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• We passed the resolution. Thank you.
• Members, we are going to pass over House Bill 1100 for now.
• Members, we're going to pass over House Bill 1,100 for now.
• Could we pass over this today?
• The amendment has passed. The amendment has passed. Representative Eaton, for what purpose?

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Can I move a due pass? Motion for a due pass. Seconded by—was it? Motion for a due pass.
• Chair, I move a due pass. Senator Polk. Mr. Chair, I move a due pass on Bill 2. A second.
• that it really didn't fail.
• Yes, they have failed 7 to—excuse me—6 to 2. So, Senator, your bill did not pass, failed 6 to 0.
• Your bill did not pass, failed 6 to 0.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

Summary: The committee began with announcements about an upcoming Friday breakfast and presentation with the School Board Association in El Dorado, then moved through a series of education appropriation and capital-style bills. The first major item was Senate Bill 194 for Luna Community College baseball and softball fields. Senator Campos and Luna officials described the project as part of a larger athletic and community complex, emphasizing the college’s NJCAA compliance turnaround, 100% athlete graduation rate, 3.44 average GPA, and the fact that 94% of athletes are New Mexico residents. Supporters said the fields would improve recruiting, reduce annual rental costs, and add community amenities such as a walking path, soccer pitch, and wildfire resiliency training space. Several senators raised concerns that the project should go through the normal capital outlay process and questioned funding sources, ongoing operating costs, bathrooms, electricity, parking, audits, and whether the $5 million request was sufficient. Despite those concerns, the committee voted 5-3 to give the bill a due pass. The committee then heard a request for KANW educational radio funding. KANW’s general manager and staff said the station is celebrating 75 years, serves much of the state with news, cultural programming, Spanish music, and emergency alert services, and is one of the state’s primary radio stations. Supporters praised its public service and statewide reach. However, several senators objected to the funding mechanism, arguing that the request was being routed through growth funding rather than the usual capital or appropriations process and that other legislators lacked equal access to those funds. After discussion about federal funding cuts, translator opportunities, and the station’s educational mission, the committee voted 3-5 and the bill failed. Senate Bill 203, a duplicate of a previously heard Northern New Mexico State School documentary bill, was quickly tabled on motion. The committee then took up Senate Joint Resolution 3, which would ask voters to replace the current appointed Secretary of Education model with an appointed State Board of Education that would hire a state superintendent. Senator Soles argued the change would create more stability and reduce political whiplash, while supporters from the school board and superintendent associations backed the idea but noted concerns about appointment clarity. Opponents from PED, KIDS CAN, the Chamber of Commerce, charter schools, and others argued the proposal would add bureaucracy, reduce accountability, sideline the governor and voters, and repeat a failed pre-2003 system. Committee members were split along similar lines, with supporters emphasizing continuity and critics stressing accountability and local control; the transcript ends before a final vote on SJR 3 is shown.

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• We passed the resolution. Thank you.
• But what gets lost in the weeds is if we pass this, thank you.
• Members will pass over Senate Bill 10. Madam Clerk, please...
• Could we pass over this today?
• And that's the reason the NCAA has failed college football.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, leave requests, and routine business, including reading gubernatorial approval letters for several recently enacted acts. Members also recognized guests in the chamber. The body then took up a motion to send House Bill 1034 back to the Joint Budget Committee, which passed, with Representative Jean explaining the bill would be revised to remove pay raises and address cybersecurity and bank fees later. On the red and budget calendars, the House passed House Bill 1103 to increase the homestead property tax credit by $75, with supporters noting it would be the fourth straight annual increase and total $300 per household over four years. The chamber also adopted amendments to House Bills 1007, 1022, 1036, and 1064, then passed Senate Bill 76, a $2 million appropriation for county extension office capital improvements. Several appropriation bills were then considered in batches and individually, with mixed results: House Bills 1005, 1051, 1089, 1090, 1093, and Senate Bills 8, 10, 16, 20, 23, 36, 43, 55, 58, 63, 67, and 30 passed; House Bills 1023, 1035, 1053, 1066, and Senate Bills 41 and 59 failed; Senate Bills 10 and 24 were initially passed over for later consideration. A major portion of the meeting focused on Amendment 1 to House Bill 1100, the RSA/one-time funding package. Representative Jean outlined increases for corrections, state police, LEARNS/freedom accounts, Medicaid, vehicle purchases, and other set-asides, plus a proposed $300 million economic development reserve for a confidential project with clawback provisions. The amendment drew extended debate: supporters argued it could bring major job creation and broader economic benefits, while opponents criticized the secrecy, size of the subsidy, and opportunity cost. The amendment ultimately passed 54-36-3. The House then adjourned until 1 p.m. the next day after announcements about upcoming budget and House Management meetings.

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• In order to implement or comply with the recommendations if the appraisal district fails to implement
• because you have to pass. two two previous school district property value studies.
• Failed the study in every single year on this chart, so there are some. counties that are, you know,
• Ultimately get we would fail. We're gonna fail the property value study in those situations.
• There's a small number that are failing the maps.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And hopefully those pass.
• And hopefully those pass.
• And hopefully those pass.
• And hopefully those pass.
• Chairman, move on to pass. >> Mr. Chairman, move on to pass.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Back in 2015, Texas lawmakers passed House Bill 910, which allowed licensed Texans to carry handguns
• Then in 2021, the legislature passed House Bill 1927, removing the requirement for a license to carry
• We need to pass this bill so that we can allow ourselves to carry again. It's public property.
• Yes, and so they are trying to make rules and policies so that next time things won't fail.
• Yes, and so they are trying to make rules and policies so that next time, things won't fail.

Bills: SB1065, SB2117, SB2217, SB2363, SB2533, SB2742, SB2743, SB2881, SB2964, SB3013, SB3014

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1065, which would require government property contracts to prohibit contractors from barring licensed handgun holders from carrying firearms on leased or owned public property, with civil penalties and attorney general enforcement for violations. Senator Hall and invited witnesses from the Texas State Rifle Association, NRA, and Texas Gun Rights argued the bill would close a loophole exposed by the State Fair of Texas gun ban and protect law-abiding Texans’ self-defense rights. Opponents, including Moms Demand Action/Everytown, said the bill would undermine event organizers’ ability to set site-specific safety rules and could increase liability and insurance costs. Public testimony was then closed and the bill was left pending. The committee next took up Senate Bill 2742, which would create civil penalties for independent school districts and officials who use public resources for electioneering, waive immunity defenses, and expand attorney general enforcement. Senator Hagan-Bood said current law bans the conduct but lacks meaningful penalties, making injunctions the only remedy. No public testimony was heard, and the bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2743, also by Senator Hagan-Bood, which would allow a court to disqualify local prosecutors who refuse to prosecute election offenses and appoint the attorney general to handle the case, with a committee substitute adjusting the removal process through an adjacent-county judge. Opponents from the Texas Civil Rights Project argued the bill would undermine prosecutorial discretion and was vague and open to abuse, while a Harris County election official described past instances where alleged voter fraud cases were not pursued. After testimony, public comment was closed and SB 2743 was left pending.

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• I move that House Bill 2370 be voted due pass. We are in executive session.
• By a vote of 13-9-0, noes, you have voted House Bill 2370 as due pass.
• By a vote of 13-9-0, noes, you have voted House Bill 2370 as due pass.
• If it's all right, I have some sample plans I was going to pass around.
• And if the provider fails to provide a report... ...if the provider fails to provide a report that results

Summary: The Committee on Health and Mental Health first met in executive session and voted House Bill 2370, House Bill 3278, and House Bill 1638 do pass. HB 2370 passed 13-9, while HB 3278 passed 15-0 and HB 1638 passed 17-0. The committee then moved into public testimony. Senate Bill 1015, sponsored by Senator Nuremberg, was presented as a measure creating a legal process for assisted outpatient treatment for adults with serious mental illness who are at risk of deterioration, hospitalization, or harm. Supporters, including the Missouri Behavioral Health Council and the Missouri Association of Public Administrators, said it would reduce hospitalization and incarceration and improve access to care. The senator and witnesses emphasized collaboration with hospitals and the Department of Mental Health, and no opposition was offered. The committee also heard a detailed presentation on the STARS program from SSM Health representatives, explaining it as a Missouri-based EMS and pediatric emergency planning system that uses physician-approved, electronic care plans for children with complex needs. Members asked about costs, access, and how the program differs from the bill discussed previously; witnesses said the program is free for EMS and emergency access, but hospitals that write plans pay implementation and subscription fees. House Bill 2903, by Representative Mayhew, would give county and district hospitals relief from certain public-entity requirements, including some Sunshine Law-related burdens, board qualifications, and financial reporting timelines, to help them compete with private hospitals. Supporters from Phelps Health said the bill would reduce administrative burden and protect proprietary information; there was no opposition. Finally, House Bill 3379, by Representative Dolan, would expand and strengthen Missouri’s employee disqualification and mandated reporting rules for abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. The bill adds more mandated reporters, including bank personnel and first responders, creates penalties for knowingly failing to report, and requires quicker DSS follow-up to reporters. DHSS supported the bill, citing recent financial exploitation complaints, while the Missouri Bankers Association said it supports the goal but wants to work on the mandatory reporting language so banks are not exposed to liability for situations they cannot readily detect. No formal opposition was presented, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.

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• . pass. pass.
• . pass. pass.
• Senate File 7, do pass. Senate File 8, do pass. Senate File 18, do pass.
• Senate File 10, do pass amended. File 8, do pass. Senate File 18, do File 8, do pass.
• </c> pass. Senate File 10, do pass amended. pass. Senate File 10, do pass amended.

Keywords: 916, all

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• </c> Senate and pass the bill as so amended. Senate and pass the bill as so amended.
• </c> of ought to pass and house bill 1433. of ought to pass and house bill 1433.
• </c><00:56:29.599><c> Is</c> fails. The bill is on second reading. Is fails.
• </c> to pass as amended. Thank you. to pass as amended. Thank you.
• ought to pass. >> Senator Ward moves ought to pass.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I move that the House rescind its action of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, whereby the House failed to pass
• bill failed to pass, and I request a roll call vote.
• recommendation, that it failed to pass.
• HB 2111 do pass, HB 2114 do pass, HB 2256 do pass as amended, HCM 2007 do pass as amended, and HR 2003
• Due passes amended. 2263, do pass, 266, 26. Two passes a minute, and the 2756 due pass is amended.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions, including the Doctor of the Day, students visiting the chamber, and other special guests. Members also announced committee substitutions and bill withdrawals/re-referrals, and the chamber observed a moment of respectful silence for the late Hon. George Cunningham, after unanimously adopting HCR 2060, a death resolution honoring his public service. The House then spent much of the day in Committee of the Whole on several calendars. The most contested item was HB 2758, a groundwater transportation bill, which drew extensive debate over fairness to the McMullen Valley and the need to protect water supplies for the CAP system and metro Phoenix. Multiple amendments were adopted, including changes affecting transfer limits and basin-specific water allocations. The bill ultimately received a do pass recommendation in COW by a 31-23 vote, and later passed third reading in the House 32-24 after several members explained their votes. A motion to amend the COW report to show the bill failed was defeated 23-32. The House also advanced a series of other measures with little or no opposition. In COW, HB 2049, HB 2090, HB 2092, HB 2179 as amended, HB 2228 as amended, HB 2111, HB 2114, HB 2256 as amended, HCM 2007 as amended, HR 2003, HB 2098, HB 2265 as amended, HB 2663, HB 2666 as amended, HB 2756 as amended, HB 2192 as amended, HB 2476, HB 2693 as amended, and HB 2877 as amended all received do pass recommendations, while HB 2875 was retained on the calendar. The House later passed several bills on third reading, including HB 2089, HB 2258, HB 2322, HB 2786, and HB 2825, and referred the approved measures to engrossing or to the Senate as appropriate. The session concluded with numerous personal privilege remarks, including recognition of a retiring Air Force veteran, Black History Month remarks, birthday wishes, and an announcement that Representative Chaplik plans to resign next week to focus on a congressional campaign. The House also announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.

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• Chairman, I move that SB 1216 be returned with a do pass recommendation.
• Chairman, I move that SB 1520 be returned with a do pass recommendation.
• Members, by your vote of five ayes, seven nays, you have failed to pass SB 1520.
• Chairman, I move that SB 1391 be returned with a do pass recommendation.
• Members, by your votes of five ayes, seven nays, you have failed to give SB 1391 a do pass.

Bills: SB1216, SB1391, SB1493, SB1520

Keywords: trauma, public safety, counseling, mental health, employee benefits, law enforcement, stress management, suicide prevention, workforce readiness, disciplinary action, appeals, termination, superior court, investigative process, reinstatement, immigration, data sharing, federal government, undocumented immigrants, visa overstays

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• Move out to pass. We have a motion to pass and a second.
• </c> that passed prior to the full repeal. that passed prior to the full repeal.
• </c> you to pay ought to pass. Thank you. you to pay ought to pass. Thank you.
• "Yes on ought to pass." "Ought to pass as amended. Yes."
• &gt;&gt; It fails. Okay.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We need this bill to pass. We need SB8 to pass. Governor Hawkins, for what purpose?
• The motion to table fails.
• These were the lives that the state failed to protect. Passing SB8 will not keep anyone safe.
• Senate Bill 8 passed, third reading.
• We don't have to pass this bill.

Bills: SB 8, HB7, HB15, HB 265, HCR 13, SB 8, HB 7, HB 15, HB 265, HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

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• But that now has<01:41:44.239><c> passed.</c> has passed. has passed.
• I know it's going to fail because it's failed in committee. They have failed it.
• I know it's going to fail because it's failed in committee. They have failed it.
• I know it's going to fail because it's failed in committee. They have failed it.
• I know it's going to fail because it's failed in committee. They have failed it.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, I think it's essential that we do pass this legislation.
• This that we do pass this legislation.
• &gt;&gt; Oh,<00:13:28.800><c> that</c><00:13:29.200><c> failed.
• </c><00:13:30.320><c> That</c><00:13:30.639><c> failed.</c> &gt;&gt; Oh, that failed. That failed.
• &gt;&gt; Oh, that failed. That failed. &gt;&gt; Tragic. Mr.<00:13:34.560><c> Chairman.</c> Mr.

Bills: SF0020, SF0021, SF0022

Keywords: data privacy, government accountability, personal data, data retention, resident rights, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification

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• When a charter school is failing, it closes. That's an ultimate accountability measure.
• But they would say that I failed or that the school failed, even though I worked a miracle and still
• By your vote of 42 yea and 85 nay, you have failed to adopt the lady's amendment.
• But, you know, if it passes in St. Louis, it poses a challenge for Kansas City.
• You know, so often in this building we pass...

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• You failed to pass SCR 1047.
• You failed to pass Senate Bill 1134.
• Pro Tem, I move the Senate reconsider its action whereby it failed to pass Senate Bill 1134 on third
• Secretary, record the vote: by a vote of 15 ayes, 14 nays, and 1 not voting, you failed to pass Senate
• I move that the Senate reconsider its actions whereby it failed to pass Senate Bill 1585 on third read

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a recorded quorum, and approval of the prior journal. Members then introduced several guest groups in the gallery, including the City of Maricopa Youth Council, students from Alpha School in Scottsdale, a student shadowing Sen. Gonzalez, Gilbert EduPrize students, InterWest Energy Alliance representatives, and Kingman city leaders. The chamber adopted a proposed amendment to Senate Rule 7A and then adopted the rules of the 57th Legislature, and the Senate also approved a motion to request House consent to adjourn after Wednesday, March 11, until Monday, March 16. A large number of bills were introduced on first reading, and standing committee reports were ordered entered without being read aloud. The Senate then took up numerous third-reading measures. Bills passed included SB 1654 (elections funding), SB 1711 (school safety/age-appropriate information), SB 1743 (campaign contribution address privacy), SB 1747 (assistive technology content), SB 1212 (health insurance reimbursement rules), SB 1284 (moving violations), SB 1336 (State Land Department-related changes), SB 1365 (property tax exemptions/veterans park discounts), SB 1655 (juror summoning/poll worker recruitment), SB 1662 (probation), SB 1803 (veterans’ services), SB 1818 (vehicle statutes), SB 1494 and SB 1497 (school insurance-related changes), SB 1503 (pension benefit plans), SB 1584 (Department of Corrections staffing), SB 1632 (Department of Economic Security), SB 1723 (bail), SB 1206 (insurance claims on reconsideration), and SB 1827 (aviation appropriations on reconsideration). SB 1134 on political signs initially failed, but the Senate later reconsidered and passed it. SB 1544 (probation) and SB 1585 (sex offender monitoring funding) failed. Several votes were close, and members offered explanations for both support and opposition on issues such as election administration, campaign privacy, health care incentives, veterans’ claims assistance, and criminal justice policy. The chamber then resolved into the Committee of the Whole for a long series of bills, adopting committee and floor amendments and recommending do pass on SB 1009, SB 1050, SB 1054, SB 1071, SB 1086, SB 1317, SB 1461, and SB 1672. Testimony in committee focused on topics including high school training standards, veterans’ state park passes, local measures, Arizona Rangers oversight, AHCCCS reimbursement and workforce issues, reentry programming, allied health workforce development, and anti-psychotic drug access. Later, the Committee of the Whole also considered SB 1173, SB 1234, SB 1295, and SB 1611. SB 1173 drew debate over whether additional fingerprint/background checks were needed for AHCCCS providers; SB 1234 and SB 1295 addressed juvenile court representation and inmate medical release; and SB 1611, on the American Indian Health Program, prompted extensive discussion about fraud in the program, tribal consultation, and whether the program should be moved out of AHCCCS. The committee adopted amendments and advanced these bills with do pass recommendations, while members on SB 1611 emphasized both the need for reform and concerns about consultation with Arizona tribes.

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• Senate Bill 512 is a refile of Senate Bill 1607 that passed Business and Commerce unanimously and passed
• For those of you who are new, I'll just remind you that last session is when we really, uh, passed, uh
• Chairman, you highlighted the city of Amarillo who utilized tans to go around that particular failed
• Bond proposal fails, then 2 years later, it passes, and for whatever reason, there's a big change order
• Even though it passed 2 years forward.

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• we'll carry a due pass recommendation.
• we'll carry a due pass recommendation.
• we'll carry a due pass recommendation.
• Having failed to achieve a majority vote in the Senate, the motion has failed.
• Having failed to receive a majority in either the House or the Senate, the motion has failed.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first considered Idaho Transportation Department budgets. It approved additional dedicated and federal funding for Transportation Services, Division of Motor Vehicles, Highway Operations, and Contract Construction and Right-of-Way Acquisition, including money for deferred maintenance, airfield improvements, replacement items, IT hardware, roadside tree removal, highway operations, and a capital transfer for right-of-way and construction. The committee also adopted several pieces of language, including reappropriation authority and accounting-correction language for ITD, and all of these items received due pass recommendations. The Department of Agriculture budget was then reviewed. The committee approved a FY 2026 supplemental for invasive species/quagga mussel treatment and a separate deficiency appropriation for pest monitoring and control. It also approved FY 2027 enhancement funding for replacement items and IT hardware, along with reappropriation language for the Resilient Food Systems Grant. The State Liquor Division budget followed, and the committee approved funding for inflation adjustments, replacement items, and IT/security equipment, but rejected proposed language directing the division to report on energy and utility rebates after the Senate failed to support it. Next, the committee took up the Secretary of State’s budget. Members debated a substitute motion that would have reduced the office’s base budget and added a voter pamphlet appropriation, but that substitute failed. The original motion then passed, funding a one-time voter pamphlet appropriation and an internal personnel transfer, while leaving out the office’s IT replacement request. The Secretary of State testified that additional cuts would slow business filings and election-related work, noting the office had already absorbed a significant rescission. Finally, the Office of the State Public Defender budget was considered. The committee approved funding for six additional trial attorney positions, data migration and storage, ITS replacement items, and health benefit costs, with the agency explaining that its recent transition and high fill rate made the standard health-benefit calculation inaccurate. The meeting concluded with notice of the next day’s budget-setting agenda and adjournment.

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• You failed to pass SCR 1047.
• You failed to pass Senate Bill 1134.
• I move the Senate reconsider its action whereby it failed to pass Senate Bill 1134 on third reading on
• Failed to pass Senate Bill 1544.
• You failed to pass Senate Bill 1585, 1632.

Keywords: 1182, all