Video & Transcript Research : 'appointments'
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (03/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And, uh, you know, you can get appointed counsel in a number of circumstances.
- And, uh, you know, you can get appointed counsel in a number of circumstances.
- And, uh, you know, you can get appointed counsel in a number of circumstances.
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Summary:
The committee first opened with brief remarks about a member’s recovery and then heard House Bill 518, which would require the commissioner of Health and Human Services to provide a detailed annual report of all costs related to DCYF. The sponsor, Representative Erica Layon, said the bill was intended to improve transparency, clarify how much time and money are spent on DCYF work versus other departmental work, and help future discussions about staffing, resources, and whether DCYF should remain within DHHS or become a separate department. She said the department could likely produce the report without additional cost, though she was open to adjusting the reporting date and possibly adding more detail about federal mandates.
Former Representative Betty Gay and several members supported the bill as a way to better document costs and procedures, while DCYF Director Marie Nunan said the department was not taking a position on the bill, already has many policies and operating procedures, and believed it could comply without a fiscal note. Members raised questions about whether the reporting requirement duplicated existing oversight, whether it should apply to other agencies, and whether the report should include federal funding mandates. Some suggested that a broader review or subcommittee on DCYF might be more useful than a single reporting bill.
In executive session, the committee voted 15-1 to retain HB 518, so it will not go on the calendar. Members said they wanted more time to discuss the bill, watch the budget process, and consider whether the reporting requirement could be implemented informally or through a broader oversight effort. The committee then moved on to House Bill 775, which was introduced by Representative Jodi Nelson as a measure to support supervised visitation centers. Dr. Scott Hampton testified in favor, describing the loss of visitation centers since 2019, the role of supervised visitation in protecting children and vulnerable parents in domestic violence cases, and the potential benefits for child safety, crime prevention, and family preservation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/12/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- aside because that is a court oversight appointment.
- aside because that is a court oversight appointment.
- aside because that is a court oversight appointment.
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appointment <01:21:00.480>a <01:21:00.679>healthc court oversight appointment - So you are signing that document appointing an agent.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The five-member appointed Board of Trustees for the district recently experienced significant conflicts
- However, the supervisors are involved in another way, and they're appointing the board that functions
- And I would just add that for cemetery districts specifically, the board appoints them.
- And I would just add that for cemetery districts specifically, the board appoints them.
- And I would just add that for cemetery districts specifically, the board appoints them.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government met to hear a long agenda of local government, housing, labor, and transparency bills. The committee first adopted the consent calendar for SB 1187 and SB 1388, then heard SB 983, which would authorize the Port of San Diego to use job order contracting for repairs and repetitive maintenance work. Supporters said the bill would speed emergency and small repairs and reduce costs, while opponents raised concerns about construction definitions and project labor agreement language. The bill was ultimately moved forward on a 2-2 vote after discussion of amendments and labor negotiations, and later the committee’s final roll call showed it passing out on a 5-2 vote.
The committee also heard SB 1256, aimed at limiting duplicative litigation over a San Diego County housing project, and SB 992, which would make permanent and expand a small special-district audit flexibility by raising the revenue threshold from $150,000 to $250,000. SB 1256 drew support from the author and project counsel, who argued the project had already been litigated and was delaying needed housing, while opponents said the bill would interfere with wildfire and subdivision-map review. SB 992 had support from county auditors and special districts, with no opposition, and was approved 5-0. SB 1115, addressing governance failures at the Tulare County Public Cemetery District by allowing county supervisors to remove an individual trustee for cause, also passed unanimously after testimony describing serious dysfunction and opposition from the California Special Districts Association.
The committee then took up SB 1193, which would impose transparency and approval requirements on Alameda County discretionary funding to nonprofits and other entities. The author and supporters described the bill as a response to grand jury findings and alleged conflicts of interest, while Alameda County argued its current process is already transparent and that the bill would add burdens and could harm services. After amendments and discussion, the bill passed 5-0. SB 1383, a density bonus law bill clarifying that local labor standards cannot be waived through density bonus concessions, was supported by labor groups and moved forward despite no opposition, with the final roll call showing it passing out 5-1. SB 1361, intended to prevent local governments from undermining transit projects because of SB 79 density concerns, also passed after support from L.A. Metro and labor and no formal opposition, with the final vote recorded as 5-2. The committee later resumed to hear SB 1272, the CASH Act, which would limit certain sanctions on homeowners for prior unpermitted work by previous owners; the transcript cuts off before that bill’s full testimony and vote.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Thomas Ellis to the appointing Thomas Ellis to the Agriculture<00:12:19.760>
Exhibition <00:12 - From the committee on confirmations, Senate Confirmation Number 6, appointing Evelyn Vans Malden to the
- Senate Confirmation Number 5, appointing Robert C.
- From the committee on confirmations, Senate Confirmation Number 4, appointing Mila Calhoun to the
- Senate Confirmation Number 29, appointing Elena Baranco to the University of Monavalo Board of Trustees
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, and adopted the prior day’s journal. The chamber then handled a series of confirmations, including Thomas Ellis to the Agriculture Exhibition Center Board of Directors, Evelyn Vans Malden, Robert C. Brock, Mila Calhoun, and Elena Baranco to the University of Alabama or University of Montevallo boards of trustees, Chip Fugquay to the Alabama Workforce Board, and Thornton Stanley and Jemsticken Pum to the Alabama Forestry Commission. All of these confirmations were approved overwhelmingly, generally by 29–30 votes with no nays.
Committee reports advanced several county and municipal government bills, including SB 23, SB 71, SB 105, SB 109, SB 115, SB 131, SB 148, and SB 165, with some receiving amendments. The Senate also adopted and passed multiple resolutions, including SJR 14 honoring Drew and Lauren Winland as America’s top young farm family, and resolutions mourning Mary Anne Peak Phelps and Sam Palmer Faucet III. A local bill package for Marshall and Walker counties was taken up, with several bills receiving BRs, final passage, and certification resolutions.
The Senate also received numerous House messages referring local and finance-related bills to committees, including measures on county subdivision regulations, homestead exemptions, unclaimed property, sales and use tax, income tax, municipal audits, and other local matters. The Rules Committee report set a special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing SB 126, SB 33, SB 55, SB 102, SB 118, and SB 128. On that calendar, SB 126 extending the Alabama Private Investigation Board, SB 33 updating veteran license tag provisions, SB 102 extending the Board of Home Medical Equipment, and SB 128 reorganizing the Alabama Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission were passed; SB 55 on military spouses was amended and carried over; and SB 118 on the Alabama Justice Information Commission was amended and carried over. The Senate adjourned until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21st.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (3-18-26)
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- He said those two individuals will be appointed by the treasurer, who will have the ability to appoint
- Those two individuals will be appointed Those two individuals will be appointed by<00:59:07.960>
- have I will have the ability to appoint have I will have the ability to appoint two<00:59:11.920
- The two appointed members will be full members of the board.
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full <01:20:16.400>members appointed members will be full members appointed members
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/02/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- , if we have a non-represented party, appointing an advisor to advise the court as to whether or not
- , if we have a non-represented party, appointing an advisor to advise the court as to whether or not
- , if we have a non-represented party, appointing an advisor to advise the court as to whether or not
- party uh appointing a um non-represented party uh appointing a um um<00:58:31.920>
an <00:58:32.160 - The mechanism in the original bill to appoint the board was sound, and a board was appointed.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session 5/14/25 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That the speaker appoint a conference committee of six members of the House and that the House requests
- that a like committee be appointed by the Senate to confer on the disagreeing votes of the two houses
- That the speaker appoint a conference committee of six members of the House and that the House requests
- that a like committee be appointed by the Senate to confer on the disagreeing votes of the two houses
- The speaker announces the appointment of the following members of the House to a conference committee
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Joint Resolution Number Two by Senator Wagner, appointing...
- Senate Joint Resolution Number Two by Senator Wagner appointing a committee to notify the governor that
- With that, I need to appoint... The resolution is adopted.
- With that, I need to appoint three Senators who will be escorting the governor.
- Committee appointed to escort the Governor to the Joint session of the legislature, Mr. President.
Keywords:
Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session Jul 23rd, 2026 at 02:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Michlewitz of Boston moves that a committee of conference be appointed. Mr.
- Michlewitz of Boston moves that a committee of conference be appointed.
- Michlewitz of Boston moves that a committee of conference be appointed.
- A committee of conference shall be appointed.
- A committee of conference shall be appointed on the part of the House.
Summary:
The House took up a series of procedural and third-reading matters, including committee reports and several local bills. It suspended rules as needed and ordered to third reading or passed to engrossment bills concerning the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District and the dissolution of the Junior Bridge, the designation of the Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Bridge in Gardner, fire protection, print-free digital legal notices for Wellesley, an alcohol license conversion for Westfield, modernization of financial departments in Holyoke, and an additional on-premises alcohol license for Weston.
The House also considered Senate amendments on two major measures and did not concur in either case. For House No. 4767, requiring health care employers to develop workplace violence prevention programs, the House rejected concurrence with the Senate amendment and voted to appoint a committee of conference; the House conferees were named as Representatives Day, Fluker-Reid, and Kane. For House No. 4706, improving Massachusetts home care, the House likewise declined to concur with the Senate amendment and appointed a committee of conference, naming Representatives Stanley, Frank Moran, and DeCoste.
In another conference matter, the House insisted on its amendment to House Document No. 2916 after the Senate had disagreed and appointed its own conferees. The House then adopted an order to adjourn to Monday at 11:00 a.m., and the chamber adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 05/07/26
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, comes to us late, but also that there's a legislative appointment in the proposal.
- Madam Chair, I want to highlight a few things including legislative appointment, but the bill is substantial
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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Senate and Governmental Affairs May 6th, 2026
Senate & Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I've recently been appointed or recommended for appointment to the board, just as a board member.
- of commissioners of Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East for responsibilities of appointing
- And the position that you've been appointed to, you had to be nominated by a group, correct?
- I was just appointed less than a month ago. So I'm very new to the board.
- I was just appointed less than a month ago and hopefully get confirmed here today. All right.
Keywords:
Senate rules, Louisiana Senate, Senate Chamber, smart glasses, recording eyewear, audio recording, video recording, wearable technology, covert recording, legislative security, media access, chamber decorum, Senate President, internal rules, public access, lobbyists, official journal, public notices, competitive bid, Louisiana legislation
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Senate and Governmental Affairs May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I've recently been appointed or recommended for appointment to the board, just as a board member.
- compliance oversight responsibilities assigned this position, in addition to the delegation of appointing
- And the position that you’ve been appointed, you had to be nominated by a group, correct?”
- I was just appointed less than a month ago.” “So I’m very new to the board.
- I was just appointed less than a month ago and hopefully get confirmed here today.” “All right.
Summary:
The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 6, 2026, approved the April 28 minutes, and heard several bills before moving into confirmation hearings. HB 205, by Rep. Bacala, would allow local governing authorities to supplement election commissioners’ pay by up to $100 per day; supporters from clerks of court and the Secretary of State’s office said the increase is needed to recruit and retain qualified commissioners amid longer days, training demands, and election security changes. The committee also reported HB 210, a cleanup bill clarifying retroactive application of a prior ethics law, and HB 228, which recreates the Department of State Civil Service and related entities through 2033. It likewise reported SR 86, which bars eyeglasses with audio/video recording capability in the Senate chamber without the Senate President’s permission, and HB 1177, which protects the identities of lottery hunt winners until after the drawing. HB 1045, limited to Pointe Coupee Parish, raises an audit threshold for certain water districts from $500,000 to $600,000 to reduce audit costs, and HB 813 would move Orleans Parish sheriff terms so the sheriff takes office in January instead of waiting until May; all were reported favorably. Senator Miller also announced that SB 491 would not be taken up that day.
The committee then questioned nominees to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East. The first group, including Peter Vicari and Ronald Schumann, was asked extensively about recent personnel actions, an internal investigation, and the authority’s handling of a report that members said would likely be released after a board vote. Senators focused on the firing of the chief of police/operations personnel, allegations of payroll fraud, and whether the authority had improperly combined the chief of police role with compliance duties in a way that may conflict with statute and Civil Service guidance. Committee members also raised concerns about the chief’s contract, whether it had board approval, and whether the authority’s bylaws and salary practices complied with law. The nominees and counsel said some matters were still under review and that a separate compliance position was being considered.
The committee later heard from additional nominees, including David Martin, Gregory Marsiglia, and Elton Jude Myers, who described backgrounds in engineering, law, procurement, and governmental contracts. Senators again pressed them on the need to separate compliance/auditing duties from the chief of police role, and the nominees generally agreed that those functions should be distinct and that the authority should have qualified auditing expertise. The meeting ended with no public comment and adjournment after the confirmation discussion.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Legislative Committee on Public Accounts Feb 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to move on into number four, which is recommendation of appointment of the assistant chief
- of the assistant chief appointment of the assistant chief examiner.
- , I want to come to y'all today to ask for and make a recommendation and ask for your approval to appoint
- Obviously, Nikki Morrison, y'all just appointed her as assistant. Congratulations.
- appointed her as assistant. appointed her as assistant.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to go to the confirmation hearing for appointments on tabs 10 through 19.
- SB 1712 allows you to have a whole database on a unit to investigate U.S. citizens led by an appointed
- the state to label organizations as domestic terrorists with little oversight and power given to appointed
- SB 1712 allows you to have a whole database on a unit to investigate U.S. citizens led by an appointed
- Conference of Judges, it's either a circuit judge or a senior judge appointed by the Chief Justice of
Keywords:
unauthorized aliens, commercial motor vehicles, safety regulations, civil penalties, law enforcement, bail bond, insurance regulation, foreign insurers, financial disclosure, premium reporting, pyramid schemes, consumer protection, fraud prevention, legal affairs, penalties, justice, administrative commission, membership, state attorneys, public defenders
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1300 on education and workforce development for current and former inmates. Senator Claudio explained that the bill is intended to expand collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections to provide training opportunities tied to Florida’s need for CDL drivers. The bill was reported favorably without debate.
Members then considered SB 896 on campus safety, as amended by strike-all and late-filed amendment. The bill would require postsecondary institutions to adopt active assailant response plans, conduct security risk assessments, improve threat reporting and information sharing, and allow voluntary participation in the guardian program; the late-filed amendment removed a prohibition on guardians wearing uniforms. After questions about the firearm-discharge provision near campuses and testimony both for and against, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens, SB 642 on foreign and alien bail bond insurers, and confirmed appointees listed on tabs 10 through 19.
The committee next heard SB 712 on pyramid promotional schemes, which would create a new prohibition and increase penalties while preserving legitimate direct sales plans. Members raised concerns about whether participants in such schemes might themselves be victims, and the sponsor said prosecutorial discretion would distinguish victims from primary wrongdoers; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1224 on rental housing application fraud was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from apartment and realtor groups in support.
In the latter part of the meeting, Chair Martin presented SB 1370 to expand habitual traffic offender status to repeated unlicensed driving, and SB 1712 to create a statewide FDLE counterintelligence and counterterrorism unit. SB 1370 was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1712 drew extensive questioning and public opposition over concerns about broad language, surveillance, and possible impacts on speech and protest, but the sponsor said the unit would focus on protecting the state from adversary intelligence threats and operate within constitutional limits; it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 758 on the Justice Administrative Commission was amended to adjust commission membership and reported favorably unanimously. The committee then recorded additional votes for members and adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- trustee, with each trustee appointing an equal number of members to the council.
- This bill will also give the Board of Trustees the ability to appoint SHAC members by majority vote in
- lieu of an individual appointment.
- Trustees shall appoint at least five members to the SHAC.
- But who decides who else is on the SHAC other than the minimum requirement of five trustee-appointed
Bills:
SB2920, SB2929, SB2398, SB865, SB401, SB2619, SB2927, SB1395, SB1972, SB2540, SB1635, SB1581, SB2008
Keywords:
steroids, student athletes, athletic competition, University Interscholastic League, medical purpose, gender transition, school athletics, spectator conduct, referees, ejection policy, extracurricular activities, concussion, brain injury, school policy, academic accommodations, student welfare, cardiac arrest, emergency response, CPR training, automated external defibrillators
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations - Human Resources Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Appropriations - Human Resources Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Appointed by the governor, which I think it currently is.
- I know that there's... ...appointed by the governor, which I think it currently is.
- Please correct me if I'm wrong that the governor does appoint the ACOVA board. Yes, so Mr.
- And then the governor would appoint a three-year term to the ACOVA board.
- But yes, it really just comes down through the governor to appoint those members anyways through that
Summary:
The committee reconvened to work through the amended version of Senate Bill 2025, beginning with a clarification from the Department of Veterans Affairs on the source of funds used to cover the commissioner’s salary equity increase. Commissioner Lonnie Wong explained that the money came from federal highly rural transportation grant administrative/salary funds, within the allowable 10% administrative cap, and that the department had not exceeded that limit. The committee then reviewed the major House changes to the veterans budget, including funding for a veterans benefits specialist FTE, salary equity increases for veterans service officers, additional operating funds, one-time funding for homeless veteran services and the Veterans Post-War Trust Fund, carryover authority for Fisher House and veterans transportation projects, accrued leave, and a document scanning project. Members also discussed a section changing governance authority for veterans affairs and the veterans home, with questions about the ACOVA board and the governor’s appointment authority.
The committee debated the appropriateness of using federal grant administrative funds for salary adjustments and the broader shift in authority over veterans affairs, with some members emphasizing legislative control over salaries and budget decisions and others supporting the reorganization as a way to improve administration. After discussion, Amendment 25.092.0203 was moved, seconded, and adopted on an 8-0 roll call. The committee then moved SB 2025 as amended, and that motion also passed 8-0.
The meeting then shifted to Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation budget issues, where members reviewed FTE reductions, salary equity funding for correctional officers and parole/probation officers, and the status of federal ARPA dollars that had previously been used to backfill salaries and bonuses. DOCR officials described pay levels for correctional officers and compared them with county jail wages, arguing that the proposed equity funding was needed for retention and competitiveness. Members also discussed transitional facility costs, women’s treatment unit funding, and county jail overflow housing, including new or planned bed capacity in Grand Forks, Burleigh-Morton, Rugby, and other facilities. The committee agreed to continue refining the budget through a new long sheet and planned to request amendments for consideration in the following days before adjourning.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/13/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, uh, we had We should probably be, uh, actually appointing people who are experts in the public
- So why would we have a 19-year-old guy named Big Balls be appointed by the administrator, sorry, the
- So why would we have a 19-year-old guy named Big Balls be appointed by the administrator, sorry, the
- So why would we have a 19-year-old guy named Big Balls be appointed by the administrator, sorry, the
- So why would we have a 19-year-old guy named Big Balls be appointed by the administrator, sorry, the
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- The governor shall appoint a Wyoming State Council of Defense.
- The governor shall appoint a Wyoming State Council of Defense.
- be more structured in the legislation that passed on how he appoints and maybe who he appoints.
- be more structured in the legislation that passed on how he appoints and maybe who he appoints.
- passed on how he appoints and maybe who<00:49:05.119>
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Keywords:
healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 3/10/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- First, the political redistricting commission created by the bill consists of individuals appointed by
- Thank you for your testimony. ...that appointed them to serve on this bipartisan commission and, again
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to political Interest being appointed to political Interest being appointed
Bills:
HF550
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 16th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The President appoints the following senators: Senate Bill 2004, Senators Dever, Cleary, and Davison.
- Madam President, continuing on the 12th order, I would move that the President appoint a committee of
- The question is on the motion of Senator Klein that a committee of three be appointed to serve with a
- The President appoints the following senators: House Bill 1018, Senators Meyer, Conley, and Thomas.
- The President appoints the following senators: House Bill 1018, Senators Meyer, Conley, and Thomas.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge, a quorum call, and approval of journal corrections. It then handled several House messages, appointing conference committees on Senate Bills 2004 and 2006 and House Bills 1018, 1019, and 1363, and re-referring House Bill 1216 to Appropriations. The chamber also adopted amendments to House Bill 1601, which would have expanded special assistant attorney general authority for certain offices, but the bill failed on final passage after strong opposition centered on preserving the Attorney General’s control and avoiding a solution in search of a problem.
A major portion of the day focused on education funding. House Bill 1369 was amended to raise per-pupil aid from 2% and 2% to 3% and 3% and to increase the school construction loan transfer from $75 million to $100 million; supporters said this would help local schools and military base projects, while opponents raised questions about special education placement language and state coordination. The bill passed 44-3. House Bill 1013, the DPI budget, was also amended extensively to adjust staffing, funding sources, grants, meal assistance, teacher training, and other education programs; it passed 45-2. House Bill 2234, dealing with Choice Ready grants, was amended to shift funding away from general funds and toward federal or other sources, but then failed on final passage after the sponsor urged a red vote.
The Senate also approved House Bill 1482, restricting bond and indebtedness elections for counties, cities, school districts, and park districts to primary or general election days, and House Bill 1332, creating a value-added agriculture facility incentive program with an emergency clause. House Bill 1010, the Insurance Department budget, passed unanimously after amendments reflecting the merger of the Securities Department into Insurance and adding staff and fee changes, while House Bill 1011, the separate Securities Department budget, failed because its funding was already included in HB 1010. House Bill 1584, a major pharmacy benefit manager reform bill, passed with an enforcement fund and new licensing/enforcement structure despite debate over ERISA and market transparency.
In other action, the Senate concurred in House amendments and passed Senate Bills 2226, 2230, 2069, 2082, 2387, 2385, and 2186, with SB 2186 on parenting time interference and a child custody task force passing 27-20 after debate over whether the issue should be left to the courts. Senate Bill 2234, on Choice Ready grants, and Senate Bill 2243, on driver’s license points and traffic penalties, both failed after concurrence motions were adopted but final passage votes were overwhelmingly negative. The chamber also advanced Senate Bill 2291 to conference committee consideration near the end of the transcript.