Transcript Highlights:

• They're going to talk to you today.
• It's brought forth today.
• That's what we're here to talk about today.
• They may be fine today, and in two months they may not.
• Thank you for being here today. I appreciate your testimony.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We're looking forward to hearing from all of you today.
• You've heard a lot of good ideas today.
• You've heard a lot about those today, too.
• Issues today.
• Thank you. ...of questions today. So, Mr.

Bills: HB5

Keywords: hemp, cannabinoids, regulation, occupational licenses, consumable products, marketing, criminal offenses, labeling requirements, health and safety, 997, house, all

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• </c> productions they're known for today. productions they're known for today.
• Today, those rights are water resources. Today, those rights are being<00:19:50.240><c> violated.
• Today, the rubber hits the road.
• </c> here in this body today. here in this body today.
• </c><04:03:31.199><c> Magaziner.</c><04:03:31.840><c> Two</c> from Rhode Island, Mr. Magaziner.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Today, many programs exist on the bill.
• Thank you for joining us today.
• I have two final thoughts to raise today.
• This is something we've heard today already.
• We've heard a lot about solar today.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on H. 4144, the Governor’s Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act, with the administration arguing the bill would lower bills in the short and long term while expanding clean energy supply and innovation. The Governor and Secretary said the bill would reduce or restructure charges on customer bills, reform Mass Save, expand securitization as a financing tool, speed interconnection, create energy-ready zones, strengthen consumer protections in competitive supply, and allow broader state procurement of energy resources. They said the package could save consumers billions over time and would help address high energy costs, especially during extreme heat and winter spikes. Committee members pressed the administration on several provisions, especially securitization, asking whether the bill requires an apples-to-apples comparison of total costs over time, including interest and lost tax revenue, versus paying through rates. Administration witnesses said DPU review and public comment would be required and said they would work to clarify the language if needed. Members also questioned the bill’s solar and procurement provisions, including reduced net metering compensation for some large facilities, the scope of all-resource procurements, and whether hydro, solar, and nuclear would be included; the administration said those resources were contemplated and that procurement would still be reviewed by DPU. Other questions focused on the short-term relief from bill changes, the treatment of low- and moderate-income discounts, and whether the bill’s heat pump and Mass Save reforms would help customers who cannot afford upfront costs. Several witnesses and committee members discussed Mass Save reforms, including securitization of program costs, on-bill financing, pre-approval of rebates, and shifting program administration away from gas utilities. Administration witnesses said the changes were intended to reduce volatility, lower administrative costs, and better align costs with long-term savings. Questions also touched on geothermal permitting, municipal participation in offshore wind procurement, and the proposed repeal of the ballot requirement for nuclear power, which the administration defended as preserving future options under heavy review. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described. Supportive testimony came from labor, environmental, business, planning, and development groups. The AFL-CIO, NECA, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts backed the bill, emphasizing lower bills, job creation, labor standards, just transition protections, and cleaner energy. NAIOP, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and MAPC supported provisions on energy-ready zones, interconnection reform, microgrids, extreme-heat shutoff protections, and Mass Save improvements. A HEET representative praised the bill’s use of securitization, geothermal, and utility financing tools but urged guardrails and workforce protections. Overall, testimony was broadly favorable, with most witnesses calling for refinements rather than opposing the bill outright.

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• I'm here today in support of SJR27.
• Thank you for having me today.
• Thank you for your time today. Thank you.
• To the vendor, who manufactures your product today? What do you get your product from today?
• Create into a market today.

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB510, SB871, SB1868, SB2024, SB2166, SB2309, SB2880, SJR27, SJR39, SJR40, SB 31, SB 33

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.
• Today I'm going to focus on two points.
• Thank you to everybody for your patience today. I know we're running a long hearing today.
• We heard from Senator Lovely earlier today.
• Those are not the people I'm talking about today.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened a public hearing on 41 bills related to school climate and safety, with chairs Jason Lewis and Ken Gordon outlining procedures and noting more than 125 witnesses. The first major topic was the “Study Act” on cell phones in schools and related social media restrictions (House 666/Senate 335). Secretary of Education Pat Tutwiler and Attorney General Andrea Campbell testified in strong support, arguing that bell-to-bell phone-free policies would improve student focus, reduce anxiety and distraction, and support mental health. Several legislators also supported the approach, though Representative Jeff Turco and Senator John Keenan emphasized narrower bills focused only on school-day phone restrictions rather than broader social media regulation. Senator John Velis likewise backed a comprehensive school-hours restriction, citing student distraction and mental health concerns. Representative Tarsky described successful implementation of a Yondr pouch system in a school where he served as principal, saying it improved engagement and reduced bullying and discipline issues. The committee then heard testimony on a bill to prohibit Native American mascots in public schools (Senate 312/House 575). Senator Joe Comerford, Brittany Wally, and Rhonda Anderson all urged passage, saying Native mascots are dehumanizing, harmful to Native youth, and inconsistent with civil rights and educational values. They described support from tribal nations and noted that many Massachusetts schools have already changed mascots, but some still resist. The hearing also included testimony on school start times (House 647/Senate 360), where middle school students Caroline Duffy and Emery Jarvis described exhaustion and survey data showing widespread sleep deprivation. Former educator Telia Jacobs, former principal Rep. Tarsky, and others argued that later start times would improve health, learning, and student well-being, while acknowledging transportation and scheduling challenges. Zoriana Petrosian, who helped write one of the bills as a student, said the state already has enough research to act now. Additional bills drew testimony on related school issues. Dr. Raul Fernandez supported a bill promoting racially integrated schools (Senate 324), citing a recent advisory council report showing large disparities in segregated schools and urging DESE to develop a statewide integration strategy. On safe firearm storage education (House 548/Senate 397), multiple witnesses from Grassroots for Gun Violence Prevention and school communities supported annual school-based education about secure storage, saying it would help prevent child access to unsecured firearms and build on local resolutions already adopted in some districts. The committee also heard testimony on bills to expand career and academic plans (House 533/Senate 438), with speakers saying more structured planning would help students make informed college and career choices. Later, testimony on child sexual abuse prevention and survivor support bills described the prevalence of abuse, the need for training in schools and youth-serving organizations, and the importance of extending compensation and prevention measures. Throughout the hearing, chairs repeatedly closed bills with no witnesses and moved the agenda forward, but no votes were taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• I rise today as a proud co-author of AB 2.
• I rise today as a joint author.
• At the county level and they are doing so today.
• Arely's here with me today.
• Today I rise to present AB 1075.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I consider it an honor to be here today.
• I consider it an honor to be here today.
• I consider it an honor to be here today.
• Well, you are finished for today.
• It's my honor today to introduce Mr.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Nominations met to consider several gubernatorial nominees and first approved a slate of nominees left pending from the March 31 agenda. The committee voted 5-0 to favorably report those nominees to the full Senate for confirmation. Public testimony was then opened and later closed, with some listed witnesses not appearing. The committee heard testimony on Jerry K. Weldon II for the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors. Senators focused on stewardship of the Brazos River, the authority’s relationship to the legislature and the public, Sunset review, water quality and nutrient runoff, impaired waterways, and possible uses of constructed wetlands for aggregate mine reclamation. Weldon emphasized collaboration, transparency, and keeping the citizens of Texas as the authority’s primary customer. Commissioner Robert Vaughn was considered for reappointment to the Texas Transportation Commission. Discussion centered on TxDOT’s management, rural funding, population growth, project delivery, and the commissioner’s role on the audit committee. Doug McCreakin was considered for the Texas Tech University Board of Regents, with questions about legislative priorities, compliance with DEI-related state law, workforce development, rural medical education, and university partnerships. Jody Giles was considered for reappointment to the University of Texas Board of Regents, and Bernadette Carrasco Coleman for reappointment to the Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents; both discussed higher education priorities, PUF funding, compliance with state law, and student support programs. John Rutherford was considered for reappointment to the Teachers Retirement System Board of Trustees, with questions about fiduciary oversight, investment understanding, and keeping the retirement system solvent. Brigadier General Michael Boyd was also considered for appointment to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, where discussion focused on military retention, child care, spouse licensing, base infrastructure, and grant funding for Texas installations. The committee did not take final votes on these later nominees during the hearing and left them pending subject to the call of the chair.

Transcript Highlights:

• I want to thank you all for being here today.
• We have two panels here today as well.
• Thank you for calling this really important hearing today.
• I do appreciate the committee members here that are participating today.
• So I wanted to mention that today. Mostly, I wanted to come up and say thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Thanks for joining us today. Thank you. Any other questions? Thank you very much, sir.
• Thanks for joining us today. Thank you. Any other questions? Thank you for testifying. Let's see.
• Today, the governor is allowed to withhold.
• Today, the governor is allowed to withhold.
• They have had to do some things they did not want to do, including cutting back on their magazine.

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee first met in executive session and voted 8-0, with one member absent, to do pass House Bill 3405. Members described the bill as clarifying how pass-through entity tax information and credits are handled, with supporters saying it would reduce confusion and administrative burden while preserving the tax credit. In public hearing, the committee took testimony on House Bill 2457 and House Bill 1782, both related to food pantry tax credits. HB 2457 would extend the food pantry/soup kitchen/homeless shelter credit to 2032, add food banks as eligible entities, and raise the cap from $1.75 million to $4 million, while keeping the credit at 50 percent. HB 1782 would remove the sunset from the food pantry tax credit. Supporters said food banks and related charities need stable, predictable funding to address rising hunger and food waste; there was no opposition testimony. The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 3518, which would redirect the existing athletes and entertainers tax into a dedicated fund and require distribution to arts, humanities, libraries, public broadcasting, and historic preservation, while extending the sunset to 2060. The sponsor and supporters argued the money was intended for these purposes and that current appropriations fall short of the statutory split, creating instability for cultural and educational organizations. Witnesses from arts groups, libraries, and humanities organizations cited economic impact, statewide reach, and the need for long-term planning; some members raised concerns about oversight, general revenue impacts, and the long sunset, but no vote was taken on HB 3518 in this transcript.

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• Because I don't think today that the budget committee me...
• Today, the governor is allowed to withhold.
• And today, the Humanities District has strict guidelines around how...
• We've cut back on our magazine.
• And I won't reiterate the impact figures he gave here today.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee first took up House Bill 3405, which clarifies tax language for pass-through entities and preserves the underlying tax credit while treating it more like a deduction. Members discussed that the bill would reduce confusion and administrative burden for the Department of Revenue. The committee then voted the bill do pass by an 8-0 roll call, with one member absent. The committee then heard two related bills on food pantry and hunger-relief tax credits, House Bill 2457 and House Bill 1782. HB 2457 would extend the food pantry/soup kitchen/homeless shelter tax credit to 2032, add food banks as qualifying entities, and raise the cap from $1.75 million to $4 million; the sponsor said the 50% credit rate would be retained to stretch donations. HB 1782 would remove the sunset from the food pantry tax credit altogether. Testimony from food banks, Community Services League, and other supporters emphasized rising hunger, the value of food banks in reducing food waste and leveraging donations, and the need for stability; there was no opposition testimony. The committee also heard House Bill 3518, which would redirect and earmark revenue from the athletes and entertainers income tax into a special fund and extend the sunset from 2030 to 2060. The sponsor and supporters from Missouri Citizens for the Arts, libraries, Missouri Humanities, and arts education groups argued the bill would better match the original statutory intent, improve predictability, and support arts, humanities, libraries, and historic preservation statewide. They cited economic impact figures, grant oversight rules, and the importance of stable funding for planning and programming. Some members questioned the long sunset extension, oversight, and whether the funds should remain subject to annual budget review, but no vote was taken before the committee adjourned.

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• I assume you support that if Circle K sells Hustler magazines, they go behind the counter behind the
• What brought you to the Capitol today? Just one, Mr. Chair and Gabe Rice, a name tag.
• What brought you to the Capitol today? Yeah, but that's all. I'm not representing...
• I just was wondering if you were— is it a school visit today? Yeah, it's with my school, yeah.
• That is unfortunately what we see in America today.

Summary: The committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and first held SB 1571. It then heard and advanced SB 1745, which would cap transaction privilege/excise tax rates in cities of 550,000 or more at 2.5% per classification unless voters approve a higher rate, with enforcement through the attorney general and state-shared revenue withholding for violations. Supporters argued it would protect taxpayers and restrain large-city tax increases; the bill was amended with a technical change and passed 4-3. The committee also advanced SB 1686, renaming Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza as the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza and authorizing memorial placements for Don Bowles and Charlie Kirk, which passed 4-3. The committee then took up SB 1567 and SB 1435, both aimed at restricting public entities, schools, and libraries from exposing minors to sexually explicit materials and from using public facilities for sexually explicit filming or access. Supporters said the bills were needed to prevent children from being exposed to pornography and to keep taxpayer resources from facilitating such material; opponents, including the ACLU, warned the definitions were broad, could chill speech, and could criminalize librarians and educators for handling literary or educational works. Both bills were amended and passed 4-3. SB 1435 also drew testimony about library access, sex education, and the risk of overbroad enforcement. The committee next considered SB 1433 and SB 1434, which would reorganize Maricopa County boundaries. SB 1433 would move portions of Maricopa County into neighboring counties, while SB 1434 would split Maricopa County into three new counties with a transition board and special elections. Supporters argued Maricopa County had become too large and unmanageable and that smaller counties would improve representation and water and regional governance; opponents said the proposals were costly, disruptive, and politically motivated. Both measures received due pass recommendations, with SB 1433 passing 4-3 and SB 1434 passing 4-3 with one not voting. Finally, the committee approved SCR 1024, requiring legislators to live in their district for one year before election, and SCR 1025, moving the legislative session start to the fourth Monday in January; both resolutions passed unanimously or near-unanimously, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• I assume you support that if Circle K sells Hustler magazines, they go behind the counter behind the
• What brought you to the Capitol today? Just one, Mr. Chair and Gabe Rice a name tag.
• What brought you to the Capitol today? Yeah, but that's all. I'm not representing.
• I just was wondering if you were— is it a school visit today? Yeah, it's with my school, yeah.
• That is unfortunately what we see in America today.

Bills: SB1433, SB1434, SB1435, SB1567, SB1571, SB1686, SB1745, SCR1024, SCR1025, HB2671, HB2676, HCR2044

Keywords: county boundaries, Maricopa, Gila, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, La Paz, local governance, Arizona Revised Statutes, Maricopa county, county division, new counties, intergovernmental agreements, special election, shared use agreements, education, explicit material, parental consent, student protection, library access

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• May every decision made here today honor you.
• Lord, bless this great today honor you.
• So, um this bill lot of places today.
• ,</c><00:48:22.160><c> the</c> about that on my way up here today, the about that on my way up here today
• If you don't Magazine releases fail.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• . today. today.
• today? today? Uh<00:47:05.599><c> Mr.</c><00:47:05.839><c> Chairman,</c><00:47:06.720><c> Mr.
• </c> who spoke so beautifully about it today who spoke so beautifully about it today also<01:10:29.040
• So, in the hearing today. All right.
• Yeah, we'll up th is today Wednesday.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Our magazine kept coming out every quarter. But that's lucky for us.
• Forbes Magazine ranked the top 25 cities Forbes Magazine ranked the top 25 cities for<01:13:19.520><c
• </c><01:18:02.400><c> as</c> the folks who we've cited here today as the folks who we've cited here today
• I really appreciate the hearing on this today.
• I really appreciate the hearing on this today.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Seeing none, I think you're getting off easy today, you know. All right.
• I'm here today to ask for this committee's support for Senate Bill 242.
• All right, I'm doing everybody's dirty work today.
• All right, back to the bills that we heard today.
• Our business today being complete, we are... jour e

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• talking about, you know, I saw somebody at the grocery store and they were buying such and such a magazine
• </c><00:19:29.919><c> I</c><00:19:30.160><c> mean,</c> buying such and such a magazine.
• I mean, buying such and such a magazine.
• No actions have been taken by the subcommittee today. >> Okay. Great.
• . today. today.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee held a work session on HB 313, a bill dealing with non-public sessions and when a person discussed in such a session should be notified or allowed to request that the meeting be open. The chair opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and invited public comment before committee discussion. The main public testimony came from Phil Jaru, who described a personal dispute with local officials and said the bill should ensure people are notified when they are being discussed in closed session and can request an open meeting. He also argued for limits on non-public sessions, saying they should not be used for matters outside the board’s authority or for what he characterized as gossip, while also trying to avoid interfering with investigations. Committee members focused on the practical and legal problems with the proposal. Several members questioned whether a person should have a right to attend, to demand an open meeting, or simply to receive notice, and whether that right should apply before the meeting or only once the discussion begins. Members raised concerns about situations involving multiple people, children, victims, or other confidentiality interests, and whether a request to open the meeting could conflict when one person wants openness and another wants privacy. One member suggested the bill may be too broad and proposed narrowing it to simple advance notification, possibly by email, rather than an automatic right to open the meeting. The discussion also touched on existing law governing non-public sessions, including the narrow “reputation” exception and Supreme Court cases interpreting it. Members noted that the current statute already limits non-public discussion to the matters stated in the motion, and some suggested that if the concern is boards using non-public sessions for unrelated discussion, that issue may be better addressed by clarifying the existing statute rather than expanding the bill. No vote or final action was taken; the committee appeared to continue working through possible amendments and whether the bill should be narrowed to notification or a right to attend rather than a right to force the meeting open.

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• Prayer today will be by Paul Sorensen, guest of Representative Seth Blatman.
• Doctor of the Day members today. The Doctor of the Day is Dr.
• Members, we have some dear, dear friends here today.
• They're amazing, and we're so blessed to have them today.
• Aaron Márquez a very happy birthday today. Yay, happy birthday, Rep. Márquez.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I think there are some of our agencies that do target a magazine that may be focused towards a certain

Bills: HB282, HB283, HB95

Keywords: government contracting, state agencies, local agencies, procurement, marketing contracts, advertising contracts, media monitoring, fact-checking, news ratings, bias ratings, misinformation, journalistic standards, news accuracy, vendor certification, contractor certification, public relations, media analytics, government procurement, Alabama, data privacy