Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> future</c><01:22:02.480><c> is</c><01:22:02.719><c> to</c><01:22:02.880><c> be</c><01:22:02.960>
• </c><01:22:15.199><c> And,</c><01:22:15.600><c> uh,</c><01:22:15.679><c> I</c><01:22:15.840><c> ask</
• With that, we'll<01:22:18.320><c> lay</c><01:22:18.400><c> the</c><01:22:18.560><c> bill</c><01:22:18.719
• :20.960><c> I'm</c><01:22:21.120><c> going</c><01:22:21.120><c> to</c><01:22:21.199><c> ask</c><01:22
• </c><01:22:24.080><c> Did</c><01:22:24.320><c> you</c><01:22:24.400><c> want</c><01:22:24.560><c> to<

Bills: HF1546 , HF2403 , HF2389 , HF2398

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• :22:26.600><c> 309</c><01:22:27.080><c> HD1</c><01:22:27.600><c> relating</c><01:22:27.880><c> to</c>
• /c><01:22:33.320><c> program</c><01:22:33.639><c> to</c><01:22:33.800><c> create</c><01:22:34.000><c>
• :22:37.600><c> to</c><01:22:37.760><c> conduct</c><01:22:38.040><c> a</c><01:22:38.159><c> literature
• has worked closely<01:22:52.040><c> with</c><01:22:52.239><c> Kua</c><01:22:53.000><c> and</c><01:22
• :53.120><c> the</c><01:22:53.239><c> fish</c><01:22:53.480><c> pond</c><01:22:53.760><c> H</c><01:22:

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 707, which would create a state income tax deduction for contributions to Hawaii 529 college savings accounts and conform state law to federal changes allowing 529 funds to be used for K-12 expenses. The Department of Taxation said it could administer the bill as written. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure but asked that ABLE accounts be included and that the program title be changed; the Department of Taxation indicated the title issue could be a problem because the bill’s expanded purpose may not fit the current program name. No vote was taken. The committee then heard House Bill 617, which would fund a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges. UH Community Colleges supported the bill, and Maui nursing staff testified that faculty recruitment is challenging but manageable, clinical placements are available, and the campus already has a statewide RN-to-BSN pathway; they said the new program would create two tracks, including a four-year BSN option. Members also heard support from several organizations, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, nursing groups, and health care associations. No action was taken. Next were several UH-related measures. HB 718 would fund faculty and staff positions at the John A. Burns School of Medicine; the dean and other supporters testified in favor. HB 1279 would create a medical education liaison position tied to Project ECHO; the Attorney General raised constitutional concerns about statewide concern and grant standards, while an individual witness supported the concept but suggested the bill should focus on liaison/support functions rather than program administration. HB 1169 would consolidate conference center revolving funds, and HB 1168 would authorize up to $800 million in UH revenue bonds; UH’s CFO said both were procedural/housekeeping measures and supported them. On HB 1168, members questioned debt service, possible uses, and whether deferred maintenance would be included; the CFO estimated annual debt service could be about $33 million to $41 million at current rates, said likely uses could include student housing and research facilities, and said deferred maintenance was not the current strategy. The CFO also explained that revenue bonds require both legislative authorization and a Board of Regents resolution approving the project and amount. Finally, the committee heard HB 548, which would authorize revenue bonds and appropriations to acquire the St. Francis School campus for UH Mānoa. UH supported the bill but noted the property is privately owned and not known to be for sale. A supporter described the site as a unique 11-acre parcel contiguous to the main campus and urged the committee to seize the opportunity for future generations. No vote or final action was taken on the bills in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, is there anyone<00:22:01.480><c> who</c><00:22:01.560><c> wishes</c><00:22:01.840><c> to</c><00:22
• </c><00:22:06.120><c> Let</c><00:22:06.240><c> me</c><00:22:06.360><c> pull</c><00:22:06.600><c> up</
• Uh<00:22:13.440><c> online</c><00:22:14.000><c> was</c><00:22:14.200><c> three</c><00:22:14.400><c> in
• The<00:22:22.360><c> committee</c><00:22:22.640><c> will</c><00:22:22.760><c> stand</c><00:22:22.960>
• </c><00:22:31.920><c> They</c><00:22:32.040><c> were</c><00:22:32.160><c> afraid</c><00:22:32.600><c>

Committee: House Election Law

Transcript Highlights:

• So these are the nominal values of the budget over that 22 years.
• So these are the nominal values of the budget over those 22 years.
• The Commission submits this new chapter on rules for governing pole attachments.
• On October 22, the written comment period closed.
• This bill gets rid of some code in Chapter 60, Title 67, relating to the Idaho. in Chapter 60, Title

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• She is from Lamont and is a member of the Lamont FFA Chapter.
• She is from Lamont and is a member of the Lamont FFA Chapter.
• a chapter officer.
• In '22, yes. Yes.
• But I have a question because I wasn't here in 22.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal, and a long series of special guest introductions recognizing interns, community leaders, FFA officers, library advocates, park and recreation professionals, and others. Members also used points of personal privilege to honor Black History Month and the legacy of William Clay Sr. The chamber then moved into first reading of several bills, including measures on University of Missouri curators, personal property assessment lists, and state department spending. The main floor action centered on House Bill 1757, which would require universal screening of third-graders for gifted education using flexible screening methods and would help ensure students who qualify are identified regardless of zip code or family resources. Supporters argued the bill would close gaps in gifted identification and expand access, while questions focused on funding, screening methods, and whether the bill would create an unfunded mandate. The House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed. Members then debated the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, presented as House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1667 and 2294. Supporters said the bill would require medical care for infants who survive an abortion attempt and impose civil and criminal penalties for knowingly harming such a child. Opponents argued the bill was duplicative of existing law, could criminalize medical providers, and would worsen Missouri’s maternal care shortages. The debate included extended questioning about the bill’s standards, scope, and enforcement, but no final vote on the born-alive measure was taken in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• That's chapter law. That's chapter 141, That's chapter law.
• </c><01:22:01.520><c> anybody</c><01:22:01.840><c> else</c><01:22:02.080><c> have</c><01:22:02.239><c
• :22:11.679><c> created</c><01:22:12.000><c> as</c><01:22:12.239><c> part</c><01:22:12.400><c> of</c><
• We have now moved<01:22:21.360><c> past</c><01:22:21.600><c> that</c><01:22:21.840><c> and</c><01:22:
• So what this language<01:22:25.679><c> does</c><01:22:25.920><c> is</c><01:22:26.080><c> it</c><01:22

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 2248, an act amending title 36, chapter 6, article 4.2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
• House Bill 2248, an act amending title 36, chapter 6, article 4.2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
• Chapter 6, article 4.2... under Vice Studies by adding section 36-683, relating to public health.
• House Bill 2313, an act amending title 15, chapter 5, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, section 15
• House Bill 2720, an act amending Title 12, Chapter 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 12-

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a recorded roll call showing 28 present, 0 absent, and 2 excused. The chamber approved the journal and then took up several motions to reconsider or return bills, including requests to return HB 2035 and HB 2249 to the House and to reconsider HB 2192. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole for calendar items. In Committee of the Whole, members considered HB 2248, a public health mandates bill; HB 2313, concerning school employee/teacher strike and remote instruction issues; HB 2379, relating to school district governing board training; HB 2380, relating to school district board meetings and expenditures; and HB 2720, relating to prostitution assessments and the anti-human trafficking fund. HB 2248 drew the most debate over whether it would prohibit schools, employers, and medical facilities from requiring medical interventions such as vaccines; an amendment narrowing the definition of medical intervention was adopted, and the bill advanced. HB 2379 and HB 2380 both received committee and floor amendments focused on school board training and livestreaming/meeting transparency requirements, and HB 2313 and HB 2720 also advanced. The Committee of the Whole reported all four bills as do pass, with HB 2248, HB 2379, and HB 2380 as amended. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole report after defeating an amendment that would have changed the HB 2248 recommendation to fail. The chamber next considered HCM 2001 and HCM 2002, memorials urging federal terrorist designations for the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR, and HCR 2047, recognizing Judea and Samaria; all three passed despite strong opposition speeches criticizing them as targeting Muslim communities or advancing religious/political messaging. The Senate also passed HB 2118 on mobile food vendors, HCM 2009 on mineral access and federal land withdrawals, HCR 2015 on school physical activity and dietary guidelines, HCR 2020 on housing outside designated provider service areas with assured water supply, and HCR 2057 supporting next-generation geothermal energy. Finally, the Senate passed HB 2248, HB 2379, and HB 2380 on third reading, approved the House’s request to adjourn, and adjourned until April 21, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

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• ><c> drivers</c><00:22:23.360><c> of</c><00:22:23.679><c> Uber</c><00:22:24.080><c> andyft</c><00:22:
• :25.120><c> ride</c><00:22:25.440><c> share</c><00:22:26.240><c> um</c><00:22:26.880><c> uh</c><00:22
• </c><00:22:30.080><c> Um</c><00:22:30.880><c> is</c><00:22:31.039><c> not</c><00:22:31.280><c> a</c><
• :22:38.640><c> um</c><00:22:38.799><c> pay</c><00:22:39.120><c> a</c><00:22:39.440><c> small</c><00:22

Summary: The Committee on Transportation heard several bills, beginning with SB 2010, which would authorize impoundment of motor vehicles for certain alleged or committed traffic violations. The Department of Transportation supported the bill, while the Department of the Attorney General asked for clarification in section 4 on who could seek remedies and what remedies would be available. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, citing unclear officer-initiated impound criteria, potential strain on judicial or administrative resources, and concerns about hardship for families and indigent owners; the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill with amendments, saying it should be limited to traffic offenses and could serve as an alternative to fines or imprisonment. The chair then recessed before moving to the next items. The committee next heard SB 2527 on commercial driver licensing, which would require state and county firefighters exempt from CDL requirements to be subject to an alcohol and substance abuse policy equivalent to or stronger than federal DOT standards. DOT, the Department of Human Resources Development, county officials, and the Hawaiʻi Firefighters Association all indicated support. SB 2697, which would prohibit driving on roadway shoulders except in limited circumstances, also drew DOT support, with the Attorney General, judiciary, and others submitting comments. SB 2812, requiring driver license applicants to be tested on the dangers larger vehicles pose to pedestrians and bicyclists, was supported by DOT but opposed by the Public Defender, who argued the excessive-speeding portion was too broad for first offenses and that the DUI-related language was unnecessary because DUI relicensing already requires re-examination. SB 291, clarifying that drivers whose licenses were revoked for certain alcohol-related offenses must undergo re-examination before relicensing, received DOT support. The committee then took up SB 3044, which would remove references to pedestrian countdown timers and the requirement that pedestrians begin crossing before the timer starts. DOT opposed the bill, but Hawaiʻi Appleseed supported it, arguing the current rule is confusing and can lead to citations even when pedestrians can safely cross. The Department of Health submitted late comments emphasizing the importance of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and physical activity, and the chair noted the split in testimony. Finally, SB 2995 proposed a zero-emissions rideshare rebate program funded by a rideshare fee and administered by DOT. Earthjustice strongly supported the bill, describing it as a fee-and-rebate structure to help rideshare drivers transition to zero-emissions vehicles. A witness for Tom Yamachika suggested that if the state wants to tax ridesharing, it should amend existing tax law instead of creating a new chapter, but the bill’s supporters said DOT was better suited to administer the rebate program and that similar models exist in California and Washington. The committee also heard SB 3153, which would authorize DOT to designate airport special district zones at airports statewide to improve security and enforcement; DOT’s airports deputy director supported the measure, saying it would clarify jurisdiction and help address trespassing and hazards, and senators asked about boundaries, mapping, and coordination with the Attorney General. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• almost</c><00:22:27.600><c> all</c><00:22:27.760><c> of</c><00:22:27.880><c> us</c><00:22:28.039><c>
• ><c> but</c><00:22:29.480><c> until</c><00:22:29.679><c> I</c><00:22:29.799><c> read</c><00:22:30.039
• ><c> I</c><00:22:30.919><c> did</c><00:22:31.120><c> not</c><00:22:31.360><c> know</c><00:22:32.159><
• c> that</c><00:22:32.320><c> he</c><00:22:32.440><c> has</c><00:22:32.600><c> a</c><00:22:32.760><c>
• is</c><00:22:39.080><c> also</c><00:22:39.440><c> Dale</c><00:22:39.840><c> Carnegie</c><00:22:40.440

Transcript Highlights:

• as well as the income tax chapter.
• as well as the income tax chapter.
• as well as the income tax chapter.
• as well as the income tax chapter.
• well as the income tax chapter.

Bills: HF1359 , HF1829 , HF290 , HF1933 , HF926

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: solid waste management, resource management account, environmental fund, taxation, Minnesota statutes, homestead, property tax, classification, disability, resort properties, recreational use, commercial property, tax refund, estimated tax, interest on refunds, income tax, corporate franchise tax, S corporation, partnership, corporation

Transcript Highlights:

• :49.400><c> caps</c><00:22:49.720><c> on</c><00:22:49.960><c> those</c><00:22:50.159><c> utilities</c
• ><00:22:50.840><c> if</c><00:22:51.080><c> the</c><00:22:51.559><c> uh</c> some caps on those utilities
• </c><00:22:52.919><c> a</c><00:22:53.159><c> problem</c> cabinet is having a problem cabinet is having
• a problem supporting<00:22:55.799><c> financially</c><00:22:56.799><c> uh</c><00:22:57.480><c> waving
• waving fees<00:22:59.720><c> is</c><00:22:59.960><c> is</c><00:23:00.200><c> is</c><00:23:00.360><c>

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 88, which was described as a short bill to clarify procedures for Waste Management boards, including term limits, appointments, and making sure consolidated governments actively recruit community members and make openings easier to find. The sponsor said the bill was intended to resolve confusion about members staying on after terms expire. The bill received no opposition, passed the committee unanimously, and was reported favorably for the floor. The committee then took up House Bill 346, as amended by a committee substitute. The sponsor explained that the bill responds to a dispute over air emission fees, especially for emergency generators and backup generators used for worker safety and limited non-emergency testing. The bill would exempt emergency generators and backup generators operating 100 hours or less for maintenance/testing from fees, while also removing an existing 4,000-ton cap so the per-ton fee would drop for most permitted sources. Members discussed the possible impact on utilities and ratepayers, with concerns raised that costs could be passed through to consumers and affect coal-dependent areas. The sponsor and another member argued the change would generally reduce fees for most sources and incentivize emissions reductions; the cabinet was described as neutral, and the affected utilities were identified as TVA, LG&E, East Kentucky Power, and Big Rivers, with only TVA having raised comments. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed the committee with a favorable recommendation, though one member voted no and several members explained yes votes while expressing ongoing concerns about future rate impacts. At the end of the meeting, members briefly discussed broader concerns about utility surcharges and the need to monitor the effects of legislation on ratepayers, but those comments were not part of the bill under consideration. The chair noted that future meetings may include more bills and could start earlier if needed, and the committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay.<00:22:11.360><c> So,</c><00:22:11.919><c> um</c><00:22:12.559><c> the</c><00:22:12.960><c> this
• </c><00:22:13.280><c> chart</c><00:22:13.600><c> shows</c><00:22:13.919><c> the</c><00:22:14.320><c>
• 22:18.960><c> rates</c><00:22:19.600><c> but</c><00:22:19.840><c> is</c><00:22:20.080><c> by</c><00:22
• Um<00:22:22.480><c> a</c><00:22:22.720><c> couple</c><00:22:22.880><c> of</c><00:22:23.039><c> cautions
• </c><00:22:24.880><c> in</c><00:22:25.039><c> the</c><00:22:25.200><c> report</c><00:22:26.159><c> um

Bills: HF331 , HF916

Committee: House Taxes

Transcript Highlights:

• this agreement<00:22:01.360><c> for</c><00:22:01.600><c> our</c><00:22:01.840><c> service</c><00:22:
• And we<00:22:02.799><c> thank</c><00:22:02.880><c> you</c><00:22:03.039><c> for</c><00:22:03.200><c>
• :22:04.880><c> your</c><00:22:05.039><c> commitments</c><00:22:05.440><c> to</c><00:22:05.600><c> our
• ><c> and</c><00:22:06.400><c> our</c><00:22:06.559><c> airmen</c><00:22:07.039><c> of</c><00:22:07.200
• c> really</c><00:22:48.880><c> doesn't</c><00:22:49.120><c> do</c><00:22:49.360><c> anything</c><00:22

Bills: HB517 , HB520 , HB233 , HB354 , HB517 , HB520 , HB233 , HB354

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response, contract locator

Transcript Highlights:

• :26.320><c> features</c><00:22:26.799><c> folks</c><00:22:27.120><c> like</c><00:22:27.360><c> Julian
• I'm not even gonna I didn't<00:22:35.120><c> I</c><00:22:35.760><c> there</c><00:22:36.000><c> are</c
• ><00:22:36.080><c> a</c><00:22:36.240><c> lot</c><00:22:36.559><c> kind</c><00:22:36.720><c> of</c><00
• who<00:22:37.440><c> grew</c><00:22:37.600><c> up</c><00:22:37.840><c> then</c><00:22:38.159><c> and
• </c><00:22:57.840><c> counties</c><00:22:58.720><c> and</c><00:22:59.440><c> most</c><00:22:59.760><c

Transcript Highlights:

• of appropriations, and<00:22:07.600><c> which</c><00:22:07.800><c> are</c><00:22:07.880><c> both</c>
• <00:22:08.400><c> will</c><00:22:08.560><c> be</c><00:22:08.760><c> in</c><00:22:08.920><c> room</c><
• Also,<00:22:11.680><c> I</c><00:22:11.800><c> want</c><00:22:12.120><c> to</c><00:22:12.280><c> remind
• ><c> the</c><00:22:15.600><c> luncheon</c><00:22:16.000><c> today</c><00:22:16.520><c> for</c><00:22:
• Um<00:22:21.320><c> that</c><00:22:21.560><c> will</c><00:22:21.680><c> be</c><00:22:21.920><c> at</c

Transcript Highlights:

• Her application of buyback credit under General Law Chapter 32, Section 4(1)(h) was denied by MTRS based
• Chapter 74 criminal justice programs we have today.
• Her application of buyback credit under General Law Chapter 32, Section 4(1)(h) was denied by MTRS based
• That was shortly denied, and then I went on to file for Chapter 32 and then onto a bill.
• Social Security, in '22, they got 8.7; '21, and 5.9.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held its third hearing of the 194th General Court session, taking testimony on several individual bills and home rule petitions, mostly involving retirement and pension-related relief. The committee chair outlined hearing procedures, including three-minute limits for individuals, ten-minute limits for panels, livestreaming, and the deadline for written testimony. At the end of the hearing, the chair noted that House matters heard that day must be reported by Friday, July 11, 2025, subject to extensions, and the committee adjourned after testimony concluded. Several witnesses supported bills seeking retirement credit or pension adjustments for public employees. These included H. 2917 for Dedham-Westwood Water District employees seeking pension buy-in credit; H. 2976 for Eileen Mullen to purchase creditable service for teaching in a criminal justice pilot program; H. 2996 for Virginia Cummings, a retired Department of Correction lieutenant seeking greater pension parity; H. 2977 for Wendy Lopieri to buy back part-time community college service; and H. 2989 for Wayne Taylor, who said he was mistakenly credited for fewer years of select board service than he expected. Testimony emphasized long public service, injuries, and what witnesses described as unfair denials or flawed interpretations of retirement law. The committee also heard testimony on bills involving post-retirement earnings and disability-related relief. Kevin Blanchett testified in opposition to H. 2931, arguing it would improperly reduce money owed to a regional retirement system and its members, while the bill’s sponsor argued the retirement board was seeking an excessive recovery based on law firm gross earnings rather than the individual’s earnings. Jamie Magarian described severe injuries from a 2018 crash and urged favorable action on his bill, with support from the State Police Association. Michael Palmer testified in favor of S. 1841, seeking to extend prior violent-crime retirement income-cap relief to his case after being shot on duty and later finding that even part-time private-sector work exceeded his retirement earnings limit.

Transcript Highlights:

• I went and drove the road, and the shoulder was definitely not in repair on Highway 22.
• I went and drove the road, and it definitely, the shoulder was not in repairs on Highway 22.
• Yeah, that's Chapter 141.
• But the bottom line is what happens under Chapter 141 is everything gets cleaned up.
• On October 22, 2022, life changed for the Wonkham family and the extended family.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 135-1. Members then observed a moment of silence for a constituent killed in a roadway tragedy, and several members introduced guests, including family members, veterans, students, and a child celebrating his birthday on the dais. The chamber then considered a series of bills. HB 2944, dealing with automatic continuation of a senior property tax freeze without annual reapplication, passed 145-0. HB 2230/2978, addressing school instructional methods by limiting excessive screen-based instruction and promoting cursive writing, passed 143-10 after extended debate over technology use in elementary schools. HB 1825, removing sheriffs and prosecutors from county salary commissions with a Boone County carve-out, passed 152-0. HB 1840, creating a Purple Alert system for missing individuals with developmental disabilities, passed 153-0, and its emergency clause was adopted 143-8. HB 1623, allowing emergency suspension or restriction of licenses for massage therapists and chiropractors, passed 103-48. HB 3279, moving the Community Service Commission to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, passed 151-0. HB 2508, clarifying certificates of good standing for series LLCs and making them searchable, passed 152-0. HB 1963, allowing social workers to supervise after three years of practice, passed 151-0. HB 2408, removing the appropriation cap for grants serving the deaf-blind community, was perfected and printed. HB 3113, requiring Narcan in public buildings, designating October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month, and expanding school-law enforcement prevention efforts, was perfected and printed after discussion about funding and Narcan shelf life. HB 3000, fixing signature requirements for local audits based on population at the start of petitioning and adding a fire district surplus-sale amendment, was perfected and printed as amended. HB 2898, reviving and refining land bank authority and Chapter 141 judicial foreclosure tools, was perfected and printed after debate about neighborhood cleanup and title clearing. HB 1740, renamed Melanie’s Law, increasing penalties for intoxicated driving and strengthening ignition interlock requirements, was perfected and printed following emotional testimony from members and the sponsor’s explanation of the bill’s origins. At the end of the session, the House moved to announcements, including committee meetings and a fish fry notice. A member also issued a correction and apology regarding an earlier false report about Willie McGee. The House then adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have 22 present, zero absent, eight are excused.
• We have 22 present, zero absent, eight are excused.
• Title 20, Chapter 7, Article 12, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 20-28-20-70.40, amending
• Amending Title 20, Chapter 7, Article 12, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 20-28-20-70.40,
• 2017; Chapter 46, Section 1, repealing Section 48-2161, Chapter 261, relating to the multiple conflicting

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the prior journal. The President introduced guests from California, then announced committee substitutions and a referral change for Senate Bill 1267, which was withdrawn from Judiciary and Elections and sent to Appropriations, Transportation, and Technology. The chamber then moved through third-reading consent-calendar bills, with several measures on mental health services, special license plates, optometrists, claims relief, Department of Revenue matters, and Attorney General-related provisions. Senate Bill 1112 failed, while Senate Bills 1153, 1242, 1023, 1097, 1210, 1401, 1430, 1452, and 1613 all passed and were transmitted to the House. The Senate also adopted SCM 1003, urging Congress to amend the Constitution to allow states to regulate and limit campaign finance, after debate about money in politics and Citizens United. The chamber then received House Concurrent Resolution 2060, a death resolution honoring former legislator and University of Arizona administrator George Cunningham. The resolution was read in full, adopted unanimously, and signed in open session. The Senate recessed to allow Cunningham’s family onto the floor, where several senators offered personal tributes describing his public service, budget expertise, mentorship, and work with the Grand Canyon Institute and the University of Arizona. After the memorial observance, the Senate resumed briefly for announcements. Committee notices were given for Judiciary and Elections, Rules, and caucuses on the following Monday, while Federalism, Finance, and Military Affairs and Border Security were announced as not meeting. Senator Sears read a legislative proclamation honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. for his civil rights and economic justice legacy. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Page 1093, line 22, replace 're-engrossed' with 'engrossed.'
• Page 1093, line 22, replace re-engrossed with engrossed.
• Lines 21 through 22, 24, and 26 remove the exemptions.
• Lines 21 through 22, 24, and 26 remove the exemptions for self-funded ERISA plans.
• Reengrossed Senate Bill 2186, a bill for an act to create a new section to Chapter 14-09 of the North

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge, a quorum call, and approval of journal corrections. It then handled several House messages, appointing conference committees on Senate Bills 2004 and 2006 and House Bills 1018, 1019, and 1363, and re-referring House Bill 1216 to Appropriations. The chamber also adopted amendments to House Bill 1601, which would have expanded special assistant attorney general authority for certain offices, but the bill failed on final passage after strong opposition centered on preserving the Attorney General’s control and avoiding a solution in search of a problem. A major portion of the day focused on education funding. House Bill 1369 was amended to raise per-pupil aid from 2% and 2% to 3% and 3% and to increase the school construction loan transfer from $75 million to $100 million; supporters said this would help local schools and military base projects, while opponents raised questions about special education placement language and state coordination. The bill passed 44-3. House Bill 1013, the DPI budget, was also amended extensively to adjust staffing, funding sources, grants, meal assistance, teacher training, and other education programs; it passed 45-2. House Bill 2234, dealing with Choice Ready grants, was amended to shift funding away from general funds and toward federal or other sources, but then failed on final passage after the sponsor urged a red vote. The Senate also approved House Bill 1482, restricting bond and indebtedness elections for counties, cities, school districts, and park districts to primary or general election days, and House Bill 1332, creating a value-added agriculture facility incentive program with an emergency clause. House Bill 1010, the Insurance Department budget, passed unanimously after amendments reflecting the merger of the Securities Department into Insurance and adding staff and fee changes, while House Bill 1011, the separate Securities Department budget, failed because its funding was already included in HB 1010. House Bill 1584, a major pharmacy benefit manager reform bill, passed with an enforcement fund and new licensing/enforcement structure despite debate over ERISA and market transparency. In other action, the Senate concurred in House amendments and passed Senate Bills 2226, 2230, 2069, 2082, 2387, 2385, and 2186, with SB 2186 on parenting time interference and a child custody task force passing 27-20 after debate over whether the issue should be left to the courts. Senate Bill 2234, on Choice Ready grants, and Senate Bill 2243, on driver’s license points and traffic penalties, both failed after concurrence motions were adopted but final passage votes were overwhelmingly negative. The chamber also advanced Senate Bill 2291 to conference committee consideration near the end of the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• Sprinkle on his way out of the chamber. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Thank you.
• Marcy McDonald from the San Antonio and South Texas chapter.
• chapter, and Valerie Sanchez from the West Texas chapter.
• Alvarado, Bettencourt, Bergweld, Blanco, Hamill. 22 ayes, 9 nays. Rule is suspended.
• Alvarado, Betancourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Kirk. 22 ayes and 9 nays.

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