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• </c> that was enacted in the 2025 legislative that was enacted in the 2025 legislative session.<00:10
• I'm on the legislative side. That was a business rep side. >> Representative Anderson: Mr.
• I'm on the legislative<00:18:32.080><c> side.
• That was a business legislative side. That was a business rep<00:18:33.840><c> side.
• Roll call having been requested. Roll call will be granted. Thank you very much.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The motion is due pass as amended to appropriations. Maricucci. Aye. Maricucci. Aye. Hoover. Addis.
• The motion is due pass to appropriations. Maricucci. Aye. Maricucci aye. Hoover. Aye. Bonta. Aye.
• So I will be supporting your bill today and at the appropriate time. I'd like to move it.
• When appropriate I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you. Thank you Mr. Chair and members.
• At the appropriate time, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re-refer the following bills to committee
• The legislative branch is the most important branch. Fight for it. Defend it. Use your power.
• As legislators, we have a responsibility to continue that progress.
• I'll request to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There was no fiscal note because one was not requested. I'd be happy to answer any questions.
• No fiscal note because one was not requested. I'd be happy to answer any questions. Thank you.
• So we crafted legislation to address that.
• There is no appropriation.
• Our industry supports hundreds of thousands of jobs in every county and legislative district.

Committee: Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development

Keywords: 904, all

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• There was no fiscal note because one was not requested. I'd be happy to answer any questions.
• No fiscal note because one was not requested. I'd be happy to answer any questions. Thank you.
• So we crafted legislation to address that.
• There is no appropriation.
• Our industry supports hundreds of thousands of jobs in every county and legislative district.

Summary: The Washington State Senate Committee on Business, Trade, and Economic Development waived the five-day notice rule to consider Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2274 and Engrossed House Bill 2294. The committee first heard HB 2274, which would modify the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act by requiring false or misleading subject lines to be knowingly false or misleading, and reducing statutory damages from $500 to $100 or actual damages, whichever is greater. Representative Springer and retail witnesses described the bill as a compromise reached with consumer lawyers, retailers, and the Attorney General’s office, intended to address a surge in lawsuits after a recent Supreme Court ruling while preserving consumer protections. Consumer advocates testified that they supported the compromise as a temporary step, while one consumer-side attorney objected to the bill’s text-message damages change, arguing it was unrelated to the email issue and could weaken existing protections. The committee held the public hearing open and did not take final action on the bill during the meeting. The committee then heard HB 2294, which prohibits private agreements that restrict real property from being used as a grocery store or pharmacy, declaring such negative use restrictions against public policy and unenforceable after the bill’s effective date, with exceptions for preexisting agreements and limited relocation scenarios. Representative Farivar said the bill was prompted by grocery and pharmacy closures and aimed to prevent property covenants from blocking replacement stores in underserved communities. Supporters from the Washington Food Industry Association and Northwest Grocery Retail Association said the bill would help independent grocers and communities, though the retail association asked for further language refinement for retail-center situations and noted the bill preserves some limited protections for existing investments. The committee took public testimony but did not vote on HB 2294 during the hearing. In executive session, staff briefed Substitute House Bill 2428, which requires insurers issuing individual life insurance policies to send lapse notices to policyholders and designated third parties. The committee then adopted a due pass recommendation and sent the bill to the Rules Committee. The motion passed by voice vote, with the bill passed subject to signatures.

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• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• Moving to motions and resolutions, the absences for the day: for legislative business, Assembly Member
• Speaker, I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assembly Member Schultz to
• Updating legislative calendar dates, including the bill introduction deadline, to reflect the appropriate
• The request to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of guest introductions recognizing FFA students, district staff, public health leaders, and visiting students from local schools. Several members highlighted agriculture education, public health week, and civic education, and one member also announced the birth of a calf before introducing an honored agriculture teacher. The chamber then moved through the daily file, passing over second- and third-reading items and taking up Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, which establishes the joint rules for the 2025-26 legislative session; it was adopted on a 50-14 vote and sent immediately to the Senate. On the consent calendar, Assembly Bill 565, Assembly Bill 708, and Assembly Concurrent Resolution 42 were adopted unanimously, 71-0. ACR 42, relating to adult education, also received 65 co-authors. Additional guest introductions followed, including students from the San Fernando Valley and a Jewish day school, with remarks emphasizing leadership, agriculture, and community service. The Assembly then held an adjournment in memory for U.S. Army Sergeant Edvin F. Franco of Glendale, who died in a training accident in Lithuania. Members honored his military service, awards, and family. The house announced its next schedule and adjourned until Monday, April 7 at 1 p.m.

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• I think it's appropriate, considering there's a new portrait.
• Appropriations Committee an annual report on implementation and outcomes.
• And they did not know where the need for this piece of legislation is.
• She joined our office through the FSU Legislative Intern Program.
• And that is included in this legislation. Senator Berman. ...in Lee County.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Legislation was passed during the 2023 legislative session that was sponsored by Representative Antonin
• It's in a separate appropriation. It was a $2 million request.
• Ohio passed hands-free legislation in April of 2023.
• We are in the minority enacting this type of legislation.
• You have a request on your phone now for that co-introduction.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with CS/SB 678, which would allow pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital; it drew support from a business representative and was reported favorably. Members then heard several bills by Senator Leak, including SB 466 to designate St. Johns County as the site of the Florida Museum of Black History and create a board to work with the museum foundation and Florida Memorial University; the bill drew supportive testimony about preserving accurate Black history and the significance of the site, and it passed favorably. Leak’s CS/SB 578 would let Florida wineries use recyclable inserts and other alternative containers for larger wine sales, and it also passed favorably. SB 582 would increase penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures, limiting the higher penalties to certain nationally or internationally recognized historic properties; it was supported by preservation advocates and reported favorably. CS/SB 1168 would create an aggravated offense for installing or using tracking devices or apps in furtherance of crimes such as murder, domestic violence, or robbery, and it passed favorably after a brief discussion about stalking and violent crimes. CS/SB 806 would make the Florida Attorney General the exclusive public official with standing to enforce Florida charitable trusts, limiting out-of-state attorneys general from suing over Florida-administered trusts; members debated whether this would burden out-of-state beneficiaries, but the bill was reported favorably. SB 1228 would advance spring restoration efforts for Ichetucknee Springs and Santa Fe spring flows and allow a utility compliance plan amendment to deliver reclaimed water to replenish the aquifer; it passed favorably. CS/CS/SB 304 would require a qualified medical opinion in child protective investigations involving infants and young children with possible genetic or medical conditions that can mimic abuse, and it drew emotional support from parents and advocates before passing favorably. SB 1286 would clarify that ordinary unsupervised childhood activities like biking or playing outside do not constitute neglect absent reckless endangerment, and it was reported favorably. SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, generated the most extensive debate: it renames the texting-while-driving law, expands the prohibition to handheld device use, and adds penalties in work zones and school zones; supporters cited fatal crash statistics and personal loss, while opponents raised concerns about enforcement, civil liberties, racial disparities in traffic stops, and the need for broader distracted-driving and insurance reforms. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably after amendments. The committee also approved two claims bills, SB 14 for the estate of Penao-Hanvier against Miami Beach and SB 20 for J.N. against Hillsborough County, both settled claims recommended favorably by the special master. Finally, CS/SB 68 would modernize health facilities authority financing for private not-for-profit health systems, and CS/SB 172 would restrict misuse of health care specialty titles while preserving titles authorized under existing practice acts; both were discussed with questions about doctors, optometrists, and CRNAs, and both were reported favorably after amendment and debate.

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• And so again, our request is that you hold the bill.
• And so again, our request is that you hold the bill.
• And so, again, our request is that you hold the bill.
• The point I'd like to make is that we live in a realm where we are asked as legislators to legislate
• We do not need this legislation.

Bills: HB2076 , HB2135 , HB2175 , HB2186 , HB2223 , HB2345 , HB2364 , HB2417 , HB2440 , HB2666 , HB2763 , HCR2043

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: school safety, employee training, firearm certification, crisis response, school policies, reimbursement fund, local law enforcement, HB2135, Arizona, civil liability, private right of action, DEI, diversity equity and inclusion, critical race theory, anti-racism, race stereotyping, sex stereotyping, race scapegoating, sex scapegoating, gender identity

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• </c><00:05:34.400><c> for</c><00:05:34.639><c> that</c> $275,000 appropriation for that $275,000 appropriation
• </c> already so it's a double appropriation already so it's a double appropriation on<00:05:41.800><c
• </c><04:25:52.760><c> the</c> so this by requesting the so this by requesting the fiscal<04:25:54.760
• </c><04:31:05.040><c> nor</c> earlier um and it's not a request nor earlier um and it's not a request
• </c><04:31:11.720><c> from</c> General State yeah it's a request from General State yeah it's a request

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee met to continue work on House Bill 2, with the chair saying the goal was to finish the bill as given by the governor, though additional amendments were expected. Members first discussed the bail section and agreed to hold it for later because a separate House bail bill was expected on Thursday and could have significant county cost impacts. They also generally accepted the proposed reorganization of positions between Fish and Game, DNCR, and the Department of Environmental Services, but noted the need to review effective dates and funding details, including a possible double appropriation of $275,000 for a scientist position already funded in HB 1. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on environmental review and native plant-related sections moving functions from DNCR to DES. Members discussed changing the rulemaking timeline from 180 days to 90 days, and clarifying that “begin” means the public hearing stage. They also reviewed how fee revenue would shift between agencies in HB 1 so the budget impact would be net zero. The committee indicated it would prepare amendments reflecting these changes and revisit them at a later vote. The longest discussion concerned the boathouse provisions. Members debated whether the new definitions and construction standards were appropriate in a budget bill, with one member arguing they should be in a separate bill, while others said the provisions were urgent because of a lawsuit and the lack of clear guardrails. Concerns included the February 20, 2025 effective date, which some thought might be retroactive, the detailed limits on what may be stored in a boathouse, and a fee increase that some felt could discourage homeowners from seeking permits. The committee also questioned whether the fee structure should be tiered for smaller projects and whether permit-by-notification projects should be exempted. No final votes were taken on these sections during the discussion; instead, members agreed to seek legal and policy answers and to return with amendments and public hearing input before voting.

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• That's this legislation. That's not last year's legislation, Mr. President. That's this year's.
• That would not be appropriate. Senator Muñoz. Mr.
• I will be supporting this legislation.
• Another exception to the request for the Public Information Act is the information that can be requested
• This legislation, Mr.

Keywords: 996, all

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• </c> Or Or if if the vets are be request? Or Or if if the vets are be request?
• So, we can put the request request request &gt;&gt; guys<01:24:36.400><c> subdivide</c><01:24:37.040>
• Just three more requests.
• </c> our budget request together. our budget request together.
• </c> appropriated in a specific appropriation appropriated in a specific appropriation bill.<03:09:53.840

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• For your appropriations amendment, I recommend that the Appropriations Committee amendment to 2229 be
• I request that the committee amendment be adopted. Mr.
• There's something special about this piece of legislation.
• They're both constituents of Legislative District 17.
• They are both constituents of Legislative District 17.

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed Judges Day guests and other visitors, and read a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Social Work Month. Members also made brief introductions of guests and the doctor of the day, Dr. Philip Williams. The chamber then moved through a long Committee of the Whole agenda, taking up numerous bills with committee and floor amendments, most of them receiving do-pass or due-pass recommendations after brief explanations and some debate. Notable discussion included HB 2444, where several members raised concerns about pharmacist-led care, patient safety, and rural health impacts, while the sponsor argued it would expand affordable access to care; HB 2726, which drew comments about a new sleep apnea device and whether it was a vendor-driven proposal; HB 2991, a bipartisan effort to address social media harms to children; and HB 4070, a bill framed as a “corporate death penalty” approach to combat sex trafficking. Other measures addressed kinship placement in child welfare, midwifery oversight, vulnerable adult protections, tuition waivers for children of disabled veterans, license plate omnibus language, and county and education-related issues. After the Committee of the Whole reported, the House adopted the report and assigned measures for engrossing. The chamber then proceeded to third reading votes on several bills. HB 2123, dealing with financial institutions and gold/silver legal tender, failed on a 24-28 vote after an excusal request was granted to one member with a financial conflict. HB 2270, concerning county authority and sheriff’s posse dissolution procedures, passed 50-3. HB 2324, creating a state fire marshal-related provision, passed 53-0, as did HB 2404 on mental health services. HB 2495 on sentencing failed 26-27. HB 2557 on patient records passed 37-16, HB 2574 on traffic violation appeals passed 52-0, HB 2594 on domestic relations and address confidentiality passed 44-9, HB 2611 on child welfare passed 51-0, HB 2681 on the county employee merit system passed 53-0, and HB 2697 also passed 51-0. The session continued into additional votes beyond the excerpt.

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• The Appropriations Committee came back with a $171 million request instead.
• </c> this absolutely essential legislation. this absolutely essential legislation.
• HR6260 appropriately.
• </c> legislation. And I yield back. legislation. And I yield back.
• I want to thank the Appropriations Appropriations Appropriations Committee<04:38:43.680><c> Chairman,

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Yes, consent has been requested to hold House Joint Memorial 12 on the third reading calendar one legislative
• Consent has been requested to hold House Joint Memorial 12 on the third reading calendar one legislative
• I request unanimous consent that the clerk refrain from reading this bill now has been requested.
• This legislation does present... Now, hang with me a little bit.
• And so I submit to you that this legislation is a good piece of legislation.

Summary: The House convened with 64 members present, approved the previous journal, and received Senate Concurrent Resolutions 117, 118, and 119 for first reading and committee referral. Standing committee reports moved several measures forward, including House Bills 500, 533, 555, 551, and 526, House Joint Resolution 7, and House Joint Memorial 11, while a number of newly introduced bills were read and referred, including bills on environmental cleanup and hazardous waste provisions, property tax administration, emergency response programs in schools, city annexation, IT services, campaign finance, and digital content funding. The main floor debate centered on House Bill 557, which would preempt local ordinances imposing anti-discrimination requirements beyond state law. Supporters argued it would create statewide uniformity, protect religious freedom, and prevent local ordinances from creating litigation or conflicts over business and private-space access. Opponents argued it was an overreach that would weaken local control, ignore the ability of cities to address local concerns, and send a hostile message to LGBTQ residents and businesses. The debate included references to the Sandpoint YMCA situation, the Hitching Post case, and broader arguments about state versus local authority. House Bill 557 passed the House on a roll call vote of 53 ayes, 16 nays, and one absent excused, with the title approved and the bill transmitted to the Senate. The House also unanimously held House Joint Memorial 12 and House Concurrent Resolution 5 on the third reading calendar for one legislative day, then moved to announcements and adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026.

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• Rules and Administration, report that we have read and approved the House Journal of the fourth legislative
• From the Office of the Governor, January 15, 2026: Dear Legislators, as required by Idaho Code Section
• Ask unanimous consent if the members of our Appropriations Committee be counted as present today.
• You heard the unanimous consent request to count the members of the Appropriations Committee.
• You heard the unanimous consent request to count the members of the Appropriations Committee as present

Keywords: 989, all

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• </c> you'll see in our in various requests you'll see in our in various requests for<00:10:20.440><c>
• This request is in accordance with Act 168 and appropriating some funds for a five-year period, and also
• Again, that's our request there.
• So that is our request.
• So our request is getting an amount of how we're going to do with a CIP request.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Government Operations committees received a biennium budget preview from Keith Regan, Comptroller and Director of the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS), who introduced department leadership and described DAGS’ broad responsibilities across accounting, public works, procurement, elections, archives, risk management, and other attached agencies. He emphasized that DAGS supports nearly every state department and cited ongoing workforce challenges, while noting progress in reducing the department-wide vacancy rate from 21% in 2023 to 17.7% in 2024. He also highlighted recruitment efforts, including new salary schedules for engineers and architects, job fairs, internships, and outreach to retiring federal employees. A major focus was modernization of the state’s aging financial systems, especially the 55-year-old FAMIS platform and the Enterprise Financial System (EFS) project. DAGS said it expects to release the RFP for the FAMIS replacement by the end of January and is seeking a second tranche of CIP funding, including $35 million, plus position augmentation and creation of a Business Transformation Office to manage EFS and future modernization work. The department also described major capital projects such as the Aloha Stadium Entertainment District, Wahiawā Civic Center, Kauaʻi Civic Center, and Ahuimanu Community Correctional Center, and reported that Public Works is managing 455 projects statewide valued at more than $2.5 billion. Other budget requests discussed included funding for cemetery operations, with DAGS asking for two positions and $1 million in operating funds to support maintenance of eight cemeteries; a $200 million ceiling increase tied to anticipated insurance proceeds for West Maui fire-related recovery and rebuilding; and several staffing and operating items for district offices and facilities. These included full-year funding for positions in West Hawaiʻi and East Hawaiʻi, support for a small business coordinator at the State Procurement Office, funding for cloud hosting and PeopleSoft licensing, six positions and staff augmentation for the EFS project, electricity costs, and security-related funding. DAGS also noted that two requested reductions totaled $7.9 million, including transferring the security contract to the Department of Law Enforcement and reducing nonrecurring expenses; members discussed whether some security funding should remain with or be moved to DLE, and DAGS said it would not object to that transfer. No votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• We really try to listen on these visits during this legislative time to find out what...
• </c> so if you have a research request so if you have a research request something<00:08:22.360><c> you're
• They are showing up to their legislative sessions. They are voting.
• </c><00:57:08.319><c> sessions</c> showing up to their legislative sessions showing up to their legislative
• </c> were here a couple years ago requesting were here a couple years ago requesting um<01:09:23.480>

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In the last legislative session, the General Appropriations Act gave the Ethics Commission the authority
• The advisory opinion requested was discussed at the The last meeting, as you recall, requester Lisa Craven
• Next advisory opinion request.
• Your guidance and regarding that particular request.
• In a request for appeal, the filer stated that the.

Keywords: Texas Ethics Commission, HB18, SB12, political contributions, civil penalties, Attorney General, criminal election offenses, legislation

Summary: In the latest meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission, significant discussions centered around newly passed legislation, specifically HB18 and SB12. HB18 introduces a civil penalty for members who accept political contributions while absent from the state, addressing potential obstructions to legislative actions. Senators and commissioners engaged in an in-depth dialogue about the implications of this bill, with many expressing concerns regarding enforcement and compliance. In contrast, SB12 expands the jurisdiction of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal election offenses, further tightening the oversight of election activities. The meeting concluded with acknowledgement of the efforts put forth by previous commission chairs, highlighting their contributions to the commission's success.

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• Do you know when your agency submits its LAR's legislative appropriation request?
• Budget request is less than the total amount appropriated to the agency this year.
• I see the largest appropriations request is 3. 2 million for county election security assessments.
• And so, considering that's the largest portion of. of what your appropriation requests are.
• And that includes the organization or the requested money for appropriation.

Bills: HB10 , HB 12 , HB675 , HB10 , HB12

Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel