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• Because the Texas Constitution creates distinct legislative and executive branches of government, the
• Now, I'll tell you, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus has fought for decades to gain an inch of the
• You made those type of arguments during the legislative process, and they didn't work."
• "You made those type of arguments during the legislative process, and they didn't work, okay?
• You can take our power away—legislative power—that's wrong. I want to thank you all for joining us.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• We'll be asking for your yes vote. ...recognized legislatively in a fiscally neutral way is incredibly
• I have a very small amount of concern about the number of legislatively recognized days that we have.
• As you know, I represent the 22nd Legislative District, which is home to the state capital, and we'll
• However, this legislation is about reducing the amount of reports. ...amendment.
• We did this through legislation for the Women's Commission, I think, last year or the year before.

Summary: The committee met for its final meeting before cutoff and took executive action on a series of bills and memorials. It first reviewed several measures and amendments, including bills on Washington State Leadership Board fundraising and reporting, campaign finance reporting schedules, public records exemptions for student and employee information, and agency report reductions. Members also discussed amendments that would restore or add reports on topics such as newborn transfers, health plan reporting, clean fuel tax data, instream flows, child morbidity and mortality, and Ecology permitting data, with some amendments adopted and others rejected. The committee then voted on a joint memorial calling for an independent investigation into the killing of Aichner-Ezgi, with members speaking in support of accountability for Americans killed abroad; it passed 5-2. It also approved a bill recognizing Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, and a bill related to the state capital campus, both by do-pass recommendation. Substitute Senate Bill 6049, concerning public disclosure exemptions for student and employee information, advanced after an amendment to remove Healthy Youth Survey records from the exemption failed. Substitute Senate Bill 6160, which reduces agency reporting requirements, passed as amended after some proposed additions to the report list were rejected. The committee also advanced Substitute Senate Bill 5840 on campaign finance reporting, adopting an amendment to remove one new report deadline and rejecting another that would have extended the reporting adjustment window from two to three days. Substitute Senate Bill 5825, authorizing the Washington State Leadership Board to solicit gifts and grants, passed after an amendment seeking biennial reporting on private funds was rejected. Additional bills on state symbols and veterans’ issues also received do-pass recommendations. Throughout, votes were mostly bipartisan, with some members noting concerns about transparency, reporting burdens, or scope, but the committee ultimately reported all listed measures out of committee.

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• before we get too far, and then we will be going into the 13th order and trying to pick up as much legislation
• Though it may only apply to one business currently, it is a general piece of legislation.
• One of the things that this legislation will do is provide the opportunity for a new boutique industry
• I appreciate the sponsor bringing forward this legislation.
• of language in this legislation, like it has to be over five acres, that's not really necessary and

Summary: The Senate convened with all 35 members present, approved the previous day’s journal, received committee reports, and heard several introductions and page swearing-in ceremonies. Messages from the Governor and House were read, and multiple bills were advanced through first and second reading, including measures on education civics instruction, irrigation districts, state symbols, county jail prisoner costs, foreign laws, police dogs, hospital districts, driver training, agriculture license plates, and forest products commission procedures. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1254, which amends the Chiropractic Practice Act to clarify that certain certified chiropractors may prescribe limited products such as vitamins, minerals, fluids, and epinephrine for administration in their offices. The Senate also passed House Bill 533, removing the vehicle registration sticker requirement; supporters cited cost savings and modern plate-check technology, while opponents raised law-enforcement concerns. Senate Bill 1258 also passed after debate over a new distillery license for qualifying agricultural producers, with supporters framing it as a rural business and agritourism measure and critics warning about liquor-law carve-outs. The Senate further passed House Bill 502, which moves Idaho Forest Products Commission rules and related provisions into statute, and House Bill 555, a rewrite of solid waste facility law shifting more regulatory authority to the Department of Environmental Quality and updating landfill oversight. Votes on these bills were largely bipartisan, with HB 502 passing unanimously and the others passing by comfortable margins. The chamber then moved to miscellaneous business, announced a deadline for amendments, and adjourned until the next day.

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• This year, there are more than 400 participants from nearly every legislative district in the state.
• We're so thankful that you are raising your voice and talking to your legislation. ...capital today.
• Legislative proclamation, recognition, and honor of Justice Daffin Barak Irez.
• to... ...acknowledge a guest who's here for the African American Legislative Day.
• Legislative proclamation, Arizona Aerospace Day proclamation.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized several visiting groups at the Capitol, including OBGYNs and trainees for Women’s and Reproductive Health Day, environmental advocates for Environmental Day, Arizona Maha Coalition members, nurses for Arizona Nurses Day, aerospace industry representatives for Aerospace Day, and guests for International Mother Language Day and other district visitors. Several proclamations and recognitions were read, including International Mother Language Day, Arizona Aerospace Day, and a recognition of Israeli Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez. The chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day and a newly appointed commissioner, and the President Pro Tem made temporary committee appointments. The main floor business was a Committee of the Whole on several SNAP-related bills. SB 1002, concerning SNAP/TANF public welfare verification, received a floor amendment from Senator Kavanagh and was advanced with a do pass recommendation. SB 1331, relating to SNAP military employment and training, also advanced do pass. SB 1333, relating to a SNAP error rate forensic audit, was amended by the Health and Human Services Committee and advanced do pass after Senator Gonzalez spoke in opposition, arguing the bill did not address the underlying federal error-rate problem and could increase state costs. SB 1334, concerning SNAP work requirement waivers and exemptions, advanced do pass despite Senator Gonzalez’s opposition, in which she argued the bill would restrict Arizona’s flexibility, especially in rural and tribal areas, and could harm older adults and people with disabilities. SB 1368, concerning SNAP purchase restrictions, was then taken up; Senator Gonzalez began speaking in opposition, but the transcript cuts off before the debate or final action on that bill is completed.

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• I'd like to thank Senator McEwen for support of this legislation, Senator Chapman for his support, and
• The council developed policy recommendations within that strategy for both legislative consideration
• I represent the 19th legislative district, and thank you for hearing this bill.
• I'm Jeff Wilson, representing the 19th legislative district.
• Under this legislation, that maximum term would be increased to 75 years, so Sound Transit could issue

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held public hearings on several bills. Substitute Senate Bill 5690 would require WSDOT to give utility owners advance notice of fish barrier removal and other projects, seek federal funding for those projects when available, and report back to the Legislature; supporters said it would help small utilities plan for costly relocations, while WSDOT said the bill would not achieve its intended effect and that federal reimbursement for these costs is limited. The committee also heard Engrossed Senate Bill 5746, which would create or continue an advisory process on EV charger infrastructure property crime; the sponsor and supporters said it would help address vandalism and theft affecting charging access, and testimony was overwhelmingly in favor. Senate Bill 5750 would authorize state facilities to charge fees for privately owned EVs using state charging stations and deposit the revenue into the motor vehicle fund; the sponsor said this would make charging costs fairer and recover expenses, with broad support and some questions about whether the policy could be implemented administratively without legislation. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6148, which would increase the maximum term for regional transit authority bonds from 40 years to 75 years, affecting Sound Transit. Sound Transit and transit advocates argued the longer term would better match debt to long-lived assets, help accelerate construction, and reduce near-term financial pressure without raising taxes, while opponents warned it would increase long-term costs and shift repayment burdens to future generations. Committee members asked about interest costs, asset values, and examples of eligible long-lived projects such as tunnels and bridges. No votes were taken during the hearing, and each bill closed with testimony counts recorded on the record.

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• We're going to bless this proceeding and this legislative session with a song, and I'll leave you with
• The impact of this legislation on Washington is ugly. Nearly 300,000...
• Legislation has been introduced to do just that, and we should act on it.
• Tuesday, January 13th, the second legislative day. The House is now adjourned until 11:55 a.m.
• Tuesday, January 13th, the second legislative day.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The House convened for the opening day of the 2026 regular session of the 69th Legislature with roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, a prayer, and a tribal welcome from Squaxin Island Tribe member Chris Peters and other tribal leaders. Justice Mary Yu administered the oath of office to Representatives Hall, Obras, Thomas, Salahuddin, and Zahn. The Speaker also recognized the service of Justice Yu, the late Senator Bill Ramos, the late Speaker Emeritus Frank Chopp, and Trooper Tara Marissa Gooding. The Speaker and Republican leader Stokesbary delivered opening remarks focused on the session’s priorities and challenges, including affordability, taxes, housing, public safety, and the impact of federal policy on Washington. The House adopted several organizational resolutions and motions. House Resolution 4665, notifying the Governor that the House was organized and ready to do business, passed. House Concurrent Resolution 4406, setting the Governor’s address to the Legislature, and House Concurrent Resolution 4407, returning bills and resolutions to the normal process for consideration, both passed. Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407, establishing cutoff dates for the 2026 session, also passed. The House suspended rules to move various measures, referred introduced bills to committees, and approved House Resolution 4667 adopting the permanent House rules. The Speaker announced committee assignment changes, including new appointments for Representatives Engel, Hall, Parshley, and Zahn, and reminded members of pink slip deadlines. A House delegation then reported back from the Governor’s office, saying he welcomed the Legislature and was ready for the session. The House adjourned until the next day, with a pro forma session and the Governor’s State of the State address scheduled for the following morning.

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• Legislative approval is required before the Comptroller may transfer money from the reserve.
• To the Legislative Budget Board, I was just curious as to why.
• Are there any safeguards you would recommend for this legislation?
• That's a component of this legislation. Originally, I think it was several years...
• Well, we'll see what the parameters are. are in the legislation.

Bills: SB 21 , SB21 , SB72 , SB140 , SB262 , SB370 , SB372 , SB495 , SB627 , SB703 , SB764 , SB842

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: emergency alerts, weather alerts, public safety, local government, municipality, county, website posting, online notice, emergency management, disaster preparedness, evacuation, National Weather Service, NOAA, Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, localized alerts, hazard warnings, severe weather, watch warning advisory, public information

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• Legislation reforming the property tax system and providing relief for Texas property taxpayers.
• , legislation providing for a universal education savings account program, legislation to provide salary
• career and technical education for Texas students, legislation creating the Texas Cyber Command.
• Priority legislation like finally ending property taxes risks failing.
• The county was carved out of Cook County by a legislative act and named in honor of Henry A.

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• </c> operating outside normal legislative operating outside normal legislative oversight.<00:31:53.039
• </c> that it is inexpedient to legislate. that it is inexpedient to legislate.
• That was a bad way to legislate two months ago, and it's a bad way to legislate today.
• </c> that is inexpedient to legislate. that is inexpedient to legislate.
• </c> Stavis moves in expedience to legislate. Stavis moves in expedience to legislate.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Guns do not make legislators safer or our constituents safer. They simply make more people dead.
• Guns do not make legislators safer or our constituents safer. They simply make more people dead.
• Every single person wanted to be a legislator.
• Every single person wanted to be a legislator.
• </c> why they don't support that legislation why they don't support that legislation um<02:16:59.840>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We are here to discuss eligible legislatively directed spending items, also known as LDS.
• To discuss eligible legislatively directed spending items, also known as LDSIs.
• These community investments, which we now know as legislatively directed spending items, or LDSIs, or
• to give more insight into legislative spending, with the time needed to provide feedback.
• Before we include any LDSIs in our final budget, a sponsoring legislator must submit a disclosure form

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Summary: The Senate Committee on Appropriations met with a quorum present, adopted the April 23, 2026 minutes, and then held a discussion focused on eligible legislatively directed spending items (LDSIs) for the FY 2027 budget. The chair explained that the committee was part of a new transparency process requiring legislators to publicly disclose LDSI requests, including the recipient, amount, and purpose, and noted that the forms must be posted publicly for at least 45 days before inclusion in the budget. He said Senate members submitted more than 500 eligible LDSI forms and House members submitted 750, for over 1,250 total proposals made available online. The chair emphasized that the process is intended to increase accountability and public awareness of how tax dollars are spent, and encouraged the public to review the posted forms on the Senate and House websites. During the meeting, four cards of support were read into the record: Wendy Fallow supported the Literacy Center of West Michigan project; Graham Filler supported the H.H.W. request on behalf of Kalamazoo County; and Mayor David LaGrand and Rob Verhulen both supported the aquarium request. No committee questions were raised, no substantive votes were taken on the LDSI items, and the committee moved through routine procedural actions. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, supported and adopted without objection.

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• We have agencies like MMB and the Legislative Auditor that obviously need to be close to legislative
• </c> Minnesota and I remember as a legislator Minnesota and I remember as a legislator there<00:58:01.480
• And certainly this legislative session, as all legislative sessions, you know, are an example of that
• </c> opportunity with the legislative opportunity with the legislative committee<01:17:52.639><c> on<
• </c> certainly with that legislative certainly with that legislative committee<01:18:00.880><c> uh</c

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm with the Employment Development Department as a legislative analyst, and I strongly support this
• As legislators, I know we have often complained many meetings could have been an email, right?
• Jim Lindberg, Friends Committee on Legislation of California, in support.
• Thank you. ...on legislation of California in support. Thank you.
• And so we really support this legislation because we believe... It's the AI's assessment.

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on AB 1729, which would update California state telework policy. The author and many unionized state workers argued that telework has improved productivity, reduced emissions and commuting costs, saved the state money on office space, and should be governed by written, evidence-based departmental policies rather than blanket return-to-office mandates. Supporters emphasized flexibility, morale, and the need for transparency through a public dashboard. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill was later moved on a 2-1 vote, with the item placed on call. Members also heard AB 805, which would create a Career Apprenticeship Bridge Program to connect high school career technical education with registered apprenticeships. The author and supporters said the bill implements recommendations from the California Youth Apprenticeship Model report and would expand earn-and-learn pathways, especially for youth facing barriers. The bill passed the committee 3-0 and was placed on call. Two workers’ compensation and labor-relations bills drew sharp opposition. AB 1576 would reform the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund; supporters said it would reduce litigation and employer assessments, while opponents argued it did not go far enough and preferred the administration’s trailer bill. AB 1582 would make it an unfair labor practice for UC or other higher education employers to disregard arbitration decisions on contracting out; supporters said it would protect arbitration outcomes for service workers, while UC argued it would interfere with bargaining agreements and threaten patient and student services. Both bills were moved on 2-1 votes and placed on call. After quorum was established, the committee also advanced AB 1630, allowing union representatives to invite bargaining-unit members to observe meet-and-confer sessions remotely; AB 2650, a CalSavers cleanup bill to improve retirement savings access and administration; AB 2054, expanding paid family leave eligibility for relatives of military service members on domestic duty; AB 2157, making permanent the Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund pilot program; and AB 1838, requiring bidders on local public works projects to disclose recent wage-and-hour violations. AB 1630 and AB 2157 were both placed on call after divided votes, while AB 2650 and AB 2054 passed 2-1 and 3-0 respectively, and AB 1838 was placed on call after a 1-1 vote. The transcript ends as the committee begins AB 2682, which would conform the appeal process for transportation network company driver unionization law.

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• And basically what it would be, would be the legislation, legislators would have to approve it first,
• Governor, auditor, and the legislative approval. Okay.
• And again, that's the purpose of the legislation: legislators, the auditor, and the governor to approve
• I mean, we can't cover every single case in legislation.
• Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation is against this.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• This legislation was shaped out of real-world needs. After the 2025 St.
• Speaker, this is an important piece of legislation.
• Charles for working on this piece of legislation.
• So I just wanted to go back to really the crux of this legislation.
• Next Monday is our Women Legislator Scholarship Ceremony.

Summary: The House first established a quorum, then heard a presentation from Debbie Huang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Denver. Huang thanked Missouri lawmakers for their annual Taiwan resolutions and described Taiwan as a democratic and economic partner of the United States, emphasizing cooperation with Missouri in agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, semiconductors, and AI, while also warning about pressure from China and the need for stronger Taiwan-U.S. ties. The chamber then took up House Bill 311, which would move oversight of bail bondsmen under the existing board for private investigators and fire investigators, add bail bondsmen to that board, and increase training and oversight. Members said the bill was industry-requested, had unanimous committee support, and carried no fiscal note. The House adopted the committee substitute and perfected and printed the bill. Lawmakers also debated and adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 3009, a pharmacy bill aimed at clarifying rules for pharmacies serving low-income and underserved patients, emergency medication dispensing, and out-of-state pharmacy accreditation. Amendments were adopted to update the title and align Missouri law with national pharmacy board accreditation standards. The bill was described as a response to access problems during the 2025 St. Louis tornado and was said to have no state cost. A large block of floor action followed on a combined package of bills and amendments covering public safety, criminal law, health, and licensing. Measures discussed and adopted included changes to the sex offender registry and related corrections, an offense for impeding first responders, Mason’s Law to flag drivers with disabilities in law enforcement databases, a hands-free cell phone law update, Highway Patrol equipment purchasing authority, psilocybin language for first responders and veterans, AI-generated explicit material and child pornography provisions, gift card fraud penalties, stronger fentanyl trafficking penalties, Melanie’s Law on ignition interlock/DUI penalties, a domestic violence registry, boiler inspection and Missouri fire/life safety standards, Kansas City police retirement age corrections, and a commercial driver English proficiency bill with stronger penalties for drivers and carriers. One amendment on the sex offender registry was withdrawn after debate, and the House ultimately adopted the remaining amendments and referred the combined House Bills 368 and 3049 substitute to the Committee on Legislative Review.

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• As of now, there is no legislation, including the Senator-President Gates' bill, to change accessory
• I'm not alleging that you don't have a right to file legislation as a senator.
• That is what you told me when I asked you if you intended to file legislation to do this in this legislative
• It was clear because I didn't file any legislation. I filed an amendment.
• Or I'm reminded from a legislative affairs director, you weren't in support of this bill.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I hope in my time in this legislative body that we will eventually get to them.
• Speaker, I urge the body to vote yes on this legislation. Mr.
• We had a piece of legislation a year or two ago that some headlines said ban books.
• We had a piece of legislation a year or two ago that some headlines said ban books.
• This bill, and no legislation, is going to change that.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Legislative proclamation, recognition, and honor of Justice Daffin, Barak Irez.
• And lastly, I want to acknowledge guests who's here for the African American Legislative Day.
• Arizona State Senate legislative proclamation: Arizona Aerospace Day proclamation.
• Arizona State Senate legislative proclamation: Arizona Aerospace Day proclamation.
• Arizona State Senate legislative proclamation: Arizona Aerospace Day proclamation.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I am against this proposed legislation. I'm a board... I am against this proposed legislation.
• I reside in Star Legislative District 10.
• Idaho who seek to oppose this harmful legislation.
• I've spoken to our board of county commissioners, who oppose this legislation.
• I've spoken to our board of county commissioners, who oppose this legislation.

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: 989, all

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• I'm not disparaging model legislation.
• You know, I've used model legislation for progressive legislation I like to look for because when I see
• Is this model legislation, or did you author this bill on your own?
• And that's what this legislation is.
• Legislation that isn't just bad for environmental policy.

Bills: S0558 , S1294 , S1468 , S1474 , S1682 , S1628

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: stormwater systems, environmental standards, municipal infrastructure, engineering certifications, local compliance, Florida Department of Transportation, biosolids, agronomic rate, land application, environmental protection, Florida statutes, nutrient management, recordkeeping, farming, compost products, wastewater treatment, environment, sewage disposal, pollution control, reporting requirements

Summary: The committee took up several environmental bills, beginning with SB 1682 on local administration of vessel restrictions. Senator Trumbull said the bill would give cities and counties tools to address abandoned, derelict, and long-term anchored vessels while following state standards and FWC guidance. Members from affected areas spoke in support, citing recurring derelict vessel problems and the difficulty and cost of removal once vessels sink. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1468 on advanced wastewater treatment, which would require DEP to compile a detailed statewide report on wastewater treatment plants, including construction age, treatment levels, contaminant data, spill history, flood risk, and receiving waterbody impairment information. Florida Rural Water Association testified that any move to require advanced treatment for all plants over one MGD could create major financial burdens without dedicated funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 1294 on biosolids management, with a strike-all amendment adopted. Senator Bradley said the revised bill would require bulk Class AA biosolids fertilizer and compost products to be land applied only at agronomic rates and, absent a bona fide sale, only at permitted DEP-approved sites, with a transition date moved to July 1, 2028. Supporters said it would protect water quality and legitimate fertilizer and compost markets, while rural utilities asked for funding and flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1628 on net zero policies by governmental entities. Senator Avila said the bill would prohibit local governments and other governmental entities from adopting or funding net zero policies, imposing related fees or taxes, or operating cap-and-trade or carbon trading programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of carbon dioxide. The bill drew extensive debate: supporters argued it would protect residents and businesses from higher costs and preserve predictability, while opponents said it would block local climate and clean-energy policies, including electric buses, energy-efficiency measures, and climate resilience planning. After public testimony on both sides, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1474 on biosolids management, which Senator Gates said would require biosolids and septage to be treated at the highest practical level when wastewater treatment facilities are reasonably accessible and would bar Class B land application within 50 miles of a permitted wastewater facility. An amendment applying the statutory definition of septage was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 558 on stormwater system standards. Senator Burgess said it would create statewide standards for municipal and county stormwater systems using FDOT guidelines and third-party inspections, with an amendment making technical changes and broadening who may perform inspections. Supporters said uniform standards could improve safety and reduce failures, while contractors, engineers, and industry groups warned it could raise costs, delay projects, and preempt stronger local standards. The bill remained under discussion as the transcript ended.