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• Also, Baldwin County loves this bill.
• So if we look at the property values for Mobile County and Baldwin County, and if Baldwin County can
• So if we look at the property values for Mobile County and Baldwin County, and if Baldwin County can
• So if we look at the property values for Mobile County and Baldwin County, and if Baldwin County can
• And we that's that's not Baldwin County.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• time up, but I will say that the Baldwin time up, but I will say that the Baldwin does<05:38:53.200
• <05:39:50.400> nor this $2,500 donation, the Baldwin nor this $2,500 donation, the Baldwin
• Baldwin, affirming their conclusion. Baldwin, affirming their conclusion.
• Baldwin case would be $283,000. Baldwin case would be $283,000.
• I will remind you that the Baldwin I will remind you that the Baldwin opened<05:57:55.120> in

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• You must understand we're excluding Baldwin County and Mobile County. But you also have...
• And last I saw, the exception was for Baldwin County only, not Mobile County as well.
• And so I think the bill does, just as the lady said before, only exclude Baldwin County.
• So the county commission in Baldwin County still has to abide by this law, but the cities in Baldwin
• You said the representatives from Baldwin County didn't like this.

Bills: SB186, SB212, HB566, SB186, SB212

Keywords: internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, real estate, licensing, brokerage agreements, team structure, penalties, consumer protection, residential construction, architect approval, building regulations, engineering, single family homes, invisible disability, distinctive license plate, specialty plate, motor vehicle registration

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• As you know, that's currently not the case in Baldwin that's currently not the case in Baldwin that's
• And by the way, Baldwin County High School, the the way, Baldwin County High School, the the way, Baldwin
• Do you the Baldwin County School System? Do you the Baldwin County School System? Do you know?
• uh how does the Baldwin County school uh how does the Baldwin County school uh how does the Baldwin County
• County that are there for the Baldwin County that are there for the Baldwin County Prep?

Bills: HB258, HB324, HB333, SB270, HB258, HB324, HB333, SB270

Keywords: primary election, election calendar, off-presidential year, May primary, second Tuesday in May, fourth Tuesday in May, runoff primary, special primary, presidential primary, election administration, candidate filing, ballot access, political parties, county election officials, state election law, Alabama elections, sheriffs, term of office, Alabama law, local government

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• House Bill 1210, Senator Baldwin. Nice, good job.
• Senator Baldwin calls House Conference Committee Report No. 1 for House Bill 1210.
• Senator Baldwin, will you yield? I will. Senator Baldwin yielded.
• Senator Baldwin, would you like to close? I feel compelled.
• Senator Baldwin feels compelled to close, Senator Taylor, so listen up.

Keywords: 964, all

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• However, the Baldwin and other future elderly housing communities like the Baldwin should have to meet
• However, the Baldwin and exemption.
• > put<02:04:08.920> a Furthermore, the Baldwin has put a Furthermore, the Baldwin has put
• <02:05:41.760> were tax impact, and if the Baldwins were tax impact, and if the Baldwins were
• The Baldwin is the for 20 plus years.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• >> Represent<02:03:51.119> Baldwin. >> Represent Baldwin.
• >> represent Baldwin. >> represent Baldwin. >> No.
• >> Represent<03:58:48.239> Baldwin. >> Represent Baldwin.
• >> Represent<04:08:59.120> Baldwin. >> Represent Baldwin.
• >> Represent<04:18:43.520> Baldwin. >> Represent Baldwin.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I ask today that this body adjourn in the memory of Baldwin Park's hero, Officer Samuel Riveros.
• rushed in to save his partner, Officer Anthony Pimentel, during a tragic shooting in the city of Baldwin
• He's also survived by the officers and members of the Baldwin Park Police Department.
• He is also survived by the officers and members of the Baldwin Park Police Department, countless friends
• Speaker, today I also rise to request that we adjourn in the memory of Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer focused on self-reflection and leadership, and observed the Pledge of Allegiance led by Assembly Member LaShae Sharp-Collins, who also marked the day as Juneteenth. The body approved the previous day’s journal and handled several procedural motions, including unanimous-consent actions to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks, guest seating, re-referrals of multiple Senate bills to different committees, and the removal of AJR 9 from the consent calendar. The Assembly also re-referred AB 470 to the Communications and Conveyance Committee and, by roll call, suspended Joint Rule 62A to allow that committee to hear the bill on June 23; the motion passed 46-8. On the daily file, the clerk read a series of Senate bills on second reading, and the Assembly passed and retained all items on both the Assembly and Senate third-reading files. The second-day consent calendar included ACR 93, recognizing Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency Awareness Day, and ACR 95, recognizing the 2025 International Day of Yoga. Sixty-one coauthors were added to the resolutions, and both items were adopted by unanimous 64-0 votes. The chamber then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes from Assembly Members Rubio and Michelle Rodriguez for Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros, who was killed in the line of duty. Both members praised his bravery, service, and dedication, and the Assembly observed a moment of silence. The session concluded with announcements that there would be no floor or check-in session on Friday, June 19, and that the Assembly would reconvene Monday, June 23, at 1 p.m., before adjourning on motion.

Transcript Highlights:

• We're really just trying to affect this project in Mobile and Baldwin counties. >> Okay.
• We're really just trying to affect this project in Mobile and Baldwin counties. >> Okay.
• County, including me as the chairman of the Baldwin County Commission.
• County, including me as the chairman of the Baldwin County Commission.
• County, including me as the chairman of the Baldwin County Commission.

Bills: HB542, HB566, SB270, HB618, HB617, HB542, HB566, SB270, HB618, HB617

Keywords: HB542, district attorney, prosecutor, supernumerary district attorney, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, Alabama retirement, public employee retirement, pension, retirement benefits, post-retirement employment, salary cap, dual participation, double dipping, District Attorneys' Plan, assistant district attorney, deputy district attorney, state pension, survivor benefits, Office of Prosecution Services

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• Speaker and members, I ask today that this body adjourn in the memory of Baldwin Park's hero, Officer
• He's also survived by the officers and members of the Baldwin Park Police Department.
• Rivera's mother, Lily, his stepfather, Daniel, Baldwin Park Police Captain, Joshua Hendricks.
• Members, I ask that you join me in. adjourning in the memory of Baldwin Park's hero, Officer Samuel Riveros
• Speaker, today I also rise to request that we adjourn in the memory of Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• >> Represent<00:21:14.480> Baldwin. >> Represent Baldwin.
• >> Represent<00:37:06.320> Baldwin. >> Represent Baldwin.
• >> Represent<00:59:20.240> Baldwin. >> Represent Baldwin.
• >> Represent<01:04:28.720> Baldwin. >> Represent Baldwin.
• >> Represent<03:24:40.479> Baldwin. >> Represent Baldwin.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senator Baldwin. To speak on the CCR. Thank you, Mr. President, members of the Senate.
• Thank you, Senator Baldwin. Further discussion. All right, the chair here is none.
• House Bill 1343, Senator Baldwin. Senator Baldwin.
• Senator Baldwin calls Conference Committee Report Number 1 for House Bill 1343.
• Senator Baldwin to present. You're good, Senator. It's the same thing.

Keywords: 964, all

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• prayer today will be delivered by Pastor Travis Johnson, who serves at Pathway Church of Mobile and Baldwin
• House Bill 82 by Representative Simpson, with notice and proof regarding Baldwin County, is referred
• House Bill 202 by Representative Fidler, with notice and proof regarding Baldwin County, is referred
• County is referred to the Baldwin County is referred to the committee<00:09:25.279> on<00:09:
• County is referred to the Baldwin County is referred to the Committee<00:11:26.320> on<00:11:

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 29 senators present. The chamber adopted the previous day’s journal, allowed bill introductions throughout the day, and received multiple House messages referring local bills and proposed constitutional amendments to the Committee on Local Legislation, along with a lieutenant governor’s confirmation referral to the Committee on Confirmations. Committee reports were then received from several standing committees. The Senate confirmed a series of gubernatorial and other appointments, including Michael Kulovitz and Barbara Maul to the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees, Logan Glass to the Educational Television Commission, Ed Croll and James Harris to the Alabama Committee on Monument Protection, Matt Barnes to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, Scott Moes and Jeffrey Wilson to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, and Jeffrey L. Cameman to the Tuscaloosa County Civil Service Board. The Senate also received favorable committee reports on numerous bills from Judiciary, State Governmental Affairs, Education Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Health Care, Veterans and Military Affairs, and Local Legislation, with several bills amended or substituted and placed on the next day’s calendar. On the floor, the Senate adopted a special order calendar from the Rules Committee and passed several bills. Senate Bill 101 extended the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors to October 1, 2028. Senate Bill 93, as amended, allowed certain municipalities with populations of 12,000 or more and even-numbered councils to authorize a mayoral tie-breaking vote by council resolution. Senate Bill 115 created a competitive-bidding exemption for certain expenditures of $15,000 or less involving rolling stock, with quote and approval requirements. Senate Bill 131 on county subdivisions was amended and passed. Senate Bill 30, known as “Trey’s Law,” would make certain nondisclosure provisions unenforceable in cases involving sexual abuse victims; the sponsor described it as protecting survivors from being silenced, while Senator Albritton cautioned about the broader effects on settlements and institutions. The Senate also adopted two resolutions: Senate Joint Resolution 19 honoring the life and legacy of Anna Smith Bedsole Holmes, and Senate Joint Resolution 20 commending the Alabama Birth Equity Initiative. The Rules Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and the listed bills were taken up and passed or advanced by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

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• c> Representative Heather Baldwin, District Representative Heather Baldwin, District 4,<00:08:14.720>
• >> Representative<01:22:34.639> Baldwin. >> Representative Baldwin.
• >> Representative Baldwin. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes.
• >> Representative<01:35:52.000> Baldwin. >> Representative Baldwin.
• >> Representative Baldwin. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with introductions and a description of the day’s process: a full committee work session on four bills, with no public testimony, followed by caucus and then executive action. The first bill discussed was HB 113, concerning OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor. Representative Nab presented an amendment that would require a public hearing and Department of Transportation approval, modeled on procedures used in Coös and Grafton counties. Members discussed whether Windsor had already held a local vote or hearing, whether minutes from a town meeting existed, and whether the amendment truly preserved local control. A Windsor resident testified informally that the town had not taken a final vote and that the matter had been left to the state. Committee members also raised concerns about noise, dust, public safety, and the fact that the road in question would connect OHRVs on a state road rather than a trail system. The chair closed the work session on HB 113 and said the committee would return after caucus to vote on the bill and amendment. The committee then took up HB 595FN, relative to coastal resilience zones. Representative Nat said the bill addressed flooding concerns in both coastal and inland New Hampshire, but that the sponsor viewed it as too complex and had recommended breaking the issue into separate parts in future legislation. On that basis, Nat said it was appropriate to ITL the bill, and noted that the sponsor supported that course. No further discussion followed, and the work session was closed. Next was HB 629FN, funding the operation, maintenance, and repair of state dams. Representative Darby explained that the original bill had proposed both a waterfront frontage tax and a $5 charge tied to boat registration, but that the amendment would replace the bill by removing the frontage tax, moving the $5 dam-maintenance fee to the boat decal section of statute, and changing the effective date to January 1, 2027. Darby said the larger fee had raised concerns about impacts on current-use property and enforcement, while the revised $5 fee would raise roughly $500,000 to $600,000 annually. Representative Dunn thanked Darby and said the Marine Trades Association supported the revised approach. A question was raised about whether the original prime sponsors supported the amendment; the chair said they were on board, and Darby added that the proposal reflected recommendations from a prior study committee. The committee then closed HB 629FN and opened SB 27FN, relative to dwellings over water. On SB 27FN, Representative Derby said he opposed the bill because it would take away public access rights and amounted to a one-off legislative solution for a private concern. Representative Donnelly asked how many similar structures might be affected and whether the Department of Environmental Services knew of other cases; DES responded that there was one other related case under settlement compliance and no other active cases with the same issue. In follow-up discussion, DES clarified that the proposal was not a shoreland 50-foot setback issue, but rather involved structures extending over public water. The discussion remained focused on the scope of the bill and its potential precedent-setting effect, with no vote taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Some numbers here: just in Baldwin County, we're going to reduce...
• In Baldwin County, we're going to reduce what roads we can resurface to about 14 miles a year.
• If you're looking at 30 to 40 miles of roads that are in Mobile and Baldwin County, we are not going
• We have 16 of those that will be in Baldwin County and about the same number in Mobile County.
• Because our roads—and I know in Baldwin County—we have 1600 miles of county-maintained roads.

Bills: SB46

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• To quote **Senator Baldwin** at his hearing last week, "Sean is the right person for this job."
• He will work, as **Senator Baldwin** said, with both sides of the aisle to improve our infrastructure
• Baldwin. Aye. Ms. Duckworth. Aye. Ms. Rosen. Aye. Mr. Lujan. Aye. Mr. Hickenlooper. Aye. Mr.
• I will say I worked with him, and Senator Baldwin was involved.

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• Representative Baldwin, yes. Representative Derby, yes. Representative Ryan, yes.
• Representative Baldwin, yes. Representative Derby, no. Representative Ryan, yes.
• <00:23:22.080> yes Vale yes representative Baldwin yes Vale yes representative Baldwin yes
• <06:04:04.400> yes representative Baldwin yes representative Baldwin yes representative<06
• <06:06:34.120> yes Vale yes representative Baldwin yes Vale yes representative Baldwin yes

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up several bills in executive session, beginning with HB 568 on subdivision regulations concerning water supply. Representative Donnelly moved ITL, arguing the bill would create costly studies, that towns already have jurisdiction over needed studies, and that the issue was not widespread. The committee voted ITL 9-7. HB 582, dealing with safety requirements for personal watercraft, was also moved ITL on the grounds that existing law already covers the issue and the bill was unnecessary after recent action on personal flotation devices. Representative Derby opposed the ITL, saying the bill was a common-sense safety measure and would restore a misdemeanor penalty, but the committee voted ITL 9-7. The committee then retained HB 595, relative to coastal resilience zones, after members said the bill was important but needed more work and time because of its complexity. Members noted it should be revisited later, and the motion to retain passed 16-0. HB 607, funding the Hampton Beach Area Commission and making appropriations, received an ought-to-pass recommendation 15-1, with support from members who described Hampton Beach as an important economic driver and one dissenting member saying the state should not bear the full cost. The committee also adopted Amendment 2025-3 on HB 624, establishing a local river management advisory committee grant program, by a 16-0 vote; the amendment shifted funding decisions to the Department of Environmental Services based on demonstrated need and a first-come, first-served process. The bill as amended then received an ought-to-pass recommendation 16-0 and was placed on consent. Later, the committee retained HB 629, funding the operation, maintenance, and repair of state dams, after members said the dams need attention but the bill required more work because suggested amendments had just been received. That motion passed 16-0. HB 644, concerning drones in state parks, was ITL’d because the Department of Parks and Recreation is already working through rulemaking on UAS use in remote areas, and the committee voted 16-0 for ITL. HB 657, the short notice booking act access for New Hampshire residents to state parks, was also ITL’d at the request of the prime sponsor, passing 16-0. The committee then adjourned and announced a later hearing on HB 663, which would allow the Division of Historical Resources to use a portion of Moose plate funds for administering its grant program; testimony from the sponsor and the division supported the bill as clarifying existing authority, and no final vote on HB 663 was included in the transcript excerpt.

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• Representative Baldwin. No. Representative Davis. No. Representative Ryan. No.
• Yes. >> Representative Baldwin. Yes. >> Representative Derby. Yes. >> Representative Ryan.
• Yes. >> Representative Baldwin. Yes. >> Representative Derby. Yes. >> Representative Ryan.
• Yes. >> Representative Baldwin. Yes. >> Representative Derby. Yes. >> Representative Ryan.
• Yes. >> Representative Baldwin. Yes. >> Representative Davis. Yes. >> Representative Ryan.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Okay, we're going to move to in-person, and up first we have Charles Baldwin with the Mass Cultural Council
• My name is Charles Baldwin. I'm a professional theater artist and a resident of Somerville.
• Okay, we're gonna move to in-person and up first we have Charles Baldwin with the Mass Cultural Council
• My name is Charles Baldwin.
• I'm a professional theater artist and resident of Somerville. since 2000. is Charles Baldwin.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing focused on accessibility-related legislation, with the chairs emphasizing ASL and CART accessibility and asking testifiers to speak slowly and clearly. The committee heard testimony first on H.223/S.130, a bill to establish a livable wage for community-based human service workers by reducing the pay gap with state employees. Providers’ Council, Communities for People, the Key Program, and BAMSI all supported the bill, describing persistent wage disparities, high vacancy and turnover rates, and the impact on continuity of care for children, youth, and families. Witnesses said the bill would help recruitment and retention and stabilize services across the Commonwealth. The committee then heard extensive testimony on H.224/S.160, the ACE Act, which would create a dedicated funding source to improve accessibility in the creative economy. Arts organizations and advocates, including Community Access to the Arts, Abilities Dance Boston, Jacob’s Pillow, the Multicultural Arts Center, Northampton Community Music Center, Mass Creative, Open Door Arts, and Monkey House, described barriers such as inaccessible buildings, lack of ASL interpretation and captioning, inadequate lifts and backstage access, and the high cost of renovations. Testifiers said the bill would help smaller and historic institutions make physical and programmatic improvements and allow people with disabilities to participate as artists, workers, and audiences. The committee also heard testimony on H.4180, which would require DDS to consider neuropsychological evaluations when determining eligibility for intellectual disability services. Parents and advocates argued that IQ cutoffs alone can miss significant functional needs, especially for autistic adults and others with complex developmental profiles, and urged broader access to DDS supports. Additional testimony supported S.101 on closed captioning and telecommunications in public areas, and S.158 on requiring restaurants to have some chairs with arms to better accommodate physically disabled and older patrons. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned after hearing from the scheduled witnesses and noting a few signups that were not present.

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• torment and police brutality; folks like Patrisse Cullors, folks like Bayard Rustin, folks like James Baldwin
• I read a lot of James Baldwin. Folks like James Baldwin.
• I read a lot of James Baldwin quotes in my life; one of my favorites: We can disagree and still love

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the previous day’s journal. Procedural motions were adopted to allow certain members to speak on adjournment in memory and to host guests on the floor, and the chamber suspended Joint Rule 61 to allow the Appropriations Committee to meet and consider AB 1533. The majority leader also requested that SB 272 and HR 44 be removed from the consent calendar. The main floor action was the Assembly’s Pride Month observance, centered on HR 43, which recognizes June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward and members of several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing LGBTQ+ history, civil rights, community contributions, and current political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. Assembly Member DeMaio spoke in opposition, arguing the resolution was divisive and included controversial policy references. After debate, 49 coauthors were added and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then held a Pride Month ceremony honoring 14 distinguished individuals for contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, followed by guest introductions recognizing APICA fellows, family members, educators, and community leaders. The Assembly later adopted the consent calendar, with SB 61, SB 66, SB 846, SB 229, and SCR 3 approved, and then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for John E. Brison and former Assembly Member William T. Bagley. The House adjourned until Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9 a.m.