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• </c> Ridge County adopted its ordinance 2025 Ridge County adopted its ordinance 2025 uh-0121, which<00
• </c> and road maintenance. uh in April 2025. and road maintenance. uh in April 2025.
• Uh on June 7th, 2025, the Breen zoning.
• I just as other elected officials.
• However, there's been year of election.

Committee: Joint Local Government

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• </c> the results of a free and fair election. the results of a free and fair election.
• ,</c> Whereas on February 19th, 2025, Whereas on February 19th, 2025, Washington<03:52:46.800><c> DC<
• I urge my elected by DC residents.
• </c> Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025. Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025.
• </c><04:44:11.680><c> Without</c> elected by DC residents. Without elected by DC residents.

Bills: HR893 , HB6019 , HB4058 , HB5107 , HB5214 , HB4071 , HB4070 , HB3965 , HB2259 , HB1736 , HR1327 , HR581

Keywords: censure, conflict of interest, domestic violence, military contracts, ethics, HB6019, H.R. 6019, Senate data, legal process, subpoena, warrant, court order, notification requirement, Senate offices, legislative branch, data disclosure, privacy, records access, Congress, repeal

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• And so we ask your blessing now on this assembly, our elected officials.
• their hearts that they may show compassion and respect to each other and to those they have been elected
• therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of New Mexico that January 2025
• House Memorial 3, introduced by Representative Armstrong, a memorial declaring February 18th, 2025, as
• A memorial declaring January 28, 2025, as New Mexico Oil and Gas Day in the House of Representatives.

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• That is not what people elect us to do. They elect us to help people and solve problems.
• That is not what people elect us to do. They elect us to help people and solve problems.
• That is not what people elect us to do. They elect us to help people and solve problems.
• That is not what people elect us to do. They elect us to help people and solve problems.
• That is not what people elect us to do. They elect us to help people and solve problems.

Bills: HB5764 , HB5763 , HB1663 , HR659 , HB5784 , HB5788 , HB3496

Keywords: AI for Main Street Act, artificial intelligence, small business, small business development centers, SBDC, Small Business Act, business technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data protection, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, business training, entrepreneurship, technology adoption, AI literacy, outreach, main street businesses, Main Street Parity Act, Small Business Investment Act of 1958

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• members and elections.
• By rules of military affairs and elections. 2424 precinct committee members and elections. 2482?
• Education. 2508 elections. 2508? Elections. 250?
• Military affairs and elections. 2506 voting elections. 2507?
• valid delivery. 2625 elections. 2655 elections. 2663 leaves of absence, but also military affairs and

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and recorded attendance at 56 present, zero absent, and four excused. Members then used personal privilege to introduce guests and recognize visiting groups, including the West Valley Regional Chamber, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics Arizona, Vitalant, and veterans and military representatives. The chamber and blood donor month proclamations were read, with Representative Bliss recognizing January as National Blood Donor Month in Arizona and Vitalant’s role in supplying most of the state’s blood supply, and Representative Aguilar declaring January 22, 2026, West Valley Regional Chamber Day. The House handled a large volume of procedural business, including reports of standing committees, first reading and referral of numerous bills and resolutions, and announcements of committee meetings. The bills covered a wide range of topics such as elections, education, housing, taxes, health care, artificial intelligence, veterans, public safety, and energy. Several measures were also withdrawn and reassigned to different committees, including referrals to the Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, Government, Public Safety and Law Enforcement, and Natural Resources, Energy, and Water. Members also made brief remarks honoring guests and community causes, including a Veterans Caucus lunch announcement focused on military-family policy and a personal remembrance by Senator Cruz. No substantive floor votes on legislation were taken beyond procedural approvals and the motion to adjourn. The House recessed and later adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026.

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• We thank you for. these men and women elected by the people and ordained by you to lead and govern this
• By Lozano, recognizing March 19th, 2025 as San Patricio County Day at the state capitol.
• Since being elected, I've had the honor of representing the city of Box.
• This resolution recognizes March 19th, 2025 is Hill County Day at the state capitol.
• HR number 94949 by Ashby, recognizing March 19th, 2025 as 4-H Day at the State Capitol.

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• elections?"
• But back to your elections, yes.
• Because I picked up the alternating election. Right. The alternating election is one.
• What election did that occur in?
• And if it was a special election, I mean, what's a special election statewide? 12 million?

Committee: House Budget

Summary: The committee first heard the Secretary of State’s FY27 budget presentation. Secretary Denny Hoskins described his office’s work on business filings, elections administration, securities enforcement, archives, libraries, and Safe at Home, and said the office had cleaned up voter rolls by removing more than 200,000 ineligible voters. Members questioned him closely about deceased voters, voter registration through DMVs, information sharing with the federal government, and whether any personal identifying information would be released; Hoskins said only publicly available information had been shared and that PII would not be released absent a court order. He also said his office had 10 pending lawsuits handled by the Attorney General’s office, and discussed budget lapses, staffing levels, and the need to spend federal and other funds before general revenue when possible. A major portion of the discussion focused on election-related funding requests. Hoskins defended funding for ballot publication in newspapers, saying the constitution and state law require publication of statewide ballot measures and that the cost could rise sharply if many petitions or a referendum reach the ballot. Several members questioned whether the newspaper notices are still effective, while others emphasized that many Missourians still rely on print and that the requirement remains constitutional. The committee also discussed the technology services NDI tied to the sunset of the $5 business filing fee that funds IT operations, with Hoskins saying the office would need general revenue if the sunset is not extended. Other topics included absentee ballot postage reimbursement, election cost transfers, and the library networking fund, which Hoskins said has not historically been funded at the full 10 percent level. Members also raised broader budget and policy concerns, including the office’s FTE count, the restoration of some previously cut archives/local records positions, and the need for a new voter registration system and election-night reporting system. Some members pressed Hoskins on whether his budget requests were consistent with his past calls for smaller government, while he responded that election-year obligations, cybersecurity risks, and outdated systems require investment. The committee did not take a vote on the Secretary of State items during this segment. The committee then began the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education presentation from Commissioner Carla Eslinger. She outlined the FY27 request for the foundation formula, transportation, child care, literacy, educator workforce, and strategic planning. Eslinger said the formula increase is driven by policy changes such as enrollment-based funding and higher special education and virtual education costs; transportation needs a modest increase; child care needs general revenue to replace expiring federal funds; and literacy efforts continue to expand through science-of-reading training and state-approved assessments. She also highlighted through-year testing, grade-level descriptors, teacher recruitment and retention, and work with a new Transforming Schools group. The presentation was cut short when the committee recessed for floor activity, with no votes taken.

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• And, of course, that investigation begins with 2025, because 2025 was when we got the executive order
• And, of course, that investigation begins with 2025, because 2025 was when we got the executive order
• These amendments change the relevant dates for the convention and related elections, provide that election
• delegates shall be elected by plurality at the spring primary election in 2028 instead of by a majority
• This election then falls in 2028, so...

Committee: House Appropriations

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 105, which reinstates a sunset-expired TOPS Tech benefit for eligible veterans. Senator Kathy said the bill would use existing TOPS dollars, not new funding, and would help veterans stay in Louisiana and enter the workforce. After brief questions about eligibility and funding, Representative Marcelle moved the bill favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection. House Resolution 3, by Representative Newell, asked the Louisiana Housing Corporation to study whether vacant state-owned property could be repurposed for housing and rental assistance for cost-burdened state employees. Members discussed the high fiscal note and whether the work could be absorbed in existing budgets. Fiscal staff said LHC had requested a full-time position and four part-time positions for the study, but the committee also talked about narrowing the study’s scope. Representative Marcelle moved the resolution favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection. The committee then debated House Bill 189, which would extend supplemental pay to fire protection officers at the Lakefront Management Authority’s airport fire department. Representative Newell and airport representatives argued the firefighters perform specialized, hazardous ARFF duties and should receive the same supplemental pay as other qualifying public firefighters. Some members questioned whether the airport and its employees qualify under existing law and whether the supplement should be expanded further. After discussion, Representative Marcelle moved the bill favorably, but the motion failed on a roll call vote of 8 yeas to 10 nays. Later, Senate Bill 461, concerning Office of Group Benefits coverage for certain small employee groups, was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 623, creating a three-tier permitting system for vapor products, was amended to clarify direct-to-consumer shipment restrictions and then reported favorably as amended. House Bill 1222, creating a grocery initiative grants and financial support program through LED to address food deserts, drew extended debate over whether it would amount to government-run grocery stores; supporters framed it as an incentive and grant program for private grocers, while critics raised concerns about government involvement. After amendment, it was reported favorably as amended by a vote of 16 yeas to 2 nays. Finally, House Resolution 80, directing a comprehensive fiscal audit related to Board of Regents and university system spending on certain executive budget metrics, was amended into a substitute version. Members debated whether the resolution would require universities to do additional work and whether it belonged in Appropriations at all, especially since the fiscal note had been removed. The discussion also raised concerns about the listed schools and the resolution’s purpose in light of a federal civil rights investigation. The transcript ends while the committee is still discussing the resolution and related procedural motions.

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• In July 2025, Mr.
• In July 2025, Mr.
• , April 2, 2025, or July 30, 2025, or August 6, 2025.
• That's exactly what the Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 does.
• THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT THE UNDERSEA CABLE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025 DOES.

Bills: HCR74 , HJR72 , HR1042 , HR1048

Keywords: joint session, Congress, communication, President, HCR74, national emergency, government authority, Executive Order, legislative action, rule, special rule, House resolution, floor procedure, procedural resolution, firearms, gun laws, less-than-lethal weapons, weapons technology, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, undersea fiber optic cables

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• Journal of the House, 94th session, 2025, 15th legislative day, St.
• Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, March 27th, 2025.
• It was heard in the elections committee and sent to the general register.
• Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.
• Thank you for joining us, and we'll see you again on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.

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• It's March 11th, 2025, 5:00 PM.
• The next item on the agenda is the election of our 2025–2026 commission officers.
• Representative Lily was elected vice chair.
• Senator Jeff Howe was elected secretary.
• </c> governance and our plan for 2025 governance and our plan for 2025 legislative<00:18:32.159><c> session

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• Trump, the White House, April 10th, 2025.
• </c> House, April 10th, 2025. House, April 10th, 2025.
• Trump, the White House, April 10, 2025.
• Trump, the White House, April 10, 2025.
• January 3, 2025 of the following member January 3, 2025 of the following member on<00:12:16.639><c> part

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• Ten of those members are elected by different constituent groups.
• do not elect to have coverage under Social Security.
• We ensure that they either elect or do not elect to have coverage under Social Security.
• This was as of March 2025. We were up. 31%.
• or not elect to join Social Security.

Committee: House Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee

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• I'm not going to rehash the 2020 presidential election, and that's not why I'm here.
• Senator Grove: So all of that surrounding the 2020 elections was very political.
• So let me start with the February 2025 bar exam.
• The decision to make it mostly remote administered in February 2025 was whose decision?
• There were corrective actions taken after the February 2025 bar exam.

Committee: Senate Rules

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• Starting in tax year 2025, taxpayers can elect to immediately deduct domestic research expenses, or they
• So our next slide is the opportunity zones. 2025, taxpayers can elect to immediately 2025, taxpayers
• </c> beginning after December 31st, 2025. beginning after December 31st, 2025.
• </c> you can see, let's just go to 2025. you can see, let's just go to 2025.
• </c> in um in year 2025. in um in year 2025.

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• Our next step is to elect the vice chair.
• All those in favor of electing Dr.
• And congratulations for your elections. Thank you for interning.
• From $3.2 million in 2018 to $6.6 million in 2025.
• They grew from 9 in 2005 to 40 in 2025.

Committee: Joint Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences

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• That same year, he was elected vice president of the United States.
• Okay, Commissioner, congratulations to you, Matt, on your election.
• February 11, 2025 as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol.
• Recognizing February 11th, 2025 as Texas State Technical College Day.
• And ending on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. Senator Zaffirini to explain the resolution.

Bills: SJR36 , SJR2 , SB4 , SR45 , SR47 , SR63 , SR66 , SR70 , SR85 , SCR14 , SB10 , SB11 , SB10 , SB11

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• This bill calls for a statewide special election on November 4, 2025.
• This bill calls for a statewide special election on November 4th of 2025.
• Elections still happened. And Donald Trump was re-elected.
• Bush or when Barack Obama was elected or when Joe Biden was elected.
• on November 4th, 2025.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call, recess, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into a highly procedural and contentious floor session centered on redistricting measures. Members debated a point of order raised by Assembly Member DeMaio challenging the constitutionality of SB 280, ACA 8, and AB 604; the Speaker ruled the point not well taken, and the Assembly sustained that ruling on appeal. The body also took up consent-calendar and procedural motions, including suspending rules to adopt late amendments on ACA 8 and to bring the measure up without reference to file. Several motions to re-refer or suspend rules on related measures failed, while the motion to adopt the late amendments on ACA 8 carried. The main substantive item was ACA 8, the Assembly Constitutional Amendment related to redistricting, presented by Assembly Member Berman as a response to mid-decade redistricting efforts in other states, especially Texas. Supporters argued the measure was a temporary, voter-driven response to protect democracy, counter partisan gerrymandering, and address broader threats tied to the Trump administration, including immigration enforcement and health care cuts. Opponents argued ACA 8 would undermine California’s independent citizens redistricting commission, violate the state Constitution, and amount to partisan gerrymandering or a power grab. Members on both sides framed the issue as a defense of democracy, but disagreed sharply over whether the Legislature should act or leave redistricting to voters and the existing commission. No final vote on ACA 8 is shown in the transcript excerpt, but the Assembly did vote on several procedural matters: the appeal of the Speaker’s ruling was sustained 58-18; the motion to adopt late amendments on ACA 8 passed 58-19; a motion to re-refer ACA 8 and SB 280 to Judiciary failed 19-58; and a motion to take up A.J.R. 21 without reference to file failed 19-58. The session remained focused on ACA 8 and related redistricting questions, with extensive floor speeches from both supporters and opponents.

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• Of an election.
• This bill calls for a statewide special election on November 4, 2025.
• Elections still happened. And Donald Trump was re-elected.
• Bush or when Barack Obama was elected or when Joe Biden was elected.
• on November 4, 2025.

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and brief recess, then moved into a highly procedural and contentious floor debate centered on redistricting measures, especially ACA 8, along with SB 280, AB 604, and related motions. A point of order challenging the constitutionality of the redistricting items was raised by Assembly Member DeMaio, but the chair ruled it not well taken; an appeal was taken and the chair was sustained, 58-18. The body also approved a motion to adopt late amendments on ACA 8 (57-20), rejected a motion to re-refer ACA 8 and SB 280 to Judiciary (19-58), and defeated a motion to take up AJR 21 without regard to file (19-58). Earlier, the consent calendar was taken up and SB 482 was removed at the author’s request; ACR 105 was listed on the consent calendar and the roll was opened, though the transcript then moved into further procedural business. The main substantive debate focused on ACA 8, described by supporters as an “Election Rigging Response Act” that would temporarily use voter-approved congressional district boundaries and send the question to the voters, while opponents argued it would undermine California’s independent redistricting system and violate the state constitution. Supporters, including Assembly Members Berman, Lowenthal, Boerner, Carrillo, Mark González, Bonta, Gibson, Elhawary, Gabriel, Salachi, Ransom, Ávila Farías, and others, framed the measure as a response to mid-decade redistricting efforts in Texas and other states, warning that Donald Trump and Republican-led states were trying to rig the 2026 election and threaten democracy, health care, immigrant communities, and other rights. Several supporters emphasized that ACA 8 would still leave the final decision to California voters and argued the state needed to act to preserve fair representation and counter national power grabs. Opponents, including Assembly Members Wallace, Ta, Gallagher, DeMaio, Dixon, Patterson, and Davies, argued that ACA 8 would abandon the voter-created independent citizens’ redistricting commission, erode trust, and amount to partisan gerrymandering or a “power grab.” They stressed that Californians had already approved independent redistricting, that the Legislature lacked authority to redraw maps, and that the proposal was rushed with limited public input. Several opponents also criticized the cost of a special election and argued the state should focus on other priorities. The debate was marked by repeated admonitions from the chair to avoid impugning motives and to keep remarks decorous, but no final vote on ACA 8 itself appears in the transcript excerpt.

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• Our next step is to elect the vice chair.
• All those in favor of electing Dr.
• And congratulations on your elections. Thank you for interning.
• They grew from 9 in 2005 to 40 in 2025.
• Fifteen businesses have given $11.8 million between 2023 and 2025.

Committee: Joint Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences

Summary: The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on August 4, 2026, with all five commissioners present. The commission approved the May 26, 2026 minutes, welcomed new commissioner Diane Tabilius, and re-elected Andy Knopfsiger Meadows as chair and Dr. Sharon Keiko as vice chair. JLARC staff also introduced two Evans School interns who are assisting with preliminary research for the 2027 review cycle. JLARC presented preliminary findings on seven tax preference reviews, focusing most heavily on the Main Street communities credit, the Equitable Access to Credit Program, and the urban data center exemption. Staff concluded that the Main Street preference has helped increase the number of communities and businesses and recommended continuing it, while also recommending that DAHP collect more detailed and standardized business-count data. The Equitable Access to Credit Program was found to support underserved communities and was also recommended for continuation. The urban data center exemption was found to have been used only for refurbishment projects, not new construction, and staff recommended letting it expire; commissioners and Representative Paulette discussed the need for better performance measures, cost-per-job analysis, and clearer legislative intent language in tax preference statements. Staff then reviewed airplane modification, landfill biogas, automotive adaptive equipment, and housing for people with developmental disabilities. The airplane modification preference was found to likely support jobs and state tax revenue and was recommended for continuation. The landfill biogas preference was also recommended for continuation, with a suggestion for more detailed reporting on use and renewable natural gas production. The automotive adaptive equipment exemption was found to continue providing relief to disabled veterans and service members and was recommended for continuation, while the housing transfer exemption for adults with developmental disabilities had not been used and was recommended to expire. No public testimony was taken at this meeting, and the commission noted that public testimony would be heard at its September meeting before final comments are adopted in October.