Transcript Highlights:

• </c> significant services that we provide to significant services that we provide to the<01:28:16.639
• </c><01:52:01.280><c> ensuring</c> service to New Hampshire and ensuring service to New Hampshire and
• </c><01:52:59.960><c> young</c> Services to single mothers with young Services to single mothers with
• receive access to state benefits, but they may also restrict access to state benefits.
• > state</c><05:14:24.240><c> benefits</c> them to receive access to state benefits them to receive access

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• May their self-control bring honor to their office and their service bring blessing to every home in
• on access to food and the environment.
• HB 4224 by Hall, relating to information regarding consumer access to health care records.
• Referred to the Committee on Human Services.
• Referred to the Committee on Human Services.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation and pledges, received Senate messages, and adopted several procedural motions allowing committees to meet during the session and postponing or scheduling certain committee hearings. Members also observed a memorial recognition for Wood County Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard, who died in the line of duty, and adopted a resolution honoring her service. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 897 recognizing May 6, 2025 as Golf Day in Texas and House Resolution 1063 recognizing Dallas Housing Coalition Advocacy Day; additional recognitions highlighted Mental Health Awareness Month and tardive dyskinesia awareness, The Woodlands’ 50th anniversary, Alzheimer’s advocacy, student athlete Gator Young, an intern in Rep. Leo-Wilson’s office, and educator Jessica Lopez. The House spent much of the day on third-reading consideration of a long calendar of bills. Among the measures passed were HB 24 on zoning protest procedures, HB 3800 creating a health care workforce advisory board, HB 42 on higher education appropriations, HB 129 restricting contracts with foreign adversary companies, HB 677 on county elections administrator political activity, HB 668 on license-to-carry renewal procedures, HB 2128 directing a rural firefighting study, HB 2038 expanding physician licensing options, HB 2316 on election result reporting, HB 3686 on retired peace officer ID cards, HB 2563 creating a prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool, HB 1160 increasing penalties for assaults on utility workers, HB 3883 on major events funding, HB 2788 protecting fraud-detection information, HB 2663 on inactive well plugging extensions, HB 3305 extending a county health provider participation program, HB 3474 on pension reporting, HB 1105 expanding tuition exemptions for certain paramedics, HB 3490 on closed meetings with internal auditors, HB 3597 on child care facility notice thresholds, HB 1295 on health literacy planning, HB 3512 on AI training for government employees, HB 3783 on court-ordered counseling, HB 2017 on intoxication manslaughter penalties, HB 3010 on rural disaster recovery, HB 3112 on cybersecurity-related public information and meetings, HB 4215 on delivery network companies, HB 3223 on construction claims limitation periods, HB 3464 on controlled substances in correctional facilities, HB 3120 on residential child detention facilities, HB 4214 on public information, HB 481 on trade secret sealing, HB 4783 on opioid antagonist program reporting, HB 4063 on unilateral memoranda of contract, HB 2783 on county employee deferred compensation, HB 5085 on seed banks, HB 2510 on assisted living facility operations, HB 3426 on digital driver’s licenses, HB 4361 on emergency notifications at higher education institutions, HB 1169 on oil and gas infrastructure protection, HB 2516 on Medicare supplement eligibility for Texans under 65, HB 3560 on hospital staff background checks, HB 3860 on occupational licenses for inmates, HB 3146 on SOAH hearings, HB 184 on loan repayment for border prosecution attorneys, HB 198 on firefighter cancer screenings, HB 247 on border security infrastructure taxation, HB 367 on excused absences for students with severe illnesses, HB 449 on deepfake sexually explicit images, HB 1778 on human trafficking and related offenses, HB 514 on maternal health workforce outreach, HB 632 on pharmacy regulation, HB 2582 on victim parole information, HB 766 on precinct chair ballot applications, HB 2715 on suspension/removal of officials, HB 2712 on water and sewer utility test years, HB 3069 on transmission projects, HB 3505 on health provider participation districts, HB 1269 on plant disease and pest prevention grants, HB 4224 on access to health care records, HB 5032 on historical documents in the Capitol complex, HB 2240 on void marriages, HB 5180 on diploma designation, HB 3348 on health provider participation programs, HB 4668 on PUC authority to retain assistance, HB 4665 on child care training providers, HB 3395 on beneficiary designation for manufactured homes, HB 3157 on interim electric utility rates, HB 4395 on electronic submission of public securities records, HB 4325 on bribery civil penalties, HB 4386 on annuity replacement transactions, HB 4273 on Medicaid fraud-related unlawful acts, HB 2760 on judicial review of unemployment decisions, HB 2820 on charitable bingo operating capital, HB 1828 on legislative leave for correctional officers, and a series of Senate bills including SB 2349, SB 1268, SB 610, SB 1577, SB 1369, SB 2032, SB 1057, SB 1044, SB 922, SB 1759, SB 1143, SB 1506, SB 1403, SB 2361, SB 870, SB 372, and SB 72. Several bills drew debate or amendments, including HB 24, where a germane point of order was sustained against an amendment, and HB 198, HB 3348, and SB 2361, which were amended before passage. Most measures passed by wide margins, though some drew notable opposition, including HB 3883, HB 514, HB 1295, HB 184, SB 1143, and others. The House also postponed further consideration of HB 4700 until the end of the day and HB 24 until 1 p.m., and it granted permission for committees to meet during the House session and for the Calendars Committee to meet that morning.

Transcript Highlights:

• These projects are needed to provide safe and reliable services to our residents.
• essential services to our residents.
• essential services to our residents.
• they provide services to the care they provide services to the elderly<00:34:54.760><c> they're</c><00
• </c><00:45:56.119><c> to</c><00:45:57.040><c> the</c> provides service to the provides service to the

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You can send that to either of our offices. That information is online, very easily accessible.
• enable us to continue with our charitable works, which include community service, veteran service, youth
• and donated over $56 million in services provided to our deserving veterans.
• To sustain and expand the essential services they offer to those who have served our country.
• veteran organizations, and to the local operators who buy in, place, and service the machines.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, chaired by Rep. Carole Fiola and Sen. Barry Finegold, held a lengthy hearing on a range of gambling-related bills. Testimony first focused on H. 496 to allow the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to authorize Plain Ridge Park Casino to add table games and more slot machines. Supporters, including Rep. Jeffrey Roy, Sen. Finegold, Rep. Barry R. Finegold, Rep. Brian Vaughn, and Plainville officials, argued the change was needed to keep Massachusetts gaming dollars from flowing to Rhode Island, protect jobs, and preserve local tax revenue. They described Plain Ridge as a strong community partner and cited host-community benefits such as municipal infrastructure projects and local aid. Opponents or skeptical witnesses later argued that expanded gambling, especially online, would increase harm and cannibalize existing casinos and local economies. The committee also heard testimony on bills related to sports betting restrictions and online gambling. Sen. John Keenan presented a “Better Health Act” proposal to ban prop bets and in-play bets, require affordability checks, prohibit hosts, raise the sports betting excise tax, expand funding for problem-gambling services, and increase research and data sharing. He and supporters framed the bill as a public-health response to addiction, suicide, bankruptcy, and other harms. Rep. David Nangle, speaking from personal experience with gambling addiction, strongly opposed internet gaming, warning that it would intensify addiction and expose children and families to 24/7 gambling on phones. In contrast, Rep. David Moradian and industry witnesses supported H. 4431 to legalize and regulate internet gaming, arguing it would bring illegal activity into a regulated market, generate new revenue, and include consumer protections such as age verification, deposit limits, self-exclusion, and responsible-gaming tools. The committee also took testimony on H. 4238, which would expand fundraising options for fraternal organizations, especially the Elks. Rep. Bruce Ayers and Elks representatives said the bill would help lodges raise money for scholarships, veterans’ services, and community programs after COVID-related losses and declining membership. On H. 480, Rep. Kathleen LaNatra, Rep. Badger, and representatives of veterans organizations and gaming-machine operators urged allowing qualified veterans groups to participate in certain video gaming activity, saying it would provide a sustainable revenue source to keep posts open and support veterans’ services. Dr. Rachel Volberg testified that expanding gambling, especially online gambling and slot machines at veterans organizations, would likely increase gambling harm, and she urged stronger harm-prevention measures, data reporting, and research funding. Other witnesses, including anti-gambling advocates and industry representatives, sharply disagreed over whether legalization would reduce illegal gambling or worsen addiction and social costs. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• To ensure members of the media and public have access to the proceedings today, this hearing will be
• To ensure members of the media and public have access to the proceedings today, this hearing will be
• Without continued investment at SBDCs and other technical service providers, we can expand access to
• So it's like if I have access to these, then this will allow me to be able to scale.
• build a cold storage warehouse to help provide cost storage access to small farmers, and also to buy

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Assembly Committees on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact and Agriculture, held at Fresno State, focused on cost pressures in California’s food system, household affordability, and the Central Valley’s role in agriculture. Opening remarks emphasized Fresno State’s regional importance, the Central Valley’s outsized contribution to food production, and the connection between agricultural health, food security, and the broader economy. Members also noted the impact of the federal shutdown on CalFresh benefits and the state’s efforts to respond with food assistance funding and National Guard support for food banks. The first panel featured academic and policy experts who described agriculture’s economic importance in the San Joaquin Valley and the rising pressures on farms and households. Dr. Conduro highlighted agriculture’s large share of regional GDP, farm receipts, jobs, exports, and food manufacturing, while identifying water scarcity, SGMA-related land fallowing, labor shortages and rising labor costs, market volatility, invasive pests, and production cost inflation as major barriers. Caroline Danielson of PPIC said food prices remain about 30% above 2019 levels, food insecurity affects about 1.8 million California households, and nutrition programs such as CalFresh, WIC, and school meals are essential in reducing poverty, especially in the Central Valley. Susie Pryor of the Central California Small Business Development Center described technical assistance, capital access, and training for small food and farm businesses, while warning that reduced funding limits support for rural and immigrant entrepreneurs. The second panel brought testimony from a small produce business owner, a food entrepreneur, and the Fresno County Farm Bureau. They said input costs for fertilizer, fuel, irrigation, labor, land leases, and compliance have risen sharply while commodity prices have remained flat or fallen, squeezing small farms and food businesses. Panelists stressed the need for small-batch processing facilities, local supply chains, education on food manufacturing compliance, land access for small farmers, and more pathways into agriculture through trade programs, community colleges, and FFA. Ryan Jacobson said California agriculture is facing a prolonged downturn, with farm bankruptcies, weak commodity prices, export-market uncertainty, water reliability problems, and costly ag-burning rules all contributing to financial strain. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible policy solutions and continued engagement with stakeholders.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><01:21:28.000><c> access</c> agencies that are allowed to access agencies that are allowed to access
• It aims to make sure that cities are able to provide a basic level of quality of services regardless
• increase its property tax levy by more than 60% to provide the same level of services without it.
• It aims to make sure that cities are able to provide a basic level of quality of services regardless
• increase its property tax levy by more than 60% to provide the same level of services without it.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> countries access to our Network except countries access to our Network except for<01:28:41.880><
• to</c><01:45:53.000><c> make</c> is switching to a cloud service to make is switching to a cloud service
• </c><04:29:18.319><c> service</c> needed to repair the service and service needed to repair the service
• ><c> by</c> to enhance customer service by to enhance customer service by leveraging<04:40:29.920><c>
• ><c> to</c><05:08:10.680><c> to</c> handle the debt service related to to handle the debt service related

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Administrative Services presented its capital budget process and priorities, explaining that it maintains and operates 96 state buildings and uses annual facility walkthroughs, condition assessments, and rough cost estimates to rank projects for the governor’s capital budget. Officials described how requests are triaged, how the governor’s office and Public Works refine estimates, and how the resulting capital budget book serves as legislative intent for approved projects. They also noted that this year the governor’s office asked for estimates on all selected projects, which increased workload but reduced detail. The department highlighted several requested projects, including $1.5 million for the ERP system sustainability fund, which officials said is critical because the state is upgrading its core financial, HR, and budget system to the cloud. Other priorities included courthouse HVAC and boiler work, brick repointing at the State House annex/main building, window replacement at the Spalding building, and elevator replacement on the hospital campus. Officials also said the governor’s proposed capital budget included fewer DAS projects than in past years and asked the committee to consider funding closer to historic levels. The committee then reviewed lapse and reallocation items. DAS said most older projects are still in design, bid, or construction because projects now take four to six years rather than two to three, in part due to ARPA-related workload and post-COVID construction backlogs. Members discussed lapsing $81,000 from the completed Spalding roof project and redirecting small remaining balances from several 2019 projects toward the Hillsboro County South cell block project through the Capital Project Overview Committee. Officials also confirmed ARPA-funded projects are expected to be completed before the December 2026 deadline and explained that the ERP system is the main state IT exception outside DOIT’s usual centralized control, though it still requires DOIT consultation and approval.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Johnson, if you want to make your way to the front.
• </c> protect essential public services. protect essential public services.
• We'll move to your first testifier, uh, Melissa Taporn. Welcome back to committee.
• </c> in doing their job to serve the public. in doing their job to serve the public.
• We still do our best to provide good quality public service to the people that we serve.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• The public lost significant access to indoor recreational, social, and communal spaces.
• 00:08:21.440><c> indoor</c> lost significant access to indoor lost significant access to indoor recreational
• purchases to access the community center and the improved city center.
• /c><00:19:22.720><c> that</c> services to leverage some of that services to leverage some of that activity
• And so the things we've done to it have been specific to keep it original and yet make it serviceable

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• care,</c> access to affordable child care, access to affordable child care, availability<00:16:11.600
• </c><00:16:32.079><c> to</c> about whether work is accessible to about whether work is accessible to
• from rehab services to other state<01:12:06.159><c> agencies.
• strategy for expanding access to public service. individuals 725 folks have gone into individuals 725
• </c><01:52:36.080><c> to</c><01:52:36.239><c> leadership</c> safety, access to leadership safety, access

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <c> who</c> many services available to anyone who many services available to anyone who comes<00:51:16.160
• has</c><01:10:23.960><c> access</c><01:10:24.440><c> to</c> ability to pay, has access to ability to
• 10:47.760><c> to</c> around-the-clock access not only to around-the-clock access not only to trauma<01
• workforce required for high acuity care. access to highly specialized services, access to highly specialized
• Without the support, access to care is severed.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• access higher education due to financial issues.
• ><c> related</c><01:24:53.840><c> to</c><01:24:54.080><c> housing,</c> community services related to
• Um, I also want to say thank you for access to naloxone in college dorms.
• Um, I also want to say thank you for access to naloxone in college dorms.
• Um, I also want to say thank you for access to naloxone in college dorms.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , they're no longer eligible to work in schools because we don't want them to have access to children
• , because we know that by giving them access to children, they're highly likely to commit that kind of
• whether families can access needed services.
• And once service is cut, it is incredibly difficult and expensive to restore.
• to cure a ballot envelope signature provides voters with an accessible, simple, and timely way to submit

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• First, for years we've been trying to give animal control offices access to places where pets may be
• First, for years we've been trying to give animal control offices access to places where pets may be
• And everyone should be able to access that if they want to.
• And everyone should be able to access that if they want to.
• in their service to humanity.

Keywords: 1212, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service. She was not required to be present today.
• If you guys don't listen to us, you're going to lose access to things that create our world-class education
• If you guys don't listen to us, you're going to lose access to things that create our world-class education
• And I hear supporting all of my colleagues here that need access to health, that need access to people
• And I hear supporting all of my colleagues here that need access to health, that need access to people

Committee: Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Summary: The committee first confirmed Heather L. Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service, with the motion adopted and the confirmation recommended favorably. Members then took up SPB 7022, which sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2025, updates rates to address unfunded actuarial liability, and allows certain elected officers to elect a DROP accumulation; a technical title amendment was adopted, the bill was submitted as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably as a committee bill. The committee then heard extensive debate and public testimony on SB 1710, which would restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion-related policies, trainings, and activities in state agencies, state-funded contractors and grantees, and medical institutions of higher education. Sponsor Senator DiCeglie said the bill is intended to prevent state agencies and contractors from using state funds for DEI programs and to limit state agencies from adopting DEI-related official positions; he also said the medical-school portion would likely be amended out later. Senator Polsky and others questioned the bill’s breadth and how it would affect health-related grants, public universities, historically Black institutions, recruitment, and contractor training. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill would harm health care, education, access, and inclusion; a few supporters said DEI is ideological, can undermine merit, and should not be used by state agencies or publicly funded institutions. After debate, Senator Polsky argued the bill was confusing, overbroad, and harmful to serving diverse communities, while Senator Arrington said it was an overreach into private business and could have significant fiscal impacts. Chair Fine closed by saying DEI is political ideology and that the bill is meant to ensure government focuses on talent rather than identity. SB 1710 was then reported favorably on a roll call vote, with Senator Arrington voting no and the remaining members voting yes. The committee then began SB 1678, relating to entities that boycott Israel, and heard the sponsor’s explanation of a delete-all amendment that would expand and clarify state restrictions on dealings with entities engaged in boycotts of Israel, including certain nonprofits, foreign educational institutions, and grants; the amendment was adopted, and the sponsor and a witness began answering questions when the transcript cuts off.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:47:59.160><c> to</c> that list and will have first access to that list and will have first access
• Paul public schools, I mean, the information is there and the parents can have access to it.
• The bill is passed and referred to Health and Human Services.
• On this committee, we worked hard to increase access to higher education and the social mobility that
• :23:28.320><c> and</c> increase access to higher education and increase access to higher education and

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We have received a grant to build out pre-apprenticeship programming to increase access to candidates
• We are working to collaborate with the DLI and local workforce boards to get WIOA funds and access to
• We have received a grant to build out pre-apprenticeship programming to increase access to candidates
• </c><01:19:52.080><c> to</c> teacher pathway program has access to teacher pathway program has access
• /c><01:25:18.760><c> as</c> currently have access to right now um as currently have access to right now

Bills: HF846 , HF1538 , HF1959

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: education, special education, apprenticeship, funding, grants, intermediate school districts, teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> anyone going by could get and use to anyone going by could get and use to access<00:06:28.080><c
• I'm asking for equal access to public spaces that I have every right to use.
• ><c> to</c><00:14:18.560><c> uh</c><00:14:18.800><c> public</c> asking for equal access to uh public
• to access the things they were talking about.
• </c><01:12:18.880><c> to</c> in New Hampshire could lose access to in New Hampshire could lose access

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So this will improve farm access to and from the highway.
• So, subsequent to that, as WSDOT worked with the community, we worked to improve the proposed access
• to access.
• with, we worked with community to improve the proposed access to and from the North Spokane corridor.
• work to advance a transportation system that is designed to protect life, support accessibility, and

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met for work sessions, public hearings, and executive action. In the work session, WSDOT briefed the committee on the U.S. 12 corridor near Walla Walla and the North Spokane Corridor. Brian White said U.S. 12 is an eight-phase project with seven phases complete, and phase eight would finish the corridor, improve freight mobility and safety, and include a jurisdictional transfer of the old highway back to Walla Walla County. He said the project remains short of full funding, including a gap between the $350 million corridor cost and the $110 million federal Rural Surface Transportation grant, but WSDOT hopes to build smaller independent-utility pieces and begin construction in summer 2027. Charlene K. then reported that the North Spokane Corridor is seven of eight highway miles open, with major remaining work on the I-90 connection and related interchanges, bridges, and trail segments. She described the project as on track for design completion in 2027 and construction completion around 2030, while noting risks tied to federal approval, tight construction space, labor and contractor availability, utilities, and community impacts. The committee also heard from Karen Messmer of the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council, who summarized the council’s 2025 report and 2026 priorities. She emphasized that pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities remain unacceptably high and urged a safe-system approach focused on safer speeds, roads, road users, vehicles, land use, and post-crash care. She highlighted recommendations including safety-based performance measures, better speed management, more local safety planning support, improved driver education, attention to micromobility and large vehicles, and faster toxicology and crash-data processing. In public hearings, the committee heard Senate Bill 6131, which would expand the Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s fatal crash review authority, designate it as a public health authority for limited access to health information, and create a confidential fatality review committee. The sponsor and Traffic Safety Commission said the bill would help identify common contributing factors in all fatal crashes while protecting confidential information; a media representative testified that the bill preserves public access to records already open and supports the goal of improving safety. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6155, which would extend disability parking placard renewal from every five years to every 20 years and remove the need for a health care practitioner’s signature at renewal; supporters said this would reduce burdens on permanently disabled people, while opponents warned it could increase fraud and misuse of placards. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6238, which would raise the minimum tug escort horsepower for oil tankers in restricted waters to 3,000 horsepower or 5% of tanker deadweight, whichever is greater; the sponsor and Board of Pilotage said the change would align statute with current practice and newly adopted rules. Testimony was mixed, and the hearing closed with two people signed in pro and two con. In executive session, the committee advanced several bills. It passed Senate Bill 5746 on EV charging infrastructure property crime, Senate Bill 5824 on fifth wheel travel trailer length, Senate Bill 6110 on e-bikes and e-motos, Senate Bill 5839 on county ferry district passenger-only service, and Senate Bill 6148 on regional transit authority bond terms, all with due pass recommendations to the Rules Committee. An amendment to SB 6110 adding several state agency leaders to the e-moto work group was rejected. The committee adjourned after signing committee reports.

Transcript Highlights:

• We are so honored to have you here today in honoring Carmen Green Smith for your decades of service to
• Reproductive Freedom for All mobilizes four million members to advocate for access to abortion, birth
• access to health care when they need it.
• I believe we should immediately bring this bill to third read because having access to contraception
• Is the Angus floor amendment to the Health and Human Services Committee amendment to be adopted?

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and several personal privileges recognizing guests and proclamations, including a Coolidge centennial proclamation, a Pre-born Day of Rights proclamation, and a tribute to retired public servant Carmen Green Smith. The chamber also welcomed various guests and groups in the gallery, including Arizona Right to Life, Reproductive Freedom for All, a doctor of the day, schoolchildren, and community visitors. A motion to suspend the rules and immediately advance SB 1396 on contraception rights failed by a vote of 12 ayes to 16 nays. The Senate then considered House Concurrent Resolution 2053 honoring Brad Brower, adopted it unanimously, observed a moment of silence, and transmitted the resolution to the House. In Committee of the Whole, members considered HB 2072, HB 2307, and HB 2874. HB 2072, dealing with holidays and the César Chávez Day repeal/renaming debate, drew extensive floor debate over a Miranda amendment to rename the day for farm workers; that amendment failed 12-15, and the bill was ultimately advanced as amended by the committee’s striker/repeal language. HB 2307, concerning dangerous and incompetent defendants and a state facility process, received committee and floor amendments and was advanced as amended. HB 2874, relating to campaign committee termination statements and contributions, also received committee and technical floor amendments and was advanced as amended. On final third readings, HB 2874 passed 18-11 with one not voting and was transmitted to the House. HB 2307 passed 27-2 with one not voting and was transmitted to the House, with supporters emphasizing public safety and the emergency clause. HB 272 passed after a lengthy and contentious debate over whether to repeal or rename the holiday associated with César Chávez and the farm worker movement; supporters of repeal cited allegations against Chávez and the need for accountability, while opponents argued the holiday should preserve recognition of farm workers and the movement’s history. The Senate also adopted the Committee of the Whole report and assigned the bills accordingly.