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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And yes, there should be a punitive measure, but not the same punitive measure as a 35-year-old adult
- Prevention is both deeply important and urgently needed.
- states and led over 100 organizations in passing the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention
- The legislature should be focused on establishing measures that allow educators to focus on students
- and their learning instead of The legislature should be focused on establishing measures that allow educators
Bills:
HB2076 , HB2135 , HB2175 , HB2186 , HB2223 , HB2345 , HB2364 , HB2417 , HB2440 , HB2666 , HB2763 , HCR2043
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
school safety, employee training, firearm certification, crisis response, school policies, reimbursement fund, local law enforcement, HB2135, Arizona, civil liability, private right of action, DEI, diversity equity and inclusion, critical race theory, anti-racism, race stereotyping, sex stereotyping, race scapegoating, sex scapegoating, gender identity
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Aug 18th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- They were previously prevented from participating I want to share a few stories of what NM Grown looks
- Because depending on where you are, that tomato costs more or less And so that is one of the measures
- So how do we measure whether the investments we're making in double up food box WIC food boxes, school
- Pretty much all the presentations today from the Art School, which is to prevent catastrophic events
- I would also respectfully ask whether or not New Mexico State is Interested in measuring what I would
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- There was all this back and forth on testimony and what the ballot measure meant and what the words meant
- —and we can put measures on the ballot in this body, then why don't we apply the same standards to us
- This is not about fraud prevention. We already have laws in place to penalize bad actors.
- The offices will have to hire additional staff to complete these new measures with the amount of petitions
- Every Floridian deserves to know that a ballot of measures got on the Constitution or were put on the
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions recognizing interns, pages, and retiring Senate staff, including Pastor Gary Austin. Leaders also noted ongoing budget talks with the House and said senators would not need to plan on being in Tallahassee the following week. The chamber then moved to third reading and returned messages from the House later in the day.
The main floor debate centered on Committee Substitute for House Bill 12.5, the citizen initiative/constitutional amendment bill. Sponsors said the measure was intended to address fraud in the petition process, citing investigations, arrests, pleas, and open cases involving paid circulators and invalid petitions. Opponents argued the bill would make citizen-led amendments far more difficult, expensive, and risky, warning it would chill grassroots participation, burden supervisors of elections, and effectively favor wealthy or corporate-backed efforts. Supporters responded that the bill preserved grassroots petitioning, placed reasonable guardrails on paid circulators and sponsors, and included a provision barring public funds from being used to advocate for or against ballot initiatives. The bill passed 28-10.
The Senate also passed several education measures unanimously, including bills tied to Bright Futures, dual enrollment, educator preparation, and broader education policy. Later, the chamber concurred in House amendments on several bills: stem cell therapy legislation clarifying permitted therapies and penalties for improper use of fetal or embryonic tissue; an EKG requirement bill for student athletes with exemptions and partnership options for districts; and a cardiac emergency response bill that renamed the school emergency plan and removed a bill title honoring Rafe McCrone. These measures passed by wide margins, generally 37-0 or 38-0.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- proficiency is in third grade reading third grade math eighth grade reading eighth grade math we also measure
- Towards the other end of the age spectrum, you have measures of high school completion. 90% of our kids
- It's preventing districts and teachers from participating, because 6%, to Rep.
- with law enforcement to do thorough investigation to determine whether or not that person should be prevented
- And then they go further out and measure what they make at 25 years old. Accountability is fine.
Committee:
House Public Education
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a strong step toward preventing more tragic loss of life as we continue to battle the opioid
- Move on to Matthew Nugent from the Mass Coalition for Gun Violence Prevention. Thank you. Welcome.
- Consistency and decency demand that the Commonwealth would do well to prevent the irresponsible export
- This bill is not just about protection; it's about prevention. It's about respect.
- Changing this, as the commission also recommended, would assist them measurably.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Summary:
The hearing covered a wide range of Judiciary Committee bills, with much of the testimony focused on criminal justice, public safety, and civil asset forfeiture reform. Several lawmakers and advocates supported bills to increase penalties or create new offenses related to assaults on sports officials, assaults on transit workers, reckless discharge of firearms, fires and explosives, pill press machines, and drug-induced homicide. Testifiers described rising harassment and violence against youth sports officials and transit workers, as well as the fentanyl overdose crisis and the need for stronger tools to prosecute dealers whose conduct leads to death. Supporters of the sports-official and transit-worker bills emphasized declining referee availability and repeated assaults on commuter rail and MBTA workers. District attorneys also backed bills on reckless firearm discharge and fires/explosives, saying current law does not adequately address dangerous conduct that endangers bystanders.
The committee also heard testimony on several proposals related to youth diversion and prison mitigation. Supporters of the youth court justice fund bill said youth courts are peer-led diversion programs with strong compliance and low recidivism, and argued for a stable funding source rather than annual earmarks. A representative from Bridgewater supported a prison mitigation fund for municipalities that host state prisons, saying the costs of public safety and emergency services are not fully covered. On gun policy, testimony split between supporters of a bill to ban in-state manufacture of assault-style rifles for civilian sale and opponents or skeptics of other firearm-related measures, including a bill on collateralizing firearms and a bill to increase penalties for drug trafficking combined with illegal firearm offenses.
A major portion of the hearing was devoted to civil asset forfeiture reform. Advocates from the ACLU, CPCS, the Boston Bar Association, the Institute for Justice, and others supported bills to increase the burden of proof, improve transparency and reporting, require counsel, and limit or eliminate the current practice of directing forfeiture proceeds to law enforcement. They argued the current system creates perverse incentives, lacks adequate due process, and is insufficiently transparent. District Attorney Paul Tucker defended current forfeiture practices, saying his office has reporting and oversight, uses the funds for investigations and community programs, and warned that reducing forfeiture revenue would hinder crime fighting. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; the chairs repeatedly thanked witnesses and indicated the bills would remain under consideration.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/22/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:37:41.200><c> reasons</c> prohibiting or preventing reasons prohibiting or preventing reasons
- Uh, it doesn't seem that our current enforcement regime is working to prevent that.
- So uh the idea is you put prevent that.
- Uh so there prevents them from doing it.
- It prevents the driver physically from going beyond the speed limit. >> Thank you, Representative Lel
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Sale and possession of large-capacity magazines for firearms banned HF3402 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This wouldn't prevent the tragedy that happened.
- This wouldn't prevent the tragedy that happened.
- This wouldn't prevent the tragedy that happened.
- This wouldn't prevent the tragedy that happened.
- </c> I recognize these bills will not prevent I recognize these bills will not prevent all<00:42:48.480
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The proposed measure cannot be accomplished statutorily.
- The proposed measure cannot be accomplished statutorily.
- The proposed measure cannot be accomplished statutorily.
- The proposed measure cannot be accomplished statutorily.
- The proposed measure cannot be accomplished statutorily.
Bills:
HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB244 , HB306 , HB366 , HB446 , HB473 , HB514 , HB1043 , HB1082 , SB127
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Keywords:
armed security, liability, concealed carry, self-defense, security officers, property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, term limits, governor, Louisiana constitution, elections, gubernatorial, constitutional convention, delegates, state election, ratification
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Nineteen - Wednesday, February 11 - Afternoon Session -
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ...and then they measured it. They can rate that.
- I didn't know if you were talking about that or when they measured this.
- I didn't know if you were talking about that or when they measured this.
- That's when both homes were measured. Okay. So that's when the cost effectiveness was measured?
- How is that measured, I guess, is why I'm asking you?
Summary:
The House first established a quorum after several members were absent, then moved into bills for perfection. House Bill 261, dealing with anti-Semitism in public schools and higher education, drew extensive debate. The sponsor described rising anti-Jewish incidents and said the bill would require educational institutions to adopt nondiscriminatory policies, use the IHRA definition as a guide, and treat failures to address harassment as Title VI issues. An amendment from the gentleman from Pulaski was adopted to clarify that protected First Amendment speech, religious expression, and political viewpoints would not be reported or cataloged. Supporters said the bill was needed to protect Jewish students; opponents argued it singled out one group, could chill speech about Israel and Palestine, and created unequal reporting requirements. The House ultimately ordered the bill perfected and printed as amended.
The chamber then took up House Bill 2384 on housing affordability and building codes. The sponsor said the bill would lower housing costs by rolling back energy-code mandates to 2009 standards, setting clearer permitting timelines, and allowing certain multifamily buildings to use a single staircase. Supporters argued current codes raise costs, discourage builders, and contribute to Missouri’s housing shortage. Opponents raised concerns about local control, preemption of municipal energy standards, and public safety, especially the single-stair provision; the sponsor responded that the design has been used safely in other states and cities. A Pulaski amendment requiring municipalities with online ordinances to keep only one hard copy available was adopted, and after debate the previous question was moved and approved. The House then adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed.
House Bill 1766, addressing personal property tax, was also perfected and printed. The sponsor said the bill would apply Hancock/CPI-style tax limitations to personal property tax growth, arguing that rapidly rising vehicle values had created a windfall for political subdivisions and unfairly increased taxpayer burdens. Supporters said the bill would slow growth without eliminating it, while opponents argued local governments need revenue to keep up with inflation and that the measure would reduce resources for schools and other services. Finally, the House began consideration of House Joint Resolution 154, which would place into the Missouri Constitution a Medicaid work requirement mirroring federal policy. The sponsor said adults ages 19 to 64 would need to work, volunteer, participate in a work program, or attend school for 80 hours a month to remain eligible, and the discussion began with questions about whether the constitutional change was necessary and how documentation requirements would work.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/08/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- You can measure what they're doing.
- You can measure what they're doing.
- You can measure what they're doing.
- You can measure what they're doing.
- You can measure what they're doing.
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a small change, but it helps prevent sudden jumps in property values and creates a more steady,
- And if we do have something wrong, we will send a field rep out, get new measurements, get some updated
- Bill 521 and House Bill 570, for that matter, which will give local governments flexibility to make measured
- From LCA's perspective, local governments should have the ability to make measured fiscal decisions based
- For these reasons, LCA strongly supports these measures and respectfully asks for your support as well
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
HB 287, Louisiana Tax Commission, ad valorem, property tax, property assessment, assessment fees, fee extension, sunset extension, public service property, utility property, insurance company property, financial institution property, tax administration, R.S. 47:1838, Act 296, reappraisal, ad valorem tax, valuation, Louisiana tax law, homestead exemption
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Five - Monday, February 23
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- they found the patient unresponsive with irregular breathing and immediately initiated life-saving measures
- primary assessment, controlled severe bleeding, and stabilized the patient in hazardous terrain to prevent
- It would also cover any ballot language that would, or any new measure that would...
- It would also cover any ballot language that would, or any new measure that would do away with the sunset
- on a previously approved ballot measure approved by the voters, that it would so state.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Have you discussed some other type of measurement of accountability besides standardized testing?
- forever families, support pregnancy resource centers, provide therapeutic care for at-risk children, or prevent
- Right now, there's not a true mechanism in the bill to measure those outcomes, but as it does move forward
- working with DHS or maybe another agency, or a reporting provision in here, so that we can better measure
- with DHS or maybe another agency to really, or a reporting provision in here, so that we can better measure
Bills:
SB683 , SB1579 , SB1389 , SB1387 , SB1390 , SB1391 , SB2063 , SB1829 , SB2060 , SB1842 , SB1398 , SB1212 , SB2158 , SB102
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
Keywords:
education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles
Summary:
The Revenue and Taxation Committee considered a long series of bills, many dealing with tax credits, property taxes, and tax administration. Early action included Senate Bill 1579, which creates a taxpayer bill of rights for ad valorem tax assessments by sending taxpayers a plain-language notice of existing rights; it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 683, as amended, expanded the parental choice tax credit to cover certain supplemental educational services for private-school students, including tutoring and summer learning programs, but drew concerns about broad language and unequal treatment of public-school students; it passed 8-3 with one member not voting. Senate Bill 1389 proposed a $25 million increase in the parental choice tax credit cap; supporters said the program is nearing its limit and should grow gradually, while opponents cited lack of outcomes data and benefits flowing disproportionately to higher-income families and metro counties. It passed 10-2.
The committee also advanced several tax and property-related measures. Senate Bill 1387 would allow a sales tax refund when a vehicle is sold within six months of a purchase, even without a trade-in, and passed 10-2. Senate Bill 1390 extended and removed a cap on funding for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and related agencies, passing unanimously. Senate Bill 2063 would require the State Treasurer to publish more information about unclaimed property online; the Treasurer’s office opposed it over privacy and burden concerns, but the bill passed 7-3. Senate Bill 1829 reduced the motor vehicle excise tax on manufactured homes to align more closely with the tax burden on traditional homes, and passed 8-2. Senate Bill 1842 would let county treasurers offer a 12-month installment prepayment plan for ad valorem taxes; it passed 9-1.
Several other bills were debated on policy and accountability grounds. Senate Bill 1391 would require private schools participating in the parental choice tax credit to administer state tests and report results; supporters framed it as accountability for public tax dollars, while opponents argued it would undermine private-school autonomy and school-choice goals. It failed 5-7. Senate Bill 1398 created a capped tax credit for donations to certain nonprofits serving foster care, pregnancy resource centers, therapeutic care, and anti-trafficking efforts; members asked for clearer outcome measures, but it passed 8-2. Senate Bill 1212, addressing selective property appraisals in some counties, passed 9-1. Senate Bill 2158 would extend favorable tax treatment to health care sharing ministry contributions, and passed 8-2. Senate Bill 102 clarified when remote workers and certain short-term workers owe Oklahoma income tax, with discussion focused on athletes, entertainers, public figures, and contract workers; it passed 10-0. Finally, Senate Bill 2060, a governor-requested housing infrastructure bill creating master development districts, was still being refined but passed 6-4 to keep it moving forward.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 7th, 2026 at 10:15 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And as we know, an unpaid legislature does not prevent corruption, but it invites it.
- And currently, I don't think that we can measure that.
- And currently, I don't think that we can measure that.
- You know, with this bill, reading tests may only measure English skills, not bilingual learning.
- We value our native and heritage languages, and we want to measure success in more than just English.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Aug 20th, 2025
Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- United States as measured by share of total visitor spending.
- But in terms of our impact on the program, we actually measure the return on investment and the incremental
- Last year, we measured about $30 billion that could be derived through all of our focus group analytics
- Now we get to talk to them, and we have a say, or at least influence, to prevent them from destroying
- While interest rates play a role, local tax policy, such as Los Angeles Measure ULA, has increased the
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that if you can't measure it, then it's hard to improve upon it. And so I.
- but it's something that constantly requires, I always say you can't. can't manage what you don't measure
- Since October of 2022, we have worked hard to implement the security measures contained in legislation
- I do think we're doing a great deal to prevent violence in schools, violence outside of the school.
- Through legislation and the measures that we've put in place, a great deal to help curb the violence.
Committee:
Senate Nominations
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 3rd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Member Ramos, you may open on the measure.
- Assembly Member Ramos, you may open on the measure. Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker.
- The anti-Asian laws in the early 1900s prevented Asian Americans from owning or leasing land, becoming
- are present in the gallery today volunteer with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD, in order to prevent
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with a Native American prayer/song and a moment of silence for former staff member Eric Washington, then proceeded through a series of procedural motions, guest introductions, and floor ceremonies. Members also recognized Assemblymember Ward’s birthday and welcomed several guests, including family members, business and community leaders, firefighters, and students.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to the Native American Day ceremony and adoption of ACR 208 by Assemblymember Ramos, which recognized California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Multiple caucus leaders spoke in support, emphasizing Native history, sovereignty, cultural preservation, missing and murdered Indigenous people, and the need to tell California’s history honestly. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 61 coauthors were added, followed by a ceremonial honoring of tribal elders and leaders.
The Assembly also adopted several other resolutions and concurred in Senate amendments on multiple bills. These included ACR 126 designating the Captain Vida Anderson Memorial Highway, AB 1651 requiring disclosure of AI use in bar exam development, AB 2789 on mediation, AJR 27 urging federal disaster aid for Eaton and Palisades fire victims, and AB 2134 protecting local officials taking parental leave. Later, ACR 213 designated September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, HR 102 recognized Filipino American History Month, and ACR 230 proclaimed California Firefighter Appreciation Month and California Firefighters Memorial Day; all were adopted with broad support and many coauthors. The Senate file also began with SCR 136 on coastal protection and SJR 12 opposing offshore drilling, with debate reflecting strong environmental opposition and a dissenting view that the resolution was too absolute and could raise energy costs.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Businesses Jun 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It helps us fund fraud prevention, cybersecurity, rewards, secure digital banking, financial counseling
- The least expensive, by most measures, is the electronic payment system.
- hopefully it's in front of all of you so you can take a real quick look the least expensive by most measures
- And so that is what all of this does; all of this is financed in order to prevent those losses from occurring
Summary:
The Special Commission on the future of credit card payments and their impacts on small businesses heard testimony from credit union, retail, banking, and payments industry representatives. Much of the discussion focused on proposals to exclude sales tax and tips from interchange fees, the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and related litigation, and whether similar state action in Massachusetts would help small businesses or instead create a patchwork that burdens state-chartered institutions. Witnesses from defense and community credit unions argued interchange helps fund fraud prevention, cybersecurity, member services, and low-fee products, while retail and NRF representatives said merchants are paying significant swipe fees and that state laws like Illinois’s are aimed at reducing costs that are not being passed on to consumers.
Several witnesses emphasized that the current payment system provides security, fraud protection, rewards, and access to credit, and that many of the costs merchants complain about are actually bundled processor or acquirer fees rather than interchange itself. Others countered that small businesses are struggling with rising overall costs and that Massachusetts should consider reforms such as allowing surcharging, improving transparency in merchant contracts, and studying collection costs. There was also discussion of the recent Visa/Mastercard antitrust settlement, with industry witnesses describing it as meaningful relief for merchants and opponents saying it is temporary and incomplete.
No formal votes were taken on legislation. The commission accepted oral testimony, noted that written testimony would be accepted through July 31, and concluded the meeting by unanimously voting to adjourn. The chair and members said they would continue gathering testimony and work toward recommendations, with the chair stressing the need to find a fair middle ground that supports both small businesses and the broader payments ecosystem.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- First, it makes ADRA the single authority for credentialing addiction, counseling, prevention, and peer
- Addiction, counseling, prevention, and peer support.
- found that they've increased their number of peer support specialists, or has there been any way to measure
- Sounds like a limited transparency measure. I think it's a good idea.
Bills:
HR174 , HR194 , HCR98 , SB39 , SB124 , SB190 , SB236 , SB270 , SB273 , SB359 , SB415 , SB426 , SB437 , SB451
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
fenbendazole, cancer treatment, public health, FDA, clinical trials, patient safety, visual acuity, student health, de-identified data, longitudinal analysis, education policy, SNAP, food stamps, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, grocery delivery, delivery fees, service charges, online grocery, food access, food insecurity
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Commerce May 11th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- subsections B and C of R.S. 40:1615 to provide that Class B firefighting foam shall only be used in fire prevention
- So it’s really more of anything, I think it’s a consumer safety measure.
- I think it's a consumer safety measure. And will this increase any cost to your?
- license discussion, you'll hear hyperbolic claims from industry insiders who have an interest in preventing
Summary:
The House Committee on Commerce met on May 11, 2026, with a quorum present and took up a series of Senate bills, a resolution, and one House bill. The committee reported favorably Senate Bill 79 to recreate Louisiana Economic Development, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 to establish the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission, Senate Bill 375 on firefighting foam with amendments clarifying use in declared emergencies, Senate Bill 398 moving manufactured and modular housing oversight under the Contractors Licensing Board with technical and substantive amendments, Senate Bill 163 on virtual currency business licensing with an amendment providing for federal preemption if Congress enacts a national licensing regime, and Senate Bill 287 on virtual currency kiosks with consumer-protection provisions and technical amendments. The committee also reported favorably House Resolution 197, as amended, urging the Public Service Commission to study distributed energy generation and storage resources with LSU involvement, and Senate Bill 54, which would allow estheticians to blow-dry hair after certain services; that bill drew extensive testimony from supporters and opponents in the cosmetology and aesthetics industries before being reported favorably.
Several bills prompted detailed discussion and testimony. On Senate Bill 398, the sponsor and Contractors Licensing Board representatives said the change would improve enforcement and consumer safety for manufactured-home installation, especially tie-downs, leveling, and foundation blocking, while not affecting HUD-regulated construction. On the virtual currency bills, OFI said it currently licenses 37 virtual currency businesses with 33 pending applications, and supporters described the kiosk bill as a response to fraud complaints by requiring clearer disclosures, refund procedures, live customer support, and reporting to OFI. For House Resolution 197, the sponsor, PSC officials, and energy stakeholders said the study would examine the value of distributed energy resources, including rooftop solar and battery storage, in light of rising demand and grid reliability concerns; PSC staff and LSU energy experts described the study as focused on market value and avoided-cost benefits.
House Bill 744, which would have shifted regulation of certain New Orleans utilities from the city council to the PSC, generated discussion about constitutional history, rate impacts, and utility consolidation. PSC officials and the sponsor said the current city-council regulation is a constitutional exception dating back to 1921, and they argued that PSC regulation could reduce costs and simplify oversight, but the sponsor ultimately moved to defer the bill rather than force a floor fight, and the committee agreed. The committee then began consideration of Senate Bill 386, the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, adopting technical amendments and then a larger amendment package that revised definitions and compliance provisions; the transcript ends while that bill’s amendment process is still underway, with no final action shown in the excerpt.