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• 4, 5, 6, and 7, which deal specifically with medical licensure and definitions of unprofessional behavior
• than happy to receive that amendment as a friendly amendment if you chose to want him to continue to support

Bills: HB3057 , HB3130 , HB3310 , HB3314 , HB3985 , HB4113 , HB4486

Committee: House Government Oversight

Keywords: government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, marijuana tax, public service impact tax, county funding, voter approval

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• </c><00:20:23.559><c> Industries</c> positioned with supporting Industries positioned with supporting
• I'm very much in support of this bill, and I hope that you will all support the recommendations of the
• This bill supports kids and farmers, so hopefully we'll have unanimous support.
• Senate</c> we'll have unanimous support um Senate we'll have unanimous support um Senate file<01:35:
• </c><01:35:58.080><c> positive</c> for their well-being supports positive for their well-being supports

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:10:45.880><c> extension</c> part of how we support extension part of how we support extension
• The next is program support.
• The next is program support.
• The next is program support.
• The next is program support.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> support moving the author's amendment. support moving the author's amendment.
• </c> I ask you to support HF 3119 as amended. I ask you to support HF 3119 as amended.
• </c> support House File 1319. support House File 1319. Thank<00:53:33.680><c> you.</c> Thank you.
• , increased student behaviors.
• </c> support, increased student behaviors. support, increased student behaviors.

Bills: HF3119

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: teacher compensation, educational staff, unlicensed staff, minimum wage, inflation adjustment, education finance, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So we are here, Madam Chair, in support of this bill.
• And so we, that's why we're in full support of the bill.
• That's why we're here in support of it.
• If you choose, as policymakers, to just focus on beverages, we're in support of that.
• So this protects that relationship and supports the part of the proceeds from this partnership that supports

Committee: House Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Summary: The Judiciary Committee first met in executive session and took up House Bill 2699, which concerns offenses involving the judiciary. The committee adopted a House Committee substitute and two amendments: one adding circuit clerks, deputy circuit clerks, court administrators, division clerks, and municipal clerks, and another adding court reporters who are active participants in courtroom activities. The substitute bill was then voted do pass by a roll call of six ayes, two noes, and two present; one member stated a personal interest and voted present. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2848, the so-called “mask intimidation” bill sponsored by Representative Dolan. The bill would create a Class C misdemeanor for intentionally harassing, intimidating, or threatening another person while concealing one’s identity with a mask or similar covering, with exceptions for legitimate uses such as medical, religious, holiday, and First Amendment-related activity. Supporters, including the Anti-Defamation League, said the bill would address masked intimidation by extremist groups and protect targeted communities; there was no opposition testimony. A public hearing followed on House Bill 2765, sponsored by Representative Justice, which would regulate intoxicating hemp beverages through a framework modeled on alcohol’s three-tier system. The bill would set licensing, testing, labeling, packaging, age-21 sales restrictions, and THC limits, and assign oversight to the Department of Health and Senior Services and the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. Support came from the Missouri Beer Wholesalers Association, Hemp Beverage Alliance, Missouri Petroleum and Convenience Association, Torch Drinks, Total Wine, and others, who argued the bill would create needed guardrails, keep products away from minors, and preserve a regulated retail market; some witnesses also urged broader regulation of other hemp-derived products. There was no opposition testimony, and the committee concluded its hearing without taking final action on HB 2765.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:09:32.760><c> this</c> of 12.3 million in funds to support this of 12.3 million in funds to support
• </c> uh chair Dibble has been very supportive uh chair Dibble has been very supportive and<01:15:46.480
• </c> will force changes in driving behavior will force changes in driving behavior and<01:23:43.639><
• </c><01:24:02.600><c> over</c> this committee for its Support over this committee for its Support over
• </c><01:37:57.800><c> on</c> on this and appreciate your support on on this and appreciate your support

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So I'm here to testify in support of HB 1616 as well as HB 2832.
• We are here going on record in support of both HB 1616 and HB 2832.
• So in closing, I just like to say that we support this bill.
• So in closing, I just like to say that we support this bill.
• We supported the legislation last year and in previous years.

Committee: House Corrections and Public Institutions

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And whereas Arizona is at the forefront of developing and integrating business services supported by
• ICE terrorists and their lawless, violent, unconstitutional behavior needs to stop now.
• Know that we will continue to utilize our voices to support you.
• Someone was simply selling fruit to support their family. No criminal record.
• And shame on all of us who support that. Senator Luna Nahara: Mr.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Pamela Murphy as Doctor of the Day. Members also introduced a number of guests, including Deacon Ernie Gonzalez, local Prescott officials, Arizona Game and Fish commissioners, and advocates from the Alzheimer’s Association. A proclamation was read designating January 26, 2026, as Arizona Aviation Day, with remarks highlighting the aviation industry’s economic impact and the presence of airport and aviation representatives in the gallery. The clerk then read a long list of bills that had been first read or referred for printing, and a second-reading calendar covering measures on water and energy, education, elections, taxes, housing, veterans, public safety, and other topics. No floor votes on those bills were taken during this segment. Representative Gress also read a resolution recognizing National School Choice Week and praising Arizona’s school choice programs, including charters and ESAs. Much of the remainder of the session consisted of members’ personal privilege remarks responding to violence and immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota and elsewhere. Speakers from both parties and several senators and representatives condemned ICE tactics, described constituent fear and family separations, and called for constitutional rights, due process, and accountability. Representative Sandoval requested and the House observed a moment of respectful silence in memory of Alex Pretty and Renee Good. The House then received committee and caucus announcements and adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• I rise in strong support of Senate Bill 135.
• Support. Thank you, Mr. President. Any further remarks? Secretary will open the roll.
• I urge your support. Any further remarks? Secretary will open the roll.
• the provisions of the bill. ...to support the provisions of the bill.
• I urge your support. Any further remarks? Secretary will open the roll.

Keywords: 909, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We added a township specialist as we are trying to support townships, particularly ones that struggle
• The remainder are legal assistants, investigators, mediators, and financial analysts that support our
• I mean, clearly it's You're helping support the people of Minnesota, every county, helping to support
• Criminals are going to engage in criminal behavior.
• Consideration for including in the omnibus and appreciate the support. Thank you very much.

Bills: HF627 , HF474 , HF361 , HF1837

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice

Transcript Highlights:

• I respectfully ask for your support in moving forward HB 1868. Any questions? Okay.
• The data would support that. You have my written testimony. I'm not going to read through that.
• We support House Bill 404. I appreciate this committee's consideration of it.
• For those reasons, we're supportive. Thank You Mr. Chairman.
• Lalani said and I would really appreciate your support on this bill. Thank you chairman.

Bills: HB173 , HB184 , HB484 , HB678 , HB 1211 , HB1507 , HB1705 , HB1868 , HB2290 , HB2851 , HB2856 , HB3041 , HB3204 , HB173 , HB184

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: foreign donations, higher education, public institutions, national security, funding, prohibition, Texas law, healthcare, insurance, affordability, access, public health, foreign influence, education policy, student loan repayment, prosecuting attorneys, border prosecution unit, financial assistance, tobacco, cigarettes

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:01:05.119><c> public</c> has a long history of supporting public has a long history of supporting
• </c> adequate funding is available to support adequate funding is available to support the<00:24:48.000
• </c><00:25:26.480><c> the</c> and programs that directly support the and programs that directly support
• behavioral and social their academic behavioral and social emotional<00:43:32.520><c> success</c><00
• </c><01:29:09.639><c> the</c> bber my understanding you support the bber my understanding you support

Bills: HF51 , HF1161 , HF2201 , HF2786 , HF1053

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

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• Repowered is seeking funding to support its training, support services, safety improvements, and economic
• Repowered is seeking funding to support its training, support services, safety improvements, and economic
• </c><01:31:43.760><c> services</c> experience training and support services experience training and support
• services</c> support its training support services support its training support services safety<01:32
• </c> success repow has given me the support success repow has given me the support and<01:35:46.239><

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, I wholeheartly support this form.
• pay-to-play</c> Anyone supporting a a pay-to-play Anyone supporting a a pay-to-play company<00:41:43.119
• </c><00:54:15.200><c> in</c><00:54:15.440><c> this</c> supportive of our veterans in this supportive
• So, I urge you to support<01:03:47.680><c> 18</c><01:03:48.240><c> uh</c> support 18 uh support 18 uh
• I worked with an 87year-old behavior.

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:27:16.400><c> the</c> They found 71% of veterans support the They found 71% of veterans support
• Speaker, I rise today in support of Mr.
• </c><00:42:20.319><c> this</c> urge all my colleagues to support this urge all my colleagues to support
• </c><01:05:00.960><c> Legion,</c> supported by the American Legion, supported by the American Legion,
• <01:16:29.120><c> of</c><01:16:29.280><c> organizations</c> support for wide range of organizations support

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• the IPDES Program Fund to shift personnel costs and IPDES Program Fund to shift personnel costs and support
• So I think this is tough because I know that we all want to support fire, and I do too.
• I absolutely want to support the Department of Lands and their ability to fight fires, but I just think
• They also provide interpreter support and training to schools, as well as braille materials and other
• Much like schools receiving the main school support budget, IESDB also has a career ladder that adjusts

Summary: The committee first took up the Department of Environmental Quality budget. Staff outlined enhancements for monitoring and maintenance at the Triumph Mine, a transfer for Coeur d’Alene Basin remediation, and a fund shift to move positions from federal funds to the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program fund. Members also approved language to consolidate certain air permitting and drinking water permitting fee funds, and later adopted additional language related to a solid waste regulatory fund transfer tied to House Bill 555. The DEQ motion passed with do-pass recommendations. The committee then considered the Department of Lands, focusing heavily on fire preparedness funding for the Forest and Range Fire Protection Program. Members debated whether to restore one-time General Fund money for standby crews in FY 2026 and FY 2027, with some arguing the department had reverted funds in prior years and had other dedicated funds available, while the department explained those funds were legally committed to other purposes and that the standby crews support state firefighting readiness. The FY 2026 supplemental passed, the FY 2027 enhancement initially failed, reconsideration was debated under parliamentary rules, and after reconsideration the FY 2027 fire preparedness funding passed. The committee also adopted language allowing transfers between department programs and approved language restricting the use of General Fund firefighter bonus money to firefighters. Next, the committee reviewed Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind. The budget included career ladder adjustments, a van replacement, staffing for a new 18-bed residential building in Gooding, replacement items, and an endowment fund adjustment. Members debated a substitute motion that would fund the new cottage staff for the opening of the new dormitory, with supporters emphasizing the need to avoid leaving the new facility unused and opponents noting the budget’s size and the broader constraints on other agencies. The substitute motion failed and the original motion passed, resulting in a do-pass recommendation. Finally, the committee considered the State Department of Education budget. The agency requested additional spending authority for school bus camera grants, an extended USDA farm-to-school grant, and ongoing child nutrition technology grants. A substitute motion to increase the farm-to-school authority to match the anticipated federal extension failed, and the original motion passed, approving the dedicated and federal fund increases and sending the budget forward with a do-pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned after announcing the next day’s agenda.

Transcript Highlights:

• Program takes more money, I could probably support.
• So I'm here to testify in support of HB 1616 as well as HB 2832.
• We are here going on record in support of both HB 1616 and HB 2832.
• So in closing, I'd just like to say that we support this bill.
• We supported the legislation last year and in previous years.

Committee: House Corrections and Public Institutions

Summary: The committee first took up several bills in executive session. House Committee Amendment No. 1 was adopted and rolled into a substitute for House Bills 3292 and 2171, which then received a do pass recommendation by a 10-2 vote. House Bill 2753 also received a committee substitute and was voted do pass 10-2. House Bill 2912 was voted do pass by an 11-1 vote. During this portion, one member criticized the Department of Corrections for not responding to inquiries or attending earlier hearings, and the chair acknowledged the concern. The committee then heard testimony on House Bills 1616 and 2832, sponsored by Representatives Allen and Collins, which would create an independent corrections oversight structure, including an Office of Corrections and Transparency or ombudsman-style advocate with authority to inspect facilities, investigate complaints, access records, and report publicly. The sponsors argued that DOC currently lacks independent oversight and that internal review is insufficient. They cited deaths, unsafe conditions, medical neglect, and the need for confidential reporting by staff and incarcerated people. Committee members questioned whether the bills would duplicate existing processes, what the fiscal impact would be, and whether the proposal had enough enforcement power; the sponsors said the office would be small, likely around $300,000, and were open to amendments. Supporters testified that independent oversight is needed because of repeated deaths in custody, lack of trust in internal complaint systems, retaliation concerns for staff, and large taxpayer costs from lawsuits and settlements. Witnesses from Empower Missouri, Missouri Justice Coalition, the NAACP, ACLU of Missouri, and FAMM all supported the bills, with several emphasizing that prisons are closed institutions with inherent power imbalances and that external oversight would improve transparency, safety, and accountability for both incarcerated people and staff. The hearing ended after testimony in support, with no opposition presented and the committee adjourning without taking final action on the oversight bills.

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• Proud to support it.
• So you have my support; I appreciate it. The conversation and the debate.
• I appreciate the support and the work of the staff. Mr. President, I yield. Thank you, Mr.
• Remember not supporting Medicare for All.
• I am proud to support it. Also, Mr.

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• Those include secure units to support memory care needs.
• I also want to acknowledge the support from a former representative, Harry Garcia.
• I think the community supports it. It's in a good location.
• The support we normally get, we had to change up the course.
• So, not a lot of concerns when it comes to the medical support that we're getting.

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• I certainly stand in support of this bill.
• I rise in support of this bill.
• I rise in support of the amendment. A couple points on this.
• I also rise in support of the amendment.
• I rise today in strong support of this bill.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate considered and passed a series of House bills on third reading, with several title amendments and a few effective-date motions adopted. Early in the session, members passed HB 4452 removing acreage limits on land owned by church or religious trustees, HB 4577 creating reciprocal driver’s license recognition agreements with Ireland and Japan, HB 4588 authorizing West Virginia participation in a federal tax credit scholarship program, and HB 4592 requiring higher education institutions to create coordinated campus safety maps. HB 4602 was amended to align with a prior Senate child welfare pilot program, and members discussed its projected cost and implementation timeline before passing it. HB 4603 created a pre-adjudicatory alternative disposition process in abuse and neglect cases, and HB 4606 narrowed bail rules by requiring consideration of residency and community ties while prohibiting personal recognizance bonds for violent felony offenses after an adopted amendment. The Senate also passed HB 4710 changing the party-registration deadline for candidates from 60 to 180 days before an election, with debate over its impact on independents, and made it effective January 1, 2027. HB 4712, known as Bailey’s Law, increased penalties for DUI causing death and related conduct, with emotional testimony from members about the victim and similar tragedies. HB 4765 established a pay raise for teachers, school personnel, and state police and added a market-pay enhancement system based on county cost-of-living differences; an amendment to the amendment capped county differentials and guaranteed at least a 1% increase in every county. HB 4865 created an optional program for high school and homeschool students to serve as election official trainees, and HB 4869 established narrow guaranteed-issue rights for Medicare supplement policies. Later bills included HB 4995, which strengthened video/audio recording rules in special education classrooms and was passed, then reconsidered and passed again; HB 4996 creating a new crime for making threats of violence against schools or children; HB 5048 guaranteeing virtual instruction for foster children in temporary placement; HB 5065 adding recordkeeping and geolocation requirements for hotel marketplace facilitators to ensure proper hotel tax remittance; and HB 5074 reallocating medical cannabis fund revenues to child protection, homeless services, research, law enforcement, and other purposes. The Senate also passed HB 5101, the Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act, which increased penalties for domestic violence offenses and adjusted bail provisions, after amending it to conform with the earlier bail bill. Additional measures passed included HB 5166 requiring notice before political committees are fined for filing violations and allowing limited extensions, HB 5168 directing $12 million in lottery funds to EMS first responders and county EMS support, HB 5182 authorizing certain state treasurer security personnel to carry concealed firearms, HB 5212 streamlining higher-education financial aid rules, HB 5214 allowing court-ordered drug testing of parents before reunification in abuse and neglect cases, HB 5353 regulating virtual currency kiosks with licensing, disclosures, and transaction limits, and HB 5366 exempting J-LAP records from FOIA to protect confidentiality for lawyers and judges seeking assistance. Most bills passed with strong bipartisan support, though HB 5074 and HB 5353 drew some dissenting votes.