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• </c> educated at the University of Alabama educated at the University of Alabama and<00:34:26.079><c>
• Academy of Honor and honorary doctor of law degrees from multiple Alabama institutions.
• of Alabama that is is on this state of Alabama that is undeniable<00:37:10.800><c> in</c><00:37:10.960
• Be it resolved by the Senate of the Legislature of Alabama that immediately upon the adoption of this
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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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• Thank you for this opportunity to serve the people of the state of Michigan.
• Chair, the item 163 is Senate Bill 1011, a bill to amend the Insurance Code of 1956.
• Madam President, calendar item 163 is Senate Bill 1011, a bill to amend the Insurance Code of 1956.
• Right now, because of those higher costs and higher premiums on health insurance, small businesses are
• We also passed record funding to build hundreds of thousands of units of housing.

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and attendance showing a quorum. Several senators were excused, and the chamber received communications including House Concurrent Resolution 8, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Senate also took up introductions and referrals of several bills, including Senate Bills 1078-1082 and House Bills 4727, 4728, 4729, 4959, 1545, 5254, 5255, 6071, 6072, and 6073, with most being referred to committees or, for some medical-debt and consumer-protection bills, sent to the Committee of the Whole by suspension of the rules. In Committee of the Whole, the Senate considered Senate Bills 535, 536, 1011, 1041, 1042, and 1043. SB 535, 1041, 1042, and 1043 were amended, while SB 536 and 1011 were reported without amendment; all were recommended for passage. The Senate then concurred in the amendments and advanced the bills to third reading. On final passage, SB 433 passed 35-0; SB 535, 536, and 1011 each passed 35-0; and SB 1041, 1042, and 1043 each passed 20-15. Floor remarks focused on SB 1011 as a way to lower small-business health insurance premiums, and SBs 1041-1043 as anti-price-gouging measures during emergencies. Later, the Senate discharged Senate Bill 913 from the Appropriations Committee, suspended the rules, and moved it through Committee of the Whole and to final passage the same day. SB 913, which amends the Michigan Trust Fund Act, passed 20-12 with 6 excused after Senator Albert argued in opposition that it would continue $75 million annual funding to the MEDC and amount to corporate welfare. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m.

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• the person strides, I think it's going to be under the State Department of Education and by...
• I think it's going to be honored through the State Department of Education.
• But I just want to bring up one thing: how is DOT, Department of Transportation, involved in all of this
• And I don't think $30 million is a lot to ask for $150 million, but a lot of them went up to North Alabama
• We know that the Alabama State Department is in control of these funds, but we know with your pull and

Committee: Joint Mobile County Legislation

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• SG 53 by Smitherman, commending Alicia Cannon on 50 years of service to the state of Alabama and the
• service to the Cannon on 50 years of service to the state<00:14:26.399><c> of</c><00:14:26.480><c> Alabama
• </c><00:14:26.959><c> and</c><00:14:27.199><c> the</c><00:14:27.279><c> Alabama</c> state of Alabama
• and the Alabama state of Alabama and the Alabama judicial<00:14:28.160><c> system.
• </c> ST 55 by Wagner commending the state of ST 55 by Wagner commending the state of Alabama<00:15:00.320

Committee: House Rules

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Are you in charge of all three counties? I'm in charge of all three counties.
• Members of the Committee. Good morning, Madam Chair. Members of the committee.
• in support of the bill.
• Christy Iannelli, on behalf of the Delaware Department of Justice.
• I’m the head of the Family Court Office of the Office of Defense Services.

Bills: HB372 , HB414

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met and heard three bills. HB 372 would reorganize Justice of the Peace Court resources by shifting the number of judges and court locations among counties, consolidating overnight operations into a single 24-hour court in Kent County, and adjusting staffing to address workload and efficiency concerns. Chief Judge Alan Davis said the change responds to increased civil filings, automated enforcement, and staffing shortages, and that a Sussex County pilot closing a 24-hour facility had worked without major issues. Some members raised concerns about impacts on Sussex and Kent County, bail processing, and local response times, while public comment included one supporter. The committee voted to release HB 372. The committee then considered SB 324, which amends Delaware’s permit-to-purchase law to allow constable agencies, including those serving institutions like Delaware Tech, to purchase handguns for newly hired constables without duplicative background checks. Sponsor Representative Cook said the bill aligns constable procurement with existing law-enforcement exemptions while preserving gun-safety requirements. Public testimony included support from Delaware Tech and comments urging broader fixes to the permit-to-purchase law, including exemptions for retired officers with federal 218 credentials and clarification on firearms returned from manufacturers, gunsmiths, or police departments. The committee voted to release SB 324. Finally, the committee heard HB 414, which clarifies that the Superior Court’s exclusive jurisdiction over certain destructive-weapon offenses applies only to adults, while juvenile cases would still begin in Family Court. Sponsor Representative Romer said the bill preserves the Family Court’s role in handling youth cases and allows referral to Superior Court when appropriate. The Department of Justice said it still believes Superior Court is the proper venue for these serious charges, while the Office of Defense Services supported keeping youth cases in Family Court first, arguing that rehabilitation and juvenile-specific dispositions are more appropriate. After public comment, the committee voted to release HB 414, and the meeting adjourned.

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• So what House Bill 141 does, it requires that our Department of Safety and Homeland Security create and
• This bill requires the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to create a plain-language, concise
• I'm a National Board Certified Teacher, Department Chair of the Sussex Central Agriculture Department
• I am happy to report that this bill is supported by the Department of Justice and ODS.
• Nellie, on behalf of the Delaware Department of Justice.

Bills: HB372 , HB414

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, courts, and family law. House Bill 141, with House Amendment 1, would require the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to create a firearm responsibilities notice for firearm purchasers through licensed dealers, covering Delaware gun laws, safe storage, lost/stolen reporting, straw purchases, suicide prevention, and other safety responsibilities. Testimony from the NRA, Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Moms Demand Action, the Coalition for Safer Delaware, and Delaware State Police was uniformly supportive, emphasizing education, standardized dealer practices, and potential evidence for straw-purchase prosecutions. No committee questions were raised, and the bill was moved forward after public comment. House Bill 326 would create a new offense for theft by impersonating a family member, aimed at scams involving spoofed calls, texts, or online messages that pressure victims to send money. The sponsor described the bill as a response to increasingly sophisticated fraud enabled by artificial intelligence, and noted that a House amendment removed an original mandatory minimum jail term, leaving sentencing to the courts. No public testimony was offered on the bill. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150 would prohibit civil arrests inside courthouses and certain Department of Labor proceedings, with the sponsor arguing that such arrests deter people from coming to court or seeking protection; the bill would allow criminal arrests and civil arrests only with advance written notice. No testimony was taken on that measure. Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Responders Act, would create a narrowly tailored offense for intentionally approaching within 25 feet of first responders at emergency scenes after crossing a barrier or ignoring warnings, if done to interfere, threaten, or harass. Supporters, including police, fire service, and sportsmen’s groups, said it would protect responders and preserve emergency operations, while the Office of Defense Services opposed it on First Amendment and overbreadth grounds, arguing existing laws already cover much of the conduct. Senate Bill 304 would amend Delaware’s safe school zone law to allow private schools to use trained, vetted sentries or similar security arrangements; supporters said it would give smaller private schools an affordable safety option, while the sponsor said the bill needed more work and should not move forward yet. The committee also heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 314, which would clarify how courts handle evidence that a sexual assault complainant previously made a false allegation; DOJ and ODS said the substitute reflects a consensus approach, and YWCA Delaware supported it as a survivor-protective reform. Finally, Senate Bill 343 would expand methods for serving child support respondents in Family Court by authorizing service through certified mail and carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx, addressing cases where people avoid in-person service using doorbell cameras and other technology. The Division of Child Support Services supported the bill as a practical update that would improve timeliness while preserving proof-of-delivery safeguards. At the end of the meeting, a motion was made and seconded, and the chair adjourned the session.

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• Just take care of them. Be with them. Take care of them.
• amended by Section 1 of Chapter 510, Laws of 2024, to revise the purposes of certain projects funded
• Section 4HV, providing $300,000 appropriation to the Department of Finance and Administration to pay
• Section 4HV, providing $300,000 appropriation to the Department of Finance and Administration to pay
• The department, which is Department of The department, which is Department of Finance, shall file an

Bills: HR144 , HB4182 , HC51 , HR169 , HB4178 , HB4179

Keywords: commendation, sports, team achievement, high school, state championship, suffrage, restoration of voting rights, conviction, probation, law-abiding citizen, congressional term limits, constitutional amendments, Article V, state resolution, political reform, Jackson State University, Veterans Memorial Stadium, economic growth, property tax, multi-purpose facility

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• of Public Safety and the Department of Public Safety and 100,000<00:48:03.040><c> in</c><00:48:03.160
• Under Department of 100,000 in tails.
• </c><00:48:27.400><c> of</c> absorbed by the Department of absorbed by the Department of Corrections<
• that</c> from Department of Public Safety that from Department of Public Safety that wants<01:03:25.600
• ><c> Department</c><01:03:48.960><c> of</c><01:03:49.040><c> Public</c> Programs at the Department of

Bills: HF4446 , HF4066 , HF1082

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: public safety officer, survivor benefits, line of duty death, occupational cancer, firefighter, police officer, paramedic, EMT, correctional officer, first responder, workers' compensation, death benefits, occupational exposure, carcinogen, cancer presumption, mesothelioma, leukemia, lung cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD

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• ><c> of</c><00:03:27.120><c> dollars</c> tunes of hundreds of millions of dollars tunes of hundreds of
• 20 of of page 20 if you look on page uh 20 of of page 20 line<00:08:59.680><c> 20.
• It needs an insured bank of the FDIC Act, a commercial bank or trust company, a private bank, or an agency
• </c> of a credit card system, an insurance of a credit card system, an insurance company,<01:29:12.480
• </c><01:50:27.199><c> of</c> the court the the clear vision of of the court the the clear vision of of

Bills: HB0070 , HB0043 , HB0103 , HB0157 , HB0092 , SF0092

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits

Bills: HB0070 , HB0043 , HB0103 , HB0157 , HB0092 , SF0092

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits

Bills: HB0070 , HB0043 , HB0103 , HB0157 , HB0092 , SF0092

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits

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• Part of that combination was creation of that unit into one section that now works daily to combat insurance
• Part of that combination was creation of that unit into one section that now works daily to combat insurance
• Part of that combination was creation of that unit into one section that now works daily to combat insurance
• Part of that combination was creation of that unit into one section that now works daily to combat insurance
• Part of that combination was creation of that unit into one section that now works daily to combat insurance

Bills: SF856 , HF3168 , HF3528 , HF389

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, ethnic councils, diversity, governance, state participation, community representation, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, Minnesota Historical Society

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• I'll bring this meeting of the Senate Appropriations Committee to order, and we'll do a roll call. >>
• Um, members of the committee, with your indulgence, we're going to lay back Senate File 120, K-12 school
• Uh, Chairman, uh, welcome, uh, members of the Appropriations Committee.
• The amount of money requested is $34,000 according to the bill.
• What is the pleasure of the committee? >> Move the bill. >> Second. >> Any discussion?

Bills: SF0085 , SF0056 , SF0084 , SF0104 , SF0109 , SF0120 , SF0050

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education

Bills: SF0085 , SF0056 , SF0084 , SF0104 , SF0109 , SF0120 , SF0050

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education

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• Revenues from the mortgage lending fraud prosecution account are used by the Department of Financial
• The Department of Financial Institutions would spend those new revenues on additional contracts with
• The Department of Retirement Systems indicated no fiscal impact. Excellent. Thank you.
• Also coming as a request to the Department of Retirement Systems.
• By way of background, the Department of Social and Health Services, or DSHS, provides in-home care services

Bills: SB5109 , SB5835 , SB6065

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: mortgage lending, fraud, prosecution, financial regulations, consumer protection, retirement, lump sum payment, benefits, pension, financial security, SB 6065, school district transportation, transportation vehicle fund, pupil transportation, school buses, electric school buses, zero-emission buses, bus fleet electrification, charging stations, vehicle replacement

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• I was unaware, and I think both of us were unaware we were presenting similar bills.
• based on our working together for the next piece of legislation, hopefully.
• Andres, Representative, since we know that some sort of an amendment is coming.
• Can you go ahead and just kind of outline that for us of what to expect between here and the next version
• of the bill?

Bills: HB3840 , HB3431

Committee: House State Powers

Keywords: foreign ownership, land acquisition, military installation, critical infrastructure, affidavit requirements, state law, penalties, Attorney General, foreign ownership of land, foreign adversary, foreign government adversary, foreign government enterprise, foreign government entity, foreign terrorist organization, specially designated national, SDN, FTO, critical minerals, land ownership, real property

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• I'm going to ask my Vice Chair, Representative Shaw, would you mind opening us up in a word of prayer
• I was unaware, and I think both of us were unaware, we were presenting similar bills, and we're going
• to try to work on that in the future to kind of pull them together into one.
• And that may change based on our working together for the next piece of legislation, hopefully.
• just kind of outline that for us, of what to expect between here and the next version of the bill?

Bills: HB3840 , HB3431

Committee: House State Powers

Keywords: foreign ownership, land acquisition, military installation, critical infrastructure, affidavit requirements, state law, penalties, Attorney General, foreign ownership of land, foreign adversary, foreign government adversary, foreign government enterprise, foreign government entity, foreign terrorist organization, specially designated national, SDN, FTO, critical minerals, land ownership, real property

Summary: The State Powers Committee met on February 4 at 9 a.m. and laid over House Bill 1914. The committee then heard House Bill 3840, which Representative Gann said would create a new statutory framework addressing foreign land ownership as a national security issue, including interests such as leaseholds, minerals, easements, and control mechanisms. After no questions or debate, the committee adopted a due pass motion and reported the bill out unanimously. The committee next heard House Bill 3431 from Representative Wilk, which he described as similar to HB 3840 but focused more specifically on preventing foreign adversaries from owning rare earth and critical mineral rights in Oklahoma. Wilk said he and Representative Gann were unaware their bills overlapped and planned to work toward combining them. He also noted he intended to amend his bill later to add more detail and better address supply chain and international security concerns, especially for critical minerals rather than oil and gas. Representative Shaw asked for clarification on the expected amendments, and Wilk explained that stakeholder input would likely shape a more detailed version in a later committee. With no further questions or debate, the committee adopted a due pass motion on HB 3431 as well, and it was reported out unanimously. The meeting then adjourned.

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• affordability of insurance.
• and availability of insurance, and on the cost of consumer goods.
• the world of property and casualty insurance.
• in the world of property and casualty insurance.
• the Department of Health, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, and the Health Care Authority to

Bills: HB2255 , HB2320 , HB2548

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: litigation finance, legal funding, lawsuit, financial services, access to justice, firearm regulation, manufacturing, safety standards, background checks, license requirements, health care market standards, hospital consolidation, merger review, health care transaction notice, attorney general review, antitrust, provider organizations, hospital systems, contracting affiliation, material change

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• the state of Washington.
• Bless this assembly with unity of purpose, even amidst a diversity of opinion, and let the work they
• May the common goal of serving all the people of Washington guide all of their actions. Amen.
• With the consent of the House, the minutes of the preceding day will stand approved.
• Fourth order of business.

Bills: HB1175 , HB1376 , HB1500 , HB1796

Keywords: HB1175, small business, residential zoning, land use, zoning reform, neighborhood store, neighborhood cafe, convenience store, minimarket, corner store, mixed-use, local government, city zoning, town zoning, code city, parking regulations, hours of operation, alcohol service, food requirement, commercial use in residential areas

Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was declared present. The chamber then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer, followed by approval of the previous day’s minutes without objection. Under messages from the Senate, the clerk reported that the President had signed House Concurrent Resolutions 4406 and 4407 and Resolution 8407. The Speaker then signed Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407. The House also agreed to treat the bills, memorials, and resolutions on the day’s introduction sheet as first-reading items and refer them to the appropriate committees. No substantive debate or bill action occurred beyond these procedural steps. Representatives Ortiz-Self and Abbarno announced that the Democratic and Republican caucuses, respectively, would meet after adjournment. The House then adjourned until 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 15.

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