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• Remaining other motions and resolutions, the secretary will report Senate Resolution 8.
• Resolution 1.
• This resolution terminates Senate Resolution 1.
• on Senate resolution<01:07:13.480> number resolution number resolution number nine<01:07:15.760
• Senate Resolution No. 10.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• read the resolution.
• I read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the secretary will read the resolution.
• Chair lays out the following resolution, the secretary will read the resolution.
• The secretary will read the resolutions. Senate Resolution 99 by Schwartner.

Bills: SJR1, SB9, SB40, SJR36, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40, SJR1, SB9, SB40, SR62, SR92, SR95, SR108, SR110, SR111, SR113, SR114, SR117, SR120, SB314, SB314

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform, El Paso, economic development

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• House Resolution 1038 is a resolution to recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Arkansas
• Your resolution is passed. Thank you, Madam Chair. Moving down the road to House Resolution 1039.
• Your resolution has passed.
• Your resolution is passed. Moving down to House Resolution 1042 by Representative Richmond.
• Your resolution has passed. Now we're going to go down to House Resolution 1052.

Summary: House Management considered a series of House resolutions honoring individuals, teams, and organizations. Resolutions passed recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and commending CASA programs, the Mountain Home Bombers’ boys and girls cross-country championships, a corrected honor for a girls’ team roster, Mount St. Mary Academy’s state golf title, Central Arkansas Christian High School Choir, a local candy shop, Joe T. Robinson’s football and swim/dive state championships, Arkansas Tech University’s Golden Suns and their cross-country team, and North Little Rock’s girls basketball championship. One resolution honoring the Passion Play was pulled from the agenda and moved to regular session. Most of the honors were approved without opposition after brief presentations and no questions. The committee then took up House Resolution 1052, which drew extended discussion. Sponsors and several legislators argued that many Arkansas girls selected for Girls State were being denied participation because school counselors missed an application deadline, despite the students meeting requirements and similar deadline flexibility having been granted in prior years. They said the issue affected roughly 150 girls statewide, that the American Legion Auxiliary board had not been responsive to calls or requests for a meeting, and that the legislature was offering to help with space, funding, or volunteers if needed. Supporters framed the resolution as a matter of fairness, civic opportunity, and not punishing students for adult mistakes, especially since Boys State deadlines had been extended in some cases. Committee members asked about the impact on girls whose brothers were allowed to attend Boys State and whether the situation sent a negative message about equal opportunity. Sponsors said the girls were being treated unfairly and that the resolution was intended to urge the Auxiliary to allow participation. After discussion, the committee voted to pass the resolution. The meeting then adjourned.

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• will read the resolution.
• Read the resolution. Senate Resolution 110 by Hinojosa Avidal.
• the resolution.
• Following resolution, the secretary will read the resolution.
• The secretary will read the resolutions. Senate Resolution 99 by Schwartner.

Bills: SJR 1, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 36, SJR 1, SJR 5, SB 9, SB 40

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform

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• The next order of business is a resolution on legal fees under the P00 resolution that was adopted by
• I will start with the 2025 E resolution. I move to approve the 2025 E resolution.
• The motion prevails, and the resolution is approved. Next is the 2025 Walgamot resolution.
• Next is the 2025 Paul resolution. I move to approve the 2025 Paul resolution. Any discussion?
• The motion prevails, and the resolution is approved. Next is the 2025 Tab Key resolution.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Introduction of Senate Resolution.
• Senate Resolution 114 by Senator Myers is a resolution to commend and recognize the American College
• Introduction of Senate resolution, Senate resolution number 113 by Senator Budra is the resolution to
• Senate Resolution 114 by Senator Myers is a resolution to commend and recognize the American College
• Senate concurrent resolution on second reading. Senate concurrent resolution on second reading.

Bills: SCR63, SCR12, HB89, HB451, HB595, HB617, HB621, HB730, HB1064, HB1125, HB221, HCR58, SB106, SB206, SB248, SB441, SB104, SB122, SB180, SB260, SB424, SB476, SCR9, SCR30, SB57, SB414, SB525, SB35, SB65, SB135, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB276, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB501, SB513, HCR31, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB691, HB712, HB720, HB723, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1033, HB1034, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1237, HB1239, HB36, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB677, HB726, HB789, HB850, HB956, HB966, SB149, SB382

Keywords: fiscal notes, legislation, legislative auditor, state policy, conflict of interest, logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB89, Act 615, district attorney, assistant district attorney, retiree health insurance, group health insurance, retirement benefits, public employee benefits, Third Judicial District, Thirtieth Judicial District

Summary: The Senate convened with 32 members present, heard a guest prayer from Pastor Dr. Michael Linton, and proceeded through routine journal approval and legislative bureau reports. The chamber received numerous House messages on passed Senate bills and House bills, introduced several resolutions and concurrent resolutions, and recognized Former Legislators’ Day with remarks honoring deceased former members and welcoming back past legislators and other officials. The Senate also adopted SCR 63, which asks the Legislative Auditor to review how fiscal notes are developed and prepared, after an amendment clarifying the study’s scope and a 33-0 vote. The body then took up a series of Senate bills returned from the House. It concurred in House amendments to SB 106 (crime scene recordings/public records), SB 206 (blood pressure testing in schools, narrowed to athletes), SB 248 (polling place closures for very small precincts), SB 104 (highway memorial designation), SB 122 (bridge preservation), SB 180 (disabled veterans’ homestead exemption transfer language), SB 260 (youth athletics safety training/Coach Safely Act), and SB 476 (garnishment service wording). It rejected House amendments to SB 441 on pre-kindergarten programs. SB 57 on nutrition cleanup, SB 414 on medical debt protection, SB 525 on unclaimed property purchases, SB 501 on postsecondary health information postings, and SB 276 on bail bond producer affidavits all advanced or passed, with SB 57 and SB 414 ultimately passing and SB 525 and SB 501 also receiving final passage. The Senate also adopted SCR 30, a resolution urging Congress to ensure accountability and release of Epstein-related files, and later took up SB 513, a pilot program involving average bid/design-build contracting for certain airport-related projects, which passed 25-10 after extended questioning about its purpose and safeguards. SB 484, revising higher education governance and removing LUMCON language in favor of a study commission, passed 36-1. In personal privilege remarks, senators recognized Louisiana Arts Day and introduced guest Ed Tillman. The chamber then began a long series of House bills, including HB 462 on the Capital Area Road and Bridge District board composition, HB 547 on photographing voter registration information, HB 613 on marking driver’s licenses with citizenship status, HB 691 on voter-roll verification through the federal SAVE system, and HB 712 waiving certain OMV fees for homeless individuals; several of these bills were explained and moved toward final passage as the session continued.

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• second reading of the resolution. second reading of the resolution.
• President. up resolutions. Uh the other body does a up resolutions.
• resolution SR21, Senate resolution relating to U.S.
• If so, all in favor say aye. resolution SR21 Senate resolution resolution SR21 Senate resolution relating
• the resolution. the resolution.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• The following resolution, the following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.

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• The resolution is adopted. The chair hears none. The resolution is adopted.
• Chair lays out the following resolution. The Secretary will read the resolution.
• Chair lays out the following resolution. The Secretary will read the resolution.
• The resolution is adopted.
• House Concurrent Resolution Number 54. Chair lays out the following resolutions.

Bills: SJR36, SB2, SR9, SR10, SR16

Keywords: American Public Works Association, public works, infrastructure, Texas, recognition day, local government, municipalities, APWA, Texas Chapter, community development, engineering, professional recognition, community impact, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Lubbock leadership, recognition, professional achievement, Alpha Kappa Alpha, sorority, social service

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• House Resolution 1038 is a resolution to recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Arkansas
• Your resolution is passed. Thank you, Madam Chair. Moving down the road to House Resolution 1039.
• Your resolution has passed.
• Your resolution is passed. Moving down to House Resolution 1042 by Representative Richmond.
• This is House Resolution 1052.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Calling resolution. The clerk will read the resolution.
• The resolution...
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Senate Resolution 19.
• resolution.
• Senate Resolution 9 fails. Senate Resolution 10, Madam Secretary?
• Senate Resolution 10 fails. We will now take up Senate Resolution 11.
• Senate Resolution 12 fails. May 7, nay. 11 not voting. Senate Resolution 12 fails.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• one before us is the 2026 R14 resolution one before us is the 2026 R14 resolution on<00:04:47.640
• Next is Resolution 2026 R15, a resolution on facilities. Mr.
• The resolution prevails and the motion prevails and the resolution is adopted.
• resolution say I. I. Those opposed nay. resolution say I. I. Those opposed nay.
• > the<00:12:07.160> the The resolution prevails and the the The resolution prevails and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• New resolution, Senate Resolution 190.
• New resolution, Senate Resolution 190. New resolution, Senate Resolution 190.
• resolution Senate Resolution 191, a resolution Senate Resolution 191, a resolution recognizing
• Resolution 194, resolution Senate Resolution 194, resolution recognizing<02:11:57.960> regulated<
• > resolution One Senate Resolution 196, resolution One Senate Resolution 196, resolution honoring

Keywords: 958, all

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• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.

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• On the resolution, the ayes are 201, the nays are one, and the resolution is adopted.
• On the resolution, the yeas are 193, the nays are 9. The resolution is adopted.
• On the resolution, the eyes are 193, the nays are 9. The resolution is adopted.
• On the resolution, the ayes are 201, the nays are one. The resolution is adopted.
• On the resolution, the ayes are 196, the nays are 6. The resolution is adopted.

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a student advocate and family members connected to a resolution on scoliosis awareness. The chamber first took up committee reports from Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, Tourism and Recreation and Economic Development, and later Appropriations, Rules, Commerce, and Environmental and Natural Resource Protection, agreeing to the reported bills and resolutions. House Resolution 531, designating June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month, was adopted 201-1 after remarks describing the condition and the advocacy of a young constituent. The House also adopted resolutions designating Diaper Need Awareness Week, directing a study on PANS/PANDAS, recognizing 717 Day, Little League World Series Week, and commemorating America 250 in Pennsylvania, with broad bipartisan support. The House then considered several bills on final passage. House Bill 2146, updating the Sunshine Act’s 24-hour agenda notice rule after a court ruling, and Senate Bills 130, 511, 971, 972, 1181, and 1235 were agreed to. House Bill 1239, limiting HOA restrictions on rooftop solar, drew multiple amendments; some were withdrawn, and others failed on tied votes, after debate over HOA governance, native plants, and net metering. House Bill 2219, on license plates and transportation provisions, had an amendment agreed to removing indemnification language for elected officials at special events, and then passed as amended. House Bill 2558, banning non-compete agreements for broadcast workers, saw an amendment to preserve limited non-competes fail, and the bill passed. House Bill 2359, prohibiting government NDAs related to data centers, passed 171-31 after extensive debate over transparency and local control. The chamber also passed House Bill 2455, granting Pittsburgh school administrators collective bargaining rights, despite objections that existing appeal protections already exist; it passed 106-96. House Bill 2460, creating hunting and trapping education provisions, passed 180-22 after debate over whether it duplicated existing law and imposed a mandate. House Bill 2499, expanding the State Workers’ Insurance Fund’s equity investment authority, passed 173-29. House Bill 2529, scheduling metatomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance, passed 198-4 amid testimony about overdose risks and concerns about criminalization. Senate Bill 604, joining the Counseling Compact, passed 188-14, and Senate Bill 1259, clarifying parole record privilege and expanding notice to denied parole applicants, passed unanimously 202-0. The House then made referrals and committee assignments, signed the two Senate bills for presentation to the Governor, and adjourned until July 1, 2026.

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• will report Senate resolution number 62. will report Senate resolution number 62.
• adopt Senate Resolution number 62. adopt Senate Resolution number 62.
• Senate resolution number 63. Senate resolution number 63.
• adopt Senate Resolution number 63. adopt Senate Resolution number 63.
• please explain resolution number 63. please explain resolution number 63.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a motion to dispense with further roll call proceedings and bring in absent members, then heard a prayer and pledge. A quorum was established, with Senator Carlson noted as voting remotely. The chamber adopted the printed committee reports, except those relating to appointments, which were laid on the table. Several new bills were introduced and given first reading, including SF 3733, SF 3734, SF 3755, and SF 3780, all referred to human services or health and human services committees as announced. Under motions and resolutions, Senator Kunesh added Senator Housley as a co-author to SF 3593 and SF 3594, and SF 2909 was stricken from the calendar. Senator Fate successfully moved SF 3629 from Judiciary and Public Safety to State and Local Government. Senate Resolutions 60 and 61 were referred to Rules and Administration without action. The Senate then adopted SR 62 and SR 63, both recognizing Senate employees for years of dedicated service; Senator Murphy explained that the resolutions honored staff service milestones and, in SR 63, session-only staff. Later, Senator Hley offered a brief announcement celebrating Minnesota connections to recent Olympic hockey results, highlighting women’s and men’s gold-medal teams and naming several Minnesota players. The session concluded with a motion by Senator Murphy to adjourn until Thursday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m., which was adopted.

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• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• The resolution is adopted. 334 to the resolution. Is there objection? Chair is none.
• The following resolution. The clerk will read the resolution.
• The resolution, is there an objection? Chair hears none, and the resolution is adopted.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• reports it has considered the resolution reports it has considered the resolution and<00:09:55.279
• ><00:09:56.800> be and recommends that the resolution be and recommends that the resolution be
• The resolution specifically highlights The resolution specifically highlights verter<00:11:02.640>
• This resolution is right. Thank right. This resolution is right. Thank you,<00:13:48.480> Mr.
• <00:14:09.120> a<00:14:09.360> third the resolution be read a third the resolution

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• resolution.
• resolution.
• resolution.
• resolution.
• resolution.

Bills: HCR6

Keywords: Meals on Wheels, senior services, nutrition, community support, volunteerism