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• So, Representative, will they bring up any race questions or race theories?
• Benefits based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
• Seeking or doing race-based hiring? Correct. Seeking or doing race-based hiring. Correct.
• race-based, in your opinion?
• Well, yeah, but that— And regardless of their race or sex.

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, heard an invocation and pledges, and approved several routine motions, including excuses for absent members, permission for committees to meet while the House was in session, and postponements of some bills. The chamber also received a Senate message listing measures passed by the Senate and adopted a memorial resolution honoring the 21 victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, with remarks entered into the House Journal after a moment of silence. The House then took up a long third-reading calendar and passed a series of Senate bills on topics including criminal justice and corrections sunset provisions (SB 2405, 2406, 2407), election equipment testing (SB 2166), electric grid reliability and attack-preparedness exercises (SB 2148), firefighter collective bargaining (SB 777), DFPS and foster care procedures (SB 1141 and SB 1398), Medicare durable medical equipment billing (SB 1330), property tax administration (SB 1453), probate cleanup and record transfers (SB 1448 and SB 1839), mental health filing procedures (SB 53), school residency for children in safety placements (SB 226), diabetes-related amputation study (SB 1677), rapid DNA analysis (SB 1723), utility rate transparency and capacity cost recovery (SB 1664 and SB 1856), community supervision eligibility (SB 552 postponed), and other measures. Several bills passed with broad support, while others drew notable opposition and narrower margins, including SB 777, SB 2137, SB 2111, SB 1677, SB 1936, SB 1453, and SB 38. Two bills drew especially extensive debate. SB 2148, dealing with electricity supply chain reliability and tabletop exercises for critical facilities, was discussed as a grid-security measure aimed at coordinating utilities, law enforcement, ERCOT, and the PUC in the event of physical attacks; it passed unanimously. SB 1936, changing how LSD is measured for criminal prosecution from dosage-based to weight-based calculations, prompted extended discussion about lab consistency, carrier mediums, and fairness in charging, with supporters saying it would help crime labs and law enforcement and opponents warning it could distort penalties depending on the medium used; it passed 108-26. The House also passed SB 36, creating a Homeland Security Division within DPS, after questions about overlap with TDEM and the cost of adding personnel. Late in the day, the House debated SB 38 on eviction procedures, with supporters saying it targeted squatters and streamlined removal of unauthorized occupants, and opponents arguing it would make evictions too easy and worsen homelessness; it passed 85-44. The chamber also began debate on SB 37, a major higher-education governance bill that would expand governing-board oversight of curriculum, hiring, and faculty senates; members raised concerns about academic freedom, faculty governance, and the impact on humanities programs, and debate was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• At that point in time, we were in a race against the Soviet Union to reach the moon.
• It was fundamentally a race about flying higher. And today... The moon.
• It was fundamentally a race about flying higher.
• And today we find ourselves in a different kind of superpower race in this world.
• This is a race against the People's Republic of China, a race not about flying higher, but seeing deeper

Summary: The Committee on Science and Technology heard Senate Bill 1046, which would prohibit critical telecommunications infrastructure in Arizona from using equipment manufactured or owned by a foreign adversary, require annual certification to the Corporation Commission, impose civil penalties for noncompliance, and bar violators from receiving certain public funds for telecom infrastructure. Marina Macklin testified in support, arguing the bill would reduce cybersecurity and national security risks tied to Chinese-linked telecom equipment and that states have an important role in procurement and infrastructure protection. Members asked about examples such as Huawei, the cost of compliance, whether the threat is current, and whether the bill duplicates federal efforts; Macklin said the measure targets public procurement, addresses existing risks, and complements rather than conflicts with federal action. The committee then voted 5-1 to return SB 1046 with a do pass recommendation, with one member citing concerns about timing and implementation. The committee also received a presentation from Craig Luxbacher of the University of Arizona on mining technology and the state’s role in critical minerals. He described Arizona as a hub for mining innovation and discussed university work on autonomous equipment, microgrids, pilot processing, tailings recovery, workforce training, and heat-stress monitoring. Members asked about microgrids, legal and policy changes needed to de-risk domestic mining, tariffs, workforce decline, and whether AI and automation would reduce jobs; Luxbacher said automation is driven by economics, not just regulation, and would likely create more skilled maintenance and technical jobs rather than eliminate the workforce. Jeremiah Pate of Lunisand then presented on subsurface imaging technology using geo-radio-tomography, which he said can image deep underground from airborne platforms and help locate critical minerals, aquifers, tunnels, and buried military infrastructure. Members asked about applications for archaeology, identifying mineral types, water detection, uniqueness of the technology, and possible defense uses. Pate said the company is working toward better mineral identification, can detect aquifers readily, and is currently the only company fielding this type of airborne subsurface imaging. The chair closed the meeting after thanking members and speakers, and the committee adjourned.

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• We are not headed for the next space race. It is already here.
• Like the chairman, I want to win the race.
• That may be underscoring the need to win the race for AI as well.
• Do we have your commitment that we will win the race to the moon and China will not beat us?
• occurred if we lose the race to 6G.

Keywords: state policy, governance, legislative processes, public concerns, policy improvement

Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.

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• So every two years we have a major race. We have a presidential race or a gubernatorial race.
• side, and some years there might be an interesting race on the Democratic side.
• There was a three-way race, I believe, on the Democratic side.
• On the Republican side, not a single statewide race was contested.
• Not one race was contested.

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• This decision affirmed the right to marry, regardless of race, marking a pivotal moment in our nation's
• true today: that everyone in our nation should be able to marry who they love, regardless of their race
• That everyone in our nation should be able to marry who they love, regardless of their race.
• And we know that marriage equality should be afforded to all Delawareans, regardless of race, sexuality
• our neighbors who want to marry the person they choose, the person they love, regardless of their race

Summary: The Senate received a large number of House communications and committee reports, including several nominations and many bills and resolutions returned from House committees or passed by the House. Committee reports covered a wide range of topics, including education, health, judiciary, finance, housing, transportation, emergency management, and business/technology. The Senate also assigned several measures to committees for further consideration and noted upcoming committee meetings. The chamber confirmed three nominations by roll call: Michael T. Scuse to the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, J. Eric Firewold to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees, and Joan F. Coker to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees. The Senate also passed Consent Calendar 66, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 223 on DIA broadcast access for playoff and championship games and House Concurrent Resolution 149 designating June 12, 2026, as Loving Day in Delaware. Members discussed Loving Day and the importance of recognizing interracial marriage rights, with Senator Huxstable, Senator Buckson, and Senator Townsend offering remarks. On the floor, the Senate passed House Bill 141, requiring a firearm responsibilities notice for gun purchasers, after debate over gun safety and industry burden; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 200, as amended, expanding insurance coverage for HIV prevention medications PrEP and PEP; House Bill 426, modernizing municipal street-aid reporting; and Senate Resolution 21, directing a study of portable solar generation devices and related safety and utility issues. The Senate also passed Consent Agenda O, a large package of bills covering topics such as money transmission and stablecoins, nursing advancement, pilot licenses, commerce and trade, subaqueous lands, driver’s license loss due to medical issues, residential speed limits, electronic bidding, family court jurisdiction, agency regulations, technical corrections to multiple local charters, and other measures. The Senate then recessed until June 25, 2026.

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• I used to own race horses, and race horses for a number of years.
• If someone came onto my farm and I had a horse ready to go to the track to race and took it, I'd lose
• I used to own race horses and race horses for a number of years.
• If someone came onto my farm and I had a horse ready to go to the track to race and took it, I'd lose

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Agriculture Committee met for its first hearing of the 2006 regular session and heard two bills. House Bill 2297, sponsored by Rep. Ken Haden, would allow livestock owners to enter up to 10 feet onto adjacent property to construct, repair, or maintain division fences, with limits intended to protect buildings, utilities, and railroads. Haden described the bill as a response to practical problems rural producers face when fences are damaged and livestock can escape onto highways, and supporters from Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, the Missouri Soybean Association, and the Missouri Corn Growers Association said it would provide needed clarity and safety. Some members raised concerns about property rights, tree removal, liability, and whether existing law already addresses fence repair access, but no vote was taken in the hearing. House Bill 2436, sponsored by Rep. Dean Van Schoiack, would revise Missouri’s animal seizure and disposition process, keeping the term “impoundment” and aiming to protect due process and property rights for animal owners. Supporters, including the Missouri Federation of Animal Owners, the Missouri Pet Breeders Association, and Missouri Farm Bureau, argued that owners can face high care costs and lose animals before a fair hearing, especially when complaints are unfounded or prosecutors decline to pursue cases. Opponents, including Humane World for Animals, Missouri Animal Control, the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation, and others, said the current process already provides a fast hearing to protect animals, that the bill could weaken animal welfare enforcement, and that trained animal control personnel are necessary to investigate abuse and neglect. The committee heard extensive testimony on both bills but did not take final action before adjourning.

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• :20.320><c> facilities</c><00:18:20.720><c> and</c> to motorsports racing facilities and to motorsports
• racing facilities and declaring<00:18:21.200><c> an</c><00:18:21.440><c> emergency.
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• Representative Chester vehicle racing.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Calendar/Second Readings 06:39 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 07:36 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 17:37 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 19:15 ConC and Rules Report 22:17 Adjournment 24:18, 958, all

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• many international sports matchups can be found, such as the Premier Soccer League, Formula One auto racing
• When we come to race and data collection and ethnicity data collection, they self-reported that their
• primary method for determining ethnicity and race is officer observation.
• And so if I remember correctly, a lot of law enforcement agencies just had default race.
• And again, going back to those survey results, we see that officers are making those observations of race

Summary: The House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee held a field hearing on the Puyallup Reservation, where members first received an overview of sports betting in Washington. Tribal casino representatives and the Washington State Gambling Commission explained that sports betting became legal in 2020 under HB 2638 and is currently limited to tribal casinos through sportsbook, kiosk, and on-premise mobile wagering. Testimony covered how odds are set, compliance with federal anti-money-laundering rules, and the role of third-party vendors. Tribal representatives said sports betting supports tribal economic development and asked to expand betting to include Washington college teams, while warning that prediction markets and other unregulated products pose a threat. Committee members asked about geo-fencing, betting limits, in-state college betting restrictions, and regulatory oversight. No votes were taken. The committee then heard from Vicki Lowe of the American Indian Health Commission on tribal data sovereignty and health data. She described tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility, and said tribes should have equitable access to their own health data and control over how it is used. She explained that during COVID, tribes often lacked direct access to state health data, which complicated case tracing and other public health work. Lowe said the Department of Health stopped collecting tribal affiliation in some contexts because of Public Records Act concerns, and she argued that this is inconsistent with tribal data-sharing principles adopted through the Governor’s Indian Health Advisory Council. Members asked for clarification about what counts as tribal data and how public records concerns affected data collection. No formal action was taken. Finally, Lucy Smartlut gave an update on the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force. She reported on the task force’s structure, its extension through 2027, and progress on recommendations including a fully funded cold case investigation unit in the Attorney General’s office, an updated missing persons resource, and forensic genetic genealogy work on unidentified remains. She said the cold case unit has active investigations, has helped locate missing Indigenous people, and made its first homicide arrest. She also presented data showing Native people are disproportionately represented among homicide and missing persons cases, and noted survey findings that many law enforcement agencies rely on officer observation for race data and have limited consultation with tribes. Committee members asked about funding, interagency coordination, and whether the task force is shifting toward prevention. The presenter said sustainability, continued awareness, and stronger collaboration remain priorities, and no vote was taken.

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• trainings, promotions, and more are based on merit, qualifications, and necessity, not things like race
• employment and education for all Texans, making sure that every qualified individual, regardless of their race
• bars them from existing from any office promoting policies or procedures implemented in reference to race
• Legislative Black Caucus, or MALCC, arguably promotes procedures and has, is designed in regard to race
• recommendations would be specifically designed, uh, or implemented, or, um, you know, in regards to race

Bills: SB 231, SB 667, SB 689, SB 825, SB 965, SB 992, SB 1059, SB 1220, SB 2368, SB 2601

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• in addition to their congressional races.
• Each party can pick what they want, but among the races for that party, it has to be the same.
• SSC races, those are also closed party primaries and they always have been.
• , their PSC races.
• But she ran in 1991, but she could not get past Edwin Edwards because Edwin entered the race.

Bills: HB9, HB177, HB181, HB202, HB225, HB398, HB459, HB540, HB906, HB1052, HB1057, HB1245

Keywords: HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, court reporter, official court reporter

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• Section 220 of the Education Code covers race and ethnicity, religion, gender, LGBTQ+ identification,
• We have classrooms filled with students of different races, cultures, religions, identities, and abilities
• We are seeing attempts right now to silence conversation about race, identity, and lived experience,
• they are dedicated, trained individuals focused on addressing discrimination in all forms, including race
• About someone's religion or their race.

Summary: The committee heard SB 998, which would define and expand the roles of discrimination prevention coordinators in the Office of Civil Rights, including a new disability-focused coordinator and a deputy coordinator on anti-AAPI discrimination. The authors and supporters, including representatives from LGBTQ, Black, Latino, and AAPI caucuses, argued the bill would help schools proactively address discrimination, improve student safety and belonging, and support learning. Opposition from the California Faculty Association and SEIU California focused on the appointment structure and preference for regular civil service hiring, while some members questioned whether the bill duplicated existing anti-discrimination law and whether it would add government bloat. The committee ultimately voted SB 998 out on a due pass basis to the Senate Judiciary Committee and placed it on call. SB 1082 was then presented as a measure to streamline inter-district transfer appeals by requiring more timely district action, allowing concurrent review, and clarifying that a district’s failure to respond is not treated as a denial. The sponsor, the Association of California County Boards of Education, and supporters from Families in Action for Quality Education said the bill would reduce delays, improve fairness, and help families make timely educational decisions without changing districts’ authority to approve or deny transfers. The California School Boards Association had previously been opposed unless amended and said it would re-evaluate after the committee changes. The committee supported the measure, and SB 1082 was voted out as amended to the Senate Appropriations Committee and placed on call. The committee also took up SB 960, which would revise the rules for community college baccalaureate degrees by tying authorization to local access gaps and impacted CSU programs rather than a blanket statewide prohibition. Supporters, including the Campaign for College Opportunity and several community college and education groups, argued the bill would expand access for place-bound and adult learners and better align programs with workforce needs. CSU representatives and the California Faculty Association opposed the bill, warning it could duplicate CSU offerings, worsen enrollment and funding pressures, and affect faculty jobs. Members debated the Master Plan for Higher Education, impaction, and whether the state should instead fully fund CSU capacity; the committee nevertheless recommended SB 960 for passage as amended to Appropriations and placed it on call. Finally, SB 965 was heard, a bill to make it easier for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain public library cards without a parent or guardian physically present. The author and supporters said the bill would remove an unnecessary barrier to educational resources while preserving local library control over checkout policies and liability rules. The California Library Association expressed support for the goal but said details matter and urged language that preserves local discretion while encouraging reduced in-person requirements where feasible. The transcript ended during that testimony, before any committee vote on SB 965.

Transcript Highlights:

• Section 220 of the Education Code covers race and ethnicity, religion, gender, LGBTQ+ identification,
• We have classrooms filled with students of different races, cultures, religions, identities, and abilities
• We are seeing attempts right now to silence conversation about race, identity, and lived experience,
• they are dedicated, trained individuals focused on addressing discrimination in all forms, including race
• “About someone’s religion or their race.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• displacement and under-representation, ranked choice voting also means more voice for us in crowded races
• deep-blue, progressive California, we have two Republicans leading early polling for their governor's race
• They help ensure that no community is sidelined in crowded races and that winners reflect broad, cross-neighborhood
• did election law when I graduated from law school, and in 2018 I worked on a number of congressional races
• One of the races that I worked on was the first ever ranked-choice voting election in Maine.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on ranked choice voting, focusing primarily on Boston’s home rule petition (H. 4262) and Bedford’s petition (H. 4916). Committee chairs Dan Hunt and Senator Keenan opened the hearing, explained the three-minute testimony limit, and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. The hearing featured testimony from a wide range of supporters, including advocacy organizations, community leaders, Boston City Council members, and Bedford residents. Witnesses generally argued that ranked choice voting would produce majority-supported winners, reduce vote-splitting and negative campaigning, encourage coalition-building, and give voters more freedom to rank candidates without fear of wasting their vote. Several speakers emphasized local control and said Boston and Bedford should be allowed to decide for themselves whether to adopt the system. Others highlighted potential benefits for women, historically marginalized communities, and voter participation more broadly. Boston councilors and supporters also described the city’s local approval process and said the proposal would still require voter ratification if enacted by the legislature. No opposition testimony was presented in the excerpt. The committee took no substantive vote on the bills during the hearing; after testimony concluded, the chairs thanked participants and the committee adjourned.

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• I know yesterday and a lot of times I talk about race because it is important.
• My entire life in Jefferson County, I have been represented by people of all races and political backgrounds
• have literally been poor, Black, and destitute, and it has given people every reason to invoke our race
• those communities to elect a candidate of their choice, can now be dismantled solely on the basis of race

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• Chair and members I promise I'm gonna make this short I know yesterday and a lot of times I talk about race
• I have been represented by people of all races, political backgrounds.
• have literally been poor, black, and destitute, and it has given people every reason to invoke our race
• those communities to elect a candidate of their choice can now be dismantled solely on the basis of race

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• Skeuse to be appointed by Governor Meyer to be a member of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission
• Racing Commission, Mr. Skeuse, please come forward.
• opportunity to answer any questions that you may have regarding my nomination to the Thoroughbred Racing
• The Thoroughbred Racing Commission is extremely important in ensuring the integrity of racing in the
• to make sure that we have the very best racing product available for the betting public, the horses,

Bills: HB371

Keywords: HB371, Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act, farmland preservation, agricultural lands, agricultural preservation district, Farmland Preservation Advisory Board, county advisory board, Delaware Foundation, Department of Agriculture, DNREC, planning and zoning, growth zone, open space, land use, farmland protection, rural land preservation, agribusiness, active farmers

Summary: The Senate Executive Committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from its June 17 and June 18 meetings, and considered several nominations and bills. The committee heard testimony from Michael T. Skeuse for the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission and Jay Eric Fearwald for the University of Delaware Board of Trustees; both nominees described their backgrounds and qualifications, and no objections were raised. The committee then moved to legislation focused largely on property tax reassessment and related school-tax issues, along with a technical constitutional corrections bill, an agricultural lands preservation cleanup bill, and a child-safety/service-letter bill. A major portion of the meeting centered on Senate Bill 350, which would create a third multifamily residential tax classification at 1.2 times the residential rate. Supporters argued apartments are housing and should not be taxed as commercial property, emphasizing relief for renters and fairness after reassessment. Opponents, including county and school officials, warned the bill would reduce local revenues, complicate tax administration, and create unintended consequences for counties, municipalities, school districts, and agriculture. Similar themes carried into House Bill 462, which would make the split-rate school tax structure permanent and lower the nonresidential cap to 1.85, and House Bill 463, which would align New Castle County senior school-tax exemptions with county exemption rules; both bills drew discussion about shifting burdens, fiscal impacts, and timing. The committee also heard House Substitute 1 for House Bill 320, a technical corrections bill to the Delaware Constitution, with one public commenter objecting to charter-related changes being included in a correction bill. House Bill 371, which removes the requirement for county farmland preservation advisory boards under the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act, was presented as a streamlining measure and had support from the Department of Agriculture and public comment in favor. House Bill 438, expanding service-letter requirements to a broader set of child-serving facilities and requiring reporting when employers fail to respond, was described as a cleanup bill closing a safety loophole. After public comment and committee discussion, the meeting ended with a motion and unanimous adjournment; no recorded votes on the bills were taken in the transcript.

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• every month of this year, including a November ballot that is projected to have the largest number of races
• around once every 10 years when people's terms end all at the same time and we have a large number of races
• “There will be, because only five races, as you know, are closed primaries, and that’s U.S.
• It’ll just have the local open races, any open judge races or anything like that, and the five constitutional
• There's no state officials in this race, so the burden of the cost of elections, would they go to the

Summary: The committee heard a budget presentation for the Department of State. House Fiscal Division said the FY27 recommended budget is $128.6 million and 367 positions, with elections making up the largest share. Secretary of State Nancy Landry said the office is implementing Louisiana’s first closed party primary, continuing voter education efforts, and moving toward procurement of a new voting system that would produce a voter-verifiable paper ballot and support risk-limiting audits. Members asked about polling place confusion, machine replacement costs, election commissioner pay, and the cost of educating voters about the new primary system. Landry said polling places are not changing because of the new primary law, the new system is expected to cost about $100 million total, and a bill this session would raise election commissioner pay by $100 per day. Fiscal staff also estimated the closed primary law will add about $31.5 million in costs over five years, mostly from converting local elections to statewide elections and voter outreach. The committee then reviewed the Department of Veterans Affairs budget, which was presented at about $105.2 million with a mix of federal, state, self-generated, and interagency funds. The department said most costs are tied to personnel and veterans’ homes, and that the homes are funded largely by federal dollars plus self-generated revenue. Members focused heavily on delays in processing National Guard disability claims and payments to veterans. Representatives said constituents had waited about a year for claims to be resolved, while the department said it had increased staffing and was processing a backlog of more than 400 claims, but still had about $950,000 in approved claims awaiting funding. The department said the payout program is governed by statute and that additional supplemental funding has been requested. Members also discussed veterans’ home care, including how service-connected disability status affects eligibility and costs, and whether chronic wound care and related complications could increase long-term costs. The department said veterans with higher service-connected ratings receive care with federal support, while others pay fees. Several members urged the department to provide clearer timelines and better communication to claimants, and one member suggested a separate oversight hearing to address the disability claim process and any needed statutory changes. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• Are you aware that Arizona, the main reason our results are slow is because our races are so close?
• You take any other state where they're a close race, and it takes longer to get through to make sure.
• You take any other state where they're a close race, and it takes longer to get through to make sure.
• You take any other state where they're a close race, and it takes longer to get through to make sure
• ballots counted quickly so that people know what's happening, especially if it were a presidential race

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and routine journal and calendar actions, including a gubernatorial nomination referral and bill references. Members also introduced guests in the gallery before the chamber resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider several election, health care, and child welfare measures. In Committee of the Whole, senators considered SB 1038 on cast voter records and public records, SB 1133 on nominating procedures and candidate financial disclosures, SB 1247 on assisted living centers, and SCR 1001, a constitutional election-requirements referral. Each measure was amended and given a do-pass recommendation. SB 1133 received a floor amendment exempting certain statewide and legislative candidates in an emergency-related provision, SB 1247 was amended to allow a person not receiving care services to live with a resident in an assisted living center, and SCR 1001 was amended to make major election changes, including proof-of-identity requirements, changes to early ballot and drop-off rules, and language affecting mail voting and election administration. Debate on SCR 1001 was extensive, with supporters saying it would improve election security and speed results, and opponents warning it would reduce access, create confusion, and disproportionately burden voters, especially those who vote by mail or in rural and communities of color. On third reading, SB 1038 passed 17-12, SB 1133 passed 23-6 with the emergency clause, SB 1247 passed 28-1 with the emergency clause, and SCR 1001 passed 17-12-1. The Senate also passed SB 1172 and SB 1175 by 28-1 votes. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the measures were properly assigned, committee meeting announcements were made, a moment of silence was held for Jesse Jackson, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.

Transcript Highlights:

• Are you aware that Arizona, the main reason our results are slow, is because our races are so close?
• You take any other state where there is a close race, and it takes longer to get through to make sure
• You take any other state where they're a close race, and it takes longer to get through to make sure.
• You take any other state where they're close race, and it takes longer to get through to make sure we've
• ballots counted quickly so that people know what's happening, especially if it were a presidential race

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I guess my question is if they were speeding rushing racing, the looking at a device like that as related
• to for drivers are racing to pick me up and he's going to get there first.
• Could you had made a statement where you have 2 people racing to somebody and this may go to what the
• And if somebody from the TNC company can answer it, TNT's can answer this is that nobody is racing trying
• It doesn't appear to me that anyone's racing to get to them or trying to beat another TNC driver.

Keywords: 999, senate, all