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• Representative Joy: No. Representative Koznick: No. Representative Craft: Yes.
• Representative Joy: No. Representative Koznick: No. Representative Craft: Yes.
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Bills: HF1, HF2

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• Conferees are on our side: myself, Co-chair Lamosao, and Representatives Kapela, Morikawa, and Shimizu
• We have myself and Representative Lamasao as co-chairs, Representatives Iamoto, Morikawa, and Shimizu
• co-chair Lamasau, representatives co-chair Lamasau, representatives Iamoto,<00:05:35.280> Moriawa
• On our side, I have myself, Co-Chair Lamasao, Representatives Iwamoto, Morikawa, and Souza.
• On our side, I have myself, Co-Chair Lamasao, Representatives Iwamoto, Morikawa, and Souza.

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• Representative Shamarhorn requested days leave for Representative Beckles.
• Representative Geymann.
• Representative DeWitt, for a question? Representative Cruz.
• Speaker, Representative Carver, yes, sir. Representative Carver: Yes, sir.
• Representative McMakin.

Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149

Keywords: disclosure, local law, public notice, legislative transparency, Artists at the Capitol Day, art education, Louisiana Art Education Association, recognition, community engagement, House Resolution 247, HR247, Laura Lewis, birthday commendation, 104th birthday, centenarian, longevity, St. James Parish, Louisiana House of Representatives, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, ceremonial resolution

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, heard a prayer from Pastor Neil Bernard of New Wine Christian Center, and recognized a number of visiting groups and observances, including AMI Kids, Mother’s Day, the Hungarian Settlement Cultural Association, Pro-Life Day at the Capitol, the American Cancer Society and Cancer Action Network, Municipal Day for the Louisiana Municipal Association, Recreation and Parks Association Day, St. John Day, Hoopla basketball activities, Main Street program participants, Leadership North Shore, the Lack of Seeing High School basketball team, Literacy Champion recognition, Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodford, and LACE Day for chamber executives. Majority Leader Steve Scalise also addressed the chamber, praising recent economic investment in Louisiana, coastal restoration funding, and the state’s improved national reputation. The House received Senate messages and Legislative Bureau reports on numerous Senate bills, many of which were referred to committee or laid over, and several House and Senate resolutions were introduced or adopted, largely commemorative or study-related measures. The chamber then took up several House bills in regular order. HB 89, concerning district attorney retiree health insurance coverage in the Third Judicial District, was amended and passed 87-5. HB 451, dealing with ATC notice procedures, passed 98-0 after technical amendments. HB 456, revising workers’ compensation petition requirements and allowing employers broader access to disputed claims, drew extended debate over whether it would burden injured workers; it passed 67-30. HB 579, expanding the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights and related confidentiality and complaint provisions, passed 98-0. HB 595, requiring local authorities to respond timely to permit-related matters affecting natural resource development, passed 92-3. HB 621, requiring recycling of decommissioned renewable energy components and updating waste rules, passed 99-0. HB 818, requiring school systems to publish annual assessment schedules and related testing information, passed 98-0. Additional bills considered included HB 841, creating a code of conduct for landmen negotiating pipeline easements and authorizing penalties for bad-faith conduct, which passed 98-0; HB 1060, establishing a two-year domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th Judicial District with coordinated services and data collection, which passed 86-13; and HB 1101, a workers’ compensation measure defining maximum medical improvement, adjusting benefit durations, and addressing misrepresentation and fraud, which was under debate at the end of the excerpt. Throughout the floor session, members repeatedly emphasized that the bills were intended to clarify procedures, improve transparency, or address public safety and economic development, while opponents of some measures raised concerns about added burdens on workers or injured claimants.

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• So other than, uh, I know I think it's Representative Greenman with the House.
• So, other than, uh, I know I think it's Representative Greenman with the House.
• And it's Representative Gottfried in the House who's been working on it.
• And it's Representative Gottfried in the House who's been working on it.
• someone is not performing their duties someone is not performing their duties up<01:07:53.680>

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• I'd like to thank Representative Stagney for carrying this bill.
• H.B. 1045, good morning, Representative.” “Good morning, Representative. Tell us about your bill.”
• “No, I mean, obviously you represent all of Pointe Coupee. I do as well.
• I see Mayor, I mean, Port Allen representatives. I don’t represent all of Port Allen.
• As your legal opinion, can you circumvent that by adding duties to that?

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.

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• Representative Hall, Representative Chavez, Senator Sinillo-Lopez, Representative Herrera.
• Senator Trujillo twice, Representative Lujan, Senator Bregman, and Representative Borrego.
• I thought I had you, Representative. Yes, you're right up after Representative Chandler, right?
• Representative Herrera, if I may. Followed by Representative Lujan. Representative Herrera.
• Canyon under state active duty.

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• Representative PR: Yes. Representative Devoid: Yes. Representative Pat: Yes.
• Representative Sabor Dwan: Yes. Representative Harriet Gright: Yes. Representative Muse: Yes.
• Representative Newell: Yes. Representative Shear: Yes.
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• The honorable the speaker, House of<00:09:20.320> Representatives.
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• well and faithfully discharge the duties well and faithfully discharge the duties of<00:10:56.000

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Representative Consalvo is with us this morning. From Holy Name, we have some chaperones with us.
• Many covered lives that it represents in the Commonwealth.
• The House has appointed Representatives Michlewitz, Ferrante, and Smola on its part.
• In Massachusetts, over 400 officers have died while serving and performing this duty to protect and serve
• of said week as a period of special attention to the police officers in the Commonwealth and their duties

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Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, adopted several congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, and welcomed sixth-grade students from Holy Name School in West Roxbury, along with guests and chaperones. The chamber then took up House No. 4100, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, which was described as addressing a roughly $240 million shortfall in the Group Insurance Commission. Senator Tarr emphasized the urgency of funding the GIC while also urging lawmakers to examine the causes of the deficiency and consider longer-term cost controls. The Senate suspended the rules, ordered the bill to a third reading, passed it to be engrossed, and later received notice that the House had non-concurred in the Senate amendment and appointed a conference committee. The Senate then insisted on its amendment and appointed conferees. The chamber also passed Senate No. 2508, establishing a sick leave bank for Andrew Satera, an employee of the Trial Court. The Senate observed National Law Enforcement Memorial Day with remarks honoring fallen officers and a moment of silence, and later adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Charlene Roberts Hayden, whose life and career in mathematics, software engineering, teaching, and public service were recognized. Finally, the Senate adopted the emergency preamble for H. 4100, passed the bill to be enacted, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.

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• They wrote, 'We are duty bound to enforce the law as written.
• If they're drunk on duty... ...they're drunk on duty and they pull a bill, they're going to be gone.
• County had an on-duty and an off-duty limit, meaning that the on-duty limit wasn't even zero.
• We have a board of 18, four of which are law enforcement representatives.
• “And four of them are represented by law enforcement.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, beginning with housekeeping items and the adoption of a four-bill consent calendar. Bills on the consent calendar included AB 476 on metal theft, AB 619 on California Conservation Corps training for formerly incarcerated people, AB 1192 on child abuse or neglect reporting, and AB 1239 on human trafficking data. Several bills were pulled by the authors before hearing, and the committee also announced that AB 379 would be heard with a file notice waiver and AB 63 would be for testimony only. The most extensive discussion was on AB 366, which would require ignition interlock devices for anyone convicted of DUI. The author, Senator Archuleta, and a MADD representative gave emotional testimony about family members killed by drunk drivers and argued the bill would save lives. Support came from law enforcement, fire, medical, auto club, and safety groups. Opposition from public defenders and criminal justice advocates focused on loss of judicial discretion, costs for low-income drivers, and concerns about vendor oversight and effectiveness. The committee voted to pass AB 366 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1380, which would create a permanent pathway into firefighting careers for formerly incarcerated people who served on Cal Fire hand crews. The author and supporters said the bill would recognize service, improve reentry, and reduce recidivism; a fire labor group withdrew its opposition after amendments were discussed. The measure passed to Appropriations, though it remained on call pending one additional vote. AB 461, which would remove criminal penalties for parents of truant K-8 students and replace them with supportive responses, drew broad support from education and justice advocates but no opposition testimony; it was also passed to Appropriations and left on call pending one more vote. ACR 60, recognizing the Downey Police Department’s special-needs communication program for interactions with people with disabilities or sensory challenges, was adopted unanimously. The committee then heard AB 746 on creating an inmate cooperative program and a green reentry reserve for incarcerated workers. Supporters said it would build job skills, dignity, and reentry success; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed to Appropriations and was left on call pending votes. Finally, AB 379 on human trafficking drew strong support from survivor advocates, law enforcement, and local officials for creating a survivor services fund and targeting buyers, but also strong opposition from survivors and civil liberties groups who warned it would criminalize vulnerable people and revive harmful loitering enforcement. The committee discussion continued with members weighing survivor support, public safety tools, and concerns about the bill’s amendments and scope.

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• Representative McGrath, Representative McGrath, Representative McGrath. >> Do you have a pink card?
• on duty and off duty, yourself well both on duty and off duty, when<03:10:27.120> you<03:10:27.279
• off duty. off duty.
• Representative Smith, yes. Representative Paige, yes. Representative Manos, yes.
• :16.479> Representative Representative Perez, and Representative Representative Perez, and Representative

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• Representative Locke. Representative Lord. Representative Romero. Representative Thomson. Here.
• Next, we have Representative Lord. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, Representative.
• What page, Representative? Page 2, line 10. What page, Representative? Page 2, line 10.
• Representative, I was brief. Thank you. Thanks. Thank you. Thank you. Okay, Representative Reid.
• Thank you, Representative. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, Representative.

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• Good afternoon, representative.
• Representative Alvarez, you nailed it when you said we have a 'honey badger' representative who is relentless
• Does any member, Representative Gottlieb followed by Representative Jacques?
• Thank you so much. >> Chair Maney: Thank you, Representative Shop, Representative Rayner, followed by
• Rayner, Representative Alvarez. >> Rep.

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• Senate President: Messages from the House of Representatives? Secretary: None on the desk.
• officer in an arrest or detention because Senator Leek: applicable statutes and jury reference legal duty
• the current requirement for law enforcement officers to engage in a lawful performance of the legal duty
• to a requirement that Senator Leek: a lawful law enforcement officer be engaged in these official duties
• PACE Jacksonville opened in 1998 and here with us today are a few of our beautiful girls to represent

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• AFTER COVID AND GOTTEN IN TROUBLE THERE ARE THINGS TO YOUR EFFORTS AND THOSE HORIZONTAL LINES REPRESENTING
• IS TO LOOK AT THE FROM THE COURTS WHICH I HAVE THE BENEFIT OF KIND OF FOCUSING ON BECAUSE MY DUTY IS
• LOOK AT THE BUDGET FROM A COURT RELATED OPERATIONS BUT THE CLERKS ACTUALLY HAVE A WIDE VARIETY OF DUTIES
• WHAT EXACTLY IS THE COUNTY COMPTROLLER DUTY WHAT IS THE DUTY OF THE ACCOUNTANT FOR THE COUNTY?
• I AM HERE REPRESENTING THE HORIZON FAITH BASED PROGRAM.

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• Just for clarification, this is for active duty.
• Would this include active-duty retiring and moving to Texas?
• Thank you for your leadership and all you do in representing all of our vets.
• Thank you for your leadership and all you do in representing all of our vets.
• Thank you for your leadership and all you do in representing all of our vets.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard a briefing from the Texas Veterans Commission on its major programs and outreach efforts. TVC described its claims assistance, health care advocacy, education oversight, employment services, entrepreneurship support, mental health and suicide prevention work, women veterans services, grant funding for nonprofits and local governments, and support for veteran treatment courts. The agency also highlighted its communications strategy, including media outreach, events, newsletters, social media, and the Texas Veterans State Benefits Booklet, and noted that less than 58% of veterans were aware of TVC in the latest needs assessment. A committee member asked about performance metrics, and TVC said each appropriation has associated measures and that it could provide recent results. The committee then took up Senate Bill 651, which would allow a county veterans service office in a large county to report either directly to commissioners court or to a designated county executive official. Senator West explained the bill as a cleanup of current practice, and Dallas County testified in support, saying the change would streamline internal management. No opposition was heard, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 897 would reduce the non-state matching requirement for the Texas Veterans and Family Alliance grant program in larger counties from 100 percent to 75 percent in the committee substitute, rather than the 50 percent reduction in the filed version. Supporters from MetroCare and Emergence Health Network said the lower match would help sustain and expand veteran mental health services, citing increased demand and program growth. The bill was left pending after testimony. The committee also adopted its rules. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1814, which would create an interagency database to collect and coordinate contact information for transitioning veterans so agencies could proactively connect them with services. Senator Hancock said the goal was to better use information already being collected, though he noted the bill had a significant fiscal note. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1818, which would create a temporary six-month licensing and certification process for military members and spouses assigned to Texas while they wait for letters of good standing from other states. VFW testified in support, emphasizing the importance of employment for military families. Both bills were left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• Representative. can't support it today. Representative.
• Representative Acomb: Aye. Representative Bierman: No. Representative Dave Baker: Aye.
• Representative Cheryl Youakim: Aye. Representative Jon Koznick: No. Representative Ron Kresha: No.
• Representative Kelly Moller: Aye. Representative Jim Nash: No. Representative Mohamud Noor: Aye.
• Representative Nolan West: No. Representative Cheryl Youakim: Yes. Representative Dave Pinto: Aye.

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• scope of their peace officer's duties scope of their peace officer's duties consistent<01:43:12.560
• First responders have an obligation and a duty under federal law.
• They have a duty under federal law.
• <02:09:22.800> because the citizens that we represent because the citizens that we represent

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Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, approved the February 20, 2026 journal, and then moved into Committee of the Whole for second reading of bills on the consent calendar. Senate Bill 85, concerning military protection orders in domestic violence cases, and Senate Bill 25, concerning land survey monumentation, were both adopted on the consent calendar and later reported out as amended and placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage. The chamber also briefly recognized the Denver Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and welcomed a visiting family member of a sergeant during moments of personal privilege. The committee then took up Senate Bill 5, which creates a state court remedy for violations of federal constitutional rights during immigration enforcement. Senators Weissman and Gonzalez supported the bill, arguing it is meant to protect constitutional rights and provide a civil remedy when those rights are violated. Senator Gonzalez urged a strong vote in favor, while Senator Weissman explained the bill’s scope and later supported amendments as technical or clarifying changes. Two amendments to SB 5 were debated at length and both were defeated. Amendment L004, offered by Senator Baisley, would have required that a violation be done “knowingly and intentionally”; supporters argued it would add fairness and guard against frivolous claims, while opponents said it would raise the burden for injured people and was unnecessary because the bill already concerns federal constitutional rights. Amendment L005, offered by Senator Lon, would have barred claims where the plaintiff provoked the conduct; supporters said it would protect self-defense and limit abuse of the bill, while opponents called it victim-blaming and said it would undermine accountability. Both amendments failed on voice votes, and debate on the bill continued.

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• I want to thank Representative Representative Representative Bazinski,<05:26:03.920> Don<05:26
• Barrett and co-led by Representative Maggie Goodlander, Representative Susie Lee, Representative Jason
• I represent Maryland. I'm Maryland. I represent Maryland.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• May the record reflect that Representatives Weiner is present.
• Representative Lopez, for filing the bill.
• Representative Lowe. Hi, thank you for coming today.
• If not, uh, Representative Boordaz, you may close.
• Yeah, the chair lays out HB 605 and Representative, uh, recognizes Representative Jones to explain the