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• But this is a consensus piece of legislation, and I think it's a good piece of legislation and a necessary
• But this is a consensus piece of legislation, and I think it's a good piece of legislation and a necessary
• But this is a consensus piece of legislation, and I think it's a good piece of legislation and a necessary
• But this is a consensus piece of legislation, and I think it's a good piece of legislation and a necessary
• But this is a consensus piece of legislation, and I think it's a good piece of legislation and a necessary

Keywords: 00:00 – Introduction 00:17 – Attendance Roll Call 02:09-- Discussion of SB 69 26:57 – Roll Call Vote, 958, all

Summary: The House Agriculture Committee met briefly and took up Senate Bill 69, a measure creating a certification path for non-veterinarians who perform equine dental work, especially floating teeth. Sponsor Sen. Robin Webb and supporters said the bill was the product of about two years of open meetings and stakeholder discussions, and that it would provide accountability, insurance access, and a way to grandfather in long-time practitioners with additional training. They framed it as a rural access and affordability issue, arguing that many horse owners, especially in remote areas, cannot easily reach or afford large-animal veterinarians and that the bill would preserve a long-standing husbandry practice while setting limits so certified providers could not perform surgery. Opposition came from equine veterinarians Dr. Brad Tanner and Dr. William Rainbow, who agreed there is a shortage of large-animal veterinarians and that floating teeth is necessary, but argued the bill’s scope goes beyond simple husbandry. They said the proposed authority would include procedures such as tooth removal and other work they consider surgery, which should remain within veterinary practice because of the need for sedation, pain management, and broader oral and physical exams. They also objected to the title “equine dental provider,” saying it could mislead owners into thinking the person has dentist-like training, and suggested a term like “equine teeth floater” would be clearer. Tanner cited a KVMA survey he said showed only 14 of 214 respondents supported indirect veterinary supervision in the bill. Members asked about continuing education, the “good moral character” licensing language, and whether people with past criminal records could be excluded. Supporters said continuing education would be required through certification programs and that character determinations would be handled case by case, with reference to broader second-chance licensing efforts moving through the legislature. Rep. Stalker asked for clearer terminology and educational guidance for consumers; the witnesses reiterated that the public should understand the difference between floating teeth and a full dental exam. After discussion, the committee moved to a roll call vote on the bill, but the transcript cuts off before the final vote result is fully shown.

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• That regional approach was actually enabled by legislation adopted by this legislative body back in 2018
• That regional approach was actually enabled by legislation adopted by this legislative body back in 2018
• That regional approach was actually enabled by legislation adopted by this legislative body back in 2018
• That regional approach was actually enabled by legislation adopted by this legislative body back in 2018
• That regional approach was actually enabled by legislation adopted by this legislative body back in 2018

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:04 HB 387 Discussion 01:06 HB 387 Roll Call Vote 28:30 HCR 22 Discussion 29:26 HCR 22 Roll Call Vote 31:09 HB 519 Discussion 35:36 HB 519 Roll Call Vote 38:37, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 387, which would amend MSD governance and spending rules in Louisville. The sponsor said the bill was intended to add oversight and accountability in response to large MSD rate increases, though the original rate-approval provision had been removed because of concerns about contracts and bond ratings in Oldham and Bullitt counties. MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott testified that MSD is a public utility serving more than 800,000 people through wastewater, stormwater, and flood protection services, and argued that most rate pressure comes from federal and state mandates tied to a consent decree and other orders. He said MSD already provides annual notice and bond approvals through Metro Council, offers customer assistance programs, and needs flexibility for advertising, public notices, recruitment, and compliance. Members discussed stormwater funding, aging infrastructure, flood control, and the bill’s limits on advertising and other expenditures. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill passed on a roll call vote. The committee then considered House Concurrent Resolution 22, as substituted, which expressed support for exploring nuclear energy and included language noting Kentucky’s ability to use nuclear waste, uranium tailings, and spent fuel in ways described by the sponsor as cleaner. Supporters said Kentucky faces an energy shortage and that nuclear, including small modular reactors, should be part of the state’s future energy mix. Some members said they would support the resolution but wanted a feasibility study or noted that it does not carry the force of law. The resolution passed. Finally, the committee began House Bill 519, sponsored by Representative Fugate, which would prevent utility companies from passing demolition costs for retired coal-fired or fossil-fuel plants on to ratepayers. The sponsor cited sharply rising electricity bills in eastern Kentucky, the decline in coal employment, and the burden of demolition costs from the Big Sandy plant being placed on customers. He argued that utilities should absorb those costs rather than shifting them to ratepayers. The bill was introduced with a motion and second, and the committee was preparing to hear further questions and testimony when the transcript ended.

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• So I'm speaking specifically on my three pieces of legislation: 2338, 2339, and 2340.
• And the legislation that Senator Jalen and Senator Gomez and my colleague Rep.
• The impact of this legislation on Massachusetts housing and the resources...
• Legislators, for listening to the people. My name is Juan Diaz.
• legislation that hurts the people.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a long public hearing focused mainly on two sets of issues: proposals to amend or repeal the MBTA Communities Act, and bills to allow local rent stabilization. Committee chairs opened by explaining the hearing would be tightly managed because of the very large number of speakers, with testimony limited to two minutes per person and written testimony still accepted by email. Members and witnesses were called in a mix of in-person and virtual order throughout the hearing. On the MBTA Communities Act, several legislators and local officials argued the law is too rigid and should be revised to account for local conditions. Speakers from small, rural, or infrastructure-limited communities such as Hanson, Halifax, Marshfield, Winthrop, Dracut, Carver, Rehoboth, and others said the law’s one-size-fits-all approach does not fit towns with limited water, sewer, transit access, or buildable land. Some filed bills would repeal the law, exempt certain communities, or create appeals processes based on infrastructure, environmental, or historical constraints. Supporters of the law’s changes emphasized local control and the need to avoid forcing development where communities believe it is impractical or inconsistent with town character. A large portion of the hearing was devoted to rent stabilization legislation, especially S. 1447 and related House bills. Supporters included legislators, city councilors, tenant advocates, labor leaders, housing nonprofits, public health organizations, and residents who described sharp rent increases, displacement, homelessness risk, and the strain on working families, seniors, students, and people with disabilities. They argued local-option rent stabilization would let municipalities cap excessive increases and prevent no-fault evictions while preserving flexibility for local conditions. Opponents, including small landlords and property owners, said rent control would discourage investment, worsen housing quality, burden responsible owners, and drive small landlords out of the market. Some witnesses also supported a Cape Cod/Island transfer fee bill and a suburban infrastructure fund, arguing those would provide local revenue for housing or roads. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• This is a great piece of legislation.
• This is a great piece of legislation.
• The legislation defines naturopathic medicine and naturopathic doctor.
• As your own staff analysis states, this legislation about, ...for this legislation.
• Members, because there is no need for this piece of legislation.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with several measures that were amended and reported favorably, including a strike-all to SB 4 on child protective investigations and specific medical diagnoses, SB 1570 restoring a statewide missing-persons project for individuals with special needs, and SB 182 creating a teacher training and mentoring program for schools needing improvement. Members also advanced SB 794 on APD background screening and support coordination standards, SB 1168 on background screening for athletic coaches and related entities, and SB 214 to let rural special districts pay verified invoices directly for state- and federally funded work. Supporters emphasized improved child welfare investigations, help for families of vulnerable individuals, teacher retention, and better administrative efficiency; the APD bill drew especially strong testimony from waiver clients and providers about the importance of competent support coordinators and stable services. The committee also favorably reported SB 1376 on grants for genetic counseling education, SB 1574 requiring newborn screening for biliary atresia, SB 1510 as the DEP agency package with environmental, septic, water quality, solar, and permitting changes, and SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery licensing and consumer protections. SB 688, after a delete-all amendment, would create licensure for naturopathic doctors and a board of naturopathic medicine; it drew strong support from naturopathic advocates and sharp opposition from a critic who argued the bill would authorize diagnosis and treatment beyond appropriate limits. SB 1318 made a technical change to scholarship account reversion language, with senators clarifying that remaining funds would return to the scholarship funding organization for future use rather than to the state. Later, the committee approved SB 682 on domestic violence and protective injunctions, SB 130 on workforce training for current and former inmates, and SB 1548, the latest Live Local Act iteration expanding affordable housing options and limiting local barriers. It also reported favorably SB 536 on criminal gang membership criteria after extensive debate about constitutional issues and modern gang activity, SB 762 allowing cross-jurisdiction assignment of capital cases among regional conflict counsel offices, SB 1332 strengthening career offender registration requirements, SB 1742 creating a new offense for indecent exposure of sexual organs to a minor, and SB 1750 increasing penalties for serious sex offenses and child sexual abuse material crimes. The most contentious discussion came on SB 1226, which would overhaul Public Employee Relations Commission rules, require majority support for union certification, and impose new limits on union activities and dues-related practices; members debated constitutional concerns, differences between first responders and other public employees, and the bill’s impact on union representation and public-sector labor rights. Most bills were reported favorably by roll call, with SB 536 drawing several no votes and SB 1226 still under active debate at the end of the transcript.

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• I rise to offer this legislation today and urge a yes vote.
• Proud to offer this legislation today, Mr.
• This legislation is about choices.
• President, by offering this piece of legislation.
• We've also passed legislation that has hurt us in agriculture.

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6170, SB6176, SB6182, SB6335, SB5647, SB6047, HB2367, HB2606, SB5998, SB6005, SB6003, SB6129, SB6225, SB6228, SB6231, SB6061, SB6234, SB6170, SB6176, SB6182, SB6335, SB5647, SB6047, HB2367, HB2606, SB6129, SB6228, SB6231, HB2235, HB2272, HB2340, HB2543, HB2554, HB2632, HB2464, HB2619

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, contracting rules, state highway construction, procurement limits, state regulations, infrastructure funding, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law

Transcript Highlights:

• I rise to offer this legislation today and urge a yes vote.
• Proud to offer this legislation today, Mr.
• Proud to offer this legislation today, Mr.
• This legislation is about choices.
• President, by offering this piece of legislation.

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6170, SB6176, SB6182, SB6335, SB5647, SB6047, HB2367, HB2606, SB6129, SB6228, SB6231, HB2235, HB2272, HB2340, HB2543, HB2554, HB2632, HB2464, HB2619

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, contracting rules, state highway construction, procurement limits, state regulations, infrastructure funding, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law

Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial items, then moved through gubernatorial appointments and a series of floor votes. It confirmed Acacia E. Ingram to the Evergreen State College Board of Trustees, Ashland J. Tibbet and David S. Frockt to the Western Washington University Board of Trustees, and Christine Rolfes to the Olympic College Board of Trustees. Members spoke in support of the appointees’ public service and ties to higher education. The chamber also heard a personal privilege statement honoring a Colfax basketball coach who died of pancreatic cancer, followed by a caucus break. The Senate then considered several bills, passing measures on derelict vessels (SHB 2199), radiologic technologist supervision (HB 2113), nitrous oxide retail sales (ESHB 2532), ambulance transport fund alignment (HB 2531), EMT recertification (HB 2540), affordable housing on religious property (2SHB 1859), factory-built housing standards (SHB 2151), social housing public development authorities (EHB 1687), the Washington Voting Rights Act and voter suppression claims (ESSHB 1750), privacy and data protection reporting and AI use (HB 2606), military family school stability (ESHB 2534), coal-fired utility treatment (HB 2367), and school access to albuterol (SHB 2360). Most passed on strong bipartisan roll calls, though the voting-rights bill and coal-utility bill drew the most debate and partisan division. Several bills were amended on the floor. The Senate adopted changes to the nitrous oxide bill, the factory-built housing bill, the social housing bill, the albuterol bill, and the 3D-printer/firearm-manufacturing bill (ESHB 2320), while rejecting some proposed amendments on the voting-rights and 3D-printer bills. Debate centered on whether the voting-rights bill set too low a threshold for lawsuits and whether the coal-utility bill gave improper treatment to coal generation; supporters framed both as needed protections or transition measures, while opponents warned about litigation and policy overreach. The chamber also discussed tribal consultation in energy siting (SHB 2496), ultimately passing it after a close vote, and later returned to the 3D-printer bill, which advanced after amendments narrowed exemptions for gunsmiths and dealers and clarified the bill’s focus on digital files used to manufacture firearms.

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• As Minnesotans, we as legislators have a duty to then, if those goals will be reached, simply get out
• They will invest the money better than we as legislators could ever do. drive down the cost of energy
• is to look at our role as legislators is to look at the<00:04:01.760><c> unique</c><00:04:02.239><c>
• </c><00:18:30.400><c> have</c> was established in 1994 legislators have was established in 1994 legislators
• My name is Aurora Vran, and I'm the legislative director for 100%.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Also, joining us today is Representative Hager from Legislative Management.
• Do you know how many of these were brought forward by legislators versus an agency?
• What are the next steps from the committee regarding that legislative study?
• The findings and any recommended legislation will be delivered, obviously, during the next 70th Legislative
• So it is a multi-year, and now in this case, multi-legislative generation type of project.

Keywords: 908, all

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• In the gallery today I have my office staffer, legislative analyst Charles Hinman, who goes by Chaz.
• </c><00:14:15.079><c> staffer</c> today I have my office staffer today I have my office staffer legislative
• analyst Charles Hinman who legislative analyst Charles Hinman who goes<00:14:19.079><c> by</c><00:14
• This association also engages in legislative efforts, workforce development, and community outreach to
• </c><00:15:03.199><c> efforts</c> Eng engages in legislative efforts Eng engages in legislative efforts

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• and whereas the federal government's open border policies under Joe Biden During which only such legislative
• State of Florida is convened in special session for the sole and exclusive purpose of considering legislative
• Senator Gruters is sponsoring legislation to rigorously implement both the letter and the spirit of President
• I can tell you that Senator Gruters's legislation... ...and to hear it on the floor tomorrow.
• I can tell you that Senator Gruters's legislation will demonstrate a strong partnership with the federal

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Secretary then read Governor DeSantis’s proclamation calling the Legislature into special session from January 27 to January 31, 2025, limited to five subjects: combating illegal immigration, condominium regulation, agricultural relief after natural disasters, replenishing the My Safe Florida Home Program, and changes to the citizen initiative petition process. The chamber read the filed bills within the call, including several Senate bills on illegal immigration and petition process issues, all referred to Fiscal Policy. A motion was adopted to send any bills filed outside the call to the Rules Committee to determine whether introduction was warranted. The Senate President then discussed President Trump’s immigration executive orders and said Florida would align with federal efforts while preserving the Legislature’s constitutional role. He announced that Senator Gruters would sponsor legislation to implement Trump’s border and immigration plan, including funding to reimburse law enforcement costs and incentives to recruit more officers. He said the bill would be posted, referred to Appropriations later that day, and heard on the floor the next day. The session then adjourned sine die by motion without objection, with senators told the chamber would reconvene momentarily for the special session.

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• I'll have more legislators will do.
• </c> Even though in the legislative Even though in the legislative declaration<03:32:16.399><c> it</c
• </c> should have put that in the legislative should have put that in the legislative declaration.<03:
• ><c> there</c><03:34:14.960><c> is</c> legislative declaration, if there is legislative declaration,
• </c> your legislative declaration. your legislative declaration.

Keywords: 981, all

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• They were presented to the Legislative Administrative Rules Committee.
• Chairman, Senator Beckett-Dall. 14 years—next seven legislative sessions. 14 years—next seven legislative
• We will have that prepared before the 70th legislative session.
• Part of the Legislative Management Committee, and I appreciate that.
• Part of the Legislative Management Committee, and I appreciate that. part of the legislative management

Summary: The Water Topics Overview Committee met with a quorum and received updates from the Department of Water Resources and the State Water Commission, followed by presentations from Deloitte on two legislative studies required by House Bill 1020. Director Reese Haas reviewed major project and budget updates, including the Northwest Area Water Supply and Southwest Pipeline projects, Resources Trust Fund balances, carryover spending, project prioritization, bid conditions, regional water system coverage, and department process improvements. Members also discussed how the commission prioritizes projects, maintenance expectations, and the impact of limited municipal water supply funding. No formal committee action was taken during the DWR update; the commission’s municipal funding decisions were described as pending its April 8 meeting. Deloitte then presented the cost-share policy study, which found that under current policy and forecasted revenues, North Dakota faces an estimated $1.3 billion shortfall over 14 years, with a near-term gap of about $1.8 billion through 2031. The firm outlined seven recommended options, including tighter definitions and a 25% cost share for eligible replacement projects, caps and financing strategies for the Mouse River and Red River Valley projects, aligning cost share with commission priority guidance, delaying lower-priority projects, using available lines of credit, and adjusting reimbursement timing for revolving loan funds. Committee members questioned inflation assumptions, affordability, user fees, and the use of legacy fund earnings for bonding, but no decisions were made. In the governance and finance study, Deloitte said final recommendations are still being refined, with a final report due May 29. The study examined the Southwest Pipeline, NAWS, and Red River Valley systems using governance and finance criteria such as decision authority, transparency, affordability, risk, and access to funding. For Southwest, Deloitte outlined options ranging from improved state-authority coordination to transferring ownership to the Southwest Water Authority; for NAWS, options focused on strengthening the authority’s role and potentially transitioning operations and maintenance; and for Red River, options ranged from enhanced facilitation to formal state oversight or state ownership. Members asked follow-up questions about ownership transfer, capital repayment streams, and why NAWS was not considered for transfer, and Deloitte said NAWS’s limited organizational maturity made that option less viable in the near term.

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• </c> legislative actions. legislative actions.
• The way program funding is set out in legislation and the influence that legislators have both during
• not include legislators in that list?
• that legislative you working on that?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:18:06.880><c> that</c> housing policy legislation that housing policy legislation that addresses
• </c> stakeholders on as this legislation stakeholders on as this legislation moves<00:18:48.400><c> forward
• </c> Minnesota Cities opposes legislation Minnesota Cities opposes legislation that<00:19:38.480><c>
• So this legislation is a outcomes.
• </c> legislation strikes the right balance. legislation strikes the right balance.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If you cannot and you're not otherwise staff or legislator, I would suggest 169.
• </c><01:02:28.480><c> School</c> insurance payments so legislators School insurance payments so legislators
• </c> how this uh uh piece of legislation how this uh uh piece of legislation would<01:05:12.079><c> work
• </c><01:05:28.079><c> was</c><01:05:28.319><c> to</c> excuse me legislation was to excuse me legislation
• </c> get the Executive Branch the legislative get the Executive Branch the legislative branch<01:16:45.560

Keywords: Meeting start 00:06:05 Roll Call 00:06:33 HB 152 Discussion 00:07:55 HB 152 PHS 2 Vote 00:10:12 HB 545 Discussion HB 545 PHS 1 Vote 00:13:47 HB 606 Discussion 00:15:15 HB 606 Vote 00:16:32 HJR 30 Discussion HJR Vote 00:19:07 HJR 32 Discussion 00:20:25 HJR 32 PHS 1 Vote 00:23:11 HJR 34 Discussion 00:25:04 HJR 34 PHS 1 Vote 00:28:50 HJR 46 Discussion 00:30:09 HJR 46 Vote 00:34:15 HJR 53 Discussion 00:35:40 HJR 53 Vote 00:38:55 HJR 54 Discussion 00:40:15 HJR 54 Vote 00:40:50 HB 546 Discussion 00:42:15 HB 546 PHS 1 Vote 00:46:15 HB 605 Discussion 00:47:38 HB 605 PHS 1 Vote 00:52:10 HB 694 Discussion 00:53:46 HB 694 Vote 01:07:47 HB 695 Discussion Only 01:10:20, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on February 25 and considered a series of bills and joint resolutions, mostly involving appropriations, capital projects, and local infrastructure funding. The committee first adopted PHS 2 and passed House Bill 152, which creates a Medicaid supplemental payment program for public ground ambulance providers; the sponsor said the substitute ensures no state general fund dollars will be used and that local agencies must identify a funding source for any required match. HB 152 was reported favorably on a 20-0 vote. The committee also passed House Bill 545, the annual claims bill, after members confirmed all executive-branch claims were included; it was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Bill 606, requiring reporting for general obligation bonds, also passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then took up several joint resolutions tied to capital and infrastructure spending. House Joint Resolution 30, concerning water projects, was described as implementing ranked projects under the Waters program administered by KIA and was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Joint Resolution 32, concerning school facilities construction, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after discussion referencing the Auditor’s report and questions about a Johnson County Schools expenditure; it also passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 34, relating to contingent appropriations for KCTCS, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after testimony outlining three projects in Somerset, Jefferson Community and Technical College, and Glasgow; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 46, for local road projects, was described as funding the highest-scoring local road requests from a larger pool of applications and passed 21-0. The committee also advanced House Joint Resolution 53, authorizing release of funds for KSU’s Health Sciences Center project, after KSU officials said the building is needed for nursing and allied health programs and promised a business plan report by November 1, 2025; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 54, authorizing funds related to the State Fair Board, also passed unanimously. Later, the committee considered House Bill 546, which revises the local roads and streets program by adding a DOT-developed scoring system, monthly reporting, a match requirement, and a $500,000 project cap; members asked about the cap and were told larger projects should be handled through other mechanisms. HB 546 was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. Finally, House Bill 605, a technical corrections and update bill for the local economic relief grant program, was amended by PHS 1 and discussed as expanding eligibility, including to the Delta Regional Authority and certain local-affiliated applicants; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 605.

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• And whereas his legislative colleagues honored Coach Christie with election to the University of Vermont
• </c> election, he started his legislative election, he started his legislative sojourn<00:03:48.600><
• And<00:04:04.920><c> whereas</c><00:04:05.240><c> his</c><00:04:05.400><c> legislative</c><00:04:05.920
• ><c> colleagues</c> And whereas his legislative colleagues And whereas his legislative colleagues honored
• </c><00:04:46.280><c> Now,</c> in legislative deliberations. Now, in legislative deliberations.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• When I read through this legislation, I'm looking at it and viewing it.
• When I read this legislation, I'm looking at it and viewing it that it's very similar to the red flag
• When I go and I read this legislation, I'm looking at it and viewing it, that it's very similar to the
• One thing that I just struggle with is, like, how much can we legislate some of this stuff versus, like
• I unfortunately have to say that I feel like this is legislation that is touching on a one-off issue.

Summary: The House Health and Welfare Committee approved the minutes from March 4, 6, and 11, 2026, and then heard Senate Bill 1256, a DOGE Task Force code cleanup measure requested by the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to remove outdated statutory language about a 1990 report. The committee advanced SB 1256 to the floor with a due pass recommendation without opposition. The committee then took up House Bill 776, which would require the Department of Health and Welfare to rapidly verify and prioritize reports involving newborns and infants under one year old when there is a documented high-risk history, such as prior child abuse convictions, prior termination of parental rights, or prenatal substance exposure. Representative Tanner and multiple supporters framed the bill as a response to the death of “Baby Benji,” arguing it would not automatically remove children but would ensure quicker safety checks and better coordination with CPS, hospitals, and law enforcement. Several witnesses, including a hospital social worker, foster and adoptive parents, a psychologist, a police officer, and the child’s adoptive sibling’s mother, described delayed responses and said the bill could prevent future deaths. Opponents, including several committee members during debate, raised constitutional and due process concerns, arguing the bill could expand government authority, rely on prior history in a way they viewed as problematic, or amount to a reaction to a single tragic case. Supporters responded that the bill only speeds up existing child welfare procedures and does not authorize forced entry or automatic removal. After discussion, the committee adopted the motion to send HB 776 to the floor with a do pass recommendation by roll call vote of 12-4-4.

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• The legislative approval of this bill is not a land use approval.
• We have Cara Gross, ACLU Florida Legislative Director, waiving in opposition.
• Nix: Just understand this legislation is to address the waiting period for builders to obtain septic
• I want to point out that this reform is in response to the Legislature's Joint Legislative Bill.
• We have worked with legislators over the years to help upgrade Florida's notice system, and in 2012 legislation

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• day and that we adopt said legislative day and that we adopt said journal. journal. journal.
• </c> legislative day. legislative day. &gt;&gt; All<00:18:14.480><c> right.
• President, committee reports be received throughout the legislative day. >> All right.
• </c><00:29:58.720><c> Signed,</c> committee on local legislation.
• Signed, committee on local legislation. Signed, John<00:29:59.279><c> Treadwell.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 30 members. The chamber approved excusing absent senators, dispensed with reading the prior journal, and allowed introduction of bills and committee reports throughout the legislative day. It then took up a series of confirmation reports from the Committee on Confirmations, all of which were approved unanimously, confirming multiple appointees to the State Textbook Committee for Social Studies and Arts Education, including Harilyn Benjamin, Robin Dunn, Dietra Howy, Rebecca Mener, Lakesha Cohill, Kevin King, Kristen Law, and Dana Marie Liur. The Senate also received a gubernatorial message returning House Joint Resolution 4 with an executive amendment; the chamber concurred in the amendment by unanimous consent. House messages reported several bills referred to committees, including measures on state employees retirement, EMS personnel education, seafood dealer licenses, local legislation for Monroville, law enforcement officers, state marine waters, evictions, and taxation. The Senate also re-referred Senate Bill 183 to the Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development. Under motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 23 honoring Junior Harold Sorrels and Senate Joint Resolution 24 honoring John Waller Giles. The Rules Committee report establishing a special order calendar for the seventh legislative day was adopted, and the Senate then passed several bills on the special order calendar, including SB 136 on the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board, SB 158 on public high schools and military recruiter testing access, SB 22 on the Commission on Uniform State Laws, SB 137 creating the Alabama Resilience Council, SB 60 on criminal procedure, SB 109 on peer-to-peer car sharing, SB 77 on the 911 board, and SB 163 on the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Most of these were adopted by unanimous or near-unanimous voice or roll-call votes, with no recorded opposition. Near the end of the session, senators offered brief personal remarks, including thanks for support during illness and appreciation for floor coordination. The Senate then adjourned on a motion until Thursday, January 29 at 12:15 p.m., with the journal left open until 4:30 p.m. to receive messages.

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• Senator Sears, Legislative District 9.
• This is my first legislative session.
• This is my first legislative session, and I attend Arizona State University. Thank you.
• This is my first legislative session and I attend Arizona State University. Thank you. Mr.
• This is my fifth legislative session at the Senate. Happy to serve everybody. Absolutely.

Bills: SB1055, SB1065

Keywords: immigration enforcement, law enforcement, illegal aliens, state legislation, civil penalties, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, veterans, military health, mental health treatment, funding allocation, 1182, all