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• That legislation. Assembly Bill 716.
• in the legislation.
• I don't know if it's appropriate or not for your cell phone number.
• And so if there's a request for staff or for any...
• And so if there's a request for staff or for any, And so if there's a request for staff or for ambulances

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules convened, established quorum, and first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear: Courtney Welsh to the California Housing Partnership Corporation Board, Janessa Goldbeck to the California Veterans Board, and Tom Huntington to the State Parks and Recreation Commission, each by 3-0 vote. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees, the 2026 committee chair/member assignments, the 2026 session schedule, the 2026 holiday schedule, and floor acknowledgments, all by unanimous votes. The committee then heard and advanced two appointments requiring testimony. Dr. Hernando Garzon, nominated as chief medical officer for the Emergency Medical Services Authority, discussed his background in emergency medicine, disaster response, EMS data modernization, local flexibility within statewide standards, ambulance offload time regulations, stakeholder engagement, and alternatives to emergency transport such as community paramedicine and telehealth. Members pressed him on strategic planning, rural and climate-related disaster response, ambulance rate reporting, and how EMSA can better protect vulnerable people during evacuations; his appointment was approved 4-0 and sent to the Senate floor. Stephanie Weldon, nominated as Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity at the Department of Public Health, described her tribal background, prior public service, and focus on health equity, behavioral health, tribal consultation, data, and community-led programs. Senators asked about measuring outcomes, serving rural communities, balancing equity work amid federal DEI opposition, youth mental health, and preventing fraud or waste through transparency. Public commenters, including tribal, health, and community advocates, strongly supported her nomination. Her appointment was also approved 4-0 and forwarded to the full Senate.

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• HB 42, by Wilson, relating to the amount and allocation of annual constitutional appropriations to general
• HB 1344, by Troxclair, relating to the prioritization of requests for financial assistance from certain
• constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative
• constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative
• serve as a member of the Texas Legislature, a statewide elected officer, or an employee in the legislative

Summary: The House met to read a large slate of newly filed bills and resolutions and refer them to committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including health care and insurance, public education, elections, criminal justice, public safety, taxes, transportation, agriculture, environmental regulation, higher education, housing, and local government. Several proposals focused on abortion and reproductive health, firearms, voter registration and ballot access, school curriculum and accountability, property tax and homestead issues, and state contracting and agency oversight. A number of constitutional amendments were also filed, including proposals on initiative and referendum, veto override authority, vaccination refusal, parental rights in education, gun rights, Medicaid expansion, and various tax exemptions. No substantive debate, testimony, or votes occurred during this portion of the meeting; the clerk simply read the bills and resolutions and announced their committee referrals. The list included both general legislation and joint resolutions, with many items sent to standing committees and several to subcommittees. The House then adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

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• the Legislative Audit Committee.
• I request to be a no vote on Senate Bill 11.
• I request to be a no vote on Senate Bill 11.
• I request to Thank you, Mr. President.

Keywords: 981, all

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• I don't know about specific legislation.
• </c> idea operational from a legislative idea operational from a legislative standpoint. standpoint.
• >> It's the money comes from our appropriation, our state appropriation within our department, and currently
• </c> Um so would we be and you requested Um so would we be and you requested state<00:38:22.000><c> fund

Bills: HB1751 , HB1752 , HB1531 , HB1577

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: Hawaii National Guard, tuition assistance, graduate degrees, education, military personnel, funding, school districts, state budget, performance metrics, emergency announcements, American Sign Language, accessibility, public safety, broadcast media, Smart911, 911, 911 Board, emergency response, public safety answering point, PSAP

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety held its first hearing and began with House Bill 1531, which would require the governor or county mayor to provide an ASL interpreter during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and require news outlets to show the interpreter in a picture-in-picture window. Testimony was strongly supportive from disability advocates, who said live captions can be inaccurate and that ASL access is critical during emergencies, but broadcasters raised practical concerns that the bill as drafted could require extra camera crews and reduce coverage. Members discussed possible alternatives such as government-provided pool feeds and interpreter placement, and the chair recommended deferring decision-making on the bill to the following Wednesday to allow time for amendment language. The committee then heard House Bill 1751, which would expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii for qualified enlisted personnel. The Hawaii Army National Guard, the Department of Defense, and University of Hawaii representatives supported the measure as a recruiting, retention, and professionalization tool. A member asked about funding, and the response was that the program is funded through a state appropriation currently set at $250,000 and was described as sufficient at present. The bill drew no opposition in the hearing. Next, House Bill 1752 was taken up. This measure would remove the Adjutant General as a nonvoting ex officio member of the HAIMA advisory committee and add the HAIMA administrator as a nonvoting ex officio member of the MSAC. The Department of Defense and Department of Health supported the bill, with the Department of Health asking that it be aligned with other EMS modernization provisions in the governor’s package so the related measures remain consistent. No objections were raised. The committee also heard House Bill 1577 on 911 services, which would require the 911 Board to establish a statewide emergency safety profile system for residents to voluntarily store emergency-relevant personal information. The Department of Health, disability advocates, the 911 Board, and others supported the concept, saying it could improve emergency response for people with disabilities, kūpuna, families, and others with functional needs. Testimony also raised concerns about funding, system integration, confidentiality, advanced directives, and liability protections if information does not reach responders in time. Members discussed statewide coordination and existing county systems, and the hearing continued with those issues unresolved.

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• on the CMAR alternative project delivery method within Louisiana public work and submit possible legislation
• At the appropriate time, I'd like to move favor. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Senator Hodges.
• At the appropriate time, I'd like to move favor. The board is clear.
• Jackson, for bringing this at the appropriate time.
• We have one card present, providing information if requested in support from Reggie Hope.

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on May 26 and considered several resolutions and one Senate bill dealing with transportation project delivery, vehicle safety, school-zone safety, flooding, and highway signage. The committee first took up SCR 64, which creates a task force to study construction management at risk (CMAR) for public works. An amendment added representatives from Louisiana Associated General Contractors and Associated Builders and Contractors to the task force, and the resolution was reported with amendments. The committee also heard HR 282, which creates a task force to study utility terrain vehicles with Louisiana State Police and other stakeholders; an amendment added the State Fire Marshal, and the resolution was reported with amendments. The most extensive discussion centered on SB 513, which addressed public works project delivery methods and included a proposal for an average-bid award method as well as design-build authority for airports and vertiports. Testimony from a Reason Foundation policy analyst and a Louisiana Associated General Contractors representative opposed the average-bid concept, arguing it lacked U.S. precedent, could encourage collusion, and could raise costs, while airport-related design-build provisions were supported. The committee adopted an amendment in concept to remove the average-bid language, then reported SB 513 with amendments by a vote of 11 yeas and 4 nays. The committee also reported SCR 62 favorably, which urges DOTD to evaluate all school zones on state highways in response to safety concerns and near misses involving crossing guards and distracted driving. In addition, HCR 112 was reported favorably to study flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport, and HR 275 was reported favorably to study an interstate highway signage maintenance and reporting program. The meeting concluded after all items were acted on and the committee adjourned.

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• And then, of course, our entire GOP team, especially my legislative assistant, the committee legislative
• A request a roll call, Madam Speaker.
• </c><01:15:48.239><c> a</c> route, but a a passenger can request a route, but a a passenger can request
• I'm also sorry to the legislation.
• </c> single line, every single appropriation single line, every single appropriation and<02:24:19.200

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We did not receive an appropriation for this work.
• If it exists in 2026, we will apply for funding so that we don't have to seek an appropriation.
• I think we had capital outlay requests and have contributed, as well as legislators.
• And MNERD, while they get a federal subsidy, while they get state legislative grants or appropriations
• So, with all that in mind, I would anticipate that there will be recurring budget requests beginning

Committee: House Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

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• out of this committee without any no votes and I'm sure he would have been the backstop. and data requests
• as the Department of Education, Cradle to Career, they have the authority to charge fees for data requests
• SB 251 as amended would appropriate a little over 1.2 million from the general fund to the attorney general
• With that we respectfully request your aye vote. Thank you.
• If anyone sees Senators Blake Speier-Lamone or Menjivar, please request their attendance in the Appropriations

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The legislative reception is in the president's room at the Rio Chama, 5 to 7:30 by invitation.
• So there's a request, a unanimous consent request that the reader be allowed to read the certificate.
• for legislators and their guests.
• Unanimous consent that our business be the introduction of legislation.
• A memorial requesting the New Mexico Legislative Council to direct the creation of a wildfire study group

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• </c> first introduced in the 2019 legislative first introduced in the 2019 legislative session<00:48:
• </c><00:54:36.119><c> which</c> calculate the piece of legislation which calculate the piece of legislation
• </c> exception would no longer be appropriate exception would no longer be appropriate to<01:08:53.960
• </c><01:21:09.440><c> prepared</c> 2025 the um uh wals legislator prepared 2025 the um uh wals legislator

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> legislation to to be able to happen. legislation to to be able to happen.
• :47:49.720><c> discuss</c> When appropriate, they may discuss When appropriate, they may discuss findings
• It's not uncommon for us to get requests from legislators as well.
• I'm working on legislation about that, Mr. Chair.
• </c><01:30:59.920><c> developed</c> programs are not appropriately developed programs are not appropriately

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh, that happened in 2009, so we think it's appropriate at this time to include the freestandings.
• Addick, since the request is that we eliminate some of the consumer protection in the courthouse.
• In your mind, you're the one bringing the legislation. What does ESG mean?
• And with all due respect, I think that question would be most appropriately directed towards somebody
• We will do a, um, formal meeting tomorrow to vote on pending legislation.

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

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• It was held in Appropriations.
• That they've all come on in support of this legislation.
• This is a due pass to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Okay. Okay. You want to close? Okay.
• The motion is due pass to Appropriations. Gipson, aye. Sanchez, aye. Carrillo, aye. DeMaio, aye.
• McKenna's point, Jay Lack will be, I'm sure, glad to have a request from you or whoever else.

Committee: House Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• legislative legislative session<00:35:36.520><c> the</c><00:35:36.640><c> Amendments</c><00:35:37.040
• </c> not actually seen any of these requests not actually seen any of these requests associated<00:58
• </c><00:59:21.119><c> that</c> right in line This legislation that right in line This legislation that
• </c><01:48:02.920><c> it</c> read this legislation it read this legislation it requires<01:48:04.840>

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> to watch and then pass the legislation. to watch and then pass the legislation.
• </c> whenever it's appropriate, certainly. whenever it's appropriate, certainly.
• </c><00:26:35.039><c> uh</c> of stations up uh an appropriation uh of stations up uh an appropriation
• </c> I believe that that's an appropriate I believe that that's an appropriate interpretation<00:43:45.040
• </c> mean the so the original legislation mean the so the original legislation um<00:57:06.640><c> is

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

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Olivia Andera is our legislative research assistant. And finally, Greg Davis.
• Yes, sir, this is appropriations.
• For aircraft appropriations, it is $38 million.
• we have been given and appropriations for which we are requesting, sir.
• Internal affairs, communications, legislative affairs, IT, and finance.

Summary: The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Subcommittee met to organize for the session, take roll, and hear introductory remarks from members and agency heads. Members briefly introduced themselves and their districts, with several noting transportation, economic development, emergency response, military, and hurricane recovery issues in their areas. Chair Shove then outlined the subcommittee’s jurisdiction and current-year budget, noting a total of about $20.3 billion, with most funding coming from trust funds and only a small share from general revenue. The committee also heard that upcoming meetings would include presentations from major agencies in the subcommittee’s purview. The first agency presentation was from the Department of Military Affairs and the Florida National Guard. Major General John Haas described the Guard’s three missions—supporting national security, responding to state emergencies, and adding value to the state—and highlighted deployments for hurricanes, border security support, and ongoing support to the Department of Corrections. He emphasized that the Guard is understrength relative to Florida’s size and demand, said recruiting is strong, and identified force structure growth as the main challenge. Members asked about aircraft, funding sources, and recruiting; Haas explained the Guard’s helicopter and fixed-wing fleet, said aircraft purchases are funded through legislative appropriations, and reported strong interest in the Florida State Guard’s recruiting pipeline. Executive Director Mark Thieme then described the Florida State Guard’s expansion into air, ground, and maritime capabilities, including Black Hawks, boats, drones, canine search-and-rescue teams, and ground support units. He said the agency supported immigration enforcement and hurricane response, and asked for continued legislative support to expand aviation, maritime, and medical capabilities. Members praised the Guard’s disaster response work and asked about aircraft, funding, and staffing. Secretary Cord Byrd of the Department of State followed, focusing on election administration, election security, the SunBiz and voter registration IT systems, arts and culture, corporations, libraries, and historical resources. He said Florida’s election system remains a national model, reported two prosecutions for non-citizen voting, and discussed modernization needs for legacy IT systems. The committee also asked about voter lookup tools, password privacy for SunBiz, and arts funding vetoes. Secretary Alex Kelly of the Department of Commerce described the agency’s broad portfolio, including workforce, economic, community, and international commerce functions, plus housing recovery, broadband, small business support, rural infrastructure, defense-community grants, and law enforcement recruitment bonuses. He said access to capital is the biggest barrier for small businesses and noted ongoing work with CareerSource, the Department of Corrections, and other partners on workforce and reentry. Secretary Jared Perdue of the Department of Transportation then outlined FDOT’s record budget and five-year work program, emphasizing emergency response, preservation and maintenance, safety, and major investments in roads, ports, airports, transit, and spaceport infrastructure. He said the department has removed millions of cubic yards of storm debris, is ahead of schedule on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, and faces a large unfunded project backlog. Members asked about supply chain issues, project priorities, and workforce needs, and Perdue said FDOT is open to collaboration on recruitment and retention.

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• Another quick announcement: At the request of the bill sponsor, HB 2695 will be held.
• But again, that doesn't answer the things that I've been requesting for three years.
• And yes, there is a way to resolve these kinds of issues without legislation. There truly is.
• to increase awareness of veterans benefits using administrative or legislative options.
• Legislative counsel can only call it a pilot program or a study.

Committee: House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first took up HB 2663, which expands military leave protections by aligning state law language with federal military orders and clarifying that state and non-state employees called to service or training are covered. Representative Pena said the bill was intended to remove confusion and had no material impact on benefits. After brief supportive discussion, the committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2663 a do pass recommendation. The committee then heard HB 2976, a bill establishing due process requirements before state or county entities can alter a justice of the peace’s statutory authority and clarifying the limits of administrative control over justice courts. Representative Hernandez and two Pima County justices of the peace testified in support, describing administrative orders that had removed local control without notice, findings, or a clear path to restoration. Leanna Garcia of the Arizona Supreme Court opposed the bill, arguing it conflicted with the Constitution’s grant of administrative supervision to the Supreme Court and that the court already uses complaint-driven oversight, education, and intervention when needed. After extensive debate over constitutional authority, due process, and the role of elected JPs, the committee voted 6-1 to recommend HB 2976 do pass. Next, the committee considered HB 2406, which directs the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to study veterans’ awareness of available state, local, and federal benefits and report recommendations to improve outreach. Supporters said many veterans do not know the full range of benefits and that the study could identify gaps in awareness and help guide future outreach. Members questioned what exactly would be studied and whether a study was necessary, but several said the testimony clarified the bill’s purpose. The committee approved HB 2406 with a 5-1-1 vote. Finally, the committee heard HB 2226, which requires courts at initial appearance to ask whether a defendant is a veteran so eligible cases can be referred to veterans programs or treatment/diversion options. Testimony in support said the inquiry would help identify veterans early and connect them to services at no cost. A member raised a Fifth Amendment concern that veteran status could be incriminating in some cases; the bill’s supporter agreed to an amendment clarifying that the answer could not be used against the defendant in later proceedings. The transcript ends during discussion of that proposed amendment, before a final committee vote on HB 2226 is shown.

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• At the request of the bill sponsor, HB 2695 will be held. We'll be held. Yep.
• But again, that doesn't answer the things that I've been requesting for three years.
• And yes, there is a way to resolve these kinds of issues without legislation. There truly is.
• to increase awareness of veterans benefits using administrative or legislative options.
• Legislative counsel can only call it a pilot program or a study.

Bills: HB2226 , HB2406 , HB2663 , HB2695 , HB2805 , HB2976

Committee: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Keywords: veteran status, veterans court, treatment court, diversion program, initial appearance, arrestee processing, criminal procedure, DD-214, Department of Veterans' Services, prosecuting agency, court notification, military service, armed forces, veterans benefits, reentry, mental health court, drug court, specialty court, Arizona criminal law, pretrial hearing

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• This legislation mirrors Florida's legislation that's named Brooks Law.
• A good piece of legislation bring back. Representative Weber. Okay.
• So how is that happening, and then we need to do this legislation?
• So how is that happening, and then we need to do this legislation?
• HB 717 appropriately centered...

Committee: House Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

Summary: The committee first met in executive session and voted do pass on House Bill 3037, House Bill 2760, House Bill 1778, and House Bill 2830, each by recorded roll call. HB 3037, HB 2760, and HB 1778 all passed 8-4, while HB 2830 passed unanimously 12-0. The committee also said it would not take up HB 1746 and HB 1769 yet, because more work was needed on an amendment. The public hearing began with House Bill 3005, sponsored by Representative Justice, which would require public and school libraries to adopt and post reconsideration policies for challenged materials, limit requests to local residents or parents/guardians, extend the process to digital materials, and prohibit tracking or retaining personalized user data from digital library resources. Justice said the bill was developed with the Secretary of State’s office and library groups and was intended to add transparency, local control, and privacy protections. Testimony from EBSCO Information Services and the Missouri Library Association supported the bill as a codification of existing library practices and a way to create clearer procedures. The committee then heard a group of similar bills on AI-generated or digitally altered depictions, including measures by Representatives Lucas, Farnan, Gallick, Schmidt, Williams, Houseman, and Dolan. The sponsors described the bills as closing loopholes in child pornography, revenge-porn, and digital impersonation laws, creating civil remedies, criminal penalties, and in some versions platform takedown requirements for nonconsensual altered images. Members raised questions about how to combine the bills, whether sunsets should be included, and how the proposals relate to existing revenge-porn law. No votes were taken on these bills during the hearing. Finally, the committee heard House Bills 2817 and 2961 on ibogaine research for veterans and other trauma-affected populations, followed by House Bills 1717 and 1643 on psilocybin and other alternative therapies. Supporters, including veterans, first responders, clinicians, and family members, described severe PTSD, TBI, addiction, and suicide crises and said these treatments had helped them when conventional care had not. Opponents, including the Missouri State Medical Association, said they did not support non-FDA-approved drugs. Members questioned the cost and structure of the proposed studies, the role of the FDA, and whether similar research is already underway. The hearing ended without a vote on these bills.

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• We don't have the within appropriations.
• Uh we don't have what's appropriated.
• </c><00:31:17.440><c> uh</c> us to stay within the appropriation uh us to stay within the appropriation
• </c> grant assistance program appropriation grant assistance program appropriation by<00:43:31.280><c
• Right now, those two appropriations do travel through the office.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all