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• In 2021, I authored legislation regarding this matter.
• Where we are in this legislation would return us to 2013 practices.
• That we should look at the mistakes that the legislators have made in the past.
• I would request the committee consider allowing for the District of Innovation.
• The reality is they're not equipped to deal with issues and respond appropriately.

Bills: SB27, SB226, SB326, SB570, SB605, SB870, SB991, SB1871, SB1872, SB1873, SB1874, SB1924, SB1925

Keywords: residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, antisemitism, student conduct, education, disciplinary actions, Texas Education Code, truancy, attendance policy, chronic absenteeism, school attendance, student absence notifications, parent notification, home visit, attendance officer, truancy court, school district

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• It requires the department to address failures to provide appropriate services and appropriate future
• appropriate services and appropriate<00:07:23.680><c> future</c><00:07:24.080><c> provision</c><00:07
• :24.479><c> of</c> appropriate future provision of appropriate future provision of services.<00:07:25.919
• Um it outlines appropriate services.
• </c> We've also heard from state legislators We've also heard from state legislators on<00:19:16.080>

Bills: HF1306

Keywords: education, school policy, teacher training, student health, emergency response, 1183, house

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• Arizona State Senate Legislative Proclamation: Day of the Gifted Child and Student of Arizona.
• And until such time, I'd like to request that we have a moment of silence in her honor.
• Senate Bill 1032, an act appropriating monies to the Corrections Oversight Fund.
• I think eight years is appropriate, and I hope that other agencies are continued for the same.
• Request from the House, Mr. Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. President Pro Tem.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, and approved the prior journal. Members then recognized several guests and honored the Maryvale High School basketball program and Maryvale Gifted and Talented Micro School with legislative proclamations, including a designation of February 12, 2026 as the Day of the Gifted Child and Student of Arizona. Senators also marked Arizona’s statehood anniversary and held a moment of silence for Emily Pike, with remarks calling for continued attention to missing and murdered Indigenous people and for changes to the turquoise alert law. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole and third reading votes. Senate Bill 1107, relating to peace officer certification pathways, was amended and passed 27-2. Senate Bill 1032, appropriating money to the Corrections Oversight Fund, passed 29-0 after supportive explanations from senators. Senate Bill 1029 on campaign contributions and expenses passed 29-0, SB 1083 on condominiums and planned communities passed 29-0, SB 1252 on assignment for benefit of creditors passed 29-0, and SB 1259 on campaigns passed 29-0. SB 1198, relating to the Arizona Beef Council, drew debate over industry promotion and use of checkoff dollars and passed 23-6. Senate Bill 1020, relating to special plates, was reconsidered after a motion by Senator Bolick and then passed again on reconsideration 25-4. The Senate also adopted the Committee of the Whole report, transmitted passed bills to the House, and agreed to a House request to return SBs 1333 and 1368 for reconsideration. Committee meeting announcements were made for the following Monday, and the Senate adjourned until February 16, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Arizona State Senate Legislative Proclamation: Day of the Gifted Child and Student of Arizona.
• And until such time, I'd like to request that we have a moment of silence in her honor.
• Senate Bill 1032, an act appropriating monies to the Corrections Oversight Fund.
• I think eight years is appropriate, and I hope that other agencies are continued for the same.
• Request from the House, Mr. Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. President Pro Tem.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• And if a purchaser was requesting that And if a purchaser was requesting that information, the seller
• </c> something up for sale to upon request something up for sale to upon request disclose<00:21:32.960
• </c> considering this important legislation. considering this important legislation.
• </c> that, it might be appropriate. that, it might be appropriate.
• &gt;&gt; 1886 request. request. request.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I lift up each legislator here today to you. I lift up each legislator here today to you.
• appropriate to ask a legislative employee to opine on a pending piece of legislation.
• Public policy is not just about legislation; it’s about people. As I reflect, About legislation.
• It preserves legislative oversight.
• And members, we often look back on legislation and look for the legislative intent of the bill.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Judge John Carlin, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a recognition of FSU Police Officer Cody Popple for his actions during the April campus shooting. The Speaker also outlined the final week of session, noting the House would focus on Senate bills and returning messages, and that the 2026-27 budget would not be completed by the end of the week. The chamber then adopted the special order calendar for the day. The House passed several technical and open-government bills, mostly on strong bipartisan votes. These included SB 100, SB 104, and SB 102 on the Florida Statutes and reviser changes; SB 7006, SB 7014, SB 7002, SB 7012, SB 7024, SB 7016, SB 7026, SB 7008, SB 7000, and SB 7004, which extended or preserved various public records or meeting exemptions involving the Public Service Commission, social media investigations, military affairs, highway safety investigations, cybersecurity, small business loan records, trade secrets, emergency shelter locations, and conviction integrity units. Members asked questions on several of these bills, especially about the scope and purpose of the exemptions, but the bills generally advanced with little opposition. The chamber also took up more substantive measures. SB 7040 recreated the emergency preparedness and response trust fund and drew extended debate over whether the fund had been misused for the Everglades detention facility; an Escamani amendment to let the fund expire failed, while a Griffiths amendment adding limits and oversight was adopted, and the bill ultimately passed 82-25. CS/CS/SB 302 on coastal resiliency passed unanimously after supporters highlighted nature-based shoreline protection and a Biscayne Bay provision. CS/CS/SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits passed after a House amendment aligned it with the House version. CS/SB 474 on military affairs passed unanimously after an amendment allowing local governments to extend Guard leave. SB 488 on the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles was debated extensively over vehicle registration requirements, license plate frames, and I-94 documentation, with amendments including one for disabled veterans and another on dealer allocation; the transcript cuts off before final disposition of that bill.

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• This is the Joint Committee on Housing's sixth official hearing this legislative session.
• Similarly, the legislation to improve the HomeBASE rehousing program, which is targeted to...
• That's how much that appropriation covers at $12,000 a month for families.
• The administration is supportive of this legislation.
• For 40 years, I have been doing home sharing without a lot of legislative bureaucracy.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held a hybrid hearing on a broad slate of housing and homelessness bills. Chairs Rich Haggerty and Julian Cyr opened by noting the committee’s focus on EOHLC programs such as RAFT, MRVP, and HomeBASE, and several members and advocates emphasized the urgency of the state’s homelessness crisis, including rising family homelessness and the need for earlier intervention, more stable subsidies, and stronger long-term housing tools. A major theme was homelessness prevention and rehousing. Multiple witnesses supported bills to codify and strengthen RAFT and HomeBASE, arguing that assistance should be available earlier in a crisis rather than only after a notice to quit or imminent loss of housing. Testimony from legal services, homelessness coalitions, social workers, municipal housing staff, and tenant advocates said the programs help families avoid eviction and shelter, but need more flexibility, higher benefit caps, and permanent statutory protection. Several speakers also urged support for codifying the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP), describing it as a critical long-term subsidy for low-income households and older adults, and warning that codification would protect the program from future budget or policy changes. The committee also heard testimony on housing stability for older adults, affordable homes for people with disabilities, supportive housing, housing cooperatives, home sharing, local preference, and reentry housing for returning citizens. Advocates for older adults described a Somerville bridge subsidy pilot that helped stabilize seniors while they waited for permanent housing, and urged statewide expansion. Supporters of supportive housing called for an interagency board to streamline funding and development, while cooperative housing proponents backed creation of a Massachusetts Center for Housing Cooperatives and a dedicated funding reserve. A bill to secure housing for returning citizens drew support from reentry providers and Senator Adam Gomez, who said stable housing is essential to successful reintegration. No votes were taken during the hearing; witnesses generally asked the committee to report the bills favorably, and some members asked follow-up questions on data and program details.

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• Nobody should just give up on an open records request for the body camera footage.
• So one, thanks to the legislators, y'all.
• We also have a LAR—Legislative Appropriations Request—this time for additional body cameras to outfit
• Continued funding of our security equipment, as I mentioned earlier, includes the Legislative Appropriations
• Appropriations Request right now would continue to help us support that.

Bills: HB1482, HB2017, HB2103, HB2341, HB2756

Keywords: community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation

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• And by the way, I represent Legislative District 1, if I didn't say so.
• The annual cap provides assurances to the legislative budget formulation.
• And if that's not the case, also what about the new requests?” “Yes, Mr.
• It's going to be future legislation.
• “Seen in the other legislation. Thank you. To that point, Chair. Sure.

Summary: The Commerce Committee heard and passed several bills dealing with insurance fraud funding, education scholarships, apprenticeships, workers’ compensation fraud, credit unions, manufactured home installation licensing, short-term rentals, homeowners associations, condo disclosures, and an advanced manufacturing infrastructure reimbursement program. HB 4020 would raise the annual insurer assessment cap for the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions fraud unit from $1,050 to $1,350; it passed after testimony from Nationwide supporting the added resources. HB 2255 would extend Arizona Teachers Academy scholarship eligibility for community college students from two academic years to four, and HB 2591, as amended, would revise the definition and requirements for registered apprenticeships under DES standards; both passed unanimously. HB 2680, as amended, would narrow and clarify workers’ compensation fraud-related provisions and insurance disclosure requirements, and HB 2979, as amended, would modernize credit union bylaws, name changes, and operating powers; both also received due pass recommendations. HB 2868, which adds insurance and fingerprint-clearance requirements for manufactured home/mobile home installation licensees and gives the Department of Housing additional licensing authority, passed with some members present or voting no. The committee also took up HB 2429, a strike-everything amendment on short-term rentals that would let local governments set occupancy limits, extend the violation window for suspension actions from 12 to 24 months, and allow suspension after certain building code violations. The sponsor and city officials described it as a compromise giving communities more local control, while short-term rental owners and neighborhood advocates raised concerns about overbroad enforcement and the scale of the housing impacts; the bill passed 8-2 with one present. HB 4011, which would codify duties for condominium and planned community associations to act reasonably and provide access to information, was heard without the proposed Carter amendment and passed 11-0 after testimony from homeowners, attorneys, and HOA representatives about fairness and enforceability. HB 2397, another HOA-related bill, would expand disclosure requirements for condo and association purchases and escrow information; it passed unanimously after supporters said it would improve consumer transparency. Finally, the committee heard HB 4026, which would change the public infrastructure reimbursement program for advanced manufacturing projects by replacing the current statewide cap with a $75 million annual cap and requiring more transparency for related agreements. Supporters, including Queen Creek’s mayor, GPEC, and the Arizona Chamber, said the program helps fund roads, water, wastewater, and other infrastructure needed to attract large manufacturing investments and jobs, while some members questioned the budget impact and whether the program benefits rural areas. The discussion emphasized projects such as LG in Queen Creek and other major manufacturing investments, with supporters arguing the bill preserves Arizona’s competitiveness and generates long-term tax revenue.

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• We had six legislators, and out of those six legislators, we formed this bipartisan group, which we met
• This is an association priority this legislative session.
• information, I think we put teeth in this legislation where anybody we request information from in regards
• At the moment, the bureaucracy receives a request... ...at the moment the bureaucracy receives a request
• Members, I'm honored to be able to carry this piece of legislation, which is a great piece of legislation

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Legislative Legislative Assistant<00:01:54.520><c> uh</c><00:01:54.680><c> Andrew</c><00:01:55.000><
• On line 14, there is an appropriation from the 2021 session, and then appropriations from the 2023-24
• On line 14, an appropriation from the 2021 session, and then appropriations from the 2023-24 session.
• On line 14, there is an appropriation from the 2021 session, and then appropriations from the 2023-24
• That is our state road construction appropriation request to be able to spend trunk highway dollars on

Bills: HF5

Keywords: tax modification, transportation funding, electric vehicle tax, Social Security subtraction, retail delivery fee, motor vehicle registration, state budget, transportation policy, 1183, house

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• That bill was left in House Appropriations, and the Senate bill did not advance.
• That failed in House Appropriations, and Senate Bill 456 was continued in Senate Finance and Appropriations
• I mean, there's so much legislation... ...good legislation that doesn't pass the first time, doesn't
• But they do request a tier two priority.
• But they do request a tier two priority.

Keywords: Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes, 976, house, all

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• On page three, line 7, clarify that the study is subject to a legislative appropriation, and then clarify
• On page three, line 7, clarify that the study is subject to a legislative appropriation, and then clarify
• On page three, line 7, clarify that the study is subject to a legislative appropriation, and then clarify
• </c><01:44:52.639><c> third</c> submit an application requesting third submit an application requesting
• </c> committee report that the appropriation committee report that the appropriation in<01:45:27.560>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Housing Committee heard testimony on several housing-related bills. On SB 26, SD 2, relating to affordable housing, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development explained a prior transit-oriented development study that identified roughly 59,000 possible units and about 25,000 affordable units from known projects, and said the bill would help fill gaps by evaluating additional public lands for housing suitability and possible co-use with existing facilities. Members asked about the need for resources and staffing to do that work, and OPSD said it would need time and consultant support to carry it out. Testimony on the bill included support from state and county housing agencies and comments from planning and land use entities. On SB 66, SD 2, relating to housing and historic preservation review, SHPD and OHA both testified. SHPD said the bill would not override existing burial-site protections and that county staff with proper qualifications could make historic-property determinations locally, while OHA asked for clearer language requiring consultation when Native Hawaiian historic sites are involved and clearer procedures if an adverse effect is found. Committee members and SHPD discussed whether the bill should explicitly preserve existing Chapter 6E processes, whether counties have qualified staff, and how quickly a county would have to decide if it cannot complete the review itself and must use a third-party reviewer. Supporters said the measure could speed permitting and keep decisions local; one opponent argued it could rush approvals and strain infrastructure. The committee also heard support from housing, construction, business, and food-industry groups, and opposition from some preservation and community advocates. The committee then heard SB 332, SD 1, on foreclosure-related protections, with testimony focused on Lānaʻi and concerns about speculative real estate after the foreclosure moratorium ended. SB 414, SD 2, on restoring access to disaster-affected areas, drew support from HHFDC, DHS, and the Maui Chamber; HHFDC noted DOH plans for a temporary paved access road to the Kayola temporary housing site and said agencies were discussing which parcels would be needed. On SB 102, SD 2, relating to affordable housing and third-party historic review, SHPD said it would need to do more upfront screening and that the bill’s timelines and third-party provisions should be clearer; OHA said the measure should include a sunset and better staffing, and asked that the department fill positions to meet review demand. No votes or final committee actions were reported in the transcript.

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• ,</c><00:58:25.000><c> returning</c> million of the appropriation, returning million of the appropriation
• Legislators. Legislators.
• First, I'd request a roll call. A roll call has been requested.
• <03:04:26.440><c> preventative</c><03:04:27.120><c> and</c> appropriate preventative and appropriate
• </c> things and have the appropriate things and have the appropriate oversight oversight oversight and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . appropriation. appropriation.
• </c> making and reducing an appropriation. making and reducing an appropriation.
• </c> the appropriations committee report? the appropriations committee report?
• In appropriations, they appropriated, I guess there was a $0 fiscal note.
• c> Appropriations will meet tomorrow Appropriations will meet tomorrow morning.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118A to allow Assembly Member Patel to have today
• Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re-refer the following bills. 418 Wilson
• from the Appropriations Committee to the Judiciary Committee.
• I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule AB 256 to allow us Appropriations Committee to notice

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I request the committee support the passage of House Bill 1993 and 2771.
• I request the committee support the passage of House Bill 1993 and 2771.
• Are we appropriating it every year?” He said appropriation, yes.
• “Object to appropriation.
• I just...” “...subject to appropriation from the General Assembly.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bills 1993 and 2771, both sponsored by Reps. Irwin and Boykin, which would extend Servicemembers Civil Relief Act-style protections to Missouri National Guard members when they are called to state emergency duty. The sponsors and supporting witnesses said the bills would help Guard members with issues like eviction, lease termination, debt collection, and civil court proceedings while they are serving, and would align state law with federal protections already available to active-duty service members. Committee members generally expressed support, noting the financial strain on Guard members and their civilian employers, and witnesses from the Missouri National Guard Association and the Guard itself said the bills would provide clarity and stability. No opposition was presented, and the hearing ended without a vote in the transcript. The committee then heard House Bill 1869, which would create a grant program administered by the Missouri Veterans Commission to help repair and reset damaged veteran grave markers in private and public cemeteries when the damage is caused by natural events. Rep. Roberts explained the bill was prompted by a constituent’s experience with a deteriorated headstone, and members asked about eligibility, whether the money would go to families or cemeteries, and whether vandalism or non-cemetery graves would be covered. The sponsor said the bill was aimed at natural causes and family-member applications, though he was open to suggestions for expansion. The Veterans Commission director supported the concept but warned the agency lacked funding and staffing to take on another program without additional appropriations; members also raised broader concerns about underfunding the commission. No formal action or vote was taken in the transcript. After the bill hearings, the committee received informational testimony from Retrieving Freedom, a Missouri-based service dog organization, and from Compass Health on firearm suicide prevention. Retrieving Freedom described its training of service dogs for veterans and children with autism, including demonstrations of tasks such as grounding, retrieving items, and helping with mobility, and said it had a waiting list but was expanding its work in Missouri. Compass Health discussed its firearm suicide prevention grant work, emphasizing community-based education and conversations about safe access to lethal means rather than confiscation. These presentations were informational only and did not involve committee action.

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• I know courts will do what courts are going to do, but I just wanted to make sure that that legislative
• Chair, and this is the Department of Corrections deficiency funding request.
• The DOC is requesting $9.1 million from the state's general fund, as well as legislative approval to
• reallocate $10 million in appropriated funds to address our budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025.
• The request would be for a delay in the fee sunset. I have a testifier today.

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• </c> appropriation thereof. appropriation thereof.
• </c> or their um general fund appropriation. or their um general fund appropriation.
• The bill requests only constituents.
• </c> and making an appropriation thereof. and making an appropriation thereof.
• </c> receive that 2026 appropriation. receive that 2026 appropriation.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened a work session on 17 retained bills and moved through several measures, often with motions to ought to pass or inexpedient to legislate. House Bill 54, allowing alternative treatment centers to operate for profit, was supported as a way to improve efficiency and potentially lower costs for medical cannabis users, and it was recommended OTP by a 9-0 vote. House Bill 97, an appropriation for wastewater infrastructure, drew mixed views: supporters said the Senate’s reduced funding still met the bill’s intent, while opponents argued the funding was inadequate for critical infrastructure needs; the committee voted 5-4 to ITL. House Bill 111, extending the Right to Know Ombudsman and exempting certain assistance from unauthorized practice of law, was recommended ITL 9-0. House Bill 197, concerning state payment of a portion of local retirement contributions, was discussed as a recurring issue; members noted an amendment could fund it starting in fiscal 2027, but the committee ultimately voted 5-4 to recommend the bill itself rather than ITL. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a harms-and-benefits report, was amended to narrow its scope to future privately owned landfills only; the amendment and the bill as amended both passed 9-0. House Bill 216, on workers’ compensation credit toward retirement service, was ITL’d 9-0 after the sponsor said the proposal was too open-ended and could affect unknown numbers of people.

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• I support the legislation. However, I don't think it goes far enough.
• Andre John, 48th Legislative District: Hello, my name is Andre John from the 48th Legislative District
• We do have one request.
• And this piece of legislation is a chance for Washington to get it right.
• But as I said, those freshman legislators get everything right.

Summary: The Transportation Committee held public hearings on three bills. HB 2307 would update the commute trip reduction program by removing the current 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. arrival-time requirement from key definitions, so more employers and shift workers could qualify for CTR benefits. The bill sponsor and several supporters, including Microsoft, transit and transportation nonprofits, local transportation management groups, and city representatives, said the change would modernize the program, improve equity, reduce congestion, and help workers with transportation costs. No one testified in opposition. HB 2374 would distinguish electric-assisted bicycles from higher-powered electric motorcycles, clarify labeling and equipment rules, and direct DOL to convene a work group on enforcement and consumer protection. The sponsor and many supporters, including cities, trail and park organizations, Washington Bikes, and several students, said the bill would address unsafe high-powered vehicles being marketed as e-bikes, especially those used by younger riders, while preserving access to true e-bikes. Some testifiers asked for additional work group members and suggested civil enforcement options for underage riders. HB 2379 would require WSDOT to suspend tolling on facilities that serve as evacuation routes during emergencies such as wildfires or levee breaches. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by constituents facing evacuation while tolls were still being charged; staff noted the fiscal impact would be indeterminate and could reduce toll revenue during suspensions. After the hearings, the committee took executive action on two bills. It adopted proposed substitute H-2771 for HB 1823, which cleans up Transportation Improvement Board provisions and removes obsolete language while retaining remaining bond authority. It also passed HB 2111, which directs interest earned from toll revenues for the Interstate Bridge project to be credited to that project. Both actions were approved by voice vote, 27-0, with two members excused.