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• city manager and the head of our library city manager and the head of our library felt<00:56:40.799
• It includes information regarding the library cards and library membership status.
• It includes information regarding the library cards and library membership status.
• > and<01:01:23.359> library<01:01:23.680> membership the library cards and library
• membership the library cards and library membership status.<01:01:25.040> I'm<01:01:25.200>

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• directing the Department of Libraries directing the Department of Libraries and<00:07:47.840>
• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Dolly Parton's Imagination Library programs.<00:07:59.280>
• And I do advocates, and legislators.
• And I legislation for our families.
• <00:27:51.760> and And this is meaningful legislation and And this is meaningful legislation

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, called the roll, excused absent members, and approved the prior day’s journal. The chamber then received House messages noting passage of House Bills 1, 422, 568, and 627, and heard second-reading reports for several measures, including bills on the state dog breed, mortgage loan income limits, virtual currency kiosks, agriculture, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Committee reports also advanced a number of bills from Appropriations and Revenue, Health and Services, Natural Resources and Energy, and State and Local Government, with many sent to the Rules Committee for further action. New bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on transportation, tobacco/nicotine/vapor products, Public Schools Week, and honoring Joseph H. Mattingley Jr.; the Rules Committee later posted several bills for the next day and committee referrals were announced. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 98, relating to welding safety. The sponsor explained that the bill requires inspections by American Welding Society-certified personnel on certain projects where those standards apply, citing a prior school structure collapse in Kentucky as the public-safety rationale. After debate, the bill passed by a vote of 33-4. The chamber next considered Senate Bill 122, which updates alternative sentencing law to allow judges to consider caregiving responsibilities when sentencing defendants. A floor amendment, developed with input from judges, broadened and clarified the caretaker definition and moved the language into the existing sentencing statute while preserving judicial discretion. Supporters said the bill is intended to help keep families together without mandating probation or reducing penalties; after the amendment was adopted, the bill passed 35-2. Later, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 57 honoring Father Patrick McDow on his ordination, and Senate Resolution 60 was read in full to honor the YMCA on its 175th anniversary in the United States, highlighting the organization’s history and Kentucky service. Members also announced upcoming committee meetings, including a special Health Services Committee meeting on artificial intelligence in rural health, and other committee schedules. The session concluded with the Senate in recess for committee meetings and then returning to report additional committee referrals and announcements.

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• reference library that in... and Wick or is this something new?
• <00:05:29.440> reference<00:05:29.840> library<00:05:30.800> that<00:05:31.120><
• c> in Representative Nadell noted that the Legislative Reference Library indicated that, in 2023,
• Madam Chair, Representative Nidau, your question was to the legislative sunsets report.
• But there was legislation passed some years ago.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:52:19.079> process understanding the legislative process understanding the legislative
• about is that some of the legislatively about is that some of the legislatively mandated<00:52:35.799
• that organization you the legislator that organization you the legislator continue<00:52:43.040>
• That is organized by the federal agency, the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
• $1 million and Minnesota Digital Library $1 million and Minnesota Digital Library for<01:24:40.639

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33 designates
• House file with returned: House File Number 1090, an act relating to capital investment, renaming the library
• <00:01:16.720> of the joint committee of the Library of the joint committee of the Library
• <00:14:12.160> His<00:14:12.480> legislative as majority whip.
• His legislative as majority whip.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We'll take this bill back up immediately upon the conclusion of Senator Smith's legislation.
• We'll take this bill back up immediately upon the conclusion of Senator Smith's legislation.
• So the original application, where we imagine co-location will happen first through this legislation,
• And I hope that you know that despite our support for this legislation today, should it pass?
• What I'm specifically referring to is not what's actually happening with school boards.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum and took up several education bills. SB 1150, by Senator Calatayud, was presented as a measure to help school districts retain school social workers by removing an exam requirement unrelated to the profession. With no questions or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then moved to SB 1514, by Senator Smith, on anaphylaxis response in public schools. After adopting a delete-all amendment and a late-filed amendment clarifying FDA-approved epinephrine devices and weight-based dosing, the committee heard support from Orange County Public Schools and reported the bill favorably. The most extensive discussion centered on SB 1708, also by Senator Calatayud, which would expand Schools of Hope by broadening the definition of low-performing schools from those in the bottom 10% in both math and reading to those in the bottom 10% in either subject, and would authorize co-location of Schools of Hope in underused public school facilities. Senators questioned how co-location would work, who could enroll, how liability and contracts would be handled, and whether the bill would help the specific students most in need. Many public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would strain already underfunded public schools, reduce space and resources, and unfairly favor charter operators. The sponsor said the bill would not reduce classroom space in use, would require contracts to address safety and liability, and would provide a net positive to districts through a $600-per-student facility payment plus associated funding. After debate from both supporters and skeptics, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also considered CS for SB 822, by Senator Rodriguez, which would give charter schools more autonomy over governance and operations, including deadlines, enrollment caps, student conduct policies, and data sharing. The Florida Charter School Alliance supported the bill, arguing it would create parity and reduce burdens on charter schools, while committee members pressed the witness on claims of district “harassment” and the basis for those concerns. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded votes on prior tabs, thanked staff, and adjourned.

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• Senate Bill 1432 proposes to remove references to the quote 'pilot program' and the sunset language for
• This bill simply helps our schools move inappropriate material out of the school libraries.
• Were you Aware that every school district is required already to have a library collection policy and
• And he left me a message saying, 'You wouldn't believe this, but this book has been in our library since
• next year or amend legislation.

Bills: SB1734, SB1630, SB1894, SB1975, SB1432, SB1437, SB1812, SB346, SB1250, SB710, SB1489, SB2045, SB1614

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, schools, public school districts, education technology, edtech, student privacy, FERPA, data privacy, data security, emerging technologies, machine learning, generative AI, classroom technology, instructional technology, teacher oversight, human-in-the-loop, student data, parental consent, opt-out

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• This is evidence and trial practice, or ETP, as everyone refers to it.
• We're volunteer legislators. For some of us, after.
• We're volunteer legislators. For some of us, after. The 30 days are gone, we're out.
• Strong comprehensive legislation over the last few years.
• And then we would refer the matter to CEO for, A possible investigation, Madam Chair.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• congratulations to the Maryland Library congratulations to the Maryland Library Association<00:07
• the legislative process take place. the legislative process take place.
• , a bill like this, emergency legislation, a bill like this, emergency legislation, that<01:03:24.880
• They're a part of the legislative They're a part of the legislative process.<01:03:28.559> They
• as it relates to the legislation as it relates to the legislation<01:04:24.960> that<01:04:25.200

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, confirmed a quorum, and welcomed several guests and groups, including Maryland Library Association members, Stephen Decatur High School’s boys soccer team, Clarksburg High School’s girls flag football team, NAMI representatives, Baltimore Promise, local soil conservation district representatives, and a 911 center leader. The chamber also journalized the invocation and prepared for the Governor’s upcoming State of the State address by exchanging messages with the House and appointing Senate members to escort the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The body then took up a series of Finance Committee bills, most of them receiving favorable reports and being ordered to third reading without objection. Measures discussed included SB 14 on small business health insurance SHOP enrollment effective dates; SB 22 on Department of Disabilities housing programs and affiliated foundations; SB 134 on Medicare supplement policy enrollment periods; SB 139 on third-party administrator enforcement; SB 199 on the Individuals with Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Voting Fund; SB 205 codifying federal mental health parity requirements; SB 216 on unemployment insurance confidentiality; SB 43 on the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund; SB 46 on state veterans cemeteries interment provisions; and SB 226 on the Maryland Heritage Area Authority. Several bills had brief amendments or procedural issues. SB 22 received a technical amendment changing “Attorney General” to “Office of the Attorney General.” SB 199 received an amendment adding a co-sponsor, and SB 46 was briefly set to lie over under the rule after a senator requested time to review a technical clarification. The chamber also received House Bill 1, which was referred to committee, and SB 624 was reassigned to the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee. Most committee reports were adopted unanimously or without objection, and the Senate repeatedly congratulated the honored school teams and library advocates.

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• that they know they're not and and refer that they know they're not and and refer them<00:04:35.400
• Libraries—everyone loves the libraries.
• light last year during the legislative light last year during the legislative session<01:30:17.719
• libraries everyone loves the libraries libraries everyone loves the libraries uh<01:30:57.080>
• uh mandates uh related to law libraries uh mandates uh related to law libraries we<01:31:04.920>

Bills: HF25, HF4

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief

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• I refer to it quite facetiously as their muffin fund.
• I refer to it quite facetiously as their muffin fund.
• Members, the amendment is just to correct some references to make sure that references to counties were
• legislative approval. legislative approval.
• bring me that amendment, I need to refer bring me that amendment, I need to refer to<01:18:47.920

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Other motions relating to committee reference: none on the desk, Mr. President.
• previously passed legislation requiring a detailed study of property tax reform.
• We do legislation all the time.
• I think, you know, in reference to Senator Davis's testimony...
• And so, of course, most of these bills were not heard during this legislative session.

Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment on property tax reform. The measure would increase the homestead exemption in stages, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses such as public safety, education, infrastructure, natural resources, debt service, employee benefits, and certain administrative costs. Supporters, led by Senator Avila, argued the proposal would provide meaningful property tax relief and push local governments to rein in spending, while opponents warned it would shift costs to fees, reduce local flexibility, and threaten funding for core services. Several amendments were offered and rejected. Senator Sharief proposed an income-based circuit breaker for property tax relief; Senator Smith offered a sunset clause; and Senator Berman proposed revising the ballot statement to better match the amended proposal and remove outdated references. Each amendment failed on recorded votes. During questioning and debate, senators pressed Avila on the ballot language, the effect on local services, whether the legislature could later restrict local spending by statute, and whether renters would benefit. Avila said the ballot language was not his and repeatedly stated he was presenting the governor’s proposal, while also saying local governments would need to prioritize budgets and that future legislatures could address implementation details. After the amendment votes, the joint resolution was read a third time and moved into final debate. Supporters said the proposal would give homeowners relief and force fiscal discipline at the local level. Opponents, including Senators Nathan, Bracey Davis, Smith, Polsky, and Errington, argued the measure was rushed, lacked a completed fiscal analysis or replacement revenue, and could harm police, fire, libraries, parks, housing, and other local services. They also criticized the ballot summary as misleading, especially regarding the staged homestead exemption increase. The transcript ends during debate, before any final vote on the joint resolution itself.

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• The Senate will be on the third order of business: reference to the journal. Mr. Secretary. Mr.
• Senator Davison is a committed and dedicated legislator, always willing to put in any extra time needed
• The success of any piece of legislation doesn't rest solely on its text. It rests on trust.
• The creation of that would also have to be approved by this body, the legislative body.
• These are from things that happened also to some legislators here.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call, then approved journal corrections and moved to elect Senator Kyle Davison as President Pro Tem. Davison was nominated, elected by unanimous ballot, escorted to the rostrum, sworn in, and gave remarks thanking his family, colleagues, and faith, emphasizing relationships, service, and stewardship. The chamber also recognized National Public Health Week with a floor statement honoring public health workers and training programs, and that statement was ordered printed in the journal. The Senate then considered several House bills, beginning with HB 1485, which increases the personal needs allowance for Medicaid residents in certain facilities by $15 per month and indexes it to inflation; the amendment was adopted and the bill passed 46-1. HB 1018, the State Historical Society budget, was amended to adjust one-time and ongoing funding for museum exhibits, repatriation compliance, archives storage, local historic grants, and the military gallery project, then passed 42-0 with one senator excused from voting due to a conflict. HB 1181, defining gender in state code as an individual’s sex and removing a broader application section, passed 41-6. HB 1144, adding a penalty and enforcement mechanism related to transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools, passed 40-7 with its emergency clause. The Senate also passed HB 1600, creating an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota School of Law and shifting its funding to the strategic investment and improvements fund, by 34-13. HB 1019, the Parks and Recreation budget, was amended to fund deferred maintenance, technology, sewer work, matching grants, and other park projects, add language requiring legislative approval for new or renamed state parks, and clarify use of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library line of credit; a proposed amendment to remove funding for the International Peace Gardens cactus conservatory failed 20-27, and the bill then passed 39-8. HB 1417, dealing with parole/probation violations, court fees, and a study of criminal justice fees, passed 40-7 after amendments. The most extensive debate centered on HB 1450, which would require parent or guardian access to a minor’s medical exam room and notice of questions asked of the minor, with exceptions for emancipation and suspected abuse or trafficking. Supporters framed it as a parental rights and transparency measure, while opponents warned it could hinder screening for abuse, neglect, mental health concerns, and confidential care; multiple senators shared personal experiences on both sides. A proposed amendment to narrow the bill failed 21-26, and the transcript ends amid continued debate on the bill itself, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• Um the original legislation.
• within a school library.
• Um, funds can be used for library.
• salaries and benefits of school library salaries and benefits of school library media<00:59:38.640
• <01:33:11.840> that state and federal legislation that state and federal legislation that

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, 1183, house

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• Senate Bill germane, thence referred to the Conservation Committee.
• Inasmuch, we go to our business, introduction of legislation.
• former legislators as lobbyists for a period of two years after service as a legislator, requiring lobbyists
• expenses, including the Legislative Council Service, the Legislative Finance Committee, the Legislative
• Legislative Council Service, the Legislative Finance Committee, the Legislative Education Study Committee

Keywords: 996, all

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• The Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council will come to order.
• Women who are pregnant will still be referred to child support enforcement for child support enforcement
• We publish a quick reference chart that covers all the categories, and we update it each year with the
• Today we have the Arkansas State Library, and its report is in your packet. The report outlines...”
• “Arkansas State Library and its report is in your packet.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• :33.279> program<00:09:33.839> um library construction grants program um library construction
• Murphy Library Construction the Mary C.
• This is another library construction grant bill. Um, wait a minute.
• Uh but are there um just for reference.
• um funding for legislative facilities. um funding for legislative facilities.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Refer to the committee on ways and means.
• Refer to the committee on public health.
• Refer to the Committee on— Refer to the Committee on Family and Fiduciary Relationships, HB 169 by Guillén
• schools by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, refer to the Committee.
• Refer to the committee on state affairs.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Tomorrow at 8:30 in the old state library, the House Appropriations Committee will meet.
• ,<00:24:35.440> the<00:24:35.520> House 8:30 in the old state library, the House 8:
• 30 in the old state library, the House Appropriations<00:24:36.400> Committee<00:24:36.679>
• <00:24:55.640> to be referred may have been referred to be referred may have been referred
• to hear House Bill state library to hear House Bill 1326. 1326. 1326.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, led the Pledge of Allegiance with visiting children from Creativity Challenge Community, and approved the journal as corrected. The day was marked by several recognitions and announcements, including Sportsman Day, Lineman Day, and a CEA Lobby Day, with members offering brief tributes to professional linemen, Colorado sportsmen and conservationists, and education retirees and children visiting the Capitol. Members also announced committee schedules for the day and the next day. Committees set to meet included Appropriations, Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources, Business Affairs and Labor, Finance, Energy and Environment, and Education, with specific bills listed for each committee. One committee, State Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs, announced it would not meet that day. The only formal action beyond the journal approval was a motion by the Majority Leader to lay over the balance of the calendar until Friday, April 24, 2026, which was adopted without objection. The House then moved to recess until later that day.

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• committee of amended, be referred to the committee of the<00:34:54.800> whole<00:34:55.040>
• And as so amended, be referred follows.
• It's at 1 p.m. in the Old State Library. >> Senator Hinrichsen. >> Thank you, Madam President.
• It's at 1 p.m. in the old state library. library. library.
• <00:48:09.280> legal from the office of legislative legal from the office of legislative legal

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the January 29, 2026 journal as corrected, and received committee reports advancing several bills. The Health and Human Services Committee reported Senate Bill 17 to Appropriations with a favorable recommendation and Senate Bill 32 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The Local Government and Housing Committee reported Senate Bill 1 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The chamber then handled resolutions. Senate Joint Resolution 007, recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month, was laid over until February 3. Senate Bill 004 was also laid over until February 2. Senate Joint Resolution 004, recognizing September 20–26, 2026 as Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week, was read at length, with sponsors and supporters describing FTD as a serious, underdiagnosed neurodegenerative disease and noting the resolution came from a constituent request. The resolution was adopted 32-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. During announcements and personal privileges, Senator Amabile spoke about her recent appendectomy and used the experience to emphasize access to health care amid the state budget deficit. Senator Coleman recognized the Colorado chapter of the American Institute of Architects for its contributions to the built environment and the state’s communities. Senator Cutter announced a joint transportation and energy hearing on Xcel’s recent power outages, and Senator Sullivan shared a personal remembrance of his son, who was killed in the Aurora Theater Massacre. The Senate also heard procedural reminders about guest introductions and fines, sang happy birthday to members with interim birthdays, and then adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026.