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• > for</c><00:29:29.279><c> annual</c> legislation that allows for annual legislation that allows for
• ><c> gone</c><00:29:40.720><c> into</c> Since this legislation has gone into Since this legislation has
• </c> additional appropriation. additional appropriation. &gt;&gt; Senator<00:42:31.440><c> Abler.
• </c> program and they didn't have legislative program and they didn't have legislative authority<00:57
• of a legislative minority members of a legislative committee<01:03:53.280><c> with</c><01:03:53.599>

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, comes to us late, but also that there's a legislative appointment in the proposal.
• </c> a few things including legislative a few things including legislative appointment,<00:04:28.480>
• c> the</c><00:08:31.560><c> Rules</c> So, I'm requesting that the Rules So, I'm requesting that the Rules
• </c><00:10:44.000><c> This</c><00:10:44.200><c> is</c> appropriate, in my opinion.
• This is appropriate, in my opinion.

Committee: Senate Rules and Administration

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> request a roll call. request a roll call.
• Seeing A roll call has been requested.
• c><00:21:07.120><c> support</c> legislative leaders will not support legislative leaders will not support
• fund the governor's request for MDE's fund the governor's request for MDE's legal<00:47:46.960><c> costs
• c><00:47:52.160><c> the</c> appropriations that came into the appropriations that came into the working

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> I tried to draft a bill on legislative I tried to draft a bill on legislative burnout,<00:01:16.320
• </c><00:10:31.600><c> to</c> Members, we have received requests to Members, we have received requests
• , appropriate, appropriate, the<00:41:12.640><c> availability</c><00:41:13.359><c> of</c><00:41:13.520
• Council; Office of the Legislative Council; Legislative Policy and Records Attorney; Department of the
• Check weeks until legislative cabaret.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• I think it would be appropriate.
• </c><00:18:31.120><c> dis-</c> says you cannot change legislative dis- says you cannot change legislative
• And that's up to you legislators.
• </c> And that's up to you legislators. And that's up to you legislators.
• </c> So, my request is simple.

Bills: HB1

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: HB1, Alabama, elections, primary election, special primary, runoff, congressional districts, redistricting, reapportionment, district boundaries, federal court, injunction, judgment, Governor proclamation, nominee certification, party nominee, general election 2026, election calendar, voting rights, congressional race

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• I appreciate the opportunity to bring this piece of legislation before you.
• purview for appropriating the money?
• But if JFAC decided not to appropriate the funds, then, again, that's a different piece of legislation
• First, this is about legislative oversight, because... Mr.
• First, this is about legislative oversight.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

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• Judy Randall, Legislative Auditor.
• </c><00:03:31.159><c> um</c> receive a general fund appropriation um receive a general fund appropriation
• </c><00:03:43.720><c> and</c><00:03:43.840><c> $17</c> million in Appropriations and $17 million in Appropriations
• </c> think that would be you know appropriate think that would be you know appropriate and<00:26:40.720
• </c> the appropriate the appropriate information<01:26:23.159><c> does</c><01:26:23.400><c> not</c><01

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So more appropriate for Attorney Hon to answer that.
• session or next legislative session.
• session or next legislative session.
• session or next legislative session.
• Would that be appropriate, maybe, to add this as well if it is a dark photo or dark video?

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• your support for at least this operating request before you this morning.
• your support for at least this operating request before you this morning.
• your support for at least this operating request before you this morning.
• your support for at least this operating request before you this morning.
• </c><00:29:39.679><c> on</c> the goals behind the legislation on the goals behind the legislation on

Bills: HF1234 , HF1956 , HF1025 , HF1172 , HF791

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, municipal finance, liquor store, audit requirements, state auditor, local government, historic flag, state flag, display standards, ceremonial, Minnesota Statutes, Ursa Minor, state symbol, Minnesota state laws, constellation, official state designation

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• Bonds may not be offered for sale without prior legislative appropriation of the net proceeds.
• The bonds may also not be offered for sale without prior legislative appropriation.
• Bonds may not be offered for sale without prior legislative appropriation of the net proceeds.
• The bonds may also not be offered for sale without prior legislative appropriation.
• In conclusion, I respectfully request a vote in support of this legislation, but I'm happy to answer

Summary: The committee heard briefings and public testimony on three transportation bills. Substitute Senate Bill 6170 would raise WSDOT monetary thresholds for doing repairs in-house and for contracting work intended to support small, veteran-, minority-, and women-owned businesses, increasing the regular repair limit from $60,000 to $100,000, the emergency repair limit from $100,000 to $160,000 with annual inflation adjustment, and the contracting threshold from $100,000 to $160,000. The sponsor and WSDOT supported the bill as an efficiency measure; the fiscal note indicated no fiscal impact. Washington Federation of State Employees also supported it, saying the higher limits would let highway maintenance crews do more work in-house while preserving the existing work split with contractors. Substitute Senate Bill 6225 would authorize new and expanded transportation general obligation bonds, including $1.1 billion for highway projects in the Move Ahead Washington account, $400 million for listed highway projects with cost increases, and a $500 million increase to the SR 520 bond authorization, while also ending issuance of certain older unissued bond authorizations after June 30, 2026. Committee members asked about debt service, bond capacity, and how the money would be allocated; staff said the projects would be handled through the budget process and that the bill was intended to provide flexibility. Labor and business groups supported the bill as a way to fund preservation and maintenance and provide predictability, while Transportation Choices Coalition said any bonding should be limited and paired with broader transportation funding reforms and protection for multimodal programs. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6354 would allow certain qualifying U.S.-based battery electric vehicle manufacturers that have Washington service facilities and no prior franchise agreements to own and operate dealer licenses and sell directly, while also raising the dealer documentary service fee from $200 to $250 until the end of 2026 and directing part of the increase to an EV rebate program and the multimodal transportation account. Rivian and Lucid supported the bill as a compromise that would expand EV access and direct-sale options; Climate Solutions and the Port of Seattle also supported it, citing emissions reduction and affordability goals. Washington State Auto Dealers Association supported the compromise, saying it strengthens franchise protections while allowing limited direct sales. Honda, Toyota, Ford, GM, and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation opposed the bill, arguing it creates special treatment and weakens the franchise system, and some urged added consumer protections, service requirements, or bonding. The committee took no final action and closed the public hearings after testimony.

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• </c> requests by healthcare providers. requests by healthcare providers.
• And this legislation, as new ones.
• </c> legislation and and had undone it. legislation and and had undone it.
• All it does legislation.
• </c> beyond what the piece of legislation is. beyond what the piece of legislation is.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We'll also get a preview of legislation that may come up in the next legislative session or before one
• We'll also get a preview of legislation that may come up in the next legislative session or before one
• legislator.
• Or any individual legislator.
• As the chair mentioned, we don't endorse legislation.

Summary: The committee’s final day focused first on a historical overview of New Mexico tax packages by Pam Stokes of Legislative Council Services. She described how tax packages have alternated over the decades between tax relief, revenue raising, and tax reform, with examples ranging from the creation of the gross receipts tax in 1966 to major packages in 1981, 1986, 1991, 1994, 2005, 2019, 2022, 2024, and the vetoed 2025 package. Members discussed how tax policy often tracks revenue conditions, how packages can combine increases and decreases, and how local government gross receipts taxes and hold-harmless distributions have affected communities differently. Several members reflected on past packages, especially the 2004 food tax repeal and the 2013 film tax and manufacturing changes, and noted that tax policy can have major economic and political effects even when it is not “sexy” legislation. The committee then heard a proposal to expand the health care practitioner gross receipts tax deduction to include co-insurance, and to extend the sunset date. Sponsor Senator Figueroa said the bill was intended to help recruit and retain medical providers and build on prior deductions for co-pays and deductibles. Testimony explained that co-insurance is the patient’s share after the deductible, that providers currently absorb the gross receipts tax on those payments, and that the proposal would cost about $30 million to the state plus about $20 million to municipalities and counties, with the exact fiscal impact likely to be updated. Members raised concerns about the effect on local governments, whether insurers could be required to reimburse providers, whether the bill would actually attract doctors, and whether better evaluation measures and sunsets should be added. The sponsor said the bill was part of a broader set of efforts to address provider shortages and that the discussion would continue. Representative McQueen then presented a bill to update the Land Conservation Incentives Act. He and conservation partners said the program has protected more than 500,000 acres but has not kept pace with rising land values, especially for irrigated agricultural land in the Middle Rio Grande. The proposal would increase the percentage of conservation value eligible for the credit, raise the per-transaction cap from $250,000 to $2 million, and make the credit refundable rather than only transferable. Testimony emphasized that the program is voluntary, keeps land in private ownership and production, and helps land-rich, cash-poor landowners preserve farmland and water rights. Members asked about average credit amounts, how easements work, whether landowners could effectively buy land and then use the credit, and whether there should be inflation indexing or a statewide cap. The discussion also touched on water rights, fencing, and the role of conservation easements in protecting agricultural land and compact water deliveries. Finally, Senator Sharer previewed his 2% tax proposal with a historical presentation on New Mexico tax law, using props to illustrate the evolution from early territorial tax codes to the modern tax system. He argued that the state’s current tax structure is overly complex and that recent federal changes have disrupted the personal income tax base. The committee did not take any votes on the day’s presentations; the meeting was primarily informational, with members offering feedback and raising policy concerns for future sessions.

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• The House Bill 5483 aims to amend Section 152.09718 A, the enacting legislation for the Grayson County
• This went through TIDC's legislative work group process and was endorsed by our board.
• Owens has requested that we pull down House Bill 5525, so House Bill 5525 will not be considered today
• Lastly, DFPS can be a more appropriate place for children who are running away from home. ...and who
• Any requests to forward this to local and consent? Thank you. Okay. Thank you, Dr. Lalani.

Bills: HB1821 , HB1822 , HB1943 , HB3882 , HB4263 , HB4476 , HB4628 , HB4631 , HB4885 , HB4923 , HB5461 , HB5483 , HB5525

Committee: House S/C on Juvenile Justice

Keywords: juvenile records, sealing, privacy, criminal justice, youth rehabilitation, legal procedures, juvenile court, record sealing, nondisclosure, age jurisdiction, criminal justice reform, juvenile board, compensation, Winkler County, juvenile justice, county funding, grants, career education, technical programs, workforce development

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• Um, and that's largely due to, you know, we typically fund from single appropriations or maybe two appropriations
• Um, you all uh endorsed five pieces of legislation last year.
• Through that particular piece of legislation.
• Uh, so if you saw, we have $5.7 million in actual appropriate, no, $5 million in appropriations and $5.7
• As we develop legislation each year, um, trying to figure out how we, how we legislate that, you're already

Committee: House New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

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• Both bills share the same legislative intent.
• I just want to thank Senator Pizzo for this good legislation.
• I would respectfully request that we temporarily postpone this bill.
• the center in 2023 with non-recurring appropriations of $1 million.
• And if more are needed, then DCF must either request funding by legislative budget requests or reallocate

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and a moment of silence for Pope Francis. Members then moved to the special order calendar after adopting a motion to reconsider the earlier failed vote on CS/SB 1080, which was temporarily postponed. The chamber also temporarily postponed several bills during the day, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, benefits for certain officers injured in the line of duty, Brownfields, and school social workers. The Senate passed a series of bills with little or no opposition, often substituting House companions for Senate bills. These included expedited DNA testing grants for law enforcement; additional aggravating factors in capital felony sentencing; fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients; commuter rail indemnification; disposition of migrant vessels; specialty license plates; an Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign; relocation of the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University; charter school changes; registration rules for sexual predators and offenders; assault and battery penalties for utility workers; juvenile justice revisions; reporting of student mental health outcomes; foster home licensure transfers; water access facilities and boating-related funding; Florida Virtual School changes; school readiness program improvements; protections against lewd sexual images of children; age-related criminal offense provisions; tampering with electronic monitoring devices; certified recovery residences; and codification of the FSU Election Law Center. Most of these bills passed overwhelmingly, though the charter school bill and the aggravating factors bill drew more divided votes. One of the most debated measures was SB 820, codifying the Office of Faith and Community. Senator Polsky offered an amendment to bar political activity by office employees while on duty and using government resources, citing alleged election-related emails and concerns about mixing government and religious influence. Supporters argued the amendment was needed as a guardrail; opponents said existing law already covered the conduct and that the amendment could be confusing or overly broad. The amendment failed 13-23, and the underlying bill passed 27-9 after extended debate about faith, politics, and the office’s role. Another notable debate involved SB 954 on certified recovery residences, where senators emphasized the need for stable housing in addiction recovery and the bill passed unanimously after supportive remarks from members who had personal experience with recovery. The Senate also passed SB 674 on bonuses for county tax collector and property appraiser employees after questions about safeguards and the purpose of the bonuses.

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• And so I missed that um appropriation.
• And so introducing this legislation.
• </c><00:49:23.440><c> in</c> availability of funds appropriated in availability of funds appropriated
• </c> uh reports by the legislative auditor. uh reports by the legislative auditor.
• Would it be appropriate?

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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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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• Florida courts have implied preemption when the legislative scheme is pervasive and the local legislation
• The problem is, they ducked all of our requests for reports.
• Our request for information, but finally it came to roost.
• Ambiguous language undermines legislative intent.
• Ambiguous language undermines legislative intent.

Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee held its first meeting of the 2025 session and focused on an overview of county and municipal home rule powers and state preemption. After roll call and member introductions, Chair Alex Rizzo and Vice Chair Griff Griffiths explained the constitutional and statutory basis for local self-government, the distinction between charter and non-charter counties, and how express and implied preemption limit local authority. Griffiths emphasized that home rule gives local governments broad power to address community needs, but the Legislature can override that authority through clear preemption, with courts ultimately deciding disputes. Representatives Holcomb and LaMarca added that local issues should generally be addressed locally first, but statewide standards can be appropriate when uniformity is needed or local action is ineffective. The committee then heard from a panel representing counties, cities, business, and construction interests: Ginger Delegal of the Florida Association of Counties, Carolyn Johnson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Rebecca O'Hara of the Florida League of Cities, and Carol Bowen of Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida. Delegal and O'Hara argued that home rule is rooted in local autonomy, policy experimentation, and accountability to voters, and warned against broad or “vacuum” preemptions that remove local authority without replacing it with state regulation. Johnson and Bowen supported preemption when local rules create a patchwork that hurts statewide competitiveness, raises costs, or complicates business operations, citing examples such as labor rules, heat safety, permitting, and procurement preferences. The panel also discussed the 2023 local ordinances law, which requires business impact estimates and provides attorney’s fees in certain challenges, as a mechanism to resolve disputes locally before resorting to preemption. Members questioned the panel about the 2024 heat-safety preemption and how to protect workers in the absence of local ordinances. Business representatives said existing OSHA duties and industry best practices already require employers to provide safe conditions, while local governments and the state should avoid inconsistent standards across jurisdictions. Another discussion centered on construction permitting, licensing, and local boards that may slow projects and increase costs; Bowen suggested eliminating redundant local fees and barriers while preserving statewide licensing and enforcement against bad actors. No votes were taken, and the meeting remained informational, with the chair inviting continued discussion on when preemption is appropriate versus when local governments should retain authority.

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• House Bill 2435 creates the Legislative Office on Indian Affairs.
• House Bill 2435 would create the Legislative Office on Indian Affairs as an agency of the legislative
• legislative staff.
• House Bill 2435 would create the Legislative Office on Indian Affairs as an agency of the legislative
• legislative staff.

Summary: The committee heard several bill presentations and took executive action on three measures. House Bill 2249 would remove a civil service exemption for Washington Technology Solutions cybersecurity employees, allowing those workers to be covered by state civil service law; the prime sponsor and a Washington Federation of State Employees representative said the bill would correct an unintended statutory discrepancy and let similarly classified IT security staff organize like counterparts in other agencies. House Bill 2475 would direct the Office of Equity to develop uniform language-access guidelines for state agencies and address interpreter and translator shortages; supporters from the Latino Community Fund, WFSE, and the Office of Equity said the bill would improve access to public services for limited-English-proficiency residents. House Bill 2237 would require deputy state fire marshal salaries to be competitive with comparable local fire agencies and direct a report on whether the State Fire Marshal’s Office should be made independent of the State Patrol; supporters said current pay is too low and hurts recruitment and retention. House Bill 2408 was described as a cleanup bill removing expired provisions and obsolete references to the Department of Personnel and other outdated statutes, and OFM supported it. In executive session, the committee adopted amendments and reported out three bills. Substitute House Bill 2281, concerning tribal traditional cultural places and consultation, was amended to narrow consultation scope, remove a reference to “contemporary” lands, and add a three-year statute of limitations; a proposed amendment to remove the cause of action was rejected, and the bill passed 4-3. House Bill 2309, which limits OFM from treating a postgraduate degree as the only way to show qualifications unless required by law, was reported out unanimously. House Bill 2244, a Sunshine Committee cleanup bill on ethics and public disclosure, was amended to restore exemptions for certain donor records and driver case records and then passed unanimously. The committee also heard House Bill 2352, which would lower the ownership threshold for state ethics conflicts from 10% to 1% to align state law with municipal ethics rules. Representative Paulette argued the current 10% standard is too lax and weakens public trust, but no vote was taken on the bill during the meeting. The hearing on House Bill 2435, which would create a Legislative Office on Indian Affairs to provide training and resources for legislators and staff on tribal affairs, featured strong support from Representative Lekanoff, who said it would strengthen the legislature’s government-to-government relationship with tribes. The committee then recessed and later adjourned after completing the remaining hearings.

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• for the support of government. >> Is there a message of necessity and appropriation at the desk?
• Secretary will read. >> Calendar 991, Senate Print 10221, Senator Serrano, an act making appropriations
• But I can tell you that the things that we have been Fighting for as a conference, as a legislative body
• PRESIDENT. >> I want to thank all of my colleagues for supporting this legislation.
• WITH INTERVENING DAYS BEING LEGISLATIVE.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met on May 6, 2026, approved the prior journal, and accepted a Rules Committee report advancing the government appropriations bill to third reading. The chamber then took up the tenth budget extender, which sponsor Senator Serrano said would keep state government operating through Monday, May 11 and contained $482 million in new spending, bringing the total across extenders to $20.3 billion. In questioning, Senator O’Mara and Senator Helming pressed Serrano for details on the reported $268 billion budget deal, policy outcomes, revenue raisers, and whether local governments, schools, and rural health programs would receive certainty; Serrano said final budget bills were not yet in print and declined to speculate on unresolved issues. The extender passed 60-1, with Senator Weik voting no. The Senate also adopted several previously adopted resolutions honoring the North Tonawanda High School girls varsity basketball team, the Tappan Zee High School girls basketball team, and SUNY student Chriss-Ann Pryce. Members praised the teams’ state championships and Pryce’s academic and leadership achievements through the Educational Opportunity Program. The chamber then returned to legislation and passed a bill designating May 9 as Overdose Awareness Day in New York; Senator Fernandez said it recognized the harm of overdose and the need to continue funding harm reduction and recovery services. Additional bills passed included a statewide domestic violence lethality assessment measure, with Senators Murray, Rolison, Webb, and Ramos describing it as a tool to identify dangerous situations and prevent fatalities; a mental health insurance bill limiting step therapy/prior authorization for serious mental health medications, supported by Senator Fahy; and measures on education, real property tax, election law, general business law, kitchen incubator economic impacts, public buildings, state finance, and mental hygiene. Several bills drew recorded opposition, including the real property tax bill and the election law and general business law measures. The Senate concluded by adjourning until Monday, May 11 at 3:00 p.m., with intervening days designated legislative.