Cook of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Dalton Danielson of the Minnesota Business Partnership, and John Beschi of NFIB Minnesota, warned that both bills would hurt business competitiveness and investment. They argued that HF 4123 would effectively create a new higher tax tier for pass-through businesses and that HF 4616 would be difficult to administer, could force sales of illiquid assets, and could discourage entrepreneurship and capital investment. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee moved through bill presentations and public testimony before member discussion.

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• Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 4.
• Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 4 is adopted. Please send to engrossing. Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 21.
• Amendment 1, Senate Bill 36 is adopted. Please send to engrossing. Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 55.
• I move we adopt Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 59. Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 59.
• Please return to the House. House Bill 1073.

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• By Ways and Means Committee and Representative Duggan and others, House Bill 7031, a bill to be entitled
• By Representative McClure, House Bill 5017, a bill to be entitled an act relating to debt reduction.
• By Representative McClure, House Bill 5017, a bill to be entitled an act relating to debt reduction.
• This bill requires implementation on January 1, 2026.
• The report includes what we had in House Bill 501.

Summary: The House met on the final day of session, swore in Representatives Boyles and Hodgers, and observed a moment of silence for the Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as for Representative Rosenwald’s father. The chamber then moved into final budget work, with leaders outlining the plan to take up H.J.R. 5019, HB 7031, HB 5017, HB 5015, and then the general appropriations act once the Senate transmitted it. H.J.R. 5019, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand the budget stabilization fund, was explained and amended to raise the rainy day fund cap, require annual deposits, and allow withdrawals for critical state needs by a two-thirds vote; it passed 100-1. The House then adopted the conference report on HB 7031, the tax package. The bill repeals the business rent tax and aviation fuel tax, delays the natural gas fuel tax, creates or expands several sales tax holidays and exemptions, including permanent exemptions for disaster-preparedness items, hunting/fishing/camping items, and ammunition and firearms-related purchases, and makes changes to property, corporate income, local tax, and economic development provisions. Members debated the removal of recurring housing trust fund and transit-related revenue streams, the new ammunition exemption, and the data center tax changes; supporters argued the package reduces taxes and preserves annual budget flexibility, while opponents raised concerns about housing, transportation, and gun violence. The conference report passed 93-7. HB 5017, creating a debt reduction program funded by a recurring transfer to retire state bonds early, passed unanimously. HB 5015, the state group insurance conforming bill, which directs DMS to develop a formulary management plan and codifies the administrative health insurance assessment, also passed. The House then began explanation and questions on the fiscal year 2025-26 general appropriations act, described as a $115.1 billion budget that is down $3.8 billion from the current year and includes more than $12 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs summarized major spending areas, including pre-K-12 funding increases, health care funding for Medicaid, KidCare, nursing homes, opioid treatment, and mental health, transportation and economic development funding, environmental and water projects, higher education, state administration, justice, and information technology. Questions focused on school vouchers, inflationary pressures on school districts, and the adequacy of funding for housing, transportation, and other priorities.

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• House Draft 1, 123 House Draft 1, 180 House Draft 1, 123 House Draft 1, 180 House<00:32:42.400><c> Draft
• Senator Chang, in House Bill 1409, Senate Bill 38, House Bill 1298 are a few of the bills in housing,
• </c> House Bill 712. House Bill 712.
• <01:13:19.720><c> 38,</c> in House Bill 1409, Senate Bill 38, in House Bill 1409, Senate Bill 38, House

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• Senator Burgess, 9950211, 995-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1.
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Committee: Senate Appropriations

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• Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives that when the two houses adjourn on Friday, April
• 1.
• </c> conveniently in section 1. conveniently in section 1.
• </c> Operations will meet at 1:15. Operations will meet at 1:15.
• Senate Finance will meet at 1:00. 1:00. 1:00.