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• A recent MnDOT report confirmed that Northstar is a financial black hole.
• A recent MnDOT report confirmed that Northstar is a financial black hole.
• A recent MnDOT report confirmed that Northstar is a financial black hole.
• We have multiple bills this year throughout our caucus.
• Or do you think that's a good use of your caucus members' time?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 20 minutes to 25 minutes and then a 5-minute break at the end of caucus for the minority leader and
• <00:10:06.959> break going to take a caucus break going to take a caucus break approximately
• I'm going to suggest a break for caucus until 11:15.
• So, I don't remember what all the amounts were, but we'll report them.
• I'd like to ask all those that made the motion that passed to send me a report to my email.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with introductions and a description of the day’s process: a full committee work session on four bills, with no public testimony, followed by caucus and then executive action. The first bill discussed was HB 113, concerning OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor. Representative Nab presented an amendment that would require a public hearing and Department of Transportation approval, modeled on procedures used in Coös and Grafton counties. Members discussed whether Windsor had already held a local vote or hearing, whether minutes from a town meeting existed, and whether the amendment truly preserved local control. A Windsor resident testified informally that the town had not taken a final vote and that the matter had been left to the state. Committee members also raised concerns about noise, dust, public safety, and the fact that the road in question would connect OHRVs on a state road rather than a trail system. The chair closed the work session on HB 113 and said the committee would return after caucus to vote on the bill and amendment. The committee then took up HB 595FN, relative to coastal resilience zones. Representative Nat said the bill addressed flooding concerns in both coastal and inland New Hampshire, but that the sponsor viewed it as too complex and had recommended breaking the issue into separate parts in future legislation. On that basis, Nat said it was appropriate to ITL the bill, and noted that the sponsor supported that course. No further discussion followed, and the work session was closed. Next was HB 629FN, funding the operation, maintenance, and repair of state dams. Representative Darby explained that the original bill had proposed both a waterfront frontage tax and a $5 charge tied to boat registration, but that the amendment would replace the bill by removing the frontage tax, moving the $5 dam-maintenance fee to the boat decal section of statute, and changing the effective date to January 1, 2027. Darby said the larger fee had raised concerns about impacts on current-use property and enforcement, while the revised $5 fee would raise roughly $500,000 to $600,000 annually. Representative Dunn thanked Darby and said the Marine Trades Association supported the revised approach. A question was raised about whether the original prime sponsors supported the amendment; the chair said they were on board, and Darby added that the proposal reflected recommendations from a prior study committee. The committee then closed HB 629FN and opened SB 27FN, relative to dwellings over water. On SB 27FN, Representative Derby said he opposed the bill because it would take away public access rights and amounted to a one-off legislative solution for a private concern. Representative Donnelly asked how many similar structures might be affected and whether the Department of Environmental Services knew of other cases; DES responded that there was one other related case under settlement compliance and no other active cases with the same issue. In follow-up discussion, DES clarified that the proposal was not a shoreland 50-foot setback issue, but rather involved structures extending over public water. The discussion remained focused on the scope of the bill and its potential precedent-setting effect, with no vote taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• provide a report by November 1st. provide a report by November 1st.
• consulting report written. consulting report written.
• what kind kind of quality those reports what kind kind of quality those reports are<00:34:08.560
• system where they get these reports system where they get these reports monthly.<00:35:56.720>
• already being reported. already being reported.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on House Bill 592, which concerns regional conservation and energy resources planning for habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors, and a commission to study transferring ownership of the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program to another authority. Jason Stock of the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association said his group was fine with the bill as printed, especially after Senate language clarified that habitat stronghold designations are for information gathering and not regulatory purposes. Ted Diers of the Department of Environmental Services strongly supported the bill’s Winnipesaukee River Basin provisions, saying the state’s role in operating the wastewater system is outdated and that the communities are now capable of taking more control; he also supported creating a higher-level engineering/director position to oversee aging infrastructure and help manage a possible transition. Committee members asked about the facility’s location, capacity, costs, staffing, the possibility of private operation, the commission’s membership, and whether the six-month study timeline was realistic. Diers said there would be no state savings beyond administrative time, that the communities already pay the costs, and that a report in six months should provide useful next steps even if it would not resolve everything. The chair closed the work session on HB 592 and announced a brief recess before later action, while a member indicated interest in proposing an amendment to change the commission’s membership.

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• I rise on behalf of the Women's Caucus.
• I rise as the Vice Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus.
• Black Caucus and in support of H.R. 84.
• that this caucus is Standing together in solidarity.
• from Los Angeles and the Black Caucus.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, completed the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions recognizing visitors, students, and a long-serving committee secretary, Tabitha Volga-Sang, who was honored for 32 years of service. Members also took up a procedural motion by Assembly Member DeMaio to immediately consider ACA 14, the Taxpayer Protection Act, without reference to file; that motion failed on a 14-44 vote. The main policy debate centered on SB 106 by Senator Laird, a budget appropriation to provide $90 million in one-time funding for Planned Parenthood and related women’s health and family planning services after federal cuts. Assembly Member Tangipa offered amendments arguing the money should be directed more broadly to women’s health and hospitals, but the Assembly voted 41-13 to lay the amendments on the table. Supporters, including Gabriel, Sharp-Collins, Gibson, Krell, Bonta, and others, said the bill was needed to preserve access to cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing, and reproductive care, especially in rural and underserved communities, and to offset the effects of federal defunding. Opponents, including Johnson, DeMaio, Patterson, and Tangipa, criticized the bill as lacking transparency, favoring a politically connected organization, and diverting attention from hospital funding and other health needs. After extended floor debate, SB 106 passed the Assembly 55-10 and was transmitted immediately to the Senate. The chamber then took up H.R. 84, a resolution condemning racism after President Trump circulated racist imagery depicting former President Obama and Michelle Obama. Members from the Black, LGBTQ, Latino, AAPI, Jewish, Native American, and other caucuses spoke in support, saying the post normalized dehumanization and had real-world consequences; Assembly Member Tangipa also stated the post was wrong and apologized on the record. The transcript ends during continued debate on H.R. 84, before a final vote is shown.

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• I think we need to educate our caucus too going forth before we bring it to the floor, as this is kind
• And Representative Pyle saying that, you know, having this before our caucus, it's a terrific idea that
• And Representative Pyle came up with an idea that we really should meet with the caucus and go through
• chair and see if they could maybe schedule a caucus to discuss this.
• see if we can maybe schedule a caucus that we talk about this.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House Appropriations Government Operations section met with a full committee present and took up discussion of the Department of Transportation budget and a House funding package. Members described a proposal to simplify DOT funding by eliminating the Prairie Dog bucket, consolidating money into three main buckets/funds, and using DOT expertise to select projects while giving counties, cities, and townships more certainty. They said the plan would also restore 100% of the motor vehicle excise tax to the general fund and use other existing funds, including SIF and the legacy earnings fund, to support DOT and local road distributions. A major part of the discussion focused on how to cover Highway 85 and other road needs. Members and DOT Director Ron Hankey said federal highway formula funding for the next biennium should continue as long as the federal highway bill remains unchanged, but that the six-mile Highway 85 segment is unlikely to receive a federal grant because of benefit-cost issues. The committee discussed bonding for the $155 million set aside for Highway 85, with members noting Garvey bonds as one option but wanting flexibility to use the best available rate. They also discussed a possible five-cent gas tax to support the highway distribution fund; several members raised concerns about the policy and political difficulty, while others argued it was needed because oil revenues are down and the state needs a sustainable funding source. Members repeatedly asked for a clearer visual or flow chart showing how the money would move through the new structure, and the chair and sponsors said staff would prepare a pictorial and amendment language. There was general support for the concept, but some members wanted caucus education before floor action. No formal vote was taken during this discussion, and the chair indicated the committee would move quickly, with amendments to follow and the bill expected to continue in conference committee.

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• Senate calendar reports of standing committees.
• The reports listed on the counter will not be read. The reports will be entered in the journal.
• The Democrats will caucus at 1:20 and caucus room two. Very good.
• I move that the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
• Reader, read the report. Mr.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and routine journal and appointment actions. Members also made brief announcements about caucus meetings and recognized guests from AIM Youth Mental Health, including a proclamation by Senator Epstein designating May 31, 2026, as Youth Mental Health Day in Arizona. The chamber then met as the Committee of the Whole to consider House Bill 2995, relating to legal decision-making and parenting time in domestic relations cases. A committee amendment and a Mesnard floor amendment were adopted; the floor amendment emphasized child and victim safety in domestic violence cases, tightened standards for rebutting presumptions, and added an emergency clause. The bill was then reported out of Committee of the Whole with a do pass as amended recommendation. Members next considered House Concurrent Resolution 2040, a proposed constitutional amendment concerning labor organization use of public resources in school districts. Supporters argued it would restrict use of district communication systems and public resources for union-related materials and work stoppages, while opponents raised constitutional, due process, contract, pension, and free speech concerns, and argued it would harm teachers and union communication. The Government Committee amendment was adopted, and after debate the resolution was reported out of Committee of the Whole with a do pass as amended recommendation by a 12-11 division. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole report and adjourned until May 18, 2026.

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• Read and read report. Mr.
• Read a report. Mr.
• Read the report. Mr.
• President Pro Tem, the Republican caucus will meet at 9:30 in Caucus Room 1. Excellent.
• President Pro Tem, the Democratic caucus will meet at 9:30 p.m. in Caucus Room 2.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• referred to this committee for report referred to this committee for report and<00:32:54.080>
• report.
• report.
• caucus? caucus? >> Yes,<01:18:04.239> we<01:18:04.400> would.
• entertain a caucus. entertain a caucus.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• to our doctors and we happened to mention that we live right next to an area that had just been reported
• <00:12:52.320> to area that had just been um reported to area that had just been um reported
• Caucus of the Democratic<00:15:55.600> Party,<00:15:56.320> Conservation<00:15:56.959>
• Um, testimony in support from Hawaii Forest Farms LLC, Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party,
• of the Democratic Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party<00:24:20.159> and<00:24:20.720

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection met on April 1, 2025, to hear three resolutions. The first, HR 27/HCR 28, sought to reconvene a working group on contamination remediation tied to the Pu‘uloa/Puoa Ranch Range training facility. Testimony was strongly supportive, with speakers from the Sierra Club of Hawai‘i and the community describing concerns about lead contamination, health risks to children and pregnant women, and the need for continued testing and coordination. The committee later recommended and adopted the resolution unamended by vote, with Rep. Quinnland excused. The second measure, HR 143/HCR 149, asked the Department of Land and Natural Resources to convene a working group to assess steps toward transitioning Volcano, Hawai‘i, into a biosphere area aligned with the Hawaiian Islands Biosphere Reserve. Support came from community and environmental interests, including testimony from the Sierra Club and others, and DLNR offered comments. The committee recommended passage with amendments limiting the working group participants to the district representative and the Volcano Community Association, and that recommendation was adopted. The final measure, HR 191/HCR 199, urged DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife to prioritize restoration and protection of additional wetlands and an Ankuline pools. DLNR supported the intent but suggested technical clarifications, while community testimony emphasized wetlands’ role in flood control, sediment capture, and long-term environmental protection in South Maui. The committee recommended several amendments, including removing reference to the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, revising agency references, changing “state waters” to “waters of the state,” and assigning the County of Maui as the responsible party for certain wetland protections. The amended resolution was then adopted, and the hearing adjourned.

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• Madam Clerk, we have reports from select or standing committees. So ordered.
• Madam Clerk, we have reports from select or standing committees.
• Madam Clerk, we have reports from select or standing committees. So ordered.
• Madam Clerk, we have reports from select or standing committees.
• Any other committee announcements, committee or caucus announcements?

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Members granted leave for Representatives Brad Hall and Brandon Achor, dispensed with reading the previous day’s journal, and recognized several guests, including law enforcement officers, the doctor and nurse of the day, leadership groups, family members of a representative, representatives-elect, and other visitors in the galleries. The main item of business was House Bill 1001, an appropriation for the Arkansas House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Representative Vaught presented the bill as the fiscal-session appropriation, and no one spoke against it. The House passed the bill and its emergency clause by a vote of 96 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 present. After passage, Representative Meeks moved to adjourn until 1:00 p.m. the next day, and the motion carried. Members also announced upcoming committee and caucus meetings, including House Management, Joint Budget Committee, Rules, personnel, Energy Caucus, and House Prayer Caucus meetings scheduled for later that day or the next morning.

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• SB 1509, Campaign Finance Lobbyist Reporting. Judiciary and Elections.
• Reports stand. Committee's objection. Reports stand.
• The reports will be entered in the journal, and the secretary will record the action.
• Looks like Republican caucus will be in the caucus room 1 at 10 a.m. Senator Alston, thank you, Mr.
• The Democrats will caucus at 10 a.m. in caucus room 2. Thank you. Fantastic.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Majority members meet in the caucus room. Minority members within the caucus room.
• Majority members meet in the caucus room. Minority members would be in the caucus room. Thank you.
• Reports of Standing Committees. Representative Todd.
• Let's move on to Standing Committee Report Numbers 251, 252, and 253.
• Standing Committee Report Number 254. Members, we will be taking a voice vote.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• For LGBTQ+ high school students, 75% of young people reported feeling sad or hopeless almost every day
• I'm Assembly Member LaShae Sharp-Collins, and I'm here on behalf of the Legislative Black Caucus.
• This is the LGBTQ Legislative Caucus Chair.
• FBI data shows that schools are now the third most common location for reported hate crimes nationwide
• As Chair of the AAPI Legislative Caucus, I'm proud to join Senator Gonzalez and my colleagues and urge

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard several Senate bills focused on student health, access, equity, and career preparation. SB 608 by Sen. Menjivar would expand access to condoms and related sexual health resources for students in grades 7–12 and direct the Department of Education to align with the California Healthy Youth Act. Supporters argued the bill would help address high STI rates among youth and remove barriers to access, while opponents raised concerns about parental authority, local control, and encouraging early sexual activity. The bill was approved on a 6-1 vote and sent to the Health Committee. SB 965 by Sen. Blakespear would prohibit libraries from requiring a parent to be physically present for a 16- or 17-year-old to obtain a library card, while still allowing libraries to require parental consent or signature. Supporters said the current rule creates unnecessary barriers for teens and school research projects, and the California Library Association said it was now neutral after amendments. The committee passed the bill 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 998 by Sen. Gonzalez would define and expand the duties of discrimination prevention coordinators in the state’s Office of Civil Rights, including adding a disability coordinator and deputy coordinators focused on anti-Black, anti-Asian, anti-Latino, and anti-Native American discrimination. Testimony emphasized the need to address rising hate incidents and discrimination in schools, especially for Black, LGBTQ+, AAPI, and other marginalized students. The bill was approved and sent to Judiciary with amendments to be processed there. SB 845 by Sen. Perez, which expands work-based learning and youth apprenticeship opportunities, also received broad support from education, workforce, and industry groups and passed unanimously to Labor and Employment. The committee also approved a consent calendar of additional bills and adjourned after all items were acted on.

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• It'll have to submit an annual report summarizing its work to the legislature and the public.
• It'll have to submit an annual report summarizing its work to the legislature and the public.
• <00:04:30.880> upon will be required to publish reports upon will be required to publish reports
• And I will remind you, Madam Chair, that I and my caucus are stakeholders.
• <00:19:10.600> are Chair, that I and my caucus are Chair, that I and my caucus are stakeholders

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senate calendar, reports of standing committees.
• The Democrats will caucus at 1:20 in Caucus Room 2. Very good.
• I move the Committee of the Whole rise to report. It is so ordered.
• I move the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
• Reader, read the report. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I send them to everyone in the caucus.
• Sometimes it's for reports, but those cost our state dollars.
• It says it in our floor report. We've talked about it quite a bit.
• So thank you for your reports.
• I actually took that report and sent it to every member of the Assembly Democratic Caucus, because I

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senator Wirth for the committee's committee report: Madam President, I ask that all the committee reports
• Reader to read all the committee reports.
• Senator Duhigg moved adoption of the committee reports. We are on adoption of the committee report.
• The committee report is adopted. Aye. Opposed, nay. The committee report is adopted.
• I move adoption of the committee report. We are on adoption of a committee report.

Keywords: 996, all

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• President, I move for the adoption of said standing committee reports. Senator DeCorte. >> Mr.
• On page 5, Standing Committee Report numbers 3122 to 3124 for one-day notice. >> So ordered.
• Report numbers 3103 to 3121 Report numbers 3103 to 3121 and<00:03:56.200> 3125<00:03:57.400>
• reports. Senator DeCourt. reports. Senator DeCourt.
• ' that the Women's Legislative Caucus' that the Women's Legislative Caucus' 27th<00:05:20.480>

Bills: HB1163, HB2113, HB2333, HB2411, HB2583, HB1613, HB1614, HB2590, HB1950, HB1603, HB1707, HB1832, HB2119, HB2155, HB2594, HB2595, HB1929, HB2015, HB2207, HB1619, HB1667, HB1984, HB2140, HB2097, HB1957, HB2503, HB2581, HB1520, SCR55, SR53

Keywords: commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, Kainahola Stream, flood prevention, vegetation removal, appropriation, natural resources, transportation, airport special districts, penalties, Hawaii, aeronautics law, public safety, workforce development, sector partnerships

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• We're going to go to caucus.
• We had several bills we need to do concur/refuse on, so Republican caucus will go down to Caucus Room
• Democratic caucus will go down to Caucus Room 2 upon recess.
• We'll read the report. Mr.
• My colleagues and my caucus thank you. My colleagues and the other caucus thank you.

Summary: The Senate met, opened with prayer and the pledge, and then handled a series of messages and floor actions. The chamber transmitted a large group of Senate bills to the governor and Senate Concurrent Memorial 1004 to the Secretary of State. It also received House requests to return Senate Bills 1175 and 1198 for reconsideration, which were granted without objection. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House concurrent resolutions. On H.C.R. 2001, a constitutional referral on election requirements, senators debated a Judiciary Committee amendment and a Hoffman floor amendment that would require voter ID, allow election-day tabulation of early ballots at polling places, and require legislative funding for implementation. Supporters said the measure would improve election security, voter confidence, and speed up results; opponents argued it was vague, could undermine mail voting, and lacked clear implementation details. The amendment was adopted, and after further debate the Committee of the Whole gave H.C.R. 2001 a do-pass recommendation by a 15-12 vote. Later, on third reading, the full Senate passed H.C.R. 2001 by a 16-12 vote and transmitted it to the House. The chamber also considered H.C.R. 2003, a referral on student athletics and biological sex. Senator Ortiz offered a floor amendment to replace the blanket ban approach with rules based on athletic ability and inclusion; supporters said it would preserve fairness while avoiding discrimination, while opponents said it would gut the measure and weaken protections for girls’ sports. The Ortiz amendment failed 11-16, and H.C.R. 2003 then received a do-pass recommendation in Committee of the Whole and later passed third reading. H.C.R. 2044, a referral on prohibiting preferential treatment and discrimination, also received a do-pass recommendation without recorded controversy. The Senate then adjourned after completing the remaining procedural motions and votes.

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• Standing Committee Report Nos. 1070 to 1074 are up for adoption. Senator Wai, Mr.
• on page three standing committee report on page three standing committee report numbers<00:03:51.840
• adoption of standing committee reports adoption of standing committee reports numbers<00:03:59.319
• caucus room after we adjourn.
• <00:04:46.280> to the majority members are to report to the majority members are to report

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