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• Chair, when they were still in the mourning stage.
• And you might say, well, people don't mourn a fire.
• Well, the Gila just wasn't mourning a fire; they were mourning the loss of a heritage, and that takes

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• Also, Senate Joint Resolution number 27 by Senator Elliott mourns the death of Lieutenant Colonel George
• From the Committee on Rules, House Joint Resolution number 8 by Representative Daniels mourns William
• Also, House Joint Resolution number 16 by Representative Faulkner mourns the death of William.
• Representative Faulkner mourns the death of William Jelks Cabanis Jr.

Bills: SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

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• And I don't think we can have mourning in America until we stop mourning in America.
• And I don't think we can have mourning in America until we stop mourning in America.
• And I don't think we can have mourning in America until we stop mourning in America.
• And I don't think we can have mourning in America until we stop mourning in America.
• And I don't think we can have mourning in America until we stop mourning in America.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Today my office is mourning his loss, his family is mourning his loss, and also the University of Texas
• Law School community is mourning his loss.
• keep his family in your thoughts and to also keep your thoughts with the UT Law community as they mourn

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• House Joint Resolution number eight by Representative Daniels, mourning the death and celebrating the
• House Joint Resolution number 16 by Representative Fuller, mourning the death of...
• Senate Joint Resolution number seven by Senator Wagner, mourning the death and celebrating the life of
• Senate Joint Resolution number nine by Senator Wagner, mourning the death and celebrating the life of
• Senate Joint Resolution number eleven by Senator O'Neal, mourning the death and celebrating the life

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Today, my office is mourning his loss, his family is mourning his loss, and also the universe. of Texas
• Law School community is mourning his loss.
• His family and your thoughts and to also keep your thoughts with the UT Law community as they mourn him

Bills: HB 118, HB388, HB 114, HB205, HB2789, HB2791, HB499, HB2960, HB3163, HB3135, HB2427, HB1618, HB1672, HB1722, HB1338, HB787, HB2618, HB879, HB 1126, HB4134, HB3513, HB718, HB1536, HB1445, HB1640, HB1893, HB1734, HB3229, HB3306, HB 1276, HB3272, HB3276, HB3516, HB4145, HB1585, HB4810, HB2989, HB2558, HB3014, HB2742, HB1695, HB29, HB 125, HB145, HB171, HB255, HB50, HB363, HB 116, HB491, HB1495, HB368, HB 1285, HB1905, HB2002, HB917, HB2723, HB2067, HB 1238, HB745, HB 1188, HB1606, HB2003, HB2147, HB2355, HB2546, HB2495, HB2818, HB2249, HB3228, HB3240, HB1507, HB658, HB1748, HB1851, HB1922, HB2798, HB 107, HB1587, HB3684, HB 118, HB388, HB 114, HB205, HB2789, HB2791, HB499, HB2960, HB3163, HB3135, HB2427, HB1618, HB1672, HB1722, HB1338, HB787, HB2618, HB879, HB 1126, HB4134, HB3513, HB718, HB1536, HB1445, HB1640, HB1893, HB1734, HB3229, HB3306, HB 1276, HB3272, HB3276, HB3516, HB4145, HB1585, HB4810, HB2989, HB2558, HB3014, HB2742, HB1695, HB609, HB630, HB420, HB767, HB1708, HB1404, HB2457, HB140, HB227, HB913, HB2198, HB2763, HB 1261, HB 1135, HB1318, HB2358, HB2765, HB2735, HB3307, HB 1242, HB2842, HB333, HB201, HB694, HB2415, HB155, HB272, HB405, HB519, HB 1136, HB 1275, HB1437, HB1532, HB1675, HB1868, HB1888, HB1990, HB2286, HB2523, HB3129, HB3251, HB3354, HB3479, HB3803, HB3804, HB3805, HB3806, HB3887, HB4163, HB4238, HB 1240, HB1842, HB2029, HB2622, HB3255, HB654, HB4643, HB4945, HB3611, HB3724, HB3623, HB3810, HB4127, HCR78, HCR12, SB767

Keywords: HB 388, HB388, coordination of benefits, COB questionnaire, health benefit plan, health insurance, insurance commissioner, Texas Department of Insurance, uniform form, primary payer, secondary payer, multiple coverage, dual coverage, Medicaid, CHIP, managed care, HMO, small employer health plan, school district health coverage, self-funded plan

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• loss, it has shown the unity and the strength of the Cape Ann community, who have come together to mourn
• loss, that has shown the unity and the strength of the Cape Ann community, who have come together to mourn

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and several brief recognitions of visitors, including the Case High School girls softball team, which was congratulated for winning three consecutive Division Four state championships, and Bonnie Allen, the Senate reading clerk from Oregon, who was welcomed with her family. Later, Senator Collins introduced participants in the Ward Fellowship from Boston Latin School, noting the program’s focus on public service and summer internships. On the legislative calendar, the Senate took up Senate No. 2507, a bill establishing the Gloucester Fisheries Commission. Senator Tarr offered and the chamber adopted an amendment substituting a new draft, Senate No. 2566, titled an act further regulating the Gloucester Fisheries Commission. The bill, as amended, was then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also acted on several committee and House papers, suspending rules and Joint Rule 12 as needed to refer matters to committees. In addition, House No. 4307, a bill establishing financing for long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges, was ordered to a third reading. The Senate adopted an order to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in a formal session with a calendar. Senator Tarr then moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of Christopher J. Daley of Gloucester, age 18, who died in a car accident; he was remembered for his school, sports, and community involvement, especially hockey, and for his plans to attend Coastal Carolina University. The motion was adopted, a moment of silence was observed, and the Senate adjourned in his memory.

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• In Texas, we're all too familiar, as the speakers have said, with the cycle of fear, tragedy, mourning
• our communities, which will only lead to one thing: more fear, more tragedy, more loss, and more mourning

Keywords: gun violence, legislation, public safety, firearm access, community advocacy, testimony, survivors

Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions surrounding gun violence legislation and the implications of proposed bills aimed at easing access to firearms. Numerous advocates and survivors of gun violence shared their emotional testimonies, expressing concerns about the safety of children and communities in the aftermath of tragic incidents. Notable speakers included representatives and community leaders who condemned the proposals that would allow younger individuals to obtain handguns and reduce restrictions on firearm carry in schools. The meeting concluded with a rallying call for lawmakers to prioritize public safety over the interests of gun lobbying groups.

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• Joe's community mourns this immeasurable loss alongside the Strangio family. The entire St.
• Joe's community mourns this immeasurable loss alongside the Strangio family.
• tremendous loss, our nation and our community mourn with you.
• I must mourn.
• Fellow citizens, above your national tumultuous joy, I hear the mournful tumultuous joy, I hear the mournful

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Senate, let us stand in a moment of silence in honor of the first responders and also in mourning for
• honor of the first responders and also honor of the first responders and also in<00:21:08.720> mourning
• 09.360> lives<00:21:09.679> lost<00:21:09.919> and<00:21:10.080> the in mourning
• for the lives lost and the in mourning for the lives lost and the families<00:21:10.559> impacted

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Senate convened with an invocation, pledge, and roll call establishing a quorum of 37 members. The chamber approved the journal from Monday, January 12, 2026, and then moved through routine business including recessing briefly for the Rules Committee and Committee on Committees. The Committee on Committees reported referrals of Senate Bill 7, Senate Joint Resolution 11, and Senate Joint Resolution 27 to Transportation, and Senate Resolutions 25, 28, 29, 30, and 31 to the Senate floor. Several new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on identity documents, youth vaping prevention, local occupational license fees and taxes, healthcare provider credentialing, constitutional amendments on voting and restoration of rights, substance use disorder medication regulations, forcible entry and detainer, coroner response times, special needs trusts, immigration enforcement collaboration, and a resolution recognizing Physician Anesthesiologist Week. The Senate also adopted Senate Citation 001 honoring Shelby County Sheriff Mark Moore as the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Association’s 2025 Sheriff of the Year, and adopted Senate Resolution 14 honoring David Delvin Drake. A major floor discussion centered on Senate Resolution 10, which honored the victims of the UPS Flight 2976 crash and commended first responders. Senator Herron described the crash, named the victims, and thanked emergency responders and government partners; the resolution was adopted unanimously, followed by a moment of silence. Another extended discussion came from the Senator from Marion regarding the I-69 bridge project, explaining the bipartisan effort behind the project, the push for a federal grant, and the state’s tolling requirements if no grant is secured. The Senate also heard announcements about committee meetings, upcoming receptions, and a film release, and several members requested co-sponsorships on various bills before the chamber adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

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• House Joint Resolution 148, by Representative Bedsole, mourning the death of George Hardy Fleming, Senior
• Also, House Joint Resolution 156, by Representative Hall, mourning the death of David Thomas Gallagher
• Also, House Joint Resolution 172, by Representative Drummond, mourning the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson
• the death of Reverend Jesse mourning the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson<00:32:48.559> receives
• From the Committee on Rules, House Joint Resolution 154, by Representative Mooney, mourning the death

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then approved the prior journal and allowed bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The chamber received multiple committee reports, including favorable reports on several finance and taxation bills, confirmations, local bills, and a series of resolutions. The Senate also confirmed several appointments to higher education and university boards, including Nicholas J. Balden, Jennifer Wit, Ronnie Stalworth, and Rex Reynolds, using long or previous roll calls as applicable. The Senate adopted a special order calendar that set up floor consideration of several bills, including measures on physician assistants, seafood/aquaculture, motor vehicles, campaign practices, property insurance and energy reduction, child custody, and school bus drivers. During debate on the special order calendar, Senator Smitherman raised concern that no bills on the calendar were sponsored by minority members, noting a prior understanding that minority-sponsored bills should be represented; Senator Wagner responded that the calendar was prepared based on legislation rather than sponsor party, and the exchange ended with an agreement to continue moving forward. The Senate then adopted the special order calendar and began taking up the listed bills. On the special order calendar, the Senate advanced House Bill 156 on physician assistant compacts, House Bill 277 on seafood/aquaculture tastings, and House Bill 42 on motor vehicles, with supporters describing each as consumer-friendly or supportive of industry. The chamber also considered local legislation, including bills for Madison, Tallapoosa, and Shelby counties; House Bill 337 for Madison County was amended and carried over, while House Bills 490, 491, and 493 passed after roll-call votes. Throughout the meeting, the Senate also adopted several commendatory and memorial resolutions, including measures honoring individuals, recognizing organizations and events, and naming a highway, with most adopted by voice vote and no recorded opposition.

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• Maria Raine, we mourn your loss along with you.
• Senate Resolution No. 1912 by Senator Hinchey, mourning the death of William Barnabas McHenry, distinguished
• >> SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1912 BY: SENATOR HINCHEY MOURNING THE DEATH OF WILLIAM BARNABAS MCHENRY
• Senate Resolution No. 1938, by Senator Webb, mourning the untimely death of Arthur W.
• Senate Resolution No. 2041, by Senator Webb, mourning the death of Floyd Todd Peterson III, distinguished

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the journal, and took up a series of motions to discharge identical Assembly bills to the Third Reading Calendar, along with committee reports and amendments. The chamber also received an introduction from Senator Gonzalez honoring Maria Raine and her advocacy for guardrails on AI chatbots after the death of her son, and later adopted a Rules Committee report sending several General Business Law bills directly to Third Reading. The resolution calendar was adopted with some exceptions, and the Senate recognized several previously adopted resolutions honoring individuals and observances, including Barnabas McHenry, Arthur Jones Jr., Floyd Todd Peterson III, the Lexington School for the Deaf, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Apraxia Awareness Month, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Prevention Week, Physician Anesthesiologists Week, and Golf Day in New York. The Senate then considered and passed numerous bills, many on consumer protection and public policy topics. Measures included bills on General Business Law, Public Health Law, Correction Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Executive Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Public Officers Law, Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, Public Housing Law, Education Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills were laid aside, including a Public Health Law bill by Senator Fernandez and a Public Service Law bill by Senator Parker. The chamber also passed a concurrent constitutional resolution by Senator Stec proposing an amendment to Article 14. During floor debate, senators explained votes on several measures. Senator Ramos spoke in support of paid sick leave for domestic workers, describing the bill as a long-overdue labor protection for a workforce historically excluded from such rights. Senator Fernandez described her bill as the Manufacturer Disclosure and Transparency Act, aimed at requiring notice and public disclosure of certain pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements to improve transparency and competition in prescription drug pricing. Senator Ryan and Senator Martins supported a bill restricting hidden algorithmic price manipulation online, and Senator May supported a bill limiting excessive rental car fuel charges as part of a broader consumer protection package. The Senate also passed a memorial highway bill naming a portion of Route 19 in LeRoy for Lieutenant Gary A. Scott, with Senator Borrello explaining the veteran’s service and sacrifice.

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• Senate Joint Resolution Number 15 by Senator Allen mourning the death and celebrating the life of Mary
• Senate Joint Resolution Number 15 by Senator Allen mourning the death and celebrating the life of
• Senate Joint Resolution Number 16 by Senator Allen mourning the death and celebrating the life of Sam
• :06.960> 16<00:24:07.360> by >> Senate Joint Resolution Number 16 by Senator Allen mourning

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, and adopted the prior day’s journal. The chamber then handled a series of confirmations, including Thomas Ellis to the Agriculture Exhibition Center Board of Directors, Evelyn Vans Malden, Robert C. Brock, Mila Calhoun, and Elena Baranco to the University of Alabama or University of Montevallo boards of trustees, Chip Fugquay to the Alabama Workforce Board, and Thornton Stanley and Jemsticken Pum to the Alabama Forestry Commission. All of these confirmations were approved overwhelmingly, generally by 29–30 votes with no nays. Committee reports advanced several county and municipal government bills, including SB 23, SB 71, SB 105, SB 109, SB 115, SB 131, SB 148, and SB 165, with some receiving amendments. The Senate also adopted and passed multiple resolutions, including SJR 14 honoring Drew and Lauren Winland as America’s top young farm family, and resolutions mourning Mary Anne Peak Phelps and Sam Palmer Faucet III. A local bill package for Marshall and Walker counties was taken up, with several bills receiving BRs, final passage, and certification resolutions. The Senate also received numerous House messages referring local and finance-related bills to committees, including measures on county subdivision regulations, homestead exemptions, unclaimed property, sales and use tax, income tax, municipal audits, and other local matters. The Rules Committee report set a special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing SB 126, SB 33, SB 55, SB 102, SB 118, and SB 128. On that calendar, SB 126 extending the Alabama Private Investigation Board, SB 33 updating veteran license tag provisions, SB 102 extending the Board of Home Medical Equipment, and SB 128 reorganizing the Alabama Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission were passed; SB 55 on military spouses was amended and carried over; and SB 118 on the Alabama Justice Information Commission was amended and carried over. The Senate adjourned until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21st.

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• So we mourn the passing of Pope Francis, and I personally am just very grateful for his leadership to
• Yeah.<00:25:01.120> So<00:25:01.600> we<00:25:01.760> we<00:25:02.000> mourn<
• So we we mourn the passing of of Yeah.
• So we we mourn the passing of of Pope<00:25:03.360> Francis<00:25:03.679> and<00:25:03.919

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate Joint Resolution 23 by Senators Carley and Allen, celebrating the life and mourning the death
• Senate Joint Resolution 24 by Senator Allen, mourning the death and celebrating the life of John Waller
• Senate Joint Resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of John Waller Giles.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 30 members. The chamber approved excusing absent senators, dispensed with reading the prior journal, and allowed introduction of bills and committee reports throughout the legislative day. It then took up a series of confirmation reports from the Committee on Confirmations, all of which were approved unanimously, confirming multiple appointees to the State Textbook Committee for Social Studies and Arts Education, including Harilyn Benjamin, Robin Dunn, Dietra Howy, Rebecca Mener, Lakesha Cohill, Kevin King, Kristen Law, and Dana Marie Liur. The Senate also received a gubernatorial message returning House Joint Resolution 4 with an executive amendment; the chamber concurred in the amendment by unanimous consent. House messages reported several bills referred to committees, including measures on state employees retirement, EMS personnel education, seafood dealer licenses, local legislation for Monroville, law enforcement officers, state marine waters, evictions, and taxation. The Senate also re-referred Senate Bill 183 to the Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development. Under motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 23 honoring Junior Harold Sorrels and Senate Joint Resolution 24 honoring John Waller Giles. The Rules Committee report establishing a special order calendar for the seventh legislative day was adopted, and the Senate then passed several bills on the special order calendar, including SB 136 on the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board, SB 158 on public high schools and military recruiter testing access, SB 22 on the Commission on Uniform State Laws, SB 137 creating the Alabama Resilience Council, SB 60 on criminal procedure, SB 109 on peer-to-peer car sharing, SB 77 on the 911 board, and SB 163 on the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Most of these were adopted by unanimous or near-unanimous voice or roll-call votes, with no recorded opposition. Near the end of the session, senators offered brief personal remarks, including thanks for support during illness and appreciation for floor coordination. The Senate then adjourned on a motion until Thursday, January 29 at 12:15 p.m., with the journal left open until 4:30 p.m. to receive messages.

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• Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to mourn the loss of so many lives across Texas.
• Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart<00:26:11.360> to<00:26:11.600> mourn<00:26:11.919
• the loss of so many lives heart to mourn the loss of so many lives across<00:26:14.640> Texas.
• Uh many of<00:36:19.359> us<00:36:19.760> mourned<00:36:20.079> the<00:36:20.320
• the cultural shift in our of us mourned the cultural shift in our country<00:36:22.079> towards

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• the death and Senator Allen mourning the death and Senator Allen mourning the death and celebrating
• 18 by Senate joint resolution number 18 by Senate joint resolution number 18 by Senator Beasley mourning
• the death and Senator Beasley mourning the death and Senator Beasley mourning the death and celebrating
• 19 by Senate joined resolution number 19 by Senate joined resolution number 19 by Senator Allen mourning
• the death and Senator Allen mourning the death and Senator Allen mourning the death and celebrating

Keywords: sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• the armed forces, the aerospace community, and the nation, as colleagues, friends, and loved ones mourn
• To Rose and the entire family, we mourn with you. To Rose and the entire family, we mourn with you.
• To his family, his friends, and all of the Covina community, we mourn with you.
• To his family, his friends, and all the Covina community, we mourn with you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We decree the Oklahoma City National Memorial will not Be just a place to mourn the dead and to pity
• We will mourn with those who mourn and extend and receive Comfort, but we decree that this will be a

Bills: HR1046, SB1733, SB1439

Keywords: Oklahoma City, terrorism, Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, memorial, remembrance, first responders, community support, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, fossil fuels, liability protection, climate change, energy independence, oil and gas, 914

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• >> ALL IN FAVOR OF ADOPTING THE Resolution J. 2285, by Senator Hinchey, mourning the death of Hudson
• BY: SENATOR HINCHEY MOURNING THE DEATH OF HUDSON TALBOTT, DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN, BELOVED WRITER, TALENTED
• By: Senator Mattera, mourning the untimely death and Paying tribute to the life and heroic service of
• I too rise to support the resolution mourning the passing of Patricia Espinosa, honoring her service
• There is something that we can do about it right here in this chamber as we mourn her passing and we

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then processed a large number of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate or Assembly versions for third reading. The chamber also adopted the resolution calendar with exceptions and took up several resolutions and ceremonial recognitions, including a resolution mourning Hudson Talbott, a Dairy Month resolution highlighting New York’s dairy industry, and introductions honoring Niskayuna academic teams, Gabriella Scheer for receiving the Liberty Medal, the Hartstein family’s civic engagement, and Diana Cochran’s advocacy for safe firearm storage. The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed many bills on topics including insurance, public health, education, labor, social services, banking, local government, veterans, public service, consumer protection, criminal procedure, cannabis, parks, taxation, election law, and highway matters. Several members explained votes on notable measures: support for acupuncture insurance coverage, consumer protections for doorbell-camera data sharing, expanded protections in debt collection cases, trauma-informed procedures for sexual assault survivors, a Legionnaires’ disease awareness program, changes to mandatory minimum sentencing, and universal safe storage of firearms. A number of home rule and local authorization bills were also approved, including parkland alienation measures and local tax exemption authorizations. Most measures passed with broad bipartisan support, though some drew recorded opposition. Notable roll calls included the consumer debt uniformity bill, the mandatory minimum sentencing bill, the safe storage/firearms bill, and the public housing and public health measures, each with more divided votes. The chamber also accepted a lengthy Rules Committee report sending many additional bills directly to third reading, and then began the supplemental calendar, passing at least the first items before the transcript ended.