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• We have one item on our agenda, and it is Senate Joint Resolution 205, which are the Spanberger administration's
• It's been moved and properly seconded that we would adopt Senate Joint Resolution 205.
• Seconded that we would adopt Senate Joint Resolution 205. Are there any questions?
• It's been moved and properly seconded that we would adopt Senate Joint Resolution 209, which are the
• The resolution is adopted. The resolution has been adopted. Thank you so much.

Keywords: House Room 1, Capitol Building, 976, house, all

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• But I've council and joint fiscal.
• Members, at this time we have a joint Senate resolution to take up.
• JRS 34 is a joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on January 23rd, 2026.
• Now you've heard the reading of the resolution, and the question is: shall the House adopt the resolution
• > the House adopt the resolution in the House adopt the resolution in concurrence?

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional message from Representative Chris Marorrow centered on humility, uncertainty, and keeping a “beginner’s mind” when making decisions. He used a farmer story, a Zen teaching, and a Christian text to emphasize that outcomes are often unknowable and that lawmakers should remain open, curious, and aware of unintended consequences. The chamber then suspended rules to introduce 15 House bills by number only and referred them to committees, including bills sent to Energy and Digital Infrastructure, Judiciary, Government Operations and Military Affairs, Environment, Ways and Means, Commerce and Economic Development, Healthcare, Human Services, and Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry. The House also adopted JRS 34, a joint resolution setting the weekend adjournment schedule so the two chambers would reconvene no later than Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Several committee reassignment motions were approved: H.724, relating to involuntary psychiatric medication in emergency circumstances, was moved from Human Services to Healthcare; and H.661, relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer, was moved from General and Housing to Commerce and Economic Development. Announcements included a Farmers Night event, a Climate Solutions Caucus meeting, and recognition of guests in the gallery. The House then adjourned until Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 3 p.m.

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• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1466, a concurrent resolution providing that the House of Representatives
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1466, a concurrent resolution providing that the House of Representatives
• The reading of the resolution, Mr. President. Are there any questions? Is there a debate?
• All in favor of the concurrent resolution signify by saying aye.
• So the concurrent resolution is adopted.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened for the opening of the 2026 regular session with prayer, presentation of colors by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance led by children in the chamber, and a performance of the national anthem by the FAMU Marching 100. Newly elected Senator Ralph Massullo was certified and sworn into office by Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz, and several current and former state officials and senators were recognized in the chamber. The Senate then adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 1466 to convene in joint session with the House to receive the Governor’s message, waived the rules to immediately certify the resolution to the House, and notified the House and Governor that the Senate was ready to proceed with the 2026 regular session. In remarks, Senate leadership and the President discussed priorities including rural Florida, agriculture, citrus recovery, food insecurity, affordability, tax relief, balanced budgets, and the importance of deliberation and checks and balances. The President also highlighted recent and planned initiatives such as the Farmers Feeding Florida program, rural health care investment, and property tax relief, while emphasizing faith, service, and cooperation in the chamber. Senator Gates announced that 52 executive appointments would be taken up the following day. The session concluded with a benediction by Senator Massullo and adjournment until the next scheduled meeting, with the Senate set to meet later in joint session with the House.

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• Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 106.
• I bring to you today House Resolution 1006.
• Does anyone wish to speak against the resolution? Does anyone wish to speak for the resolution?
• You've adopted the resolution. And zero present. You've adopted the resolution.
• A joint budget will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Big Mac A. Joint budget 9 a.m. Tuesday, Big Mac A.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• We only have one bill, or it's actually a joint resolution.
• We have one bill on the agenda today, or it's actually a joint resolution.
• Thank you for passing this joint resolution. passing this joint resolution to send this decision to the
• And this is, I might remind all of us, this is a joint resolution to take it to the people to decide.
• First question: How does House Joint Resolution 3 address environmental injustice in New Mexico?

Keywords: 996, all

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• session until Wednesday, October 8, 2025, and notwithstanding... ...to recess the joint session until
• Rodrigues, has presented resolutions, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
• The question comes on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
• The resolutions are adopted.
• The question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for former Senator Ed Kennedy. Members then adopted an order to recess the joint session until Thursday, October 9, 2025, and approved a congratulatory resolution for People Incorporated’s new early education center. The chamber also took up two local bills, ordering both to a third reading and then passing them to be engrossed: House 2320, establishing an appointed treasurer-collector in Berkeley, and House 4136, further regulating stabilization funds in Leicester. The Senate later held an adjournment in memory of Paul Holloway, with remarks honoring his service as a firefighter and educator in Holland and Palmer, followed by a moment of silence. The chamber also considered several matters on final passage, including bills related to the Gloucester Fisheries Commission and an additional liquor license in Maynard, and it advanced a House bill establishing a sick leave bank for Candy J. Pike of the Department of Developmental Services by ordering it to a third reading. The Senate suspended Joint Rule 12 and referred a House petition to establish a sick leave bank for David A. Russell of the Department of Correction to the Committee on Public Service. Near the close, the Senate recognized National Faith in Blue Week and thanked law enforcement and faith-based communities. Members adopted an order to meet again the following Thursday at 11 a.m., dispense with printing a calendar, and then adjourned in memory of Paul Holloway.

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• The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions
• Question comes on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
• The resolutions are adopted. Report of Committee.
• Question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
• Joint Rule 12 is suspended. Report of committee.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House took up several committee reports and adopted a series of resolutions and procedural orders. It adopted resolutions honoring Yulanda Carrillo on her 102nd birthday and the Knights of Columbus Peabody Leo Council 508 on its 125th anniversary. The House also extended reporting deadlines for the Education Committee and the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee, and concurred with a Senate referral of a sick leave bank petition for Emily Kulik. Joint Rule 12 was suspended for additional petitions, including a sick leave bank for Aden Daniels and a petition to rescind prior calls for a federal constitutional convention. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported a number of local bills for House consideration, including measures on Norfolk reserved capacity billing, Dalton town manager residency requirements, Lancaster’s animal control commission, Cambridge parking enforcement notices, Fairhaven’s charter, Malden’s charter, Ipswich’s charter, and a sick leave bank for John C. Murphy. The House suspended Rule 7A, took the bills through second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The House then considered and adopted the emergency preamble for House No. 4364, authorizing easements to the town of Bourne. It also passed to engrossment two Department of Correction sick leave bank bills: House No. 4426 for Paul Stavisky and House No. 4427 for Fenneda Janow Patel. Finally, the House adopted an order to meet again Thursday at 11 a.m., and adjourned.

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• And Senate bills on joint resolutions, second reading, Simon, Reid, assignment of bills and resolutions
• , bills, resolutions, conference committee reports, and joint committee reports, and lastly, more, orange
• Senate Joint Resolution 39 by Hilbert of the House and Paxton of the Senate, a resolution relating to
• Senate Joint Resolution 47 by Hilbert of the House in Paxton of the Senate.
• At this time, the question for the House is shall Senate Joint Resolution 47 be referred by the legislature

Bills: HR1051, HR1048, SB2074, SJR39, SJR47, SB1983, SB444, SB1503, SB1561, SB592, SB1501, SB1946, SB1567, SB1833, SB2026, SB904, SB2178, SB1651, SB1558, SB1565, SB1553, SB1257, SB65, SB1749, SB1242, SB1642, SB640, SB667, SB1436, SB1484, SB1562, SB1794, SB1644, SB1533, SB933, SB1555

Keywords: livestock, judging, Oklahoma State University, championship, agriculture, military children, recognition, community support, military families, April 15, pharmacy benefits managers, reimbursement, healthcare, prescription drugs, cost regulation, property valuation, tax limit, homestead, income threshold, elderly

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• As we all know, we're waiting for joint targets, and the joint pension target is one of those that represented
• We are waiting on joint be very clear.
• Uh, Miss James, this is a memorial resolution.
• Uh, Miss James, this is a memorial resolution.
• Uh, Miss James, this is a memorial resolution.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• is convened in special session for the purpose of considering legislation for the following: one, a joint
• resolution proposing an amendment or revision to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article 7 and to Article 12
• Two, legislation modifying Section 101.161(3)(a), Florida Statutes, for the joint resolution referenced
• Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila, a joint resolution proposing amendments to Sections 4, 6
• Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila, a joint resolution proposing amendments to sections 4, 6

Summary: The Senate convened in special session with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then read the Governor’s proclamation calling the session. The special session was called to consider property tax-related legislation, including a proposed constitutional amendment affecting assessment caps, homestead exemptions, and limits on county and municipal ad valorem taxes, along with related implementing measures such as ballot language, taxpayer notices, supermajority requirements for tax increases above the rolled-back rate, and a public website showing estimated savings for homestead properties. The bills filed within the call were read for the first time: Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila and Senate Bill 4F by Senator Avila, both referred to Appropriations. The Rules Chair announced the Appropriations Committee would meet later that day, and the Senate adopted motions to waive rules and place both measures on the special order calendar for Tuesday, June 2, with an amendment deadline one hour before convening. The Senate also adopted a motion sending any bills filed outside the call to the Rules Committee for review. The chamber then heard farewell remarks from Senators Hooper and Polsky, who reflected on their service and thanked colleagues, staff, and constituents. Senator Hooper emphasized respect and kindness in public service, while Senator Polsky thanked local officials, staff, caucus members, and family, and noted the importance of bipartisan work. The Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, or upon the President’s call.

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• A joint resolution proposing an amendment or revision to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article 7 and to Article
• Legislation modifying Section 101.161(3)(a), Florida Statutes, for the joint resolution referenced herein
• Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila, a joint resolution proposing amendments to Sections 4, 6
• Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila, a joint resolution proposing amendments to sections 4, 6

Summary: The Senate convened in special session with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then read the governor’s proclamation calling the session. The proclamation said the special session was for property tax relief measures, including a proposed constitutional amendment affecting assessment caps, homestead exemptions, and local ad valorem tax limits, along with related implementing legislation on ballot language, taxpayer notices, supermajority voting requirements for tax increases, and a public website showing estimated savings. The secretary read the bills filed within the call: Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila, proposing constitutional amendments to Article 7 and Article 12 to revise annual assessment limits, increase the homestead exemption, limit county and municipal ad valorem taxes, and create a trust fund; and Senate Bill 4F by Senator Avila, relating to property tax administration. Both were referred to Appropriations. The Rules Chair announced the Appropriations Committee would meet later that day, and the Senate adopted motions to waive rules, place SJR 2F and SB 4F on the special order calendar for June 2 with an amendment deadline one hour before convening, establish the special order calendar for the rest of special session by website publication and announcement, and send any bills filed outside the call to Rules for review. The chamber then heard farewell remarks from Senators Hooper and Polsky, who were leaving the Senate. Hooper reflected on his long public service and said he hoped to be remembered for treating others with respect and kindness. Polsky thanked constituents, staff, colleagues, and family, and spoke about his years representing communities in South Florida. The Senate then adjourned until 9:00 a.m. the next day, or upon the President’s call, for committee meetings and other business.

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• The Committee on Rules reports recommending the following resolutions ought to be adopted.
• Resolutions filed.
• The Committee on Rules reports recommending the following resolutions ought to be adopted.
• The resolutions are adopted. The resolutions are adopted. Report of committee.
• Joint Rule 12 is suspended.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine matters from the Committee on Rules. Members adopted resolutions reaffirming Massachusetts’ friendship with Taiwan and supporting stronger U.S.-Taiwan trade and Taiwan’s international participation, as well as a congratulatory resolution for Owen Michael Addessa on earning Eagle Scout. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow two petitions to proceed: one establishing a sick leave bank for a Middlesex Sheriff’s Office employee and another concerning taxes in the City of Boston. The chamber recognized visiting guests, including a Burlington Girl Scouts Brownie troop and the 2024 Lawn Meadow girls tennis team, which was honored for winning the Division II state championship with a 23-0 record. The House then considered House Bill 62, which extends certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of emergency. The House concurred with a Senate amendment, adopted the emergency preamble by a 3-0 vote, and passed the bill to be enacted. Members also observed a moment of silent tribute for former Marlborough City Councilor Donald Landers, Sr., and later adopted a special adjournment in memory of former Representative John H. Stasick of Framingham. The House adopted an order to reconvene Monday at 11 a.m., then adjourned to meet again in informal session.

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• The resolution is adopted.
• Assembly Joint Resolution Number 6 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, the clerk will read.
• Assembly Joint Resolution 6 by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry relative to child nutrition.
• I rise in support of AJR 6 and want to thank the Majority Leader for bringing this important joint resolution
• There will be a second roll taken, actually, on the joint resolution itself.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then held its Latino Spirit Awards ceremony. Members adopted House Resolution 16, proclaiming May 4–11, 2025 as Cinco de Mayo Week, after supportive remarks from several caucuses emphasizing Mexican history, women’s contributions, LGBTQ solidarity, Black and Brown unity, and AAPI and Jewish community support. The chamber then recognized 11 Latino Spirit honorees for achievements in human rights, business, arts, public service, community empowerment, health and science, environmental justice, philanthropy, and entertainment. After the ceremony, the Assembly returned to floor business and approved a series of measures. AB 60, banning synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products, passed 56–3. AJR 6, urging Congress to protect federal school meal and local food funding, drew extensive debate and broad bipartisan support; members cited child hunger, farm economies, and local food systems, and it passed 76–0 with 73 coauthors added. Other measures adopted included AB 679 on state park land acquisitions, AB 681 expanding Dream Loan Program caps for undocumented graduate students, AB 1224 on substitute teacher continuity, AB 831 on gaming technical changes, AB 259 extending Brown Act teleconferencing flexibility, AB 467 extending Los Angeles Neighborhood Council teleconferencing authority, and AB 519 targeting deceptive puppy mill sales. The chamber also passed AB 1522, an urgency Judiciary Committee bill protecting attorneys from politically motivated discipline and creating an expedited licensing path for some former federal attorneys, and AB 263, which extends temporary water flow requirements on the Shasta and Smith Rivers; that bill drew sharp disagreement over water rights, tribal participation, and impacts on farmers, but ultimately passed 51–16. Additional measures approved included AB 428 on pooled insurance for water corporations, AB 492 requiring notice to local jurisdictions when recovery treatment facilities are licensed, and AB 536 preserving colorectal cancer screening coverage. The Assembly also adopted a motion to suspend file notice so Appropriations could hear AB 379 on May 7.

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• Items 73 through 78, which brings us to file item 79, Assembly Joint Resolution number 6 by Majority
• Assembly Joint Resolution 6 by Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry relative to child nutrition.
• I want to thank the majority leader for bringing this important joint resolution forward.
• It will be a second roll taken, actually, on the joint resolution itself.
• We have one bill, file item 152, Senate Concurrent Resolution Senate Concurrent Resolution 39 by Senator

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senate Joint Resolution. 2 by Senator Cortese and others, relative to classified workers.
• Members, this is a joint resolution, so roll call. Roll call vote is required.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 74. Ayes 65, nos 0. Senate Concurrent Resolution 75. Ayes 65, nos 0.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 81. Ayes 65, nos 0. Senate Concurrent Resolution 83. Ayes 65, nos 0.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 86. Ayes 65, nos 0. Senate Concurrent Resolution 87. Ayes 65, nos 0.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:32:44.040> Senate<00:32:44.280> Joint<00:32:44.520> Resolution 153, and
• Senate Joint Resolution 153, and 154.
• I move House Joint Resolution 1025. Proper motion. Further discussion.
• > by House Joint Resolution 1025 by House Joint Resolution 1025 by Representatives<01:30:13.240
• I move House Joint Resolution 1025. Proper motion. Further discussion.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received a series of committee reports and appointments. Reports included favorable action on several bills from Finance, State Veterans and Military Affairs, and Business, Labor, and Technology, along with a recommendation to place some measures on the consent calendar. The chamber also moved through a long set of personal-privilege tributes and April Fools’ Day remarks recognizing Senate President James Coleman, the House, and various guests and organizations, with a few lighthearted fines announced for members participating in the joke tributes. On third reading, the Senate considered three consent-calendar House bills. House Bill 1024, concerning voluntary relinquishment of a child and extending the age from 72 hours to 30 days, passed 35-0. House Bill 1002, dealing with access to behavioral health providers and related licensing and network participation changes, passed 30-5 after several senators recorded no votes. House Bill 1023, clarifying a political party’s liability for certain accessibility requirements related to ballot access for persons with disabilities, passed 35-0. The Senate then took up House Bill 1259, an early childhood services measure affecting licensing exemptions, reimbursement, universal preschool funding, eligibility, reporting, and advisory bodies. A substantive third-reading amendment was adopted 35-0 after discussion about the bill’s treatment of 3-year-olds, and the bill then passed 32-3. House Bill 1058, providing protections for minors featured in digital content, passed 33-2. The chamber also granted, then withdrew, leave for the Joint Budget Committee to meet while the Senate was in session, and later moved into Committee of the Whole for second reading of House Bill 1120, a mobile-home taxation and delinquent property tax measure, where the Finance Committee report was adopted and an amendment was discussed to align legal-disability language and redemption-period provisions.

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• The Clerk will report the title of the joint resolution.
• House Joint Resolution 35, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8
• The joint resolution is considered read.
• Pallone, will each control 30 minutes. 161 the joint resolution is considered 161 the joint resolution
• The Clerk will report the title of the joint resolution: House Joint Resolution 35, joint resolution

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Senate services correctly printed Senate Joint Resolution 16, correctly revised House Bills 1013, 1025
• President, the House has adopted and transmits herewith House Joint Resolution 1020, amended as printed
• House Joint Resolution<00:33:38.960> 1020<00:33:39.519> amended<00:33:39.840> as
• Senate Joint Resolution 015 by Senators Roberts and Amabile and Representatives Lucero and Bacon concerning
• I move Senate Joint Resolution 015. Any discussion? Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr. President.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the March 9, 2026 journal, and received committee reports on several appointments and bills. The education committee recommended confirmation of appointments to the Charter School Institute Board and the Colorado Mesa University Board of Trustees. The judiciary committee reported several measures, including Senate Bills 75, 132, 104, and 112 and House Bills 1017 and 1103, with recommendations ranging from amendment to favorable referral to the committee of the whole, and some placement on the consent calendar. The chamber also received multiple House messages transmitting House Joint Resolution 1020 and a number of House bills, many of which were passed on third reading and sent to the Revisor of Statutes. The Senate then moved out of order to consider Senate Joint Memorial 002 honoring former Senator Lewis H. Ent. The memorial recounted his service as a Marine in the Korean War, his work as a farmer and county commissioner, and his long legislative career in the House and Senate, with emphasis on agriculture, water policy, natural resources, veterans affairs, and local government. Several members and former members spoke in support, describing him as a mentor, a relentless advocate for the San Luis Valley and its water issues, and a respected colleague. Representative Martinez and Senators Hillman and Jones offered personal recollections of working with him and his influence on their service. The Senate suspended Rule 31A to allow remarks from House members and former senators, then adopted SJM 002 by a unanimous 35-0 vote. The memorial directs copies to members of Ent’s family, and Minority Leader Simpson requested that the current roll call be added as co-sponsors, with no objection noted.

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• With that said, um, we have on the notice calendar JRS 37, a joint resolution supporting in solidarity
• The senator from Chittington Central has moved that the rules be suspended and that JRS 37, a joint resolution
• JRS 37, joint resolution supporting in solidarity with national and international ski organizations and
• ><00:09:56.800> be and recommends that the resolution be and recommends that the resolution be
• This resolution is right. Thank right. This resolution is right. Thank you,<00:13:48.480> Mr.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Number two on the calendar for the day is a memorial resolution requesting the Joint Committee of the
• rise in opposition to this resolution rise in opposition to this resolution today<00:04:15.360><
• Members, I rise in opposition to this resolution today, and I'll tell you why.
• Do not pass this resolution prominence.
• We still have no joint budget targets. Uh, we have no deal on education yet.

Keywords: 1183, house