Transcript Highlights:

• If you're not on the committee and you would like take questions from members of the committee.
• So the rule changes implement those recommendations that were made by ACASO.
• Members, do we have any questions on the new procurement rules? Seeing none.
• Finally, they offer the rules report, which you all have heard.
• Finally, they offer the rules report, which you all have heard.

Committee: All ALC-REVIEW

Keywords: 1204, all

Transcript Highlights:

• First, I want to thank the Senate President, the chair on the Senate Committee on Rules, the gentlelady
• The committee has opined on it, and, Mr.
• I would say the committee looks forward to doing the work again on this process.
• It has been vetted by the committee.
• The language is unchanged from what was submitted to the committee.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up several committee reports, resolutions, and House messages, then moved through a series of bills on the calendar. Early action included adopting a Ways and Means order on Senate Bill 2549, which promotes student learning and mental health, by substituting a new draft and setting amendment deadlines and a second reading date. The chamber also adopted congratulatory resolutions for the Sport Fish Restoration Program’s 75th anniversary and the Hawthorn Hotel’s 100th anniversary, and suspended rules on a sick leave bank petition for a trial court employee and on a House bill validating a special election in Hardwick, which was ordered to a third reading. The Senate also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Peter Hayden Lapin of Springfield, a veteran and former public servant. The Senate then considered Senate Bill 137, renaming and updating references in the General Laws to replace outdated and offensive terms regarding people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Senators spoke at length in support of the bill, emphasizing respect, disability rights, and the work of advocates such as Melissa Riley and the Arc of Massachusetts. An amendment by Senator Creem replaced “hearing impaired” with “deaf or hard of hearing,” and a corrective amendment by Senator Lovely was also adopted. The bill was then passed to be engrossed by a unanimous 40-0 roll call. Next, the Senate considered Senate Bill 1034, which repeals archaic laws including sodomy-related provisions, the common nightwalker law, and the blasphemy statute, and creates a commission to review archaic laws going forward. Senators described the measure as a civil liberties and dignity issue, with particular attention to the misuse of the common nightwalker law against women and trans people and the historical injustice of blasphemy laws. Amendments were adopted to add the Supreme Court as a recipient of commission reports and to remove the crime of petite treason. The bill was then passed to be engrossed unanimously, 40-0. Finally, the Senate considered Senate Bill 2558, the “blue envelope” bill to improve interactions between police officers and people with autism spectrum disorder. Supporters said the voluntary program would help drivers and passengers with ASD during traffic stops and would be made permanent through the Registry of Motor Vehicles, with the State Police and advocacy groups involved. An amendment requiring in-service training by the Massachusetts Police Training Council was adopted, while a proposed yellow-dot amendment for older drivers with chronic illness was rejected 5-34. A Ways and Means amendment was then adopted, and the bill passed to be engrossed unanimously, 39-0. The Senate then adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that the Senate Journal, the proceedings of April 1st, 2026
• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Bill 1446 has been correctly enrolled, Lakey, Chairman
• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Bill 1446 has been correctly enrolled, Lakey, Chairman
• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that enrolled Senate Concurrent Resolution 127 was delivered
• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that enrolled Senate Concurrent Resolution 127 was delivered

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• committee asks for Services committee committee asks for your<03:59:17.800><c> support</c><03:59:18.199
• </c> the committee uh had a committee the committee uh had a committee amendment<04:51:43.400><c> in<
• ruling of the chair or override the ruling of the chair.
• ruling of the chair or override the ruling of the chair.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The next order of business is a meeting of the Committee on Committees and Rules Committee.
• The House would stand in recess for a meeting of the Committee on Committees and the Rules Committee
• Without objection, the House stands in recess for a meeting of the Committee on Committees and Rules
• Committee at the clerk's desk. committees and rules committee at committees and rules committee at clerk's
• Next order of business: report of the Committee on Committees and Rules Committee.

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Secretary, do we have committee reports? Madam Reading Clerk, please read in committee reports.
• This bill preserves that general rule.
• Madam President, report from committee. Mr. Assistant Secretary, committee reports.
• So during the committee hearing, it's a good bill, but during the committee hearing there were challenges
• This is the Grant-in-Aid Committee bill.

Keywords: 1064, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Members of the Committee, let me welcome you to the first hearing of the Senate Committee on Border Security
• The committee director is Shelby Sterling.
• Members, our first order of business is to adopt the committee rules.
• Members, you've received a copy of the proposed committee rules prior to the hearing.
• These are the standard The rules that each standing committee is using during this legislative session

Committee: Senate Border Security

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The rules are spended.
• The chair hears none and the rules are suspended.
• Committee on Government Efficiency.
• Refer to the committee on land and resource.
• Refer to the committee on elections.

Bills: HCR21 , HCR22 , HCR23 , HCR24 , HCR25 , HCR26 , HCR27 , HCR31 , HCR41 , HCR42 , HCR43 , HCR44 , HCR45 , HCR52 , HCR53 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR73 , HR8 , HR10 , HR13 , HR20 , HR21 , HR50 , HR59 , HR61 , HR71 , HR74 , HR79 , HR84 , HR86 , HR90 , HR91 , HR102 , HR103 , HR107 , HR113 , HR125 , HR126 , HR132 , HR142 , HR145 , HR149 , HR150 , HR152 , HR167 , HR179 , HR181 , HR183 , HR186 , HR192 , HR196 , HR199 , HR207 , HR211 , HR212 , HR213 , HR216 , HR249 , HR256 , HR259 , HR261 , HR263 , HR272 , HR281 , HR285 , HR294 , HR295 , HR300 , HR305 , HR311 , HR313 , HR315 , HR316 , HR323 , HR331 , HR339 , HR340 , HR346 , HR349 , HR352 , HR357 , HR358 , HR360 , HR363 , HR374 , HR377 , HCR20 , HCR28 , HCR30 , HCR32 , HCR49 , HR14 , HR15 , HR19 , HR23 , HR24 , HR25 , HR26 , HR27 , HR29 , HR47 , HR48 , HR55 , HR56 , HR66 , HR85 , HR92 , HR93 , HR95 , HR96 , HR140 , HR155 , HR164 , HR204 , HR241 , HR242 , HR250 , HR253 , HR260 , HR262 , HR265 , HR279 , HR310 , HR312 , HR328 , HR332 , HR359 , HR362 , HR367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman and members of the committee. I am Dr.
• Chairman and members of the committee.
• Chairman, members of the committee. I'm Ken McClure.
• Recall in the fall that nobody knew what the rule was.
• Thank you, Chairman, members of the committee.

Committee: Senate Local Government and Taxation

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, we're getting close to time for committee to start. If you'll take your seats, please.
• So the rule changes implement those recommendations that were made by CASO.
• Members, do we have any questions on the new procurement rules? Seeing none.
• They were referred to this subcommittee by the Joint Budget Committee in April.
• Finally, they offer the rules report, which you all have heard.

Committee: All ALC-REVIEW

Summary: The committee met to review a supplemental agenda item, procurement rule revisions, methods of finance, discretionary grants, contracts, reports, and a member disclosure. The supplemental agenda was accepted, and the Office of State Procurement’s rule revisions were approved after Jessica Patterson explained they were driven by 2025 legislative changes, including Act 782, CASO Consulting recommendations, and updates to sole source, bid, protest, and debarment provisions. The methods of finance and discretionary grants were also approved, covering a range of university capital projects, health and human services grants, historic preservation awards, and tobacco prevention and cessation programs. The committee then reviewed RFQs and six ratifications. The ratifications included a Workforce Connections payment to ACT WorkKeys for services provided during a contract gap, a Department of Health ratification for water-leak repairs, a large Department of Public Safety ratification for Motorola’s Arkansas Wireless Information Network upgrade, a Veterans Affairs HVAC ratification, an ADFA medical services ratification, and a UA Little Rock painting contract ratification. Members questioned the Public Safety ratification at length about why the expired Motorola contract was not caught sooner and why it took months after discovery to come forward; agency officials said the work was tied to bond funding and was not tracked in ASIS, and the chair urged agencies to develop better monitoring procedures. The committee approved a large slate of construction, intergovernmental, out-of-state, and in-state contracts, including many recurring service agreements for DHS, higher education institutions, corrections, health agencies, and state support functions. Several members asked about specific contracts, including aerial application services for correctional farms and a Southern Arkansas University custodial contract, and staff or agency representatives provided brief explanations. The meeting concluded with review of reports and approval of a member disclosure involving Representative Andrew Collins’ investment interest in a company leasing property to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's an honor to be on the committee.
• So she runs the committee from a committee director standpoint, and we welcome her.
• She runs the committee from a committee director standpoint, and we welcome her.
• And finally, talking about customer costs, the last rule I've talked about would be the last rule in
• It's in rule. It's in rule.

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This afternoon, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the number of people it takes to transact business
• </c> when the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled when the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in<00:03:21.319><c
• That means all of the so-called committee meetings that have happened, that means the so-called committees
• committees not voting.
• Committees Silent not voting um I Committees Silent not voting um I shouldn't<00:10:10.160><c> say</c

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I do want to reiterate that this committee is going to be governed by the House rules and must be governed
• by the House rules.
• We follow the rules. We're going to follow the guidelines. Rules. Come to order. Come to order.
• Follow the rules.
• And committee members on this registering committee, my name is Celina Vasquez.

Committee: House Congressional Redistricting, Select

Keywords: 997, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Report of the committee: The Committee on Rules reports recommending the following resolutions ought
• Badger of Plymouth now moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
• The motion to suspend the rules was adopted. The resolutions are adopted.
• Badger of Plymouth moves suspension of the rules.
• Rules are suspended. Question now comes on concurrence.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a Rules Committee report recommending adoption of several resolutions. These included congratulations to Mark Boisian on earning Eagle Scout, recognition of the National Autism Center at May Institute for the first annual Profound Autism Day in Massachusetts, recognition of Sidney Zachary Moss on his 100th birthday, and a resolution commemorating Ramadan. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolutions. The chamber then considered a Senate paper on proposed joint rules for the 2025-2026 legislative session. After suspending the rules, the House voted not to concur with the Senate’s position on the joint rules proposal. The Speaker appointed a conference committee consisting of Representatives Michael Moran of Boston, Galvin of Canton, and Meridian of Grafton to resolve the disagreement. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn and then adjourned to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, committee members. Thank you, Mr. Chair, committee members.
• Good evening, committee.
• Yes, committee members, the first exec session is scheduled this Thursday, and so under the Senate rules
• Yes, committee members, the first exec session is scheduled this Thursday, and so under the Senate rules
• Yes, committee members, the first exec session is scheduled this Thursday and so under the Senate rules

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee began with a work session on the Fairfax Carbon River SR-165 Bridge closure and replacement. Wilkeson Mayor Jamie Pololi described the bridge as a long-neglected state asset whose closure cut off a gateway community from Mount Rainier access, hurt local businesses and municipal revenue, complicated emergency response, and severed access to public lands. Pierce County’s Melissa Littleton emphasized that the Fairfax closure, along with recent bridge closures from other causes, shows the need for stronger preservation and modernization funding. WSDOT’s Steve Rourke explained that the 105-year-old bridge was permanently closed after structural failure, that a detour route on private property is now the only access for some residents, and that the agency’s planning study considered seven alternatives; the current recommendation is to continue geotechnical work and NEPA review, with construction likely taking 24 months or more once a design is finalized. Committee members asked about detour distance, speeding up the project, emergency authority, historic-preservation issues, community mitigation, and funding needs; WSDOT said about $7 million in existing preservation funds has already been used and more will be needed. The committee then heard public testimony on proposed substitute Senate Bill 5987, which would declare the Fairfax Bridge closure an emergency, direct WSDOT to restore SR-165 access as soon as possible, and give the transportation secretary some emergency authorities. Supporters, including the mayor, residents, recreation advocates, and trail groups, said the bill is needed because the closure was foreseeable, has harmed local economies and recreation access, and lacks a current emergency response pathway. WSDOT testified in opposition, warning that the bill could create false expectations because most of the timeline is driven by federal environmental review and historic-preservation requirements that the secretary cannot waive. The bill drew strong support in testimony, with 606 pro, 1 con, and 2 other recorded on the sign-in tally. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6170, which would raise dollar thresholds for state highway work performed by state forces and for certain contracting rules that help small and disadvantaged businesses compete. Staff said the limits have not been updated since 2005 and the bill would increase the normal state-force threshold from $60,000 to $100,000 and the emergency threshold from $100,000 to $160,000. Senator King, the prime sponsor, said the change would better match inflation and help keep maintenance work in-house when appropriate. Washington Federation of State Employees and WSDOT supported the bill, saying it would help maintenance workers do more timely work without harming existing equity and small-business contracting programs; the committee noted 55 pro and no con on the sign-in tally. The chair then reminded members that amendment requests for the upcoming executive session were due the next day, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, committee. Uh, my name's Richard English.
• Vice Chair Martinez offers a committee substitute.
• Vice Chair Martinez offers a committee substitute.
• the rules.
• These rules are strict and these rules work. We have an enforcement process.

Bills: HB 5208 , SB 863 , SB 1243 , SB 1624 , SB 1965 , SB 2660 , SB 2702 , SB 2885

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: water filtration, public drinking water, health and safety, well maintenance, water quality, Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, public utility agency, dissolution, local government, regulatory framework, municipal authority, Texas Water Bank, Texas Water Trust, water rights, water banking, instream flow

Transcript Highlights:

• Placed on committee agendas no sooner than the second calendar day following its filing.
• The question before the House is suspension of House Rule 60A, setting the minimum lengths of time...
• The House is suspension of House Rule 60A, setting the minimum lengths of time for notice of committee
• House Rules 41A and B, and House Rule 60 are suspended for the duration of the special session.
• Pursuant to House Rule 33, I move that we adjourn until 9:30 tomorrow morning. Proper motion.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call showing 96 members present. Members granted several leaves of absence and recognized guests, including Arkansas State Troopers and the nurse of the day. The clerk then read the governor’s proclamation calling the General Assembly into extraordinary session. The governor’s call said the special session was convened to consider tax relief measures, specifically lowering the top individual income tax rate to 3.7% effective January 1, 2026, and reducing the top corporate income tax rate to 4.1% effective January 1, 2027. The call also included payment of House and Senate expenses and per diem for the special session. The Speaker reminded members that only matters within the governor’s call could be considered. The House adopted motions to suspend House Rules 41A and 41B, which normally require bills to be on the desk for 24 hours before final passage and limit how soon bills can be placed on committee agendas, as well as Rule 60A on committee meeting notice requirements, for the duration of the special session. House Bill 1001, titled “Revenue and tax,” was read twice. The House then notified the Senate and governor that it was ready for business and adjourned until 9:30 the next morning, with the Revenue and Tax Committee scheduled to meet later that day.

Transcript Highlights:

• Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re-refer the following bills to the committee
• It's in committee. That motion is out of order. Pursuant to Rule 97, Kevin. It's not on file.
• Pursuant to Rule 97, I move to withdraw from all committees AB 2624. Just a moment, Mr. DeMaio.
• This is a motion to suspend the rules, which are off from committee and bring the bill to the floor directly
• Members, committee schedule: These committees are meeting right now.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Senate, Congress, Resolution 8406, referred to the Committee on Rules. Senator Rochelli.
• Reports of standing committees be referred to the committees as designated.
• I move that the rules be suspended and the Committee on Rules be relieved of further consideration of
• Senator Ritchelley has moved that the rules be suspended and that the Committee on Rules be relieved
• Senator Ritchelley has moved that the rules be suspended and that the Committee on Rules be relieved

Summary: The Senate convened with a roll call, presentation of colors by Senate pages, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer led by Reverend Rennell C. Jones of Tacoma. His daughter, Gabrielle Jones, then performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The chamber also recognized Girl Scout Troop 41752 from southeast Seattle later in the session. After approving the previous day’s journal and handling routine committee and referral motions, the Senate advanced engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5994 on biosimilar medicines to the floor calendar. It also received new introductions and referrals, including Senate Bill 6204, which was referred to the Committee on Transportation. No substantive debate occurred on those measures in this transcript. The main item of business was Senate Resolution 8661, recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and calling on Washingtonians to continue the work of justice, equity, and perseverance. Senator Nobles sponsored the resolution and several senators spoke in support, emphasizing Dr. King’s legacy, courage, nonviolence, and the need to keep working on issues such as racial justice, housing discrimination, and community investment. The Senate adopted the resolution by voice vote, and then adjourned until Tuesday, January 20 at 12:30 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

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• ><c> Rules,</c><00:54:14.680><c> House</c><00:54:15.000><c> Joint</c> From the Committee on Rules, House
• President, I have a report from the Committee on Rules.
• </c><01:04:47.320><c> All</c><01:04:47.359><c> right,</c> Committee on Rules.
• All right, Committee on Rules.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports throughout the day. The chamber first took up House amendments to Senate Bill 19 on insurance, including a changed start date and a bill name honoring David McHanie and Roy Johnson. On a long roll, the Senate concurred 22-0 with one abstention. Senator Singleton then used personal privilege to present a Black History observance highlighting Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., and Mahalia Jackson. Committee reports followed, with the Senate confirming Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission and Lynn Brewer to the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors. Senator Singleton spoke at length in support of the trades-related confirmation, emphasizing the importance of skilled labor, contractor oversight, and workforce training, while also discussing the need to support such professions and the role of boards in protecting consumers. The Senate also received favorable reports from Judiciary, Education Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Tourism, and Local Legislation on a range of bills, many with amendments or substitutes, and placed them on the next day’s calendar. In motions and resolutions, Senator Elliott recommitted Senate Bill 310 to local legislation and introduced Senate Joint Resolution 50 honoring Coach Tim Carter, which was sent to rules. The Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 51 mourning Junior Harold Sorrells and several House resolutions from the Rules Committee, including recognitions for the Alabama State Games, Mack McCutcheon’s retirement, the Black pioneers of Macon County, Alicia Cannon, Joseph William Jones Jr., and Louis Vuitton the Pitbull Day. The chamber also recognized several school leaders in the gallery and then moved into local bills, beginning with Senate Bill 266, a proposed constitutional amendment regarding Covington County, for which a bill reading was requested using the previous roll.