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• This is meeting three of the 2026 legislative session.
• Class 3 gaming compacts are governed by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, known as IGRA.
• Commission, and the National Indian Gaming Commission.
• When gaming is unregulated, none of that exists.
• When gaming is unregulated, none of that exists.

Bills: HB2205 , HB2309 , HB2206 , HB2123 , HB2120 , HB2411

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: sports wagering, gambling regulation, state control, licensing, consumer protection, state employment, classified service, civil service, job qualifications, degree requirements, postgraduate degree, master's degree, doctorate, higher education, Office of Financial Management, OFM, classification plan, salary survey, market rate pay, compensation

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• This game plan is not the norm.
• This game plan is not the norm.
• This game plan is not the norm.
• This game plan is not the norm.
• This game plan is not the norm.

Bills: HB1670 , HR493 , HR492 , HR491 , HB5140 , HB4922 , HR713 , HR721 , HB2721 , HR707

Keywords: fertility, health benefits, family planning, assisted reproductive technology, employees, fertility treatment, ART, in vitro fertilization, IVF, infertility, family building, reproductive health, oocyte preservation, sperm preservation, embryo preservation, artificial insemination, gamete donation, embryo genetic testing, federal employee health benefits, FEHB

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• That's the best game in town for rural New Hampshire.
• Has there been some, you know, growth of the mission of Fish and Game?
• Has there been some, you know, growth of the mission of Fish and Game?
• Has there been some, you know, growth of the mission of Fish and Game?
• I'll second it. our very strong support for fishing game our very strong support for fishing game uh<

Committee: Senate Finance

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• It's a game. It's a political game. I want to be very clear about that.
• body on Indian gaming.
• She has become the expert on Indian gaming, and so if you want to have a question on Indian gaming, please
• On Indian gaming, please seek her out.
• And the University of Arizona football games, Mr.

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• Without objection, the Senate journals for April 6, 2026, through April 9, 2026, will be approved as
• This designates April 14th, 2026, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in California.
• Assembly Bill 1389 by Assembly Member Blanca Rubio, an act relating to tribal gaming, and declaring the
• AB 1389 will ratify the Second Amendment to the Tribal-State Gaming Compact between the State of California
• The bill simply preserves continuity under the existing framework through December 31, 2026, and the

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum call, prayer, pledge, and several guest introductions recognizing visitors including Leadership Torrance participants, former Assembly Member Hector de la Torre, University of the Pacific President Christopher Callahan, and other higher education leaders. The body then approved the Senate journals and moved through the daily file and gubernatorial appointments. Three appointments to the Board of Behavioral Sciences were considered and confirmed, and a confirmation for the California Community Colleges Board of Governors was also approved. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 140, designating April as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, with members speaking about research, advocacy, and the personal impact of the disease. Senate Resolution 92, marking California Holocaust Memorial Day, drew extensive floor remarks from multiple senators emphasizing remembrance, Holocaust education, antisemitism, and the need to confront hate and denial; the resolution was adopted unanimously. On third reading, the Senate passed AB 1389, an urgency measure ratifying a tribal-state gaming compact amendment with the Yurok Tribe, with no opposition and immediate effect. The chamber also received committee announcements about upcoming meetings of the Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee and the Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee. The session concluded with adjournment in memory motions honoring John Bean, Cynthia Brantley Pierce, and Detective Armando “Mando” Santana, each described as a significant community leader or public servant whose work and legacy were recognized by the Senate. The Pro Tem then announced the Senate would recess briefly and return for the next floor session on Thursday, April 16 at 9 a.m.

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• Without objection, the Senate journals for April 6, 2026 through April 9, 2026 will be approved as corrected
• This designates April 14th, 2026, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in California.
• Assembly Bill 1389 by Assembly Member Blanca Rubio, an act relating to tribal gaming, and declaring the
• AB 1389 will ratify the Second Amendment to the Tribal-State Gaming Compact between the State of California
• The bill simply preserves continuity under the existing framework through December 31, 2026, and the

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayers and the pledge, and spent much of the early portion of the session on guest introductions recognizing visitors from Leadership Torrance, former Assembly Member Hector de la Torre, and several university presidents and academic leaders. The body then moved through routine business, including approval of the Senate journals and reading of several bills on the second reading file, before taking up gubernatorial appointments. Three appointments to the Board of Behavioral Sciences were confirmed: Justin Hufft, Cali Rana Singhe, and Dr. Annette Walker. The Senate also confirmed Villian Corral to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. In each case, the appointing committee recommendation was noted and roll calls were taken, with the confirmations approved by the required vote margins. On third reading, the Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 140, designating April as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, with supportive remarks from several senators and advocates emphasizing research, awareness, and the lived experience of Parkinson’s disease. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 92, marking California Holocaust Memorial Day, with extensive floor statements from multiple senators on remembrance, education, antisemitism, and the importance of teaching Holocaust history. Finally, the Senate passed Assembly Bill 1389, an urgency measure ratifying a tribal-state gaming compact amendment with the Yurok Tribe; the measure and urgency clause both received unanimous support. The session concluded with committee announcements and several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including honors for coach John Bean, Cynthia Brantley Pierce, and Detective Armando “Mando” Santana. The Pro Tem then announced the next floor session and the Senate recessed.

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• Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, the House of Representatives.
• the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana has learned of the passing on March 20, 2026
• the architect of Northwestern State University's golden era of football, he won a school-record 102 games
• Her community service initiative is Had the Game, promoting youth, physical fitness, and sports.
• Crime Stoppers of Greater New Orleans on the occasion of its 45th anniversary and to recognize March 2026

Bills: HR65 , HR66 , HR67 , HR68 , HR69 , HCR33 , HCR34 , HB1006 , HB1007 , HB1008 , HB1010 , HB1011 , HR58 , HR59 , HR60 , HR61 , HR62 , HR63 , HR64 , HCR32 , SCR2 , SCR5 , SCR6 , SCR11 , SCR16 , SCR17 , HB43 , HB447 , HB573 , HB1000 , HB1001 , HB1002 , HB1003 , HB1004 , HB1005 , SB8 , SB10 , SB12 , SB16 , SB20 , SB21 , SB22 , SB29 , SB32 , SB41 , SB42 , SB44 , SB49 , SB58 , SB68 , SB75 , SB77 , SB81 , SB97 , SB103 , SB159 , SB163 , SB172 , SB180 , SB182 , SB244 , SB248 , SB253 , SB254 , SB279 , SB306 , SB318 , SB334 , SB380 , SB385 , SB397 , HB53 , HB57 , HB64 , HB100 , HB102 , HB106 , HB111 , HB137 , HB152 , HB155 , HB177 , HB238 , HB256 , HB258 , HB272 , HB337 , HB350 , HB359 , HB363 , HB386 , HB434 , HB445 , HB546 , HB557 , HB584 , HB661 , HB697 , HB726 , HB727 , HB747 , HB752 , HB756 , HB758 , HB759 , HB765 , HB767 , HB825 , HB858 , HB930 , HB941 , HB957 , HB964 , HB203 , HB228 , HB234 , HB260 , HB268 , HB271 , HB285 , HB289 , HB351 , HB400 , HB413 , HB469 , HB534 , HB551 , HB552 , HB574 , HB576 , HB634 , HB649 , HB677 , HB735 , HB739 , HB779 , HB784 , HB796 , HB842 , HB850 , HB919 , HB8 , HB9 , HB10 , HB15 , HB16 , HB17 , HB18 , HB19 , HB22 , HB33 , HB34 , HB35 , HB44 , HB46 , HB47 , HB48 , HB61 , HB101 , HB126 , HB135 , HB142 , HB164 , HB185 , HB215 , HB226 , HB232 , HB233 , HB242 , HB284 , HB292 , HB297 , HB301 , HB334 , HB436 , HB468 , HB548 , HB571 , HB582 , HB593 , HB594 , HB609 , HB613 , HB712 , HB722 , HB732 , HB746 , HB827 , HB845 , HB848 , HB921 , HB923 , HB951 , HB953 , HB999 , HB733 , HB875 , HB952 , HB868 , HB119 , HB140 , HB52 , HB901 , HB193 , HB570

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the morning on personal privileges recognizing guests and honoring individuals and organizations. Recognitions included the Zachary High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams for back-to-back state championships, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity for Blue and White Day, visitors from Natchitoches Parish, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, the Parish Presidents Association, Crime Stoppers of Greater New Orleans, student parents pursuing higher education, and a delegation from Alexandria honoring the late Dr. Joe S. Green. The House also adopted or laid over several condolence and commendation resolutions, including tributes to former Northwestern State football coach Sam Goodwin, Michael B. Jordan, Richard Williams, and others. The chamber received a large batch of Senate bills and House bills for referral, covering topics such as retirement systems, highway memorial designations, criminal justice, education, health and welfare, municipal governance, insurance, natural resources, and tax policy. Committee reports were read across multiple committees, with many bills reported favorably or with amendments, and several measures advanced to third reading or were recommitted to other committees. Among the actions taken, the House adopted resolutions honoring community figures and organizations, concurred in several Senate resolutions, and moved a number of bills forward, including measures on criminal penalties, school policy, environmental regulation, insurance, and public retirement. Near the end of the session, the Speaker outlined plans for the next day’s floor debate, noting 54 bills scheduled and explaining that questions on bills would send them to the bottom of the list rather than removing them. The House then recessed until 3:30 p.m., with members instructed to return for regular order and continued debate on the calendar.

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• general fund to the rural health transformation program if those funds are available before July 1, 2026
• , in which case the general funds that would have been used, for July 1, 2026, in which case the general
• If you look at the rescissions for 2026, the ongoing cuts in 2027, the failure to get their enrollment
• On the screen, language on the screen restores $957,600 for the 1% rescission in FY 2026 from one time
• I move for FY 2026 for the secondary programs of the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education, $957,600

Summary: The committee took up a series of JFAC budget items, beginning with health education programs. Members approved an FY 2027 increase of $900,000 and 2.5 FTP for psychiatry, family medicine, OB fellowship, child psychiatry, and veterinary education slots. They then adopted language to shift funding for the family medicine OB fellowship to the rural health transformation program if those funds become available before July 1, 2026, with the general fund then redirected to undergraduate medical education seats under H 368. The language drew debate about whether rural health money should be reserved for rural facilities and whether the provision would preempt a future committee’s role, but it ultimately passed. The committee next approved the Office of the State Board of Education budget, including Canvas LMS renewal, transfer of risk managers to institutions, and a federal post-secondary improvement grant, with a net increase of $4,487,900 and a reduction of four FTP. For colleges and universities, a substitute motion to add general fund support for an additional rescission restoration and other items failed, and the original motion passed instead, providing a smaller increase. Community colleges received a one-time general fund increase of $1,123,200 after the committee rejected a substitute that would have only reduced Canvas costs. Career Technical Education was addressed twice: first, the committee approved $957,600 one-time from the Career Ready Students Fund to restore a prior rescission in secondary programs; later, it approved $1,877,300 one-time from the same fund for secondary CTE programs after rejecting a substitute that would have used ongoing general fund support. The Department of Administration budget included utilities, Medicaid procurement staffing, training, document services, IT hardware, and a rescission correction. The committee rejected the main motion after concerns were raised about staffing for a large Medicaid managed care contract, but then approved the Permanent Building Fund budget, including $890,100 for design of a National Guard Readiness Center in Bonneville County and $71.6 million for replacement items and maintenance projects. Standard language and reporting language for that fund were adopted by unanimous consent. Finally, the State Lottery received approval for $25,800 in dedicated funds for replacement computers used in scratch-game design. The committee adjourned after announcing future work group meetings and upcoming budget agenda items.

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• to House Rule 3, have it examined and approved the Journal of the House of Delegates for March 4, 2026
• Order relating to judicial elections until Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the conclusion of the morning
• and continuing joint resolution related to judicial elections until Wednesday, Tuesday, March 10, 2026
• Through determination and hard work, they won 11 of their final 13 games, finishing the season 17-13,
• Calendar for today, Thursday, March 5th, Day 51 of this 2026 regular session. We come to page two.

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• Just have a brief presentation about Executive Order 2026-235.
• </c> executive order 2026-235. executive order 2026-235.
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• the May 2026 letting, 332 million<00:48:09.560><c> of</c><00:48:09.720><c> that</c><00:48:09.960><c>
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Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met for its first meeting and received an overview from Transportation Cabinet officials on the governor’s executive order responding to high gas prices. Deputy Secretary Mike Hancock and budget director Shawn McKiernan explained that the order declared a state of emergency, reduced the state motor fuels tax by 10 cents per gallon, froze the tax rate for FY27, and urged Congress to suspend the federal gas tax. They said the emergency regulation would remain in effect until the war in Iran ends or Kentucky gas prices fall below $3 per gallon, and that any transportation budget shortfalls could be covered by the state budget reserve trust fund if requested later by the governor. McKiernan estimated the 10-cent reduction would reduce the road fund by about $26.8 million per month, with roughly 44% flowing to county road aid, rural secondary, and municipal road aid. He said the immediate impact to counties and cities would be about $11.8 million for one month, while the cabinet would see about $15 million per month less available for its own use. He also said the freeze on the FY27 motor fuels tax rate would prevent a scheduled increase and, compared with the budget assumption, would produce about $42 million in net additional revenue, split between local governments and the cabinet. He added that if the reduction lasted through December, the major transportation programs could be down about 16.9% from budgeted levels. Members focused on the effect on local governments, the road fund, and the cabinet’s cash management process. Several senators and representatives criticized the executive order as short-sighted or political, while others emphasized the need for a long-term solution to transportation funding. Questions were raised about how make-whole payments to counties and cities would be handled, how the cabinet manages cash flow, and whether the state should continue relying on general fund transfers to support the road plan. Cabinet officials said they would work with lawmakers, explained that project authorizations are managed based on cash flow and seasonal spending patterns, and noted that construction and maintenance costs have risen sharply, making revenue adequacy a continuing concern.

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• Just over about a month ago, the governor released his supplemental budget for fiscal years 2026 and
• Just over about a month ago, the governor released his supplemental budget for fiscal years 2026 and
• 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION THANK YOU.
• A 2026 A BIPARTISAN CONGRESS DIRECTED HUD AND THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL TO RENEW QUARTER ONE GRANTS AND
• The top left corner: 2026 Housing Finance, 26 chairs recommendations.

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

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• I don't know when the end game is, actually. All right, I've talked long enough.
• So, yeah, we need everybody off the bench and in the game. We truly do to keep our economy rolling.
• So they indicate that Brent prices would average $75 per barrel during the course of 2026, and that's
• Demand for restocking strategic reserves will also keep prices elevated for the remainder of 2026.
• And, yeah, so we did $85 for March and then declining to $60 by July of 2026.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the previous minutes, and then received an update from Senator Jonathan Sickler on the Cash Management Board’s work under House Bill 1278. He said the board has been reviewing statewide cash, liquidity, and investment practices, finding that the state generally manages money well but could improve forecasting, automation, and coordination across agencies. He highlighted that the state has about $35 billion in liquid assets and investments, with most in longer-term investments, and described a change already underway replacing more than 500 six-month CDs with a special-rate savings account to reduce administrative work. Members also discussed the impact of House Bill 1176 on Legacy Fund earnings and the possibility of future legislation to avoid losing investment returns when large transfers are made all at once. The board also noted that some agencies still hold funds outside the Bank of North Dakota system, and that this is being reviewed. Representative Nathan Toman then updated the Task Force on Government Efficiency, saying the group has focused on how to measure whether programs are actually working. He said the task force has not yet proposed legislation, but the administration has agreed that new and expanding programs should answer five questions, including who is affected, what outcome is expected, whether there is another way to do it, and how success will be measured. Members discussed the need for dashboards, program evaluators, better data collection, and possible use of artificial intelligence to identify duplicate or outdated programs. Toman said the task force will continue reviewing agency workflows, with upcoming presentations from courts, the university system, the auditor, and other agencies, and that future legislation or rule changes may be needed to require performance metrics. Phil Davis of Job Service North Dakota presented labor market and program updates. He reported that North Dakota’s unemployment rate is 2.5%, labor force participation is about 68.7%, and the state continues to rank near the top nationally. He reviewed job openings, in-demand occupations, and several workforce programs, including H-2A agricultural worker inspections, the Job Placement Partnership Program with DOCR, and virtual and in-person job fairs. Davis said the DOCR partnership has shown strong results, with lower recidivism and higher earnings for participants, and he emphasized that Job Service tracks outcomes and reports them to federal and state partners. Members asked about child care subsidies, workforce participation, agency coordination, and whether more staff are needed for H-2A inspections. Finally, Allen Knutson presented the updated S&P Global revenue forecast. He said oil prices have risen sharply since the last update, making the revenue outlook more favorable but still volatile. S&P’s baseline forecast showed the current biennium’s four major tax collections about $89 million above the legislative forecast, and a much larger increase for the next biennium, though he cautioned that federal tax changes and oil market uncertainty could alter the numbers. In an alternate scenario using higher near-term oil prices, he estimated about $242 million more in oil and gas tax collections and roughly $120 million more for the Strategic Investment Fund. Members asked whether another forecast should be requested once oil markets stabilize and about changes in tribal oil production assumptions.

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• day of May 2026, State Capitol, signed James Rashad Coleman.
• All right, we back in the game. House request conference committee.
• The actual game I got to see was when Dr.
• Very serious, don't play no games.
• The House has laid over Senate Bill 43 to May 14, 2026.

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• Jared Serafin of Colorado 1st, 2026.
• April 15th, 2026. Mr.
• 2026.
• </c><03:39:44.520><c> We're</c> will cease on July 1st of 2026.
• We're will cease on July 1st of 2026.

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• </c> March 20th, 2026 March 20th, 2026 is<00:04:19.519><c> approved</c><00:04:20.120><c> as</c><00:04
• </c> Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. Wednesday, March 25th, 2026.
• You are on your game almost to the degree that the enrollment committee is on their game.
• </c> afternoon, March 24th, 2026. afternoon, March 24th, 2026.

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• Finally, and most directly, the record includes an April 15th, 2026 email sent by Representative Falconer
• an April 15th, 2026 email sent by<00:04:35.480><c> Representative</c><00:04:35.919><c> Falconer</c><
• Hunters and fishermen advance legislation supporting game and wildlife regulations, and nurses advance
• </c><00:14:27.640><c> and</c> advance legislation supporting game and advance legislation supporting
• game and wildlife<00:14:28.240><c> regulations</c><00:14:28.880><c> and</c><00:14:29.000><c> nurses</

Committee: House Ethics

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• bill was also opened in May by the committee, and it extends the sunset date for three years, from 2026
• Yeah, when Kevin said that, I'm like, last the best of all the game.
• of the Capitol all of 2026.
• We're encouraging everyone to have a potluck on July 5, 2026.
• Last, the best of all the game. We love the work that we do. The best of all the game.

Committee: Joint Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee

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• </c> of 2026. of 2026. &gt;&gt; Okay.<00:29:58.400><c> Thank</c><00:29:58.600><c> you.
• > confronted</c><00:52:20.320><c> under</c> In February 2026, when confronted under In February 2026,
• I was in one of the top of my game.
• </c> in their lives, like a game. in their lives, like a game.

Bills: HF3900 , HF1849

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

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• 2024, which the finance authority for a term commencing on July 22nd, 2024, expiring on July 21st, 2026
• It's talking about the Game and Fish Commission, is it not? Senator Woods, I'll yield to...
• and fish licensing fees, and allowing the State Game Commission to.
• I think we're gonna have a basketball game at six o'clock over at Fort Marcy.
• Anyone planning on playing in the game, it hurts.

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• Assembly Chamber of Sacramento, May 7, 2026. The Assembly met at 9 a.m. The Hon.
• -27 budget. it. have put into California's robust and thoughtful 2026-27 budget.
• Colleagues, please join me in declaring June 2026 EDM Month here in the state of California.
• Politicians are using word games on the titles.
• Okay, members, while we are in a bit of a waiting game, thank you, members.