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• House Concurrent Resolution 66 should pass.
• And<00:17:14.680> House<00:17:14.920> Concurrent<00:17:15.319> Resolution<00:17:
• 16.000> 66 And House Concurrent Resolution 66 And House Concurrent Resolution 66 should<00:17:
• <00:17:18.079> A<00:17:18.160> concurrent<00:17:18.680> resolution should pass
• A concurrent resolution should pass.

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• Assembly concurrent resolution 75 by Assembly member Alanis and others relative to food and agriculture
• As a joint resolution, we cannot take a voice vote. Clerk will open the roll on the resolution.
• Assembly concurrent resolution.
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 85. 525 by Assemblymember Garcia relative to 529 College Savings Day.
• Concurrent resolution 89 by Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez and others relative to military appreciation

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• House Concurrent Resolution 2001. House Concurrent Resolution 2001.
• A concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Arizona by adding Section 19
• Members, you've heard the third reading of House Concurrent Resolution 2001.
• Members, I'd take the opportunity to explain my vote on this House concurrent resolution.
• Members, by votes of 32 ayes, 27 nays, 1 not voting, you have passed House Concurrent Resolution 2001

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Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Jimmy Sade as Doctor of the Day. Members also read a proclamation commending law enforcement and Border Patrol personnel involved in rescuing an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation, with several members praising the interagency cooperation and the officers’ actions. The chamber then handled routine desk business, committee substitutions, first and second readings of numerous bills, and reported attendance at 56 present, three absent, and one excused. The Committee of the Whole considered HB 2096, HB 2173, HB 2451, and HCR 2001. HB 2096, HB 2173, and HB 2451 each received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2121 was retained on the calendar. HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on election requirements, drew extended debate over voter ID, mail ballots, ballot deadlines, and election security. A subfloor amendment was adopted by a 32-26 vote, and the amended resolution then received a do-pass recommendation. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the measures were assigned accordingly. On third reading, the House passed HB 2010 on digital consumer licensing disclosures by 59-0, HB 2132 on drug offenses by 59-0, HB 2155 on the Arizona Beef Council by 57-2, HB 2178 on state agency licensure requirements by 51-9, HB 2310 on employment relationships by 59-0, and HB 2395 on a Department of Education fitness-related measure by 59-0. HCR 2001 also passed on third reading by 32-27 and was sent to the Senate. Several members explained their votes, with supporters emphasizing election integrity and consumer or public-safety benefits, and opponents criticizing the election measure as restrictive and unnecessary. The House then heard multiple personal privilege remarks and announcements, including a proclamation for Cary Elwes Day, birthday and community notices, and a request for JLBC to review election-related funding. Committee meeting announcements followed, additional bill referrals and withdrawals were announced, and the House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

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• The Chair lays out House Concurrent Resolution 108. 8.
• This resolution reaffirms Texas's support for balance.
• I thank this committee for bringing this resolution forward.
• The chair lays out House Concurrent Resolution 127 and recognizes Chairman Lujan to explain the bill.
• I'm honored to present House Concurrent Resolution 127, which reaffirms Texas' strong and growing partnership

Bills: HCR108, HCR127

Keywords: Tomato Suspension Agreement, trade, Mexico, Texas economy, agriculture, import tariffs, job preservation, Taiwan, U.S. relations, economic cooperation, sister-state, 1184, house, all

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• New resolutions: Senate Resolution 181, a resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding
• Resolution 182, resolution Senate Resolution 182, resolution honoring<01:29:04.240> the<01:29
• Senate<01:29:11.880> Resolution<01:29:12.400> 183, Senate Resolution 183, Senate Resolution
• Resolution 184, resolution Senate Resolution 184, resolution honoring<01:29:26.760> the<01:29
• Senate<01:29:36.160> Resolution<01:29:36.720> 185, Senate Resolution 185, Senate Resolution

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• resolutions. >> Mr.
• resolution Senate Resolution 143, a resolution Senate Resolution 143, a resolution adjourning
• <00:10:43.040> 144,<00:10:44.079> resolution Senate Resolution 144, resolution Senate
• Clerk, please report Senate Resolution 100 by title. Senate Resolution 100.
• :40:34.400> honoring Resolution 145, a resolution honoring Resolution 145, a resolution honoring

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Summary: The Senate convened, opened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. The House clerk then announced that the House had passed several bills and requested concurrence. The chamber also received second-reading reports for a number of bills and resolutions, which were referred to the Rules Committee, and committee reports from the Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee and the Judiciary Committee recommending passage of several measures. New resolutions were also introduced, including one honoring Michael Mingi, Amanda Maize, and Senator Maize Bledsoe, and another designating March 31, 2026, as Kentucky Transitional Science Day. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 145, relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The chamber concurred in House Committee Substitute 1 and House Floor Amendment 1, then passed the bill as amended by a roll call vote of 35 yeas and 2 nays. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 59, relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and resources. After adopting Senate Committee Substitute 1, members debated whether the bill’s enforcement provisions were needed to prevent public funds from being used to influence ballot questions; supporters cited prior school-related advocacy, while one opponent raised concerns about possible uneven treatment of schools receiving federal funds. The bill passed 28-9. Finally, the Senate took up Senate Bill 137, relating to a provisional license to practice medicine. Supporters described Kentucky’s physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued the bill would help recruit foreign medical graduates by allowing a path to licensure based on prior residency and work experience. A floor amendment was offered to preserve standards by emphasizing U.S. residency pathways and cautioning against lowering the standard of care, but the amendment was withdrawn after discussion. The bill remained under consideration at the end of the transcript.

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• You're recognized on your resolution. I'm sorry, on your concurrent resolution.
• Chairman and members, this morning to lay out House Concurrent Resolution 102.
• House Concurrent Resolution 102 expresses the Texas Legislature's strong support for maintaining federal
• House Concurrent Resolution 102 also directs the Texas Secretary of State to send official copies to
• I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today on House Concurrent Resolution 102.

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• File Item 520, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 195 by Assembly Member Gabriel. The clerk will read.
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 195 by Assembly Member Gabriel and others relative to Jewish American
• File item 520, that is the Assembly Concurrent Resolution 195 by Assembly Member Gabriel.
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 195 by Assembly Member Gabriel and others relative to Jewish American
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 186 by Assembly Member Chen, relative to California physical fitness and

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Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer from Rabbi Mona Alfie, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then held its first official Jewish American Heritage Month ceremony, beginning with Assembly Concurrent Resolution 195 by Assembly Member Gabriel. Gabriel and several colleagues from multiple caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing Jewish Californians’ contributions, the diversity of the Jewish community, solidarity with other communities, and opposition to anti-Semitism. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 67 co-authors were added, and the Assembly then recognized 14 honorees for their service and leadership in California. After the ceremony, members offered guest introductions and the body moved to floor business. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 9 by Assembly Member Bonta, which would add affordability as a required factor in CPUC rate-making, remove telecommunications from the CPUC, create an Office of Broadband, and expand legislative appointments to the commission, was adopted. The Assembly also passed AB 1697 delaying implementation of a 2025 labor law, AB 2322 on stormwater permit definitions, AB 1653 on pupil instruction, AB 2274 and AB 2273 on criminal justice and child sexual abuse-related prosecutorial practices, AB 2512 on Anaheim Angels naming language tied to a potential land exemption, AB 1956 on suicide prevention for young men and boys, AB 1809 on job order contracting, AB 1970 banning step therapy for serious mental illness and substance use disorder medications, AB 1973 expanding authority for advanced practice clinicians, and AB 2055 on vessel law modernization. The Assembly also adopted ACR 186 designating May as California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month and H.R. 111 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia, after extensive debate reflecting both support and criticism over LGBTQ rights and parental rights issues. Several measures were passed with recorded votes, while some items were passed and retained on file or continued. The transcript ends as the Assembly was moving into AB 2059, a CEQA-related bill on rural transportation projects, with the sponsor describing it as a narrow exemption for 21 rural counties.

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• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 120 by Assembly Member Avila Farias relative to positive parenting awareness
• The resolution is adopted.
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 121 by Assembly Member Tangipa and others relative to National Mentoring
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 122 by Assembly Member Arons relative to Anesthesiologist Week.
• And Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, 65-0.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, offered a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up a long third-reading file with several guest introductions and ceremonial resolutions. Early floor action included AB 713, allowing undocumented students equal access to campus jobs at UC, CSU, and community colleges, and AB 1049, streamlining California Food Assistance Program applications for low-income immigrant families; both passed. The body also defeated an amendment to AB 1421, a bill to begin studying a statewide mileage-based road user charge, before passing the measure. AB 1171, modernizing part-time community college faculty health insurance access, also passed with strong support. The Assembly then approved a series of policy bills on animals, domestic violence, telehealth for autism services, forestry, false lien filings, tianeptine restrictions, housing, common interest development fee transparency, prison sexual abuse accountability, PBM reporting, foster youth benefits protections, illegal dumping and abandoned RV removal, condo financing/liquidated damages, public contracting, pension-related study language, climate resiliency research funding, and a disposable vape reduction measure. Most passed with broad margins; AB 762 on vapor inhalation devices drew the most debate, with supporters emphasizing landfill fires and public health and opponents warning about revenue losses and illicit-market growth, but it still passed. AB 1406 on condo development financing drew extensive discussion about housing affordability and consumer protections before passing. The chamber also adopted three resolutions: ACR 120 declaring January 2026 Positive Parenting Awareness Month, ACR 121 designating January 2026 National Mentoring Month, and ACR 122 designating Anesthesiologist Week. Later, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments on AB 1485, extending welfare-tax exemption treatment to federally recognized tribes holding land for conservation, and adopted the consent calendar, which included several additional bills and SCR 6. The session ended with adjournment until February 2, 2016, after which several members recorded vote changes from the floor.

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• referred under Senate Concurrent referred under Senate Concurrent Resolution<00:16:24.399> number
• <00:16:41.040> Resolution<00:16:41.519> number<00:16:41.759> four Senate Concurrent
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• We business is motions and resolutions.
• to speak briefly to Senate Resolution to speak briefly to Senate Resolution 36.<00:47:58.079>

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• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 176 by Assembly Member Elhawary relative to Second Chance Month.
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 176 by Assembly Member Elhawary relative to Second Chance Month.
• The resolution is adopted.
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 119 by Assembly Member Ta relative to Black April Memorial Month.
• The resolution is adopted. That brings us to the Senate third reading file.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then proceeded through routine journal, procedural, and guest-introduction business. Majority Leader Garcia secured suspension of rules for several procedural matters, including allowing guests in the chamber, moving AB 2568 Johnson out of Appropriations to the second reading file, and setting SB 73 Cervantes for a Public Safety Committee hearing; the rule-suspension motion passed 41-14. The floor also recognized several guest groups, including Placer County Sheriff Wayne Wu and Undersheriff Shane Wright for the sheriff’s office’s 175th anniversary, students from John Muir Charter Schools, youth art contest winners from the 24th District, the Oak Ridge High School cheer team, and students from Casa Grande High School. The Assembly then moved through the daily file, passing and retaining numerous second- and third-reading items. Two resolutions drew floor debate and were adopted by voice vote after coauthor roll calls: ACR 176 by Assembly Member Elhawary, declaring April as Second Chance Month, and HR 109 by Assembly Member Schiavo, recognizing California’s janitorial and cleaning workforce. Supporters of ACR 176 emphasized rehabilitation, reentry barriers, and the importance of second chances for formerly incarcerated people, while also noting the need to remember victims and survivors. Supporters of HR 109 highlighted janitors’ role in public health and the often unseen nature of their work, with members sharing personal experiences in janitorial and service jobs. The Assembly also adopted ACR 119 by Assembly Member Ta, recognizing Black April Memorial Month and the 51st anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Speakers described the trauma of the Vietnamese refugee experience, honored those lost during and after the Vietnam War, and praised the contributions of Vietnamese Americans in California. After additional items were passed and retained on the third reading and consent calendars, the House announced its schedule and adjourned until Monday, May 4 at 1 p.m.

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• The chair lays out as a matter of pending business House Concurrent Resolution 90.
• There being five ayes and no nays, House Concurrent Resolution 90 will be reported to the full Senate
• House Concurrent Resolution 90 will be reported to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.
• Senator Schwertner moves that House Concurrent Resolution 90 be recommended for the local and uncontested

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• On the resolution, the ayes are 201, the nays are one, and the resolution is adopted.
• On the resolution, the yeas are 193, the nays are 9. The resolution is adopted.
• On the resolution, the eyes are 193, the nays are 9. The resolution is adopted.
• On the resolution, the ayes are 201, the nays are one. The resolution is adopted.
• On the resolution, the ayes are 196, the nays are 6. The resolution is adopted.

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a student advocate and family members connected to a resolution on scoliosis awareness. The chamber first took up committee reports from Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, Tourism and Recreation and Economic Development, and later Appropriations, Rules, Commerce, and Environmental and Natural Resource Protection, agreeing to the reported bills and resolutions. House Resolution 531, designating June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month, was adopted 201-1 after remarks describing the condition and the advocacy of a young constituent. The House also adopted resolutions designating Diaper Need Awareness Week, directing a study on PANS/PANDAS, recognizing 717 Day, Little League World Series Week, and commemorating America 250 in Pennsylvania, with broad bipartisan support. The House then considered several bills on final passage. House Bill 2146, updating the Sunshine Act’s 24-hour agenda notice rule after a court ruling, and Senate Bills 130, 511, 971, 972, 1181, and 1235 were agreed to. House Bill 1239, limiting HOA restrictions on rooftop solar, drew multiple amendments; some were withdrawn, and others failed on tied votes, after debate over HOA governance, native plants, and net metering. House Bill 2219, on license plates and transportation provisions, had an amendment agreed to removing indemnification language for elected officials at special events, and then passed as amended. House Bill 2558, banning non-compete agreements for broadcast workers, saw an amendment to preserve limited non-competes fail, and the bill passed. House Bill 2359, prohibiting government NDAs related to data centers, passed 171-31 after extensive debate over transparency and local control. The chamber also passed House Bill 2455, granting Pittsburgh school administrators collective bargaining rights, despite objections that existing appeal protections already exist; it passed 106-96. House Bill 2460, creating hunting and trapping education provisions, passed 180-22 after debate over whether it duplicated existing law and imposed a mandate. House Bill 2499, expanding the State Workers’ Insurance Fund’s equity investment authority, passed 173-29. House Bill 2529, scheduling metatomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance, passed 198-4 amid testimony about overdose risks and concerns about criminalization. Senate Bill 604, joining the Counseling Compact, passed 188-14, and Senate Bill 1259, clarifying parole record privilege and expanding notice to denied parole applicants, passed unanimously 202-0. The House then made referrals and committee assignments, signed the two Senate bills for presentation to the Governor, and adjourned until July 1, 2026.

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• Uh, the chair lays out House concurrent resolution 10. 8.
• So, um, please help Texans by passing this resolution.
• I thank this committee for bringing this resolution forward.
• The chair lays out House concurrent resolution 127 and recognizes Chairman Lujan to explain the bill.
• I'm honored to present House Concurrent Resolution 127, which reaffirms Texas's strong and growing partnership

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• Resolution.
• Resolutions.
• resolutions. ...one to agree to the Senate amendments and one to adopt the House concurrent resolutions
• House concurrent resolutions with Senate drafts as listed on pages 6 through 8.
• House Resolution No. 215 is carried. House Resolution No. 215 is adopted. Mr.

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• Chair, your committee on ways and means has had consideration of House Concurrent Resolution 252 and
• I move that my floor amendment to House Concurrent Resolution 252 be adopted.
• I move that my sub-floor amendment to House Concurrent Resolution 252 be adopted.
• Chair, I move that my sub-floor amendment to House Concurrent Resolution 252 be adopted.
• And the reason why we're moving this as a House concurrent resolution is for the obvious concern that

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Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a series of guest introductions and proclamations, including recognition of Dr. Eric Osowski as Doctor of the Day, Donate Life Day participants, State Farm Day guests, and proclamations honoring Ganado Unified School District and Chinle Unified School District for academic and cultural achievements. The chamber also handled routine business such as committee assignments, Senate messages, and motions to adjourn and to refer bills to additional Committee of the Whole consideration. The main floor action centered on several bills and a concurrent resolution. HB 2093 was amended to restore mental health instruction while removing social-emotional learning, and HB 2229 was amended after debate over abortion-related language and public funding restrictions; both received do-pass recommendations. HB 2429, HB 2950, and HB 4136 also received do-pass recommendations after floor amendments, with HB 2950 amended to make tourism improvement areas voluntary and add notice requirements. HB 4001 advanced after extensive debate over regulating alternative nicotine products, with supporters arguing it would help curb youth vaping and opponents urging taxation and stronger public-health provisions. HB 4030 and HCR 2052, both focused on limiting municipal tax and fee increases tied to affordability, inflation, and utility costs, were heavily amended and advanced after debate over local control, data centers, water costs, and the scope of the amendments. The House also took up procedural challenges, including a failed appeal of the chair’s ruling that a health-care claims amendment to HCR 2052 was out of order under the single-subject rule. On final adoption of the Committee of the Whole report, the House ordered HB 4001 and HB 4030 and HCR 2052, as amended, to engrossing and signing. In third reading, HB 2170 passed 36-16, HB 2380 passed 31-21, HB 2389 passed 31-21, HB 2784 passed 31-21, and HB 2902 passed 31-21, while HB 2388 failed 23-29. The transcript ends as the House was moving on to HB 294.

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• We only have two resolutions today, so strike that.
• We will defer this resolution. It is very similar to House Concurrent Resolution 67, House Draft 1.
• It is very similar to the resolution.
• It is very similar to the house<00:11:04.240> concurrent<00:11:04.640> resolution<00:11
• :05.200> 67<00:11:05.839> house house concurrent resolution 67 house house concurrent resolution

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Summary: The Committee on Housing heard two resolutions. STR 48 SD 1 called for a comprehensive strategy to adopt updated building codes, with testimony listed from several groups but no one appeared to testify. The committee later deferred the measure, noting it was very similar to House Concurrent Resolution 67 House Draft 1. The committee then took up STR 6D1, which urges the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop a plan to produce enough housing to meet state demand. HHFDC testified that the resolution misstated the scope of low-income housing tax credit units and emphasized that the state’s housing need is much larger than previously cited, with a recent study showing about 33,000 units needed for households at or below 60% AMI statewide. HHFDC supported planning but said any plan must be realistic and account for private land constraints. A member raised concerns about rising leasehold costs and affordability for homeowners, and HHFDC responded that rental affordability can be maintained more readily than for-sale housing. The committee adopted HHFDC’s proposed amendments to STR 6D1, including deleting a clause about overbuilding, revising the shortage figures, and adding language referencing Senate Bill 26 and the affordable housing land inventory task force. The committee also amended the resolution to focus on density and timing of development for projects identified by that task force. The measure passed with amendments, and the meeting adjourned.

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• The resolution is adopted.
• clerk will read a summary of the resolution a resolution directing the legislative budget and finance
• Chair, thanks to make the resolution. Those in favor, the resolution will be voting aye.
• On the resolution, the ayes are 201, the nays are one. The resolution is adopted.
• The resolution is adopted.

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• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 225 by Assembly Member Blanca Rubio relative to the 9/11 remembrance flag
• This concurrent resolution would recognize the Freedom Flag as our official state symbol for remembrance
• The resolution is adopted.
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 125 by Assembly Member Alonleys, relative to KRE, Malformation Awareness
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 181. 65-0. And Senate Concurrent Resolution 187. 65-0.

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• House Concurrent Resolution 75 by Representative Boyd to designate February 27th as Caleb Wilson Day
• House Concurrent Resolution 75 by Representative Boyd to designate February 27th as Caleb Wilson Day
• House Concurrent Resolution 77 by Representative Butler to memorialize Congress, the President of the
• House Concurrent Resolution 79 by Representative Butler to memorialize Congress and the U.S.
• House Concurrent Resolution 32 was reported from Transportation favorably.

Bills: HR188, HR189, HR190, HR191, HR179, HR180, HR181, HR182, HR183, HR185, HR186, HR187, HCR75, HCR76, HCR77, HCR78, HCR79, SCR24, SCR36, SCR39, SB64, SB107, SB152, SB185, SB217, SB232, SB278, SB290, SB294, SB320, SB321, SB419, SB424, SB436, SB440, SB468, SB470, SB476, SB482, SB489, HCR32, SCR11, HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB267, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB478, HB610, HB617, HB679, HB745, HB749, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB896, HB979, HB992, HB1000, HB1024, HB1050, HB1166, HB1172, HB1173, HB1193, HB1207, HB1218, HB1223, SB256, SB180, HR1, HR17, HCR5, HCR4, HCR47, HB59, HB74, HB159, HB330, HB364, HB414, HB458, HB525, HB568, HB786, HB1008, HB1033, HB1034, HB1041, HB1062, HB1070, HB1079, HB1112, HB1118, HB1139, HB1151, HB1176, HB1182, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB368, HB433, HB441, HB447, HB466, HB481, HB741, HB1242, HB362, HB893, HB990, HB1007, HB1153, HB1243, SB162, SB349, SB350, SB382, SB383, SB127, SB244, HB615, HB864, HB1103, HB1175, HB31, HB225, HB608, HB664, HB897, HB977, HB1003, HB1160, HB1180, HB911, HB306, HB366, HB1161, HB1230, HB181, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB393, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB772, HB773, HB996, HB1035, HB1058, HB1082, HB1113, HB1189, HB1234, HB1240

Keywords: hunting dogs, field trials, working dogs, dog training, greyhound protection, Farm Bill, federal overreach, sportsmen, sportswomen, wildlife management, conservation, rural communities, Louisiana hunting, hunting tradition, animal welfare, dog breeders, dog owners, outdoor recreation, Kathy Taylor, musical achievements