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• <00:36:31.440> In has declared is a good thing. In has declared is a good thing.
• war. loss of lives of this self-declared war.
• making powers and our power to declare making powers and our power to declare war<02:52:32.640><
• Congress must declare war. Well, what do they do? Nothing.
• Now, Article 1, Section 8 says Congress must declare war.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The immunity that it is allowing for takes place only during a declared emergency.
• And this, during a declared emergency, grants immunity to any nonprofit and church that opens their door
• But you're asking for them to go ahead and declare we are subject to the Tort Claims Act. >> Yes.
• on their own website itself to declare on their own website that<00:26:23.919> they<00:26:24.240
• we are subject to the TOR and declare we are subject to the TOR Claims<00:27:14.159> Act.

Keywords: Judiciary, Division A - Room 216, 29 January, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee met to discuss several bills, beginning with a block motion on Senate Bills 2138, 2697, 2707, 2717, and 2726. Those measures were described as code-section updates involving redrawn Supreme Court districts, youth court reforms, Administrative Office of Courts matters, replacement of the MyKids youth court computer system, and Mississippi opioid settlement commission procedures. The committee agreed to take them up together, and the motion to report them title sufficient and due pass carried without opposition. The committee then considered Senate Bill 2890, dealing with the judicial operations fund. Members were told the fund no longer has sufficient revenue to cover court operations and requested judicial raises, and the proposed committee substitute would repeal the fund while conforming related code references. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported title sufficient and due pass. Senate Bill 2730, granting immunity to nonprofits and churches that open during declared emergencies, was amended with a reverse repealer and then passed as amended. Next, Senate Bill 2135 was explained as a change to jury summons procedures so clerks could use the SEMS active/inactive voter designation and summon only active voters, without removing anyone from the voter rolls. The bill drew no opposition and passed, though a reverse repealer was later requested on similar procedural grounds in other bills. Senate Bill 2360 would create a public registry of entities that, though appearing private, are covered by the Mississippi Tort Claims Act; members discussed whether such entities should also be required to identify themselves on websites and written materials, and an amendment to that effect was adopted. A reverse repealer was then added, and the bill passed as amended. Finally, Senate Bill 2362 was presented as a proposal to create a private cause of action under the Unfair Trade Practices Act, allowing claimants to sue directly while still notifying the Attorney General. The sponsor said the bill would not add extra damages and noted similar laws in other states. The committee discussion was cut off in the transcript before a final vote on that bill is shown.

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• or drought emergency declaration issued by the governor.
• by the governor in an emergency drought declaration. ...of a drought to a drought being declared by
• the governor in an emergency drought declaration in a certain section of statute.
• a drought emergency declaration, or would this be applicable to?
• This does very little to preserve the water rights during a declared drought emergency.

Bills: HB2042, HB2052, HB2055, HB2056, HB2094, HB2098, HB2185, HB2328, HB2758, HB2798

Keywords: solar radiation management, environment, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, public health, complaint process, Attorney General, groundwater management, water conservation, irrigation, water supply, brackish groundwater, water supply development, desalination, water infrastructure, financial assistance, environmental reviews, brackish water, groundwater, water resources

Summary: The committee first received an update from Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzky on Colorado River negotiations and post-2026 operating rules. He described the legal framework governing Arizona’s allocation, argued that Arizona and the lower basin have already made substantial conservation cuts, and said the upper basin is pressing positions Arizona views as inconsistent with prior Supreme Court rulings. He emphasized the need to move water from upstream reservoirs to Lake Mead, warned of continued shortage risk, and said the state is seeking an equitable deal through ongoing federal and interstate negotiations. Members asked about outside water use, tourism and recreation impacts, and tribal water rights, including the Navajo-Hopi-San Juan Southern Paiute settlement. Buschatzky said the state’s delegation and bipartisan support have been helpful and urged continued public and legislative backing. The committee then heard House Bill 2758, which would expand McMullen Valley groundwater transportation authority and add related requirements and guardrails, including an amendment increasing the La Paz County transportation cap from 10% to 50% of the annual volume and adding conditions for sales or leases from historically irrigated acres. Supporters, including bill sponsor advocates, the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, and the Home Builders Association, said the bill would create a lawful, regulated transfer option similar to the Harquahala model, support housing growth, and include oversight through hydrologic studies, pumping limits, and monthly reporting to ADWR. Opponents, including La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin’s statement, local residents, Sierra Club, and rural advocates, argued the bill would accelerate aquifer depletion, harm private wells and subsidence conditions, and benefit a New York hedge fund at the expense of rural communities. After debate, the committee adopted the Griffin amendment and then passed HB 2758 as amended on a 6-4 due-pass vote. The committee next took up House Bill 2098, which would modify bonding authority and public hearing notice requirements for county water augmentation authorities and allow local repayment agreements with WIFA. Pinal County Supervisor Stephen Miller and other supporters said the bill would clean up statutory language so the Pinal County Water Augmentation Authority can finance future water augmentation and infrastructure projects, including potential Bartlett Dam-related work, and better prepare for future Colorado River uncertainty. The Home Builders Association also supported the bill, saying it included proportionality protections for private utility water charges. The bill was moved for a due-pass recommendation and the committee proceeded to a roll call vote, with the transcript ending before the final vote result was shown.

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• Declare the vote. 95 aye, 0 nay.
• Having received a majority vote of those elected and constituting the House, I declare the bill to have
• To those elected and constituting the House, I declare the bill to have passed. Mr. Floor Leader.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Problems where they obstruct ingress egress from homes So for those communities that originally have a declaration
• Well, the thing is, is that if it's a deed-restricted community... and the declaration requires mandatory
• We usually do a shorter declaration and then freestanding policies with titles that are searchable, but
• making authority on certain issues like for instance. solar panels, but for the most part, the declaration
• And so those board members are the developers, the declarant, and so who typically they don't live in

Bills: HB406

Keywords: local economic development, notification, workforce development, municipal agreements, county contracts, 1184, house, all

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• relating to social work, House Bill 527, an act relating to insurance regulatory requirements and declaring
• emergency,<00:06:31.600> and<00:06:31.720> House<00:06:31.920> Bill declaring
• an emergency, and House Bill declaring an emergency, and House Bill 611,<00:06:33.360> an<00:
• Senate Resolution 173, a resolution declaring the Kentucky Senate's acknowledgement and recognition of
• declaring the Kentucky Senate's<00:10:00.200> acknowledgement<00:10:01.040> and<00:10:

Keywords: 958, all

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• Article 3, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Florida, I move that the House find and declare
• Of the Constitution of the State of Florida, I move that the House find and declare that Representatives
• Representative Robinson W. moves that the House find and declare that Representatives Holly, Scott, and

Summary: The House convened in special session with prayer, a moment of silence for former Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Mettier Bowen, the Pledge of Allegiance, and confirmation of a quorum. The clerk read the Governor’s amended special session proclamation, which added two subjects to the call: legislation protecting Floridians from artificial intelligence harms, including an AI Bill of Rights and possible public-records exemptions during early investigations, and legislation on medical freedoms similar to Senate Bill 1756. The special session was set to run from April 28 to May 1, 2026. The chamber then seated and swore in three new members: Representatives Hillary Holley, Samantha Scott, and Emily Gregory. The House adopted motions accepting their certifications as prima facie evidence of election and declaring them duly elected and qualified members. Guests of the new members were recognized in the chamber. Speaker Pro Tem Duggan outlined the House’s approach to the special session, saying the House had received the Governor’s proposed redistricting maps and intended to bring them to the floor for consideration the next day. He also said that, because no bills had been filed on the other topics in the call before the special session began, those issues would not be taken up. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene on April 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. or upon call of the chair.

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• Members wishing to vote or change your vote, declare the vote.
• Declare the vote. I'm just waiting for you to close it. Right, giving you filling your time.
• I declare your bill to have passed. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, members of the committee.

Bills: SB706, SB1262, SB1272, SB1546

Keywords: school funding, general fund carryover, State Aid, educational finance, budget penalties, emergency clause, tuition waiver, human trafficking, education, higher learning access, victims' rights, Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant, higher education, financial aid, income eligibility, student grants, scholarships, capital improvements, teacher incentives, Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act

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• Through the 20 climate-related declared disasters, we've forged partnerships. local governments, states
• So I mentioned that we've had 20 declared disasters in the last 10 years and only a fraction of those
• were federally declared because we're not able to meet those thresholds. continue to change, we will
• Six people, 151,000 homes damaged, 500,000 small businesses in disaster-declared counties, 5,000 miles
• And all but one of these 18 counties have had a federal disaster declaration for flooding or severe storms

Keywords: homeowners insurance, natural disasters, insurance costs, climate change, disaster preparedness, federal policies, bipartisan solutions

Summary: The meeting reviewed critical issues surrounding the rising costs and accessibility of homeowners insurance across the United States, particularly in light of increasing natural disasters linked to climate change. Members engaged in extensive discussions regarding the implications for families and the economy, citing significant increases in premiums and decreasing availability of policies in high-risk areas. Supervisor Peysko highlighted the direct impact of federal policies on local communities, emphasizing the growing burden on homeowners as they face skyrocketing insurance costs amidst a backdrop of environmental challenges and regulatory constraints. The committee expressed a unified call to action for bipartisan solutions, focusing on improving building codes and enhancing disaster preparedness measures.

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• Members, this is the bill we heard previously relating to the declaration of a candidate's ineligibility
• Members, this is the bill we heard previously relating to the declaration of a candidate's ineligibility
• Elections could only be canceled under disaster declarations that are related to natural disasters or
• This would not include, for example, a disaster declaration on something like border security.
• For example, a disaster declaration may be issued for several counties before a hurricane hits, but only

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• The bill gives the Railroad Commission the authority to declare an oil and gas emergency. and then provides
• a liability shield for companies who lend assistance in response to that declared emergency if they
• The committee substitute will further specify that the authority to declare the emergency will be given
• to the executive director of the Railroad Commission for a declaration lasting 30 days, with one extension
• Our air permit application was declared administratively complete in November 2021.

Bills: SB2037, SB1757, SB1758, SB1759, HB29

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

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• For those reasons, I respectfully ask that you make that declaration that child predators deserve to
• The only declaration that we were making was the only life sentences being served were the victims.
• For those reasons, I respectfully ask that you make that declaration that child predators deserve to
• I rise today to present SCR 156, which declares May as Stroke Awareness Month.
• AB 1560 is a declaration that corruption will not be welcomed here in the state of California.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before moving through the daily file. Several measures were taken up and passed, including bills on county jail accountability (AB 2257), claims against public agencies (AB 2529), affordable housing management metrics (AB 2689), digital wellness instruction in schools (AB 2071), pedestrian and bicycle safety project streamlining (AB 1976), manufactured home transport permits (AB 2012), a Surplus Land Act amendment tied to an Inland Empire soccer project (AB 2139), a Monterey Bay stewardship authority (AB 1548), online electrician licensing (AB 1707), a Caltrans study of navigation apps’ traffic impacts (AB 2105), coastal resiliency permitting reforms (AB 2051), downtown housing streamlining and financing (AB 2074), Cal Fire compensation (AB 2129), emergency care authority for Del Puerto Health Care District (AB 2282), charter school facilities hardship relief (AB 2316), theft by a peace officer under color of authority as serious misconduct (AB 2337), an Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander-serving institution designation (AB 2374), energy and cannabis support bills (AB 2464, AB 2537), and a suicide prevention plan requirement for treatment facilities (AB 2562). Most of these measures passed with broad bipartisan margins, and several were described as support bills with no opposition. The floor also debated a major criminal justice measure, AB 2727, which would raise the threshold for elderly parole eligibility for people serving sentences for violent sex offenses and add screening safeguards. Supporters from both parties emphasized child protection, survivor trauma, and specific local cases involving offenders who had become eligible for release; the bill passed 66-0. Another significant debate centered on AB 1958, which would clarify procedures under the California Racial Justice Act by refining how disparity claims are established and rebutted; the author said he would take Senate amendments to address concerns from district attorneys. The Assembly also considered AB 2313, a gas-to-electric transition bill allowing customers with planned service line replacements to opt out of gas service and use funds to electrify their homes. Members raised concerns about cost shifts and equity, and the author responded that the bill includes no-cost-shift language, larger credits for disadvantaged communities, and would not proceed if the math does not work; it passed 41-21. The final major item was AB 1709, a high-profile social media safety bill creating a minimum age of 16 for accounts on platforms using addictive features and establishing an e-safety commission. The author and many supporters from both parties framed the bill as a response to youth mental health harms, addictive design, and the need for age-based safeguards, while some members raised concerns about impacts on LGBTQ youth and other isolated young people who rely on online spaces. Supporters said the bill targets addictive design rather than speech and is intended to preserve safe online connection while limiting harmful features. The measure drew extensive bipartisan support and was still under debate at the end of the transcript.

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• Seeing none, there being 36 members present, a quorum is declared and Senate is authorized and prepared
• An act relating to the Department of Workers' Claims and declaring an emergency.
• I believe this is a good change, but I also tend to wonder if the courts declared the ballot initiative
• I believe this is a good change, but I also tend to wonder if the courts declared the ballot initiative
• an emergency, Senator and declaring an emergency, Senator Mills.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Four<00:20:58.880> had<00:20:59.200> been<00:20:59.360> declared<00:20:59.960>
• <00:21:00.960> In Four had been declared previously.
• In Four had been declared previously.
• > for July of 19, Declaration for July of 19, Declaration for Southeast,<00:21:05.360> November

Keywords: 1183, house

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• form that is the form you declaration form that is the form you fill<00:56:14.200> out<00:56:
• a biocurity emergency during May declare a biocurity emergency during which<00:56:29.799> the
• We believe that Chapter 127A puts the authority to declare an emergency with the chief executive, the
• Then, just following up on that, during a declared biosecurity emergency, on page 30, I believe it’s
• Then, just following up on that, during a declared biosecurity emergency, on page 30, I believe it’s

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Members wishing to vote or change your vote, declare the vote. Six aye, zero nay.
• Members wishing to vote or change your vote, declare the vote. 7-0-nay.
• Declare the vote. Seven aye, two nay.
• Declare the vote. With a vote of 5-1 and 4-?A, we will report your bill out as due pass.

Keywords: 914, all

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• So SB 739 would ensure that CDSS is authorized to inquire whether a county in a federally declared disaster
• Department of Social Services checks in with counties, who often also need mutual aid after a federally declared
• Do we have to do we have to mutual aid after a federally declared disaster and assess a county's ability
• And having worked a federally declared disaster and seen that in Fresno County, I just want to say thank

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services met to hear several measures focused on children, foster youth, farmworker families, and disaster assistance. AJR 12, recognizing May 2025 as Head Start Month and urging Congress and the President to protect and increase Head Start funding, was presented by Assemblymember Hadwick on behalf of Assemblymember Arambula. Testimony emphasized Head Start’s role in early education, health, and family support, especially in rural and low-income communities. The resolution passed 6-0. The committee also heard SB 624, which would expand access to the California Foster Youth Tax Credit by requiring counties to mail notices and provide guidance to non-minor foster youth about filing taxes and claiming the credit. Supporters from John Burton Advocates for Youth and former foster youth described the credit as a meaningful poverty-reduction tool that helps with rent, transportation, and other basic needs. Members praised the bill, and it passed 7-0 as amended to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. SB 778 would broaden eligibility for the Migrant Child Care and Development Program by redefining migrant agricultural worker family and allowing self-certification of income eligibility. Support came from the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, California Citrus Mutual, and First 5 California, with witnesses saying the changes would ease enrollment for farmworker families facing seasonal and verification challenges. The bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. The committee also approved a consent calendar containing SB 444, SB 471, and SB 792, all on a 7-0 vote. Finally, SB 739 would authorize the Department of Social Services to check whether counties in disaster areas can provide timely CalFresh and Disaster CalFresh services, aimed at improving coordination when local systems are damaged or overwhelmed. Supporters said the bill would help protect access to food benefits after disasters, and members noted its importance in light of recent Los Angeles County emergencies. The bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations, and the meeting adjourned after all items were acted upon.

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• property tax base-year value of real property that is substantially damaged or destroyed by a governor-declared
• SB 603 authorizes the county board of supervisors of any county affected by a disaster declared by the
• Protection Act, will ensure that homeowners who have lost or sustained damage to their homes in a declared
• the property owner meets the following: one, the property was damaged or destroyed in a qualifying declared

Summary: The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee met after several delays while waiting for the Senate to finish its floor session, and the chair announced the committee would begin once a quorum was established. The committee then heard a series of tax-related bills, with most measures being held for suspense except SB 87, which was voted out. The chair also welcomed newly appointed committee member Assembly Member Juan Carrillo. SB 359 would clarify that county-run transit systems qualify for existing sales and use tax exemptions on transit fuels such as diesel and compressed natural gas. Senator Nilo and Placer County testified that the bill would correct an inequity affecting counties operating their own transit services, especially rural counties, and would not create a new state revenue loss because the tax had not been consistently collected. Support came from the California Transit Association and the California State Association of Counties; the bill was sent to suspense. SB 603 would allow county boards of supervisors in disaster-affected counties to extend by up to three years the five-year deadline for transferring a property tax base-year value to replacement property. The author and supporters, including the California Assessors Association and the California Association of Realtors, said the measure would give local governments flexibility to address post-disaster rebuilding delays. SB 293 would extend the deadline for filing intergenerational property transfer claims from six months to three years for disaster-impacted homeowners, with testimony focused on helping families in Altadena and preserving generational homes after the Eaton Fire; the committee discussed possible refinements and the bill was held in suspense. SB 353 would extend the farm-to-food-bank tax credit through 2032, with support emphasizing food security, waste reduction, and the program’s documented results; it too was sent to suspense. SB 723 would raise the threshold for property tax exemptions on low-value properties, with the author arguing it would reduce administrative costs and ease burdens on small businesses, and the committee asked for technical work before the bill was held in suspense. SB 785 would create a $5,000 tax credit for durable medical equipment used by children with complex medical conditions, with supporters saying it could prevent hospitalizations and help families keep medically fragile children at home; it was also sent to suspense. SB 87, which would extend the sales tax exemption for volunteer fire department fundraising activities for five more years, passed the committee on a 5-0 vote and was sent to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

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• Article 3, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Florida, I move that the House find and declare
• of Representatives. ...of the Constitution of the State of Florida, I move that the House find and declare
• Representative Robinson W. moves that the House find and declare that Representatives Holley, Scott,

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Declare the vote. Representative of 29 and zero nay were reported out with the do pass.
• Declare the vote. Chairman Caldwell with 27 and 2 nay. We'll report your bills passed.
• Declare the vote. Speaker with 28 and zero nay. We'll report that out with a due pass.

Bills: SB1530, SB1579, SB1778, SB1847, SB1990, SB1992, SB2060

Keywords: research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria