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• The principles of state sovereignty are established in Article I of the Texas Constitution and the Tenth
• I think the thing that people miss is that by 1969, 33 states had applied for an Article V convention
• That would have given us an Article V convention to propose a clarifying amendment.
• Two weeks ago, I testified in our Article V resolution saying that Texas should use every part of its
• My understanding of Article 6 of the Constitution includes two important parts.

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

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• I'll be doing articles 1 and 2 and Ms. Painter will be doing article 3.
• Painter will be articles 1 and 2 and Ms.
• Painter will be doing<00:05:00.360> article<00:05:00.760> 3.
• doing article 3. doing article 3.
• So, I'm going to turn to Article 2.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The conference committee on House File 1141, the Omnibus Housing Finance and Policy Bill, reviewed the fiscal spreadsheet and policy language for the agreement. Staff explained the major funding items, including appropriations for greater Minnesota workforce housing, manufactured home park infrastructure grants, family homelessness prevention, supportive housing, a tenant hotline, and housing infrastructure bonds, along with a cancellation of unused Tyler settlement funds and a reallocation of Housing Development Fund earnings. Staff said the package was budget neutral over the forecast window. The policy walk-through also covered provisions on livestreaming Housing Finance Agency board meetings, limits on administrative retentions for new grant programs, restrictions and reporting on Housing Development Fund transfers and earnings, clarifying language for local public housing, an exemption related to lived-experience engagement, and access for legislative fiscal staff to agency accounting information. Members then considered several amendments. The A12 amendment, allowing certain local governments to invest long-term funds in housing-related investments, was adopted after a roll call showed support from all three caucuses. The A16 manufactured housing bill of rights amendment, which would have addressed park-owner practices, purchase opportunities, enforcement, and rent increases, was not adopted. The A18 amendment to allow additional flags in HOAs and other areas was also not adopted. The A17 amendment to limit private equity ownership of single-family homes to 100 units was not adopted. The A13 amendment to preempt local rent control was not adopted. Members on both sides said some of the rejected issues warranted further discussion in future sessions, while supporters argued they were needed to address housing affordability and ownership pressures. In closing discussion on the bill as a whole, members from both chambers praised the bipartisan process, the staff work, and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s collaboration. Supporters said the agreement would help build thousands of homes across the state, assist vulnerable Minnesotans, and improve transparency and accountability in housing programs. They also noted the bill’s mix of single-family, multifamily, manufactured housing, homelessness prevention, and policy reforms. The committee expressed intent to move the agreement forward to the House floor and ultimately to the governor.

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• So, that's Article 1.
• Happy to answer any article one.
• So, um, so you'll notice there's a lot of overlap between Article 1 and Article 2, but we just stuck
• <00:39:02.400> 3 coalesce here Article 3 coalesce here Article 3 would<00:39:03.960> be
• <00:40:26.880> but<00:40:26.960> we between Article 1 and Article 2, but we between

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• > from Article two contains cleanup from Article two contains cleanup from chapter<02:21:20.000
• > clear Article three um establishes clear Article three um establishes clear standards<02:21:
• Article one is the providers, and article two is the combination of my due process project as well as
• Article one is the providers, and article two is the combination of my due process project as well as
• Chair, if we have to have article one, article two, I don't care. >> Um just as long as in our leisurely

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 1014, enacting Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, adding Section
• Senate Bill 1194, an act amending Title 32, Chapter 32, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by
• Senate Bill 1194, an act amending Title 32, Chapter 32, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by
• Amending Title 36, Chapter 4.02, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 36-420.06
• Senate Bill 1398, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, recorded attendance, and recognized several guests and proclamations, including Arizona Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness, the Doctor of the Day, educators visiting the Capitol, and student guests. The chamber also announced temporary committee replacements and received House messages and bill referrals before moving to floor action. On third reading, the Senate passed SB 1014 on health insurance, SB 1016 on employment practices, SB 1050 on state parks board/veterans park access, SB 1054 on referendum power and emergency measures, SB 1177 on public monies and gender-affirming care, SB 1194 on health care services and vaccination-related treatment issues, SB 1398 on AHCCCS, SB 1751 on capital punishment, and SCR 1049, a constitutional amendment proposal related to capital punishment. Several members explained votes, with supporters emphasizing veterans’ benefits, limits on emergency measure abuse, health care access, and policy changes on capital punishment, while opponents raised concerns about worker protections, local government authority, discrimination against transgender people, and the death penalty. Each measure passed by recorded vote and was transmitted to the House. The Senate also noted upcoming committee meetings, including Health and Human Services the next day, and then adjourned until Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 10 a.m.

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• All nine articles currently have been adopted by all 50 states.
• Article 12 deals with how we perfect security interests, lien priorities, and ledger technologies when
• Now, previously, Article 8, which governs investment securities, and Article 9, which governs secured
• And so currently Florida's UCC ...which governs investment securities, and Article 9, which governs secured
• 8, Investment Securities, and Article 9, Secured Transactions, melds them together, infuses some new

Summary: The Commerce Committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. First, CS/HB 515 on the Uniform Commercial Code was presented as a Florida Bar-backed update creating a new chapter to address digital assets and ledger technologies, including rules for perfection of security interests and lien priorities involving items such as Bitcoin. The bill drew support from the Florida Bar’s business law section and the Florida Bankers Association, had no amendments or opposition, and was reported favorably after a unanimous roll call. The committee then heard HB 1427 on rural communities, a broad package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a rural resource directory, a Renaissance grant program, a rural arterial road monetization program, housing and school support measures, and new health care grant programs for telehealth, staffing, training, and mobile units. Sponsors and many local officials, economic development groups, chambers, utilities, and other organizations testified in strong support, emphasizing infrastructure, workforce, housing, and health care needs in rural Florida. Members from both parties praised the bill’s focus on rural counties, and it was reported favorably. Finally, HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements would allow an additional shorter interior support well in elevators while keeping the existing 42-inch support well requirement, with the goal of improving accessibility and flexibility for building owners. The National Elevator Industry supported the measure, there was no opposition or amendment, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then adjourned.

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• The central of power, Article One.
• The central of power, Article One.
• The central of power, Article One.
• The central of power, Article One.
• The central of power article one. >> Okay. The central of power article one.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So the to start with article one.
• through the article one. through the article one.
• article.
• section six at the end of this article. section six at the end of this article.
• miscellaneous article. miscellaneous article. >> Morning,<00:13:23.120> Chair.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This bill is very much in line with Article 3 of the Constitution.
• She said, at the outset of this article, former U.S.
• The implication of the article, and I believe this to be the case.
• Raise a point of order on the Shaheen amendment on Article 3, Section 40.
• The first is under Article 16, Section 1, Oath of Office.

Bills: HB18, SB 54, SB 10, HR 76, HR 77, HR 78, HR 82, HR 83, HR 88, HR 89, HR 93, HR 94, HR 95, HR 98, HR 101, HR 102, HR 104, HR 105, HR 107, HR 108, HR 109, HR 110, HR 111, HR 112, HR 113, HR 123, HR 125, HR 79, HR 80, HR 81, HR 84, HR 85, HR 86, HR 87, HR 90, HR 91, HR 92, HR 96, HR 97, HR 100, HR 103, HR 106, HR 114, HR 115, HR 116, HR 117, HR 118, HR 119, HR 120, HR 121, HR 122, HR 124, HB 18, SB 54, SB 10, HB 8

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

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• I know in my district um I articles.
• Um, I article with that understanding.
• articles in limiting. articles in limiting. >> Representative<00:25:28.320> Belchure.
• , they don't even know if the article, they don't even know if that<00:50:21.839> article<00:50
• motion any article approved whatsoever motion any article approved whatsoever and<00:55:21.520> they

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The executive branch position on this is that the rest of Article 3, Section 20, cannot be saved.
• becomes, what about the rest of Article 3, Section 20?
• Well, we have some articles here that say differently.
• Well, we have some articles here that say differently.
• The second article said, but it's not about power.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• to administratively inspect any article to administratively inspect any article imported<00:26:40.440
• It's in the 158-5, it regulates, you know, all the articles, plant number da da da.
• <00:43:38.520> infested microorganism, or any article infested microorganism, or any article
• The prevention, like refusing admittance of infested articles at the port.
• uh articles uh articles at<01:00:47.760> the<01:00:47.840> port.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard several measures and took testimony without questions on SB 2431 relating to health savings accounts and SB 2797 relating to consumer protection. For SB 2797, the DCCA Office of Consumer Protection offered comments, Retail Merchants of Hawaii opposed the bill over gift card fraud compliance costs and legal risk, and AARP Hawaii supported it. The committee also heard SB 2946 on foreclosures, where the Hawaii State Bar Association’s Collection Law Section and several lenders, associations, and individuals opposed the measure, while the Hawaii Bankers Association and others offered comments. SB 2961 on insurance drew comments from the Insurance Division and Hawaii Insurance Council, with NAMIC opposing and some individuals supporting. SB 2948 on insurance fraud received comments from the Insurance Division and support from the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, with NAMIC and the Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding also commenting. No votes were taken during the hearing portion, and the committee recessed after testimony. The committee then reconvened for decision-making on the 9:30 agenda. SB 2431 was passed with amendments, including DOTAX-requested changes, a five-year limit on credit carryforwards, removal of an aggregate cap, a rural definition, transparent reporting, technical amendments, and a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050. SB 2797 was also passed with DCCA-requested amendments, technical changes, and the same deferred effective date. SB 2946 was deferred because there was no testimony in support. SB 2961 was passed with amendments, but after Senator McKelvey raised concern that policy-limit language could undermine the bill, the committee removed two policy-limit amendments before adopting the recommendation. SB 2948 was passed with amendments deleting certain definitions, aligning penalties and public-records provisions, adding coordination and disclosure clarifications, and making technical changes; one no vote by Senator Awana was recorded, with the rest in favor. The committee also considered SB 3000 from a prior hearing and recommended passage with amendments clarifying the Attorney General’s authority, creating a special fund, and addressing concurrent actions, again with a deferred effective date and one no vote by Senator Awana. In a joint CPN/GVO agenda, SB 2258 relating to school agriculture procurement targets was passed with amendments after the Department of Education said it would need to follow up on whether changing the target period from calendar year to school year would create procurement or scheduling issues; the committee added technical changes, a deferred effective date, and routed the bill to Ways and Means, with a note that Education should also have received it. In a later joint CPN/AEN hearing, SB 2452 relating to climate-friendly insurers drew strong opposition from the Insurance Division and several insurance groups, who warned it could push insurers out of the authorized market and into the surplus lines market, raising costs; Senator Dela questioned whether the bill would worsen an already strained market, while the division said the legislature could make the policy choice but warned of market disruption. The hearing then moved to SB 2760 on invasive species, where DLNR, DAB, CGAPS, and the Oahu Invasive Species Committee generally supported broader inspection and quarantine authority, civil penalties, and longer interim-rule authority, while committee members asked about staffing, treatment capacity, and implementation for non-agricultural commodities such as building materials and vehicles.

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• This is divided into two articles. Beginning with article one, the health policy article.
• Article one, section laboratories.
• Article 1, sections 7 ... year.<00:22:09.120> Article<00:22:09.520> 1,<00:22:09.760
• Article 1, section six is year.
• Article 1, section six is Representative<00:22:11.760> Abaj's<00:22:12.480> bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Speaker Martinez and members of the House pursuant to Article 4, Section 5B...
• It is rule germane pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the Constitution.
• It is rule germane pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the Constitution.
• It is rule germane pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(1) of the Constitution.
• germane pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(1) of the Constitution.

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM25, HB9, SB2, SB19

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• A.R.S., amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 7, relating to health care institutions.
• , by adding Section 25-15.16.153, Chapter 11, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section
• Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 4, and several sections relating to public education.
• House Bill 2875, amending Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 8, A.R.S., by adding Section 9-500.15, relating
• Title 41, Chapter 12, Article 3.1, relating to fingerprint clearance cards.

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• 2; equitable tolls and fees, Article 3; and exclusive Panamanian operations.
• Article 5, the prohibition of any foreign military presence.
• Now, Article 5 appears to be primarily concerned about control by foreign sovereigns.
• The presence of third country troops would manifestly violate Article 5, but this does not mean that
• But you agree that would be a violation of Article V of the Neutrality Treaty? I do. Thank you.

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• Um, so starting at the top here with article one, the economic assistance article.
• Um, and so that is article four.
• Um, so starting at the top here with article one, the economic assistance article.
• Um, and so that is article four.
• Um, and so that is article four.

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• that becomes a separate warrant article. that becomes a separate warrant article.
• <01:27:01.600> Um this proposed warrant article? Um this proposed warrant article?
• outcome of that ballot article for us. outcome of that ballot article for us.
• contingency fund as a warrant article contingency fund as a warrant article and<02:09:13.520>
• meeting when we have a warrant article meeting when we have a warrant article either<02:15:22.159

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• still determine whether such an audit is permitted under the Massachusetts Constitution, including Article
• Article 48 authorizes the Attorney General to exclude proposals from the initiative petition process
• As stated in Part 2, Article 4, the scope of the General Court's authority in this regard encompasses
• As you know, Part 2, Chapter 1, Section 2, Article 7 authorizes the Senate to, quote, choose its own
• Article 30, we've heard a lot about of the Massachusetts Constitution.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The subcommittee hearing focused on whether the Office of the State Auditor may constitutionally audit the Massachusetts Legislature under Chapter 250 of the Acts of 2024 and what such an audit could include under generally accepted government auditing standards. Chair Cindy Friedman opened by explaining the background: voters approved Ballot Question 1 in November 2024, the law took effect in January 2025, and the Auditor then initiated audits of both chambers. The chair said the subcommittee was seeking expert testimony because the proposed audit scope, constitutionality, and possible bias concerns remained unresolved. Public testimony was invited, but no members of the public pre-registered; written testimony remained open for a short period after the hearing. The hearing then proceeded with invited experts on constitutional law/state government and auditing-related issues. Professor Lawrence Friedman testified that the ballot initiative’s approval by the Attorney General and by voters did not resolve constitutional questions, and he argued Chapter 250 violates the Massachusetts Constitution. He said the Legislature has constitutional authority to set its own rules and manage its proceedings, and that an executive-branch audit would intrude on legislative deliberation, speech and debate protections, and separation of powers. He also warned that even audits of supposedly administrative matters could become a vehicle for repeated document demands and litigation that would indirectly burden legislative functioning. In questioning, senators pressed him on the line between administrative and deliberative functions, the role of the Attorney General versus the courts, the possibility of retroactive audit scope, and whether prior legislative consent to audits mattered; he said prior consent would not bind future legislatures and that constitutionality is ultimately for the courts. Professor Ray La Raja also opposed the audit, framing it as a threat to institutional independence and representative democracy. He argued that allowing an executive-branch official to audit the Legislature without consent would upset separation of powers, chill internal debate, and create a precedent for broader executive intrusion. He said voters often support “transparency” reforms without fully appreciating institutional consequences, and that legislatures should defend their autonomy, especially amid what he described as broader executive overreach nationally. Senators asked about chilling effects, the practical distinction between administrative and core legislative functions, and whether the courts or the Legislature should resolve the issue; he said the courts would ultimately adjudicate disputes, but the Legislature should not waive its constitutional authority lightly. Jean Kempthorne took the opposite view, arguing the audit is permissible and should proceed. She said the state auditor is a constitutional officer accountable directly to the people, that the audit power can be expanded by statute, and that separation of powers does not require watertight compartments. She contended the audit would not displace core legislative powers because the auditor can only evaluate operations, report findings, and make recommendations. She also argued the Legislature itself already conducts audits of other branches, so it is inconsistent to claim an audit of the Legislature is unconstitutional. In response to senators’ questions, she said there are guardrails against truly intrusive requests, but that the administrative-versus-legislative distinction is not a workable bright line; she suggested disputes should be handled case by case, with objections, negotiation, or litigation if specific requests go too far. No votes or formal actions were taken at the hearing.

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• <00:09:25.760> you're can't I'm not sure what articles you're can't I'm not sure what articles
• Did you see the article? Did you see the sound bite? Hear the sound bite, whatever.
• I did not see the articles that were written.
• I did not see the articles that were written.
• I did not see the articles that were written.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard HCR 66, which asks the State Building Code Council to update the state building code to allow point access block construction for residential buildings up to six stories. Testimony was generally in support, including from Housing Hawaii’s Future, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and OPSD, with one registered opponent. No questions were raised, and the joint committee later adopted a recommendation to pass the resolution as is. Because the housing committee lacked quorum at that time, final action on the resolution was deferred to the housing-only agenda. On the housing-only agenda, the committee first heard HTR 78, which states the intent that housing projects qualifying for credits under Act 31 remain eligible for those credits after the act’s repeal. Testimony was in support from HHFTC and the DIY chapter, and there were no questions or opposition noted. The committee then took up Governor’s Message 592, confirming Lisa Darcy to the HPHA board. Support came from HPHA board members and several individuals, and Darcy said she accepted the nomination and emphasized her experience and interest in HPHA’s work. Members questioned her about the HPHA board’s oversight role, the 10,000-unit RFQ, and media coverage of Kuhio Park Terrace relocations; she said she supports the project, values transparency, and would push for better context and accountability, though some members felt she had not directly answered concerns about on-the-ground oversight. The committee also heard Governor’s Message 736, confirming Grant Chun to the HHFDC board. Support testimony highlighted his experience in nonprofit housing, real estate, and leadership roles, and Chun said he was pleased to serve the state. Members asked about his residence and his perspective on senior care at Hali Makua, where he said his family found the care compassionate and thorough, while noting staffing shortages. The transcript ends before any final vote on the housing-only items is shown.