Transcript Highlights:

• The last section in last year's bill, Section 526.010, is completely taken out of this bill.
• I'll jump to that section now, which is basically section 5 or page 5 in your bill.
• I missed by, I think it's 10, 7, 5, or 10, 7, and 3.
• I'd like to refer you to page 7.
• Line number 72 on page 7 says the court may shorten any time frame under this section to achieve the

Committee: House Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 3146, sponsored by Rep. John Simmons, which would expand legislatively written ballot summary statements from 50 to 100 words and create a revised process for court challenges to ballot language. Simmons said the bill is essentially the same as last year’s Senate Bill 22, minus the section the Supreme Court struck down, and argued it would preserve the General Assembly’s role while allowing the Secretary of State and courts to work through objections to ballot summaries. Supporters said the longer summary would better inform voters and that the back-and-forth process had worked in the recent Amendment 3 litigation. Members raised concerns that the bill would encourage misleading or argumentative ballot language, create extra procedural steps, and potentially let the clock run out before challenges are fully resolved. Rep. Woods and others argued the courts are needed to prevent “ballot candy” and dishonest summaries, while supporters countered that the legislature and Secretary of State should have primary authority and that courts should not act as a “super legislature.” The sponsor and supporters also pointed to the recent Amendment 3 process as evidence that the revised procedure can work and produce agreed-upon language. Testimony was split. Campaign Life Missouri, Missouri Right to Life, and a representative from the Secretary of State’s office testified in favor, emphasizing transparency, voter information, and the elected status of the officials drafting ballot language. Opponents included the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition, League of Women Voters, Jobs with Justice, Missouri Right to Education, and private citizens, who argued the bill is unconstitutional, undermines separation of powers, and would allow misleading language to survive by dragging out litigation. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• House Bill 2195, relating to nursing facilities records, timelines, and Chapter 4, Article 7, Section
• House Bill 2195, relating to nursing facilities records, timelines, and Chapter 4, Article 7, Section
• 36-407.03, amending Section 36-2042, Arizona Revised Statutes.
• Last bill, please: House Bill 2278, an act amending sections 22-991, 27-996, and other sections of the
• House Bill 2278, an act amending sections 22-991 and other sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• Read the last section. >> Section 5, this act shall take effect immediately. >> Section 5, this act shall
• >> CALENDAR 7, SENATE >> Calendar 7, Senate Print 8646A, Senator Gonzalez, an act to amend the
• >> READ THE LAST SECTION. >> SECTION 3, THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
• Read the last section. >> Section 9.
• READ THE LAST SECTION.

Summary: The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal. On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate. On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• The next group of sections, beginning with section 7, are the sections related to the repeal of the housing
• <00:11:49.200><c> sections</c><00:11:49.880><c> related</c> with section 7 are the sections related with
• section 7 are the sections related to<00:11:50.920><c> the</c><00:11:51.040><c> repeal</c><00:11:51.640
• next group of sections beginning with<00:32:12.800><c> Section</c><00:32:13.360><c> 7</c> with Section
• 7 with Section 7 &gt;&gt; [snorts] &gt;&gt; [snorts] &gt;&gt; [snorts] &gt;&gt; are<00:32:16.840><c>

Committee: Senate Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• This sh this section. Section three.
• 7.
• 1 section<03:20:20.239><c> 11-99-2</c> section 11-99-2 section 11-99-2 section<03:20:22.399><c> 11-99
• 7.
• </c> to pro to the project plan under section to pro to the project plan under section 7.

Summary: The meeting included a Senate recognition ceremony honoring the Winona High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 5A state championship. A resolution was read commending the team for its 101-40 victory over Silicag, noting the team’s record-setting performance, Brendan Davis’s MVP honor, the contributions of other players, and Coach Cedric Lane’s leadership. Senators and the lieutenant governor praised the players’ sportsmanship, the school community, and the team’s historic season, and copies of the resolution were presented to the team, coaches, and administrators. Several guests and school representatives also spoke briefly, including the coach and principal, who thanked the Senate and noted the team’s success and the principal’s retirement after 35 years. After the recognition, the Senate returned to session and adopted the Committee on Rules report setting the special order calendar. The calendar included Senate Bill 99 on the Ten Commandments, Senate Bill 298 on Class 3 municipalities, House Bill 381 on camp safety, Senate Bill 370 on tax increment districts, Senate Bill 363 on the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, House Bill 466 on firefighters, House Bill 95 on elections, House Bill 259 on stablecoin, and Senate Bill 342 on education. The chamber then took up SB 99, sponsored by Senators Kelly and Sessions. Senator Kelly described the bill as requiring local school boards to display the Ten Commandments, together with founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Alabama Constitution preamble, in certain history classrooms and common areas for grades five through 12, using donated displays and funds when available. He said the bill was intended as a historical and educational measure, not religious instruction, and emphasized the inclusion of a disclaimer stating Alabama is not establishing a religion. After extended debate and a petition to close debate from the Rules Committee, the Senate voted on the bill by long roll and passed SB 99, with the recorded vote announced as 30 yeas and 4 nays.

Transcript Highlights:

• That would be sections 7, 8, and 9. I'll just draw your attention to the meat of the language.
• Sections 6 and 7 relate to the student bullying statute.
• Uh section 7 transfers program.
• Uh section 7 transfers responsibility<00:59:02.960><c> for</c><00:59:03.200><c> administer</c><00:59:
• On page 188, section 7 technology.

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• 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution, do hereby proclaim as follows: Section 1.
• The proclamation on January 7, 2026... to lead your people.
• And whereas on January 7, 2026, I called a special session scheduled to commence at 12.
• Section 1. The proclamation on January 7, 2026. Hereby proclaim as follows: Section 1.
• Section 2.

Transcript Highlights:

• Section 7 on page 5 is again from the Board Admin Bill and the Boldon local EIS bill.
• Section 6 on page 51 and section 7 on page 52 come from Senator Bolden's 3703 about presidential eligibility
• /c> Section 6 on page 51 Section 6 on page 51 and<00:40:39.320><c> section</c><00:40:39.920><c> 7</c>
• 7 on page 52 come from and section 7 on page 52 come from Senator<00:40:42.680><c> Bolden's</c><00:40
• > president</c><00:40:57.520><c> and</c> Section 7 requires the president and Section 7 requires the

Committee: Senate Elections

Transcript Highlights:

• 7 through 11 to the to present sections 7 through 11 to the body<00:12:32.880><c> uh</c><00:12:33.040
• What does that do within sections 7 through 11?
• </c><00:32:37.600><c> 7</c> interrogate the presenter of sections 7 interrogate the presenter of sections
• 7 through 11 &gt;&gt; The presenter of sections 7 through 11 is<00:32:41.840><c> interrogated.
• The language in section 7 through 11 was largely proposed with the FBI.

Transcript Highlights:

• version that I saw, which was, which increased the tax exemption for racetracks from $5 million to $7
• And we know that every dollar of free slot play we provide to our guests generates about $7 in gross
• And we know that every dollar of free slot play we provide to our guests generates about $7 in gross
• So it's going in to amend the effective date of Section 2 of House Bill 782 to make sure that it will
• be applicable during the tax periods beginning January 1, 2027, and then Section 3 is a severability

Committee: Senate Judiciary B

Transcript Highlights:

• to whether the petition proposes a law within the meaning of Article 48, the initiative, Part 2, Section
• 2, Article 7, of the Constitution of the Commonwealth?
• ...for its records under Part 2, Chapter 1, Section 2, Article 7, of the Constitution of the Commonwealth
• 2 of Article 7 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth, where A, the petition reshapes and codifies
• Order that, notwithstanding Senate Rule 7 or any other rule to the contrary, the Senate bill banning

Summary: The Senate began with ceremonial items, including the Pledge of Allegiance and a welcome to Tri-County High School’s championship football and boys’ cross-country teams. The chamber then adopted a resolution commending the town of Auburn and the Robert and Esther Goddard Centennial Committee for recognizing the 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch. Several local bills were taken up and passed to be enacted, including measures authorizing payment by the City of Revere, adjusting the senior property tax deferral income threshold in Wellesley, amending the Hopedinton charter regarding library trustee appointment powers, and later engrossing bills affecting the Cotuit Fire District, the Salem licensing board, and validating Bourne’s May 20, 2025 annual election. The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer House petitions to committees and, on committee recommendation, advanced two Cotuit Fire District bills to third reading and engrossment. A major portion of the session focused on two Senate orders seeking advisory opinions from the Supreme Judicial Court on pending initiative petitions. One order concerned a public records initiative that would extend public records law to the General Court and the Governor’s office; the other concerned a legislative stipends initiative that would alter internal legislative procedures and compensation rules. Senator Feeney spoke in support of both orders, saying they were meant to inform the committee’s work and were not votes on the merits of the ballot questions. Both orders were adopted without objection. The Senate also received a Ways and Means report on a bill banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and pet sharks, with a new draft and amendment pending, and adopted an order placing the bill on the Orders of the Day for second reading on March 19, 2026. The session concluded with an order to adjourn to Monday at 11 a.m., which was adopted, and the Senate adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, sections 1 through 7 and section 12 of article 8 pertain to the tax expenditure review commission
• Um, sections 1 through 7 and section 12 of article 8 pertain to the tax expenditure review commission
• Um, sections 1 through 7 and section 12 of article 8 pertain to the tax expenditure review commission
• Um both sections two sections there.
• And then finally, the third section under section A is also a section that shows revenue increases.

Bills: HF9

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 2195, amending section 36-406, A.R.S., amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 7 relating to
• House Bill 2594, amending Section 16-14-3, Chapter 11, Article 1, A.R.S., by adding Section 25-15.02,
• House Bill 2621, in Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 4, amending Section 15-6507 and many sections 15-7-9
• Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 4, amending Section 15-6507, many sections 15-7-9, relating to public education
• Amending Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 1, A.R.S., by adding Section 15-701.05, relating to public education

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, guest introductions, and routine communications from the governor and Senate. Members then moved into multiple Committee of the Whole sessions to consider a large number of Senate bills and later House bills on final reading. Several measures were retained on the calendar, while many others advanced with or without amendments. The House also adopted a group concurrence motion on numerous Senate amendments to House bills and later took up third-reading votes on a series of House bills. Among the main committee actions, SB 1049, SB 1315, SB 1401, SB 1418, and SB 1540 were amended and recommended do pass; SB 1332 and SB 1538 also advanced, while SB 1016, SB 1519, SB 1624, SB 1627, SB 1723, and SB 1725 were retained. Debate centered on school safety and interoperability equipment in SB 1315, housing and zoning issues in SB 1118, and school discipline/bullying transparency in SB 1684. Members also discussed SB 1074 on student discipline notifications, SB 1275 on diversion program wording, and SB 1684 on bullying reporting and school liability, with supporters emphasizing safety, accountability, and clarity and opponents warning about unfunded mandates, litigation, and impacts on public schools. On final reading, the House passed a long list of bills, including HB 2032, HB 2035, HB 2109, HB 2120, HB 2176, HB 2189, HB 2195, HB 2203, HB 2342, HB 2383, HB 2423, HB 2428, HB 2439, HB 2440, HB 2573, HB 2594, HB 2621, HB 2641, HB 2673, HB 2693, HB 2752, HB 2756, HB 2875, HB 2895, HB 2916, HB 2923, HB 2946, and HB 2999, with recorded votes ranging from narrow to unanimous. HB 1118, dealing with municipal zoning and historic properties, failed on the floor after debate over housing policy and charter/public school issues, though a motion to reconsider was later made. The session ended with personal announcements, including recognition of Child Help, a memorial reading for Major General W. Bill Van Dyke, caucus meeting notices, a retirement reception reminder, an anniversary acknowledgment, and a Pride Month statement.

Transcript Highlights:

• &gt;&gt; READ THE LAST SECTION.
• . >> Section 7, this act shall take effect immediately. >> Call the roll. >> Addabbo, Gianaris, Krueger
• &gt;&gt; READ THE LAST SECTION. &gt;&gt; SECTION 2, THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
• . >> Section 7, this act shall take effect on the 120th day after it shall become a law. >> Call the
• &gt;&gt; READ THE LAST SECTION.

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior Journal, and then handled several introductions and resolutions. Senator Bailey introduced Jayson Fefami, described as the Bronx-based creator of the “quarter zip” trend, and the chamber welcomed him with applause. Senator Cooney presented a privileged resolution memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim July 1, 2026, as Canada Day in New York, emphasizing the state’s economic, cultural, and border ties with Canada; the resolution was adopted. Senator Hinchey also spoke on a previously adopted resolution designating February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Organization Week, with Senator Helming and visiting FFA students and advisers offering remarks in support of agricultural education and youth leadership. The Senate then took up the calendar and passed a series of bills, including measures related to a fiscal task force, environmental conservation, urban development, education, workers’ compensation, elder law, real property, general business, state finance, insurance, tenant protection, and public health. Several bills passed unanimously, while others drew limited opposition; for example, the Environmental Conservation and Education measures had a handful of negative votes, and the real property bill drew more substantial opposition. Senator Webb explained her vote on a bill addressing college student food insecurity by exempting certain meal-share donations from sales tax, saying students should not have to choose between class and hunger. Senator Palumbo also explained his vote on the kratom labeling bill, supporting the measure while urging future action on the synthetic opioid 7-OH. The chamber also discharged several identical Assembly bills from Rules and substituted Senate versions earlier in the day, and later passed those measures on the floor. At the end of the session, the Senate completed the calendar, reported no further business, and adjourned until Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 7. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senate Bill 7.
• In fact, Senate Bill 7 and its corollary House Bill 7 are the same bill subject but also pretty different
• That's section... something... something D3.
• The Chair lays that on second reading, House Bill 7.

Bills: SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 10 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB17 , HB7 , HB7 , HB15 , HB15 , HB27 , HB1 , HB7 , HB15 , HB18 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , HB17 , HB27 , HB1 , SB8 , HCR13 , SB2 , SB5 , SB10

Transcript Highlights:

• The basics of this bill, as far as everything but Section 7 that we've just discussed, all deal with
• Because I think that Section 7 is the one where we can debate the constitutionality of it or not.
• Speaker, no, Section 7 is not the part that has had the most questioning.
• Yet I’m not convinced that the courts have decided that Section 7 would be unconstitutional.
• Yet I’m not convinced that the courts have decided that Section 7 would be unconstitutional.

Bills: SB38 , SB17 , SB41 , SB264

Committee: House House Judiciary

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 38, which would make permanent the New Mexico affordable spay-neuter program funded by fees on registered pet food. The sponsor and supporters said the program helps reduce companion animal overpopulation, shelter intake, and euthanasia, while opponents argued the charge is an unlawful tax, is tied to ongoing litigation, and that required annual reporting has not been done. After public testimony, the committee adopted a due pass motion on SB 38 by a 10-1 vote. The committee then took up Senate Bill 17, a gun-safety measure that would impose new requirements on firearms dealers and prohibit future sale of certain assault-style and high-capacity weapons. Supporters, including sponsors, gun-violence survivors, public safety advocates, and some local officials, argued the bill would address straw purchasing, trafficking, dealer accountability, and mass-casualty weapons. Opponents, including firearms retailers, ranchers, law enforcement, and gun owners, said the bill would burden lawful businesses, raise constitutional concerns, and do little to stop crime. After extensive testimony and questions about the bill’s legal basis, definitions, and dealer regulations, the committee did not vote and instead rolled the bill for further work on amendments. Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 41, as amended, which would eliminate the statute of limitations for second-degree criminal sexual contact of a minor. Support came from the Chamber of Commerce and sexual assault advocacy groups, who said delayed disclosure is common and justice should not expire before survivors are ready to come forward. Committee members asked detailed questions about the bill’s scope, including why certain offenses remained covered and how the criminal statutes are categorized. The committee adopted an amendment to correct drafting issues and then passed SB 41 as amended on a 10-0 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 264, an elections safety bill that would strengthen penalties for election interference, create emergency polling-place protocols, and clarify when law enforcement may be present at polling places at the request of election officials. Supporters said it was needed to protect voters from intimidation, while an opponent argued it could put law enforcement at risk and restrict their ability to vote. The sponsor and Secretary of State explained that the bill was aimed at preventing ordered deployment of armed personnel to polling places, not barring officers or service members from voting. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• This section would.
• They weren't included in this section, so it's rectifying that. Section 6, Madam Chair.
• section within the PARA Act.
• Section 7 on page 29.
• Senator Figueroa, I would state that Section J3 is really the only new language within that section.

Committee: House Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• The next one is Section 7 through 13 transfer governance authority of both the Department of Veteran
• But one is, it says Section 7 through 13, and then what was...
• One is, it says Section 7 through 13, and then what was handed out, I sort of see Section 9, I see Section
• 7, 8.
• It's Section 7 through 13: transfer governance authority of both Veteran Affairs and Veterans Home from

Committee: House Appropriations - Human Resources Division

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 2025, the Veterans Home/Veterans Affairs budget, and worked through the long sheet line by line. Members discussed base payroll, salary and health insurance increases, FTE pool adjustments, IT rate increases, operating expenses, transportation grants, the PTSD service dog program, salary equity requests, temporary help/intern funding, a Veterans Benefit Specialist FTE, accrued leave, and several one-time or carryover items including the Fisher House, document scanning, and veterans medical transportation. The committee also reviewed proposed policy language that would shift governance authority for the Veterans Home and Department of Veterans Affairs from the Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs to the governor, and would remove board authority over salary-setting and related hiring powers. A major portion of the meeting focused on clarifying the commissioner salary equity line and how the agency had shifted operating dollars to fund the commissioner’s current salary increase. After discussion with agency staff and Lonnie, the committee voted to remove the separate commissioner salary equity increase line and instead restore operating funding, ultimately setting the operating line at $50,000 above the prior amount rather than fully funding the executive request. The committee also approved funding for the Veterans Benefit Specialist FTE, approved a carryforward/exemption for accrued leave, approved authority to accept $200,000 in federal transportation grant funds, approved the $500,000 transfers related to veterans homelessness, and approved the exemption language for certain federal/state fiscal recovery funds after discussing whether the funds were properly obligated. On the governance amendment, members expressed concern about making a major policy change in an appropriations bill, but also frustration over the board’s salary actions. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment transferring governance authority to the governor by a 7-1 vote. The committee also approved a smaller amount for veteran service officer salary equity than requested, and rejected funding for temporary salaries and an intern. The chair then directed staff to prepare the amended bill for further action, with the committee planning to revisit it once the revised version was ready.

Transcript Highlights:

• to whether the petition proposes a law within the meaning of Article 48, the initiative, Part 2, Section
• powers of courts, which is an excluded subject matter under Article 48 of the Initiative, Part 2, Section
• 2, Article 7 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth?
• ...for its records under Part 2, Chapter 1, Section 2, Article 7 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth
• 2, of Article 7 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth, where: A, the petition reshapes and codifies

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and several ceremonial items, including introductions of championship Tri-County High School football and boys’ cross-country teams and adoption of a resolution honoring Auburn and the Robert and Esther Goddard Centennial Committee for the 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch. The chamber then gave final passage to several local bills, including measures authorizing payment by the City of Revere, adjusting Wellesley’s senior property tax deferral income threshold, amending the Hopedinton/Hopkinton town charter regarding library trustees, and other local matters, all of which were passed to be enacted and sent to the Governor. The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer House petitions to committees and took up several local bills from the Orders of the Day. These included bills enhancing the powers of the Cotuit Fire District’s Board of Water Commissioners, authorizing the Cotuit Fire District to raise money for the Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit, further regulating the Salem licensing board, and validating the results of Bourne’s May 20, 2025 annual election. Each was advanced by unanimous consent, read a third time, and passed to be engrossed. A major portion of the session focused on two orders from Senator Friedman requesting advisory opinions from the Supreme Judicial Court on initiative petitions. One concerned a public records proposal that would extend public records law to the General Court and Governor’s office; the other concerned a legislative stipends proposal that would alter internal legislative procedures and compensation rules. Senator Feeney argued the requests were needed to clarify constitutional issues before the Legislature acts on the initiatives, and both orders were adopted. The Senate also received a Ways and Means report on Senate Bill 2720, a bill banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and pet sharks, with a new draft, Senate No. 3014, recommended. The chamber adopted an order placing the bill on the Orders of the Day for second reading on March 19, 2026, with amendments in order, and then adopted a separate order to adjourn until Monday at 11 a.m., dispensing with the printing of a calendar.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Assembly met at 7 a.m. The Hon. Leticia Castillo, Member.
• Section 6218.19 was misrepresented at the Privacy Committee.
• Section 6218.19 was misrepresented at the Privacy Committee as not stopping citizen journalists from
• And now we find, just looking at the plain English provisions, Section 6218.19 prohibits an individual
• 7; 7,000; 20; 7,000; 20; 27; 20; 27; 20; 27; 27; 21; 21; 27; 27; 19; 17; 17; 17; 17; 19; 17; 17; 17;

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several bills to different committees and permission for committees to notice bills pending re-referral. A motion by Assemblymember Castillo to suspend the rules and take up AB 2670 immediately failed on a 18-39 vote. Assemblymember DeMaio then moved to re-refer AB 2624 back to the Privacy Committee, arguing the bill had been misrepresented in committee; the Majority Leader’s substitute motion to move to the Daily File was accepted 44-19, and the chamber proceeded to regular business. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 120 on Positive Parenting Awareness Month after Senate amendments were concurred in 56-0. It also adopted ACR 150 declaring California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, with broad support and 62 coauthors added. Several policy bills then passed, including AB 2233 on autism treatment access and missed appointments (57-0), AB 1601 creating a pathway for a Sonoma County retiree COLA review (50-3), and AB 1801 expanding notice and transparency requirements for private detention facility approvals (45-16). The chamber also adopted H.R. 103 recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week, with 60 coauthors added. Members also gave guest introductions recognizing the Greek Evzones, the Whitney High School girls cross country team, and dispatch and public safety telecommunicator guests. Additional resolutions on the consent calendar, including ACR 130, ACR 172, and H.R. 104, were added to by coauthors and then adopted along with the remaining consent calendar items, which passed 62-0. The Assembly then announced upcoming committee and floor schedules and adjourned until Monday, April 20 at 1 p.m.