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• Two resolutions have been presented. With liberty and justice for all.
• Two resolutions have been presented, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
• Question comes on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no.
• The ayes have it, and those two resolutions are adopted.
• And so, Madam President, I'm proud to signal bipartisan support for this measure.

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two resolutions: one recognizing the town of Sturbridge on the 250th anniversary of the United States and another congratulating Zachary Erich on earning Eagle Scout. The chamber then handled several procedural matters, including suspending Joint Rule 12 on multiple petitions and adopting extension orders giving the Committee on Financial Services additional time to report on credit union and mortgage financing bills, with members emphasizing the extensions were limited and needed to complete ongoing work. The Senate then took up House No. 4361, a bill relative to benefits for teachers, which was amended by Ways and Means and passed to be engrossed after extensive support from members. Senators described the measure as a long-delayed fix to the Retirement Plus program, creating a one-time window through June 30, 2027 for eligible teachers to buy in, with required back payments of missed contributions. The bill passed by a roll call of 39-0. The chamber also passed S. 3106 on toxic-free medical devices and S. 3107 on advancing the profession of commercial interior design, both after supportive floor debate. The Senate later adopted a conference committee report on the FY26 supplemental budget, H. 5470, after debate over its major spending items. Supporters highlighted municipal winter relief, MBTA operating and capital support, education funding, housing incentives, and collective bargaining agreements, while opponents criticized MBTA subsidies, legal defense funding, and tax-related provisions. The report was approved by roll call, and the bill was passed to be enacted. The Senate also enacted several local bills, including measures for Berkeley recall elections, a Milton school construction deadline extension, a Lexington parkland exchange, and long-term municipal roads and bridges financing. Near the end of the session, the Senate concurred in a House amendment to S. 2563, a broad bill revising laws affecting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities by replacing outdated and offensive terminology in 346 sections of the General Laws. Members described it as a dignity and language modernization measure. The Senate adopted the emergency preamble and passed the bill to be enacted. The session concluded with an adjournment order to meet again the following Monday, and the day’s adjournment was dedicated to the memory of Richard Louis Volpe of Sturbridge.

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• Moving to the ninth order of business is motions and resolutions.
• </c><00:17:41.919><c> We</c> business is motions and resolutions.
• We business is motions and resolutions.
• I just rise to speak briefly to Senate Resolution 36.
• </c> to speak briefly to Senate Resolution to speak briefly to Senate Resolution 36.<00:47:58.079><c>

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• So with this resolution, the children.
• Thank you for bringing this resolution.
• Thank you for bringing this resolution.
• On a vote of 10 to zero, the resolution passes with favorable expression.
• On a vote of 10 to zero, the resolution passes with favorable expression.

Committee: Senate Families & Children

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• There are three resolutions.
• Senate concurrent resolution 33. I 71 no zero. Senate concurrent resolution 43. I 71 no zero.
• Senate concurrent resolution 56. I 71 no zero. Senate concurrent resolution 46. I 71 no zero.
• Senate concurrent resolution 46. I 71 no zero. Senate concurrent resolution 58. I 71 no zero.
• Senate concurrent resolution 58. I'm a second concurrent resolution 58.

Summary: The Assembly met on June 4, 2025, first establishing a quorum and then moving through a long budget and concurrence session. After procedural motions, the house took up several budget trailer bills and related measures presented by Assembly Member Gabriel. SB 103, a technical budget cleanup bill addressing the Public School System Stabilization Account, a CDCR shortfall, and Middle Class Scholarship funding, passed 52-16. SB 120 on child care and preschool funding passed 65-1; SB 124 on natural resources and wildfire response passed 69-1; SB 127 on climate change and zero-emission transportation passed 53-17; SB 128 on transportation and DMV/LA Olympics implementation passed 53-17; SB 132 on taxation, veterans, wildfire settlements, film tax credits, and housing passed 64-1; SB 141 on cannabis enforcement and illicit market suppression passed 71-1; and SB 142 extending the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program passed 68-1 on both urgency and the measure. The Assembly also approved a motion to re-refer several bills to committees and later suspended rules to take up Senate-amended bills without reference to file. The chamber then considered AB 102, the main budget bill reflecting the final three-party agreement with the Governor. Supporters said it balanced compassion and fiscal responsibility while preserving housing, health care, child care, education, wildfire resilience, and public safety funding. Opponents criticized it for unsustainable spending, insufficient Prop. 36 funding, and other omissions. After extended debate, the Assembly concurred in the Senate amendments by a 55-16 vote and sent the bill to the Governor. The Assembly then concurred in Senate amendments to AB 116 on health care, AB 118 on human services, AB 121 on TK-12 education, AB 123 on higher education, AB 134 on public safety, AB 136 on courts, AB 137 on general government, and AB 143 on developmental services, with each bill passing on largely party-line or broad bipartisan votes. Debate on AB 116 focused on Medi-Cal, HIV program backfills, pharmacy benefit managers, and health care cuts; opponents objected to funding for undocumented immigrants and to hospice prior authorization. AB 118 drew support for child welfare, CalFresh disaster readiness, and CalWORKs simplification. AB 121 emphasized record K-12 funding and a $1.7 billion block grant. AB 123 extended the Golden State Teacher Grant Program and supported higher education and fire-impacted career technical education. AB 134 updated CDCR and tribal policing provisions, AB 136 streamlined court reporting and funded courthouse facilities, AB 137 made technical budget adjustments and fee changes, and AB 143 made developmental services reforms while preserving the state’s entitlement commitment. The final item shown was AB 470 on telecommunications, which was presented and discussed as a transition away from copper landlines toward fiber and modern networks, with supporters emphasizing public benefits and labor concerns, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote is shown.

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• This has passed through committees with bipartisan support before, and I hope it can maintain its bipartisan
• This has passed through committees with bipartisan support before, and I hope it can maintain its bipartisan
• This has passed through committees with bipartisan support before, and I hope it can maintain its bipartisan
• This has passed through committees with bipartisan support before, and I hope it can maintain its bipartisan
• ><c> this</c> can maintain its bipartisan support this can maintain its bipartisan support this session

Committee: House Taxes

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• Motions and resolutions.
• There are motions and resolutions.
• It Latz was a very very bipartisan bill.
• </c> it's due to the incredible bipartisan it's due to the incredible bipartisan leaders<00:53:55.760
• But this is bipartisan. It's about. But this is bipartisan.

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• And whereas the Arizona Legislature has consistently demonstrated bipartisan support for strengthening
• So looking for bipartisan support. The Chair recognizes Representative Patty Contreras.
• So looking for bipartisan support.
• The Chair recognizes Representative Patty Contreras, Bipartisan support.
• So with that, I'm looking for, again, bipartisan support on this bill. Thank you.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and a proclamation recognizing and strengthening Arizona’s relationship with Taiwan. The proclamation highlighted Taiwan’s trade and economic ties to Arizona, bipartisan legislative support for Taiwan over many years, and support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. Members also welcomed Taiwanese diplomatic guests and noted plans for a bipartisan Arizona-Taiwan caucus and a future Taiwan consulate in Phoenix. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered a series of Senate bills. Among the measures advanced were SB 1004, SB 1012, SB 1040, SB 1049, SB 1168, SB 1326, SB 1021, SB 1052, SB 1172, SB 1188, SB 1212, SB 1346, SB 1452, and SB 1494, with several amended. Topics included law enforcement tracking of homeless sex offenders, spousal maintenance, election/government accountability, hyperbaric oxygen therapy in assisted living, re-credentialing timelines, controlled substance scheduling, vaccine-related concerns, Access fraud prevention, transportation fixes, and protections against patient brokering. Some members raised objections to SB 1049, SB 1021, SB 1212, and SB 1346, citing fairness, separation of powers, public health, and budget concerns, but the bills still advanced. After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House moved several bills to third reading and voted on them. SB 1164, SB 1174, SB 1189, and SB 1754 passed overwhelmingly or unanimously, while SB 1413 failed 2-48 after members argued it contained a significant change to moving-violation liability and restitution that had not been clearly reflected in the bill materials. The House later reconsidered the failed vote on SB 1413 and then adjourned until Monday, April 20, 2026.

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• Moving to motions and resolutions, there are no absences today.
• It has received strong bipartisan support.
• It is a vital lifeline with bipartisan support.
• SB 848 has bipartisan support and has received no no votes.
• Clerk will read the resolution.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long floor session focused largely on concurrence votes on Senate amendments and a few budget-related motions. Early procedural actions included a failed motion to send AB 1207 to the inactive file, approval of motions to take up Senate amendments without reference to file, and recesses for dinner and committee meetings. The chamber also heard several guest introductions and brief ceremonial remarks, including birthday acknowledgments and recognition of interns and visitors. Members then considered and passed a series of measures on topics including armory property transfers (SB 855), data center electricity impacts (SB 57), carbon capture pipeline transport (SB 614), health budget trailer bills (AB 144 and AB 149), and a Black Caucus higher-education bill allowing institutions to consider descendants of enslaved people in admissions (AB 7). The Assembly also concurred in numerous Senate amendments on bills covering community college nursing programs (AB 1400), public health, signage for the Los Angeles Convention Center, gambling, social media warning labels for children, housing plan-check timelines, small business disaster recovery, wildfire mental health services, antitrust enforcement, foster care kinship placements, housing stability, AI cybersecurity, emergency services, and school nutrition standards. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew dissenting votes or brief debate over policy details. The most extended debate came on SB 274, which would limit retention of automated license plate reader data to 60 days unless tied to an investigation. Supporters argued it was needed to protect privacy and prevent misuse of sensitive location data, while opponents said it would hinder law enforcement and crime-solving. The transcript cuts off during that debate, so no final vote is shown for SB 274 in the provided text. Earlier and later votes recorded in the session showed broad support for many bills, with several measures passing unanimously and others receiving modest no votes, and some urgency measures being sent immediately to the Governor or the Senate after concurrence.

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• Motions and resolutions.
• Motions and resolutions.
• I see this as being a very bipartisan way for all of us in this chamber to stand up and support the over
• A lot of people have talked about this, and people have asked me, are you gonna work in a bipartisan
• Are you gonna work in a bipartisan way when you get to St. Paul? What am I going to say? No.

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• Why fight a bipartisan abused them?
• bipartisan bipartisan uh<01:06:04.559><c> immigration</c><01:06:05.280><c> bill</c><01:06:05.680><c>
• ><c> 682,</c> Pursuant to House Resolution 682, Pursuant to House Resolution 682, the<01:12:20.640><c
• </c> appointment pursuant to House Resolution appointment pursuant to House Resolution 605<02:58:26.160
• We're going to manage genocide in Gaza and condemn what's happening in Ukraine. resolution resolution

Bills: HB3944 , HB3486

Keywords: appropriations, military construction, veterans affairs, VA funding, USDA, agriculture appropriations, legislative branch appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, spending bill, rural development, rural housing, broadband, SNAP, WIC, school lunch, food safety, FDA user fees, veterans health care, toxic exposure

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• </c><00:30:15.840><c> elections</c> Representative Garcia: Having a truly bipartisan Elections Commission
• Representative Garcia: Having a truly bipartisan Elections Commission means both parties get to appoint
• Item seven, introduction of resolutions. Mr. Clerk, are there any resolutions for action?
• Madam Speaker: There are no resolutions for action. May all others be referred to print?
• Mr clerk are there any resolutions Mr clerk are there any resolutions<00:59:29.640><c> for</c><00:59

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• I rise in support of House Concurrent Resolution 2003 to make a comment. Proceed.
• Chairman, I rise in support of House Concurrent Resolution 2003. Thank you, sir.
• Chairman, I rise in support of House Concurrent Resolution in 2003. Thank you, sir.
• This is also a bill that is bipartisan.
• This is also a bill that is bipartisan.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day and several guests and community groups, including correctional officer Jacob Polanco, Pima Community Land Trust representatives, student interns, and Arizona PTA members. Members also adopted a proclamation recognizing Kosovo’s Independence Day in Arizona, with remarks highlighting the Kosovo American community’s contributions to the state. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole on a calendar of bills and resolutions. HB 2307 and HB 2758 were considered first; HB 2307 received committee amendments and was recommended do pass, while HB 2758 drew extensive debate over groundwater transport in La Paz County. Supporters argued the measure preserved a transportation-basin framework and added protections, while opponents warned it would facilitate water export for private investors and harm rural residents. After a division and recorded vote, HB 2758 failed to receive a due-pass recommendation. The House also considered HCR 2003, a referral related to transgender athletes in sports, where supporters framed it as a fairness and women’s sports issue and opponents argued it targeted a small population and should be left to athletic associations; it received a due-pass recommendation. HCR 2047 and HCR 2002, both relating to Judea and Samaria, also received due-pass recommendations after remarks citing biblical and historical references. After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House referred the approved measures to engrossing and noted HB 2758 failed. The chamber then took up third-reading votes on several bills, passing HB 251, HB 262, HB 272, HB 296, and HB 2459, with brief explanations on some votes, including support for a Buffalo Soldiers monument, AHCCCS-related changes, water infrastructure authority, and mobile home park utility billing protections. The House also heard personal privilege remarks and announcements, including comments on antisemitism after vandalism at a University of Arizona campus center, a request to wear pink or green in support of a murder victim’s mother testifying on a bill, tributes to Jesse Jackson and Bishop Peter Bowie, and committee meeting notices before adjourning until February 18, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Two resolutions have been presented.
• Two resolutions have been presented, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
• Rush, resolutions congratulating Zachary Erich on his elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout.
• The ayes have it, and those two resolutions are adopted.
• And so, Madam President, I'm proud to signal bipartisan support for this measure.

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• the Senate has disagreed to the amendments proposed by the House to the noted Senate concurrent resolutions
• Uh, I stand up to object to the ruling in light of the request, the bipartisan request of this body to
• request of this body to the bipartisan request of this body to be<00:28:18.720><c> informed</c><00:28
• </c><00:33:05.280><c> 8</c><00:33:05.880><c> should</c><00:33:06.120><c> satisfy</c> House Resolution
• 8 should satisfy House Resolution 8 should satisfy the<00:33:08.000><c> petition</c><00:33:08.720><c

Bills: HB389 , HB469 , HB1510 , HB1573 , HB1705 , HB1858 , HB1875 , HB1946 , HB1961 , HB1962 , HB2001 , HB2093 , HB2096 , HB2097

Keywords: HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes

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• Moving on to motions and resolutions.
• Members, we're moving on to motions and resolutions.
• Members, we're moving on to motions and resolutions.
• This is a bipartisan issue.
• The resolution is adopted.

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• </c><04:06:37.880><c> being</c> impeached by way of a resolution being impeached by way of a resolution
• </c><04:06:40.359><c> will</c> presented not whether a resolution will presented not whether a resolution
• </c><04:06:44.720><c> I'm</c> going to present that resolution I'm going to present that resolution I'm
• > now</c> you I will present the resolution now you I will present the resolution now the<04:06:55.840

Bills: HR35

Keywords: Delta Sigma Theta, sorority, anniversary, community service, historical recognition

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• Sheil, please read the title to House Joint Resolution 1001. House Joint Resolution 1001.
• House Joint Resolution 1001.
• I move for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 261, which solidifies our bipartisan staff and their
• I move for the adoption of House Resolution 1001, which solidifies the bipartisan staff and their titles
• Sheil, please read our resolution.

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• </c> with the following resolution resolved. with the following resolution resolved.
• By passing this bipartisan resolution today, we honor her life.
• By passing this bipartisan resolution<07:19:13.680><c> today,</c><07:19:14.080><c> we</c><07:19:14.320
• </c> boundaries of a legislative resolution. boundaries of a legislative resolution.
• until the floor amendment can be received so that we can receive bipartisan support on this House resolution

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• We're going to move on to item 48, House Resolution 25 for the Assembly's.
• House Resolution 25 by Assemblymember Harabedian and others relative to the Armenian Genocide.
• I rise in support of House Resolution 25 on behalf of the Legislative Women's Caucus.
• Resolution is adopted. commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
• Resolution passes. Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

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• So my bill would take into account the spirit of bipartisan... ...bipartisanship in cracking down on
• And come up with great solutions that have bipartisan commitment and cooperation.
• SCR 1031, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1031, a concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1031, a concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1031, a concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution

Summary: The Senate met in several Committee of the Whole sessions to consider a large number of bills, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations and several being amended before advancing. Early action included bills on fentanyl penalties (SB 1061), firearm suppressors/prohibited weapons (SB 1069), DCS attorney appearance and hotline/case-history access (SB 1081 and SB 1174), mandatory reporting and scrap metal theft (SB 1127 and SB 1128), and a narcotic-drug-to-minor offense bill (SB 1170). Senators Ortiz, Kuby, and others argued against the drug bills as harmful mandatory-minimum policies that would reduce judicial discretion and worsen addiction and incarceration outcomes, while supporters framed them as public-safety measures. SB 1170 ultimately failed on third reading; SB 1061, SB 1069, SB 1127, SB 1128, SB 1171, SB 1174, and SB 1188 passed, while SB 1021 later failed after concerns were raised about possible federal anti-kickback conflicts. The chamber also advanced health-care and regulatory measures, including chiropractic board compliance training (SB 1021), radiation protection and health-care institution requirements (SB 1120 and SB 1121), health care cost containment system changes (SB 1171), and pharmacy scheduling/prescription authority (SB 1188). Several of these bills were amended with technical changes or rulemaking authority, and most passed on third reading. SB 1243 and SB 1244 on court-ordered treatment also moved forward after amendments; supporters said the changes would improve notice and allow guardians or agencies to act more effectively, while opponents warned about due-process concerns and expanded coercive treatment authority. In later calendars, the Senate considered local planning and permitting (SB 1241), school access and GED preparation (SB 1166 and SB 1370), water and groundwater issues (SB 1202 and SB 1287), tax and finance measures (SB 1180, SB 1221, SB 1293, SB 1294, and SB 1429), and a constitutional resolution on legislative boundaries (SCR 1031). SB 1166 was amended to limit GED preparation to grades 11 and 12, SB 1241 and SB 1287 received technical amendments, and SB 1180 was clarified to align tax forms with federal conformity. SB 1075 on foreign entities and land sales drew the most debate: an Ortiz amendment would have shifted it toward corporate homebuyer restrictions and housing affordability, but that amendment was defeated on a roll call vote before the bill advanced as amended. Most remaining measures passed their third readings, with the Senate adopting Committee of the Whole reports and transmitting the approved bills to the House.